Astrology
Enclosure
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Enclosure is a condition where a planet is hemmed in by other planetary influences.
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- Astrology
- Related
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
Enclosure means a condition where a planet is hemmed in by other planetary influences.
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Why Enclosure matters
Enclosure matters because it can show containment, pressure, or being carried between forces.
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Where readings of Enclosure go wrong
A common error is to read enclosure without checking which planets enclose and how close they are.
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Sources and editorial method
This entry summarizes the tradition in the Almanac's own words; where no source is listed, it is an editorial summary rather than a primary text, and symbolic readings are named as the tradition's, not as fact.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Astrology
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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Common questions
What is enclosure?
Enclosure is a condition where a planet is hemmed in by other planetary influences.
What does enclosure look like in a birth chart?
Enclosure can show containment, pressure, or being carried between forces.
What do people get wrong about enclosure?
A common error is to read enclosure without checking which planets enclose and how close they are.
