Transits in Astrology

To continue our brief explanation of the workings of Astrology, we are going to touch on what transits actually are and how they affect the Birth chart.  As explained a couple of days ago, the Birth chart or Natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the instant of birth.  Time was literally frozen at the moment of birth to create this chart.  Upon the continuation of the movement of planets after the instant of birth, we have what is referred to as transits or transiting planets.

 

Transits are the movement of planets through the Zodiac or Birth chart from the instant after birth and onward.  All the planets move at various speeds.  The inner planets (the ones closest to the Sun) move more rapidly than the outer planets.  Their cycles vary due to the gravitational pull from the Sun.  The inner planets, including the Moon, move rapidly and their influence through transit are important but do not hold the significance of the outer or slower moving planets.  The reason that the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) have a greater significance in the horoscope is due to their slow speed of movement.  Neptune and Pluto move about one degree per year; therefore, you feel the energy of these planets in your life for a very long period of time.

 

 

As these planets continue on their rotations, they create aspects to the planets in the Birth chart (angles or degrees from the birth positions).  These angles are called Aspects and are defined by the degree apart from the original birth placement of each of the planets.  There are many aspects but the strongest Aspect is called a conjunction (0-10 degrees apart).  The closer this aspect is to exact which would be when the planet in transit sits directly on the birth planet, the stronger its influence.  This exact aspect is also used as a timing factor when determining events along with other mitigating factors in the horoscope.

 

Transits are used along with progressions, (discussed at a later date) and the solar chart ( also to be discussed at a later date) to determine potential events in the lives of those where the transiting planets are making aspects.  This is how astrological forecasting works and each planet along with the house it is in will define potential energies and the areas of life which will be affected.

 

It should, however, be understood that although Astrology does provide timing factors and describes the area of life involved as well as potential outcomes and how things work out, your attitude towards these events is the underlying quality that has the greatest effects on your life.  Astrology points the way and outlines potential events, but your attitude defines how it affects you.  Astrology does not dictate although it will define events, but in the long haul, you are always the master of your own destiny.  Life may be predetermined, but you hold the key to your reaction.  In understanding this, you will gain insight and strength.  These life events facilitate inner strength and an opportunity for growth.

 

There are also aspects which indicate a positive energy coming into your life and Astrology can predict when these energies are enhanced and can prepare you so that you can use the energies in a positive fashion to make the most out of the opportunities.  To open yourself to more information and indications of potential events into your life, an understanding of the working of Astrology will help in facilitating these opportunities and assist in promoting avenues of expression.  Using Astrology as a tool or reference guide can be a wise decision to assist in preparing and organizing for coming events.  Be prepared when these opportunities knock.

 

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