The meaning of the 13th degree in astrology + Examples | The Aries Degree– Degree Theory
The meaning of the 13th degree in astrology
According to the late Serbian astrologer Nikola Stojanovic’s research, the meaning of the 13th degree in astrology is that it carries all the domains of the Zodiac Sign Aries. The 1st and the 25th degree too are the Aries degrees.
The main domains of the Zodiac Sign Aries are new beginnings, start-ups, starting something new, being a pioneer, courage, entrepreneurship, being bold and reckless, impatient, athletic and energetic, fights, arguments, and being a leader.
Here you can read more about Aries.
{Related post: The meaning of the degrees in Astrology}
For natal chart reading, I use the Whole Sign House System-the most ancient one-not Placidus. However, the charts I uploaded are in Placidus House Calculation System. It can be confusing, mind you.
I use the meaning of the degrees as additional information for the natal chart reading.
So, let’s look at some real-life examples of the meaning of the 13th degree in astrology.
Please note that these examples are very brief interpretations. To fully understand a certain planetary position, one must check every detail of it.
Ascendant at the 13th degree in the natal chart
What does it mean if the Ascendant falls at the 13th degree of any of the Zodiac Signs? It basically adds additional Aries qualities to the native. Ascendant is the physical body, the look, the appearance of the native, and also it talks about the life path the native walks on. In other words, the most important point in the natal chart.
Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time and also a businessman– literal Aries domains- has his Ascendant at the 13th degree in Cancer.
However, Ascendant is not a career indicator, that is the Sun. As Ascendant is the physical body, having it at the Aries degree makes the native athletic or adds other Aries-ruled qualities.
Marilyn Monroe had her Ascendant at the 13th degree in Leo. Well, she wasn’t an athlete, however, she was a pioneer for women in the movie industry. She was the first one who dared to be powerful within her sexuality. Also, she made her own production studio in the ‘50ies. That was a really bold move, an Aries-like bold move.
Ascendant at the 13th degree in Virgo- Fernando Alonso, F1 Driver
The 13th degree, the Aries degree has a lot to do with competition and fighting and also being youthful. While Virgo Ascendant people are one of the most hardworking individuals.
Fernando Alonso, the oldest and one of the most popular Formula 1 drivers on the grid (in 2023) has his Ascendant at the 13th degree in Virgo. His whole life rotates around racing and competition at the peak of motorsport. He has been during his entire life and still is a brave racing machine. (Aries analogy) Ascendant talks about the path of life of the native and the personality. And how energized and fit (Aries analogy) he has to be the fight/compete at the front at this age (40+), with other drivers who are 10-15 years in his junior.
Off-topic, having a fully packed 11th house is an indicator of a large following. In his case, those planets are located in the sign of Cancer, which gives him a familiar face, the face that everyone knows and recognizes.
Sun at the 13th degree in the natal chart
Sun or the solar qualities of the native, a specific subject of life where the native can shine bright like the Sun or has a center stage position like the Sun has in our solar system, is the primary career indicator in the natal chart.
What happens in the Sun falls at the 13th degree in the natal chart? The native’s career has an additional Aries quality, such as working independently, being a businessperson, entrepreneur, start-up, athlete, in the military, or the native taking risks with their career.
The current President of Russia has his Sun at the 13th degree in Libra in the 12th house. Sun is also the 10th house- reputation, worldly achievements- ruler in his natal chart. Aries rules wars, fights, military, courage, stubborn… You can put together the meanings…
You might ask how come a Libra Sun person is not fond of peace and harmony. Well, he is a Scorpio rising and all the Libra-ruled topics fall in his 12th house- the house of dissolutions- and those subjects of life are hard to reach for the native. In a similar vein, Sun is also his 10th house ruler- reputation- well, he was always controversial so to speak as Libra is the weakest position for the Sun, and his reputation in ’22 became the worst of all time amongst the “top leaders” and dictators.
Moon at 13th degree in the natal chart
The Moon symbolizes the mother, the ideal home environment of the native, and also the emotions and inner dialogue of the native.
When the Moon is located at the 13th degree, it adds additional Aries meaning/qualities to the Moon. There are a few possible scenarios. Either the mother owned some of the Aries qualities, or the home environment was more conflictual with fights and arguments.
Another possible scenario is that the subjects of life that are associated with the house the Moon rules in the natal chart, might also have some additional Aries qualities.
Merucry at 13th degree in the natal chart
Mercury and Mars at the 13th degree in the natal chart of Roger Federer.
The world-famous and world champion tennis player Roger Federer has his Ascendant ruler, Merucry at the 13th degree and also his Mars. The ascendant ruling planet shows the personality of the native and also what the native aims to do.
Again, Aries and Aries’s degree is all about competition and being an athlete. He made an outstanding career as a professional tennis player. (Aries analogy). Also, this particular Mercury is in tight conjunction with the Sun- career indicator- and whatever aspects the Sun alters the career choice of the person. In his case, he became a professional athlete.
Also, Mars at 13th degree, is also great for being an athlete. And in his case, it is located in the 11th house- the house of gains. So he makes a fortune – being gainful- with Mars at 13th degree- being an athlete.
Do you have planets or angles at the 13th degree in your natal chart? What are your experiences with the 13th degree? Every personal experience is warmly welcome in the comment section, as we can all learn from that! Cheers, Niki
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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