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Moon Phases

Moon Phases

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Moon Phases

Your Astrology Journal

I love making my astrology journal and creating interesting pages that are zodiac themed. At the moment I’m using a Leuchtturm1917 journal. I chose the one with a yellow cover as I like that.

 

Moon Phase Keywords Page

On this page, I’ve listed the eight Moon phases.

The lunar phases in order are:

  • New Moon
  • Crescent
  • First Quarter
  • Gibbous
  • Full Moon
  • Disseminating
  • Last Quarter
  • Balsamic

I’ve drawn how each phase appears like when you look up at the Moon. At the New Moon, the Moon is all dark and you cannot see the Moon. At the Full Moon the whole of the Moon is illuminated, and you can see it clearly in the night sky.

 

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The Lunar Cycle

The Sun and Moon’s Synodic Cycle

The Moon takes one month to orbit the Earth.

The Moon phase cycle, known as the synodic cycle, starts at New Moon when the Sun and the Moon are conjunct.

This happens once every month.

At New Moon, we cannot see the Moon as it is close to the Sun

The Moon starts to grow in light every day in the waxing part of the cycle.

Around day fourteen it reaches the Full Moon when we can see the most light from the Moon.

It begins the waning part of the cycle reducing in light back to the New Moon.

The Light and Dark of the Moon

The Moon is mainly dark for half of the month and mainly light for half of the month.

The darker half is during the last quarter, balsamic, new moon and crescent phases.

The light half is the first quarter, gibbous, full moon and disseminating phases.

This light/dark difference is symbolic and has much to say about the meaning of the Moon and its phases.

 

Lunar phase aspects showing the light and dark sides of the Moon's cycle.

Lunar Phases in the Chart

The lunar phases are based on the angular relationship between the Sun and the Moon.

If the luminaries are in aspect to each other, the aspect between them must be considered highly in the chart interpretation.

Moon Timing

The synodic cycle is around twenty-nine and a half days.

The Moon is in each phase for around three and a half days.

The Moon is in each sign around two and a half days.

Planetary Phases

The planets also have phases shown by their relationship to the Sun and particularly the inferior planets Mercury and Venus.

Eight Lunar Phases

There are eight lunar phases, four in the waxing period and four in the waning period.

Even if the Moon is not in aspect to the Sun, it will be in the phase shown below.

 

 

 

Lunar Phase Table

There are no orbs with the lunar phase. Each phase begins at the exact aspect and runs through until the next aspect. Lunar phases are closely related to the aspects between the Moon and the Sun.

 

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Moon Phases and the Growth Cycle

The cycle of the Moon can be symbolically correlated to a plant’s life-cycle. It can also be related to the yearly solar cycle and the seasons. This correlation shows the driving essence of each lunar phase which is expressed through individual charts.

New Moon Phase: Germination

The seed is in the dark, underground and germinates. It is a delicate time, and it can be touch and go if the seed and plant will survive. It is the beginning.

Winter Solstice – December 21st.

Crescent Phase: First Leaf

The fresh sprout breaks through the soil into the light and the first leaves form. During this time the little seedling grows and strengthens.

Imbolc – February 1st.

First Quarter Phase: Roots and Growth

Stronger roots appear to stabilize the plant. Fast growth happens as the plant strives to reach full potential. Bigger leaves form and branches thicken.

The Vernal Equinox around March 21st and the start of spring in the northern hemisphere.

 

Gibbous Phase: Buds and Blossom

The plant starts to bloom as buds and blossom form showing potential. The plant is now established, and you can see what it will become.

This time relates to Beltane around May 1st when the Sun is at 15 degrees Taurus.

Full Moon Phase: Flowers and Fruit

The flower becomes the fruit. The plant puts forth its full sweet bounty. The fruits of its efforts are available for all to see. The fruit ripens.

The summer solstice is around June 21st and signals the start of summer in the northern hemisphere.

 

Disseminating Phase: The Harvest

This is the harvest phase where fruits are harvested. It is the culmination of the plant as it gives up its bounty to others.

This relates to Lammas around August 1st and when the Sun is at 15 degrees Leo.

 

Third Quarter: Decomposition

Now the planet begins to decompose and withers. The leaves fall, and the remaining flowers make seed pods for next year. Seed pods explode as the plant casts forth its life potential for the next cycle.

This is known as the fall or autumn equinox around September 21st and signals the start of Autumn in the northern hemisphere.

Balsamic Phase: Rest and Lying Fallow

Seeds become buried in the dark and bulbs stay hidden underground. The plants rest. Nothing is happening as the ground lies fallow. The wait.

This relates to Halloween on October 31st and when the Sun is at fifteen degrees Scorpio.

 

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Four Waxing Moon Phases

In the waxing half of the Moon’s cycle, the four phases are new moon, crescent, first quarter and gibbous. During the waxing half of the month, the light of the Moon is growing.

 

New Moon

Instinct

You see life through your own eyes, and not the eyes of others.

 

Subjective

You are subjective and struggle to see another person’s point of view.

 

Starts Projects

You enjoy beginning new projects. You are good at starting jobs but not so good at finishing them. You have lots of energy and are independent.

 

Emergence

You have the potential to emerge and do good things. At this stage, we don’t know.

 

Self-involved

You are mainly concerned with your life and your issues.

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Crescent

Forward

You feel compelled to move forward in your life. You can do this when you have a strong foundation underneath from which to launch.

 

Self-belief

You have an opportunity to grow in your belief in yourself. As your life unfolds and expands, you will become more comfortable with the feelings you have about your future path.

 

Eager Confidence

You will probably face the future eagerly. In time you possibly will develop inner confidence.

 

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First Quarter

Forceful

You perhaps have the forcefulness of youth, and there will likely be much subjective activity throughout your life. You prefer to lay a good base for your future and will take action to make this so.

 

Growth and Building

You are likely to construct your own plans to suit yourself. Your life is expected to be filled with lots of personal growth and experiences with which you can build a firmer foundation for your personal future.

 

Strong-willed

You are usually strong-willed, and some may even say ruthless.

 

Crisis in Action

You have controlled energy expenditure which comes in bursts, and much can be done.

 

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Gibbous

Contribute

You generally have a desire to contribute something of value to society. You probably understand broad concepts and may have an impulse to clarify and work towards your personal goals or for a cause.

 

Overcome

You are an individual who can overcome obstacles. You have a youthful approach to life.

 

Perfection

There is effort spent to get better at what you do.

 

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Four Waning Moon Phases

The four phases in the waning half of the Moon’s cycle are full moon, disseminating, last quarter and balsamic. During the waning half of the lunar cycle, the light of the Moon is diminishing.

Full Moon Phase

Clarity

You can see the other person’s point of view, and it is clear to you. You are very self-aware. You can discriminate between truth and lies.

 

Illumination

You can see the big picture and use broad strokes. It is all quite clear to you now.

 

Mature

You are supremely confident and have a mature outlook on life. You are realistic and accept things as they are.

 

Relationships

You can build fulfilling relationships confidently. You approach life through an adult’s eyes, and there are no illusions.

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Disseminating Phase

Transmit information

You are likely to have the desire to transmit what you have learned through both study and your personal, worldly experiences. Probably you quickly disseminate ideas to pass on to others. It is as though you are on a crusade to share your learning.

 

Knowledge dispersal

Perhaps you wish to spread your wisdom and knowledge with other people as a disciple would. You can probably use demonstration as a tool to impart your grasp of situations.

 

Convey Awareness

It is vital for you to let others know what you know and share your beliefs with them. You wish to make contact.

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Last Quarter Phase

Objective

This indicates that you are fundamentally objective and can pass on your experience and sow seed for the future.

 

Crisis in Consciousness

You may spend much time reorienting your outlook. You may have a crisis in consciousness and be able to change your beliefs into concrete thoughts. Old values become useless.

 

Pioneer

You perhaps can be a pioneer in your day, and, with time, posterity will appreciate you. You may be tiresome and stubborn.

 

Readjustment and Reorientation

You may feel it has all come to naught and that it was not worth the bother. A transformation emerges as you process life’s cycles.

 

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Balsamic Phase

Release

You can become released from issues. You are likely to be visionary and have a confident belief in the future.

 

Sacrifice and Surrender

You may be called upon to sacrifice something in your life as a martyr perhaps. You need to surrender to the karmic cycle of life.

 

Closure

You are good with the closure of both relationships and situations but will mourn for what has past.

 

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Moon Extras

 

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Alison Price: Astrology Coach

Alison wants to help you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor.

Learn more about Alison’s journey.

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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Astrology Basics: The Aspects

Astrology Basics: The Aspects

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Aspects


A Cornerstone of Chart Reading


This is part of the Starzology Astrology Basics series of posts on the four cornerstones for reading a chart. This is what you need to know to read a chart. The other cornerstones are signs, planets, houses and a fifth cornerstone (?) is  chart points.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Podcast Episode: Aspects Introduction


In this podcast episode, Alison and Arwynne provide valuable insights into the aspects of your birth chart.


They delve into the specific angles of major, minor and lesser used aspects, discuss the orbs that influence them, and offer real-life examples of how these aspects manifest in actual charts.


Additionally, they offer guidance on where to begin and how to determine which aspects hold significance in your natal chart.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				
			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Introduction to Aspects










Aspects are the angular correspondences formed between planets, angles and other points in a chart. 


They are measured in degrees and minutes of longitude in the signs. 


Aspects are a function of simple geometry.




    

  • Every planet will usually have some aspects.
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  • Not all charts will contain all the different aspects.
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  • It is unlikely that all planets will have every aspect.
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  • Not all planets will aspect each other.
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  • Some planets may not receive any aspects from other planets (an unaspected planet).
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  • Often charts will have a preponderance of one particular aspect such as trines or squares.
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Aspects in General


Aspects and aspect patterns show the main story lines within a chart. 


The dialogue between the planets and chart points is found by the planetary connections expressed through the aspects. 


Aspects are like a conduit passing information between two planets. 


Two planets in aspect will communicate with each other for better or for worse depending on the actual planets and the aspect in question.










 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Applying and Separating Aspects


An aspect is determined to be either applying or separating. 


This state depends on the speed of the two planets and their position in regard to each other. 


The planets are listed here by speed, from the fastest moving planet to slowest moving planet; the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.




Note


Note: Sometimes Mercury and Venus can be slower than the Sun it depends on their position at the time.


 


Applying Aspects


Aspects that are applying are stronger than those separating. 


The applying faster planet is moving towards the exact (or partile) aspect with the slower moving planet. 


During an applying aspect the pressure is still building, and the effect is of potential still to come. 


Aspects are applying when the faster moving planet has yet to catch up to the slower moving planet’s degree position.




Example


The Moon at 10° Virgo is applying a conjunction to the Sun at 15° Virgo.


 


Separating Aspects


Aspects are separating when the faster moving planet has passed the degree position of the slower moving planet. 


After the aspect has been exact the aspect is separating and the effect is more of release or acceptance.




Example


The Moon at 15° Gemini is separating from an opposition to the Sun at 10° Sagittarius.


 









			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				


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Major Aspects










We will focus on the major and minor aspects. 


The major aspects are the ones used by the Greeks and are today known as “Ptolemaic aspects” after Claudius Ptolemy.


The five major aspects are the conjunction, opposition, trine, square and sextile.









			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
The Conjunction










First Harmonic


The circle divided by one. 360°/1 = 360°. Usually planets in conjunction will be in the same sign or house. When a conjunction occurs over a sign boundary, they are said to be in a disassociate conjunction. For instance, if the Sun is at 29° Virgo and the Moon is at 4° Libra, they are still conjunct but in a disassociate conjunction.




Conjunction Aspect Meaning


The conjunction is the most powerful aspect. It inclines the two planets towards togetherness and blends their energies. The planets virtually move as one and they have synergy. Synergy means one plus one equals three. Each planet is indistinguishable from the other. They show the same face to the world. Because of their close proximity it is hard for the first planet in the conjunction to clearly see the second planet and vice versa.










 


The Sextile


Planets in sextile work well together and support each other. They suggest that you have latent talents in the nature of the planets involved and this can be brought forward for the creativity and vision in your life. The sextile is a soft aspect.


 


The Trine


Planets in trine to each other are easy going and let the other planet be themselves. This is the best aspect of support and being positive. The trine is an easy or soft aspect.


 


The Square


Planets that are square to each other have some tension between them. Their energies compete for dominance and challenge each other. Planets in square create internal dilemmas for you. The square is a hard or difficult aspect.


 


The Opposition


Planets that oppose are in tension with each other and will struggle to work together. These planets create external dilemmas for you and can indicate where you project the issues to the other. The opposition is a hard or difficult aspect.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
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Minor Aspects










The minor aspects are those found to have value in chart interpretation. The four minor aspects are the semi-square, sesquiquadrate, semi-sextile and quincunx. 




Minor Aspect Orbs


The orb for minor aspects is 2° both applying and separating.











			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Minor Aspects – Twelfth Harmonic










The twelfth harmonic aspects suggest potential frustrations where constant adjustments are required to maintain equilibrium in whatever is brought up by the planetary energies involved in the aspect.




Semi-sextile Aspect


Calculation


The circle divided by twelve. 360°/12 = 30°. The semi-sextile is half a sextile and one twelfth of a circle.




Semi-sextile Aspect Meaning


The semi-sextile is an aspect that can be unsettling and disruptive. There can be annoyances and tensions. It is a difficult aspect but in a quiet way. Both planets behave as if the other did not exist and try to ignore each other. The semi-sextile shows where you will push something off to another and try to redirect.









			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Quincunx Aspect










The circle is divided by twelve and then timesed by five. (360°/12) = 30° x 5 = 150° (i.e. 5/12). A quincunx was a Roman coin. The origin of the word is from the Latin “quince” meaning five and “uncla” meaning one-twelfth. The quincunx is sometimes referred to as the inconjunct.




Quincunx Aspect Meaning


It is an aspect of awkwardness and unease. The quincunx shows where adjustments are needed. These two planets will grind along, but are never happy together. They can be un-supportive of each other and make for disharmony in a niggling way.











			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Minor Aspects – Eighth Harmonic


These aspects fall into the eighth harmonic which indicates they are manifesting aspects and will generally exacerbate change through tension upon us.




Semi-square


The circle divided by eight. 360°/8 = 45°. The semi-square is also known as the octile. Orb for a semi-square is 2°.




Semi-square Aspect Meaning


The semi-square is half of a square and it can be difficult to work the two planets energies smoothly. They can be unstable and require a change of approach each time. This aspect inclines the individual to persisting and to keep working at making it better and finding a solution.











			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Sesquiquadrate Aspect










The circle divided by eight and then multiplied by three. (360°/8) = 45°x 3 = 135°. The orb for a sesquiquadrate is 2°. The sesquiquadrate combines one square and one semi-square. The sesquiquadrate is also known as the tri-octile.




Sesquiquadrate Aspect Meaning


It is an aspect of tension and difficulty. The planets challenge each other, and this person has to redo decisions. This aspect spurs the person to find peace.











			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Lesser Used Aspects


Quintile


Although not one of the big five aspects I use the quintile aspect as well as it is the aspect of creativity. Planets in quintile to each other show your creative expression in line with the meaning of the two planets. The quintile should always be considered when analyzing creative expression and outlets in your life.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				
				
				

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
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Alison Price: Astrology Coach


Alison specializes in guiding Aspiring Astrologers. Her aim is to help you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart, often sprinkled with a touch of humor.


To learn more about Alison’s journey, visit this page.


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Sun square Pluto is an aspect of intensity. Anticipate ego conflicts, feeling out of control or power struggles with people in authority.


			
			

				

				

				 
			

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

					
			


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Venus sextile Uranus. Sextiles are very energetic and agreeable, so Venus sextiles one of the best aspects to find in relationship charts.


			
			

				

				

				 
			

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

					
			
				

				

				 
			

				
				
				
				
			

				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				
				
				

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				
				
			

				
					

			
					


											
								Why Transits are Different for Everyone							
					
															
Why Transits are Different for Everyone

					
					
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Transits Are Different for Everyone


Forecasting with Transits


Forecasting interpretations can get complex. Reading transits can quickly become confusing and it may seem like they’re out of focus.


You may start following Jupiter as it transits through your chart and Jupiter will offer growth opportunities as it passes by.


But what happens when it makes an aspect with another planet?


If Jupiter is square Saturn does it play out the same way for us all?


We all have our own charts and this is what makes the difference.


 


Example Transit


Take Jupiter square Saturn. These two planets bring the concepts of expansion and contraction together.


Whether you will experience expansion or contraction in your life depends on your chart. It matters whether Jupiter or Saturn is stronger in you natal chart.


Is either of them your chart ruler or do you have Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces as your rising sign?


If one planet in a aspect rules your chart their trantits be stronger for you in general and will express themselves in your life in a clear way.


Cycles appear at all times. When you are on an up swing with one planet you may be on a down cycle with another.


The ability to see the difference between a transit from one planet which may or may not be overshadowed by another is the skill of reading transits.


Jupiter square Saturn is different for everyone. Don’t make the mistake of thinking one size fits all but understand what each planet’s energies are about.


Read each transit by itself and follow along with the cycle so you will have a better understanding of how to forecast.


 


Measuring Planetary Strength


Apart from the actual aspect involved to understand the strength of the two planets in a combination is the first step.


As the slower moving planets form and release aspects with each other it is good to know which one of the pair is a more important planet for you.


 


Pluto is important for you if:


    

  • You have Scorpio rising
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  • The Sun is in Scorpio
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  • More than three planets are in Scorpio
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  • Pluto in the first or eighth house
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  • Pluto is your final dispositor
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Neptune is important for you if:


    

  • You have Pisces rising,
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  • Neptune in the first or twelfth house
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  • The Sun is in Pisces
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  • More than three planets are in Pisces
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  • Neptune is your final dispositor
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Uranus is important for you if:


    

  • You have Aquarius rising
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  • Uranus in the first or eleventh house
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  • The Sun is in Aquarius
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  • You have more than three planets in Aquarius
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  • Uranus is your final dispositor
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Saturn is an important planet for you if.


    

  • You have a Capricorn or Aquarius ascendant
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  • The Sun is in Capricorn or Aquarius
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  • You have three or more planets in Capricorn or Aquarius
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  • Saturn is your final dispositor
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  • Saturn is in your first, tenth or eleventh house.
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Jupiter is an important planet for you if:


    

  • You have Sagittarius or Pisces rising
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  • Your Sun is in Sagittarius or Pisces
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  • You have three or more planets in Sagittarius or Pisces
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  • Jupiter is your final dispositor
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Alison wants to help you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor.


Learn more about Alison’s journey.


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Sun square Pluto is an aspect of intensity. Anticipate ego conflicts, feeling out of control or power struggles with people in authority.


			
			

				

				

				 
			

				
				
				
				
			

				
				
			

				
					

			
					


											
								Jupiter Trine Uranus – Get Fired Up!							
					
															
Jupiter Trine Uranus – Get Fired Up!

					
					
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We have experienced several challenging planetary placements in recent years. I am of course referring to the Uranus Pluto square which has had astrologers and laymen alike buzzing with excitement.


Enter the Jupiter Uranus fire trine.


Whilst it is typical that we have both easy and challenging aspects within the zodiac at any one time, it is the individual and combined mixture of flow and resistance between the planets making the aspects that shape our lives.


That Uranus appears in both aspects (square Pluto and trine Jupiter) is telling. He seems to want to fit in and stick out at the same time.


We can live with this.




Aspects


One way to interpret an astrology chart is by a technique called aspects


Astrological aspects are the angular distances between the planets.


Every planet has a measurement in degrees with the other planets but only certain angles are noted in astrology charts.


By dividing the circle of 360 degrees by any whole numbers we get the aspect angles.


The Trine Aspect


If you divide 360 by 3 the result is 120 degrees (360/3=120) and this is the size of the trine aspect.


Two planets that are 120 degrees apart in the zodiac will be in trine to each other.


The aspect degree does not have to be exact but can be within 8 degrees (the orb) either side of 120.


So when the two planets become between 112 to 128 degrees apart they are considered to be trine to each other.


Transiting Jupiter Trine Uranus


 


When the slower planets like Jupiter and Uranus trine each other it is to be noted.


It is a phenomenon that only happens around every six years then there is a gap of seven years before the next trine.


The elemental sequence is fire, earth, air then water. With two trines in each element, one waxing and one waning trine. Then it slowly shifts into the following element.


The Jupiter Uranus Synodic Cycle


Jupiter and Uranus have a fourteen year synodic cycle.


This means they are together and Jupiter (which is quicker off the mark) races off around the zodiac as Uranus moves forward slowly. Jupiter will catch up with Uranus around fourteen years later.


In 2010 Jupiter was conjunct Uranus at zero Aries. They will next be conjunct in 2024 at twenty-one Taurus.


Looking further forward in 2037 22 Cancer direct and in 2038 at 20 Cancer retrograde.


This shows the conjunction moves around either 30 degrees when at the retrograde three pass conjunction, or around fifty-one to fifty-four degrees and fourteen years during a one pass direct conjunction.


Because there is a trine in place for such a long period, when planets pass through the other fire sign of Sagittarius, they will create a fire grand trine when they trine both Jupiter and Uranus.


The most frequent planet to do this is the Moon.




It will provide huge opportunities and original approaches to how you can use that planet in Sagittarius.


The trine from Jupiter offers good things in line with your natal planet being aspected and the trine from Uranus offers unique and up-to-date solutions which allow things to move forward with ease and flow.


Get fired up!


Fire is all about inspiration. It gets the juices flowing and everyone hot under the collar. It gets people raving about things and issues. It creates fireworks and burning issues. We can get incandescent and want to burst. We are filled with bright ideas and get excited about anything with fire in it like dragon’s breath, candlelight, torches, barbecues and camp fires.


Make the most of this special fire trine.




 

				
					

			
					


											
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Aspects of the Fibonacci Sequence


To remind you the Fibonacci sequence is a pattern in numbers where the previous two are added together to result in the next number in the sequence.




1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21…


One plus two equals three, two plus three equals five, three plus five equals eight and so on.


It can be drawn as a widening spiral. This shape is found in nature in plants and animals and can be clearly seen in the nautilus shell chambers and in the head of a sunflower.


The numbers build on the past sequence to create the future patterns.


It seems to me that this reflects a natal chart as it begins to progress and develop by building on what has gone before. The progressed chart unfolds over time from a base point in time i.e. the natal chart.


Situations that occur in life must have been in the natal promise to start with.


 


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Fibonacci Aspects


The aspects in the Fibonacci sequence are:


 


    

  • Conjunction (1)
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  • Opposition (2)
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  • Trine (3)
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  • Quintile (5)
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  • Semi-square (8)
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  • Baker’s dozen (13)
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Missing Ptolemaic Aspects


In this sequence of numbers we see that the square (4) and the sextile (6) do not appear. Nor will the semi-sextile (12) aspect.


So what? Well, astrology is a system of patterns and symbols. We happily take chart divisions from one to twelve and for the simple reason that every number is represented.


We are also ok to extract the hard aspects in the eighth harmonic (1, 2, 4, 8) and call them manifesting aspects. Surely if the Fibonacci sequence occurs in nature and so is part of the Earth experience, should we not consider this group of aspects in a particular way?


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Quintile


Perhaps because the quintile aspect is found in the Fibonacci list that is our first clue. Quintiles are closely associated with your creativity and genius.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
13th Harmonic a Baker’s Dozen


What about the thirteenth harmonic?


Keywords transformation and values. This is not an aspect that is widely used in general astrology but can it be somehow associated with the meanings of the others in our sequence, maybe following the quintile theme?


I’m not sure, but using the Fibonacci aspects in a particular way as a group is a theory that has been buzzing in my thoughts for a while now. I wanted to put these ideas out there for consideration.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				
				
				

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Author Bio


Alison Price: Astrology Coach


Alison wants to help you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor.


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