THREE ASPECTS

ASPECTS you learn in the first exercise (next post): 

CONJUNCT is when two planets are in the same sign and degree (or very near). When two planets are conjunct, it depends on the nature of the planets involved whether the energy will be helpful or stressful. In the case of the moon cycle, the "planets" are the same. (note: the moon and sun are not planets. They are lights. They are called planets for convenience sake in astrology).

OPPOSITION is when two planets are in opposite signs. Opoositions are often stressful, as the two energies try to come to an understanding. This understanding brings awareness. The awareness is often worked out by other people or one other person who "plays a part" in your story. The planets in opposition are 180 degrees apart. (Or up to ten degrees either side of that, depending on the planet. These degrees of allowance are called orbs. Most planets in the natal chart are allowed six to eight degrees. Sun and Moon often get ten degrees. The closer the degree, the more powerful the aspect. Full moon is the moment when the sun and moon are exactly 180 degrees apart -- in opposite signs).

SQUARE is when two planets are in signs that are 90 degrees apart (or the allowable orb). You will learn the signs that are square each other, making this and easy aspect to see.