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4 articles for "Conjunction"

Conjunction [Astro*Index]

Angular longitude separation of 0° within orb allowance; the first harmonic; by most astrologers, considered the most powerful aspect. Traditional meanings include reinforcement of planetary qualities and a concentration of influence; the beginning of a new cycle of relationship; coalescence of energies; subjectification, determination and indeterminateness at the same time. Whether it is a favorable or unfavorable depends on the planets involved. It is the first harmonic.

See also:
♦ Aspect ♦ Inferior Conjunction ♦ Superior Conjunction ♦ Separating Aspect ♦ Orb
Conjunction [Prima]

One of the major aspects. Division of the circle of the zodiac by 1.

Considered by most astrologers to be the most power- ful aspect. One of the major or Ptolemaic aspects, although Ptolemy did not consider it to be an aspect, strictly speaking, but a contact, since the planets involved were not "beholding" one another. Traditionally it is neither a hard nor a soft aspect; rather, its character depends on the nature of the planets conjoined. It represents the first harmonic. The parallel of declination is also thought by some to express the quality of a conjunction.

Signifies the beginning of a new cycle and an intense and indivisible coalescence of two energies.

See also:
♦ Aspect ♦ Inferior Conjunction ♦ Superior Conjunction ♦ Separating Aspect ♦ Orb
Conjunction [DeVore]

Conjoined to. Phraseology to indicate the mutual relation of two planets occupying longitudinal positions separated by less than 7°. The exact limits, and the relative strength at different degrees of separation, constitutes a controversial point. Strictly speaking, the conjunction takes place when both occupy exactly the same degree position; although it begins to be operative when they arrive within orbs. v. Aspect.

See also:
♦ Aspect ♦ Inferior Conjunction ♦ Superior Conjunction ♦ Separating Aspect ♦ Orb
Conjunction, Superior and Inferior [DeVore]

The conjunction of an inferior planet, Mercury or Venus, with the Sun is an inferior conjunction when the planet is between the Earth and the Sun; a Superior Conjunction, when the Sun is between the Earth and the planet.

See also:
♦ Aspect ♦ Inferior Conjunction ♦ Superior Conjunction ♦ Separating Aspect ♦ Orb

 

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