Just what the heck is a “Zodiac Aspects” anyway?
Zodiac Aspects are an important part of plotting and interpreting an astrological chart.
Simply stated the aspects are specific angles between planets in the chart.
The Zodiac is laid out as a circle, with each of the 12 houses representing 30 degrees each.
Zodiac Aspects
When planets are within a certain number of degrees of each other they are said to be in aspect. Here’s a quick explanation of the major aspects in astrology.
Conjunction
Planets are said to be in conjunction when they are within nine degrees of each other.
A conjunction normally indicates that the qualities will combine and soften in a positive way.
Sextiles
Sextiles are planets that are sixty degrees apart. This is considered a positive aspect.Trines
Trines are another positive aspect and are 120 degrees apart.Squares
Squares are more negative in connotation and are in effect when planets are 90 degrees apart.Opposition
The final aspect is that of opposition…those signs that are exactly 180 degrees out from each other, hence the planets are opposite one another in the Zodiac.