Planets in houses at a 60-degree angle from each other are sextile.
Planets in houses at a 120-degree angle from each other are trine.
Planets in houses at a 90-degree angle from each other are square.
Planets in houses at a 180-degree angle from each other are in opposition.
Planets in the same house are conjunct.
Appendix 5
Dr. Maya Angelou and Frida Kahlo’s Birth Charts
DR. MAYA ANGELOU’S BIRTH CHART
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Birth Date and Time: April 4, 1928, at 2:10 p.m.
Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
FRIDA KAHLO’S BIRTH CHART
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Birth Date and Time: July 6, 1907, at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico
Index
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A
affirmations: 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 66, 103, 105, 106, 108, 110, 112, 113, 115, 116, 118, 120, 122, 163, 165, 167, 168, 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184
Angelou, Maya: aspects between planets in natal chart of, 81–82, 84; basics of her natal chart, 41–42; born with Leo rising, 162, 198; her Sun in natal chart, 67–68, 81–83
Aquarius: as an air sign, 24; as a fixed sign, 22; intellectual and insightful style of, 21; Moon in, 119–20; Sun in its detriment in, 26; as a rising sign, 181–83; Saturn as ruler in, 62, 159, 226, 227; Sun in, 62–64
Aries: as a cardinal sign, 22; as a fire sign, 23; independent and action-oriented style of, 21; Mars as ruler in, 158, 212–13; Moon in, 103–4; relationship of Exaltation, Sun, and, 26; relationship of Fall, Saturn, and, 26; rising, 162–64; Saturn as ruler in, 230; Sun in, 42–44; Venus as ruler in, 208–9
Ascendant: check in with your chart to find your, 161; key points to remember about, 160–61; motivation for life revealed by sign of your, 11, 157–58, 162, 185–87; planets in the same sign as your, 185–96
Ascendant ruler: identifying what planet is your, 197–98; Jupiter, 159, 218–25; key points to remember about, 160–61; listed, 158–59; Mars, 159, 212–18; Mercury, 158, 159, 201–5; Moon, 200–201; Saturn, 225–31; Sun, 199; Venus, 104–5, 159, 205–11
Ascendant ruler in each house: 1st house, 233–34; 2nd house, 235–36; 3rd house, 236–37; 4th house, 237–39; 5th house, 239–40; 6th house, 241–42; 7th house, 242–44; 8th house, 244–45; 9th house, 246–47; 10th house, 247–48; 11th house, 248–50; 12th house, 250–51; identifying the, 232–33
Ascendant: Aquarius, 181–83; Aries, 162–64; Cancer, 167–69; Capricorn, 179–81; description of, 157–58, 160; Gemini, 166–67; Leo, 169–70, 198–99; Libra, 173–75; Pisces, 183–84; Sagittarius, 177–79; Scorpio, 175–77; Taurus, 164–65; Virgo, 171–73. See also signs
aspects (relationships between planets): the challenges (squares and oppositions), 32–33, 81; the mergers (conjunctions), 33–34, 81; description of, 30; the gifts (sextiles and trines), 30–32, 81; in Maya Angelou’s natal chart, 81–82, 83; the rules to remember on, 35; which planets are in aspect to your Sun, 81–83; to your Moon, 100; to your Sun, 39
assets (2nd house), 27, 29, 67, 127, 235–36
astrology: agreements to make productive study of, 15–16; Ascendant ruler in the 9th house representing, 246–47; author’s childhood discovery of, 1–2; author’s formal study of traditional, 6; built on observation of the natural world, 37–38; pop culture’s focus on the Sun sign, 9, 37–38; influence of relationships in, 81; the mirror to our best selves offered by, 2, 7; 9th house representing, 27, 29; as a self-secret system with symbolic language, 13–14. See also horoscopes
Astrology and the Authentic Self (George), 158
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birth chart. See natal charts
birth time, 12
bodies: 1st house representing self, vitality, and, 27, 29, 68–69; how our culture judges our, 97–98; the Moon represents our primary caregiver’s, 97; our soul’s experience is reflected in our, 97
boundaries: Neptune can blur your, 88; Neptune drives need to work on personal, 94; vulnerability while developing healthy, 49
business relationships. See committed partnerships, 7th house
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Cancer: as cardinal sign, 22; as a water sign, 25; Jupiter as ruler in, 220–21; Mars as ruler in, 216–17; Moon in, 107–9; Moon ruled by, 158; nature of the Moon in its domicile in, and, 26; Jupiter in its exaltation in, 26; relationship of Fall, Mars, and, 26; rising, 167–69, 200–201; Saturn as ruler in, 228–29; sensitive and caring style of, 21; Sun in, 48–50
Capricorn: as a cardinal sign, 22; as an earth sign, 24; enduring and reserved style of, 21; Jupiter as ruler in, 223; Mars as ruler in, 214; Moon in, 117–19; nature of the Moon in its detriment in, 26; relationship of Exaltation, Mars, and, 26; relationship of Fall, Jupiter, and, 26; rising, 179–81; Saturn as ruler in, 60, 61, 159, 226–37; Sun in, 60–62
cardinal signs: Aries, 22; Cancer, 22; Capricorn, 22; Libra, 22
career: Ascendant ruler in the 10th house representing work and, 247–48; author’s journey toward finding her, 6–7; Frida Kahlo exalted Moon in 10th house driving, 123, 139–40; Moon in the 10th house on, 135–36; Sun in the 10th house on, 77–78; 10th house representing public roles and, 27, 28, 29. See also work
caregivers. See parents/caregivers, the Moon
challenges (squares and oppositions): oppositions from your Moon, 148–50; oppositions from your Sun, 89–91; reflection questions on, 95, 155; squares from your Moon, 145–47; squares from your Sun, 87–89
ChaniNicholas.com: look up your natal chart on, 11. See also natal charts
Check In With Your Chart: your Ascendant, 161; your Moon, 100; your Sun, 39
children: Ascendant ruler in the 5th house representing, 239–40; 5th house representing, 27, 29; Moon in the 5th house representing, 128–29; Sun in the 5th house representing, 72–73
committed partnerships: Ascendant ruler in the 7th house representing, 242–44; Moon in the 7th house representing, 131–32; 7th house representing, 27, 29; Sun in the 7th house representing, 74–75
communication: Ascendant ruler in the 3rd house and, 236–37; element of a sign indicates, 23; Mars in Aquarius and courageous, 217; Mercury in the 1st house centralizing your, 189; Moon in Mercury connecting, 141, 146, 152; Sun in Aquarius, 62; 3rd house representing, 27, 29, 70–71, 126
community: Ascendant ruler in the 11th house representing, 248–50; 11th house representing, 28, 29; Sun in the 11th house presenting, 78–79
conjunctions (mergers): description of, 91–92; reflections questions on, 94–95; your Sun conjunction with planets, 92–94
creative projects: Ascendant ruler in the 5th house representing, 239–40; 5th house representing, 27, 29; Moon in the 5th house representing, 128–29; Sun in the 5th house representing, 72–73
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daily life: Ascendant ruler in the 3rd house and your, 236; Moon in Aries is action-oriented, 103; Moon in Leo need attention in its, 109–10; Moon in Pisces means creativity and compassion in, 121–22; reflecting on publishing in your, 134–35; Saturn creates structure in your, 141; 3rd house representing communication, family, and, 27; your Moon sign will help your, 99, 101
death: Ascendant ruler in the 8th house representing, 244–45; continuing cycle of rebirth and, 168; 8th house representing, 27, 29; Moon in Scorpio dealing with loss of, 115; Moon in the 8th house representing, 132–33; Saturn connecting mysteries of sex and, 230–31; Sun in Scorpio representing regenerative, 57; Sun in the 8th house representing, 75–76
detriment: description of planets in their, 25; relationship of planets, signs, and, 26
domicile: description of planets in their, 25; relationship of planets, signs, and, 26
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education: Ascendant ruler in the 9th house representing, 246–47; Moon in the 9th house represe
nting teaching and, 134–35; 9th house representing, 27, 29, 67; Sun in the 9th house representing, 76–77
8th house: Ascendant ruler in, 244–45; description of, 27; Moon in the, 132–33; representing other people’s resources, 27, 29, 75–76, 132; Sun in the, 75–76; the wheel illustration on, 29
elements: air, 24; description of, 23; earth, 24; fire, 23; water, 25
11th house: Ascendant ruler in, 248–50; description of, 28; Moon in the, 136–37; Sun in the house of good spirits or, 78–79; natal chart illustration including the, 29
emotional needs: identifying the house where your Moon is to meet, 123–24; the Moon represents our physical and, 11, 95, 97–101; the Moon signs indicate how we meet our, 98; relationships with other planets impacting, 139–55; the sign of your Moon on meeting your, 99–122
emotions: element of a sign indicates, 23; Mars may create anger or aggression, 86, 215; sorrow, 28, 29, 79–80, 232–33, 250–51
exaltation: description of planets in their, 26; relationship of planets, signs, and, 26
extended family: Ascendant ruler in the 3rd house representing, 236–37; author on her childhood and, 1–2; Moon in the 3rd house representing, 126–27; Sun in the 3rd house representing, 70–71; Sun in the 4th house representing your identity in the, 71–72; 3rd house representing communication, extended family, and, 27, 29. See also parents/caregivers
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fall: description of planets in their, 26; relationship of planets, signs, and, 26
family. See extended family and 4th house
5th house: Ascendant ruler in, 239–40; description of, 27; Moon in the, 128–29; Sun in the, 72–73; the wheel illustration on, 29
1st house: Ascendant ruler in, 233–34; description of, 27, 68; as a house of identity, 124; Moon in the, 124–25; Sun in the, 68–69; natal chart illustration including the, 29
fixed signs: Aquarius, 22; Leo, 22; Scorpio, 22; Taurus, 22
foundations: Ascendant ruler in the 4th house representing, 237–39; 4th house representing parents, home, and, 27, 29; Mercury in Sagittarius representing, 203–4; Moon in the 4th house representing, 127–28; Sun in the 4th house representing your identity and, 71–72; Uranus disrupts our life, 147
4th house: Ascendant ruler in, 237–39; description of, 27; Moon in the, 127–28; Sun in the, 71–72; natal chart illustration including the, 29
friends: Ascendant ruler in the 3rd house associated with, 236–37; Ascendant ruler in the 11th house associated with, 248–50; 11th house associated with, 28, 29; Moon in the 3rd house associated with, 126–27; Moon in the 11th house associated with, 136–37; Sun in the 3rd house associated with, 70–71; Sun in the 11th house associated with, 78–79; Venus can help you create bonds and, 152
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Gemini: communicative and curious style of, 21; as an air sign, 24; Jupiter as ruler in, 221–22; Mercury ruler in, 158, 202; Moon in, 106–7; as a mutable sign, 23; rising, 166–67; ruled by Mercury, 158; Sun in, 46–47; twins symbol for, 46
George, Demetra, 6, 13, 158
Gifts (trines and sextiles): description of, reflection questions on, 51, 94, 112, 154; 30–32; sextiles, 31, 32, 83–85, 140–42; trines, 31–32, 85–86, 142–44
good fortune: Ascendant ruler in the 11th house representing, 248–50; 11th house representing, 28, 29; Jupiter giving one faith in, 86; Sun in the 11th house representing, 78–79
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healing work, 18, 121
health: Moon in the 6th house representing, 129–31; reproductive, 126, 128; 6th house representing work and, 27, 29, 129–31, 134–35; Sun in the 6th house representing, 73–74; Virgo rising representing, 171–73. See also mental health
hidden life: Ascendant ruler in the 12th house representing, 250–51; Frida Kahlo’s Sun in the 12th house of, 232–33; Sun in the 12th house representing, 79–80; 12th house representing, 28, 29
home (your personal): Ascendant ruler in the 4th house, 237–38; 4th house representing parents and, 27, 29, 71–72; Sun in the 4th house representing your identity in your, 71–72
homes: chart on planets, signs, and corresponding, 26; description of, 25; four types of, 25–26
horoscopes: author’s early experience with writing, 6; author’s first thorough natal chart reading, 2–3. See also astrology
house of God (9th house), 76–77, 246–47
house of good spirits (11th house), 78
house of sorrows (12th house), 79
the houses: 1st house, 27, 29, 68–69, 124–25, 233–34; 2nd house, 27, 29, 67, 69–70, 125, 125–26, 127, 235–36; 3rd house, 27, 29, 70–71, 126–27, 236–37; 4th house, 27, 29, 71–72, 127–29, 237–39; 5th house, 27, 29, 72–73, 128–29, 239–40; 6th house, 27, 29, 73–74, 129–31, 241–42; 7th house, 27, 29, 74–75, 131–32, 242–44; 8th house, 27, 29, 75–76, 132–33, 244–45; 9th house, 27, 29, 76–77, 134–35, 246–47; 10th house, 27, 29, 77–78, 123, 135–36, 247–48; 11th house, 28, 29, 78–79, 136–37, 248–50; 12th house, 28, 29, 79–80, 137–39, 250–51
house systems: description of, 27; introduction to the 12 houses, 27–29; the rules to remember on, 35; what you should know about the, 28; natal chart illustration, 29; whole sign houses approach to, 28; of your Sun, 66–80
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Angelou), 67–68
imagination: implementing power of your, 121; Neptune granting a vivid, 86
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Jupiter: the different signs and styles affecting, 21; Moon conjunction with, 153; opposition from your Moon to, 149; opposition from your Sun, 90; Pisces ruled by, 159; relationship of homes, signs, and, 26; the Sage role of, 20; Sagittarius ruled by, 159; a sextile from your Moon to, 141; sextile from your Sun to, 84; signs and styles affecting, 21; square from your Moon to, 146; square from your Sun to, 85; trine from your Moon to, 143; trine from your Sun to, 86; your Sun conjunction with, 93
Jupiter as ruler: Cancer, 220–21; Capricorn, 223; description of, 218; Gemini, 221–22; Pisces, 159, 219, 220; Sagittarius, 159, 219–20; Virgo, 221, 222–23; in all other signs, 224
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Kahlo, Frida: archetypal experiences of, 254; birth chart of, 102; born with Leo rising, 162, 198, 232; exalted Moon in 10th house driving her career, 123, 139–40; her Moon in Taurus, 101; physical and emotional suffering of, 232–33
Ketola, Taina, 3–4
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 82
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Leo: as a fire sign, 23; as a fixed sign, 22; Moon in, 109–10; relationship of Domicile, Sun, and, 26; rising, 169–70, 198–99; ruled by the Sun, 159, 199; Saturn as ruler in, 228, 229–30; self-expressive and creative style of, 21; Sun in, 50–61
Libra: as a cardinal sign, 22; as an air sign, 24; Mars as ruler in, 214–15, 216; Moon in, 112–14; relationship of Exaltation, Saturn, and, 26; relationship of Fall, Sun, and, 26; rising, 173–75; Saturn as ruler in, 227–28; social and likable style of, 21; Sun in, 54–56; Venus as ruler in, 104–5, 159, 206, 207
life force. See vitality, 1st house
life’s purpose: the Ascendant details motivation for living, 11; the challenge of discovering your, 74; implementing power of your imagination for, 121; the Moon sign unpacking your daily, 11, 86, 99, 124; position of the planets reveal nature of your, 10; the Sun sign explains your, 11, 37
livelihood: developing relationship between money, self, and, 67; 2nd house representing, 27, 29, 67, 127, 235–36. See also resources
loss: Ascendant ruler in the 12th house representing, 250–51; Frida Kahlo’s Sun in the 12th house of, 232–33; Sun in the 12th house representing, 79–80; 12th house representing, 28, 29
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marriage. See committed partnerships, 7th house
Mars: Aries ruled by, 158; Moon conjunction with, 152; opposition from your Moon to, 149; opposition from your Sun, 90; relationship of signs, homes, and, 26; Scorpio ruled by, 159; a sextile from your Moon to, 141; sextile from your Sun to, 84; signs and styles affecting, 21; square from your Moon to, 146; square from your Sun to, 88; trine from your Moon to,
143; trine from your Sun to, 86; the Warrior role of, 20; your Sun conjunction with, 92–93
Mars as ruler: Aries, 212–13; Cancer, 216–17; Capricorn, 214; description of, 212; Libra, 214–15, 216; Scorpio, 159, 212–14; Taurus, 214–15; in all the other signs, 217
mental health: Ascendant ruler in the 12th house associated with, 250–51; 8th house associated with, 27, 29; Moon in the 8th house associated with, 132–33; Neptune connecting you with spirituality and recovery, 94; parents/caregivers with addiction and, 122. See also health
Mercury: communication centralized in 1st house, 189; connecting communication, 141, 146, 152; the Messenger role of, 20; Moon conjunction with, 152; opposition from your Moon to, 148–49; relationship of homes, signs, and, 26; a sextile from your Moon to, 141; signs and styles affecting, 21; square from your Moon to, 146; trine from your Moon to, 143; your Sun conjunction with, 92
Mercury as ruler: Gemini, 158, 202; Pisces, 203, 204; Sagittarius, 203–4; Virgo, 159, 202–3; in all the other signs, 204–5
mergers (conjunctions): description of, 91–92, 151; reflection questions on, 94–95; your Moon conjunction with planets, 152–55; your Sun conjunction with planets, 92–94
modalities: cardinal, 22; description of, 22; fixed, 22; mutable, 23
Moon (natal chart): aspects to your, 100; Cancer ruled by, 158; Check In With Your Chart on, 100; key points to remember about your, 99; Moon as ruler (Cancer rising), 200–201; opposition from your Sun, 89; opposition to different planets from your, 148–51; represents our physical and emotional needs, 11, 95, 97–98; sextile from your Sun to, 84; the sign of your, 99–122; square from your Sun to, 87; square to different planets from your, 145–47; trine from your Sun to, 86; trine to different planets from, 143–44; your Sun conjunction with, 92
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