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  2. Lunar node - Wikipedia

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    A lunar node is either of the two orbital nodes of the Moon; that is, the two points at which the orbit of the Moon intersects the ecliptic. The ascending (or north) node is where the Moon moves into the northern ecliptic hemisphere, while the descending (or south) node is where the Moon enters the southern ecliptic hemisphere.

  3. Astrological symbols - Wikipedia

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    Symbols for the classical planets, zodiac signs, aspects, lots, and the lunar nodes appear in the medieval Byzantine codices in which many ancient horoscopes were preserved. [1] In the original papyri of these Greek horoscopes, there was a circle with the glyph representing shine for the Sun; and a crescent for the Moon. [2]

  4. Astronomical symbols - Wikipedia

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    Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Moon and lunar phases [19] Referent Symbol Unicode code point ... although medieval and modern usage of the node symbols ...

  5. List of Nakshatras - Wikipedia

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    Lord: Rahu (North lunar node) Symbol: Teardrop, diamond, a human head; Deity : Rudra, the storm god; Indian zodiac: 6° 40' - 20° Mithuna; Western zodiac: 0°26' - 13°46 Cancer; 7 Punarvasu - पुनर्वसु (dual) "the two restorers of goods", also known as yamakau "the two chariots" Castor and Pollux: Lord: Guru (Jupiter) Symbol ...

  6. Orbital node - Wikipedia

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    In the case of objects outside the Solar System, the ascending node is the node where the orbiting secondary passes away from the observer, and the descending node is the node where it moves towards the observer. [5], p. 137. The position of the node may be used as one of a set of parameters, called orbital elements, which

  7. Lunar New Year History and Traditions, Explained - AOL

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    Lunar New Year History and Traditions, Explained. Perri O. Blumberg. January 30, 2023 at 9:23 PM ... In addition to these envelopes, peaches are another symbol that pervades Lunar New Year ...

  8. List of lunar deities - Wikipedia

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    A lunar deity is a deity who represents the Moon, or an aspect of it. Lunar deities and Moon worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms. The following is a list of lunar deities:

  9. The Lunar New Year Traditions and Superstitions, Explained - AOL

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    Lunar New Year 2023 began on January 22, and celebrations end on February 5 with the Lantern Festival. In terms of the Chinese zodiac animal , it’s the Year of the Rabbit.