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THE SIGNS PURSUING YOU

Aries: Very aggressive and straight forward. Blunt innuendos and lots of touching. They’ll most definitely make the first move, always. 

Taurus: They’re subtly seductive. A Taurus knows exactly how to move their body to make you want them. They don’t chase; they make you chase them.

Gemini: A Gemini will seduce you with their words. They’ll compliment you, tell you jokes and stories. Their voice is rich and pleasant, and you’ll want to hear more.

Cancer: They’re shy and sweet, and their kindness and innocence draws you in. They’re sexy without trying. They attract, rather than pursue. 

Leo: Flamboyant and blunt, but not trashy. They’ll pull silly stunts and make lame jokes, while looking irresistible. They’ll make the first move, but they won’t let the courtship become one-sided.

Virgo: They’ll start doing little things to help you out. Having trouble with calculus? They’ll offer to tutor you. Need help with heavy boxes? They’re there to lend a hand. Don’t take this for granted.

Libra: They’ll court you like they do in the old movies. They’ll compliment you at every chance, send you flowers, buy you chocolates, ask you to slow dance to your favorite song. 

Scorpio: You’ll notice them staring at you intently and they’ll always seem to be near you. They’ll say things to you and you won’t be sure if they’re compliments or not. They’ll rarely tell you they like you, but you’ll definitely feel it if they do.

Sagittarius: They’re very forward and clumsy with their love. They’ll want to make you laugh and they’ll touch you a lot in a friendly way. They’ll probably tell you they like you if they do.

Capricorn: They’ll try to confuse the hell out of you. They’ll be flirty and sweet one day, then cold and impatient the next day. They want you to do the chasing.

Aquarius: An Aquarius wants to be your best friend before your lover. They’ll try to genuinely get to know you. Expect to be questioned about your interests and invited everywhere. 

Pisces: A Pisces is shy and spiritual in love. They fall fast and hard and will overwhelm you with promises and gifts and undying affection… if they work up the courage to talk to you. 

moons in your houses

moon in 1st house: you can be nurturing but impatient, caring or emotional. your emotions are displayed out there for all to see, you can’t hide them. you need freedom and movement to express your feelings. you need to start considering other people’s feelings. don’t take things too personally and think before you act.

moon in 2nd house: you always need to feel financially secure. spending habits are like mood swings, sometimes spending a lot and other times not at all. you can be clingy and will have to develop your own sense of self worth in order to stop depending on others so heavily. you hold back your emotions unless you’re 100% sure it is safe to show them.

moon in 3rd house: you are curious and communicative. you have a natural talent for imitating others or learning languages. you tend to intellectualize your emotions, or vent it out too much. you need to find a balance between this. you are sensitive to others’ opinions, and sometimes you might take them as your own. you are nervous and have an urge to move around.

moon in 4th house: you long for a true sense of belonging, feeling restless and changing your home a lot. moving homes a lot is good but if you do it on a whim and regret it later it is a sign of emotional frustration. you may be emotionally immature and are very attached to family and traditions. you seek protection from them. many habits you developed as a child may stick to you even as an adult.

moon in 5th house: you love drama and emotion. you enjoy children and take love very seriously. you’re artistic, prone to changing hobbies in that field. with a vivid imagination, you are always in touch with your inner child. when you are emotionally frustrated, you tend to splurge, take irresponsible risks and have unfulfilling love affairs. keep in mind that your actions can sometimes impact others, too.

moon in 6th house: you want to be useful, productive, and have a healthy, practical life. you seem to always be in search of the perfect job. you are sensitive of bodily functions and can sometimes make out small annoyances such as headaches to be more worse than they really are. sometimes, in order to gain sympathy, you fake illness or emphasize small health problems. sometimes you have such a great urge to help someone that you try to “fix” them even when they aren’t in need of it.

moon in 7th house: you seek relationships and don’t want to feel emotions alone. a partner is not your soulmate, they are your other half. they awake in you feelings you wouldn’t have otherwise, and push you to improve. you always believe every relationship is “the one” and may take a long time to find one that will fit you. you are very adaptable to peoples’ personalities, making you likable. don’t become too dependent on people, don’t expect them to treat you the same as you treat them. 

moon in 8th house: you need emotional security but also want to push yourself to the limits. you want to know secrets, how people work, the dirty, raw things. needing to challenge yourself sexually may be because you feel insecure. you want to connect yourself intimately with someone, but emotions will change even if that is your goal. you will battle with jealousy and possessiveness, but you are loyal. you often close yourself off though, and have a hard time trusting people. you want all or nothing.

moon in 9th house: you covet stimulation and hate routine. you are philosophical, wanting to learn about people and the world. you may be restless without a goal. sometimes you feel unhappy, wanting a change of scenery, but this attitude will get you no where. avoid “the grass is greener on the other side” and accept your circumstances. you crave foreign environments and want to immerse yourself in the feelings that the place resonates.

moon in 10th house: you have an emotional need for recognition and popularity. you are very charismatic. you want a structured, responsible life and must be patient to get to that point. often, you change your ambitions because you are not satisfied with them and are always looking for a perfect fit. decisions may be emotionally biased and you must set your own goals that aren’t shaped by the wants/needs of others. you would rather take care of people in the professional way, rather than an intimate, emotional way, like the President would. 

moon in 11th house: you want to belong with your friends and acquaintances, and often look to them for support. you may be restless if you have an unstable social life. your changing feelings for other people will cause problems. you have humanitarian dreams for the future, but have a hard time choosing a definite goal. you are fulfilled by a network of clubs, organizations, and/or friends. you need to have an open mind and try to relate to people who do not share your same ideals. 

moon in 12th house: you find peace in the abstract. you need lots of alone time to recharge, but this may lead to misunderstandings and being isolated. you are either filled with indefinable emotions or have none at all. sometimes you will try to avoid responsibilities and be emotionally immature. you are sympathetic but might not always be there for others. you relate to the underdog and want to help them. your emotions are hard to define.

VENUS: Part 2

Venus in the Houses

1ST HOUSE These people are often physically attractive, with a strong aura of charisma and charm. They dress stylishly and attractively. They are by nature sociable, well mannered, and artistic. They dislike confronations and are diplomatic.

2ND HOUSE Money spent on art, cosmetics and/or other things of beauty. These people are attracted to the fine things and luxuries. Many have a hard time saving or holding onto any money. Mony can be acquired through art. Venus in the second house is a frequent position for artists who earn their living through their works. There’s a pronounced love of money and the things it can buy.

3RD HOUSE People with this placement have a talent for poetry and can write beautiful letters. They verbally express themselves in a very pleasing manner, and many have a talent for writing. As a rule, these people might dislike loud, crude behavior and communications. Fould language can be a turn-off for them. A sibling may have a strong Taurus/Libra emphasis in their chart, and/or a prominent Venus. Relations with siblings are usually pleasant, unless Venus is in hard aspect to a malefic or on a bad degree.

4TH HOUSE These’s often a strong emotional attachment to the home and domestic scene. These people decorate their homes and like for them to be places of comfort and beauty. Friends and lovers are entertained in the home. These people must have harmonious surroundings in their home lives. They have a strong need for security in their living situation.

5TH HOUSE People with this placement are very romantic by nature, and love might be important for their emotional and psychological wellbeing. Venus in the fifth house gives creative and artistic talent along with good taste. One’s first-born child may have a strong Taurus/Libra emphasis, and/or a prominent Venus. These people are generally popular and well liked, and have a deep love of children. One’s children are likely to be beautiful and talented.

6TH HOUSE One’s work can involve the arts in some way, such as theatre, painting, sculpting, drawing, cosmetology and/or music. Other possibilities with this placement include working in theal, recreation and/or the fitness industries. The health isn’t generally robust, but can improve with age. There’s a potential for problems involving the throat and neck. Venus in the sixth house is common for being married to a co-worker or meeting a lover/partner through work. Venus in the sixth makes for pleasant working conditions.

7TH HOUSE People within this placement may need to have a significant and secure love relationship/marriage in order to be happy and fulfilled. They would rather work with others than work alone. They dislike being alone, and are social by nature. As a rule, they dislike any open confrontations and desire peaceful relations with others. People with this placement often out the needs of others before their own; they are considerate, sensitive, and caring. The marriage partner can have a strong Taurus/Libra emphasis in his/her chart and/or a prominent Venus. This placement can bring a happy, pleasant marriage. Venus in the seventh is good for those who deal with the public, and success can come from the assistance and good will of others.

8TH HOUSE People who have Venus in the eighth house might have a deep, intense emotions, a jealous nature, and may be highly sexual. These people desire deep soul-to-soul love relationships. Financial gain along with a gain in social status can come through marriage, or inheritance.

9TH HOUSE There is often travel for pleasure, a love of philosophy, culture, religion, and education. Marriage partners can be met in foreign countries or come from a completely different background and culture. This placement also gives a talent for and a love of writing and teaching. There is a strong sense of justice and fairness. Venus in the ninth often brings profitable, harmonious relationships with in-laws. There is much appreciation of art and music. 

10TH HOUSE As with Venus in the sixth house, the career can involve the arts, entertainment, theatre, painting, sculpting, drawing, cosmetology and/or music, and working with beauty in some way. This placement brings good relations with and friendships of those in power, and a pleasant working environment. One’s father may have a strong Taurus/Libra emphasis in his chart, and/or a prominent Venus. Unless other factors in the chart contradict, these people enjoy being before the public. 

11TH HOUSE These people can have lots of friend of other sexes, and lovers/partners are often met through group activities and associations. One’s lovers must also be friends and a marriage relationship often started out as a friendship. Friends can be artists or musicians, or people who work with beauty in some way. Group and team relationships, as well as friendships are often friendly and harmonious. These people are social and enjoy belonging to a group and/or being part of a team. 

12TH HOUSE There is often shyness, loneliness, and problems in love. They have a compassionate and very sensitive nature. When the love life is unsatisfactory, these people often withdraw into their own private worlds. They desire the perfect soul mate. In many cases, this placement can bring extraordinary creativity, musical and artistic talent.

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Jupiter = More, More, More ♡♡

Jupiter in the 1st house: How much bigger can I make my brain!? Jupiter in the 2nd house: More money, more pillows, more candles, more luxury Jupiter in the 3rd house: She talks her own head off Jupiter in the 4th house: Give me a bigger house with 8 mums Jupiter in the 5th house: “We should have more babies” Jupiter in the 6th house: Carries a 5kg encyclopedia on herbal medicine Jupiter in the 7th house: I want the biggest wedding cake. Maybe getting married once isn’t enough Jupiter in the 8th house: I want more of that psychic thing I can do! Jupiter in the 9th house: Yes I’m enrolling in another degree, right after I come back from Rome again Jupiter in the 10th house: I want another promotion. Another accolade. Another enterprise! Jupiter in the 11th house: Give me more friends Jupiter in the 12th house: God’s light is blinding

Ruled by Two Elements

When your chart is dominated by two elements equally it can create a very unique balance. Some with a dominant element different from the element of their Sun Sign may find this applicable as well.

Fire and Earth: Keywords: tenacious, strong, creative, insensitive, prideful, controlling

Fire and Earth are in many ways opposites: Fire is bold, passionate, impulsive and childlike while Earth is reserved, practical, measured and cold. When they come together in one’s chart, they can be a bit of a wild card. This individual can be practical yet impractical, impulsive yet controlled, reliable yet volatile. These individuals are very strong, they go after what they want and they always get it with their powerful mix of Fire’s creativity and passion and Earth’s determination and sensibility. On the other hand, they can also be inconsiderate of the needs of others, cold if not cruel, and highly controlling.

Fire and Air: Keywords: visionary, optimistic, communicative, social, warm, open

Fire and Air are compatible elements so they join smoothly. Air brings logic, objectivity and tolerance while Fire brings emotion, passion and idealism. When they come together in one’s chart, the native is very social and warm. They are the type who can make friends with anyone, they are so open. They also tend to be restless and unable to focus on one thing at a time. The bold energy from Fire and Air mix to make an individual who can easily be swept up in unrealistic ideas.

Fire and Water: Keywords: intuitive, emotive, sensitive, warm, creative, disorderly, volatile

Fire and Water come together to form a very unique individual, highly in touch with their emotions and needs. Fire brings instinct and Water intuition allowing an individual ruled by both to understand themselves and subsequently others more so than most. These individuals are either very sensitive and can be easily swayed by those around them yet also bold, blunt, and inconsiderate. They tend to be completely swept away by their own emotions, acting erratically and even hysterically at times. It’s all too easy for them to focus solely on themselves and their emotions, often they are inconsiderate due to this.

Earth and Air: Keywords: logical, efficient, objective, practical, cold, detached

Earth and Air work together harmoniously in one’s chart. When ruled by these two elements, an individual can find the perfect balance between realism and idealism. They are visionary and creative and possess the tenacity and common sense to follow through and make their ideas a reality. They possess a powerful imagination but are grounded enough to never be swept away. On the other hand, they can be dangerously cynical, cold and inconsiderate of others.

Earth and Water: Keywords: empathetic, grounded, intuitive, practical, logical, detached

Earth and Water work together easily as compatible elements. In ways they are very different, Earth solid and practical and Water free and emotive. When these two elements rule an individual’s chart, they are both logical and emotional, realistic and idealistic, distant and sympathetic. They find balance between their deep emotions and their strong sense of reality, never letting one get in the way of the other. They have a special talent for rolling with life’s punches and even making obstacles work in their favor. They can easily become distant and detached and are prone to pride.

Air and Water: Keywords: intuitive, idealistic, communicative, humanitarian, impractical

Air and Water have many conflicting characteristics but they come together in positive ways. Individuals ruled by these two elements are highly compassionate and interested in the needs of others but they can also be extremely distant and even cold. Air’s objectivity and Water’s sensitivity fluctuate, at times very dramatically. They are very logical and analytical but always sympathetic. Their reasoning always has a very human edge. They can be highly impractical, unrealistic and cold.

Elemental Balance: Fire ☆  Earth  ☆  Air  ☆  Water 

Mutable Signs in the Natal Chart

Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces and the 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th Houses

Keywords: flexible, volatile, complex, tolerant, open-minded, indecisive, social, impatient

Mutable Signs bring about the end of each quadrant of the Zodiac and, with Pisces, the entire Zodiac cycle. They, in some ways, bring about the same change as Cardinal Signs as their role is to detach from old ways to explore the new.

Part of their role requires them to have blind faith and confidence in themselves and others. They often have to let go of not only concepts but physical goods in their lives which can be a great task for anyone. Adaptability and acceptance are key for these Signs to keep going.

Mutable Signs are typically more mental and spiritual than physical. They explore emotions and thoughts.

Lack of Mutable Signs: When an individual’s chart is made up of less than 33% Mutable Signs they struggle to accept change. It is hard for them to try new things let alone accept large changes such as a new job or moving. Because of this they may cling to the old even when it’s time for change. This can be very harmful for this individual. They struggle to relate to others and communication is difficult. They are drawn to carefree and open people.

Excess of Mutable Signs: When one’s chart is made up of more than 33% Mutable Signs, it can be hard for them to ever settle. This individual finds change all too easy and instead fears ever staying the same. Tradition is a dirty word to these folk and they revolt against it. They don’t let conventions hold them back but they often go too far. They are drawn to people who are stable and can bring a little balance into their lives.

Balanced: When one’s natal chart is 33% Mutable they are considerate, open-minded and willing to try anything once. They are open to other’s ideas yet don’t relinquish their own, instead finding a healthy balance. Instead of shunning the old, they build upon it to make the world great.

Cardinal  ☆  Fixed  ☆  Mutable

Find your percentage through this post.

Calculating the Percentage of Elements in your Natal Chart

1. Go to www.astro.com

2. In the top right hand corner you’ll see “My Astro”. Click there and create your own profile or simply fill out your information as a guest.

3. You will be brought to a page full of various reports. Scroll to the very bottom where you will see a square split into quadrants of yellow, green, red, and blue titled “Extended Chart Selection.

4. Select “Methods: Pullen/Astrology”.

5. When prompted to “Please select the type of chart you want:” choose the very last option: “Simple chart delineation by Walter Pullen”.

6. Wade through all the information until you are a little past halfway down the page.

In the upper right corner you can see how the elements make up your chart. It is calculated by determining the strength and influence of each placement, not only how many times it shows up in your chart.

Because there are four elements, to be balanced they must be at 25% or very close to it.

Just a little off may not seem like a big deal but any weakness or strength is also exaggerated by the element that is dominant or lacking. So while 23.3% Fire in my chart is very close to 25% I definitely still feel weak in that element.

Looking at my chart you can see I am Air dominant with 35% Air, this is actually a pretty dramatic dominant to be 10% away from stability, and notably Earth lacking with only 20%, 5% away, with Water very close behind.

Being as little as 4-5% away can make for a noticeable weakness or dominance in that element, anything larger than that will definitely cause issues.

About the Balance of Elements: Fire ☆  Earth  ☆  Air  ☆  Water

*This chart is also helpful because it shows you your dominant planets, signs, etc. so play around with it while you’re there!

How to View the Major and Minor Aspects Between Two Natal Charts

No matter which website you decide to use to get your personal chart made, it’s relatively easy to see which aspects you have. Along with their role in basic astrology, Major and Minor aspects also play a very important part in Synastry (relationship astrology); they tell us where and how our charts are working together with that of our partner’s. To see which aspects you and your partner share, follow these steps!

How the signs will die (based on the 8th house)

Aries : sudden,violent death.head or body configured. Taurus : peaceful,quiet death.death caused by age or throat. Gemini : death caused by mutiple reasons.lungs may one of the reasons. Cancer : dies at home.death because of overeating or stomach problems. Leo : dramatic death caused by cardiac problems. Virgo : quiet death in modest circumstances,not dramatic.digestive system may be the reason. Libra : easy death,may be related to kidney problems. Scorpio : violent death caused by alcohol. Sagittarius : dying abroad or not at home.maybe overindulgence. Capricorn : slow death caused by age. Aquarius : sudden,unusual death,maybe a rare disease or blood problems Pisces :dies in a confused state.death uncertain.suicide or drugs/alcohol related.

Calculating the Percentage of Elements in your Natal Chart

1. Go to www.astro.com

2. In the top right hand corner you’ll see “My Astro”. Click there and create your own profile or simply fill out your information as a guest.

3. You will be brought to a page full of various reports. Scroll to the very bottom where you will see a square split into quadrants of yellow, green, red, and blue titled “Extended Chart Selection.

4. Select “Methods: Pullen/Astrology”.

5. When prompted to “Please select the type of chart you want:” choose the very last option: “Simple chart delineation by Walter Pullen”.

6. Wade through all the information until you are a little past halfway down the page.

In the upper right corner you can see how the elements make up your chart. It is calculated by determining the strength and influence of each placement, not only how many times it shows up in your chart.

Because there are four elements, to be balanced they must be at 25% or very close to it.

Just a little off may not seem like a big deal but any weakness or strength is also exaggerated by the element that is dominant or lacking. So while 23.3% Fire in my chart is very close to 25% I definitely still feel weak in that element.

Looking at my chart you can see I am Air dominant with 35% Air, this is actually a pretty dramatic dominant to be 10% away from stability, and notably Earth lacking with only 20%, 5% away, with Water very close behind.

Being as little as 4-5% away can make for a noticeable weakness or dominance in that element, anything larger than that will definitely cause issues.

About the Balance of Elements: Fire ☆  Earth  ☆  Air  ☆  Water

*This chart is also helpful because it shows you your dominant planets, signs, etc. so play around with it while you’re there!

Water in the Natal Chart

Rules: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces and the 4th, 8th and 12th Houses

Keywords: emotive, intuitive, deep, soulful, empathic, receptive, volatile, compassionate, dark, brooding

Lack of Water: When there is very little Water in one’s chart it can lead to difficulty relating to others. The native struggles to be considerate of the emotions and needs of those around them. Their emotions are always difficult to name or categorize and they find it difficult to express themselves. Emotions, whether their own or those of others, can at times horrify them or draw them in. They are attracted to people who are either cold like them or highly emotive, warm and open.

Excess of Water: When there is excess Water in one’s chart they are hard to contain. Emotions are constantly overflowing and change often and violently: one moment they may be warm, open and remarkably happy the next they’re sobbing and the next they’re furious. It is easy to influence this native, even if you don’t mean to, as they often take on the mannerisms and emotions of those around them. They can get so caught up in other’s needs and problems that they forget to take care of themselves. Their imagination is remarkable and beautiful. They are drawn to stable, practical and cautious people.

Balanced: When there is a healthy amount of Water in one’s chart, they are warm, caring and creative. Unafraid to be themselves, this native always expresses themselves and accepts others with open arms. They are highly nurturing and compassionate without forgetting to take care of themselves.

Fire ☆  Earth  ☆  Air  ☆  Water

Planets in astrology and what they represent

Sun: 

Moon:

Mercury:

Venus:

Mars:

Jupiter:

Saturn:

Uranus:

Neptune:

Pluto: 

Venus/Mars aspects

Venus and Mars in the same signs: You are vibrant, sexual, and charismatic. For the most part, your needs in love and sex are straightforward, making it easier for you than most to feel satisfied and to know what you want in a partnership. 

Venus and Mars in compatible signs: Your romantic and sexual natures are similar, but varied enough to make your love life quite exciting. For the most part, you know what you want in love relationships. Your charm is subtle and natural. While you don’t generally come on strong, you don’t need to. There is a buzz of understated sexual and romantic energy about you that promises a good time.

Venus and Mars in opposite signs: You tend to see-saw between wanting closeness and freedom in your close relationships. You struggle to balance your own needs and the needs of your partners. As a result, you tend to have love-hate relationships with your lovers! You do better in your relationships when you feel better about yourself; then, you can assert yourself in more harmonious ways. You don’t always know what you want in love relationships, although you’re drawn to relationships like moth to flame. You are vibrant and charismatic, sexual, and exciting.

Venus and Mars in signs that are square: Your romantic needs and sexual needs are quite different, and this presents a constant struggle for you. When you feel satisfied emotionally and romantically (when you feel most loved), you cannot help but feel a lack on an instinctual level–and vice versa. You may be a tad argumentative in close partnership as a result of this basic inner conflict. You can also be very reactive in your relationships, and this can mean you end up acting in a way that is not in your own best interest!

Venus and Mars in signs that are quincunx: The things that please you romantically and the things that please you sexually are quite different. What makes you feel loved and desired does not necessarily satisfy you on the level of desire and instinct, and vice versa. One partner could have a hard time attempting to fill your needs. As a result, you could be quite a handful; or, you may find ways to separate your romantic and sexual needs and thus satisfy them individually. You may also need to work on asserting yourself in relationships—either you avoid asserting your needs, or you assert yourself erratically and ineffectively. 

Glossary of Astrological Terms

air signs these are the signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.

angles these are the Ascendant (ASC), Descendant (DSC), Midheaven (MC), and Immum Coeli (IC), referring to the cusps of the first, seventh, tenth, and fourth houses, respectively.

ascendant also known as the rising sign. this is the sign on the cusp of the first house of the natal chart. it is the sign and degree of that sign that is rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, with respect to the place of birth. abbreviation: ASC

aspects aspects are an important part of modern astrology. as the planets move in their elongated orbits around the Sun, they form various angular relationships with one another, using the Sun or Earth as the center. these are called aspects. the most popular aspects result from dividing the circle by numbers like 1,2,3,4, resulting in aspects such as the conjunction (0 degrees), opposition (180 degrees), trine (120 degrees), square (90 degrees), and so forth. when two planets form an aspect with one another, their energies and natures are said to combine and work in harmony or discord. for example, when two planets are exactly on opposite sides of the Sun (earth), they are in opposition.

cardinal signs these are the signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, and are related to the change of the seasons.

critical degrees classic critical degrees are 0, 13, and 26 degrees of cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn); 8-9 and 21-22 degrees of fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius); and 4 and 17 degrees of mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces). Many astrologers consider 0 and 29 degrees of any sign critical degrees as well. The classic critical degrees are considered sensitive, emphasized, and often strengthening, points. The 0 and 29 degrees are more crisis-oriented, especially in predictive work.

cusp the beginning of a house in the chart. also, a cusp of a sign is the degree when one sign ends and the other begins. there is a lot of talk about being “born on the cusp”. a sun sign is either one sign or the other, regardless of whether it is almost another sign.

descendant the cusp of the seventh house of the astrology chart. this point is directly opposite the ascendant.

earth signs these are the signs of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.

electional astrology a branch of astrology in which favorable times are elected, or chosen, in advance.

elements the signs are divided into 4 elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water.

emphatic aspects the emphatic aspects are those that emphasize or align two planetary energies with one another. conjunction (0 degrees) …two planets at the same point in the zodiac are said to be in conjunctions. their natures are fused or blended into one…..opposition (180 degrees) …two planets at opposite sides of the zodiac. the energies are in alignment with each other. they can pull together or apart, depending upon the nature of the planets involved.

feminine signs these are the signs of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces. the remaining 6 signs of the zodiac are masculine signs. feminine signs are also referred to as “negative” or “receptive” signs.

fire signs these are the signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.

fixed signs these are the signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.

grand trine this aspect pattern involves three points (three or more planets may be involved) that form mutual trines to each other. when lines are drawn from each planet to the other in a natal chart, a triangle results. (read more).

glyphs these are the symbols used for the astrological signs, planets and luminaries, and aspects. (see astrology glyphs).

hard aspects are generally considered the conjunction, opposition, and square. in midpoint work, the hard aspects also include the semi-square and sesquiduadrate. these represent challenge, obstacles, and substance. They provide meat and potatoes in our life. too many can block or obstruct the life flow, yet too few can cause life to be weak or thin.

houses the horoscope divides the heavens into 12 houses. each house has rulership over specific areas of life. (read more abouthouses).

luminaries the Sun and the Moon.

masculine signs these are the signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. the remaining 6 signs of the zodiac are feminine signs. masculine signs are also referred to as “positive” signs.

midheaven this is the sign, and degree of that sign, on the cusp of the tenth house of the natal chart. it is the highest point in the zodiac at the moment of birth, and in relationship to the place of birth. abbreviation: MC

mutable signs these are the signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.

natal chart horoscope drawn for a person’s birth. also known as a birth chart. the natal chart is a map of one’s life. similar to taking a picture of the planets a the time of one’s birth–the universe stopped at that moment in time. it reveals what the universe has to say about who a person is and what he or she may become. the chart wheel is a map of the space surrounding a person at the time of birth. the wheel is divided in 12 sections called houses. planets in the heavens are placed on the chart wheel in the houses that correspond to where they actually are in the sky at birth.

orb when determining whether one planet forms an aspect to another, astrologers allow an “orb” of influence, which is a specific number of degrees. aspects between planets gradually form, become exact and separate. when an aspect is exact, it has its greatest impact. yet, the effect of most aspects can be felt for some time before and after the moment when it is exact. the range within which an aspect is in operation is called its ‘orb of influence’, or simply its orb. an orb of one or two degrees of arc on either side of the exact aspect is considered a close or tight orb, while an orb of 10 degrees is loose.

part of fortune an Arabic Part, and perhaps the most well-known one. wherever the part of fortune is found in the natal chart is the place where a person is thought to possess natural talent.

personal planets these inner planets and luminaries include Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars. they have a personal and direct effect on the native’s personality.

planetary rulers each sign is ruled by a planet. see our planetary rulers page for more information.

quadrants there are 4 “quadrants” in a chart, and each starts at the cusp of the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses. (read abouthemisphere emphasis).

retrograde a planet is considered “retrograde” when it appears to be moving backwards. both “retrograde” and “direct” are terms used in astrology to describe the direction of planetary movement with relation to the Earth. note that the planets do not actually move backwards. However, they appear (from our perspective on Earth) to back up for periods of time. the Sun and the Moon never retrograde. (read about mercury retrograde, venus retrograde, and mars retrograde; see current and upcoming retrograde activity).

soft aspects are generally considered the sextile and trine aspects, and are also referred to as “easy” and “flowing” aspects. the soft aspects bring ease, clarity, and vision to our lives. we can see, grasp, and understand what is happening. too few of the soft aspects means we don’t know what we are doing or what is happening in our lives, while too many soft aspects make for a life that runs cool, is overly mental, and lacking in substance.

synastry the art of relationship astrology. (see synastry articles).

void-of-course a term describing a planet that does not apply to a major aspect until it changes sign, usually referring to the Moon. avoid-of-course Moon time period is often considered to be a less than favorable time to start a new project. instead, this period is best used to reflect, review, and re-organize.

water signs these are the signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

zodiac is a circle of 360 degrees, divided into 12 equal sectors of 30 degrees each that are the astrology signs.

Dominant Planets

Generally speaking, a planet becomes our dominant if it’s in one of it’s ruling signs (E.g. If you are mercury dominant with a Gemini mercury) or it has many aspects with (other) major parts of your chart. Obviously, there are other ways, but you can read about those here.

First of all, I want to talk a little about what “Dominant” actually is in astrology. We have dominant signs, planets, elements and types. In astrology, it means the sign/planet/etc you are most like and identify with the most. With signs, this is obvious: “I am Libra dominant, therefore I identify the most with Libra”. In planets, we may be better at dealing with the thing in which they rule. For example, someone with Moon dominant may be better at dealing with their inside thoughts and feelings! If you want to know what each planet means, I suggest going here.

Also, with a planetary dominant, it is important to remember that planet is still within a sign. So, whilst the planet is your dominant, you will express the ways of the planet in a way that that sign would. For example, if I am Venus dominant, and my Venus is in Taurus, I will be good at expressing my love and understanding it, but the expression itself will be very much like the sign Taurus.

Anyway, this is how each planetary dominant may manifest within a person:

Sun: Ruling over Leo, the Sun represents the ego. It is thought to represent The Father, The Hushand, and The Leader. Someone of Sun dominant may find it easier to take charge and be certain in their aspirations. Sun also represents courage and generosity, but pride and self-centeredness. Someone of this dominant may encompass this traits more than others.

A word for Sun when in…

Aries//Passion, Taurus//Willful, Gemini//Generous, Cancer//Nurture, Leo//Prideful, Virgo//Straight-Forward, Libra//Peace, Scorpio//Courage, Sagittarius//Feisty, Capricorn//Reliable, Aquarius//Blunt, Pisces//Loving

Moon: Being ruled by Cancer, the Moon is the opposite (feminine) version of the Sun. Someone of Moon dominant may be more in touch with their emotions, and thus more understanding of others’ emotions. On a bad day, they may also be more reckless of their own emotions. A Moon dominant knows how they feel and think, making it easier for them to be in touch with their conscious.

A word for Moon when in…

Aries//Powerful, Taurus//Stubborn, Gemini//Relaxed, Cancer//Family, Leo//Independent, Virgo//Self-critical, Libra//Indecisive, Scorpio//Deeper Emotion, Sagittarius//Dreamland, Capricorn//To the point, Aquarius//Deep Thoughts, Pisces//Others

Mercury: This Dominant is probably the most straight forward, as it means you probably find communication easier. I don’t mean less stressful or nerve-racking (as these are not determined by astrology), but I mean that you can easily state what you think or feel and don’t often experience a loss of the “right word”. A Mercury Dominant is good at planning in the sense of when to meet or where, because of their good communication.

A word for Mercury when in…

Aries//Spontaneous, Taurus//Relaxed, Gemini//Laid-back, Cancer//Empathetic, Leo//To the point, Virgo//Precise, Libra//Neutral, Scorpio//With power, Sagittarius//Warm, Capricorn//Concise, Aquarius//Blunt, Pisces//Sympathetic

Venus: Venus being the sign of love, someone of Venus Dominant may find themselves being very compassionate towards people. They may find it easier to express themselves or show their love. Venus Dominant can make someone more empathetic as they show love for generously.

A word for Venus when in…

Aries//Powerful, Taurus//Strong, Gemini//Fun, Cancer//Loved, Leo//Passion, Virgo//Humble, Libra//Quiet, Scorpio//Deep, Sagittarius//Spontaneous, Capricorn//Modest, Aquarius//Playful, Pisces//Romantic

Mars: This is the sign of drive, passion and sex. For this reason, energy comes in abundance to a Mars Dominant. Therefore, if this is your dominant, you may have a heavy drive in all your work and events. A Mars Dominant may always seem to be bursting with passion, because this is exactly what they are. 

 A word for Mars when in…

Aries//Stubborn, Taurus//Powerful, Gemini//Equal, Cancer//Protective, Leo//Unmatched, Virgo//Just, Libra//Neutral, Scorpio//Passionate, Sagittarius//Willing, Capricorn//Ambitious, Aquarius//Unstoppable, Pisces//With Empathy

Jupiter: This planet is thought to represent self-confidence, abundance and luck. It is associated with wealth and glory. A person of Jupiter Dominant may be quite confident around people and generous. Jupiter is almost like the Santa Claus of the Dominants. Representing abundance, they give an get in abundance.

A word for Jupiter in…

Aries//Materials, Taurus//Giving Gifts, Gemini//Parties, Cancer//Giving Time, Leo//Glory, Virgo//Giving To Be Just, Libra//Items, Scorpio//To Have, Sagittarius//Wanting Wealth, Capricorn//Money, Aquarius//Sheer Luck, Pisces//Wants

Saturn: Saturn is almost the opposite of Jupiter. Saturn is toughness and limitations. Whilst Jupiter Dominants were out-going people, Saturn Dominants are the introverts. They are the ones who observe with quiet ambition, rather than take to the dance floor in a sudden moment.

A word for Saturn in…

Aries//Held Back, Taurus//Observing, Gemini//Quiet, Cancer//Peaceful, Leo//Ambition, Virgo//Sussing Out, Libra//Waiting For Their Chance, Scorpio//At Home, Sagittarius//Trapped, Capricorn//Tough, Aquarius//Knowing The Limits, Pisces//Feeling Okay

Uranus: Ruling Aquarius means only one thing, this Dominant is the planet of thought. Uranus Dominant thinks outside the box and has a semi-permanent stage of dreamland. It is all about the “What if” questions with these people. Usually, they like to try and better the world, even though sometimes they seem indifferent to society.

A word for Uranus in…

Aries//Big, Taurus//Setting Limits, Gemini//Fresh, Cancer//With Emotion, Leo//Dreaming, Virgo//Trying For Realism, Libra//In Thought, Scorpio//Depth, Sagittarius//Lost, Capricorn//Straight, Aquarius//Inventive, Pisces//New

Neptune: When you rule Pisces, of course you’re gonna be the planet of dreamers. A lot like Uranus, the “What if” questions are a big love of Neptune Dominants, and damn can you tell! They are the ones dreaming up completely unrealistic ideas and almost living in a fantasy. They are often more gentle than other Dominants.

A word for Neptune in…

Aries//Outstanding, Taurus//Will, Gemini//Questioning, Cancer//Thinking Of Love, Leo//Huge, Virgo//Ponder, Libra//Stray Thoughts, Scorpio//Deeper Meaning, Sagittarius//Paths, Capricorn//Inventive, Aquarius//Imagine, Pisces//Dreamland

Pluto: This planet is thought to represent death, questioning yourself deeply, as well as mystery. A Pluto Dominant may often question the truth of things or the bigger questions of life. They appreciate a mystery and digging deeper inside of someone. Sometimes, their self-questioning can become too much for themselves. 

A word for Pluto in…

Aries//Deep Questioning, Taurus//Second Guessing, Gemini//Indecision, Cancer//Realistic Emotion, Leo//Simple Mystery, Virgo//Realism, Libra//What And Why, Scorpio//Deeper And Deeper, Sagittarius//”If”, Capricorn//Bigger Picture, Aquarius//More Than This, Pisces//Realities

Pallas in the Signs

Pallas rules our awareness of our problems, more specifically it ruled out decision making in relation to our deepest motivations. It also rules how we show ourselves through our decisions and how we cognitively connect subconscious patterns through our decisions.

Pallas in Aries: you have an advantage when dealing with direct situations, as you often make decisions using instinct and first impressions

Pallas in Taurus: because this is a more sensitive placement, you’re able to take more time and think things through, and your decisions are made realistically

Pallas in Gemini: you are quick thinking and can be counted on to handle decisions quickly and appropriately given the circumstances, but can be flighty in your motivations

Pallas in Cancer: you combine your social awareness with sensitivity in a way that helps you see people’s motivations behind their actions

Pallas in Leo: you will find creative links between your actions, and that will combine with your bold nature with sensitivity when making decisions

Pallas in Virgo: you have an impeccable attention to detail and may take longer solving problems, but will get the job done efficiently because of your stead work

Pallas in Libra: you will have a way with people and desire to know their motivations, you act in social situations with ease as you seem to have a deeper understanding of interpersonal relationships

Pallas in Scorpio: you will seek out information, this is what drives your actions - the hunt for information and answers is a common thread for you

Pallas in Sagittarius: you are often considered to be dreamers in regards to decision making, and you are realistic but with limited attention to detail, instead you’ll look at a problem as a whole

Pallas in Capricorn: you’re grounded and secure in your decision making, as you know what you want and determination is a big part of your strategy

Pallas in Aquarius: you will look outside of the box for answers to your problems, and you may not work well with others in collaborative decision making

Pallas in Pisces: you’re idealistic, and you will always search and focus on the best possible outcome for your dilemmas, as well as denial for unpleasant aspects of a situation