Author: Alison Price – Published: September 2024
Applying and Separating Aspects
Applying Aspects
In an applying aspect the faster planet moves towards an exact aspect with the slower planet.
These aspects are considered a more powerful as the potential is still to come.
Separating Aspects
In a separating aspect, the faster planet is moves from the exact aspect and is moving away.
These are typically seen as waning in influence as the climax has passed.
Applying Example
Mars moves faster than Jupiter.
Let’s say Mars is at 15° Aries and Jupiter at 18° Leo.
The trine aspect is exact at 120°, but these planets are 123° apart.
With a standard orb of 8° for trines, this aspect would be considered in effect, albeit not at full strength.
It’s an applying trine, as the faster planet (Mars) is coming up to the exact trine point.
Separating Example
Let’s say Jupiter is at 15° Aries and Mars at 18° Leo.
The trine aspect is exact at 120°, but these planets are 123° apart.
With a standard orb of 8° for trines, this aspect would be considered in effect, albeit not at full strength.
It’s a separating trine, as the faster planet (Mars) has already passed the exact trine point.
Author Bio
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