Nikola Stojanovic was a prominent figure in the astrology community as he is invented degree theory. Nikola Stojanovic's work and insights have influenced many astrologers and enthusiasts, contributing to the growth and understanding of astrology both within the astrology community and beyond. Unfortunately he passed away 2020.
What is Degree Theory?
Degree theory in astrology refers to the interpretation of planetary placements and aspects based on the specific degrees of the zodiac signs they occupy. Each zodiac sign consists of 30 degrees, ranging from 0° to 29°. Degree theory posits that the precise degree of a planet within a sign can provide additional insights into its expression and influence.
We analyse the degrees of planets to determine their strength, dignity, and potential effects on an individual's life. Certain degrees, known as critical degrees, are considered particularly significant and may indicate heightened sensitivity or intensity in the corresponding areas of life. Additionally, planets positioned at certain degrees within a sign may form significant aspects with other planets or sensitive points in the birth chart, influencing the overall astrological interpretation.
Degree theory also extends to other factors in astrology, such as the angles (Ascendant, Midheaven, Descendant, and IC), which are sensitive points in the chart associated with specific degrees of the zodiac. The precise degrees of these angles can influence the individual's personality, career, relationships, and overall life direction.
critical degrees:
- Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn): 0, 13, and 26 degrees
- Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius): 8-9 and 21-22 degrees
- Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces): 4 and 17 degrees
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What Degree is Associated to what sign?
Degrees in astrology follow the sequence of the Zodiac, commencing with the first degree linked to Aries and its ruling planet, Mars. the 0 degree is not associated with a sign. This pattern continues through the initial 12 degrees until reaching the 13th degree. At this point, the concept of critical or Anaretic degrees becomes relevant. Notably, critical degrees are characterised by Aries (Cardinal energy), Leo (Fixed energy), Sagittarius (Mutable), Capricorn (Cardinal Energy), and Taurus (Fixed Energy).
Below, you'll find a list of each degree along with a simplified interpretation of its significance.
0° - Is the beginning of a new cycle. I associate this energy with the word naive. Those basic descriptions of Astrology is what would relate to when describing thus degree.
1° , 13°, 25° - Aries ruled by Mars: Strong, Hard working, anger, fire, soldier, to build, abuse, compete in sports, blood, produce, war, violence, car engines, weapon, speed, gun, knife, head, red colour.
2°, 14° 26°- Taurus ruled by Venus: grow, possessions, biology, greasy foods, kitchens, eat, vegetation, farmer, earth, village, bank, money, economy, throat, neck, wealth.
3°, 15°, 27° - Gemini ruled by Mercury: to write, communicate, paper, newspaper, phone, internet, post office, road, educate, to learn, cars, locally commute, bus stop, mechanics, arms, ears, siblings, neighbourhood.
4°,16°, 28° - Cancer ruled by Moon: The public, mother, women, home, nations, crowd, water, lake, river, pool, tear, milk, water, opinions.
5°, 17°, 29°- Leo ruled by Sun: strong, acting, ego, leader, performance, slope, sun, ego, mistress, partner, love, affairs, career, quality, courses, educations, holidays, royal, director, hair, children, fun.
6°, 18° - Virgo ruled by Mercury: illness, employees, job, routine, small pets.
7°, 19°- Libra ruled by Venus: luxury items, marriage, sweets, indecisiveness, colours, beauty, justice, court, trial, lawyer, politician, spouse, wedding, engagement ring,
8° , 20° Scorpio ruled by Pluto: taxes, sex, death, rebirth, loans, skull, cemetery, kill, someone else's money, surgery operations,
9° 21° - Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter: religion, spirituality, teacher, mentor, travel, foreign, boarders, holy building, produce, publish, big body, long limbs, motorways,
10° 22° - Capricorn ruled by Saturn: Mature, old, history, the past, delay, depressions, cold, suffer,
11° 23° - Aquarius ruled by Uranus: divorce, astrologer, open relationships, aviation, electricity, explosives, heights. internets, social media, networking, friends, communities.
12°, 24° - Pisces ruled by Neptune: spirituality, isolation, hospital, phobias, fear, missing, lost, secrecy, disappearance,confusion, water, illusions, deluded, icon, medications, pharmacy,
