The Energy of Early, Middle, and Late Degrees

The energy shift that zodiac degrees represent is the change in energy over the 30-degree span of a sign.

Consider the Early Degrees (1° – 10°) as a journey just beginning – a process of learning and initiation. In those early degrees, a planet is like a child learning to walk – full of potential but still figuring things out. A planet in the first few degrees of a sign might mean you’re still developing those qualities of the sign.

The Middle Degrees (11° – 20°) signify balance and maturity. Now the planet has experience and wisdom, and is expressing the more refined aspects of the sign’s energy. Then everything “clicks” and feels more natural.

Late Degrees get serious (21° – 29°). The planets are ready to finish their cycles and become mature after facing challenges. So you may be finishing a chapter in your life with a planet in these degrees, but it’s not the end! This is an energy of completion and preparation for the next big shift, like finishing a race and getting ready for the next one.

Power of the Anaretic Degree (29°)

The 29th degree is one of the most magical and transformative points in the zodiac, often called the Anaretic degree. This represents the end of a cycle for any planet and the culmination of learnings and experiences in that sign. Consider this as your final exam before taking the next course.

For example, if Venus is at 29° Leo, it might mean your way of expressing love and creativity has involved a lot of intensity and self-discovery. With Venus moving into Virgo, your approach to relationships and beauty might shift – this is the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

The Anaretic degree may indicate urgency or pressure – often at the threshold of something great. But fear not – this energy is the last push before something new grows.