Astrology Glossary

Aspects

50 terms with definitions, classical sources and practice notes.

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English: Quincunx, Inconjunct

Two planets being in a 150-degree aspect relationship; not an aspect in classical astrology (aversion), a minor aspect in modern astrology.

Greek: Schematismos / Latin: Aspectus / Arabic: Nazra

The angular relationship of two planets on the zodiac; conjunction, sextile, square, trine and opposition are the fiand Ptolemaic aspects.

Aspect Patterns / Figurae Aspectuum

Geometric aspect configurations formed by three or more planets with each other.

Aspect Patterns Detail

In the natal chart, analysis of multi-planet aspect patterns: trap, kite, basket, bucket and other configurations.

Orb Detail

Different systems used in determining aspect tolerances (orbs): planet-based, aspect-based and moiety approaches.

Aspect Application and Separation Speeds

The effect of aspect formation and dissolution speeds on astrological interpretation and their value as timing indicators.

Greek: Hexagonon / Latin: Sextilis / Arabic: Tesdîs

Two planets being in a 60-degree aspect relationship; a benefic aspect providing harmony, opportunity and gentle support.

Latin: Separatio / Arabic: İnfisâl

Two planets being in the process of moving apart after forming an exact aspect; a completed aspect from the past.

Latin: Conjunctio Corporalis

Two planets physically joining at the same degree and sign; the most powerful type of aspect.

A 144-degree minor aspect; associated with the mature expression of creatiand potential.

A distribution pattern where most planets are within a semicircle, with one planet alone on the opposite side.

English: Sign-Based / Whole Sign Aspect

The Hellenistic approach that determines whether two planets make an aspect based on the relationship of the signs they occupy.

English: Out-of-Sign Aspect

A debated aspect relationship between two planets in different signs but within a narrow orb.

Out-of-Sign Aspects / Dissociate Aspects

A condition where the aspectual distance between two planets falls within an aspect orb, yet the planets do not hold the expected sign relationship.

Grand Trine

A harmony pattern formed by three planets making trines (120°) with each other; in the same element.

Arabic: Kaṣmîmî

A planet making conjunction closer than 0°17' to the Sun; the most powerful accidental dignity.

An aspect pattern consisting of three sextiles and one opposition; a protectiand but tense structure.

English: Bundle Pattern

A pattern where all planets are concentrated in a narrow 120° section of the chart; specialization and focus.

Latin: Aspectus Partilis

The method of evaluating aspects based on exact degree distance rather than sign-based.

Latin: Orbis / Arabic: Dâire

The tolerance range determining how much deviation from an aspect's exact value is still considered valid.

An intense tension pattern formed by four planets making mutual squares and oppositions with each other.

Greek: Tetragonon / Latin: Quadratura / Arabic: Terbî'

Two planets in an aspect relationship of 90 degrees; a challenging aspect generating tension, conflict and action.

Greek: Diametros / Latin: Oppositio / Arabic: Mukâbele

Two planets in an aspect relationship of 180 degrees; a challenging aspect carrying opposition, awareness and the search for balance.

Greek: Synodos / Latin: Coniunctio / Arabic: İktirân

Two planets meeting at the same degree or in the same sign in the zodiac; the most powerful and intense form of aspectual relationship.

A pattern formed when an opposition is added to a grand trine; harmony plus a focal point.

Greek: Kakopoiia

The condition of malefic planets forming harmful aspects to other planets.

English: Locomotive Pattern

A pattern where planets spread across 240° of the chart leaving a 120° gap; powerful driving force.

A harmonic aspect pattern formed from two oppositions, two trines and two sextiles.

Novile and Septile

The mystical and karmic interpretations of minor aspects formed by dividing the circle into seven (septile) and nine (novile).

English: Parallel / Contra-Parallel

Declination-based aspects; connections established between planets at the same or opposite declinations.

English: Parallel, Contra-Parallel

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Greek: Platikos (geniş)

A wide aspect close to the exact degree aspect but not exactly on it, within the sphere of influence.

72 degreelik minor aspect; creativity, yetenek and special becmasculineer with is associated.

Quintile Family

The interpretation of the 72-degree quintile and its variants (bi-quintile, semi-quintile) as indicators of creativity and special talent.

Latin: Dexter / Arabic: Yemîn

An aspect formed against the order of signs (clockwise); considered more powerful than sinister.

English: Splash Pattern

A pattern where planets are evenly distributed across the entire chart; versatility and dispersal.

Latin: Sesquiquadratus / Tri-Octile

A 135-degree minor aspect; associated with tension and struggle requiring adjustment in modern astrology.

Latin: Sinister / Arabic: Yesâr

An aspect formed in the order of signs (counterclockwise); considered weaker than dexter.

English: Stellium / Latin: Satellitium

The concentration of three or more planets in the same sign or house; creates a powerful focal point.

T-Square (T-Kare)

A tension pattern formed when two planets in opposition both square a third planet.

English: Seesaw Pattern

A chart pattern in which the planets concentrate in two opposing groups, creating a dynamic of balance and duality.

Latin: Partilis

When two planets form an exact degree aspect; the most powerful and precise form of aspect.

Greek: Trigonon / Latin: Trinus / Arabic: Teslîs

Two planets in a 120-degree aspect relationship; the most powerful benefic aspect — harmony, flow and natural talent.

Latin: Applicatio / Arabic: İttisâl

The faster planet moving toward the slower planet to form an exact aspect; an aspect that will be completed in the future.

Latin: Combustio

A planet making a conjunction within approximately 8°30' of the Sun; a serious accidental debility.

Latin: Semi-Sextilis

30 degreelik minor aspect; classical in astrology aversion, modern in astrology hafif tension aspect.

Latin: Octilis / Semi-Quadratus

A 45-degree minor aspect; associated with mild tension and friction in modern astrology.

English: Moiety

Half of each planet's total orb value; the sum of two planets' moieties determines the effective range of an aspect.

English: Splay Pattern

A chart pattern in which planets are distributed in irregular groups; indicates individuality and independence.

Hebrew: Yod (10. harf) / English: Yod, Finger of God

An aspect pattern formed when two planets in sextile both send a quincunx (150°) to a third planet; known as a 'fated point' in modern astrology.