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ReceivingThis means to accept the influence of another planet by aspect or
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ReceptionWhen a planet aspects its
dispositor by sign, exaltation, or two of the minor dignities, the ruler of the
dignity gives that planet a reception. For example, if Venus in Aries aspects
Mars, Mars ‘receives’ Venus into his sign of rulership and therefore gives her
a reception. To be received, or to be given a reception, allows strength to
pass from the ruler to the receiving planet: Venus can take advantage of what Mars
has to offer and need be less fearful of his destructive potential, as he will safeguard her interests whilst she is under
his protection. Mutual reception is
where two planets simultaneously receive each other, e.g.: Venus in Leo with the
Sun in Taurus (both receive each other by sign); or Moon in Pisces and Jupiter
in Taurus (Moon receives Jupiter by exaltation, Jupiter receives Moon by sign).
This suggests mutual satisfaction for both parties. | |
RefranationA type of prohibition - where a planet applies to the aspect of another, but turns retrograde and starts to separate before the aspect perfects. In this example, refranation would occur if Venus turned retrograde at 11 Aries, | |
RetrogradeFrom the Latin "to step backwards", this term is applied to the apparent backward motion of the planets through the zodiac as they decrease in longitude as viewed from the earth. | |
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SanguineOne of the four humours, related to the season of
spring and the element of air. It denotes a warm and moist temperament and the
word ‘sanguine’ is often used to describe someone who is easy-going, well
balanced, optimistic and cheerful; being in no way extreme in their reactions.
In physiology the sanguine humour is traditionally reputed to be seated in the
blood, which disseminates nourishment through the veins to support the
principle of digestion. | |
Schoener, Johannes - astrologer (1477 - 1547)German astrologer, cartographer and priest who became Professor of Mathematics at Nuremberg in 1526. He owned his own printing company and helped circulate many valuable texts of other astrologers, besides his own. In particular he is known for promoting the work of Regiomontanus, and for encouraging Copernicus to prepare his manuscript for publication. His Opusculum Astrologicum (a collection of astrological works) first published in 1539, was translated into English by Robert Hand in 1994. Hand has also translated the first of his Three Books on the Judgement of Nativities, which Schoener published in 1545, two years before his death. Schoener's point-scoring table (translated extract from hisOpusculum Astrologicum) : www.skyscript.co.uk/schoener_dignity_scores.pdf | ||
SectDivision of the planets, signs and chart areas into the
polarities of diurnal or nocturnal. The word itself represents division (as in
section), but also implies unification within that division through
affiliation and common interest (as in a religious sect). Of the signs, those
which are masculine are also diurnal:Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius;
those which are feminine are also nocturnal: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces. Of the traditional planets, those which are diurnal
are: Saturn, Jupiter, Sun; those which are
nocturnal are: Mars, Venus, Moon;
Mercury is unique in having no affiliation to either sect but is usually
considered diurnal as a morning star and nocturnal as an evening star (the
scheme excludes the outer planets). The
alignment of a planet with its proper sect is considered favourable; that is,
diurnal planets are more beneficial in diurnal charts and placed in diurnal
signs and areas (when they are described as ‘in sect’). See ‘diurnal/nocturnal’ and
‘hayz’. | |
SeparationIn a general sense the term 'separating' is applied to any planet moving away from the conjunction or aspect of another. In strict terminology, a planet is said to be 'separating' from another when the planets are within orb of aspect and moving away from perfection (exactness). Planetary motion must be considered, for if a planet is retrograde an aspect that appears to be separating from exactness may in fact be applying, and if a planet is about to turn retrograde an aspect that is currently in a state of separation may once again perfect. | |
SignificationThe things that a planet, sign or house can signify. | |