Outer planet transits affect us in large chunks -they can be active before the transit is exact by aspect, but we have seen the following: Many times an outer planet transits our natal point once by direct motion, moves forward and then retrogrades back over that point, only to turn direct again and pass that same natal point for the final time in that cycle. This provides better context for the refinements that the inner planet transits offer us. Working “outside in” is best because, this way, one gets a broader overview of the longer-lasting transits and conditions. Look to the Jupiter cycle -where is transiting Jupiter by house, and what aspects does it make to natal planets? Note whether transiting Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto are making major aspects to the individual’s natal Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Ascendant, or Midheaven.ĭetermine Saturn’s transits by aspect to natal planets. Read more about Saturn Transiting Through the Houses. Here are some general guidelines:ĭetermine “where a person is at” in an overall achievement sense by looking to where transiting Saturn is by house. With transits, it is generally best to first look at the outer planet (slower-moving) transits and cycles in order to get an overview and a real context before refining our predictions with inner planet cycles and transits. General Guidelines for Transit Interpretations Outer Planets First, Inner Planets Later Transits act to stimulate what is already there! In other words, they highlight and trigger parts of our own psychological make-up. We will assume a basic knowledge of the technique so that we can move ahead to interpretation of transits. It is not our aim here to offer tutorials on the technical aspects of transits. If that position is found in my 3rd house, then I would know that Saturn is transiting through my 3rd house. Similarly, if Saturn is in 25 degrees Gemini, I can look in my natal chart to see where Saturn would fall in terms of house position. So, for example, if my Sun in my natal chart is at 25 degrees Virgo, and Saturn is moving towards that same degree of Gemini (25 degrees of Gemini), Saturn is said to be transiting square my natal Sun.

However, as the planets and points move ahead, they form special relationships to the planets and points in our individual natal charts. We carry our natal chart with us through the entire course of our lives, even though the planets and luminaries continue their movement and cycles. Our natal chart is very much like a snapshot of the sky at the moment we took our first breath. General guidelines for interpreting transits.

Planet degrees in birth chart