40319597-Aspects, Astrology
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ASPECTS
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An Information Special from Astro Communications Services, Inc.
Aspects are angular relationships between the planets or between planets
and points in the chart (such as the Ascendant or 1st house cusp). The
relationships or aspects between the planets indicate the relationships
between various drives and needs in our nature which are symbolized by
the planets.
Every circle has 360 degrees and the circle of the zodiac is no
exception. Thus each planet (or point in the horoscope) is separated
from other planets (and points) by a specific number of degrees. Certain
degree segments (0, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180) have traditional meanings in
astrology.
important it is! So closer aspects are given more weight in any analysis.
As has already been indicated, a conjunction is not the only aspect
which exists, but the conjunction is the most significant of all aspects.
Other aspects (angular separations between the planets) provide
additional information regarding the drives represented by the planets.
Aspects other than the conjunction fall roughly into two groups:
Harmonious
,
indicating parts of our nature which tend to combine
easily, support and reinforce one another, where we may overdo; and…
Challenging
,
indicating parts of our nature which tend to be at odds with
one another, where we have to work to make room for differing drives, for
ambivalent needs.
The Conjunction
The aspect which is easiest to “see” in a horoscope is the conjunction, an
aspect of zero degrees so the planets are seen together in the chart. (If, for
example, a horoscope has the Sun at 13° Gemini 35' and Mercury is at 13°
Gemini 55', we would say that the Sun is conjunct Mercury. We could also
say that Mercury is conjunct the Sun.) The meaning of a conjunction is
that the drives of the two planets are mixed. It is as if these planets are
married or living together. In your horoscope, you do not get one without
the other. The desires they symbolize are somehow melded in your
personality. The blending may be comfortable or not so comfortable —
depending on the nature of the drives involved.
Interpreting a conjunction is not very different from putting together
the meanings of a planet in a house or a planet in a sign. Consider both
sides: how might these two planets reinforce and support one another’s
themes and how might their basic drives conflict and compete with one
other?
In terms of the meaning of a conjunction, the nature of the planets (or
points) involved is the
most
significant. Certain planets stand for drives
which “get along” easily, that is they tend to want the same sort of things,
and tend to pull in the same direction. When such planets conjunct each
other, they suggest inner agreement, reinforcement and harmony. (Ex-
amples would include conjunctions between the Sun and Mars.)
Other planets represent drives which are contradictory or at odds
with one another. Where such planets conjunct each other, the individual
must strive to somehow “make peace” between possibly warring factions.
Integration takes more effort. (An example would include the Moon with
Uranus.)
The picture is complex and you will meet a variety of opinions in
different astrology texts. There are writers who consider all aspects to
Jupiter to be “good” and all aspects to Saturn to be “bad.” It is true that
Saturn calls for realism and effort while Jupiter encourages faith that we
can have what we want without effort, but in the well-known parable of
the grasshopper and the ant, the worker came out better than the one who
trusted his luck. Of course, for fuller information, you would also consider
the nature of the sign(s) and house(s) involved in your conjunction (and
all other aspects that you analyze). Anything which is truly central in your
nature will be repeated in the horoscope by different aspects or planet in
house or planet in sign combinations. Notice what comes up again and
again in a horoscope. Repetition reveals significance.
Ideally, conjuncting planets are separated by zero degrees. Few
aspects, however, are exact to the degree. Astrology uses a concept called
“orb” to handle that. The orb of an aspect refers to how many degrees
away
from exact the aspect can be, and still be considered relevant. (If,
for example, an individual’s Sun is at 5° Capricorn and the Moon is at 10°
Capricorn, are the Sun and Moon conjunct? What if the Moon is at 15° or
20° or Capricorn?) Astrologers have differing opinions in regard to orb,
but all agree that the tighter (closer to exact) an aspect is, the more
With any aspect, the nature of the two planets involved is most significant,
but some additional subtle shadings are implied, depending upon the
aspect involved. One can consider the conjunction the fundamental
aspect. Even if two planets make an aspect other than a conjunction, it is
worthwhile to think of them first as a conjunction, as it will delineate the
major issues and themes involved.
Six Major Aspects with Keywords
Five aspects other than the conjunction are considered important by many
astrologers. Most are a division of the 360° circle by a whole number (e.g.,
division by 2, 3, 4, and 6). Following is a list of the six major aspects plus
a few key words indicating the meaning of each aspect. Also listed is the
symbol astrologers use for each aspect and the fraction of the circle which
each aspect represents. The little diagrams graphically show the angular
relationships between planets. (Other aspects exist besides those listed
here, but these are the basics.)
A
0° conjunction:
blending, combining, living together,
role models, intensification,
concentration, focus.
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F
60° sextile (one-sixth of the circle):
mild harmony; compatibility;
may be opportunity,
attraction or support.
G
90° square (one-fourth of the circle):
conflict, competition, challenges, inner
and/or outer tension, may point
to turning points.
H
120° trine (one-third of the circle):
harmony, mutual reinforcement which
could lead to excesses, easy flow,
natural talents.
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150° quincunx (five-twelfths of the circle):
difficult to combine, very different desires,
seeming incompatibility, may feel like a
forced choice is necessary, tendency to pull apart,
may need to improve/adjust or to figure out
what to keep and what to throw away.
K
180° opposition (one-half of the circle):
polarities, natural partners, seesaw tendencies,
potential for awareness (and projection —
attracting other people who express
disowned parts of one’s own nature),
could flip from one extreme to the other
until synthesis is reached.
Sun:
loved ones (especially children/lovers); husband; leader; fa-
ther; seller/promoter.
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Moon:
home; family; mother (figure); women; wife; the public;
immovable resources; land; food; commodities.
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Mercury:
relatives; neighbors; short trips; brothers and sisters;
means of transportation; trade/commerce.
Venus:
self-earned money; possessions; the arts; partners.
Mars:
personal action; men; competition; accidents; energy; physi-
cal body, mechanical objects, metal tools and weapons.
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Jupiter:
in-laws; grandchildren; long trips; higher education; sports;
churches, libraries, law courts, publishing.
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Saturn:
authority figures; boss; older people; time; rules and roles;
father; societal structures, heights and falls.
Uranus:
friends; groups; causes; science; technology; the new;
progress; revolutions; astrology; sudden changes.
Suggested Orbs of Aspect
Neptune:
mystical activities; drugs; glamor industries; film; secrets;
illusions; psychic insights; inspired arts, healing arts.
0°
conjunction
8° orb (or 8 degrees + or -)
60°
sextile
3° orb (or 57 to 63°)
Pluto:
mates; hidden matters; occult studies; research; debts; pollu-
tion; obsessions; death/endings; unconscious complexes.
90°
square
6° orb (or 84 to 96°)
120°
trine
6° orb (or 114 to 126°)
150°
quincunx
3° orb (or 147 to 153°)
180°
opposition
6° orb (or 174 to 186°)
Harmony (sextiles, trines) and conflict (squares, quincunxes and
oppositions) aspects tend to be more literally symbolic when other
people are involved. Someone with a Moon-Mars square, quincunx or
opposition, for example, is more likely to experience tension between
men and women in his/her life (or at least be sensitive to such tension)
than someone with a Moon-Mars trine or sextile.
People can and sometimes do attract outer conflicts as an
unconscious mechanism for dealing with inner tension. Facing outer
challenges may seem easier than dealing with inner ambivalences. If,
however, we balance internally, outer relationships tend to flow more
smoothly as well. Anyone with a Moon-Mars aspect (whether a
conjunction, sextile, trine, square, quincunx or opposition) is facing
inner issues around the integration of dependency and independence,
separation and attachment, being alone and being together, spontane-
ous expression versus cautious holding in and anger versus tender-
ness. The individual with a harmony aspect is likely to find it
somewhat easier to balance these different needs than the individual
with a conflict aspect, but both must face the Moon-Mars issues.
By mixing and matching aspect keywords and planetary key-
words you can come up with additional possibilities. Be open to
seeing the variety of potentials that astrology pictures. As you create
interpretations for the various “pieces” of your chart, bear in mind that
certain pieces will tend to suppress others. As always, repeated
themes that recur again and again are most likely to manifest in your
psyche and in your life.
Experiment with Keyword Combinations
You can experiment with simple keyword combinations for your
aspects. Some sentences might sound a bit awkward. If so, a little
thought will clarify matters. If, for example, the Sun conjuncts Venus,
you might say: “Your life force is tied to your drive for pleasure.” This
suggests the person feels most vital and alive when indulging the
physical senses, aesthetic talents or engaged in activity with partners.
It is important to remember that all aspects can be reversed
.
Think in terms of an automatic “and vice versa” at the end of all your
sentences. Thus, a Sun conjunct Mercury could be interpreted as:
“Your self-esteem is tied to your ability to communicate.” (Re-
verse: “Your ability to communicate is tied to your self-esteem.”) This
gets across the idea that the person gains pride and feels best about
him/herself when communicating effectively. It also implies that the
individual will
not
communicate well when feeling low in self-
esteem.
In addition to the many psychological principles which aspects
symbolize, they can point to issues in different life areas in the outer
world which are associated with each planet.
Aspects as Keys to Relating
Aspects can be keys to how you might (or might not) get along with
other people in your life. Following is a list of the people/objects in
your life who can be represented by the planets.
The text of this
Information Special
was
excerpted from Easy Astrology Guide, a book
by Maritha Pottenger. This is an excellent
addition to Astro’s line of basic astrology
textbooks.
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