4 articles for "Parallel"
Parallel [Munkasey M.]Aspects formed in declination, within the generally accepted orb of one degree, by two bodies at the same declination values. See also: "Contra-Parallel".
See also: ♦ Aspect ♦ Contra-Parallel ♦ Contra-AntiscionParallel [DeVore]
The same nature as a conjunction. Since it is usually coincident with a conjunction it serves to give it an added accent. This accent is helpful if it involves other aspects from favorable planets. The effect of a parallel is generally considered to be of longer duration than that of a conjunction.
v. Aspect. (Zodiac Aspects, Mundane Aspects)
See also: ♦ Aspect ♦ Contra-Parallel ♦ Contra-AntiscionParallel Aspect [Astro*Index]
Formed when two bodies have the same declination, within an orb of 1°. Some astrological authors consider its effect to be similar to that of a conjunction, only milder. Sometimes disregards the sign of the declination (i.e. whether north or south)
See also: ♦ Conjunction ♦ Contra-Parallel ♦ Mundane Parallel ♦ DeclinationParallel of Inclination [Astro*Index]
Small circles on the Celestial Sphere parallel to the Celestial Equator. All points on a Parallel of Declination have the same Declination.
See also: ♦ Small Circle ♦ Celestial Sphere ♦ Celestial Equator ♦ Declination
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