Definition: The quincunx is an an aspect formed when planets are five signs, or 150 degrees apart in the chart. It is referred to as a minor, negative aspect in classical astrology. The Parker's list it as a major aspect, and (from their book Astrology), write, "A quincunx indicates a point in the chart where something stressful may occur."
In the natal chart, it points to an odd mix of energies that can lead to persistent frustration. The quincunx can cause a person to feel conflicted by this convergence of two very different signs. The quincunx is a challenge to harmonize awkward energies by giving both their due. As a result, a blended third energetic foundation emerges that serves as a new basis for that area in the chart. Like the square, it can be a burden or a strength, depending on how the energy is handled.
Also Known As: Inconjunct
