On September 26, 2018,
we started our review of how a transiting planet influences the natal
chart. In that post we focused on the
aspects to the planets. Today we will
look at the effect on the angles in the natal chart (Asc or Ascendant, the MC
or Medium Coeli, the DC or Descendant and the IC or Immum Coelia).
Even more important
than the natal planetary positions being transited as discussed on September
26, 2018, are the angles in the chart when they are being stimulated by
transit. The Ascendant and Midheaven are
particularly significant and will often bring activity into the equation. These are the most significant areas of a
birth chart. They are also used in
conjunction with solar arc and transits to determine the time of birth when a
rectification process is required.
A transit to the MC (Medium
Coeli or more commonly referred to as the Midheaven) often brings with it
changes within the occupation and in the life’s status. Goals can be reached or denied depending on
the actions of the transiting planet in question by angle (conjunction, trine
or square as a few examples). This is a
primary activity area of the chart and in many cases we can depend of things
shaping up and taking hold during an aspect to this degree. Favourable aspects to this degree can produce
astounding results depending on the transiting aspect and planetary influence. Goals can be obtained and aspirations can be
reached. Unfavorable aspects to this
degree can bring about challenging situations within the occupation, life’s
status or goals and objectives or may suggest hard work is required to move
forward.
A transit to the
Ascendant (Rising Sign) can bring personal change into the equation and
stimulate growth on a personal level.
Changes can take place affecting important relationships, the personal
appearance and life conditions. Personal
changes either positive or challenging are in place and we will need to adjust
to the climate of what is taking place under this aspect.
To a lesser degree
although still very relevant, transits to the DC (Descendant) and the IC (Immum
Coelia) also indicate activity and changes taking hold. Changes in relationships or business
relationships are often signified by a transit to the DC. Changes in the home front or with children
are often indicated by transits to the IC.
Once again much depends on the angles of the transits and the planetary
energies involved. Outer planets always
have a greater impact on any planet or angle in the chart due simply to the
slow movement which in turn creates a long lasting impact on the areas of life involved
in the transit.
The orbs of influence
are usually about 5 degrees approaching and about 2 degrees in separation, and the
closer to exact, the stronger the influence.
When a transiting planet goes into retrograde or stations on a planet or
angle, intensity to that area of life determined by the house positon and
energy related to the planets in question will be experienced. A planet in retrograde can pass over the same
degree up to three times before finally going direct and moving beyond
impact. The initial impact (first pass)
is always the strongest, while the next pass acquaints us with the energies and
the final pass often suggests an ending of the impact coming to fruition.
As mentioned, when a
planet is exactly on a degree in question, it has its most powerful influence. The only exception to this hard rule is
Saturn as Saturn often delays its impact and is at its strongest influence at 2
degrees past the exact degree. If Saturn
is transiting through a chart and the planet or point in question is 15 degrees,
Saturn’s most powerful influence will be at 17 degrees.
This is an overview of
the way transits have an influence with our natal chart. The natal potential, however, always has to
be determined before making any final conclusions. Look at the natal story of both the
transiting planet and the natal planet in question. For example, transiting Saturn has an impact
on natal Uranus. Transiting Saturn and
Uranus are conjunct in the seventh house while the natal position of natal
Saturn is in the fifth house. Taking all
of this into consideration will help define the energies of influence and the
areas of life involved.
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