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Feminine Signs: The Earth and Water Signs, comprised of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces. Indicates passive and receptive energy. Fifth House: Also known as the House of Pleasure. It describes romance, creativity, children, fun and speculation. It also rules the dramatic and one's artistic ability. Fire Signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Signs belonging to this Element represent a fiery nature. First House: Also known as the House of Self. It describes the outer personality. It is the image we project to the world, our mask. Fixed Signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. This Quality represents stubbornness and inflexibility. Forecast: Plotting the movements of the planets to determine upcoming trends. Fourth House: Also known as the House of Home. It describes the residence, real estate, ancestry and the past. It is also speaks to parental influence. Grand Cross: A configuration in which four planets form mutual squares. It creates much tension. Grand Trine: When three planets, generally of the same Element, meet each other to form a triangle. The energy of this configuration is harmonious. Hard Aspect: Aspects which create tension and friction. Squares, oppositions and quincunxes are all hard aspects. Horary Astrology: The branch of Astrology devoted to answering specific questions by means of a chart drawn up for the time the question is asked. Horoscope: In this century, the word 'horoscope' has become synonymous with the daily 20-50 word predictions offered in newspapers, magazines and on the Internet. It literally means the 'marker of time,' and it is a map of the heavens at the time of one's birth (technically speaking, synonymous with 'birth chart'). Houses: The celestial sphere taken as a 360-degree circle divided into twelve sections. These sections are referred to by their numbers, such as 'the First House,' 'the Second House,' etc. Houses are generally numbered counterclockwise from the ascendant (starting at the nine o'clock position), with the House which begins at the ascendant known as 'the First House.' Each House speaks to a particular component of one's life. A-E F-H I-P Q-Z