In astrology, a triplicity is a group of three signs belonging to the same element. Astrology (from Greek grc ἄστρον astron, "constellation star" and grc -λογία -logia) is a group of Systems Many ancient philosophies used a set of archetypal classical "elements" to explain patterns in Nature. In Western astrology each sign of the same triplicity is 120 degrees apart, forming angles to one another called trines, which are each equivalent to the 360 degrees of the circle divided by three. The angle s are the four Cardinal points of an astrological chart: the Ascendant, the Midheaven, the Descendant and the Imum In Astrology, a trine is an Astrological aspect formed when a Planet, point or other Celestial body is 120 degrees away from another planet Trines are considered to be very powerful and yet very comfortable, free-flowing connections. In Astrology, a trine is an Astrological aspect formed when a Planet, point or other Celestial body is 120 degrees away from another planet This suggests that the signs in each element are very comfortable and compatible with one another and tend to have many of the same qualities in common.
Each triplicity is governed by a planetary ruler, which varies according to the sect of the chart. Sect is an ancient Astrological concept in which the seven traditional "planets" (including the Sun, the Moon and the five Starry planets Triplicity rulerships are one of the most important essential dignities of each planet. In Astrology, a planet's domicile (or less commonly house, not to be confused with the astrological house system) is the zodiac sign over which it In Astrology, essential dignity is the strength of a Planet or point's Zodiac position weighed by only that position by sign and degree or its
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Signs within each element's triplicity
In traditional Western astrology there are four triplicities based on the classical elements. Western astrology is the system of Astrology most popular in Western countries Astrology has used the concept of Classical elements from antiquity up until the present Beginning with the first sign Aries which is a Fire sign, the next in line Taurus is Earth, then to Gemini which is Air, and finally to Cancer which is Water -- in Western astrology the sequence is always Fire, Earth, Air, & Water in that exact order (except in sidereal astrology, where currently Pisces is the first sign). Sidereal astrology is the system of Astrology used by some Western and all Jyotish astrologers who base their interpretation around the use of the This cycle continues on twice more and ends with the twelfth and final astrological sign, Pisces. A rotation is a movement of an object in a circular motion A two- Dimensional object rotates around a center (or point) of rotation Astrological signs represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the Zodiac. The elemental rulerships for the twelve astrological signs of the zodiac (according to Marcus Manilius) are summarised as follows:
- Fire - Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius - hot, dry, ardent
Elements in classical astrology
In traditional astrology several factors concerning the elements were considered of particular importance. Zodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the Ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the heavens through the Constellations that divide the ecliptic Aries, the ram, is the first Astrological sign in the Zodiac. Leo is the fifth Astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. Sagittarius is the ninth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius. Taurus is the second Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Taurus. Virgo is the sixth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Virgo. Capricorn is the tenth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus. Gemini is the third Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. Libra is the seventh Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Libra. Aquarius is the eleventh Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. Cancer is the fourth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer. Scorpio is the eighth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. Pisces is the twelfth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, which originates from the Pisces constellation. These include Triplicity Rulerships and Triplicity by Season.
Triplicity rulerships
In traditional astrology, each triplicity has several planetary rulers, which change with conditions of sect--that is, whether the chart is a day chart or a night chart. Sect is an ancient Astrological concept in which the seven traditional "planets" (including the Sun, the Moon and the five Starry planets
Triplicity rulerships are a very important essential dignity--one of the several factors used by traditional astrologers to weigh the strength, effectiveness and integrity of each planet in a chart. In Astrology, essential dignity is the strength of a Planet or point's Zodiac position weighed by only that position by sign and degree or its Many Hellenistic astrologers (for example, Dorotheus of Sidon[1]) considered triplicity rulership the most powerful and demonstrable of the several essential dignities of a planet. This article focuses on the cultural aspects of the Hellenistic age for the historical aspects see Hellenistic period. Dorotheus of Sidon (c 75 CE was a first-century Hellenistic Astrologer who wrote a didactic poem on Horoscopic astrology known in Greek as the Pentateuch
Triplicty rulerships (using the "Dorothean system") are as follows:[2]
| Triplicity | Day Ruler | Night Ruler | Participating Ruler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): | Sun | Jupiter | Saturn |
| Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): | Saturn | Mercury | Jupiter |
| Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): | Venus | Moon | Mars |
| Water * (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): | Venus * | Mars | Moon |
"Participating" rulers were not used after the Hellenistic period. This article focuses on the cultural aspects of the Hellenistic age for the historical aspects see Hellenistic period. [5]
One way in which triplicty rulerships were used by earlier astrologers was to divide a person's life into three periods: early, middle, and late. The condition of the triplicity ruler that is in sect in the chart is evaluated when considering the tenor of the early part of life; the ruler out of sect is examined for the middle of life; and the last third of life is evaluated by looking at the condition of the participating triplicity ruler. [6]
In medieval systems of astrology, each essential dignity was given a different weight. In Astrology, essential dignity is the strength of a Planet or point's Zodiac position weighed by only that position by sign and degree or its Domicile rulers were given 5 points of weight; exaltation rulers were given 4 points; and triplicity rulers were assigned 3 points of weight. In Astrology, a planet's domicile (or less commonly house, not to be confused with the astrological house system) is the zodiac sign over which it In Astrology, exaltation is one of the five essential dignities of a Planet. This gives some idea of how much power medieval astrologers accorded to each essential dignity. [7]
Triplicity rulerships are not however, given much attention by modern astrologers.
Triplicities by season
In ancient astrology, however, triplicities were more of a seasonal nature, so a season was given the qualities of an element, which means the signs associated with that season would be allocated to that element. The seasonal elements of ancient astrology are as follows:
- Spring - Earth - Aries, Taurus, Gemini
- Summer - Fire - Cancer, Leo, Virgo
- Autumn - Air - Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius
- Winter - Water - Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
These associations are not given any great importance in modern astrology, although they are prominent in modern Western Neopaganism, Druidism and Wicca
Elements in modern astrology
In modern astrology, the elements have become associated with different personality types. Spring is one of the four Temperate Seasons Spring marks the transition from Winter into Summer. Summer is one of the four Temperate Seasons Summer marks the warmest time of year with the longest days Autumn (also known as fall in North American English) is one of the four Temperate Seasons Autumn marks the transition from Summer Winter is one of the four Seasons of Temperate zones Calculated astronomically, it begins on the Solstice and ends on the Equinox Neopaganism or Neo-Paganism is an Umbrella term used to identify a wide variety of modern religious movements particularly those influenced by historical A druid was a member of the priestly and learned class in the ancient Celtic societies Astrology (from Greek grc ἄστρον astron, "constellation star" and grc -λογία -logia) is a group of Systems These are summarized in the following table:
| Element | Horoscope | Description | Misused. . . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Aries, Leo, Sagittarius | These signs are fiery, bright, ardent, enthusiastic, leaders, confident, proud, spontaneous, self-sufficient, and romantic. Fire has been an important part of many cultures and religions from pre-history to modern day and was vital to the development of civilization | They can be very arrogant, self-centered, bossy, forceful, and hungry for attention. These signs don't have time to sympathize and comfort others; they have no patience for emotionalism or heaviness. They also tend to take credit for things that others have also taken part in. |
| Earth | Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn | These signs are practical, stable, consistent, rigid, determined, dependable, patient, conservative, and sensual. Earth, home and origin of humanity has often been worshipped in its own right with its own unique spiritual tradition They love material comforts and have good recuperative powers. | They can be dull and too materialistic. |
| Air | Gemini, Libra, Aquarius | These signs can talk and communicate well; they tend to be intellectual, and they are able to handle abstract reasoning. In traditional cultures air is often seen as a universal power or pure substance They are logical, objective, talkative, social, spontaneous, flexible, cautious, idealistic, and unprejudiced. | They can be cold, superficial, and impractical. These signs fear something new and hunger for freedom. |
| Water | Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces | These signs are feeling, sustaining, and receptive. Water has been important to all peoples of the earth and it is rich in spiritual tradition They are emotional, intuitive, responsive, sensitive, psychic, and deep. They tend to be susceptible to mood swings, and it takes a while to get to know them. They are also nurturing and base many actions they take on sense. | They can be self-protective and like to spoil themselves. If their emotions become too strong, these signs can become addicted to drugs, alcohol, food, or anything that keeps them from being overloaded. Along with their empathy, also comes a tendency to actually absorb the emotions of others. |
Notes
- ^ Dorotheus of Sidon, Carmen Astrologicum, tr. by David Pingree. Originally published in Teubner series (Leipzig, 1976). Re-published by Ascella Publications (London, 1993). Re-published by Astrology Classics (Bel Air, MD), 2005.
- ^ Late Classical Astrology: Paulus Alexandrinus and Olympiodorus (with the Scholia of later Latin Commentators). [Translated by Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum. ] Archive for the Retrieval of Historical Astrological Texts [ARHAT] [1], 2001. P. 6. (This is a translation of Paulus' Introduction along with the Commentary by Olympiodorus and related Byzantine scholia. Paulus Alexandrinus was an astrological author from the late Roman Empire. Olympiodorus the Younger (c 495-570 was a Neoplatonist Philosopher and teacher (and also an Astrologer) who lived in the early years of the Byzantine )
- ^ [2] Claudius Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos online [tr. by Frank Egleston Robbins] in the Loeb Classical Library, 1 volume, Greek text and facing English translation: Harvard University Press, 1940. Pp. 79-83.
- ^ William Lilly, Christian Astrology, Book 3: An Easie And Plaine Method Teaching How to Judge upon Nativities, 1647. 2nd ed. , 1659. Re-published by Astrology Classics (Bel Air, Maryland), 2004; by Ascella Publications, ed. D. Houlding, London, 2000; and [in facsimile of 1647 edition] by Regulus Press, London, 1985. [orig. ] P. 104.
- ^ Joseph Crane, A Practical Guide to Traditional Astrology. ARHAT publications (Reston, VA). 1997, 2007. ISBN 9-780966-226614. Pp. 6-10.
- ^ Crane, Ibid.
- ^ J. Lee Lehman, Essential Dignities. Whitford Press (West Chester, PA), 1989. ISBN 9-780924-608032. Pp. 132-138.
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