Lilly, William. Christian Astrology Modestly Treated of in Three Books.London: T. Brudenell,- Reprint, Philadelphia: David McKay Co., 1935.
Lineman, Rose, and Jan Popelka. Compendium of Astrology.Atglen, PA: Whitford Press, 1984.
Powell, Robert. History of the Planets.San Diego: ACS Publications, 1985.
VERA
Vera, asteroid 245 (the 245th asteroid to be discovered, on February 6, 1885), is
approximately 84 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of 5.4 years. Its
name is Latin for “true.” In a natal chart, Vera’s house and sign position indicates
where one is especially able to perceive or search for the truth. When afflicted, Vera
may suggest “false truth.”Sources:
Kowal, Charles T. Asteroids: Their Nature and Utilization.Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Ellis
Horwood Limited, 1988.
Room, Adrian. Dictionary of Astronomical Names.London: Routledge, 1988.
Schwartz, Jacob. Asteroid Name Encyclopedia.St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1995.VERITAS
Veritas, asteroid 490 (the 490th asteroid to be discovered, on September 3, 1902), is
approximately 128 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of 5.6 years. Its
name is a personification of the Latin word for truth. In a natal chart, Veritas’s house
and sign position indicates where one is especially able to perceive or search for the
truth. When afflicted, Veritas may suggest “false truth.”Sources:
Kowal, Charles T. Asteroids: Their Nature and Utilization.Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Ellis
Horwood Limited, 1988.
Room, Adrian. Dictionary of Astronomical Names.London: Routledge, 1988.
Schwartz, Jacob. Asteroid Name Encyclopedia.St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1995.VERNALEQU INOX(SPRINGEQU INOX)
Equinox, Latin for “equal night,” refers to one of the two days of the year on which
daytime and nighttime are equal in duration. The vernal equinox, which occurs on or
around March 21, marks the beginning of both the sign Aries and the spring season.
The vernal equinox is especially important for Western astrologers, who utilize the
Sun’s position against the backdrop of the stars at the spring equinox (the vernal
point) as the place where the zodiac begins.VERNALPOINT
The vernal (Latin for “of the spring”) point is the position of the Sun against the
backdrop of the stars at the moment of the vernal equinox (i.e., the spring equinox).
The vernal equinox is especially important for astrologers, who use the vernal point asVera
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