Growth Chart

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Growth Chart

Astrology Aspects 7th and 9th Divisions of the Natal Chart

We all know the major and minor aspects of astrology, and the levels of importance placed on them. But what of those aspects that aren’t given as much importance. Looking at astrology from a numerology perspective you would automatically take into consideration all divisions of the Natal chart by numbers one through nine. But main stream astrology focuses only on the numbers one (conjunction), two (opposition), three (trine), four (square), five (quintile), six (sextile), and finally, eight (semi-square). Most of these are considered major aspects, with the sextile, semi-square and quintile all considered minor aspects, in descending order.

Also, when dealing with the major aspects (conjunction, trine, square, and opposition), some astrologers will allow up to 10 degrees for aspects involving Sun, Moon, or Ascendant, but only 6-8 degrees for the other planetary aspects (sextile). The less important aspects, the sesquiquadrate, and inconjunct, are allowed 2 degrees of orb. The rarely used aspects, the novile and septile, are often listed in astrological programs at a default 0 degree orb and as such will only appear in a chart when an aspect to a planet, angle, etc is exact. So what of these other numbers, the seven and the nine?

The Number Seven divides the chart into segments of approx 51 degrees, and is called a septile, but is used very little. The Number Nine however, is rarely, if at all, used. The nine divides the zodiac wheel of an astrological chart by 40 degrees. This aspect is called a novile. The novile is, interestingly, given much greater importance in Indian or Vedic Astrology in the case of a Navamsa Chart where each 40 degree section of the original chart is stretched over a 360 degree circle. This function in eastern astrology adds weight to the case for using this particular aspect more. After all, why ignore the obvious.

The septile (7) is the first series of aspects that do not divide evenly. The general interpretation of this is that because this division is a somewhat irrational force of energy, there is something sacred and holy going on here. Much like the numerological interpretation of the number seven, septiles contain spiritual power, imply the possibility of cosmic intervention, indicate harmony and union. These aspects can indicate extraordinary creative efforts at self-knowledge and ultimate understanding. Septiles resonate with Venus, Cardinal, Air and Libra energy.

Septiles ask us to choose which way we will define our personality and therefore our future. Seven is Saturn's number, so that's why it is assumed these points deal with "destiny." We can forge our destiny by choosing to apply your potentials. This is the "response-ability" that we accept as a result of Saturn's lessons. Any planet septiling any other planet is where logic can restrict your ability to choose. Therefore relying on your intuition at this point, and accepting spiritual guidance, will help with the irrationality of this energy.

A Novile (9) occurs when two planets are forty degrees apart. I would give it an orb of maybe five or six degrees. The novile series of aspects are related to the trines and sextiles: they're all in the same family as it were. Noviles are also related to the nine muses and to the Ennead, and this aspect (40deg) can sometimes indicate ceremony and relate to marriage. Also the word novena is rooted in novile. The Novile aspect resonates with Jupiter, Fire, Mutable and Sagittarius energy.

The Novile conveys a somewhat charismatic, transcendental, mystical force, latent karmic details and spiritual growth. It is said to indicate development, or the ability to digest information necessary for spiritual/evolutionary growth. With regard to the planetary energies that are involved this aspect can also symbolise a type of ‘bondage’ that people may find themselves under. It can help you to acknowledge and release past life that holds you in servitude; as such, the Novile is used a lot in specialist fields such as Karmic and Spiritual Astrology.

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what percentile am I at on the growth chart?

I am a 14 year old female. I am 4'9.5". What percentile am I at on the growth chart?

You are below the 5th percentile. Maybe the 3rd or 2nd.