Astrology: Astrological Aspects, Their Orbit and Meaning
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In astrology, an aspect is defined by the angular distance between two planets. The nature of the aspect depends on the number of degrees separating the two planets. Aspects are of utmost importance in assessing the natal chart because they help in identifying the nature of the relationship, whether hard or soft, between the energies released by the planets involved, which constitutes all the complexity and richness of the personality.
Aspects express themselves more or less strongly according to their importance, or lack of. Moreover, angles between planets never exactly match the standard definition of aspects. Thus, the exactness of the aspect, referred to as “orb” in astrology, is to be considered. If the orb is tight (almost exact aspect), the aspect is more powerful. If the planets are linked by a wide orb aspect, their influence is less strong. Each aspect is allowed a different orb, and traditionally, some astrology schools assign them slightly differing coefficients.
In natal charts, usually accepted orbs (exactness of aspect) are 9 to 10 degrees for oppositions and conjunctions, 7 to 8 degrees for trines and squares, 4 to 5 degrees for sextiles, 2 degrees for quincunxes and sesqui-squares, around 1 degree for semi-sextiles and semi-squares, and often 0.5 to 1 degree for quintiles and their family (semi-quintiles and bi-quintiles).
Much smaller orbs are used in forecasting and synastry works because these techniques require that aspects be more exact if they are to be efficient.
In our programs, we take 11 aspects: the Conjunction, the Opposition, the Trine, the Sextile, the Square, the Semi-Sextile, the Semi-Square, the Sesqui-Square, the Quincunx, the Quintile, and the Bi-Quintile.
Here are the major aspects that may be found:
The Conjunction
As indicated by its name, it is formed when two planets are on the same degree, or when they are very close to each other. The conjunction takes a positive or negative influence, depending on the other aspects formed. It can also be neutral. It may also depend on the nature of the two planets involved. Its function is to combine and blend the characteristics of the planets' energies.
The Opposition
The aspect connects two planets posited 180 degrees apart, and thus, in two complementary signs. Such planets are said to be in opposition. They are in contradiction with each other and try to gain the upper hand on the other one, which results in the native's being psychologically torn between the two poles of the opposition. Traditionally, it is considered a negative aspect since it brings about tensions, but it allows to evolve if one strives to master its contrasts. At maturity, it is possible to turn the tension into an asset and strength by harmoniously blending the characteristics of the two planets so connected.
The Trine
It is formed when two planets are posited in signs belonging to the same element, and thus compatible. Such planets support each other and create a feeling of well-being and easiness since they are in harmony with each other. It is an aspect of good luck and psychological comfort. However, it favours self-indulgence and passivity. Indeed, too much easiness is no incentive to effort…As indicated by its name, it is formed when two planets are on the same degree, or when they are very close to each other. The conjunction takes a positive or negative influence, depending on the other aspects formed. It can also be neutral. It may also depend on the nature of the two planets involved. Its function is to combine and blend the characteristics of the planets' energies.
The Sextile
It is formed when two planets are posited 60 degrees apart. Like the trine, it is beneficial and is a factor of harmony between the planets involved. However, its effects are more concrete than with the trine and are expressed more outwardly. In practice, this aspect is considered the aspect of communication par excellence. The planets involved perfectly and actively exchange their energies.
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