Glossary of astrology
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The following is a list of terms associated with astrology,[1] a range of divinatory practices based on the apparent positions of celestial objects.
- Air signs
- Aquarius, Gemini, and Libra signs[2]
- Aquarius
- Zodiac sign for people born January 20 through February 18[2]
- Aries
- Zodiac sign for people born March 21 through April 19[2]
- Balsamic Moon
Occurs about three and a half days before the New Moon.[3][4] Formerly known as the old crescent.[5] The source for its current name is unknown but is widely applied by astrology practitioners.[6][7]
- Bestial signs
- Zodiac signs that represent animals. The term is not in contemporary use, as the dichotomy of bestial and non-bestial signs has no bearing on intepretation nor does the "beastliness" connotation of the animal sign.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Glossary Of Astrology". AstroSapient. 2023.
- ^ a b c "The Beginner's Guide to Astrology". Harper's BAZAAR. December 28, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ George, Demetra (2008). Finding Our Way Through the Dark (2nd ed.). Tempe, Arizona, United States of America: American Federation of Astrologers. p. 7. ISBN 9780866905756.
- ^ Gerwick-Brodeur, Madeline; Lenard, Lisa (2000) [1997]. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astrology (2nd ed.). Alpha Books. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Soffer, Shirley (1998). The astrology sourcebook. Los Angeles, California, United States of America: Lowell House. ISBN 978-1-56565-883-7. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Rudhyar, Dane (1986) [1967]. The Lunation Cycle: A Key to the Understanding of Personality. New York, New York, United States of America: Aurora Press. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Mathis, Holiday (December 12, 2020). "Horoscopes". Casper Star-Tribune. pp. B7. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Lewis, James R. (2003). The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences. Visible Ink Press. p. 86. ISBN 978-1-57859-301-9.
Further reading
[edit]- Tognetti, Arlene; Jourdan, Stephanie (2010). The Complete Idiot's Guide Astrology Dictionary: Learn the Language of Astrology. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-101-44117-6.