First Year Astronomy Notes
written by Elizabeth Wonders
There you go, your brand-new notes for Astronomy 101! Good luck! <3 (Notes on other subjects are coming out. Owl me if you would like to request a specific subject published sooner.)
Last Updated
05/15/24
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Lesson 4) Why We Care About the A.M.E.
Chapter 4
- Centaurs are a proud race, but Firenze is an exception
- Firenze taught Divination at Hogwarts from 1996 to 1998
- Magic in the universe comes from the stars, with the Sun being the main source in our solar system
- The Moon, planets, and their moons absorbed magic from the Sun during their formation
- A.M.E. Quotient measures the magical and divinatory effect of astronomical bodies on Earth
- Understanding the A.M.E. can help determine the magical effects of the planets and make better decisions
- The A.M.E. Quotient is determined by factors like distance from the Sun, angular size, albedo, phase, and interference
- Firenze will discuss the divinatory meanings of the planets
- Mercury represents sudden creative influence, problem solving, and inspiration
- Venus symbolizes the importance of feelings and meditation
- Mars foretells danger, blood, battle, and stubbornness
- Jupiter implies the appearance of unstoppable forces and cycles of life
- Saturn inspires empathy, perspective, and careful consideration
- Uranus emphasizes individual thoughts and indicates change or transition
- Neptune heightens divinatory abilities and signifies sacrifice
- Pluto, though not a planet, relates to cycles and repetition
