Quincunx intermediate major/minor aspect

The quincunx (or inconjunct, abrv. Inc) is an angle of 150, which is five-twelfths of
the 360 ecliptic. A separation of 1502 is considered a quincunx. This aspect is also
sometimes called the inconjunct, though this usage is technically incorrect. A quincunx is
often described as being between a rock and a hard place. Therefore, the quincunx is
described as a hard aspect, meaning it brings challenge. And challenges eventually build a
stronger character. Through your own inflexibility, the quincunx will teach you to either
bend or break. Quincunx aspect meaning

Semi-square

The semi-square (abrv. SSq) is an angle of 45 (1/2 of a square [90]). A separation of

452 is considered a semisquare. This aspect is considered a weaker version of the square
and indicates somewhat difficult circumstance. It is sometimes known as the octile or
semiquartile. Semi-square is recognized in astrological community as the aspect of
frustrations and irritations. Semi-square tests your endurance, persistence and patience. It
brings obstacles and rigid mindset in your way, making it more difficult for you to adapt to
new or different situations. Sometimes you just need to stay flexible and find other solutions.
An orb of less than 3 degrees is recommended.Semi-square aspect meaning

Sesquiquadrate

The sesquiquadrate (abrv. Ses) is an angle of 135 (a square [90] + a semisquare

[45]). A separation of 1352 is considered a sesquiquadrate; it indicates somewhat stressful
conditions. it is considered similar in influence to the semisquare. The sesquiquadrate is
sometimes called a sesquisquare, square-and-a-half, quartile-and-a-half, and/or trioctile.
Unlike the square, which eventually brings solutions through practical experience, the semisquares and sesquidradrates often point to issues, problems and energies that are irresolvable,
and that we must learn to live with and cope with. Sesquiquadrate aspect meaning

Semi-sextile

The semi-sextile (abrv. SSx) is an angle of 30 (1/2 of a sextile [60]). A separation of

302 is considered a semisextile. It is the basis of all the major aspects aside from the
conjunction and the quintile. This aspect signifies a moderate rapport with the involved
planets, where they both support the cause of the other but might not have enough of a
realistic understanding of that same cause to contribute much. It will be important pragmatic
effort be taken to reconcile this issue and create results. Alternate names include confinis and
inconjunct. Along the lines of Dane Rudhyar, Michael R. Meyer developed the idea of a pair
of distinctly different semi-sextiles: the waxing and the waning. From Virgo the semi-sextile

with Libra is waxing and with Leo is waning. The waxing semi-sextile indicates motivation
from the past while the waning semi-sextile is more involved with to consolidating and
learning from the past. Semi-sextile aspect meaning

Quintile

The quintile (abrv. QNt or Qui) is an angle of 72, i.e. the angle for a regular
pentagon. A separation of 722 is considered a quintile. This aspect is considered somewhat
similar to a semisextile (moderately beneficial), but effort is not needed to reap its benefits.
Indicates talent and vaguely fortunate circumstances. Quintiles have been also linked to great
creativity, and, being a 5th harmonic, also to a need for freedom and change. Quintile aspect
meaning

Biquintile

The biquintile (abrv. BQt or BQn) is an angle of 144 (a quintile [72] x 2 = 144). A
separation of 1442 is considered a biquintile. This is considered similar to a quintile.
The "Minor" Synastry Aspects
You are unlikely to find predominance because of the orb used for the so-called
"Minor" aspects. However they form an important role in assessing the grid because
they operate at a less conscious, more subliminal level.
The Semisquare implies discontent.
It can illustrate a lack of trust in the relationship. There is an unwillingness to go all
the way to a full blown aspects, and irritation and conflict is rarely addressed, but
they seem to get half way but then back off. When semi-squares are triggered, old
habits and irritations loom large and take on ridiculous proportions. What might seem
a cute little habit when you are in the glister of first love becomes the straw that can
break the camels back in 20 year's time and the issues just simmer along until a
transit triggers them. Apparently 'good' relationship can then break under the strain of
what might seem to others a trivial issue.
The Sesquisquare implies ongoing but unrecognised irritants.
This is a bit like the semi square except there might be a bit more chance of facing it.
Indeed it is faced so many times as a dynamic in the relationship that it eventually
becomes a reliable source of conflict in what might otherwise be a dull existence. It
takes irritation and makes it full blown frustration. It can however, lead to confronting
and issue at least, usually after a long period. But residual animosity tends to remain.
When this aspect appears frequently in relationships grid, the partners will tend to
take things to extremes to test each other.
The Quincunx is a very difficult aspect.

There are charts where this takes dominance and they are toxic relationships.
Generally said to be the areas where adjustments have to be made, if one has to
adjust to the point of losing focus then it is a sinister aspect. The Quincunx "swings"
between a trine and opposition. There is a constant shifting of energy that can be
wearing. This aspect is the stuff of the victim / perpetrator and one hopes not to find it
except in small numbers. Too many and the chances of the relationship being healthy
are remote. It occurs commonly in charts where one partner is alcoholic, sick, or
escapes responsibility through infidelity or illness and the other takes the strain. The
quincunx erodes the relationship. It is like standing talking to someone and they don't
make eye contact, their eyes flick from left to right but never directly at you, you're not
even sure they are listening and then you start to feel uneasy, edgy and uptight. If
you've experienced that you understand how disconcerting it can be. Well, imagine
that as a constant dynamic in a relationship, an uneasy, fearful feeling. It's enough to
erode any relationship. It's almost like developing an allergy to each other, and can in
fact give real physical symptoms. Hypochondria is part of this dynamic, the ultimate
cop out, the 'escape into sickness' syndrome and you wonder who is the perpetrator
and who is the victim. You never really know except that someone is carrying the
load. Adjustment implies change and too many adjustments imply complete change.
A few quincunxes might be fruitful for individual personal change to accommodate
the needs of another, but too many are too demanding.
The Quintile is the creative, willing risk taking, playful and joyful dimension of the
relationship.
If you find these there is joy to be found in the relationship. It might be through
children, through work or just simply enjoyment of each other and a common
involvement with arts, music etc. These people are prepared to take a few chances,
and will tend to lay it all on the line to each other so there is indwelling honesty. This
is where the love affair can continue into old age. It is a solar kind of energy and if it's
between personal planets, they each shine and bask in each other's glow. It occurs in
partnerships in artistic fields. Individually they may be mediocre but together they're
dynamite. They bounce off each other, feed each other, inspire and resonate off each
other. The vibration is wonderful. It brings the facet of playfulness to the relationship,
a childlike quality that means there is an area, which is fun. So, of the minor aspects
you can't do better than a quintile. It's the Best Friend energy that can keep a
relationship alive and vital. But it goes a little further because it empowers the
individuals to be creative and fruitful within the relationship.
The Septile carries both spiritual overtones and shadow undertones.
A few septiles imply spiritual bonding. There is rapport at a mental level; one intuits
the thoughts of the other. There is a psychic link, a reading of minds and uniting of
thoughts that is almost telepathic. However, if there's too much mental or psychic
linking it can become intrusive. One might not want the other to tune in to their
thoughts! Too many septiles can intrude in a sinister way and creates an environment
whereby shadows come out to play.
The Novile implies the search for perfection.

It illustrates what one might expect or hope for in the relationship and may or may not
find. Noviles in a Synastry highlight areas where there is a possibility of 'trap setting'
dynamics because of preconditioned expectations. Like the Septile it operates like an
unconscious harmonic vibration and may well have a lot to do with childhood
expectations. You fall in love with an idea(l). Archetype meets archetype - the
handsome prince and princess swoon! Then reality strikes and in reality things are
not as expected. It can be wonderful when someone measures up to the ideal and
creates an exchange whereby there is a sense of dreams coming true. But this
aspect can also promote an environment of testing and trap setting. Too many of
these and partners are constantly setting the other up for failure. Even when they
pass a test, there's another around the corner!
In a general sense, the main aspects plus a few of the main 'minor' one should give a
chart with enough space for energy to move. When you use the Synastry grid, it
doesn't need to be picked to pieces and examined through specific individual aspects
unless there is an issue. Many of these issues will arise through contacts by transit or
progression to one of the partner's natal planets and constellate and emerge, through
the dynamics of the energy contacts in the relationship. The overview, the individual
natal charts, and aspects involved in the 'hot spot' that is focussed by transits and
progressions give a clear picture of issues and enable creative dialogue and
hopefully, resolution. www.panplanet.com/articles/aspects.html