The Basics of Astrology
This section brings together the essential concepts for understanding and practicing astrology. It begins with the foundations of the birth chart - signs, planets, houses, angles, elements, modes, aspects, and rulerships - before moving on to interpretation, dominants, and the main astrological techniques.
You will then find the main predictive methods, including transits, as well as compatibility, mundane astrology, event charts, and various additional factors and techniques.
To go further than these basic concepts, many other resources are available, including hundreds of interpretations of celebrity charts, articles focused on characterology, interpretations of aspects with examples, lifestyle topics, and more.
Understanding the Basics of Astrology
The Fundamental Elements of the Birth Chart
- The 12 Signs of the Zodiac
- The Planets and Other Objects
- The 12 Astrological Houses
- The Four Angles of the Birth Chart
- Elements and Quadruplicities
- Astrological Aspects and Orbs
- Rulerships and Dignities
- The Chart Ruler in Astrology
- The "Big Three"
Interpreting and Prioritizing Birth Chart Factors
- Angular Planets in Astrology
- Planetary Dominants
- Method for Calculating Planetary Dominants
- Planetary Distribution
- The Stellium in Astrology
- The Retrogradation of Planets
- Sun and Ascendant Over Time
- Planetary Ages in Astrology
Additional Techniques and Factors
Houses and House Systems
- Domification: House Systems
- Analogy Between Signs and Houses
- Intercepted Signs
- Houses Without Planets
- Shifting to the Next House
Aspects and Planetary Configurations
- Applying and Separating Aspects
- Compound Aspects
- Planetary Patterns
- Planetary Enclosure
- Midpoints in Astrology
Planets, Points, and Special Degrees
- Lunar Nodes in Astrology
- Solar Eclipses
- Black Moon Lilith
- Asteroids in Astrology
- Planets in Mutual Reception
- Unaspected Planets
- Combust and Cazimi Planets
- The Decans in Astrology
- Anaretic Degrees in Astrology
- The Arabian Parts
- Fixed Stars in Astrology
- The 360 Symbolic Degrees
Astrological Forecasting
- Predictive Methods
- Transit Forecasts
- Which Astrological Transits Really Matter?
- Solar Return
- Secondary Progressions
- Planetary Returns
The Main Branches of Astrology
History, Schools, and Reference Topics
The 12 Signs of the Zodiac in Detail
You can also consult detailed articles about each of the zodiac signs.




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