There are many different types of aspects
in a Birth or Natal Chart and their movement plays a part in their delineation.
There are applying aspects (planets moving
together to form an aspect), separating aspects (planets moving away from one
another) and stationary aspects (planets that have been in retrograde motion
and are now motionless before they turn direct or move forward). Today we are going to review the applying and
separating aspects in the Natal Chart.
All planets, whether retrograde or direct
in the birth chart, will either be forming an aspect with another planet or
separating from aspect to another planet.
The closer to being the exact degree of the aspect the planets or angles
are making, the stronger their influence will be in our lives. There are some planets that at different
points in time make no aspects, although this is rare. If they are not making major aspects
(sextile, trine, conjunction, inconjunct, square or opposition) they are very powerful
in the natal chart. We will be
discussing this at a later date as well.
Many Astrologers believe that a separating
aspect deals with past events, or if you like, finished business. These aspects show the energies of things
that have already been dealt with and will eventually fade over time. Some Astrologers theorize that the
acknowledgement and correction took place before birth and that we have already
made adjustments to whatever lesson the two planets involve were teaching
through their energies. The degrees that
separate the planets describe how powerful the aspect is or was in the
chart. The closer the degrees between
the two planets (direct aspect) the more powerful the lesson. It is also theorized that perhaps this close
aspect was one of the last lessons or events that was set in motion in a
previous lifetime.
Astrologers understand this significance
and will define its intensity and help delineate the meaning of any particular
influence in the Birth Chart. When
planets are applying, it is understood that the faster moving planet is moving
towards the slower moving planet and suggested unfinished business that will
have to be rectified during the course of this lifetime. Once again the closer the aspect, the more
apparent and pressing the energies of the planets involved. We have come into this life to learn, to
address the apparent issues indicated and come to terms with whatever the
planets’ and aspects’ energies are suggesting.
The applying aspects become stronger as
time passes. They will intensify and
push us in directions that will assist in learning whatever the energies
suggest. These conditions are dealt with
after birth. As a result, applying
aspects are suggestive of future endeavours that should be dealt with. Transiting planets (the current movement of
the planets compared to the natal position of the planets) that touch on these
planetary links can intensify the birth condition and push us towards
resolution.
This is not to say that all aspects between
planets are challenging; far from it.
You have to approach the planets involved and decipher how well they
work together and what aspects are involved before making a judgement call on
how the energies will affect you. It
should also be understood that a tight square or opposition in the birth chart
has been set in motion in this life for us to overcome and could therefore be
considered challenging but these challenging aspects are advantageous in the
long run and force us to make adjustments that in turn enhance
development. Without challenging
conditions in the birth chart (and there are charts that are very easy flowing
with many trines and sextiles) the life lessons offer little towards growth and
achievement in life. It is the
challenging aspects that motivate us forward and challenge us to push for
resolution.
Remember the tighter the aspect the more
significant its influence in our lives.
When deciphering a chart it is very important to take this into
consideration. For example a conjunction
between Mars and Pluto is a very strong aspect, but if they are separating from
one another and are out by 8 degrees, an aspect of let’s say Venus conjunct the
Sun, (which is a much softer aspect) which is applying and only out by 23
minutes, will have a far greater influence than the aspect between Mars and
Pluto.
What life lessons is you Chart outlining
for you?
Visit www.holmastrology.com for
more information on Astrology and information on the Astrological charts we
offer.
Please “Like” us on Facebook. Your
“shares” are appreciated and your questions are welcomed.
If you have confidential comments or
questions, or if you would like to speak to us concerning the preparation of a
chart, please visit www.holmastrology.com/contact-us
