For Sect we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Astrology, Iraq War, Jewish History, Judaism, Political and William Shakespeare.

Sect (Astrology)

Traditional weighting of emphasis based on whether a birth is diurnal or nocturnal. Sun, Jupiter and Saturn are of the diurnal sect and Moon, Venus and Mars are of the nocturnal sect. Mercury's sect is convertible, depending on weighting of orientality, gender etc. Sect was until recently considered a measure of the hemisphere location, quadrant location, house and sign placement of all visible planets, but this view is now discredited by current translations of ancient works.

Sect (Iraq War)

A religious body, especially one that has separated from a larger denomination.

Sect (Jewish History)

A general designation for a definable sub-group, often with negative overtones. See also cult.

Sect (Judaism)

A general designation for a definable sub-group, often with negative overtones. See also cult.

Sect (Political)

A religious group that breaks away from a mainstream church. The Branch Davidians, for example, are a sect. Can also refer to any group of people that have a common philosophy and common leadership.

Sect (William Shakespeare)

Party, faction; rank, class of people.

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