Large-Scale Patterns Astrology

Large Scale Patterns

Large Scale Patterns

We have been considering what orbs to use when looking at planets in aspect, and more or less taking them a pair at a time, such as “Moon Sextile Venus,” and so forth. More important than single aspects are aspect patterns. An aspect pattern occurs when various aspects link up to form a larger pattern than just a single aspect. In particular, when aspects link up and create a “Whole-Chart Pattern,” they are of special importance. A whole-chart pattern is a series of aspects, linked one to another, that add up to 360 degrees. In other words, the extend all the way around the chart wheel. An example of whole-chart patterns would include such traditional patterns as the Grand Trine (three trine aspects linked together), the Grand Cross (four square aspects linked together), and the T-Square (an opposition, linked to two square aspects.)