Aspects

Applying Aspect

An aspect where the faster planet is moving toward an exact angle with a slower planet, building energy.

Aspect

An angle between two planets in a birth chart that reveals how their energies interact.

Chart Wheel

A circular diagram representing the positions of planets, signs, and houses at a specific time and place.

Conjunction

A conjunction occurs when two planets are close together in the same zodiac sign, blending their energies into a single powerful focus.

Hard Aspect

A hard aspect is an astrological angle that creates tension, challenge, or friction between two planets.

Major Aspects

Major aspects are the five key angular relationships between planets in a birth chart that reveal core personality dynamics.

Minor Aspects

Minor aspects are subtle astrological angles like sextiles, semisquares, and quincunxes that add nuance to a chart.

Opposition

An aspect where two planets sit 180° apart, creating tension and a push-pull dynamic that demands balance.

Orb

The allowed degree range within which an astrological aspect is considered active.

Quincunx

A 150° aspect between two planets, indicating a need for adjustment and integration of conflicting energies.

Semi-Sextile

A 30-degree aspect between planets, indicating a subtle connection that often requires conscious effort to integrate.

Semi-Square

A minor aspect of 45° that creates mild tension and friction between two planets.

Separating Aspect

An aspect that is moving away from exactness, losing influence as the planets continue their orbits.

Sesquiquadrate

A minor challenging aspect of 135°, indicating friction and tension that requires adjustment.

Sextile

A 60-degree angle between two planets, indicating ease, opportunity, and natural talent.

Soft Aspect

A harmonious angle between two planets that creates ease, flow, and natural talent.

Square

A challenging 90° aspect between two planets that creates tension, friction, and motivation for growth.

Synastry

Synastry compares two birth charts to reveal relationship dynamics, strengths, and challenges.

T-Square

A T-Square is a dynamic aspect pattern formed by two planets in opposition, both square a third planet.

Trine

A trine is a 120° aspect between two planets, creating harmony and ease in the areas they rule.