Glossary Terms

A planet within 15° of the Sun, experiencing diminished influence yet not as challenging as combustion.

The 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 11th houses are known as Upachaya houses, which represent the Houses of Growth. These houses are associated with areas in life […]

A modern planet discovered in 1781, associated with Aquarius in astrology.

The third planet, fifth in the Chaldean Order. Known as the Lesser Benefic, Venus’s nature is to reconcile and unify. She is temperately cool and moist, […]

A challenging zodiac zone from 15° Libra to 15° Scorpio, home to several difficult fixed stars.

August 23 – September 22: Detail-oriented, practical, and health-conscious. The sixth sign of the zodiac, represented by a woman (either with a bird or with wings). […]

A period when the Moon makes no major aspects before changing signs, often seen as a time of low productivity.

These are the signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

2nd century CE – present: Modern system based on zodiac signs, houses, and planetary movements.