Midpoints
A horoscope shows the division of houses in the wheel, with sign-degree positions of the house cusps, and the sign-degree positions of planets in the houses. With this core structure, you can draw the aspects… Read More »Midpoints
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Playing Cosmic Detective
A couple of days back I was watching an episode in which face a challenger takes on Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. I was familiar with her presence on cooking shows, having often seen her as… Read More »Playing Cosmic Detective
Sextile Aspect
The sextile aspect is a separation of 60 degrees between planets, within acceptable orb. The 60-degree separation puts planets in signs that are compatible, but not in the same element. There are two families of… Read More »Sextile Aspect
Trine Aspect
The conjunction, opposition, and square aspects are called hard aspects. The reason is they all compel action. In the case of a conjunction, planets gang up in the same sign, aggregating a force that is… Read More »Trine Aspect
Square Aspect
Conjunctions and oppositions are easy aspects to spot. The square aspect is a little trickier. A square aspect occurs between two planets that are 90 degrees apart (within acceptable orb). This basically translates to planets… Read More »Square Aspect
Opposition Aspect
I know a woman who is probably the most self-centered, insensitive, and demanding person I have ever encountered. It’s always about her, 24X7, and she treats everyone around like her like her servants, expecting them… Read More »Opposition Aspect
Conjunction Aspect
In the post on Planetary Aspects I introduced the concept of aspects, detailed the kinds of Ptolemaic aspects, and described the notion of orb. The most powerful aspect is the conjunction. Two planets are conjunct… Read More »Conjunction Aspect
Planetary Aspects
The sign positions of the luminaries and inner planets contribute to the personality in immediate and obvious ways. But the sign positions alone of the social planets (Jupiter and Saturn) are of less importance in… Read More »Planetary Aspects