Astrological Concepts Vocabulary

relating to the zodiac or the band of constellations

“The zodiacal light glowed faintly on the horizon.”

Origin: Greek zoidiakos (circle of little animals), from zoon (animal)

relating to horoscopes or astrological predictions

“She dismissed his horoscopic warnings as superstition.”

Origin: Greek horoskopos (observer of the hour), from hora (hour) + skopos (watcher)

rising in power or influence; dominant or superior

“The company was ascendant in the tech industry.”

Origin: Latin ascendens (rising); in astrology, the rising zodiac sign

directed or moving backward; reverting to an earlier state

“The policy was seen as a retrograde step for civil rights.”

Origin: Latin retrogradus (going backward); planets appearing to move backward

relating to one's birth; native or innate

“She returned to her natal city after years abroad.”

Origin: Latin natalis (of birth); natal chart maps planetary positions at birth

the action of joining; a combination of events or circumstances

“A conjunction of factors led to the crisis.”

Origin: Latin coniunctio (joining); when planets appear close together

in contrast or conflict; facing directly across

“Their views were in complete opposition.”

Origin: Latin oppositio; when celestial bodies are 180° apart