“A conjunction occurs when two planets align in the same sign,” Stardust explains. When two planets are at zero degrees apart, this hyper-focused aspect mixes the traits of the two (or more) planets, intensifying their combined energy in the sign they’re sharing.
It can be a fantastic aspect, full of potential for high-energy and activity, if the attributes of the planets involved work well together and get along. However, if the planets don’t get along or provide heavier, more difficult vibrations, being imprisoned in a limited cosmic space together might produce disharmony or exacerbate the gloomy feelings.
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What exactly does it mean when two planets are conjunct?
When two astronomical objects (such as asteroids, moons, planets, and stars) appear to be close together in the sky as seen from Earth, it is called a conjunction.
What is an astrological conjunction, and how does it work?
- Conjunction: When the planets are in the same sign, they are quite near together in the sky (i.e., the Sun and Venus both in Virgo). The energies of the planets collide, magnifying the themes linked with each.
- The planets are 60 degrees apart, or two signs apart, in a sextile (i.e., the moon in Scorpio and Mercury in Capricorn). Both planets’ energies are in complementary elements and flow together harmoniously (earth and water or fire and air).
- The planets are 90 degrees apart, or three signs apart, in a square (i.e., Uranus in Aquarius and Mars in Taurus). This is a more difficult element to deal with since signs of the same modality (cardinal, fixed, or mutable) may collide.
- Trine: The planets are separated by 120 degrees or four signs (i.e., the Sun in Libra and Mercury in Gemini). Planets that are 120 degrees apart will share the same element, resulting in a peaceful and easy vibe. When three or more planets make an equilateral triangle in the chart, it is called a grand trinity.
- Oppositions occur when planets in a chart are opposite each other, six signs or 180 degrees apart, as the name implies (i.e., Mars in Gemini and Jupiter in Sagittarius). The planets are in opposing elements and share a modality. There’s room for development and balance here, but it’s not always simple.
In astrology, are conjunctions beneficial?
An angle of about () 010 is called a Conjunction (abbreviated as “Con”). A Conjunction is typically defined as an orb of ten. When neither the Sun nor the Moon are present, some astrologers consider an orb of 8 to be the maximum.
The importance of conjunctions in a horoscope chart cannot be overstated. Because the effects of the planets involved are mutually intensified, they are believed to be the most potent characteristics.
A Conjunction can be good or harmful depending on the planets involved. The Sun, Venus, and/or Jupiter, as well as any of the three potential combinations, can form highly favorable Conjunctions. The Moon, Mars, and/or Saturn, as well as any of the three potential combinations, can form highly unfavorable Conjunctions.
On November 910, 1970, the Sun, Venus, and Jupiter were in a 3-way favorable Conjunction for the first time. On March 10 of that year, the Moon, Mars, and Saturn were in a 3-way negative Conjunction.
If one of the two planets participating in a Conjunction is already under strain from one or more hard aspects with one or more other planets, the added presence of a Conjunction will amplify that hard aspect’s tension.
The Conjunction is especially strong if a planet is in close proximity to the Sun (within 17 minutes of arc or only approximately 0.28). Cazimi, an old astrological phrase meaning “in the heart,” is thought to be the planet (of the Sun). “Venus Cazimi,” for example, denotes Venus’s conjunction with the Sun with an orb of less than 0.28.
The specific orb limit for a planet that is reasonably close to the Sun may vary depending on the planet. It’s rumored to be combustible.
The Sun and Moon have a Conjunction every month of the year during the New Moon.
Which astrological combination is the best?
When the planets Jupiter and Saturn come closest together in the sky, it is called a grand conjunction. When Jupiter “overtakes” Saturn in its orbit, a great conjunction occurs once every 20 years. They’re called “great” because they’re the rarest of all the planet-planet conjunctions visible to the human eye (i.e. excluding Uranus and Neptune).
The distance between the planets varies depending on the conjunction, although most are between 0.5 and 1.3 degrees (30 to 78 arcminutes, or 1 to 2.5 times the width of a full moon). Very close conjunctions are far less often (though the greatest separation of 1.3 is still close by inner planet standards): separations of fewer than 10 arcminutes have only occurred four times since 1200, the most recent in 2020.
Is conjunct a positive feature?
Soft is also the “conjunct” aspect, which occurs when two planets are in the same sign. Conjunct celestial bodies tend to combine their energies to create a strong cosmic brew. Mercury conjunct Venus, for example, indicates smooth communication and emotional expression.
In astrology, what is the Venus-Jupiter conjunction?
In Vedic Astrology, Jupiter in a house with Venus is considered exceedingly auspicious. This combination is frequently found in religious and educated people. Because both planets are karakas of money, those born under this sign are likely to be wealthy. Their source of income is frequently a reputable occupation.
What does it signify when two planets are housed together?
Mutual reception occurs when two planets are rulers of each other’s signs in astrology.
Mutual Acceptance When two planets are in each other’s signs, they are in mutual reception (for example Mercury is in Aries and Mars is in Gemini). If each planet’s state in mutual reception is favorable, they will strengthen and help one another. Part modern astrologers believe they will inherit some of each other’s characteristics as well.
When planets are in mutual reception, they give the native extra strength to conquer challenges that arise during transits that influence their signs and houses.
This scenario was known to ancient astrologers as “sign exchange,” and it was just one of many types of astrological reception, or aid supplied by one planet for another planet that falls in a sign where the first planet has dignity.
However, there are some circumstances in which this beneficial association is severely harmed:
- If one of the planets is in the midst of a detriment or fall, it is unlikely to have the resources to help the planet it governs.
- If one or both planets are in poor condition, such as being placed in a sign that does not aspect the Ascendant sign (for example, the twelfth house), or retrograde, or combust, or under the beams (that is, within fifteen degrees of the Sun), it will be of less use to the planet it receives, in proportion to how poorly it is positioned.
- The condition of mutual reception will be much less forceful if the two planets are not in astrological aspect to one another (that is, the signs in which they are placed are not in sextile, trine, square, or opposition angles to one another), because there is no connection between the two planets in which this mutuality can be effected.
- Furthermore, if the two signs are in an oppositional aspect, the planets will be opposite their rulership signs, which is the definition of being in detriment, and so both will be too weak to aid the other.
In a chart with Mercury in Capricorn and Saturn in Virgo, for example, there is a strong mutual reception. Mercury is in Capricorn, Saturn’s sign of rulership or domicile, and Saturn is in Virgo, Mercury’s sign of rulership and exaltation. Because the two signs are in trine, they have a good working partnership. In this case, the person with these placements is likely to have a strong, logical mind, with outstanding reasoning skills and strong organizational habits, as well as the potential to be a very hardworking, concentrated thinker. The partnership brings out the best qualities of Saturn’s organizational and dedicated abilities, as well as Mercury’s mental agility. Furthermore, transits that are harmful to Mercury will be minimized by Saturn’s powers, and Saturn may be able to save Mercury. In the case of an unfavourable transit to Saturn, Mercury may serve the similar purpose.
Because the Sun’s own house is in Leo, where Saturn is, and Saturn governs the sign of Aquarius, where the Sun is positioned, both the Sun and Saturn are in mutual reception if the Sun is in Aquarius and Saturn is in Leo.
However, because the signs of Leo and Aquarius are incompatible in aspect, the mutual reception may be of little use in this case.
Both planets have limited dignity when they are opposite their own houses, in their detriment signs, and without other extremely strong placement elements to compensate for this, mutuality is unlikely to be a factor in the individual’s life.
Similarly, there is an underlying weakness in the mutuality of the partnership when Venus is in Virgo and Mercury is in Libra.
Venus in Virgo is in retrograde, so it can’t aid Mercury much. However, if Mercury is strong and well-placed (for example, in the first or tenth house), Mercury can benefit Venus.
However, the relationship is further harmed by the fact that the signs Virgo and Libra are in opposition to one another (that is, they are not in aspect), making it difficult for these two planets to collaborate.
Mutual reception is not confined to the interchange of rulership symbols.
Mutuality acquired by planets being in each other’s signs of exaltation was given equal weight by ancient and medieval astrologers, for example, Jupiter in Taurus in a horoscope with the Moon in Cancer.
The exalted planet Jupiter is in the sign of Cancer, while the exalted planet Moon is in the sign of Taurus.
This is a very strong mutual reception, not only because Taurus and Cancer are in a sextile aspect, but also because the Moon is in Cancer’s own house.
This location is likely to produce a particularly generous and devout individual with a lot of luck and talent.
Mutual reception by triplicity rulerships, as well as by limits or bounds rulerships, was also considered by ancient and medieval astrologers.
Even face-to-face greetings were evaluated, however they had a far less aggregate influence than the other four dignitaries.
Furthermore, “mixed” mutual reception is considered, such as when one planet is in the sign of another planet’s exaltation while the second planet is in the sign of the first planet’s rulership at the same time.
On the following dates, the mutual reception between Neptune and Uranus will be exact: