TIMING OUTER TRANSITS IN ASTROLOGY

We have been asked to explain the timing of the outer transits to Natal placements in the horoscope.  Uranus, Neptune and Pluto move through the heavens very slowly.  Pluto and Neptune often only move 1 to 3 degrees per year.  The normal influence of transits of the outer planets to Natal placements (Ascendant and Midheaven) and Planets is approximately 3 to 5 degrees approaching and then usually 2 degrees separating. 

 

The influence of these transiting planets is often subtle as they approach and then intensify as they move closer to being direct.  When they are within 1 degree of orb in aspect to the Natal placements, their influence intensifies and becomes quite apparent.  When they are within tight orb, (1 degree or less) look to transiting Mars, the progressed Moon and even the progressed Sun to stir up activity in the areas of life (houses) that are being activated.

 

These influences will make an aspect to the Natal planet being affected by the transiting outer planet and activate or cause something to occur.  This will tighten the timing factor significantly and are used in conjunction with a Solar chart (a look at the upcoming year) to ascertain a common denominator for potentially events.  Transiting Uranus, when exact to its Natal position, often creates some action in the area of life that is being affected even by its self with no other influences.

 

You must also take into consideration what other Natal planets are connected to the Natal planet being transited by these outer planets.  If there are other factors in the Natal chart (for example transiting Pluto is conjuncting your natal Venus and Venus natally is aspected by Mars and Saturn), the transit of Pluto will also affect these planets.  The influence of Pluto will not be over until it is out of orb with Mars and Saturn as well in this example.

 

Using this information will offer much assistance in locating a time when action or internal adjustment might take place.  If you use this method, it helps to narrow down the time frame for that specific event even though the affects of the outer planet has an influence during the whole period of time.  You will have a much better idea of timing for these possible events.

 

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