Glossary

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  Semi-Square or Semi-Quartile (45°)

  Generally termed a malefic aspect; somewhat mitigated, in case the aspecting planet is a benefic.

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  Sextile, Hexagon (60°).

  A favoring aspect, involving planets in congenial signs of the same polarity (q.v.). Alan Leo says of the Sextile aspect: that it partakes of the nature of Moon and Neptune; that it is more combining than any other aspect, and is often more potent and favorable than the trine; that its color largely depends on the nature of the planets involved, and of the Signs they occupy; and that while the trine may be said to denote negative goodness such as a reward for past deeds, the sextile denotes positive good in that it generates the activity that produces change and thus possesses greater potentiality for the future.

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  Square. Quartile (90°).

  Generally deemed unfavorable, since it represents the struggle of two forces at cross-purposes. It imposes severe tasks to be accomplished only through much concentration and self-denial -- often interpreted by the individual in terms of ambition.

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  Trine (120°)

  Supposedly the most favoring of aspects, joining planets in congenial signs of the same element. Trines are like having "a silver spoon in your mouth" - luck becoming "happy-go-lucky" for lack of the ambition that is born of challenge.

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  Sesquiquadrate (135°)

  Inversion of a Semi-square, and deemed equally unfortunate but less powerful.

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  Quincunx (150°)

  The inversion of a Semi-Sextile. Ptolemy called it inconjunct, practically rejecting it as an aspect of appreciable force. Modern statistics appear to indicate, however, that it has unrealized possibilities. It is presumed to be mildly favorable, but as it operates through inharmonious signs the resulting influence must be somewhat contradictory.

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  Opposition (180°)

  Proper interpretation must give consideration to the psychological stimulus resulting from whatever planetary influences are then in operation, from a sign and through a house.

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  Biquintile (144°).

  Biquintile (144°).

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  Quintile (72°)

  A mildly benefic aspect, but ineffectual when directed to malefic.

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  Semi-Quintile or Decile (36°)

  Kepler deemed it a good influence, but mild.