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ZODIAC [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zodiac
1, record 1, English, zodiac
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A figure representing the signs of the zodiac and their symbols. 2, record 1, English, - zodiac
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zodiaque
1, record 1, French, zodiaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le zodiaque [...] est représenté sous la forme d'une couronne sur laquelle on positionne les maisons, les planètes, et d'autres éléments comme lune noire, nœuds lunaires, etc. 1, record 1, French, - zodiaque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astrología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zodíaco
1, record 1, Spanish, zod%C3%ADaco
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- medical astrology 1, record 2, English, medical%20astrology
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gleadow... is also prepared to accept medical astrology. He says we should watch the 12 "biochemical cell salts, "which are essential constituents of the body and which can be related to the 12 signs of the Zodiac. 1, record 2, English, - medical%20astrology
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- astrologie médicale
1, record 2, French, astrologie%20m%C3%A9dicale
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--nous devrions faire attention, dit Gleadow, aux «12 sels cellulaires biochimiques» qui constituent les éléments essentiels de notre corps. [trad] 1, record 2, French, - astrologie%20m%C3%A9dicale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-02-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- horoscope 1, record 3, English, horoscope
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a horoscope consists of a geocentric map of the solar system at a given moment of time. On this map the position of the Sun, Moon, and the other eight are calculated in relation to the signs of the Zodiac. 1, record 3, English, - horoscope
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- horoscope
1, record 3, French, horoscope
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
dresser un horoscope signifie établir la carte du ciel de naissance et en donner une interprétation circonstanciée. 1, record 3, French, - horoscope
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astrología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- horóscopo
1, record 3, Spanish, hor%C3%B3scopo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Predicción del futuro que aguarda a personas, países, etc., realizada por los astrólogos y deducida de la posición relativa de los astros del sistema solar y de los signos del Zodíaco en un momento dado. 1, record 3, Spanish, - hor%C3%B3scopo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-11-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Astrochemistry and Cosmochemistry
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- zodiacal light
1, record 4, English, zodiacal%20light
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cone of light extending upward from the horizon in the direction of the ecliptic. 2, record 4, English, - zodiacal%20light
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The material that leaves comets may in part account for the myriads of tiny particles that pervade the solar system. These particles become visible just after sunset or before sunrise as a faint glow extending up into the sky from a point on the horizon just above the sun. The faint glow follows the ecliptic and is called the "zodiacal light", for it is seen along the zodiac(the band of twelve constellations along the ecliptic). 3, record 4, English, - zodiacal%20light
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zodiacal light. It is seen from tropical latitudes for a few hours after sunset or before sunrise. 2, record 4, English, - zodiacal%20light
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Astrochimie et cosmochimie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lumière zodiacale
1, record 4, French, lumi%C3%A8re%20zodiacale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lueur faible et diffuse, concentrée autour du Soleil, dans le plan de l'écliptique, observable en début et fin de nuit; elle est due à la diffusion de la lumière solaire par la matière interplanétaire. 2, record 4, French, - lumi%C3%A8re%20zodiacale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
lumière zodiacale : Lumière blanche ou jaunâtre [...] On l'observe lorsque le fond du ciel est suffisamment noir et l'atmosphère suffisamment limpide. 3, record 4, French, - lumi%C3%A8re%20zodiacale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geofísica
- Astroquímica y cosmoquímica
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz zodiacal
1, record 4, Spanish, luz%20zodiacal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Franja luminosa más brillante que la vía Láctea, que puede verse en el cielo por occidente tras el ocaso, o por oriente antes del alba. 2, record 4, Spanish, - luz%20zodiacal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ruler
1, record 5, English, ruler
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Planets that are said to rule the different signs of the Zodiac. 2, record 5, English, - ruler
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Astrology assigns a province of subject matter to ... each planet. Subject areas range from philosophical abstractions ... to the parts and organs of the human body. The ... signs ... are also assigned subject jurisdictions, like those of the planets, and give planets "rule" different signs. ... Every planet and every sign relates ... to every phase of life within its assigned province. 3, record 5, English, - ruler
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gouverneur
1, record 5, French, gouverneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- maître 2, record 5, French, ma%C3%AEtre
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque signe du Zodiaque se trouve à être gouverné par une planète dont la nature est la plus conforme à ses propres vibrations. Cette planète est le gouverneur du signe. 2, record 5, French, - gouverneur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astrología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- regente
1, record 5, Spanish, regente
proposal, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- planeta regente 1, record 5, Spanish, planeta%20regente
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-11-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Imum Coeli
1, record 6, English, Imum%20Coeli
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point of the zodiac where the ecliptic intersects the lower part of the meridian, a vertical plane that passes directly north and south. 2, record 6, English, - Imum%20Coeli
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Imum Coeli
1, record 6, French, Imum%20Coeli
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Fonds-du-Ciel 2, record 6, French, Fonds%2Ddu%2DCiel
masculine noun
- Nadir 3, record 6, French, Nadir
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
à minuit, le soleil passe au méridien inférieur (Fonds-du-Ciel) [à midi, il culmine (Milieu-du-Ciel).] 2, record 6, French, - Imum%20Coeli
Record 6, Key term(s)
- fond du ciel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- year of the rat
1, record 7, English, year%20of%20the%20rat
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the rat holds the first position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 7, English, - year%20of%20the%20rat
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- année du Rat
1, record 7, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Rat
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rat, premier signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 7, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Rat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- year of the pig
1, record 8, English, year%20of%20the%20pig
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the pig holds the twelfth position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 8, English, - year%20of%20the%20pig
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- année du Cochon
1, record 8, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Cochon
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cochon, douzième et dernier signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 8, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Cochon
Record 8, Key term(s)
- année du Sanglier
- année du Porc
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- year of the tiger
1, record 9, English, year%20of%20the%20tiger
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the tiger holds the third position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 9, English, - year%20of%20the%20tiger
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- année du Tigre
1, record 9, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Tigre
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tigre, troisième signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 9, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Tigre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- year of the hare
1, record 10, English, year%20of%20the%20hare
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the hare holds the fourth position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 10, English, - year%20of%20the%20hare
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- année du Lièvre
1, record 10, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Li%C3%A8vre
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- année du Chat
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- year of the goat
1, record 11, English, year%20of%20the%20goat
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the goat holds the eighth position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 11, English, - year%20of%20the%20goat
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- année de la Chèvre
1, record 11, French, ann%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20Ch%C3%A8vre
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chèvre, huitième signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 11, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20Ch%C3%A8vre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- year of the dragon
1, record 12, English, year%20of%20the%20dragon
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the dragon holds the fifth position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 12, English, - year%20of%20the%20dragon
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- année du Dragon
1, record 12, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Dragon
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dragon, cinquième signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 12, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Dragon
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- year of the ox
1, record 13, English, year%20of%20the%20ox
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the ox holds the second position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 13, English, - year%20of%20the%20ox
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- année du Buffle
1, record 13, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Buffle
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Buffle, deuxième signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 13, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Buffle
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- year of the horse
1, record 14, English, year%20of%20the%20horse
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the horse holds the seventh position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 14, English, - year%20of%20the%20horse
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- année du Cheval
1, record 14, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Cheval
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cheval, septième signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 14, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Cheval
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- year of the cock
1, record 15, English, year%20of%20the%20cock
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the cock holds the tenth position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 15, English, - year%20of%20the%20cock
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- année du Coq
1, record 15, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Coq
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coq, dixième signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 15, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Coq
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- year of the monkey
1, record 16, English, year%20of%20the%20monkey
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the monkey holds the ninth position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 16, English, - year%20of%20the%20monkey
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- année du Singe
1, record 16, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Singe
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Singe, neuvième signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 16, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Singe
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- year of the dog
1, record 17, English, year%20of%20the%20dog
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the dog holds the eleventh position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 17, English, - year%20of%20the%20dog
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- année du Chien
1, record 17, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Chien
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chien, onzième signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 17, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Chien
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- year of the snake
1, record 18, English, year%20of%20the%20snake
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the snake holds the sixth position in the zodiac cycle. Each zodiac animal has a unique temperment and set of characteristics. In Chinese astrology, the year of birth is regarded as having the strongest influence on an individual, followed by the month, day and hour of birth. 1, record 18, English, - year%20of%20the%20snake
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- année du Serpent
1, record 18, French, ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Serpent
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Serpent, sixième signe de l'astrologie chinoise ... 1, record 18, French, - ann%C3%A9e%20du%20Serpent
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1994-07-06
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- trine
1, record 19, English, trine
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The aspect of two signs of the zodiac 120° apart, considered as favourable. 2, record 19, English, - trine
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some feel that trine indicates good luck, others feel that it signifies an easy expression of talents or facets of life that are symbolized by the planets involved in the trine. 3, record 19, English, - trine
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- trigone
1, record 19, French, trigone
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écart angulaire de 120°. La tradition le qualifie de bénéfique. 2, record 19, French, - trigone
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] en pratique, on admet des «orbes» ou des marges d'influence variables. 2, record 19, French, - trigone
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1994-07-06
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
- Astronomy
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- retrogradation 1, record 20, English, retrogradation
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An apparent backward motion in the Zodiac of certain planets when decreasing in longitude as viewed from the Earth, due to the rate of change in angular relationship. 1, record 20, English, - retrogradation
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
- Astronomie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- rétrogradation
1, record 20, French, r%C3%A9trogradation
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement apparent qui est la résultante de la rotation des planètes et de la Terre sur leurs orbites concentriques autour du Soleil. Les vitesses de rotation différentes entre la Terre et une planète donnent l'illusion que celle-ci rétrograde sur son orbite. 1, record 20, French, - r%C3%A9trogradation
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1994-07-06
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- birth chart 1, record 21, English, birth%20chart
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- natal chart 2, record 21, English, natal%20chart
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A record of the positions of the signs of the zodiac and of the planets and the relation of both to the Houses. 3, record 21, English, - birth%20chart
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many astrologers have constructed and interpreted the birth charts of numerous noteworthy individuals, seeking to understand the inner drives behind an outstanding person’s actions. 4, record 21, English, - birth%20chart
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- thème natal
1, record 21, French, th%C3%A8me%20natal
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- carte du ciel 2, record 21, French, carte%20du%20ciel
feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation graphique des signes zodiacaux, des planètes et de leurs aspects, et de l'orientation du ciel à un moment précis en un lieu terrestre déterminé. 3, record 21, French, - th%C3%A8me%20natal
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pratique astrologique repose sur l'interprétation de la carte du ciel de la naissance de l'individu. Il importe donc [...] de faire connaissance avec la cosmographie, afin de savoir dresser ce thème natal et de pouvoir répondre aux problèmes qu'il ne manquera pas de poser. 4, record 21, French, - th%C3%A8me%20natal
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1983-04-28
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- heavenly twins 1, record 22, English, heavenly%20twins
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a sign of zodiac, the third one. 1, record 22, English, - heavenly%20twins
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1977-09-06
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- constellation of the zodiac
1, record 23, English, constellation%20of%20the%20zodiac
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "signs of the zodiac" are the 12 equal divisions, each 30 ° long, which are marked off eastward beginning with the vernal equinox. The signs are named from the 12 "constellations of the zodiac" situated in the respective divisions over 2, 000 years ago. The names of the signs(...) are as follows : Aries, Taurus, Gemini,(...) Cancer, Leo, Virgo(...), Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius(...), Capricornus, Aquarius, Pisces(...) 1, record 23, English, - constellation%20of%20the%20zodiac
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- constellation zodiacale 1, record 23, French, constellation%20zodiacale
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les constellations par lesquelles passent le Soleil et la Lune s'appellent "zodiacales" (...). Ces constellations sont: les "Poissons", le "Bélier", le "Taureau", les "Gémeaux", le "Cancer", le "Lion", la "Vierge", la "Balance", le "Scorpion", le "Sagittaire", le "Capricorne", le "Verseau". 1, record 23, French, - constellation%20zodiacale
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- Sun-sign 1, record 24, English, Sun%2Dsign
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--the Sun's position in the Zodiac on the day of one's birth. 1, record 24, English, - Sun%2Dsign
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- signe solaire 1, record 24, French, signe%20solaire
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) le signe du mois de naissance est appelé --. 1, record 24, French, - signe%20solaire
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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