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Exploring the Quindecile AspectA reader suggested that I write about the Quindecile (pronounced “Quin-deh-chee’-leh”), or the 165 degree aspect. Noel Tyl has a magnificent essay onthe meaning and examples of quindecile on his web site. A brief commentfollows:

Noel suggests that “quindecile is an aspect of unrelenting motivation,obsession, determination, upheaval, disruption, even separation.” Theplanets connected through this aspect are under high developmentaltension, and I believe Noel counts it almost as important as conjunction,

square or opposition.

Ricki Reeves’ book Quindecile goes into depth about the interpretation of each planetarycombination in this aspect. From what I’ve read, she seems to suggest that there is acompulsive feeling of “whatever it takes” to fulfill one’s motivation.

Here are some interpretive thoughts for the Quindecile aspect:

Quindecile (QD) to Midheaven: suggests obsessive and determined focus on career

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achievement in terms of the planet aspecting it.

Quindecile to Ascendant: suggests obsessive and even disruptive focus on relationship andself image in terms of the planet aspecting it.

Quindecile to the Sun suggests tremendous tension directing the life energy into the aspectedplanet. Tiger Woods has his Sun in Capricorn QD MC, which is an unrelenting focus ofdisciplined energy into career achievement.

Quindecile to the Moon suggests the emotional drive being channeled into the aspectedplanet. Also, the aspect works the other way, directing the other planet’s energy into the emotionalsystem, potentially creating a great upheaval within.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has his 6th house Moon in Capricorn QD ASC, suggesting theambitious, workaholic drive entering into the identity, potentially upsetting relationships.

Quindecile to Mercury: the determined, obsessive or disruptive quality enters the mind in termsof the planet being aspected, potentially creating great anxiety. This extreme tension mightbecome a fuel for intellectual output, and/or a cause for neurosis.

Quindecile to Venus: we can expect similar tension to enter within the emotional system andrelationships, and sometimes into the aesthetic sensitivity (which may lead to productive artisticwork.)

Quindecile to Mars: this may suggest unrelenting drive to exert energy, in terms of the aspectedplanet, or Mars’ sign and house placement. Albert Einstein has Mars in Capricorn QDhis ASC, suggesting the quality of unrelenting determination and achievement fused with theidentity.

Quindecile to Jupiter: may suggest obsessive focus on education, philosophy or spirituality.This aspect may intensify the need for rewards in terms of Jupiter’s sign and house placement.

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This aspect may intensify the need for rewards in terms of Jupiter’s sign and house placement.

Quindecile from Saturn: may suggest obsessive focus on ambition, control and achievement.There may be an intense suppression and disruption of the aspect planet.

Quindecile from Uranus: unrelenting drive toward individual freedom, innovation, and evenrebelliousness is possible.

Quindecile from Neptune: Potentially disruptive intensification of creative, visionary, or escapistdrive can be expected. Poet William Wordsworth has his Neptune QD Mercury, which seems tocorroborate his obsession with romantic ideas and aesthetic communication.

Quindecile from Pluto: obsessive, unrelenting motivation toward empowerment or destruction.Warren Buffett has his Pluto QD Saturn, which suggests monumental empowerment andabsolute fixation on practical achievement.

Personal example: I have three quindeciles, all from Jupiter in the 3rd house ruling the 10th houseof career: Jupiter QD Moon, Mars and Neptune. In my horoscope it all leads to the need to teachand write about spiritual, inspirational or healing matters (8th and 9th emphasis over and overagain).

If anyone has personal examples to share with regard to the quindecile aspect in his/her chart, Iwould be interested – feel free to write me a note or leave a comment.

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Anonymous says:April 25, 2008 at 3:22 pm

Thank you for this well-written article on the quindecile. Most helpful.

I have a Sun/Jupiter one but not sure yet exactly how to interpret it. I’ve always been veryinvolved with education, sprituality, etc, but not in an obsessive way. Just one of my manyinterests.

However, I think that, at core, I’m very motivated by a drive towards such matters. A‘motivating force underpinning my life’ I’d call it.

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Hiroki Niizato says:April 25, 2008 at 3:52 pm

Hi,

I think that’s an excellent observation! Thank you for corroborating.

Hiroki

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msb says:May 6, 2008 at 9:45 am

After much math over the following (natal) configurations:

11 Venus 36 in Leo in the 2nd8 Mercury 28 in Virgo in the 3rd11 Uranus 28 in Virgo in the 3rd14 Pluto 26 in Virgo on the IC25 Moon 33 in Aquarius in the 9th29 Saturn 51 in Aquarius Rx in the 9th

I’ve come up with the following

Venus, Mercury, and Uranus all QD the MoonPluto QD Saturn

No wonder I’ve felt like Cassandra my whole life — 5-10 years ahead of my time with everyoneI talk to hating what comes out of my mouth.

Any insight into how to deal with that effectively, in an attempt to be a productive member ofsociety — without getting stoned, maimed, otherwise disposed of, or being forced to declarebankruptcy — would always be very much appreciated.

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msb says:May 6, 2008 at 9:51 am

P.S. Thank you for the article. I would have loved to have had it when I was trying to get a

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P.S. Thank you for the article. I would have loved to have had it when I was trying to get aconcrete answer out of either the well-known Pisces astrologer or the Pisces therapist I wasseeing during my Saturn return, when I’d had some rather significant professional delays andfailures and was wondering what to do with my life (still struggling – lesson: don’t go to aPisces for vocational advice if you’re an earth sign).

Actually, I could have used it before then — I started reading about astrology when I was 9 andbegged to get a chart done when I was 14 (I think I had a sneaking suspicion it was going totake awhile to figure out what I was supposed to be doing on the planet). If I had had it then Icould have at least taken it to an astrologer and said “Look at these configurations? What am Isupposed to be doing about this? What can I do with these?”

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Hiroki Niizato says:May 6, 2008 at 2:12 pm

msb,

The train has to get back on its course -both vocationally, and relationship-wise. I doubt you’llfind a pat answer to your questions.

If you want to go in depth about this, schedule a consultation with me:hiroki@HolisticAstrologer.com

I’m sure we’ll have a productive discussion.

Hiroki

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August 11, 2008 at 10:21 pm

Just wondering what PF QD Saturn might mean? I have that down to the second…(my onlyYod is Saturn at the point with Neptune and Jupiter in sextile).

Any thoughts what so ever are welcome!

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Hiroki Niizato says:August 12, 2008 at 2:13 am

When I first asked Noel Tyl about Part of Fortune, he told me it was an outdated measurementthat had to be devised when computers weren’t available – so I personally don’t use them, andtherefore have no insights about it…

Thanks!

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joyrjw says:August 24, 2010 at 1:02 am

This is an excellent article Thank you!

I have one question though. What about the 24 degree Quindecile?

Thank you again=-)

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Hiroki Niizato says:

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August 24, 2010 at 1:57 pm

Thank you! In general, quindecile aspect refers to the 165 degree aspect, and not 24.

Sometimes it also refers to a 15 degree aspect, but that usage is not common.

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joyrjw says:August 24, 2010 at 7:18 pm

"Thank you! In general, quindecile aspect refers to the 165 degree aspect, and not 24.

Sometimes it also refers to a 15 degree aspect, but that usage is not common."

Really? I'm not arguing with on this,I've just always heard it was the 24 degree aspect and thatthe 165 degree aspect is new. Ok. So my sun is making a 15 degree aspect to my uranus so that wouldn't be a semi decile itwould be a quindecile then. Hm.

Thank you very much for letting me know. I hope you have a wonderful day.=-)

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mantis says:August 24, 2010 at 9:36 pm

hi. I have a Moon-Mars-Jupiter stellium in the same degree quindecile Pluto..do you think thiscould explain depression and self-destructive tendencies?

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Hiroki Niizato says:August 24, 2010 at 11:39 pm

Yes, when the rage is directed against yourself. There are other ways to work off the anger…

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Anonymous says:December 7, 2010 at 2:28 am

Hi Hiroki,

What would the following aspects mean?

Sun is quindecile PlutoMercury is quindecile UranusVenus is quindecile Neptune

Many thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

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Hari says:September 27, 2011 at 4:16 am

Suppose JUPITER is in SIXTH house and ruling NINTH house and this Jupiter is in tightquindecile how we will interpret itobsessive focus on Identity in terms of the Jupiter’s natural significations like rewards and itsruler ship of ninth Education and its placement in sixth Service, cooperation with others

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Hiroki Niizato says:September 28, 2011 at 9:46 pm

I agree with you – your interpretation makes sense especially combined with your othercomment on the Venus post, in that education becomes a saving grace for the tension inother areas of life.

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Emilie says:October 18, 2011 at 8:40 pm

Hello, would you have any insights on a quindecile to/from Chiron? Chiron seems to be elusiveto quite a few number of people (myself included) and yet I see it mentionned and used moreand more often. I have a hard time putting words down to describe what would be/how wouldfeel a quindecile involving Chiron (in this case – two separate charts – one with Chiron QDVenus and one with Chiron QD Pluto). Your insights would be very much welcomed. Thankyou.

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Hiroki Niizato says:October 20, 2011 at 10:30 pm

Hi Emillie,

With quindeciles involving Chiron, we may start with words like “unrelenting motivation toheal”, “obsessive focus on (healing the) old hurt, (righting) the wrong” in terms of the otherplanet and the house it’s associated with. Venus of course is about relationships and lovingourselves & others. Pluto tends to amplify the Chiron symbolism to the max.

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rosemary says:May 3, 2012 at 6:56 pm

could you possibly delinate saturn quindecile pluto. Saturn is late 4th conj 5th and pluto is 2′ offMCSaturn rules 2nd and pluto rules 12thSaturn is afflicted by square to exalted mars in late first housepluto is conj Virgo MC then Uranus conjruler of MC is mercury retro in 12th square leo moon

thanks in advance

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Hiroki Niizato says:May 3, 2012 at 9:56 pm

I recommend you keep it simple when trying to understand an aspect’s core meaning.Saturn quindecile Pluto puts an obsessive focus, a compulsive necessity, to hard work anddeep change. Warren Buffett has it as mentioned in the article, and this was delineated as“monumental empowerment and absolute fixation on practical achievement.”

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Stephen Ambrosich says:May 16, 2012 at 2:17 pm

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…I `found’ your site while googling about the Quindecile. I had actually `forgotten’ that I had acopy of the Ricki Reeves book silently sitting on a back shelf. I have immediately returned tomy Solar Fire and added the Quindecile to the default calculations.You have very wellconstructed, well written and thoughtfully cross-referenced site. I appreciate the succintlyrelevant info you have provided in your archive section.

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Hiroki Niizato says:May 16, 2012 at 8:29 pm

Thank you, you’re very kind.

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hil says:May 22, 2012 at 12:08 am

Asc is 5 deg Aries, Sun in sixth House 22 Deg Virgo as Fifth House Ruler unrelentingmotivated, obsessed life energy with respect to projecting himself to others as a very serviceto others and caring (Sickness) giving love to others personality. How you will interpret it ?

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Hiroki Niizato says:May 22, 2012 at 10:10 pm

I think you said it very well! Thank you for sharing your experience. Aries Ascendant in thiscase is about being/doing one’s best regardless of what anyone thinks.

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hil says:May 23, 2012 at 5:21 am

Asc is 5 deg Aries, Sun in sixth House 22 Deg Virgo as Fifth House Ruler unrelentlymotivated, obsessed life energy with respect to projecting herself to others as a serviceto others and caring (Sickness) giving love to others personality.This is from the horoscope of a young girl who is a student of class 11th and want tobecome a Physician whose birth data is 14 Sept 1996 1900 Hrs at New Delhi India and IThink Developmental tensions in the chart will make her fulfill her dreams. This is foryour reference

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Hiroki Niizato says:May 23, 2012 at 9:02 pm

Thanks. Although vocational analysis is typically done through the Midheaven, on apsychological level we can see that she’s on the right track in regards to wanting tohelp people.

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Shinobi says:May 25, 2012 at 11:23 am

An exact Sun in 0 Leo Quindecile Neptune 15 Capricorn. I ll have to watch and pay attention toit!

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em says:May 25, 2012 at 9:43 pm

I have mars quindecile pluto, ascendant and moon………….i think i am interested withmartian things…….like being strong, aggressive, violence, power, domination etc.

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Jake says:June 2, 2012 at 9:32 am

I have two of these aspects, one from Venus (12/Pisces) to Pluto (6/Libra) and one fromChiron (1/Aries) to Uranus (7/Scorpio). I am absolutely obsessed with energy in general. Be itsexual or healing or erratic or warlike or musical or astrological or argumental – every singlemoment of the say I am focussed on harnessing energies. Thankfully no unhealthy fixations.

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Jake says:June 2, 2012 at 9:36 am

Not sure if my own interpretation is correct. I dont know how to interpret the houses (QD from12 to 6 and from 1 to 7), but I’d actually very much like to know how to interpret these aspectsproperly.

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Hiroki Niizato says:

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June 3, 2012 at 6:47 pm

These symbolisms tie together to reflect difficulties in relationships, because of bottled upemotional energies. Controlling the energy within yourself is one thing, and being able toshare them with others in a healthy way is an entirely different challenge.

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Rain says:June 17, 2012 at 9:29 pm

I have Mercury in Aires quindecile Uranus in Virgo. I have been driven since I can remember touse alternative methods to clear away my perceptual blocks, emotional stress and beliefsystems that are not working for me. I’m so much more driven to work on myself than anyother human I have ever met. I think that’s the upside of Uranus/Mercury.

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Hiroki Niizato says:June 17, 2012 at 9:37 pm

Sounds like you’re putting the intense mental energy to good use!

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Rain says:June 17, 2012 at 9:42 pm

Correction: Scratch that comment. Uranus/Mercury is a Quincux. I do have a quindecile. It’sNeptune/Asc (O’ 2″orb) quindicile Sun. I don’t have any particular insights on that one. I’ve

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mistakenly believed I had Uranus/Mercury for so long…..LOL.

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cer says:June 30, 2012 at 2:27 pm

I just read Zane Stein’s article on quindiciles. I thought my committment to astrology wasexplained by Aquar MC trine ASC/Uranus conjunction. However; would sun in cancer andmars in leo both quindicile MC explain how I can become outright obsessive with it?

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Hiroki Niizato says:July 2, 2012 at 10:20 pm

Those two quindecile aspects to the MC suggest a strong need for ego expression throughcareer. If your career allows you to shine and push yourself forward, this is all good…Otherwise you’ll need to find a way to be recognized somehow, within the world you live in.They don’t confirm nor negate your interest in astrology.

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SuzRicky says:August 2, 2012 at 4:51 pm

Looking at my chart I believe I have a nuber of quindeciles but do not have a program thatcalculates it so wanting to make sure.Pluto in Leo 29 degrees

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Mars in Pisces 14 degreesSun in Libra 2 degreesMercury in Libra 4 degreesNeptune in Libra 29 degreesMoon in Gemini 12 degreesNorth Node in Sagg 1 degreesSaturn in Scorpio 29 degreesAscendant Aquariurs 14 degrees

I have several yes?

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Hiroki Niizato says:August 10, 2012 at 10:30 pm

Just think of it as opposition (180) minus 15 degrees, and you’ll be fine.

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R.S. says:September 7, 2012 at 1:52 pm

Hi,

Thank you for your interesting article! The only quindecile i see in my chart is betweenMy Venus in Pisces at 1 degree in 2nd house and Uranus and Pluto in Virgo at 16 degrees inthe 8th house. I am an Energy Worker and do Astrological Readings. I have been “obsessed”with Spiritual Matters, digging deep to find “the answers” and with Healing since I was ateenager. I guess it could also mean Relationshop/Sexual power and money issues. (I also

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have the South Node conjunct Moon in Scorpio in 11th.) Any other input would be appreciated.Thank you!

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AaX says:November 5, 2012 at 11:59 pm

Jupiter 23′ Aries Quindecile Uranus 07′ Scorpio. Jupiter conjunct Chiron 24′ Aries and Uranusconjunct N.Node 16′ Scorpio. Help interprete. Appreciated, Thank You.

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Hiroki Niizato says:November 8, 2012 at 10:26 pm

Jupiter QD Uranus would be strongly individualistic and opinionated. Probably intensethought energy that needs a constructive focus. Chiron adds a bit of hurt feeling that couldbe playing within your head over and over, until you decide to work on healing it.

By the way your Uranus and Nodal axis are 9 degrees apart, which is much too wide forconjunction (suggest to tighten your orb to 6-7 degrees in general.)

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