A Glossary of Astrological Terms Use this glossary to look up the meanings of words you come across on this website, or in your astrological reading. Just select the first letter of the word you need and click on it in the table below to go straight to that sector. The planet Uranus, once named after its discoverer, Sir William Herschel. More about Uranus . Heliocentric From the viewpoint of the Sun.
Planetary positions appear different from the heliocentric viewpoint.
A branch of astrology dealing with questions regarding any important matter. A chart is erected for the time when the querent's mind is most strongly focused on the matter in question. A chart of the heavens cast for a particular moment in time, as reflected at a particular place on the Earth's surface. The construction and interpretation of the horoscope is the basis of astrological practice. House One of twelve divisions of the heavens as seen from the Earth.