{"id":26672,"date":"2010-07-13T06:24:56","date_gmt":"2010-07-13T11:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/?p=26672"},"modified":"2010-07-13T12:20:01","modified_gmt":"2010-07-13T17:20:01","slug":"a-fine-trine-for-our-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/daily-astrology\/a-fine-trine-for-our-time\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fine Trine for Our Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Len Wallick<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Second day out of the eclipse wormhole. Our perception of and response to space and time has been subtly but definitively distorted by the alignments of the Sun and Moon with the Earth. We are in the process of getting re-oriented, whether we’re aware of it or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To reiterate, the axis of the signs \/ houses along which the eclipses took place (Cancer and Capricorn) implies that the subject matter is relationships, especially the emotional component. Once again, our best bet is to focus on what is going on with the luminaries. Today, however, the relationship between Venus and Pluto is just too timely and resonant to pass up. That relationship is an aspect called a trine. This one in particular is very special. Let’s break it down.<\/p>\n

Each sign is identified in several ways, and one of the most important sources of identity is the associated element. The signs have a relationship to one of the four elements of ancient natural science in the western world: earth, air, fire and water. There are twelve signs. Twelve divided by four equals three. Three signs for each element, equally spaced, 120 degrees apart on the 360-degree circle known as the zodiac. That’s a trine, defined by a common element and degree of separation.<\/p>\n

Two or more planets in different signs associated with the same element are by definition 120 degrees apart. That’s a trine aspect. Among the operative words for the relationship of planets in a trine aspect are ease, comfort, strong, pure, harmony, momentum and balance. All very positive stuff. What’s missing is a challenge. Trines imply the path of least resistance. Thus a trine does nothing to strengthen character. It is the silver spoon of aspects.<\/p>\n

But wait a minute. What about the planets in the trine? What if they do not have the same compatibility as the signs of same element? Venus, after all is commonly acknowledged to be the minor benefic. It brings the good news.<\/p>\n

Pluto, on the other hand, is not quite in the same category. It may not necessarily be a malefic but it certainly implies some things which are not among the warm and fuzzy. On the most superficial level it is associated with things we pay professionals to handle in a discreet manner – death, taxes and sex. On a deeper level it is associated with the sort of transformation that takes place during the darker times of the year, or in the dark places of the earth. Not optional or discretionary transformation, either. Compulsory and enforced by default. That’s what makes this relationship interesting. The comparative personalities of Venus and Pluto are not precisely on the same page as the trine aspect.<\/p>\n

So, what’s up with a with a relationship where the meaning of the aspect is at odds with the personalities of the planets involved? Let’s start with the relationship between each planet and the sign it is in.<\/p>\n

If the relationship between the sign and the planet is of short duration, it would seem that the element, quality and dispositor of the territory would be more dominant than the quality of a planet passing through. In other words the planet will take on the quality of the sign more than the other way around.<\/p>\n

In the case of Venus, three weeks in a mutable earth sign ostensibly ruled by Mercury would seem to modulate the expression of the planet. Self-awareness may take over from the self-involvement that Venus might have portrayed in Leo. Affection may look more like appreciation than passion. Options may become more important than focus. Change might take priority over holding the line. Virgo, on the other hand, is not going to be a whole lot different after Venus is gone, although it will probably retain a pleasant smell.<\/p>\n

But lengthening a planet’s tenure along with powerful aspects can carry a lot of weight. Just look at the Plutonian transformations that have taken place to things associated with Capricorn in less than three years – banks, governments, monetary systems, educational institutions and traditions. And we have more than a decade to go. That’s the combination of three years (as opposed to three weeks) and the cardinal t-square’s influence talking.<\/p>\n

So we have one planet in a process of shaking and reshaping the foundations of the earth and another being brought down to earth. How does such a pair find ease, comfort, strength harmony and balance? Sounds like a singles ad.<\/p>\n

But seriously folks, the answer is in a quality without which no healthy relationship could be possible. One word: boundaries.<\/p>\n

Now, that’s a loaded word, so let’s get simple and unload it. It begins with knowing and owning yourself. Knowing and owning what works for you and what does not. Even more importantly, what you can live with and what you can’t. Staying in touch with those things but remaining open to pushing out or pulling in the slack. Staying strong without being stubborn. Staying flexible without being weak.<\/p>\n

And that is the contribution of the Venus-Pluto earth trine to this time of re-orientation. Boundaries are what allow Venus and Pluto to share their compassion in a free flow without possessiveness. Boundaries are what makes it possible to explore those interesting differences that would become repulsive if they were compulsive. Boundaries make it possible for the exchange of deep feelings on a win-win basis.<\/p>\n

Nobody is saying that the practice of boundaries is easy, please understand. What today’s Venus-Pluto trine is definitely saying, however, is that the effort put into that practice can go a long way towards making even the most challenging relationships more rewarding, more productive and less destructive.<\/p>\n

How about that. Turning things on their heads. Actually taking advantage of the fact that a trine poses little challenge. Harnessing what easily flows from the aspect to overcome the challenges posed by its constituents. That’s a skill we use a little more of around here.<\/p>\n

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