The Yod’s challenge is that the 150-degree quincunx aspect connects zodiac signs with no common ground.

The natural tendency between planets in aspect is to look for a point of balance and compromise. Since a Yod in astrology involves three or more planets, that potentially chaotic effect is multiplied-and requires finesse to navigate. As such, they require flexibility-like living with a roommate who has radically different values, political leanings and habits from yours. In any chart, an inconjunct/quincunx aspect is a challenge because the zodiac signs involved speak different languages by element, modality and polarity. What does the Yod in astrology symbolize?Ī Yod in astrology is relatively rare, and can be seen as “fated.” Not all astrologers agree with this theory, but it’s worth considering. A planet’s speed is determined by how close it is to the Sun (the moon/Mercury being the fastest, Pluto the slowest).īy Burk’s theory, Pluto can never be the apex planet, while the moon (the fasted-moving “planet”) can never be one of the base planets. The Yod triangles are indicated by the green dotted (inconjunct) lines connected by a short blue (sextile) base.Īccording to astrologer Kevin Burk, the planet forming the two quincunx aspects, called the apex planet, must also be the fastest-moving of the three planets in order for the configuration to be a “true” Yod.

One points to his 0 degree Mars in Aries, the other to his 0 degree North Node in Scorpio. In Prince’s birth chart (above), you can see that he has not one, but TWO Yods. The quincunx planet is in a zodiac sign that forms an uncomfortable energy of friction and adjustment, interrupting the ease between the two sextile planets. However, both of these planets is a challenging five signs apart (quincunx) to the planet at the apex of the Yod. The sextile planets are two zodiac signs apart and form an easy angle, meaning they tend to communicate and cooperate with each other naturally. It looks like a tall, thin triangle.Ī Yod aspect pattern is an equilateral triangle made of two planets in sextile (60 degrees) to each other, with both of them forming an uncomfortable 150-degree quincunx (or inconjunct) angle to a third planet. A Yod in astrology (actually, two!) illustrated in Prince’s birth chart What does a Yod look like in a birth chart?Ī Yod in astrology is a unique formation between at least three planets. Princess Diana and both of her sons, William and Harry, have birth charts with Yods. The musician Prince had two Yods in his natal chart. What is the meaning of a Yod in astrology?Ī small number of people are born with a rare formation in their astrology charts called a Yod, also known as the “finger of God” or “finger of fate.” The Yod in astrology is often found in the charts of people whose lives are colored by intensity and constant adjustment. While we all have the power to choose a good part of our destiny, the birth chart is a map to some of the spiritual challenges and assignments we may face in order to grow. Do you believe in free will, fate or both? A Yod in astrology means your birth chart can indicate that you’re here for a unique spiritual assignment.

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