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Conjunction

The Ultimate Guide

A conjunction is when two planets line up at the same zodiac degree, fusing their energies into a single, intensified signal. It’s the most powerful aspect, amplifying traits for better or worse based on the planets, sign, and house involved. The tighter the orb, the stronger the punch, and one planet can dominate or color the other. Conjunctions mark beginnings in cycles and spotlight a core theme in a natal chart.

Conjunction Aspect (~0°): Fuse, Amplify, Focus

All Aspects • Sextile • Square • Trine • Opposition

A conjunction blends two planets into one loud channel. It can be genius or tangled—depends on the planets, sign, and house. Start with planet nature, then add the context.

What a Conjunction Signifies

Core idea

  • Two planets operate as one
  • Volume up; subtlety down
  • Identity-level imprint if near angles or the Sun/Moon

Strengths

  • Clarity of drive/focus
  • Talent compounding (e.g., Mercury–Uranus insights)
  • Signature style others notice

Watch-outs

  • Overdrive or tunnel vision
  • One planet overpowering the other (malefic/benefic mix)
  • Out-of-sign blends can feel mixed—check elements & modes

Orbs, Exactness, and Special Cases

Typical orbs

  • Sun/Moon: up to ~8–10°
  • Other planets: ~5–7°
  • Outer planets: ~3–5° is safer
  • Tighter = louder. Exact = headline.

Applying vs. separating

  • Applying: building, urgent tone
  • Separating: integrating, less raw

Sun cazimi/combust notes

  • Very close to the Sun changes flavor (cazimi vs. combust)
  • Check Mercury & Venus conjunctions for nuance

How to Read a Conjunction (fast track)

  1. Weigh the planets. What do they want? (Mars acts, Venus bonds, Jupiter grows, Saturn stabilizes.)
  2. Add sign + house. The sign sets tone; the house names the life area.
  3. Check the orb & motion. Exact/applying = strong headline.
  4. Echoes? Do rulers or other aspects repeat the same theme?

Conjunction Quick Links

Use the pattern /aspects/planet1-conjunction-planet2. Start with personal planets, then mix in outers for depth.

Pair Link Why it matters
Sun & Venus sun-conjunction-venus Charm, aesthetics, approval-seeking vs. values
Sun & Mars sun-conjunction-mars Drive, courage, heat; manage impulsivity
Sun & Jupiter sun-conjunction-jupiter Big vision, faith; watch overreach
Sun & Saturn sun-conjunction-saturn Duty, mastery; risk of heaviness
Moon & Venus moon-conjunction-venus Warmth, affection; comfort → indulgence?
Moon & Mars moon-conjunction-mars Hot feelings; assertive needs
Mercury & Uranus mercury-conjunction-uranus Flashes of insight; restless mind
Venus & Mars venus-conjunction-mars Magnetism, pursuit, spark
Mars & Pluto mars-conjunction-pluto Intense will; power tools → use wisely
Jupiter & Neptune jupiter-conjunction-neptune Faith + fantasy; vision or fog
Saturn & Uranus saturn-conjunction-uranus Tension of stability vs. change—build, then disrupt

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Conjunction in Synastry (You + Them)

Conjunctions are loud in relationships. Same page… or same blind spot. Weigh benefics/malefics and house overlays.

Conjunction as a Transit (Sky → You)

Inner planets

  • Short, sharp headlines; repeat often
  • Good for launches when benefic hits angles

Outer planets

  • Slow + thorough (months/years)
  • Identity pivots if to ASC/MC/IC/DSC
  • Track applying → exact → separating dates

Make it practical

  • Name the house → set one habit there
  • Log events; watch for repeats via retrogrades

FAQ

Do out-of-sign conjunctions count?

Yes. If degrees are close enough, it’s a conjunction. The different signs add mixed elements/modes—interpret both.

Is “Sun conjunct Sun” a thing?

In natal charts, no (you have one Sun). In synastry, yes—your Sun can conjoin theirs; it’s strong recognition.

Which conjunctions are “easiest”?

Benefic pairs (Venus, Jupiter) tend to feel smoother. With malefics (Mars, Saturn), set rules and channel the power.

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