Aspects in Draconic Synastry

Aspects in Draconic Synastry

I currently stick to just a few aspects when I use Draconic Synastry. The conjunction (at the same place in the zodiac, give or take about 4 degrees) and opposition (approximately 180 degrees from each other in the zodiac, give or take about 4 degrees) are the two aspects I look for first, and then I may take squares into account, but only if they are extremely close to 90 degrees (within 1 degree). These are going to be the most obviously felt aspects by the two people involved.

Soft (harmonious) aspects, like the trine (120 degrees) and sextile (60 degrees) and other so-called “minor” aspects (like the quincunx - 150 degrees; semi square - 45 degrees; semi sextile - 30 degrees, ect.) need to be researched more, but may also be important, especially when the orbs are extremely tight (less than 1 degree orb).

So, for now, I usually just use the conjunction, opposition and sometimes the square.

Now, let’s get started, and look at an example. If you know anything about Tropical to Tropical synastry, then incorporating the Draconic zodiac into your synastry readings will be very easy for you.

*I will abbreviate Tropical with (T) before the planet when applicable, and I’ll abbreviate Draconic with (D) before the planet when applicable.

Prince William and Princess Kate of Cambridge

William’s Draconic (inner wheel) to Kate’s Draconic (outer wheel)

William’s (D) Mars conjunct Kate’s (D) Saturn - 3’32” orb

Together, William and Kate are able to focus on their goals and harness their energies well, in a structured way that can give long lasting results. However, it’s possible that William will feel that Kate stops him from doing things that he wants to do, and he could resent this at times. Kate may at times think that William behaves in a way that wastes his energy, and she may act in a critical way about this perceived wastefulness. However, they can cooperate if they work at it and be very productive together.

Williams’s (D) Saturn conjunct Kate’s (D) Saturn - 2’47” orb

William and Kate’s Saturn’s are fairly close in aspect, though they

are straddling two different signs, as Kate’s Draconic Saturn is at

29 degrees of Gemini, while William’s Draconic Saturn is at 2

degrees of Cancer. So, while their Saturn’s are close in orb, they

are not working within the same signs or houses. But they will still

feel a bond through this planet, which has a strong energy of

longevity and commitment. They may feel a deep resonance based on the

closeness of the aspect in their desire for stability.

William’s (D) Jupiter conjunct Kate’s (D) Jupiter - 2’19” orb

What causes a feeling of expansiveness and growth for both William

and Kate are resonating very well with each other. William and Kate

have a similar approach to how they think about bigger ideas, like

philosophy or other expansive thoughts about life. They are most

likely aligned in religion as well. They may agree on which teachers they favor. As Jupiter is in Cancer here (as is Pluto for both of

them), family and a sense of needing to protect themselves and their

“tribe” may be strong (and also aligned with each other). Cancer is

a sign that has a strong need to belong to a group (a family, gang,

military, friend group), and to be very protective of that group.

William’s Tropical (inner) to Kate’s Draconic (outer)

William’s (T) Sun conjunct Kate’s (D) Saturn - 46” minutes orb

Kate is providing much behind the scenes support and structure to

William’s sense of self and his duties and work in the royal family.

Kate provides a strong sense of stability to William, and likely

keeps him grounded and helps him not get an overblown ego.

William’s (T) Saturn conjunct Kate’s (D) Venus - 43” minutes orb

William and Kate’s attraction to one another is very realistic. It

is not based on superficial attraction and they can see the deeper

beauty that each has - the lasting beauty that relates to essential,

lasting qualities. This love has the support it needs to be long

lasting, with sustainable commitment and love through ups and downs.

William’s (T) Moon conjunct Kate’s (D) Pluto - 35” minutes orb

There is a deep emotional bond shared by William and Kate. They

likely became somewhat obsessed with each other early on, perhaps

having some jealousy issues.They can connect at a very profound

emotional level, and Kate likely has a great interest in each

William’s history.

William’s (T) North Node conjunct Kate’s (D) Jupiter - 1’30” orb

Kate encourages William to grow into the area of life that he most

needs to grow towards, that part which he has least experience in and

needs balancing in. Kate can really expand William’s future and

unlock a very positive potential that exists within him. William’s

Tropical North Node, Sun and Moon, are all in Cancer in the 7th house.

With these placements all in the 7th house, this becomes an extremely

important area of his life, which on one hand he may feel very

comfortable in - as the Sun and Moon would indicate - however he

likely needs some definite work in this area, with the North Node

there. He might be used to being more self-focused, which would make

sense in that he has been groomed to be a King since he was born. The

North Node in the 7th is calling upon William to think more about

others, to learn to compromise and find balance with others.

William’s (T) Jupiter conjunct Kate’s (D) Part of Fortune - 35”

minutes orb

William has the missing piece that activates Kate’s ability to

attract opportunities for material abundance - or more outwardly

obvious signs of abundance. Kate greatly benefits by William’s

expansive and generous energies, as well as his connections.

When a person’s planet conjuncts our Part of Fortune (or other

Arabic Parts), that person activates us in a big way, as the Part of

Fortune is actually a point that connects our Sun, Moon and Ascendant.

This creates what we call an isotrap in Vibrational Astrology, which

is a flowing energy that moves between the planets/angles involved.

The orbs for any planet conjunct/opposite the Part of Fortune should

probably be kept tighter than with other synastry aspects as it’s

not a planet, but a midpoint structure - so I’d recommend no more

than 1.5 degrees orb max.

Kate’s Tropical (inner) to William’s Draconic (outer)

Kate’s (T) Moon conjunct William’s (D) Jupiter - 1’33” orb

William naturally uplifts Kate’s moods,and together they can enjoy a

pleasant, light atmosphere. They are open to other culture’s and

lifestyles. William may also sometimes cause Kate’s feelings to get

overblown unnecessarily at times.

Kate’s (T) Ascendant conjunct William’s (D) Uranus - 1’50” orb

William probably seemed exciting to Kate immediately, and there may

have been sparks right away between them. William may also feel a bit

unstable to Kate, or perhaps he just comes across as spontaneous and

fun to her. William brings much change to Kate’s life, which may

sometimes be a welcome change, and other times it might feel too

unexpected and sudden to feel comfortable. William and Kate are able

to approach life as an adventure together, and will need to allow

each other a fair amount of freedom for this to work.

Kate’s (T) Sun opposite William’s (D) Jupiter - 2’03” orb

William again adds a grandness or perhaps exaggeration with Kate and

her outlook on life and perhaps her outlook on herself. William’s

Jupiter in a fairly close aspect to both her luminaries (Sun and Moon)is definitely adding a noticeable expansion to Kate in her most

direct experience and perception of life.

Kate’s (T) Neptune opposite William’s (D) Mars - 24” minutes orb

William energizes Kate’s dreams and ideals. William’s actions

directly bring experiences to Kate that activate her highest wishes

and desires for a fulfilled life. William may also feel like an ideal

lover to Kate (and vice versa).