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ASPECT CONFIGURATIONS

It is not uncommon for horoscopes to contain a series of aspects that form one or more configurations. While it is difficult to state exactly what the result of these compound aspects may be, in a general sense we can speculate. Several of configurations formed by major aspects are the T-Square, the Grand Cross, the Grand Trine, a Stellium, and the Yod.

The T Square
This configuration occurs when Two planets oppose each other and both are squared by a third planet. The T-square is a difficult combination of aspects as it indicates the need to overcome many obstacles, but at the same time, it produces a strong driving ambition to do so. The tension and awareness created by two planets in opposition must be resolved by the planet receiving the double square. This third planet becomes a focal point of much importance in your chart.

If the T square is made up of planets in cardinal signs:
This configuration suggests that you tend to be critical, impersonal, and in many ways dominating. You have a lot of energy and you are constantly looking for ways to spend it. The T-square configuration generates a lot of impatience in your nature and you often make hasty decisions that you may regret later.

If the T square is made up of planets in fixed signs:
You seek structure in your life and it can be hard for you to deal with abstractions, values and ideals. You may need to be more flexible in dealing with people; less determined and rigid. This aspect implies endurance and resistance in the face of adversity, but it can produce inflexibility, which inhibits progress.

If the T square is made up of planets in Mutable signs:
You tend to get emerged in criticism, ideals, and values. You are likely to consider it important to show your individuality and avoid merely following the leader and trend of the times. The easiest course for you may be to try to avoid or ignore difficulties, but such action does nothing to resolve them.

In all cases:
The T-square causes a lot of difficulty in the life but they also spark action and the drive necessary to achieve. Living with the demands of a T-square can be very challenging, but when the energy of this configuration is well-directed by a mature individual, it often leads to significant accomplishments. The T-square is an impetus to success that many famous people have.

The Grand Cross
The Grand Cross consists of four or more planets spread at intervals of approximately 90°. Thus, a cross or two oppositions is formed in the chart. This configuration generally indicates a person living under continuous stress and facing a seemingly never ending series of challenges. Likewise, the Grand Cross is also representative of the individual is never able to rest until his purpose is actualized. This aspect places your life in a constant state of tension and upheaval.

If the configuration is made up of planets in cardinal signs:
This configuration suggests that you tend to be critical, impersonal, and in many ways dominate. You have a lot of energies and you are constantly looking for ways to spend it. The cardinal cross produces a lot of impatience in your nature and you often make hasty decisions that you may regret later.

If the configuration is made up of planets in fixed signs:
You seek structure in your life and it can be hard for you to deal with abstractions, values and ideals. You may need to be more flexible in dealing with people; less determined and rigid. This aspect implies endurance and resistance in the face of adversity, but it can produce inflexibility, which inhibits progress.

If the configuration is made up of planets in Mutable signs:
You tend to get emerged in criticism, ideals, and values. You should be aware of the importance for you to show your individuality and avoid merely following the leader and trend of the times. The easiest course for you may be to try to avoid or ignore difficulties, but such action does nothing to resolve them.

In all cases:
The Grand Cross is very rare. It characterizes an individual who should be concerned with people and personal or intimate relationships, rather than criticism, ideals, and values. It is hard for you to avoid spilling your energies in diverse and related directions. Many obstacles will interfere with the realization of goals.

The Grand Trine
A Grand Trine occurs when three planets are placed an equal distant apart, approximately 120° from each other. A karmic interpretation of this configuration might be that you have earned some special advantages to be enjoyed in this life. The trines indicate a harmonious flow of energy and potential for creative self-expression. Sometimes, however, the Grand Trine confers too much stability and leads to inertia and a lack of motivation to dynamic action. Frankly, many with Grand Trines do not accomplish as much as they could and should in life, simply because the easy flow of events does not necessarily stimulate to achievement and ambition.

The Stellium
A Stellium is a configuration that occurs when three or more planets are in the same sign or are in the same house. To be truly significant, a stellium should have four or more planets involved. This places much focus upon the affairs ruled by this house and/or the tendencies shown by the sign involved. Strong will power, self-awareness, and a direct stimulation to action will be shown in these affairs.

The Yod
A Yod occurs when two planets in sextile (60° apart) both form an inconjunct (a 150° angle) with a third planet. The third planet in the inconjunct represents the action point of the Yod; the mid point between the other two planets is the reaction point. The action point of the configuration is sometimes called the "finger of God," and the finger formed by the two inconjuncts points to a place in your chart likely to be very active. The Yod is believed by many astrologers to be a karmic configuration, and it suggests that there is a compulsive "debt" repayment associated with the area of the chart pointed out.