Many ancient scientists, medicine people, psychics, wise men, women, and spiritual leaders developed a mathamatical geometric system that helped them explain their surroundings and deal with movements of the sun, moon, planets, heavens, and of course with people. The tools used in astrology are based on astronomy, a centuries-old science that studies the movement of planets and their effects on the solar system. Astrology studies the effects of planets on people. Astroloy has been used throughout history. Once holding an important position at royal courts and the houses of other important people. The basis of horoscopes, is used to help an indiviual understand himself better.
Astrology looks at a combination of the many different planetary influences, how the moon effects our emotions. etc. Each zodiac sign has unique strengths. These can be directly linked to everyone's own personal thoughts, habits and self-image. Astrology does forecast upcoming events. However no one should ever disregard their own ability to control ones own destiny. Astrology just give us furthur insight and allows people to choose either to prepare themselves or avoid a situation completely.
Duodecimal Number System
Astrology is a pure abstract mathematical formula, the 12 based, duodecimal number system has always been called astrology. Therefore, astrology is an abstract mathematical equation for any given moment in time. Time, itself, has psychological characteristics. Predictable events are possible if you use the correct parameters.
The continued use of astrology today, and its continued popularity amongst different cultures, speaks to the acurracey of the readings. If astrology was not still accurate no one would continue using it. Astrology, the 12 based number system, still functions reliably today because Astrology has always worked. The 12 signs, aspects, houses, and planets are all a manifestation of this duodecimal equation operating in our solar system.
Decan Stars
The term horoscope originally Greek term horoskopes which ( literally means hour watcher ) is synonym for decan star.
In order for the starry sky might serve as a clock the ancient egyptians selected a succession of 36 bright stars whose rising were separated from each other by 10 day intervals. Each of the stars called Decans, were conceived as a spirit with power over the period of time for which it served.
These decans entered the horoscope as subdivisions and are the 12 signs of the zodiac.
The 12 Zodiac Signs
The 12 zodiac signs
- Aries
March 21- April 19
The first sign of the zodiac. Aries' symbol is the ram.- Taurus
April 20 - May 20
The second sign of the zodiac. Taurus' symbol is the bull.- Gemini
May 21 - June 21
The third sign of the zodiac. Gemini's symbol is the twins.- Cancer
June 22 - July 22
The fourth sign of the zodiac. Cancer's symbol is the crab.- Leo
July 23 - August 22
The fifth sign of the zodiac. Leo's symbol is the lion.- Virgo
August 23 - September 22
The sixth sign of the zodiac. Virgo's symbol is the virgin.- Libra
September 23 - October 23
The seventh sign of the zodiac. Libra is represented by the scales.- Scorpio
October 24 - November 21
The eighth sign of the zodiac. Scorpio can be symbolized by the scorpion, eagle, serpent, phoenix or dove.- Sagittarius
November 22 -December 21
The ninth sign of the zodiac. Sagittarius' symbol is the centaur-archer.- Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
The tenth sign of the zodiac. Capricorn's symbol is the sea goat.- Aquarius
January 20 - Febuary 18
The eleventh sign of the zodiac. Aquarius' symbol is the water bearer.- Pisces
Febuary 19 - March 20
The twelfth sign of the zodiac. Pisces' symbol are two fish.The Astrology Elements
Using these 12 astrology equations the ancients developed a system based on 4 basic elements with 3 variations of each of those elements.
Water - emotion
Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
Earth - physical
Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo
Fire - energy
Leo, Aries and Sagittarius
Air - intellect
Aquarius, Libra and Gemini
The 12 Houses Houses are the twelve areas of a birth chart that represent specific traits and areas of life. An astrologer interprets the planets that lie within houses to forecast events or read a birth chart. The 12 Houses
Ascendant is the doorway into the first house in a person's chart. It signifies the rising sign, or where the sun was rising at birth. The first impression given to others, ascendants dominate part of a person's personality.
- First House
The first area of an astrological chart. It represents self-opinion, the first impression one gives to others, and the way a person looks at the world. It is a dominant part of a person's personality.- Second House
The second area of an astrological chart. It represents money, financial and spiritual resources, self-esteem. It can indicate the way a person budgets his or her money, personal debt and material resources.- Third House
The third area of an astrological chart. It is an area of communication skills, memory, brothers and sisters, local travel and the way a person thinks.Nadir is the doorway into the fourth house in an astrological chart. It represents a person's philosophical or moral foundation.
- Fourth House
The fourth area of an astrological chart. It represents religious and philosophical beliefs, the home, real estate and the person's non-dominant parent- Fifth House
The fifth area of an astrological chart. It represents recreation, creativity, hobbies, gambling, risks, children, love affairs and the extension of the self through children or love relationships.- Sixth House
The sixth area of an astrological chart. It is an area of health, helping others, daily activities and the continuous harvesting or planting of positive and negative experiences.Descendant is the doorway into the seventh house in a person's chart. It is the area of marriage and business partnerships
- Seventh House
The seventh area of an astrological chart. It represents marriage, business partnerships, harmony, a person's inner self or partner, and his or her relationship with themselves.- Eight House
The eighth area of an astrological chart. It represents natural changes in life such as birth and death, clearing the way for something better, self-revelations, marriage and business assets, and the resources of partnership.- Ninth House
The ninth area of an astrological chart. It represents higher learning, which can include religious education, long distance travel, lawyers, legal affairs and publishing.Midheaven is the doorway into the tenth house in an astrological chart. It is the highest point in the chart, and indicates the way each person is spiritually connected to his or her higher self.
- Tenth House
The tenth area of an astrological chart. It is an area of a person's reputation, career, achievements, and the person's dominant parent.- Eleventh House
The eleventh area of an astrological chart. It represents friendships, hopes and wishes, personal goals, associations, group aspirations, cooperation, bettering the community and humanitarianism.- Twelth House
The twelfth area of an astrological chart. It is an area of self-sabotaging thoughts, hidden weaknesses, bondage, anxieties, limitations, confinement, dreams, and the subconscious.
Aspects are planets within specific degrees of each other that create beneficial or negative attitudes, habits and energy. The 12 Astrological Aspects
Conjunction - it is usually a helpful energy. It creates self-nurturing, inner strength and ambition. It also can create intensity, stress and confusion.
Finger of Fate, Finger of God. or Yod - Indicative of a special life purpose, it creates the sensation of steadiness, special passion, deep aspiration and a strong inner drive to accomplish something very important and special.
Grand Square - An aspect representing very difficult energy. It creates frustration, anger, stress, intensity and the feeling of always being on a treadmill. It promotes self-growth and endurance.
Grand Trine - An aspect representing very easy energy. It nourishes the continuous use of natural talents and abilities, is an area of comfort, and can assist life in being either positive or negative.
Inconjunct - An aspect, it represents a separating energy. It creates stress, unhappiness and sorrow.
Opposition - An aspect, it is a combative energy. It creates the feeling of being out-of-balance, and can be stressful and frustrating. Opposition exposes a person's internal conflicts.
Pluto Square - An aspect representing a difficult time in life which requires the release of naive ideas and habits, negative relationships and sabotaging actions.
Saturn Return - An aspect that represents a difficult time in life when we feel frustrated, angry, sad, confused, tired and insecure, and a time when we become aware that we are required to accept responsibility for our actions.
Trine - An aspect of easy energy. It creates an ease in life, enhances natural talents or abilities, and is an enjoyable area of life. Trines are generally positive.
Square - An aspect representing harsh energy. It creates conflict, intensity, stress, the feeling of being out-of-balance. It promotes self-growth. The aspect can be negative.
Sextile - An aspect, it contributes positive energy. It creates happiness, an easy-going attitude, enjoyment. This area represents loving energy. It is easy to maintain.
Uranus Opposition - An aspect representing a time of spiritual growth, change and self-searching. This is the aspect that contributes to a mid-life crisis.
The 12 Planets of Astrology
The different heavenly bodies that influence a person's life by their placements in the houses in a birth chart.
- Jupiter
The planet of abundance and good fortune. It influences Sagittarius, the Archer.- Mars
The planet of physical energy and assertiveness. It influences Aries, the ram.- Mercury
The planet of communication and thought. It influences Gemini, the twins, and Virgo, the Virgin.- Moon
The moon indiciates emotions and sensitivity. It influences Cancer, the crab.- Neptune
The planet of spirituality and unconditional love. It influences Pisces, the fish.- Pluto
The planet of change and self-control. Pluto influences Scorpio.- Saturn
The planet of character building and restrictions. It influences Capricorn, the goat.- Sun
The planet representing warmth and energy. It influences Leo, the lion.- Uranus
The planet of uniqueness and chaos. Uranus influences Aquarius, the water-bearer.- Venus
The planet of money and love. Venus influences Taurus, the bull, and Libra, the scales.
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