𓁷 ruler of the 1st and ruler of the 3rd: the voice of your existence 𓅂
conjunction
the line between who you are and what you say has completely vanished. your body and your mind are in a total fusion where every thought you have is immediately visible in the way you move and breathe. you are the person who doesn't just speak information; you are the information. you possess a restless electric energy that makes sitting still feel like a slow death. your identity is a never ending conversation with the world. you find your power when you realize that your voice is the actual steering wheel of your destiny and that you were born to turn your presence into a manifesto of the truth.
opposition
a permanent tug of war between your private self and the noise of your environment. you often feel like your reputation and your real truth are speaking two different languages. it feels like a high stakes negotiation every time you try to explain who you are because you’re terrified of being boxed in by a labels. you might spend the first half of your life staying silent to avoid conflict and the second half realizing that your silence was a cage. your growth happens when you stop seeing the world’s opinion as a threat to your grit and realize that the bridge between your head and your heart is meant to be walked in both directions.
trine
being yourself and being understood are parts of the same easy rhythm. you have this natural way of walking into a room and having people instinctively get what you’re about without you having to over explain. you don't have to scream to be heard because your intelligence is written into your skin. for you learning and moving are just the background music of a life lived with total curiosity. you find that the right words and the right connections show up exactly when you need them because you move with the confidence of a person who knows their mind is their greatest asset.
square
there is a constant friction that keeps your nervous system on edge. you might feel like you’re always being misunderstood or that the people around you are trying to edit your voice. this tension acts like a drill sergeant forcing you to sharpen your logic and your nerve. every time someone tries to shut you down you use that heat as fuel to go out and speak louder. your identity is a hard won victory and you realize that the most valuable thing you own is the fact that you survived the struggle to finally say here i am and have the world actually listen.
sextile
you possess a knack for turning a random conversation into a life changing opportunity. it is a friendly connection where your curiosity leads straight to your personal growth. you’re the person who finds the hidden door in a simple chat with a neighbor or the one who realizes a short trip can actually redefine their whole path. you find your clarity when you stay open to the local noise. your identity and your intellect get along because you are willing to put in the work to make the most of every spark of insight you get from the world around you.
inconjunct
it feels like two people speaking different dialects in the same skin. you are constantly having to adjust your tone to fit the room or shifting your identity to match what you think people expect to hear. there is a bit of a disconnect that makes you feel like you are always missing the right words at the right time. you might find yourself overthinking a text for an hour or feeling like your daily life doesn't really represent the deep soul you carry inside. you find your peace when you stop trying to be perfectly logical and just learn to navigate the gap with a bit of honesty.
quintile
you have a weird brilliant way of communicating that nobody else could ever copy. your self worth is tied to your original perspective and the way you connect dots that everyone else missed. you are the one who finds the loophole in a conversation or the creative shortcut to being known. you don't follow the standard rules of social interaction because you are too busy building a language that only you can speak. your value is in your specific brand of genius and you find your best luck when you are being as unconventional and as authentic as possible.
semi-sextile
there is a quiet persistent itch to always be learning a little more about who you are. it is a micro adjustment of your life where you are constantly checking in on your thoughts and your physical presence. it doesn't feel like a crisis but more like a nagging feeling that you need to be a bit sharper or more present in the now. you find your ground through the small wins and the tiny habits that eventually build up into a personality you can actually trust. you learn that the details of your daily life are where your real power is hidden.
semi-square
you deal with these small sudden mental blocks that keep you from feeling completely certain. it might be a sudden argument or a moment of self doubt that hits right when you’re about to speak your truth. it is a test of your patience and your grit. you find your strength when you realize that these little bumps in the road aren't there to stop you but to make you pay more attention to the way you are presenting yourself to the world. you are learning to stay steady even when the noise of the crowd gets a little too loud.
sesquiquadrate
a slow burn of frustration that forces you to be incredibly disciplined with your words. you feel like you are always one conversation away from the life you want but something keeps slowing down the message. it is a heavy energy that demands a lot of mental sweat and time. you might feel like you have to prove your intelligence over and over again to a world that keeps looking for a reason to doubt you. your victory is an endurance test. you find your power when you finally stop looking for the shortcut and just accept that your voice is something that only a person with your level of grit could ever truly master.
Could you please make an explanation about the minor aspects like bi quintile semi sextile quincunx because most of my planets have these aspects
minor aspects: the sacred geometry of subtler aspects
i sure can! every aspect plays a role in who you are - no matter how large or small that role may be.
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semi-sextile (30°): subtle growth. a gentle nudge toward cooperation between two energies. requires a compromise or mutual understanding between the planets. often marks areas where small shifts can yield long-term harmony and/or personal development.
semi-square (45°): a more low-key square - it feels like something’s slightly off. an inner discomfort that pushes you to make a change. feelings of impatience, frustration, and/or restlessness are typical.
quintiles are creative, spiritual, and talent-based aspects. they are derived from dividing a circle by 5 (360° / 5 = 72°). these aspect often offer subtle gifts, talents, and/or genius that fly under the radar.
quintile (72°): indicates a natural creative ability and/or a unique way of expressing yourself. shows where you excel in something without formal training.
bi-quintile (144°): often points to refined and/or developed creative skills and/or spiritual insight.
sesquiquadrate/sesquisquare (135°): external tension or stress with the world. often projected outward and/or experienced through others who trigger this aspects. often shows where you feel misunderstood and/or tested by life circumstances.
quincunx/inconjunct (150°): awkwardness or needing to reconcile differences. tension that seeks resolution. shows parts of yourself that are disconnected or even at odds with each other.
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the semi-square (∠) aspect in astrology is where two planets are 45° degrees apart
a semi-square is the result of dividing a circle by 8. essentially, it is half of a the square aspect. because of this, squares indicate blocked energy or friction between two astrological bodies.
the number 8 in numerology represents balance in the spiritual and materialistic world which is a key theme of this aspect. the semi-square aspect's tension aligns with the transformative nature of the number 8 in numerology, both pushing for growth, balance, and a harmonious integration of seemingly opposing forces.
samely with the semi-square aspect, this energy appears to be even more deeply blocked and manifests as external events.
can bring irritation or agitation kinda like having a mosquito bite that’s itchy, but if you itch it, it can become even more painful
it can also be like when two people are sitting really similar to each other, but they can stand each other despite their similarities. they're not quite on the same page. they're not exactly fighting, but there's a bit of tension in the air. sorta like a friendly disagreement.
can indicate blocked internal energy or sometimes areas of stubbornness or inflexibility to changes especially
a series of chaotic circumstances and events can occur, sometimes repeatedly, because of this aspect when the demand of change is ignored instead of looking at this a way to look at something in a new way
with these aspects, the individual often develops great persistence, endurance, growth, and productive results in their efforts to control and reconcile these difficult combinations of energy.
it can cause motivation for resolution to get things done and find a positive solution to whatever problem can be caused by this aspect in innovative ways, but one must put in the time and dedication.
patience & maturity are key with this aspect to understand these energies to find a solution that does not causes any more problems
natal
sun semi-square subtle tension between your ego, self-image, and how you identify and your emotions, inner self, and instincts. this aspect might lead to inner conflicts when expressing yourself outwardly while dealing with your internal feelings. difficulty harmonizing your self-image with emotional needs could result in moments of feeling misunderstood or struggling to express your genuine emotions. this aspect can motivate you to understand and integrate your feelings with your sense of self, leading to personal growth. balancing your logical expression with emotional intuition becomes important, though occasional mood swings and challenges in articulating emotions might arise. balance your projected self-image with your inner vulnerabilities, urging you to practice effective communication and healthy emotional outlets. this aspect presents both challenges and opportunities, ultimately encouraging you to bridge the gap between your identity and emotions for greater self-awareness and decision-making.
composite
mercury semi-square venus shows potential tension when expressing thoughts and ideas might clash with the desire for peace and agreement, causing disagreements that stem from miscommunication or differing values. There could be moments of confusion or difficulty finding the right words to convey affection, potentially leading to misunderstandings. However, this aspect also brings opportunities for growth. The challenges it poses can encourage the partners to work on their communication skills and understanding of each other's viewpoints. Over time, the effort to bridge the gap between thought processes and expressions of love can lead to a stronger emotional bond and greater mutual respect. With patience and a willingness to address differences constructively, this aspect can be a driving force for developing a more profound and authentic connection.
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❦ conjunction - one of the strongest aspect in astrology, creates a vastly powerful link between to planets, most likely mean that they're under the same sign if they're conjuncting, very variable in influence, as well as highly dependent on the nature of the planets involved, for example, mars conjunct jupiter; conjunction implies the start of new cycles of experience, along with new beginnings. very mechanical, unaware combining, or you could say unconscious combining that include two parts of the psyche, most likely unexamined or unnoticed. (ANGLE 0, ORB 9 & NO FAMILY)
❦ trine - can become very easy going to the point that it is too much; however, the aspect is valuable, flowing and aiding. however, having this aspect could imply you can take things for granted therefore becoming lazy. balance, fairness, harmony, rest and passive receptivity; on the other hand this can make you fall into old habits, because of lack of awareness and because of that, it'll be difficult to break out of it, unless there are hard aspects like square and opposition etc. people with many trines rely on luck, usually dumb luck and let everything comes to them, usually works out. (ANGLE 120, ORB 9 & IN FAMILY 3)
❦ sextile - is a very positive aspect, it is optimistic and effective. however, to allow this aspect to work, you're going to have to put effort. majority of the time is works positively well, but this aspect is like a hit or miss, for example with neptune sextile mercury, you can be someone who can entrance people with the way you word things or people might see you as someone who doesnt speak the truth, because you dont; but it works 99.9% of the times, a very easy flowing aspect. (ANGLE 60, ORB 6 & IN FAMILY 3)
❦ square - well, this aspect is seen as difficult, therefore giving stress and conflict. one planet's plans seems to cross purposes with another planet, example given, venus square jupiter: not being able to give the amount of love you wish you could, or not being that optimistic about love. and it leads to conflict and disagreement, it is an uneasy combination, during the plans it has to be proved and modified, there is tension within it along with resistance. often describing parts of the traits that are at odds with one another. (ANGLE 90, ORB 9 & IN FAMILY 2)
❦ opposition - very conflicting because the planets involved become polar opposites, like mars opposition venus; a very tense disagreement, due to dealing with the opposite, it gives them great awareness, there is a lot of projection, seeing hidden parts of a planet's ego, very challenging aspect but it makes one planet understand the other planet more due to self-awareness. (ANGLE 180, ORB 9 & IN FAMILY 2)
❦ semi-sextile - typically a good and effective aspect, most likely combines planets in incompatible signs, like, mars in capricorn semi-sextile saturn in leo and because of the incompatibleness, the relationship between the two feels very forced. thus leading to difficulties that are frustrating, or choices where nothings wins, the issues are typically rational. (ANGLE 30, ORB 4 & IN FAMILY 3)
❦ semi-square/octile - a stressful aspect, normally brings agitation, one's choice brings numbers of circumstances, like the butterfly effect going wrong, it shows our weaknesses along with the planets' weaknesses, but shows us that the planets are working together in its own way. (ANGLE 45, ORB 4 & IN FAMILY 2)
❦ quintile - the strongest in the five family aspects (FAMILY 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5) an aspect that pushes you to overcome problems creatively. with the use of intellect and imagination to break through the limitations, a very eccentric aspect. (ANGLE 72, ORB 4 & IN FAMILY 5)
❦ sesquiquadrate/tri-octile - another difficult and stressful aspect, conflict with one another, though never directly, its like it avoids confrontation, as the planets work towards different purposes, it creates disharmony, this aspect is more agitating than difficult though. (ANGLE 135, ORB 4 & IN FAMILY 2)
❦ quincunx - a mixed pressure, most of the time it is difficult though, like semi-sextile, quincunx combines planets in incompatible signs, for example, venus in virgo quincunx mars in aries. gives an uneasy and forced mixed, thus causes trouble with each other, therefore subtle frustrations in daily routine. (ANGLE 150, ORB 4 AND FAMILY 3)
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Having minor aspects does not mean minor influence on your life. Its effects are less potent than major aspects and are more mysterious in nature, however they are very much like the backdrop of your life and function in the background. When you see repeated patterns, habits, occurrences happening throughout your life, it very well could be minor aspects’ influence, so much so that you do not need to think about them or acknowledge them. They could be things that pop up occasionally that irritate you (literally a mosquito just bit me as I said this njkNVSJKDVN), or lessons and reminders that you have learnt early on and kind of keep you in check. There are about 8-9 minor aspects that are commonly known and used in many astrology chart sites, but about 5 are very rarely used and I’ll briefly mention them here for anyone that’s curious (I am. I am very curious because I see NO meanings for them online.). These aspects are all very mysterious in nature, so take what resonates and have fun getting to know your chart!
The Quincunx/Inconjunct
This aspect is reputed to be one of the MOST important minor aspects besides the Quintile/Bi-Quintile, because not only can it be a recurring noticeable influence, but if you have 2 planets/angles sextile each other and 2 inconjunctions with a third planet/angle, you get a Yod. Yods are one powerful aspect shape in your chart, known as the ‘finger of god’ and can point to you what your karmic challenge is in this life. But focusing on the Quincunx, this aspect makes a 150° angle and has an orb of up to 3 degrees. I personally think it’s most noticeable at 0-2 degrees for the planets/angles, and up to 3 degrees for the sun and moon if they are involved. The Quincunx is normally known to be a hard aspect, because the planets are often sitting in signs that have no correlation to each other at first glance, neither element nor mode. This produces confusion and loss between the planets as they have nothing in common at first, but the power this aspect brings is the potential grasp of a broad set of skills to a common goal. The potential problems this aspect causes is choosing one sign over the other, choosing to ignore growth and integration of the signs/planets, and constantly having one part of your life at an imbalance.
The advice here is to accept all parts of yourself, to learn how to balance conflicting skills and energy and merge them in order to create a unique set of skills to you that you can operate in your life. Yods are known to be obstacles but can also create new pathways and options for you should you choose to accept and learn from it, and Quincunxes operate in a similar manner.
Aries: Quincunx Virgo and Scorpio. Common theme here is focus.
Taurus: Quincunx Libra and Sagittarius. Common theme here is appreciation for life.
Gemini: Quincunx Scorpio and Capricorn. Common theme here is depth (of perception, etc.).
Cancer: Quincunx Sagittarius and Aquarius. Common theme here is empathy.
Leo: Quincunx Capricorn and Pisces. Common theme here is going after ambitions/dreams.
Virgo: Quincunx Aquarius and Aries. Common theme here is innovation.
Libra: Quincunx Pisces and Taurus. Common theme here is seeking harmony.
Scorpio: Quincunx Aries and Gemini. Common theme here is seeking truth.
Sagittarius: Quincunx Taurus and Cancer. Common theme here is generosity/big-heartedness.
Capricorn: Quincunx Gemini and Leo. Common theme here is shrewdness.
Aquarius: Quincunx Cancer and Virgo. Common theme here is finding a niche.
Pisces: Quincunx Leo and Libra. Common theme here is creation.
If you think about it they’re more alike than they seem. The themes are there to help with integration, but if you understand them in another way, and it helps you, feel free to use that. There are more in-depth posts about yods and quincunxes, I can link one here by @/lilmajorshawty.
Example #1: I’ve got a friend who has aqua uranus in the 4H quincunx cancer north node in the 9H, and what that basically meant was her unsteady home life was at odds with the direction she was supposed to take in this life. She felt as if her foundation and comfort zone is still quite erratic and unsafe, which led her to believe that focusing and nurturing herself and others in the direction of spirituality, higher knowledge, travel and education may not be wise. However, she does have a talent and interest in spirituality, and when she focuses on it she can neglect her inner creativity and brilliance at times and may be more unsure of herself. Because these planets/points are in confusion, her way of integrating is through self-improvement and listening to her gut instincts (related to 4H Uranus themes) while growing towards spirituality, and learning to accept her difference she makes in the community. She’s also learning to nurture her innate creativity while balancing her home life and her love for cultures and travel, hence there’s a lot of juggling and acceptance involved when confronting this minor aspect.
The Sesquiquadrate
This aspect is the rebel of the minor aspects. Also known as the sesquisquare, it makes a 135° angle and has an orb of 2-3 degrees. Similar to the Quincunx, I personally think it’s the most noticeable with an orb of 0-2 degrees for planets/angles, and up to a 3 degree orb for the sun and moon. This minor aspect not only produces friction, but it can cause uncontrolled release of the planets/signs involved when you do not notice it. Think of children sneaking out to play when the parent/guardian isn’t around. It can manifest either positively or negatively, it’s a wild card, but it will be uncontrolled until you take notice of it. It can also add a certain spark or uranus quality to the planets, where all of a sudden all the tension is released through expression of the planets when an opportunity arises.
The key here is awareness and control. Like all harsh aspects, major or minor, it could become a blessing in disguise once you’ve learnt how to wield it. Some problems this aspect may cause are unfiltered thoughts/actions and lack of self-awareness. If left unchecked it could point to the inability of taking accountability and stagnancy. If worked on though, it could work as a source of inspiration and a new facet in your life.
Example #1: My sister has her aqua venus in 1H sesquiquadrate her cancer saturn in the 6H. She is extremely critical of the things she likes, dislikes, what she wears, and is very disciplined in these areas without knowing she is. It’s almost like a natural talent how she is able to select and narrow down her interests, but the downside is unchecked self-criticism. Venus in 1H are known to be beautiful and magnetising in appearance and aura, and she is no different, however she can’t see it for the life of her. She can also get very critical and harsh while expressing her concern for people without intending to, but once she realised this, there was a massive change in her and she doesn’t repeat the same mistake twice. People with this aspect have to learn how to control their thoughts to themselves especially, but the benefits of this aspect is timeless style and beauty, and funnily almost a shock from others in how maturely she expresses her love.
Example #2: A friend with cap venus in 3H sesquiquadrates her gem jupiter in 8H and boy. There is a spark to her words that turns the heads of others, a love for what is hidden, the mystical and sometimes, the horrifying. She can be charming in what she says but she’s not for the faint of heart with the jupiter 8H influence, and the cap venus in 3rd makes for pretty direct and yet nurturing communication, or at least the love for it. This does not really have much bad effects due to the lucky nature of both planets, but it could lead to frustration on her part (it has) for the lack of sincerity and candidness in most of her conversations with others. Others would also not expect her interest in diving into deep conversations, and can be quite surprised, even intrigued by it.
Aspect patterns: Thor’s Hammer
Ngl I laughed at this. Basically it is when two planets square each other, and each of them also sesquiquadrates a third planet/angle, making a triangle in the shape of, well, Thor’s Hammer. This aspect pattern is believed to bring strife and tension, and the person is supposedly wilful and undisciplined if left unchecked. The ultimate rebels, they could be infamous for their controversial habits and opinions if they leave their aspects uncontrolled to fester in the background (as in most cases with minor aspects).
The Semi-sextile
So this aspect is interesting as it brings evolvement to both planets/signs, however people treat this as a negative thing while it’s still being developed (it shouldn’t be the case). The planets make a 30° angle to each other and have an orb of 0-2 degrees. I’ve heard from many websites and sources that the planet in front affects the planet at the back which in turn can develop the planet at the back further. Although with that logic, this means that the planet in front will also evolve to be expressed with the planet at the back, so both planets evolve and learn lessons from each other. This is easier said than done, as semi-sextiles often mean one planet is in consecutive signs from the other, and the planets may have a confused clash with this connection. However, this brings new energy into the planets and you may have a wiser opinion and control regarding the themes of the planets due to how often they are working together and learning from each other.
I would think semi-sextiles are GREAT aspects to have. You get a higher development and vision of your planets’ themes with the small price of getting out of your comfort zone to focus on working the two planets together. I haven’t seen much bad effects of this minor aspect, just a few complaints of how rocky the planets can be at first.
Example #1: I have a friend (I swear they are all different friends lol) with cap sun in 3H semi-sextile her aqua uranus in 4H. She presents an interesting dynamic, she is normally quite conservative and quiet as a whole (even with a 3H stellium), but when I got to know her, she’s incredibly erratic and full of ideas. NOBODY suspected this, but she can switch between being an old soul to a young child. She shapes her core values and beliefs quite rigidly, however with the uranus influence she is surprisingly progressive and sturdy amidst chaos. These two planets are often bouncing off each other in terms of growth I’ve noticed, and she is often starting up new crafts and online accounts where she sells hand-made jewellery and decorations. This aspect in particular can also benefit self-expression and individuality, if one is willing to nurture this mysterious aspect.
*Special case: In the event you have planets semi-sextiling each other but they’re still in the same sign, this is called a dissociate aspect, and it can lead to both planets acting really differently from each other even when they are the same sign.
**Example #2: I have my 0° pisces mercury in 5H semi-sextile 29° pisces venus in 6H. With this aspect, I’ve found that the expression and communication of ideas and concepts differs greatly from how you express love and interestingly, how you want to receive love. Both planets are in one of the least grounded signs, however this aspect has shaped it where both planets are bouncing off the other in growth. Your ideas of love could be very grounded and practical, in turn how you express your ideas and words are often softened when needed to. You could dial up the charm when needed and express yourself quite freely, but the subtle tension of the aspect can lead to learning how to integrate these energies properly. Overall it’s still pretty smooth and dynamic.
The Semi-Square
This aspect is the one I keep referring to as the mosquito HAHA. It can be quite irritating, with this aspect making a 45° angle between planets and having an orb of 0-2 degrees. This aspect is subtle enough to go unseen at first, but most of the time people with this aspect tend to have occurrences happening to them regarding these planets, or they express it without knowing they are and it slowly builds up problems until you become aware of it. Much like the sesquiquadrate, except for this, you don’t just need control, you need patience to understand the problem and fix it. That is, if you want to take control of your growth. It takes compromise between planets as well as the patience to understand where the problem is. This often occurs as random external events clashing with your personality or produces friction in certain areas of your life with seemingly no connections or patterns to where it stems from. This is one of the more frustrating of the minor aspects to say the least, because even as you figure out the issue, it can be so mysterious or subtle that it can be hard to figure out a solution.
Some of the manifestations of this aspect could be a repeated pattern of occurrences happening in your life without rhyme or reason regarding the theme of the planets. It could also lead to a tense relationship between planets that shows itself through minor irritations in your psyche as you go about life. This aspect can bring LOTS of growth and maturity like all harsh aspects though, much like the square, once you are aware of this and take control of how you express it.
Example #1: A friend with cap mars in 12H is semi-squared by her aqua uranus in 2H. She’s incredibly generous as a person and very fair and just in her dealings with people, however where people would assume she is stable- she is not HAHA. It is a subtle frustration in her psyche where she is incredibly erratic although she prizes efficiency and common sense, and she is naturally quite a trailblazer. However, I’ve noticed she often has obstacles in the form of authority figures and parents that rule over her routine and style, who criticise who she naturally is and when she works to correct it, focus on another ‘weakness’ of hers. All these are under the attempt to help her constructively usually, but it is at odds with her way of life. This is admittedly difficult to solve, however she has gone to take a degree in business which sort of fulfills both criteria of these planets/her parents/her own values, so like previously said, aspects like these require patience to solve.
Example #2: A friend with gem sun in 10H is semi-squared by her aries venus in 8H. She’s one of the most brilliant, hardworking, reserved, and thoughtful people I know, but unfortunately, she likes bad boys. Just kidding, it’s not a bad thing, but she admittedly has trouble reconciling her darker, shadow side with what she deems should be proper, and it often manifests in love. Her basic sense of self and what she thinks of herself is at odds with how she expresses her love, how she loves herself and what she wants to give/receive in love. She attracts a lot of people who have more aggressive, unpredictable and sometimes darker personalities which is really at odds with her sunny self. Nobody would suspect her of breaking the rules, going against authority figures or even liking more aggressive people, and yet she does all three. It’s quite funny to see, however patience in this case comes in the form of integration and parsing through her values through self-reflection, and choosing to love herself and finding that love in the form that she wants as well.
The Quintile
One of the more important minor aspects besides the Inconjunction/Quincunx, the Quintile makes an angle of 72° and has an orb of 2-3 degrees (again, 0-2 degrees for planets, 2-3 degree orb for sun and moon imo). Unlike all of the minor aspects I’ve mentioned so far, this aspect does not bring any tension or confusion, and in fact is known to be a blessing in your chart. It’s unfortunately uncommon even as a minor aspect, but it gives talents, gifts and an area of expertise to the individual. However, unlike the trine which might fall stagnant, the quintile is more dynamic and expressive, and the individual is more likely to feel called towards using their talents to work towards something. People with the quintile aspect are noticeably good at what they do regarding the planet and sign themes, but as in all cases, it is up to the person to choose to develop these gifts to their full potential.
Example #1: A friend with libra sun in 9H has it quintile her sag pluto in 11H, and she’s incredibly all-rounded and knowledgeable and attracts people like moths to a flame. She gathers quite an audience when she wants to, and her free-spirited self is surprisingly fierce and grounded in terms of her ideals and ambitions. This minor aspect gives her a boost in communicating to crowds and relating to others, because people just like her, as they should, because she’s insightful, forward-thinking and progressive when she wants to be. Overall she’s sunny, but there is a noticeable gravity around her that people take notice of and she can use it as a gift when she wants to.
The Bi-Quintile
Similar to the Quintile, the Bi-Quintile also signifies talent albeit a little differently. It makes a 144° angle between planets and has an orb of 2-3 degrees (0-2 for planets; 2-3 for sun and moon imo). The Bi-Quintile signifies ease and comfort between the planets and signifies a gift in the form of creativity when one chooses to use it. Unlike the Quintile, the Bi-Quintile is not so obvious to the individual and there is no real push to develop it, however it is often used as a creative tool in troubleshooting times because it is still a blessing in disguise. Think of it as like an easy bridge between planets that one can use to direct traffic when problems arise, and when the individual develops it, it is sporadic and creative in its output that distinguishes it from the Quintile.
Example #1: A friend with leo venus in 4H has it bi-quintile her sag mars in 8H. Not only is she an amazing dancer, she is pretty much respected and adored by many people due to how balanced her energy is. A lot like mars trine venus, except she likes to express it in a more creative nature, and it’s not nearly as active as the trine. It is more of a subtle influence in how she comes across, as if she does not care who you are, whatever gender or orientation, she can relate to you and you can relate to her. She’s also very passionate about deeper topics and the unknown, likes to heal and help people (she’s in a course for speech therapy) and is fair in all her dealings. In a sense, the bi-quintile is much like an extra useful tool she can use.
Aspect patterns for Quintile and Bi-Quintile: The Grand Quintile
The rarest aspect pattern, this is formed when there is a connection of 5 Quintiles and 5 Bi-Quintiles. This individual has immense creativity and talent that should be used wisely, as it is said it can bring great gifts and blessings, or great destruction and chaos. Given the meaning of these aspects and how weighted they are, I am not that surprised. The tip here is to learn every facet of this gift, and learn how to wield it without imbalancing your life and how you influence others (the world).
The Rare(ly used) Minor Aspects
There is the Septile, which is a minor aspect that came about when dividing 360 degrees (which makes up the full horoscope) by 7. The specific angle is 51° and 26 minutes between planets and has an orb of 0-2 degrees. Because it divides the horoscope by 7, and the number 7 is known to be an extremely spiritual number, it is allegedly supposed to bring sudden clarity and spiritual awakening between planets, although random and rare in occurrence. It is probably more noticeable within inner planets, however this energy is hardly felt, and the way this aspect is described, it brings a sense of wonder and potential fascination of the planets it concerns. Either way, how obvious this aspect is depends on whether the individual can see it and wishes to tap into it.
There is the Novile, which is a minor aspect that came about when dividing 360 degrees by 9. This has an orb of 0-1 degrees for planets, and up to 2 degrees for the sun and moon. This is even harder to parse, as it represents the 9th harmonic as well which is important in Vedic astrology. This aspect is basically unnoticeable unless you choose to further develop it, and it is said to bring extreme spiritual awakening and growth.
There are a few other aspects which are unexplained and almost unheard of, but if you’re good at geometry, take a look at the angles and how it appears in a circle, because it can bring to light some of their subtle meanings in a chart:
Semi-Octile (22.5 degrees)
Squile (75 degrees)
Squine (105 degrees)
Tri-Decile (108 degrees)
Quindecile (165 degrees)
Thank you for reading and I hope this post brought you some clarity to the minor aspects. My inbox is open if you have any questions!
While the nature of the major aspects in astrology is quite straightforward and has been covered more than sufficiently, there’s still a lot of fog surrounding the nature of the minor ones. There are a lot of minor aspects that can be taken into consideration when interpreting a chart… however, since they are labeled minor they won’t be as obvious and much more difficult to spot in one’s own life. Note that this doesn't mean that they aren't impactful. There’s a lot of speculation and vague terms used when describing them. It seems that every minor aspect is said to have a “spiritual/creative dimension” as if that is supposed to clear up any of the mystery surrounding them. Perhaps, on one level, we don’t want to pin them down too much because certainty is the enemy of exploration. Or perhaps it’s the case that the aspects themselves don’t want to be pinned down? There’s an appeal in keeping certain things mysterious in our lives, to avoid defining and putting rigid labels on phenomena. It makes life alive and beautiful. Many people dismiss astrology is because they are afraid that they’re going to be reduced to a set of characteristics and have their personality mapped up to the point of being able to predict and foresee patterns of behavior and fated themes. The fear of knowledge is not irrational; it is probably healthy to an extent. Knowing too much can be dangerous and rob life of its magic. “Curiosity killed the cat”, as the saying goes. However, this is not the whole truth because curiosity also leads to expansion and better understanding, so let’s not be afraid to concretize these aspects, it's not the same as "killing" their potential. Life is never completely in our hands anyway, there's no risk of knowing it all.
Quintile (72°)/Bi-quintile (144°)
These aspects are said to have something to do with individual style and quality of creative work. It is suggested that these aspects say something about a mental-creative process of imposing one’s mind on a particular subject. It is also linked to talent and gifts the individual would possess that have not been actively learned. Basically, it seems to be indicative of the particular way a person would approach a subject. For example, the quintile would not describe the activity itself - the activity could be painting, knitting, running, cleaning or whatever – the quintile/bi-quintile would point to the way the person approaches the activity.
For example, Ted Bundy (whose chart I’ve explored a bit here), has Neptune bi-quintile the MC. Neptune, being the planet of illusion hints to Bundy’s quality of being a chameleon, deceiving the public as part of his personal style.
Prince Harry, (whose chart I’ve touched upon before), has his Moon bi-quintile Neptune. The Moon can be indicative of the mother figure, and his mother Princess Diana certainly had an elusive style and charm that was a bit deceptive and seductive. Of course, he would have the same thing going in his own life but it would perhaps be difficult for us to spot. He also has Moon quintile Venus and he definitely has a style/quality of emotional-physical comfort. He has Pluto quintile the AC, which would point to a style of showing up in the world that is powerful and intense. He has a tendency to come off as destructive and chaotic at times. There’s also a quintile aspect forming between Mercury in the 8th house and the MC which would hint to a public image that is colored by the “taboo” things he has said about his family in the recent present, but also in the past. He’s a public image that is aligning with the style of the playful amoral trickster.
As I’m going with charts I’ve already explored, let’s look at the quintiles in Meghan Markle’s chart. Her Venus is quintile Uranus and it perfectly describes her style of “wokeism”, that is, appearing to be objective and intelligent about feelings and affective values. She has a style of being “the loving humanitarian”. Whether she is this way in an actual sense is debatable. The quintile aspect is describing the quality and style not the actuality. But, it is disturbingly close to reality that it somehow becomes reality. It’s like the actor who adopts another energy signature in order to portray a different person. It doesn’t really matter if a person is rotten at the core - if he has a loving way of being, what difference does it make? The style is real enough to not reflect and give the impression of love.
Semi-square (45°) / Sesquiquadrate (135°)
These aspects are said to precipitate events. The nature of these two aspects is more immediate than the square aspect (which causes tension and doubt and needs constant navigation). The conflict represented is usually unconscious and is therefore not easy to identify. However, as these conflicts tend to manifest quite abruptly, we can take a look at the concrete problems the person faces. The planets connected by a semi-square/sesquiquadrate aspect will be in conflict but force some kind of release (that may result in an accident because of it’s autonomous/unconscious function).
I have Saturn sesquiquadrate my Moon. Since I tend to unconsciously block my emotional responses, the pressure builds and I am “forced” to get out of a situation, “forced to listen to my emotions”. I have encountered the theory that the sesquiquadrate in particular is manifesting as something that is looked down upon societally. This would make sense considering the aspect forces a breakout of one of the planets and nothing that is immediate and abrupt is ever favorably looked upon when it comes to social-societal structure and predictability. I have been meaning to take on commitments that would further my status in society in terms of formal education (Saturn in the 9th conjunct the MC) but I have not been able to do it without considerable decline in my emotional well-being. So, I have been “thrown out” by unconscious forces every time I’ve tried.
My sister has her Venus sesquiquadrate Saturn. She’s known for her deliberate and strategic way of dressing. She plans her outfits carefully, there’s nothing haphazard about the way she presents herself. However, she has Lilith conjunct Venus so she can push the limits and simply do what she pleases sometimes as well when the pressure of Saturn becomes too much. But, this often causes external judgment. A relative of mine has her Sun semi-square Venus. I can tell that she’s highly aware of her appearance. She is very pretty but there’s always something that is a bit off between what she wears and her self-expression. It’s like it doesn’t quite fit and it’s irritating.
To get back to the celebrities, Meghan Markle has Neptune sesquiquadrate Mercury. Is it possible that this forces distortion and vagueness in opinion and communication? It would certainly fit the bill. She also has Uranus sesquiquadrate Mars. She simply has to “break out of her confining situations”, cut people out of her life and move on in her own way. Uranus is also sesquiquadrate her MC, which seems to point to her unconscious pull to “do what she wants to do” at the detriment of her public image and reputation. Notably, Uranus sits in her 5th house of personal enjoyment and creation.
Prince Harry has a semi-square between Mars and Pluto. When he is angry it blossoms into rage and he can’t see straight. It has gotten him into quite a lot of trouble and societal-social disapproval. It seems that this is a common theme with the sesquiquadrate and semi-square. He also has his Moon sesquiquadrate Jupiter. Isn’t it the case that he tends to indulge in a way that makes him look bad in society?
Quincunx (150°)
This aspect is typically found between planets incompatible by element and mode. Basically, they have nothing in common and have a hard time cooperating, which will cause minor stress in the individual because of necessity to work around the incompatibilities. The planets are not in direct conflict but they are uncomfortable with each other.
For example, I have my Moon quincunx Mercury. Every time I sit down to write I’m mildly disturbed by little things like an aching back, a headache, restless legs or whatever. It’s not very comfortable for me but I can still keep with it, however it might take a toll on me health wise. The quincunx has been related to health issues because of the mild stress that it causes. It is manageable and one is usually able to cope with the stress, but it’s not very pleasant. Because it is not as demanding as more disturbing conflicts in one’s life, it’s in the background causing irritation.
Meghan Markle’s Venus makes a quincunx aspect to her MC. This suggests that she has a hard time reflecting her value on a public level, it’s as if how she’s perceived publicly disturbs her sense of ease and comfort. She has an Aries MC with a Virgo Venus and she’s continuously depicted as a bully these days, as some kind a selfish and aggressive bitch (the more negative attributes of Aries). This must be undermining her self-worth immensely, however, it’s perhaps too minor of a problem to do anything about. It is still there nonetheless, harping on in the background, breaking her down and causing slow disintegration…
Semi-sextile (30°)
Planets forming semi-sextile aspects are said to be able to aid each other, to have a better connection than if they had no link at all. Usually one planet is in the sign that comes before the sign of the other; in other words, a semi-sextile might be forming between Mars in Aries and Venus in Taurus. The semi-sextile usually connects consecutive sign like this, but planets could be in semi-sextile in the same sign, like Mars in 0° Taurus semi-sextile Venus in 30° Taurus. In any case, the planet placed at an earlier degree or in the earlier sign can draw on qualities of the planet in the later degree or the later sign and vice versa. For example, Prince Harry’s Venus in Libra is semi-sextile his MC. He can draw on his sense of harmony a diplomacy to benefit his public image. His Mars in Sagittarius is also semi-sextile his MC, which makes it so that he can draw from his Martial qualities of energy and action to influence his career and success.
Parallel/Contra-parallel
These are called aspects in declination because they are measured by latitude and not by longitude. This essentially means that two planetary bodies can aspect each other in a certain way measuring the distance between them north-south of the celestial equator. Two planets at the same degree north and south of the equator form a parallel aspect and can be interpreted the same as a conjunction (some say that it's more obscure like a quincunx/semi-square). Two planets opposite each other north and south form a contra-parallel aspect and can be interpreted as an opposition (some say that it's basically the same as the parallel though).
I have found, looking at my own chart that these aspects only confirms already existing aspects measured by longitude or it confirms the sign that a specific angle is in. For example, my MC is in Aries and it is also parallel Mars. Mars is the ruler of Aries so it emphasizes my already martial MC. My Sun is conjunct Saturn and it’s also parallel Saturn. My sister has a Scorpio MC and it’s also parallel Pluto, the natural ruler of Scorpio. For example, my sister has a wide Moon-Mars conjunction (6°) but they are also in contra-parallel. How is this supposed to be interpreted? I would simply see it as Moon-Mars is connected strongly despite the orb being a little wide with the conjunction.
However, it’s not always the case that parallel and contra-parallel aspects only confirms already existing influences. They can also add themes and connections. My sister doesn’t have any longitude aspects between Saturn and Uranus but they are contra-parallel to each other.
Septile (51.43° - a 1/7 of the 360°)
It is said to indicate a hidden flow of energy between the planets involved, an inner sensitivity to the spiritual dimension of the planets. Another description I have come across is that the planets “darkly interact” and there’s an occult theme surrounding the connection.
I have Venus septile Jupiter in my own chart. Going by the said method of interpretation, it would mean that I have sensitivity to the hidden wealth and underlying beauty and abundance in life. I think it is quite accurate.
Novile (40° - 1/9 of the 360°)
Is said to be describing a contact of perfection/idealization. It also seems to have something to do with spiritual awakening and growth, lack of fear and freedom.
Having Sun novile Saturn for example could be interpreted as a feeling of communion with the world and life itself through responsibility and the control one can exercise through self-expression.
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There are of course other minor aspects to explore, but I'll stop here for now.
Hello! Thoughts on Aries NN quincunx Virgo personal planet stellium?
Love your interpretations 🥰
Hello dear anon,
I'm not into minor aspects, after all, the major ones are more than enough.
But I study because I'm curious and I always like to know a little more and in the absence of any major aspect between planets I see if there is a minor one.
Yet to me looks more that the person wants to fill another void that it has and that instead of working with what it already has, it tries to find something else to complement.
So, as you also don't specify very much which planets are, because, trust me, different interpretations in astrology is what there is more, and personal planets could be 6 of them... I will give you what is each minor aspect.
As they are very small, as I mentioned before, I would apply this only to planets.
Minor Aspects Meaning in Astrology
Semi-Decile (18°) or vigintile: show artistic talents.
Quindicile (24°): show obsession and compulsion, to the point where the individual may become separated from reality in the areas of life indicated by the placements of the planets involved, but some uses to artistic talents to.
Semi-Sextile (30º): planets trying to collaborate with each other despite the disharmonious aspect.
Decile (36º): It shows where you will work on issues in the world of mental and/or spiritual aspects. May show obsession with the occult.
Novile (40º): It represents harmony depending on the planets involved, as well as the need to have posture, responsibility and enshrine agreements. It influences marriage and societies. The Binovile (80º) have also the same meaning but in a more conscious way.
Semi-Square (45º): it indicates an effort to adapt to two different goals or rupture or the need to give up. Can be divided between separating that's the need to go against the wave because believes in another truth or applying that's the desire to go forward but something holds you back. Can be also applied to Sesquisquare (135º).
"Doundecile" (65º)(could not find a translation): Indicates obsession with something unattainable or just imaginary, chases the impossible. It has the same connotation as the quindecile.
Quintile (72º): Reveals creative talent, compulsion to create, compulsive desire to achieve and shine, developing the gift of strategy and the ability to intoxicate or captivate. It's a tense, challenging aspect but it shows talent and magnetism. It is related to challenges and self-esteem dependent on energies of the planets and the signs involved. This description can be included also about Biquintile (144º) and Triquintile (216º), but in the 72º this aspectos will more conscious.
Biseptile (102º): Indicates sacrifice, martyr, giving up on goals for not being understood in their time. Posthumous Gloria . Analogous to Septile (51º) and Tri-septile (154º).
Quincunx (150º): it represents an imbalance between planets and the annulment of the interest of one to prevail over the other. It is an energy that tries to cancel out another.
Quindecile (165º): indicatives obsession, compulsion, division, separation and drastic change. It also reveals that there can be a strong determination to realize what these planets and houses represents.
