Degrees In Astrology

💫⭐️Degrees in Astrology⭐️💫

Credit: The degree meanings are owed to the degree theory by Nikola Stojanovic. RIP Nikola. Also Happy New Year, everyone. Thank you all for following <3

Extra notes: I also believe you guys should check out Sabian symbols but they usually have malefic and harsh meanings so be careful.

Before I begin “Astra inclinant, non necessitant”. Meaning “the stars impel, they do not compel”. They urge us or drive us but they do not force us.

Each degree is linked to a zodiac sign and a planet as well. They hold influence on placements we have. I also believe they can show us the who. And can also influence behaviour as well. It’s never certain, but one thing for sure is that it’s important.

The degrees span from 0-29°. And 0° is always considered an embodiment of the sign it is in. 0° is the beginning. If you have a Mercury at let’s say 0° Aries. You embody the sign Aries when it concerns communication, thinking.

A placement is a sentence. We have the sign, planet, the house, aspect and the degree. The degree is just as important. Not only do degrees matter when we have a placement, it also matters between aspects.

Degrees create aspects and they also show how intense an aspect is in a person. 

For example, a person has Sun conjunction Mercury. Conjunction occurs when two planets are in the same sign. But what renders how strong the conjunction is, is the degree separating Sun and Mercury. If the difference of degrees is 2, that would be more powerful than a difference of 8.

Those little numbers at the top corner in the boxes are the degree differences in the aspect between 2 planets.

Before I dive into degrees. Degrees also have malefic connotations to them so please know I will be talking of suicide, death etc. I will be talking about some very special ones brought to our attention by Nikola Stojanovic. 

2°- It is said to be a degree that gives supreme power, greatness or recognition.

5°- considered to be a degree of those considered as sex symbols. It is considered to be a degree of minor/brief fame (It’s a Leo degree).

11°- represents suicide.

15°- assassination degree.

18°- represents bad fortune and health issues.  

22°- to kill or be killed degree. I do not really feed into the whole doom and gloom of the degree. I believe it can mean where in one’s chart where they have to make very hard decisions. It can also mean witnessing death.

SIGNS, DEGREES & THEIR MEANINGS

Mind you I did not put all the words related to the degrees.

Aries (1°,13°, 25°) - red, injuries/bleeding, to be the first, brave, hard work, spicy, blood, to make/produce , flame, sports, goat, sports, of Germanic origin, the head.

Taurus (2°,14°, 26° ) - the bank, throat, to cook, opera, kitchen, money, fat, possession, growth, to sing, food, nature, the color green.

Gemini (3°,15°, 27° ) - communication, newspaper, television, intellectuals, personal documents, neighbors, brother/ sister, elementary school, transportation.

Cancer (4°,16°,28°) - mother, maternal figure, human race, family, homeland, tears, water, nation, public opinion, twin, couple.

Leo (5°,17°,29°) -  public eye power, top-quality, of good value, the sun, one’s father, children, romance, vacations, gold, proud/one’s ego.

Virgo (6°, 18°) - everything work-related, health, routine, illness, aunts/uncles, stomach, chess, honey, adoptive parents.

Libra (7°,19°) - marriage, law, politics, justice, physical touch, a beauty, art, marriage, paintings, gifts, polite, nice, unable to make decisions.

Scorpio (8°, 20°) - sex, death, to kill or  be killed, surgery, curse words, someone else’s money (inheritance,loans,scholarships), transformation, to investigate.

Sagittarius (9°, 21°) - a foreign place, tennis, films, religion, travel, university, philosophy, women’s thighs, publishing of books, horses.

Capricorn (10°, 22°) - old, long lasting, dark colors, dirty, suffering, winter, hard, antiques/vintage, delay, winter.

Aquarius (11°, 23°) - astrologer, innovation, airports, technology, divorce, loud, electricity, high place, fast pace, future, artificial.

Pisces (12°, 24°) - drugs, vague, illusions, dreams, medications, disappear, hidden, fear, mental hospital, photography, sea, escape/run away, drowning, oil, fake.

Hi ellie ! I love your posts immensely— they’re mystifying, and I constantly look forward to reading them.

If you wouldn’t mind, could you do a description on pluto in the 3rd house ? but only if you’re so inclined🌷

Take care and have a lovely day !

Hello love, I appreciate your comment so much, thank you. And sure, I can do it.🤎

Pluto in the 3rd house

Knowing what these natives think is something very difficult, ironic, since they can easily tell if something is happening or if you are hiding something from them. With this placement there is a mix between intellect and intuition, they usually have many hunches that in the end turn out to be true, however many of them think the same, because they are afraid of confusing their hunches with their fears or insecurities. These natives are prone to nervousness, not trusting other people easily and in case Pluto is making tense aspects, they may have a tendency to expect the worst of some things or people. Over time they have learned not to place expectations on people and it can be difficult for them to form relationships or take the first step to interact with others. They have great skills for investigation, they can discover many things on their own without others even knowing that they were investigating or interested in it. They are people with an inquisitive soul, they feel the need to expand their knowledge and it never seems to be enough for them. The more mysterious or complex something or someone seems to them, the more fascinated they will be. They may have interests related to taboo topics, spirituality, psychology or esotericism in general. They may have a taste for reading or writing from a very young age, tending to prefer raw, dramatic or exciting novels.

They are powerful communicators, as writers they have a unique ability to make you feel every sensation they want you to feel. As readers, they really like to immerse themselves in the stories they read, they get bored easily if these or even series don't start with something that sparks their curiosity. These natives may have tense experiences with neighbors, whether they directly don't get along, have very mysterious or strange neighbors, or simply be very indifferent to them. Something similar happens with siblings, since this placement favors a close relationship with them in which they will keep each other's secrets and although they are not very expressive they will know that they can count on the other or it gives us a relationship full of intensity, dramas in which there is the possibility of estrangement or envy.

These people fear the idea of ​​being fooled, of appearing foolish or inexperienced with what they say, some may even keep their questions to themselves so that they are not judged. It is very likely that the native has been highly criticized by people at school or even by their own siblings. They hate lies and they are the kind of people who prefer that you tell them the truth, no matter how painful it may be, rather than lying to them. They are very honest people who will always give their point of view clearly, it is one of the reasons why people often turn to them or ask for advice when they need some clarity. Many of these natives can be very nervous and have trouble sleeping or calming their minds in order to relax. They may have traumas or bad memories of their student days, in the same way they may feel that it is difficult for them to connect on a deep level with people, they do not usually like too trivial talks, they want to know as much about you as you have inquired about. you, and if you haven't yet dared to do that, they help you wander through those deepest areas of your being, they will analyze you and help you to know every corner of your mind and heart, even the one you don't want to face.

Virgo rising 22°, 5H in Capricorn, Cancer venus 10H

Astrology Game✨

Based on your 5th house, Rising Sign and Venus Placement, make moodboard about your aesthetic.

Lemme go first, I'm a Libra Rising, Pisces 5th house and Leo Venus in 10th.

Now your turn....

Persephone and her influence in the natal chart

It is perhaps unwise to put too much weight on asteroids – they are after all representing very specific themes and myths that can be traced in the configuration of the major planets. I find asteroids entertaining, and although I believe that they shouldn’t be emphasized too much, they certainly carry some extra information about people that can be interesting to take note of.

I’ve been pondering the asteroid Persephone (399) for a little while. In myth, young Persephone is taken by force from her mother Demeter to live with Hades in the underworld, made to live in the underworld for 6 months of the year and returning in spring to be with her mother again. Prior to her abduction she’s pictured as a beautiful, pure and innocent protégé, always watched over by her mother Demeter who loves her more than anything.

Stevie Nicks has Persephone conjunct Pluto and Saturn in Leo in the 5th house, inconjunct her moon and semi-square Mercury.

Whether Persephone is a tragic figure or not is up for debate. She’s depicted as relatively insignificant on her own – her identity depends on her mother and her abductor. Whether she enjoys being of little consequence and being torn between two powerful characters who both want her is not made clear. She is “valuable” in the sense that she’s the receiver of her mother’s and her husband’s love but she doesn’t seem to be aware of her own value as an individual separate from her two "guardians".

Persephone, in my view, is a lost bird. She’s over-protected, understimulated and has not been encouraged by her mother to differentiate and create a life of her own. Although Demeter’s love is powerful it’s not enough to keep "the world out" and Persephone is taken by Hades because he needs someone to possess that will stay with him and love him back. Hades might not be ultimately evil, but he is dark, hidden and doesn't ask for permission. He’s also lonely and needs someone to share his darkness and passion with.

It seems like Persephone became feared as she matured. Her time spent in the underworld transformed her into something fascinating and destructive, as someone of her own authority, yet ultimately a slave to her own fate as a captive. Being under other people’s supervision throughout her life, although she might’ve agreed to it on some level, doesn’t make for a fulfilling existence. There’s a loss of self that is irretrievable although surface pleasures and enjoyments can still be carried out.

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Young women are often drawn to dark/mysterious/criminal men that "do what they want" and claim authority of their own lives. It is very curious, that for some reason, feminine innocence is paired with destructive masculine desire. The dark male falls in love with the lost and bright-eyed maiden. There’s attraction on both ends. There's also often a powerful, controlling and devouring mother that's part of the picture, or a set of strict parents that is obsessively committed to keeping "the bad out". - Of course, it never works.

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I have noticed that the asteroid Persephone seems to show up prominently in people who have little sense of direction in their own lives and who are forced to surrender to their “dominant supervisors’” wishes because they don’t have anything else to do. They live in their own world, empty vessels, moody, plagued with diffuse longings and romantic notions that never really take shape. They’re strong, compassionate but passive, attempting to preserve their inner world since the outer is dominated by more potent characters. The inner strength is usually considerable although they may give off the vibe of being fragile and weak. They can have a refreshing presence, there’s something fertile about them as well. Usually, their traumas and scars are on the inside rather than the outside which makes them seem youthful and untouched by life. I’ve noticed this with people I’ve met who have Persephone conjunct Sun, Moon, Venus and the North Node, but I will say that these people also have strong Plutonic and Neptunian influences in their charts that could contribute to this theme in their lives.

If any of you have any personal experiences with or observations of this asteroid please share your thoughts in the comments, I’m interested to know!

Hope it'll work, I'm in Russia so it's tricky 🤡

With how much I’m stressed about money I really need to find some🙏🏾

The Astrology of Fame: Fame Planets

You’ve read about the Fame Degrees-- 4, 5, 9, 16, 17, 21, 28, and 29-- (RIGHT?) but you’re probably still wondering what exactly you’re gonna be famous for. Well, let me present to you the Fame Planets.

The following lists describe the special traits and occupations associated with each planet. If you have one or more of these planets in a fame degree (listed above), then those planets describe what and how you’ll gain recognition. 

What planets are YOU gonna be known for? Let me know in the chat!

Sun

Personality / Making one’s mark:

Anything related to your zodiac sign! (Yep, it really is that simple.)

Moon

Emotions and/or Mom:

Actors, Writers, Poets

Anything that's created and expressed with feeling

Your Mom–no seriously, your moon in a fame degree usually means your Mom gained some notoriety in her day.

Mercury

Words / Thinking / Speaking: 

Writers of ALL kinds (novelists, screenwriters, journalists, etc.)

Vocalists, Voice Actors, Comedians

Podcasters / Broadcasters / TV Presenters / News Anchors

Teachers / Tutors

Public Speaker and/or Game Show Host

Anything that uses your voice, wit, and intelligence

Venus

Beauty / Fashion / The Arts / Money:

Fashion designers

Fashion models and/or being beautiful (yes, that’s a thing)

Dancer / Musician / Beautician 

Interior Designer / Decorator

Artists of ALL kinds: Painters, sculptors, jewelers, tattoo artists, police sketch artists, etc.  

Mars

Action / Energy / Drive / Independence and Daring:

Athletes– basketball, football, soccer, tennis players, etc.

Film or Creative Directors

Cops / Firefighters / Soldiers / Member of the Armed forces

Stunt performers--basically, anything that requires lots of physical stamina or courage.

Jupiter

Travel / Wisdom / Publishing / Luck:

Sports and athletics (esp. Olympians)

Spiritual / religious beliefs and writings (maybe you write the next bible or something)

Philanthropy and generosity

Traveling the world and writing about it on your travel blog

Being a fantastic lawyer

Winning the lottery / winning on Whammy! Press Your Luck or DraftKings

Saturn

Hard Work / Discipline / Order / Authority:

Starting / owning / building your own business 

Political / Government work (being a Senator, President, etc.)

Consulting people and telling them how to fix / repair their business

Building a multi-billion dollar company while working two jobs 

Striving for success 

Executives, CEO, COO

Uranus

Eccentricity, Inventions / Inventiveness:

Inventing the hottest app / tech gizmo / tech company

Science / Scientific research / Being an absolute brainiac

Astrology / Occult work

Being concerned with people

Rioting, winning the lottery, becoming a Jeopardy! champion

Reforming the socioeconomic system in your city

Neptune

Spirituality / Healing / The Arts:

Psychic abilities – clairvoyance / compassion

Faith / energy healing / drugs

Poet, musician, creative writers (esp. novelists)

Painters and comedians

Film (screenwriting) and Filmmaking  

Actors, Singers, Models, Dancers–basically, all the Venus stuff, but more ~mystical~

Pluto

Taboo / Transformation / Power / Magnetism:

Sexuality and/or mystique (maybe your fetishes? Hey, idk.)

Occult Stuff –psychic abilities, magical abilities, being able to see/sense/talk to ghosts

Research and Investigative Journalism

Obsession with Death / Macabre / Goth – maybe you’re a mortician?

Impressive willpower–like, a rising-from-the-depths-of-despair-to-conquer- the-world type of willpower.