What are declinations in a natal chart?

What are declinations in a natal chart?

A planet’s declination is its position in northern or southern relation to the celestial equator. Declinations add another layer to the natal chart, beyond the Zodiac wheel / ecliptic, and come with their own two major aspects: the parallel and contraparallel.

Are conjunctions in synastry good?

The conjunction is the most powerful aspect in synastry and can produce either harmony or disharmony depending on the planets involved. Too many conjunctions between two birth charts can create tension because the people involved are too similar.

What is a parallel in synastry?

If two planets are at the same degree longitude, we call it a conjunction. If two planets are at the same degree north or south of the equator, we call them parallel.

Are declinations important?

In the 19th century, astrologers wrote that the aspects of declination are the most important of all the aspects.

Is Parallel same as conjunction?

The Parallel Aspect of Declination is formed between two or more planets with the same declination or distance north or south of the ecliptic. If the planets are both North or both South of the ecliptic, the parallel aspect is read as a conjunction.

Is Trine or conjunction better?

The easy aspects (sometimes known as soft aspects) are sextile and trine, and are considered to be gentler, and more positive and auspicious. A conjunction isn’t generally aligned with either category, considering the strong potential for it to go in either direction depending on the planets involved.

What is planetary declination?

Declination (DEC) is the celestial sphere’s equivalent of latitude and it is expressed in degrees, as is latitude. For DEC, + and – refer to north and south, respectively. The celestial equator is 0° DEC, and the poles are +90° and -90°. Right ascension (RA) is the celestial equivalent of longitude.

What does it mean when a planet is out of bounds?

When a celestial body goes beyond this maximum declination of 23°27′, either north or south, it is considered out-of-bounds. In that position, the planet is outside the boundary limits of the ecliptic plane − that is, beyond the plane of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun.

How do you teach parallel structure?

Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level. The usual way to join parallel structures is with the use of coordinating conjunctions such as “and” or “or.”

Is conjunction a hard aspect?

The aspect known as “conjunct,” where two planets are in the same sign, is considered soft, as well. Conjunct heavenly bodies tend to mix their respective energies together to make a potent cosmic cocktail. For example, Mercury conjunct Venus foretells of easy communication and free expression of your emotions.