The Major Aspects in Astrology

Astrology is an ancient tool that, in concert with Jungian depth psychology, can support each of us in purposes of self-discovery, soul growth, and being "brought to completion." Psyche (from which psych-logy derives its name) is the Greek word for soul. Ironically, much of modern psychology refuses to dirty its hands with notions of "soul" and/or "meaning." The goal of modern psychology is often that of reprogramming and/or medicating maladaptive behaviors, emotions, and/or thoughts.

Planets and points that form a conjunction are energies that are united. They are blended; therefore, they act together. The closer they are to conjunction, the more subjective these combined energies are. They don't stand alone, and they have a difficult time truly acknowledging each other as distinct or separate. In effect, conjunctions can be a blind spot. When the Sun is in close conjunction to Neptune, for example, others may note the distinction, but it can be hard for the native to distinguish between their sense of individuality and their spiritual, evasive, or roundabout nature. The native may just assume, naturally, that others are much the same way.

Astrology is the deep study about the correlation of the stars and planets that influence the actions on earth. Astrology is fascinating and constructive science – a boon to mankind that helps in moral and material advancement. According to western interpretation, Astrology is derived from the word Aster- a star and logy- reason for logic. Astrology helps to predict the future of a man by studying the planetary position at the time of birth.

Planets in trine support each other. Trines, by nature, are accepting. They allow us to accept others, ourselves, and situations. The talents that trines offer a native are so natural that they are almost unconscious. Often enough, natives don't truly appreciate the talents these trines offer them, and they may not try to develop them. However, these talents are second nature and completely natural. So, for example, if a man has Venus trine Neptune, he may be poetic, romantic, or artistic, and he may easily accept his romantic partner for who he/she is. Another man with Venus square Neptune may have similar qualities, and may possess a strong desire to accept his partner blindly, but doing so is not as natural as the first man. He has to work on it, and might come up against difficult situations in which he feels duped or abused by his partners as a result of that acceptance.

Oppositions represent a state of divided loyalties. Inner discontent, uncertainty, and insecurity can be a result. While a square is urgent and courageous, an opposition is unsure and wavering. When we use our oppositions correctly, we are more willing to consider the other side and we can be adept negotiators.

Difference between oppositions and squares: Squares create the kind of tension that demands action. Oppositions also create tension, but natives generally seek out others in relationships in order to work out that tension! Note that planets in opposition generally occur with compatible sign elements, while squares generally occur between signs that are considered incompatible by element.

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