Aspects

Opposition

An opposition is a 180° polarity aspect. It places two planets across from each other, creating awareness through contrast, relationship, and projection.

Angle

180°

Nature

Polarizing, relational, and integrating. It often appears first as an outside person or situation before being owned internally.

Orb

Use 0-8° in most cases. Sun, Moon, angular planets, or chart ruler oppositions can be read wider with chart support.

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How to read an opposition

Identify the axis. The signs and houses tell you what two life areas are asking for balance.
Watch projection. The person may over-identify with one planet and meet the other planet through partners, rivals, clients, or public feedback.
The answer is negotiation, not choosing one side forever.

Examples

Sun opposite Moon

Conscious identity and instinctive needs pull in opposite directions. It can show tension between what the person wants to become and what feels emotionally safe.

Venus opposite Uranus

Attachment and freedom polarize. Relationships may need space, novelty, and honesty about independence, otherwise closeness can trigger sudden withdrawal.