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Introduction to Aspects in Astrology
Introduction to Aspects in Astrology
In astrology we work with the celestial sphere, which is a representation of the sky divided into 360 degrees . The ecliptic is located within it, the apparent path that the Sun follows and where the zodiac is located. Within these 360 degrees, the planets, asteroids and other important points are in constant motion , continuously forming angles with each other. However, not all angles formed between these elements have the same impact or meaning. Astrology focuses on certain specific angles that are considered significant in interpreting and understanding the interaction between the energies of the planets and points in... read more
Sun-Mars Aspects in the Natal Chart: Passion fo...
Sun-Mars Aspects in the Natal Chart: Passion fo...
Aspects between the Sun and Mars in the natal chart are powerful manifestations of how a person can channel their energy, action, and determination. These aspects, when present, reveal how the will to act is integrated with the expression of the creative impulse , and can manifest in different ways depending on the type of aspect (conjunction, sextile, square, trine, opposition, inconjunction) and the signs involved. In particular, Sun-Mars aspects challenge us to balance our actions and passions with our authenticity, prompting us to act with confidence and vitality. Below, we explore the meaning of each of these aspects. The... read more
Neptune Transits to the Planets of the Natal Ch...
Neptune Transits to the Planets of the Natal Ch...
Neptune is one of the slowest planets in its journey around the zodiac, taking approximately 165 years to complete one orbit. We sometimes fool ourselves into thinking that a Neptune transit doesn't have much of an effect because its influence can seem subtle. Unlike Uranus and Pluto transits, which often trigger radical and sudden crises, Neptune acts gradually and in waves . However, this doesn't mean that Neptune doesn't have a profound impact. The transformations it induces are slow but definitive, and while they may not be violent, they are just as profound and significant as those of Uranus and... read more
Sun-Moon Aspects in the Natal Chart: Beyond the...
Sun-Moon Aspects in the Natal Chart: Beyond the...
We often forget the power of the basics in astrology. Here's an in-depth look at Sun Moon aspects, which can fill in more than a few blind spots when it comes to understanding your birth chart. The Sun and the Moon (also called luminaries) are in charge of our energy levels, perception of our maternal and paternal figures in our formative years, and also the type of relationships we tend to instinctively attract , based on the emotional imprint we have perceived from our parents - among many other things that we will see below. The Sun: From Where Our... read more
