Astrology Basics Flashcards
What do the planets represent in a natal chart?
the characters in your story. They represent the central drives in your chart.
What do the aspects represent in a natal chart?
the relations between the characters in your story. They represent the relationships that the planets have with each other.
What do the signs represent in a natal chart?
the *vibes”. They represent the style, manner, or mood through which the planets express themselves.
What do the houses represent in a natal chart?
the setting for your characters. They represent different areas of your life.
What is the role of the Sun?
your identity and where you shine.
What is the role of the Moon?
your body and emotions.
What is the role of Mercury?
how and where your communicate.
What is the role of Venus?
how and where you connect.
What is the role of Mars?
how and where you take action.
What is the role of Jupiter?
how and where you take abundance.
What is the role of Saturn?
how and where you create boundaries.
What is the role of Uranus?
how and where you innovate and disrupt.
What is the role of Neptune?
how and where you use your imagination.
What is the role of Pluto?
how and where you hold secret power.
What is a Sextile?
A gift aspect; planets that are 2 signs away from each other (or 60 degrees apart). –Earth/Water or Fire/Air pairing.
-These elements tend to work well together.
What is a Trine?
A gift aspect; planets that are 4 signs away from each other and in the same element (or 120 degrees apart).
-There is natural harmony and flow between these planets. They speak the same language.
-Trines between planets tend to bring blessings, protection, and ease.
What is a Square?
A challenge aspect; planets that are 3 signs away from each other.
-Squares bring points of friction, which encourage us toward action, even if they feel a bit abrasive.
What is an Opposition?
A challenge aspect; planets that are 6 signs away from each other (in signs opposite to each other).
-Oppositions bring tugs of war, where we are asked to balance opposites and understand what we project onto the world and what we must be able to reclaim for ourselves.
What is a Conjunction?
A merger aspect; planets that are in the same sign as another planet. The closer the planets are to each other, the more their energies will fuse together, like mixing two essential oils together to form a unique fragrance.
