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Oc-ci-den-tal
/ˌɒksɪˈdɛntəl/
- Located to the west of the Sun in the zodiacal order; a planet whose longitude follows the Sun’s longitude.
- Located in the western half of the horoscope (the houses to the right of the Imum Coeli–Midheaven axis, often associated with public expression and relations with others).
Occidental describes planetary position relative to the Sun or the chart axis and signals an evening or western orientation. When a planet is occidental to the Sun it has passed the Sun in zodiacal longitude and is typically visible in the evening sky; when placed in the western hemisphere of the chart it is positioned toward other people and external affairs. Astrologers consider occidental placement alongside sect, visibility, and house placement to refine judgments about how a planet’s energies manifest in timing, visibility, and social or outward expression.