In astrology, the distribution of planets across the four hemispheres of a birth chart—Southern or Northern, and Eastern or Western halves—provides insights into your interaction with the external environment and your psychological orientation. Southern Hemisphere (Houses 7 to 12): Above Continue reading Hemisphere Emphasis Astrology
In astrology, the “hard aspects” refers to the angles planets form with each other in your birth chart that are traditionally seen as challenging. These aspects, typically the square (90 degrees) and opposition (180 degrees), are often associated with internal...
Traditionally, astrology focuses on the 12 zodiac signs, neglecting the influence of the individual degrees within each sign (which span 30 degrees each). However, a growing number of astrologers believe these degrees hold significant meaning, incorporating them into their interpretations....
Writing about the stereotypical traits of Taurus reminded me of when I was first delving into astrology. I remember feeling a bit jittery about saying stuff like “Aries is a bit self-absorbed,” or “Taurus is all about the material life,” Continue reading The Zodiac Stereotypes
Question: What does the Sun at the 29th degree mean? The fabled 29th degree has an astrological edge, if you will. This point, also known as the “anaretic degree,” is like the moment right before the end of a great...
Question: What orbs are used in the field of astrology, and do practitioners typically opt for narrower or broader orbs of natal aspects in their application? In astrology, the concept of orbs plays a important role in determining the strength...
When exploring the dynamics of the hemispheres in astrology, it is crucial to approach generalizations with caution, as they involve grouping various houses and their qualities all together. Therefore, it is advisable to interpret them metaphorically rather than strictly adhering...
Do you feel stelliums have the power to create insecurity in the signs and houses in which they are placed? In the realm of astrology, the presence of a stellium in your life reveals a profound alignment of planets within...
What are decantes in astrology? Each 30 degree sign is subdivided into three 10 degree sectors called decans (decantes), each of which is ruled by a different planet. The 36 ten-degree decanates found in ancient Egyptian astrology are the source...
In the area of astrology, whether you’re more of an inner or outer person is determined by the arrangement of planets in your birth chart. Those positioned at the top indicate an outer focus, while those at the bottom point...
It has been my experience that students of astrology are most interested in learning how to locate a stationary planet in their chart before delving into what that planet might signify. Even when stationing retrograde or direct, planets with no...
A sort of tragic irony exists in this introduction, since there is some debate over what exactly a singleton is and whether or not it should be included in chart interpretation. Although it is very uncommon to find a chart with a...