Significance of Quadrants
In Jyotisha, quadrants pertain to specific aspects of a chart related to the ascendant, descendant, tenth, and fourth houses, collectively referred to as angles. These quadrants are also known as cardines. The areas following these key points are termed 'succedent', indicating their significance in astrological interpretation. Understanding these divisions is essential for analyzing a horoscope and its influences on an individual's life path.
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Hindu concept of 'Quadrants'
In Hinduism, "Quadrants" describes specific astrological sectors related to the ascendant, descendant, tenth, and fourth houses, known as angles or cardines, with certain areas termed 'succedent' indicating their positioning and significance in astrology.
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) For the places following the ascendant, descendant, tenth and fourth places, which are called angles, quadrants or cardines, the designation is 'succedent'.[1]