And not only do we all have unique aspects within our own charts, but on a daily basis, the planets form different aspects, influencing the energy of that day. Further, if you’re ever doing a relationship reading between two charts, the aspects between two people can also say a lot about their potential compatibility. For example, having your Venus (the planet of love) conjunct or trine with a partner’s is likely going to be positive, whereas square Venus aspects may signal some problems ahead. For example, take Venus and Jupiter. Bedell notes that with Venus being the planet of relationships and Jupiter being the planet of success, “when we see a Venus-Jupiter conjunction, that then means we have a successful relationship.” And again, we can look at conjunctions in our own charts, when comparing our charts with someone else’s, or when we look at the planetary positions in the sky on any given day. As modern mystic and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn tells mbg, we had three Jupiter and Pluto conjunctions back in 2020, with Pluto relating to death and rebirth, and many astrologers point to that conjunction as relating to the rise of the pandemic. The key to remember here is that specific conjunctions can only be understood if you understand the themes of the planets in question and how they relate to your chart as a whole. And speaking of, it’s worth noting that it’s possible not to have any conjunctions in your chart, and that isn’t inherently a good or bad thing. Here’s a quick overview of the house themes: As Quinn explains to mbg, you can think about whether the themes of the planets in question “work” together. For example, Venus and Mercury conjunct in Taurus, in the seventh house, would indicate an ease when it comes to partnership and expressing emotions. Uranus and Saturn, on the other hand, have very different energies. Another example, Quinn notes, is that Neptune and Jupiter are both in Pisces right now. “That’s a good thing because Neptune is governed by spirituality and dreams, and so is Pisces—so it’s basically in its resting home—and then Jupiter is the planet of luck, so it’s going to amplify our dreams and our spiritual space.” But take heed; conjunctions aren’t always easy. Quinn explains that someone who has their sun, moon, and rising conjunct in Gemini, for example, might have a really hard time making decisions. It really comes down to the specific “cocktail” of a particular conjunction and the themes associated with the respective sign, planet, and house. As you learn more about astrology and your own chart, understanding any aspects present will become easier, though if this is all a bit much to take in on your own, you may find it helpful to get a reading from an astrologer, or check out one of the many astrology apps available today for more information on your unique aspects. (I’m personally a fan of the app Time Passages for in-depth chart analyses.)
