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Learning
Astrology
Signs of
Astrology
I. Why Learn
Astrology
A. We will gain a better
understanding of ourselves.
B. We can better understand
our relationships
C. We will have a better
understanding of people in general
D. We can use astrology to
benefit our life goals.
II. Types of
Astrology
A. Sidereal or
Tropical?
1. Sidereal is
by constellation. Based on the
vernal equinoxes four thousand years ago.
2. Tropical is
by the sign. Most astrologers today
follow this school.
B. Natural = Influence of
the planets on weather, tides, etc.
C. Mundane = Astrology of
nations, cities, etc.
D. Natal = The study of
individual and their birth charts
E. Horary =
The study of a particular question that occurs at some moment and
place.
III. Wheel
Systems and their use in Astrology
(Blank Chart included)
A. Based on the path of the
stars through the sky that we observe above.
B. Ascendant =
The degree of the ecliptic rising over the horizon at the time of our birth.
This often represent the mask that we present to the
world.
C. Midheavan =
The placement of this position are the elements that we look up too and strive
to complete as goals in our lives.
D. Descendant
= This house deals with are attitude towards partnerships in our
lifetime.
E. IC (Imum
Coeli) = The placement of this position will symbolize our roots and matters of
the fourth house.
IV. The
Elements of Astrology
A. Fire = Action = Aries,
Leo, and Sagittarius
1. Positive
Attributes: Fiery, ardent,
enthusiastic, spontaneous, self-sufficient, and romantic.
2. Negative Attributes: Bossy and
forceful.
B. Earth = Material =Taurus,
Virgo, and Capricorn
1. Positive
Attributes: Practical, earthy,
dependable, conservative, and sensual.
They love material comfort and have good recuperative
powers.
2. Negative Attributes: Dull and
materialistic.
C. Air = Intellect = Gemini,
Libra, and Aquarius
1. Positive
Attributes: Intellectual, abstract,
logical, broadminded, objective, idealistic, and
unprejudiced.
2. Negative Attributes: Cold and
impractical.
D. Water = Emotion = Cancer
(Liquid), Scorpio (Frozen), and Pisces (Gaseous).
1. Positive
Attributes: Feeling, sustaining,
receptive, emotional, intuitive, responsive, sensitive and
deep.
2. Negative Attributes: Moody and easily influenced by the
environment.
V. The
Qualities of Astrology
A. Cardinal (Mark the beginning of the
season)
1. Signs = Aries, Cancer,
Libra, and Capricorn
2. Positive
Attributes: Active, ardent,
ambitious, enthusiastic, and quick witted.
3. Negative Attributes: Hasty, inconsiderate, and
domineering.
B. Fixed (Mark the midpoint of a
season)
1. Signs = Taurus, Leo,
Scorpio, and Aquarius
2. Positive Attributes: Good memory, determined, and
dignified.
3. Negative Attributes: Stubborn and
egotistical.
C. Mutable (Mark the end of a
Season)
1. Signs = Gemini, Virgo,
Sagittarius, and Pisces
2. Positive
Attributes: Versatile, adaptable,
changeable, sympathetic, and intuitive.
3. Negative
Attributes: Deceptive, crafty,
inconsistent, and undependable.
VI.
Signs of
Astrology
A. Quick Word on Ruler
Ships
1. Each sign
has a particular planet that rules in that position, the planets qualities will
be strong and should be noticed during interpretation.
2. Each sign
has a particular planet that is considered in “fall” when in that sign, the
planet is weak and does not work well in these positions.
B. Quick Word on
Glyphs
1. Each sign, planet, and
aspect has its own symbol.
2. Symbols will be discussed
in each section as the course proceeds.
C. Aries
1. Planetary ruler = Mars
2. Anatomy = The head
3. Key Phrase = I am
4. Key Word = Activity
5. Principle =
Active
6. Positive
Characteristics = Positive,
executive, competitive, impulsive, eager, courageous, independent, dynamic,
lives in present, and quick.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Domineering,
quick-tempered, violent, intolerant, hasty, arrogant, “me first”, lacks follow
through.
8. Foods
= Onions, leeks,
hops.
9. Countries =
England, France, Germany, Denmark.
D. Taurus
1. Planetary ruler = Venus
2. Anatomy = Throat, neck, ears, and
thyroid.
3. Key Phrase = I possess
4. Key Word = Stability
5. Principle =
Passive
6. Positive
Characteristics = Patient,
conservative, domestic, sensual, thorough, stable, dependable, practical,
artistic, loyal.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Self-indulgent,
stubborn, slow-moving, argumentative, short-tempered, possessive, greedy,
materialistic.
8. Foods
= Cereals, berry, fruits, apple,
pear, artichoke, bean, asparagus.
9. Countries
= Ireland, Switzerland, Iran,
Cyprus, Greek Islands.
E. Gemini
1. Planetary ruler = Mercury
2. Anatomy = Lungs, collar bone, hands, arms, shoulders, nervous
system.
3. Key Phrase = I think
4. Key Word = Versatility
5. Principle =
Active
6. Positive
Characteristics = Dual, congenial,
curious, adaptable, expressive, quick-witted, literary, inventive,
clever.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Changeable,
ungrateful, scatterbrained, restless, scheming, lacking concentration, lacking
follow through.
8. Foods
= Nuts, vegetables grown above
ground except cabbage, carrots.
9. Countries
= Wales, Belgium, USA, Lower Egypt,
Armenia.
F. Cancer
1. Planetary ruler = Moon
2. Anatomy = Breast, stomach, upper lobes of the
liver.
3. Key Phrase = I feel
4. Key Word = Devotion
5. Principle =
Passive
6. Positive
Characteristics = Tenacious,
intuitive, maternal, domestic, sensitive, retentive, helpful, sympathetic,
emotional, patriotic, good memory, traditional.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Brooding, touchy,
too easily hurt, manipulative, too cautious, lazy, selfish, sorry for
self.
8. Foods
= Milk, fish, fruits and vegetables
with high water content, cabbage, turnip.
9. Countries
= Scotland, Holland, North and West
Africa, New Zealand, Paraguay.
G. Leo
1. Planetary ruler = Sun
2. Anatomy = Heart, sides, and upper
back.
3. Key Phrase = I will
4. Key Word = Magnetism
5. Principle =
Active
6. Positive
Characteristics = Dramatic,
idealistic, proud, ambitious, creative, dignified, romantic, generous,
self-assured, optimistic.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Vain, status
conscious, childish, overbearing, fears ridicule, cruel, boastful,
pretentious.
8. Foods
= Meat, rice, honey, crops and
vines, vegetables with high iron content.
9. Countries
= Italy, Romania, Sicily, Lebanon,
South of France.
H. Virgo
1. Planetary ruler = Mercury
2. Anatomy
= Intestines, liver, pancreas, gall
bladder, lower plexus, upper bowel.
3. Key Phrase = I analyze.
4. Key Word = Practicality
5. Principle =
Passive
6. Positive
Characteristics = Industrious,
studious, scientific, methodical, discriminating, fact finding, exacting, clean
humane, seeks perfection.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Critical, petty,
melancholy, fears disease and poverty, picky, skeptical,
sloppy.
8. Foods
= Vegetables grown under the earth,
nuts, vegetables grown above ground except cabbage,
carrots.
9. Countries
= Greece, West Indies, Turkey,
Brazil, Crete, Mesopotamia.
I. Libra
1. Planetary ruler = Venus
2. Anatomy = Kidneys, lower back, adrenal glands,
appendix
3. Key Phrase = I balance
4. Key Word = Harmony
5.
Principle =
Active
6. Positive
Characteristics = Cooperative, persuasive, companionable, peace-loving, refined,
judicial, artistic, diplomatic, sociable, suave.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Fickle,
apathetic, loves intrigue, peace at any price, pouting, indecisive, easily
deterred.
8. Foods
= Cereals, berry, fruits, apple,
pear, artichoke, bean, asparagus.
9. Countries
= Austria, Burma, Japan, Argentina,
Canada, Upper Egypt, Tibet, Indochina.
J. Scorpio
1. Planetary ruler = Pluto
2. Anatomy = The genitals, bladder, rectum,
reproductive organs.
3. Key Phrase = I desire
4. Key Word = Intensity
5. Principle =
Passive
6. Positive
Characteristics = Motivated,
penetrating, executive, resourceful, determined, scientific, investigative,
probing, passionate, aware.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Vengeful,
temperamental, secretive, overbearing, violent, sarcastic, suspicious, jealous,
intolerant.
8. Foods
= Onions, leeks, hops and strong
tasting foods.
9. Countries
= Morocco, Norway, Algeria, Syria,
Korea, Uruguay.
K. Sagittarius
1. Planetary ruler = Jupiter
2. Anatomy = Hips, thighs, and upper
leg
3. Key Phrase = I understand
4. Key Word = Visualization
5. Principle =
Active
6. Positive
Characteristics = Straightforward,
philosophical, freedom loving, broadminded, athletic, generous, optimistic,
just, religious, scholarly, enthusiastic.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Argumentative,
exaggerative, talkative, procrastination, self-indulgent, blunt, impatient,
gambler, pushy, hot-headed.
8. Foods =
Bulb vegetables, grapefruit, celery, onions, leeks.
9. Countries
= Spain, Australia, Hungary, South
Africa, Arabia
L. Capricorn
1. Planetary ruler = Saturn
2. Anatomy = Knees and lower
leg
3. Key Phrase = I use
4. Key Word = Ambition
5. Principle =
Passive
6. Positive
Characteristics = Cautious,
responsible, scrupulous, conventional, businesslike, perfectionist, traditional,
practical, hardworking, economical, serious.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Egotistic,
domineering, unforgiving, fatalistic, the mind rules over the heart, stubborn,
brooding, inhibited, status seeking.
8. Foods
= Meats, potato, barley, beet,
spinach, malt, onion, starchy foods.
9. Countries
= India, Mexico, Afghanistan,
Macedonia, Thrace, Albania, Bulgaria
M. Aquarius
1. Planetary ruler = Uranus
2. Anatomy = The Ankles
3. Key Phrase = I know
4. Key Word = Imagination
5. Principle =
Active
6. Positive
Characteristics = Independent,
inventive, tolerant, individualistic, progressive, artistic, scientific,
logical, humane, intellectual.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Unpredictable,
temperamental, bored by detail, cold, too fixed opinions, shy, eccentric,
radical, impersonal, rebellious.
8. Foods
= Foods that preserve well, frozen
food, apples, citrus, dried fruits.
9. Countries
= Sweden, Poland, Israel,
Iran
N. Pisces
1. Planetary ruler = Neptune
2. Anatomy = The feet
3. Key Phrase = I believe
4. Key Word = Understanding
5. Principle =
Passive.
6. Positive
Characteristics = Compassionate,
charitable, sympathetic, emotional, sacrificing, intuitive, introspective,
musical, artistic.
7. Negative
Characteristics = Procrastinating,
over-talking, melancholy, pessimistic, emotionally inhibited, timid,
impractical, indolent, often feels misunderstood.
8. Foods
= Cucumber, pumpkin, lettuce,
melon.
9. Countries = Portugal, Scandinavia, Gobi and Sahara desert.
Planets of
Astrology
I. Review of
the last class
A. Signs = attributes of
those signs were given in the context of the Sun sign
B. Now keep the attributes
but move away delineating the sun only
II. Wheel
Systems and their use in Astrology
A. Refer to
the charts that have been given and notice the wheel formation of the
chart.
B. Inside the
wheel notice the glyphs that represent the planets, which shows placement of the
planets in a given sign.
III. Planet
cycles
A. Moon = 28 days to
complete on cycle.
B. Mercury = 88 days to
orbit the Sun.
C. Venus = 224 ˝ days to
orbit the Sun.
D. Sun = 1 year to cycle the
zodiac.
E. Mars = 22 months to
complete one cycle of the zodiac
F. Jupiter = 12 years to
cycle the zodiac.
G. Saturn = 28-30 years for
one cycle.
H. Uranus = 84 years for one
cycle.
I. Neptune = 165 years for
one cycle.
J. Pluto = 248 years for one
cycle.
IV. Planet
Qualities
A. Mars,
Mercury, Venus, Moon, and Sun are personal, meaning that they affect us on a
more personal level.
B. Jupiter,
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto are more generational and affect whole groups of
people.
V. Planets of
Astrology
A. Quick Word on Ruler
Ships
1. Each sign
has a particular planet that rules in that position, the planets qualities will
be strong and should be noticed during interpretation.
2. Each sign
has a particular planet that is exalted in that position, the planets qualities
work harmoniously in these positions.
3. Each sign
has a particular planet that is considered in “fall” when in that sign, the
planet is weak and does not work well in these positions.
4. Each sign
has a particular planet that is considered in detriment when in that sign, that
planets qualities need effort to work in these positions.
B. Quick Word on
Glyphs
1. Each sign, planet, and
aspect has its own symbol.
2. Symbols will be discussed
in each section as the course proceeds.
C. Sun
1. Rules = Leo, Exalted =
Aries
2. Falls = Libra, Detriment
= Aquarius
3. Anatomy =
The heart, upper back, spleen, circulatory system, the sperm, right eye of male
and left eye of female.
4. Keywords =
Self-expression, vitality, inner self.
5. Represents = Power urge,
personality, ego.
6. Examples =
Where we find the sun in our charts is where we want to
shine.
D. Moon
1. Rules = Cancer, Exalted =
Taurus
2. Falls = Scorpio,
Detriment = Capricorn
3. Anatomy =
Breasts, stomach, fluid balance of the body, digestion, glandular secretions,
left eye of the male, right eye of the female.
4. Keywords =
Response, instinct, intuition, fluctuation, and emotion. Habit patterns, personal interests,
rules liquids and trades.
5. Represents = Domestic,
nurturing urge.
6. Examples =
Where you find the Moon in the chart is where you find the emotional ups and
downs.
E. Mercury
1. Rules = Gemini, Virgo
Exalted = Aquarius
2. Falls = Leo, Detriment =
Sagittarius, Pisces
3. Anatomy =
Nervous System, brain, sight, mouth, tongue, respiratory system, hands and arms,
hormones.
4. Keywords =
Mind, communication, reasoning ability.
Watch for traveling.
Dexterity, opinion, rules equipment of transportation and
communication.
5. Represents = Intellectual
urge, the avenue of expression.
6. Examples =
Where Mercury is placed in our charts is where and how we communicate the
best.
F. Venus
1. Rules = Taurus and Libra,
Exalted = Pisces
2. Falls = Virgo, Detriment
= Scorpio and Aries
3. Anatomy =
Throat, chin, cheeks, sense of taste, kidneys, ovaries, internal reproductive
organs, venous blood circulation, sensory organs of skin.
4. Keywords =
Harmony, unison, love, affection.
Culture, tastes, art, poetry, music. Marriage governed, love and sensuality
but not sex.
5. Represents = Social urge
and sense of value. Feminine side of nature.
6. Examples =
Where you find Venus in your chart is what you really
enjoy.
G. Mars
1. Rules = Aries, Co-Rules
Scorpio, Exalted = Capricorn
2. Falls = Cancer, Detriment
= Libra, Taurus
3. Anatomy =
The muscular system, external reproductive organs, head and face, red blood
corpuscles, motor nerves, bladder, adrenal glands.
4. Keywords =
Physical energy, initiative, ambition, animal nature, sexual energies, governs
surgery, injury. Sudden
action. Courage and strength. Male side of our
nature.
5. Represents = Action,
aggressive urge, initiative
6. Examples =
Where we find Mars is where we expend our greatest energy.
H. Jupiter
1. Rules = Sagittarius,
sub-rules Pisces, Exalted = Cancer
2. Falls = Capricorn,
Detriment = Gemini
3. Anatomy =
Arterial blood, circulation, the liver, thighs, hips, feet, right ear, upper
forehead, glycogen and fatty tissues, pancreas.
4. Keywords =
Expansion, luck, higher education, hunting, promotes health and
growth.
5. Represents = Benevolent,
and protective urge, fatherly instinct.
6. Examples =
Where you find Jupiter in your chart is where you are likely to find good
fortune and spend your leisure time.
I. Saturn
1. Rules = Capricorn,
sub-rules Aquarius, Exalted =
Libra
2. Falls = Aries, Detriment
= Cancer
3. Anatomy =
Skin, skeletal system, teeth, ligaments, knees left ear, auditory organs, gall
bladder, parathyroid glands, body protein.
4. Keywords =
Stability, limitation, restriction, control, teacher. Rules organization, capacity for career,
patience, tradition, action is slow and lasting.
5. Represents = Urge for
security and safety.
6. Examples =
Where Saturn is placed in the chart is where you feel least secure and tend to
over compensate.
J. Uranus
1. Rules = Aquarius, Exalted
= Scorpio
2. Falls = Taurus, Detriment
= Leo
3. Anatomy = Higher nervous
system, body electricity, ankles.
4. Keywords =
Change, disruptions, shock, the awakener.
Inventions, magic, the occult, astrology, ingenuity, rebellion. Breaker of traditions. Natural disasters.
5. Represents = Freedom
urge, divine discontent.
6. Examples =
Where you find Uranus in the chart is where you tend to do the
unusual.
K. Neptune
1. Rules = Pisces, Exalted =
Leo
2. Falls = Aquarius,
Detriment = Virgo
3. Anatomy =
Spinal column, nerve fibers, feet, pineal gland, telepathic function, white
corpuscles.
4. Keywords =
Cloudiness, unreality, intuition.
Maritime matters, music, movies, illusion, spirituality, things we take
for granted, fog, petroleum, second sight, drugs and drug addiction,
alcoholism.
5. Represents = Spiritual or
escapist urge.
6. Examples =
Where you find Neptune in your chart is where you tend to deceive yourself or
others and where you tend to seek the ideal.
L. Pluto
1. Rules = Scorpio, Exalted
= Virgo
2. Falls = Pisces, Detriment
= Taurus
3. Anatomy =
The eliminative and reproductive systems, pituitary gland, abnormal
growths.
4. Keywords =
Transformation. Rules underworld,
submerged self, printing, masses, waste, phobias, atomic power, kidnapping,
disappearance, viruses, regeneration, exposes secrets.
5. Represents = Destroying
or reforming urge, infusion.
6. Examples =
Where you find Pluto in the chart is where you find complexity and where you
will have to solve your problems alone and unaided.
Houses of
Astrology
I. Three more
planetary influences left out from previous class.
A.
Ascendant
1. The
Ascendant can be summed up by defining it as this is the mask that a person
wears.
2. This point
will reveal how a person presents themselves to others.
B. Midheavan
1. This is the
point that people identify with as to goals and mission. This
point will identify issue that are important to the
subject.
2. Often this
is where goals and ideals of the
subject are strong.
C.
Node
1. (Dragon’s
head) This is a point of gain,
increase in confidence.
2. Where it
occurs in your chart is where you should strive for
fulfillment.
II. How the
signs, planets, and houses work together.
A. Envision our
personalities as a Broadway play.
B. The Planets are the
actors/actresses
C. The signs are how they
play their roles.
D. The houses are the sets
that they act out those scenes.
III. Houses of
Astrology
A. House
systems
1. Most people
use the equal house system. This is
based on the ascendant and each house composed of 30
degrees.
2. I prefer
the Placidius house system because I have found it to be more effective.
3. The degree
of house placement is based on mathematical computations of varying
degrees. Other house systems
include Vedic, Porphyry, Koch, etc.
B. House
#1
1. Keywords: Identity
2. Natural Sign: Aries
3. Natural Ruler: Mars
4. Type: Angular
5. A house of: Life
6:
Description: This shows your
natural disposition and tendencies.
This is the way you express yourself. This is how others see you and how you
want others to see you. Represents
physical body, health, early childhood years, shows approach to life, worldly outlook,
appearance and bearing, and the beginnings of all
enterprises.
C. House
#2
1. Keywords: Possessions,
values.
2. Natural Sign: Taurus
3. Natural Ruler: Venus
4. Type: Succedent
5. A house of: Substance
6:
Description: This house
shows possessions (except real estate), financial affairs, and investments,
earning power, gain or loss through your own effort. Indicates inner talents, need for
fulfillment, sense of self-worth and sense of values. House of personal liberty and material
debt.
D. House
#3
1. Keywords: Communication,
awareness.
2. Natural Sign: Gemini
3. Natural Ruler: Mercury
4. Type: Cadent
5. A house of: side by side
relationships
6:
Description: Shows the local
environment you live in, brothers, sisters, all forms of communication. It indicates the means of
transportation, short trips, adaptability of your mind to learning and new
ideas, ability to relate to your environment and your taken for granted
skills. Conscious and objective
mind. Primary
schooling.
E. House
#4
1. Keywords: Home, domestic life,
security.
2. Natural Sign: Cancer
3. Natural Ruler: Moon
4. Type: Angular
5. A house of: Endings.
6:
Description: Shows home that you will or have established, your parents,
roots. This includes heritage,
heredity, private life, property this is where real estate falls, and all that
is secluded. This is the house of
endings, closing years of life, ending of all matters, fame after death. This can also indicate the place of
burial. Also show the parent that
had the greatest influence on you as a child, show your subjective self, and the
foundation of character.
F. House
#5
1. Keywords: Creativity, pleasure, risk
taking
2. Natural Sign: Leo
3. Natural Ruler: Sun
4. Type: Succedent
5. A house of: Life
6:
Description: Children, love
affairs, romance, pleasures, amusements, holidays, vacations, games,
speculations, hobbies, and avocations.
This can include your emotional attitude and the love that you give. Shows your enterprise, sports,
originality, and creative outlets.
Dramatic, literary, or artistic ability. Can indicate publication, politics, fine
arts, social affairs, pregnancy, education of children, groups that you belong
to.
G. House
#6
1. Keywords: Routine work, hygiene, and
health.
2. Natural Sign: Virgo
3. Natural Ruler: Mercury
4. Type: Cadent
5. A house of: substance.
6:
Description: Shows your
work, health and habits. Indicates
employment, employees, tenants, servants, pets, and dependents. This shows service given to others,
clothes and how you wear them.
Interest in food and diet, sickness and all conditions affecting
health. Indicates aunts and uncles,
self-adjustment, and unconscious mind.
Here work and health are linked together.
H. House
#7
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