Perigee
DefinitionPerigee is the point in an orbit at which the Moon, or another object orbiting Earth, comes closest to Earth. Its opposite...
Peregrine
DefinitionPeregrine is a traditional astrology term for a planet occupying a degree where it has no essential dignity. In most classical systems,...
Benefic and Malefic
DefinitionBenefic and malefic are traditional astrological classifications describing how planets tend to operate. Benefics are associated with support, growth, pleasure, or ease,...
Cold and hot
DefinitionCold and hot are two of the four primary qualities used in classical astrology, alongside moist and dry. They describe symbolic modes...
Diurnal and nocturnal
DefinitionDiurnal and nocturnal mean “of the day” and “of the night.” In traditional astrology, these terms describe sect: a chart is diurnal...
Planetary Colors
DefinitionPlanetary colors are traditional color correspondences assigned to the planets according to their perceived qualities, appearances, metals, temperaments, and mythic associations. Common...
