chart patterns; earth grand trine
in astrology, when three planets are in the three signs that make up a single element (fire, earth, air, water), and all trine one another with an orb of less that 10° in the chart, a powerful and quite rare aspect is formed: the grand trine.
An earth grand trine can be observed within a natal chart when there is at least one planet in each of the signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, and all three trine one another with an orb of less than 10°. An example of this would be a 20° Taurus Venus, a 17° Virgo Mercury, and a 24° Capricorn Saturn. This would mean that the native has an earth grand trine present within their chart.
Natives who have the earth grand trine present within their natal chart have a strong, steady soul. They will typically lean in favour of organisation, instead of spontaneous action which contrasts their need to be well-organised in most situations. They are patient, and do not work against time, but rather with it by their side. It is this patience that contrasts them with the other grand trines, which are often such an overflow of a single elemental energy that it defines and can often control them, making them restless and intense. An earth grand trine functions oppositely. They are neither restless nor intense/overbearing. They hold faith in the earth and the world around them, and know that what they need, they will eventually achieve.
They are masters of building people up, instead of tearing them down, and as well as supporting others, they know how to construct solid foundations for themselves. They are, in short, some of the most uplifting, fortifying presences. However, it does not do this grand trine justice to simply become caught up in this more masculine and physical builder archetype. The earth grand trine, contrary to the perception of some, can be feminine too. Don't forget, earth is a yin element, meaning that it is feminine, along with water, and also that the Venusian Taurus is functioning in this grand trine, bringing the eternal grace and femininity of Venus (simply the Roman name for the Greek Aphrodite) herself. When an earth grand trine appears in the chart of a feminine person, make no mistake. She can be Mother Nature herself, in tune with all the nature and earth around her in a way that many others are not. Earth grand trine natives possess a certain tempo, pushing them on steadily at their own rhythm, yet still leading them to life's most beautiful of treasures. They are skilful and strong, but also immensely elegant.
These natives almost apotheosise stability. When all else is in chaos, people often find themselves looking to earth grand trine natives for a shelter through the storm. However, this stability is not always necessarily for the better. If not careful, those with an earth grand trine can become reclusive and shy, their loyalty to their close ones becoming their own self-inflicted pain, as, distance will naturally come between the earth grand trine and their close ones, as it does with everyone, (if, for example, their friends move away to study, etc). However, the earth grand trine native can be so strongly loyal to those with whom they already have valuable relationships, and therefore slow to build connections with others, that they begin to appear cold to the outside world, and even become lonely. As previously stated, like water, earth is a yin element, making it introspective and often introverted, as can often be seen through this aspect of the earth grand trine. This can, however, be avoided, if the native attempts to throw themselves out of their comfort zone a little more.
Nevertheless, their practicality, punctuality, and stability remain these natives' greatest weapons, as they possess such qualities in much more of an abundance than the average person. They will always be strong, soothing, and steady, as well as a reliable, uplifting friend and companion whenever you need them. Relationships with an earthy native such as these are often of the ride or die nature, and will last for life, so value them dearly. These souls are some of the purest on earth in their loyalty, a value that they will forever guard, even if it eventually morphs into self-inflicted loneliness, and an inability to open up (though, like most things in life, this can easily be avoided).
wider reading; https://www.alicesparklykat.com/articles/224/Earth_Grand_Trine/ https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/grand-trine https://www.yourtango.com/2019327462/grand-earth-trine-astrology-horoscopes-zodiac-signs
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