Why use midpoints?
Even more so than aspects that connect two planets or points, midpoints connect three different planets or points and thus can contribute a more detailed suggestion of expectations as a result of their planetary ménage à trois interaction. Further, aspects may be challenging and difficult (squares, oppositions, etc.) or easy and helpful (trines, sextiles, etc.) but midpoints — by their very nature — always suggest tension. The tension described by a midpoint is difficult to ignore. We’re motivated and driven to do something with that influence. By being aware of the polarities of this potential — both positive and negative — we can determine how best to use this influence. Where do I begin? Every novice astrologer learns keyword associations for the planets, signs, houses, aspects, and then probably proceeds to study rulerships. By utilizing this knowledge base of concepts and keywords, the midpoint process can be rapidly learned. I believe that midpoints represent the next logical ste
