ASTROLOGY :: WORD DICTIONARY (U - Z)   MARTIN SCHULMAN

Unaspected Planets  Any planet or planets receiving no major aspects from any other planet. Planets without aspects are difficult to integrate with the rest of the horoscope and have to be viewed in a different way. For a more thorough explanation, see Astrology and Unaspected Planets

Uranus  Large gaseous planet between Saturn and Neptune. It has the most eccentric orbit and astrologically rules Aquarius and the Eleventh House, as well as self will, existentialism, uniqueness, originality and unorthodox behavior.

Virgo  The 6th. Sign of the Zodiac, ruled by Mercury and symbolized by the Virgin for its purity of idealistic thought. Virgo is concerned with nature, order, the ability to discern and discriminate, humanity, self-service, health, nutrition, details, discipline and a general sense of cleanness in all matters. It is analogous to the 6th. House of health, work and service. To learn more about this Sign, see Your Sun in Virgo Life and The Sixth House

Void of Course  This applies to the Moon after it has made its last aspect before leaving a sign. It is during this time that all matters ruled by the moon are not dependant on aspects to any planets in the sign it is about to leave.

Waning  The second 14 days of the lunar cycle when the Moon is moving from Full Moon to New Moon. Contraction of life is favored during this time.

Water Houses  The Fourth House ruled by Cancer and the Moon, the Eight House ruled by the planets Mars and Pluto (the planet) and the Twelfth House ruled by Pisces and the planet Neptune. These houses are extremely sensitive and have much influence on belief systems.

Water Signs  Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. These signs are highly emotional with a great ability to feel. Much of their life is based on intuition and belief.

Waxing  The first 14 days of the lunar cycle when the Moon is moving from New Moon to Full Moon. Expansion of life is felt during this time.

Yod  The 135 degree aspect sometimes denoted as difficult, unless it is focused through Venus. See the natural origin of the Yod Pattern as dependent on Venus in Venus The Gift of Love