Sextile Aspect (~60°): Openings, Ease You Activate
All Aspects • Conjunction • Square • Trine • OppositionA sextile links two planets with friendly potential. It’s not automatic—respond and it grows. Read planet natures, then add sign tone and house topics for where to act.
What a Sextile Signifies
Core idea
- Friendly angle; low resistance
- Shows opportunities and skills you can grow
- Needs a nudge: conversations, practice, outreach
Strengths
- Collaboration, networking, learning curves
- Combines talents without drama
- Great for creative and social growth
Watch-outs
- Passive “it’ll happen” mindset (it won’t—act)
- Opportunities expire if ignored
- Out-of-sign sextiles: check elements & modes for mixed tone
Orbs, Exactness, and Timing
Typical orbs
- Sun/Moon: ~6–8°
- Other planets: ~3–5°
- Outer planets: keep it tighter (~2–3°)
- Tighter = louder. Exact = greenlight.
Applying vs. separating
- Applying: door opening now—ask, pitch, DM
- Separating: integrate the new skill or connection
How to Read a Sextile (activate it)
- Name the planets. What promise do they make together?
- Add sign + house. Tone + location of opportunity.
- Check the orb & motion. Applying sextiles want action now.
- Write one action. DM, coffee chat, rehearsal, small launch.
Sextile Quick Links
Use the pattern /aspects/planet1-sextile-planet2. A few high-signal combos:
| Pair | Link | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Sun & Moon | sun-sextile-moon | Identity + needs cooperate; easy daily rhythm |
| Sun & Jupiter | sun-sextile-jupiter | Confidence, teachers, travel/learning wins |
| Moon & Venus | moon-sextile-venus | Affection, art, hospitality; soft power |
| Mercury & Uranus | mercury-sextile-uranus | Ideas spark; pitch, prototype, publish |
| Venus & Mars | venus-sextile-mars | Charm + initiative; healthy pursuit |
| Mars & Saturn | mars-sextile-saturn | Disciplined effort; steady wins |
| Jupiter & Neptune | jupiter-sextile-neptune | Vision + compassion; art/faith projects |
| Saturn & Uranus | saturn-sextile-uranus | Innovate within structure; ship updates |
| Venus & Pluto | venus-sextile-pluto | Depth in love/values; honest intimacy |
| Moon & Neptune | moon-sextile-neptune | Empathy, art, soothing spaces |
Explore all planets: https://skygram.ai/planets
Sextile in Synastry (You + Them)
Sextiles feel friendly and safe. They create low-friction ways to meet in the middle—especially when touching angles or relating planets.
Sextile as a Transit (Sky → You)
Inner planets
- Short windows; follow up fast
- Schedule intros, pitches, rehearsals
Outer planets
- Season of opportunity (weeks → months)
- Skill compounding; low drama, steady gains
Make it practical
- Locate the house → pick one habit there
- Batch outreach; small bets weekly
FAQ
Is a sextile the same as a trine?
Both are harmonious. Trines flow by default; sextiles need you to engage. Sextiles are great for learning-by-doing.
Do out-of-sign sextiles count?
Yes—if the degrees make ~60°. The mixed elements/modes color the vibe; read both signs.
Is “Sun sextile Sun” possible?
In natal charts, no (one Sun). In synastry, yes—your Sun can sextile theirs, usually friendly recognition and support.
Explore More
- Aspect hubs: All Aspects · Conjunction · Square · Trine · Opposition
- Planets index: https://skygram.ai/planets
- Signs index: https://skygram.ai/signs
- Houses index: https://skygram.ai/houses
- Birth chart: https://skygram.ai/birth-chart
- Compatibility hub: https://skygram.ai/compatibility