Aspects in Astrology: The Five Major Configurations Explained

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

A few people have asked why Claire was so quiet in the first hour, and what happened is that she was nervous and not sure how much to talk because I had asked her to stand in for someone else that day, in order to help me discuss an outline I had prepared. About 50 minutes in we took a break and I encouraged her to speak up more, and then the rest of the episode flowed much better.

[@cicimanson2456]

Aw, glad she got through it.

[@aligninglightastrology]

Yes! All of this! If anyone cared about me exercising my voice: thank you! Just being on the podcast helps with that tremendously, so thanks again to Chris for trusting me to fill a spot! Two things were going on: Me, a 12th house Capricorn Sun Mercury situation only having a few hours to mentally prepare and then not implode from stage fright on the astrology podcast. I was totally nervous! I was barely able to paint my eyebrows onto my face! Some folks know I'm a dancer - sharing my dance is not at all the same as sharing my face and words. Eek! The other thing is that I'm also very concise in general, and a lot of the definitions that make up the conceptual framework of aspects don't require a lot of addition conjecture from me. Of course I could have added in some meaningless words for entertainment value, but I was nervous! I love you all

[@ashleyfoster859]

@@aligninglightastrology you were amazing!! I usually ode my stage fright to my chiron in Gemini in the first house placement 😂

[@lizflurquartz4189]

Thank you so much for this comment. I was trying to think how to articulate encouraging feedback about it. 💖

[@aissaasetbey8019]

Awesome awesome job Claire!

[@wildnregaltv1610]

Psych nurse here and I can confirm, all hell breaks loose on the full moon.

[@debshapiro6431]

I can't thank you enough for your work Chris. So methodical in your presentation, so thorough in the details that you cover is helping me to develop my vocabulary, understanding and confidence. Can't miss a minute & when I can't wait for new, there is still more great content - detail I just gotta cover. Thanks in so many ways💕

[@earhustler2639]

I know this video is two years old, but this discussion is SO important! I never heard of left/right side aspects. This gives nuance to all charts and especially those charts of people who don’t know their birth times. I really appreciate this video!

[@cancercapguidance]

The part about music theory and it's connection to the aspects..... as a classically trained musician who is a nerd for both music theory, sound, and astrology, I NEED an episode on that!!!

[@chadthomas7860]

When I first watched this video, I felt an ego boost because I knew so much that was being discussed. I’ve been revisiting about once a year since then and I’m still learning new things! Officially a TIMELESS video from my perspective. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@jellybeenerxoxo]

Claire is clearly brilliant and, for me, has a way of explaining things that made them really click on a much deeper level. I would have loved to hear more from her. I hope you have her back soon, she’s quite gifted.

[@MissMalis]

This really took my understanding of aspects to another level. I have read about them over and over and even started an online course on astrology and felt held back by my lack of understanding of aspects. After watching this I have a MUCH clearer understanding of how to look at and begin interpreting aspects. I LOVE how this was broken down and felt energized by watching. Thank you SO MUCH!!!✨

[@ilcapitanoalexandr8698]

Claire has a beautiful voice. Thanks for your consistent quality service Chris. And thanks for adding time stamps. Cheers

[@aligninglightastrology]

Thank you, Captain!

[@byyyyep8373]

Chris please also do a discussion on vertex and part of fortune

[@eleni7546]

Thank you for this!!! Can't believe all this content is for free. You're awesome 💕

[@JudgeSarahHeidelIsARacist]

Right!

[@cherylb2008]

I’ve always had a passion for astrology, but I’ve never been able to catch on, even to read for friends. I do enjoy learning astrology.

[@TheAngiepangie424]

Thank you for this video content. I often had to look up aspects because I’m self taught.

[@eveosiris3039]

Thank you for all your work that you do! This channel is a treasure to me!

[@ausaroos]

I cannot get enough of your teachings. So, so interesting and informativ. For a girl struggeling with reading, this is truely a treasure. Thank you!

[@melissamoore521]

I am dyslexic, so everything is a "best guess" except spatial patterns. Straight A grades in geometry, high school and college! Namaste Asa Roos!

[@flexingfate4070]

Super helpful , the wheel with the aspects drawn is a helpful visual .

[@mayateola4732]

A new episode! So excited to listen to it today! Chris, your podcasts have helped me tremendously to find harmony in life, I have learned so much about myself and others, I became more understanding and humble as well. Thank you so much!

[@erinlight5020]

Don’t be afraid of us Claire we want to hear what you have to say and your knowledge

[@tristensky]

It's always a great day when Claire Moon is on The Astrology Podcast!! ☺️☺️

[@amalaparis6771]

Thank you Chris, first time I listen to your videos and I wanted to learn about aspects - and this was very informative! Great info

[@leyahruizdeloreto6420]

Thank you so much Chris. This episode has helped me finally understand aspects. This was so thorough. I went back and forth several times, took notes, Drew my own diagrams. Love your channel!!

[@leogi7]

Great podcast. It would be cool if you did one about planetary friendships

[@musicxmovielover]

Thank you so much for this well-explained episode on aspects, as well as the other videos. As a beginner, I sometimes get a bit lost in the books and these really help understand it so much better! 🥰

[@tashafurian2146]

I work in a psych hospital and full moon and conjunctions or even squares are very busy periods with more violent incidences happening around the time.

[@johnlittle2210]

This is a shot show of understanding astrology

[@VJ_7137]

Great session 👍 enjoyed listening 🎧 thank you Chris and Claire for taking time out 🙏

[@donna4light9]

So glad to have came across your KZbin channel, your content is perfect and exactly what I was looking for 🙏✨

[@treasurelu]

best interpretation of the 3rd vs 9th houses I've ever heard! Thank you!

[@alibee7609]

Awesome! What a very detailed and informative podcast which really held my attention and helped me to understand clearly! It was so interesting and I was thoroughly satisfied with the knowledge I've gained out of it. And also I really appreciate your effort in making it user friendly by providing us with timestamps! Thank you so much 😊👏👏👏💛

[@marthaciattei4247]

Chris I am so grateful for you! I am just discovering astrology so discovering you and so many different astrologers thru your show. Thank you so much for being here as a trusted source that shines out in many directions. APPRECIATE YOU!

[@VanillaMoon7]

I've just started listening, so maybe you will talk about it later in this episode. I'm very curious about how to interpret aspects that are by degree, but out of sign. Example planets at 0 Libra and 29 Pisces.

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

Especially if it is within three degrees and applying then I would still consider it to be in a normal degree-based aspect, although the quality of the aspect may be modified and become harder or softer depending on what signs are involved. Like if two planets are in a square by degree across signs then it is still fundamentally a square, although it may be softened a little bit if the planets are in signs that trine each other.

[@alexwood7556]

Thanks for this question!

[@kevinmeserole7345]

They call that a hidden aspect.

[@pamelajoy6037]

I hope you do a presentation that integrates the musical scale and astrology. I will be looking for that. Thank-you for your good work! ☺️

[@robinson-gissettealekjandr4772]

Thank you so much for going over these major aspects in detail! Thanks especially for covering more on sign based aspects, it had made sense to us but hadnt heard much about aspects not related to degree.

[@robinson-gissettealekjandr4772]

It's also interesting how the North Node was transiting George's lunar placement the day of that accident!

[@ClaimedParadise]

thank uuuuu for always bringing the deep dives

[@erinlight5020]

Thank you for this webcast it has really helped launch in as a professional astrologer. It’s been immensely helpful.

[@TexasSkyz]

I’ve been waiting for this episode!!! 🙏🏼 thank you, also the previous Saturn episode was brilliant

[@SimpleMandy]

Thank you so much for your discussion about squares and left/right side aspects. I have roughly 15 squares in my natal chart. Most of my planets, and points, are located on the upper left side of my chart in my day chart. My squares do come from my 10th house Leo (Sun and Mercury) to square my 1st house Scorpio (Uranus) + 11th house Virgo (Venus) to square my 2nd house Sagittarius (Neptune).

[@SimpleMandy]

@@Are_WeThereYet Very interesting! Aside from my Sun, I have two planets (Uranus and Saturn) in exhaultation. Everything else is neutral, detriment or fall. I swear i am here to learn self empowerment lol. I have Jupiter in Libra (conjunct Saturn). I quite literally cannot expand without Saturn and I must take each step to get there. I also have Mars in Cancer in my 9th in square to my Pluto. Which has been one of my hardest placements.

[@cancercapguidance]

That T square bit was an interesting point about the middle planet being the release point that has to do something to resolve the tension between the planets that it squares and the opposing planets that it sits in between. I have Leo Mercury square Scorpio Chiron square Aquarius Uranus and it's one of the most interesting and dynamic configurations in my chart. Claire's point made me think about it a bit differently, with Chiron being that mid point mitigator in the T square.

[@jade_roscoe]

So glad to see Claire Moon again on the podcast! Episode 306, "Becoming a Pro Astrologer", intro'd me to her Aligning Light site where there's great webinars & twice a month she answers astrology questions on Instagram & it's super informative. 😊

[@aligninglightastrology]

Thank you so much! That's so kind and I'm glad I could provide info

[@torib796]

@@aligninglightastrology Your input on the "Becoming a Pro Astrologer" episode pushed me to actually start doing readings for people. I'm very much in the clumsy phase and I don't get to do it often, but I'm learning SO MUCH. It was good to see you back!

[@aligninglightastrology]

@@torib796 that's awesome news and I'm so glad you jumped in! I swear I still feel clumsy so keep going!

[@anemptysky8579]

This video is so hopeful, thank you so much for making it! I have an out of sign square in my chart (89 degrees) and the discussion around sign-based aspects has prompted be to reconsider my perspective on it and how the sympathy between the signs may interact with the tension voiced by the square!

[@preamorgan7635]

This is a great mini class from 2 yrs ago.

[@sunshinemoonshine2311]

Learned so much!!! Thank you! You explained something difficult so eloquently.

[@Shubeeduwah]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh IVE BEEN CRAVING FOR AN EPISODE ABOUT ASPECTS!!!

[@milomazli]

OMG OMG OMG!!! What I have been waiting for!!! I am happy for it, thank you! Please consider doing one of the more rarer ones as well! Quincunx, quintile, bi-quintile, semi-square, semi-sextile 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@camillemichellegray8173]

On another note congrats on almost 100K!!! Can’t wait to see your little plaque 💕✨

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

I know I'm so excited!! So close now!

[@atlan61]

Sign based aspects is easy if you look at the sign and it's element. For example in you graph @ 17:02 Cancer will always oppose Capricorn, just as Arius will oppose Libra, in this case Air can build up the fire but it can also blow it out, the same with water Cancer can nurish Capricorn Earth but at the same time flood it. where as the Sextile Virgo and Tarus get nurished and is balanced....think of a lake or a large pond. The trine is the Same element fire water, earth or air. The square the most difficult because in this example Water Cancer can put out the fire, Aris, and Air Libra can evaporate the Water Cancer, obsorbing it Drought and dispersing it to the winds....Think of dark clouds that produce no rain, just wind.

[@sandromedam5319]

Chris, Thank you for this detailed information of the basic aspects. It is nice to refresh on these but with your charts and the extra details it far surpasses anything else on the internet. I would really be interested in the harmonic age aspects with the natal and the transits. I have been looking into this with the astro gold. Your time and generosity is much appreciated.

[@gldlks219]

That 3rd hit of Uranus Square Saturn is also my 3rd hit of Uranus and Saturn opposition (natal square Uranus and Saturn 47 minutes in Leo and Scorpio). I’m ready for that to be done. Oh and Pluto is making an T-Square with my natal north and south nodes right now and obviously has been and will be for a while.

[@vincentmedel4089]

Homework and podcast time

[@cynthiacairns9209]

What an informative and entertaining class. Thank you!

[@zeffsheart09]

This was so informative, I loved it & the prospect of getting a music theory episode is exciting, I hope that comes to fruition 💖

[@jennyd_1111]

Thank you so much for posting this

[@almutreinhold7796]

very good leccion! tks. I understood much more . 1 year study already finshied. still need some advices, both of you are very straight and I was happy to see you explaining these topics clear and with exampels. gr from germany

[@lindsayarinify]

This was so helpful and very funny at minute 140 where Chris goes into the person with anger issues may be becoming a stand-up comedian in roast battles😂😂😂

[@nickidolce637]

Thank you, thank you! Your podcasts are wonderful! I enjoy them tremendously and learn so much, so thanks again!

[@omorikayoko]

Thank you so much Chris for your podcast and your shows and guest astrologers have been a Godsend for me as far as learning astrology in a meaningful way beyond just collecting information. I have a feeling that interest in astrology has been skyrocketing and it underscores the fact that we live in a somewhat volatile, transformative, challenging times- and there is something actually very empowering about astrology and learning to "read the symbols" from the universe that can shed light on collective as well as personal, intimate side of life. I would LOVE an episode Chris maybe like symposium style- with several contributing astrologers talking about what they feel is coming really coming strong in these days in their astrologer experience and what they themselves are learning from new students coming in- their reasons can be shifting these days?_ or what they reflect on the collective consciousness (even though you are not New Age, but this is bigger than New Age)- why with youtube and podcasts, astrology is really being disseminated on a mass scale and what they see that can do, or the dangers possibly, of that, if any. Symposium sounds right... and go scorpios!! We need you.

[@avivTarot]

this is amazing information. super helpful and in depth that i don't find else where. it's super useful to learn traditional/classical foundations/basis then you understand why things are the way they are now!

[@tylersastrology]

5th Versus 11th oppositions could be shown with how sometimes bringing in your own luck and good fortune, especially creatively can cause your friends/colleagues to start to hate on you!! It creates distance between you and people that once thought they were on the same level as you.

[@esthernoel3793]

Thank you so much! Great content and delivery as usual! 💚 to you both!

[@kevnar]

Question about sign-based aspects. If one planet is at 29.59' of Cancer, and another is at 0.0' of Leo, it's pretty much an exact conjunction by degree. But it's not a conjunction based on sign. So would you just interpret that as basically an conjunction in Leo? And what about 0.0' Cancer and 29.59' of Cancer. Technically a sign-based conjunction, but for all intents and purposes, not really. I'm guessing nobody is suggesting that planets somehow know which sign they're in and act accordingly, then flip a switch once they cross that arbitrary line. It's all about energies. They're nebulous, like tides moving in and out, or two different songs cross-fading on a radio station. Do signs and houses also have orbs, where you're in Cancer, but you can start to feel the Leo energy fading in? Isn't that what cusps are? Sign-based aspects make sense if both planets are solidly in the center, but what happens with these edge cases?

[@kennyutoob]

I liked that Claire remembered to clarify - by saying "quote, unquote" - that the terms 'benefic' and 'malefic' are relative and even symbolic rather than absolute in meaning, therefore they shouldn't go unqualified.

[@yvonnerodriguez4996]

Thank you. This was amazingly helpful ❤

[@nensi5813]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@Cmrntylr]

Wasn’t an episode I expected to like that much but was one I wished was longer. My more uneducated view is.. I have sun opposite moon but not aspected while I can relate to how sun opposite moon is described while knowing it’s not at all intense or a life theme. Orbs and so on, to me, only relate to intensity. You had a show on an app I figured I’d test out before listening to/watching that episode and I’ll read transit reads, simplified, after the fact to see how accurate they are which is actually impressive. Related to this, it actually had an ice breaker I laughed at because it said: “your personal philosophy is even if they’re hating, at least least they’re taking” which is part of why I don’t have a podcast and limit social media. (lol) The bad part is I’m not sure which placement and aspect is honed in on. I’d have to have a co or main host if I did some type of cast because I’ve noticed guests frequently take time to warm up and I’m Claire shouldn’t feel bad at all; if it was me I could be that way the entire time. My Mercury is erratic. It’s either quiet/soft spoken, very charming and funny, or that placement described in that icebreaker. Recently I said there wasn’t much of a difference between Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump and it’s amazing how no one notices it just depends on who’s side they think they’re on. Technically, I said too, if I was living on a boat and only came to shore angry, yelling, and spitting on people I’d be arrested and out in an institution; it’s awful. The intent is just saying how it’s easy to rally behind a person who’s over the top angry and rationality goes out of the window. My assumption is it’s the libra conjunctions with Venus, mars, and Pluto which may have uranus in scorpio influence… Yet, north node plus where Mercury is with Saturn could do that also. I’d need a cohost or main host to either keep things alive or punch me in face when I go into that mode. When Snowden said he didn’t leak anything anyone didn’t already know but figured people would care if he was attached to it I pulled a “he’s not my lord and savior” shtick which made a lot of people mad. I’m split on changing the names of masculine and feminine because I feel astrology can explain this better than any modern philosophy while also accepting this as a metaphor taken literally has caused centuries on centuries of problems. I usually get raised eyebrows when I say my view on Pluto is sort of how it’s the higher vibration mars that’s feminine which is much more powerful because.. mars can be forcefully making others do what they want while Pluto can make others act thinking they’re the ones actually making the decision which is part of why I’m interested in Jung while also studying into Edward Bernays.. not because I WANT TO use it, but because it’s helpful to show how it can be used on others including themselves. That came to mind looking at how uranus aspects my libra placements. It’s like Jung, the part of his life that I find most fascinating is what it was probably like to work in his field studying archetypes then seeing how horrific archetypal manipulation can be when weaponized as propaganda. I’ve read he actually worked with what is now the CIA to profile generals to overthrow Germany and was pivotal in winning the war. I do somewhat feel the more on the side of altering masculine/feminine because the words are more flexible and stretched too far where it can be confusing. I once stated feminism is actually masculinism since it’s about equality of masculine energy by sexes where there isn’t a more modern actual feminine ideology for a more understandable explanation of feminism. Feminine power in old philosophy was actually more powerful than masculine, yet, it being taken as literal made a big mess of the whole thing. Fantastic, Claire was a great guest and I didn’t notice she was any more quiet than usual guests that take a few minutes to get comfortable.

[@MermaidDreamsAstrology]

In opposition, I heard you mention that unlike square, the planets are in equal footing, so the pull is equal. Does the dignity of each planet in opposition come into play in opposition? Or any other conditions (like combust planets opposing something)? Thank you for your work. I'm inspired to study harder each time.

[@ryancombass2846]

At 50:50 when you talk about degree-based aspects that cross sign boundaries, I wish you had elaborated more on how that can affect an aspect and would love to hear about that in a future video. For example I have a grand trine featuring Lilith in 29 degree Cancer, Juno in 3 degree Aries, and Pluto in 1 degree Sagittarius. This grand trine forms a Star of David with an air grand trine featuring Mercury/Mars in 2 degree Gemini, Chiron in 8 degree Libra, and Uranus in 4 degree Aquarius. The Lilith sticks out here.

[@cristinib7458]

Thank you so much Chris!

[@jennifergulley9285]

I have Saturn within three degrees of my ascendant and opposing my sun and mercury in the 7th within a few degrees this helped me look at that in a whole different light and figure out why some things are the way they are for me

[@joana_124]

i really like your podcast! I am always learning something new. I look forward to your podcast about transits! Thank. you for all the hard work you do.

[@treasurelu]

so wonderfully thorough!

[@susansmalley_spiritualcoach]

Fabulously clear. Thank you. X

[@cristinib7458]

The diagram you to show the elements 32:08 is my personal wheel ~ wow!

[@SandyEaster]

This was a great podcast. I'm still learning after 60 years or so. I don't think I heard anything about conjunctions. Did I miss it?

[@energiesrising333]

Sending gratitude from Parker Colorado

[@breannarivera6283]

THANK YOU!!! I really appreciate your content 😊

[@ΔήμοςΜετεώρων]

Cool, videos on the daimōn, retrogrades the terms and the decans, the four Liliths and the White Moon Selēnē would also be great!

[@TheeLadyDivine]

Great video as always! I have a question: is there any possibility of you doing an in-depth video regarding the lunar nodes? I need help in deciphering what they mean for me as far as karma and the such.

[@kelechio1998]

Have you seen the episode that’s titled something like “The Early History and the Meaning of the Nodes”?

[@jonathanjames9435]

Thank you for this very helpful discussion on aspects, a bit random but I was also wondering where Claire got the artwork from in the background? I love it 🥰 🌈

[@Memiholguin]

Hi guys! Also! Venus en Cancer on his 3rd was doing a sexitle to his sun in Taurus ☺️🙌🏽🔥

[@katiakatiakat]

I just had an idea for you podcasts! I think it'd be really useful (especially for us beginners) if you did some shows like this where you're speaking/teaching and you instead of an experienced guest commentator, you had an astro student as a guest who asked all of those pesky newbie questions.

[@flexingfate4070]

Chris did you write a into to astrology book ? If so what is the name ?

[@kristynajaneckova4105]

I also really like Claire, guys you are just amazing!Thanks!

[@amandameth2408]

Love this!! Also fascinating about the superior planets in aspects! Was looking at John Wayne Gacy's chart earlier and he has an angular Mars in Gemini square his Mercury in Pisces, which is already in its detriment but that Mars certainly has the upper hand :-(.

[@theastrologeek7876]

Omg finally 🥰🤭🤭🤭🤭🙏🏼! This was truly missing! 🥰🙏🏼 June moon 🌙

[@TheLilacTree]

Thank you for making this video. 😀

[@herbzrgreen]

Great work as always!🙏🔥💚

[@tylerpike954]

I always refer to the “double whammy” as reciprocity or reciprocal aspects.

[@timetraveler6977]

omg this podcast, bless you

[@kismatconnection1403]

I am a vedic astrologer .Guys after this video I became your fan

[@chobotscherryb]

Hey! Could you reccomend books/articles/authors on astrology aspects and music? Thank you!

[@chobotscherryb]

(An episode about this would be amazing to listen to, btw)

[@VriEvolutionTarot888]

Whats the difference between sign & degree based conjunctions? 5 major aspects

[@foxinsocksonboxwithknox9677]

" The Astrology Podcast's Guide to the Stars" would be a good title too

[@happyloveglow8823]

Thank you both!!!

[@treasurelu]

I've just realised I have the 2 malefics in opposition to each other in my natal chart!... Mars (retrograde) at 16:22 Cancer (in exile) opp Saturn at 16:56 Cap (very much at home there!).

[@tiffanyredwine5218]

My goodness, this astrologer you have as a guest is just dynamic! I've been searching for someone with just this type of watery energy mixed with a dry towel energy and this is exactly who I've had in mind, I just didn't know her name. Do please give her info. Thanks. I love your show Chris ❤ Pls. Don't be too mad at me?

[@shelby3755]

Her info is alr in the bio!

[@aligninglightastrology]

I will take dry towel as a compliment to my 12th house Capricorn Mercury, hahaha. So dry. Very towel.

[@dt4740]

Help! I was taking a different Hellenistic astrology class on aspects and was taught that when 2 planets come into aspect with each other it is always the most outer or slower moving planet that will have the most influence over the planet it is aspecting. But here when speaking about left and right sides of a planet you seem to say something different. Am I understanding correctly that any planet having the "upper hand" will be able to exert dominance even if it is say, Mercury showing down against Saturn? Or Pluto? I seem to be getting contradictory information and I really want to understand better. Thank you so much for all the info you share!! I am reading your book right now in a park and just got to this part, wanted to hop online to try and further clarify

[@dt4740]

I guess another question is if the planet on the right is retrograde does it still have that upper hand dominance?

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

What class are you taking?

[@bangarangboomboom]

When you were explaining the superiority within square aspects I got a little confused. Are we always supposed to start from the classical zodiacal view (aries as 1st) or do we go from our natal 1st house & planets from that point being "stronger" in these aspects

[@seven-11]

what confuses me about the aspects is when you speak of the distance between signs. counting from cancer, virgo and taurus are not three signs away from cancer. they are two signs away (unless i'm counting cancer as well) but if i'm using the latter, the opposition of cancer would be 7 signs away (if i'm counting and starting from cancer). please help me understand.

[@JoytotheWorld11]

My experience and observation with synastry and other chart types is that sign based aspects understand each other, but they don't activate each other the way degree based aspects (even when they're out of sign!) do 39:28

[@vitalii3236]

Please clarify best software which are you using including for Secondary Progressions, Solar returns etc.?

[@aligninglightastrology]

Solar Fire Astrogold

[@CoyotePretty27]

So if a sextile is associated with venus, mars with a square, jupiter with trine and saturn with opposition. Who is associated the conjunction, sun moon or mercury?