What you may notice is that the critical degrees are marked by Aries (Cardinal energy), Leo (Fixed energy), Sagittarius (Mutable), Capricorn (Cardinal Energy), and Taurus (Fixed Energy). There, the idea of critical or Anaretic degrees comes into play.

The first twelve degrees continue this archetypal pattern until we reach the thirteenth degree. (Cusps aren’t real.)ĭegrees follow the order of the Zodiac, with the first degree associated with Aries and its ruling planet Mars. It also accurately marks where they fall between the two signs.

Those who consider themselves on the “cusp” of two signs will find that the degree of their placement can provide significant context. Degrees also mark the exactitude of aspects and alignments or even transits like Retrogrades.įrom another perspective, degrees can be useful for a more esoteric interpretation of a chart. So, if we saw the moon at 28 degrees, we can safely estimate it will ingress into the next zodiac sign within hours. For example, we see the Moon move through each of the zodiacs within two days. For one, they notate how far into a zodiacal “season” a planet is. In astrology, degrees serve many purposes. Accurate birth times are imperative for applying degree theory when studying your natal chart. These are degrees and are quite specific based on your time of birth. If you’ve ever looked at your birth chart, you’ve probably noticed a set of numbers on the right of your zodiac placements. Ever wonder what those numbers next to your zodiac placements mean?

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