Astrology is the study of the movements and positions of celestial bodies and their influence on human affairs and natural phenomena. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding astrology and using its principles for magical practices.
1. Understanding Astrology
Astrology involves several key components:
Zodiac Signs: The 12 signs of the zodiac, each associated with specific personality traits and characteristics.
Planets: The celestial bodies, including the Sun and Moon, that influence various aspects of life.
Houses: The 12 divisions of the birth chart, each representing different areas of life.
Aspects: The angles between planets in the birth chart, indicating how they interact.The 12 Zodiac Signs
Each sign has unique attributes and is ruled by a specific planet:
Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Energetic, courageous, ruled by Mars.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Practical, reliable, ruled by Venus.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20) - Communicative, adaptable, ruled by Mercury.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) - Nurturing, sensitive, ruled by the Moon.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) - Confident, generous, ruled by the Sun.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) - Analytical, meticulous, ruled by Mercury.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) - Balanced, diplomatic, ruled by Venus.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) - Intense, transformative, ruled by Pluto.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) - Adventurous, philosophical, ruled by Jupiter.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) - Ambitious, disciplined, ruled by Saturn.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) - Innovative, humanitarian, ruled by Uranus.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) - Compassionate, imaginative, ruled by Neptune.