Why don’t I resemble my Sun sign? Learn astrology to find out the answer in these lessons:

Lesson 1: The Three Circles

In astrology, there are signs, houses, and constellations. See, you are already learning astrology!

Lesson 2: The Circle Of Constellations

The zodiac of constellations begins opposite to the star called “Spica” Sometimes the circle that begins opposite to Spica is divided into 12 equal parts called “signs”. But these “signs” are do not exactly correspond to the sizes and positions of the constellations.

The zodiac of constellations moves about in a circle, slowly.

Lesson 3: The Circle Of Signs

Another batch of signs begins on the first day of spring. It, like the other one, is divided into 12 equal parts, also called “signs.”

Sometimes signs have been called “houses.”

Lesson 4: The Circle Of Houses

But lately, there is a 3rd circle that has been more commonly called by the name of “houses.’ It begins on the eastern horizon. The eastern and western horizon, and the upper and lower meridian, in sky, are called “the 4 angles.”

A meridian is a line from earth’s pole to pole, in other words north pole, south pole. This is extended into sky to form a meridian in the sky.

Lesson 5: Strong And Weak Houses

There are 3 kinds of houses in astrology:

Angular houses are strong. A planet, sun, or moon is in an angular house as it approaches the 4 angles – the horizon or the meridian.

Cadent houses are weak. As a planet “falls” away from an angle, it becomes “cadent”, which means “falling” in the Latin tongue.

Succeedent houses are midway between 2 angles, and are medium in strength.

Lesson 6: To Where Is All Of This Leading?

So let me remind you why I gave to you so much background. We are trying to answer the question, “Why do some folks not resemble their birthday signs?” Birthday signs are also called “Sun’s signs.”

A person born when their Sun was in a cadent house has a weaker Sun, and does not resemble their Sun sign, unless strengthened some other way. This means that only 2 out of 3 people resemble their Sun signs.

What You Can Do If You Keep This In Mind

If you keep this in mind, you can see why some people think that astrology may be bunk.

Lesson 7: 2 Kinds Of Capricorn Suns

Capricorn born in day is different from Capricorn born at night.

Day Capricorns (Sun above horizon) are very ambitious, whereas the night Capricorns just want to have a simple and enjoyable life. This is what I read, and my experience has borne it out, so far.

Lesson 8: The Elvis Controversy

There has been a controversy about the birth’s time of Elvis. 2 times have been dug up. One of the times gives to him Sagittarius rising, and the other gives to him Taurus rising.

If Elvis was born with Sagittarius rising, then he was born at night, and he was not ambitious. But if he was born with Taurus rising, then he was born in the day, and he was ambitious.

Do you think that Elvis was ambitious?

Lesson 9: Selective Suns

Each house represents a milieu, for example 3rd house the neighborhood, 5th house the workplace, 9th house college or church, 12th house, privacy or confinement.

When the Sun is in a cadent house, the person is like their Sun sign, but only for that house. In other words, Sun in Libra in the 6th house, they appear to others as a Libra only when they are in the workplace.

There are some wanderings from this law, and they are able to be read in the chart.

For example, if the Sun conjoins the lord of some other house, then the person is like their Sun sign in that house also. Same way if Leo is on the cusp of that house. If Sun is in the 12th house and conjunct to the lord of the 10th house, then the person appears to be a Pisces not only in privacy or intimacy, but also in their public image, which is the 10th house.

Lesson 10: The First House Could Bump Out The Sun’s Sign

The Sun is “powerful” strong when in Aries or Leo in an angular house. In other cases, when the Sun is not angular or not in dignities (Aries or Leo), then a number of planets in one’s first house can be so dominant, that the Sun sign might not be as noticeable as it would be in other charts.

Lesson 11: Age

Children are more like their Sun signs than are older folks. As they mature, they become more like their ascendants. So the more mature a person is, the less likely they are to be like their Sun sign.

Lesson 12: Exception

If the Sun is connected to the person’s ascendant, they will stay connected to their Sun sign throughout life. For examples, Leo rising, Sun in first house, or Sun conjunct to the lord of the first house.

That’s It For Now

That’s it for now, jadies and lentilmen. Come back next time to acquire further erudition.

Erik Vermilion has been studying, practicing, and researching astrology since 1967, often full-time. Check out his online resources:

Although many people do not realise this, in some Eastern cultures, astrology is considered to be a reliable and accurate way of determining just how compatible two people are for each other. In India, where most marriages are arranged by the families of the bride and groom, an astrological compatibility check is often considered to be essential before matters are formally pursued. Such a check would involve a comparing of the horoscopes of the bride and groom according the Vedic astrology principle of ‘Ashkut Milan’. This is a comparison of eight basic astrological characteristics, which include intellectual compatibility, degree of mutual attraction, level of mutual beneficence, physical/biological compatibility, emotional compatibility, compatibility of temperaments, progeny, possible conflicts due to past karma (hereditary) causes.

If carried out correctly, an expert astrologer can analyse the results of such a comparison and provide a comprehensive report that covers:

• A point by point comparison of these eight characteristics.

• An explanation of the role and effect of each characteristic.

• A compatibility score, on a scale of 1 to 36.

• A summary of the planetary comparisons of the two horoscopes.

An astrological comparison of two people isn’t just limited to their personal relationship either. Astrological compatibility reports of this nature, are regularly consulted before business partnerships are entered into, as they allow two individuals to identify possible areas of conflict or areas where they may compliment one another, thereby accurately determining what type of people can form successful business or professional partnerships. This can be of particular interest if you wish to know how well you will get on with your new boss or colleague, or who you should or shouldn’t go into business with. Of course, in order to make such analysis, the exact time, date and place of birth of the two concerned persons are required. However, even if this information is not available, a simpler analysis can be made using ‘Horary Astrology’, which will allow the enquirer to received a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to their query.

One has to bear in mind though, that an ‘Ashkut Milan’ astrology compatibility report is not similar to the free readings one may find on many Western astrology based websites. As these free readings are usually generic comparisons of Sun Signs and are therefore too general in nature to be of any purposeful value. Eastern (Vedic) astrology, on the other hand, follows the Moon Sign and Moon Chart system and a well prepared ‘Ashkut Milan’ comparison will deliver a clear and concise conclusion, confirming whether two individuals are, or are not compatible with each other.

Another important point that one must also keep in mind is that astrological predictions are not similar to psychic readings, which rely on the power of intuition. Astrological predictions involve interpreting planetary alignments and transits, as they exist in an individual’s horoscope, according to the well defined laws of astrology. While astrological predictions are usually more accurate than psychic readings, they do not allow for the analysis of micro – detail. Therefore, the enquirer should expect broad, but accurate predictions.

Above all, making an astrological reading is a serious business and must be dealt with in a similar frame of mind, in order for accurate, meaningful predictions to be made. Most astrologers agree that if frivolous questions are asked, misguided predictions follow. Below are a few examples of the types of questions that fall into this category. These are actual contributions that were sent to www.powerfortunes.com. Unfortunately, the senders are still waiting for replies and shall continue to do so for quite some time to come:

1. Does so and so fancy me?

2. What will I have for breakfast tomorrow?

3. Will I buy new clothes tomorrow?

4. What will my life be like? (That’s really narrowing it down. – Not)

6. What is the colour of my ex – girlfriend’s hair?

7. Will I get a tattoo on Saturday? (Yes, right next to the one on your brain.)

Considering that most marriages in India are of the ‘Arranged’ variety and the divorce rate amongst those marriages is less than 2%, if nothing else the statistical evidence alone, would seem to suggest that there may be more to, ‘Ashkut Milan’ astrological compatibility reports, than one might first suspect.

Vineet is a copywriter and consultant to Astrology, Tarot & Talismans. More details in this regard can be found at, Astrology Compatibility.

Priority in the list of merits should be Paapagriha saamya. There are three counts; papa-griha-saamya, dasaa-sandhi & sama dasa and star-match in this order.

The first step is the valuation of the paapa-griha in both the horoscopes and it should be equal or the valuation of the girl’s horoscope should be very slightly less than that of the boys’.

Dasa-sandhi should be matching. In our life, there are 9 dasaas in this order, venus-14 years, sun-6 years, moon-10 years, mars-7 years, rahu-18 years, jupitar-16 years, Saturn-19 years and mercury-17 years and kethu- 7 years, and the total will be 120 years, a man’s life time; and if a person lives beyond this age, the dasaas will start all over gain from the beginning. For every one at the time of birth a different dasa starts according to the star. No matter which part of dasa starts these dasas and will continue in this order only. During some of these dasaas, a person has to suffer a lot, and during some other dasaas he will have every thing in perfect harmony. This simply means there are good times and bad times in our lives. When the husband is going through a bad dasaa, the wife’s dasa should be good, supporting her husband’s bad time. This way their life together balances out, to enable them to lead a normal life with minimum storms and upheavals. In case both the husband and wife face bad dasa at the same time, disaster will strike. This could even be fatal. On could lose his or her life or something equally bad.

The third step is star-match, in the order of preference. There are Rasi match, Rasyadhipan match, Vasyam, Ganam, Yoni, Dhinam, Mahendram, Sthree deergham, Rajju and Vedham. Out of ten, more number of matches are preferred.

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Every man and woman is unique among earths many forms of life. This exulted position is the gift of an advanced brain, a biological machine so complex that it parallels the universe from which it was spawned. We are the reproductive effort of earth and cosmos. In some way we must relate to the universe in which we live and astrology is one attempt to find this link between us and nature.

Shakespeare says: “ The fault is not our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings”. A well known astrologer had said: “ The stars impel; they do not compel”. St. Thomas Aquinas says: “ The planets influence the more elemental part of man than passions”, but, through his intellect man can arrange his life in harmony with the planets, and also cultivate his inherent talents and manipulate them for his betterment.

The stars within us

But astrology cannot automatically solve all your problems. You must do that yourself. Just like a doctor who can discover the nature of disease, an astrological study can only show certain aspects of your life and character. After that it is left to you adjust your way of life. Of course, the task will be made easier, knowing what it is that you are up against.

Some people are too dependent on astrology. Keep in mind that astrology is very much an imperfect discipline and even the best astrologers can make serious mistakes. Use astrology intelligently just as you would use any tool which would make your life more comfortable and more enjoyable. In the end it is you who determines what the stars are saying.

Do not expect good luck to come to you or be handed to you easily without any effort on your part. If you want to reap the harvest, you must sow the seed and it must be the right seed. You will find what you seek only if you are willing to look within yourself and with a objective mind follow the stars you find there.

Eugene DeFazzio is the webmaster of http://www.XtraAstrology.com/ – Your guide to the stars and beyond.

The most popular aspects can be divided into three main categories:

1…Emphatic aspects…The emphatic aspects are those that emphasize or align two planetary energies with one another. Conjunction (0 degrees) …two planets at the same point in the zodiac are said to be in conjunctions. Their natures are fused or blended into one…..Opposition (180 degrees) ..two planets at opposite sides of the zodiac. The energies are in alignment with each other. They can pull together or apart, depending upon the nature of the planets involved.

2…Hard aspects…square (90 degrees) and semi-square (45 degrees). These represent challenge, obstacles, and substance. They provide meat and potatoes in our life. Too many can block or obstruct the life flow, yet too few can cause life to be weak or thin.

3…Soft aspects…trine (120 degrees) and sextile (60 degrees). The soft aspects bring ease, clarity, and vision to our lives. We can see, grasp, and understand what is happening. To few of the soft aspects means we don’t know what we are doing or what is happening in our lives, while too many soft aspects make for a life that runs cool, is overly mental, and lacking in substance.

Exact aspects and aspect’s ‘orbs’. Aspects between planets gradually form, become exact and separate.
When an aspect is exact, it has its greatest impact. Yet, the effect of most aspects can be felt for some time before and after the moment when it is exact. The range within which an aspect is in operation is called its ‘orb of influence’, or simply its orb. An orb of one or two degrees of arc on either side of the exact aspect is considered a close or tight orb, while an orb of 10 degrees is loose.

Also worthy of consideration when looking at aspects are the planets involved. Aspects to the Sun and Moon are most important, followed by the planetary aspects involving Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. If your natal chart has an accurate birth time, then aspects to the chart angles (ascendant and midheaven) are also important. The particular combination can make a difference. Aspects between planets such as Saturn and Mars are obviously more potentially explosive then the same aspect between Venus and Jupiter.