Orb

An orb is the degree of flexibility allowed when deciding whether an aspect between two planets is active. A conjunction is exact at 0°, but planets rarely land at the exact same degree. An orb of 8° means planets within 8° of each other still count as conjunct. Think of it like a bullseye: a hit dead-center (tight orb) is the strongest and most noticeable connection, while a hit near the outer ring (wide orb) still counts but is felt more subtly. Major aspects like conjunctions and oppositions typically get wider orbs (6–10°), while minor aspects use much tighter orbs (1–3°). The tighter the orb, the more powerfully the aspect is felt in your life.