Aspects
Conjunctions, trines, squares, and other planetary aspects
Conjunction: when two planets speak with one voice
The conjunction is a 0 degree aspect. Two planets stand together and intensify one another. We read it through the charts of Mozart and Napoleon.
Opposition: two poles that must learn to face each other
The opposition is a 180 degree aspect. Two planets stand across the chart and create polarity, tension, and awareness.
Trine: the talent that flows before effort
The trine is a 120 degree aspect. It shows natural flow, ease, and ability, but it still needs conscious use.
Square: the tension that forces movement
The square is a 90 degree aspect. It creates friction between planets and pushes a person to act, decide, and grow.
Sextile: the opportunity that needs to be used
The sextile is a 60 degree aspect. Two planets create potential that needs activation. We read it through the charts of Nikola Tesla and Cary Grant.
Quincunx: adjusting incompatible rhythms
The quincunx is a 150 degree aspect that asks for adaptation between planets, houses, and signs that do not naturally understand each other.
Semi-sextile: the small aspect of neighboring signs
The semi-sextile is a 30 degree aspect. Neighboring signs exchange resources quietly, weakly, but often usefully.