posted January 11, 2014 05:16 PM
Okay, long post alert here.Your Moon is Hung. That means a T-Square is the moving Force at the Apex of a Grand Trine. It is a Fulcrum-like Point.
Take both of these into account:
The Grand Trine seems particularly nice at first sight!
This not so frequent figure seems particularly nice at first sight. Indeed, how could one ask for more (in terms of easiness) than having three planets in trine with one another in the natal chart?!
It is perfectly correct to think that in natal charts, such a figure expresses a strong element of stability and "good luck" for the destiny or regarding events, depending on the meaning of planets and houses at play. Nevertheless, a closer look calls for a few comments.
As such, a trine is an aspect of harmony between two planets, but it does not prompt to action. Indeed, any action requires a drive that matches a void of some sort, whether the thirst for knowledge owing to deficiencies at some point in life, or the desire to change one's situation or environment caused by uneasiness in order to solve a problem, etc. In other words, action and the will to take action is usually linked to some sort of tension, and therefore, to so-called negative aspects in astrology.
It may seem paradoxical to link the capacity of action of a person to the presence of negative aspects in the natal chart. Nevertheless, it is the unavoidable truth, regardless of the nature of the planets (Mars in soft aspect still indicates a capacity to take action). We are addressing here the comparison between aspects taken separately.
Therefore, the Grand trine indicates a strong stability and at the same time a certain deficiency in terms of action (possibility of stagnation and immobility), all the more so if it involves the personal planets (the Sun through Mars), and even more definitely in the case of the luminaries (the Sun and the Moon).
In the above figure for instance, Venus is the only personal planet involved. The grand trine means a very strong stability in the affective area (Venus), increased by the trine with Saturn, which means duration and cristallisation of feelings, increased again by the trine to Jupiter. The planet of Greater Fortune in trine with the planet of Lesser Fortune is a premium asset for a successful affective life. But somehow, the triple trine works in a closed circuit and inclines towards inactivity. There is no need for a change since all is fine. Therefore, breaking up is difficult, and there is a strong propensity to get bogged down as long as the situation does not become unbearable, in spite of an impudent good luck.
Another important factor to consider is the grand trine's element. A fire grand trine is excellent for mobility and creativity, and the resulting actions are often devoid of risk or surprise. An air grand trine tends to make ideas turn tound in circles and toss them around uselessly, but it is favourable for communication. An earth grand trine gives unfailing common sense, and therefore, it is an asset to achieve material success, but with a danger to constantly remain in one's practical and even down to earth concepts. As for the water grand trine, it prompts to dream one's life rather than to concretely live it. It endows with unerring imagination and romanticism, but without enough tonicity to create real changes.
As always with all figures, their interpretation takes into account rulerships, exactness of aspects, as well as the possibility for trines to be formed in a different element (planets in between two signs), proximity with the angles, etc.
In brief, the grand trine is a major asset, but it often stands for a factor of peace, of stability, or immobility, often unnoticed by other people, rather a marked trait of the personality. It is when it is linked to a hard aspect (square, opposition) that it can fully play its role as a refuge or as a resting place. On that condition, it turns into a sheer asset, a little bit like an oasis where the native can seek refuge when tensions are too challenging elsewhere. The grand trine should be considered to be a rest and stabilisation factor and not a marker for extreme skills or some kind of originality.
The T-SQUARE
Contrary to the preceding case, the T-Square is scary straight away!
Contrary to the preceding case, the T-Square is scary straight away!
Contrary to the preceding case, the T-Square (its name matches the shape of a capital T when the central planet is at the bottom) is scary straight away. With only three planets forming two squares and one opposition, a lot of stress and tension may be expected, if the analysis is not carried out any further.
Actually, with this figure also, what happens is paradoxically the contrary of what seems patently obvious: the grand trine looks nice and easy, and ultimately, it turns out to have a high potential for… passivity (although it remains a pleasant factor of luck and rest). As for the T-Square, it turns out to be like… a Ferrari engine for the chart owner!
This figure is difficult to deal with in the first part of life. It is very energetic and prompts to take action, to surpass oneself, and to move forward at any cost in order to grow. Although the underlying reason is not entirely noble, since it is about finding peace and avoiding anything painful, the end result is achieved, in any case.
It is necessary to carry out a rigorous analysis of all the possible types of combinations (planets, signs, elements, etc.) in order to understand that some T-Squares are much more explosive than some others, for instance when planets by nature active are involved (Mars, Pluto, Uranus). The rule of thumb is that T-Squares create a tension which prompts the native to take action at any cost in order to get over problems, and to permanently change his personality and his environment. Indeed, at the slightest stagnation, the T-Square takes effect again and starts a new cycle.
How could one manage to deal with such composed aspects? There are two different ways to do so. Owing to the very nature of the T-Square, the central planet, which forms two squares with the two other planets, indicates how AND in which area the native must focus in order to alleviate the prevailing tensions. The central planet channels all the might of the T-Square, and it is usually the sector (the astrological house) where this planet is found that is the scene of extreme changes and evolution.
In the above example, the T-Square comprises a Sun-Neptune opposition, a Sun-Uranus square, and a Uranus-Neptune square. The aspects to the Sun are the most important ones (collective planets have less influence when they are not angular). The native feels the effects of a double tension. The first one is experienced like a pendulum caused by the Sun-Neptune opposition (this aspect is complementary and difficult to experience in the early part of life. Later on, the energies of the planets involved are gradually integrated instead of conflicting each other in turn). There is a conflict between the will (the Sun) and the propensity to dream one's life, or to delude oneself about an inspiration that leads to nothing concrete (Neptune). The second tension is much tougher (squares are more brutal than oppositions, and they are much more difficult to overcome). There is a clash between the will and an extremely wild desire for independence, or a frenzied need for freedom (Uranus).
Since Uranus is the central planet of our example, the first exit door shows that the solution lies in the free expression of Uranus' need for independence, freedom, and independence. It is best to use the channelled energy in intellectual and transcendental ways rather than in more direct ways because is it Uranus' nature.
The second exit door is indicated by the connection with another aspect, for instance through a sextile with another planet, or a trine with another group of planets. Such connections soothe the harsh energy of the T-Square and helps to drain it away whenever it becomes overwhelming and painful. It is useful to note that when the T-Square is isolated, it is difficult to experience, particularly if it involves fixed signs (the Taurus-Scorpio and Leo-Aquarius axes). In this latter case, the energies at play are less mobile than in other signs, and damages may be significant in terms of tensions or events when hard transits activate one of the points of the T-Square, particularly the central point.
Contrarily to the grand trine, the T-Square is very frequent. It is particularly active whenever it activates personal planets or the Ascendant's ruler, in addition to the three said planets.
Therefore, remember that the T-Square energises the natal chart owing to its frenzied need for action, and that it mainly influences the area of life indicated by the central planet. In general, it is quite well-experienced because it keeps things moving on. It is easier to deal with the T-Square when fixed signs and a majority of hard planets are not involved.
However, the T-Square remains sometimes a source of stress, for the best. Standing back results in personal growth, which enables to integrate and tame the three types of energy involved and to put them at the service of the native's will.
Lindaland
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posted January 11, 2014 11:46 AM
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