The Occult Glossary
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Planets who are “well-placed” in one’s natal chart. Dignity is based on house, speed, direction, hemisphere, and fixed stars. For example, Venus in the 2nd House is a “well-placed” position for the Goddess of Beauty as she is at home in the 2nd House of Value.
Accidental Dignity, noun
The new astrology era of the 21st century. Held by Aquarius - the sign of human evolution, this era is predicted as a “time of greater consciousness.” We’ll see radical overhauls in technology, socialization, and human evolution. Astrologers have a tough time dating the era, ranging as far back as the 1800s to 2300!
Age of Aquarius, noun
The 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses are known as the Angular House in Natal Astrology. These are core points that initiate the powers of a natal chart. Planets housed or aspecting an angle express powerfully in a native’s life.
Angular Houses, noun
The 11th sign in the Zodiac Constellation. Co-ruled by Uranus and Saturn, Aquarius is a sign of humanitarianism. Symbol is the Waterbearer. Original, Liberated, and Future-Oriented.
Mantra: “I Know”
Aquarius, noun
The 1st sign in the Zodiac Constellation. Symbol is the Ram. Mars rules Aries, a fire (yang) cardinal sign whose mantra is I AM.
Aries, noun
The most outer layer of a native’s persona; is the 1st House. One of the leading angles (ASC). Planets and signs here express one's self into the external world. Everything we face is filtered by the signs + planets.
Ascendant, noun
The Study of Stars to predict life events. As an occult science, a study manifests by a house system with planets or asteroids respecting each other. As that colors the expression, style, life path, and soul of a native.
Astrology, noun
Astronomy is a physical, “science” study of fixed stars, planets, asteroids, centaurs, and all other celestial objects. We’re just as cool as NASA, too.
Astronomy, noun
B
Meaning “kindness” or “good fortune” (thanks, Latin). Venus and Jupiter are the Benefics as told in Traditional Astrology.
Benefic, adj
A snapshot of the sky the minute you were born. Astrologers traditionally set up 1:1 to delineate all planets, signs, and asteroids to piece together the story of your karmic lesson and gifts.
Birth (Natal) Chart, noun
Early 20th-century theosophanes linked the moon’s apogee with dark goddess energy - the Black moon Lilith. In mythology, Lilith is a symbol of shadow, feminine power, wildness, sexual desire, and self-empowerment.
Black Moon Lilith, noun
A nickname is used to describe the 4th house or the lowest point in a birth chart. Known as the IC, or Nadir, which means the bottom, this special angle shows our roots, foundation, and family ancestry.
Bottom of the Sky (Nadir-IC), noun
Blue Moon, noun
C
The 10th sign in the Zodiac Constellation. Symbolized by a Seagoat (head of Goat, tail of Fish), Capricorn is an ambitious, earthly, and pragmatic leader.. Ruled by Saturn the planet of karma, Capricorn’s story is one of scaling mountains in life. He exalts Mars, but isn’t too friendly with Jupiter and the Moon.
Mode: Cardinal
Element: Earth
Days: Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Mantra: “I Achieve”
Capricorn, noun
The 4th sign in the zodiac constellation. Cancer is a cardinal, water sign ruled by the Moon.
Cancer, noun
A conjunction is a natal aspect where two or more planets blend energies. Orbs are … degrees. It’s said to be an “area of concentration” of the involved planets and houses. Also - a kind of cosmic gift.
See Transits & Aspects
Conjunction, noun
Chiron, noun
Chiron is a centaur from ancient astrology who was shot by Hercules.
D
A French-born author, composer, and humanistic astrologer. He is a pioneer in astrology instruction by publishing some of the top texts read by modern-day astrologers.
Dane Rudhyar, noun
Predictions of aspects, planets, and houses in birth chart reading. Often used in natal, mundane, and horary astrology.
Delineation, verb
E
Electional Astrology, noun
Eclipse, noun
F
Five of Wands, noun
Full Moon, noun
G
Gemini, noun
Goddess, noun
Gates of Hades, noun
H
Horary Astrology, noun
Hellenistic Astrology, noun
I
Interception, noun
J
One of the greatest astrologers of the 17th century. Born In Germany became a key figure in the Scientific Revolution. He’s known for his laws of planetary motion. He’s an astronomer, mathematician, philosopher, and music writer. His best-known works: are Astronomia nova, Harmonice Mundi, and Epitome Astronomiae Copernicanae.
Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), noun
A practice in Hellenistic Astrology, it's a special house for planets that “enjoys” its stay. The house and planet’s traits blend seamlessly. The special planets are: Sun in 9th (and 10th), Mercury in 1st, Venus in 5th, Mars in 6th, Jupiter in 11th, and Saturn in 12th.
Joy, noun
K
A school of thought in Jewish mysticism. Esoteric teachings in theosophy and mysticism therapies were taught to decipher age-old scripts.
Kabbalah, noun
L
Leo, noun
One of the most popular astrologers, Greene is leading astrology known for Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil.
Liz Greene, noun
Libra, noun
M
The smallest, fastest, and 1st planet from the Sun. Mercury rules communication, siblings, short trips, and lower mind. Think of Mercury like K-12, a database of all the nitty-gritty things we need to know. His signs are Gemini and Virgo and he’s the lord of the 3rd and 6th House. Mercury is agender, which can be why many Gemini/Virgo types effortlessly pull an ageless, genderless type.
Mercury, noun
The highest point in a natal chart, the MC is the angle of vocation located in the 10th House of Career. Any planet here will actively show a personality as it drives our public life and career.
Midheaven (MC), noun
Modern Astrology, verb
After the Scientific Revolution (1550 - 1700), astrology faced upheaval due to perspective shifts. Western Astrology, for example, nearly died out. Soon, the discovery of new planets and asteroids and new mystical movements revived interest in astrology in the 19th Century.
Moon, noun
Mysticism, noun
N
Nebulous, adj
Nocturnal, noun
New Moon, noun
Neptune, noun
North Node of the Moon
O
Opposition, noun
Orb, noun
P
Part of Spirit, noun
Pars of Fortune. noun
Progression, noun
Pisces, noun
Regarding the expression of a zodiac sign. Masculine signs (Fire & Air) are the positive signs for their complimentary quick, dynamic, and zestful approaches to the world. Outward expression is signature.
Positive, noun
Plutonian, adj
Used for natives who are Pluto-dominant. Plutonian personalities are deep, intense, mysterious, and sexy. As the King of the Underworld, he commands a shocking change in life for a better, stronger you.
Often, Plutonians are loners.
A Plutonian Signature Is
Sun in Scorpio
Personal Planets in Scorpio (Sun, Moon, Venus, and Mars)
8th House Placements
Scorpio Stelliums
North Node (Rahu) in Scorpio
Pluto on Angles (ASC, DC, IC, MC)
Pluto in Scorpio
Q
R
Retrograde, noun
S
Saturn, noun
Sadomasochism, noun
Saturnine, noun
Sagittarius, noun
Sabian Symbols, noun
Scorpio, noun
The Sun symbolizes our life, ego, vitality, and self-expression. Wherever it’s placed in your chart, it illuminates that house so the rays see and comprehend the natural world.
Sun, noun
A harmonious aspect, 60 degrees apart. Planet energies are “flirty” and pleasant but need some work to unwrap.
Sextile, noun
A harmonious aspect, 60 degrees apart. Planet energies are “flirty” and pleasant but need some work to unwrap.
Sun sign, noun
T
Taurus, noun
Theosophy, noun
Trans-Neptunian, noun
Tantric Sex, noun
Trine, noun
Tarot, noun
T-Square, noun
U
Uranian Astrology, noun
V
Virgo, noun
Void of Course, noun
W
World Axis, noun
X
Y
Z
Zodiac, noun
Zodiac Sign, noun