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.

Each sign begins at 0 degrees and grows to 29 degrees going counterclockwise. Every time you hit 30, a new sign begins. Signs can also be split into 3 decans, or sections that are 10 degrees wide. 0-9 degrees of a sign is the 1st decan, 10-19 degrees is the 2nd, and 20-29 degrees is the 3rd.

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.

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.

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.

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".

It is a simple method for prediction through which, even a person with a basic knowledge of astrology can give predictions based on the birth chart. 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.

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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.

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.

What is the 29th degree in astrology? ›

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.

If your natal chart has Venus in particularly prominent degrees in Sagittarius, Taurus, Pisces or Scorpio, it may indicate financial abundance at some point in your life. Additionally, Venus placement in the 2nd, 8th or 11th house is considered a positive sign for wealth accumulation.

the 20th degree is the Scorpio degree in astrology.

What is a grand trine? A trine is one of the significant astrological aspects. This denotes that the signs and planets have a peaceful and beneficial connection. They are separated by 120 degrees and use an orb of 5 to 10 degrees between signs (the maximum distance allowed that exceeds or is less than 120°).

What is semisextile? When two planets are semisextile, they are one sign (30 degrees) apart. The proximity can be uncomfortable, since these planets have no traits in common.

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