The Planetary Aspects 239studies of two subjects will rectify the defects of the mind.
A conjunction between a benefic planet and a malefic
planet is less difficult to neutralise. There is a tendency to
laziness and indulgence in physical comforts. The same
procedure as above gives the required rectification.
(4) Trine
This aspect stimulates the good karma of past lives.
Hence, this is traditionally called a good aspect by
astrologers. From a spiritual point of view, it has got its
own dangers. This aspect exhausts the good karma of the
past. It is therefore rarely beneficial spiritually in nature.
In the absence of a bad aspect in the horoscope, the trine
keeps the subject in an ease-loving tendency. It is a matter
of common knowledge that a trine, which includes a
speedy planet, is sure to progress into a square or an
opposition. The average man takes the occurrence of a
good incident as the beginning of something good. A
spiritualist understands it to be a culmination or the
ending of a better activity. This makes all the difference.
A student of spiritualism should take the opportunity of
having a trine (or a sextile) aspect by making good use of
his leisure and ease of mind by taking up some worthy
cause or work and keep himself busy building for the
future. However, the trine aspect indicates a good blend
of the planetary principles. His expression will be free
from impulse. He will have the balance of mind and
possess a synthesizing faculty through the expression of
the planets concerned.
(5) Sextile
All that is said about the trine is also true with this
aspect. Moreover, this aspect has the power to link up the