A Septile is an aspect when two planets or objects are within approximately 51.2 degrees apart. This aspect is an example of what is considered “minor” to many Astrologers, but there is no actual evidence for this division of the circle to be any less significant than any other.
If the circle is divided by 1, we get the Conjunction aspect. When divided by 2, we get the Opposition aspect, 180 degrees. Divided by 3, the Trine, 120. Divided by 4, the Square, 90 degrees. Divided by 5, the Quintile, 72 degrees. Divided by 6, the Sextile 60 degrees. Divided by 7, the Septile, 51 degrees.
Personally, as an Astrologer, I prefer to see the bigger picture, the whole picture. And when I look at the whole circle, I see that each of these divisions are divided the same way, and should all be equally important.
In my experience and research, the reason behind the Septile and Quintile aspects being excluded as ‘major aspects’ is because they are “hardly ever felt.”
I believe this is false and my reason goes the same for many Astrologers acknowledging the importance of the Ascendant and Descendant axis, as well as the Midheaven, but MUCH less about the importance of the Imum Coeli; You can read about this in my blog “Grow Into The IC Before The MC.”
One reason it is common to believe that minor aspects such as the Quintile and Septile are hardly felt, could be the idea that there are so many people who limit their spiritual or instinctual beliefs to a certain extent. Or, perhaps there is lack of interest to look for aspects of the human life and experience beyond these five things:
- Intense magnetism between human and physical contact. (conjunction)
- Polar opposite attraction between two, or goals in life. (opposition)
- Natural flowing abilities to express without hassle; reaching the top with little effort. (trine)
- Most difficult challenges that people face in life, the world and relationships. (square)
- And things to be grateful for, things people come to appreciate when learning their value. (sextile)
I think it’s fair to say that these are very immediately important experiences in a person’s life. But I wouldn’t say it is entirely limited to these alone.
Math is a very complex subject and there is no guarantee that a person has the mental capacity to study every single division of the circle… However, I believe that is still no reason to accept the insignificance of the aspects of life that many Astrologers hesitate to get too deep into.
Personal preference is completely fine, but if you’re interested in my insight on why minor aspects are important, then stick around. 🙂
So I would like to share my experiences with the Quintile and the Septile aspects, one at a time.
The Quintile
This is a very unique kind of energy, ruled by the number 5 in Numerology, which is the number of the whole body, the four arms and legs, and the head. This is the energy of self realization and personal power. This Quintile energy has a very dynamic force, and the intensity similar to the conjunction. The Quintile’s energy can be thought of as someone with a healthy body and systems that are intact and only perfectly aligned. And with this perfect health, the person has complete individuality to accomplish things hypothetically without any ailments.
When a person has a Quintile in their chart between two or more objects, the person will be very innovative and initiative between the two planetary energies working together. They are inventive and also healing, as their abilities tend to be used to turn something old into something new. The number 5 in Numerology is the equivalent of the perfect blend of masculine and feminine energy. So in Astrology, I would actually compare this aspect to Lilith’s energy, the need for freedom and to not submit to only one gender’s energy and to be it’s own. The 5 is although slightly more feminine than masculine, in a tomboyish way with nothing submissive about it, which is where Lilith’s archetype comes in.
So, in the Natal Chart, two planets that are in Quintile with each other, can make the person much more rebellious and innovative with these energies. These planets in aspect can also make the person have a tendency to be self-righteous and arrogant before learning to tame this “Lilithian” energy. The thing about the Quintile aspect, is that a person with one or many can be so independent and uncompromising that if not careful, they can project their energy too intensely onto other people, and can make others feel small even without intending to.
Typically this is the aspect which makes a person’s energies between planets use those energies in the most unconventional ways possible. Never put the people with several Quintiles in their chart in a box because they will not fit. Ever.
Examples:
Someone with Sun Quintile Moon would be someone with a very empathetic response to anyone they meet. This is a person whom you will almost NEVER hear them say they don’t have time for you. They have very warm smiles and tend to have something very healing about the way they smile or the way they feel when you pass them. It’s just who they are and they know that this is something that makes them amazing. This aspect makes for very VERY beautiful people who has your heart as soon as you hand it to them.
Someone with Moon Quintile Venus is also an incredibly beautiful aspect which can make a person extremely responsive towards others. These extremely generous people have an air about them that you immediately know you can trust without having to find out for yourself. The moment you make eye contact and they speak to you, you feel this amount of security that you don’t even know where it came from because they just ARE the security.
Let’s say someone’s Mercury is Quintile Uranus. These are the people who see the picture so big that they can make an entire picture seem like a mere sketch compared to their big ideas. Mercury Quintile Uranus has the ability to see the future in ways that can’t necessarily be defined because they just do it. It’s just what they do.
Some Astrologers believe that the “minor aspects”, or aspects in general, in contact with outer planets tend to be the most dynamic and have more of an impact than those with inner planets.
Sadly, I’m going to disagree with this as well. (P.S. You’ll learn a few things about me and my chart the more I blog.) The reason I disagree is because I’ve seen them all in a wide variety of people I’ve met personally, and many famous celebrities I have studied for a while.
Perhaps it is my Mars biQuintile to Jupiter and Mercury biQuintile to my NN which is why I am choosing to see the bigger BIGGER Picture. My Jupiter is also Quintile Pluto, and Saturn Quintile Neptune and Pallas Athena. I have quite the Quintile series in my own chart, as well as Septiles, which is what we are about to get right into! 🙂
The Septile
So, I mentioned at the very beginning of this post somewhere that the Sextile (6) is the aspect which I believe we come to learn to appreciate. It’s the aspect within us where we are creatively gifted but with time live experiences where we are taken for granted and consider throwing these abilities away, until even later in life we realize that these things in our lives are apart of us and are what make us whole and complete. When the Sextile is accepted and integrated within our psyches and souls, we then use that energy to inspire and encourage others to reach their potentials.
Now, after this amount of human compassion is discovered, the human experience is lives and all…a person then seeks to know why. This is where the Septile (7) aspect comes in. In Numerology, 7 is the number of Truth. This is the number of deep soul searching, psychic/intuitive abilities and introspection. I like to compare the Septile’s energy to Greek Mythology Psyche’s story. The story of a woman who was so beautiful that she was cursed by Aphrodite from resentment. Psyche had done nothing deserving and her only thought could be to wonder why. Psyche was intended to be cursed to fall in love with the ugliest man alive by Eros without ever witnessing him, but he fails and she catches his gaze and they fall in love. Psych falls in love with a god of Love whom she goes to the end of the earth, sacrifices her Soul, just to be there with him.
The Septile Energy is similar to this, whereas the person with this aspect, reads between the lines and sees beneath the surface, the unseen. The person will go great lengths to acquire the Truth for which they believe and seek, with or without the faith of anyone else by their side. This energy does not take anything at face value. The symbolism behind number 7 is perfection, the colors of the rainbow. The number 7 is Neptune’s number and ruled by Cancer and Pisces. It can indicate intuition with the other realms and can tend to trigger O.B.E. experiences in people. Some people are capable of communicating with spirits or ghosts, even. Septile energy makes a person pursue things intuitively rather than logically and they tend to have insight that is inexplicably spot on.
When a person has a Septile aspect between two or more of their planets, they tend to be a very mystical and introspective person. Typically this person will be in their head, shy and introverted, but this doesn’t indicate insecurity or lack of self confidence, just mystery. The person with few or more tend to be very scientific individuals, non-conforming, and have a very intense emphasis on the importance of their individuality or authenticity. These people will freak out if they are unable to stay true to themselves. And they will do really heavy mental analysis to make sure their head and heart are on their destined path in life, accomplishing exactly what they believe they were meant to. This aspect makes for philosophical and inventive people. And especially perfectionists.
It’s kind of strange, but the people with many Septiles tend to be very intuitively powerful and inventive people, however they are the ones whom are often questioned for their intellect because they are already envisioning the future that it’s really hard to ground them. But they are indeed very intellectual, intelligent and quite ingenious. Einstein would be a perfect example. And also, it is not uncommon for people with Septiles to turn out to be on the Autism Spectrum somewhere; simply misunderstood.
Examples:
A person I actually know personally with Sun TriSeptile his Moon is one of the most….probably THE most private person I have ever met. His Moon is in Libra and his Sun in Taurus. He is so private that you’d barely know if he’s still alive but he is, and he is always around…just, silently.
This person whom is a close friend to me, is very compassionate, and intuitive. He will read people without saying a single word until needed, and he’s mostly a listener more than anything. He loves to draw and write. He draws art when he is in his own world or realm.
Generally, a person with Sun Septile Moon will immediately have the presence of someone who is private and mysterious. The will almost never let you be able to read what is truly going on with them, but they are glad to let you come to them and seek their compassion. Very nonjudgmental individuals.
Someone with Sun Septile Pluto is typically a very Scorpionic energy, but this also takes a bit of a different approach than the average Sun-Pluto person. This person will continuously seek answers from their higher self which they believe in very intensely. They tend to feel like an Alien in a world among all other species. And very likely they have a strong belief in Aliens and will probably spend much time trying to find proof.
A person with Venus Septile Mars has a very intense presence. They have a sexuality that isn’t obvious on the outside, but have a very silent, but penetrating aura. They tend to have a very high sex drive and yet, it’s something they rarely show off. However, this person instead actually just cares very much about the divine intertwining between them and others.