on my path of astrological exploration, i’ve been focusing for a few months now on understanding the ascendant. i’ve always felt as if most astrologers don’t put enough emphasis on the rising sign and kind of just shrug it off. “oh it’s about physical appearance only” …“you won’t see it at all until you’re 35”…“it’s like a crutch to the sun which you should focus on developing”, etc. and to me, the ascendant is the most personal placement in the natal chart that tells you the most about yourself in your full potential. after all, 1) it’s the placement that changes its sign & degree the fastest - the ascendant moves from one degree to the next for 2-3 minutes 2) it determines the position of every placement in the chart - the first house of self and the sign on its cusp set the basis for all the other areas of life that follow 3) it’s part of the holy trinity of astrology - sun/moon/rising. the way i see them, they all show a different time dimension of our Self - the moon is our past and how it lives inside of us, the sun is our present and how we act in it now, and the ascendant…the ascendant is our future and who we can be. this is why we “grow” into the ascendant - it’s like a more personal north node that we learn how to become and express freely. in this post, i’m going to talk about the qualities of the different rising signs that people don’t usually notice and how one can develop them positively. the interpretations are based on which sign rules the house that is naturally ruled by the rising sign. this represents a core theme for the rising signs which often remains unrecognized but runs deeply in the native.

aries rising (aries in the 1st house): yeah, those are the lucky ones. that’s the ascendant’s domicile or smth lmao. accordingly, i’ve noticed aries rising ppl are usually extremely talented and motivated in many aspects of life. however, contrary to popular belief, these ppl often are quite introverted and withdrawn. the 1st house is opposing the 7th one, the house of the Other, of personal relationships - that’s why it’s actually a quite lonely place. the native with an aries rising has a very intense personal life where he doesn’t allow any outside intruders. this can be quite scary for the people who think they know them - and painful for those who know there’s a side to them they’ll always be secluded from. with time, they learn how to balance better the withdrawn side and the boisterous go-getter one.

taurus rising (gemini in the 2nd house): these people have no actual idea who they are cuz they refuse to accept they change. they project a very strong and fixed, almost predetermined sense of identity that they never bothered to doubt and it’s quite painful for them to act outside of the box they built for themselves. it can be a huge step to start allowing themselves to actually explore who they are, what they value and what they want to have in life. it’s not uncommon for people with taurus rising to completely change their way of life and personality when they grow older. with time, they start to surprise themselves.

gemini rising (leo in the 3rd house): they might look like great communicators but truth is all ppl with gemini rising i know have extreme difficulty getting their message across to others and understanding what they’re being told. it’s almost as if they have some sort of dyslexia of the brain. problem is they’re very fixed in their way of communication and expect others to adapt to it. they also listen to others only through their personal experience without trying to actually put themselves in the shoes of the other. with time, they learn that the beauty of communication lays in the fact that there are as many roads to understanding as there are people in the world and the more you learn how to walk, the richer you become.

cancer rising (libra in the 4th house): they actually look unexpectedly stable and grounded, very down to earth vibe. their family environment demanded from them to act as mediators or to adapt to everyone else’s desires and ideas. this made them feel unsafe about expressing deep and intense emotions - cancer risings have extreme mood swings and very polarized feelings but they tend to keep a balanced, nurturing facade. with time, they learn how to manage to feel extremely and express it while keeping their inner balance intact, and they find people that can handle their emotions and stay.

leo rising (sagittarius in the 5th house): they give off a very flamboyant and sociable vibe which usually makes people think they’re not very deep. that’s far from true tho. ppl with leo rising have a very special way of understanding life - it’s not snobby and it doesn’t leave you feeling as if they’re on that high horse. it’s as if the deepest secrets of the universe are a game to them and they don’t take them too seriously - they explore them sheerly out of joy and curiosity, not for power. they also make amazing teachers cuz they can translate very complicated matters in a creative and fun way. with time, they start putting more and more energy into helping others understand things without the feeling that knowledge is a burden.

virgo rising (aquarius in the 6th house): they need to service people in some unconventional way. many people i know with virgo rising practice some sort of alternative healing practice. they find a way to offer people something that soothes the soul and is unusual. they’re huuuuge innovators at the workplace and in general- something one doesn’t usually expect from the stuck up virgo. they manage to bring the New in people’s lives in a very casual and everyday way. the type of people that change you without you even realizing you’ve changed. with time, they realize they have this gift of changing people in subtle ways and manage to utilize it for the best.

libra rising (aries in the 7th house): ok these ppl are aggressive af in their personal relationships. libra risings are supposed to be sweet and friendly - they’re known to have trouble expressing anger openly and for being overall passive-aggressive. but when y'all are 1-on-1 with them, shit gets real. they are domineering and downright aggressive when it comes to personal relations. i mean, libra rising is the ascendant’s detriment - all house cusps are in the opposite sign of the sign that rules them, which makes the energies super confusing and difficult to handle. with time, people with libra rising how to stop being afraid society is going to exclude them if they show themselves to be unlikable and stops bottling up their aggression for more private encounters. that shit’s toxic bro

scorpio rising (gemini in the 8th house): they project an intense and focused image to the world, but when it comes to real intimacy, they’re simultaneously super avoidant & all over the place. their trust issues are so big they like to keep their intimate relationships non-committal and scattered. scorpio risings are always seeking for intimacy with utmost curiosity but they’re never quite satisfied with it and it’s never enough. they’ll always find a way to blame their deep distaste for commitment on someone else tho. with time, they realize there are so many different ways to be intimate with someone and you don’t have to cut off one source in order to get another, you just need to find a way to make it all work together.

sagittarius rising (leo in the 9th house): sagittarius risings always have some theme of soul searching in their life. they are usually outgoing and friendly but there’s an obvious philosophical side to them & they’re interested in more mystical matters. there’s this thing about them tho - all their soul searching is extremely self-centered and is done to serve the self, not for the sake of universal knowledge. they are focused on their own place in the grand scheme of things, not on the scheme itself. with time, they learn how to use their ability to understand the big picture for the sake of everyone and that this benefits them even more than when they’re just centered on themselves.

capricorn rising (libra in the 10th house): they’re actually so afraid to settle down and be stable, especially if the native’s chart has a lot of air/fire influence or strongly placed mercury/jupiter. they have no plans for the future and like to live in the moment, often without considering the long term consequences of their actions, or they purposefully sabotage their own plans. i’ve seen cap rising in people who drop out of their major just to sign up for a new one, move a lot from place to place, including diff countries, leave their job when they feel too settled in it, etc.  with time, cap risings learn the importance of picking up a priority and making decisions they don’t try to escape from - because a choice is not necessarily a lockdown. at its best, choosing where you want to be in your life and what you want to work on is freeing because it sets you on the path where you can be in balance with all parts of yourself.

aquarius rising (sagittarius in the 11th house): they need people in order to reach their truth. aqua risings may appear aloof and independent, self-sufficient almost but the truth is they can only reach transcendence and achieve higher types of knowledge through their interactions with others and through their work for others. the first step is to admit they need people which is very difficult for their apathetic nature. with time, they realize they need to be WITH people in order to…help people lmao.

pisces rising (aquarius in the 12th house): these people usually appear adaptable and self-sacrificial but truth is aquarius paints their subconscious in quite different colours. aquarius is a self-righteous & fixed sign - they’ve thought it all out, they’ve seen things from above and now they know with the deepest conviction of a fanatic what is the Right Thing To Do. having that sign in the 12th house of the collective unconscious is like expecting the world to be the utopia you secretly harbor in the depths of your mind. this is what leads to the infamous escapism of the pisces rising - they try to escape in fantasy worlds in movies and books so they don’t face the real world which refuses to bend to the native’s idea of Utopia. these individuals can be quite self-righteous and even despotic but in subtle ways and through manipulation. deep down, they’re sure they know what’s best. with time, they understand everyone has their own idea of perfect and how to work to make reality a place where we can all have our utopia without crashing with others’.

aries rising - always seeking out the dark side in people, hidden pain, suppressed aggression. they’re a bit like emotional vampires. they get confused others don’t wear their anger on their sleeves and are always sniffing to see where they hide it cuz what they really fear is fake politeness and passive aggression that poisons you slowly. what they need to do is realize is that not being 100% authentic and in touch with all of the aspects of your personality doesn’t necessary mean you’re set for demise and sometimes it’s okay to just…chill and stop oozing intensity. and this doesn’t mean you’re FAKE. attracts situations in which there is (opportunity for) abuse of power, but not in an obvious way and in which they have to make a conscious choice whether they will tolerate it or not.

taurus rising - always seeking the antagonist in others and trying to change people so they can be Good & Proper but what they really need to do is accept they are the ones that need changing sometimes and that the strongest life forms are the ones that adapt to the environment. attracts events and people that seem to be constantly testing their ability to resist and stand their ground. they may often get a feeling that the outside world is just not letting them be in peace and chill like they want to.

gemini rising - always seeking out what they can’t have, for one reason or another. what they really need to do is realize life can get quite bothersome and you may feel restless and chronically dissatisfied if you keep always running after what you can’t get, regardless whether that’s about people or goals or things. you’re not missing out on things. what’s obtainable is not boring and suffocating. get a grip bro. attracts emotionally messy situations and people that keep finding their way back into their life over and over again.

cancer rising - always seeking stability in others but what they really need is to develop their own stability and to build an inner fortress which doesn’t shake when they’re overtaken by Moods tm. attracts circumstances that feel familiar and like home and people that appear to be very similar to them but often hold some sort of hidden fundamental difference that causes struggles and forces the cancer risings out of their comfort zone.

leo rising - always seeking out avoidant people who seem to be out of touch with their emotions. they may be stuck in a loop where they don’t get the emotional reciprocation they need from people and it leaves them feeling worthless or underappreciated. what they need to do is develop the capacity to detach themselves from their emotions and to understand that rational responses can be just as authentic as the emotionally driven ones. attracts situations where they have to set aside their personal problems and to tend to other people’s business, supporting them and helping them see their situation from the point of an outside observer.

virgo rising - always seeking out extremely troubled individuals that need ‘fixing’ and help. virgo risings are afraid of their own mess and are trying to feel as if they’re putting it in order by finding people who need help more than they do (according to their weird criteria) and trying to save them. what they should really do is face their problems instead of deeming them “less deserving of handling than the problems of others” and ask for help when they can’t help themselves. and ACCEPT the help. they attract events and people that mirror their unresolved issues but in a more urgent way so they are forced to turn their eyes to their own problems in order to help the other.

libra rising - always seeking out people who start confrontations easily and don’t back down from a conflict. it’s very rare for me to see a libra rising whose close ppl don’t have personal planets in fire. they CRAVE the scandals and the reactivity. what they really need to do is stop trying to please everyone, like, for real. stop keeping up the friendly and charming facade just so you can be the socialite you want to be. being fake af doesn’t delete the sides of you you’re afraid others might reject and they WILL find a way out - and boy, this can get real dark real fast. attracts people and events that enable them to express the suppressed parts of themselves they see as dangerous, but to express them in a hurtful and bad way.

scorpio rising - always seeking for a safe space in people. they want a person that will always be there for them and will manage to make them feel comfortable and as if they really inhabit their body, they want someone to crawl to, someone that always has the emotional space for them. what they really need in order to not keep getting their heart broken and having their entire life wrecked by that is to develop an inner safer space. a mental compartment that they enter like a room and close the door to all the emotional turmoil and existential repulsion they often go through. honey…y'all need inner peace not someone with a soothing voice. attracts the occult - i mean, everyone is like “scorpio risings are soo into occultism” but truth is the occult is into them, not the other way around. they can’t close themselves to dark forces manifesting in their life. they keep encountering bizarre things and people to the point it may seem unreal to an outside observer and the bizarre stuff always has a dark tint to it, there’s something twisted about it.

sagittarius rising - always seeking out people who switch between being hot & cold frequently. they’re afraid of being exposed to a stable behavior cuz it feels suffocating to them and as if they’ve “settled down”, they’ve run out of opportunities and they won’t have any more room for expansion. it’s like there’s nothing more to learn and they know everything now, which can be quite depressing for them. what they need to do is accept their own polarities and allow themselves to change frequently and abruptly. finding a healthy and productive outlet for their desire for new things can be life-saving for them. attracts people and circumstances that demand them to be the stable one.

capricorn rising - always seeking for an emotional mess in others. cap risings can’t deal with their own emotional chaos and seek out those who are more obviously struggling with confusing feelings and unstructured experiences. that way they feel a bit safer about expressing their own raging mess. what they really need to do is make peace with their own vulnerability and stop trying to live it out only through being the safe, stable spot for others that need to express their emotional chaos. they attract circumstances that feel as if they’re set on breaking them. honestly, they have so much difficult shit happening in their lives it’s like..wtf?!? the sign which rules the nadir (the lowest point of the chart, the 4th house) is in their 7th house, so basically they will attract many low points in their life.

aquarius rising - always seeking drama, explosive emotions and selfish desires in others but what they really need to do is accept they don’t always think in terms of “community” and “the people”, they’re not some fucking omnipresent being that just sees everyone from above and wants to grant them what they need, they’re just a human being that sometimes needs to get what they want even if it’s selfish and shows they’re not a robot with functions but without feelings. it’s okay, bro, you have DESIRES. you’re human. get over it. just like scorpio rising, they attract weird shit in their life but it lacks the dark edge. it’s more like…strange coincidences or insight into unusual events and relationships. they get to see the things that usually remain unseen. i feel like amelie poulain is an aqua rising, prolly a gemini sun/aqua rising like me. 

Aries rising: Can be agitated by people who lack self assertion, who seem to be naturally well liked, those who won't stand their ground

Taurus rising: Can be agitated by secretive people, can be agitated by those who say they have satisfaction with 'less'

Gemini rising: Can be agitated by more cultivated points of view, by the demand for truthfulness, by a broader perspective

Cancer rising: Can be agitated by people with the confidence to go after their dreams, by those who push them into the world

Leo rising: Can be agitated by those who have won over ego, who are 'recognised without trying'

Virgo rising: Can be agitated by inconsistency or vagueness, by those who embrace the immaterial experience

Libra rising: Can be agitated by intimidating, confronting, confident, and phlegmatic types, types who show them the courage of self belief

Scorpio rising: Can be agitated by grounded and simple types, those who are satisfied to dwell in the world and deep inside it

Sagittarius rising: Can be agitated by frivolity surrounding information and facts, can be agitated by free and wandering minds who refuse to bind to truth

Capricorn rising: Can be agitated by emotional or sentimental types, those who remind them of their childhood or mother

Aquarius rising: Can be agitated by self assured and over confident types, those who are overly histrionic

Pisces rising: Can be agitated by overly critical or logical types, those who confine themselves by pure statistic and not experience

#shadows

Rising sign is not something that ‘kicks in after you have turned 30’ (believe it or not, I’ve heard this too many times to count) or something only other people can see and you are not aware of it. It is always present, it’s your skin that, unlike snakes, you can not shed. When you meet new people, it is the first thing they see. If you have planets conjuct your Rising, they also show immediately. Rising sign does not describe physical appearance only, that depends A LOT on your genetics. But there is certain mannerism of each Rising sign that is different from the other. We all have physical traits of our Rising sign, even if they aren’t too prominent because of some other influences (aspects to your rising, outer planets in the first house etc)

ARIES RISING: They are very ‘in your face’ and can come off as rude sometimes. They like things that revolve around them, in that respect they are much like children. Can seem (and really be) uninterested in topics that do not concern them directly and generally speaking most of the time they pay attention only if the topic of conversation is somehow about them. They can have prominent heads and/or foreheads and they are normally very honest and upfront.

TAURUS RISING: The neck, the voice! They tend to slow things down, can’t be rushed and speak in the same manner. They are generally seen as attractive, they enjoy comfort and like to be surrounded with useful things. They are very sensual and like to touch and smell things. All the Taurus Rising people I know personally have a great, melodic voice, even if they can’t sing (and almost all of those I know can)

GEMINI RISING: They talk with their hands and tend to look younger than their peers. Can be really loud and somehow people always notice them (they are 50% adorable, 50% annoying as fuck) Their talks have no filter, they’ll just say whatever off the top of their head or, alternatively, make people awkward with their silence if they need to think about something (you can literally hear Geminis think, it’s common for all the Gemini placements). They can talk with literally anyone and are generally popular with friends.

CANCER RISING: They can have ‘love handles’ or effortlessly flat/six-pack stomach. Their weight might fluctuate a lot throughout life and they tend to retain water and often feel ‘bloated’, even if they aren’t. Cancer Rising have watery eyes, no matter the size or colour. They are seen as soft and caring and people are generally surprised when they get to know them better and their other placements come to the surface! Not that they are not caring, it’s just that their softness is rarely a weakness, as it may be perceived.

LEO RISING: You must have heard it before, but Leo risings do have noticeable hair. Even if it isn’t thick and mane-like, it’s still something they pay attention to. They really care what people think of them, even if they hide it well. They can respond to criticism in a dramatic way, but they are generally lovable and warm, and small children are especially drawn to them. They can express themselves in quite a dramatic way and are born entertainers.

VIRGO RISING: They like correcting people, but are not mean, they just want you to improve and have the urge to teach you something. Although they are often very smart, they’ll put themselves down a lot. You may feel judged around them, the way they speak is clear and very much to the point. Their attention to details can be bothersome at times, because there is no thing, no matter how small, that they won’t like to analyze.

LIBRA RISING: Society darlings. They ooze charm and it’s unstoppable. They often have dimples when they smile and there is just something cool about them. Libra Rising is never ‘in your face’, but if they want to convince you to do something, they will and you won’t know what hit you. They’ll probably agree a lot with whoever they’re talking to, so they can be perceived as manipulative, although their priority is peace and harmony around them.

SCORPIO RISING: When they speak, it can sound dramatic, severe sometimes, definitely intimidating. They can be either hilariously funny or bitterly sarcastic, often both. You can feel their mood and they can really make you uncomfortable. It’s because they’ll rarely show immediately what’s inside them, no matter how hurt or even happy they are. They must always be in control and if their inner storm is brewing, it turns into a scary expression on their face.

SAGITTARIUS RISING: They can have strong legs and/or butt and talk loudly, with exaggeration. They might sound as if they’re bragging about the adventures in their life (whatever they consider to be adventurous). Silly and goofy, they are at the same time wise and philosophical. If you don’t have a sense of humor, which is something they have in abundance and appreciate in other people, they’ll be gone and won’t lie about that.

CAPRICORN RISING: The older they get, the more confident they are. Reliable and won’t waste your time so you might as well not waste theirs. Their  manner of speech is steady, they don’t like to ‘beautify’ things for the sake of conversation, but are surprisingly open when it comes to their personal struggles - as well as achievements. If you have something meaningful to say, they’ll definitely listen and don’t like to be bothered with the trivial.

AQUARIUS RISING: Their appearance is unique and they might want to point that out. Generally friendly and nice but you can feel the distance until you really get to know them better. Can have long legs and arms and egg-shaped skulls, or oval faces. Intelligent and free-spirited, they’ll try all the possible new and inventive approaches to any situation. Many Aquarius Risings I’ve met in my life had hands and feet that were always cold, although they rarely complained about being cold.

Aries Rising

+ dignified, ambitious, daring

- irritable, clumsy, absentminded

walks fast, makes sudden movements

may have scars around their eyes or cheeks

chooses their clothes carefully to best present themselves to the world

prone to migraines, skin issues and fever

Taurus Rising

+ future-minded, cheerful, perceptive

- ruthless, inconsiderate, deceitful

their nostrils flare when they’re angry

speaks slowly and thinks everything through before they say it

great poker face

deep, gentle voice

Gemini Rising

+ thorough, sophisticated, observant

- clingy, complacent, domineering

has a bouncy walk

gesticulates frequently when they’re speaking

likely to need glasses

always seems full of life and energy

Cancer Rising

+ methodical, proactive, elegant

- combative, indecisive, awkward

overwhelmingly gentle vibes

just wants to go home

doesn’t trust easily

very difficult to upset or make angry, but watch out if you manage it

Leo Rising

+ captivating, witty, curious

- suspicious, short-tempered, careless

walks like royalty

prone to back and heart issues

their hair (or lack thereof) is a standout feature that they take good care of

knows how to read the room wherever they are

Virgo Rising

+ dignified, clear-headed, considerate

- spiteful, stubborn, boastful

lots of nervous energy, the type that never sits down

good posture

conservative when it comes to their appearance

hates having their picture taken

Libra Rising

+ considerate, persistent, gracious

- indecisive, sarcastic, lacks direction

the way they move and talk is always appealing

prone to kidney and chest issues

usually has good skin and teeth

projects kindness

Scorpio Rising

+ sophisticated, caring, imaginative

- stubborn, jealous, crude

eyes that stare into your soul

generally avoid external displays of emotion

kinda mysterious

good dancers

Sagittarius Rising

+ stoic, passionate, courteous

- quick-tempered, judgmental, indiscreet

tends to be clumsy

prone to issues with hair loss

always smiling and telling jokes

they have nice noses

Capricorn Rising

+ adaptable, prepared, practical

- excessive, obnoxious, cold

may come off as unfriendly - they’re not

prefers to dress in dark colors

give off an air of professionalism

reserved around strangers

Aquarius Rising

+ sentimental, reliable, sophisticated

- hostile, patronizing, vain

weird sense of style

constantly cultivating and displaying different personas

usually has a small friend group

always giving to charities and causes

Pisces Rising

+ thoughtful, profound, ambitious

- abrupt, impassive, skeptical

long eyelashes

quiet in social situations

large eyes

over the almost 3 years that i’ve had this blog, the question i’ve gotten the most is “why don’t i relate to ____ in my chart?” well, if you don’t relate to a placement, i recommend doing the following!

read different interpretations. google the placement, and read different opinions and posts on it. go deeper, go in depth, delve deeper than the surface or broad descriptions. different astrologers interpret placements differently, bringing new or different opinions and information. you may find that you relate to a different interpretation, and find new information that makes you relate to it more or makes it more personal. go deeper than the surface of a placement, there is more to each house and placement than you think! 

check the degrees. if it is in the earlier degree (0) you may feel those traits strongly or feel the rawest energy from that sign. it could be in a critical degree, which you can read about here (post made by @yourandmyworldthings)

along with degrees, check the decan of the placement. a decan is based on degrees, and there are 3 decans split by degrees. 0-10 degrees is first decan, 11-20 degrees is second decan, 21-30 degrees is third decan. the different decans have influences from a sign and planet. for example, a scorpio rising in 2nd decan is ruled by pisces/neptune, and will have influence from that. that can make quite a difference!

check the house it’s in. the house a placement is in is where and how we express the energies of the planet/sign. it shows what areas we express those energies in or how we generally express those traits

check the aspects to the placement. aspects are the relationships between the planets. there will be influence from the relationships between those planets, it can influence the energy of the placement and bring new traits from the energies the planets have between each other. aspects with tighter orbs (lower degrees, usually lower than 5) are more relatable and influential for you.

you may have just not have seen or met that part of yourself yet. you may have not recognized that behavior in yourself yet, or haven’t seen it action. or maybe its subconscious and you haven’t noticed that about yourself before. especially if it has neptune/pisces/12th house influence! but look deep inside yourself, or pay more attention to your behavior and see if you notice anything new.

check your other placements. there could be influence from them as well! for example, if you have a mutable sun but a fixed moon, you may be more stubborn with emotions but have a more easygoing personality. there could be combinations from different parts of your chart, as they all go and flow together. make those connections and see how they flow together! 

don’t ignore the negative or “bad” traits. people say they don’t relate to a placement because they are only focusing on the negatives, or don’t want to admit to the negative side of it. we are human, we have flaws, mistakes, and problems. no one is perfect. but don’t ignore the bad, learn about it and learn from it. grow from it, use it to turn into good or to turn it into something useful. get to know that part of yourself so you can grow and learn. recognize it within yourself and then learn.

Astrocartography – The astrology of place. It examines how people respond to the various energies available to them across the globe. Astrologers that practice this type of astrology help others find spots where they can better engage with specific themes in their lives by examining a special type of astrological map.

Chinese Astrology – A group of traditions that arose independent of those in the west with their own mythos, techniques, and philosophy that bloomed throughout the long history of Chinese cultures.

Cosmobiology – A school of astrology credited with popularization by German astrologer Reinhold Ebertin that is related to the Hamburg School of Astrology. There is a primary emphasis on mid-points and 8th Harmonic aspects, and the significant expansion of medical astrological principals.

Egyptian Astrology – A retrospective school of astrology that uses the rich Egyptian mythos to examine Zodiacal relationships. This should not be confused with the type of astrology practiced in ancient Egypt from roughly 2000BC-100BC that served as a foundational precursor to the Hellenistic tradition, since the concept of the Zodiac was developed elsewhere.

Electional Astrology – Also known as Inceptional Astrology, this branch of the tradition is focused on finding the best time to start new projects so that they meet with the greatest success and abundance. 

Esoteric Astrology – The types of astrology that examine spiritual principals and seek to build corpus knowledge of esoteric ideologies by examining the mundane motion of the planets and stars as well as their hidden relationships.

Evolutionary Astrology – Astrology that focuses on the supposed evolutionary path of the soul. It is used to foster individual growth and spiritual expansion in accordance with many new age principals. 

Financial Astrology – Astrology that examines financial markets and their timing according to transits in order to forecast market changes. This branch of astrology also examines natal potential for money making, as well as uses astrology as a tool for discourse about global economic trends.

Hellenistic Astrology – The type of astrology practiced in the Mediterranean from roughly 100BC to 600BC that reached its height during the Roman Empire. It is the first western system to incorporate the 4 fold system of astrology that became the foundation of all later practices.

Horary Astrology – Divinatory astrology that examines the moment in which a question is understood by an astrologer in order to find an answer for the querent.

Jyotish – Commonly conflated with Vedic Astrology, Jyotish is the main form of astrology practiced in the Indian subcontinent in the modern era. It represents a hybrid of indigenous Indian astrology with Hellenistic techniques. This type of astrology is sidereal, or constellation based.

Magi Astrology – A secretive form of astrology that examines relationships and their timing according to a different set of astrological standards.

Mayan Astrology – The tradition of astrology practiced in the Mayan culture that arose independently of western influence and ideology.

Medical Astrology – Astrology that examines the relationship of the human body with the alignment of the cosmos. Used to forecast and diagnose predispositions to certain health issues, as well as provide recommendations for greater over all health and wellness according to the natal potential.

Modern Astrology – The various forms of astrology that have been practiced since its revival in the late 1800’s. There has been a marked increase in the importance placed on the Sun sign, and a focus on the psychological potentials indicated by the natal chart.

Mundane Astrology – The astrology of large groups of people and their interactions. Transits are examined in order to explain and forecast global trends and events.

Natal Astrology – Astrology centered on the natal chart of individuals. In the modern era this is the most widely used form of astrology.

Psychological Astrology – The examination of the natal chart as a set of psychological predispositions. Based on this foundational premise the astrologer can help guide and counsel the native with traditional psychological techniques.

Rectification – An extraordinarily advanced astrological technique that examines the events of a native’s life and works backward in order to produce a time of birth for those that do not possess it. A time consuming and expensive process that is a necessary precursor for all advanced forms of astrological work.

Relocational Astrology – The supposition that natal capabilities are amenable to the influences of locality. Examines the shift of potential that a native faces when living in different areas.

Synastry – The astrology of relationships. Two charts are examined concurrently in order to reveal themes and potentials that may be present as the relationship progresses.

Traditional Astrology – The various forms and traditions of astrology that were practiced during the almost 3000 years of its history prior to astrology’s revival in the late 1800’s. There is a marked focus on mundane astrology and examining the lives of natives from a deterministic standpoint.

Transit Astrology – The examination of the current or future positions of the planets in relation to a natal chart order to see the themes that are currently active in a native’s life, as well as forecast future trends and events.

Uranian Astrology – Another branch that is related to the Hamburg School of Astrology that focuses on midpoints and uses theoretical planets as part of it’s arsenal of techniques. It is sometimes said to be the true successor of the Hamburg legacy.

Vedic Astrology – The indigenous forms of astrology of the Indian subcontinent that arose independent of those of the west. There is a distinct lunar focus (as there are with many of the oldest forms of astrology). This system was eventually merged with ancient Hellenistic techniques in order to form what is now known as Jyotish.

Vocational Astrology – A specialized form of astrology that examines the inherent potential within a natal chart in order to recommend potential career paths for a native and help them navigate their professional life.