The aspects
are the angles the planets make to each other in the horoscope, and also to the
Ascendant, Mid-heaven, Descendant and Nadir. The aspects are measured by the
angular distance along the ecliptic in degrees and minutes of celestial
longitude between two points, as viewed from the earth.
They indicate
focal points in the horoscope where the energies involved are given extra
emphasis. The more exact the angle, the more powerful the aspect, although an
allowance of a few degrees each side of the aspect called an orb is allowed for
interpretation.
According
to astrological tradition, they indicate the timing of transitions and
developmental changes in the lives of people and affairs relative to the Earth.
