Glossary of astrology

The following is a list of terms associated with astrology, ^[1] a range of divinatory practices based on the apparent positions of celestial objects.

Air signs

Aquarius, Gemini, and Libra signs ^[2]

Aquarius

Zodiac sign for people born January 20 through February 18 ^[2]

Aries

Zodiac sign for people born March 21 through April 19 ^[2]

Balsamic Moon

Also Waning crescent .

Occurs about three and a half days before the New Moon. ^{[3] [4]} Formerly known as the old crescent. ^[5] The source for its current name is unknown but is widely applied by astrology practitioners. ^{[6] [7]}

Bestial signs

Zodiac signs that represent animals. The term is not in contemporary use, as the dichotomy of bestial and non-bestial signs has no bearing on interpretation nor does the "beastliness" connotation of the animal sign. ^[8]

Big Three

An individual's “Sun sign, Moon sign, and Ascendant (Rising sign)”. These three components are considered fundamental in shaping a person’s personality, emotional tendencies, and outward behavior. While the Sun sign is widely recognized in popular astrology, the Moon sign and Ascendant play equally significant roles in an individual’s astrological profile.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. "Glossary Of Astrology". AstroSapient. 2023.
2. "The Beginner's Guide to Astrology". Harper's BAZAAR. December 28, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
3. George, Demetra (2008). Finding Our Way Through the Dark (2nd ed.). Tempe, Arizona, United States of America: American Federation of Astrologers. p. 7. ISBN   9780866905756.
4. Gerwick-Brodeur, Madeline; Lenard, Lisa (2000) [1997]. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astrology (2nd ed.). Alpha Books. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
5. Soffer, Shirley (1998). The astrology sourcebook. Los Angeles, California, United States of America: Lowell House. ISBN   978-1-56565-883-7 . Retrieved August 25, 2024.
6. Rudhyar, Dane (1986) [1967]. The Lunation Cycle: A Key to the Understanding of Personality. New York, New York, United States of America: Aurora Press. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
7. Mathis, Holiday (December 12, 2020). "Horoscopes". Casper Star-Tribune. pp. B7. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
8. Lewis, James R. (2003). The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences. Visible Ink Press. p.  86. ISBN   978-1-57859-301-9.

Further reading

• Tognetti, Arlene; Jourdan, Stephanie (2010). The Complete Idiot's Guide Astrology Dictionary: Learn the Language of Astrology. Penguin. ISBN   978-1-101-44117-6.