Astrology Magick
Yang energy is specific, positive, and left brain resulting in direct action.
Yin energy is holistic, negative, and right brain in indirect action.
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Venus: Planet of Love
Venus rules our values and sense of appreciation. Venus describes how we love and what we want to be loved for. It's a key to relationships, pleasure, art, and beauty.
Mars: Action and Initiative
Mars, the first planet outside the orbit of the Earth, is associated with action, assertion, aggression, or initiative. It tells us how we get things going, the way we like to work and how we express anger.
Jupiter: Guide and Guru
The largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter represents the principles of growth and expansion. Jupiter is the method each of us has for dealing with our Saturn or limitations. The Hindu word for Jupiter is Guru and this planet indicates our particular Dharma, the way we can solve the problems that confront us. Thus, Jupiter has to do with our vocation, the way in which we can be successful. Jupiter is the light or path.
Saturn: Responsibilities
Saturn, the ringed planet, shows us our boundaries and limits and where and how we need to take responsibility in life. Saturn indicates where we are bound to learn, the narrowness that makes our way felt, the walls that make homes possible. Saturn holds us together as much as apart.
Elements and Qualities (Modes)
Each sign is associated with one of the classical elements (fire, earth, air, or water) and one of the three modalities (cardinal, fixed, or mutable). It is also associated with an area of concern: personal, social, or universal.
- Fire signs are associated with action, passion, and energy. In combination with the other elements, fire feels that earth will smother it, water will drown it, but air will fan and enliven it.
- Earth signs are associated with sensation, stability, and practicality. In combination with the other elements, earth feels that air will dry it, fire will parch it, but water will refresh and nourish it.
- Air signs are associated with thought, perspective, and communication. In combination with the other elements, air feels that water will obscure it, earth will suffocate it, but fire will inspire and uplift it.
- Water signs are associated with growth processes, identification and emotion. In combination with the other elements, water feels that fire will make it boil, air will evaporate it, but earth will shape and channel it.
Qualities
- Cardinal signs are associated with initiation, and creativity. They are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
- Fixed signs are associated with focus, individuality and determination. They are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.
- Mutable signs are associated with resourcefulness, holism and adaptability. They are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.
Characteristics
- Aries -- "I am" assertive, individualistic, enthusiastic, innovator, leader, competitive, action-oriented, defensive, angry, passionate
- Taurus -- "I have" sensual, affectionate, possessive, cautious, acquisitive, musical, artistic, stubborn, patient
- Gemini -- "I think" curious, multi-tasker, talkative, sociable, duality, whimsical, intelligent, informed
- Cancer -- "I feel" sensitive, tenacious, family and home oriented, helpful, nurturing, moody
- Leo -- "I rule" passionate, bossy, loves attention, dramatic, independent, noble, creative, leader, egoistic
- Virgo -- "I serve" practical, work and service oriented, critical, common sense, intelligent, health conscious, fussy
- Libra -- "We are" partnerships, balance, grace, charm, debative, open-minded, cooperative, social, ideas, lazy
- Scorpio -- "I grow" intense, controlling, sexual, confrontational, deep, skeptical, mysterious, obsessive, transformation
- Sagittarius -- "I seek" philosophic, fun-loving, arrogant, adventurous, optimistic, believer, scattered
- Capricorn -- "I build" ambitious, cautious, rigid, authoritative, cunning, competent, inclined to politics/business
- Aquarius -- "I innovate" friendships, humanitarian, cause-oriented, the group, society, progressive, eccentric, elitist, sophisticated, objective
- Pisces -- "I surrender" feeling, duality, idealistic, spirituality, acceptance, undiscriminating, soul growth, martyrdom, artistic, neglectful, compassionate
These descriptions are an idealized version of the Zodiac story. Individuals will act out their parts differently depending on the variety of individual factors in the natal chart.
Ruled By
Mars, Neptune
Venus
Mercury
Moon
Sun
Mercury
Venus
Mars, Neptune
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Polarity
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Stone
Diamond
Emerald
Agate
Pearl
Ruby
Sapphire
Opal
Topaz
Turquoise
Garnet
Amethyst
Aquamarine
Color
Red
Mauve, Pale Blue
Yellow
Silver, Sea Green
Gold, Orange
Gray, Navy
Lavender, Blue
Maroon, Burgundy
Purple
Brown, Dk Green
Blue
Turquoise
Flower
Geranium
Violet
Lavender
Larkspur
Sunflower
Pansy
Rose
Rhodendron
Holly
Carnation
Orchid
Jonquil
These are the planets that we can see with our naked eyes. In general, these planets refer to life as we know and live it, and are the so-called historical or classic planets.
Beyond these are three planets that are not visible to the naked eye and which have cycles longer than the average human life span. Since they are beyond Saturn or time, astrologers call them the transpersonal or transcendental planets -- the planets beyond the physical. Here we find information on how we discover ourselves (Uranus), how we understand and accept these discoveries (Neptune), and, in time, how we depend and identify with them (Pluto).
Uranus: Breakthroughs and Revolution
Uranus symbolizes our capacity to go beyond limits. It is about inventiveness, originality, and independence.
Neptune: Ideals & Imagination
Neptune dissolves boundaries and barriers, enabling us to connect with the universe. It's about inspiration, imagination, compassion, ideals, and communion. But, the other side of Neptune is about confusion, illusion, and diffusion.
Pluto: Transformation
Pluto is the planet of profound change, starting deep within us and moving toward the surface. Pluto is about death and rebirth, the transformation that comes from letting go of that which is unessential so that we can get to the core of things.
The Nodes of the Moon: Crossroads
The Nodes of the Moon are not planets, but appear in many charts. The North and South Nodes are those two opposing points where the Earth's orbit around the Sun is crossed by the Moon's orbit around the Earth. The South Node of the Moon shows old patterns of behavior and response. The North Node points in the direction of the future, fulfillment, and integration. Together the Nodes provide information about how we link ourselves with others.
1ST HOUSE
Dawn. Self. Physical body. A change from thinking to being. The division between mind (houses above the horizon) and body (houses below the horizon). What others see in us. Persona. Head. Identity. The mask and facade we wear. The fresh exchange between self and others. The cusp, or border, of the 1st House is called the Ascendant or Rising Sign. The Ascendant, the eastern most point of the birth chart, shows how we come across to others; it's who we see in the mirror and a very important key to one's identity.
2ND HOUSE
Material resources. Substance. Self-possession. Self-esteem. Values. Money and movable goods. The new body or what is drawn forth in response to new ideas. Reaction to novelty and new experiences.Tangible change in life due to new direction. How we own, possess, or embody things. Owning up to new ideas.
3RD HOUSE
Communication. Thinking. The full development of new situations. Movement. Collection of information. Exploration of what is forming. Searches, investigations, inquiries. Gossip. Counterpoint. Brothers, sisters, and neighbors. Teachers. Meetings.Channels. Short trips.
4TH HOUSE
Home, family, roots, foundations. Center of gravity. Base of operations. Where you've stored things up. The end of the matter. Repository of personal and family history. Real estate and property. Parents. The cusp, or border, of the 4th House is called the IC (for Imum Coeli, Latin for "lower heavens"), the northernmost point in a birth chart. The IC symbolizes one's roots as it is the very base of the chart itself.
5TH HOUSE
Self-consciousness, self-discovery, awareness, and pride. A pouring forth. Conveying and teaching. The extension of self. Stepping out. The search for recognition. The show. Children. Creativity. Fun, games, hobbies, and sports. Romance. Risk and venture. Celebration.
6TH HOUSE
Service and industry. Harvest and repair. Care and cure. Maintenance. Work conditions. Health. The end of vitality and the beginning of attempts to prolong, preserve, and take care of the experience of the body. Criticism. Meticulousness. Craft. Purifying. Application of experience. Practice. Organizing the variables.
7TH HOUSE
The other, partnerships and relationships of all kinds. Where we meet others as equals. A concentration of concern for others. Marriage and partnership. Yoga. Unity and harmony. Spirit of cooperation. Counselor. Signing contracts and agreements. Saying vows. The cusp, or border, of the 7th House is called the Descendant,the western point of the chart. The Descendant is the primary door to relationships and a key to understanding partnerships of all kinds.
8TH HOUSE
Fusion with others. Physical and financial union. Transformation. Shared values. Approval by others. The results of relationship. Probing. Administration of others' resources. Intimacy. Meeting the mysteries of sex and death. Psychological inquiry. What you need from others.
9TH HOUSE
Philosophy, religion and higher education. The search for truth and meaning. Moral judgment. Long journeys. Foreigners and faraway places. Visions for the future. The law. Enthusiasm for experiences beyond the day-to-day. Wanderlust.
10TH HOUSE
Career and vocation. Practical talents. Responsibility. Authority, parents, up there and out there. Management and supervisory skills. Government and foundations. Public face. What you do. Judges. Police power. Law enforcement. The cusp, or border, of the 10th House is called the Midheaven or MC. This highest point in the chart points towards the South and the direction of the noonday Sun. It indicates both one's role in society and highest aspirations.
11TH HOUSE
The resolve to put vision to work. Resources of the idea. Plans for action. Cooperation. Groups and teams. Colleagues. Larger goals. Hopes and wishes. Impersonal drives to realize personal ideals. Friends. Planning. Improving the community. Humanity and humanitarianism. Identification with a group or cause.
12TH HOUSE
The area behind the scenes. Working in privacy, outside the limelight. Loss of identity. Impersonal institutions. Connection to God or the universal. Caring for the disadvantaged. Channeling. Limits and confinement. Hidden faults. Dues and karma.
ASPECTS
Aspects measure significant angles between planets and points in a chart. Astrologers use aspects to understand how these different factors blend together. Aspects are measured in longitude, the position of a planet in the Zodiac's 360 degree circle. Planets are considered to be in aspect with one another if they fall within a certain number of degrees of the precise aspect angle. This allowance is called the "orb" and may differ from astrologer to astrologer. There are two broad categories of aspects called "hard" and "soft." The hard aspects indicate challenges to be met in life. The soft aspects indicate where qualities flow together easily. The following is a list of major aspects. Some astrologers use additional aspects, or divisions of the Zodiac, which are called "minor aspects."
- CONJUNCTION Angle: Zero degrees (like a New Moon). Hard or soft depending upon the planets involved. Planets in the same place. Reinforcement of planetary qualities; a concentration of influence. Potential for new birth.
- OPPOSITION Angle: 180 degrees (like a Full Moon, division of the circle by 2). A hard aspect which has two planets facing one another. This can indicate polarization, separation of the two functions or projection of one of the planets on others. The opposition, though, can also bring awareness through objectivity (seeing both sides).
- SQUARE Angle: 90 degrees (division of the Zodiac by 4) Also semisquare and sesquiquadrate (45 and 135 degrees or 1/8 and 3/8 of the Zodiac circle). The square "family" of hard aspects spotlights challenge or tension and a need for changes symbolized by the planets, houses, and signs involved. Development, construction, commitment, turns in the road or roadblocks. Squares are arguably the most difficult of all the aspects.
- TRINE Angle: 120 degrees (division of the Zodiac by 3). A soft aspect indicating a smooth flow of events and a clarity of vision with respect to the planets, houses, and signs involved. Confidence. Harmony. Creativity.
- SEXTILE Angle: 60 degrees (division of the Zodiac by 6). A soft aspect similar to a trine, lacking some of the vision, but more work-oriented, bringing clarity, drive and facilitating communication.
- QUINCUNX or INCONJUNCT Angle: 150 degrees (5/12 of the Zodiac) A moderately hard aspect indicating obligation, reorganization. Adjustments, as symbolized by the planets, houses, and signs involved.Incongruity. Fence-sitting.
Planets
The Sun: Our Shining Light
From the Sun comes light, which draws us into life. The Sun represents all the changes we have not yet taken and that part of us that we have not yet experienced but are headed towards.
The Moon: Nurturance
The Moon symbolizes emotions, feelings, instincts, day to day habit patterns, and routine. The Moon is very strongly related to mother, home, and family. The Moon describes how a person is nurtured and nurturing. Its house shows the circumstances under which emotions are most likely to express themselves.
Mercury: The Mind and Communication
Mercury is the light in our eyes, the ever-changing consciousness within us that moves from idea to idea. Thus, Mercury has always represented thoughts, ideas, and the mental process. It governs not only ideas, but communications,
THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC
The signs of the Zodiac are based on the Earth's annual journey around the Sun. This is called the Tropical (or seasonal) Zodiac.
Aries.
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer:
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Zodiac Medicine Man
Houses
The chart wheel represents the space surrounding where were born. It is divided into 12 sections called Houses. Each house represents a different environment or set of conditions. We can describe the planets as the What, the energies themselves, the signs as the How, the ways in which the planets are modified, and the houses as the Where, the circumstances in which we meet the planets. The Earth makes a complete turn on its axis every 24 hours, so that each planet will move through a house about every two hours. As the Earth turns, it brings each of the 360 degrees of the zodiac overhead (or to any part of the wheel) once in 24 hours -- a new degree of the zodiac every four minutes.
Head, eyes, adrenals, blood pressure
Neck, throat, shoulders, ears
Lungs, nerves, arms, fingers.
Chest wall, breasts, some body fluids
Heart, spine, upper back, spleen
Abdomen, intestines, gallbladder, pancreas, liver
Lower back, hips, kidneys, endocrines
Reproductive organs, pelvis, urinary bladder, rectum
Thighs, legs
Knees, bones, skin
Ankles, blood vessels
Feet, some body fluids
Sign
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
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