Astrology Glossary
Definitions for Western, Vedic, and Chinese terms
- 10th House Mars— western
Mars in the 10th house indicates ambition, career drive, and leadership style.
- Nakshatra— vedic
The 27 lunar mansions of Vedic astrology that refine Moon sign interpretation.
- Day Master (BaZi)— chinese
The Heavenly Stem of your Day Pillar—your core identity in Chinese Four Pillars astrology.
- Ascendant (Rising Sign)— western
The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at your birth moment.
- Dasha (Vimshottari)— vedic
Planetary periods in Vedic astrology that indicate timing of life themes.
- Retrograde— all
When a planet appears to move backward from Earth's perspective.
- Synastry— western
Comparison of two birth charts to assess relationship compatibility.
- Luck Pillar (Da Yun)— chinese
10-year cycles in BaZi that show how your fortune shifts over decades.
- 7th House— western
The house of partnership, marriage, and committed relationships.
- Tri-Vector Alignment— all
Arcanavana's methodology unifying Western, Vedic, and Chinese astrology.
- Rahu & Ketu— vedic
The lunar nodes in Vedic astrology—points of destiny and karma.
- Midheaven (MC)— western
The 10th house cusp—career, reputation, and public life.