Essays
Astrology ～ 120 Degree Aspect
Yu Jinshen (Graduate School of Commerce, 1st Year)
This time I would like to talk about the basic relations of the stars.
The cycle goes through the 12 constellations by starting off with Capricorn and Aquarius in January, Sagittarius in December, and then goes back to Capricorn once again. The stars include Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius. If you line them up in a circle, you can see the distance between each constellation is 30 degrees. (360 degrees divide 12 constellations = 30 degrees) There are also compatible stars, which are placed 120 degrees from each other. For example, Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer & Aquarius, Libra, Gemini & Leo, Sagittarius, Aries & Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus gets along well.
The 12 stars can be divided into 4 major groups: water, air, fire, and earth.
| Water sign: | Pisces | Scorpio | Cancer |
| Air sign: | Aquarius | Libra | Gemini |
| Fire sign: | Leo | Sagittarius | Aries |
| Earth sign: | Capricorn | Virgo | Taurus |
Characteristics of signs
Water signs are shy, gentle, and thinks about others. Air signs is affable to everybody, loves change, and flexible when dealing with things. Fire signs are hasty, passionate, trusts people easily, and kind to strangers. Earth signs are conservative, cautious, realistic, and tends to hide emotions.
When a Capricorn and a Virgo becomes a couple, they will feel a sense of security because of their similar values. Therefore, people with same signs can easily get along because the aspects within the constellations take action. The 120-degree aspect holds great power, also known as a trine. This holds a meaning of satisfaction and harmony. There is a good chance for love relationships between people with same signs because of tacit understanding.
For instance, a water sign and an earth sign would be a great match because water can be absorbed into soil. A fire sign and an air sign would also be compatible because fire becomes bigger when blown by air. It may differ for each individual, but most likely it will be a fulfilling and positive relationship. Also, a water sign and an earth sign and an air sign and a fire sign would be a great combination for love. The following are only general theories, but no matter friendship or love, it's important to fully understand each other's personality before behaving a certain way.
