Hi there.
I've been studying Astrology more and more over the past year,
not sure if there are any threads covering this right now,
[so apologies if this is covered elsewhere]
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Astrology in December 2009 - We're In the Heart of Mars, Saturn, and Pluto Octile Series Aspects
by
Robert Wilkinson
From now through the end of December, we have a number of stressful aspects being made that affect multiple areas of our charts. Things are being dislodged, corners turned, breaks from the past, finality achieved. Who does this most affect?
Just about everyone. No kidding. The entire month Saturn is still very much square Pluto, accompanied by Mars forming a tight sesquisquare to Pluto and an equally tight semisquare to Saturn. These are all part of the "Octile series" of aspects, which include 45, 90, 135, and 180 degree relationships. These are considered frictional, and put pressure on whatever planets and houses they fall in.