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Major and Minor Aspects
Major and Minor Aspects
Major and Minor Aspects
( Read the introduction to aspects here ) The Major Aspects Major aspects, also known as Ptolemaic aspects , are the most important angular relationships between planets in a birth chart. These aspects intermingle energies in clear and obvious ways , making them the most noticeable dynamics in our daily lives. The more exact the aspect (i.e. the closer it is to the exact angle, such as 90° in a square), the stronger its effect . This makes them major themes that influence how planets, elements, and dynamics fit together in a birth chart. In astrology, these aspects are five:... Leer Más
The Bible of Pluto Transits to the Planets and ...
The Bible of Pluto Transits to the Planets and ...
Pluto is one of the slowest planets in its journey around the zodiac, completing one revolution in approximately 248 years . Its orbit is elliptical, meaning that the time it spends in each sign is irregular. For example, in Scorpio, which is its ruling sign, Pluto spends the least amount of time (around 12 years), while in Taurus it can spend up to 30 years. Pluto transits are known to be transformative on a deep level . However, their influence is extremely slow , and when Pluto transits a planet in the birth chart, its effect can last for several... Leer Más
Sun-Venus Aspects in the Natal Chart: The Beauty of Living
Sun-Venus Aspects in the Natal Chart: The Beaut...
Sun-Venus Aspects in the Natal Chart: The Beaut...
Aspects between the Sun and Venus in the birth chart reveal how a person integrates their creative and vital drive with their values and how they attract and seek harmony in their life. Unlike other planets, the Sun and Venus are never more than 48 degrees apart , which limits the aspects that can form between them. Only conjunction, semi-sextile and semi-square are possible in the birth chart. These aspects reflect subtle manifestations of how personal needs are balanced with the connections and values that are cultivated. Below we explore the meaning and implications of each of these aspects, considering... Leer Más
Introduction to Aspects in Astrology
Introduction to Aspects in Astrology
Introduction to Aspects in Astrology
In astrology we work with the celestial sphere, which is a representation of the sky divided into 360 degrees . The ecliptic is located within it, the apparent path that the Sun follows and where the zodiac is located. Within these 360 degrees, the planets, asteroids and other important points are in constant motion , continuously forming angles with each other. However, not all angles formed between these elements have the same impact or meaning. Astrology focuses on certain specific angles that are considered significant in interpreting and understanding the interaction between the energies of the planets and points in... Leer Más
Sun-Mars Aspects in the Natal Chart: Passion for Living
Sun-Mars Aspects in the Natal Chart: Passion fo...
Sun-Mars Aspects in the Natal Chart: Passion fo...
Aspects between the Sun and Mars in the natal chart are powerful manifestations of how a person can channel their energy, action, and determination. These aspects, when present, reveal how the will to act is integrated with the expression of the creative impulse , and can manifest in different ways depending on the type of aspect (conjunction, sextile, square, trine, opposition, inconjunction) and the signs involved. In particular, Sun-Mars aspects challenge us to balance our actions and passions with our authenticity, prompting us to act with confidence and vitality. Below, we explore the meaning of each of these aspects. The... Leer Más
The Bible of Neptune Transits to the Planets of the Natal Chart: Predictions and Tips
The Bible of Neptune Transits to the Planets of...
The Bible of Neptune Transits to the Planets of...
Neptune is one of the slowest planets in its journey around the zodiac, taking approximately 165 years to complete one revolution. We sometimes fool ourselves into thinking that a Neptune transit doesn't have much of an effect because its influence can seem subtle. Unlike transits of Uranus and Pluto, which often trigger sudden, radical crises, Neptune acts gradually. However, this doesn't mean that Neptune doesn't have a profound impact. The transformations it induces are slow but definitive, and although they are not violent, they are just as profound and significant as those of Uranus and Pluto. Neptune and the Veil... Leer Más
Sun-Moon Aspects in the Natal Chart: Beyond the Essentials
Sun-Moon Aspects in the Natal Chart: Beyond the...
Sun-Moon Aspects in the Natal Chart: Beyond the...
We often forget the power of the basics in astrology. Here we go with an in-depth look at Sun Moon aspects, which can fill more than one blind spot in regards to understanding your birth chart. The Sun and the Moon (also called luminaries) are in charge of our energy levels, perception of our maternal and paternal figures in our formative years, and also the type of relationships we tend to instinctively attract , based on the emotional imprint we have perceived from our parents - among many other things that we will see below. The Sun: Where Our Inner... Leer Más
