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Astrology Summarized - Part 2: The Signs

Aries - the Ram - 1st Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Cardinal Element: Fire Ruler: Mars Season: Spring Metal: Iron Stone: Amethyst, Diamond Color: Red Anatomy: Head, face. Keywords: active, initiating, leading, independent, aggressive, impatient, combative, energetic, pioneering, naive, assertive

Taurus - the Bull - 2nd Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Fixed Element: Earth Ruler: Venus Season: Spring Charge: Negative Metal: Copper Stone: Emerald Color: Green Anatomy: Neck, throat Key Phrase: “I have” Keywords: persevering, down-to-earth, stable, stubborn, possessive, prosperous, dependable, physical, sensual

Gemini - the Twins - 3rd Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Mutable Element: Air Ruler: Mercury Season: Spring Charge: Positive Metal: Mercury Stone: Agate Color: Yellow  Anatomy: Hands and arms; lungs. Polarity: Yang Key Phrase: “I think” Keywords: talkative, mental, adaptable, flexible, changeable, responsive, sociable, superficial, versatile, inquisitive, witty

Cancer - the Crab - 4th Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Cardinal Element: Water Ruler: The Moon Season: Summer Metal: Silver Stone: Pearl, Opal Color: White, Yellow Anatomy: Breasts, stomach Keywords: gentle, conservative, feeling, nurturing, defensive, contemplative.

Leo - the Lion - 5th Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Fixed Element: Fire Ruler: The Sun Season: Summer Metal: Gold Stone: Ruby Color: Orange, Gold Anatomy: The heart Keywords: magnanimous, generous, hospitable, caring, warm, authoritative, active, open

Virgo - the Virgin - 6th Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Mutable Element: Earth Ruler: Mercury Season: Summer Metal: Mercury Stone: Sapphire Color: Blue, Beige Anatomy: Intestines, the nervous system Keywords: analytical, intelligent, reserved, critical, helpful, conscientious

Libra - the Scales - 7th Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Cardinal Element: Air Ruler: Venus Season: Fall Metal: Copper Stone: Diamond, Quartz, Marble Color: Pastel Green Anatomy: Kidneys Keywords: just, sociable, refined, accommodating, kind, fair, diplomatic, likable, indecisive, respectful, artistic

Scorpio - the Scorpion - 8th Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Fixed Element: Water Ruler: Pluto, Mars Season: Fall Metal: Steel, Iron Stone: Topaz, Opal Color: Gold, Purple Anatomy: Genital organs, bladder, bowels Keywords: passionate, perceptive, resourceful, possessive, psychological, prowling, determined, probing, fixed, focused.

Sagittarius - the Archer - 9th Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Mutable Element: Fire Ruler: Jupiter Season: Fall Metal: Tin Stone: Topaz Color: Turquoise Anatomy: Hips, Thighs, Muscles Keywords: optimistic, restless, enthusiastic, adventurous, honest, irresponsible, outspoken, independent

Capricorn - the Goat - 10th Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Cardinal Element: Earth Ruler: Saturn Season: Winter Metal: Lead Stone: Amber, Onyx Color: Purple, Brown Anatomy: The knee, bones, skeleton Keywords: tenacious, conservative, resourceful, disciplined, wise, ambitious, prudent, constant.

Aquarius- the Water Bearer - 11th Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Fixed Element: Air Ruler: Uranus Season: Winter Charge: Positive Metal: Uranium Stone: Amethyst Color: Sky Blue Anatomy: Ankles, shins, circulation Key Phrase: “I know” Keywords: individualistic, assertive, independent, humanitarian, inventive, original, eccentric, opinionated, intellectual, idealistic, cool, friendly, detached

Pisces - the Fish - 12th Sign of Zodiac

Modality: Mutable Element: Water Ruler: Neptune Season: Winter Metal: Tin Stone: Jade, Coral Color: Sea Green Anatomy: Feet, Veins Keywords: intuitive, dreamy, artistic, humane, sympathetic, sensitive, compassionate, perceptive, tender, impressionable

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Astrology Summarized - Part 1: The Planets

The Sun - vitality, a sense of individuality, and outward-shining creative energy.

The Moon - the emotional responses, unconscious pre-destination, and the self-image. The Moon represents the emotions, and the Moon sign shows how a person expresses themselves when at home, at ease, and comfortable.

The Ascendant is the area of self identity and is a symbol of how one acts in life. It is the image of the personality as seen by others, and the attitude that one has towards life.

Mercury - communication, Cartesian and logical spirit.

Venus - an interest in emotions and values, exchange, and sharing with others.

Mars - the desire for action and physical energy

Jupiter - expansion and grace.

Saturn - contraction and effort

Uranus - individual liberty, egoistic liberty.

Neptune - transcendental liberty, non-egoistic liberty.

Pluto - transformations, mutations, and elimination.

Black Moon Lilith - our darker, deeper natures that may be repressed or buried.

The South Node - our overdeveloped character traits. We are talented here but if we overdo this area of life or hold onto these traits to feel secure, we may stagnate.

The North Node points to the qualities that we need to work on and develop to achieve inner balance and fulfillment.

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I've been seeing a lot of introductions, and while I've always been shy and hesitant to post my own, I'm excited by @slewfootwitch's #pathandpractice tag and really want to make more connections within this community!

Hello, you can call me Han, H, Honey, Hon, Bee, 🐝, or whatever you'd like (within reason). I'm a bi, non-binary witch (she/they) in my 20s. I've been interested in and dabbling in the practice for around ten years, but only really got serious and committed to practicing around a year or so ago. I consider my focus to be eclectic/chaos magic, that is to say I like to try a little of what calls to me despite the genre, whether it be green, kitchen, bane, boon, or what have you. But no matter what the means and method, the core of my craft is connection and energy to the world and nature and myself.

Honestly, I'm just happy to be here. I'm excited to get to read about all the practices and to learn from everyone! Don't be afraid to stop by and say hi, I'd love to make friends while we're here

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Astrology Summarized - Part 4: The Aspects

Aspects

Conjunction

Planets and points that form a conjunction are energies that are united, they act together and the closer they are to conjunction, the more subjective the combined energies are. However, with not enough oppositions, it may be hard to see the other side and easy to lose perspective. Key Words: focused, derive motivation from within When Lacking: scattered, don’t look within for answers, not introspective, flexible

Sextile

Communicative and relationship-friendly aspect that points to energies that are capable of being directed Key Words: communicative, creative, expressive When Lacking: inclined to avoid creative pursuits, less self-expressive and communicative

Square

Creates tension between planets and points involved. While tension is necessary in order to stimulate action, too much tension translates to stress. When planets are involved in a square, they are acting at cross purposes. Squares force us to grow and learn lessons. The generally occur between signs that are considered incompatible element-wise. Key Words: crisis-oriented, action-oriented, motivated, willing to tackle obstacles, don’t blindly accept things, energetic, strength of character and will When Lacking: lack motivation, take the easy way out, avoid confrontations, unchallenged, habitual people

Trine

Trines offer talents that are second nature and come completely naturally. Planets involved support each other and allow us to accept others, ourselves, and situations. Similar to sextiles in the sense both show us planets that get along, but trines may take these partnerships for granted while sextiles remain separate. Trines come naturally while sextiles require more of a conscious effort to use energies constructively. Key Words: unchallenged, talented, accepting, comfortable, complacent When Lacking: not as balanced, conflict-oriented, driven

Opposition

Created by dividing the circle by 2. Opposition represents a state of divided loyalties, which can result in inner discontent, uncertainty, and insecurity. Generally occur with compatible sign elements. Similar to squares, as both can create tension, but oppositions generally seek out relationships to work out the tension. Key Words: contradictory, seek balance and growth usually through relationships, insightful, look for meaning in life, inclined to project qualities onto others, unfocused, greater capacity for objectivity When Lacking: subjective, don’t need partners to mirror themselves, self-contented, not as concerned about growing through relationships or broadening their own perspective, self-reliant

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Astrology Summarized - Part 3: The Houses

Houses

House I (aka The Ascendant or ASC)

The area of self identity and a symbol of how one acts in life. It is the image of the personality as seen by others, and the attitude that one has towards life. It governs your immediate reactions and personal style.

House II

The area of material security and values. It rules money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions.

House III

The area of social and intellectual learning.

House V

The area of home, family, roots, and deep emotions/sense of self-worth.

House VI

The area of learning by material transaction.

House VII

The area of one-to-one relationships such as marriage and partnership, and of social and intellectual action.

House VIII

The area of emotional security and of security of the soul.

House IX

The area of learning that shapes the identity.

House X (aka the Midheaven or MC)

The area of material action and governs your professional life and long-term goals. The Midheaven represents the work one will do in one's life, the place one will take in the world of society. It becomes more important as one grows older. The MC is your public persona.

House XI

The area of search for social and intellectual security.

House XII

The area of education and of emotion. This is where we meet our karma, deal with endings, and sometimes where we bury things.

The Ascendant vs The Midheaven

The ascendant, located located at the top of your birth chart, is the point of self-manifestation while the midheaven is the point of greatest self-externalization in the social world and is located on the eastern horizon of your birth chart. ASC is more of your first impression, your aura, and your personality, and MC is about how you’re perceived, your reputation, and external persona.

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I am Lucky

My latest sigil, and it's been pretty lucky for me! (No pun intended) I used it as part of a travel charm and had the seat of my first flight upgraded! I also was chosen to be first in an alternate line to get my passport stamped, and then had the nicest and smoothest trip.

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