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The Four Elements in Astrology: A Beginner's Guide
The Four Elements in Astrology: A Beginner's Guide
The Four Elements in Astrology: A Beginner's Guide
If you're just getting into astrology, understanding the elements is a great way to pick up on general patterns without going into complex analysis yet. While the meaning of the elements is rich and can be as deep and sophisticated as you need, it also provides a friendly gateway considering that with so much information it's easy to get overwhelmed and not know where to start. In this guide, we will explore their characteristics and how they influence the dynamics of the signs. The Elements: The Basis of Zodiacal Energy Each of the 12 zodiac signs belongs to one of... Leer Más
Major and Minor Aspects
Major and Minor Aspects
Major and Minor Aspects
( Read the introduction to aspects here ) The Major Aspects Major aspects, also known as Ptolemaic aspects , are the most important angular relationships between planets in a birth chart. These aspects intermingle energies in clear and obvious ways , making them the most noticeable dynamics in our daily lives. The more exact the aspect (i.e. the closer it is to the exact angle, such as 90° in a square), the stronger its effect . This makes them major themes that influence how planets, elements, and dynamics fit together in a birth chart. In astrology, these aspects are five:... Leer Más
Glossary of Basic Astrology Terms
Glossary of Basic Astrology Terms
Glossary of Basic Astrology Terms
Do you want to start learning about astrology but feel overwhelmed by the amount of new information and concepts? This glossary is designed to introduce you to the essential terms of this fascinating “language.” It is a clear and simple starting point for you to understand the basics of astrology and take your first steps with confidence. 1. Archetype A universal symbol that represents specific patterns of behavior or energies. Signs, planets, and houses in astrology function as archetypes that reflect human characteristics and experiences. 2. Ascendant The zodiac sign that was on the eastern horizon at the time of... Leer Más
Houses in Astrology: A Beginner's Guide
Houses in Astrology: A Beginner's Guide
Houses in Astrology: A Beginner's Guide
Astrology is a very rich language, full of symbols and deep meanings, but it has certain basic elements – which, if we want to start learning about astrology, are essential, because we will use and review them constantly. The houses are part of the basic language of astrology and form one of its fundamental pillars. Houses in astrology are essential to understanding how a birth chart is constructed, since they are what give it its structure . As their name indicates, houses are places where things are “housed”, and it is precisely this concept that allows us to understand how... Leer Más
Introduction to Aspects in Astrology
Introduction to Aspects in Astrology
Introduction to Aspects in Astrology
In astrology we work with the celestial sphere, which is a representation of the sky divided into 360 degrees . The ecliptic is located within it, the apparent path that the Sun follows and where the zodiac is located. Within these 360 degrees, the planets, asteroids and other important points are in constant motion , continuously forming angles with each other. However, not all angles formed between these elements have the same impact or meaning. Astrology focuses on certain specific angles that are considered significant in interpreting and understanding the interaction between the energies of the planets and points in... Leer Más
