General Transit Effects

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I present some general transit observations. We have many

gifted " diviners " here. Sincere appreciation to mahal sri Naresimha

for his many wonderful gifts of love and learning. To all the

esteemed astrologers here, if I am in error in the transit

observations, please correct me. Nameste'.

 

The major " transits " are the conjunction, the square, the opposition,

and the trine.

A minor transit, the sextile, (60 degrees, 2 signs or houses) is also

noted.

 

The specific body making a transit will have a distinctly different

effect (for example, a transit of Jupiter will be experienced much

differently than a transit of Saturn). But in general, all transits

operate the same way.

 

As the various bodies cycle around the zodiac, they have

their " seasons " . For example, those who live in the temperate regions

of the world, with four seasons, fully experience the aspects of the

sun. We know that when the sun conjuncts Leo, we will have warmth and

sunshine. Three months later, when the sun squares Leo, we have

Autumn. Then later, with the sun in opposition to Leo, we experience

winter. And when the sun squares Leo again (upper square), we have

spring.

 

Although the planets take longer to orbit one complete cycle, they

exhibit the same " seasons " as the sun. The specific transiting body,

chart, and house provide the details of the transit.

 

The Conjunction. The conjunction is the transit of culmination,

manifestation, and rebirth. The conjunction is thus one of the most

powerful aspects of transit. Many important events and experiences

will occur during conjunctions.

 

The Lower Square. The lower square is the 4th house from the body

being aspected. Squares represent times of change, struggle, and

difficult issues. The lower square also represents the beginning of

the end, just as the falling leaves of Autumn portend the end of the

solar cycle to come.

 

The Upper Square. The upper square is the 10th house (growth) from

the aspected body. This square is also a time of change and struggle.

This is the season of spring, a dynamic time as the warmer air

struggles for dominance with the flying winter snow.

 

The Opposition. The opposition is the 7th house (death) from the

planet being aspected.

This is the dead of winter. Accordingly, the opposition is the aspect

of endings and death.

 

The Trines. A powerful trine may be just the influence needed to

initiate a positive event or experience. Trines are also known for

two other effects. Trines indicate auspicious times or periods. Thus

they are useful for planning such events as weddings, vacations, etc.

The second benefit of trines is that they help to soften the affects

of the harder aspects, the squares and oppositions.

Continuing with the season analogy, the lower trine (5th house from

the body being aspected) represents Indian summer, when warm mother

nature, decked in glorious reds, orange, yellow and gold, nurtures

her offspring with ripe vegetables, fruits, and nuts.

Similarly, the upper trine, (9th house from the body being aspected),

represents springtime, with its warmth and rebirth.

 

When using transits for prediction or planning: If you have an

accurate birth time, you should plot the transiting planets on the

divisional charts of the Tithi pravesha.

In summary, these are general observations for transit reference and

interpretation. Open discussion of transit interpretation is

encouraged. (|)