Glossary of Astrological Terms
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…
Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights
Scientists associate the phenomena with unusual sun-spot activity, and astronomers are working on the theory…
Axial Rotation
The diurnal motion of the Earth around its axis; also similar motion on the part…
Axis, Inclination of.
The equators of rotating bodies appear never to parallel their orbits. Hence there is an…
Azimene
Said of a planet posited in certain weak or lame degrees or arc which, if…
Azimuth
A point of the horizon and a circle extending to it from the zenith; or…
Baal (Lord)
Among the Phoenicians the chief male divinity who appears to have symbolizedBgod of fertility of…
Babel, Tower of.
A temple dedicated to the study of the planets, which were supposed todivulge the secrets…
Babylon
An ancient Semitic city in the Euphrates valley, which after 2250 B.C., as the capital …
Babylonian
An astrologer: so-called because the Babylonians were famed for their knowledgeof Astrology. DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia…
Barren Signs
Gemini, Leo and Virgo. The Moon in Sagittarius, and Aquarius is also said to signify…