noun
aspect
An angular relationship between planets in astrology.
The astrologer studies the aspect between the two planets.
Etymology
Latin ad- and specere express looking toward something. In astrology, planets were described as looking at one another, with their angular positions defining that relationship.
More examples
- The chart marks several planetary aspects.
- She calculated the aspect as a ninety-degree angle.
- The book explains how astrologers interpret each aspect.
Forms
aspect · aspects
Similar words
- angle
- The geometric relation without the astrological interpretation.
- configuration
- A broader arrangement, not necessarily a particular pairwise angle.