![]() ![]() Rat meanwhile, with his spot in the race secured, was busy hatching a plan. And without his friend’s alarm call Cat overslept, missing his chance to sign up, which is why there’s no cat in the lunar calendar. But, when the day came, Rat forgot all about his promise. Cat liked to sleep late so on the morning of registration, Rat had agreed to wake him up. And the order they finished in determined the order of the lunar calendar.Ĭat and Rat were the best of friends. ![]() ![]() Several variants of the story exist, but in one popular interpretation the Jade Emperor declared that the first 12 animals to sign up would be eligible to take part. But, how was the sequence decided? To find out, we have to delve deep into Chinese mythology.Īncient legend tells of a Great Race between the animals. The rat is the first sign in the Chinese zodiac and in 2020, the cycle starts anew. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle with each year characterised by a different animal. ![]()
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![]() Midpoints are calculated by finding the geometric center between two planets or points. ![]() The midpoint takes on a life of its own and is seen as a sensitive point in the horoscope. ![]() Midpoints are not planets or points themselves, but they do have a unique energy that is a blend of both planets involved. Midpoints can be between planets, angles, or other significant points like lunar nodes or asteroids. Every planet represents an area of life, and the midpoint between two planets indicates a blending of these two areas. Midpoints are the positions halfway between two planets or significant points in a horoscope. Midpoints are one such important tool used by astrologers to analyze a horoscope. ![]() Astrology is a vast subject, and there are numerous techniques used by astrologers to read horoscopes and predictions. Astrology is an ancient science that studies the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies to understand and interpret human affairs and natural phenomena. ![]() ![]() ![]() Readers will also welcome the inclusion of new discoveries in astronomy. ![]() ![]() Celebrated astrologer Joanna Martine Woolfolk offers abundant insights on the personal relationships and emotional needs that motivate an individual, on how others perceive astrological types, and on dealing with the negative aspects of signs. In addition to revealing the planets' influence on romance, health, and career, The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need takes a closer look at the inner life of each sign. Better still, this edition includes an easy-to-use CD-ROM that will create the reader's astrological chart in seconds! This is the classic guide to astrological history, legend, and practice! Readers will enjoy simple, computer-accurate planetary tables that allow anyone born between 19 to pinpoint quickly their sun and moon signs, discover their ascendants, and map out the exact positions of the planets at the time of their birth. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is essentially the birth of Hellenistic astrology. The foundational texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, Asclepius, and Nechepsoand Petosiris are published in the 1st century BCE or slightly earlier.The last Cuneiform and the first Greek birth charts appear around mid-1st century BCE.The Antikythera Mechanism is thought to have been constructed sometime around 150-100 BCE.Berossus sets up a school for astrology on the Greek island of Kos in the early 3rd century BCE.Zeno of Citium founds the Stoic school of philosophy c.The Ptolemaic dynasty is founded in Egypt in the late 4th century BCE, and Ptolemy I or II began setting up the famous Museum and Library of Alexandria.The city of Alexandria is founded in Egypt by Alexander sometime shortly after 332 BCE.Alexander the Great launches his war against the Persian Empire in 334 BC.The concept of natal astrology or genethlialogy was developed by this time. The oldest known Mesopotamian birth charts date to 410 BCE.For more extensive coverage of each of the astrologers in this list please see the Hellenistic astrologers page. Some astrologers have not been included in this list either because they were minor figures in the tradition or because their dating is unknown. This timeline lists the approximate dates of the major astrologers of the Hellenistic astrological tradition, as well as the dates of some relevant historical events. ![]() ![]() ![]() Which one to use - rashi chart or chalit chart? This kind of allocation of planets to houses is called chalit chart (also called bhava chalit chart because is shows planets in bhavas i.e. This method of counting house cusp will allocate planets to probably different houses than where they are paced in the main rashi chart (D1). If we take the rising degree as beginning of the 1st house, then counting 30 degrees from that point will be first house. This keeps the rising ascendant degree exactly at the same location as it occurs in the rising lagna rashi. Usually, a rashi (lagna) chart is created by taking the start of first house right at the beginning of rising sign or lagna rashi. What is bhav chalit chart and what does it show? ![]() If it's assumed that one sign completely occupies one house of 30 degrees, houses are alloted to planets in usual way, which we call the main lagna chart or rashi chart or D1 chart. A chalit chart shows planets in houses (bhava). ![]() ![]() ![]() A destination that justifies the constellation formations that the soul chooses while entering the earth. Through kabbalah, she can simply create a road map for you which leads to your final destination. In addition, she talks about your past lives, who you are now and your greatest challenges on the earth which will ultimately lead to the realization of your true potentials. ![]() ![]() The eminent Kabbalah astrologer Ruth Nachmias can reveal the deepest secrets of your soul through a scientific study of your date of birth and the planets and constellations at the time of your birth. In spite of a number of roadblocks, Kabbalah astrology has successfully garnered respect for its detailed explanation of the dependence of one’s character, and his earthly life on the date and day of his/her birth. Jewish rabbis claimed that though stars and constellation determine the fate and inner characteristics of a person, a person has the power to change his fate with utmost dedication to God. ![]() ![]() ![]() Okay, so we know that your Sun sign is based on your birth month, and offers an insight to potential talents and characteristics that the rest of the are sorld see’s, but what on earth is a ‘Moon sign’? And how do you work it out? Well, working out your moon sign is (a lot) more specific than your Sun sign. It is equally a huge influence upon our lives. What many people don't know is that we have a powerful moon sign as well. The sun sign is basically the most popular zodiac sign that you see in newspapers and this is your weekly horoscope. ![]() This can mean perhaps you are a beautiful Scorpio or a mysterious Gemini. Most of us understand and know our own sun signs. I mean, there are Horoscopes available every day, not to mention the thousands of Zodiac memes that are shared amongst friends to lovingly insult each other's unique personality traits! Your star (or sun) sign represents which sign the Sun was in when you were born, the Earth takes 30-31 days to change signs as it orbits the Sun, so you share your sign with all others born in the same month as you. Chances are you already know your sun sign. ![]() ![]() Some astronomers have long argued that Pluto's small size, less than one-fifth the diameter of Earth, and a weird tilted orbit that takes it inside Neptune every couple hundred years, make Pluto more like a Kuiper Belt body than a full-fledged planet. Pluto was discovered in 1930 as a result of an extensive search by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. It does mean that newly designated dwarf planets such as Eris and Ceres will be given a seat at the table, and are likely to become better understood as astrological symbols before much more time has passed. Since there is a well-established body of research on the very distinctive effects of Pluto in natal charts, by transit, and in combination with other transiting outer planets, we will go on just as always. ![]() ![]() Of course, this does not diminish its importance for astrologers. Pluto has recently been termed a dwarf planet by a convening of the International Astronomical Union in Prague. ![]() ![]() ![]() Why buy the designer brand when there’s something equally good at Target? Why splurge on a fancy restaurant when you can go to a chain instead? You likely grew up with caregivers who valued austerity-whether that was due to financial hardship or just a cautious view about money. You feel guilty for indulging in comfort, luxuries and material things. Chiron in Taurus (or the 2nd House)Ĭhiron in Taurus gives you an innate scarcity mindset. Wouldn’t it be so much easier to be like everybody else? Remember that your unique experiences give you the depth to heal others through your self-expression and individuality. You regret not having the diploma or the promotion or the award statue to prove your worth. Despite how insanely cool you are though, you can’t help but feel like your choices have given you a bad reputation. You skipped out on college to travel, tour with a band and work odd jobs, and let’s be real: you have so many stories to share. With Chiron in Aries, you were likely encouraged to follow a traditional path, but chose to trailblaze your own way instead. ![]() ![]() ![]() You will learn the areas you have in common and areas that might bring a challenge or two. You’ll receive a free, detailed analysis personally written by Susan about how the two of you are likely to get along. ![]() To use the compatibility guide, choose your sign and then enter the sign of your partner, friend, or business associate (ignoring the romantic references for all except your romantic relationship). Susan wrote every word, and the entire guide comprises 65,000 words.Īstrology is not destiny, so while the two of you might not be a classic match in astrological terms, you both can still find a way to get along quite beautifully by understanding each other’s needs and personality traits. It is fun finding out how much you can learn about yourself AND your partner by reading this guide. ![]() Your Sun sign can provide a great deal of information about how you relate to others. ![]() |
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