Astrology · Guide
How to read an aspect network
Read connected aspects in a natal chart. Measure the angle and orb, follow one planet and work through an example involving the Sun and Moon.
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Choose one starting planet
In a chart with many lines, begin with one body and list only its aspects. Record the second body, reference angle and orb for each connection. Colour is a software aid; consult its legend rather than assuming a universal rule.
Choose an exact aspect, then move point B to see the deviation.
This measures the angle only. Whether an orb is accepted depends on the method, planets and context.
Repetition is not independent evidence
Three aspects to the Sun are three relationships involving the same position. Do not count them as three independent confirmations of a biographical claim. Examine how the themes combine in context.
A sample note
“Sun 10° Aries, Moon 12° Cancer: 92°, square with a 2° orb” is a measurable record. “Tension between intention and habit” is a possible symbolic reading. Keep the two lines separate and add a lived example if the person recognises one.
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