Understanding Degree Theory (2024)

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Understanding Degree Theory? ›

The degree theory looks at a zodiac wheel as consisting of 360 degrees. Since there are 12 zodiac signs, we then divide 360 by 12, making the maximum number of degrees by sign or planet 30. These degrees come in handy when trying to determine one's persona and understand their birth chart.

An astrologer would use the 3 degree Sun placement to determine that the Sun is in the first decanate of your Sun sign, which give slightly different personality traits than if it were in the other two decanates.

At 26° (cardinal degree), it suggests a strong capacity for love, appreciation for beauty, and a charming personality. You might be drawn to creative pursuits and have a talent for building harmonious relationships. Sun at 0° (Aries Sign): * Sun symbolizes your core personality, purpose, and ego.

12° Pisces / Neptune: swimming, near water, disguises, illusions, missing, rain, flood, out of focus, misplaced, unclear, “foggy”. As you can see, degrees 1 through 12 align with the zodiac calendar. Once you reach the 13th degree, you reset in the sign of Aries as you can see below: 13° Aries: critical degree.

What are degrees in your birth chart? Zodiac signs and planets fall at a specific place in the sky. This is known as an astrological degree. These degrees give meaning and depth to the hidden characteristics of the sign and planet, allowing us to understand their internal forces on a deeper level.

Critical degrees are specific points within each sign that are known to have intensified astrological significance. These degrees are 0, 29, and sometimes 15 degrees. Each of these has a special energy and deals with beginnings, endings, and heightened traits or intensity.

For the most part, the term “cusp” refers the boundary between the end of one House and the next zodiacal House. A cusp is essentially when two signs are near the location of a planetary position in your birth chart, typically, 27–3 degree, but 0 is the most cusp it can be.

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In the natal chart, planets or points at 0° of a sign take a stance that either indulges in or embraces the very pure, undiluted nature of the sign. There's a fresh, unstudied quality to a planet at this degree.

In astrology, the 28th degree of a sign is known as the anaretic degree. It holds a significant meaning and is often associated with: 1) A sense of urgency, completion, or crisis. 2) Karmic crossroads. 3) Heightened sensitivity and vulnerability.

🍎14 degrees in planets can indicate being very beautiful a lot of celebrities have this degree (Madison beer, Rihanna) and is often seen in people who have stable income. Can indicate being financially stable. This is a Taurus degree.

What is Lilith in astrology? ›

Lilith, or "Black Moon Lilith," is a point in your birth chart that reveals your personality's hidden or taboo parts. It indicates where you've kept your true desires secret to avoid criticism or rejection. This hidden side, often called your shadow, represents everything society considers forbidden or unacceptable.

the 20th degree is the Scorpio degree in astrology.

Each degree is divided into 60 equal parts called minutes. So seven and a half degrees can be called 7 degrees and 30 minutes, written 7° 30'. Each minute is further divided into 60 equal parts called seconds, and, for instance, 2 degrees 5 minutes 30 seconds is written 2° 5' 30".

The method utilizes the degrees of the planets in the birth chart . The planets in the highest degree and lowest degree are taken into account. Even planets which are 6/8 positions away from each other, will be combined when their degrees are close.

In astrology, the 28th degree of a sign is known as the anaretic degree. It holds a significant meaning and is often associated with: 1) A sense of urgency, completion, or crisis. 2) Karmic crossroads. 3) Heightened sensitivity and vulnerability.

From an Astrological perspective, a Natal or Personal Astrology chart, with a Magic 29 (or any placement in the 29th degree) indicates a person that is involved in major transitions all throughout their lifetime. It's a special marker of soul evolution and not necessarily an easy one to carry.