What is a square (or trine, or conjunction)?
An aspect is an angular distance between two planets, or other astrological points, that links the two planets together in a special relationship. The angular relationship can be exact, or within a few degrees from exact. (If the aspect is not exact, the difference between the exact angle between the two planets, and the following angles, is called ‘orb. The orbs listed next to each aspect are a suggestion for planets in a natal chart, not mandatory. The Sun and Moon always have larger orbs in aspects.) There are many different aspects, but the ones that are most often considered are termed ‘Major Aspects’. These show the most pronounced, most easily discernible influences.
