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Zodiacal Astrology : Aspects Between Planets

An aspect is the angular distance between two planets, and is measured in degrees of arc. The orb is the number of degrees outside the exact angle for an aspect to be "effective".

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Major Aspects   Minor Aspects   Notes

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Major aspects

Aspect	Symbol	Angle	Orb	Interpretation
Conjunction		0	8	Planetary energies combine, a "variable" aspect depending on the nature of the planets concerned. It emphasises the area of the chart in which it falls.
Opposition		180	8	Indicates external conflict, "Self versus Other'.
Trine		120	8	Indicates an harmonious flow of energies, a creative, external aspect.
Square		90	8	Indicates internal conflict, inhibition, frustration, creates tension, but may provide drive and hence success.
Sextile		60	4	Indicates the potential for harmonious, creative flow of energies, helpful.

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Minor aspects

Aspect	Symbol	Angle	Orb	Interpretation
Semi-sextile		30	2	Variable.
Semi-square		45	2	A little stressful.
Quintile		72	2	Creativity, evolution.
Sesquiquadrate		135	2	Unfavourable.
Quincux (Inconjunct)		150	2	Stressful.

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Notes

For aspects to the Asc., Desc., M.C., I.C. and Moon's Nodes only a 2^o orb should be used since these are not planets but sensitive points in the chart.

The orb of any aspect may be expanded by 2^o if the Sun or Moon is involved.

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