How
the planets relate to each other is shown by the aspects
they form. Angles between planets reflect attitudes
and the energy patterns they have toward each other.
They are like force fields that mark turns in consciousness.
Aspects bring out facets, sides of the self and character
traits.
The first twelve aspects correspond to the numbers
one through twelve, the twelve signs of the Zodiac
as well as many other twelve-fold things. For example,
the trine, discussed under the heading "3"
below, has a quality of threeness to it. The trine
also resonates with the third sign of the Zodiac,
Gemini, and with the Planet Mercury.
A conjunction
occurs when two planets are in the same part of the zodiac.
A conjunction is measured from plus or minus zero degrees, in
other words right next to each other. When planets are conjunct
they can unite efforts and combine forces. Conjunct planets
are at the alpha omega point where cycles begin and end. This
creates urgency, emphasis, unity and fusion. It's a very subjective
state of energy, strong-headed and one-tracked. Impulses will
be acted out. We're looking at an inauguration, a blending,
a start. This is the most intense and personal of all the aspects.
Close interactions are likely. We're talking about synthesis,
solidarity and cohesion. A conjunction resonates with Mars,
Cardinal, Fire and Aries energy.
An opposition
occurs when two planets are in opposite parts of the zodiac.
An opposition is measured from plus or minus one hundred and
eighty degrees which is on half of a circle. When planets are
opposed there's a balancing act and a push-pull process which
can be complementary or antagonistic. Energy may be projected
on to people or situations. Certainly there's a need to evaluate
and reflect. Controversy and contradiction are possible. There
may be a choice to fight or leave. Perhaps it's a game of give
and take. To avoid struggle and stalemate, compromise may be
necessary. An opposition can signal time to change sides or
reclaim power. An opposition resonates with Earth, Fixed and
Taurus energy.
A trine usually
occurs when two planets are the same element of the zodiac.
A trine is measured from plus or minus one hundred and twenty
degrees which in one third of a circle. When planets are trine
things can be nonchalant and easily fall into place. Passive
reception can be the vibe here. Trines indicate harmony, flow,
cooperation, ease, skill and karmic accrual. Trines reduce stress,
friction and discomfort. They facilitate agreement. A trine
resonates with Mercury, Mutable, Air and Gemini energy.
A square
usually occurs when two planets are the same triplicity of the
zodiac. A square is measured from plus or minus ninety degrees
which in one quarter of a circle. When planets are square you
can bet that there's creative tension that requires extra work.
Planets that square each other can be openly divisive, work
against and inhibit each other. The energy is restless and busy.
When it does assert itself in a positive way it is some of the
most productive force going. Meanwhile, there can be tension,
inertia and blockages. A square resonates with the Moon, Cardinal,
Water and Cancer energy.
Quintiles
are measured from plus or minus seventy-two degrees. Bi- quintiles
are measured from plus or minus one hundred and forty four degrees
which is one or two fifths of a circle. When planets are quintile
or bi-quintile this is an indication of uncommon creative energy
and talent. They are trend-setters and need an audience. The
energy here is specialized and purposely striving toward power.
Quintile and bi-quintile energy can be romantic, playful and
demonstrative. The quintile family of aspects can indicate science,
math and engineering. There's a need to make things happen.
Cosmic will seems to be at play here, so if creative things
aren't happening, then look for destruction. Quintiles and bi-quintiles
bring a certain dignity, clarity, pride and unusual sexual energy.
A quintile resonates with the Sun, Fixed, Fire and Leo energy.
A sextile
usually occurs when two planets are in complementary element
of the zodiac, such as fire and air or water and earth. Sextiles
are measured from plus or minus sixty degrees which is one sixth
of a circle. Because they are chock full of opportunity and
fruitfulness, sextiles are considered the luckiest of aspects.
Sextiles can indicate the trends are with you. They're a time
of co-operation; a merging of the yin with the yang. They're
practically an invitation to action. There's something charming
and exciting about a sextile. A sextile resonates with Chiron,
Mutable, Earth and Virgo energy.
There is
a whole family of septile aspects including the septile, bi-septile
and tri-septile forming one, two and three sevenths of a circle
respectively. Septiles are measured in denominations of fifty-one
degrees twenty-five minutes, one hundred two degrees fifty one
minutes five seconds and one-hundred-fifty-four degrees, seventeen
minutes and two seconds. The septile family of aspects is very
different. They divide the circle into one, two and three sevenths
respectively. This is the first series of aspects that to not
divide evenly. This is a somewhat irrational force of energy,
something sacred and holy going on here. Much like the number
seven, Septiles contain spiritual power and imply the possibility
of cosmic intervention. Septiles indicate harmony and union
though in a non-conforming way. These aspects can indicate extraordinary
creative efforts at self-knowledge and ultimate understanding
and canbe a real turn on. Septiles resonate with Venus, Cardinal,
Air and Libra energy.
The octile
family of aspects include semi-squares and sesqui-quadrartes.
A semi- square is measured from plus or minus forty-five degrees.
A sesqui-quadrate is measured from plus or minus one hundred
and thirty five degrees. The semi-square and sesqui-quadrate
represent one eighth and five eighths of a circle respectively.
Two eights is a quarter or square. Four eights is an opposition.
These aspects are related. To some extent, key words for the
opposition and more so the square can also be applied to the
semi-square and the sesqui-quadrate. These aspects can be harsh
and react sharply and abruptly. They can indicate a need to
act for the future. Resistance is likely. There's a need to
keep cool, act cautiously and make the best of things. It's
time to resolve rather than ignore problems. Octiles resonate
with Pluto, Fixed, Water and Scorpio energy.
A Novile
occurs when two planets are plus or minus forty degrees apart.
A bi-novile occurs when two planets are eighty degrees apart.
A quadra-novile occurs when two planets at one hundred and sixty
degrees apart. The novile aspects are one, two and four ninths
of a circle. The novile series of aspects are related to the
trines and sextiles. They're all in the same family as it were.
The word novena is rooted in novile. Noviles are related to
the nine muses and to the ennead. The novile conveys a somewhat
charismatic, transcendental, mystical force, latent karmic details
and spiritual growth. Noviles can indicate ceremony and relate
to marriage. Noviles resonate with Jupiter, Fire, Mutable and
Sagittarius energy.
A Decile
occurs when two planets are thirty six degrees apart. A tri-decile
occurs when two planets are one hundred and eight degrees apart.
A decile is one tenth of a circle. A tri decile is three tenths.
The decile family of aspects is related to the quintiles. The
energy of the deciles is such that it conveys order and structure.
Mental ingenuity is at work here. Deciles are power and career
indicators. They often bring strong technical insights and abilities.
Deciles indicate special gifts that may be wasted or unappreciated.
Self-improvement is needed to capitalize on this power. Deciles
resonate with Saturn, Cardinal, Earth and Capricorn energy.
An Undecile
occurs when two planets are plus or minus thirty-two degrees,
forty-three minutes and seven seconds apart (approximately thirty-three
degrees). An undecile is one-eleventh of a circle. Undeciles
indicate psychic gifts. Where undeciles are found, modifications
are required. Undeciles relate to the power of computers, science
and technology. Undeciles resonate with Uranus, Fixed, Air and
Aquarius energy.
A Semi-Sextile
occurs when two planets are plus or minus thirty degrees apart.
A semi-sextile is one twelfth of a circle. A semi-sextile is
somewhat comparable to the pearl within an oyster. The oyster
itself is illusive and then once you have it you still have
to dig to get the benefit. Semi-sextiles are receptive and internalizing.
They often indicate latent abilities and require preparation.
Planets in semi-sextile aspect help to clarify each other. Semi-sextiles
help link the perimeter to the center. Energy and resources
are attracted. Semi-sextiles require both worldly assets and
spiritual goods. Often they can indicate the power of divination
and subliminal influence. Higher consciousness is required to
make effective use of this energy. Semi-sextiles resonate with
Neptune, Mutable, Water and Pisces energy.
A quincunx
occurs when two planets are plus or minus one hundred and fifty
degrees apart. The quincunx is five twelfths of a circle. Adjustment
is the key word here. There is a gnawing uneasiness, things
are not clean cut. There is a strange tug-o-war. Unconscious
negligence can cause problems. The quincunx can be described
as an irritant which leads to fulfillment. First, power may
be dampened. There could be a need to give more than you get.
Things may seem out of joint. There's some sort of quandary
that requires readjustment, a change in routine and a need to
analyze and perfect.
Not really
aspects (angles) but relationships to the equator, north or
south, that is, declination. Parallel is when the planets are
within one degree of orb in declination. Contraparallel is when
they are the same degree, but one is north and the other south.
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Conjunct
Opposition
Trine
Square
Quintile
Sextile
Septile
Octile
Novile
Decile
Undecile
Semi-sextile
The Quincunx
Parallel and Contraparallel 