Aspects & Patterns

aspects and patterns

Aspects are geometric relationships between the planets. Aspects can also form shapes or patterns that are greater than the sum of their parts. We can also track pairs of planets as they cycle through the zodiac in relation to each other.

  • What is the Cardinal Cross?

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    It All Starts with the Uranus-Pluto Square

    When slow-moving planets form a dynamic alignment, astrologers sit up and take notice! Uranus and Pluto did this starting in 2010. When Saturn and Jupiter caught up to them, things got real "interesting."

  • Uranus-Chiron Cycle

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    Wounding, Healing and Liberation

    Uranus and Chiron have a very unusual planetary cycle, from conjunction to conjunction. Their cycle varies dramatically in how long an aspect lasts, and how long the cycle itself lasts. Right now we're in a fascinating cycle, and a remarkable part of their cycle! It shows the evolution of climate change, women's right, technological development and more. What happens when the planet of liberation and disruption (Uranus) dances with the planet of wounding and healing (Chiron) around the zodiac?

  • Uranus Sextile Pluto

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    Transforming the Social Order

    Uranus reflects the greater community – the social order. Pluto transforms whatever it touches. These two planets in a sextile aspect presents deep creative exploration and discovery within the greater, global community of humanity.

  • Sun and Moon Cycles

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    Tripping "The Lights" Fantastic!

    When two heavenly bodies interact in their orbits, we have a combined planetary cycle that becomes greater than the sum of its celestial parts. The most visible of these are the Sun and Moon—or "The Lights" as we call them in astrology.

  • Saturn square Uranus 2021

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    Saturn square Uranus 2021 ~ Negotiating Necessary Change

    Saturn's mission is to bring stability and integrity to the mess generated in 2020, but Uranus insists on breaking free of Saturn's grip. The resulting argument brings more drama and change to our lives.

  • Saturn conjunct Pluto 2.0

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    Saturn-Pluto 2.0 ~ Second Chances

    Ever wish you could have a do-over following a disaster? A chance to do things differently and hopefully create a better outcome? Well, this is exactly what's happening in the second half of 2020.

  • Saturn and Neptune

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    Mapping the Vast Unknown

    It's always a bit strange to talk about Saturn and Neptune together in the same sentence. They are as different as chalk and cheese, oil and water, heaven and earth. Yet, they need to work together when they interact by aspect, for better or worse.

  • Mars at the Crossroads

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    2014: Mars Awakens the Cardinal Cross

    The Cardinal Cross (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto) made a comeback in 2014. Jupiter and Mars moved into position to form a Grand Cross aspect pattern, reactivating the dynamic energy of the Uranus-Pluto square!

  • Jupiter, Neptune, Chiron

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    Bringing Heaven to Earth or Fall from Grace?

    Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron are having a group hug in Aquarius in 2009 and 2010. Jupiter and Neptune are the traditional and modern planetary rulers of Pisces, so there's a lot of Pisces energy floating around!

  • Jupiter Saturn Pluto Parallel

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    Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto Parallels ~ Dec. 2019 to Jan. 2020

    Saturn and Pluto were parallel by declination from 2016 to 2020. Jupiter joined them from 2019 to 2020. These parallels set the stage for their triple conjunction in Capricorn and Aquarius in 2020.

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