What is a quintile aspect?

What is a quintile aspect?

The quintile is a 72° aspect with an orb of 2° that makes up 1/5 of the 360° circle. The symbol used most often is a big Q. We’re always glad to find it in a chart for an uplifting aspect to present clients when we’ve had to deliver lots of bad news.

What is quintile in synastry?

Quintiles may show unusual talents or abilities that seem complete and god-sent—abilities that we don’t have to struggle to perfect. In synastry, between charts, quintiles can produce an almost other-worldly understanding of the way the individual planets are operating.

Is Quincunx a hard aspect?

The quincunx—also known as the inconjunct—is a 150° angle formed by planets five signs apart with orbs of up to 3°. Whether in the birth chart or by transit, making the two planets in a quincunx work together can be demanding—even a stretch. The quincunx, however, is an “it does not compute” aspect.

Is quintile a strong aspect?

Quintile. A quintile is an angle of 72° (1/5 of the 360° ecliptic). An orb of ±1.2° is allowed. It indicates a strong creative flow of energy between the planets involved, often an opportunity for something performative, entertaining or expressive.

What is Sesquiquadrate in astrology?

Definition of sesquiquadrate : the astrological aspect of two heavenly bodies when separated by 1¹/₂ quadrants.

Is Sesquiquadrate a semi Square?

The sesquiquadrate’s energy is similar to that of the square and semi-square. It belongs to the group of analytical aspects divisible by 2, which create tension and challenge us to work and learn.

Is a Sesquiquadrate like a square?

The prefix “sesqui” means one and a half, so a sesquiquadrate (or sesqui-square) is a square and a half (135 degrees).

What are the quintile and the biquintile in astrology?

Cafe Astrology .com. The quintile and the biquintile are “minor aspects”, and are 72 and 144 degrees respectively. These aspects are arrived at by dividing the circle into 5, and are best understood by looking to the symbology behind the number five.

What is the meaning of biquintile?

Biquintile. An aspect of 144 degrees. The biquintile is considered to be a minor aspect and usually receives little attention from astrologers, even though it counts as being favourable. It has an orb of 2 to 3 degrees. The biquintile is seen as especially helpful in artistic matters. In this respect it resembles the quintile.

What are the quintile or bi-quintile aspects of the Sun?

The following are descriptions of these Quintile or Bi-Quintile aspects between the planets Sun through Pluto. These aspects can also apply for the semi-quintile, or decile, of 36 degrees, or the vigintile of 18 degrees, and will only apply for Sun-Mercury and Sun-Venus aspects because of the proximity of the Sun to Mercury and Venus.

What is the quintile and biquintile of a 360 degree circle?

A quintile occurs between two planets that are 72° apart and the biquintile occurs between two planets that are 144° apart. If you keep dividing a 360° circle by multiples of five you will also find the vigintile (18°), decile (36°) and tridecile (108°).