A Grand Earth Trine The first degrees of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn

  This week there's a celestial configuration happening that's usually thought to be quite beneficial. It is called a Grand Earth Trine, and we will see its influence manifesting over the extended weekend.

  What is a Grand Earth Trine? A Grand Trine is when three planets fall into a pattern where there's one planet at each of the thirds of the wheel of the chart. In other words, if you were to draw a straight line between each of these three planets, they would form an equilateral triangle. This celestial 'triangle' is called the 'Grand Trine.'

  What, then, is a Grand 'Earth' Trine? Each of the twelve signs of the zodiac fall into one of the four elemental positions. What are the elements? In western astrology they are Fire, Earth, Air and Water. A Grand Trine can fall in any one of these combinations, so that there can be a Grand Fire Trine, a Grand Earth Trine, a Grand Air Trine or a Grand Water Trine. Grand Trines generate opportunities and creativity. We tend to be more playful, happy, talented and capable if we are lucky enough to have one of these in their birth chart. Grand Fire Trines are full of confidence, energy and initiative. Grand Earth Trines are more practical, demonstrating excellent business people, architects, and those involved in the fiscal world. Grand Air Trines usually manifest as heightened intellect, powers of communication, analysis and comprehension, while Grand Water Trines can indicate a solid base of family, domestic and/or emotional support. In construction, triangles are often used to help strengthen load-bearing beams. Each of these celestial combinations do the same, as they hold up especially well under pressure. Their capacity to come up with creative solutions in each of their respective fields is part of their speciality.

  Saturn and Pluto are currently both in the first degree of two Earth signs, Virgo and Capricorn respectively. As first Mercury (on Friday) and then the Sun (Monday) enter Taurus and hit the first degree of that sign, we have this very tight celestial alignment being triggered. The Full Moon in Scorpio is accentuating the power of these alignments, giving it more 'fuel' to work with.

  Those who have planets in the first degree of the Earth signs will be most impacted by this combination. Those with planets in the first degree of the Water signs will do well also. Make no mistake about it though; with both Saturn (in Virgo) and (Pluto in) Capricorn involved, this will mean that solid business techniques need to be applied, committing yourself to the work at hand, showing up day after day for years, and having to jump through every bureaucratic hurdle which is thrown at you, paying for the licensing, taking the training, and working your way up the corporate ladder while continuing to punch the clock. Even in a Grand Earth Trine, there will be a considerable amount of elbow grease involved. This will take time to bring to fruition. Your back or sense of responsibility may take the brunt of the activity as the months slip away.

  If you are ready for this commitment, this would be an excellent time to launch new contractual initiatives. Pay the lawyer (or other professional) their fee, make your best business decision, and then go for it.