Glossary

Opposition

A pull between two wishes, often lived out through relationships, resolved by balance.

Opposition

Definition

The planets face each other across the wheel. Each pulls toward its own sign's priorities, creating a seesaw that is often experienced through other people: you project one end onto a partner or rival. When balance is found, the two sides complete each other, as on the polarity axes.

Angle180°
Typical orb6–8° for planets, wider for Sun and Moon
Symbol☍

In relationships

Oppositions in synastry create strong attraction and strong disagreement. See Birth Chart Compare.

See all aspect types on the aspects page.

See it in your own chart

Astrool calculates your full birth chart, not just your sun sign, and writes your daily, weekly and monthly readings against it.

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Common questions

Is an opposition the worst aspect?

No. It brings awareness: you see yourself clearly through the other side.

How do I see my aspects?

Astrool lists every aspect in your birth chart with its orb, strongest first.

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