Any Planets brought into connection by any aspect affect each other according to their nature and the type of aspect. Major aspects to your Sun, Moon, & Ascendant have the most powerful impact on your life. After you become familiar with energy of the major aspects, you may wish to explore one of the many excellent texts on astrology.

The value of the aspect is the number of degrees that defines the aspect, and the orb of influence is the number of degrees on either side of exact that is considered still influential. (may vary with different astrologers)

MAJOR ASPECTS					MEANING OF ASPECT:
Glyph: Code:		NAME	Value		Relative to the Planet involved, there is a need to:
	CJN	conjunction	000 (7)		Blend the power of both energies. (powerful aspect)
	OPP	opposition	180 (7)		Seek awareness by learning cooperation & compromise.
	TRI	trine	120 (7)		Use your gifts that flow so effortlessly to express creativity.
	SQR	square	90 (7)		Use internal conflict to bring about change.
	SXT	sextile	60 (5)		Use an opportunity to be creative or productive. Requires work.
	INC	inconjunct	150 (2)		Adjust attitudes & resolve conflict; requires courage & will.
MINOR ASPECTS
	SSQ	semi-sextile (octile)	45 (3)		Resolve tensions & delays. Avoid over compensation.
	SES	sesqui- quadrate	135 (3)		Use action to resolve conflicts.
	QNT	quintile	72 (3)		Link your inner & outer being by using inborn talents & insights.
	VIG	vigintile	18 (1)		Become aware of an open door to higher worlds.
	SST	semi-sextile	30 (2)		Become aware of inherited traits. May finish something begun by a parent or relative.
	DEC	decile	36 (1)		Apply some ability practically to support others.
	NON	nonagen (novile)	40 (1)		Recognize & release past life attitudes that hold you in bondage.
	SEP	septile	51.43 (2)		Make a commitment; go forward; trust results to God.
	BQT	biquintile	144 (1)		Step into Master Consciousness: Accept your potential for mastery.

Only the Major aspects are considered when comparing the planets in the current sky to your natal planets [position of the planets at your exact time of birth] The orb [of influence] allowed for transits is usually only 1 degree.