Question: The Quincunx is a happenstance mysterious aspect. It takes two very different things and gives you the opportunity to blend them. It takes a lot of work, attention, and patience to do so. However,...
Major Aspects & Aspect Patterns
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What Is the Difference Between the Conjunction and Opposition?
Question: What is the difference between the conjunction and opposition? On this topic, there are opposing views (no pun intended). Some astrologers say that these aspects are VERY different: “The conjunction is quite dissimilar from...
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Several Planets in a Sign: A Spiritual Crisis
In astrology, a fascinating phenomenon occurs when certain zodiacal signs within an individual’s birth chart are emphasized by the presence of multiple planets. This amplification of a particular sign’s influence can significantly shape a person’s...
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The Out of Sign Conjunction: A False Mask of Agreement?
In the realm of astrology, when the planets align and form a conjunction aspect in your chart, regardless of whether they reside in different signs, a profound psychological journey unfolds. In such instances, they are...
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Disassociate (Out of Sign) Aspects: Look at Degrees, Not at Signs
Due to the amount of orb allowed, aspects can form between two planets that are at the end of their respective zodiac sign and the beginning of a sign. Many astrologers believe that this weakens...
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The Sextile Poem
A sextile is formed when two planets are separated by a 60-degree angle between them. It is regarded as a major aspect of a chart. In the vast majority of cases, this will indicate that the...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Grand Trine
The Grand Trine is a triangular aspect pattern involving three or more planets separated by an angle of 120 degrees (trine) each. The relevant planets are situated in signs of the same element and, due...
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The Conjunction, Soft & Hard Aspects
With the various aspect relationships (conjunction, sextile, trine, square, inconjunct, opposition), the same ideas and themes are presented but from different angles – softly – vigorously – even completely at odds with one another....
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Horoscope Havoc: Are Hard Aspects the Culprit Behind Your Struggles?
The Hard Aspects in astrology should never be deemed “good” or “bad,” and stressful contacts in the natal chart build character through symbolising adversity, which, let’s face it, makes for a lot more interesting and...
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The Trine is Just Fine — Or Is It?
When two planets are approximately 120 degrees apart, they form a Trine aspect, suggesting a natural flow of energy between them. What makes the Trine aspect particularly significant is its indication of favorability and ease....
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The Hard Aspects: Internal Conflicts
In astrology, squares and oppositions in your birth chart are pivotal in understanding the dynamics of personal development and growth. These aspects, formed when planets are at ninety degrees (square) or one hundred and eighty...
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The Difference Between Sextile and Trine
Despite its importance, Howard Sasportas claims that the sextile aspect in a birth chart is often disregarded and treated as if it were a weak trine. The author of this argues that this “fluffy” little...