Mathematical Points
	Astrology isn't only about celestial bodies.  There are a variety of calculated mathematical points that are also important considerations in any natal chart.    The Ascendant, for example, is the degree of the Zodiac rising directly on the Eastern horizon at the moment the birth chart or event occurs.  This point is the defining one from which the Houses are all calculated, each House representing a different life area of influence governed by the planets and signs.   The North and South Nodes of the Moon are also important, being the points where the Moon's orbit intersects the Sun's orbital plane (aka the Ecliptic), as well as where both solar and lunar eclipses occur.  The Nodes are called "shadow planets" in Vedic (Hindu) astrology, and Western astrologers often interpret the Nodes in terms of an individual's life purpose.   I include a number of astrologically important  points in my necklaces, so that you can have a more comprehensive representation of your personal universe. The wide photo below the following table shows a sampling of the variety of beads available for marking the House cusps in Beady Little Skies™ necklaces (separated by red beads for clarity).  The top strand shows various silver and vermeil beads as well as a multicolored star, a hematite star, a hematite heart, and several bright glass beads, any of which might be used in a given necklace, depending on the look.  White baby numerals are available for folks who like the House numbers clearly indicated, and sterling silver blocks are also available for that extra sparkle.
Math Point Photo enlarged to show detail Description Ascendant 8 mm malachite/azurite, looks like Planet Earth, (You are ►here!) plus a silver heart to point the way to read the necklace. i.e., follow your heart North Node of the Moon / Rahu 6 X 3 mm rhinestone wheel, for the clarity of finding one's life purpose even though it's often hard to do South Node of the Moon / Ketu 5 X 3 mm faceted hematite rondelle, for the ease with which we can get sidetracked by the path of least resistance Vertex 4 mm clear crystal, pointing to seemingly fated meetings we can't avoid (both good and not so good) Part of Fortune 4 mm pink crystal, for the happy feeling of being in the pink when Fortune smiles at us Black Moon Lilith 4 mm black crystal, for the defiance against all odds involved when resentment of inequality is a motivator