The Yod (sometimes known as the Finger of Fate or the Finger of God), consisting of two planets forming quincunxes to a third planet and a sextile to each other, is not a complex aspect patten, but nevertheless has the reputation of being intensely ‘fated’. Is this an accurate or helpful way of looking at it? Should astrologers even use the word ‘fate’? 

The webinar examines some examples of the Yod at work in the lives of individuals and discusses how we can get the most from this aspect pattern. 

We will also discuss the Finger of the World, an aspect pattern involving two planets in square with one and both of which form sesquiquadrates to a third planet. This is another aspect pattern which can be misunderstood and misinterpreted.  We start by examining the challenges that can be presented by any square aspect and then widen the discussion by focusing on the subtleties of the minor aspect, the sesquiquadrate, an understanding of which can help us to unlock the mystery of the aspect pattern as a whole. Special attention will also be paid to the apex planet of this aspect pattern. 

Does this aspect pattern represent the fascinating and perhaps strange concept of taking pleasure from a struggle that the individual may never ‘win’, or are there other perspectives that might provide illumination on this subject?