Soft aspects are considered harmonious or easy aspects, since they happen when the planets are cooperating with one another. There are two major soft aspects: trines and sextiles.
Trines occur between planets in the same element and appear as a triangle in the center of the wheel. Trines are smooth and fluid, with planets flowing together in happy harmony. This arrangement highlights your natural talents and gifts that you can coax into brilliance.
Sextiles are complementary. They meet at 60º angles and work together to make sure each sign functions at its highest vibration, bringing out the best in your chart. Think of a sextile aspect as a planetary buddy system. When the planets are in this arrangement, you’re ready to start conversations and build relationships. A sextile creates an environment for knowledge and networks to blossom with communication.