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Elements
Every sign has one of four elements associated to it. Signs with the same elements are 120 degrees (trine) away from one another.
Earth Practical, restrained. Rules signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn
Air Mentally active, communicative. Rules signs: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
Fire Energetic, assertive. Rules signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
Water Emotional, intuitive Rules signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
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Qualities
Every sign has one of three qualities to it. By combining the keywords of the elements and the qualities of a sign you can get a quick idea
Cardinal Enterprising, action-oriented. Rules Signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn
Fixed Steadfast, intense. Rules signs: Taurus, Leo. Scorpio and Aquarius
Mutable Adaptable, variable. Rules signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces
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Aspects
Aspects are the way the planets interact with one another. Positive aspects combine the energy of the two planets involved. Negative aspects dissipate the energies of the planets. Angles are usually not exact. The closer to exact, the more powerful the aspect.
Conjunction (CJN) - An angle of roughly 0 degrees. This aspect intensifies the energy of the 2 planets involved.
Trine (TRI) - An angle of 120 degrees. This is the most powerful positive aspect. Trines positively enhance the energies of the 2 planets involved. Signs that are of the same element are 120 degrees from one another.
Square (SQU) - An angle of roughly 90 degrees. This is the most powerful of the negative aspects. A square mute the energy of the planets involved making it difficult to harness the positive aspects of these planets.
Sextile (SXT) - An angle of roughly 60 degrees. Sextiles are a weaker positive aspects. Similar to a trine but with less energy.
Opposition (OPP) - An angle of roughly 180 degrees. Oppositions occur when the planets involved are literally opposite one another. The energies of those planets seem to pull the person in 2 different directions, thus dissipating the energies of those planets.
There are other aspects of lesser importance. Semi-Square (SSQ) 45 degrees, Semi-Sextile (SSX) 30 degrees, Sesqui-Square (SES) 135 degrees and Inconjunct also known as a Quincunx (INC) 150 degrees.
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Houses
Houses represent the areas of our life. If a planet is in (deposited) in a house, the energies of that planet will be brought to that area of our life.
First House Self, the way you present yourself and your physical characteristics. Ruled by Aries.
Second House Finances, your money and wealth, your possessions. Ruled by Taurus.
Third House Siblings (brothers and sisters), communication and mental activity. Ruled by Gemini
Fourth House Home, domestic affairs, parents and security. Ruled by Cancer.
Fifth House Romance, gambling, entertainment and children. Ruled by Leo.
Sixth House Work, labor, jobs and illness. Ruled by Virgo.
Seventh House Relationships, partners and marriages. Ruled by Libra.
Eighth House Death, taxes and other people's money. Ruled by Scorpio.
Ninth House Higher education, travel and foreign affairs. Ruled by Sagittarius.
Tenth House Career, reputation and status. Ruled by Capricorn.
Eleventh House Friends, social contacts and organizations. Ruled by Aquarius.
Twelfth House Spirituality, subconscious and escapism. Ruled by Pisces.
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