Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

TheTheoricus Grade 271
Aspecting
The influence of the aspects must also be examined when interpreting a chart. It is
important to remember that aspects are calculated by counting Signs (not by
counting houses), and each Sign has thirty degrees. In addition, ifa Planet is in its
dignity or exaltation, it can manage all aspects in a more harmonious fashion.
Tofind the aspects, take the degree position of each Planet, then proceed to
add and subtract seven degrees, the widest possible orb permitted for most of the
major aspects. (Someaspects have an orb of only five degrees or one degree.) Determine
ifany Planets form an aspect with each other within the allowed orb of degrees.
The following list includes two examples of aspects:
V 16° nef d'11°><"
4- 4° cfl D:> 28° rr
Example One: Mercury 16 0 Gemini is in opposition to Mars 11 0 Sagittarius.
Example Two:Jupiter 4 0 Leo is square to Saturn 28 0 Aries.
The aspects can be interpreted using the same techniques mentioned
above-the knowledge of keywords for the Signs, the Planets, the houses andthe
aspects. (Squares are always stressful and challenging, trines are always harmonious,
etc.)
Aspects which encompass two different Signs can occur at the beginning
or end of a Sign. This is an aspect out of Sign, so long as it is still within the permitted
orb of degrees.
A forming or applying aspect occurs when one Planet is said to move
toward another (toward an exact aspect). A separating or waning aspect occurs
when one Planet is said to move beyond another (past an exact aspect). The forming
aspect is the stronger of the two. The faster-moving Planet (active) is always
listed before the slower-moving one (passive). A forming aspect indicates something
that you are advancing towards. A separating aspect refers to something
that has been recently experienced.
Solar aspects are very important to the character makeup of the individual.
However all aspects shed light upon the personality, since they are in fact responsible
for forming the individual's basic personality. The more exact the aspect, the
more it helps to shape the essential character. Aspects indicate capabilities, inclinations
and hindrances, rather than achievements. The birth chart alludes to a person's
potential. However it is up to the individual to make use of that potential.e