Antiscia and Contrantiscia points represent a lesser-explored dimension of the natal chart, based on the symmetry of zodiac signs with respect to the solstice axis (0° Cancer – 0° Capricorn). These points act as “energetic reflections” and can reveal hidden information about how certain planets operate within the chart.

The Principle of Light and Darkness in Antiscia

The Cancer-Capricorn axis marks the points where the solstices occur: the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. At this time of the year, the extremes in the duration of day and night are reached. The signs that reflect across this axis have the particularity of sharing an equivalent distribution of light and darkness at different times of the year.

For example, when the Sun is at 1° Cancer (the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere), the amount of sunlight available in a day is similar to the amount of darkness present when the Sun is at 29° Gemini. This correspondence occurs in all Antiscia sign pairs, suggesting a subtle connection between them, based on the way light and shadow balance throughout the annual cycle.

Why Does This Principle Apply to All Signs?

Although the solstitial axis is defined by Cancer and Capricorn, the symmetry of the ecliptic allows this relationship to be reflected in all zodiac signs. The key lies in the placement of the signs within the zodiac circle and their equidistance from the solstices. Each sign has a mirror point where the duration of day and night is equivalent at different times of the year.

Thus, Antiscia signs are linked by their relationship with solar light along the ecliptic and the way they experience the balance between day and night. This makes them connected energetic points, where planets located in these degrees reflect qualities that can manifest in a hidden or complementary way in astrological interpretation.

What Are Antiscia?

The Antiscia of a planet are points that maintain the same distance from the solstitial axis but are reflected in the opposite sign within the same zodiacal hemisphere.

How to Calculate an Antiscion

If a planet is at 10° Leo, its Antiscion will be at 20° Taurus because:

• 10° Leo is 40° from the solstitial axis at 0° Cancer.
• Counting 40° from 0° Capricorn in the opposite direction, we reach 20° Taurus.

Meaning of Antiscia

• Acts as a point of hidden manifestation of the planet’s energy.
• In synastry, a connection with an Antiscion can indicate a subtle and instinctive affinity.
• May represent talents or personality traits that emerge in specific situations.
• Can act as “bridges” between energies that do not normally form direct aspects.

What Are Contrantiscia?

Contrantiscia are the points opposite to Antiscia, functioning as a kind of hidden opposition.

How to Calculate a Contrantiscia

If a planet is at 10° Leo, its Contrantiscia will be at 20° Scorpio.

Meaning of Contrantiscia

• Can act as a “hidden challenge” or a point of integration of planetary energy.
• In synastry, it may generate magnetic attraction with implicit tension.
• Can indicate an external influence pushing the individual to integrate their potential.
• Represents a balance between light and darkness in terms of solar cycles.

Antiscia and Contrantiscia by Sign

• Aries → Antiscion in Virgo, Contrantiscia in Pisces
• Taurus → Antiscion in Leo, Contrantiscia in Aquarius
• Gemini → Antiscion in Cancer, Contrantiscia in Capricorn
• Cancer → Antiscion in Gemini, Contrantiscia in Sagittarius
• Leo → Antiscion in Taurus, Contrantiscia in Scorpio
• Virgo → Antiscion in Aries, Contrantiscia in Libra
• Libra → Antiscion in Pisces, Contrantiscia in Virgo
• Scorpio → Antiscion in Aquarius, Contrantiscia in Leo
• Sagittarius → Antiscion in Capricorn, Contrantiscia in Cancer
• Capricorn → Antiscion in Sagittarius, Contrantiscia in Gemini
• Aquarius → Antiscion in Scorpio, Contrantiscia in Taurus
• Pisces → Antiscion in Libra, Contrantiscia in Aries

Practical Application in Interpretation

In the Natal Chart:

• A planet in its Antiscion may manifest its qualities indirectly but powerfully.
• A planet in its Contrantiscia may represent a point of tension requiring integration.

In Transits:

• If a transiting planet is positioned over an Antiscion, it may activate latent potential.
• If a transit occurs over a Contrantiscia, it may generate confrontation or a moment of awareness.

In Synastry:

• If one person’s Sun is at the Antiscion of another’s Moon, the connection may feel deep and intuitive.
• If someone’s Mars is at the Contrantiscia of another’s Venus, there could be strong but challenging magnetism.

Practical Example

If you have Venus at 15° Scorpio:

• Its Antiscion is at 15° Aquarius, and its Contrantiscia at 15° Leo.
• A Jupiter transit over 15° Aquarius could bring unexpected opportunities in love or finances.
• A relationship with someone who has Mars at 15° Leo could feel intense and challenging.

Conclusion

Antiscia and Contrantiscia are rarely explored tools in modern astrology, but their application can greatly enrich the interpretation of the natal chart, transits, and interpersonal relationships. In Contemporary Mystical Astrology, we understand them as opportunities to discover hidden connections and work with complementary energies in our lives, using the principle of light and darkness as a guide for energetic integration.

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