The Astrology of Space - Matrix Software

The Astrology of Space
The Ecliptic Sphere
Be sure to get a feeling for what a system of
coordinates is and how such a system is defined. All
coordinates systems will have a center, a plane of
reference (i.e. a north and south pole), and a point
along the plane from which to measure the longitude
factor. The latitude factor is measured above and
below the reference plane.
There are many useful coordinate systems in
astrological work besides the zodiac or ecliptic. The
two outstanding other systems that must be
understood for competent astrological considerations
are the Equatorial System of right ascension and
declination and the Horizon System of azimuth and
altitude. Yet other systems include the Galactic
System, Supergalactic System, and the Local System
(the systems of near stars of which our Sun is one
member). This is in addition to the various orbital
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