Aspects
(Astrology terms)
Conjunction (Major aspect)
The conjunction - or 0 degrees - implies that the planets, whether transiting or natal, occupy approximately the same position in the chart. This is considered the strongest blend of energies represented by the two planets.
Opposition (Major aspect)
The opposition - or 180 degrees - reflects planets on opposite points of the Zodiac, or approximately 180 degrees apart. This is considered a dynamic, or difficult, aspect. The planetary energies are polarized; outer events stimulate their interaction; integration is the challenge.
Trine (Major aspect)
The trine - or 120 degrees - reflects planets in harmonious alignment with each other. This is considered flowing, or relatively easy to handle. The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is beneficial.
Square (Major aspect)
The square - or 90 degrees - is a considered a dynamic or difficult aspect. The planetary energies conflict; internal and creative tensions bring rich rewards through effort over time.
Sextile (Major aspect)
The sextile - or 60 degrees - represents one sixth of the circle, and is a flowing alignment. The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.
Inconjunct (Minor aspect)
The Inconjunct of 150 degrees, which is also called a quincunx, represents an uneasy relationship between the planets. The planetary energies do not flow smoothly, one or the other predominates; discrimination must be employed.
Quintile (Minor aspect)
The quintile - of 72 degrees - or one fifth of the circle, is subtle, mystical and esoteric. The planetary energies are positively linked and spiritual in dimension.
Semi-sextile (Minor aspect)
The semi-sextile - or 30 degrees - is considered an uneasy alignment, another form of inconjunction. The planetary energies attract each other, require effort, allow entry of new information.
Semi-square (Minor aspect)
The semi-square - of 45 degrees - is a minor dynamic alignment. The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; calmness is required.
Sesquiquadrate (Minor aspect)
The sesquiquadrate - or 135 degrees - is a minor dynamic alignment. The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; control is required.
Bi-quintile (Minor aspect)
The bi-quintile - of 144 degrees - is double the quintile, or two fifths of the circle, and similar to the quintile is a minor flowing alignment. The planetary energies are positively linked, subtle, and spiritual in dimension.
Septile (Minor aspect)
The septile - of 51 degrees 25 minutes - representing one seventh of the circle, is a subtle and somewhat difficult alignment. The planetary energies darkly interact; incline to occult dimensions apart from socially accepted norms.














