|
Answers to Lesson No. 21] The twelve signs are divisions of the heavens relative to the Vernal Equinox and the ecliptic, which are places of reference in space. The twelve houses are divisions of the heavens relative to the birthplace and horizon, which are places of reference on the Earth. 2] The signs are derived from groups of relatively fixed stars along the Sun's yearly path through the sky - and always maintain the same relative positions to one another. The planets are heavenly bodies that revolve around the Sun, and are constantly changing their relative positions to one another. 3] A degree is approximate distance traveled by the Sun each day - one three-hundred and sixtieth of a circle. 30 degrees in each sign. 4] There are 12 signs and 12 houses. 5] A planets' influence is determined principally by the angle of the ray. Although each planet has its own innate nature, the angle of the ray determines in what way, or how that influence will be exerted. The house that a planet is in shows the angle of the planetary ray relative to the Earth, and the sign that a planet is in shows the angle of the planetary ray relative to the heavens. 6] From Aries 1° to Aries 30° is 29 degrees; then from Taurus 0° to Taurus 15° is another 15 degrees. Added together total 44°. Note: Any Zodiacal Sign starts at 0° and ends at 30°. It is possible to have a planet located at 0°13'36" of Aries (zero degree, thirteen minutes and thirty six seconds which is between Aries 0° and Aries 1°.
|
Rosicrucian
Fellowship - International Headquarters
|