Astrology
Explore the building blocks of astrology: aspects, planet-in-sign placements, and how planetary geometry shapes your chart.
What are the main building blocks of astrology?
Astrology is built on planets, signs, houses, and aspects. Aspects are the angular relationships between planets; planet-in-sign placements show how each planet expresses itself through a zodiac sign.
- Planets represent drives and functions of the psyche.
- Signs color how planets express themselves.
- Aspects show the dynamic relationships between planets.
Astrological Aspects
Planet in Sign Placements
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an aspect in astrology?
An aspect is the angular distance between two planets. Major aspects include conjunctions, sextiles, squares, trines, and oppositions. Each aspect describes a different kind of relationship between planetary energies.
What is a planet-in-sign placement?
A planet-in-sign placement is the zodiac sign a planet occupies in a birth chart. For example, Mars in Leo expresses ambition and action in a bold, dramatic way.
How do I learn astrology?
Start with the planets, signs, and houses. Then study aspects to see how planetary energies interact. Practice by reading your own chart and the charts of people you know.