trine

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adjective

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2
: of, relating to, or being the favorable astrological aspect of two celestial bodies 120 degrees apart

trine

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noun

1
: a group of three : triad
2
: the trine astrological aspect of two celestial bodies

Examples of trine in a Sentence

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Adjective
Nevertheless, if both partners are willing to stay in the relationship and do the work, there is a possibility of commitment, thanks to Bad Bunny’s Saturn being in a favorable trine aspect with Kendall’s Sun, Lang notes. Naydeline Mejia, Women's Health, 31 Mar. 2023 However, having that trine aspect isn’t always rainbows and sunshine. Women's Health, 14 Mar. 2023 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
Take advantage of the constructive energies today’s grand earth trine brings. USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 Today’s grand earth trine has you on an exploratory mission. USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 The loving Moon trines the confident Sun at 1:07 am EST, easing our movements through our lives in an almost effortless way. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024 This is when Mercury perfects its trine with Jupiter, and Venus squares Neptune in the most angular (read: loudest) parts of your chart. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2023 There is a special trine between the Sun in your communications sector and bountiful Jupiter in your friendship sector, bringing vibrant helping hands out of the woodwork. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023 Between the 23rd and the 28th, Venus will be in Capricorn and applying to a trine with Jupiter. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2023 The moon makes a trine to Pluto & a sextile to Neptune The dwarf planet Pluto’s trine to the moon gives us power to be our own authority and can also bring intense emotions. Emily Newhouse, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023 While here, Luna forms a harmonious trine to masterful Saturn in Pisces, ensuring we're connected to our work. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2023

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of trine was in the 14th century

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“Trine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trine. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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