TIMING OUTER TRANSITS

We have been asked to explain how the timing (of the outer transits to natal placements in the horoscope) for forecasting works. 

Uranus, Neptune and Pluto transit the heavens very slowly.  Pluto and Neptune only move 1 to 3 degrees each 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 planets is often subtle as they approach.  The energies then intensify as the planets move closer to being direct with the natal placements.  When the transiting planets are within 1 degree of orb in aspect to these natal placements, their influence intensifies and becomes quite apparent.  When the transiting planets are within tight orb, (1 degree or less) look to transiting Mars, the progressed Moon and even the transiting Sun as they stir up activity in the areas of life (houses) that are being activated.  Transiting Uranus when exact often creates some action in the area of life that is being affected, even by itself (no other triggers required such as Mars, the Moon or the Sun).

These triggering factors 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 is used in conjunction with the solar (return of the sun to birth position) chart for the year in question to ascertain a common denominator for what might potentially be happening in the life of the individual commissioning the chart. 

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, say for example that transiting Pluto is conjuncting your natal Venus and Venus natally is aspected by Mars and Saturn, the transit of Pluto will also affect these aspecting planets.  The influence of Pluto will not be over until it is out of orb with Mars and Saturn as well (in the example).

When taking all of these triggers into consideration, predicting a time when action or internal adjustment might take place will be quite accurate.  If you use this method, it narrows down the time frame even though the affects of the outer planetary influence is in effect for the whole period of time.  Using these secondary influences, we will have a much better idea of when events should take place.

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