Aspects




	Aspects are the angles that planets make to each other. For instance, two planets 120 degrees apart are said to be “trine” to each other. The period over which an aspect is valid is called its “orb” - so if you allow an 8 degree orb for trines, any two planets between 112 and 128 degrees apart are trine.

Conjunction	0	The energies of the two planets work together – if the planets are incompatible, they will clash.
Sextile	60	The energies of the two planets flow well with a little bit of effort to make it happen.
Square	90	The energies of the two planets clash – this is particularly challenging if they’re incompatible in the first place. This aspect represents obstacles.
Trine	120	The energies of the two planets flow harmoniously; even if the planets are incompatible it brings out the best. This aspect is comfortable, sometimes lazy.
Opposition	180	The energies of the two planets either oppose each other creating conflict, or can complement each other.
T-Square		Two planets in opposition, and another planet squaring both. The “apex” planet represents the problem area that triggers the conflict between the opposing planets.
Grand Cross		Four planets all square to each other. Very challenging as difficult to get any sort of balance between all four planets.
Grand Trine		Three planets all in trine to each other. Very easy flow of energies, and often an area you are very comfortable with, and may not even notice as it’s so easy.

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