What is a Trine? Understand Aspect in Astrology |

In Astrology, a trine is when two planets are 120 degrees apart in a birth chart. A triangle represents what a trine is, which means that the planets that are in this astrological aspect cooperate with each other. Therefore, this aspect marks a strong harmonic quality.

The trine can become even stronger when one of the planets is in the sign the other rules. For example, if in the trine of Mars with Saturn, the red planet is in Capricorn, the aspect becomes even more harmonious, after all Saturn rules the tenth sign of the zodiac.

However, a trine does not always highlight only positive characteristics. Those who have Venus making this aspect with Jupiter can, for example, exaggerate (Jupiter) in the pursuit of pleasure (Venus).

That’s why it’s so important to remember that an aspect, challenging or harmonious, is just one step in interpreting your personality. It’s only in the complete Astral Chart that you can see this aspect along with the other astrological placements that marked the sky when you were born.

What is a trine in the Astral Chart?

A curious thing about this astrological aspect is that sometimes it is not precisely an exact distance of 120 degrees. That’s because the variation between 114 and 126 degrees is also considered a trine. Furthermore, the minimum drops to 113 and the maximum increases to 127 degrees when Sun and/or Moon are involved.

Understand some examples that may appear on your Astral Map:

Trine between Moon and Mars: Can highlight concrete results involving work or health issues.Venus trine Uranus: suggests relaxed and innovative relationships. The exchanges and routine breaks are stimulating.Mercury trine Uranus: may indicate mental stimulation and ability to generate solutions. Sun trine Mars: you can enjoy excitement, have a lot of energy and really like to practice physical activity.

What are astrological aspects?

Astrological aspects concern the way the planets play their roles in your life. In your Astral Map, the meanings of the planets have psychological functions in your personality. Planets and signs occupy astrological houses that represent areas of your life.

The angular distance between the planets, considering their positions in the Astral Map, is what will define what aspects they made when you were born. Understand more: