Science / Astrology / Athazer: A term applied by the ancients to the Moon when it forms an exact conjunction, semi-square, square, quincunx or opposition with the Sun or is separated from the sun by 12?° or 160?°. MORE
Science / Astrology / Yod: An aspect configuration in which two planets in sextile both form a quincunx (inconjunct) with the same third planet; it is given a karmic connotation. Sometimes called the Finger of God. See also Fin MORE
Science / Astrology / Afflicted: Used to describe a planet which is unfavorably aspected; squares, oppositions and quincunxes. An ancient term which is still commonly used. MORE
Science / Astrology / Inconjunct: A minor hard aspect, 150?°, synonymous with quincunx. See quincunx. MORE
Science / Astrology / Finger Of God: An ambiguous term used variously to indicate the handle in a bucket formation or the yod, a configuration consisting of two planets in sextile and each quincunx to the same third planet. The yod is as MORE