Masculine and Feminine
DefinitionMasculine and Feminine are traditional terms for the two polarities assigned to zodiac signs. Masculine signs are Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius,...
Electric and Magnetic
DefinitionElectric and magnetic are metaphorical terms used in some astrological and occult traditions to describe contrasting modes of expression. Electric generally refers...
Dry and Moist
DefinitionDry and moist are two of the four primary qualities used in classical astrology, alongside hot and cold. Dryness describes a tendency...
Penumbral Eclipse
DefinitionA penumbral eclipse is a lunar eclipse in which the Moon passes through Earth’s faint outer shadow, called the penumbra, without entering...
Pavanna
DefinitionPavanna is a rare and nonstandard term encountered in some astrological indexes or historical compilations. It does not have a single, widely...
Old Style
DefinitionOld Style, often abbreviated OS, is a label for dates recorded under the Julian calendar after some countries had adopted the Gregorian...
