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Aspects: the angle and its interpretation
The five main angles and readings for particular planetary pairs. Select an aspect or body, or search by name.
Measure the distance and orb first. Then combine the symbolism of the two placements.
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Astrological aspects: angles, orbs and examples
Conjunction, sextile, square, trine and opposition explained with degrees. Adjust an angle in the diagram and see its deviation from an exact aspect.
Read 3 minConjunction in astrology: the 0° aspect
Understand conjunctions through a worked example across the Pisces–Aries boundary. Calculate the orb and explore how the angle changes on a circle.
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Jupiter conjunction Neptune
Jupiter conjunction Neptune in a natal chart: belief and ideal. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Jupiter conjunction Pluto
Jupiter conjunction Pluto in a natal chart: ambition and influence. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Jupiter conjunction Saturn in a natal chart: expansion and sustainability. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minJupiter opposition Saturn
Jupiter opposition Saturn in a natal chart: expansion and sustainability. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Mars conjunction Jupiter
Mars conjunction Jupiter in a natal chart: initiative and scale. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMars conjunction Pluto
Mars conjunction Pluto in a natal chart: assertion and power. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Mars conjunction Saturn in a natal chart: effort and limitation. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMars square Pluto
Mars square Pluto in a natal chart: assertion and power. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMars square Saturn
Mars square Saturn in a natal chart: effort and limitation. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMars trine Jupiter
Mars trine Jupiter in a natal chart: initiative and scale. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Moon conjunction Mars
Moon conjunction Mars in a natal chart: response and action. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon conjunction Neptune
Moon conjunction Neptune in a natal chart: feeling and imagination. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon conjunction Pluto
Moon conjunction Pluto in a natal chart: attachment and control. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Moon conjunction Saturn in a natal chart: support and responsibility. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Moon conjunction Venus
Moon conjunction Venus in a natal chart: comfort and preferences in closeness. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon opposition Mars
Moon opposition Mars in a natal chart: response and action. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon opposition Saturn
Moon opposition Saturn in a natal chart: support and responsibility. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon square Mars
Moon square Mars in a natal chart: response and action. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon square Neptune
Moon square Neptune in a natal chart: feeling and imagination. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon square Pluto
Moon square Pluto in a natal chart: attachment and control. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon square Saturn
Moon square Saturn in a natal chart: support and responsibility. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon square Venus
Moon square Venus in a natal chart: comfort and preferences in closeness. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minMoon trine Venus
Moon trine Venus in a natal chart: comfort and preferences in closeness. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minNeptune conjunction Pluto
Neptune conjunction Pluto in a natal chart: a shared ideal and collective influence. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Opposition in astrology: the 180° aspect
Understand an opposition through its 180° angle and orb. Follow an example about different priorities, then compare it with a square on the diagram.
Read 2 minSaturn conjunction Neptune
Saturn conjunction Neptune in a natal chart: an idea and a workable form. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSaturn conjunction Pluto
Saturn conjunction Pluto in a natal chart: established structure and change. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSaturn square Pluto
Saturn square Pluto in a natal chart: established structure and change. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSextile in astrology: the 60° aspect
Read a sextile through its 60° angle, orb and symbolism of cooperation. Follow a worked example and compare the geometry in an interactive diagram.
Read 2 minSquare in astrology: the 90° aspect
Measure a square and its orb, describe competing needs in a concrete example, and explore why a difficult aspect is not a verdict on a person.
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Sun conjunction Jupiter
Sun conjunction Jupiter in a natal chart: direction and a wider horizon. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Sun conjunction Mars in a natal chart: intention and action. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Sun conjunction Moon in a natal chart: personal direction and familiar responses. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSun conjunction Pluto
Sun conjunction Pluto in a natal chart: personal direction and influence. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Sun conjunction Saturn in a natal chart: personal aims and requirements. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSun conjunction Venus
Sun conjunction Venus in a natal chart: self-expression and approval. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSun opposition Moon
Sun opposition Moon in a natal chart: personal direction and familiar responses. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSun opposition Saturn
Sun opposition Saturn in a natal chart: personal aims and requirements. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSun square Mars
Sun square Mars in a natal chart: intention and action. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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Sun square Moon in a natal chart: personal direction and familiar responses. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSun square Pluto
Sun square Pluto in a natal chart: personal direction and influence. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSun square Saturn
Sun square Saturn in a natal chart: personal aims and requirements. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minSun trine Jupiter
Sun trine Jupiter in a natal chart: direction and a wider horizon. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minTrine in astrology: the 120° aspect
Understand a trine, its orb and its connection with the elements. Use a worked example and an interactive diagram to check the actual angle.
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Uranus conjunction Pluto
Uranus conjunction Pluto in a natal chart: changing a rule and changing power. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minUranus square Pluto
Uranus square Pluto in a natal chart: changing a rule and changing power. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus conjunction Jupiter
Venus conjunction Jupiter in a natal chart: enjoyment and scale. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus conjunction Mars
Venus conjunction Mars in a natal chart: preference and initiative. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus conjunction Neptune
Venus conjunction Neptune in a natal chart: attraction and idealisation. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus conjunction Pluto
Venus conjunction Pluto in a natal chart: attachment and the right to choose. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus conjunction Saturn
Venus conjunction Saturn in a natal chart: closeness and sustained commitment. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus opposition Mars
Venus opposition Mars in a natal chart: preference and initiative. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus square Mars
Venus square Mars in a natal chart: preference and initiative. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus square Pluto
Venus square Pluto in a natal chart: attachment and the right to choose. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus square Saturn
Venus square Saturn in a natal chart: closeness and sustained commitment. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
Read 1 minVenus trine Jupiter
Venus trine Jupiter in a natal chart: enjoyment and scale. A worked angle, orb and a reading with context.
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