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Astrological symbols are images used in various astrological systems to denote relevant objects. Astrology (from Greek grc ἄστρον astron, "constellation star" and grc -λογία -logia) is a group of Systems The history of Astrology encompasses a great span of human history and many cultures Astronomy is the oldest of the Natural sciences dating back to antiquity, with its origins in the religious, Mythological, and Astrological Astrology and astronomy are historically one and the same discipline ( Latin: astrologia) and were only gradually recognized as separate in western In Babylonia as well as in Assyria as a direct offshoot of Babylonian culture (or as we might also term it "Euphratean" culture Astrology takes its Persian Astrology has its roots in the Zend-Avesta parts of which are very similar to the Rig Veda The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle Each year of the 12 year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals Hellenistic astrology is a tradition of Horoscopic astrology that was developed and practiced in Hellenistic Egypt and the Mediterranean, whose Jyotiṣa ( Sanskrit jyotiṣa, from jyótis- "light heavenly body" also spelled Jyotish and Jyotisha in English Sidereal astrology is the system of Astrology used by some Western and all Jyotish astrologers who base their interpretation around the use of the Western astrology is the system of Astrology most popular in Western countries This is an incomplete list of the different traditions types systems methods applications and branches of Astrology. Horoscopic astrology is a form of Astrology which uses a Horoscope, a visual representation of the heavens for a specific moment in time in order to interpret the Natal astrology, also known as genethliacal astrology, is the system of Astrology based upon the concept that each individual's personality or path in life can Electional astrology is a branch found in most systems of astrology Horary astrology is an ancient branch of Horoscopic astrology by which an astrologer attempts to answer a question by constructing a Horoscope for the exact time Mundane astrology is the application of Astrology to world affairs and world events taking its name from the Latin word Mundus, meaning "the This is an incomplete list of the different traditions types systems methods applications and branches of Astrology. A number of such images are shown below.
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Celestial bodies
The glyphs of the planets are usually (but not always) broken down into four common elements: A circle denoting spirit, a cresent denoting the mind, a cross denoting practical/physical matter and an arrow denoting action or direction. [1]
These are the astrological glyphs as most commonly used in Western Astrology. Western astrology is the system of Astrology most popular in Western countries
| Name | Symbol | Symbol represents | Meaning of symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun |  | Solar symbol (circled dot) | Divine spirit (circle) surrounding seed of potential |
| Moon |   | Crescent Moon | Mind or evolving human spirit (crescent) |
| Mercury |  | Mercury's winged helmet and caduceus | Mind (crescent) poised over divine spirit (circle) and matter (cross) |
| Venus |  | Venus's hand mirror (Also a stylized representation of human female genitalia) | Divine spirit (circle) over matter (cross) |
| Earth |  | Earth; also a Solar symbol (sun cross) | Earth — the cardinal directions |
| Mars |  | Mars's shield and spear (Also a stylized representation of human male genitalia) | Drive/aim/force (arrow) over divine spirit (circle) |
| Ceres |  | Scythe (handle down), emblematic of Ceres as goddess of grain | A stylized sickle, a crescent of receptivity resting on a cross of matter. The Sun (Sol is the Star at the center of the Solar System. A solar symbol is a Symbol which symbolises the Sun. Solar symbols can have significance in Psychoanalysis, Symbolism, Semiotics, The circled dot, circumpunct, or circle with a point at its centre is an ancient symbol "Crescent Moon" redirects here for the phase of the moon see Lunar phase. "Alipes" redirects here For the Centipede Genus, see Alipes (centipede. The caduceus (/kəˈdjuːsiəs/ -ʃəs -ˈduː- κηρύκειον in Greek) or wand of Hermes is typically depicted as a short herald's staff The VENUS ( V ictoria E xperimental N etwork U nder the S ea project is a cabled sea floor observatory operated by the University Venus was a major Roman Goddess principally associated with Love, Beauty and fertility, the equivalent of the Greek goddess The vulva (from Latin, vulva, plural vulvae or vulvas; see etymology) is the region of the external genital organs EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 A solar symbol is a Symbol which symbolises the Sun. Solar symbols can have significance in Psychoanalysis, Symbolism, Semiotics, The sun cross, a Cross inside a Circle, is one of the oldest and most widespread of symbols Mars was the Roman Warrior god, the son of Juno and Jupiter, husband of Bellona, and the lover of Venus. The penis (plural penises, penes Ceres (ˈsɪəriːz |
| Jupiter |  | Jupiter's thunderbolt or eagle | Mind (crescent) rising above the horizon of matter (cross) |
| Saturn |  | Saturn's sickle or scythe | Matter (cross) taking precedence over mind or human spirit (crescent) |
| Uranus |  | H in symbol taken from discoverer's last name, Herschel | The circle of spirit and a dominant cross of matter, in form of an antennae that uses matter as a way to insight. In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the king of the gods and the god of Sky and Thunder. Cronus or Kronos, ( Ancient Greek Κρόνος Krónos) was the leader and the youngest of the first generation of Titans, divine descendants Sir Frederick William Herschel FRS KH ( 15 November 1738 – 25 August 1822) was a German -born British |
 | derived from a combination of the Mars and Sun symbols | Astronomical glyph often used astrologically. The Sun (Sol is the Star at the center of the Solar System. Drive/aim/force over a divine spirit (circle) surrounding seed of potential | |
| Neptune |  | Neptune's trident | Mind or human spirit (crescent) transcending matter (cross) |
| Pluto |  | Modification of Neptune's astrological symbol | Mind (crescent) transcending matter (cross) to reach for divine spirit (circle) |
 | PL monogram for Pluto and Percival Lowell | Astronomical symbol often used astrologically |
The Western zodiac
The symbols used in Western astrology to represent the astrological signs of the Zodiac
| Name | Meaning | Symbol | Symbol Represents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Ram |  | Face and horns of ram |
| Taurus | Bull |  | Face and horns of bull |
| Gemini | Twins |  | Roman numeral two; also, the pillars of knowledge |
| Cancer | Crab |  | Crab's claws; also, human breasts and/or Ouroboros |
| Leo | Lion |  | Lion's head and mane |
| Virgo | Virgin |  | Arms of maiden holding a sheaf of wheat |
| Libra | Scale |  | Scales; also, the setting Sun |
| Scorpio | Scorpion |  | Legs and tail of scorpion |
| Sagittarius | Archer |  | Bow and arrow of the centaur |
| Capricorn | Sea-goat |  | Pan evading Typhon? (alternate Capricorn symbol not shown) |
| Aquarius | Waterbearer |  | Ripples of water; also, bolts of lightning; electrically-charged water |
| Pisces | Fish |  | Two fish tied together yet swimming in opposite directions |
Miscellaneous symbols
| Name | Symbol | Symbol represents | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant |  | Angle | The ascendant is the angle rising over the eastern horizon at a particular moment in time; it is used in the construction of a horoscope/natal chart (also known as the "rising sign") |
| Midheaven |  | Angle | The midheaven is the angle where the ecliptic crosses the Meridian (line of longitude) in the south on northern hemisphere (and the point in north in the southern hemisphere); it is used in the construction of a horoscope/natal chart (also known as the "medium coeli" or "zenith") |
| Ascending Node |  | Lunar node | Not all astrologers use the lunar nodes; however, their usage is very important in Vedic astrology. Neptune ( English|AmE] ] is the eighth and farthest Planet from the Sun in the Solar System. Neptune (Neptūnus is the god of water and the sea in Roman mythology, a brother of Jupiter and Pluto. Percival Lawrence Lowell ( March 13, 1855 – November 12, 1916) was a businessman author mathematician and Astronomer who fueled Astrological signs represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the Zodiac. Zodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the Ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the heavens through the Constellations that divide the ecliptic Aries, the ram, is the first Astrological sign in the Zodiac. Taurus is the second Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Taurus. Gemini is the third Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. Cancer is the fourth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer. The breast is the upper Ventral region of an animal’s Torso, particularly that of Mammals including Human beings. The Ouroboros (Greek grc Ουροβόρος from grc ουροβόρος όφις "tail-devouring snake" also spelled Ourorboros, Oroborus, Uroboros Leo is the fifth Astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. Virgo is the sixth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Virgo. Libra is the seventh Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Libra. Sunset, also called sundown in some American English Dialects is the instant when the trailing edge of the Sun 's disk disappears below Scorpio is the eighth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. Sagittarius is the ninth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius. In Greek mythology, the centaurs (from Ancient Greek: Κένταυροι - Kéntauroi are a race of creatures composed of part Human Capricorn is the tenth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus. Pan ( Greek, Genitive) is the Greek god of shepherds and flocks of mountain wilds hunting and rustic music paein means to pasture Aquarius is the eleventh Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. Pisces is the twelfth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, which originates from the Pisces constellation. The ascendant ( or As) or rising sign, is the zodiacal sign and degree that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the specific time and location of an The angle s are the four Cardinal points of an astrological chart: the Ascendant, the Midheaven, the Descendant and the Imum The angle s are the four Cardinal points of an astrological chart: the Ascendant, the Midheaven, the Descendant and the Imum In Astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun Moon planets the Astrological aspects, and sensitive angles In Natal astrology, a natal chart is a Horoscope /astrological chart drawn for the exact time of an individual's birth at a particular place on Earth According to modern astrologers the Midheaven ( or Medium Coeli is the zenith of a path in the sky traced by the point of intersection between the The angle s are the four Cardinal points of an astrological chart: the Ascendant, the Midheaven, the Descendant and the Imum The ecliptic is the apparent path that the Sun traces out in the sky during the year This article is about the astronomical concept For other uses of the word see Meridian. In Astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun Moon planets the Astrological aspects, and sensitive angles In Natal astrology, a natal chart is a Horoscope /astrological chart drawn for the exact time of an individual's birth at a particular place on Earth An orbital node is one of the two points where an Orbit crosses a Plane of reference which it is inclined to The lunar nodes are the Orbital nodes of the Moon, that is the points where the orbit of the Moon crosses the Ecliptic (which is the apparent Jyotiṣa ( Sanskrit jyotiṣa, from jyótis- "light heavenly body" also spelled Jyotish and Jyotisha in English They are alternately known as the "Dragon's Head" (Rahu, Caput Draconis, or Anabibazon) and the "Dragon's Tail" (Ketu, Cauda Draconis, or Catabibazon). In Hindu mythology, Rahu is a Snake that swallows the Sun or the Moon causing Eclipses He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body Ketu ( Sanskrit: केतु, IAST: ketú is the descending lunar node The two nodes together are most commonly referred to simply as the nodal axis, the lunar nodes, or the Moon's nodes. |
| Descending Node |  | Lunar node | Not all astrologers use the lunar nodes; however, their usage is very important in Vedic astrology. An orbital node is one of the two points where an Orbit crosses a Plane of reference which it is inclined to Jyotiṣa ( Sanskrit jyotiṣa, from jyótis- "light heavenly body" also spelled Jyotish and Jyotisha in English They are alternately known as the "Dragon's Head" (Rahu, Caput Draconis, or Anabibazon) and the "Dragon's Tail" (Ketu, Cauda Draconis, or Catabibazon). In Hindu mythology, Rahu is a Snake that swallows the Sun or the Moon causing Eclipses He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body Ketu ( Sanskrit: केतु, IAST: ketú is the descending lunar node The two nodes together are most commonly referred to simply as the nodal axis, the lunar nodes, or the Moon's nodes. |
| Conjunction |  | Astrological aspect | 0°-10° angle/two or more planets in the same sign |
| Semisextile |  | Astrological aspect | 30° angle/One sign apart |
| Semi-square |  | Astrological aspect | 45° angle (also known as the "octile" or "semiquartile") |
| Sextile |  | Astrological aspect | 60° angle/Two signs apart |
| Quintile |  | Astrological aspect | 72° angle |
| Square |  | Astrological aspect | 90° angle (also known as the "quartile")/Three signs apart |
| Trine |  | Astrological aspect | 120° angle/Four signs apart |
| Sesquiquadrate |  | Astrological aspect | 135° angle (also known as the "sesquisquare," "square-and-a-half," and/or "trioctile") |
| Biquintile |  | Astrological aspect | 144° angle |
| Quincunx |  | Astrological aspect | 150° angle (also known as the "inconjunct")/Five signs apart |
| Opposition |  | Astrological aspect | 180° angle/Six signs apart |
| Retrograde motion |  | Retrograde and direct motion | Symbol represents the apparent retrograde motion of a planet in an astrological chart |
| Comet |  | Comet-s | Different comets often use different symbols, but the use of comets is not widespread in mainstream astrology |
| 2 Pallas |  | Asteroid | (variant has triangle on top) Alchemical symbol for sulfur (both variants) Not all astrologers use the asteroids -- their usage is not very widespread in mainstream astrology (see Asteroids in astrology) |
| 3 Juno |  | Asteroid | |
| 4 Vesta |  | Asteroid | |
| 2060 Chiron |  | Planetoid | |
| Lot of fortune |  | Lot | Glyph for planet Earth rotated 45 degrees. Conjunction is a term used in Positional astronomy and Astrology. In Astrology, an aspect is an Angle the planets make to each other in the horoscope and also to the ascendant midheaven descendant and nadir In Astrology, an aspect is an Angle the planets make to each other in the horoscope and also to the ascendant midheaven descendant and nadir In Astrology, a semi-square is an Astrological aspect that two Planets make when they are 45° apart from each other In Astrology, a sextile is an Astrological aspect that is made when two Planets or other Celestial bodies are 60 degrees apart In Astrology, a square is an Astrological aspect is formed when two Planets or other Heavenly bodies form a 90 degree angle to each other In Astrology, a trine is an Astrological aspect formed when a Planet, point or other Celestial body is 120 degrees away from another planet In Astrology, an aspect is an Angle the planets make to each other in the horoscope and also to the ascendant midheaven descendant and nadir For Sir Francis Galton 's machine for demonstrating the Normal distribution named "quincunx" see Bean machine. Opposition is a term used in Positional astronomy and Astrology to indicate when one celestial body is on the opposite side of the sky when viewed from Direct motion is the motion of a Planetary body in a direction similar to that of other bodies within its system and is sometimes called prograde motion. Direct motion is the motion of a Planetary body in a direction similar to that of other bodies within its system and is sometimes called prograde motion. In Astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun Moon planets the Astrological aspects, and sensitive angles A comet is a small Solar System body that orbits the Sun and when close enough to the Sun exhibits a visible coma (atmosphere or a tail — A comet is a small Solar System body that orbits the Sun and when close enough to the Sun exhibits a visible coma (atmosphere or a tail — TemplateInfobox Planet. --> 2 Pallas (ˈpæləs, or as Παλλάς) is one of the largest Alchemic symbols, originally devised as part of the Protoscience of Alchemy, were used to denote some elements and some compounds until the 18th century Sulfur or sulphur (ˈsʌlfɚ see spelling below) is the Chemical element that has the Atomic number 16 Asteroids are used in astrology in a similar way to the Planets Asteroids are planetoids that orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter TemplateInfobox Planet. --> Juno (ˈdʒuːnoʊ or as Iūno designated 3 Juno in the Minor Planet TemplateInfobox Planet. --> 4 Vesta (ˈvɛstə Vesta is the second most massive object in the Asteroid belt TemplateInfobox Planet. --> 2060 Chiron (, or as in Χείρων) is a Planetoid in the Minor planet is a term used since the 19th century to describe objects such as Asteroids that are in Orbit around the Sun but are not Planets EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 Also acts as a secondary ascendant [2] |
| Eris no symbol yet defined | |||
 | Eye of Providence (proposed) [if used] | ||
 | Hand of Eris (proposed) [if used] | ||
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Some other meanings are:
The Ascendant/Descendant axis horizontal line is a symbol of Earth, while the vertical (MC/IC)line is a symbol of God (of course, the Circle representing the whole chart is symbolic of All is God - the entire Universe, God is Love, God is everlasting, He has no beginning and no end. The ascendant ( or As) or rising sign, is the zodiacal sign and degree that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the specific time and location of an
Planets in Indian astrology
| Sanskrit Name | English Name | Abbreviation | Image | Yantra | Gender | Guna | Represents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surya (सूर्य) | Sun | Sy or Su |  |  | M | Sattva | Soul, king, highly placed persons, father. Jyotiṣa ( Sanskrit jyotiṣa, from jyótis- "light heavenly body" also spelled Jyotish and Jyotisha in English Graha (from Sanskrit ग्रह gráha -- seizing laying hold of holding is a 'cosmic influencer' on the living beings of mother Bhumidevi ( Earth) Yantra are 'instruments' or more simply 'symbols' usually used to focus the mind The Sanskrit word guṇa has the basic meaning of "string" or "a single thread or strand of a cord or twine" In Hinduism, Surya ( Devanagari: सूर्य sūrya, lit "the Supreme Light" Malay: Suria; Thai: The Sun (Sol is the Star at the center of the Solar System. In Hindu philosophy, sattva ( Sanskrit sattva "purity" literally "existence reality" adjectival sāttvika "pure" The soul, according to many religious and philosophical beliefs is the self-awareness, or Consciousness, unique to a particular living |
| Chandra (चंद्र) | Moon | Ch or Mo | F | Sattva | Mind, queen, mother. In Hinduism, Chandra (lit "shining is a Lunar deity and a Graha. In Hindu philosophy, sattva ( Sanskrit sattva "purity" literally "existence reality" adjectival sāttvika "pure" MIND ( Moving In New Directions) (est 1975 is an alternative education high school in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. | ||
| Mangala (मंगल) | Mars | Ma |  |  | M | Tamas | energetic action, confidence and ego |
| Budha (बुध) | Mercury | Bu or Me | N | Rajas | Communication | ||
| Brihaspati (बृहस्पति) | Jupiter | Gu or Ju |  | M | Sattva | the great teacher | |
| Shukra (शुक्र) | Venus | Sk or Ve |  |  | F | Rajas | wealth, pleasure and reproduction |
| Shani (शनि) | Saturn | Sa |  |  | F | Tamas | learning the hard way. In Jyotish Astrology, Mangala ( Devanagari: मंगल is the name for Mars, the red planet Confidence is generally described as a state of being certain either that a hypothesis or prediction is correct or that a chosen course of action is the best or most effective given the Id, ego, and super-ego are the three parts of the " Psychic apparatus " defined in Sigmund Freud 's structural model of In Hindu mythology, Budha (Sanskrit बुध not to be confused with Buddha) is the name for the planet Mercury, a son of Chandra (the In Samkhya philosophy one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy, rajas (Sanskrit rajas, or rajoguna) is the quality ( Guna) of activity Communication is the process of conveying information from a sender to a receiver with the use of a medium in which the communicated information is understood the same way Brihaspati (or Brahmanaspati) is the name of a Vedic deity, personification of piety and religion the chief offerer of prayers and sacrifices represented as In Hindu philosophy, sattva ( Sanskrit sattva "purity" literally "existence reality" adjectival sāttvika "pure" Shukra (शुक्र the Sanskrit for "clear pure" or "brightness clearness" is the name the son of Bhrgu and Urjaswathi The VENUS ( V ictoria E xperimental N etwork U nder the S ea project is a cabled sea floor observatory operated by the University In Samkhya philosophy one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy, rajas (Sanskrit rajas, or rajoguna) is the quality ( Guna) of activity Wealth derives from the old English word "weal" which means "well-being Pleasure is commonly conceptualized as a positive experience Happiness, Entertainment, Enjoyment, ecstasy, and euphoria, but is hard Reproduction is the Biological process by which new individual Organisms are produced Shani ( Sanskrit Śani शनि is one of the Navagraha which are the nine primary celestial beings in Hindu astrology or Career and Longevity |
| Rahu (राहु) | Head of Demon Snake Ascending/North Lunar Node | Ra |  | F | Tamas | a Asura who does his best to plunge any area of one's life he controls into chaos | |
| Ketu (केतु) | Tail of Demon Snake Descending/South Lunar Node | Ke |  | M | Tamas | supernatural influences |
Chinese zodiac signs
Earthly Branches: The 24 cardinal directions in Chinese astrology
See also Earthly branches. In Hindu mythology, Rahu is a Snake that swallows the Sun or the Moon causing Eclipses He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body The lunar nodes are the Orbital nodes of the Moon, that is the points where the orbit of the Moon crosses the Ecliptic (which is the apparent In Hinduism In Hinduism, the Asura ( Sanskrit: असुर are a group of power-seeking deities sometimes referred to as Demons or sinful Chaos (derived from the Ancient Greek, Chaos) typically refers to Unpredictability, and is the antithesis of Cosmos. Ketu ( Sanskrit: केतु, IAST: ketú is the descending lunar node The lunar nodes are the Orbital nodes of the Moon, that is the points where the orbit of the Moon crosses the Ecliptic (which is the apparent The term supernatural or supranatural ( Latin: super, supra "above" + natura "nature" pertains to entities events The Earthly Branches ( or) provide one Chinese system for reckoning Time. The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle Each year of the 12 year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals The Earthly Branches ( or) provide one Chinese system for reckoning Time.
| Name | Alternative | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Mouse | 子 |
| Ox | Cow | 丑 |
| Tiger | 寅 | |
| Rabbit | Hare or Cat | 卯 |
| Dragon | 辰 | |
| Snake | 巳 | |
| Horse | 午 | |
| Sheep | Ram or Goat | 未 |
| Monkey | 申 | |
| Rooster | Chicken or Cock | 酉 |
| Dog | 戌 | |
| Pig | Boar | 亥 |
Chinese elements
| Element | Planet | Symbol | Yin | Yang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Jupiter | 木 | 乙 | 甲 |
| Fire | Mars | 火 | 丁 | 丙 |
| Earth | Saturn | 土 | 己 | 戊 |
| Metal | Venus | 金 | 辛 | 庚 |
| Water | Mercury | 水 | 癸 | 壬 |
Classical elements
See also
- Astronomical symbols
- Astrological sign
- Asteroids in astrology
- Sexagenary cycle
- Earthly Branches
- Heavenly Stems
- Mayan calendar
- Aztec calendar
- Nakshatra
- Navagraha
- Monas Hieroglyphica
- Gender symbols
References
External links
- Astrological symbols for asteroids (often different from the astronomical ones)
- Ancient glyphs
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