Hi everyone! I'm new to both tarot and astrology, and I've been hearing some terms related to horary astrology that I'm not familiar with. Can anyone help explain some of the traditional terms used in horary astrology? It's a bit overwhelming for me.
Horary astrology is a type of divination that uses the astrology chart to answer questions. It is based on the symbolic language of astrology and the energy of particular planets.
The traditional terms used in horary astrology are as follows:
• Chart ruler: Refers to the planet that rules the chart.
• Ascending sign: Refers to the sign that is rising on the eastern horizon at the time of the chart.
• Descending sign: Refers to the sign that is setting on the western horizon at the time of the chart.
• Lot of Fortune: Refers to a hypothetical planet that represents the total luck of the querent.
• Almuten: Refers to the planet that is considered to have the most power in the chart.
• Part of Fortune: Refers to a hypothetical point in the chart that symbolizes the accumulation of luck and benefit in a person's life.
• Horary Houses: Refers to any of the twelve houses in horary astrology, which have different meanings related to the query being asked.
I hope this answers your question!
Hey, don't worry! Horary astrology can have its own set of terms, but I'm here to help you out. One common term you might come across is "ascendant" or "rising sign", as stated above. It's the zodiac sign that was on the eastern horizon at the moment of the question being asked. It's like the starting point of the horoscope chart.
@Zena_Aquarte Thanks! That makes sense. But what about "ruler" or "Lord" in horary astrology? What do those terms refer to?
Good question! In horary astrology, "ruler" or "Lord" usually refers to the planet that rules the zodiac sign that's on the cusp of a house. For example, if the cusp of the 7th house is in Aries, Mars would be its ruler. Understanding rulers helps astrologers determine the conditions and potential outcomes of the question.
Ah, got it! And I've seen the term "dignities" mentioned too. What does that mean in horary astrology?
Great observation! "Dignities" in horary astrology refer to the strength or weakness of a planet in a particular sign or house. There are different systems of dignities, like rulership, exaltation, detriment, and fall. These help astrologers assess the planet's ability to deliver favorable or unfavorable results.
Thanks so much, @Zena_Aquarte! This is starting to make more sense now. I'm really grateful for your explanations.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions. Learning horary astrology can take time, but as you get familiar with the terms and concepts, it becomes easier to read and interpret horoscopes.
I appreciate your patience and willingness to help. I'm excited to delve deeper into horary astrology and understand these terms better.
Absolutely! Learning astrology can be an exciting journey, and this community is here to support you every step of the way. Feel free to ask whenever you have doubts or need clarification.
