Lindsay Michko Astrology

Ancient Astrology for Modern Life

Category: Learning Astrology

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    Considering Planetary Exaltations

    In traditional astrology, each planet or luminary has certain signs of the zodiac, or sections of signs, where they enjoy some extra strength or authority. These include the planetary domiciles and planetary exaltations. We call these “essential dignities,” because placement in those signs or sections of signs reinforce the essential nature of the planet or… Read on…

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    Dignity & Debility: It’s Essential!

    How do you interpret a planet in a sign? For many, this is a simple matter of combining meanings of the sign with significations of the planet. So, Mars, planet of action and aggression, in Libra, sign of justice, could show social activism. That’s fine, and could very well be the case. Indeed, one can… Read on…

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    Best Books for Learning Traditional Astrology

    What are the best books for learning traditional astrology? With countless astrology books in publication, the options can feel daunting. A large chunk of what’s out there is, in my opinion, the same book rewritten in different styles, just a bit too surface-level for the newly committed student. You may hear this category referred to… Read on…