Cosmic cross
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In astrology
, a cosmic cross is an ancient term for the T-Square
.
A T-Square is an astrological configuration in which two planet
s or celestial bodies form an opposition
, while a third planet forms a square
to both planets in the opposition. When looking at the configuration in the chart, it resembles a T, which is why it is called a T-Square.
The T-Square is seen in approximately 40% of all horoscopes, so it is a quite common configuration. It tends to put pressure on the native, and this tension is usually what propels the native to take actions to remedy the stressful situation that has presented itself.
As an example of a T-Square, take an individual whose natal Moon
is posited in 2 degrees Leo
in the twelfth house, her Sun
is posited at 10 degrees Aquarius in her seventh house, and her natal Neptune is posited in 11 degrees Scorpio
in the fourth house. Technically speaking, this is not a true T-Square because an 8 degree orb is allowed in an opposition or square. The person used in this example is a genuine person with the T-Square in those positions, and although the orb is actually 9 degrees instead of 8, she quite often feels the influence of this T-Square. Therefore, even though the configuration is technically not a valid one because the orb is greater than 8 degrees, the person who has inherited this T-Square feels its presence nonetheless.
The T-Square cited in the example about has an opposition between the Sun and the Moon, with Neptune forming an apex in the fourth house. This person has had to deal with many troubles involving deception with her family, and her mother in particular, and this is evidenced by the Moon in the twelfth house forming a square to Neptune in her fourth house. In addition, she has have many difficulties with her personal relationships with others, to include two divorces, which has led to many more troubles in her home and family life, and this is astrologically represented by her Sun forming a square to Neptune in the fourth house.
As can be seen, when a T-Square is present in a person's chart, many difficulties will present themselves because the square quite often brings about an unteniable situation that the native will take measures to be relieved from. When a person is experiencing difficulties with the T-Square in his chart, the best thing to do is to focus on the point opposite the apex of the T-Square.
Using the example above to illustrate this point, the person who has the T-Square in Leo, Aquarius, and Scorpio just by chance has no planets posited in Taurus or the tenth house of her horoscope. Therefore, whenever troubles with her personal relationships and family life get her down, her best course of action is to focus on her career and activities outside of the home, which will help her to take measures to resolve those difficulties that have presented themselves to her.
Astrology
Astrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world...
, a cosmic cross is an ancient term for the T-Square
T-square
A T-square is a technical drawing instrument used by draftsmen primarily as a guide for drawing horizontal lines on a drafting table. It may also guide a triangle to draw vertical or diagonal lines. Its name comes from the general shape of the instrument where the horizontal member of the T slides...
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A T-Square is an astrological configuration in which two planet
Planet
A planet is a celestial body orbiting a star or stellar remnant that is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, is not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion, and has cleared its neighbouring region of planetesimals.The term planet is ancient, with ties to history, science,...
s or celestial bodies form an opposition
Opposition (astronomy)
In positional astronomy, two celestial bodies are said to be in opposition when they are on opposite sides of the sky, viewed from a given place . In particular, two planets are in opposition to each other when their ecliptic longitudes differ by 180°.The astronomical symbol for opposition is ☍...
, while a third planet forms a square
Astrological aspect
In astrology, an aspect is an angle the planets make to each other in the horoscope, and also to the ascendant, midheaven, descendant, lower midheaven, and other points of astrological interest. Aspects are measured by the angular distance in degrees and minutes of ecliptic longitude between two...
to both planets in the opposition. When looking at the configuration in the chart, it resembles a T, which is why it is called a T-Square.
The T-Square is seen in approximately 40% of all horoscopes, so it is a quite common configuration. It tends to put pressure on the native, and this tension is usually what propels the native to take actions to remedy the stressful situation that has presented itself.
As an example of a T-Square, take an individual whose natal Moon
Moon
The Moon is Earth's only known natural satellite,There are a number of near-Earth asteroids including 3753 Cruithne that are co-orbital with Earth: their orbits bring them close to Earth for periods of time but then alter in the long term . These are quasi-satellites and not true moons. For more...
is posited in 2 degrees Leo
Leo (astrology)
Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. In astrology, Leo is considered to be a "masculine", positive sign. It is also considered a fire sign and is one of four fixed signs ruled by the Sun.Individuals born when the Sun is in this sign are...
in the twelfth house, her Sun
Sun
The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
is posited at 10 degrees Aquarius in her seventh house, and her natal Neptune is posited in 11 degrees Scorpio
Scorpius
Scorpius, sometimes known as Scorpio, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for scorpion, and its symbol is . It lies between Libra to the west and Sagittarius to the east...
in the fourth house. Technically speaking, this is not a true T-Square because an 8 degree orb is allowed in an opposition or square. The person used in this example is a genuine person with the T-Square in those positions, and although the orb is actually 9 degrees instead of 8, she quite often feels the influence of this T-Square. Therefore, even though the configuration is technically not a valid one because the orb is greater than 8 degrees, the person who has inherited this T-Square feels its presence nonetheless.
The T-Square cited in the example about has an opposition between the Sun and the Moon, with Neptune forming an apex in the fourth house. This person has had to deal with many troubles involving deception with her family, and her mother in particular, and this is evidenced by the Moon in the twelfth house forming a square to Neptune in her fourth house. In addition, she has have many difficulties with her personal relationships with others, to include two divorces, which has led to many more troubles in her home and family life, and this is astrologically represented by her Sun forming a square to Neptune in the fourth house.
As can be seen, when a T-Square is present in a person's chart, many difficulties will present themselves because the square quite often brings about an unteniable situation that the native will take measures to be relieved from. When a person is experiencing difficulties with the T-Square in his chart, the best thing to do is to focus on the point opposite the apex of the T-Square.
Using the example above to illustrate this point, the person who has the T-Square in Leo, Aquarius, and Scorpio just by chance has no planets posited in Taurus or the tenth house of her horoscope. Therefore, whenever troubles with her personal relationships and family life get her down, her best course of action is to focus on her career and activities outside of the home, which will help her to take measures to resolve those difficulties that have presented themselves to her.