Astrology Basics- A Thread
Astrology is a complex system that encompasses astronomy, studies on human behaviour, basic divination techniques and a lot more.
It is often misconstrued and limited to zodiac signs or horoscopes in mainstream media.
Astrology is a complex system that encompasses astronomy, studies on human behaviour, basic divination techniques and a lot more.
It is often misconstrued and limited to zodiac signs or horoscopes in mainstream media.
07:08 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
There is a lot more to Astrology than what is propagated in pop culture and it’s more than just a tool for loosely predicting the future.
For starters; you are not just your zodiac (or sun) sign, nor are you expected to behave like it all the time or use it to make excuses for bad behaviour.
For starters; you are not just your zodiac (or sun) sign, nor are you expected to behave like it all the time or use it to make excuses for bad behaviour.
07:09 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
Every individual has a specific set of planetary placements unique to them that make up what is called a Birth Chart (or Natal Chart).
07:10 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
Getting started with the basics can seem like a task reserved for only the extremely curious, determined and open minded but this thread aims to help anyone interested in astrology.
Let’s get into it..
Let’s get into it..
07:11 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
Personally I like to divide Astrology as a whole into 3 parts;
I The Planets
II The Signs
III The Houses
I THE PLANETS -
These include The Sun, The Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
I The Planets
II The Signs
III The Houses
I THE PLANETS -
These include The Sun, The Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
07:12 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
The planets represent what is happens or what is going to happen/ take expression in an individual’s life.
The Sun- Represents vitality, our creative energy & individuality
The Moon- Represents self image, emotional self, our inward selves
The Sun- Represents vitality, our creative energy & individuality
The Moon- Represents self image, emotional self, our inward selves
07:13 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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Mercury- Represents communication styles, learning styles, cartesian spirit & logical spirit
Venus- Represents aesthetic value, relationships, material exchange & pleasure
Mars- Represents physical energy, aggression, action & sex
Jupiter- Represents expansion, grace & luck
Venus- Represents aesthetic value, relationships, material exchange & pleasure
Mars- Represents physical energy, aggression, action & sex
Jupiter- Represents expansion, grace & luck
07:14 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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Saturn- Represents contraction, boundaries & discipline
Uranus- Represents liberty & individuality in an egoistic way
Neptune- Represents liberty & individuality in an non-egoistic way
Pluto- Represents transformations, death, rebirth & trauma
Uranus- Represents liberty & individuality in an egoistic way
Neptune- Represents liberty & individuality in an non-egoistic way
Pluto- Represents transformations, death, rebirth & trauma
07:14 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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II THE SIGNS-
These are often referred to as the zodiac signs. The signs are archetypes that represent how the planets are going to take expression.
These are often referred to as the zodiac signs. The signs are archetypes that represent how the planets are going to take expression.
07:14 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
For example if your Moon is in Taurus you’re going to feel and express emotions in a sensual and strong-willed way, quite different from, let’s say, a Gemini Moon who is going to be more vocal about their feelings.
07:15 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
Aries- The Warrior, The Pioneer
Taurus- The Sensualist, The Artist
Gemini- The Messenger, The Communicator
Cancer- The Nurturer, The Mother
Leo- The Creator, The Monarch
Virgo- The Healer, The Analyst
Libra- The Diplomat, The Judge
Scorpio- The Alchemist, The Femme Fatale
Taurus- The Sensualist, The Artist
Gemini- The Messenger, The Communicator
Cancer- The Nurturer, The Mother
Leo- The Creator, The Monarch
Virgo- The Healer, The Analyst
Libra- The Diplomat, The Judge
Scorpio- The Alchemist, The Femme Fatale
07:16 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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Sagittarius- The Explorer, The Storyteller
Capricorn- The Leader, The Father
Aquarius- The Maverick, The Genius
Pisces- The Philosopher, The Mystic
Capricorn- The Leader, The Father
Aquarius- The Maverick, The Genius
Pisces- The Philosopher, The Mystic
07:16 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
The signs are divided into elements and modalities and are also ruled by planets too. Everything is interconnected and can be a lot for first timers so stay with me here..
07:17 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
*By Elements -
Fire (Passionate)- Aries, Leo & Sagittarius
Earth(Practical)- Taurus, Virgo & Capricorn
Air(Sociable)- Gemini, Libra & Aquarius (Yes Aquarius is an air sign it’s not a mistake)
Water(Emotional)- Cancer, Scorpio & Pisces
Fire (Passionate)- Aries, Leo & Sagittarius
Earth(Practical)- Taurus, Virgo & Capricorn
Air(Sociable)- Gemini, Libra & Aquarius (Yes Aquarius is an air sign it’s not a mistake)
Water(Emotional)- Cancer, Scorpio & Pisces
07:17 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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*By Modality-
Fixed (Stubborn)- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio & Aquarius
Cardinal(Initiators)- Aries, Cancer, Libra & Capricorn
Mutable (Adaptable)- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius & Pisces
Fixed (Stubborn)- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio & Aquarius
Cardinal(Initiators)- Aries, Cancer, Libra & Capricorn
Mutable (Adaptable)- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius & Pisces
07:18 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
*By Planetary Ruler- The signs’ archetypes express the planets’ themes respectively…
Sun- Leo
Moon- Cancer
Mercury- Gemini & Virgo
Venus- Taurus & Libra
Mars- Aries & Scorpio
Jupiter- Sagittarius & Pisces
Saturn- Capricorn & Aquarius
Uranus- Aquarius
Neptune- Pisces
Pluto- Scorpio
Sun- Leo
Moon- Cancer
Mercury- Gemini & Virgo
Venus- Taurus & Libra
Mars- Aries & Scorpio
Jupiter- Sagittarius & Pisces
Saturn- Capricorn & Aquarius
Uranus- Aquarius
Neptune- Pisces
Pluto- Scorpio
07:18 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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(Some signs have 2 planetary rulers. This means that both planets’ themes are expressed within the sign’s archetype)
07:19 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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III THE HOUSES -
The houses in astrology represent various areas of an individual’s life. This is where planetary expressions through signs can be interpreted in a specific context.
The houses in astrology represent various areas of an individual’s life. This is where planetary expressions through signs can be interpreted in a specific context.
07:24 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
For example, A Virgo Sun in the 7th House will likely be more sociable than a Virgo Sun in the 12th House because the 7th House deals more with relationships and the 12th with privacy
07:24 PM - Mar 28, 2023
In response to Nifesimiii.
1st (Ascendant) Life- This is the house of self, physical appearance, traits and characteristics, beginnings and initiative.
07:25 PM - Mar 28, 2023
Your Ascendant or Rising sign is part of your big 3 (Sun, Moon & Rising) and the planet that rules your rising sign is your birth chart ruler. To obtain this and your house system, you must know your time and place of birth.
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07:25 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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2nd Gain - House of Value, material things, money, substance, cultivation, self-worth
3rd Order - House of Sharing, communication, intelligence, development, siblings, locomotion, transportation
4th Parent -House of Home, family ancestry, heritage, roots, mother, caretaker, comfort, security, pets
3rd Order - House of Sharing, communication, intelligence, development, siblings, locomotion, transportation
4th Parent -House of Home, family ancestry, heritage, roots, mother, caretaker, comfort, security, pets
07:26 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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5th Children-House of Pleasure, self-expression, leisure, romance, creativity, children, fertility
6th Health- House of Health, routine, task, duties, employment, acquired skill, service
7th Spouse- House of Partnership, balance, long-term contracts, business partnerships, diplomacy, equilibri
6th Health- House of Health, routine, task, duties, employment, acquired skill, service
7th Spouse- House of Partnership, balance, long-term contracts, business partnerships, diplomacy, equilibri
07:26 PM - Mar 28, 2023
