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Aspect

The Square

The square, or quartile (90°), is a discordant aspect — an argument of 'imperfect enmity': friction, obstruction and tension, but a strife not beyond hope of resolution.

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Sun square Moon

Favourable

The Sun and the Moon set vitality, honour and the will to shine against change, feeling and the common life. Joining a benefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally favourable combination, though their contrary elemental natures soften the pairing. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Sun square Mercury

Contingent

The Sun and Mercury set vitality, honour and the will to shine against mind, speech and exchange. Both bodies being of common, changeable influence, the tradition counts this a mild combination that takes its colour from its circumstances. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Sun square Venus

Favourable

The Sun and Venus set vitality, honour and the will to shine against love, beauty and pleasure. Joining a benefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally favourable combination, though their contrary elemental natures soften the pairing. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Sun square Mars

Challenging

The Sun and Mars set vitality, honour and the will to shine against drive, conflict and assertion. Joining a malefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally challenging combination, intensified rather than tempered by the two bodies' shared elemental nature. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822) · Raphael, A Manual of Astrology (1828)

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Sun square Jupiter

Favourable

The Sun and Jupiter set vitality, honour and the will to shine against increase, fortune and faith. Joining a benefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally favourable combination. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

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Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Sun square Saturn

Challenging

The Sun and Saturn set vitality, honour and the will to shine against limitation, endurance and time. Joining a malefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally challenging combination. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Sun square Ascendant

Contingent

The Sun, of common, changeable influence, in the square to the Ascendant, sets vitality, honour and the will to shine in friction against the self, the body and outward manner. The reading takes its character from the Sun, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Sun square Midheaven

Contingent

The Sun, of common, changeable influence, in the square to the Midheaven, sets vitality, honour and the will to shine in friction against honour, career and public standing. The reading takes its character from the Sun, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

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Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Moon square Mercury

Favourable

The Moon and Mercury set change, feeling and the common life against mind, speech and exchange. Joining a benefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally favourable combination. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Moon square Venus

Highly favourable

The Moon and Venus set change, feeling and the common life against love, beauty and pleasure. Joining benefic to benefic, the tradition counts this one of the most fortunate of combinations, and heightened by the two bodies' shared elemental nature. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Moon square Mars

Mixed

The Moon and Mars set change, feeling and the common life against drive, conflict and assertion. Joining a benefic and a malefic, the tradition counts this a mixed combination, the benefic tempering the malefic, though their contrary elemental natures soften the pairing. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822) · Raphael, A Manual of Astrology (1828)

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Moon square Jupiter

Highly favourable

The Moon and Jupiter set change, feeling and the common life against increase, fortune and faith. Joining benefic to benefic, the tradition counts this one of the most fortunate of combinations. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

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Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Moon square Saturn

Mixed

The Moon and Saturn set change, feeling and the common life against limitation, endurance and time. Joining a benefic and a malefic, the tradition counts this a mixed combination, the benefic tempering the malefic. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Moon square Ascendant

Favourable

The Moon, a benefic, in the square to the Ascendant, sets change, feeling and the common life in friction against the self, the body and outward manner. The reading takes its character from the Moon, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Moon square Midheaven

Favourable

The Moon, a benefic, in the square to the Midheaven, sets change, feeling and the common life in friction against honour, career and public standing. The reading takes its character from the Moon, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

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Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Mercury square Venus

Favourable

Mercury and Venus set mind, speech and exchange against love, beauty and pleasure. Joining a benefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally favourable combination. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Mercury square Mars

Challenging

Mercury and Mars set mind, speech and exchange against drive, conflict and assertion. Joining a malefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally challenging combination. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822) · Raphael, A Manual of Astrology (1828)

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Mercury square Jupiter

Favourable

Mercury and Jupiter set mind, speech and exchange against increase, fortune and faith. Joining a benefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally favourable combination, though their contrary elemental natures soften the pairing. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Mercury square Saturn

Challenging

Mercury and Saturn set mind, speech and exchange against limitation, endurance and time. Joining a malefic to a body of common influence, the tradition counts this a generally challenging combination, intensified rather than tempered by the two bodies' shared elemental nature. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Mercury square Ascendant

Contingent

Mercury, of common, changeable influence, in the square to the Ascendant, sets mind, speech and exchange in friction against the self, the body and outward manner. The reading takes its character from Mercury, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Mercury square Midheaven

Contingent

Mercury, of common, changeable influence, in the square to the Midheaven, sets mind, speech and exchange in friction against honour, career and public standing. The reading takes its character from Mercury, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

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Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Venus square Mars

Mixed

Venus and Mars set love, beauty and pleasure against drive, conflict and assertion. Joining a benefic and a malefic, the tradition counts this a mixed combination, the benefic tempering the malefic, though their contrary elemental natures soften the pairing. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

❤ Offered for reflection, not relationship advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822) · Raphael, A Manual of Astrology (1828)

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Venus square Jupiter

Highly favourable

Venus and Jupiter set love, beauty and pleasure against increase, fortune and faith. Joining benefic to benefic, the tradition counts this one of the most fortunate of combinations. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Venus square Saturn

Mixed

Venus and Saturn set love, beauty and pleasure against limitation, endurance and time. Joining a benefic and a malefic, the tradition counts this a mixed combination, the benefic tempering the malefic. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

❤ Offered for reflection, not relationship advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Venus square Ascendant

Favourable

Venus, a benefic, in the square to the Ascendant, sets love, beauty and pleasure in friction against the self, the body and outward manner. The reading takes its character from Venus, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Venus square Midheaven

Favourable

Venus, a benefic, in the square to the Midheaven, sets love, beauty and pleasure in friction against honour, career and public standing. The reading takes its character from Venus, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Mars square Jupiter

Mixed

Mars and Jupiter set drive, conflict and assertion against increase, fortune and faith. Joining a benefic and a malefic, the tradition counts this a mixed combination, the benefic tempering the malefic. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822) · Raphael, A Manual of Astrology (1828)

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Mars square Saturn

Difficult

Mars and Saturn set drive, conflict and assertion against limitation, endurance and time. Joining malefic to malefic, the tradition counts this among the most difficult of combinations. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822) · Raphael, A Manual of Astrology (1828)

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Mars square Ascendant

Challenging

Mars, a malefic, in the square to the Ascendant, sets drive, conflict and assertion in friction against the self, the body and outward manner. The reading takes its character from Mars, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822) · Raphael, A Manual of Astrology (1828)

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Mars square Midheaven

Challenging

Mars, a malefic, in the square to the Midheaven, sets drive, conflict and assertion in friction against honour, career and public standing. The reading takes its character from Mars, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822) · Raphael, A Manual of Astrology (1828)

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Jupiter square Saturn

Mixed

Jupiter and Saturn set increase, fortune and faith against limitation, endurance and time. Joining a benefic and a malefic, the tradition counts this a mixed combination, the benefic tempering the malefic, though their contrary elemental natures soften the pairing. In the square, an aspect of imperfect enmity, that character is met with friction and strain.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Jupiter square Ascendant

Favourable

Jupiter, a benefic, in the square to the Ascendant, sets increase, fortune and faith in friction against the self, the body and outward manner. The reading takes its character from Jupiter, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Jupiter square Midheaven

Favourable

Jupiter, a benefic, in the square to the Midheaven, sets increase, fortune and faith in friction against honour, career and public standing. The reading takes its character from Jupiter, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

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Saturn square Ascendant

Challenging

Saturn, a malefic, in the square to the Ascendant, sets limitation, endurance and time in friction against the self, the body and outward manner. The reading takes its character from Saturn, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

♄ □ MC

Saturn square Midheaven

Challenging

Saturn, a malefic, in the square to the Midheaven, sets limitation, endurance and time in friction against honour, career and public standing. The reading takes its character from Saturn, as it falls on this angle of the chart.

⚕ Traditional folklore, not medical guidance.

💼 Offered for interest, not professional or financial advice.

Sources: Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) · Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822)

✦ References

All readings on this page are built from these public-domain works.

  1. Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647)
  2. Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, trans. Ashmand (1822) trans. J. M. Ashmand
  3. Raphael, A Manual of Astrology (1828)

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