UNDERSTANDING TRANSITS

The natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at birth. The planets are frozen in time and this picture creates the natal chart, but the transit chart is the planets continuing their course immediately after your birth. These transiting planets never stop moving.

 

As these transits continue their path, mostly clockwise through your natal chart, they make aspects or angles to the natal chart. Imagine laying a picture of the transiting planets over a picture of the natal chart.  There are several major aspects as well as several minor aspects that these transits will make to locations in your birth chart. Depending on the type of aspect and planets involved, you will experience challenging or easy flow events in your life. Some aspects are event-oriented, while others are on a deep but usually conscious level, where information gathered stimulates mental activity and your thought process and reasoning ability come into play. Some of the outer planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) have profound effects on our overall development and instigate transformations that may at first be subtle but intensify as we become aware of the energies that are present in our lives.

 

There are time frames that affect us all at the same time through life, and we have touched on some of these in previous posts.

 

Each of our natal charts are unique. Transiting planets are all in the same location for each of us but how they make connection to our birth chart is different. Let’s say you have your Moon in Scorpio at 11 degrees. The planets currently transiting between 8-14 degrees of any sign would be impacting your Moon. Most transiting planets, particularly outer planets, begin to affect us when they are five degrees to becoming exact. An exact aspect when referring to the Moon at 11 degrees would be a planet at 11 degrees. This is when the influence is the strongest.

 

As these transits move around our chart, they can make aspects at any time and will have impacts on our lives when they become activated. We can forecast probable events by utilizing these aspects as they become active in your chart. We can also ascertain potentials and time frames when these activities will be in force, how intense they will be, and what can be gained through the energy.

 

Astrology is an amazing tool and offers insights into energies. Due to the varied nature of the planets and angles, these assist in providing some knowledge so that you can understand these events. Astrology has proven over many centuries its accuracy and our predecessors through experience have outlined how the planets influence us. Our ancestors have provided the modern Astrologer with proven insights into Astrology’s workings. Thanks to their diligent work and through many years of study, we have concise mathematical equations and formulas that assist us to understand our charts.

 

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SUN TRINE NEPTUNE

 While transiting through the natal chart and making favorable aspects, Neptune characterizes such attributes as idealism and romanticism. It also connects with such things as art, music and acting. Neptune deals with mysticism, spirituality and our connection to the higher realms. Its energies can bring forth visions, inspirational writing, poetry and can heighten our psychic abilities.

 

In Neptune’s more adverse energies, it deals with deception and suffering. It can reflect our inability to see things with total clarity and reflects misconceptions about ourselves especially when connected by adverse aspects to the Sun.

 

Neptune moves about 1 to 2 degrees in direct motion in one year, so its effects while transiting any planet can be long lasting. In some cases, its energies can be debilitating.

 

In contrast, its energies can be truly inspirational during the periods it is making contact in our lives. Even under the free-flowing energies of a trine or the opportunistic aspect of a sextile, it is still wise to obtain input from those you trust (and are not being influenced by the magical forces of a Neptunian aspects). Neptune becomes more realistic and is generous when it is releasing its energies.

 

When Neptune is trine to the Sun, you may find that your attention is leaning towards the intangible. You may find that the psychic realms, spirituality, and mysticism come to the surface especially for those that have ignored such areas before this aspect. You may find that materialistic concerns seem to go by the wayside, and you search for something with a deeper meaning, something that is more relevant than let’s say your job or buying that new car. Materialistic concerns are not that important when you are experiencing Neptune’s energies.

 

Some individuals under this influence will offer their time to charity organizations or will do volunteer work because they are searching for a deeper meaning in life. Ego has to be put aside as personal concerns do not seem to be important under these energies. You recognize the challenges that others may be experiencing, and you would love to help them in some way. You may be unsure on how to move forward in this but it is best just to move ahead and see what happens. Quite often it can be a very rewarding experience.

 

As mentioned earlier, your creativity will flow, and you can create art or write poetry that can stir much imagination. You may be inspired to write, and you should follow your heart. Inspiration stems from within and your connection to self in a more spiritual sense may be expanding, especially if Jupiter is part of this process. The creative juices are flowing, and some will do their best work under this influence.

 

Neptune increases your sensitivity, and your perception of other people is magnified at this time. You can work with this and help others in their plight. You have the opportunity and the interest to assist others in ways you never thought you could. Make sure you use these energies for the benefit of others but also open the door to a clearer understanding of the mystical side of your own personal life. You can use these energies in positive ways and the worst thing you can do is to do nothing but dream about what is possible.

 

Make sure you look at the houses being influenced during Neptune trine Sun (transiting Neptune, your Sun, and the position of natal Neptune, as well as aspects to your Sun). This will tell you what areas of life are being stimulated and how these energies might materialize.

 

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IF IT IS NOT YOURS, DO NOT OWN IT

It can be very difficult watching loved ones going through difficult experiences. We all have had these experiences. When it is us having the experience, it’s wonderful to know that others have our back and are of assistance when we need it.

 

Life can occasionally feel very unfair, and it is easy to get swept away by these circumstances when we lose our focus. There are times when we feel lost and without solution.

 

If you find yourself assisting someone, do not allow yourself to get caught up in their emotions/situation. Helping someone does not mean you should own the event. You cannot be of assistance if you are weighed down by their burden. Many of us can easily get caught up in other people’s issues because of our compassion and we end up taking on more than just the roll of support.

 

There are some individuals so tuned into energies they struggle to separate other people’s issues from their own. They can feel depressed and not understand why. If you do not understand why you are feeling what you are feeling, ask yourself where these emotions are coming from. The odds are the emotions are yours, but the reason they are there is not. It is important to take inventory of what you are feeling so that you are not carrying around someone else’s baggage.

 

Reach out to those in need; offer help and emotional support; provide an ear or shoulder when needed but do not make these issues your own.

 

Allowing someone to unload and talk is probably one of the greatest gifts you can give. Be an ear, however, not a judge. Their journey is not yours. Send love and support and let them carry on with their journey.

 

We can only assist those who want help. We must honour other’s wishes and opinions even when these differ from our own.

 

Be supportive but never carry someone else’s burden because it is not ours to carry.

 

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ASTROLOGICAL ROADMAP

The birth chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the instant of your birth.  Each planet represents a quality linked directly to you; a character trait if you will, that is different for all individuals. There are no two charts that are precisely the same, and even when someone is born in the same year, on the same day and the same moment, their point of birth will differ and therefore change the overall personal characteristics, although minutely, depending on how close their birth placement is.

 

The planets are placed into twelve houses circling the horoscope. Each house is significant as they represent an area of life. The planets located within the houses will have an impact on that area of life. If several planets located in a particular house, an emphasis is given to that area of life.

 

From the instant of birth onward, the planets begin moving again around the chart. As these planets all move at different speeds, they take different lengths of time to move through the houses. Some of the outer planets (distance from the Sun) move extremely slowly and will only go through 3-4 houses in your lifetime.  When these outer planets, and inner planets to a lesser degree, enter each house, they move across what is referred to as the house cusp. The cusp is the strongest area of the chart unless there are planetary forces located within those houses. This area of life will become intensified during these times and the nature of the planet will be enhanced.

 

If there are birth planets located in these houses, the planet moving through the house will rest on that planet and link with its energies and influence your life. These movements of Planets are called transit and progression, and there are several different connections that they can make with the planets from the birth chart. These connections are known as aspects.

 

The planetary locations at birth do not change and the angles between these birth planets will not change either for the Natal Chart.  These connections define our personality and our challenges and opportunities that we are born with. Over time, these will manifest and when the transits and progressions make aspects to these planetary positions, they activate the birth potential.

 

Some of these birth aspects are challenging and when transiting planets touch these areas in your chart, they either aggravate issues to push you to act or present opportunities to make amends with these difficulties.  When these interlinking planetary influences are in easy aspect with one another, they indicate opportunities that should be taken or opportunities that just seem to fall into your lap.  There are always lessons to be learned and during these transits, we are forced or challenged to take a closer look at the alternatives we have available and what we can do with these energies at hand.

 

Astrology never dictates what actions we will take but does offer suggestions on how to handle the planetary energies and how long they will influence our lives. We always have control of our destiny, but Astrology tells what to expect and possible alternatives to situations.  

 

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MAKE SOME MAGIC

Each and every one of us has gifts to offer others. Do not compare your gifts to someone else’s gifts.

 

Some gifts can be temporary; some gifts can be permanent. Circumstances never stay the same and our gifts match up with what we are here to accomplish in the moment.

 

No one is more significant than anyone else. We each have an important role to fulfill.  Other’s will offer us important contributions so it is imperative to pay attention when these contributions are being offered. Some people will come to us when the timing is right. We should never question if we are doing it right or saying it right.  It will be perfect for that moment.

 

Go out and make some magic today.  Do not wait to perfect a specific skill. We have our part to play. It is time to play it. Make things happen!

 

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TRANSITING NEPTUNE QUINCUNX SUN

When Neptune transits the natal chart, it is important that we see things as they are, not as we wish them to be. 

 

Neptune tends to colour our view and often puts a haze or a veil on situations. The saying “Seeing through rose-colored glasses” fits this situation perfectly as, under this influence, we tend to put people or life’s conditions high on a pedestal. 

 

It can become disheartening when the veil is lifted, and we finally see things as they actually are. Much, of course, will depend on the aspects that transiting Neptune is making to other natal planets, the planets involved and the houses they are located in within the Astrology chart. The house Neptune is transiting through will also be of utmost importance as this is reflective of the area of life which is involved. With today’s focus of Neptune Quincunx (150 degrees) the Sun, you would also want to take into consideration the Sun’s placement by house position in your personal chart.

 

The Sun has to do with our life’s goals, ambitions and our ability to succeed in life. It helps us find our path, controls our destiny, deals with our vitality, and sometimes refers to the father or important masculine or dominant people in our lives.

 

When Neptune is in transit to our Sun by quincunx, also known as inconjunct, it often speaks of a time when we need to or should make some alterations or adjustments to our plans. Neptune can make us a little dreamy concerning what it is we want to manifest in our life. The quincunx aspect has also been linked to health concerns but there must be other factors pointing in the same direction in the chart for this to have any influence.

 

Sometimes these adjustments are rather subtle, and we do not have to do too much in order to get on track. Other times, this is not the case. We may have been fooling ourselves for some time. This can suggest that it is time for a reality check although at other times we can get inspirational assistance once we begin to make alterations and accept what is in front of us. We might want to go to outside sources for further guidance on what it is we are doing or what it is we believe is happening.

 

Much will depend on the house transiting Neptune is moving through. Neptune moves slowly and will spend many years in one house. This area of life will become activated when Neptune transits other natal positions.  

 

We will also need to see where natal Neptune is located in the chart as this provides further information as to what areas of life are involved and how things might unfold. The natal aspects to Neptune will also provide information that might assist with understanding what is taking place under this aspect.

 

If transiting Neptune makes favorable aspects to other natal positions, this can be a time of great revelation and intuitive insight. The psychic realms can become more intriguing, and you should pursue these expressions and delve deeper to get an understanding of what this might mean for you. Neptune is a mystical planet and offers insight into the psychic realm. 

 

You can allow an orb of influence of 5-7 degrees approaching, and as it nears exactitude, the energies will strengthen. The energies begin to fade as Neptune passes out of orb after being direct by 2 degrees of separation. If Neptune moves into retrograde during this time frame, it can have several passes over the same degree and be quite influential. The first exact pass, however, is usually the most powerful.

 

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NEW MOON AUGUST 8, 2021

 We will be experiencing a New Moon on Sunday August 8, 2021.

New Moons speak of new beginnings and when in the sign of Leo at 16 degrees, these new beginnings will push you full ahead and likely make you feel as though you can accomplish anything. Leo is very exuberant and has a lot of energy when it comes to initiating anything that speaks to them from the heart. Leo feels that it knows which way to move forward and often does not feel the need to get help from others.

 

There is a slight deterrent from Uranus which is making a square to this positioning of the Moon/Sun (Transiting Uranus is at 14 degrees Taurus). Uranus pushes us to make changes and, in many cases, begin anew with new insight and vision for the future. Uranus’s action, however, can be quite abrupt and sudden and in many cases, it is best to wait a little before determining which path to take. Change is important but reviewing your options before you make your move is a good idea.

 

 There is often a freedom aspect connected to this push for new beginnings and a need to break away from anything intrusive or stagnated. What you set forth on at this time will likely take some time to come to full fruition (should occur when we have a Full Moon in the same sign six months from now). Avoid being abrupt with making plans and don’t miss any steps along the way, but if you really feel the need to advance in a new direction take the bull by the horns and push ahead. If you misstep, you can always make changes at time passes.

 

Much will depend on the house placement of the New Moon and the aspects it makes in your natal chart. Also, the aspects that transiting Uranus is making at this time will have a significant impact on the path ahead. You always need to review your whole chart before making plans to advance. The natal potential is often released during strong transits and progressions. Your natal planets will need to be within three degrees either by conjunction, square or opposition to have any real impact. The trine and sextile also play a role in what takes place, but these work in a gentler manner and often have greater rewards than some of the harder aspects may indicate.

 

The answers are always written in your chart. You can make any energy work in your favor. Astrology points the way; you make the decisions.

 

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