In astrology, a Yod is a unique configuration of at least three planets. It has the appearance of a tall, thin triangular.
An equilateral triangle formed by two planets in sextile (60 degrees) to one other, with both of them producing an uncomfortable 150-degree quincunx (or inconjunct) angle to a third planet is known as a Yod aspect pattern.
The sextile planets are two zodiac signs apart and form an easy angle, indicating that they naturally communicate and collaborate.
Both of these planets, however, are five signs away (quincunx) from the planet at the Yod’s apex. The quincunx planet is in a zodiac sign that creates an uneasy energy of friction and adjustment, disrupting the sextile planets’ ease of movement.
You can notice in Prince’s birth chart (above) that he has not one, but TWO Yods. His 0 degree Mars in Aries is one, while his 0 degree North Node in Scorpio is the other.
Green dotted (inconjunct) lines connected by a short blue (sextile) base indicate Yod triangles.
According to astrologer Kevin Burk, the apex planet, which forms the two quincunx aspects, must also be the fastest-moving of the three planets in order for the configuration to be a successful one “Yod is correct. The speed of a planet is dictated by its distance from the Sun (the moon/Mercury is the quickest, while Pluto is the slowest). According to Burk’s theory, Pluto will never be the apex planet, rather the moon (the fastest-moving planet) will “It is impossible for a planet to be one of the base planets. This hypothesis does not hold water with all astrologers, but it is worth exploring.
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Is a Yod a good choice?
“I feel Yod astrology is really significant and does live up to the hype as a very fated aspect pattern signifying a specific mission or destiny in life,” says Jamie Partridge, an Australian astrologer.
Alice Portman, my astrologer, saus, A yod is a test that your soul has set for itself this lifetime to assess how much you know about a certain subject. It’s possible that you’ll never know what the topic is. However, you’ve studied it in previous lifetimes and performed admirably, so you’re now in spiritual graduate school in this lifetime, and this is a self-designed exam to evaluate how far you’ve progressed. If you pass the test, you will be eligible for a variety of rewards.
Manda Selva, an astrologer, writes:
“If you have something in your life, whether it’s a relationship or a business, that functions sometimes well and sometimes badly but can’t be readily steered in one direction, it’s most likely pushed by quincunx energy.”
What does having two YODS in your birth chart mean?
IN YOUR CHART, YOU CAN HAVE MANY YODS. Having more than one indicates that you are nearing the end of a karmic life, and maybe the end of a long and exhausting “many life” path. People with yods may experience unusual experiences from previous lifetimes.
Is YODS a rare astrological sign?
An inconjunct/quincunx aspect is difficult to interpret in any chart because the zodiac signs involved speak different languages based on element, modality, and polarity. As a result, they necessitate flexibility, such as sharing a room with someone who has fundamentally different values, political leanings, and habits than you.
Because a Yod entails three or more planets, the potentially chaotic effect is amplified, necessitating dexterity to navigate.
The natural propensity of planets in aspect is to seek a point of compromise and balance. The 150-degree quincunx component of the Yod’s problem is that it unites zodiac signs that have no common basis. As a result, there is no point of equilibrium, resulting in a frustrating dynamic that stymies development or makes the person feel as though every decision they make is accompanied with a cost.
The Yod is also said to represent “a crisis of timing.” Because the three zodiac signs involved speak various languages, when a Yod is engaged, the person can respond to a challenge in a variety of ways. To resolve the conflict, one of the two planets must act in a way that is counterintuitive to the sign’s nature.
What does it mean in your chart to have a cradle?
THE CREEK This figure is made up of a strong red opposing aspect and five blue aspects that attempt to provide rest and peace to the world (three sextiles and two crossed trines). This is the individual who wishes to turn their life into a cradle in which they may curl up and block out the rest of the world.
Are Grand Trines uncommon?
Every natal chart has a plethora of overlapping lines and angles that combine to generate specific features. The grand trine is a very uncommon feature. Read on to see if you have a grand trine in your horoscope and what this favorable alignment could mean for you, according to astrologers.
What does having a grand trine in your horoscope mean?
A grand trine is an astrological pattern formed when three planets on a chart are at the same distance from one another, forming an equilateral triangle. This form is thought to encourage self-assurance, creativity, flow, and harmony.
In your horoscope, what is a stellium?
When you map your natal chart, you can see the positions of all the planets in the sky at the time of your birth, not simply where the sun rises and sets.
“A stellium occurs when three or more planets are concentrated in a single zodiac sign or house in someone’s chart,” the twins explain. “Babies born in the summer of 2020 will have a stellium in Capricorn, because Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto are all in Capricorn,” they explain. Having Mars, Mercury, and Saturn all in the fifth house is another example (which relates to romance, love, and creativity).
In some cases, people’s charts may have more than one stellium (i.e., three planets in Sag and three in the eighth house).