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Grand Trines

Grand Trines

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: October 2025

Grand Trines

Natural Flow

A Grand Trine major aspect pattern brings natural talent, flow, and ease to the individual’s life. It often shows where things come easily, to offer comfort and stability, but it can also lead to complacency if taken for granted. Each Grand Trine generally is placed in one of the four elements which are fire, earth, air, or water to shape how its gifts are expressed. When used consciously by the person whose chart it is in, a Grand Trine can become a steady source of creativity, confidence, and inner balance throughout life.

Grand Trines Podcast Episode

Make sure to listen to our Grand Trines podcast episode on the Starzology Astrology podcast.

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More About Patterns

Mixed Patterns

Aspect patterns show how planets interact and shape the overall flow of a birth chart.

 

Hard Patterns

Some of the more well-known hard patterns include the T-square, Thor’s Hammer and the Grand Cross. Each brings its own dynamic energy and story to a chart.

 

Harmonious Patterns

This time, I’d like to focus on one of the smoother and more harmonious (softer) configurations which is the Grand Trine. Grand Trines reveal areas of natural talent, inner balance and ease. They can show where life seems to flow effortlessly and where an individual’s strengths may lie. By understanding how a Grand Trine’s energy works, you can uncover deeper meaning in any chart and learn how to activate its potential for growth and fulfillment.

Pecking Order

Pecking Order of Aspect Patterns

In astrology, aspect patterns come in different categories based on the types of aspects they include. Some are considered main aspect patterns, while others are minor or lesser-used. This “pecking order” helps you as the astrologer astrologers understand which patterns carry the most weight in chart interpretation.

 

Main Aspect Patterns

The Grand Trine belongs to the group of main aspect patterns. These are formed only by the Ptolemaic aspects which are the classical five that every astrologer learns first: conjunctions, oppositions, trines, squares, and sextiles. Because these aspects are so fundamental, patterns created from them tend to have strong influence and are easy to recognize in a chart. The main aspect patterns include:

 

  • Stelliums: Three or more planets close together in the same sign or house.
  • T-squares: Two planets in opposition and both squared by a third.
  • Grand Crosses: Four planets forming two oppositions and four squares.
  • Mystic Rectangles: Two oppositions connected by sextiles and trines, creating a balanced energy exchange.
  • Grand Trines: Three planets forming an equilateral triangle through trine aspects.

Minor Aspect Patterns

8th and 12th Harmonic

Minor aspect patterns are formed from the smaller or less direct aspects, such as the semi-sextile (30°), quincunx (150°), semi-square (45°), and sesquiquadrate (135°). These aspects tend to be more subtle, bringing tension or adjustment rather than strong, obvious energy.

 

Patterns that belong in this group include:

 

  • Thor’s Hammer: (also called the Finger of the World)
  • Yod: (The yod is also known as the Finger of Fate)

 

These patterns point to areas that require growth, flexibility, or problem-solving in the chart.

Lesser-Used Aspect Patterns

5th, 7th, 9th and 10th Harmonic

The lesser-used aspect patterns are built from the more esoteric aspects, such as quintiles (72°), septiles (51°), noviles (40°)and deciles (36°).

These aspects are often associated with spiritual, creative, or intuitive expression rather than practical life themes.

Examples of patterns in this group include:

 

  • Quintile Fat Arrows
  • Quintile Thin Arrows
  • Quintile Stars
  • Septile Stars
  • Novile Stars

 

While these patterns are fascinating and rich in symbolic meaning, they’re typically explored after an astrologer has mastered the main and minor aspect patterns.

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Defining Grand Trines

3 Planets

A Grand Trine forms when three planets are about 120° apart to create an equilateral triangle in the birth chart. This pattern usually links the planets in the same element either Fire, Earth, Air or Water, so their energies blend naturally. Grand Trines suggests ease, balance and a smooth flow of energy in that element of life.

The Geometry of Harmony

Equilateral Triangle

Each trine represents a harmonious 120° aspect, and when three connect together, the result is stability and inner balance. The triangle shows how energy circulates effortlessly among the planets. These areas of life tend to function smoothly and may feel second nature to the individual.

Elemental Families of Trines

Family

A Grand Trine typically falls within one element which determines how the energy expresses itself.

Fire Grand Trine

Inspires creativity, enthusiasm, and confidence.

Earth Grand Trine

Brings practicality, stability, and material success.

Air Grand Trine

Enhances intellect, communication, and social grace.

Water Grand Trine

Deepens sensitivity, emotional awareness, and intuition.

 

Each element adds its own rhythm and meaning to the trine.

Disassociate Grand Trines

Out of Sign

A disassociate Grand Trine occurs when two planets are in one element an dthe third is in another element. They are also called “out of sign” Grand Trines and this makes them weaker.

The Nature of Flow and Ease

Natal Charts

Grand Trines show where life feels effortless. People with this pattern often have natural talents or abilities that seem to come easily. There’s a sense of comfort and familiarity around the themes the planets represent. While this flow is pleasant, it can also create a tendency to take things for granted.

Potential Challenges of a Grand Trine

Overcoming Inertia

Although Grand Trines are generally positive, they can also bring inertia. Because the energy moves so smoothly, motivation to change or push boundaries may be weak. The person might prefer to stay in their comfort zone. Recognizing this helps keep the Grand Trine active and engaged rather than passive.

Activating Latent Potential

Awareness

The key to using a Grand Trine well is conscious effort. By setting goals, taking initiative, and saying yes to challenges, the individual can make the most of their natural gifts.

 

Transits

Transits that touch one of the planets in the trine can act as catalysts, awakening fresh energy and growth.

The Role of Other Aspects

Hard Aspects Spurs

A Grand Trine becomes more dynamic when other aspects connect to it. Squares or oppositions can add drive and realism, balancing the easy flow with purposeful action. These added tensions help the individual turn potential into progress.

Grand Trine Case Studies

Chart Examples

Let’s look at some charts of people who have Grand Trines to see how this pattern plays out in real life. Some people will express it through artistic skill or emotional insight, while others channel it into teaching, building or leadership. Each chart reveals how the element of the trine shapes the person’s outlook and natural strengths.

Hugh Laurie

Grand Trine: Mercury – Neptune – Chiron

Before I begin, I should say that I’m a big fan of Hugh Laurie and love both his comedies and dramas. From an astrological point of view, part of my fascination may come from the fact that he was born just seven weeks before me, which means our charts share many similarities. So yes, I’ll admit there’s probably a bit of positive bias at play here.

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Birth details

I’ve cast Hugh Laurie’s chart, though his birth time isn’t known, so I’ve used a noon chart. His birth details are June 11, 1959, in Oxford, England.

His Grand Trine links Mercury in Gemini, Neptune in Scorpio and Chiron in Aquarius. Right away, we can see this is a disassociate Grand Trine. Both Mercury and Chiron are in air signs, while Neptune is in Scorpio, a water sign.

This mix blends intellect and intuition, showing how easily he moves between sharp reasoning and emotional depth and a pattern that likely supports both his wit and his deep, often complex performances.

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Mercury trine Neptune

This pattern is typical of someone who expresses themselves through words or ideas, often as a writer, speaker or performer. The trine to Neptune adds a vivid imagination and emotional depth, gifts that can be channeled into storytelling or performance. In Hugh Laurie’s case, this blend of intellect and creativity points clearly to the chart of an actor and someone who can think deeply, feel deeply, and bring those inner worlds to life on stage or screen.

 

Mercury trine Chiron.

This air trine suggests a naturally compassionate and caring nature. He likely feels deeply for others and shows quiet understanding rather than open display. I believe it also points to someone who values privacy and prefers to keep his personal life out of the public eye, maintaining a calm and protected inner world.

 

Neptune trine Chiron

This combination suggests he can draw from deep emotional experiences, perhaps even past pain, and channel them powerfully through his acting. Neptune here highlights his ability to step into different roles and express a wide range of feelings with authenticity. Neptune trine Chiron can be the signature of someone who can transform emotion into art, using imagination and empathy to bring characters fully to life.

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Disassociate Grand Trine

With Mercury, Neptune, and Chiron forming a Grand Trine, there’s a strong indication of artistic expression through words. This energy can flow into writing, music and of course, acting. It suggests someone who communicates with imagination and emotional depth, using language and creativity as natural outlets for self-expression.

 

Jeeves and Wooster


In Jeeves and Wooster, Hugh Laurie played Bertie as carefree and lighthearted, drifting through life without much concern. This easygoing nature reflects the effortless flow of his Grand Trine.

 

Blackadder


In Blackadder, especially as Prince George, he portrayed someone charmingly out of touch with reality. This aligns with the Mercury trine Neptune link, that blends intellect with imagination, and the Mercury Chiron trine as well, which expresses quirks or vulnerabilities in a humorous and somewhat endearing way.

 

House


In House M.D., he embodied the sharp, analytical doctor (Mercury) who lived with chronic pain (Chiron). The depth and realism he brought to this role I think perfectly revealed the emotional quality of his Grand Trine.

Transiting Grand Trine

November 2025

In November 2025 there is a grand trine forming. In fact, there will be a total of 6 Grand Trines which form at the New Moon on November 19, 2025. This will form in the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Typically, you would interpret them as one, but if you are a student the best way to understand what is going on is by separating each Grand Trine Pattern from the others.

6 Grand Trines

The 6 Grand Trine Patterns are:

  • Moon – Jupiter – Saturn
  • Moon – Jupiter – Neptune
  • Sun – Jupiter – Saturn
  • Sun – Jupiter – Neptune
  • Mercury – Jupiter – Saturn
  • Mercury – Jupiter – Neptune

Grand Trine Strength

Individual Planets

In the three Moon Grand Trines, the Moon is in fall in Scorpio, and so weaker however it is a New Moon.

In the three Jupiter grand trines, the greater benefic is moderately strong in exaltation in Cancer.

In the three Neptune Grand Trines, Neptune is strong in its own sign.

Strongest Grand Trine

The most powerful of all the grand trines is the Sun – Jupiter – Neptune one, because all of the planets are strong, the Sun is always to be considered in any chart, Jupiter is in exaltation in Cancer and very much at home there and Neptune is in the sign of its dignity, Pisces, albeit retrograde.

Weakest Grand Trine

The weakest Grand Trine of the group is probably Mercury – Saturn – Neptune. All three planets in this pattern are retrograde and thus less effective overall.

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Explore

If you have a Grand Trine in your chart, you can take time to explore how its element colors your natural gifts and personal flow. Notice where life feels easy or familiar and consider how you can use that energy more intentionally. When you bring some focus and awareness to your Grand Trine, you can more easily turn quiet potential into inspired action.

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To learn more about how this pattern shapes your chart, you’re welcome to book a consultation with me so together, we can discover how your trine energy supports your growth and confidence.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Star of David: Major Aspect Pattern

Star of David: Major Aspect Pattern

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What to Consider

As the Star of David is made from two grand trines and six sextiles it has much of the meaning of the grand trine.

There are typically only two elements in play, fire and air or earth and water, so there is usually in one polarity either active or passive.

 

Interpretation of a Star of David

In this pattern the planets are spread about the chart which suggests a variety of interests and talents because of the six sextiles which indicate latent talents for the individual.

 

Example Chart: Partial Star of David

November 3, 2023 has a partial Star of David.

The planets in this partial Star of David are the Moon trine Mercury and Neptune, and Venus trine Uranus and Pluto.

Four sextiles between Moon and Venus, Moon and Uranus, Uranus and Neptune and Neptune and Pluto.

Author Bio

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Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Astrology Basics: The Aspects

Astrology Basics: The Aspects

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Aspects


A Cornerstone of Chart Reading


This is part of the Starzology Astrology Basics series of posts on the four cornerstones for reading a chart. This is what you need to know to read a chart. The other cornerstones are signs, planets, houses and a fifth cornerstone (?) is  chart points.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Podcast Episode: Aspects Introduction


In this podcast episode, Alison and Arwynne provide valuable insights into the aspects of your birth chart.


They delve into the specific angles of major, minor and lesser used aspects, discuss the orbs that influence them, and offer real-life examples of how these aspects manifest in actual charts.


Additionally, they offer guidance on where to begin and how to determine which aspects hold significance in your natal chart.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				
			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Introduction to Aspects










Aspects are the angular correspondences formed between planets, angles and other points in a chart. 


They are measured in degrees and minutes of longitude in the signs. 


Aspects are a function of simple geometry.




    

  • Every planet will usually have some aspects.
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  • Not all charts will contain all the different aspects.
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  • It is unlikely that all planets will have every aspect.
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  • Not all planets will aspect each other.
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  • Some planets may not receive any aspects from other planets (an unaspected planet).
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  • Often charts will have a preponderance of one particular aspect such as trines or squares.
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Aspects in General


Aspects and aspect patterns show the main story lines within a chart. 


The dialogue between the planets and chart points is found by the planetary connections expressed through the aspects. 


Aspects are like a conduit passing information between two planets. 


Two planets in aspect will communicate with each other for better or for worse depending on the actual planets and the aspect in question.










 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Applying and Separating Aspects


An aspect is determined to be either applying or separating. 


This state depends on the speed of the two planets and their position in regard to each other. 


The planets are listed here by speed, from the fastest moving planet to slowest moving planet; the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.




Note


Note: Sometimes Mercury and Venus can be slower than the Sun it depends on their position at the time.


 


Applying Aspects


Aspects that are applying are stronger than those separating. 


The applying faster planet is moving towards the exact (or partile) aspect with the slower moving planet. 


During an applying aspect the pressure is still building, and the effect is of potential still to come. 


Aspects are applying when the faster moving planet has yet to catch up to the slower moving planet’s degree position.




Example


The Moon at 10° Virgo is applying a conjunction to the Sun at 15° Virgo.


 


Separating Aspects


Aspects are separating when the faster moving planet has passed the degree position of the slower moving planet. 


After the aspect has been exact the aspect is separating and the effect is more of release or acceptance.




Example


The Moon at 15° Gemini is separating from an opposition to the Sun at 10° Sagittarius.


 









			

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				


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Major Aspects










We will focus on the major and minor aspects. 


The major aspects are the ones used by the Greeks and are today known as “Ptolemaic aspects” after Claudius Ptolemy.


The five major aspects are the conjunction, opposition, trine, square and sextile.









			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Understanding Aspect Orbs


Orb Definition


An orb is the number of degrees by which an aspect can deviate from being exact while still being considered in effect. 


Think of it as a margin of error or a zone of influence around the exact aspect angle.




The Importance of Orbs


Orbs are essential because planetary aspects are rarely exact to the degree. 


By using orbs, you can determine:


    

  • Whether an aspect is in effect.
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  • How strong the aspect’s influence is (tightness of orb).
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  • Whether an aspect is applying (becoming more exact) or separating (becoming less exact).
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Choosing Orbs


Debate


Aspect orbs are debated long and hard by astrologers who get together for an evening social. The debate goes on.


I suggest that if you are starting to learn astrology keep to my standard orbs, and as you become more experienced you can adjust the orbs to wider or tighter as you wish. 


It is up to you.




Standard Orbs


These are the standard orbs I use.


    

  • Conjunction, opposition, trine and square: orb 8°.
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  • Sextile: orb 4°.
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  • Minor aspects: orb 2°.
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  • Lesser used aspects: orb 1°.
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Aspects of Longitude


The Good, the Bad and the Ugly


Aspects of longitude are the angular relationships between planets in a birth chart. 


Think of them as cosmic conversations or dialogues where some planets are in harmony, others in tension and some are indifferent to each other. 


These relationships influence how the energies of different planets interact and manifest in our lives.




The Five Major (Ptolemaic) Aspects


Where to Start


These aspects should be interpreted first in this order; conjunctions (neutral), oppositions and squares (hard) then trines and sextiles (soft).


So any conjunctions come first.


Only if you have time go onto the minor aspects.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
The Conjunction










First Harmonic


The circle divided by one. 360°/1 = 360°. 


Usually planets in conjunction will be in the same sign or house. 


When a conjunction occurs over a sign boundary, they are said to be in a disassociate conjunction. 


For instance, if the Sun is at 29° Virgo and the Moon is at 4° Libra, they are still conjunct but in a disassociate conjunction.




Conjunction (0°)


When two planets are very close together, their energies blend and intensify. 


This can be harmonious or challenging, depending on the planets involved.




Conjunction Aspect Meaning


The conjunction is the most powerful aspect. It inclines the two planets towards togetherness and blends their energies. The planets virtually move as one and they have synergy. 


Synergy means one plus one equals three. Each planet is indistinguishable from the other. 


They show the same face to the world. Because of their close proximity it is hard for the first planet in the conjunction to clearly see the second planet and vice versa.









			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
The Sextile


Sextile (60°)


Sextiles offer opportunities for growth and learning. 


They require some effort to activate but bring positive outcomes.


Planets in sextile work well together and support each other. 


They suggest that you have latent talents in the nature of the planets involved and this can be brought forward for the creativity and vision in your life. The sextile is a soft aspect.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
The Trine


Trine (120°)


Trines represent harmony and ease and are usually in the same element. 


Planets in trine support each other, offering natural talents and opportunities.


Planets in trine to each other are easy going and let the other planet be themselves. This is the best aspect of support and being positive. The trine is an easy or soft aspect.


 



			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
The Square


Square (90°)


The challenging square creates internal tension and dilemmas. 


While difficult, squares drive us to take action, get of the couch and grow.


Planets that are square to each other have some tension between them. Their energies compete for dominance and challenge each other. Planets in square create internal dilemmas for you. The square is a hard or difficult aspect.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
The Opposition


Opposition (180°)


Planets facing each other across the chart create a tug-of-war energy where projection is a theme. 


Oppositions bring awareness through relationships and balance.


Planets that oppose are in tension with each other and will struggle to work together. 


These planets create external dilemmas for you and can indicate where you project the issues to the other.


 The opposition is a hard or difficult aspect.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
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Minor Aspects










The minor aspects are those found to have value in chart interpretation. The four minor aspects are the semi-square, sesquiquadrate, semi-sextile and quincunx. 




Minor Aspect Orbs


The orb for minor aspects is 2° both applying and separating.











			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Minor Aspects – Twelfth Harmonic










The twelfth harmonic aspects suggest potential frustrations where constant adjustments are required to maintain equilibrium in whatever is brought up by the planetary energies involved in the aspect.




Semi-sextile Aspect


Calculation


The circle divided by twelve. 360°/12 = 30°. The semi-sextile is half a sextile and one twelfth of a circle.




Semi-sextile Aspect Meaning


The semi-sextile suggests subtle niggling tensions.


It creates a slight unease that can motivate learning and adaptation


The semi-sextile is an aspect that can be unsettling and disruptive. There can be annoyances and tensions. It is a difficult aspect but in a quiet way. Both planets behave as if the other did not exist and try to ignore each other. The semi-sextile shows where you will push something off to another and try to redirect.









			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Quincunx Aspect










The circle is divided by twelve and then timesed by five. (360°/12) = 30° x 5 = 150° (i.e. 5/12). 


A quincunx was a Roman coin. 


The origin of the word is from the Latin “quince” meaning five and “uncla” meaning one-twelfth. 


The quincunx is sometimes referred to as the inconjunct.




Quincunx Aspect Meaning


The quincunx is the aspect of adjustment, paradox, and the need for compromise.


Also known as the inconjunct, the quincunx creates a sense of niggling unease that requires constant fine-tuning


It is an aspect of awkwardness and unease. 


The quincunx shows where adjustments are needed. 


These two planets will grind along, but are never happy together. 


They can be un-supportive of each other and make for disharmony in a niggling way.











			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Minor Aspects – Eighth Harmonic


These aspects fall into the eighth harmonic which indicates they are manifesting aspects and will generally exacerbate change through tension upon us.




Semi-square


The circle divided by eight. 360°/8 = 45°. The semi-square is also known as the octile. Orb for a semi-square is 2°.




Semi-square Aspect Meaning


The semi-square is an aspect of internal tension.


It can create low-level stress that pushes for personal development


The semi-square is half of a square and it can be difficult to work the two planets energies smoothly. 


They can be unstable and require a change of approach each time. 


This aspect inclines the individual to persisting and to keep working at making it better and finding a solution.











			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				








Sesquiquadrate Aspect










The circle divided by eight and then multiplied by three. (360°/8) = 45°x 3 = 135°. The orb for a sesquiquadrate is 2°. The sesquiquadrate combines one square and one semi-square. The sesquiquadrate is also known as the tri-octile.




Sesquiquadrate Aspect Meaning


Sesquiquadrates indicate external challenges that require creative solutions.


This aspect often manifests as recurring issues that demand innovative approaches


It is an aspect of tension and difficulty. 


The planets challenge each other, and this person has to redo decisions. 


This aspect spurs the person to find peace.











			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Lesser Used Aspects


Quintile


Although not one of the big five aspects I use the quintile aspect as well as it is the aspect of creativity. Planets in quintile to each other show your creative expression in line with the meaning of the two planets. The quintile should always be considered when analyzing creative expression and outlets in your life. I also consider the lesser-used aspects in the fifth harmonic like quintiles and bi-quintiles. In fact, I like quintiles a lot for insights into creativity and inspiration. Quintiles are 72° and bi-quintiles are 144° with an orb of 1°. However, I personally avoid the septiles, noviles and deciles. I’ll explain.





 


Septiles


When you divide the chart of 360° by seven, you don’t get a whole number as the result is 51.428°. The Bi-septile and tri septile also have non-whole numbers or fractions.




Novile


The Novile is an aspect at 40° with an orb or 1°.


This is very close to the semi-square at 45° (orb 2°) and it seems not worth the bother.




Decile


The decile aspect is 36° with an orb of 1°.


This is very close to the semi-sextile at 30° with an orb of 2°.


This aspect again seems like too much bother.


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				
				
				

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Author Bio


Alison Price: Astrology Coach


Alison specializes in guiding Aspiring Astrologers. Her aim is to help you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart, often sprinkled with a touch of humor.


To learn more about Alison’s journey, visit this page.


If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
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We have experienced several challenging planetary placements in recent years. I am of course referring to the Uranus Pluto square which has had astrologers and laymen alike buzzing with excitement.


Enter the Jupiter Uranus fire trine.


Whilst it is typical that we have both easy and challenging aspects within the zodiac at any one time, it is the individual and combined mixture of flow and resistance between the planets making the aspects that shape our lives.


That Uranus appears in both aspects (square Pluto and trine Jupiter) is telling. He seems to want to fit in and stick out at the same time.


We can live with this.




Aspects


One way to interpret an astrology chart is by a technique called aspects


Astrological aspects are the angular distances between the planets.


Every planet has a measurement in degrees with the other planets but only certain angles are noted in astrology charts.


By dividing the circle of 360 degrees by any whole numbers we get the aspect angles.


The Trine Aspect


If you divide 360 by 3 the result is 120 degrees (360/3=120) and this is the size of the trine aspect.


Two planets that are 120 degrees apart in the zodiac will be in trine to each other.


The aspect degree does not have to be exact but can be within 8 degrees (the orb) either side of 120.


So when the two planets become between 112 to 128 degrees apart they are considered to be trine to each other.


Transiting Jupiter Trine Uranus


 


When the slower planets like Jupiter and Uranus trine each other it is to be noted.


It is a phenomenon that only happens around every six years then there is a gap of seven years before the next trine.


The elemental sequence is fire, earth, air then water. With two trines in each element, one waxing and one waning trine. Then it slowly shifts into the following element.


The Jupiter Uranus Synodic Cycle


Jupiter and Uranus have a fourteen year synodic cycle.


This means they are together and Jupiter (which is quicker off the mark) races off around the zodiac as Uranus moves forward slowly. Jupiter will catch up with Uranus around fourteen years later.


In 2010 Jupiter was conjunct Uranus at zero Aries. They will next be conjunct in 2024 at twenty-one Taurus.


Looking further forward in 2037 22 Cancer direct and in 2038 at 20 Cancer retrograde.


This shows the conjunction moves around either 30 degrees when at the retrograde three pass conjunction, or around fifty-one to fifty-four degrees and fourteen years during a one pass direct conjunction.


Because there is a trine in place for such a long period, when planets pass through the other fire sign of Sagittarius, they will create a fire grand trine when they trine both Jupiter and Uranus.


The most frequent planet to do this is the Moon.




It will provide huge opportunities and original approaches to how you can use that planet in Sagittarius.


The trine from Jupiter offers good things in line with your natal planet being aspected and the trine from Uranus offers unique and up-to-date solutions which allow things to move forward with ease and flow.


Get fired up!


Fire is all about inspiration. It gets the juices flowing and everyone hot under the collar. It gets people raving about things and issues. It creates fireworks and burning issues. We can get incandescent and want to burst. We are filled with bright ideas and get excited about anything with fire in it like dragon’s breath, candlelight, torches, barbecues and camp fires.


Make the most of this special fire trine.