Astrology Glossary

A belt of the heavens divided into 12 equal parts

A forecast of a person's future based on astrological data

The zodiac sign the Sun was in at the time of birth

The zodiac sign the Moon was in at the time of birth

The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at birth

When a planet appears to move backward in the sky

The angular relationship between planets

When two planets are in the same sign

When two planets are opposite each other

A harmonious aspect between planets

A challenging aspect between planets

A map of the sky at the moment of birth

One of four categories: Fire, Earth, Air, Water

One of three qualities: Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable