Symbols and Keywords
Aspects
 conjunction – enhances (soft) or burdens (hard)
 sextile – supports
 square – strains
 trine – favors
 opposition – confronts
Planets
 sun – power
 moon – emotion
 Mercury – expression
 Venus – affection
 Mars – action
 Jupiter – expansion
 Saturn – effort
 Uranus – freedom
 Neptune – impression
 Pluto – change
Zodiac
 aries – assertive
 taurus – possessive
 gemini – flexible
 cancer – sensitive
 leo – dramatic
 virgo – helpful
 libra – balanced
 scorpio – ardent
 sagittarius – friendly
 capricorn – practical
 aquarius – creative
 pisces – intuitive
Positive and Negative
As with most things, the components of astrology prompt both positive and negative considerations. The following lists depict the assumptions that PPI has used in the interpretation of astrology. Each component begins with key phrases followed by positive (+) and negative (–) connotations.
Aspects
conjunction
strong attempt to blend different techniques or skills
+ a new start, blending of skills, strong focus, automatic expression
– confused techniques, obsessive use, impulsiveness, refusal to reconcile
sextile
good ideas and social contacts, awareness of things and people
+ insight, options, facility, reduced outside resistance, acceptance, cooperation
– limited challenges, inertia, things come too easily, taking things for granted
square
challenge weighing past techniques to present situations
+ a chance to learn or master techniques, strong motivation to test situations, intense focus on what needs to be done
– conflict, confrontation, tension, compulsion, obstacles to goals
trine
deep insight and enjoyment, harmony with use or situation
+ ease of use, opportunities, fluidity, acceleration of contacts, luck, deep insight, great enjoyment with, ease of expression
– taking things for granted, inertia, abuse of resources or skills, sloppiness
opposition
balancing approaches with others, reconciling what is around you
+ recognition of need to balance, acceptance of other approaches, willingness to share
– confrontation with others, denial of other's insights, ignorance or denial of other options
Planets
sun
authorities, ego, men, heart, back, spine
+ vitality, focus, life-goals, purpose
– egotism, arrogance, abused abilities
moon
emotions, intuition, the past, women, the public, the ocean, stomach, breasts, lymphic system
+ sympathy, nurturing, social assimilation
– moodiness, defensiveness, past defendant, manipulative
Mercury
communication, youth, detail work, immediate contacts, near travel, siblings, servants, arms, hands, liver, nervous system, gall bladder, spleen
+ logic, thought, perception, dexterity, versatility
– nervousness, verbosity, indecision, nitpicking
Venus
art, female sexuality, food and drink, partners, throat, neck, skin tone, kidneys, intestines, ears
+ sociability, affection, sensuality, diplomacy, balance
– over-indulgence, sentimentality, stubbornness, rationalization, dependence
Mars
energy, competition, individualism, male sexuality, iron and steel, surgery, sexual and excratory organs, upper kidneys, head, face, muscles
+ courage, will, desire, commitment, direction, determination, passion
– lust, perversion, over-competitiveness, impulsiveness
Jupiter
the law, travel, philosophy, religion, salesmanship, expansion, sports, in-laws, hips, thighs, liver, weight, education
+ wisdom, optimism, speculation, opportunity, generosity, ambition, luck, expanded goals
– over-optimism, sloppiness, pomposity, extravagance, poor judgement, foot-in-mouth
Saturn
structure, crystalization, stability, order, time, the finite, the past, older people, education, morals, teeth, bones, knees, science
+ concentrations, patience, responsibility, thrift, discipline, diligence, prudence
– repression, restriction, pessimism, rigidity, past oriented, prejudiced
Uranus
technology, the future, group awareness, electricity, complex systems, sudden events, freedom, group contacts, friends, science, ankles, calves, nerve impulses, accidents, large communications
+ inventiveness, independence, farsightedness, perceptiveness, technically adept
– eccentricity, irresponsibility, rebellious, hyper-sensitive, dogmatic, impulsive
Neptune
alcohol, drugs, strange environments, poisons, gases, the ocean, hospitals, prisons, mental institutions, secrets, the occult, charity, oil, plastics, art, music, film
+ compassion, fantasy, identification, idealism, inspiration, selflessness, imagination, sensitive, faithful, glamour
– delusion, confusion, addiction, seduction, manipulation, vulnerable, sloppy, defuse, indecisive
Pluto
ability to amass power, recycling, healing, redirection, group power, amassed energy, group resources, significant changes
+ transcending, self-directed, focussed, probing, genuine, intense, powerful, independent, power-skilled
– abused power or abilities, obsessions, jealous, megalomania, sociopathic, alienated, cunning
 ascendant
self-image, first impressions, health, integration with body, immediate reactions
+ immediate, comfort with body, attractive, vitality, good first impression
– discomfort with body, low vitality, poor coordination, poor first impression
 midheaven
point of culmination, career, status, authorities, the public arena, recognition
+ ability to get along with authorities, recognition, defined goals, popularity, respect
– problems with authorities, stifled goals, lack of social skills, alienation, confused social image, career problems
Focus on planets, moon is a trigger.
The planets offer a more powerful indication of present personal trends. The moon is a trigger that sets off the planetary influences.
You'll feel square, opposition and conjunction more than trine and sextile.
Squares, oppositions and hard conjunctions (conjunctions between incompatible planets) are tension laden, challenging influences. These influences indicate a need for action. Circumstances in life will force decisions under these influences.
Conjunctions between incompatible planets are hard conjunctions:
sun – Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
moon – Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto
Mercury – Mars, Saturn, Uranus
Venus – Saturn, Uranus
Mars – sun, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Saturn – sun, Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Uranus – sun, moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn
Neptune – sun, Mercury, Mars, Saturn
Pluto – sun, Mars, Saturn, Uranus
Trines and sextiles and easy conjunctions are flowing aspects that do not force one to do anything. But these are times when you should pay attention closely. Trines and sextiles show you when you can make life go your way. If you take favorable action during a trine or a sextile influence, you will have less problems when squares, oppositions and hard conjunctions show up in your PsyPlan. You may not have much motivation to act during a trine or sextile period, but will usually be more effective if you do.
Trines are easier then sextiles, but they are even less of a motivation. Sextiles represent opportunities to take advantage of. During trines, success may fall into your lap, but don't expect it.
Conjunctions between compatible planets are easy conjunctions:
sun – sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter
moon – sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune
Mercury – sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto
Venus – sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto
Mars – moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter
Saturn – moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn
Uranus – Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Neptune – moon, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Pluto – moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto
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