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Term: Geometric Planetary Configurations

DEFINITION:

A term used in astrology to describe an image where planets in a birth chart form a geometric shape such as a triangle, star, or square. There are currently eight accepted shapes:

  • Beneficial Geometric Planetary Configurations (The Star of David, The Grand Trine, The Kite)
  • Ambiguous Geometric Planetary Configurations (The Yod or Finger of God, The Basket, The Golden Rectangle)
  • Turbulent Geometric Planetary Configurations (The T-Square, The Grand Cross)

Beneficial Geometric Planetary Configurations are believed to indicate a person's major life themes or life purpose.