Dictionary term
Regiomontanus Houses
Direct answer
Regiomontanus Houses are a quadrant house system that divides the celestial equator into twelve equal parts and projects those divisions to the ecliptic.
Regiomontanus Houses are a classic quadrant system often used in horary astrology.
Regiomontanus Houses are a classic quadrant system often used in horary astrology.
A structural orientation; exact placements depend on the chart or technique being discussed.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Regiomontanus when following Renaissance, horary, or traditional techniques that specify this system.
- Do not use it for
- Do not swap house systems mid-reading without a clear reason, especially in horary.
- In astrology
- Regiomontanus keeps the Ascendant and Midheaven as important cusps while deriving intermediate houses from equatorial division.
- Reference category
- Houses
- Related terms
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
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The story behind Regiomontanus Houses
Regiomontanus was influential in Renaissance astrology and became strongly associated with horary practice.
Regiomontanus Houses in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Regiomontanus Houses ask for disciplined method before judgment.
Why Regiomontanus Houses matters
Regiomontanus Houses matter because many traditional and horary astrologers use them for concrete questions and judgments.
Regiomontanus Houses at work: an example
A horary chart about a contract may be cast in Regiomontanus to follow the method of the tradition.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Houses
- Also appears in
- Houses
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Regiomontanus Houses?
Regiomontanus Houses are a quadrant house system that divides the celestial equator into twelve equal parts and projects those divisions to the ecliptic.
How is Regiomontanus Houses used in astrology?
Use Regiomontanus when following Renaissance, horary, or traditional techniques that specify this system.
What should I avoid when interpreting Regiomontanus Houses?
Do not swap house systems mid-reading without a clear reason, especially in horary.
