Astrology Buffs 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In astrology, what does a 'Yod' configuration require?
- Two planets in sextile, both quincunx a third planet (Correct answer)
- Three planets in trine formation
- Four planets forming a rectangle
- Two planets in opposition with a midpoint planet
Correct answer: Two planets in sextile, both quincunx a third planet
A Yod (Finger of God) consists of two planets in a 60° sextile, both forming a 150° quincunx to an apex planet, creating a strong focal point.
Question 2: What is meant by a planet being 'peregrine' in traditional astrology?
- A planet with no essential dignity in the sign it occupies (Correct answer)
- A planet in its sign of exaltation
- A planet that has stationed retrograde
- A planet in a cadent house
Correct answer: A planet with no essential dignity in the sign it occupies
A peregrine planet lacks essential dignity — it is not in its domicile, exaltation, triplicity, term, or face — making it somewhat weakened or unpredictable.
Question 3: Which technique uses a rate of 1° of arc per year to advance all natal planets and points?
- Solar Arc Directions (Correct answer)
- Secondary Progressions
- Primary Directions
- Profections
Correct answer: Solar Arc Directions
Solar Arc Directions advance every natal planet and point by the same annual arc equal to the progressed Sun's movement (approximately 1° per year).
Question 4: In Hellenistic astrology, what is the 'Lot of Spirit' (Daimon) associated with?
- The soul's purpose and mental orientation (Correct answer)
- Physical health and vitality
- Financial abundance and material gain
- Relationships and marriage
Correct answer: The soul's purpose and mental orientation
The Lot of Spirit (Lot of Daimon) relates to the soul's intent, mental activity, and the spiritual path, complementing the Lot of Fortune's focus on the body.
Question 5: What does it mean when an astrologer says Jupiter is 'dignified by triplicity' in a fire sign in a day chart?
- Jupiter is one of the triplicity rulers of fire signs for day charts (Correct answer)
- Jupiter rules all fire signs exclusively
- Jupiter is exalted in all fire signs
- Jupiter is in its home domicile
Correct answer: Jupiter is one of the triplicity rulers of fire signs for day charts
Triplicity dignity assigns sect-based rulers to each element; in traditional systems, the Sun rules fire in day charts with Jupiter as the alternate day ruler of fire.
Question 6: Which astrologer authored 'Cosmos and Psyche,' connecting planetary cycles to historical events?
- Richard Tarnas (Correct answer)
- Robert Schmidt
- Michael Erlewine
- Noel Tyl
Correct answer: Richard Tarnas
Richard Tarnas authored 'Cosmos and Psyche' (2006), correlating outer planetary alignments with major turning points in Western cultural and intellectual history.
Question 7: In astrology, what is a 'Dissociate' (or 'Out-of-Sign') aspect?
- An aspect that falls within orb but in signs that don't normally form that aspect (Correct answer)
- An aspect between planets in adjacent signs
- A wide orb aspect beyond 10°
- An aspect involving only minor planets
Correct answer: An aspect that falls within orb but in signs that don't normally form that aspect
A dissociate aspect occurs when two planets are within the orb of an aspect but in signs that don't geometrically correspond to that aspect type.
Astrology Buffs 5
In astrology, what does a 'Yod' configuration require?