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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