Glossary of Astrology & other terms   

OBHAYACHARI YOGA

A planetary combination formed by planets, other than Moon, situated on both sides of Sun. It makes the individual well proportioned, handsome, skilled and effective in many undertakings, full of enthusiasm, tolerant, and balanced in approach even to complicated problems. Such a person is affluent like a king, enjoys good health and possesses all good things in life.

OCCULTATION

Eclipse of a heavenly body by another planet,

OJA

Odd, uneven.

0M

A word of solemn invocation. It is used at the commencement of a prayer, religious ceremonies, and while remembering deities. It consists of three letters a, u, m, and is said to contain mystic powers worthy of deepest meditation.

OOCHABALA

Strength assigned to an exalted planet.

ORIENTAL

Easterly. In astrology, it refers to the eastern half of the cusp of the ascendant. The planets situated immediately before the rising Sun. Such planets possess exceptional strength.

OWNERSHIP, PLANETARY

Ownership of zodiacal signs and asterisms by different planets. (See Planets, Asterisms)