for Gemini, two fish for Pisces, and a part human, part horse (centaur) for Sagittarius.
Virgo is sometimes also included in this category, which would make all of the mutable
signs double signs. Double signs, particularly Gemini and Pisces, are sometimes used to
indicate “twos” in a chart interpretation. Thus, for example, someone with a double sign
on the cusp (beginning) of her or his seventh house (the house of partnerships) might
be told that she or he will have two marriages, or someone with a double sign on the
cusp of the fifth house (which refers to children, among other things) might be told that
she or he will have two children, with the possibility of twins.Sources:
Brau, Jean-Louis, Helen Weaver, and Allan Edmands. Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology.New
York: New American Library, 1980.
Gettings, Fred. Dictionary of Astrology.London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1985.DRAGON
The Dragon is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. It refers to one of the 12
earthly branches, which are used in Chinese astrology, together with the 10 heavenly
stems. Such a branch designates one day every 12 days: the days are named according
to a sexagesimal (60) cycle, made of 10 series of 12 branches.
A rather distinguished-looking person with an extroverted, brilliant nature,
the Dragon is attached to his independence and is shamelessly lucky. Energetic and
unpredictable, he likes flattery and may easily become despotic. Wildly enthusiastic,
he launches his attack, but he may lose heart if the resistance is stronger than he
expected. Generous and true, he totally lacks diplomacy. Perceptive, he often gives
good advice. This passionate but perhaps fragile person often proves to be very senti-
mental—not to say naive—when in love.—Michele DelemmeDRAGON’SHEAD
Dragon’s head is an alternate term for the north lunar node. As a point where eclipses
occur, the lunar nodes were linked to ancient mythological notions about a celestial
dragon that swallowed and regurgitated the Sun—hence the name.DRAGON’STAIL
Dragon’s tail is an alternate term for the south lunar node.DREYER, RONNIEGALE
Ronnie Gale Dreyer is an internationally known astrological consultant, lecturer, and
teacher based in New York City. She is the author of Healing Signs: The Astrological
Guide to Wholeness and Well-Being, Vedic Astrology: A Guide to the Fundamentals of
Jyotish, Your Sun and Moon Guide to Love and Life,and Venus: The Evolution of the God-Dragon
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