The Moon&#8217;s Aspects

In astrology, your Mercury aspects show how you communicate and interact with others. Also how you barter and buy and sell.

11th House

In astrology, the 11th house suggests your friends, groups and social conscious. It shows who you associated with.

Mercury Aspects

Author: Alison Price – Published: August 2024

Planetary Aspects

I am continuing on with a series on the planet’s aspects which is part of a basic natal astrology reading series which I’m working on about the aspects of the planets.

Cornerstones

Aspects are one of the four cornerstones of chart readings, so this is something that you really would do first when you start to read charts.

This time, I’m looking into planet Mercury’s aspects to the other planets in your birth chart. Your natal Mercury is likely to have a few aspects to the other planets. Not every Mercury get a Ptolemaic aspect from another planet and this is known as an unaspected Mercury. Any Mercury aspects in your natal chart give insights into how your mind works and the way you think, speak and converse.

Mercury, as the planet of communication, rules what you busy your mind with, how you process information, how you express your thoughts, how you learn new concepts and how you connect with other people through language. Your Mercury’s influence through its aspects also covers all forms of mental exchange, like the art of discussion and debate to practical matters like buying and selling through trade and shopping.

Mercury Themes

Your Mercury complex and its aspects show things like:

Communication Style

How you naturally express yourself, whether through direct speech, written word, creative expression or non-verbal cues is shown by Mercury. These aspects show whether you tend to be diplomatic or blunt, analytical or intuitive, quick-witted or thoughtfully measured in your responses towards others.

Learning and Mental Processing

Your Mercury aspects indicates the way your mind absorbs, processes and organizes information. Some Mercury aspects indicate rapid-fire thinking and multitasking abilities, while others suggest deep, methodical analysis or creative and non-linear thought patterns. Sometimes Mercury retrograde can affect learning.

Relationship Dynamics

How you connect intellectually with others, share ideas and navigate the give-and-take of interpersonal communication is indicated by your Mercury. These aspects reveal whether you thrive on arguments, prefer harmony in discussions or naturally take on teaching or learning roles in your relationships.

Commercial and Practical Exchanges

Your Mercury placement and aspects show your natural approach to negotiation, business dealings and all forms of trade. That means when you are buying a car, negotiating a salary or simply deciding what to order at a restaurant you engage your Mercury.

Problem-Solving Approach

How you tackle challenges, make decisions and find solutions is suggested by your Mercury aspects. You may rely on logic, intuition, collaboration or independent analysis and this depends on your Mercury’s relationship and how well it is plugged in, or connected, to the other planets in your chart.

You will be better off if you can understand your Mercury aspects as they may show a path for you to improve your communication skills, create better relationships and greater success in all your exchanges. Your Mercury complex includes all personal and professional interactions with people. The more Mercury aspects you have, the richer and more flexible your mental skills are likely to be.

Podcast

Mercury Aspects

In this week’s podcast episode Arwynne and I chat about Mercury’s aspects.

Mercury’s Aspects

Themes

Mercury aspects in astrology are worth close attention because they describe how we think, learn, communicate, and process information. Mercury is the planet of the mind, ideas, speech, writing, and everyday connections. It shapes how we take in the world around us and how we express our inner thoughts back into it.

Mental Style

When Mercury forms aspects to other planets, those energies blend with our mental style. For example, Mercury conjunct Venus might give a love of poetry, pleasant speech, and a knack for diplomacy. Mercury square Saturn can indicate a serious or cautious thinker, sometimes prone to self-doubt but also capable of deep concentration. Mercury trine Uranus often sparks quick insights and innovative ideas.

Pay Attention

Pay attention to Mercury aspects in your natal chart, transits and progressions can reveal:

Your learning style: Whether you prefer facts, stories, visuals, or hands-on practice.
Your communication strengths and challenges: From confident speaking to thoughtful listening.
Your decision-making process: Either quick and intuitive or methodical and deliberate.
Your Goods Exchange style: How you barter, buy and sell and the importance of the deal to you.

Transits of Mercury

Mercury is fast-moving, so its aspects in transit can shift our mental focus from week to week. Watching these changes can help you understand your own thought patterns and adapt your schedule for tasks that need sharp thinking, careful analysis, or creative brainstorming.

Your Message

By observing Mercury’s aspects, you gain a clearer picture of how your mind is working at any given time. This can help you communicate more effectively, make wiser choices and keep your message aligned with your true intentions.

Applying and Separating

You can also pay attention to aspects which are applying and separating as this will modify the meaning of the aspect.

The Five Ptolemaic Aspects to the Mercury

Natal Ptolemaic Aspects

When you start out with aspects, I suggest you only work on the five Ptolemaic aspects, which are the conjunction, the opposition, the trine, the square and the sextile.

You can move on to the minor aspects later.

More on aspects

Mercury Conjunctions

(360°/1=360° or 0°)

The planet joined with Mercury merges its energy with your thinking and communication style.

Positive

Strong focus, united purpose between mind and the other planet’s function, intense clarity in that area.

Challenge

Hard to separate pure thought from the emotional, physical, or spiritual influence of the other planet and also objectivity may be reduced.

Mercury Conjunctions Examples

Mercury Conjunct the Sun 

Mercury conjoined the Sun shows strong self-expression, clarity of thought, personal opinions shape identity.

Mercury Conjunct the Moon 

Mercury conjoined the Moon suggests emotional thinking, a vivid memory and intuitive communication.

Mercury Conjunct Venus 

Mercury conjoined Venus brings pleasant speech, artistic ideas and diplomacy with words.

Mercury Conjunct Mars 

Mercury conjoined Mars can make speech fast, sharp, and energized.

Expect direct, assertive and sometimes blunt communication as you have quick mental reflexes.

Mercury Conjunct Jupiter 

Mercury conjoined Jupiter indicates that you are an optimistic thinker. Have a love of learning and a tendency to overpromise.

Mercury Conjunct Saturn 

Mercury conjoined Saturn suggests that you are serious, focused minded and have the potential for disciplined study. There is the question of possibly self-doubt.

Mercury Conjunct Uranus 

Mercury conjoined Uranus brings innovative ideas, mental restlessness and lightning insights.

Mercury Conjunct Neptune 

Mercury conjoined Neptune indicates that you are imaginative have intuitive thinking and on occasion, the potential for confusion or idealism.

Mercury Conjunct Pluto 

Mercury conjoined Pluto shows you possess a deep, probing mind. You are likely to have persuasive speech and transformative ideas.

Mercury Oppositions

(360°/2=180°)

A balancing act between Mercury and the other planet, often expressed through relationships.

Note Mercury does not oppose the Sun or Venus.

Positive

Can see both sides of an argument, valuable in negotiation or diplomacy.

Challenge

Tendency to project one side of the aspect onto others, leading to misunderstandings or external conflicts.

Mercury Opposition Examples

Mercury Opposition Moon

This aspect, Mercury opposition the Moon, blends logic with emotion in a challenging way. Thoughts are often colored by feelings, leading to emotional bias or overreaction in conversations. It may be hard to separate rational thinking from instinctive responses.

Mercury Opposition Mars

With Mercury opposition Mars, quick tempers and sharp tongues are common. People may react too fast in heated conversations, leading to arguments or verbal conflicts. Assertiveness in speech can easily spill into irritation.

Mercury Opposition Jupiter

Ideas can become overly grand or scattered when Mercury opposes Jupiter. Optimism may overshadow practical details, and exaggeration is a recurring theme. There is a tendency to promise more than can realistically be delivered.

Mercury Opposition Saturn

Mercury opposition Saturn brings mental tension and self-doubt. There may be hesitation or fear of speaking, with thoughts feeling blocked or restricted. Rigid thinking and harsh self-criticism can slow down communication.

Mercury Opposition Uranus

A restless and inventive mind appears if your Mercury opposes Uranus, but it may swing toward unpredictability. Thoughts and speech can be erratic or shocking, and conversations may suddenly change direction. The gift is in fresh insights, though consistency may be lacking.

Mercury Opposition Neptune

With Neptune involved, clarity in communication is tested. Confusion, misunderstandings, and idealized thinking are common. You may be inspired or imaginative but still need to double-check facts and avoid wishful thinking.

Mercury Opposition Pluto

The Mercury opposition Pluto aspect brings depth and intensity to thinking. Obsessive thoughts or power struggles in your communication may arise. Words can be used to dominate or to uncover hidden truths, often leading towards your transformative insights through dialogue.

Mercury Trines

(360°/3=120°)

An easy flow of energy between Mercury and the other planet.

Note: Mercury never trines the Sun or Venus.

Positive

Natural talents in communication and learning; ideas seem to “just happen” in a productive way.

Challenge

May lack the push to actively develop skills since they come so easily.

Mercury Trine Examples

Mercury Trine Moon

This aspect supports a natural balance between mind and emotions. If your chart has the Moon trine Mercury you can often express yourself with warmth and empathy. Your words can comfort others and folks easily sense the emotional tone in conversations with you.

You are a skilled listener and nurturing communicator.

Mercury Trine Mars

When Mercury trines Mars in your natal chart you see confidence and courage in communication. Your thoughts are quick, sharp and direct without being overly aggressive. You have an ability to act decisively on your ideas and tend to speak with conviction. Being able to inspire other people through your words with a clear and energetic expression is an asset.

Mercury Trine Jupiter

With Jupiter’s influence, your communication expands. This trine suggests you have a broad-minded enthusiasm for knowledge. Additionally, you have a talent for seeing the bigger picture. Optimistic and generous in thought, you can often inspire others with their faith in possibilities and uplift then through ideas.

Mercury Trine Saturn

Mercury trine Saturn grounds your mind with discipline and structure. It encourages steady, reliable thinking and the ability to plan strategically. Communication is clear, organized and practical. If you have this trine you will make an excellent planner, mentor, or authority because of your thoughtful and somewhat measured approach.

Mercury Trine Uranus

Mercury trine Uranus sparks a bright and inventive mind. Typically, flashes of insight will come easily to you, often ahead of their time. You embrace new ideas with curiosity and openness. This will bring originality to your contacts. Your words may surprise, delight and shift perspectives in fresh ways.

Mercury Trine Neptune

Here imagination flows effortlessly into thought and speech. Creative ideas, artistic inspiration and poetic expression are highlighted when Mercury trines Neptune. You may have a natural gift for storytelling, music or spiritual communication. You can probably offer messages which uplift and inspire others with their beauty and vision.

Mercury Trine Pluto

This aspect deepens the power of the mind. Words carry weight and can transform others. If you have Mercury trine Pluto then you have a penetrating intellect and an ability to uncover hidden truths. You will wield a natural influence over others in your communications. Your speech is received as compelling and draws others into your profound ideas.

Mercury Squares

(360°/4=90°)

A dynamic tension that pushes growth in mental expression.

Positive

This aspect can bring mental stamina and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Challenge

Misunderstandings, some mental stress or overthinking things are common. You may feel compelled to defend your ideas.

Mercury Square Examples

Mercury square Moon

When Mercury is square the Moon your thoughts and feelings clash. Your head goes up against you needs. You may have trouble articulating your emotions. Sometimes moodiness can affect any clear thinking. You need to balance logic with sensitivity.

Mercury square Mars

This aspect is an indication of someone with a sharp tongue and who is impatience in speech. There is an argumentative streak when Mercury squares Mars. You may find that mental tension can bring quick but rash decisions.

Mercury square Jupiter

Mercury square Jupiter suggest you are predisposed to overpromising, exaggerating and careless speech. You could be tactless as well. You could have trouble focusing on details. There is the urge to balance big ideas with precision. You can make a big deal about things.

Mercury square Saturn

Mercury square Saturn may cause self-doubt in speech but eventually builds disciplined thinking. Self-doubt in thinking, blocked expression and a critical mindset is often the result of a Mercury square Saturn aspect. You may be mentally restricted or narrowminded and yet you can build deep discipline over time.

Mercury square Uranus

Mercury square Uranus indicates you have erratic thoughts and disruptive communications. Sudden outbursts or flashes of genius are likely. You could find it hard to stay consistent.

Mercury square Neptune

Confusion between truth and fantasy is often the case when Mercury squares Neptune. Misunderstandings, unclear thinking. You may have an abundance of creative imagination but there is the risk of deception.

Mercury square Pluto

Intense, obsessive thinking can happen when Mercury squares Pluto. Power struggles through words are common. You can probe deeply but risk manipulation.

Mercury Sextiles

(360°/6=60°)

A supportive, cooperative link between Mercury and the other planet.

Positive

Encourages smooth mental connections, learning and opportunities for expression.

Challenge

Because it’s easy, you might take the gift for granted and not develop it fully.

Note Mercury cannot sextile the Sun.

Mercury Sextile Examples

Mercury sextile Moon

Mercury sextile the Moon indicates that you have a latent talent for blending thought and feeling. You can learn to articulate emotions with sensitivity, becoming a natural counselor or storyteller.

Mercury sextile Venus

Mercury sextile Venus often gives charm in communication and an ear for beauty in language. Latent talent for charming words and artistic expression. With effort, you can develop a graceful communication style that brings people together.

Mercury sextile Mars

When Mercury sextiles Mars you have a latent talent for sharp, confident thinking. You can train yourself to be assertive in debate or writing, standing up for ideas without aggression.

Mercury sextile Jupiter

If Mercury sextiles Jupiter it suggests that you have a latent talent for optimistic, inspiring communication. With focus, you can become a motivating speaker, teacher, or writer who uplifts others.

Mercury sextile Saturn

You have a latent talent for disciplined, structured thinking is present with Mercury sextile Saturn. With practice, you can develop a reliable communication style and be trusted for your careful words.

Mercury sextile Uranus

If Mercury sextiles Uranus you have a latent talent for inventive, forward-thinking ideas. You can cultivate the gift of communicating fresh perspectives and sparking innovation in others.

Mercury sextile Neptune

When Mercury sextiles Neptune in your natal chart you have a latent talent for imaginative, symbolic, or spiritual communication. With work, you can channel your talents into writing, music or art which inspires the soul.

Mercury sextile Pluto

Mercury sextile Pluto suggest that you possess a latent talent for penetrating, transformative thought. You can train yourself to uncover hidden truths and use words as a tool for deep change.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

If you enjoyed this post, you may like some more astrology related articles from our blog.

Mercury Aspects

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11th House

In astrology, the 11th house suggests your friends, groups and social conscious. It shows who you associated with.

Saturn’s Aspects

Author: Alison Price – Published: August 2025

Planetary Aspects

I am continuing on with a series on the planet’s aspects which is part of a basic natal astrology reading series which I’m working on about the aspects of the planets.

Cornerstones

Aspects are one of the four cornerstones of chart readings, so this is something that you really would do first when you start to read charts.

Podcast

Saturn Aspects

In this week’s podcast episode Arwynne and I chat about Saturn’s aspects.

Saturn’s Aspects

Themes

In astrology, aspects to Saturn are significant because they reveal how we deal with responsibility, structure, time, discipline and life’s sometimes hard lessons. Saturn represents maturity, boundaries and playing the long game. When other planets aspect the ringed planet, they interact with this serious, grounding energy and can either support or challenge how we build our lives.

Why Saturn Aspects Matter

Saturn aspects show how we grow up

Saturn is the planet of life lessons and maturity. Aspects to Saturn describe how you handle growing pains, tough love and learning through experience. If Saturn is well-aspected (with trines and sextiles), you may have a healthy respect for rules, timelines, and commitment. If Saturn is under pressure (with oppositions and squares), you may have fears, delays, or a deep sense of inadequacy that needs time and effort to overcome.

Authority and Structure

Saturn represents all your authority figures like your parents, teachers, bosses and the government. Aspects to Saturn can show whether you respect these roles, rebel against them, or feel burdened by their expectations of you. They also indicate how you set your own boundaries and become your own authority.

Work Ethics and Career

In career astrology, Saturn aspects will suggest how persistent, reliable and focused you are over time and in the long run. Harmonious and easy going aspects aspects (like trines and sextiles) to Saturn may bring you steady ambition and success through hard work. Challenging aspects (like squares and oppositions) to your Saturn might denote your career blocks or heavy responsibilities early in life, but with perseverance, these very aspects when worked through, can lead to great mastery and recognition.

Resilience

When the Moon or Venus aspects Saturn, emotional expression may be cautious or guarded. These aspects can make you seem serious or reserved, but over time they often lead to deep loyalty and stability in relationships. Saturn teaches you that emotional growth requires patience and trust.

Saturn Returns

Saturn’s energy unfolds over time. The aspects to Saturn in your birth chart show how you’ll meet different stages of life, especially around your Saturn return at age 29–30 and again at your second Saturn return at age 58–60. These transiting Saturn conjunct Saturn aspects help to explain how prepared you are to handle transitions, long-term goals, and commitments.

Applying and Separating

You can also pay attention to aspects which are applying and separating as this will modify the meaning of the aspect.

The Five Ptolemaic Aspects to the Saturn

Natal Ptolemaic Aspects

When you start out with aspects, I suggest you only work on the five Ptolemaic aspects, which are the conjunction, the opposition, the trine, the square and the sextile. You can move on to the minor aspects later.

More on aspects

Saturn Conjunctions

(360°/1=360° or 0°)

Blending Energies

A conjunction to Saturn directly intensifies Saturn’s themes. The other planet which joins forces with Saturn takes on a more serious, mature tone. This can bring strong discipline, focus and patience, but it may also feel burdensome, heavy or restricted.

Example: Mercury conjunct Saturn might indicate you are a thoughtful and methodical communicator, but possibly shy or slow to speak up.

Life lesson: Learn to juggle seriousness with ease.

Saturn Oppositions

(360°/2=180°)

Tension and Balance

Saturn oppositions often bring external challenges. Planets in opposition to Saturn may represent people or situations that you think block or judge you. This can lead to self-doubt, but also helps develop awareness of boundaries and the need to find balance between freedom and responsibility.

Example: The Moon opposite Saturn might show emotional highs and lows, often tied to feeling unsupported perhaps by your parents, but with maturity, this leads to strong emotional control.

Life lesson: Learn to stand your ground and create your own stability.

Saturn Trines

(360°/3=120°)

Natural Ease

The trine to Saturn is a harmonious aspect that helps things flow more easily. It shows a mature, grounded approach to life and that you have a natural ability to take responsibility, set boundaries, master things or work toward long-term goals without too much struggle.

Example: The Sun trine Saturn may bring confidence that grows with time, a strong sense of purpose and respect from others.

Life lesson: Use your natural wisdom to guide others.

Saturn Squares

(360°/4=90°)

Challenge and Pressure

A square to Saturn often feels like a test. It can bring internal blockages, delays, or make you have feelings of not being good enough. These aspects also bring the greatest potential for growth, especially if you stick to your guns and learn resilience.

Example: Mars square Saturn, a very tough aspect. may show frustration when trying to take action, but with persistence, it can develop into strong willpower and endurance.

Life lesson: Learn to overcome obstacles and build your inner strength.

Saturn Sextiles

(360°/5=60°)

Supportive Opportunities

The sextile is a gentle, encouraging aspect related to your latent talents. Planets in sextile to Saturn work well together and offer opportunities for consistency through effort. You may have a natural ability to be responsible, plan well or build long-lasting results in the nature of the other planet.

Example: A Venus sextile Saturn aspect could suggest that you have a steady and loyal approach to love and money which is essential for a lasting marriage.

Life lesson: Take advantage of slow and steady progress.

Saturn: More…

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Time to Step Up

Aspects to Saturn are essential for understanding how we handle life’s challenges. They show where we need to grow up, take ownership, accept responsibility, stop blaming our parents and earn our rewards. While Saturn aspects may feel heavy at times, they are also the foundation of real achievement, wisdom and inner strength in your life. In your natal chart, Saturn aspects point to where long-term effort can lead to lasting success.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

If you enjoyed this post, you may like some more astrology related articles from our blog.

Mercury Aspects

In astrology, your Mercury aspects show how you communicate and interact with others. Also how you barter and buy and sell.

11th House

In astrology, the 11th house suggests your friends, groups and social conscious. It shows who you associated with.

Lunar Aspects: Basic Natal Astrology

Author: Alison Price – Published: August 2025

The Moon’s Aspects

The Moon

As the Moon is the first planet that you will interpret when you do an astrology reading. The Moon’s aspects are also super important. When you start out with aspects, I suggest you only work on the five Ptolemaic aspects, which are the conjunction, the opposition, the trine, the square and the sextile. You can move on to the minor aspects later. I believe that any aspect that the Moon makes is worth, nay, more than worth, interpreting.

Applying and Separating

You can also pay attention to aspects which are applying and separating as this will modify the meaning of the aspect.

Podcast

Moon Aspects

In this week’s podcast episode Arwynne and I chat about the Moon’s aspects.

The Five Ptolemaic Aspects to the Moon

Natal

In a birth chart, the Moon represents our emotional world. It reflects our feelings, instincts, memories and how we respond to others and situations on a gut level. The Moon shows our need for comfort, safety, caring and nurturing. It also speaks to the past through our roots, our mother and food or maternal caregivers and it shows how we internalize care.

Ptolemaic Aspects

The transiting Moon moves quickly through the wheel and changes signs about every two and a half days. This quick pace means the Moon will forms several aspects to other planets and each of these aspects shapes the emotional tone of your chart. If you focus on the five Ptolemaic aspects of the conjunction, opposition, trine, square and sextile you can get a solid framework for understanding the Moon’s dynamic role in your chart.

More on aspects

Moon Conjunctions

(360°/1=360° or 0°)

A conjunction blends the Moon’s emotional nature with the other planet’s energy. This can create a powerful emotional focus on that planet and what it represents.

Examples: The Moon conjunct Venus may bring deep sensitivity to love and beauty. The Moon conjunct Saturn might show a more reserved or cautious emotional nature.

Conjunctions tend to be neutral and can be harmonious or tense, depending on the planets involved, but they always intensify emotional awareness when the Moon is involved.

Moon Oppositions

(360°/2=180°)

Oppositions highlight polarities and external projections. When the Moon opposes another planet, you often seek that planet’s energy through others.

Example: The Moon opposite Uranus may indicate emotional need for freedom and excitement, but you may experience it through unpredictable relationships.

Oppositions show emotional lessons learned through interaction, contrast, projection and sometimes confrontation.

Moon Trines

(360°/3=120°)

A trine suggests ease and natural harmony. When the Moon trines another planet, the emotional flow is smooth and well-integrated.

Example: The Moon trine Neptune could bring emotional intuition and artistic ability. The Moon trine Jupiter adds generosity and faith to your emotional makeup.

Lunar trines show where emotions feel “right” and may come from past life experience or a strong family pattern.

Moon Squares

(360°/4=90°)

The square is a challenging aspect that stirs up internal dilemmas and tension. With the Moon involved, this often brings inner emotional friction or outer conflicts that help you grow.

Example: The Moon square Sun (as mentioned in our podcast) may show struggles between wants and needs or between identity and comfort.

These aspects can point to childhood dynamics that shape our emotional responses. While uncomfortable at times, squares give you, the chart-holder, drive and emotional resilience.

Moon Sextiles

(360°/5=60°)

Moon sextile aspects indicate there is room for opportunities for emotional growth through effort. It is a supportive aspect, the sextile, that suggests your emotions flow more easily when you choose to engage.

Example: A Moon sextile Mercury aspect can bring a natural talent for speaking or writing about feelings. Alternatively, the Moon sextile Mars might show quiet confidence and calm emotional courage.

In general, sextiles indicate inner resources and latent talents which you can develop.

More on the Moon

Here are a few more articles about the Moon which you may like.

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Why the Moon Matters So Much

The Moon is your internal world and it shows you how you process your life’s ups and downs or ebbs and flows. Luna speaks to your daily moods, unconscious habits and what makes you feel secure. It influences how you bond, how you nurture others and how you want to be nurtured. In relationships, the Moon’s aspects show what you seek to feel emotionally fulfilled. In timing and forecasting, lunar movements and progressions can trigger key feelings and deep inner emotional shifts.

Where to Start

By understanding the Moon’s Ptolemaic aspects in a natal chart, you can gain deeper insight into how a person feels, reacts, responds and cares for themselves and others. Lunar aspects form the emotional soundtrack of your life. If you can tune into them, it may bless you with clarity, compassion and wisdom.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

If you enjoyed this post, you may like some more astrology related articles from our blog.

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11th House

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The Sun’s Aspects

Author: Alison Price – Published: August 2025

The Sun’s Aspects

The Sun

As the Sun is the first planet that you will interpret when you do an astrology reading. The Sun’s aspects are also super important. When you start out with aspects, I suggest you only work on the five Ptolemaic aspects, which are the conjunction, the opposition, the trine, the square and the sextile. You can move on to the minor aspects later. I believe that any aspect that the Sun makes is worth, nay, more than worth, interpreting.

Applying and Separating

You can also pay attention to aspects which are applying and separating as this will modify the meaning of the aspect.

Podcast

Sun Aspects

In this week’s podcast episode Arwynne and I chat about the Sun’s aspects.

The Five Ptolemaic Aspects to the Sun

Natal

In basic natal astrology, the Sun symbolizes your life force, vitality and sense of purpose. It’s the central energy of your birth chart and represents your identity, drive and the reason that you get up in the morning. When any planets form aspects to your Sun, they color your character and influence how you express your core self. These planetary connections, the solar aspects, help shape your motivation and show where and how you shine in the world.

Sun Conjunctions

(360°/1=360° or 0°)

A conjunction to the Sun blends the two planetary energies together. The Sun is already powerful, so any planet close by becomes supercharged. This aspect brings intensity and focus.

Example: If you have a Sun-Mercury conjunction, for instance, your thoughts and words are closely tied to your identity.

Example: A Sun-Mars conjunction adds drive, boldness and personal initiative.

Conjunctions to the Sun often mark key traits in your personality because they are so strongly felt.

Sun Oppositions

(360°/2=180°)

An opposition to the Sun brings awareness through reflection and relationship. These aspects often show up through other people and their responses to you.

Example: A Sun-Moon opposition (a Full Moon person) might indicate a tug-of-war between your head and your heart, or between your public self and your private needs.

Oppositions can feel like a push-pull dynamic through projection, but they also offer balance and the potential to integrate both ends of the spectrum.

Sun Trines

(360°/3=120°)

A trine to the Sun indicates a harmonious and flowing relationship between the two energies. It shows natural talents, self-confidence and ease of expression.

Example: A Sun-Jupiter trine often brings optimism and a broad outlook on life.

Example: A Sun-Neptune trine might gift you with artistic or musical abilities, sensitivity and vision.

Trines really don’t require much effort. Trines simply just work, but at times they can be so smooth that they go unnoticed or underused.

Sun Squares

(360°/4=90°)

Squares, the aspect of inner dilemmas, to the Sun create personal tension that pushes you to act. They show where you’ll face challenges in expressing your identity.

Example: A Sun-Saturn square might bring self-doubt or a slow path to confidence, but with effort, it can help you build strong inner discipline.

Squares can feel uncomfortable, but they’re often the reason we get up of the couch and get things done. They generate the friction needed for personal growth.

Sun Sextiles

(360°/5=60°)

A sextile to the Sun brings easy-flowing energy and creative opportunities. It’s a supportive, cooperative connection that urges you to grow your latent talents.

Example: With a Sun-Venus sextile, you may have a natural flair for art, charm or diplomacy.

These easy aspects show where things feel easier or where you are naturally drawn to develop yourself. Typically, sextiles are subtle but beneficial once engaged.

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That Little Light of Yours

Working with the Sun’s aspects is something that every astrologer will do every time they look at a chart, and so should you. Understanding even the basic aspects between the Sun and the Moon, if there is one, can be extremely insightful when doing a chart reading. Your Sun shows your personal story of becoming yourself and owing your identity.

In your natal chart, all aspects to your Sun reveal how you build your identity and where your life energy naturally flows. Solar aspects are key to understanding your birth chart because they show how your core essence interacts with the rest of your planetary team. They are like the captain of your ship.

These important connections guide your confidence, purpose and personal journey. At Starzology, I always encourage aspiring astrologers to spend time with their own Sun’s aspects, because they give a deep insight into what drives you, your heart of hearts, where your strength lies and how you radiate that little light of yours into the world.

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Saturn the Real Karma Chameleon

Guest Post

This is a guest post by Maria Hayes and Astrologer and Tarot Reader from Trusted Astrology.

Is Saturn the Real Karma Chameleon or Your Next Cosmic Life Coach?

You know that feeling when life suddenly gets really serious? When the universe seems to be asking you to grow up, take responsibility, and face the stuff you’ve been avoiding? That’s Saturn doing what it does best.

Saturn has earned its nickname as the “Planet of Karma” and honestly, it’s spot on. While other planets zip through your astrological chart like they’re late for a meeting, Saturn takes its sweet time, about 2.5 years in each zodiac sign. This isn’t just cosmic window shopping. Saturn means business, which may be stressful, but is helping you become the person you’re meant to be.

Saturn: The Universe’s Most Patient (But Persistent) Teacher

So, what does Saturn represent in astrology?

Well, here’s the thing about Saturn: it’s not out to randomly mess with your life.

It’s actually more like that teacher who actually cared enough to push you, even when you didn’t want to be pushed. This planet seeks to activate the consequences of your past choices, but not in a vindictive way…more like a cosmic mirror reflecting back what you’ve put out there.

Been cutting corners at work? Saturn’s transit might bring professional challenges that force you to step up. Avoiding those tough conversations in your relationship? Don’t be surprised when those issues come back with compound interest. It’s not punishment, it’s accountability.

The beautiful thing about Saturn is that its lessons unfold slowly. Unlike instant karma that hits you like a lightning bolt, Saturn gives you time to really understand what’s happening and why.

It’s karma with a learning curve.

The Five Stages Every Saturn Transit Takes You Through

If you’ve ever been through a major Saturn transit, you’ll recognize this pattern. It’s like emotional boot camp, but with a purpose:

First: The “Wake-Up Call”

Saturn makes you painfully aware of something you’ve been ignoring. Maybe it’s that relationship that’s been slowly poisoning your happiness, or the career dream you keep putting off, or that old wound you refuse to heal. Suddenly, you can’t unsee it.

Second: The “Fight”

Well, it’s where things get interesting (and by interesting, I mean dramatic). You resist the

change and try to make the old way work just one more time. You might even convince yourself everything’s totally fine. Spoiler alert: it’s not, and deep down you know it.

Third: The “Breakdown”

To move forward, Saturn forces you to surrender, and something in your life collapses. It might be your ego, your carefully laid plans, or a cherished illusion about how things “should” be. This phase feels awful, but it’s absolutely necessary. You can’t build something new on a shaky foundation.

Fourth: The “Rebuild”

This is when the real work begins. You start rebuilding, but this time with humility and wisdom.

Saturn loves this stage because you’re finally doing what needs to be done, not what you want to do.

Fifth: The “Payoff”

Bearing fruit, this usually arrives by the time the transit ends. You emerge stronger, wiser, and more grounded. The struggle was worth it, and you can see that clearly now. You’ve leveled up in the most authentic way possible.

How to Work With Saturn Instead of Against It

The secret to thriving during Saturn transits isn’t to fight them, it’s to collaborate. Here’s how to make Saturn your ally:

Embrace the Marathon Mindset

Saturn rewards consistency over quick fixes.

That side project you keep thinking about? Start it now, but commit to the long game. Saturn doesn’t hand out instant rewards, but the results you build during its transit are worth the wait.

Think of it like planting an oak tree, you won’t see the full majesty immediately, but with patience and care, you create something beautiful and lasting.

Own Your Part in the Story

Saturn’s favorite question is: “What’s your part in this?”

During its transits, you’ll face areas where you’ve been avoiding responsibility. Instead of playing the victim, get curious about where you might have cut corners or ignored your duties.

This isn’t about shame, it’s about honest self-reflection that leads to real growth.

Build Structure That Actually Serves You

Saturn loves discipline, but not the punishing kind. So, you don’t have to equate it to some sort of karmic debt.

It prefers the liberating kind, the structure that actually makes your life easier and more meaningful. Use this transit to build sustainable routines and set boundaries that support your long-term goals. Think of it as cosmic Marie Kondo-ing your life.

Practice Patience as a Spiritual Practice

Saturn’s timing is rarely your timing, and that’s entirely the point, but not in a dangerous way.

This transit teaches you that real growth happens in the waiting. When things move slowly, it’s not because the universe is working against you, it’s because you’re being prepared for something bigger than what you originally imagined.

The Hidden Gift in Saturn’s Challenges

Here’s what most people miss about Saturn transits: they’re not punishment, they’re purification.

Saturn strips away what doesn’t serve you, even when you’re emotionally attached to it. That soul-draining job? The toxic relationship? The habits that keep you small? Saturn creates circumstances that make change not just possible, but inevitable.

Saturn’s ultimate goal isn’t to make you suffer, it’s to guide you toward your highest potential. It’s like having a personal trainer for your soul. The workouts are tough, but the transformation is real.

Your Saturn Survival Kit

When Saturn’s lessons feel overwhelming, remember these truths:

Every challenge contains a gift. Saturn never gives you more than you can handle, only more than you think you can handle. This is crucial to remember when everything feels impossible.

Shortcuts don’t work with this planet, nor do numbers like 777. Saturn sees through surface-level changes and demands authentic transformation. You can’t fake your way through a Saturn transit. The work has to be real and deep.

The struggle is temporary, but the wisdom lasts forever. Saturn transits end, but the lessons become part of who you are. You carry that strength and understanding with you for the rest of your life.

You’re stronger than you know. Saturn only tests you because it believes in your capacity to grow. It wouldn’t present you with challenges if it didn’t know you could handle them.

The Real Payoff

People who learn to work with Saturn’s energy rather than against it often describe their transit experiences as life-changing in the best possible way. Yes, the process can be intense, but it’s also deeply meaningful. You’re not just surviving random difficulties, you’re actively participating in your soul’s evolution.

Saturn doesn’t ask you to be perfect. It asks you to be authentic, responsible, and committed to growth. When you meet its challenges with maturity and dedication, this cosmic teacher becomes your greatest ally. You end up creating a life of genuine substance and lasting fulfillment.

Remember: Saturn’s transits feel like karma because they are karma. But not as punishment, as a sacred opportunity to become who you’re truly meant to be. The universe isn’t working against you during these times. It’s working with you to help you reach your highest potential.

And honestly? That’s the most beautiful kind of tough love there is.

Guest Author

Maria Hayes

Astrologer and Tarot Reader

Founder of Trusted Astrology

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Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

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