The trine aspect in astrology presents itself as a configuration characterized by a harmonious and supportive relationship between celestial bodies, positioned at an angular distance of 120 degrees apart. This aspect embodies the qualities of ease and natural flow, enabling individuals to engage with their innate talents and gifts with little resistance. The trine is often associated with the elements; planets involved in this aspect share the same elemental energy, fostering a sense of unity and cooperation among them. As we delve deeper into the nature of the trine, we explore the implications of having a multitude of trines in one's natal chart. While such configurations can manifest as effortless abilities and natural charm, they may also lead to complacency and a lack of motivation to strive for personal growth or achievement. We discuss the significance of balance in astrological configurations, highlighting the necessity of challenges and oppositions that compel individuals to evolve and reach their full potential. Throughout our discourse, we reference the historical perspectives of ancient astrologers, such as Porphyry, who referred to the trine as a sympathetic and beneficial aspect. This perspective emphasizes the supportive nature of trines, yet we caution against the pitfalls of an overly harmonious chart that may inhibit one from facing necessary challenges. Our conversation also touches upon the symbolic representation of the trine as reminiscent of the Holy Trinity, underscoring its significance in various cultural and spiritual contexts. The trine's representation of ease and comfort is juxtaposed with the acknowledgment that true growth often arises from adversity, prompting listeners to reflect on their personal astrological configurations and the lessons therein. As we conclude our exploration of the trine aspect, we encourage listeners to appreciate the value of harmonious relationships in their lives, particularly within intimate partnerships where trines can facilitate connection and understanding. However, we also emphasize the importance of cultivating resilience and actively seeking out challenges that foster personal development. Ultimately, the trine aspect serves as a reminder of the duality of ease and effort, urging us to reflect on how we can harness the positive energies of our astrological influences while remaining open to the transformative power of life's challenges.
Takeaways:
The trine aspect, characterized by a division of the circle into three parts, forms a harmonious triangle.
This aspect facilitates a natural flow of energy, promoting ease and effortless gifts in various aspects of life.
Although considered beneficial, an excess of trines may lead to complacency and a lack of personal growth.
Trines are associated with the same elemental qualities, indicating a supportive and enriching relationship between planets.
The energy of trines is reminiscent of the holy trinity, embodying a sense of stability and balance.
In relationships, trines can enhance connections, making interactions smoother and more harmonious.
The next aspect I have down here is the trine, which is the circle.
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Division of the circle by three.
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It's the triangle.
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What's the triangle?
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It's separated by 120 degrees and it's five signs apart.
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Also it looks like, it looks like a diamond.
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If you really think.
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All right.
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And, and, and the planets will be in the same what D. In the same element.
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Yeah, yeah.
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Keywords.
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Keywords for a trine would be harmony, enriched, complementary, supportive, natural, flowing, easy, effortless gift.
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Yeah.
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It's actually considered to be the most popular positive configuration.
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Porphyry, another ancient astrologer called it sympathetic, helpful or beneficial.
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But with things that are too easy, sometimes it can make life a little hard.
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That's what I was going to say is that like people who have like too many trines in their chart and or are also lacking in squares or oppositions, like they're not challenged.
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Yeah, everything is too easy.
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They don't really go anywhere.
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Do you, what planet energy do you think D is representative by trying?
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Oh, I don't know, maybe Venus.
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Venus is sextiles.
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Trines is Jupiter.
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Yes.
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That's going to be my second guess.
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Yes.
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Well it was trying to do it and yeah, it's Jupiter.
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Is Jupiter.
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Jupiter energy.
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Yeah.
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And Hellenistic wise malefics were thought to be incapable of doing harm when in a trine.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, that makes sense.
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Right, because the energy is.
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The planets are really comfortable seeing each other.
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It's kind of like, it's kind of like your best friend just walked into the room and usually it's like, hey, what's up?
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I haven't seen you in a long time.
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You know, it's like, it's like easy, it's like free flowing, you know?
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Yeah.
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So the tribe, the TR Planets that trying together are planets that are in the same, the same element.
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But before they went by elements, do you know what they went by?
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They were broke.
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The four things were broke.
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Fire, air, earth and water were broken down and by some other category.
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Do you know what that would be?
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No, no, it eludes me.
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Before they were gone by the elements, it were.
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It was the wind.
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So fire was your east wind, Air was your west wind, earth is your south wind and water was your north wind.
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Interesting.
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Yeah.
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Things Trines represent things we could do with a flowing kind of ease.
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It's like things we could do that are second nature to us.
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It could represent things you.
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We enjoy or in innate talents.
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Yeah, things.
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Go ahead.
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I was gonna say in relationships.
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So what D said earlier about having Too many trines in a.
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In your personal natal chart, you know, not being able to be challenged or, like, growing enough.
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That's very true.
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But typically in relationships, like, especially, like, intimate relationships, you know, like, when you're.
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When you're with someone, you want to have trines so that it's not so difficult to have that connection or have.
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Be in that relationship.
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Yes.
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I have down here.
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That points to what you're talking about.
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The trines is not the energy that produces growth or evolving.
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Because it's easy.
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You know,.
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It's usually, like, things that come naturally to you.
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Yes.
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Hey, gifts.
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But you don't really get good at it.
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You just have always been good at it.
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But there's no challenge to be better.
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Yeah.
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Trines don't force you to do anything.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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They're not in your face like, hey, get up and go do this.
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Be better.
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You might.
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Y' all might like this one.
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The shrine is the energy of the holy trinity.
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Yeah.
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Father, son, and holy spirit.
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Yeah.
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It comes in threes.
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Yes.
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Trines like to hold the status quo.
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Yeah.
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Trying.
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A.
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Trying is a talent that you could have and.
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And you just shrug off like it's nothing.
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Like, everybody.
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Like, everybody could do it,.
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But the truth is, not everyone can do it.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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And.
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And even though, like, that.
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That last part, even though, like, you said, everybody would be like, oh, I would.
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I would love for my chart to be full with all trines.
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That might mean that you might not accomplish anything in life.
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You could be lazy.
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People are.
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I've seen.
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I've seen people that are lazy with shrines.
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Yes.
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You know, they.
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They're super talented, but what's that quote that, like, hard work beats talent any day.
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Yeah.
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Hard work would be what, like, opposition.
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They're talented, but if you don't do anything with it, then what's the point?
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Yes, exactly.
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Actually, it could.
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It could.
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Could produce the p. Make a person look for the easy way out in life.
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Yep.
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All right.
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Any.
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Any last words on the tr.
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I would say just like, you know, the.
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The whole thing about, like, oh, you know, trying are too easy.
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So, like, I. I agree.
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But also at the same time, like, I feel like there's certain things in life we want to have trines for, you know, especially you want to have some trines in your chart, especially with transits.
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Like, we want.
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We want some trines and transits we want, like, or, like, let's say with, like, work or, I don't know, like, making money.
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Like, it's nice to have a shrine when it comes to making money.
