What is a stellium in your chart?

To be considered a stellium, three or more planets must be grouped together in the same zodiac sign (or astrological house, if you’re looking at a birth chart).

What does a stellium look like?

A stellium, known in older forms of astrology as a satellitium, is simply a cluster of three (or, if the moon or sun are involved, four) or more planets in a single sign or house. In other words, with so many planets hanging out in Capricorn, you’re bound to exhibit quite a few Goat-like traits.

Does a stellium include ascendant?

If the ruler of the Ascendant or Midheaven is part of the stellium, that may be the one you’re looking for. Or, if the ruler of the sign or house involved is part of the stellium, that might give it an edge. My Mercury in Gemini rules the sign and—in some systems—the house of my 4-planet Gemini stellium.

What is an Aries stellium?

Aries. Those with an Aries stellium are, simply put, a lot. With all that fiery, Mars-charged energy in your chart, you can’t help it. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s an excuse to lean into its more negative traits.

What does it mean to have a left sided horoscope?

Naturally, the more planets you have on any one side, the stronger the effect will be. An example of a left sided horoscope (also known as an eastern or oriental horoscope) is the chart of Oprah Winfrey, who has a total of seven planets on the left side of her chart.

What does the right side of the chart mean in astrology?

Someone with many planets in the western hemisphere (right side) of the chart is responsive to others, but may often leave the initiating (of ideas, projects) to others. This chart emphasis denotes a person who thrives in the give and take of shared work.

What are the different parts of an astrological chart?

Along with planets, every chart has pieces and sections, like an astrological pie. The chart is a 360-degree circle. Every chart has a horizon line that runs from the Ascendant at the left (Eastern horizon) across to the Descendent.

What is the Eastern Hemisphere in astrology?

The Eastern Hemisphere is comprised of the first 3 and the last 3 houses—in other words, Houses 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12. It is the half of the chart that is on the left. When the majority of planets are found in the Eastern hemisphere, the native is generally self-motivated, initiating, action-oriented, and self-assertive.