The 12 Signs of Astrology

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The Signs

Western Astrology utilizes a division of twelve signs. It is easier to think of these in the beginning as simply the numbers one through twelve. This is the ancient technique prior to adding characteristics, animal imagery, and other items to the twelve signs. This also predates the relating of the signs to the canopy of stars in the night sky. This rooting in Mathemagicks creates a strong foundation for the sacred symbology of this artful science. As you progress in your studies a good grasp of geometry and eventually calculus is also necessary.

When most people speak of being born under a specific sign, they are referring to the location of the Sun with regards to the 360⁰ that encompass all twelve signs. Each of these twelve signs has thirty degrees. The position of the sun at the moment of the first breath during the birth of an individual is used to calculate the natal or birth chart. The development of the twelve signs takes us on a journey from the numbers one through twelve. Signs one through nine represent self-development and evolution.