The 5 Major Aspects
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Conjunction
0°
Fusion
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Sextile
60°
Opportunity
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Square
90°
Tension
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Trine
120°
Flow
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Opposition
180°
Polarity
Sun ☌ Venus
Beauty, charm & self-love
Sun ☌ Moon
Identity & emotional alignment
Sun ☌ Mars
Drive, ambition & willpower
Sun ☌ Jupiter
Expansion, luck & optimism
Sun ☌ Saturn
Discipline & karmic lessons
Moon ☌ Venus
Emotional warmth & beauty
Moon ☌ Mars
Emotional intensity & passion
Moon □ Saturn
Emotional restriction & growth
Moon △ Jupiter
Emotional abundance & faith
Moon ☍ Sun
Inner vs outer tension
Venus ☌ Mars
Passion, attraction & desire
Venus △ Jupiter
Love, luck & abundance
Venus □ Saturn
Love's challenges & growth
Venus ⚹ Neptune
Romantic idealism & creativity
Mars □ Saturn
Frustrated action & mastery
Mars △ Jupiter
Confident action & success
Mars ☌ Pluto
Intense power & transformation
Jupiter ☌ Saturn
Expansion meets structure
Jupiter △ Neptune
Spiritual vision & faith
Saturn ☌ Pluto
Deep transformation & power
Sun △ Moon
Harmony of self & soul
Sun □ Saturn
Identity vs restriction
Sun ☍ Pluto
Power struggles & rebirth
Sun △ Jupiter
Natural luck & confidence
Venus ☌ Jupiter
Love, abundance & joy
Mercury ☌ Venus
Charming communication & art
Moon ☌ Saturn
Emotional discipline & depth
Aspects FAQ
What are astrological aspects?
Astrological aspects are the angular relationships between planets in a birth chart. When planets are at specific angles from each other (0°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 180°), they create energetic connections called aspects. Each aspect type — conjunction, sextile, square, trine, or opposition — has a distinct meaning and influence.
What is the difference between a trine and a square?
A trine (120°) is a harmonious aspect representing natural ease, flow, and talent between two planetary energies. A square (90°) is a challenging aspect creating friction, tension, and the pressure to grow. Trines come naturally; squares demand work but build the most character.
What is a conjunction in astrology?
A conjunction (0°) is when two planets are in the same position in the sky. This merges their energies completely — for better or worse, depending on the planets involved. Conjunctions are the most powerful aspects and often represent the core themes of a chart.
What are aspects in synastry?
In synastry (relationship astrology), aspects are the angular connections between one person's planets and another person's planets. Venus-Mars aspects indicate sexual chemistry. Sun-Moon aspects indicate emotional compatibility. Saturn aspects show where the relationship requires work and commitment.