Once we have
built a good foundation of the fundamentals of Astrology with the signs,
houses, and aspects, we can then begin to grasp the meanings behind the
horoscope. The birth chart is a precise tool which delineates the
character traits of an individual. There are unlimited combinations and
variations found in a natal chart and this is what defines each of us as unique
personalities.
Once you have
a clear picture of what energies are suggestive of an individual for example
from someone with Aries Sun and Capricorn Moon and how this person would differ
from someone with Aquarius Sun and Cancer Moon (which is only a part of the
process), we can move on to delineate a chart for upcoming transits and
progressions. Transits and progressions decipher what potential future
events or areas of life will be affected by the passing of the planetary giants
in our solar system (and through our chart).
We have to
take into consideration all the planets but pay particular attention to the
outer planets, especially Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto together with any
inner planet that is in retrograde motion (appears to be moving backwards) for
a prolonged period of time. The inner planets move very quickly through
the zodiac and under most conditions, usually only impact us for a very short
period of time and have little to no lasting influence.
The outer
planets and retrograde planets passing over sensitive points in our birth
chart, particularly the Ascendant and the Midheaven, can have profound effects
on our lives and these often point towards turning points or significant life
events that can alter our perception or instigate action that changes our
perceptions or can point towards changes in our lives.
The most
powerful transit is a transiting planet conjuncting (0 to 10 degrees apart) a
natal sensitive point or planetary body. The energies of the planets
merge and become one and under many conditions, they intensify their energies
when they are linked together.
The houses
are areas of life and the transiting planet will intensify these points and may
produce profound life altering effects especially when several transiting
planets are saying something in the chart that is repeated.
The outer
planets can be in an orb of influence for up to two to three years depending on
when they go into retrograde motion and when they become direct again.
The first impact when a transiting planet makes an important aspect to another
planet and makes a direct aspect to a natal point or planet will be the
strongest. An example of this might be Saturn conjunction Mars at 15
degree of Aries. Both planets become direct when the transiting planet is
exactly 15 degrees Aries (0 degrees difference). This applies to squares,
a 90 degree aspect, the opposition, a 180 degree aspect and all other major
aspects, (the trine, sextile) as well as the minor aspects (semi-sextile, the
semi-square and so forth). The major aspects are more significant than
the minor aspects and the challenging aspects usually promote transitional
times in our lives.
There are
several progressed aspects that are also important in determining factors in a
chart and the potential for change in a person’s life. We will look at
the progressions at a later date. The energies of a progression bring
about more internal changes. You will use the progressed Moon, transiting
Mars as well as the transiting Sun and transiting Uranus as timers, as they
often produce a push that activates the energies of the outer planets and often
signify an event or a peak producing internal insight.
Today we have
only touched on how to delineate potential life events as well as the timing as
to when these events may unfold. The area of life affected will be described
by the houses involved in the transit or progression, as well as the natal
placement of the transiting planets by aspect and house placement.
We will
certainly have to take an even closer look at Astrology Forecasting techniques
at a later date.
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