Five major aspects: conjunction (0°), sextile (60°), square (90°), trine (120°), and opposition (180°). Five minor aspects: semi-sextile (30°), semi-square (45°), sesqui-quadrate (135°), inconjunct (150°), and quintile (72°). Hard aspects represent the parts of your life and personality you may struggle with the most. Soft aspects represent the positive and otherwise easy parts of your life. To find aspects in your birth chart, check the angle degree between two planets.
For example, a square aspect between the Moon and Mercury represents the inability to express emotions. The Moon symbolizes your emotions, while Mercury is the planet of communication. A square aspect connecting these planets may make it difficult for you to say what you need emotionally. [2] X Research source Finding a balance for both planets can be difficult, but not impossible as the square aspect challenges you to find harmony in the least likely of places.
For example, if Mars is in opposition with Saturn, this could be a sign that you’re hardworking but hold yourself back. Mars is fast-paced and impatient, whereas Saturn is cautious and careful. These qualities oppose each other, but you can learn to balance their energies by making calculated decisions and taking advantage of opportunities quickly. These zodiac signs are natural opposites: Aries and Libra, Taurus and Scorpio, Gemini and Sagittarius, Cancer and Capricorn, Leo and Aquarius, Virgo and Pisces[3] X Research source
Some astrologers don’t consider conjunction a hard or soft aspect at all. Rather, they call it a strong or dynamic aspect as its influence triumphs all other aspects.
Aries: Gemini, Sagittarius, Leo Taurus: Cancer, Capricorn, Pisces Gemini: Libra, Aquarius, Aries Cancer: Taurus, Scorpio, Virgo Leo: Sagittarius, Aries, Gemini Virgo: Taurus, Cancer, Capricorn Libra: Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius Scorpio: Cancer, Capricorn, Pisces Sagittarius: Aries, Aquarius, Leo Capricorn: Taurus, Pisces, Virgo Aquarius: Sagittarius, Libra, Gemini Pisces: Scorpio, Cancer, Capricorn
