2 groups of signs
- masculine signs -> aries, gemini, leo, libra, sagittarius, aquarius. characterized by extroversion, energy, action and aggression
- feminine signs -> taurus, cancer, virgo, scorpio, capricorn, pisces. characterized by magnetism, receptivity, introversion and sentimentality
some modern astrologers do not accept or support this distinction because it is associated with implied sexism
3 groups of signs
based on the quality
- cardinal signs -> aries, cancer, libra, capricorn. social signs, extroverted but also impatient
- fixed signs -> taurus, leo, scorpio, aquarius. signs patient, active and stubborn
- mutable signs -> gemini, virgo, sagittarius, pisces. signs flexible, vulnerable and easily change
4 groups of signs
based on the element
- fire signs -> aries, leo, sagittarius. characterized by leadership skills, intense action and enthusiasm
- earth signs -> taurus, virgo, capricorn. characterized by practical spirit, organization skills and stability.
- air signs -> gemini, libra, aquarius. characterized by sociability, communicative skills and spiritual energy
- water signs -> cancer, scorpio, pisces. characterized by intenese emotion, intuition and psychological deepening
6 groups of signs
based on the polarity
- aries - libra
- taurus - scorpio
- gemini - sagittarius
- cancer - capricorn
- leo - aquarius
- virgo - pisces
signs - ruled planets
- aries -> mars
- taurus, libra -> venus
- gemini, virgo -> mercury
- cancer -> moon
- leo -> sun
- scorpio -> pluto
- sagittarius -> jupiter
- capricorn -> saturn
- aquarius -> uranus
- pisces -> neptune
inner vs outer planets
- inner planets -> sun, moon, mercury, venus, mars. biggest effect on us
- outer planets -> jupiter, saturn, uranus, neptune, pluto. don't effect us much, the house they are located is more important
meanings
Sun; ego, the power of existence and the spirit, the creativity, the energy of the body, the will for life
Moon; expresses our emotions and our inner world. is our psyche, behavior, sensitivity
Mercury; communication, travel, education, spiritual cultivation, mental stimuli, common sense, persuasion
Venus; the way we love, human relationships, cooperation, coexistence, our harmonious relationship with others
Mars; militancy, will to act and impose, pride, sexual desire, leadership ability, anger
Jupiter; optimism, morals, wisdom, philosophy, luck, growth, expansion, abundance
Saturn; structure, law, restriction, discipline, responsibility, obligation, ambition
Uranus; eccentricity, unpredictable changes, rebellion, reformation
Neptune; dreams, intuition, mysticism, imagination, delusions
Pluto; transformation, power, death, rebirth, evolution
1st house; first impression, physical appearance and body, self, approach to thoughts and acts
2nd house; self-esteem, financies, approach to money, values
3rd house; all forms of communication (writing, talking etc.) siblings, neighbors, local travels
4th house; home, mother, family, femininity, nurturing, your own mother abilities
5th house; love, children, creativity, self-expression, romance, drama
6th house; health, pets, organization, work habits, diet and exercise
7th house; relationships, marriage, personal or business partnerships, enemies
8th; birth, death, sex, transformation, mysteries, power, intimacy, money
9th house; higher mind, long-distance travels, philosophy, optimism, foreign languages
10th house; career, reputation, public image, father, boundaries, discipline
11th house; community, friends, teams, rebellion, technology, astronomy, astrology
12th house; spirituality, endings, subconscious, addictions, hidden part of the yourself
major aspects
- conjunction -> angle of 0° (orb. 0-10°) the most intense aspect, can be harmonious and non harmonious
- opposition -> angle of 180° (orb. 5-9°) harsh
- trine -> angle of 120° (orb 5-9°) harmonious
- square -> angle of 90° (orb. 5-9°) difficult with a lot of tense
- sextile -> angle of 60° (orb. 4-6°) harmonious with some work
minor aspects
- semi-square -> angle of 45° (orb. 1-2°)
- semi-sextile -> angle of 30° (orb. 1-2°)
- sesquis-square -> angle of 135° (orb. 1-2°)
- quincunx -> angle of 150° (orb. 1-2°)
