When we are deciphering a natal chart we often come across oppositions. For those that are unfamiliar with what oppositions are in the natal chart, here is a quick definition:
An opposition involves a minimum of two planets
which are found at opposite ends of the chart.
The angle of separation is 180 degrees.
We allow an orb of up to ten degrees of separation, so any two planets
that are between 170-190 degrees apart from one another are defined as
oppositions. The tighter the orb
(closer to 180 degrees), the stronger the opposition in an Astrology chart. A direct opposition will be 180 degrees in
separation and will be a very powerful agent in the horoscope.
When we
have oppositions in the natal chart defined by house positions, we are torn in
two separate directions. The houses
define the areas of life involved in this aspect. There is a strong need to find a release
valve between these two opposing forces.
In many cases we will need to take into consideration the planets involved
in the equation, as the energies of one planet can certainly overpower the energies
of the other planet. However, these
planets need to find expression and often one will dominate the other, but remember,
they are opposing forces.
An example
might be Saturn in the second house in opposition to Uranus in the eighth
house. Saturn seeks security either from
an internal standpoint through finding a concrete evaluation of self-reliance
or through hard work and internal reliability and a willingness to look within
for reassurance, or as the second house deals with financial security, through
money and the security it can bring.
Uranus is
quite opposite in its energies. While
Saturn seeks structure and reliability, Uranus seeks freedom of expression and freedom
to move in whatever direction it wishes, as well as new and innovated ways of
integrating information into our lives.
Saturn seeks out is tried and tested and Uranus pushes for change and
learning from new adventures.
The eighth
house deals with joint finances, the occult teachings, inner reflection and big
business among other things. The
energies of Uranus in this position might seek out ways of joining finances to
find shared resolutions to any financial crisis, but in a larger sense wants to
explore avenues of expression linked to the occult and spiritual
understanding. It wants to open the door
to these concepts.
In our
example, Saturn seeks out ways to establish concrete financial security using
slow meticulous methods, while Uranus wants to explore ways related to
financial structures through joint finances that entail something new and
exciting pushing in a new direction.
This
example may also be saying that Saturn is looking to achieve internal security
through planning, organizing and structuring life in such a way that it
promotes security that lasts the long haul.
Uranus on the other hand may seek out independence through becoming
involved in the teachings of the occult and the practice of reaching beyond
what is considered safe and known.
We are
going to continue our look at house polarities and oppositions in our next
astrology post on January 15, 2021.
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