Glossary

Core concepts and terms explained


  • Exaltation

    Exaltation is one of the principal essential dignities in Western classical astrology. It refers to the sign of the zodiac in which a planet expresses…

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  • subconscious

    The subconscious is a general term for the programme within the human psyche that oversees the maintenance of life as a living organism — its…

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  • Detriment

    Detriment is a form of essential debility. It occurs when a planet is positioned in the sign opposite to its own rulership (domicile). The meaning of a…

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  • Predictive Astrology

    Predictive astrology is a branch of Western astrology that focuses on forecasting future trends, events, and personal developments. While natal astrology interprets the birth chart…

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  • Subpersonality

    Subpersonality is a subject of the subconscious, a consistently existing facet of a person’s psyche that, in many cases, is associated with a particular role, position, or…

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  • Personal Archetype

    Personal archetype is a certain abstract idea or topic that is relevant to a person throughout their life.

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  • Modality

    Modality is a manifestation of a certain archetype in life, its unique style.

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  • Afflicted Planet

    A modern term not found in classical astrology, afflicted planet belongs to the professional vocabulary of contemporary practitioners. The idea itself, however, continues an old theme —…

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  • Secondary Progressions

    Secondary progressions are a semi-symbolic predictive method based on the principle that one astronomical day after birth corresponds to one year of earthly life. The…

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  • Egregore

    An egregore is a subject of collective consciousness and subconsciousness: it is the spirit of the collective that creates, organises, leads and ultimately destroys the…

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