CHAPTER IX.
CONCISE DICTIONARY OF ASTROLOGICAL TERMS
AFFLICTION.—When a planet is on the cross (square) or in opposition, it is said to afflict.
AIRY SIGNS.—Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. These are the mental signs.
ANGLES.—The cardinal points forming the cross or square; the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses.
APPLICATION.—As its name implies, when one planet applies to another. The Moon applies to all the planets, being the quickest traveller.
AQUARIUS (the Water bearer).—The eleventh sign of the zodiac, or 300° from the 0° of Aries. The Sun enters Aquarius about the 21st of January each year.
ARIES (the Ram).—The first sign of the zodiac. In making up the 360° in the zodiac, we count from 0° of Aries. The Sun enters Aries on the 21st of March each year.
ASCENDANT.—This is the first house, or that point which rises at birth.