When astrologers mention oppositions, it means a hard aspect: describing the tension between two different ways of being in the world, or thinking about life.. Though not as hard an aspect as a Square (90 degrees), an opposition (180 degrees) can lead to considerable conflict.
Presently, Jupiter's transit through Cancer opposes the Capricorn Sun, Venus and Pluto stellium. *(See Jan 1/13/14 Post) This opposition causes considerable tension in general, in spite of the fact that earth and water signs are generally more calming than air and fire.
Oppositions symbolize, for example, wealth versus poverty. It is difficult for someone who has never been without the support of family and money, to understand the stress and physical toll of being poor. (As illustrated by Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, it is far easier to achieve success if you have a roof over your head, food on the table, and no reason to be concerned about losing this security. Those who are sheltered and safe are far more likely to self-actualize.) This can make people insensitive and/or indifferent.
This is one kind of opposition: between Capricorn and Cancer, or Virgo and Pisces, for instance.
Capricorn versus Cancer is like the US political system, dominated by two parties:
Presently, Jupiter's transit through Cancer opposes the Capricorn Sun, Venus and Pluto stellium. *(See Jan 1/13/14 Post) This opposition causes considerable tension in general, in spite of the fact that earth and water signs are generally more calming than air and fire.
Oppositions symbolize, for example, wealth versus poverty. It is difficult for someone who has never been without the support of family and money, to understand the stress and physical toll of being poor. (As illustrated by Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, it is far easier to achieve success if you have a roof over your head, food on the table, and no reason to be concerned about losing this security. Those who are sheltered and safe are far more likely to self-actualize.) This can make people insensitive and/or indifferent.
This is one kind of opposition: between Capricorn and Cancer, or Virgo and Pisces, for instance.
Capricorn versus Cancer is like the US political system, dominated by two parties:
