The Five Major Aspects
| Aspect | Angle | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Conjunction | 0° | Blending |
| Sextile | 60° | Harmonious |
| Square | 90° | Challenging |
| Trine | 120° | Harmonious |
| Opposition | 180° | Challenging |
How Orbs Work
An orb is the allowed distance from an exact angle. Our calculator uses 8° for conjunctions and oppositions, 7° for trines, 6° for squares and 4° for sextiles, adding 2° when the Sun or Moon is involved. The tighter the orb, the stronger the aspect.
Soft vs Hard Aspects
Soft aspects (trine, sextile) show talents and ease — energy flows without effort, though it can be taken for granted. Hard aspects (square, opposition) show friction that demands action and often produces the greatest achievements. Conjunctions fuse two planets; their tone depends on the planets involved.
Reading Aspects in Your Chart
- Start with aspects to the Sun, Moon and Ascendant ruler.
- Prioritize tight orbs (under 3°).
- Note repeated themes and chart patterns.
- Read each aspect as a dialogue: which planet is pushing, which is responding?
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