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3 articles for "Trine"

Trine [Astro*Index]

Partile aspect with angular separation of 120°. One of the major or Ptolemaic aspects. Traditionally a soft aspect. Unites signs of the same element. The third harmonic. Assigned an orb of 3°. Signifies the resolution of polarization in the cycle of a relationship; a natural and easy integration of two energies; reconcilation of opposites, mediation by a tertium quid. [Pythagorean paradigm of the triad is the three kinds of men, those with gold, silver, and lead souls.]

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♦ Aspects
Trine [Prima]

One of the major aspects. One third of the circle of the zodiac.

The trine is an harmonious aspect. It shows ease, flow, and natural facility, but also a tendency to take for granted or underutilize the qualities represented by the planets involved in the aspect. It indicates natural talents, opportunities, and where success will come easily. This aspect indicates cooperative energy flow between two points.

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♦ Aspects
Trine [DeVore]

n.   An aspect of 120°.

vb. Used in describing the motion of a planet to a trine aspect with the body or place of another planet.

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