Aspects
Astrological Aspects
Aspects are the angles planets make to one another in a birth chart. They describe how two planetary energies interact — easily, tensely, or by merging — and are a large part of what makes each chart unique.
The five major aspects are the conjunction (0°), sextile (60°), square (90°), trine (120°) and opposition (180°). How close an aspect is to exact — its orb — shapes how strongly it is felt. Below the aspect definitions, you'll find specific natal aspect pairs such as Sun square Saturn.
- ConjunctionA conjunction is a 0° aspect where two planets sit together. Learn what it means in astrology, how orbs work, and how to read it in your birth chart.
- OppositionAn opposition is a 180° aspect placing two planets across the chart. Learn its meaning in astrology, how orbs work, and how to read it in your birth chart.
- SquareA square is a 90° aspect that creates friction between two planets. Learn what it means in astrology, how orbs work, and how to read it in your birth chart.
- TrineA trine is a 120° aspect that links two planets with ease. Learn what it means in astrology, how orbs work, and how to read it in your birth chart.
- SextileA sextile is a 60° aspect offering easy opportunity between two planets. Learn its meaning in astrology, how orbs work, and how to read it in your birth chart.
- Sun Conjunction MoonIn astrology, a natal Sun conjunction Moon blends conscious will with instinctive emotion, often described as an integrated, single-minded temperament born near a New Moon.
- Sun Square SaturnIn astrology, a natal Sun square Saturn suggests inner tension between self-expression and self-control — often felt as early pressure that can mature into real discipline.
- Moon Square SaturnIn astrology, a natal Moon square Saturn describes tension between emotional needs and self-restraint — often felt as guardedness that can grow into emotional maturity.
- Venus Conjunction MarsIn astrology, a natal Venus conjunction Mars fuses affection with desire and drive within one chart — often read as magnetism, passion and creative intensity.
- Venus Square MarsIn astrology, a natal Venus square Mars describes inner friction between affection and desire in one chart — often felt as passionate intensity that needs conscious balance.
- Venus Square SaturnIn astrology, a natal Venus square Saturn describes tension between affection and caution — often felt as reserve in love that can mature into loyal, committed warmth.
- Mars Square SaturnIn astrology, a natal Mars square Saturn describes friction between drive and restraint — often felt as frustration that can forge disciplined, enduring effort.
- Moon Opposition PlutoIn astrology, a natal Moon opposition Pluto describes emotional intensity and a pull toward depth — often felt as powerful feelings that invite honest transformation.
- Venus Trine JupiterIn astrology, a natal Venus trine Jupiter is a harmonious aspect linking affection with optimism and generosity — often read as warmth, ease and social good will.
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