TIMERS IN ASTROLOGY

When reviewing an astrology chart and deciphering the aspects, there are several areas in the chart as well as planetary influences that are trigger for events.  Some of these specific points in the chart or intensity areas of the chart that define activity are the Midheaven, the Ascendant, the IC and the DC or Descendant.  These specific areas indicate activity and when linked with planetary influences will often depict times of activity.

The closer a planet moves into aspect to these areas, the stronger the potential for something happening, pertaining to the active area.  The planetary link and the aspect that these planetary links are making to these sensitive points will determine what actual event that will take place.  Activities often take place when these aspects are direct or exact and the areas of life may indicate the areas that will be affected (for example if the MC or Midheaven is affected it might be the occupation, if the DC or Descendant is activated in could have something to do with relationships, etc.).

These can also be timing factors when we are deciphering a natal chart.  We also have transits (moving planets) which also promote activity in the birth chart at these specific times.  These planets include the transiting Sun, transiting Mars, transiting Uranus as well as the progressed Moon.  These planets seem to intensify activity and often are used in conjunction with other aspects taking place in the chart which help to determine the timing of actual events.  Uranus and Mars are particularly powerful as each one pushes us into action.

The outer planets are significant in that they are in aspect for several years as they are often felt up to 5 degrees approaching and 2 to 3 degree separating.  Using these alone will make it very hard to come up with the exact timing of events although as mentioned, the closer to exact the aspect the more powerful its influence.  The inner planets (Sun, Mars) move rapidly through the zodiac and will only have an impact on the actual days during which they are direct.  Therefore it becomes easier to define when an exact time is appropriate for that specific activity.

The progressed Moon moves one degree per month, taking 2 1/2 years to move through a sign.  The progressed Moon’s influence is powerful for a full three months but intensifies in the middle month and can also be found when areas of life are being activated.

Using these timing influences we can determine relatively closely when events will happen; however, there are always other mitigating factors, such as Saturn delaying the activity, or Uranus and its impulsive action taking control.  One thing is for sure, Uranus’ influence will cause you to expect the unexpected. 

Some of the planetary sign positions also play a part in the equation, as Capricorn and Virgo often delay activity because of the need to re-define and make sure that it is best to make a move, while Aries and Gemini will push things forward into action.

All these influences are used in determining the type of activity anticipated and will determine who and when and in what fashion the energies of the activity might take place.  Some planets are very forceful in their actions, such as Pluto and Uranus, while other planets are laid back and reserved or slow in their action, such as Saturn and Neptune. 

It should be understood that astrology can pinpoint activity in our future, but when the event occur, it is our reaction to these events that will determine the effect that they will have on us and our life in general.

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