Definition of "trine" [trine]

• Threefold; triple. (adjective)
• Of or relating to an astrologically favorable positioning of two celestial bodies 120° apart. (adjective)
• In astrology, situated 120° apart. (adjective)
• A group of three. (noun)
• In astrology, the aspect of two planets when 120° apart. (noun)

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• "If you want to go further, you can look at the days when the moon makes the easy energetic connection known as the trine to your sun, where you can expect to have things a little easier or the friendly energetic connection known as the sextile."
• "First, in every thing of which anything can be predicated there is the trine which is called end, cause, and effect, and these three are related to one another according to degrees of height."
• "From the moment that grand trine appeared in the sky—an equilateral triangle like the great pyramids—it was our turn to clean house."