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These interpretations are only intended to be general indications, for much depends upon the sign and house wherein the conjunction takes place as to its action upon the character or destiny. In the above list the meaning of the conjunctions has not been given so fully nor so explicitly as one could wish, but where so many have to be dealt with it is obvious that great detail would be out of place, and that hints only can be given.

We now come to the evil aspects, which are the square and the opposition. The word ‘evil’ is only used here for convenience, since it is customary among students to divide aspects and influences into what are termed ‘good’ and ‘evil’—by which is usually meant favourable or unfavourable from a material standpoint. It would be far better to use the words harmonious and discordant, which convey the real idea more closely. Anyone who knows anything of music is aware that discords are no less necessary in a composition than concords, and that a true artist can utilise the very harshest tones in such a way as to produce a beautiful effect. And thus also the Great Musician is capable of using all those planetary vibrations which we term ‘evil’ in such a way as to further His great scheme of beauty and progress. In a minor degree man has this power too, and by learning how to control the discordant vibrations playing through him he can utilise them for high purposes: in the horoscopes of great characters we usually find some powerful oppositions or squares, in addition to some of the more harmonious aspects. In a general sense the squares and oppositions give grit and energy, but in the main they give adverse conditions and trying circumstances, with an uphill fight against fate.

For the rest, it must be understood that these aspects are ‘evil’ only in the sense of abuse of the influence through ignorance or by a perverted expression of its true nature.

The following is the general effect of squares and oppositions when either planet is ruler, or significator.