When we refer to the transits of the inner planets,
this would include the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars. These planets and the
Sun’s influence are often of minor significance as they pass quickly through
the heavens and their energies are short lived. An inner planet moving in
direct motion (without retreating in its retrograde cycle) can have an effect
for as long as there are other factors making connection to the inner planet at
the same time which can be maybe eight days. Mars and Venus specifically can
last as much as 6-8 days depending on the orb of influence we allow.
In general, transits from the more influential
outer planets can be felt for up to 5-7 degrees approaching, some people are
even sensitive to their influence before the 7 degrees approach. The energies
are in force as much as 2-3 degrees when the energies are separating. The orbs
are about the same or a little less with inner planetary transits. Mercury,
Venus, Mars and the Sun move approximately one degree per day.
The Sun and Mars, however, are often used as timers
in Astrology and can set off an outer planetary transit while in orb which can
be quite impacting. (The progressed Moon and especially transiting Uranus also
speak of timing of events.)
I personally knew someone who had transiting Pluto
in opposition to natal Uranus which was in the seventh house and at the same
time they had transiting Mars directly in conjunction with Pluto which were
also conjunct their natal Mercury. This individual experienced the death of
someone very close to them. Proof that
transiting Mars played a big part in this unfolding story. This is
certainly not to say that Mars and Pluto together indicate death, but they a
powerful combination and an energy source. Under most conditions there is
arguments, power struggles and aggressive action.
Mercury on its own will have little impact while in
transit as it needs to pick up energies from other planets in the chart to even
be felt. Venus and Mars have a stronger influence, particularly Mars, although
they are more noticeable when they are making a conjunction, square or
opposition to a planet or angle in the birth chart than when they are making
the sextile and trine.
However, when an inner planet go into retrograde,
it can pass over the same degree in a natal chart more than once and will have
a much more pronounced energy. The energies of each planet, the house
position and also aspects that are within the natal chart will all need to be
identified before making final conclusions however.
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