Aspect

The angular relationship between two planets or a planet and angle or sensitive point. Zodiacal aspects are based upon zodiacal longitude; parallels and contraparallels are based on declination, the positions of points of interest relative to the celestial equator. Zodiacal aspects are also called harmonics. See also harmonics.

Aspects can be split into categories of major aspects and minor aspects. Major aspects are felt more strongly, and minor aspects are felt more subtly if at all.

Aspects are also split into categories of hard aspects (challenging) and soft aspects (easy, harmonious). Hard aspects are more difficult to work with, but they can also be more rewarding. Hard aspects can bring more challenges or circumstances that force you to take notice. Soft aspects are easier to work with, they can bring more opportunities, but they can also be more fleeting or go unappreciated. Soft aspects can also be more easily ignored or taken for granted.