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What is Astrology?
Astrology is the study of the cycles of movement of the Sun,
Moon, and Planets. From Egypt and Babylonia through Ancient
Greece, to modern day, Astrology has been used to gain a
better understanding of how mankind in general, and people as
individuals fit into the Universal Cosmos.
What is the
difference between an Astrological Sign and a Horoscope?
An Astrological sign is determined by the Sun's position at
the time of birth. A Horoscope is a map of the heavens,
showing the exact position of the Sun, Moon, and Planets,
calculated using the exact date, hour and location of birth.
Horoscope can provide insight into an individual's personality
traits.
How do the
Horoscopes that I read in the Newspaper or Magazines fit into
this all?
Strictly speaking, newspaper and magazine Astrology columns
practice "Sun Sign Astrology." Each individual has a
completely unique birth chart, and each individual will
respond to that chart, in his or her own way because we all
have free will and ultimately can determine and choose what we
make of our lives.
What is an
Astrological Forecast?
The relationships or aspects between the planets in a
Horoscope influence an individual's nature and temperament
over a lifetime. In the same way, as the planets appear to
cycle or planets in an individual's Horoscope influence day to
day life.
What is a Rising
Sign and why is it important?
The Rising Sign or Ascendant is the sign that is on the
eastern horizon at the exact time of birth. It is also the
sign that rules the first house of a person's chart. The birth
time of the individual, and each house represents a basic
field of activity. The meanings of the houses are modified
when they are occupied by a planet. The rotation of the Earth
causes the signs and the planets to pass through all twelve
houses each day, one approximately every two hours.
What does it mean
when Astrologers at a planet "rules" a sign?
Rulerships or dignities are a rather thorny subject among
Astrologers. What is meant by saying a planet
"rules" a sign is that when positioned in that sign,
a planet expresses its energy more naturally, with greater
strength and expression. Another term for planetary dignity is
saying that a planet is at "home" in a sign, and
that pretty much describes it.
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