Glossary of Astrological Terms
Ascension, Signs of Long
Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius. (v. Signs.)
Ascension, Signs of Short
Capricorn to Gemini inclusive
Ascensional Difference
The difference between the Right Ascension of any body and its Oblique Ascension: used chiefly…
Aspect
Anciently termed Familiarities or Configurations (q.v.). Certain angular relationships between the rays which reach the…
Aspectarian
A chronological list of all aspects formed during a specified period. Most astrology magazines acrry…
Aspects, Benefic
The aspects based on 3 are said to be benefic in their influence, though much…
Aspects, Malefic
Those based on 2, combine signs that are less congenial, and operate generally at cross-purposes,…
Aspects, Mundane
Mundane aspects are those reckoned along the Equator, and measured in subdivisions of the noctunal…
Aspects, Zodiacal
Those most widely considered, are measured in degres along the Ecliptic. They are based upon…
Asterism
A constellation. Sometimes misleadingly applied to a zodiacal Sign, but can be applied to the…
Asteroids
DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.
Astral Body
In occult terminology a replica of the physical body, but more subtle and tenuous. It…
Astral Light
In occult terminology, the invisible region that surrounds the Earth, perceived by those who are…
Astral projection
In occult terminology, the partial or complete separation of the astral body from the physical…
Astrolabe
A mechanical device, predecessor to the sextant, whereby mariners determined the time of day by…
Astrology
The science which treats of the influence upon human character of cosmic forces emanating from…
Astromancy
A system of divination by means of the stars, the practice of which had much…
Astrometerology
Investigation of the relation between the Solar system bodies and the weather.
Astronomical Unit
Mean distance of Earth to Sun, or 92,900,000 miles; employed as a unit for indicating…
Astronomos
The title given by the priests to the Initiate in the seventh degree of the…
Astronomy
The science that deals with the heavenly bodies: their positions, motions, magnitudes and conditions.
Astrotheology
A system of theology founded on what is known of the heavenly bodies, and of…
Aten
The solar disk, or more specifically the light that proceeds from the sun, as defined…
Athazer
An ancient term applied to the Moon when in conjunction with the Sun, or separated…
Aura
In occult terminology, a pyschic effluvium that emanates from human and animal bodies and inanimate…