Parallel (Declination Aspect)

Declination parallels occur when two planets share the same angular distance from the celestial equator (within approximately one degree). While standard aspects measure longitude along the ecliptic, parallels measure latitude above or below it. A parallel functions similarly to a conjunction—blending the two planetary energies—but operates as a subtler, background influence. Parallels often explain connections between planets that have no standard longitudinal aspect.

Parallel aspects in your chart reveal background connections between planets that standard aspects may not show. They add a hidden layer of planetary cooperation or tension.