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significators

Significators are planets or chart points used in astrology to represent a person, matter, or situation within a chart. They act as the symbol or stand-in for what is being considered, guiding interpretation by showing sources of influence, timing, and potential outcomes.

In natal astrology, significators help identify who or what is involved in a given birth chart. The

In horary astrology, where a question is answered from a chart drawn for the moment the question

In election astrology, a significator designates the planet that represents the event to be brought about,

Overall, significators provide a structured way to identify and compare the factors most closely tied to a

ruler
of
the
ascendant
is
often
treated
as
the
primary
significator
of
the
native,
while
luminaries
(the
Sun
and
Moon)
or
rulers
of
relevant
houses
can
signify
other
important
factors,
such
as
family,
career,
or
relationships.
In
synastry
or
relationship
work,
Venus,
Mars,
or
the
rulers
of
the
involved
angles
may
function
as
significators
of
partnership
or
attraction.
is
asked,
significators
are
central
to
judging
the
outcome.
The
ruler
of
the
1st
house
is
typically
the
significator
of
the
querent,
and
the
ruler
of
the
house
that
represents
the
matter
under
question
is
the
significator
of
the
matter.
Additional
significators
may
be
employed
for
witnesses
or
sub-matters.
The
strength
and
condition
of
significators
are
assessed
through
essential
dignities,
accidental
dignities,
and
applying
or
separating
aspects;
the
most
influential
is
usually
the
primary
significator,
followed
by
secondary
significators.
and
charts
are
chosen
to
strengthen
that
significator’s
prospects.
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or
topic
in
astrology.