From Astrology For Dummies, 2nd Edition. By Rae Orion. If you want to use astrology to understand yourself and others, you need to know the astrological basics and what they represent: the 12 signs of the zodiac; the Sun, the Moon, and the planets; and the 12 houses of the horoscope. Astrology Basics. This section is primarily meant to support my Astrology Made Simple CD program although you may find the articles a great introduction to astrology. To purchase Astrology Made Simple, contact me at carolastro@carolbarbeau.com or go to my Products page. THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, THE ELEMENTS, TRIPLICITIES, QUADRUPLICITIES, THE PLANETS THEIR ASPECTS & THE DECANATES Notes on The Elements of Astrology by A.S.Writer for the 1st. Year Jyotirvid course 2 FOREWARD This is a collection of notes, prepared and compiled by Mr. A S Writer, who has.