Astrology Symbols & Glyphs
So, you have your natal chart and want to know what all those squiggly lines represent. The following table is a handy reference for understanding the symbols (glyphs) in astrology.
Astrological Glyphs:
The Signs of the Zodiac:
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Aries |  |
Libra |
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Taurus |  |
Scorpio |
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Gemini |  |
Sagittarius |
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Cancer |  |
Capricorn |
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Leo |  |
Aquarius |
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Virgo |  |
Pisces |
Planets:
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Sun |  |
Jupiter |
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Moon |  |
Saturn |
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Mercury |  |
Uranus |
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Venus |  |
Neptune |
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Mars |  |
Pluto* |
* Another glyph for Pluto is
Other Points, Symbols & Asteroids:
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Ascendant |  |
North Node |
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Midheaven |  |
South Node |
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Vertex |  |
Retrograde |
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Part of Fortune |  |
Chiron |
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Ceres |  |
Amor |
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Juno |  |
Psyche |
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Pallas |  |
Sappho |
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Vesta |  |
Equatorial Ascendant |
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Eros |  |
Descendant |
Aspects:
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Conjunction |  |
Sesquiquadrature |
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Semi-sextile |  |
Quincunx (or inconjunct) |
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Sextile |  |
Opposition |
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Square |  |
Parallel |
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Trine |  |
Contra-parallel |
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Semi-square |
Symbols of the Planets, Luminaries, Asteroids, & Bodies
Symbols of Astrological Points & Notations
Symbols of Astrological Aspects
Symbols of Astrological Signs
Astrological Symbols/Glyphs
Need help finding out the sign of your (or someone else’s) planets? See our article, How to Obtain Your Natal Chart.
Horoscopes and Forecasts for Each Sign
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