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Signs The aspects are the lines going across the middle of a chart. They Grand Trine,
Ascendant Grand Cross,
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are usually coloured to identify the type of aspect, although T-Square
Nodes astrologers differ on which colours they use for different aspects.
Houses Some aspects are defined as being harmonious, easy, soft, benefic Kite, Yod or
Glyphs or positive while others are described as being tense, hard, Finger of
Elements difficult, bad, malefic or negative. I prefer to use the descriptions of God or
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easy and hard as it describes the aspects simply. Fate, Mystic
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An easy aspect is one that flows without effort, whereas a hard
aspect requires work to overcome it. Some aspects are variable as it
depends on the planets involved as to how they relate to each
Advanced other. The closer the aspect to within its orb, the more important it
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Eclipses Conjunction: The most powerful of all the aspects, when two Searches
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two or more planets combine their energies. Although with some
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Dark Moon Uranus, it is difficult for the energies to blend in a positive manner. Links
Fixed Stars Any planets involved in a conjunction will have strong emphasis in
Midpoints a chart. If there are three or more, it is known as a Stellium.
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Rectification
Opposition: A powerful aspect, exerting a pull on either side
and one where balance needs to be achieved between the two
planets. Usually formed by planets posited in the same quality or
quadruplicity, such as Aries and Libra being opposite signs but
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also of the same cardinal quality or quadruplicity. The opposition Astrology
can be complimentary, the one side providing what the other lacks
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Trine: The most powerful easy aspect where the energies
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AstroCarto- between the planets flow harmoniously. Usually formed by planets Family
graphy posited in the same triplicity or element, either fire, earth, air or
water. The line of least resistance and can give way to laziness and
complacency.

Square: Powerful though not as strong as the Opposition,

creating friction between the planets. Usually formed by planets in
the same quality, either cardinal, fixed or mutable. Can also
provide strength and stability.

Sextile: Powerful though not as strong as the Trine, easy

flowing.

Minor Aspects
Semi-Sextile: This is a half version of the Sextile and therefore
not as strong. Most astrologers agree that this minor aspect is easy.
However, there are some that say otherwise on the grounds that
being as the aspect occurs between two adjacent signs that have
nothing in common, it makes it difficult.

Semi-Square: This is a half version of the square and

therefore a hard aspect though not as strong as the square.

Sesquiquadrate: This aspect is formed by the addition of the

square and the semi-square.

Quincunx: Otherwise known as Inconjunct.

Parallel: This aspect is the only one not measured by celestial
longitude. It is of two or more planets having the same distance in
declination in degrees, north or south of the celestial equator. This
aspect acts like the conjunction if both planets are on the same side
of the equator, or like the opposition if they are on opposite sides.

Quintile, Bi-Quintile and Semi-Quintile: These

three aspects were introduced by Johannes Kepler. The
semi-Quintile is also known as the Decile as it is arrived at by
dividing the 360 degrees of the chart by 10. These aspects,
although minor and rarely used, can show potential creativity or
talent in a particular area.

Novile: The aspect being 40 degrees suggests a third of a Trine

and therefore an easy aspect.

Applying and Separating Aspects: When two planets

are moving towards each other to make an exact aspect they are
said to be applying. When two planets have already perfected the
aspect and are moving apart, they are said to be separating.

Disassociated Aspects: An aspect is said to be

disassociated when one or more planets form an aspect within the
allowed orb but that is not in a sign of the same triplicity or
quadruplicity.

Unaspected Planets: When a planet makes no aspect to

any other, it makes it more prominent within the chart. It is like it
is highlighted for special attention and consideration. Without
aspects, it is out on its own. It can make it difficult to work with. It
is rare to have an unaspected planet, even if it only makes a minor
aspect it still has one.

Chart Aspect Patterns

The aspect lines within a chart produce patterns within themselves
which make for major configurations which amplify the energy.
See links top right of page.

The following table is of the aspects that are in general use.

Aspect Glyph Degrees Orb Strength Type

Conjunction 0 8 Major Variable

Semi-Sextile 30 2 Minor Variable

Semi-Square 45 2 Minor Hard

Sextile 60 6 Major Easy

Square 90 8 Major Hard

Trine 120 8 Major Easy

Sesquiquadrate 135 2 Minor Hard

Quincunx 150 2 Minor Hard

Opposition 180 8 Major Hard

The following table is of other aspects not in common use.

Parallel 0 1-2 Major Variable

Semi-Quintile 36 1 Very Minor Easy

Novile N 40 1 Very Minor Easy?

Quintile 72 2 Very Minor Easy

Biquintile 144 2 Very Minor Easy

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