Bisextile – Just One Step from the Top

A wide, slightly flattened triangle in a natal chart is noticeable at once. It is formed by two sextiles that originate from one point and are closed by a trine. Unlike the Grand Trine, this figure is always positioned asymmetrically in relation to the center of the horoscope, creating energetic discomfort and a search for the best way to apply the native’s talents along the trine, through the planets that form the sextiles.

Thanks to this “secret,” the native immediately understands how to embody their talent in practice. The field of activity is indicated by the Houses, while the ways of expression and character traits are shown by the planets.

How a Bisextile Influences Fate

A bisextile, symbolizing joy, optimism, and chances for good luck, tends to activate from time to time and can bring an enormous number of opportunities all at once. The problem is that decisions must be made quickly, and the range of favorable options is huge. There is a risk of rushing and making a mistake. At a lower level of development, this pattern can provoke laziness, spoiled behavior, gluttony, and sensual indulgence.

Strangely enough, natives with a bisextile that switches on in bursts may be happier and luckier than those who are accustomed to the steady harmony of a trine. It is enough for the native to take the first step, and the steps of the staircase leading upward seem to turn into an escalator all by themselves.

For example, a young woman with a bisextile involving the Second House, Third House, and Fifth House posts an ad on a dating site and the very next day receives a message from the man of her dreams. However, she must decide quickly – within one to two weeks – or the chance for a happy family life will slip away for a long time.

The trine at the base of the configuration energizes and motivates: the native wants more, and a fortunate turn of events prompts them to throw themselves into work on a wave of joyful inspiration.

Another feature of this aspect pattern is that if trouble strikes, then – through personal effort and a conscious intention to return to a “bright streak” in life – fate also offers many ways to solve the problem. Strangers lend money, and bureaucrats fast-track the paperwork – something that feels like unbelievable luck if the astrological basis of the horoscope is unknown.

The Shield of Fate and the Three Gifts of the Bisextile

Among astrologers, the bisextile is known by the code name “the Triangle of Talent.” Awareness of their abilities does not let the native stop; they will inevitably realize their gifts, turning obstacles into springboards. The three main advantages of this pattern are:

1. It allows the native to bypass difficult situations or emerge from them brilliantly, turning enemies into friends or safely avoiding cunning traps;

2. It gives the native the ability to turn crises, bankruptcy, and even public failures to their advantage, and to survive in harsh conditions;

3. The planet from which the sextiles originate symbolizes an activity that brings pleasure, fame, and money, while the bisextile’s arrow indicates tests and temptations that ultimately benefit the work.

If the configuration’s apexes involve the outer planets, the so-called Shield of Fate is activated as well, protecting the native from misfortunes and illnesses of all kinds. The native may cross a minefield unscathed, survive a bayonet charge, or – on a sudden hunch – leave a potentially dangerous place. Intuition and the gift of foresight are pleasant bonuses of such a setup, especially if there is more than one “shield.” There is only one exception to this rule: the native is the source of aggression.

Examples of Bisextiles

To interpret the meaning, astrologers consider the placements in signs and in the chart’s Houses. If the configuration includes the Moon in Capricorn in the Sixth House, Pluto in Aries in the Seventh House, and Mercury in Virgo in the Tenth House, it becomes clear that the native has a cool head, great ambition, an understanding of human psychology, and an ability to manipulate people to achieve desired outcomes – while also managing subordinates’ resources sensibly. A career as a financier, psychologist, or medical professional is indicated, or opportunities for a successful career may unfold in extreme conditions.

A bisextile with the Sun in Leo, Neptune in Sagittarius, and Pluto in Libra points to a brilliant social position achieved through the development of Neptunian talents – drawing, dance, film, and photography.

Many bisextiles appear in the charts of famous physicists – Kepler, Edison, and Einstein – and Schrödinger had as many as four. Most often, the pattern includes Sun–Uranus combinations, which give the ability to see beyond time and make discoveries, as well as Saturn and Mercury – the gift of structuring information and a highly developed intellect. Triangles with the Sun, the Moon, and Uranus at the apexes are found in astrologers’ horoscopes.

Activating the Bisextile

Some people complain that their chart contains several Triangle of Talent patterns, yet nothing remarkable happens in their life. There may be two reasons: the native is passive and waits for things to work out on their own, or the planets are weakened – under the influence of malefics and additional challenging aspects.

If the pattern is made up of “masculine” planets – for example, Jupiter–Mars–Pluto – a dissonance can arise due to the bisextile’s “feminine” nature. It will not work without active, goal-oriented actions along the line of one of the configuration’s participants.

For instance, if that planet is Mars, suitable approaches include sports, firmly defending principles, consciously engaging in debates and duels with opponents, public speaking, and building a personal brand. Jewelry with natural stones can also help: ruby, garnet, coral. They add energetic flow and make the work easier. Minerals for working through any participant in the configuration should be selected individually. The formula for activating a bisextile is activity, developing intuition, and a positive mindset.  ✓