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Fixed Stars: Stars which, because of their great distance from Earth, appear to be motionless or fixed in space although in actuality they are not.
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FIXED STARS
The fixed stars have been used in astrology as additional indicators of various things for thousands of years.
The Fixed Stars were so called by the ancients to distinguish them from the Planets, or Wanderers, which are heavenly bodies moving perceptibly across the sphere of the Zodiac.
Fixed Stars Stars that seemed to be fixed in the "vault of heaven." They form about ninety some constellations. Examples are the Betelguese, Vega and the stars that make up the Zodiac. The appear to move from Earth with the rest of the heavens.
Fixed Stars: Stars which, because of their great distance from Earth, appear to be motionless or fixed in space although in actuality they are not.
Flat Chart: Alternate term for natural chart. See natural chart.
Fixed stars - These do not move across the ecliptic, as do planets. Those near the ecliptic and of significant magnitude have considerable influence. Fixed stars do not lie within the zodiac; they are all beyond it in the constellations.
Fixed Stars. v. Stars.
Flexed. An alternate term for the mutable signs, preferred by some modern authorities.
Fortified. Strongly placed; either elevated, in a congenial Sign, or well-aspected.
Fixed Stars. The stars that make up the constellations, which appear to be fixed or immobile due to their vast distance from earth.
Forecasting. See "Predictive Astrology."
Forming. When an aspect between planets is beginning or starting.
Fixed Stars:
The twelve constellations of the Zodiac are composed of a large number of stars, and all over the firmament we see clusters of luminous bodies, which seem to preserve the same position relative to one another, ...
Fixed Stars
- If you can't find it on this site I doubt you will find it on any other site on the web! 290 fixed stars are listed separately giving details about each one and interpretation. 88 constellations are likewise listed.
Fixed Stars & Constellations: Complete reference by Vivian E. Robson ***
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THE FIXED STARS
Discover the traditional astrological influences of 290 fixed stars and 88 constellations - Anne Wright
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The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology (London: Cecil Palmer, 1923) (YL 1772)
Rosenroth, Knorr von
Kabbala Denudata, translated S. L. MacGregor Mathers,The Kabbalah Unveiled (London: George Redway, 1887) (YL 1292 & 1292a) ...
Our Universe of Fixed Stars: "c. They are thus considered (Alcyone, in particular) as the central point around which our universe of fixed stars revolves." ...
The color of the fixed stars were taken as an index to their nature: as, a star of the color of Mars is of the nature of Mars; and so on.
he diligently read the writings of others who have treated rationally of this Science, and make it his business to find out the true natural causes of things by experiments, to know the certain places and processions of the Planets and Fixed Stars, ...
The constellations are groups of fixed stars in the sky. Since ancient times humans have pondered over their significance. The strip of sky which is particularly relevant for astrology is the ecliptic within which the planets of our solar system move.
In other words it defines the coordinates in relation to what ancient astronomers called the fixed stars (as opposed to the planets other than Earth which were called wandering stars).
It has been my experience in counseling that the most meaningful and exciting reactions from my clients come when I describe the constellation patterns and individual fixed stars on their charts (usually at the end of the reading).
Our next type of astrological talismans are the talismans of the Fixed Stars. In Ptolemaic astronomy the fixed stars occupied the eighth sphere just beyond the last planetary sphere of Saturn.
(36) Geminus denies that any 'effluences' from the sphere of the fixed stars reach the earth (17.16), and he also denies that the planets as well as the fixed stars can cause the earth to grow hot (17.3 8).
In Tropical Astrology the qualities associated with the signs are linked to the seasons, rather than to the fixed stars, ...
In regard to Rasis or Signs, the Sidereal Zodiac is made up of 30 degree portions beginning with the Nakshatra of Aswini as measured from certain fixed stars.
Pleiades : A group of fixed stars in the constellation Taurus. They are called the "Weeping Sisters" because, according to Greek mythology, seven sisters, Alcyone, Merope, Celæno, Taygeta, Maia, Electra and Sterope, ...
This term refers to the fact that the beginning of Aries (measured by the April equinox) has gradually shifted against the backdrop of the fixed stars (see Precession of the Equinoxes).
The ecliptic is the line along which the planets orbit, against the backdrop of the fixed stars. These are also our known constellations of the Zodiac.
Ever since the Earth has had a clear sky-that is, for billions of years-there have been seven lights visibly moving across the sky against the background of fixed stars: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
The "signs" are 12 equal divisions of the interval between successive vernal equinoxes that slowly move* relative to the fixed stars. "Tropical" astrologers believe that the 12 signs are interpretively significant.
One of the cycles was discovering seasonal alignments with fixed stars. This discovery marked a turning point in post-neolithic communities. It gave them a sense of religious evidence that the Earth and heaven were complementary.
The fact that the works of Ma'shar such as "Abbreviation of the Introduction to Astrology" and his "Great Introduction" are still in use and studied today speaks volumes along with the use of fixed stars and Lots, ...
Pointers represented a number of fixed stars. A circle showing the projection of the Sun's annual path in the sky (the ecliptic) was included on the rete.
Constellation -A group of fixed stars usually within 8° orb; the first harmonic.
Cusp, cusp line -The line that separates the house and indicates the beginning of a house.
Colleague, Dawn Muncaster's site was designed by yours truly. The site features fixed stars, sabian symbols and biblical references and ancient Egyptian astrology.
Marielle Croft, has a wonderful astrology site with solstice and equinox write ups.
Of all the astronomical variables the ones most clearly visible were the ecliptic (the apparent path the sun traces against the background of the fixed stars as it completes its yearly cycle), and the four angles (sunrise, zenith, sunset and nadir).
It establishes relationships between our solar system, the fixed stars and the galaxy. Cosmic astrology possesses very accurate (occult) predictive base and provides a sound basis for spiritual astrology.
There are many points that astrologers work with that may or may not be considered in these aspects: Chiron, other asteroids, the Moon's nodes, fixed stars, etc. Certainly the more points are included the more aspects will be found in the chart.
Sidereal Zodiac: The measuring system in which a Planet is measured in relationship to a background of fixed stars.
Comments, suggestions, corrections, and requests for clarification are most welcome.
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Fixed star: The term fixed is not really relevant today because we now know that the stars do "move" positions slowly. The term" fixed stars" was used by the ancients.
Some charts also include large asteroids, minor planetary bodies and fixed stars. The colored lines through the center are the aspects, and they will affect how a planet is expressed. They tell you how the planets relate to each other in your chart.
The angular relationships, measured in degrees of arc, between indicators in a Natal Chart. These indicators may include planets, house cusps, asteroids, fixed stars, or various mathematically-calculated points along the belt of the Zodiac.
Also, one area I would like to investigate if I ever get the time is Fixed Stars. I think there's a lot there that is very valid, and that can add an extra dimension to interpretation.
The word zodiac is derived from the Greek (zodiakos), which mean "a circle of animals," or, as some believe, "little animals." It is the name given by the ancient astronomers to a band of fixed stars about sixteen degrees wide, ...
Benefic planet : In horary these are traditionally Venus (the lesser benefic) and Jupiter (the greater benefic). In addition, the Part of Fortune and the Moon's North Node are considered benefic as well as several fixed stars, ...
It has been observed and proved mathematically that each year at the time when the Sun reaches his equinoctial point of Aries, the position of the earth in reference to some fixed stars nearly 50-1/3 of space farther west than the earth was at the ...
condition arrogant, affirming more unto him then his due; for it's observed, the Planets in some part of the Zodiac do more evidently declare their effects then in others; and I conceive this to be in those Signs and degrees where fixed Stars of the ...
I wanted to know if I should count the node as being more or less than one degree away from Jupiter (the mean position of the north node is 17 degrees and 14 seconds), as I know when talking about fixed stars notice should be taken where the planet ...
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