Plain-English definitions for common astrology terms.
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