Sextile (60°)

A sextile occurs when two planets are approximately 60° apart (within an orb of 2-4°), typically connecting signs of compatible elements (Fire-Air or Earth-Water). The sextile is a harmonious aspect that creates opportunities, talents, and ease — but unlike the trine, it requires conscious effort to activate. Sextiles represent latent potential: the door is open, but you must choose to walk through it. In a natal chart, sextiles indicate areas of natural ability and supportive connections between different parts of your life that you can develop with a little initiative. In transit, sextiles bring windows of opportunity, helpful connections, and moments where things click into place if you make the effort.