One of the most misunderstood and underrated aspects in astrology in the inconjunct. The inconjunct is a 150 degree aspect, and most astrologers give it a maximum of a three degree orb. The inconjunct is a hard aspect to deal with. The main reason for this is that there is no common ground between the two planets involved. With an aspect like a trine, both planets are in the same element. When there is a sextile, there are compatible elements involved. Even a hard aspect like the square, there are the modalities. With the inconjunct, there is no common ground whatsoever. The elements are incompatible, and the modalities do not match. Because of this, the keyword associated with the inconjunct is ?adjustment?. Some kind of adjustment needs to be made on the part of the individual in order to successfully work through the aspect. What follows are some examples of how inconjuncts can manifest themselves in some particular signs.

When one planet inconjuncts another in the natal chart, the house the planets are in, and the planets that the houses are in, and the houses the planets rule will describe the areas of life that will be affected by the aspect. The signs the planets are in will show those underlying influences behind the energies of the planets involved.

If a person has a natal planet in Aries, inconjunct a natal planet in Virgo, there could be a considerable amount of strain on the nervous system. This well may affect the individual?s health, and become the basis of ulcers and other gastronomic disorders. The native may exhibit a tendency to be too critical of others (especially by co-workers), and must learn to cultivate a more patient attitude towards them. Those who are close to the person may find them top be too rebellious and irritating. All activities of the native will probably need to be moderated before physical illness can develop.

When a planet in Aries is inconjunct a planet in Scorpio, the individual may be too aggressive and domineering for some people. They may be tactlessly bold in their speech, which is laden with sarcasm. These natives may need to learn to ?roll with the punches? or become the victims of physical and mental exhaustion.

If an individual has a planet in Taurus, inconjunct a planet in Libra there will be a strong desire for peace and harmony. This will be especially true in regards to the areas of life governed by the planets and houses in question. Both signs are ruled by the planet Venus and bestow an appreciation for all of the finer more pleasurable things in life. Overindulgence in meaningless social affairs must be watch for with this configuration. Major financial problems through a marriage or business partnership are also pitfalls to be wary of.

Should the native have a planet in Taurus, inconjunct a planet in Sagittarius, the person may be required to make adjustments between the personal and emotional satisfaction gained from material security, and the impersonal and abstract intellectualism of some advanced lifestyle. A pursuit of study through higher education could be hampered because of a lack of financial resources. In-laws, religious figures, or those of a different cultural background may influence romantic, as well as monetary endeavors.

When a planet in Gemini inconjuncts a planet in Scorpio, the person with this aspect can be crafty and cunning in action, and cynical in speech. The individual can be keenly perceptive, and has the ability to spot the weaknesses of others, and use it to their own advantage. There can be a gift of gaining information from enemies thru conversation, while telling none of their own secrets in the process.

If the native should have a planet in Gemini, inconjunct a planet in Capricorn, there can be a serious outlook that can border on chronic depression. There is also a tendency to get into a rut of everyday routine existence. This is very evident in regards to professional activities. Any kind of papers or documents relating to the individuals vocation should warrant special attention. The care of an elderly sibling could place a restrictive burden on the individual.

When a planet in Cancer, inconjuncts a planet in Sagittarius there can be a leaning toward overindulgence in food and drink on the part of the native. The Moon, ruler of Cancer, and Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius are both benefics so not all of the adjustments that have to be made with this aspect are as difficult to make as others may be. Legal affairs involving the home and property could at some time be the cause of concern. In-laws could be the root of emotional problems in the domestic sphere. The person with this inconjunct should always be careful of putting too much trust in people who may take advantage of them.

A planet in Cancer, inconjunct a planet in Aquarius, creates tension between the security and comfort of family life, and the desire for freedom and independence. The individual may not be able to share adventures with friends because of domestic commitments. The emotional nature of the native is colored by eccentric and erratic disposition of Aquarius. The person tends to act without adequate forethought, and can overreact emotionally. This can adversely affect the nervous system.

If an individual has a planet in Leo, inconjunct a planet in Capricorn, they may tax themselves with undo career responsibilities. This configuration can cause a person to take so much pride in their personal work that things can reach a point where they feel that no one has the ability to handle the job as well as themselves. Because there is a tendency to carry so much weight on their shoulders, bosses and superiors may take unfair advantage of them. A self-righteous attitude may make these people very hard for others to deal with. There could also be the possibility of a sad or restricted childhood where little love was demonstrated.

If a person should have a planet in Leo, inconjunct a planet in Pisces, they may well be the victim of deception and deceit in romantic ventures. The individual may have an inclination to over dramatize affairs of the heart, and seek out the exciting danger of clandestine interludes. Children can be the source of a hidden loss or sorrow. The native should be on guard for indulgences in alcohol, and habit forming drugs, that can have an adverse effect on the health.

When a planet in Virgo, inconjuncts a planet in Aquarius the person in question may be subject to unusual or erratic conditions on the job. Co-workers and employees can be too unreliable or unconventional for the native to work with. These circumstances could be the cause of nervous disorders and emotional upsets. There is a great amount of intellectual capacity when the inconjunct is found in these two signs, but it is not a constant attribute for it presents itself in spurts.

If a planet in Libra, should happen to inconjunct a planet in Pisces, there can be a desire for illicit love affairs as a form of escapism. The native may also experience deception with a spouse, or business partner. With this configuration, there is a desire to find that perfect and idealistic mate, which can be never be found in reality. Because this person does not want to settle for less, they may end up lonely, and without a partner. Once again, the native should guard themselves against the use of non-prescription drugs, and the over-consumption of drink.

In some natal charts, two planets are in sextile aspect to each other, and both inconjunct a common third planet. An example of this would be if a person has their Sun in Taurus, and their Mars in Cancer, sextilling one another, with both planets inconjuncting the Moon in Sagittarius. This configuration is known as a yod. Inconjuncts always require that a particular adjustment be made. Many times this adjustment is a difficult one to make. In the case of the yod, the two planets sextiling one another, will help each other make the necessary adjustments. In every yod, the one common planet receiving the two inconjuncts, becomes the focal point of the configuration, and the opportunity to carry out that desire will then be manifested through the two planets in sextile aspect.

If an individual has the inconjuct aspect in their natal chart, and is a highly developed kind of person, they can make the aspect work for them, and reap the benefits of the growth it can produce. On the other hand, if a person is completely anchored to the mundane affairs of life, the inconjunct can be a devastating aspect whose disruptive action has no constructive significance in their life.

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