posted April 26, 2003 11:09 AM
Mercury
Conjunct – Indicates a direct linkage of the unconscious mind and the conscious reasoning mind making them intellectually aware of their emotional nature and responses to others. They will also be hypersensitive about what others think of them. They have a unique capability to access information stored within their unconscious mind. They will be very interested and involved in their domestic and family affairs.Sextile – this aspect indicates that their mind and emotions are in alignment giving a good memory and a practical mental approach toward life. They tend to put their thoughts into action, in their profession, and personal life. Their domestic family life is well organized and supported by good communications. They are tactful with others, unconsciously being aware of other’s thoughts and feelings.
Square – produces nervousness with the tendency for their unconscious mind and automatic responses to interfere with their conscious, reasoning processes. Their thinking is tied too much to their past conditioning and interferes with their objectivity and open-mindedness. They tend to be chatterboxes, never focusing on anything significant. They tend to talk just to hear the sound of their own voices. They have difficultly in communicating clearly with others, although those close to them may have learned to filter out their ranting and only relate to the important parts.
Trine – indicates an excellent memory and a harmonious working between their conscious and unconscious minds. They have an abundance of good common sense, and communicate easily with others. They generally are fluent in speech and expression and make very good conservationists.
Oppose – produces conflict between their emotional nature and their reasoning ability. Their communications are often ruled more by their emotions than their head, which can create relationship problems for them. Others have difficulty understanding where they are coming from half the time, because their communications are erratic and tied to their feelings, not reality. They also have the tendency to talk you to death.
Venus
Conjunct – indicates a highly emotional response to beauty and harmony giving them the ability to effectively capture the emotional component within their artistic endeavors. This aspect confers sensitivity, tact, and a very affectionate nature.
Sextile – this aspect favors good personal relationships, and a happy and successful marriage. Men with this aspect have the ability to empathize with woman, while woman with this aspect tend to display unusual grace and sweetness, and exhibit a natural charm that makes them popular with others. They tend to be at ease in their social relations and communications with friends and others. They are very close to their families, particularly their siblings.
Square – indicates that they tend to bestow their affections widely and indiscriminately, creating problems in their personal life. They aren’t able to discriminate very well between positive romantic and sexual involvements. They can be easily taken advantage of and manipulated by others. Their early conditioning didn’t contain much real love and nurturing, and they have no idea how to care and be cared for by others.
Trine – indicates a pleasant disposition, particularly in woman, because it enhances their natural beauty and gentleness. They tend to have a soothing effect on others. They have some artistic abilities, and a good taste in food and attire. Their voice has a pleasing melodious quality to it that pleases others.
Oppose – indicates a tendency to feel isolated and uncared for, resulting in them trying constantly to get expressions of love from others, creating relationship problems. They can be very self-indulgent, in food, material comforts, and sexual requirements. Their can be problems in their relationships due to their mother’s interference.
Mars
Conjunct – this aspect causes them to wear their emotions on their sleeves, resulting in frequent emotional outbursts. This is represented by the child who throws a tantrum whenever they feel put upon. In later life, these energies can be used to accomplish a great deal, if they can get control of their selves. Even then, they will always react to life with great intensity.
Sextile – indicates an abundance of energy and the emotional force necessary to carry out their projects to successful completion. While not looking for trouble, they will fight hard and unceasingly to protect their family if they are in danger. Much of their energy is directed toward improving their home and domestic conditions.
Square – indicates a very volatile nature, and a hair trigger temper. They often are too independent for their own good. Their early life was marked by problems and disagreements with their parents, where they were not able to get their way, and now as adults resent any interference to plans or actions. There is nothing subtle about them; they plow head-first into life, daring anyone to get in their way. They may suffer stomach problems later in life, from suppressing anger when they were younger.
Trine – They tend to be active emotionally and to have an abundance of psychic energy. While their emotions are very strong, they are well controlled and used constructively in their lives. They will fight for what they feel is right in life and will back their imagination with willful action. They experience life intensity jumping in completely, not withholding anything.
Oppose – this aspect indicates the potential for real problems by intensifying their emotional nature. They can’t seem to hold their tempers, going off over the slightest event. There is also danger here of substance abuse, particularly alcohol, which reduces further what little self-control they process. They often have problems throughout their life stemming from arguments with their parents. Unless they can learn self-control, their life will be a rocky one.
Jupiter
Conjunct – indicates that their emotions are tied in to their feelings of sympathy and generosity, and concern for others. They will tend to work for the betterment of all those in need. They have a healthy and generous supply of energy that they use in their work for others.
Sextile – this aspect produces generosity and emotional sympathy, particularly within their family. They are willing to spend what is necessary in order to make their home a place of beauty and comfort. They have strong religious or spiritual feelings, which may lead to devout and idealistic religious practices. They generally have an optimistic and cheerful nature. They genuinely like people, and are honest in their dealings with everyone. The aspect confers a strong imagination, which coupled with their mental ability produces good creativity and insight.
Square – this aspect is one that indicates emotional excess. Whatever Jupiter does, it usually overdoes, in a big way. They often behave foolishly generous and can be easily taken advantaged of by others. They are inclined to be imprudent and extravagant in their lifestyle, far over their ability to pay for it. They may have long-standing disagreements with religion due to early life experiences and disappointments and they are unable to balance out their religious feelings. And their health may be poor due to over-indulgence in food and drink.
Trine – Many religious figures have this aspect. It confers a great generosity of spirit and a kind disposition towards others. They are devoted to their parents, home, family, and groups they are involved with. They have expansive imaginations, and use them to assist others.
Oppose – indicates a tendency to be carried away by impulses. They have problems discriminating between those in need of their care, and those just using them. There can be problems due to self-indulgence and just plain laziness. They often block their own growth because of their emotional attachment to their early conditioning.
Saturn
Conjunct – indicates that their emotions are tied to those things in their life that have great sentimental meaning too them. Their emotions are tied very tightly to their past life experiences and memories. They will often appear somewhat somber to others.
Sextile – produces patience and practicality in their work and life. They always keep their affairs in good order. They tend toward keeping the status quo rather than creating new structures. Saturn’s energy tends to take the sparkle out of their spontaneous responses to life.
Square – Saturn pulls a wet blanket over your emotional outlook with this aspect. Often the root of this can be found in their early childhood conditioning, and it is difficult for them to overcome the resulting bleak outlook on life. They will find it difficult to express themselves in a loving manner until they come to grips with whatever is blocking their natural loving selves. Others will tend to avoid them, not wanting to be brought down by their negativity, decreasing their opportunities to have meaningful interactions with others.
Trine – Saturn brings caution and conservatism with this aspect. There is a great deal of common sense, organizational ability and the ability to withstand hardships if required to achieve their goals in life. This aspect reduces the need for personal comfort, replacing it with a self-disciplined austere approach to life. Personal dignity and a sense of responsibility are highlighted here.
Oppose – indicates the unwillingness to release structures in their life that they have outgrown and that are no longer productive to their self-growth. Early childhood conditioning may have instilled a rigid set of attitudes that they can’t seem to get beyond. They suffer emotional depression from their inability to overcome their conditioning. Their ability to responds spontaneously is hampered by their conditioning. They will have problems in relationships due to their never growing beyond their early experiences. They tend to be their worst enemies in life, although they have difficulties seeing themselves as the problem, preferring to blame others.