Astrology glossary A–Z

A planet's traditional strength based on factors such as house placement and motion.

Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.

A traditional time-based house system.

A bright star in the constellation Taurus with traditional astrological significance.

A variable star in Perseus with traditional astrological associations.

The planet with the highest combined traditional dignity at a given point.

A term for the 29th degree of a sign, especially in modern astrology.

The first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses.

Smallest angular difference between two positions on a circle.

An astrological interpretation for a year.

A bright star in the constellation Scorpius with traditional astrological significance.

Zodiac positions mirrored across the solstitial axis.

The point opposite the vertex.

An aspect approaching exactitude through relative motion.

The English and Latin name for the sign of the Water Bearer.

Fixed air sign astrologically associated with independence and ideas.

An older collective term for calculated astrological lots.

The English and Latin name for the sign of the Ram.

Cardinal fire sign astrologically associated with initiative and courage.

The zodiac degree rising over the eastern horizon at a given time and place.

An aspect between the ascendant and a planet or point.

Calculation of the ecliptic's intersection with the eastern horizon.

An astrological description of the Ascendant's sign and aspects.

An aspect between two people's ascendants.

The chart's east–west axis, associated with self and other in relationship interpretation.

Programmed rules for identifying angular relationships and orbs.

Mathematical comparison of the planets' angular positions.

A group of aspects based on the same mathematical division of the circle.

A graphic symbol for an astrological angular relationship.

A table of aspects between the planets and points in two charts.

A line in a chart diagram showing an aspect between two positions.

A list of identified aspects in a chart.

Traditional interpretations of different angular relationships.

A geometric combination of several aspects in a chart.

A rule determining which aspects are given greater weight in an interpretation.

A model-calculated weight that often depends on aspect type and orb.

A type of angular relationship, such as a trine or opposition.

Rules governing how different aspects contribute to a matching model.

A small celestial body orbiting the Sun.

Mapping planetary angularity at geographical locations.

Programmed rules for astrological calculations or interpretations.

A structured interpretation of a chart's placements and aspects.

A specific angular relationship between two zodiac positions.

An alternative term for a natal chart.

A graphic representation of positions and houses at a given moment.

A symbolic interpretation of attraction, often through Venus, Mars and aspects.

A symbolic comparison of two charts; not a scientific measure of relationship outcomes.

A conversation with an astrologer who interprets one or more astrological charts.

An interpretation of a couple based on astrological birth charts.

A recurring motion used as a framework for symbolic interpretation.

A structure for storing birth data, positions and interpretations.

A collection of definitions of technical astrological terms.

A symbolic interpretation of the future; lacks scientifically verified predictive power.

The choice of coordinate system, zodiac and calculation conventions.

Alphabetical reference of astrological concepts and explanations.

One of twelve sectors that represent areas of life in astrology.

Symbolic reading of an astrological chart according to a chosen tradition.

Comparison of astrological profiles using a specified interpretive model.

A specified system for calculating and interpreting a chart.

A calculated position that does not necessarily correspond to a physical celestial body.

A compilation of placements and interpretive themes for a person.

The use of synastry or another astrological model to compare two people.

A graphic symbol representing a planet, zodiac sign or aspect.

Alternative name for synastry or relationship chart comparison.

Historical or contemporary system of symbols and rules of interpretation.

Annual period that, in some contexts, is reckoned from the Sun's entry into Aries.

A traditional symbolic system of interpretation that lacks scientific support as a method of prediction.

Scientific study of celestial bodies and the universe.

Astronomical calculation library; astrological interpretations must be developed separately.

Relationship concept often associated astrologically with Venus and Mars.

The moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator southward.

Angular difference between the tropical zodiac and a chosen sidereal zodiac.

An overview comparison of key planets and aspects.

Traditionally favorable planet, especially Jupiter or Venus.

Aspect of approximately 144 degrees.

English term for a natal chart.

Another term for a natal chart.

The local clock time, which must be interpreted using the historical time zone.

The date, time, and place used to calculate a chart.

The geographical location needed to calculate a chart's angles and houses.

Chart diagram showing two people's placements in concentric rings.

Often a name for a model of the lunar orbit's apogee.

Comparison of business partners' birth charts.

The third, sixth, ninth, and twelfth houses.

Specified numerical accuracy of astronomical position calculations.

House system based on division of the prime vertical.

English and Latin name for the zodiac sign of the Crab.

A cardinal water sign astrologically associated with nurturing and belonging.

English and Latin name for the zodiac sign of the Goat.

A cardinal earth sign astrologically associated with goals and responsibility.

Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

A planet very close to the Sun's center in zodiacal longitude, within traditional limits.

A physical object in space, such as a planet, moon, or asteroid.

The Earth's equatorial plane projected onto the celestial sphere.

Group of small bodies with orbits mainly between Jupiter and Neptune, including Chiron.

Dwarf planet associated with care and nourishment in modern astrology.

A common term for a square or opposition in astrological interpretation.

The ruler of the Ascendant's sign.

Minor celestial body associated with vulnerability and healing in modern astrology.

A planet very close to the Sun according to traditional astrological criteria.

A relationship concept often associated astrologically with Saturn and the seventh house.

A relationship concept often associated astrologically with Mercury.

An aspect associated with conversation and understanding in a chosen model.

A model-based interpretation of communication between two horoscopes.

Programmed rules that calculate an astrological compatibility score.

A systematic comparison of two profiles according to specified rules.

An overall score from a particular astrological compatibility model.

A score from a chosen interpretive model; no universal astrological standard exists.

A comparison that includes multiple planets, aspects, and possibly houses.

The calculated Ascendant in a composite chart according to the chosen method.

An aspect between positions in a composite chart.

English term for a composite horoscope.

A relationship chart based on the midpoints between two people's chart positions.

An astrological interpretation of a composite chart.

A house in a composite chart according to the chosen calculation method.

The calculated midpoint position of Mars in a composite chart.

The calculated midpoint position of the Moon in a composite chart.

The calculated midpoint position of the Sun in a composite chart.

The calculated midpoint position of Venus in a composite chart.

English term for a conjunction.

An aspect of approximately zero degrees between two positions.

An astronomically defined region of the sky; distinct from astrological signs.

Points opposite antiscia positions.

Two bodies with opposite declinations of approximately equal magnitude.

A popular term for an astrological compatibility analysis between two people.

A degree assigned special significance in certain traditions; the lists vary.

Brief astrological interpretation of a particular day.

System of planetary time periods in Vedic astrology.

The calendar date of birth.

Astrological interpretation of a Davison chart.

English term for a Davison horoscope.

Relationship chart calculated for a midpoint in time and a geographical midpoint.

Planet associated with a day of the week in the traditional planetary order.

A seasonal clock change that must be taken into account for historical birth times.

A clock change that can affect the correct birth time in UTC.

English term for a decan.

Ten-degree division comprising one third of a zodiac sign.

Aspect of approximately 36 degrees, one tenth of a circle.

Angular distance north or south of the celestial equator.

Historical astrological chart cast around the onset of an illness; lacks medical evidence.

An alternative name for the chosen orb limit for an aspect.

Difference between Earth-rotation-based time and dynamical time, relevant to historical calculations.

Point opposite the Ascendant, often associated with partnerships.

English term for exile in traditional planetary dignity.

The sign opposite a planet's domicile.

Apparent forward motion through the zodiac.

Ruler of the sign occupied by another planet.

Chart in which the Sun is above the horizon.

Sign that a planet traditionally rules.

English term for the sign a planet rules.

Chart in which the North Node of the Moon is set to zero degrees Aries.

Astronomical category that includes Pluto and Ceres, among others.

Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

The plane of Earth's orbit expressed as the Sun's apparent annual path across the sky.

Celestial coordinates expressed in ecliptic longitude and latitude.

Angular distance north or south of the ecliptic.

Angular position along the ecliptic measured from the reference point.

The house traditionally associated with shared resources and transformation.

Astrological tradition for choosing symbolically favorable times.

How the selected placements in a chart are distributed among the four elements.

House traditionally associated with friends, groups, and future goals.

Family of mathematical theories of the Moon's motion.

A model-based interpretation of symbols for emotional understanding.

Model-based interpretation of the emotional interplay between two charts.

A relationship concept often associated astrologically with the Moon and Saturn.

Table or model of celestial bodies' positions over time.

A house system with twelve equally sized houses measured from the Ascendant.

Celestial coordinates expressed in right ascension and declination.

Moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator.

A dwarf planet associated with conflict and exclusion in some modern astrology.

A planet's traditional dignity based on sign and degree.

A modern approach that focuses on symbolic themes of development.

An aspect with an orb of zero degrees or very close to it.

The sign in which a planet is traditionally considered exalted.

A traditional division of degrees into three decans with planetary rulers.

The sign opposite a planet's exaltation.

Comparison of natal charts between family members.

The house traditionally associated with creativity, joy, and romance.

A traditional system of planetary periods.

Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.

The house traditionally associated with the self, the body, and outward appearance.

The starting point of the tropical zodiac at the vernal equinox.

The lunar phase when the Moon is approximately 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.

Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.

A star whose position is used symbolically in certain astrological traditions.

A bright star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus used in fixed-star astrology.

The house traditionally associated with home and family roots.

Astrological comparison of two people's friendship dynamics.

Comparison of natal charts between friends.

The lunar phase at the geocentric opposition between the Sun and Moon.

The direction toward the center of the Milky Way, sometimes used as a symbolic point.

The English and Latin name for the Twins.

A mutable air sign astrologically associated with curiosity and communication.

Often Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in modern astrology.

A position calculated using the Earth's center as the reference point.

The north–south coordinate of the birthplace.

The east–west coordinate of the birthplace.

The English term for the Swedish “storkors.”

Four positions forming a pattern of oppositions and squares.

The English term for the Swedish “stortrigon.”

Three positions connected by three trines.

A chart that recalculates longitudes using a selected harmonic number.

Mathematical analysis of astrological aspect families.

A common term for a trine or sextile in astrological interpretation.

A dwarf planet used in some modern astrological interpretations.

A position calculated using the Sun's center as the reference point.

Astrological techniques rooted in Greco-Roman antiquity.

The timekeeping rule in effect at the place of birth at the time of birth.

Question-based astrology in which a chart is cast for a specific question.

The plane dividing the sky into visible and invisible halves for the observer.

The line between the Ascendant and Descendant.

An astrological chart or interpretation based on the positions of celestial bodies.

The mathematical calculation of house boundaries according to a chosen system.

When a planet crosses the boundary between two astrological houses in a chosen chart.

The boundary or beginning of an astrological house in a chosen house system.

Another term for a house cusp.

The rules for calculating the twelve houses of a horoscope.

The traditional areas of life symbolized by the twelve houses.

Usually the fifth house, which is traditionally associated with romance and joy.

The placement of one person's planets in the other person's houses.

An alternative term for house overlay in synastry.

The astrological house occupied by a planet according to the chosen house system.

The planet ruling the sign on a house cusp.

A relationship concept often associated astrologically with the Sun and Ascendant.

The point opposite the Medium Coeli, often associated with home and roots.

A more comprehensive astrological analysis of two natal charts.

When a planet enters a new zodiac sign.

A sign lying entirely within a house without appearing on a house cusp in certain systems.

A specified principle linking a calculation to an astrological meaning.

A written description of astrological symbols and themes.

The chosen school of astrology that determines the meanings of the symbols.

An umbrella term for composite charts and other relationship charts.

A continuous count of days used in astronomical calculations.

An asteroid associated with partnership and commitment in modern astrology.

An astrological symbol of expansion, meaning and opportunities.

Jupiter's house placement, astrologically associated with growth and opportunities.

Jupiter's return to its natal zodiac position approximately every twelve years.

An aspect between two people's Jupiter positions.

An aspect between one person's Jupiter and the other person's Moon.

An aspect between one person's Jupiter and the other person's Saturn.

An aspect between one person's Jupiter and the other person's Sun.

The Sanskrit name for the Indian astrological tradition.

An approach to astrology that uses concepts of karma and life lessons.

The name of the South Lunar Node in Indian astrology.

A time-based astrological house system.

The Sanskrit term for the Ascendant in Vedic astrology.

The lunar phase when the Moon is approximately 90 degrees behind the Sun.

A fixed fire sign associated astrologically with creativity and expression.

The English and Latin name for the sign of the Lion.

The English and Latin name for the sign of the Scales.

Cardinal air sign astrologically associated with interaction and balance.

A name that can refer to various astrological points, often the apogee of the Moon's orbit.

A measure of time related to Earth's rotation relative to the stars.

A model-based interpretation of stability and commitment in synastry.

A relationship concept often associated astrologically with Saturn and commitments.

A traditionally calculated point, such as the Part of Fortune.

An astrological interpretation of romantic and relationship themes.

A symbolic assessment of romantic interaction based on a particular model.

An astrological interpretation focused on love and romance.

A popular term for a comparison of two people's astrological profiles.

An informal term primarily referring to Venus and Mars in relationship astrology.

The collective astrological term for the Sun and Moon.

The point in the Moon's orbit where it is farthest from Earth.

The recurring sequence of the Moon's phases over approximately 29.5 days.

The Moon's angular distance from the celestial equator.

When the Moon passes through Earth's shadow.

An astrological chart cast for the moment of a lunar eclipse.

When the current lunar nodes are close to the positions opposite their natal positions.

When the lunar nodes return close to their natal positions.

An aspect between a lunar node and another astrological position.

Another name for the Moon's nodes.

The point in the Moon's orbit where it is closest to Earth.

The Moon's recurring phases during the synodic month.

The English term for the Swedish “månretur.”

A chart for the moment when the Moon returns to its zodiacal longitude at birth.

A new or full moon, or sometimes a lunar phase in a broader sense.

A dwarf planet used in some modern astrological interpretations.

A traditionally challenging planet, especially Saturn or Mars.

An astrological symbol of action, will, and conflict.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Aquarius according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Aries according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Cancer according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Capricorn according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Gemini according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Leo according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Libra according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Pisces according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Sagittarius according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Scorpio according to the chosen zodiac.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Taurus according to the chosen zodiac.

The house placement of Mars, associated astrologically with drive and action.

The placement of Mars in the sign of Virgo according to the chosen zodiac.

An astrological description of Mars's placements and aspects.

A period when Mars appears to move backward as seen from Earth.

The return of Mars to its natal zodiac position approximately every two years.

An aspect between one person's Mars and the other person's Ascendant.

An aspect between two people's Mars positions.

An aspect between one person's Mars and the other person's Neptune.

An aspect between one person's Mars and the other person's Pluto.

An aspect between one person's Mars and the other person's Saturn.

An aspect between one person's Mars and the other person's Uranus.

A percentage-like scoring scale that does not represent the probability of relationship success.

A component of a compatibility model, such as communication or chemistry.

Defined rules for converting astrological placements into a comparison.

A presentation of an astrological comparison between two people.

The output of an astrological comparison of two people.

An aspect between the MC and a planet or point.

Calculation of the ecliptic's intersection with the upper meridian.

A smoothed lunar node position calculated using an averaging model.

Interpretation of symbolic relationships between two natal charts.

Symbolic themes assigned to different celestial bodies in astrology.

A historical tradition linking the body and health to astrological symbols; not medical evidence.

Astrological methods developed and used during the Middle Ages.

The upper meridian point, often associated with public role and direction.

An astrological symbol of thinking, language, and communication.

Mercury's house placement, which is astrologically associated with communication.

An astrological description of Mercury's placements and aspects.

A period when Mercury appears to move backward as seen from Earth.

Mercury's return to its zodiac position at birth.

An aspect between one person's Mercury and the other person's Ascendant.

An aspect between one person's Mercury and the other person's Mars.

An aspect between the two people's Mercury positions.

An aspect between one person's Mercury and the other person's Neptune.

An aspect between one person's Mercury and the other person's Pluto.

An aspect between one person's Mercury and the other person's Saturn.

An aspect between one person's Mercury and the other person's Uranus.

An aspect between one person's Mercury and the other person's Venus.

A great circle passing through the celestial poles and the zenith.

The line between the MC and IC.

The English term for the point halfway between two zodiac positions.

A point halfway between two positions along the zodiac, according to the chosen method.

A sign's classification as cardinal, fixed, or mutable.

Identification of the calculation rules used for an analysis.

Contemporary interpretation that often emphasizes personality and psychology.

A planet assigned rulership in modern astrology.

The point in time used as the reference for a natal chart.

An astrological interpretation for a month.

An astrological symbol of emotions, habits, and the need for security.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Aquarius according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Aries according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Cancer according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Capricorn according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Gemini according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's house placement, which is astrologically associated with emotional themes.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Leo according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Libra according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Pisces according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Sagittarius according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Scorpio according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Taurus according to the chosen zodiac.

The Moon's placement in the sign of Virgo according to the chosen zodiac.

The English term for a Moon sign.

The zodiac sign occupied by the Moon in a birth chart.

An astrological description of the Moon's sign placement.

An aspect between one person's Moon and the other person's Ascendant.

An aspect between one person's Moon and the other person's Mars.

An aspect between the two people's Moon positions.

An aspect between one person's Moon and the other person's Saturn.

An aspect between one person's Moon and the other person's Venus.

Astrological interpretations of societies, countries, and collective events.

Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.

Two planets occupying each other's dignities.

The point directly below the observer.

One of the Moon's traditional mansions in Indian astrology.

An astrological map of the positions of celestial bodies at the time of a birth.

The English term for a natal horoscope.

Another term for a birth chart.

The two main axes: Ascendant–Descendant and MC–IC.

The distribution of selected planetary placements among fire, earth, air, and water.

A written interpretation of a birth chart according to an astrological tradition.

The distribution of selected placements among cardinal, fixed, and mutable signs.

An Indian divisional chart that divides each sign into nine parts.

An astrological symbol of ideals, imagination, and the dissolution of boundaries.

Neptune's house placement, which is astrologically associated with ideals and imagination.

An aspect between one person's Neptune and the other person's Moon.

An aspect between one person's Neptune and the other person's Venus.

The lunar phase at the geocentric conjunction of the Sun and Moon.

A chart in which the Sun is below the horizon.

The house traditionally associated with study, philosophy, and travel.

The line between the North and South Lunar Nodes in an astrological chart.

An aspect between a lunar node and a planet in the other chart.

The mathematical conversion of a model's raw values to a chosen scoring scale.

The point where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic northward.

An aspect of approximately 40 degrees, one ninth of a circle.

Small periodic variations in the direction of Earth's axis.

The angle between Earth's equatorial plane and the plane of the ecliptic.

A planet that, in traditional terminology, follows the Sun in the order of diurnal motion.

A digital service that calculates and displays a birth chart.

An aspect of approximately 180 degrees between two positions.

The English term for opposition as an astrological aspect.

The deviation in degrees between an actual angle and an exact aspect angle.

The permitted deviation from an aspect angle between two charts.

The maximum permitted deviation for an aspect to count.

A list of permitted deviations for different classes of aspects.

The time it takes a celestial body to complete one revolution in its orbit.

A planet that, in traditional terminology, precedes the Sun in the order of diurnal motion.

A declination outside the Sun's maximum declination range.

An asteroid associated with strategy and problem-solving in modern astrology.

An apparent shift in position due to the observer's location.

Two bodies with approximately the same declination.

Comparison of natal charts between a parent and child.

The Swedish term “Lyckopunkten” denotes the Part of Fortune.

A traditional lot calculated from the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant.

The Swedish name for the Part of Spirit.

A traditional calculated lot using a different Sun–Moon relationship from the Part of Fortune.

A comparison of the birth charts of romantic partners.

A broad theme that can be astrologically associated with Jupiter, Saturn, and transits.

A planet or luminary considered closely connected to the individual in modern astrology.

Often the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in modern astrology.

A mutable water sign astrologically associated with imagination and empathy.

The English and Latin name for the sign of the Fish.

A house system that uses time-based division of diurnal arcs.

The placement of a planet in one of a chart's twelve houses.

The placement of a planet in one of the zodiac's twelve signs.

When one person's planet falls in one of the other person's astrological houses.

An angular relationship between two planetary positions.

Angular relationships between selected celestial bodies in a chart.

The astronomical determination of the positions of celestial bodies.

A numerical specification of a planet's position.

A recurring astronomical motion used symbolically in astrology.

An umbrella term for traditional systems of planetary weakness.

An umbrella term for traditional systems of planetary strength.

An ephemeris listing a planet's calculated positions over time.

A graphic symbol for a planet or luminary in astrological charts.

A traditional division of daytime and nighttime into periods governed by planetary rulers.

A planet's sign, degree, and often house in an astrological chart.

The calculated position of a planet in a chosen coordinate system.

Calculated coordinates of celestial bodies at a specified time.

Periods of apparent backward motion for different planets.

An English umbrella term for planetary returns.

When a planet returns to the same zodiacal position it occupies in a reference chart.

A planet associated with a particular zodiac sign in astrological tradition.

A system of associations between planets and zodiac signs.

Traditional or modern associations between planets and zodiac signs.

A list of calculated planetary positions, often including signs and houses.

Current planetary positions in relation to a reference chart.

A model parameter indicating how much a particular planet contributes to a score.

An astrological symbol of power, transformation, and deep-seated processes.

Pluto's house placement, which is astrologically associated with transformation.

An aspect between one person's Pluto and the other person's Moon.

An aspect between the two people's Pluto positions.

An aspect between one person's Pluto and the other person's Venus.

The traditional division of the signs into active and receptive polarities.

A house system that divides the arcs between the chart's angles into three equal parts.

A slow change in the direction of Earth's axis that affects celestial coordinates.

A traditional forecasting technique based on the diurnal motion of the heavens.

A great circle passing through the zenith, nadir, east point, and west point.

A traditional technique in which the years of life are linked to successive houses or signs.

An approach to astrology that interprets symbols in relation to inner development.

An aspect of approximately 150 degrees between two positions.

English for the Swedish term “kvinkuns.”

An aspect of approximately 72 degrees, sometimes associated with creativity.

The name for the North Lunar Node in Indian astrology.

A Sanskrit term that refers, among other things, to a zodiac sign in Indian astrology.

A chart against which other positions are compared.

A house system based on divisions of the celestial equator.

A bright star in the constellation Leo used in traditional fixed-star astrology.

An overall astrological interpretation of a relationship.

English for the Swedish term “relationsastrologi.”

The Ascendant–Descendant axis interpreted as the relationship between self and others.

A thematic classification such as communication, chemistry, or security.

A symbolic interpretation of potential friction between two charts.

An umbrella term for astrological charts or interpretations of relationships.

A model-based assessment of astrological interactions between two people.

Another term for a composite chart.

An interpretation of how symbolic themes interact within a relationship.

An astrological interpretation of the relationship between two people.

Usually the seventh house, which is traditionally associated with partnerships.

Recurring themes described in a relationship by an astrological interpretation.

An interpretation of possible strengths and challenges, not a verified forecast.

A symbolic interpretation of supportive patterns between two charts.

A birth chart recalculated for a different geographical location.

The same input data and model version produce the same score.

English for the Swedish term “retrograd rörelse.”

Apparent backward motion against the background stars as seen from Earth.

A celestial coordinate measured eastward along the celestial equator.

The sign containing the ascendant.

English for the Swedish term “ascendenttecken.”

Another name for the Ascendant sign.

A relationship concept often associated astrologically with Venus and the fifth house.

A model-based interpretation of attraction and romantic interaction.

A model-based interpretation of romantic symbols between two charts.

A type of relationship often analyzed through synastry and composite charts.

One of 360 symbolic images associated with the degrees of the zodiac.

The English and Latin name for the sign called “Skytten” in Swedish.

A mutable fire sign astrologically associated with exploration and meaning.

An astrological symbol of responsibility, boundaries, and structure.

Saturn's house placement, which is astrologically associated with responsibility and structure.

Saturn's return to its natal zodiacal position after approximately 29.5 years.

An aspect between one person's Saturn and the other person's Ascendant.

An aspect between the two people's Saturn positions.

The English and Latin name for the sign called “Skorpionen” in Swedish.

A fixed water sign astrologically associated with intensity and depth.

The house traditionally associated with resources and possessions.

A symbolic technique in which one day after birth corresponds to one year of life.

The division into day and night charts with traditional planetary affiliations.

A distant minor planet used symbolically in some modern systems.

A minor aspect of approximately 30 degrees.

A minor aspect of approximately 45 degrees.

An aspect that has recently passed exactitude through relative motion.

An aspect of approximately 51.43 degrees, one-seventh of the circle.

A minor aspect of approximately 135 degrees.

The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in traditional astrology.

The house traditionally associated with partnerships and agreements.

An aspect of approximately 60 degrees between two positions.

The English term for the Swedish “sextil.”

A Sun sign calculated using a chosen sidereal zodiac.

A zodiac anchored to a chosen star-based reference.

When a planet moves from one zodiac sign into the next.

Another expression for Sun sign.

The zodiac sign in which a planet is located.

The house traditionally associated with routines, work and everyday life.

Usually Jupiter and Saturn in modern astrology.

A direction in which the chart's points are shifted by the Sun's symbolic progression.

The Sun's angular distance from the celestial equator.

When the Moon completely or partially obscures the Sun as seen from Earth.

An astrological chart cast for the time of a solar eclipse.

A simplified horoscope interpretation often based on the Sun sign.

The English term for the Swedish “solretur.”

A chart for the moment when the Sun returns to its natal zodiacal longitude.

The Sun and the objects that orbit it.

The moment when the Sun's declination reaches its northernmost or southernmost position of the year.

A natal chart used as the basis for further analysis.

The point where the lunar orbit crosses the ecliptic southward.

A bright star in the constellation Virgo used in fixed-star astrology.

An aspect of approximately 90 degrees between two positions.

The English term for the Swedish “kvadratur.”

An aspect associated with responsibility and longevity within a chosen model.

A planet near a turning point in its apparent motion in longitude.

A grouping of several planets in the same sign or house; the threshold varies.

The second, fifth, eighth, and eleventh houses.

The moment when the Sun reaches its northernmost declination.

An astrological symbol of identity, vitality and self-expression.

The Sun's house placement, astrologically interpreted as an area of self-expression.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Aquarius according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Aries according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Cancer according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Capricorn according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Gemini according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Leo according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Libra according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Pisces according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Sagittarius according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Scorpio according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Taurus according to the chosen zodiac.

The Sun's placement in the sign of Virgo according to the chosen zodiac.

The zodiac sign occupied by the Sun in a natal chart.

English for the Swedish term “soltecken.”

An astrological description of the Sun's sign placement.

Matching that uses only the individuals' Sun signs.

An aspect between one person's Sun and the other person's Ascendant.

An aspect between one person's Sun and the other person's Mars.

An aspect between one person's Sun and the other person's Moon.

An aspect between one person's Sun and the other person's Neptune.

An aspect between one person's Sun and the other person's Pluto.

An aspect between one person's Sun and the other person's Saturn.

An aspect between the individuals' Sun positions.

An aspect between one person's Sun and the other person's Uranus.

An aspect between one person's Sun and the other person's Venus.

An ephemeris library with functions for astronomical and astrological calculations.

Comparison of two natal charts for astrological relationship interpretation.

English for the Swedish term “synastri.”

Programmed rules for comparing two natal charts.

A table of aspects between two natal charts.

A written summary of an astrological comparison of two charts.

A diagram displaying two natal charts together.

The time between two new moons, averaging approximately 29.53 days.

The time between recurring similar planetary configurations as seen from Earth.

An astronomical term for the alignment of celestial bodies, especially at a new or full moon.

A pattern consisting of one opposition and two squares.

English for the Swedish term “T-kors.”

A list of calculated house cusps in a chosen house system.

A fixed earth sign astrologically associated with stability and the senses.

The English and Latin name for the sign called “Oxen” in Swedish.

The house traditionally associated with career and public role.

A traditional division of degrees within a sign, with specific rulers.

A uniform time scale used in astronomical calculations.

Another expression for Moon sign.

The house traditionally associated with communication and the immediate environment.

An aspect with a small orb from the exact angle.

The time of day, which primarily affects the Ascendant and house divisions.

The civil time offset needed to interpret the local time of birth.

A position calculated from a specific location on Earth's surface.

A planet that rules a sign in the classical seven-planet model.

Uranus, Neptune and Pluto in modern astrological terminology.

A current planetary position compared with another chart.

An aspect of approximately 120 degrees between two positions.

English for the Swedish term “trigon.”

Traditional rulership over elemental groups.

English for the Swedish term “triplicitet.”

A Sun sign calculated in the tropical zodiac.

A zodiac anchored to the vernal equinox point.

A calculated lunar node that follows variations in the motion of the Moon's orbit.

The house traditionally associated with seclusion and hidden matters.

A traditional status for a planet close to the Sun, with varying thresholds.

A time standard used as the basis for astronomical calculations.

A situation in which the Ascendant and houses often cannot be calculated reliably.

An astrological symbol of change, liberation and originality.

Uranus's house placement, astrologically associated with change and freedom.

An aspect between one person's Uranus and the other person's Moon.

An aspect between one person's Uranus and the other person's Venus.

Coordinated Universal Time, a common reference for timestamps.

Indian astrological tradition, often called Jyotisha.

Astrological symbol of attraction, values and relationships.

Venus placement in the sign of Aquarius according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Aries according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Cancer according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Capricorn according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Gemini according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus's house placement, astrologically associated with relationships and values.

Venus placement in the sign of Leo according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Libra according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Pisces according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Sagittarius according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Scorpio according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Taurus according to the chosen zodiac.

Venus placement in the sign of Virgo according to the chosen zodiac.

An astrological description of Venus's placements and aspects.

Period when Venus appears to move backward as seen from Earth.

Venus's return to its natal zodiac position.

Aspect between one person's Venus and the other person's Ascendant.

Aspect between one person's Venus and the other person's Jupiter.

Aspect between one person's Venus and the other person's Mars.

Aspect between one person's Venus and the other person's Neptune.

Aspect between one person's Venus and the other person's Pluto.

Aspect between one person's Venus and the other person's Saturn.

Aspect between one person's Venus and the other person's Uranus.

Aspect between the two people's Venus positions.

Moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator northward.

Point where the ecliptic intersects the prime vertical on the western side.

Asteroid associated with focus and devotion in modern astrology.

Traditional stretch of the zodiac from approximately 15 degrees Libra to 15 degrees Scorpio.

A mutable earth sign astrologically associated with analysis and precision.

English and Latin name for the sign of the Maiden.

Traditional assessment of the Moon as making no further major applying aspects before changing signs, according to the chosen rule.

Mathematical planetary model used to calculate positions in the solar system.

Period when the Moon's illuminated fraction decreases as seen from Earth.

Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

The period when the Moon's illuminated fraction increases as seen from Earth.

Astrological interpretation for a week.

Collective term for Western astrological traditions.

House system in which each whole zodiac sign constitutes one house.

Aspect with a relatively large orb within the chosen limit.

Moment when the Sun reaches its southernmost declination.

An astrological comparison of the dynamics of collaboration between two people.

Pattern consisting of two quincunxes and one sextile.

English expression for the Yod aspect pattern.

Point in the sky directly above the observer.

Twelve astrological sectors of 30 degrees each along the ecliptic.

Simplified comparison of two people's zodiac signs.

Conversion of astronomical coordinates into zodiacal longitudes.

Degree position within a sign or along the entire zodiac.

Fire, earth, air and water as symbolic groupings of signs.

Graphic symbol for an astrological zodiac sign.

Two traditional groupings of signs, often termed active and receptive.

Angular position in the chosen zodiac.

Cardinal, fixed and mutable modalities.

Planets associated with each sign in traditional or modern astrology.

One of the twelve equal astrological sectors of the zodiac.

Another term for a star sign in the astrological sense.

Circular visualization of the zodiac, houses and planetary placements.

Angular position along the zodiac measured from zero degrees Aries.

Hellenistic time-lord technique based on lots and sign periods.