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Aspects

Aspect definitions for planetary relationships, aspect strength, hard and soft contacts, and major or minor chart geometry.

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Aspect definitions for planetary relationships, aspect strength, hard and soft contacts, and major or minor chart geometry. This category page gathers concise definitions, related terms, and safe spiritual interpretation in one place.

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Aspects terms

Antiscion ContactAntiscion Contact means a relationship formed through antiscia or mirror-degree connection. Applying AspectAn Applying Aspect is forming and gaining strength. Applying OrbApplying Orb means the degree distance of an aspect that is still moving toward exactness. Aspect FamilyAspect Family means a group of aspects related by the same harmonic or symbolic division. Aspect GridAspect Grid means a table or visual layout showing planetary aspects in a chart. Aspect PhaseAspect Phase means the stage of a planetary relationship within its full synodic cycle. Benefic AspectA Benefic Aspect shows support, ease, protection, or constructive opportunity. Bi-NovileA Bi-Novile is a subtle ninth-harmonic aspect of inner maturation. Bi-QuintileA Bi-Quintile is a subtle creative aspect connected with refined skill. Bi-SeptileA Bi-Septile is a seventh-harmonic aspect linked with subtle destiny and inner decision. ConjunctionA Conjunction blends planets together and makes their combined meaning harder to separate. Contra-ParallelA Contra-Parallel links planets by opposite declination and can work like an opposition. DecileA Decile shows subtle skill, order, and the craft of making something work. Dexter AspectDexter Aspect means a traditional aspect cast backward in zodiacal order from a planet. Eleventh HarmonicEleventh Harmonic means the aspect family based on dividing the circle by eleven. Exact AspectAn Exact Aspect is at peak precision and usually strongest. Fifth HarmonicFifth Harmonic means the aspect family based on dividing the circle by five. Grand QuintileGrand Quintile means a rare five-point pattern built from quintile-family aspects. Hard AspectHard Aspects show tension, pressure, confrontation, and growth through action. Harmonic AspectHarmonic Aspects reveal number-based patterns of talent, pressure, devotion, or subtle timing. Harmonic ResonanceHarmonic Resonance means a repeated aspect pattern based on a shared harmonic division. InconjunctAn Inconjunct is a 150-degree adjustment aspect, usually the same as a quincunx. Kepler AspectsKepler Aspects means minor aspects associated with Johannes Kepler expansion of aspect theory. Major AspectMajor Aspects are the main planetary relationships used in most readings. Malefic AspectA Malefic Aspect signals challenge, pressure, or difficulty, not moral evil. Minor AspectMinor Aspects add nuance after the main chart pattern is clear. Moiety of OrbsMoiety of Orbs means the combined half-orb allowances used to decide whether two planets are in aspect. Ninth HarmonicNinth Harmonic means the aspect family based on dividing the circle by nine. NovileA Novile is a ninth-harmonic aspect linked with inner growth and devotion. Novile AspectNovile Aspect means a ninth-harmonic aspect sometimes associated with maturation, devotion, or subtle fulfillment. OppositionAn Opposition creates a mirror between two planets, houses, or life areas. Orb MoietyOrb Moiety means half of the allowable orb assigned to a planet or aspect calculation. ParallelA Parallel links planets by declination and can intensify them like a conjunction. Partile AspectPartile Aspect means an aspect exact by degree or very close to exact. Planetary ConfigurationPlanetary Configuration means a recognizable multi-planet arrangement in a chart. Platic AspectPlatic Aspect means an aspect by sign or wide allowance rather than exact degree. QuincunxA Quincunx shows two chart factors that need adjustment because they do not naturally understand each other. QuindecileQuindecile means a 165-degree aspect often discussed in modern astrology as intense focus or compulsion. Quindecile AspectQuindecile Aspect means a 165-degree aspect used by some modern astrologers for intense focus. QuintileA Quintile points to creative talent and the ability to shape patterns deliberately. Quintile TriangleQuintile Triangle means a smaller configuration involving quintile-family relationships. Semi-QuintileSemi-Quintile means a minor fifth-harmonic aspect of 36 degrees. Semi-SextileA Semi-Sextile is a subtle 30-degree aspect between neighboring signs. Semi-SquareA Semi-Square is a minor hard aspect that creates low-grade pressure. Separating AspectA Separating Aspect is past exactness and releasing its peak force. Separating OrbSeparating Orb means the degree distance of an aspect that has already perfected and is moving away. SeptileA Septile marks a strange, subtle, often spiritual fork in the road. Septile PatternSeptile Pattern means a configuration built from seventh-harmonic aspects. SesquiquadrateA Sesquiquadrate is a 135-degree hard minor aspect with persistent friction. Seventh HarmonicSeventh Harmonic means the aspect family based on dividing the circle by seven. SextileA Sextile is a useful opportunity that usually needs participation. Soft AspectSoft Aspects show ease, support, flow, and available cooperation. SquareA Square shows productive tension, challenge, and the need to act. TredecileTredecile means a 108-degree fifth-harmonic aspect used by some astrologers for specialized creativity themes. Tri-SeptileA Tri-Septile is a subtle seventh-harmonic aspect near 154 degrees. TrineA Trine shows where energy moves easily and often feels natural. UndecileUndecile means a minor aspect based on dividing the zodiac circle by eleven. VigintileVigintile means an 18-degree minor aspect derived from twentieth-harmonic division. Waning AspectWaning Aspect means an aspect formed after opposition as the faster body moves back toward conjunction. Waxing AspectWaxing Aspect means an aspect formed as the faster body moves from conjunction toward opposition.

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Aspect definitions for planetary relationships, aspect strength, hard and soft contacts, and major or minor chart geometry.

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