A group of three signs belonging to the same element: fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius); earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn); air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius); and water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). The members of a triplicity lie 120° apart in the zodiac, forming a trigonal and harmonious relationship with each other.
See Study Guide: Symbols of Astrology.
(astrology) one of four groups of the zodiac where each group consists of three signs separated from each other by 120 degrees
a triple of signs forming an equilateral triangle in a horoscopic diagram
Characteristics embodied in the natural elements of fire, earth, water, and air.
An equilateral triangle superimposed on an astrological chart, each point indicating signs of the same element. There are four triplicities, representing the elements of fire, earth, air and water. Fire - Aries Leo Sagittarius Earth - Taurus Virgo Capricorn Air - Gemini Libra Aquarius Water - Cancer Scorpio Pisces
The third in order of importance after Exaltation of the five Essential Dignities. Comparatively strong, but nowhere near as strong as Rulership or Exaltation. The Triplicities are associated with the Elements.
One of the five essential dignities. Triplicities run by element, so there is one set of rulers for the fire signs, another for earth, etc. Triplicity is worth +3 points on the scale of essential dignities. The trick is that there are three different systems. Two of them utilize a day, night, and mixed ruler; the third, which was in common use by English astrologers in the 17th Century, used only day and night. Among the most obvious differences between the two that will be seen in this work is Jupiter being the mixed Triplicity ruler of Air: thus, for a year with Jupiter In Aquarius, Jupiter will often be the most dignified planet, and will virtually always be a contender for use because of the dignity.
