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(see also Chart Shapes or Horoscope Patterns)These are geometric patterns formed in a birth chart. Each shape is believed to have its own nature and therefore makes an interpretative statement in a birth chart. The concept of a chart shape or pattern was devised by Marc Edmund Jones. Other astrologers have since added and renamed patterns.

Bowl. In this configuration, all ten celestial bodies are placed in approximately one-half of the horoscope. Individuals with this type of horoscope configuration will be very focused on attaining the area of the chart that is highlighted by the planetary placements. (Wikipedia.com)

Bucket. In this configuration, nine celestial bodies occupy approximately one-half of the horoscope with one planet roughly opposing the group, and this planet is considered to be the focal point of action for planetary energies for the planetary energies. (Wikipedia.com)

Bundle. In this configuration a tightly packed planetary arrangement occurs where all ten celestial bodies are confined in the horoscope to the space of a trine, or 120°. When this configuration is present, the person will be quite specialised in his thinking patterns and outlook on life, preferring to focus on those areas where the planets are posited in. (Wikipedia.com)

Fan. The Fan or Wedge configuration occurs when all the planets save one fall within 120° of each other, and are opposed by the remaining tenth planet.

Hele. This is a new chart shape discovered by Sally Fisher and Linda Shelnutt. It consists of a symmetrical collection of planets formed with two trines, a square and a semi-sextile – grouped as square: trine: semi-sextile: trine.

Locomotive. In this configuration all 10 planets are placed within 240 degrees of a chart leaving an unoccupied section.

Rosetta (see Trapeze)

Splash. In this configuration all 10 planets are evenly displayed throughout the chart.

See-Saw. Just as it sounds this pattern consists of two opposing groups of planets on each side of a chart, which in turn creates tension in a chart.

Splay. In this configuration three distinct points of the chart are occupied with tightly bunches of planets, leaving the rest empty.

Star of David (see Grand Sextile)

Thors Hammer (see also Arrowhead, God’s Fist and Quadriform). This configuration is known by several different names - Quadriform, Arrowhead or God's Fist – and consists of two planets in square aspect, both in a sesqui-quadrate aspect to a third planet.

Trapeze (see Rosetta). This configuration has been named the Trapeze by Bruno and Louise Huber of the Huber School of Astrology and the Rosetta by Linda Shelnutt and Sally Fisher. The configuration consists of a trine, two squares and a sextile, arranged to form a symmetrical grouping.

Wedge (see Fan)