Hi, can you explain what is separating and applying means in aspects?
For example, I have moon trine mercury (separating) and moon trine saturn (applying)…
Separating and Applying Aspects 🌻
Yesssssss it basically shows the movement of the aspect. Think of it as energy either moving away from exact contact or moving toward it
An applying aspect means the planets are still walking toward each other. The energy feels more active, developing, consuming, noticeable. People usually feel applying aspects stronger because there's tension building toward completion
A separating aspect means the planets already made the exact aspect and are now moving apart. The energy still exists but it feels more familiar, internalized, automatic, or tied to past experiences and habits.
So in your case Moon trine Mercury separating, your emotional and mental connection probably comes naturally to you already. You may not even notice how intuitive your mind is because it's something you have grown into over time. Communication with others may feel instinctive
Moon trine Saturn applying means that this one is still unfolding more strongly in your life. Emotional maturity, emotional control, boundaries, stability, or learning how to trust yourself emotionally may become more important as you grow. You will likely feel this aspect working on you more consciously
Applying aspects often feel louder. Separating aspects feel woven into the personality already
And before anyone panics: separating does NOT mean weak or bad it simply describes motion🌻
