Meaning
Contra-parallel is an astrological term for two celestial bodies that are at the same distance from the celestial equator, but in opposite directions (one north and one south). This is similar to how parallel lines are equal distances apart but do not intersect, whereas a contra-parallel is comparable to two objects with the same declination, like \(30^{\circ }\) North and \(30^{\circ }\) South. It is considered a potent aspect in astrology, often interpreted as a dynamic force similar to an opposition, but acting on the declination rather than the longitude of the planets.
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