The Sextile in Astrology: What a 60 Degree Aspect Means
A sextile is two planets 60 degrees apart, within about 6 degrees, usually two signs apart. It links signs whose elements get on (fire with air, earth with water) and describes an opportunity: easy cooperation that pays off when you take it up.
| Angle | 60 degrees |
|---|---|
| Orb used on this site | 6 degrees |
| Sign relationship | Two signs apart |
| Nature | Opportunity: easy, but needs you to act |
How a sextile works
Sextiles connect signs of compatible elements: fire signs sextile air signs, and earth signs sextile water signs. The two planets understand each other and help each other along.
A sextile is milder than a trine. Astrologers often say a trine happens to you and a sextile happens when you do something with it.
A sextile in your birth chart
Natal sextiles show talents you can develop with a little effort and connections between parts of life that support each other.
A sextile in transit
Transiting sextiles open small windows: a helpful conversation, an offer, a few days when something is easier than usual.
A sextile between two charts
Sextiles between two charts describe friendly, easy contacts that make a relationship pleasant to be in, especially Mercury and Venus sextiles.
Three sextiles, worked through
Mercury sextile Venus: Easy charm in conversation and writing.
Mars sextile Jupiter: Energy that finds good timing; effort that tends to be rewarded.
Moon sextile Neptune: Imagination and sympathy that come naturally.
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