Sextile in Astrology – What is the meaning of this aspect?

Have you ever thought about what astrological aspects can indicate in a birth chart? Planetary encounters and disagreements can reveal a lot about our aptitudes and difficulties throughout life, and can be great allies on our path of evolution. The sextile in Astrology is a very welcome aspect as it reveals a harmonious relationship between planets.

Curious to know more about the meaning of the sextile in Astrology? Check out all about this harmonious aspect and discover how to take advantage of its full potential!

What are planetary aspects?

In Astrology, the planetary or astrological aspects are the angles of separation formed between two or more planets on the Astrological Wheel. Aspects determine whether the relationship between the planets and their influences will be smooth or troubled.

Each aspect is formed from distance, from a specific degree of separation between the planets. The exact degree of formation, therefore, refers to the exact position in which the aspect is formed; however, the aspects admit a variation of up to 10° plus or minus. The degree determines the strength of the aspect: the closer to the exact degree, the greater the force exerted by it.

Astrological aspects can be divided into major aspects, which exert greater influence on a chart, and minor aspects, which have less power. Aspects can also be categorized into harmonious aspects and tense or challenging aspects. Harmonious aspects are felt more “discreetly”, while tense aspects are felt more easily.

In addition to distance, astrological aspects are also influenced by the planets involved and the signs in which these planets are positioned. As an example, we can mention the aspects formed from the personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars and Venus, in addition to the Ascendant): since they deal with the personality of each one, their effects are felt more strongly.

What is the sextile in Astrology?

O sextile in Astrology it is a harmonious planetary aspect, in which the planets involved maintain a peaceful relationship, favoring an exchange of fluid energy. In this type of aspect, the areas influenced by the planets seem to flow more easily.

In Astrology, a sextile is formed when two planets are 60° apart, a value reached by dividing the astrological wheel by 6: 360° / 6 = 60°. The orb, that is, the degree variation allowed is up to 5° degrees, which means that this aspect can be formed when there is a distance between 55° and 65°.

Furthermore, this aspect is usually formed between planets positioned in signs of complementary elements, that is, between a Water sign and an Earth sign, or an Air sign and a Fire sign.

The most favorable effects of the sextile in Astrology are caused by the coordinated work between the planets: each contributes to the other’s purpose. In addition, the positive aspects of each of the planets are united, further favoring positive energy.

On the sextile, one planet contributes positively to the other’s purpose; there is a mutual collaboration in this association. Thus, the qualities of each planet are united, favoring positive tendencies.

Meaning of semisextile in astrology

The semisextile is a minor and harmonious aspect formed when there is a distance between two planets at an angle of 30°, admitting an orb of 2° more or less.

In practice this means that the aspect will be formed between two planets positioned in adjacent signs: 360°/12 = 30°. Therefore, the signs will be of different and not complementary elements.

In Astrology, the semisextile is able to smooth the incompatibility between adjacent signs, their elements and their energies, allowing them to express their characteristics.

The energy brought by the semisextile in Astrology favors new opportunities and possibilities, as well as allowing trends to be discovered or better taken advantage of.

In this way, the aspect asks for patterns of behavior to be overcome in favor of new possibilities, avoiding what is considered “easier”, but without losing the notion of what can actually be done.

How to harness sextile energy in Astrology?

Since the sextile in Astrology is characterized by an energy of collaboration between the planets, this aspect favors the occurrence of opportunities and the development of personal potentials.

The natural abilities of each one are favored with the energy created from this astrological aspect and, in this way, it is easier to develop them. Under the influence of the sextile in Astrology, the areas favored by the planets involved seem to flow more easily.

However, taking advantage of all that the sextile in Astrology has to offer requires initiative, as its effects do not occur automatically. As you identify the influence of this aspect, don’t be afraid to do your best to harness this energy.

In Astrology, a sextile formed between Uranus in Capricorn and Pluto in Scorpio favors change and transformation, not only internally, but also in society. Therefore, the best way to take advantage of this energy is to take conscious attitudes that favor the changes you want.

Unlike other astrological aspects, leaving the sextile energy aside will not have negative consequences, as does accommodation created by an untapped trine.

How to locate the sextile in the Astral Chart?

As a harmonious aspect, the sextile in Astrology can be identified on a chart by a generally blue line, connecting two planets 60° apart from each other. In the astrological aspects table, the sextile is identified by a six (in some cases, eight) blue pointed star, connecting the planets involved.

Below, you can see a sextile formed between Venus in Sagittarius (vertical line) and Uranus in Aquarius (horizontal line).

In Astrology, a sextile is a very favorable presence in a chart, as it indicates tranquility and ease. To understand more about the influence of this aspect, it is necessary to understand how planets and signs work together.

In the course prepared by “Interpreting Your Astral Map”, you will learn what is necessary to obtain a correct reading and interpretation of your Astral Map. Throughout the course you will:

• Understand what each of the 12 signs mean and what are their characteristics;
• Understand what are the influences of planetary transit on zodiacal signs and houses;
• Discover what each of the 12 zodiacal houses symbolize;
• Know the importance of the main points of the Astral Map, such as Ascendant and Midheaven;
• Learn how to correctly interpret your Astral Map.

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