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triplicity Definition

tri·plic·ity (tri plis′ə tē)

noun pl. -·ties

  1. the quality or condition of being triple
  2. a group of three
  3. Astrol. any of the four sets of three signs, each 120 degrees distant from the other two, into which the zodiac is divided; trigon

Etymology: ME triplicite < ML triplicitas < L triplex: see triplex

triplicity Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • rule: Venus principally rules the Earth triplicity by day, with the onus of rulership given to the Moon at night.

Adjective modifier

  • dorothean: Moon in Jupiter's Dorothean triplicity and Jupiter in Moon's Dorothean triplicity but Moon's Fall sign - indication = no.
  • own: The Sun is therefore the principal ruler of its own triplicity, well placed in the 11th house in its sign of exaltation.
  • fiery: In this example the Moon is in the fiery triplicity which is governed by the Sun and Jupiter.

Modifies a noun

  • ruler: Here perhaps I would look at the triplicity rulers of VII, or even Venus I guess.
  • rulerships: For example, after dropping the terms and faces he changes the triplicity rulerships, an action that deserves some explanation.

Noun used with modifier

  • night-time: Venus by exaltation Mars daytime and night-time triplicity ruler.
  • water: Quote: First, Mars as water sign Triplicity ruler.
  • day-time: Dignified Planets Planets Dignifed in Libra: Venus as sign ruler Saturn as exaltation and day-time triplicity ruler.
  • air: AIR SIGNS Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, traditionally associated with the air element and members of the air triplicity.