• The Ram : Aries: 21 March - 20 April


• The Bull : Taurus: 21 April - 21 May


• The Twins : Gemini: 22 May - 21 June


• The Crab : Cancer: 22 June - 22 July


• The Lion : Leo: 23 July - 22 August


• The Maiden : Virgo: 23 August - 22 Sept'


• The Scales of Balance: Libra: 23 Sept' - 23 Oct'


• The Scorpion : Scorpio: 24 Oct' - 22 Nov'


• The Archer : Sagittarius: 23 Nov' - 21 Dec'


• The Sea Goat : Capricorn: 22 Dec' - 20 Jan'


• The Water Bearer : Aquarius: 21 Jan' - 19 Feb'


• The Pair of Fish : Pisces: 20 Feb' - 20 March


An introduction to understanding the significance of:


• The Sun Sign in a horoscope


• The Rising Sign in a horoscope


The Sun and Rising Sign Elements are under development and will be available soon. Request an update and we will be happy to send you a notice when they are published.

Glossary Study References
Here you may learn the language of the stars, including an arcanum of terms for which medieval Astrologers risked fire at the stake.

A compendium of all you may ever wish to know about the study of Astrology and the task of Casting a Horoscope.

• 'Must know' terms of an Astrologer's notebook
  
  
• General terms within the study of Astrology
  
  
• Horoscope terms associated with casting a chart
  
  
• Psychological terms within the study of Astrology

Glossary Excerpt

Part of Fortune, pars fortuna:

A point in the chart usually taken as an indication of the fundamental focus of self-interest in the life. The distance measured counterclockwise from the sun to the moon is projected counterclockwise from the ascendant and the degree is known as the Part of Fortune.

 
Were You Born on a Cusp?

An Earthlore Foundation Stone of Learning

Those of us born close to the end of one sign and approaching another, say within 2 degrees of the beginning degree of the next sign, are referred to as being born on 'The Cusp'. The cusp, of course, is the point at 0 degrees of the new sign.

There are differing opinions among Astrologers as to just what being born on a Cusp means. Some suggest that where a sign ends and another begins there is a hard line of demarcation. One type suddenly ends and another type suddenly begins. Absolutely untrue! Rather, there is a fading out of the influence of the current and a gradual increase in traits related to the following sign.


Foundation Stone on Cusps




Contemporary Studies

  The aim of the Earthlore features is to provide an objective resource which supports individual research into the varied schools of World Astrology. To enhance these resources we have initiated a Contemporary Study of the primary aspects and components of Astrology. The initial studies focus upon each of the twelve Sun Signs. Each study consists of a broad range of questions on the character and behavior of the particular sign. The entire series of questions is presented within a secure, private survey.

  A segment of these surveys shall be open to the viewers of Earthlore who register to participate. Among other subjects, we will be examining the accepted profiles of each sign which have accumulated through time. Participants will have the opportunity to voice their own views and share experiences which may or may not agree with established norms. The intent is not to challenge aged views, but to add a broad contemporary element to existing lore. Each succeeding year new audiences will be given the chance to add their own perceptions, so that fresh perspectives will continue to evolve our understanding of this ancient science.

  We invite and welcome your participation!

For more information and to register, choose your sign:
 

Aries - Taurus - Gemini - Cancer - Leo - Virgo - Libra
Scorpio - Sagittarius - Capricorn - Aquarius - Pisces