What are Conjunctions in Astrology?
PLANETARY CONJUNCTIONS:
Planetary conjunctions are quite literally the MOST powerful aspect in Astrology, so, understanding this aspect and when they occur is going to help you gain insight on yourself and how to use this energy to your benefit.
First of all, let’s better understand what “conjunctions” look like within Astrology and Astronomy and how to recognize them on a chart and in the sky.
A conjunction in Astrology is when two planets are within 5 degrees of each other, whereas a conjunction within Astronomy is largely just looking at when the two planets are at the exact same degree or completely aligned with each other within the night sky.
What a planetary conjunction looks like represented on a natal chart:
*both planets at the same degree = a conjunction
What a planetary conjunction looks like within Astronomy/Astronomic Astrology:
*both planets at the same degree = a conjunction
Why are conjunctions important?
Conjunctions are essentially Planetary Holidays! They are important days when two energies come together taking on each other’s energies and operating “as one" or combining energies.
You can use this energy for personal growth and creation (which some refer to as “manifestation”) and to better understand the collective energies.
There are 2 types of conjunctions to pay attention to:
1. Conjunctions in your natal chart.
Were there planets conjunct on the day you were born? If so, it’s a pretty big deal and a really important part of your birth/natal chart to pay attention to! You’ll want to deep dive into the meaning of the planets you had conjunct on the day you were born and combine their energies so you can gain knowledge on how this rare energy plays out for you specifically.
2. Conjunctions on your transit chart.
Planets are constantly moving, so where they were last month is not going to be where they are this month. In Astrology, we call this “planetary transits” as the planets are literally transitioning from one sign to the next. During these transits/transitions of planets, planets sometimes end up in conjunctions! Knowing the date and placement of these conjunctions can help you use the energies for aforementioned manifestation.
If you know the date and degree of the next planetary conjunctions, you are able to then apply this info to your natal chart to see which house the conjunction will be in for you or if the transiting planetary conjunction will be conjunct your natal planets, offering you even more energy to work with! (If this is overwhelming/you don’t understand, that’s okay! Stick with understanding the conjunctions within your natal chart first and then “graduate” to understanding transiting conjunctions once you’ve learned the basics.)
2025 - 2026 Planetary Conjunction Dates and Degrees:
*time in MDT
Remainder of 2025:
2026 Planetary Conjunctions:
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