The Planetary Aspects 237(2) Opposition
This also brings out the undesirable nature in man.
Mysteriously, this aspect is related to the sex impulses of
man. The linking up of a sign with the sign in opposition
to it stimulates the seventh-house-affairs, on the grosser
plane. The nature of sex-impulses is tinged with the nature
of the planets concerned. The presence of this aspect in a
horoscope shows the necessity of neutralising sex
impulses. In all bad aspects, the neutralisation can be
facilitated by a peculiar process of stimulating the
potencies of planet which bears the nature of the counter-
part of the afflicted planet. For example, when there is a
strong opposition between Mars and Saturn in a
horoscope, the neutralisation can be soon brought into
effect by stimulating the vibrations of Venus and Jupiter.
Venus is the counterpart of Mars and Jupiter is the
counterpart of Saturn.
Fine arts, spiritual love and service form the higher
vibrations of Venus. Religious literature, law, logic are
the expressions of Jupiter. When these virtues are
practised, the presence of persons who come under the
influence of Venus and Jupiter will mould the character
in the desired manner. The nobler sentiments of persons
are stimulated by this process and the sexual instincts are
easily conquered. When the opposition occurs between
two planets which are mutual counterparts, then another
planet should be selected to neutralise the vibrations. A
planet that is forming a good aspect with either of them,
will prove beneficial. In the absence of such a planet, one
should choose the influence of the planet which is nearer
one’s meridian. If this planet is also afflicted, one should
choose the planets in dignities or any two planets having
a strong good aspect between each other. At any cost, the