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 ASTROLOGY 101

Lesson 10

In Astrology, the Aspect Patterns that form Sacred Geometry are configurations andconsist of three or more planets that aspect each other OR are connected to oneanother by a common aspect (geometrical angle). Planets in aspect patterns function as

units always working together, in fact whenever one of the planets is “triggered” in aconfiguration all of the other planets involved are also activated. Delineating,understanding and working with Aspect Patterns is very complicated because so manyplanets must be synthesized. Each pattern has a different “theme” which sets a “tone”according to the inherent planetary vibrations. Thanks to the Greeks who "personalized"

 Astrology and their concept of "nous" (tapping into a higher self consciousness), usefularchetypal and psychological meanings can be seen attributed to these vibratory

patterns.

Here’s what Johannes Kepler had to say about aspects in general, “An aspect iseffective when the radiation from two planets forms an angle, which is able to stimulate

the nature of earth under the moons and the lower powers/faculties of animate beingsso that at the time of this configuration have an increased activity.”  

In the 1600s, largely due to the theoretical influence of Johannes Kepler, the concept ofharmonics came into play. Kepler believed that planetary aspects worked because theplanets vibrated at the same frequency and therefore resonated with one another.Harmonics are based on the division of the 360 degree circle by whole numbers. Kepler

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invented a few other aspects aside from the ones formulated by Ptolemaic theory. It isinteresting to note that when using in both Astrology and Music, the closer thevibrations are to being exact, the more powerful the harmonic.

 Astrological history is full of the genius of Johannes Kepler for it was Kepler who

formulated the extraordinary laws that govern planetary motion. His work shows amystical union of numerological and scientific thought. Like the greats before him suchas Plato and Pythagoras, Kepler believed the world was ruled by numbers. It was Keplerwho worked diligently to prove that the distances of the planets from the Suncoordinated with the Five Solids of Euclid. He also believed that musical harmony whenmathematically expressed was the same as the harmony of the spheres (planets). Hesaid, “I affirm and demonstrate that the movements of the planets are modulatedaccording to harmonic proportion.” Kepler believed that each planet “sings” a harmonictune and that by calculation involving the angle it describes in a day (as seen by theSun) he could work out each planetary tune.

1st HARMONIC  – Conjunction – (0 degrees, Major): A neutral aspect whose ease ordifficulty depends upon the nature of the planets involved.

2nd HARMONIC  – Opposition- (180 degrees, Major): Balance and perspective.

3rd HARMONIC  – Trine – (120 degrees, Major): Easy, flow, gifts and talents.Sometimes lack of motivation.

4th HARMONIC  – Square-(90 degrees, Major): Challenges, obstacles but effectivesolutions.

5th HARMONIC - Quintile –(72 degrees, Minor) & Biquintile -(144 degrees, Minor):Creativity, change, craftsmanship.

6th HARMONIC - Sextile-(60 degrees, Major): Opportunities support.

7th HARMONIC - Septile-(51.4 degrees, Minor) & Biseptile (102.9, Minor) & Triseptile

(154.3, Minor): Pleasant, Creative, Mystical

8th HARMONIC  – Semisquare – (45 degrees, Minor but important) & Sesquiquadrate – (135 degrees, Minor but important): Frustration, conflict, tension.

9th HARMONIC  – Novile – (40 degrees, Minor, also known as Nonile) & Binovile – (80degree, Minor) & Quadnovile – (160 degrees, Minor): Integration, personal growth,need for perfection.

10th HARMONIC  – Decile – (36 degrees, Minor) & Tredicile – (108 degrees, Minor):Skill, artistry.

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12th HARMONIC  – Semisextile (30 degrees, Major) & Quincunx (known as Inconjunctif the Fixed Modality is in play, 150 degrees, Major): Adjustments, off timing, changes,close encounters.

The 11th HARMONIC which is used on certain occasions contains the undecile,

biundecile, triundecile, and quinquendecile which refer to aspects of karmic debt andthe burdens of fate.

The astrological Harmonics are shown by color in the following diagram:

Now let's venture into the world of Astro-Geometrics and see what some of the most

common chart aspect patterns mean. An astrologer can tell you if you have any ofthese aspect pattern configurations or others in your natal chart.

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THE GRAND CROSS 

The Grand Cross is a 4th Harmonic aspect pattern. The number four relates to theCross of Matter and it is the number of the physical world and form and structure. TheGrand Cross is composed of squares and oppositions so it is concerned with action(squares) and perspective and balance (oppositions). There are four squares and twopairs of oppositions in this aspect pattern. The Grand Cross is classified by modality -Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable and each one has its own interpretation although all GrandCrosses are hard to ignore because they are quite challenging.

  Cardinal - All Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) are concerned withquestions of identity so this Cross can be considered an "Identity Crisis." Thefour planets that would be involved try to define and express the identity of whothey are with each one coming from a different perspective so when this patternis "triggered" there are four entities taking action simultaneously, each in its owndirection. The person with this aspect pattern will feel pulled apart wanting totake action but lacking direction of what action to take. The key is maintainedawareness and stay focused on the "SELF" so individuality can be further definedand expressed.

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  Fixed - The Fixed signs - Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius are concerned withquestions of self worth. Their purpose is to sustain so they resist outside effortsto initiate change. When this Cross is triggered the inclination of the planetsinvolved is to dig in their heels and take a stand because the focus is onmaintaining things exactly as they are. Once the Fixed Grand Cross starts taking

action it is very difficult to stop the momentum. The tendency of the individualwith this pattern is to feel their self worth is being attacked and to "give in" isdemoralizing. Every attempt at outside change is viewed as "personal." FixedCross people must learn how to be more flexible and less resistant to change.

  Mutable - All Mutable signs are concerned with completion and healing. SinceMutable signs tend to be scattered, disassociated and disperse the challenge ofMutable Cross people is to maintain focus, equipoise and coherence. Theproblem is that when this Cross is triggered the planets involved will try to avoidor adapt to obstacles. When the planets do that simultaneously, nothing isachieved.

THE T-SQUARE 

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The T-Square is a Grand Square with a missing planet so the structure is less stable. Allthe pressure is placed on one planet so the individual with this Aspect Pattern have abuilt in focus and can bring plenty of power to bear to be productive. The apex planet iskey because it is the release of all the energy. There are three kinds of T-Squares,Cardinal which is identity concerned and active, Fixed which is resistant to change but

will usually come to some sort of cross fire agreement and Mutable that will scatterenergy but will rein it in in order to find harmony and balance.

THE GRAND QUINTILE 

The Grand Quintile is a 5th Harmonic Aspect Pattern. This is the rarest of AspectPatterns with a low occurrence rate. Tremendous intensity is featured here that ispoured into creativity, change and freedom. The number five represents life energy andis the creative spark that animates form so think of this Aspect Pattern as one of greatcreative power backed OR one of great destructive force. Examples of this in real lifeare actor Charlie Chaplin and Adolph Hitler who came very close to having this patternhaving strong 5th Harmonics in their charts.

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THE GRAND SEXTILE 

The Grand Sextile is a 6th Harmonic Aspect Pattern. The Grand Sextile also holds greatpowers of creativity. This pattern holds other patterns within it including two GrandTrines, six Kites and three Mystic Rectangles (which are explained later in the post).The natural inclination of this Aspect Pattern is to return to a point of balance and bringequilibrium to the six planets involved so all action will be aimed at equipoise.

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THE YOD 

The YOD or Finger of God is a twelfth Harmonic Aspect Pattern. This pattern consists oftwo planets that are sextile one another that receive a quincunx aspect from a an apexplanet. The planets that are quincunx have absolutely nothing in common with oneanother which is frustrating because they can find no point of resolution so anadjustment must be made. That means one of the planets will have to act contrary toits nature which is uncomfortable. For the individual it often represents a crisis oftiming. People with this configuration spend much of their lives integrating the energybecause it always seems that there is a crucial piece of information missing. The YOD isactually an isosceles triangle which the Greeks said operates on the "Soul Level" orwhat we would call today the mental/emotional/astral plane. Once its integrated a"Cosmic Perspective" ensues!

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THE BOOMERANG 

The Boomerang is a YOD that has a planet at the release point opposing the apexplanet. Viola! A point of balance is formed. Individuals integrating this pattern are lesslikely to suffer problems of off timing and missed opportunities. The division of theisosceles triangle splits it into four triangles so the Boomerang operates on themental/emotional plane of the YOD and also in the physical/material realm. This level ofawareness is called nous   by the Greeks where we encounter our higher selves andreceive higher guidance.

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THE MYSTIC RECTANGLE 

The Mystic Rectangle is one of two types, feminine (Earth and Water) or masculine(Fire and Air). It is what is considered a soft aspect pattern that offers an extremelystrong sense of balance and structure and harmony. A well integrated Mystic Rectangleis considered unflappable and the individual is quite capable of handling whatever lifethrows at them. A rare form of this pattern is known as Lucifer's Rectangle whichinvolves the signs Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces. It has been found in theastrological chart for the founding of the Church of Satan and in Aleister Crowley's chart(inclusive of asteroids).

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THE GRAND TRINE 

The Grand Trine is a Third Harmonic Aspect Pattern. It occurs when three planets areall in the same element either Fire, Earth, Air or Water. It is a equilateral triangle whichis Sacred Geometry is said to represent "pure being." The nature of the Grand Trine isease and harmony but it can also be lazy if it is not kicked into motivation by a hardaspect.

  The Fire Grand Trine is representative of action. Individuals with this patternmust learn not to over-extend themselves. Absolute honesty is a plus and therecan be explosive expressions of joy or anger.

  The Grand Earth Trine tends to be the least active. Individuals will be verygrounded and practical in their approach. They are also very sensual and enjoycreature comforts. They do what feels good to them and will make up excusesfor bad habits.

  The Grand Air Trine people are social and relationship oriented. Their minds areactive, detached, objective and theoretical. They prefer talking over action.

  The Grand Water Trine relate to all that is emotional and spiritual. Theseindividuals like to operate on deep transformative levels. They wear their hearts

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on their sleeves and can be drama queens and kings. They often create turmoilso they can learn and experience healing from it.

THE KITE 

The Kite is a Grand Trine with a fourth planet that opposes one of the other threeplanets in the Trine. They have been called "Grand Trines with a perspective."Individuals can take advantage of all the gifts indicated by the applicable Grand Trine.

 Any creative energy can be honed and manifested. Kite people often "know" what to dowith their talents because they have extra awareness.

RESOURCE:

Kevin Burk

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