Progressions in the Astrology Chart

There are several predictive tools used by Astrologers in modern day forecasting. We have already touched on transits and we will now discuss progressions. Astrologers have used this technique for many centuries and progressions are still used widely today by many practitioners of this science. The formula used to calculate progressions uses a day for a year technique. In other words, if you wanted to produce a chart for an individual at age 30 you would progress the birth chart ahead 30 days from the date of birth.

Some astrologers believe that progressions take the priority for forecasting, while others believe that transits should be used. When progressing a chart, you actually use both techniques and use major transits and progressions together to form a basis on what the forecast holds. Many astrologers hold firm to the concept that progressions take form internally, while transits take form on the physical level. In my personal experience, I have noted that they both function on both levels.

Progressions and transits are present when physical or external activities, as well as internal conditions, become activated. However, it should be noted that in order for an event to take place or a psychological condition to surface, there has to be correlation in the Natal Chart. The Natal Chart is reflective of our life’s unfolding story. It paints a picture of who we are, why we have come into this life and what we are here to do. The transits and progressions stimulate this natal potential and activate events in our lives when it is most likely that we can utilize these inborn traits.

If for example, you were born with a constructive aspect between Jupiter and Pluto and they are located in the appropriate houses (the horoscope is divided into 12 houses) when these planets become activated through transit or progression, an opportunity to transform yourself and to change your life can become stimulated. If these planets are in a fortunate aspect in the natal chart, the meeting of these two planets in the second or fifth or eighth house for example could indicate a financially rewarding experience.

There are countless planetary combinations that unfold throughout our lives and in utilizing the progressions and transits, we are able to draw constructive conclusions and activate the natal potential found in all birth charts. The Natal Chart is your birth right and the progressions and transits set in motion that which you have come to do in this life. They also indicate how you will utilize the energies that these planets have brought to the table.

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