Notes On The Signs Of The Zodiac The Elements .

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES14Signs in the same triplicity are in trineEarthFireAirWaterNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES15Planets in Fire SignsLive in a highly excited state,Inspired activity,And maintaining the state of beingIs crucial for the fire signsTo stay healthy and happyPlanets in Earth SignsAre grounded in physical reality;The material world and considerationsAre related to security & achievementMotivate their behaviorMore than anything else.Planets in Air SignsLive in the abstract realm of thoughtA thought for them is realAs any material objectPlanets in Water SignsLive in the feelingsIt is their emotional stateThat determines their behaviorThan anything elseNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES16QUADRUPLICITIESThere are four signs falling in the 3 characteristic and henceknown as Quadruplets.The Three Qualities (Characteristic)are Cardinal, Fixed & Mutable.Anything that requires needs move should be in the Movable Sign. Anything thatrequires Permancey should be in the Fixed Sign.Cardinal sign ( Movable or Chara ): Enterprising, Self Motivated, like toinitiate and involve themselves in a project.Fixed Sign ( Sthira ): Detrmined Loyal and often resist change.Mutable sign ( Common or Dwiswabhava ): Adaptable, Flexible ,unpredictable and Stimulated by new ideas.Signs in the same quadruplicity are in square or opposition10119812716253Notes on4The Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES17POLARITIESThere are six signs in each polarityThe Two Polarities / Sex are Masculine / Positive and Feminine / Negative.Masculine or Odd Signs: If most of the planets or points occupy these Signsthe native is more masculine in appearance and by nature, even though afemale. They are also called cruel or fierce signsFemale or Even Sign: If most of the planets or points occupy these Signs thenative is more gentle and feminine in appearance and by nature, even thougha male. They are also called as gentle or saumya signs.Thus the above can be summarized asFIRECARDINAL derPositiveNegativePositiveNegativeThe Trinity of the ZodiacAries, Taurus and Gemini form the Intellectual TrinityCancer, Leo and Virgo form the Maternal TrinityLibra, Scorpio and Sagittarius form the Reproductive TrinityCapricorn, Aquarius and Pisces form the Serving TrinityNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES18Forms of SignsQuadrupeds (4 legged) - Aries, Taurus, Capricorn and Later half ofSagittarius.Bipeds (2 legged / Human) - Gemini, Virgo, Libra & 1st. half of Sagittariusand Aquarius.Keetapeds (Reptiles) -Scorpio, Pisces & Cancer.Planets and AspectsAspects indicate opportunities and situations, either easy or difficult, which arise inlife. Good aspects bring favourable opportunities or situations; whilst bad / hardaspects create difficult situations. But they do not obstruct progress or success inlife.Geometrical relationships between planets are called aspects. These relationshipsaffect and modify the energies of the planets concerned. Some aspects have beenshown to generate problematic events in our lives, while others seem to smooth thepath with relation to the areas governed by the planets, signs and housesconcerned.Should a planet have difficult aspects, or be in an unsympathetic position in thezodiac, it is said to be afflicted. Its negative characteristics may be exhibited onoccasions through unfortunate personality traits, or through difficult circumstancesarising in your life. Should it have favourable aspects, however, its effects will bemorebeneficial.Difficult aspects, especially to the "malefic" (dangerous) planets, are often quiteproblematic and can even be catastrophic in their effects. They are, naturallyenough, more conducive to personal development, for they tend to generatecomplex results requiring considerable interpretation and self-analysis, whilefavourable aspects more often produce simple effects which are easy tounderstand. In any case, the chart must be viewed as a whole, for positive andnegative characteristics may cancel each other out, or appear in mitigated ctors.Notes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES19Aspects usually described as difficult are :opposition (180 apart on the chart circle)square (90 )semi-square (45 )sesqui-quadrate (135 )quincunx or inconjunct (150 ) andcontra-parallel (opposition of declension, or latitude).Favourable aspects are :trine (120 )sextile (60 )semi-sextile (30 ) andparallel (conjunction in latitude).Conjunction (0 ) may be favourable, difficult, or both, depending to a great degreeuponthenatureoftheplanetsinvolved.Other aspects can be important in certain circumstances, as can the midpointsbetween planets, along with a number of other sensitive positions on the charts, butthey are beyond the scope of the present discussion.Notes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES20HOW THE ASPECTS EXPRESS ConjuctionoSignSemi-sextile300Sextile GoodSquare9003obstacleBad/hardTrine12004luckVery Very ityMixedConjuction / parallelin declination00ExpressthroughsameWhen the aspect is formed between Sun or Moon and another planet 10 orbmay be allowed and between Sun and Moon – an orb of 12When swifter of the two planets is going towards an aspect – it is anapplying aspect and it is separating after completion.A separating aspect is stronger than an applying aspect. You can resist theevils of a separating aspect but it is not possible to resist against the evils of anapplying bad aspect.When two planets occupy the same degree of declination, whether N or S ,they are in parallel position. Like the conjunction , its nature is variable andan Orb of only 1 is allowed.Notes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES21THE GRAND CROSSThe Grand Cross, as its name implies, incorporates planets in square andopposition to each other and involves all four sign of a particular quality –Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable. It is sometimes referred to as a “Dilemma’, in thatwhen it is triggered – especially by a transiting planet-everything seems to happenat once. As a result, people with this tricky combination often seems to lurch fromcrisis to crisis as if their mettle is constantly being tested. Buy if and when theyfinally master their formidable energies, they may be capable of quite exceptionalresult. People with a cardinal grand cross have tremendous drive and energy, butalso meet with a great deal of resistance in achieving their aims. While they mayblame others for the frustration they experience, may of it is self – induced , forthey seldom plan or think carefully before they act and insist on doing everythingtheir own way. Those with a Fixed Grand Cross Tend to do everything withintheir considerable power to keep things as they are . valuing reliability andpreservation above all else, they will passionately hold out against anything oranyone who tries to upset their sense of order ; when change inevitably comes it isusually dramatic and sudden. Mutable grand cross types have n o difficultyaccepting change – infact, this is their problem. Rather then face a challenge theytend to alter their course in the vain hope that by changing their externalcircumstances, they can avoid unwanted difficulties. The lesson they have to learnis that their conflicts arise from within, as a result of a lack of consistency andtendency to spread themselves too thinly.sNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES22THE GRAND TRINEThe Grand Trine consists of a triangle of three or more planets– including sensitive points such as the Ascendant and MC –which all make trine aspects to each other in one of theElements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water). Traditionally, the GrandTrine was thought to be extremely fortunate, but the modernview is that on its own it may be too fortunate. Since it showsnatural talents which usually emerge early on in life, there maybea tendency to take these gifts for granted an andcorresponding lack of resolve to develop them. The effects aremuch more positive when one or more of the planets in GrandTrine also makes a hard aspect- such as a square oropposition – to another planet. This stiffens the ‘ easy come,easy go’ attitude, urging the subject to put more effort intochanneling their planetary energies purposefully. A morecommon version of a Grand Trine is the minor Grand Trine isthe minor grand trine, which occurs when two planets trineeach other and at the same time makes a sextile aspect toanother planet.The effects are similar but often moredynamic since the sextile introduces a sense of perseverancethat may other be lacking.7nNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES23The StelliumA Stellium (also known as Satellitium) is an aspect pattern made up of three ormore planets which are either in the same sign or in the same house (although ifthey are only in the same house and their signs are different , the effect is lessintense.). the group of planets form a chain of conjunctions, so that while the firstand last planets in the chain may not be in aspect to each other, they are joinedthrough their conjunctions to the planets in between. The effect is to exaggeratethe qualities of the sign(s) and house (s) in which the stellium falls – althoughsometimes overpoweringly so, at the expenses of any planets which do not happento aspect this relatively common configuration.r7swNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES24The T‐squareTheT-Square-an opposition with one (or more) planetssquaring both ends – is similar to the Grand Cross, expect thatit has one ‘arm’ missing. It is held to be easier to handle thanthe Grand Cross, for the empty arm offers an escape routeand creates less of a feeling of being torn four ways. Thetensions sets up can also be released through any planet(s)which makes sextile or trine aspects to one of the planetswithin it.The same sorts of dilemmas apply to the Cardinal, Fixed andMutable qualities of the T-Square as to the Grand Cross.However, because the planetary energies are not as prone tobeing bottled up, people with this combination usually manageto sort out their inner problems more easily.sNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES25The finger of Fate (Yod)The finger of fate (Yod) is a rare pattern in which two planets in sextileto one another are both quincunx (150 Deg.) to a third. The Yod takesits name from the Hebrew meaning ‘blessed’ and is reputed to have aquality of fate about it – in other words, the planets and houses involvedpoint to a certain direction in life. This is not an easy pattern to workwith, but if the tensions it shows can be resolved, great achievements arepossible.60 Deg.150Deg.7150Deg.zNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES26The Mystic RectangleThe mystic rectangle is a complex pattern consisting of t wo oppositions,the ends of which form sextiles or trine to each other. Because of itsshape, the flow of energy may be limited to the soft aspects, missing outthe hard ones altogether and leaving important issues unresolved, as withthe Grand Trine. However, if the oppositions are integrated, the blendof hard and soft aspects can result in the kind of dynamic tensions thatenables peoples to develop their natural abilities to the full.7Notes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES27The kiteThe kite occurs whenever three planets in a Grand Trine link upto another whichopposes one and is sextile to the other two. Its effect is much the same as theMystic Rectangle in that the many soft aspects can lead to a reluctance to face thedifficulties shown by the planets in hard aspect. But again, if the issues shown bythe opposition are confronted, the potential rewards are high.nswNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES28DISSOCIATE PATTERNSA Dissociate Grand Trine occurs when one planet of the triangle falls ina different element from the other two. This can only happen when theplanets involved are either very near the end or at the beginning of theirrespective signs. Because one of the planets in this configurati9on fallsin an inharmonious sing, the flow of energy is less stable than the pureGrand Trine. The errant planet introduces a quality of tensions 0 ratherlike a square 0 to the aspect pattern, and offers a greater chance of usingthe planets collective energies assertively. Dissociate Grand Cross andT-Squares are also softer versions of their pure forms. At least oneplanet in the configuration falls in a different quality to the others, andconsequently tones down the overall level of tension. The sameprinciples apply to all dissociate aspect patterns.7nNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES29sNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES,THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES30The PlanetsA s t r o l o g i c a l l y , e ac h s i g n s y m b o l i se s c e r t ai n s p e c i f i c c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s i nn a t u r e an d , a s t h e p l a n e t s m o v e t hr ou g h t h e s i g n s , t h e y s t i m u l a t e ( orperhaps simply reflect) reactions in the individualEach planet symbolises particular sides of your character; for example, Mars stands foraction and passion, Jupiter stands for fortune and higher thought and so on. Planets arelocated symbolically in the chart: the signs and houses filter their energies through theplanets.The Sun passes through one sign a month on its annual passage aroundt h e Zo d i a c .Other planets, because they actually orbit the Sun, seem to travel rathere r r a t i c a l l y t h r o u g h t h e Zo d i a c . T h i s i s r e a l l y an i l l u s i o n, g e n e r a t e d b y o u rc h a n g i n g e a r t h l y pe r s p e c t i ve wi t h r e s p e c t t o t he p l a n e t s ' p l a c e m e n t i nt h e i r o r bit s , b u t i t d o e s h a v e s o m e i n t e r e s t i n g e f f e ct s . F ro m t i m e t o t i m e ,a l l p l a n e ts excep t th e Su n a n d M oon slow t o a halt ( "st at ion") and t henb e g i n t o m o v e b a c k wa r d s t h r o u g h t h e Zo d i a c . T h i s p h a s e i s c a l l e dr e t r o g r a de m o t i o n .T h e P l a n e ts can be d ivid ed as unde rThe Sun and the Moon – also known as the lightsI n f e r i or p l a n e t s nam e l y – M e r c u r y a n d V e n u s f o l l o we d b y t h eS u p e r i o r p l a n e t s na m e l y – M a r s , J u p i t e r a n d S a t u r nT h e t wo s ha d o wy p l a n e t s – T h e N o d e s o f t h e M o o n – R a h u a n d K e t uT h e Ex t r a S aturnian p lan ets nam e ly- Ur anus, Ne pt une and Plut oNotes onThe Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1 s t . year Jyotirvid course

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Notes on The Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1st. year Jyotirvid course 2 FOREWARD This is a collection of notes, prepared and compiled by Mr. A S Writer, who has been teaching both Astrology and Palmistry at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan since 1994. Prior to that he was a student of this Institute and is a gold medalist in Jyotir