Understanding Aspects: Conjunctions to Oppositions
Learn how planetary angles create harmony, tension, and momentum.
Aspects show how planets cooperate or challenge each other. They create momentum and conflict in the chart.
Key aspect types
Conjunction: merged energies.
Trine: ease and flow.
Square: friction and growth.
Opposition: balance and polarity.
Sextile: opportunity and skill.
How to read them
Start with the exact angle, then blend the planets and the houses involved.
Practical example
Venus square Saturn can show guarded affection and lessons about trust.
Key takeaways
Tension aspects are not bad; they drive action.
Supportive aspects still need direction.
Context and house placement decide the story.