Glossary
F
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y, Z

Face—Also known as decanate. See Essential Dignities and Debilities.
Fall—When a planet is in the sign opposite the sign in which it finds exaltation, the planet's energy is stifled: Aries (Saturn); Taurus (Uranus); Gemini (South Node); Cancer (Mars); Leo (Mercury); Virgo (Venus, Jupiter); Libra (the Sun); Scorpio (the Moon); Sagittarius (North Node); Capricorn (Jupiter, Neptune); Aquarius (none); Pisces (Mercury). For example, when Uranus is in Taurus, Taurus is said to be in fall. See Essential Dignities and Debilities. See also Exaltation.
Feminine Signs—Feminine refers to receptivity and not gender. These are also referred to as the negative or passive signs, and are the opposite of masculine signs. They are the earth and water signs; Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.
Figure—Another name for aspect, or depending upon the context, the birth chart itself.
Finger of God—See Yod.
Fire Signs—These are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, all masculine signs. Fire is considered fiery, passionate and spontaneous. In a natural wheel these signs occupy the First, Fifth, and Ninth Houses. See also Elements.
Fixed Signs and Houses—These are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius; and the Second, Fifth, Eighth, and Eleventh Houses. Concerning the quadruplicity known as fixity. The influence of these signs lies in maintaining the status quo and resisting change.
Fixed Stars—These are used by more advanced astrologers. There are many examples, which are usually the brighter stars in the sky. Fixed stars work like the constellations and are said to have a gentle but persistent effect.
Flat Chart—See Natural Chart.
Fruitful Signs—These are the water signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.