trine
1 of 2adjective
ˈtrīn 
1
: threefold, triple
2
: of, relating to, or being the favorable astrological aspect of two celestial bodies 120 degrees apart
trine
2 of 2noun
1
: a group of three : triad
2
: the trine astrological aspect of two celestial bodies
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Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 17 May 2021 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 6 Aug. 2021 Beautifully potent energy shines over everyone today, particularly as the evocative Moon forms a harmonious trine to mystical Neptune in the afternoon and reminds us of all the possibilities in the world! Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 2 Dec. 2021 Right now, the one that most stands out to me is that Mercury is going direct (yes, Mercury is not always retrograde) in its home sign of Virgo, thereby making a nice trine (120° angle) to the Mars, Uranus, and North Node cluster. Emily Newhouse, Allure, 11 Aug. 2022 The Moon follows up with a trine to Saturn, bringing our imagination and reality together for everyone's benefit. Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2022 The emotional Cancer Moon trines expansive Jupiter in Pisces before entering another trine with dreamy Neptune. Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 9 Apr. 2022 The Aquarius Moon conjoins tough Saturn, forcing us to get serious about our goals, but a helpful lunar trine to the Sun in Gemini will show us the inherent possibilities available to us. Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2022 When a trine occurs between Mercury in Cancer and Neptune in Pisces on the following day, after a week of holding and tension, the release is sure to be palpable. Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com, 18 July 2021 The Sagittarius full moon will also make a weak trine at an approximate 120° angle with Mars (planet of action) and Jupiter (planet of expansion). Emily Newhouse, Allure, 13 June 2022 See More
Adjective
During this time, Saturn also makes harmonious trine aspects to the moon, Venus, and the North Node. Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 17 May 2021 Noun
The emotional Moon’s trine to imaginative Neptune creates high ideals that may be difficult to achieve, and the Moon opposing chaotic Pluto can quickly bring us back down to earth. Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 6 Aug. 2021 Beautifully potent energy shines over everyone today, particularly as the evocative Moon forms a harmonious trine to mystical Neptune in the afternoon and reminds us of all the possibilities in the world! Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 2 Dec. 2021 Right now, the one that most stands out to me is that Mercury is going direct (yes, Mercury is not always retrograde) in its home sign of Virgo, thereby making a nice trine (120° angle) to the Mars, Uranus, and North Node cluster. Emily Newhouse, Allure, 11 Aug. 2022 The Moon follows up with a trine to Saturn, bringing our imagination and reality together for everyone's benefit. Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2022 The emotional Cancer Moon trines expansive Jupiter in Pisces before entering another trine with dreamy Neptune. Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 9 Apr. 2022 The Aquarius Moon conjoins tough Saturn, forcing us to get serious about our goals, but a helpful lunar trine to the Sun in Gemini will show us the inherent possibilities available to us. Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2022 When a trine occurs between Mercury in Cancer and Neptune in Pisces on the following day, after a week of holding and tension, the release is sure to be palpable. Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com, 18 July 2021 The Sagittarius full moon will also make a weak trine at an approximate 120° angle with Mars (planet of action) and Jupiter (planet of expansion). Emily Newhouse, Allure, 13 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Anglo-French trin, from Latin trinus, from trini three each; akin to Latin tres three — more at three
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1