Aspects
Astraea Sextile Descendant
Astraea A friendly, opportunity-shaped aspect between planets about 60 degrees apart. It offers help you have to reach for rather than receive automatically. your The point directly opposite the Ascendant, on the western horizon. It describes partnership, others, and what you seek in relationship. offers chances to build relationships on clear, fair terms when you choose to act. The openings reward initiative, so naming what is fair early sets a healthy tone. Each honest exchange deepens trust between you and the other. Take the small chances to relate straight rather than smoothing things over.
Lean in — Act on chances to set fair terms with partners.
Watch for — Do not paper over what needs to be said plainly.
- opportunity
- partnership
- honesty
Sources
- George, Asteroid Goddesses (1986)Reads Astraea by her myth, the star-maiden of justice who withdrew from the fallen world, as a point of fairness, idealism, and uncompromising integrity.
- Hand, Horoscope Symbols (1981)Treats the meeting of idealism and integrity and the Descendant, partnership and the other, as a specific working relationship.
- Tierney, Dynamics of Aspect Analysis (1983)Reads the sextile as an opportunity that rewards being acted on.