Determining Accidental Dignity

[holly]

In determining the essential and accidental dignity of planets, I have come across a couple of terms that I am not familiar with. To the best of my ability I can't find a comprehensive answer from google, so I'm hoping someone can help me out.

What does "Swift in Motion" mean?

and

How can I determine whether or not the Moon was waxing (increasing in light) at the time of birth?

Thank you

Holly

 

[Kaiousei no Senshi]

Swift in Motion: Every planet has an average movement per day, if a planet is currently moving faster than average, it's considered Swift, if it's moving below average, it's Slow in Motion. I don't think retrogrades count.

About the phase of Luna, when she's moving towards Sol and away from a conjunction, she's Waning, when she's moving away from Sol and towards the opposition she's Waxing. When Luna is conjoined with Sol she's New, and when Opposed, she's Full.

 

[holly]

Thanks to you both for clearing that up for me. Now that I understand what Swift in Motion means I have been able to google planetary speeds and I can work that out.

I would like to make sure that I have understood the Moon waxing and waning correctly...

If the Sun is at 0 degrees Aries...
- the Moon is waxing until it reaches Libra
- then it becomes the Full Moon at 0 Libra
- it is waning until it reaches Aries
- when it becomes a New Moon