Aspect Effect
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The Aspect Effect measures the influence of planetary alignments in an individual’s astrological chart. It captures the dynamic energy created by specific angular relationships, such as conjunctions, oppositions, trines, and squares, between planets. These relationships are known as .
Each modifies the chart's balance based on its nature: conjunctions amplify a shared , oppositions create tension between , trines harmonize compatible , and squares introduce challenging but growth-oriented influences. The Aspect Effect reveals how these interactions shape an individual's core characteristics and potential strengths or tensions.
Calculating the Aspect Effect
The Aspect Effect calculation in the is based on assigning specific values to . Each aspect (e.g., conjunction, trine, opposition, square) applies a multiplier to the value of the sign in which the aspect occurs.
Here's how each aspect influences the element of the sign:
Conjunctions add a positive effect of +2 for the element of the sign where both planets are aligned.
Trines add a smaller positive effect of +1, reinforcing compatible elements without the intensity of a conjunction.
Oppositions subtract -2 from the element of the sign, indicating a tension between opposing energies.
Squares vary: they add +1 for the Ascendant but otherwise subtract -1, introducing challenges to the element.
uses these values to create an "Elemental Effect" for each relative to the others. Next, it aggregates these across all planets to determine the "Total Aspect Effect," which contributes to the overall and modality balance in the chart. This nuanced layering of effects helps reveal the distribution and energetic profile of the individual's chart.
As with all , these final elemental values are then summed (be they positive or negative) to the "Total Effect Value".