Glossary of Astrology

• Affliction - Adverse aspects between planets. Planets that are debilitated or conjoined with malefic planets are also called afflicted.
• Aquarius - Astrology explains that Aquarius, the water bearer, falls in the eleventh Zodiac, and the third gaseous zone runs from 300 to 330 degrees. This Zodiac is gaseous and fixed, mainly controlled by Uranus in cooperation with Saturn.
• Aries - Astrology says Aries, the ram, is the first Zodiac sign, and the first fiery zone runs from 0 to 30 degrees. This Sign is fiery, cardinal, and movable, and it is ruled by the planet Mars. For Earth, every Zodiac sign has three standard features: the Sun, the Moon, and the Rising sign.
• Ascendant - The astrology glossary explains the ascendant, a part of the Zodiac that rises in the east at a child's birth or at the start of an event. It is also called "Rising sign" or "Lagna".
• Astrology - Astrology is a branch of science that studies the effects of planetary arrangements on humans. A primary objective of astrology is also to examine how one planet affects others, and vice versa.
• Autism - Autism is purely a lunatic as well as a semi-genetic disease. Hyperactivity is the primary symptom of autism, which a patient inherits from a genetic characteristic passed down from the parents. Thus, autism becomes a second-generation genetic disease when the recessive factors of the gene become dominant. In this context, viewers may visit the medical astrology page for more Astrological reports on autism, IVF treatment, and many other diseases.
• Birth Time - The birth time of a baby has two meanings. The first is the facial meaning: when the baby comes out of the womb, as shown by the clock; the second is the intrinsic meaning: when air first enters the baby's lungs, marking the first cry. The latter is the actual time of a baby's birth, as it feels the thrill of birth.
• Cancer - The astrology glossary explains that Cancer, the crab, is the fourth Zodiac sign and the first aquatic zone, extending from 90 degrees to 120 degrees. This Zodiac sign is watery, cardinal, and movable, and remains under the control of the Moon, Earth's planet. Please note that, for Earth, every Zodiac has three standard features: Sun, Moon, and Rising sign.
• Capricorn - Capricorn, the sea goat, is the tenth Zodiac sign and the third earthy zone, spanning 270 to 300 degrees. This Zodiac sign is earthy, cardinal, and movable, and is ruled by Saturn. For Earth, every Zodiac sign has three standard features: the Sun, Moon, and Rising sign.
• Cardinal sign - Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn are the cardinal signs where the Sun's declination changes. As a result, seasons change. Thus, the Sun's entry into a movable zodiac sign brings a change of season.
• Congenital Immaturity - Congenital means relating to birth, and immaturity means undeveloped. Every mammal is born with at least two immature zones in its anatomy, and the organs in those zones get sick easily. It is common in the physiological configuration of every human being.
• Constellation - Relating to the stars. A cluster of stars having identical features is called a constellation.
• Debilitation - A planet that becomes very weak in a certain zodiac sign is called the place of debilitation. This zodiac sign is just the opposite of exaltation.
• Dwarfism - Dwarf means below normal size and the state of being dwarf. Dwarfism is common in humans, animals, and plants. In this context, viewers may read the article on the dwarfism of Pluto on the publication page.
• Earth - Earth is the planet where we live. It is as if the universe's uterus is where blood flows and life is born. If we imagine the universe as a single human body and the planets as its organs, Earth, our home planet, plays the role of that body's uterus. Earth is the only known planet in the solar system that harbors diverse life. Earth consists of fire, Earth, air, water, and life in a mutually interactive system that drives continuous change, and every living organism constantly adapts to keep its existence viable by keeping pace with its unique situation.
• Exaltation - The most powerful position of a planet.
• Ganesh - Ganesh, or Ganapati, means "God of the people" or "the masses" in Hindu philosophy, and is depicted as an elephant with a more powerful memory than any other animal.
• Gemini - A glossary of astrology explains that Gemini, the twins, is the third Zodiac sign, and the first gaseous zone extends from 60 degrees to 90 degrees. This Zodiac sign is airy, common in nature, and ruled by the planet Mercury. Please note that, for Earth, every Zodiac sign has three common features: the Sun, the Moon, and the Rising sign.
• Horoscope - According to the glossary of astrology, a horoscope is a picture of the planets or other heavenly bodies at the time of a person's birth, which differs from person to person and changes with time and location. Astrological analysis begins with preparing a horoscope, which requires the exact date, time, and place of birth.
• Immunity - Glossary of medical terminology: immunity means the acquired state of resistance of the human body against diseases.
• IVF Treatment - IVF means In-Vitro-Fertilization. In the normal sexual process, sperm and ovum unite in the fallopian tube of the female body; this fertilization process is normal and is called in vivo. But when this normal process becomes impossible, then fertilization is done outside the female body or, better to say in a test tube; this process is called In-Vitro-Fertilization, and the zygote, i.e., the product of fertilization, is inserted into the uterus of the same female body that contributed the ovum, for growth and maturation of the zygote. IVF treatment is required for couples who fail to respond to the in vivo process of fertilization.
• Jupiter - Jupiter is the most massive planet in our solar system, with numerous moons and a ring system. Among them are the four largest: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. These moons were discovered by the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and are collectively known as the Galilean satellites. In Vedic astrology, Jupiter is considered the life-initiating planet on Earth. This planet controls the thighs and feet of the human body. It also imparts a sense of piety, and because it is farther from the Sun, Jupiter is considered a superior planet.
• Jyotish Shastra - Jyotish Shastra is a Sanskrit term. "Jyotish" means planets or celestial bodies, and "Shastra" means a body of knowledge or a treatise.
• Leo - The astrological glossary explains that Leo, the lion, is in the fifth Zodiac, and the second fiery zone extends from 120 degrees to 150 degrees. This Sign is fiery and static, or fixed, and is ruled by the Sun. Please note that, with respect to Earth, every Zodiac sign has three common features: the Sun, the Moon, and the Rising sign.
• Libra - The astrology glossary explains Libra, the scales of balance in the seventh Zodiac, and the second gaseous zone, which extends from 180 degrees to 210 degrees. This Zodiac is airy, cardinal, or movable in nature, controlled by the planet Venus. Please note that, with respect to Earth, every Zodiac has three common features: the Sun, the Moon, and the Rising sign.
• Lunar - Relating to the Moon.
• Luster of Eternity - The book, which explores the practical applications of Vedic astrology in human life, was written by astrologer Asish Kumar Das.
• Mars - Mars is a fiery planet, but its topography also shows a watery nature. Mars's watery nature is influenced by Pluto. In Hindu astrology, Mars has been described as the son of Jupiter. Like the Sun and Jupiter, Mars also exhibits a fiery nature and has vast voids in its topography. This planet governs blood and the brain in the human body, and because it is farther from the Sun, Mars is considered an inferior planet.
• Mercury - Mercury is the nearest planet to the Sun, which is compact, with rocks and a small amount of gas. Mercury is dry, rocky, and has a thin atmosphere; there is no water on Mercury. This is because its proximity to the Sun provides maximum heat and keeps the surface hot; as a result, it cannot support water in any state. But when the planet is in retrograde motion, or moving backward, it maintains a considerably greater distance from the Sun than usual, which may help it lose surface heat; as a result, the deposition or gain of unstable water as moisture in its polar regions is quite possible. Mercury is an inferior planet considering its distance from the Sun.
• Moon - The Moon is Earth's natural satellite, with a diameter of about 3,470 kilometers. The Moon takes the same time, 27.3 days, to rotate on its axis and orbit Earth. Evidence of water exists in the Moon's polar regions. The surface of the Moon is dusty and mainly consists of solid rock. The Moon's most important function is to control the passage of planetary radiation and the effects of different planets on Earth. The Moon is a satellite, but given its distance from Earth and the Sun, it is also considered an inferior celestial body.
• Neptune - Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun by distance. Neptune is a watery planet in its topography. Neptune helps protect Earth from earthquakes; although Pluto leads in resisting earthquakes, Neptune comes next. Neptune is a passive planet that is dependent on Jupiter to communicate its effects on Earth. Neptune was discovered in 1846. Neptune is a superior planet because of its distance from the Sun.
• Nobel Prize - The prize is awarded to scholars worldwide for outstanding achievements in various fields, in the name of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish scientist, inventor, and versatile scholar. Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 21, 1833.
• Occult - In astrology, "occult" means abstruse, mystical, supernatural, or esoteric.
• Palmistry - Palmistry is another branch of occult science that studies palm prints and seeks to predict future events in life. Palmistry also supports the idea that everyone has a different life, since everyone has a different palm print.
• Peristalsis - A wave of contraction preceded by a wave of relaxation is a characteristic movement of the intestines by which the contents, i.e., the foodstuff, are moved along the lumen, or the space within.
• Pisces - Pisces, the pair of fish, is the twelfth Zodiac sign, and the third aquatic zone extends from 330 degrees to 360 degrees. This watery, common Zodiac sign is mainly ruled by Neptune, in cooperation with Jupiter. Please note that, for Earth, every Zodiac sign has three common features: Sun, Moon, and Rising sign.
• Plus Four (+4) Theory - The human body is made up of five (5) basic ingredients, i.e., a) soil or minerals, b) water or fluid, c) heat or fire, d) air or oxygen, and e) space. That means, in a particular space, four (4) ingredients take part in creation. As in a frying pan, food-stuffs mix together and form a chemical compound, or food with a new taste. Thus, the initiation or birth of the plus four (+4) theory took place. In this theory, the first twelve numbers, i.e., 1 to 12, have been taken into account for the analysis of twelve (12) different segments of a human body: twelve (12) different aspects of a human life: twelve (12) different factors of a business organization as well as twelve (12) pillars for the formation of a country or nation as a whole. The theory has versatile applications, which I discuss exhaustively in my book, Luster of Eternity (ISBN: 1413735746). I am the author of the book and the initiator of the plus four (+4) theory. My name is Asish Kumar Das, and I am the author, astrologer, and founder of this website.
• Pluto - Pluto is the smallest, coldest, and most distant planet from the Sun. Pluto is a watery planet with static topographical features. Pluto's most important function is to keep Earth's water content stable and, to a great extent, reduce the frequency of earthquakes. Pluto is also a passive planet that depends on Mars to exert its activities on Earth. Pluto is the only planet that shows the highest sensitivity to heat and cold; no other planet responds so sharply to them. This is due to its orbit, which follows an elliptical path around the Sun, allowing it to sometimes come close to the Sun and at other times reach its farthest point. This sharp elliptical movement has been attributed to the planet's high heat sensitivity. Pluto is a superior celestial body considering its distance from the Sun.
• Prophylaxis - A mode of treatment where medicines act slowly and are administered to prevent diseases.
• Radiation - Radiation means the emission or transmission of invisible energy as electromagnetic waves.
• Remedy - Remedy means removing anything undesirable or setting things right.
• Reproductive - Reproducing of a further member of the same species or breeding.
• Rigorously - Thoroughly or accurately.
• Sagittarius - The astrological glossary describes Sagittarius, the archer in the ninth Zodiac and the third fiery zone, spanning 240 to 270 degrees. This Zodiac sign is fiery and common, ruled by the planet Jupiter. Please note that, for Earth, every Zodiac sign has three common features: Sun, Moon, and Rising sign.
• Salvation - Free from eternal misery.
• Satellite - A satellite is an attendant body revolving around a larger one, its primary. All the planets are satellites of the Sun.
• Saturn - Saturn is one of the superior planets in the universe because of its distance from the Sun. Saturn has the most extensive and complex ring system in the solar system, along with at least 30 satellites.
• Scavenging - Searching for or collecting waste or discarded items.
• Science - Science is a logical, investigative study in which the results of investigations are systematized using mathematics or logic.
• Scorpio - The astrological glossary explains that Scorpio, the scorpion, is the eighth Zodiac sign, and the second aquatic zone extends from 210 degrees to 240 degrees. This Zodiac sign is watery and fixed, mainly ruled by Pluto in cooperation with Mars. Please note that, for Earth, every Zodiac has three common features: Sun, Moon, and Rising sign.
• Sensitivity - Sensitivity means being intolerant to any chemical substance or responsive to slight changes in conditions.
• Solar - Relating to the Sun.
• Somatic - The human body has two basic types of cells: somatic cells and reproductive cells. Somatic cells support the growth and development of body tissues, while reproductive cells produce sex cells for reproduction.
• Sophisticated - Highly developed, complex, and elegant.
• Soul - A non-perishable part of every living organism is called the soul. From the sources and their qualitative nature, souls fall into four (4) types: souls from the immortals, Souls from the manes, Souls from the lower animals, and Souls from the infernal regions. Moreover, if we analyze the quality of souls with respect to fire, which can come from various sources. Fire from wood, fire from petrol, kerosene, or diesel, and fire from the combustion of a candle would never be of the same quality. The soul is like that, too: superior, moderate, and inferior in nature, which shows up in our activities.
• Spiritual - Relating to the Spirit or heaven or faith to eternity i.e. the Almighty God.
• Stellar - According to astrology, relating to stars.
• Sun - The Sun is the nucleus of the solar family; it’s about five billion years old and will continue to shine for another five billion years. All the planets and asteroids orbit the Sun, following a definite pattern of motion. From a functional angle of view, the Sun is very similar to the nucleus of an atom. As in an atom, electrons orbit the nucleus. Similarly, in the solar system, planets and asteroids orbit the Sun.
• Superstition - Faith without logic or irrational fear of the unknown or mysterious.
• Taurus - The astrological glossary explains that Taurus, the bull, is the second Zodiac sign, and the first earthy zone extends from 30 degrees to 60 degrees. This Zodiac sign is earthy and fixed in nature, and it is ruled by the planet Venus. Please note that, for Earth, every Zodiac sign has three common features: the Sun, Moon, and Rising sign.
• Termination - Induced abortion or coming to an end.
• Testimonial - Letter of appreciation or certificate or gift presented as a mark of esteem.
• Therapeutic - The appropriate dose of medicine. A mode of treatment where medicines are administered to cure diseases.
• Unique - Having no like, equal, matchless, or parallel.
• Unprecedented - Unestimated or unparalleled
• Unproductive - Having no power of reproduction. Not productive, useless, barren, sterile, unprofitable.
• Uranus - Uranus is a passive planet that relies on Saturn to communicate its effects to Earth. If we smoke, it ruins our health, but Uranus smokes to save the Earth as well as other planets from destruction, at the cost of its own health. In fact, Uranus is meant for this purpose among the planets in the universe; likewise, the lungs of a human body, where gas exchange takes place, have taken up the job as the lungs of the entire solar system. Whatever obnoxious gaseous waste comes from the Sun's combustion moves around the solar system by means of the solar wind and is usually dragged by Uranus, ensuring a conducive environment in space for the convenient movement of the other celestial bodies. Uranus thus plays the noble role of a scavenging planet in the solar system. In Vedic astrology, it was believed that Uranus formed to store the obnoxious gases released by the Sun's continuous combustion. Uranus is an atmospheric planet, static in its topography, and devoid of water. Uranus's most important function is to balance the inflow of sunrays to Earth through the selective antagonism of Mars, which carries sunlight to Earth. This seems incredible, but it happens through the conversion of energy into different forms, which we are well versed in from our scientific studies. Uranus is a superior celestial body considering its distance from the Sun.
• Vedic - The astrological glossary explains that Vedic means relating to the Vedas, which were the most ancient sacred literature of the Hindus. Veda means Knowledge.
• Venus - Venus is a planet with a combination of rocky and atmospheric composition. Water does not exist on Venus. Venus is a rocky planet with a similar size and mass to Earth. In addition, it possesses a higher atmospheric pressure than Earth. Given its distance from the Sun, Venus is the second planet from the Sun, after Mercury. Earth is the third planet from the Sun. Venus takes roughly 225 days to round the Sun in its own orbit. Venus is the only planet in the universe that continuously works to keep the Earth's land static, defying the speedy annual motion steered by Saturn and the diurnal motion controlled by Mercury. Moreover, it is seen that whenever Venus is in angular contradiction during its rotation or is adversely viewed by any planet or planets, primarily by Saturn, it causes earthquakes. Venus stands for or symbolizes static land and stormy air on the Earth, but of course, without rain. (20th August 2005)
• Versatile - Skilled in many subjects or occupations, having many uses or comprehensive.
• Vigour - Energy and strength of body and mind.
• Virgo - The astrological glossary explains that Virgo, the maiden, is the sixth Zodiac sign, and the second earthy zone extends from 150 degrees to 180 degrees. This Zodiac sign is earthy and grounded in nature, ruled by Mercury. Please note that, for Earth, every Zodiac sign has three common features: Sun, Moon, and Rising sign.
• Zodiac - According to the astrological glossary, Zodiac means a belt around the Heavens, divided into 12 equal parts called signs, that includes all the apparent positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets as known to ancient astronomers.

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