Astrology Dictionary

The words, concepts, uses and techniques of astrology described and explained.

This dictionary includes all the astrological terms used by astrologers. All of these terms are described and explained in correlation with astrological thought, techniques and tradition. The explanations are often accompanied by graphics or diagrams.

Discover what synastry (astral affinities) is, how astrology considers the ages of life, the angels and their planetary correlation, what the Great Year means, the technical terms such as the aphelion, the ecliptic, cazimi or burning of a planet. Discover the signification of the "antisces" and "anti-antisces", the "almutem", the hyleg, the decans, the pilgrimage of planets, the "Syzygia" ... etc.

Address the various astrological techniques: domification, transits, progressions, solar or lunar revolutions and the philosophical systems that inspire them. Discover the symbolism of planets and astrological signs, the system of masteries and exiles, exaltations and falls. Learn the meaning of seasons and cycles, phases of the moon, planetary relations (aspects) and so-called Arab parts. Discover the meaning of astrological houses in the interpretation of the astral theme and in various forecasting techniques. Learn to recognize Venus as morning star (so-called Lucifer), Venus of the evening called Esperus, Mercury Prometheus Mercury Epimetheus and especially to interpret their astrological meaning.