Five unequal divisions of each sign assigned to different planets, providing a minor essential dignity with subtle influence.
Terms (or bounds) divide each 30-degree sign into five unequal segments, each ruled by a different planet. The most commonly used system follows Ptolemaic or Egyptian tables. A planet in its own terms gains a minor essential dignity—the weakest after face. Terms are primarily used in traditional and horary astrology to fine-tune planetary condition assessments. While subtle, terms can tip the balance when a planet is otherwise lacking or borderline in dignity.
TriAstra includes term dignity in its comprehensive five-tier essential dignity calculations, using Egyptian terms as the standard reference for planetary condition assessment.
Term dignities are subtle refinements. A planet in its own terms has a slight edge—like having a minor home-field advantage that helps in close situations.
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