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Astrology Glossary

Short definitions for the language used in the study and discussion of astrology.
Moon Void of Course
A definition of the phrase moon void of course, when used in astrology.
Rising Sign
A definition of the rising sign in astrology.
Decan
The definition of the decan, as used in astrology.
Lunation
A definition of lunation, when used in astrology.
Stellium
A definition of the word stellium, as used in astrology.
Ephemeris
A definition of ephemeris, used as a tool in astrology.
Orb
A definition of the orb in astrology.
Descendant
A definition of the descendant in astrology.
Polarity
Definition of the word polarity, used in astrology.
Solar Chart
The definition of a solar chart in astrology.
Cusp
The definition of the term cusp, when used in astrology.
Ascendant
A definition of the ascendant in astrology.
Degree
The definition of degree, and how its used to describe the astrological chart.
Sextile
A definition of the sextile, an aspect in astrology.
Quincunx
A definition of the quincunx, an aspect in astrology.
The Square
A definition of the square aspect in astrology.
Opposition
A definition of the aspect known as the opposition in astrology.
Conjunction
The definition of the conjunction in Astrology.
Grand Trine
What is a grand trine in astrology?
Aspects
What are aspects in astrology?
Transit
A definition of the word transit in astrology.
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