Astrology Guide
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Understand the building blocks of your birth chart and daily cosmic readings. Jump to a section below.
The 12 Zodiac Signs
The zodiac is divided into 12 signs, each spanning 30 degrees of the ecliptic. Your Sun sign is determined by where the Sun was at your birth.
The Four Elements
Each sign belongs to one of four elements, which describes its core nature and energy style.
Fire
Passionate, energetic, and action-oriented
Earth
Practical, grounded, and reliable
Air
Intellectual, communicative, and social
Water
Emotional, intuitive, and nurturing
The Three Modalities
Modalities describe how a sign expresses its energy: through initiation, persistence, or adaptation.
Cardinal
Initiators and leaders
Fixed
Stabilizers and maintainers
Mutable
Adapters and communicators
The Planets
In astrology, each planet governs specific areas of life. Their positions in your chart reveal your strengths and challenges.
Sun
The Sun represents your core identity and ego.
Moon
The Moon represents your emotions and inner world.
Mercury
When retrograde: Communication delays, technology issues, travel disruptions. Review and revise rather than start new projects.
Venus
When retrograde: Relationship reassessment, financial caution. Not ideal for major purchases or new relationships.
Mars
When retrograde: Lower energy, frustration with progress. Focus on completing rather than starting.
Jupiter
When retrograde: Internal growth and reflection. Good for spiritual development.
Saturn
When retrograde: Review responsibilities and structures. Lessons from the past resurface.
Uranus
When retrograde: Internal revolution. Reassess need for freedom and change.
Neptune
When retrograde: Dreams and illusions clarify. Spiritual insights emerge.
Pluto
When retrograde: Deep psychological transformation. Hidden truths emerge.
Planetary Aspects
Aspects are angles between planets. Harmonious aspects flow easily, while challenging aspects create tension that drives growth.
Conjunction
0° · Harmonious · Orb: 8°
Two planets at the same degree intensify each other's energy. The effect depends on the planets involved.
Sextile
60° · Harmonious · Orb: 6°
A gentle, supportive angle that opens doors for opportunity and creative collaboration.
Square
90° · Challenging · Orb: 7°
Creates friction and tension that motivates action. Challenges lead to growth when faced directly.
Trine
120° · Harmonious · Orb: 8°
The most harmonious aspect, where energy flows effortlessly. Natural talents and ease.
Opposition
180° · Challenging · Orb: 8°
Planets face off across the zodiac, creating polarity. Awareness of both sides brings balance.
Moon Phases
The Moon cycles through eight phases roughly every 29.5 days. Each phase carries a different energy for planning and action.
New Moon
Score modifier: +0.5
Time for new beginnings and setting intentions. Plant seeds for future growth.
Waxing Crescent
Score modifier: +0.25
Building momentum. Take initial steps toward your goals.
First Quarter
Score modifier: 0
Decision time. Overcome obstacles and commit to your path.
Waxing Gibbous
Score modifier: +0.25
Refine and adjust. Make final preparations before culmination.
Full Moon
Score modifier: +1
Peak energy and illumination. Celebrate achievements and gain clarity.
Waning Gibbous
Score modifier: -0.5
Share wisdom and gratitude. Distribute what you've gained.
Last Quarter
Score modifier: 0
Release and let go. Clear what no longer serves you.
Waning Crescent
Score modifier: -0.5
Rest and reflect. Prepare for the next cycle.
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