To use both divisions (top to bottom and left to right) automatically gives you four quarters. Royal Numerology Review Aspect-wise we would have the equivalent of two oppositions crossing each other creating four quarters of 90 degrees, each called a square. Squares act as problem, challenge or obstacle. There are four of them in this example, each operating at full individual capacity. When combinations occur like this they are considered major aspect patterns.
Mental Image Two points are in opposition to one another. The axis between the two is crossed with an axis of two more points that are also in opposition to one another. Because of the crossings of these two divisions, squares are created. That makes two oppositions that have in turn created four squares. That is two bones of contention, division, point of confrontation (oppositions) that create four problems, challenges or obstacles (squares). Does that not sound pleasant? Now you know why the various readings are so dire.
Cardinal T-square or Cardinal Cross If all four cardinal positions are occupied by planets for an aspect, it is called a cardinal cross. If only three cardinal positions are occupied by planets for an aspect it is called a cardinal T-square. The cardinal cross is considered more problematic than the T-square because all four points demand immediate attention and there is no clear space in which to respond. T-squares have an empty point that can be used for solution of the problem. I own two of these T-squares in my own wheel so I would never under-estimate their impact.
Planets Some planets are quite pleasant, even when they run into problems. Other planets do not need an excuse to be nasty; it seems to be in their general disposition to be that way without any outside assistance. There are ten bodies, but I am going to limit this explanation to the five planets that can be involved in this particular cardinal aspect. Before we blame the planets for our troubles, they are locked into orbits that are observable, measureable and repetitive. The planets do not make free will choices for us, they just provide the energy for our lessons.