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2 articles for "Almuten"

Almuten [Astro*Index]

An Arabic term indicating the most important planet in a horoscope. Considerations for calculating the Almuten include the essential and accidental dignities, elevation in houses, sign position, harmonious aspects to other planets, and others.

See also:
♦ Dignity ♦ Lilly's Point Systems ♦ Elevation ♦ Sign ♦ Aspect
Almuten [DeVore]

n. The planet of chief influence in a Nativity by virtue of essential and accidental dignities. Its strength is estimated from: its intrinsic character; its Sign-position where posited, its own Sign, or the Sign in which it is in exaltation; its harmonious aspects from favoring planets; and its elevated position in a geoarc Figure.

A term of Arabian origin, seldom employed by present day astrologers.

See also:
♦ Dignity ♦ Lilly's Point Systems ♦ Elevation ♦ Sign ♦ Aspect

 

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