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               The Aspects & Astrology:

         

               The cosmic energies of the planets in the positions of the zodiac in the houses are also   affected by how the planets are positioned with respect to each other at any time. Some positions          produce arrangements that reinforce these energies in helpful ways, while others bring about          disruptive effects. These relations between planetary positions are called Aspects . You have heard about aspects if you have heard about oppositions and squares, or conjunctions and trines. When any two planets are in the same sign of the zodiac, they are in Conjunction . If any two planets are opposite each other in the zodiac, then they are in Opposition . If any two planets are at 90 degree angles (Right Angles) to each other then they are Squared . When any two planes are at 60 degree angles to each other, then they are Sextile , and when they are 120 degrees apart they are Trine .

               The effect of an aspect between two planets is strongest when the fastest planet reaches the exact angle of the aspect. However effects can be felt over several degrees (called the Orb ), depending on which planet is involved and on whether it is a major or a minor aspect.

               The interpretation of aspects is based impart on how the planets fall into signs with similar or conflicting elements and qualities. For example, the square aspect has planets in the same quality, but conflicting elements (e.g., fire and water) while the trine aspect the planets are in  the same element, but stimulated by different qualities.

               The aspects are no longer described as good or bad, but rather as harmonious or inharmonious. Harmonious aspects can help matters along. Inharmonious aspects ("badly" aspected planets) introduce stresses, many of which can actually help you if you learn to deal with them. A brief description of the meaning of the major aspects is as follows:

         

            Major Aspects:

         

           Conjunction  (0 degrees):

               Neither harmonious or inharmonious, this aspect merges and intensifies the energies of two planets. Inner tension can arise if the planets have conflicting natures.

         

          Sextile  (60 degrees, two signs apart):

               Harmonious aspect that helps energies flow toward attainment of your goals, provided you make some conscious effort to achieve them yourself.

         

          Square  (90 degrees, three signs apart):

               Inharmonious aspect causing tensions and obstacles for you to overcome. It forces you to choose between you conflicting inner needs and urges.

         

          Trine  (120 degrees, four signs apart):

               Harmonious aspect that brings the two energies into an easy interplay. This can create such beneficial consequences that things become to easy for you and you become lazy.

         

          Opposition  (180 degrees, six signs apart):

               Inharmonious aspect creating inner tensions between your planetary urges. It also creates  dynamic tensions with others, which you must reconcile if you want to maintain harmonious relationships.

         

           Minor Aspects:

         

          Semi-Sextile  (30 degrees, 1 sign apart):

               A minor harmonious aspect. It is considered important to some astrologers in natal astrology.  It is similar to sextile but minor, It also can mitigate other inharmonious aspects.

         

          Semi-Square  (45 degrees, 1-1/2 signs apart):

               A minor inharmonious aspect. This causes friction and irritation between planets in aspects. This causes mild stress and tension.

          Sesquiquadrate  (135 degrees, 4-1/2 signs apart):

               A little more minor than Semi-Square. This causes irritation and causes aggravation and          discord.

         

          Quincunx  (150 degrees, 5 signs apart or Inconjunct):

               This aspect is another minor inharmonious one. It suggests a need for adjustment.

          

               Compatibility or Synergy and Astrology:

         

               When two people meet, their chances for a compatible relationship depend on how their basic needs and personality traits will mesh in the give and take of social or business interactions.

          These can be determined by comparing a companion's horoscope with your own natal chart. In doing a comparison, first notice whether your companion has a predominance of planets in one of the elements, more than four planets in one element. A predominance of planets in one          element tells you something about what that person brings to the relationship, for example:

         

               A person with a predominance of Fire signs brings an impulsive enthusiasm to the relationship.

         

               A person with a predominance of Earth signs introduces a stabilizing influence on the

          relationship.

         

               A person with a predominance of Air signs puts the relationship on an intellectual level.

         

               A person with a predominance of Water signs will flood the relationship with deep emotional actions and reactions.

         

               In general, people are more likely to be compatible with each other when their natal planets fall into compatible elements. The compatible elements are fire with air, earth with water. That means if you have a predominance of natal planets in the fire signs, you are more likely to have a compatible relationship with someone who has a predominance of natal planets in the

air signs. If your companion's planets are mostly in the earth signs, you can expect assorted difficulties depending on which elements are involved.

               It is also important to note how many of your planets are in the Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable signs; and where your companion's planets are. A predominance of planets in one quality (i.e., five or more planets in a cardinal, fixed, or mutable sign) tells you how someone is likely to act in a relationship. For example:

         

               A person with a predominance of Cardinal signs is anxious to see things get started.

         

               A person with a predominance of Fixed signs is more likely to be stubborn and unyielding in a relationship.

          

               A person with a predominance of Mutable signs will be adaptable and willing to make most of the compromises.

         

               Now it is important to note to see how your and your companion's planets are distributed among the masculine and feminine signs. Most people have an even balance of five-to-five, or six-to-four, between masculine or feminine. If you and your companion each have the normal ratios of planets, you should have no trouble getting along with each other. You can work things out even when one of you has a gender ration of seven-to-three while the other has a four-to-six ratio.

               If there is a difference of one or two planets in masculine (or feminine) signs between you and your companion you should have no trouble in establishing a compatible relationship. If there is a difference of three planets, you can still work things out. However, if there are more

than three planets between you and your companion, in one gender, you will both have to work very hard  to maintain a relationship. The reason is that the dominantly masculine person's aggressive behavior will threaten and harass the reserved, security-motivated feminine person.

               If both people are dominated by the same gender (either masculine or feminine), they share the same viewpoint and approach to life. Initially, this can give them a strong feeling of          compatibility. However, they will soon feel a need for the kind of stimulation that comes from          defending mildly different points of view. They will have to turn to someone else to meet that          need.

               Someone with eight or more planets in a single gender may find it difficult to find a          comfortable relationship.