Aspect Patterns in Astrology: Meanings Explained

In episode 266 astrologer Carole Taylor joins the show to talk about aspect patterns in astrology, such as the T-square, grand trine, and yod.
Aspect patterns occur when three or more planets are aligned with each other in a chart through close geometrical configurations.
Carole is the author of my new favorite introduction to astrology book, titled Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life, which contains a brief chapter on aspect patterns:
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We spent the first 30 minutes of the episode talking about Carole's background in astrology and her book, and then at about 34 minutes we transition into talking about aspect patterns.
Here are the aspect patterns we ended up talking about in the episode:
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introducing Carole Taylor
00:08:58 Carole's birth chart
00:21:08 Carole's book, Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life
00:34:45 Aspect patterns introduced
00:43:00 T-square
01:20:35 Grand Cross
01:43:20 Grand Trine
01:52:30 Kite
01:57:20 Yod
There were a few aspect patterns that we didn't get to, such as the Mystic Rectangle, but overall it provided a pretty solid introduction to the topic.
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Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introducing Carole and her book 00:34:45 Aspect patterns discussion begins 00:43:00 T-square 01:20:35 Grand Cross 01:43:20 Grand Trine 01:52:30 Kite 01:57:20 Yod

[@spaceforthesoul6286]

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[@spaceforthesoul6286]

2:15:00 about aspect patterns - in the everydayness of life.

[@lunastrologyemmapaggini7599]

Thank you Chris superb podcast, love Carol♥️

[@ariondys]

I have to get to the very end... is having 4-10 Yods anything like have 1. My Yods never get tired of seeking Yod info... haven't seen anything new a long while now.

[@ariondys]

never heard of Finger of the World... always seen it called Thor's Hammer

[@KP-ek9ok]

I've learned more about astrology in just a few months of watching this channel than I have in a lifetime from other sources. Thank you SO much!

[@gattonelcielo]

Me too, very thorough master Chris, (Scorpio ;))

[@FreedomSpeaks217]

Facts. Thank you Chris!!!

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[@mylighthouse888]

God Bless Chris for uplifting Humanity by helping us one person at a time. Deep Gratitude here, sending Benevolence and Abundance 💙🦋💙🦋🙏🏼

[@Catchmee24]

Venus and Mercury conjunct her Ascendant really explains her lovely voice and writing style

[@AC-Ma]

Agree. It shows very prominently in the way that she speaks, it’s lyrical and very clear. She knows what’s she speaks :)

[@katielynneyoung4738]

I'm always struck by the marvelous guests that you have and what a thoughtful interviewer that you are. I hadn't heard of Carole before, and am so happy to know of her work. No truer words were ever spoken than saying that, as astrologers, our studies are never done.

[@shadesofbrooklynn5]

Love for Carole, she is such a humble and warm person. And i love to listen to her voice, so calming! :) Thank you Chris for inviting this Amazing Woman

[@seetruth3721]

Angelic light being Beautiful.

[@user-lm1ps2eh4d]

The quality content we don't deserve but definitely appreciate. This is awesome!

[@kellyh9572]

Agree!

[@queerstars1]

I deserve it.

[@lowbrowrodeo]

Why don’t we deserve quality content?

[@ericbell7194]

I love that I ordered Aspects in Astrology by Sue Tompkins the other day. Then hearing Carole say that Sue was the genesis of her starting this book (which I just ordered), it makes me feel like there is a bit of synchronicity in all of this. Great chat.

[@CherryBerryFashion]

There is! and also... 11:11 ;)

[@thedaokona5924]

Really enjoyed this podcast. As I study different charts, I find that the Ascendant, Descendant, IC, and Midheaven in any of these aspect patterns can be a powerful as a planet.

[@BenZen44]

Do they mention counting these celestial forces in a trine in the podcast?

[@argeniaparkinson3891]

I’m glad you mentioned the points in aspect patterns - I was just wondering about that!

[@sophiecamoccio7772]

Interesting i was wondering if they counted if no planets there. I have fixed Tsquare but if you take into account my descendent with no planet would be fixed grand cross. Also would you count nodes?

[@lenoxmyette1048]

Amazing! I could listen to Carole’s voice all day. I didn’t want this episode to end!

[@ugy10]

This is a great podcast. Such an interesting and knowledgeable lady.

[@comealiveartstudios3592]

I just heard a lecture by Jen Zhart about the "hidden element", the concept of not having any planets in a particular element creates a hidden grand trine. The explorer discissed has as hidden grand trine in fire. Interesting. And Cobain has fire & air hidden grand trines...

[@ugy10]

@@comealiveartstudios3592 im pretty lacking in air other than south node in libra, so i will have to check that out, thanks.

[@isshaelaingham9396]

Incredibly rich content. I found her book in 2018 to introduce astrology to my partner. It's a wonderful intro and way to share! I'm fascinated by her journey...thank you for the detailed interview so we can know the rich background of this author and honor her work. She lends courage to this study and profession. I will be also sharing the children's version of her book! How wonderful to have the foresight to create both formats.

[@wrenangles5455]

Fabulous episode! I love Carole's perspective and wisdom, please bring her back to talk about anything.

[@WrittenintheStarsbyRux]

Honored to have had Carole as one of my teachers⭐️💚

[@rvan9949]

After listening to the description of Caroles book, I bought it myself. It truly is a work of art. I love it.

[@thecomprehensionhub4612]

This is the best channel to get a good comprehension over these subjects. So many channels just are reiterating information without understanding it. It's very apperant when someone actually knows what they're talking about. Much appreciated

[@bbischof77]

Immediately bought it when I saw the flip through! Unique design and layout. It could def be something for the non astrology student as well as the astrology student to be attracted to in order to learn. Thanks!!!

[@craigster1244]

I’ve been doing charts since 1968 and have used chart patterns. I studied with Rudhyar and Gavin Arthur. I have a Locomotive and Kite. I’ve all the aspects mentioned.

[@drawingmomentum]

Do u have a channel or share vids? I have grand water trine, mystic rectangle, 2 kites, and a yod. ...lord knows what else. (help!) 🙏 🤲 🌟

[@joellenlevitre2590]

Chris is incredibly generous!! I benefit so much from the podcasts and I plan to buy a copy of Hellenistic Astrology as soon as possible.

[@galacticrosepriestess]

Thank you for sharing your chart, Carole! And for showing it, Chris! It's always interesting to see other astrologer's charts ❤️

[@jb28563]

Absolutely enjoyed this so much! Thank you so much Chris and Carol! Please come back and teach us some more!

[@girljesus5137]

Once again, more than we could ever hope for. Thanks Chris & Carole

[@debracottrill7989]

Please, more Carole! Excellent. Most therapeutic for someone with two yods, two t squares and an inspected Venus. Yes, the yod is a big deal in the fact it takes an audience and fate to bring it to life.

[@sjd2022]

This was the first Astrology book I picked up, and coincidentally at a spirituality festival last year. The way that Carole lays the fundamentals has been so instrumental in my understanding the basics. So happy that you were able feature her.

[@BuddhiYoga7]

1:01:00 great insight- all aspects in a sense are trying to resolve into a conjunction, like musical octaves.

[@jennymagick_yt]

Chris, after seeing your flip through of Carol's book, I immediately purchased it online. What a gorgeous book! Thank you for having her on your show! 💖

[@nickir990]

Sounds like so much info in one book. Can't wait to move through it. Thank you for the recommendation! Very educational interview. 😊

[@anjolichadha4669]

I am so enjoying this interview, and Carole's advice to new astrologers is so good to hear.

[@ericbell7194]

This was such a good episode. I could listen to Carole all day.

[@ailishfarragher5994]

Delightful discussion and so informative - thank you, both :)

[@anm2945]

C T is the first astrologer I will confident to read my chart. Sorry to say. Because I have watched and love many. Just never got a feeling of confidence in which I do listening to Carole. Too she has my mom's first name and grandmother's last. Lol. Fantastic program. I do hope she will be on again.

[@ugy10]

Yeah just what I was thinking. I have had a few dodgy readings. But listening to Carole, I would def like and trust her to read my chart.

[@biandakanani]

I swear, there’s always a video for everything. Was thinking about my two grand trines and wondered if you have a video about it... of course you do. THANK YOU! 🙏🏻

[@constancewallace9969]

Thanks for another interesting, informative, well-done episode. Much appreciated. 🙏🙂

[@SugarAnnie2]

I just got this book and totally love it! Very well compartmentalized and just wonderful!

[@sydene54]

Such an amazing interview. Thank you so much. I will love to share and listen to it again

[@danir1217]

I hope you guys do another Podcast! This was fantastic! Love you both!

[@LesterCrowRolls]

Definitely do another 'cast with Carole

[@jupiter2170]

Hey Chris I want to thank you from the whole of my giant Cancerian heart for all the in depth knowledge that you and your guests have passed on to the world. It has been a blessing in my life to discover the joy of learning about the self and about others as well. I see the power of the twinkling, wandering lights everywhere now. It has helped my farming skills immensely. Again thank you all that teach.

[@SpiritualTarotReader]

you both were lovely to listen to, and I will definitely be back to take more notes! thank you!

[@zengirl43]

Wonderful session. Thank you so much.

[@blesseddanzy8552]

Once again stellar work Chris!

[@AltairAstrology]

Carol was my tutor in FAS London ♥ Love to see u here! Thank u :)

[@Xhayl]

This was fantastic. Thank you so much to both of you! Great interviewer as always Chris 🙂

[@suefreespirit5386]

Great podcast episode. Would like to hear more from Carole T in future podcast. Calming and easy to follow.

[@noras3231]

Thank You Chris!! What a delightful episode 🙏

[@psychicsecretservices6496]

As someone with a yod with Pluto at the Apex I found the discussion in the last few minutes very illuminating. Love your show Chris, best podcast ever!

[@888celestial9]

What a wonderful interview, thank you!

[@marilynzeinel-abidin1027]

This is wonderful! I have your book! Someone gave it to me. I’m totally going to dive in! Thank you both 🙏❤️🙏

[@arzummeleksoy]

Thank you for this incredible episode!. She is calm power in astrology and her words are like curtain of clearance and logic.

[@mtdr2561]

Wonderful Interview! Thank you

[@4KConelove]

Carole Taylor definitely breathed new life into my attitude and understanding of astrology, even though I’ve been studying on and off , on my own from the time that Carole was born :-). Brilliant discussion. Looking forward to getting her book and hoping to be able to one of these days see her book which is still a “ glimmer in her eye” on aspects ! All I can say is Wow! And that all that dedication and curriculum which seems long (5 yrs) turns out to be really worth it. Thank You Carole Taylor and thank you Chris Brennan🙏🏼

[@karendonovan8271]

Chris, the content of the podcasts you produce never disappoint. I have enjoyed everyone I watch! I learn so much and it keeps me inspired to keep learning. I can’t wait to purchase Carole’s book and learn more about myself on my journey. Thank you for all that you contribute to our growth.

[@nataliefbehler]

Borrowed this book from my library right after I returned Parker's on your recommendation on the channel and I love how colorful, accessible, and pertinent it is! Thanks 😊

[@sydene54]

I had a really good time and stuck with the interview to the end. Thank you

[@madelinem6862]

Awesome interview! So helpful! Thank you

[@anniemciver8355]

I absolutely loved this episode and I’ve listened several times. I would love to sit down and chat with Carol for hours and just pick her brain. What fabulous insights she has!

[@VirtualTripper]

Just Ordered your book Chris and Caroles , cant wait, thanks for all the info.

[@galacticrosepriestess]

Great chat on the topic of being an astrologer and the journey of working with clients!

[@filifigoria905]

again very valuable conversation, thank you both!

[@middleburyastrology]

I purchased Caroles' book and have really enjoyed it. I saw it on the podcast first and then ordered it online. This is the 4th book I have purchased for my library after first seeing the author on this podcast... all excellent. Having authors as guest is really a great point of connection for us. Thank you!

[@gattonelcielo]

Beautiful session, so interesting...buying Carols book right now!

[@ElizabethMagicalGarden]

This episode was soooo amazing!!! Thank you!!! I have this book and it’s amazing for a person like me that need color and simple get to the point understanding lol... As always thank you for your podcast ✨❤️🙏🏽

[@the_traveling_mystic]

Have this book and like the layout. What a wonderful interview and Carole is well spoken and quite intelligent.

[@pattielove2136]

I applaud you for marking the topics - THANKS. Frustrating to search if a closer look is necessary. Love your podcast. Congrats on excellence.

[@rlsnorton864]

Thank you so much for this extensive lecture. Oddly enough, I remember seeing Carol Taylor’s book in a small bookshop! Near the children section! ♐️♌️♐️

[@janineroux2398]

This is an amazingly clarifying talk... Thank you so much.. I studied with the Faculty in 2005, and was not able to continue, it seems so much has happened since then.. Thanks for filling in some gaps...!

[@_aiborie]

Neat! Tuning in

[@lsdunlop]

Just ordered the book! Great interview 💫

[@sarahsworld7498]

one of my fave podcasts carole taylor is amazing

[@danyshudler9090]

Bought the book, thank you for the great guest 👍

[@treasurelu]

Amazing depth and complexity!

[@lisawomyn21]

Fantastic!!! Love this. Very curious about harmonics now. Thank you!!

[@baharercakmak4098]

In Oscar Wilde's chart there is 1 more yod. Between chiron-mercury-saturn. Saturn is the apex.

[@sabrinaimbrogno7932]

Great talk! Thank you.

[@KaikalaMoon]

Fascinating... Thank you Chris for this interview. Very inspired. Harmonics. Heyyyy, I just watched Kon-Tiki! How 'bout the man couldn't swim either? It was crazy. His grandson just completed. Dad was proud, but you could understand him not pursuing. He sacrificed his dad for this obsession. Thank you Carole for sharing your natal and keeping it interesting!

[@Hi-pk2mh]

Oh I have two t-squares. Thank you for this really helps.

[@spaceforthesoul6286]

Thank you. I love this kind of information! Delivered so well and pleasant to listen to. Thanks both of you. P.s. Simplifying to see my d9 chart in the view of these aspects if d9 counts to. A T square of neptune opp. uranus and sq moon. A grand trine of mars sun saturn jupiter mercury in fire signs. (Squaring pluto and venus). That' s all.

[@jujutsu_panda]

Very good I got to get Carole’s book. Thx

[@hollycourtney221]

Wonderful video as usual, Chris! Thank you! I have a cardinal grand cross and T squares in my chart. I will have to pick up a copy of Caroles book! Very interesting learning about the chart aspects patterns.

[@nessieXtheXlochness]

I have a grand water trine and two different kites that share that grand trine base (one apex in Virgo and the other in Capricorn). Very helpful to hear about these aspects.

[@ChicavaHoneychild]

That was AMAZING!!! Great convo! But hey, don’t forget to support The Tattered Cover bookstore!

[@marcosrissi]

I enjoy most of the podcasts, most of subjets, most of the astrologers presented here but once in a while the whole episode exceeds my expectation. What an amazing professional, with a great educational background, great book and a superb professional approach to Astrology.

[@francescazaccaria1482]

This is such an interesting session. I will buy the book and I would love more of these discussions I learned so much!!!

[@francescazaccaria1482]

I bought the book but I just love the interaction of you both. This has been one of the most interesting podcasts I have seen. I am watching for a second time. It is a lesson nearly. Thank you to you both for sharing WOW what a gift

[@armsitchy7623]

Really interesting subject, thank you for sharing.

[@LaDeeDah]

Looove your channel 🙌❤️ amazing content, guests and your voice is so soothing to listen to at bedtime

[@ileanamendez7583]

Excellent! Thank You 🌟

[@galacticrosepriestess]

Whoa this book looks amazing 22:44!

[@RobertFleming]

Fascinating! Thank you. Just now finding this after deciding I would like to study at the Faculty. I love coincidence!

[@SimpleMandy]

Thank you so much! I have a fixed T-Square with Uranus (1st house) 26 Scorpio opposite my 22 degree (7th house) Chiron Taurus and square to my 21/22/26 degree Leo (10th house) Sun/Midheaven/Mercury conjunction. It has been a struggle to find my own originality, identity, and career outside of a parental influence that was very controlling and tons of pressure growing up. I also have grand fixed cross in my chart and most of my planets are 22-26 degree of their signs.

[@lisamarieb3853]

Wow! When she talked about identifying the parents in the T-Square, I have never thought of that but that’s bang on the mark. My father is the Sun in my 9th H, my mother is Neptune in the 4th H and I’m on my Virgo Ascendant. I am always working internally on myself, and never let myself off the hook, I’m always working (job wise) and always pushing myself to do better but that same Neptune T-Square has kept me in a state of delusion. I’m such a goal setter and don’t know what to do if I don’t have something to work towards, so I will make goals and I’m always in 500 directions and never settled with satisfaction in one thing. I am shook right now on how spot on she is with that. I know she said she didn’t think a T-Square included ascendant but it has shown up as a psychological issue for me. I do have both Mars and Saturn conjunct right next to my Ascendant though.

[@ebonytransou5274]

I have a boomerang in my chart, love this channel Chris!!

[@cyn9458]

Chris this was excellent ! Thank you . I have never read anywhere the sensitive issues around the t square - where have I been ? Thanks for the enlightenment ! I’m going to pick up this book . Thank you !

[@dianneclou456]

I have a cardinal grand cross and can understand the need to run towards danger, especially if someone tells me I can’t. The alternative feels like being trapped by indecision. I have mostly fire placements. Carole is also correct regarding complexity of family of origin and the tension of trying to be the peacemaker- also a middle child. Aries Sun Moon and Mercury square Mars in Capricorn, opposite Neptune in Libra, and square Uranus in Cancer. My therapist says I have rabbits running around in my head.

[@deb2319]

The Birthday Book- is super cool, not sure who its by but its old and thick and fascinating.

[@lotusday7551]

Carole has such a lovely demeanor.

[@jimenaantelogarat4987]

Thank you. Very educational 😍loved it. More of aspects would be great. 🌜🙏💙

[@queerstars1]

I really enjoyed this one! Myrna Lofthus - A Spritual Approach to Astrology - is a great choice for an all-in-one book. An old book that is still in print. I've given it to many students. Also, think about what patterns have applying aspects and which have separating aspects. What to work toward vs. the baggage you are carrying. I have what you are calling a Boomerang, I have heard it called a Projection. It's considered slightly less stressful than a Yod because of the support of the two semi sextlies.

[@erinmota1708]

I love you Chris. While watching your podcast I definitely try to guess other astrologer's rising sign, you always have strong Scorpio vibes. I remember someone saying you have a Scorpio stellium so I checked out your chart online, it's very intriguing 🖤

[@blueberrysea18]

Hello Chris! Thank you so much for this wonderful episode. So inspiring, interesting and useful. Carole mentioned that, in her view, all of the aspect patterns have to only involve planets. Could you, please, express your opinion on that? Can the Ascendant, for instance, be a part of a pattern?

[@deecook8230]

Very interesting explanation about MC and IC.

[@LoriTianSailiata]

My station point Venus is in biquintile-quintile-biquintile with Pluto and Saturn. Otherwise it has no aspects within close orb.I'd love to find more information about those sorts of aspect patterns.

[@MarjolynNoble]

Loved this, very informative. Had to look up my chart (of course) and to my surprise a Grand Fire Trine, Cradle, Castle, 3 T-Squares and 3 Yods & Mars in 10 aspects! with three planets in Pisces

[@marymartin3900]

You sound like a strong person it's good you can see it in front of you.

[@MarjolynNoble]

@@marymartin3900 Thank you, I like strong, those who work with me would say 'grumpy', Cap Moon conjunct Saturn in the 10th house!