Aspects
An aspect is the angle between two planets along the zodiac. When it comes close to certain values, the two forces become linked. The angle need not be exact; the allowed margin is the "orb". Our chart uses wider orbs for the Sun and Moon.
| Aspect | Angle | Orb (Sun/Moon) | Nature | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☌ Conjunction | 0° | 8° (10°) | Fusion | The two planets blend and amplify each other; whether it helps depends on the planets involved. |
| ⚹ Sextile | 60° | 5° (6°) | Easy (opportunity) | Mutual support that offers opportunities you still need to act on. |
| □ Square | 90° | 7° (9°) | Tense | Inner tension and challenge; stressful, but a strong push to act and grow. |
| △ Trine | 120° | 7° (9°) | Easy | Natural flow and talent; so easy it can be taken for granted. |
| ⚻ Quincunx | 150° | 3° (3°) | Adjusting | Two energies that do not relate, calling for constant adjustment. |
| ☍ Opposition | 180° | 8° (10°) | Polarising | A pull between two ends, often played out through other people; balance is the task. |
Reading aspects
- Start with aspects to the Sun, Moon and chart ruler; they shape the personality most.
- Tighter is stronger: a square within 1° is far more noticeable than one at 6°.
- Tense is not bad: squares and oppositions push growth; easy aspects are gifts that can also breed complacency.
This is fixed text compiled from general convention, not a reading of any individual and not a prediction. For important decisions, please consult qualified professionals.