Sextile

A sextile connects two planets 60 degrees apart, always between signs of compatible but different elements: fire with air, earth with water. It is a harmonious aspect, though less intense than the trine. The energy between the two planets flows well, but requires a small initiative to activate: it is not as automatic as the trine, but rather an available opportunity that pays off when a person is engaged and attentive. In synastry, a sextile suggests areas where two people can collaborate with ease when they choose to invest energy. It brings agility, mutual curiosity, and a sense that doing things together is stimulating. It is an aspect that ages well, because the rapport it generates does not depend on an initial spark but on a practical, sustained compatibility. The typical orb is 4 to 6 degrees.