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 points, as viewed from Earth. According to astrological tradition, they indicate the timing of transitions and developmental changes in the lives of people and affairs relative to the Earth.