THE ASPECTS
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The Aspects are the interrelated angles between the planetary positions in the Zodiac. The Aspects symbolize a particular flow of energy between one planetary type and another. Some degree angles are considered a harmonious interchange of energies between the two Planets. Some are inharmonious in their nature and yet others are neutral.
For example, if a planet is positioned at 0 degrees Aries and another is at 0 degrees Cancer we can clearly recognize that there are three Signs (or a 90 degree angle) between them. In astrological terms this relationship has been observed as an inharmonious aspect between the two energies. Alternatively, if a planet is at 0 degrees Aries and another is at 0 degrees Leo they are seen to be at an angle of 120 degrees from each other, which is traditionally observed as being a harmonious one. If there is no recognizable Aspect between the two Planets, then there will be no particular 'rapport' between them and this is not seen as being particularly significant.
Astrologically speaking there are specific aspects between planets that do have a specific significance in the way a Birth Chart works.
The major harmonious aspects are a SEMI-SEXTILE (30 degrees apart), the SEXTILE (60 degrees apart) and the TRINE (120 degrees apart).
The major inharmonious aspects are the SEMI-SQUARE (45 degrees apart), the SQUARE ((90 degrees apart) and the OPPOSITION (180 degrees apart).
A major neutral aspect might be the CONJUNCTION (where two planets are in very close proximity to each other – i.e. from 0-7 degrees normally). However, the neutrality of this aspect will depend very much on the nature of the planets in question. (In the sense that some planet energies are compatible with one another and some are not.)
For example, the MOON and URANUS are two planets with quite incompatible natures, one being cool and moist in its nature and the other being hot and electric. Therefore if they are in conjunction with one another, a great deal of EMOTIONAL TURMOIL and TENSION within the individual’s personal psyche might be expected.
The energies of the MOON and VENUS however are far more compatible and therefore if they are conjunct there is a greater probability of EMOTIONAL HARMONY or LOVING HAPPINESS being evident within the individual’s nature.
Two lesser know inharmonious aspects worth considering are the SESQUIQUADRATE (135 degrees) and the QUINCUNX (150 degrees) although these are not as powerful as the preceding major Aspects.
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For example, if a planet is positioned at 0 degrees Aries and another is at 0 degrees Cancer we can clearly recognize that there are three Signs (or a 90 degree angle) between them. In astrological terms this relationship has been observed as an inharmonious aspect between the two energies. Alternatively, if a planet is at 0 degrees Aries and another is at 0 degrees Leo they are seen to be at an angle of 120 degrees from each other, which is traditionally observed as being a harmonious one. If there is no recognizable Aspect between the two Planets, then there will be no particular 'rapport' between them and this is not seen as being particularly significant.
Astrologically speaking there are specific aspects between planets that do have a specific significance in the way a Birth Chart works.
The major harmonious aspects are a SEMI-SEXTILE (30 degrees apart), the SEXTILE (60 degrees apart) and the TRINE (120 degrees apart).
The major inharmonious aspects are the SEMI-SQUARE (45 degrees apart), the SQUARE ((90 degrees apart) and the OPPOSITION (180 degrees apart).
A major neutral aspect might be the CONJUNCTION (where two planets are in very close proximity to each other – i.e. from 0-7 degrees normally). However, the neutrality of this aspect will depend very much on the nature of the planets in question. (In the sense that some planet energies are compatible with one another and some are not.)
For example, the MOON and URANUS are two planets with quite incompatible natures, one being cool and moist in its nature and the other being hot and electric. Therefore if they are in conjunction with one another, a great deal of EMOTIONAL TURMOIL and TENSION within the individual’s personal psyche might be expected.
The energies of the MOON and VENUS however are far more compatible and therefore if they are conjunct there is a greater probability of EMOTIONAL HARMONY or LOVING HAPPINESS being evident within the individual’s nature.
Two lesser know inharmonious aspects worth considering are the SESQUIQUADRATE (135 degrees) and the QUINCUNX (150 degrees) although these are not as powerful as the preceding major Aspects.
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