Part of Necessity
Part of Necessity Square Sun
The Part of Necessity A tense aspect between planets about 90 degrees apart that creates friction and a push to act. Squares are challenging but are often what drives real growth. the Sun grinds the things you must endure against your pride and your need to be in charge, so being subordinate or limited can feel like a wound to the ego. The friction asks you to keep your dignity without demanding that the limit bow to you. Serve what must be served without letting it cost you your self-respect.
- necessity
- ego
- friction
Sources
- Brennan, Hellenistic Astrology (2017)Brennan reads the Part of Necessity, the lot of Mercury, as the point marking constraint, compulsion, subordination, enemies, and the limits one is bound to endure.
- Hand, Horoscope Symbols (1981)Treats the meeting of vital selfhood and authority with the lot's significations of constraint as a specific working relationship.
- Valens, Anthologies (160)Valens reads the square to a lot as obstruction and hard pressure bearing on the lot's affairs.