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*NOTE: the beginning and ending date of each sign varies from year to year by as much as three days. These are approximate. Please check an ephemeris for specific dates of the particular year. Feel free to email us for that information.

Aries: The Ram March 21-April 20*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Mars Physical correlations: Head, Blood,face Tarot Correspondent: The Emperor Element: Fire

and Quality: Cardinal MASCULINE Color: Red NATURAL HOUSE: First NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Angular and Life Polar Sign: Libra

KEYWORDS: pioneer, assertive PHRASE: I AM

Taurus: The Bull April 21-May 20*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Venus Physical correlations: Neck, Nape,shoulders,throat Tarot Correspondent: The Hierophant Element: Earth

and Quality: Fixed FEMININE Color: Green NATURAL HOUSE: Second NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Succedent and Substance Polar Sign: Scorpio

KEYWORDS: practical, sensual PHRASE: I HAVE

Gemini: The Twins May 21-June 20*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Mercury Physical correlations: Lungs, bronchial tubes, collarbone, arms and hands Tarot Correspondent: The Lovers Element: Air

and Quality: Mutable MASCULINE Color: Yellow Natural House: Third NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Cadent and Relationship or Relative Polar sign: Sagittarius

KEYWORDS: congenial, quick-witted PHRASE: I THINK

Cancer: The Crab June 21-July22*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Moon Physical correlations: Stomach, female breasts, glands Tarot Correspondent: The Chariot Element: Water

and Quality: Cardinal FEMININE Color: Brown NATURAL HOUSE: Fourth NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Angular and Terminal or Endings. Polar Sign: Capricorn

KEYWORDS: intuitive, maternal PHRASE: I FEEL

Leo: The Lion July 23-August 22*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Sun Physical correlations: Heart, circulatory system, spinal column Tarot Correspondent: Strength Element: Fire

and Quality: Fixed MASCULINE Color: Gold NATURAL HOUSE: Fifth NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Succedent and Life. Polar Sign: Aquarius

KEYWORDS: dramatic, generous PHRASE: I WILL

Virgo: The Virgin August 23-September 22*
Ruler: Mercury Physical correlations: Intestinal tract, metabolism, solar plexus Tarot Correspondent: The Hermit Element: Earth

and Quality: Mutable FEMININE Color: Orange NATURAL HOUSE: Sixth NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Cadent and Substance. Polar Sign: Pisces

KEYWORDS: discriminating, methodical PHRASE: I ANALYZE

Libra: The Scales September 23-October 22*
Ruler: Venus Physical correlations: Kidneys, renal pelvis, bladder, skin Tarot Correspondent: Justice Element: Air

and Quality: Cardinal MASCULINE Color: White NATURAL HOUSE: Seventh NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Angular and Relative or Relationship. Polar Sign: Aries

KEYWORDS: artistic, diplomatic PHRASE: I BALANCE

Scorpio: The Scorpion October23-November 21*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Pluto Classical Planetary Ruler: Mars Physical correlations: Genitals Tarot Correspondent: Death Element: Water

and Quality: Fixed FEMININE Color: Black NATURAL HOUSE: Eighth NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Succedent and Endings or Terminal. Polar Sign: Taurus

KEYWORDS: investigative, aware PHRASE: I DESIRE

Sagittarius: The Archer November 22-December 21*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Jupiter Physical correlations: Hips, thighs, liver and gallbladder Tarot Correspondent: Temperance Element: Fire

and Quality: Mutable MASCULINE Color: Blue NATURAL HOUSE: Ninth NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Cadent or Life Polar Sign: Gemini

KEYWORDS: philosophical, broad-minded PHRASE: I UNDERSTAND

Capricorn: The Goat December 22-January 20*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Saturn Physical correlations: Bone system, knees, nails Tarot Correspondent: The Guardian Element: Earth

and Quality: Cardinal FEMININE Color: Gray NATURAL HOUSE: Tenth NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Angular and Substance Polar Sign: Cancer

KEYWORDS: cautious, hardworking PHRASE: I USE

Aquarius: The Water-Carrier January 21-February 19*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Uranus Classical Planetary Ruler: Saturn Physical correlations: Lower leg, pancreas Tarot Correspondent: The Star Element: Air

and Quality: Fixed MASCULINE Color: Blue/Green NATURAL HOUSE: Eleventh NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Succedent and Relationship or Relative Polar Sign: Leo

KEYWORDS: individualistic, altruistic PHRASE: I KNOW

Pisces: The Fish February 20-March 20*
Modern Planetary Ruler: Neptune Classical Planetary Ruler: Jupiter Physical correlations: Feet and ankles Tarot Correspondent: The Moon Element: Water

and Quality: Mutable FEMININE Color: Purple NATURAL HOUSE: Twelfth NATURAL HOUSE QUALITIES: Cadent and Endings or Terminal Polar Sign: Virgo

KEYWORDS: sacrificing, introspective PHRASE: I BELIEVE

Mercury: Exalted in Virgo, Detriment in Sagittarius, Fall in Pisces and Dignity in Gemini. Orbits the entire zodiac in about 87 days. Remains in each Zodiac sign on the average of 7 days. This planet stands for the mind and intellect as well as communication. All the mental faculties are embodied within this planet's characteristics. Some refer to it as the path that thought travels between the unconscious mind and the conscious mind. Mercury in Retrograde which happens about four times a year can wreak havoc on signed contracts, author's drafts, computer systems, and just about anything that has a mode of communication and commitment will need to be redone when this tiny planet closest to the Sun appears Retrograde. Considered a Minor Benefic. Ruler of the Zodiac Signs: Gemini and Virgo.

Keywords: physical and mental communication

Venus: Exalted in Pisces, Detriment in Aries, Fall in Virgo and Dignity in Taurus and Libra. Orbits the entire zodiac in 225 days and remains in each sign on the average of 19 days. This planet symbolizes love, feeling, peace and harmony in relationships. Like Mercury being so close to the Sun, its place in a natal chart is usually either the same as the Sun or falling within two houses from the Sun Sign.Considered a Major Benefic. Ruler of the Zodiac Signs: Taurus and Libra.

Keywords: Harmony and Union.

Mars: Exalted in Capricorn, Detriment in Libra, Fall in Cancer and Dignity in Aries and Scorpio. Orbits the entire zodiac in 687 days and stays an average of about 2 months in each sign. This planet embodies the strength one has in their will to achieve and conquer their goals. An often maligned planet due to its namesake, Mars the God of War, one needs to be reminded that Mars was also the God of Husbandry. Thus Martian aspects in a chart often represent animal magnetism and great understanding of nature. Considered a Major Malefic. Ruler of Aries and Scorpio.

Keywords: Energy and initiative

Jupiter: Exalted in Cancer, Detriment in Gemini, Fall in Capricorn and Dignity in Sagittarius. Orbits through the zodiac around every 12 years and stays in each sign an average of about one year. This large planet is interpreted largely on its size as a characteristic of expansion in one's chart. Trust and your values in life's meaning are embodied in this planet. Jupiter also represents career, good fortune and prosperity as well as wisdom and dignity. Considered a Major Benefic.Ruler of the Zodiac sign: Sagittarius.

Keywords: Expansion and recreation.

Saturn: Exalted in Libra, Detriment in Cancer, Fall in Aries and Dignity in Capricorn. Orbits through all the signs once every 29 years or so. When it returns to the exact degree and sign of a natal chart position this is called the "Saturn Return". This happens around 28.5 years and 57 years of age. Stays in each sign an average of two years. This planet represents structure, steadfastness, determination, and limitation. The effect that Saturn aspects may have are often for the individual to redefine their boundaries as well as encountering restrictions that may be unpleasant. The limitations are often self-perceived. Much of the challenge is to learn what is the self-induced limitation. All this is in the name of transformation but could be a time for separations and farewells. Considered a Major Malefic. Ruler of the Zodiac signs: Capricorn and Aquarius.

Keywords: Limitation and Teacher

Chiron: Orbits takes about 51 years and connects to both Saturn and Uranus orbits. Not astronomically called a planet, but instead is referred to as a Centaur which is neither asteroid or planet because of size and "coma" but considered a "mini-planet. Chiron will stay 8 years in Aries and only 1 and 1/2 in Libra due to its odd orbit. First discovered in 1977, it has been astrologically recognized since 1992. It is termed the "wounded healer" , thus another area of interpretation for karma astrology. One astrologer, Zane Stein, considers Chiron the Ruler for Virgo through Sagittarius.

Keywords: Healing from the Past, healing others

or Uranus: Exalted in Scorpio, Detriment in Leo, Fall in Taurus, and Dignity in Aquarius. Discovered in 1781, the planet takes 84 years to traverse through the zodiac and remains in each sign on an average of 7 years. This is the planet that embodies freedom and independence. It has the nickname as "liberator". Its effect can be of unexpectant changes and upheaval. Considered a Minor Malefic. Ruler of the Zodiac sign: Aquarius.

Keywords: Change and Freedom

Neptune: Exalted in Leo, Detriment in Capricorn, Fall in Aquarius, and Dignity in Pisces. Discovered in 1846, its orbit through the zodiac is 165 years. The duration in one sign is 14 years. Saturn teaches boundaries and Neptune DISSOLVES boundaries. Neptune's effect is mystical and of the spiritual realm. Those chart aspected well with Neptune usually prove to have psychic and clairvoyant abilities. The down side is this is the planet that indicates addiction to drugs and alcohol and destructive behavior because there is difficulty in coping with the mundane world. Considered a Minor Malefic. Ruler of the Zodiac sign: Pisces.

Keywords: Intuitive and Fantasy.

or Pluto: Detriment in Taurus, Exalted and Fall not determined as of yet, Dignity in Scorpio. Discovered in 1930, its orbit takes a whopping 248 years to visit all the signs in the zodiac belt. It overstays its welcome in each sign to the tune of 21 years on the average but it can vary from 11 to 30 years because of its unusual orbit. Pluto represents the deepest transformational power a person experiences in life. The characteristics this planet brings to the surface is powerlessness, helplessness, dependency, and emotional entanglement. Obsession is also indicated. Considered a Minor Malefic. Ruler of the Zodiac sign: Scorpio.

Keywords: Elimination and transformation.

Moon's North Node and Moon's South Node: The moon is facing part south and north of the Sun's orbit thus the two directional names. If the Moon comes from the South it is called Ascending Moon's Node, North Node, or Dragon's Head. Coming from the North it is Descending Moon's Node, South Node and Dragon's Tail. The opposition creates an automatic aspect to each other. The meaning are as well opposite. The South Node indicates something you have mastered and learned in the past, old patterns that the soul carried forward to this life time, karmically speaking. The North Node indicates what needs to accomplished in this life time and is directly opposite of the past. The effect is expressed primarily in the HOUSE that it resides in and not the Zodiac Sign.

Part of Fortune:this is a point in space rather than a celestial body. The Part of Fortune shows the Moon at sunrise and and indicates the relationship of the Sun and the Moon. This a mathematical equation of calculating the longitude of the Ascendant to the longitude of the Moon and subtracting the longitude of the Sun to receive the sum which is the Part of Fortune. The thumbnail meaning is that the HOUSE that the Part of Fortune resides in is where the person will be the most fortunate but modern astrology also looks at the Part of Fortune in relationship to karmic readings.

Retrograde: The path of the orbit of a planet is ecliptic, their speed, as viewed by the Earth, varies by their position in the ecliptic journey. Earth is also moving in this ecliptic path which results with it being "faster" than another planet. This makes that planet appear as if it is moving backwards. The Retrograde planets in a natal chart play a major role in working with Karmic astrology.

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The Asteroids
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The Asteroids are a belt of orbiting debris of what has been speculated as a disintegrated planet between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Some astrologers believe that the belt is the remains of what use to be Pluto and that Pluto was "exiled" to the outer rim. The four major asteroids considered in today's astrology are listed below but there are thousands of these boulders in orbit between the Red Planet and the Giant Planet. The four asteroids focused on representing different aspects of the feminine. These attributes are identified because at the time of the discovery (early 19th century) was the beginning of the women's movement in the West.

Although the owners of Indigo Ray recognize the astronomical existence of the Asteroid, astrologically the owners do not have enough research data on hand to draw any professional interpretations. We can erect a chart that includes the asteroid information at the time of your birth but we would refer you to a more able astrologer such as Demetra George for interpretation.

If you wish to have your chart include the Asteroids, please so request.

Ceres (Demeter): This is the first asteroid to be discovered on New Year's Day in 1801. It is also the largest. Named for the Earth Goddess and mother of Persephone. The asteroid represents the process of motherhood and nurturing in the individual's chart and is attributed to the sign of Cancer as a co-ruler to the Moon.

Juno (Hera): This is the third of the major asteroids to be discovered in 1805. Juno is the Wife aspect of the four asteroids and of course, the consort of Jupiter and thus the astrology of Juno represents the partnering energy of intimate relationship. Much of the interpretation has to do with boundaries in relationships. This sign is attributed to Taurus as a co-ruler to Venus.

Pallas Athene (Minerva): The second asteroid to be discovered in the year 1802. Pallas, astrologically, identifies the wisdom and pursuit of intellect in a person's chart. It represents the creative use of the mental faculty in combination with ageless wisdom. This sign is attributed to Aquarius as a co-ruler of Mercury and Uranus

Vesta (Hestia): Discovered in 1807, in mythology, Vesta is a sister of Jupiter and Juno who chooses to remain a virgin and will not marry. Goddess of the hearth fire and thus her symbol is the flame. Asteroid Vesta is interpreted largely as the domestic engineer and the effects of sexual intimacy. This sign is involved to both Virgo and Scorpio but is co-ruler of Pluto.

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