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180° pivot rule
A term from astrology, defined plainly — and shown in context in your chart.
Definition
The angular midpoint of the chart's aspect spectrum. When two planets cross this line in their relative motion, leadership of the aspect transfers from the leading planet to the trailing one. Used as a structural mark for separating cooperative-territory aspects (under 90°) from advancing-territory aspects (over 90°).
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