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\entry{Affliction} An outdated term that describes either a difficult�
aspect (i.e. Squared or {\bf Opposition}), or a placement of a planet�
or angle in a sign that does not suit it, (i.e. Mars in Pisces). Also�
describes a relationship with a {\bf Malefic}, such as Saturn.

\entry{Air Signs} Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra. These signs are�
generally associated with the air. The air signs are usually connected�
with communication and the intellect.

\entry{Angles} Refers to the Major angles in a chart. Includes: the�
{\bf Ascendant} or {\bf Rising Sign}, the {\bf Descendant}, which is�
opposite the Ascendant, the {\bf Medium Coeli} (the Midheaven), and�
{\bf Immum \penalty-200 Coeli}, which is opposite the Medium Coeli.

\entry{Angular Houses} The first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses.�
These houses are generally connected with the {\bf Cardinal Signs} and�
Cardinal Qualities.

\entry{Ascendant} The point of the zodiac which falls on the eastern�
horizon at the time of your birth. This is the same as the first house�
cusp and describes your personality and character and how you relate�
to your world.

\entry{Aspect} An angular relationship between two planets, angles,�
etc. These relationships are based on harmonics or multiples. The�
major aspects are {\bf Conjunct} (see {\bf Conjunction}), {\bf Trine},�
{\bf Sextile Squared}, and {\bf Opposition}. These first three are�
generally considered to be beneficial aspects, the last two considered�
to be difficult, though the more difficult aspects can act as teachers�
and help you to learn and grow.

\entry{Benefic} Planets and aspects which were thought to give�
positive influences. Traditionally Jupiter and Venus are the two Major�
Benefics in that order; Mercury and the Moon are also considered�
Benefic. \penalty-100 {\bf Conjunct}, {\bf Sextile}, and {\bf Trine}�
aspects are also considered Benefic.

\entry{Cadent} The third, sixth, ninth, and twelfth are the cadent�
{\bf houses}. These are ruled by {\bf Mutable Signs}, and are�
generally associated with the Mutable Qualities.

\entry{Campanus} Thirteenth century mathematician and astrologer who�
devised the Campanus House System.

\entry{Cardinal Signs} The signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.�
These fall at the Cardinal Points of the Zodiac, with Aries beginning�
at the {\bf Vernal Equinox} or first point of Spring, used at the�
beginning of the Zodiac. These signs are generally associated with�
action and beginnings. They are also associated with initiatory and�
dynamic actions.

\entry{Conjunction} An aspect formed when two angles or planets are at�
roughly the same angle (usually within 8 degrees); its symbol is�
$\sigma$. This aspect may be favorable or unfavorable.

\entry{Critical degrees} 0, 13, and 26 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra�
and Capricorn. 9, and 21 degrees in Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.�
Also 4 and 17 degrees in Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. Comes�
from the Hindus. Thought to be a sensitive point which strengthens the�
power of the sign.

\entry{Cusp} A line dividing the houses or signs. When dealing with�
signs it represents a grey area where the individual may be affected�
by both signs.

\entry{Decan, Decanates} A division of the signs into 10 degrees each,�
each of which is subtly different from one another due to the�
different rulers involved.

\entry{Descendant} The angle which is exactly across from the {\bf�
Ascendant}. It is the cusp of the seventh house. Your descendant�
relates to your marriage and partnership and interaction with others.�
This is also the Seventh House Cusp.

\entry{Earth Signs} The signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. These signs�
represent ``Earthly'' qualities such as stability, responsibility, and�
practicality.

\entry{East Point} The angle which is rising over the eastern horizon�
at the earth's equator at any time. Occasionally used for�
Compatibility analysis.

\entry{Easy Aspect} A harmonious aspect such as {\bf Conjunct}, {\bf�
Trine}, or {\bf Sextile}.

\entry{Ecliptic} The apparent path that the sun would take if it�
actually rotated around the earth.

\entry{Elements} Air, Water, Earth and Fire.

\entry{Equal House System} The system that takes the first house being�
the {\bf Ascendant} and dividing the remaining 11 houses into equal 30�
degree slices. The M-House system starts with the {\bf Medium Coeli}�
or Midheaven being the cusp of the 10th house and dividing the other�
11 houses as equal 30 degree slices.

\entry{Feminine Signs} Earth and water signs. Feminine refers to�
receptivity, not gender.

\entry{Fire Signs} Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. These signs are�
considered to be fiery, passionate, and spontaneous.

\entry{Fixed Signs} Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. These signs�
are associated with fixed and stable emotional characteristics.

\entry{Flat Chart} A chart in which the first house is set at 0�
degrees Aries. Frequently used when the birth time and therefore the�
{\bf Ascendant} is not known.

\entry{Greater Benefic} Jupiter. Assumed to bring your major�
blessings.

\entry{Greater Malefic} Saturn. Assumed to be the cause of evil in�
your life.

\entry{Greenwich Mean Time} See {\bf Sidereal Time}.

\entry{GMT} Stands for {\bf Greenwich Mean Time}.

\entry{Hard Aspects} Inharmonious aspects. Generally considered to be�
{\bf Squared}, {\bf Opposition}, {\bf Quartile}, and others. Aspects�
where the energies do not always help.

\entry{Harmonious Aspects} The {\bf Conjunct}, {\bf Sextile}, and {\bf�
Trine} aspects. Also referred to as {\bf Easy aspects}.

\entry{House} A section of the zodiac, mathematically defined, which�
represents a particular area of life.

\entry{Immum Coeli} The bottom of the heavens, or the fourth house�
cusp. In an non-equal or Quadrant house system. Represents the family�
relations and home life.

\entry{Intercepted Sign} A sign which does not fall exactly on a house�
{\bf Cusp}, but lies between.

\entry{Koch} Dr. Walter Koch, a German astrologer who founded the Koch�
House System or Birthplace House System.

\entry{Malefic} An old term used to refer to {\bf planets} or {\bf�
aspects} thought to cause harm. It usually refers to the planet Saturn�
and Mars. Minor Malefics are also Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

\entry{Masculine Signs} Air and Fire Signs. Those signs are suggested�
to manifest aggressiveness, sometimes referred to as Positive signs.

\entry{Medium Coeli, Med Coeli, MC, Midheaven} Taken to be the point�
directly overhead in the chart. In an unequal chart it is the cusp of�
the tenth house. This describe your career and public ambitions as�
well as your relations with superiors

\entry{Mutable Signs} The Signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and�
Pisces. Signs associated with adaptability and flexibility.

\entry{Node} The point where a planet's orbit intercepts the {\bf�
ecliptic}.

\entry{Opposition} An {\bf aspect} representing an angular difference�
of 180 degrees. Also a situation where two planets are directly across�
a chart (6 signs apart) from each other; its symbol on charts is�
$\infty$. Generally causes difficulty and discord.

\entry{Orb} The space within which an aspect is effective. 

\entry{Part of Fortune} Arabian part most commonly used by�
astrologers. Found by subtracting Sun's position from the sum of {\bf�
Ascendant} and Moon positions in degrees. Suggests fortunate�
circumstances.

\entry{Placidus} Spanish Monk, Placidus de Tito, 17th century. founder�
of the Placidus House System. Most commonly used house system today.

\entry{Planet} From Greek ``planetes'' or the wanderer. Describes any�
celestial body which appears from the Earth to move.

\entry{Progressions} Term used for advancing planets and house cusps�
from birth to a second point in time. Usually 1 day for each year of�
life.

\entry{Quartile} The {\bf aspect} formed when two planets are three�
signs apart, or 90 degrees. Its symbol is \rlap{$\sqcup$}$\sqcap$).�
Considered an unfavorable aspect. 

\entry{Quintile} A favorable {\bf aspect} with a difference of 72�
degrees. 

\entry{Rectification} Correction for inexact birth-time using known�
events or characteristics of the subject.

\entry{Regiomontanus} German Astrologer 15th century who devised the�
Regiomontanus House System.

\entry{Relative Houses} Houses 3, 7, and 11. Associated with the Air�
Signs.

\entry{Retrograde Motion} Apparent backward motion, thought to cause�
difficulty in a person's chart.

\entry{Rising Sign} Another word for {\bf Ascendant}.

\entry{Sextile} An {\bf aspect} with a difference of 60 degrees,�
marked * when two planets are two signs apart on the chart. A�
generally favorable aspect. 

\entry{Sidereal Time} Time based upon the rotation of the earth�
relative to the {\bf vernal equinox}. {\bf Greenwich Mean Time} (GMT)�
is sidereal time in Greenwich England, the arbitrary basis for all�
scientific and technical measurements of time. Because the Earth�
rotates, ``noon'' happens at different times in different places. To�
make for consistent time measurements, there are 24 
agreed-upon time zones, arranged so that ``noon'' is more or less when�
the sun is overhead. Each time zone represents one hour of time�
difference (one full revolution is one day); each local time differs�
from GMT by a fixed number of hours (then there's always Daylight�
Savings\dots) Sometimes specified as hours before or after GMT.

\entry{Sidereal Zodiac} A zodiac based on the placement of the stars,�
not the {\bf Vernal Equinox}.

\entry{Signs} Division of the zodiac into twelve equal divisions,�
related to the constellations.

\entry{Spring Equinox} See {\bf Vernal Equinox}.

\entry{Trine} An aspect with a difference of 120 degrees, the symbol�
for which is $\bigtriangleup$. A generally favorable aspect. 

\entry{Vernal Equinox} March 22nd (north of the equator); when day and�
night are equal, and the noontime sun is directly overhead at the�
equator. The beginning of the yearly cycle.

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