Astrology Glossary · Aspects
Aspect
When two planets sit at a specific angle to each other in the sky, that is an aspect. The aspect carries the meaning. It is what makes a forecast say "these two planets are talking right now."
An aspect is the angle between two planets in the zodiac, measured in degrees of separation. Astrology recognises only a handful of those angles as meaningful: 0° (conjunction), 60° (sextile), 90° (square), 120° (trine), and 180° (opposition). Each carries a specific character of relationship.
What makes aspects matter is that they are the part of a chart that actually changes. A planet's position in a sign is a slow context; the aspect it forms with another planet is the temporary, moving conversation between them. When AIstra writes "Mercury squares Mars today," she means today, not in general — by tomorrow the angle will be slightly different.
Aspects are also where the symbolic and the literal meet. A trine between Venus and Jupiter does not predict an event; it describes a tone the day is likely to carry, easy and slightly indulgent. The aspect is the verb of the chart. The signs and houses are the setting.
As it appears in recent forecasts
… y you interact with your social circle can lead to a refreshing encounter. This aspect suggests that spontaneity is your greatest ally right now. If you feel an impulse to try something slightly unconventio …
… to tackle difficult interpersonal issues without losing your cool. The sextile aspect between Mercury and Mars means your communication is sharp and persuasive. You can articulate your needs without soundi …