Planetary Aspects

The following pages are intended to give some idea about how the planets are modified by interacting with one another via aspects. These definitions will jog your thinking process when you feel stuck on a particular aspect. Often you will be able to reverse the soft/hard definitions and produce an accurate statement.

Consider the planets involved. A trine aspect between Mars and Pluto might also manifest by making it easy for the individual to be cruel. In order to read an aspect in depth you may want to refer to the Aspects by Sign section. The Soft or easy aspects are the conjunction, the sextile and the trine. The hard or challenging aspects are the semi-sextile, the square, the quincunx and the opposition. (Note: the semi-sextile is sometimes considered to be a minor soft aspect.) Generally soft aspects are given a more positive reading whereas the hard aspects are given a so called negative definition, but there are no absolutes when trying to determine how an individual will express a particular set of energies. Many astrologers dispense with the type of aspect and focus simply on the fact that there is an interaction between the two planets.

Planets here are listed according to speed of travel. Included is one keyword which captures the essence of a particular planetary vibration. The following reference section is intended to get you started and to jog your thinking if you happen to draw a blank. You may also refer to the more complete list of keywords and come up with your own combinations. Aspects between Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are generational in their influence.

The aspects which most people can readily identify with are the very personal planets, Sun through Mars, being aspected by each other and especially, Jupiter through Pluto. Jupiter and Saturn are like the mediators between the personal planets and the outer planets. They are more personal than the outer planets and yet not quite as personal as the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars.

MOON-emotion/instinctive reaction

Moon-Mercury
Soft: sensitive-responsive-awareness-versatile
Hard: restless-forgetful-nervous energy-changeable

Moon-Venus
Soft: sociable-sentimental-charming-refined-sentimental
Hard: self indulgent-gullible-moody

Moon-Sun
Soft: confident-assured-integrated-self unified
Hard: inconsistent-indecisive-self willed

Moon-Mars
Soft: forceful-intense-enthusiastic-vivacious
Hard: overly emotional-self sensitive-feisty-offensive

Moon-Jupiter
Soft: emotional-buoyant-generous-optimistic
Hard: self important-exaggerates- careless-unrestrained

Moon-Saturn
Soft: endurance-serious-consistent-self control
Hard: depressive-cautious-melancholy-apprehensive

Moon-Uranus
Soft- determination-electrifying-independent-unusual
Hard: nervous energy-sense of urgency-unexpected changes

Moon-Neptune
Soft: perceptive-sympathetic-impressionable-imaginative-intuitive
Hard: day dreamy-hypersensitive-withdrawn-moody

Moon-Pluto
Soft: discreet-sacrificing-magnetic-penetrating
Hard: obsessive-jealous-secretive-unforgiving

MERCURY-mental/communication

Mercury-Venus
Soft: cooperative-diplomatic-artistic-refined
Hard: awkward-vacillating

Mercury-Sun
Soft: outspoken-creative-intelligence-rational
Hard: exaggerates-biased-opinionated-egotistical

Mercury-Mars
Soft: expressive-quick thinking-intuitive Hard: sarcastic-willful-feisty

Mercury-Jupiter
Soft: open minded-talkative-curious-sense of humor
Hard: exaggerates-too talkative-blunt-restless

Mercury-Saturn
Soft: sensible-practical-common sense-focused
Hard: suspicious-exacting-shrewd

Mercury-Uranus
Soft: ingenious-brilliant-clever-intuitive-inventive
Hard: unpredictable-shocking- fixed opinions

Mercury-Neptune
Soft: imaginative-receptive-talkative-musical/artistic
Hard: vague-dreamy-too idealistic-indecisive

Mercury-Pluto
Soft: expressive-insightful-probing-intuitive-intense
Hard: secretive-suspicious-obsessive-sarcastic

VENUS-desire/relationship

Venus-Sun
Soft: personal magnetism-charming-sociable-loving
Hard: indulgent-vanity-flamboyant

Venus-Mars
Soft: romantic-demonstrative-sensuous-attractive
Hard: discontent- covetous-ardent

Venus-Jupiter
Soft- generous-friendly-loving-idealistic
Hard: self indulgent-excessive

Venus-Saturn
Soft: faithful-trustworthy-responsible-cautious
Hard: self preserving-too serious-pessimistic-undemonstrative

Venus-Uranus
Soft: friendly-independent-sudden attractions-all inclusive
Hard: aloof-sudden reversals-unusual attractions

Venus-Neptune
Soft: artistic-affectionate-romantic-sensitive emotions
Hard: easily deceived-too idealistic-self sacrificing

Venus-Pluto
Soft: deep feelings-passionate-sexual magnetism-love at first sight
Hard: obsessions jealous-power struggles

SUN-self/will

Sun-Mars
Soft: self assertive-willpower-brave-competitive
Hard: aggressive-impulsive-belligerent

Sun-Jupiter
Soft-. optimistic-generous-loyal
Hard: extravagant-overly confident-pride

Sun-Saturn
Soft: serious-realistic-enduring-self disciplined
Hard: pessimistic-unemotional

Sun-Uranus
Soft- determination-independent-individualistic
Hard: unpredictable-rebellious-high strung

Sun-Neptune
Soft: sensitive-intuitive-idealistic-creative
Hard: self doubts-impractical-self deluding

Sun-Pluto
Soft: strong desires-power-self renewal
Hard: intolerant-relentless-controlling

MARS-energy/action

Mars-Jupiter
Soft: enthusiastic-energetic-great drive
Hard: over doing-reckless-wanton

Mars-Saturn
Soft- industrious-endurance-determination
Hard: exacting-focused-dominance

Mars-Uranus
Soft: daring-resourceful
Hard- impulsive-rebellious-explosive

Mars-Neptune
Soft: dramatic-highly emotional-intuitive
Hard: sensation loving-unrealistic-indirect action

Mars-Pluto
Soft: assertive-commanding-powerful
Hard: obsessive-cruel

JUPITER-expands/exaggerates

Jupiter-Saturn
Soft: ambition-honorable-conservative
Hard: inconsistent-manic depressive-self righteous

Jupiter-Uranus
Soft: humanitarian-liberal-progressive
Hard: radical-unrestrained-freedom at all costs

Jupiter-Neptune
Soft: compassionate-spiritual-reverent-musical/artistic
Hard: escapist-addictive

Jupiter-Pluto
Soft: resourceful-insightful-leadership-self improvement
Hard: overly ambitious-fanatical

SATURN-restricts/disciplines

Saturn-Uranus
Soft: efficient-inventive-truth seeking
Hard: defiant-antagonistic-remorseless

Saturn-Neptune
Soft: sacrificing-placating-repenting
Hard: repressed-withdrawn-frustrated

Saturn-Pluto
Soft: ambition-endurance
Hard: rigid-unyielding-demanding

URANUS-sudden change/the unusual

Uranus-Neptune
Soft: high intuition-visionary-unique imagination
Hard: bizarre-unreality

Uranus-Pluto
Soft: reforming-highly independent-revolutionary
Hard: extreme change-earth shattering-sudden upheavals

NEPTUNE-dissolves reality/no boundaries

Neptune-Pluto
Soft: spiritual transformation
Hard: extreme chaos-disintegration

PLUTO-transforming/extremes

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