The main axes divide the horoscope into four quadrants, they are a telling example of the squaring of the circle. The Ascendant, MC, Descendant and IC are located at the top of the axes and symbolise dawn, dusk, midday and midnight. The main axes in the horoscope and the houses derived from them show us where our existential potential lies. They illustrate the basic patterns, but also the difficulties that make up our life story. From the main axes we recognise where and how we are anchored in the world. The cardinal houses confront us with the real questions of existence: Who am I? Who are you? Where do I come from? Where am I going? The author takes the reader on a journey around the corners of the zodiac. She describes the meaning of the associated elements and qualities. Particularly important are the T.