What kind of planetary energy causes a division between the conscious and unconscious realms?
Astrological aspects represent a general existential condition. In life, we must make choices, which always involves a sacrifice: we cannot be all things, but we must choose specific paths and turn away forever from other destinations. As such, we are forever incomplete. The path that remains untrod continues to exist, but it lies below the surface of consciousness. Sometimes, it continues to beckon us. Synthesizing the oppositesthe paths taken and those untriedis like trying to bridge various astrological aspects: energies that do not easily intermingle or work in harmony. This is largely the case with difficult or hard aspects. There, one has the sense that consciousness remains too one-sided. One-half of the aspect structure is operating on a more conscious level, while the other half (usually portrayed by the less integrated planet) remains below the threshold. So-called easy or soft aspects seem to symbolize a smoother flow of energy between the planets. Therefore, soft aspects ge
