Astrology Glossary · Aspects
Sextile
60 degrees between two planets. A low-key opportunity aspect. Things click into place if you reach for them, but they will not chase you down.
A sextile is 60° between two planets — half a trine, in some sense. The angle is mild and friendly, like a quiet door someone left open. Things go better if you take the initiative; if you don't, nothing dramatic happens.
Where trines flow on their own, sextiles require a small step from you. Classical texts call this the "opportunity" aspect for that reason. The planets are predisposed to cooperate, but they need a verb from you to start.
In a forecast AIstra often uses sextile mentions for soft suggestions: "today is good for a difficult conversation," or "a small reach in the financial direction pays off." Nothing forced, but the door is unlocked.
As it appears in recent forecasts
… hose you trust. Aligning Heart and Voice With the Moon moving into a supportive sextile with Mars in your third house, your communication style gains a sudden, sharp edge of productivity. You might find that …
… l output with the emotional energy you consume at home. With the Moon forming a sextile to Mars, you are granted a rare opportunity to tackle a long-standing domestic repair or family logistical issue with s …