A Glossary of Astrological Terms

Use this glossary to look up the meanings of words you come across on this website, or in your astrological reading. Just select the first letter of the word you need and click on it in the table below to go straight to that sector.

Z

Zenith

The point directly overhead, or highest point.

Zodiac

The "circle of animals". A zone or belt through which the planets move. Around 15 to 18 degrees wide, it is divided into 12 signs, each of 30 degrees longitude.

Zodiacal Aspects

Aspects in the zodiac, measured by sign and degree. See Aspects.

Zodiacal Parallel

See Parallel Aspects.