T-Squares, do you have them?

I have one cardinal and one mutable ones:

Moon, Pluto(R), Mars
Aries, Libra, Cancer

Sun, Neptune, Jupiter
Pisces, Sagittarius, Gemini

How about you?

CARDINAL. Similar to the Cardinal Grand Cross, the Cardinal T-Square focuses on the identity of the individual. The Apex Planet's sign will zero in on where integration of the focal point will be (Aries => identity of self; Cancer => identity through emotions; Libra => identity through social connections; Capricorn => identity through accomplishments). Similar to the Cardinal Grand Cross, impulsiveness is a prominent feature. Planets in Cardinal signs feel a need to act immediately. Patience is not a priority here. The Cardinal T-Square tends to be the most active of the T-Squares, although not the most productive. Coercing the three placements to work together can be the challenge. The nature is for each energy to do its own thing, causing conflicts and disjointed activities to become the main focus. Remember, being aware of the "empty space" opposing the Apex planet can give the individual guidance for a Cardinal T-Square. When all the planets are focused on the same task oriented activity, moving forward becomes much easier. The difficult task will be learning how to get these three disparate energies to unite.

FIXED. The Apex planet in a Fixed T-Square will reveal where the individual is most inflexible. The opposing sign of the Apex planet, although still a Fixed sign, can help to force the individual to find a compromise. The Apex Planet's sign will guide the individual based on the focal point (Taurus => worth of self and mastery, Leo => worth of creativity and spirit, Scorpio => worth through vulnerability and trust, Aquarius => worth through humanity and brotherhood). It will usually involve another person tapping into the individual's needs during an opposing transit aspect that will create enough discomfort or clash to cause the individual to reach that compromise. With a Fixed T-Square, the compromise between the two realms may only be reached after a very ugly confrontation. Fixed signs, remember, are focused on and maintaining self-worth. The Apex planet of a Fixed T-Square will eventually take action in order to reduce tension - something that Fixed signs are perfectly happy to do so long as they feel that they are in total control of the situation. The Fixed T-Square that learns how to incorporate flexibility into the decision making process receives the best rewards.

MUTABLE. The most difficult factor for the Mutable T-Square is focus and consistency. The three planets are tapped into the concepts of healing and reasoning, however, the reasoning and protective nature may be to avoid confrontation. The Apex Planet's sign provides the guidance through the focal point's needs (Gemini => integration of thoughts and feelings, Virgo => integration of organized concepts and healing, Sagittarius => integration of diversity and wisdom, Pisces => integration of compassion and spirit). For the Mutable T-Square, the Apex planet will be the one most likely to discombobulate since this is the planet under the most pressure. Unlike Cardinal or Fixed T-Squares, the opposition aspects are less aggressive or confrontational since the nature of the mutable sign is to adapt. The key to working with the opposing energy is to acknowledge the tendency to side-step the issues and hold on to the direction that the Apex planet needs in order to accomplish the task or to reach a decision. Avoid the tendency to get hung up on the desire to rationalize the problem away.

The T-Square consists of three planets in the same modes (qualities) that include two squares and one opposition. A T-Square is similar to a Grand Cross, but is missing a 4th planet. Because of this, the T-Square functions differently than the Grand Cross. The T-Square is less stable; all of the pressure is placed on the planet that receives the two squares, the apex planet. On the other hand, T-Squares have a built-in focus planet, which the Grand Cross lacks. The focal planet or the Apex can often become dynamic and an important motivating factor for the individual.

t-square example The apex planet of a T-Square is the focal point. This is the planet that provides motivation, drive and is also the most critical placement of the T-square. Squares are initiative aspects placing the apex planet under considerable pressure to act and react when the T-square is triggered. The best use of the apex energy is to pretend that the apex is being opposed and incorporate that opposing energy into the necessary activities. That is the release for the pressure. The key to utilizing the T-Square is to move forward; to become proactive with the apex planet, while minimizing the scattered feelings that may result when the T-Square is being triggered. Acknowledging that the opposing energy is missing, is what consciously provides that stabilizer in the decision making process. Take note that when a transiting planet moves into the opposite of the apex, forming a pseudo Grand Cross, it could be providing the individual with an opportunity to release the productive energy of the T-Square in the most direct approach because the transit shines on the Apex placement, bringing awareness of the need for balance to the Apex planet while tapping onto the two squares.

To properly assess the needs of the T-Square, take note of the element of the sign that the Apex planet is in. The element provides guidance in understanding the nature of the action that the T-Square will likely produce: Fire => spirit, enthusiasm and identity orientation; Earth => practical, tangible, worth and value; Air => intellect, social and intuitive; Water => perceptive, emotional and spiritual. Assessing the houses that the planets are in will also provide clues about the areas of life that the pressures are most likely to be felt. The key to getting a T-Square to become productive is by defining these areas in the chart so that the individual can have access to the most supportive features of these elements and house placements and comprehend the best way to release the pressure imposed on the Apex planet.

My Apex Planets: Sun and Mars

Two water signs!

I have three, 2 Cardinal
Sun/Moon/Pluto
Sun/Mars/Pluto = Cancer/Aries/Libra

1 mixed Mutable/Cardinal
Saturn/Mars/Pluto = Gemini/Aries/Libra

^^^^ This mutable/cardinal one I don't understand, really. A mixed T-Square is rare, i've found next to nothing about them. Also, this is according to Pullen which I question. In order for me to have this T-Square I'd have to have Mars Square Saturn in my chart... which I don't have. Maybe the orb is too wide?

Apex planets Sun and Pluto

The mixed one I cant confirm, maybe its the orb because Saturn doesnt square anything in you major aspects (in you profile)

Yes that's the Apex.

But I believe if you have a Grand Cross in same place as the T-Square, Grand Cross (aka Grand Square) overlaps T-Square (t square has to have one missing connection, only 3 planets).

So if that's the case you have a Grand Cross and no Apex planet (Grand Cross doesn't have a planet in focus, all four are in same position)

Post your aspects from this site:

http://www.alwaysastrology.com/birth-chart-calculator.html

You have to choose "Display List of Aspects and Positions of Planets" and redraw to see the table bellow chart

Post here or send PM and I calculate it for you.

Posted by PotHeadVirgo24
I was told I have 5 Tsquares by Astrotheme, but I forgot which is which.

(...)
Jupiter Opposite Saturn Orb 1??20'
Jupiter Opposite Neptune Orb 3??40'
Jupiter Opposite Uranus Orb 4??39'
Mercury Square Jupiter Orb 0??19'
Mercury Square Saturn Orb 1??01'
Mercury Square Neptune Orb 3??21'
Mercury Square Uranus Orb 4??59'
Moon Square Uranus Orb 2??04'
Moon Square Jupiter Orb 6??44'
Moon Square Saturn Orb 8??05'
(...)

Jupiter Saturn Mercury (apex)

Jupiter Neptune Mercury (apex)

Jupiter Uranus Mercury (apex)

Jupiter Uranus Moon (apex)

Jupiter Saturn Moon(apex)


But that orb on "Moon Square Saturn Orb 8??05' " its a little dubious for me.

Posted by PotHeadVirgo24
What do you mean it's a little dubious?

Just an issue I am having with orbs.

Exactly from astrotheme, they present a list of orbs but now I noticed that in the text they use square from 7 to 9 but at the list the orb is 7.5...

So for me 8,05 (looking at the list) is out of orb, but now I am a little confused with text/list.

Source: http://www.astrotheme.com/astrology_aspects.php