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Shravana<br />

A doubly separating aspect occurs when both planets are moving away from an<br />

aspect. In o<strong>the</strong>r words, if in <strong>the</strong> preceding example Neptune was moving retrograde<br />

(backward through <strong>the</strong> zodiac) as Venus was moving direct (forward through <strong>the</strong> zodiac)<br />

after Venus had passed 25° Leo, <strong>the</strong> aspect would be doubly separating. For <strong>the</strong><br />

purpose of interpretation, applying aspects are regarded as being stronger than separating<br />

aspects.<br />

Sources:<br />

Gettings, Fred. Dictionary of Astrology. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1985.<br />

Lee, Dal. Dictionary of Astrology. New York: Paperback Library, 1969.<br />

SEPTILE<br />

A septile is an unusual minor aspect of 51 3 ⁄ 7 ° created by dividing a circle into seven<br />

equal parts. Because of <strong>the</strong> numerological association of <strong>the</strong> number seven with Neptune,<br />

it has been regarded as having a mystical or a “beclouding” influence. Such eminent<br />

astrologers as John Addey have researched this aspect, and material on septiles<br />

can be found in <strong>astrology</strong> <strong>book</strong>s dealing with harmonics.<br />

SESQUISQUARE<br />

A sesquisquare (also called a sesquiquadrate or a sesquare) is a minor aspect of 135°.<br />

Like <strong>the</strong> semisquare, a sesquisquare’s influence is like that of a weak square. Though<br />

weak, it is, like <strong>the</strong> semisquare, relatively strong for a minor aspect, and astrologers<br />

give it an orb of influence of 2° to 3°.<br />

SEXTILE<br />

A sextile is an aspect of 60° between two points—e.g., between two planets—in an<br />

astrological chart. This aspect is traditionally regarded as beneficial, although, unlike<br />

<strong>the</strong> trine aspect, <strong>the</strong> potential contained in a sextile has to be developed. For this reason,<br />

it is sometimes referred to as <strong>the</strong> aspect of opportunity.<br />

SHRAVANA<br />

Shravana (ear or hearing) is one of <strong>the</strong> Nakshatras (lunar mansions) of Vedic <strong>astrology</strong>.<br />

Symbolized by a trident, and presided over by Vishnu, this Nakshatra is ruled by<br />

<strong>the</strong> Moon at Capricorn 10° to 23°20’. Favorable actions are usually well supported at<br />

this time, and individuals tend to lead more ethical, prosperous lives, though also<br />

sometimes be overgenerous or liberal.<br />

—Pramela Thiagesan<br />

THE ASTROLOGY BOOK<br />

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