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In Astrology, Quincunx:
One of several possible aspects or relationships between planets in a horoscope.
An arc of 150 degrees. Also known as the inconjunct; this aspect creates a certain uneasiness and a feeling of discomfort and has karmic lessons to teach us. It is a minor aspect.
Otherwise known as Inconjunct.
This aspect is the only one not measured by celestial longitude. It is of two or more planets having the same distance in declination in degrees, north or south of the celestial equator.
Quincunx is also the name of the holding company for a large outdoor amphitheatre in western Clark County, Washington. The amphitheatre-building project was not very popular in its neighborhood because of the noise and traffic it would bring. I think they adopted the name "Quincunx" rather than something less mysterious (e.g. "Clark County Amphitheatre Company") so that they could hide from their detractors.
Nice. How did your opponenet react? Were they upset?
I played this in Scrabble once. It was my proudest Scrabble moment.
Actually, I first learned this word when I came across the book by the same name (by Charles Palliser). A maddening novel.
This is a popular word, especially amongst the wordocracy, but no love from the comment crowd.