posted June 02, 2012 04:59 AM            

trines on the other hand I find to be more favourable.

posted June 02, 2012 09:55 AM            

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Originally posted by seaofjoy:
i have personally found that conjunctions are too similar - to the point that i didn't like it because we were too similar.

trines on the other hand I find to be more favourable.

thoughts?

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Hmm. That's interesting 'cause I have Moon conjunct Moon with a guy and we ARE very similar. I don't like it, but I do... at the same time one of our Psych/Eros combinations are Capricorn/Cancer so we are opposites in ways too.

I don't like trines because there's no spark in them. At least with a conjunction I think both people NOTICE the similarity. Trines seem to be things that are taken for granted because they've always been there.

posted June 02, 2012 10:11 AM            

How is the conjuncted planet aspected natally?
What kind of other synastric aspects are there to the conjunction?

I don`t even view conjunctions as aspects.

like it is described here:

"We are going to start by looking at the conjunction which, strictly speaking, does not really qualify as an aspect at all. The conjunction signifies unity, undifferentiated energy, the merging of two or more planets in such a way that they always operate simultaneously. Whether or not the planets concerned are inherently sympathetic to each other, they are irrevocably joined together."
http://www.astro.com/mtp/mtpt62_e.htm

And that`s not always fun, though having said that I am very much a conjunction-girl esp. in relationships. lol

It`s easy to see why. The ruler of my 7th house is Mercury in FIRST house, conjunct SUN.
I need or am attracted to my "mirror" ,(sounds more narcistic than I actually am. lol), and the conjunction is just THE aspect for that kind of idenitification/ reflecting that is apparently written into my chart.

I also think trines are a bit too soft and complacent, and if in excess, can bring inactivity.

But where I really like it is if they relax a challenging aspect.

If my Sun for example was opposing Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, I`d very much like myself some trines to Sun in synastry, as the conjunction in this case woudl trigger all these squares as well.
Makes for a very intense connection, lots of growth potential, but probably too exhausting to make it work in a day-to-day- relationship.

posted June 02, 2012 02:32 PM            

Conjunctions and oppositions both depend on the planets being aspected - to experience the benefits. Oppositions require both parties to compromise from time to time, in order to get the full benefit of the aspect influence. i.e. VE 180 UR or MR 180 SA.

Conjunctions are the power players. Again, it depends on the planets being aspected, to gain benefit. Trines makes the couple unimposing and lucky with others. Conjunctions are associated with couples not afraid to assort themselves. And with the right planets involved - can be fortunate in their actions with others. i.e. S 0 JP, MR 0 JP &, JP 0 UR.

posted June 02, 2012 10:38 PM            

It also depends on the planets involved, though. For example Sun conjunct venus is nice, whereas sun conjunct saturn is not very nice. Sun trine saturn is nice, though (if it's not a double-whammy).

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posted June 05, 2012 11:52 PM            

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Originally posted by Ceridwen:
For me it depends.
having said that I am very much a conjunction-girl esp. in relationships. lol

It`s easy to see why. The ruler of my 7th house is Mercury in FIRST house, conjunct SUN.
I need or am attracted to my "mirror" ,(sounds more narcistic than I actually am. lol), and the conjunction is just THE aspect for that kind of idenitification/ reflecting that is apparently written into my chart.

I also think trines are a bit too soft and complacent, and if in excess, can bring inactivity.

But where I really like it is if they relax a challenging aspect.

If my Sun for example was opposing Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, I`d very much like myself some trines to Sun in synastry, as the conjunction in this case woudl trigger all these squares as well.
Makes for a very intense connection, lots of growth potential, but probably too exhausting to make it work in a day-to-day- relationship.

I think the preference might have more to do with the natal charts than a general meaning of aspects.

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Too be perfectly honest I really do enjoy most conjunctions. Like Ceridwen, I’ve got a Sagittarius rising, a Sag stellium (with a Capricorn Sun), and the Dsc ruler Mercury also in Sag (It’s in the 12th but conjunct the Asc). And when people conjoin my Sag planets with the Sun, the Moon, Venus, Mars or Mercury that really attracts me to a person. Although I’m not sure how I’d handle a Sag Saturn conjunct one of my planets? Conjunctions really change depending on the nature of the planets involved. I’d imagine Mars/Saturn could be something of a downer, compared to something like Venus/Asc. Noticed that I also love conjunctions to my Leo Mars which rules my Aries 5th house. My best female friend had her Sun conjunct my Mars in Leo

And I just wanna say that I think Ceridwen has a point about enjoying having a soft aspect relieving a hard natal aspect through synastry. Natally I’ve got a Venus/Jupiter opposition (It’s is trine/sextiled by my Saturn which really helps keep me on even keel) and when another planet in someone else’s chart comes along and trines Venus, for instance, it gives me a type of release. Actually, I love the relief and ease that comes from having a few trines in synastry, same with sextiles, as long as there is a nice balance of other types of aspects there. No relationship is an island where you can only have one type of aspect. And in real life there’s just about always a mix going on. So yeah, I don’t see the need to choose between trines or conjunctions because I’ll inevitably get both from the same person anyway.

posted June 06, 2012 08:15 AM            

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Originally posted by Doux Rêve:
I think trines are so underestimated.
My chart is full of squares and yet I really like some good trines, and I feel them strongly in synastry.

Conjunctions can go either way.. they're not always as good and fun as they're thought to be. I really like Dawn Bodrogi's approach to conjunctions, she says they are erratic and quite unpredictable, with an Aries vibe. Unless we're talking about the Moon and Venus, that's pretty sweet; but all in all conjunctions are *hard* aspects and are often quite problematic because the two planets struggle to dominate.

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I agree. I've had better (as I define better...which is, "more comfy") experiences with trines than conjunctions.

Yes, I know, trines are boring and make you lazy and complacent...I've heard all the warnings, but I maintain my right to lavish in luxury and enjoy a good solid trine now and then!

Conjunctions also have their place, but have required, in my experience, a longer cultivation period, where that struggle for dominance is either sorted out or given up because both parties are exhausted from it.

posted June 06, 2012 12:48 PM            

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Originally posted by Sashar:
Conjunctions make me happy. I love me and wish there were two of me so we could date.

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posted November 07, 2015 04:19 AM            

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Originally posted by seaofjoy:
i have personally found that conjunctions are too similar - to the point that i didn't like it because we were too similar.

trines on the other hand I find to be more favourable. thoughts?

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Honestly, if I did have conjunctions with my girlfriend our relationship would be too rocky. They are the centerboard/keel of our relationship. She has complicated squares.

I have Sun cj Venus, Mercury cj Venus, Venus cj Jupiter, Jupiter cj Neptune, Palls cj Sun and Vesta cj North Node. I also have 8 trines with her.

posted November 07, 2015 04:47 AM            

The conjunct aspects do feel a lot more "urgent" than the other aspects. And thus more popular.

The square aspects are also intense. But there is likely to be some antagonism therein.

The sextile aspects are not popular. Maybe because one has to "call" upon their energy etc.

Its like meeting the guy/girl of your dreams a couple of times. And then only upon the 10th time do you "click" etc.

The trine aspects are the easiest and effortless. There is often not enough spark or friction etc. for people to recognize the connection.

Personally, I prefer sextile Venus/Mars , Moon/Moon , Moon/Sun aspects on everything.

There is something about the sextile connection that lingers on for me.

I have dated more Moon/Moon sextile people than trines. And the added sextile aspects between my Mars and my SO's Mars, does contribute to the sexual attraction.

posted November 07, 2015 07:43 AM            

I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you don't already have that trine/conjunction in your own birth chart, you'll be able to feel it more readily. And then I think depending what the aspect is, it could be easier or harder to work with. If it's Venus-Pluto conjunct, brace yourself lol. And maybe Venus-Pluto trine might be a little easier on you. But if it's Sun-Moon conjunct, well that just sounds lovely.