Bounds/Terms Lord
A bounds or terms lord is one of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn assigned to an unequal section within each zodiac sign. The five forms are distinguished by the ruling planet, with Mercury emphasizing exchange, Venus connection, and Mars action as representative themes. Read the variants by identifying the lord first, then the area of life it brings forward.
In detail
Each zodiac sign contains five unequal bounds totaling 30 degrees, commonly read from the Egyptian terms table. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn rule these sections, while the Sun and Moon do not receive terms. Bounds form one tier of essential dignity, meaning a planet gains a finer kind of positional support when it occupies its own section. Interpretation begins with the chosen table and the exact degree, then compares the term lord with the planet being judged. The five variants are differentiated through Mercurial exchange, Venusian accord, Martial assertion, Jovian expansion, and Saturnian restraint.
Forms
FAQ
- What is the difference between a term lord and a sign ruler?
- They describe different levels of rulership. A sign ruler governs the entire sign, while a term lord governs only one unequal section within it, so two placements in the same sign can have different term lords. Check the exact degree before combining both layers in interpretation.
- How do I find the bounds lord of a placement?
- Start with the placement's exact degree and compare it with the selected terms table. Each 30-degree sign contains five unequal sections, and their boundaries can differ between tables, so both the degree and the table must be identified.
- Can the Sun or Moon rule a bound?
- No. In this five-planet scheme, the bounds are assigned only to Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. A solar or lunar placement still falls within a bound, but its lord will be one of those five planets.