Eric Francis

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If you lie, I’ll swear to it — or not

There is a shadow manifestation of a trine aspect that is worth considering in the context of the current relationship between Mercury and Nessus. Trines are often considered karmic rewards, aspects of ease and flow, and of opportunity. Others have noted their ‘use it or lose it’ quality, and the need for conscious exercise and expression of the talents they represent, or they fade away. Martha Lang-Wescott added this to the discussion.