Astrology Glossary

Horary Astrology

41 terms with definitions, classical sources and practice notes.

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Latin: Saturnus in Septima

In horary astrology, Saturn being in the 7th house; a warning about the astrologer's risk of error and the chart's reliability.

Latin: Perfectio per Aspectum

In horary astrology, the significators forming an aspect with each other to bring the matter to completion.

Greek: Antiskia

In horary astrology, antiscia points revealing hidden connections and invisible effects.

Latin: Quaestiones Amoris

Evaluation of romantic relationship questions through horary astrology methods; 1st and 7th house analysis.

Latin: 146 Considerationes

Guido Bonatti's 146 horary astrology evaluation rules in Liber Astronomiae.

Latin: Domus Conversae / Arabic: Tahvîlu'l-Buyût

A horary astrology technique that treats the house representing a person or topic as the first house and reassigns the meanings of the other houses.

Latin: Gradus Primus/Ultimus Ascendentis

In horary astrology, the Ascendant being between 0°-3° or 27°-30°; an indicator questioning the chart's radicality.

Turned Houses / Derived Houses

The technique of interpreting one house from the perspectiand of another; for example, the 9th house is the 3rd house from the 7th (the spouse's sibling).

Latin: Frustratio

A third planet preventing the conjunction of two significators; the matter being spoiled by outside interference.

Latin: Quaestiones de Domo

The evaluation of house buying, renting and real estate questions through horary astrology methods.

English: Considerations Before Judgment / Strictures Against Judgment

A list of specific conditions questioning the validity or reliability of a horary chart; not absolute rules but caution signals.

Latin: Translatio Luminis

The resolution of a matter through a third planet carrying light as an intermediary between two significators.

Latin: Collectio Luminis

A slow planet bringing the matter to resolution by receiving aspects from two significators.

Arabic: Def' / Latin: Pulsatio

A significator concluding the question by pushing its nature or power toward another significator.

Latin: Quaestiones Professionis

Evaluation of business and career questions through the horary astrology method; analysis of the 10th and 6th houses.

Latin: Perfectio per Conjunctionem

In horary astrology, a positive conclusion of the matter through the conjunction of significators.

Latin: Res Amissa

A technique for determining whether lost items can be found and their location through the horary astrology method.

English: Lilly's Dignity Scoring

The numerical scoring system used by William Lilly to measure planetary power in horary astrology.

Mâşâallah ve Horary Geleneği

The contributions of 8th-century astrologer Masha'allah ibn Athari to horary astrology.

Latin: Quaestiones Pecuniariae

Finansal sorular for horary astrology rules; 2. ev, 8. ev and rulersn evaluation.

Latin: Radicalitas / Arabic: Asliyet

The evaluation of whether a horary astrology chart truly reflects the question asked.

Latin: Radix

A horary astrology chart that carries the validity of the question asked, of judgeable quality.

Latin: Stellae Fixae in Horaria

The interpretation of fixed stars being close to significators or the Ascendant in horary astrology.

Latin: Quaestiones Sanitatis

Evaluation of health questions through the horary astrology method; the course of illness and probability of recovery.

Sahl ibn Bishr ve Horary

The central role of 9th-century Jewish-Islamic astrologer Sahl in the horary astrology tradition.

Latin: Quaestiones de Itinere

Evaluation of journey and travel questions through the horary astrology method; safety and success.

Latin: Quaerens / English: Querent

The person asking the question in horary astrology; represented by the 1st house and its ruler.

English: Horary Astrology / Arabic: el-Mesâil / Latin: Quaestiones

The branch of astrology seeking answers from a chart cast for the moment a specific question is asked; the most practical application of the classical tradition.

Horary Medical Questions Detail

Advanced techniques used in horary astrology for the course of illness, probability of recovery and treatment timing.

Horary Theft Questions

Analysis of theft cases in horary astrology: the identity of the thief, the return of the stolen item and directional determination.

Horary Lost Property Detail

Advanced techniques and house analysis used in horary astrology for locating lost or stolen items.

Horary Timing Techniques

Timing techniques used in horary astrology for determining when events will occur.

Significator Retrograde in Horary

In horary astrology, the meaning of a significator being retrograde: stepping back, giving up or delay.

Receptions in Horary

Dignity-based reception/rejection relationship between significators in horary astrology; determines the quality of the outcome.

Latin: Quaesitum / English: Quesited

The person or matter that is the subject of the question in horary astrology; represented by the house and ruler determined according to the question.

Latin: Perfectio / Arabic: Kemâl / English: Perfection

In horary astrology, when two significators form an exact aspect or connect through another mechanism; indicates a positive outcome to the question.

Via Combusta

In horary astrology, when the Moon is located on the 'burnt way' between 15° Libra and 15° Scorpio; a negative indicator.

William Lilly, founder of the British astrological tradition, and his 1647 masterwork.

Latin: Significator Combustus

In horary astrology, the condition of the significator being combust; indicates that the querent or quesited is powerless and under pressure.

Latin: Prohibitio / Arabic: el-Men'

When a third planet intervenes before two planets complete their aspect, blocking the connection.

Timing in Horary

In horary astrology, determining when an event will occur, using timing rules.