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Natal aspects in astrology

What it means when two planets in your birth chart form a conjunction, sextile, square, trine or opposition.

By The Crystal Moonlight team · Published

An aspect is an angle between two planets in your birth chart. The five major aspects are the conjunction (0°), sextile (60°), square (90°), trine (120°) and opposition (180°). Each one describes how the two planets work together: merged, helping each other, in tension or pulling in opposite directions.

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AspectAngleOrb we useMeaning
☌︎ Conjunction0°8°The two planets merge and act as one, for better and worse
✶︎ Sextile60°5°An easy opening between the two planets that rewards effort
□︎ Square90°7°Friction between the two planets that pushes you to grow
△︎ Trine120°7°Natural ease and flow between the two planets
☍︎ Opposition180°8°A pull between the two planets that asks for balance, often seen through other people

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