Theory of the Degrees in Astrology
The degrees in astrology mean a whole lot of things. If you can read your chart, you can use the theory of degrees with ease.
The theory of degrees belongs to the famous Serbian astrologer, the late Nikola Stojanovic. If I am not mistaken, he was the first to figure out what astrology degrees mean. Including the meaning of the planetary degrees as well as the degrees of house cups/angles.
However, the theory is very simple, and even a beginner can easily understand it. First, you need to know the order of the 12 Zodiac Signs and their fundamental qualities/domains.
Degrees in the natal chart
Each Zodiac Sign starts from 0 degree until 29th degree.
For example, the sign of Taurus starts at 0 degree until the 29th degree, then the 0 degrees of Gemini follows it.
Every degree belongs to one Zodiac Sign, or better to say, and every degree carries the energy of a particular Zodiac sign. So it can be an adjective, can be a place where the sign rules, it can mean a “how,” etc.
You can give additional meaning to every planet with the degree theory.
Let’s say you have Venus in Taurus at the 11th degree. You can interpret Venus in Taurus, the house position, and the aspects it has. Once you know that the 11th degree is the Aquarius degree -because Aquarius is the 11th sign – you can add additional meaning to that Venus in Taurus. Add Aquarius qualities.
You can add additional meaning to house cusps too.
Example No. 1: Someone’s MC is at the 23rd degree: This is the highest point in the natal chart and can indicate an astrologer, a scientist working with high technology, or any of the other Aquarius domains, or having a fast development when it comes to career- again Aquarius domain.
Example No 2.: For example, the 7th house cusps- talks about the marriage and the spouse-if it falls at the 11th degree, it’s an indication that a friend introduces the native to the spouse or goes on a blind date. (Just add Aquarius domains, such as friends, or meeting in a large social setting.) . According to Nikola’s degree theory, the Aquarius degree can indicate a divorce too, because Aquarius rules liberation too.
Or it might mean that the spouse is different in some way- Aquarius = being different. For example, the spouse is from a different continent, from another race, different religious background, etc.
Example No. 3.: If the 7th house cusp- spouse and marriage- is at the 13th degree. It can indicate that a spouse will be an athlete- as Aries rules sports and athletes. Therefore, the 13th degree is the Aries (sportive, being an athlete) degree.
What degrees in astrology mean:
You can check below which Zodiac sign’s energy/quality is represented by each astrological degree. These are the essential qualities to add. If you are familiar with the Zodiac Signs domains, you can add them too.
Degrees 0-29
0 degree: Every 0 degree is like a double whammy of each sign. Interpret it as it doubles the energy of the Zodiac sign, where it is. (I.e., 0 degrees of Gemini, it is like a double Gemini energy.)
0 degree indicates a fresh start, new karma, and new adventure. It is also considered a critical degree.
1, 13, 25 degrees: Aries degree: gives Aries qualities: being bold, brave, pioneer, impulsive, fast, initiative, fights, sports, physical activity, entrepreneur, self-starter, hot places, head, rush into things, impatient, masculine energy.
The meaning of the 13th degree
The meaning of the 25th degree
2, 14, 26 degrees: Taurus degrees: beauty, being stubborn, nature, simple pleasures, money, material possessions, being practical, stable, throat, vocal cords, finances, wealthy people, luxurious materials, simplicity.
The meaning of the 14th degree
The meaning of the 26th degree
3, 15, 27: Gemini degrees: communication of all sorts, being witty, curious, all sorts of business, friends, teammates, siblings, local community, leaning, skill, hands, shoulder, social media, advertising, neighborhood, streets.
The meaning of the 15th degree
The meaning of the 27th degree
4, 16, 28: Cancer degree: home, mother, emotions, taking care of something/someone, nurturing, protecting, stomach, breast, land, homeland, home country, tribe, sheltering, real estate.
The meaning of the 16th degree
The meaning of the 28th degree
5, 17, 29: Leo Degrees: being a leader, proud, charismatic, restaurant, sunny places, holidays, having an audience, followers, high school, creative, being in the spotlight, heart and spine, performance, being on stage, politician, personal kingdom.
The meaning of the 17th degree
The meaning of the 29th degree
6, 18: Virgo degree: work, workplace, service, being critical, analytical, organized, health issues, office, unstable situations, pets, medical field, digestive system, purification, people with issues, debt, diet, daily routine.
The meaning of the 18th degree
You can read more about the 22nd and 18th degrees here.
Ascendant at the 18th degree in the natal chart
7, 19: Libra degree: are one-on-one relationships, contractual relationships, marriage, business partnerships, harmony, balance, beauty, fashion, arts, negotiating, making deals, making compromises, lawyer, judge, peace, being cultured/well-mannered, elegance, and being diplomatic, having a good taste/tasteful.
The meaning of the 19th degree
8, 20: Scorpio degree: transformation, psychology, death and rebirth, occult, black magic, depth, being intense, jealousy, secrets, intimacy, strategy planer, other people’s money, and resources, obsession, being mysterious and sexy, being suspicious, intense, having an obsession with something, being deep in that topic, strategy, reproductive organs.
The meaning of the 20th degree
9, 21: Sagittarius degree: study, high education, philosophy, foreign matters, travel, good fortune, abundance, religion, morals, teaching, preaching, and being optimistic, freedom, foreign country, horse riding, university, being blunt and direct, hips, thighs, and liver.
The meaning of the 21st degree
10, 22: Capricorn degree: hard work, career achievements, worldly achievements, obstacles, hardships, delays, being mature, maturation, authority figures, reputation, step-by-step development, being materialistic, and security conscious, success, prestige, delays, obstacles, karmic difficulties, responsibilities, cold places, mountains, authority, bones, skin, knees.
The meaning of the 10th degree
The meaning of the 22nd degree.
The positive manifestation of the 22nd-degree+ examples
11, 23: Aquarius degree: friends, a large group of people, liberating, the liberation of some sort being inventive, technology, something unusual, fast development, circulation, humanitarian, scientific mind, ankles, and nerves, large systems, network, friends, sudden development, goals and gains, nerves, and the brain. Science, scientists, freedom, economy, revolution, being unusual, future, and social movements.
The meaning of the 11th degree
The meaning of the 23rd degree
12, 24: Pisces degree: spirituality, ocean, dreams, sleeping fantasy, imagination, movie industry, illusion, delusion, fog, overseas or faraway places, praying, angels, secluded or isolated places, psychic, savior mentality, addiction, mental issues, music, being mystical, compassion, spas, hospital, prison, magical, being lost, and lymph system.
The meaning of the 12th degree
The meaning of the 24th degree
The 12th degree in Capricorn | Big wealth?
Planets with keywords to use with the degrees:
Sun: ego, kingdom, career, mission in life, career goals, where the native shines, being a leader, vocation,
Moon: emotions, home, inner dialogue, mother of the native, imagination, intuition, family
Mercury: communication, business, selling, advertising, social media, speaking writing, commuting, local community
Venus: love and relationships, money, all the pleasures and finer things of life, art, design, women
Mars: fighting for something, drive, motivation, competition, sport, sexual energy, war, fights, innovations, being a self-starter, entrepreneur, strategy
Jupiter: belief system, meaning of life, studying, children, husband, wealth and prosperity, good fortune, adventures, good karma, expansion, opportunities, foreign matters
Saturn: structure, organization, government, hard work, consistent effort, institutions, authority figures, obstacles and boundaries, delays, senior people, restriction
Uranus: technology, liberation, flashes of ideas and inspiration, innovation, shocking and surprising, future, breaking traditions, social movements, modernizing
Neptune: Illusions, fog, mystical, magical manifestation, miracles, fantasy, imagination, compassion, spirituality, dissolution of something, lies, sensitivity
Pluto: psychological transformation, hidden power, power struggles, deep therapeutical healing, crisis, emergency, secrets, psychology, treasures from under the ground
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Related Articles, the degree series:
Aries degrees: 1st degree, and 13th degree, and 25th degree
Taurus degrees: 2nd degree, and 14th degree, and 26th degree
Gemini degrees: 3rd degree, and 15th degree, and 27th degree
Cancer degrees: 4th degree and 16th degree and 28th degree
Leo degrees: 5th degree and 17th degree and 29th degree
Virgo degrees: 6th degree and 18th degree
Libra degree: 7th degree and 19th degree
Scorpio degrees: 8th degree and 20th degree
Sagittarius degrees: 9th degree and 21st degree
Capricorn degrees: 10th degree and 22nd degree, 12th degree in Capricorn
Aquarius degrees: 11th degree and 23rd degree
Pisces degrees: 12th degree and 24th degree
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Jez Melchior says
I’ve looked absolutely everywhere and I can NEVER find if NS of Serbia used Tropical or Sidereal in his calculations! It says he used Placidus but I need more info, PLEASE if you know for sure, tell me! Haha ❤️-Jez
Astroniki says
Hi there, as I remember he used tropical (western) and Placidus for the house calculation system. Regards, Niki
Angela says
I have 22 AC in Gemini, 22 Neptune in Sag. And 22 moon in cancer. (2nd house). Regarding my moon my mom is Capricorn. So maybe?
I am currently a student in Astrology and my instructor keeps saying the 22 degree is kill or be killed, so naturally here I am trying to find out what that means! Thank you!
Troi says
Jesus Christ! No! It doesn’t mean that at all! What kind of schooling are you in?! It’s just a Capricorn energy around you that your life focuses on most! It’s your life lessons and energy, not your personality. Whatever sign you have and it has a Capricorn degree, your life lesson revolves around that sign and the degree is the energy it puts into that lesson. You just have a very Capricorn way of doing things.
Veronica says
What about the 0 degree? What sign does it belong to?
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