Sect divides charts into day (Sun above horizon) and night (Sun below horizon), affecting which planets are most beneficial.
Sect is one of the oldest and most important concepts in Hellenistic astrology. A day chart has the Sun above the horizon at birth; a night chart has it below. In day charts, the Sun, Jupiter, and Saturn are the sect benefics and malefics, functioning more positively. In night charts, the Moon, Venus, and Mars take these roles. Sect determines triplicity rulers and modifies how benefics and malefics express themselves.
TriAstra uses sect to determine triplicity rulers, adjusting which planets hold greatest authority in fire, earth, air, and water signs based on whether you were born during day or night.
Knowing your sect helps identify which planets are your greatest allies. Day-born people may find Jupiter more helpful; night-born people may benefit more from Venus.
Understanding Sect (Day vs Night Chart) is just the beginning. See how it manifests in your unique birth chart with TriAstra's triple-system analysis.
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