Glossary
Synastry
The comparison of two natal charts to assess relational dynamics. Synastry reveals which archetypal forces are activated between two people — where their charts harmonize, where they clash, and where they catalyze mutual growth.
Related terms
- Natal ChartA map of the sky at the exact moment and location of a person's birth, showing the positions of all ten planets. The natal chart is the foundational document of astrological interpretation — a symbolic blueprint of an individual's archetypal makeup.
- AspectA geometric angular relationship between two planets, measured in degrees along the ecliptic. Aspects describe how planetary archetypes interact — whether through tension, harmony, or fusion. The major aspects are conjunction, opposition, trine, square, and sextile.
- TransitThe current real-time position of a planet as it moves through the sky, especially in relation to a natal chart. Transits are the primary timing mechanism in astrology — they describe which archetypal themes are being activated now.