Stelliums in Astrology | Astrology Basics
What is a stellium? A stellium in astrology is when you have three or more planets in a sign. What qualifies towards a stellium is different from person to person. For some, angles, especially the Asc or MC can count; others may include the Nodes; and for asteroid astrologers— they count, too! But in contrast, […]
The First House in Astrology | Astrology Basics
The moment we are born and take our first breath, the degree which is marked on the horizon is said to symbolize this point when our soul enters our body. This is the way of thinking across many astrological traditions. This is the Ascendant, or, the first house in astrology. Astronomically, this degree is where […]
Intro: Houses in Astrology | Astrology Basics
What are the houses? In astrology, we often say “as above, so below.” When we refer to this, we mean that there is a reflection happening between the stars and life here on Earth. But if the Zodiac are the fixed stars and the planets are the planets, then what represents Earth? That’s the houses […]
How to Make an Astrological Chart | Astrology Basics
Making an astrological chart is an easy process that can take some getting used to. Between choosing a software and sorting through the settings, it’s a shockingly frustrating step for beginners. Everyone goes through it. At some point, all of your favorite astrologers had to fumble with the different software options. Or at least, the […]