Astrology Buffs 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which modern astrologer developed the concept of the 'Transpersonal Planets' for Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto?
- Dane Rudhyar (Correct answer)
- Robert Hand
- Liz Greene
- Stephen Arroyo
Correct answer: Dane Rudhyar
Dane Rudhyar coined the concept of transpersonal planets to describe the outer planets' role in collective and spiritual evolution beyond personal identity.
Question 2: In Vedic (Jyotish) astrology, what are the 'Nakshatras'?
- 27 lunar mansions dividing the zodiac (Correct answer)
- The 9 planetary rulers
- The 12 houses of the chart
- Sacred geometric aspect patterns
Correct answer: 27 lunar mansions dividing the zodiac
Nakshatras are the 27 (sometimes 28) lunar mansions, each spanning 13°20' of the ecliptic, used extensively in Vedic astrology.
Question 3: What is the 'Progressed Lunation Cycle' based on?
- The secondary progressed Moon's relationship to the progressed Sun (Correct answer)
- The transiting Moon's daily movement
- The solar arc directed Moon
- The natal Moon's sign progression
Correct answer: The secondary progressed Moon's relationship to the progressed Sun
The Progressed Lunation Cycle tracks the secondary progressed Moon's evolving relationship to the progressed Sun over an approximately 30-year cycle.
Question 4: Which aspect is formed when two planets are separated by 150°?
- Quincunx (Inconjunct) (Correct answer)
- Sesquiquadrate
- Trine
- Quintile
Correct answer: Quincunx (Inconjunct)
The quincunx (also called inconjunct) is a 150° aspect associated with adjustment, strain, and the need to reconcile incompatible energies.
Question 5: In a natal chart, what does 'Cazimi' mean?
- A planet within 17' of the Sun's exact degree (Correct answer)
- A planet in the sign of its exaltation
- A planet at the chart's Midheaven
- A planet stationary direct
Correct answer: A planet within 17' of the Sun's exact degree
Cazimi describes a planet within 17 arc minutes (some say up to 1°) of the Sun, considered to be 'in the heart of the Sun' and greatly empowered.
Question 6: What is the primary function of the 'Solar Return' chart?
- To forecast themes for the year ahead until the next birthday (Correct answer)
- To determine the natal Moon's sign
- To calculate planetary transits for a month
- To rectify an unknown birth time
Correct answer: To forecast themes for the year ahead until the next birthday
A Solar Return chart is cast for the exact moment the Sun returns to its natal degree each year and is used to forecast themes for that birthday year.
Question 7: Which Fixed Star is associated with the royal Persian star Regulus and sits near which zodiac degree?
- 29° Leo / 0° Virgo (Correct answer)
- 15° Aries
- 7° Scorpio
- 22° Aquarius
Correct answer: 29° Leo / 0° Virgo
Regulus, one of the four Royal Stars of ancient Persia, precessed into 0° Virgo around 2012 after centuries at 29° Leo.
Astrology Buffs 4
Which modern astrologer developed the concept of the 'Transpersonal Planets' for Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto?