Trine

A trine occurs when two planets are 120 degrees apart, forming an equilateral triangle within the chart. Trines are the canonical 'harmonious' aspect — they produce easy flow between two planetary energies. A Sun trine Jupiter person tends to have an easy, confident relationship with self-expression and good fortune. Venus trine Mars produces effortless attraction and pleasure. But there's a hidden cost to trines: easy energy is easy to take for granted. The person with Mercury trine Saturn has a naturally disciplined mind — and may never develop strong discipline as a SKILL because they never have to. Trines are gifts; squares are training. A well-balanced chart usually has both. Trines are particularly important in transit work — a transiting Jupiter trine your natal Sun is one of the more reliably good windows for self-promotion or new beginnings.