posted April 04, 2015 02:48 AM            

Well good for you, I like your attitude.
I had the same issue myself when I was starting out, I thought for as much time and energy as I was putting into learning that I should be further along than I was.

Astrology is so complex, such an enigma.
It is a process.
Nothing can make up for actual experience.
We learn through trial and error.

When looking at transits, remember the ones that are more evident are the ones that are on the Angles. These along with conjunctions to personal planets take priority.

A transit to a planet will also highlight all of the aspects/configurations that planet is making in the Natal.

In the meantime keep studying.

posted April 04, 2015 04:25 AM            

Take the natal planet that is being transited and look to the general symbolism of that planet. Then look at the area of life it rules in the natal and where it is placed.

Pluto transiting Venus in Cap for Asc in Leo person.

General Venus symbolism- fun,luxury,money ,love relationships, pleasure etc.

Pluto-Venus interp. Explosive change in the area of money, relationships, pleasure etc. Psychological change in these spheres or else an 'ending' of something connected to Venus i.e relationship, money status etc.

What other areas does Venus touch in the Leo Asc person's chart? 3rd house Libra,10th house Taurus.

These areas of life is where the relationship, money status, pleasure and related Venus symbolism , is likely to affect.

One interp is that as far as the 3rd house is concerned, there could a relationship end/deeper connection with a sibling or neighbor/ relative neighborhood.

Or the person could learn a complex brand new skill that is strongly psychological (Pluto):As 3rd house is linked to the lower mind.

With the 10th, there could be a drastic change in career, a power struggle with authority figures, massive changes in the company one works in or a psychological change in the way one views work.

If there are challenging aspects to Venus, the individual may embrace these changes with much hesitancy and flux. It may be a very challenging period for him that could have a "break it/make it" feel to it.

If there are advantageous aspects to Venus, its not all smooth sailing. But the individual is not likely to feel "lost" or lose the will to go on or meet the challenges set in motion.

Astrology is speculative i.e we look at things from the "probability" of them occurring. Depending on where the person's state of mind is at.

So if the Leo is not concerned with career, is not searching for one or does not care for it(it can happen). Then we can't talk about Pluto and changes in the career.

But what we can talk about is that their public image(image is always something that Leo cares about), will start to become noticed. The individual may be "expected" to take on more responsibility with where their life is headed- or will be more preoccupied with this more than ever.

The idea is to look at everything holistically and not do a "copy and paste"

People tend to appreciate personal insight into their unique lives and not something they can pick up from an internet site. Just have fun with it and know that the process of learning is continuous.

posted April 04, 2015 08:31 PM            

So learn transits by planet to planet transits. Add in other information only once you feel you can process it.

You might even start by looking at just transits to your Sun and Moon.

posted April 05, 2015 02:14 AM            

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Originally posted by aleenaxo:
Wow thank you @lalalinda & @aries23degrees! (Sorry if that's the wrong way to reply to you) I didn't expect to get a response haha!

So basically I look at the transiting planet first, then what the planet is affecting (like an angle or another planet) and then I look at the ruling houses of the natal planet to see what part of life it will effect it in??

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Yes.

Say Uranus is transiting Mercury(as is the case with me).

Symbolically we know that Uranus brings with it disruptions/changes and "the unexpected".

Its aspect to Mercury may suggest that there could be a change in my thinking patterns, a renewed approach to thinking or abandoning old thought patterns etc.

So what does Mercury rule in my chart? The 3rd and the 6th house. And this is the area of life where these disruptions/changes will likely manifest or be evident.

I could gain a new insight and abandon an old belief talking to a sibling/neighbor or when interacting with people in my neighborhood(3rd).

I could gain or change an old mindset or way of doing/thinking about something in the way I do my work, interact with colleagues, approach my diet and exercise plan or even my daily routines(6th).

But that's not all.

Where is Mercury placed in the chart? In the 9th house.

So this area is likely to be affected too.

I should expect disturbances in long-distance travels,it'll be hard to study something or I should take this opportunity to study something "out of the box" and completely engaging(9th house) etc.

So we have 3 areas of life that are likely to be affected by this transit.But it all starts with the change in thought patterns(Uranus/Mercury)and thereafter starts to manifest in the differing areas of life.

Sometimes it can be all of these areas. Maybe just two or one-depending of-course on which area of life you are most concentrated in.

I for instance, don't travel long-distance much, nor am I enrolled to study anything academically. So the 9th house influenced could be undervalued in my case- unless it manifests as something outside the "known" 9th house associated interpretations.

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Originally posted by aleenaxo:
My question is why don't you look at the house that the transiting planet rules?

Like say if Pluto opposes Venus, and Pluto rules the tenth house, can that be a part of the interpretation too? And how? If it's the Venus that tells what part of my life I will be affected in, what will the houses of the transiting planet mean (if you take it into account)?

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Very good question. And it is something I have pondered too but neglected to mention.

The nature of the planet transiting does affect the areas of life of the planet being transited.

But does the nature of the planet being transited affected the areas of life of the planet transiting? Is this the question?

If so, I think not. Well-at least in my case.

I had Venus-Saturn conjunct and Venus(ruler of 7th and 2nd) was definitely affected. I had no money(2nd) and felt my social life(7th) stunted.

But did Venus affect the Saturn houses? In this case the 10th house?

Venus aspecting the ruler of the 10th (Saturn),suggests career advancement or being looked on favorably in one's career.

I don't think this happened in my case.

The house that the transiting planet rules plays no role. It only matters when that particular planet(that was previously transiting) is now being transited by another in its natal position.

So if Jupiter transits the natal Saturn planet,then the area of life Saturn rules AND is placed, may be affected.

posted April 06, 2015 01:47 AM            

Venus conjunct Sun is often credited for giving people physical beauty. But IME,this is not the consistent pattern I see.

What I see is that Venus(the planet of social relations and coming together), often imparts the individual with an inclusive "we" mentality.

It can also have the added effect of making them aware of their values and worth.

Sometimes not necessarily in the monetary sense(which can happen), but also in the sense of "sticking to their moral code" etc.

The thing is that, with interpretations, the well is unending. Sometimes its a case of studying that particular individual and seeing in what way the planets manifest.

A hobo who has transiting Pluto conjunct the MC ruler Venus, won't feel the same effects and outcome as the CEO of the company who has the same.

The former may most probably look to get back to the "grind" of society.They may feel a pull to elevate themselves i.e their worth(Venus) by trying to get off the streets.

Whilst the CEO may feel the stereotypical effects of this transit i.e an elevated /ascension in the current position either by reputation, money ,accolades or all.

This individual may even gain notoriety and fame i.e appear in a "Business Magazine" or gain entry to "The Billionaires club" etc.

If he/she is good-looking, they may milk this rise in fame for all its worth i.e appear on some stylish magazine etc. as Venus on the MC is likely to be concerned with how they come across to the public i.e their looks could be one attribute of Venus that they focus on/want praise in or a good response from the public.

Pluto could also swing the other way and indicate "loss" and thereafter a total change in the psyche of the planet connected to it.

So with the hobo concerned,it could be that he may come to accept the status of his conditions and try to make life on the streets a lot more bearable.

Psychologically, this could mean that he may adjust his value system or come to a new understanding of "worth", "value", "pleasure" and "associates".

The need to belong to others and form bods so that life is better, will not be an unexpected outcome.

For the CEO, the company could foreclose and he/she out of a job.

Psychologically, this could mean that he/she starts to re-evaluate their "worth", "value" and the relationships that are important i their life.

Who am I if I am not running a company? What is "success" from here on out? "What relationships truly matter? etc.

posted April 08, 2015 01:50 AM            

1. learn what a chart consists of:
a) learn the basic info which is needed for an accurate chart interpretation (dob info)
b) learn the 12 signs
c) learn the 12 houses
d) learn all basic aspect configurations
e) learn what each planet represents

2. open up a chart (preferably your own to begin with).
a)Look at all houses from 1 through 12 including where and in which sign each house cusp starts and ends.

One by one, jot down and understand what each house cusp represents in your chart by combining the house energy + sign energy. Next, jot which planet falls in which house.Now, you should easily be able to interpret what each planets energy is in these houses. It should be a basic combination of

house energy + sign energy + planet energy

You can also look online for more info with planets and signs in house interpretations.

b)examine the aspect configurations. Jot down all conjunctions, trines, sextiles, oppositions and squares you see.Conjunctions are considered up until 5-8% and are generally considered to make most impact. With the rest, To know which aspects make a bigger impact, keep the orb fact low to begin with. You can do this by starting of at 10 or 20 % and increasing little by little.

c) research info and interpretations on all the aspects you just jotted down online or through books.

d)Now that you have gathered info on all houses, planets in houses ans signs and aspects in your chart you can read through it and reflect on how you identify with it all.

This is on the basic level.Once you have understood your natal chart with more detail and how certain things may relate to you, you maybe be able to look into other charts (maybe family and friends)

Because there are so many of each thing, it takes some time to get a basic feel and understanding for interpretations.

for transits :

pull up a transit chart, on the most basic level, look up :

1. Look at a transiting planet which is in a certain house. Interpret what this planet falling in this house means. Find this houses ruler in your chart natally to get a more pin pointed idea of where it is effecting you.

For example, T venus is in house 8. venus rules house 1 natally. First look at what venus in house 8 represents. This transit is also directly effecting house 1 in this chart as this houses is venus ruled natally.

2. Look at T planets conjuncting or tightly inspecting natal planets. Interpret what these planet configurations mean as well and check which house they fall in to see the area of life which is effected.

posted April 09, 2015 12:57 AM            

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Originally posted by aleenaxo:
What a beautiful explanation thank you sooo much!

But... I have another question oops

How about the signs the transiting planets/natal planets are in? What role do they play?

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This issue seems unresolved.

We know that for instance, Mars in Libra (nataly) in expression is different form Mars in Pluto.

But others will say that if that Mars in Libra individual has a conjunction to Pluto, then he/she is likely to act in a way consistent with Mars/Pluto conjunction; obsessive,aggressive etc.

In my experience, I have not found this to be the case.

What I think happens is that the energy of the sign in the planet is "exaggerated" with the Pluto conjunct.

So when Mars is in Libra and Pluto in conjunct Libra, the nature does not change to outright aggression.

The Mars in Libra individual is usually one to redirect anger or express it in an indirect fashion i.e sometimes very passive aggressive, cynical or through cutting sarcasm.

The conjunction of Pluto-Mars (by transit or natal aspect)does not mean that they will get their boxing gloves and start swinging at everything/everyone around them during that transit.

But it does mean that the energies that they already express under the Mars in Libra influence, will be that much more pervasive.

So you could find an individual whose cutting sarcasm really hurts(Pluto). One whose passive-aggressive energy puts others on edge(as they don't quite know or can tell when this person will explode).

It could also mean that the individual often does something cruel/calculating to exact an injury etc.all with a "politeness" and a smile on their face.

If you have watched "The Dark Knight rises", the villain there "Bane" to me is a Mars in Libra/Pluto conjunct/hard aspect.

He carries out his plans with deliberate intent to hurt/cause pain/inflict injury. But he is no brute! Quite the opposite really.

posted April 09, 2015 01:15 PM            

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Originally posted by aleenaxo:
Ohhhh okay! Does this apply to transits as well?

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It does in my case. But it could be differing from another because I am very self aware!!

The transit of Uranus in Aries opposing my Mars in Libra doesn't have me slamming doors or threatening to get naked!!!

But what I do see is a resistance to accept a chain of command. I often want to jump into stuff and sort them out myself.

Uranus aspects to Mars is associated with sporadic anger/blow-ups and accidents.

I am not a person who picks arguments and am hardly ever in a tussle with someone about something.

Mars in Libra keeps my Asc in check thank you very much and I can foresee a blowout a mile off. And thus avoid it!!!

But I do see that my patience is severely tested as I have to find ways to accommodate sudden changes from people, bend over backwards and adapt quickly.

I mainly refer to my work life. Because that is where most of my energies are spent(Mars Asc ruler is in the 6th house)

But for another Mars in Libra, this transit could have them "snap" .They may feel the congestion just too much.

But as always with Libra Mars, there is a yearning to return to the "old order" i.e balance the scales again. So you will find the person going back and offering apologies for their outbursts and offering an olive branch etc.

posted April 09, 2015 03:31 PM            

Major moves are often indicated(typically) by Moon,IC/MC interactions or the ruler of the 4th house being transited.

But this is NOT a hard and fast rule. For something of this magnitude, i think the Sun/Moon MC/IC should all be involved.

When I moved to University, progressed Sun was opposing natal Moon EXACT.

Solar Arc Uranus was conjunct natal Sun EXACT.

Progressed Moon square natal Sun EXACT.

Progressed Mercury conjunct natal Sun EXACT.

Progressed Mars square natal MC/IC axis close to EXACT.

posted April 11, 2015 10:27 AM            

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Originally posted by aleenaxo:
I wanted to learn about transits because I was told I'm going overseas in a few months (she was accurate about other things) so I wanted to try and see if I can determine why. I don't really know where to look, and I am worried this might be moved if I ask you to help me but what should I look at in terms of transits? Jupiter will conjunct my moon in Leo soon but it's only for about three weeks. Uranus is also going to sextile Jupiter. Am I looking at the right things? Is there something else I should look at? I would love to be able to figure it out on my own! (If it even happens hahahaha)

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Well, according to the chart there could be so many things that could cause all this.

But I want to know is; how do you feel psychologically? Is there a feeling of wanting to go somewhere? Or a preparation to live elsewhere?

Often times an astrologer/ psychic will not pick up on anything or predict anything that is not already weighing heavily on your conscience. Otherwise, you may be dealing with a charlatan.

Your Solar Arc chart and progressions do suggest something.

SA and Progressed Sun are arcing to conjunct natal Venus.

Venus is the ruler of your 9th house cusp and IC cusp Taurus- Libra.

So there could be changes that affect your sense of peace(IC). These changes may be connected to a relationship of some sort with the mother or female figure (Venus in Cancer).

But what I am mostly interested in are the following transits;

Jupiter will arc to conjunct your Moon(ruler of the 7th house)very soon: Once again highlighting a change in status in the relationship department/with associates.

The Moon being in Leo suggests someone of significance to you/your sense of "who you are".

Venus in Cancer Solar Arc /Solar Progressions and Moon in Leo Natal Chart both speak of changes of the identity of the self or the people surrounding your sense of self etc.

But before that however,it'll oppose your Jupiter(ruler of your 11th house and 2nd house).

There is something about foreign travel/living in a foreign country that you value(2nd) or maybe even a big wish that you have(11th).

Uranus Aries/Pluto Cap will arc to conjunct and square the MC ruler Saturn in Aries respectively.

Uranus will be the "fire-starter". And the conjunction to Saturn does suggest "new opportunities" that may be initially hard to see etc.

There is a change here in external view(Capricorn is affected i.e your Asc) as you may become more "single minded" or concerned with the "self" more(Uranus in Aries)

Saturn is in retrograde, but it'll arc to conjunct your natal Pluto and keeping a positive mind will be crucial at this time.

Any changes made may be because of "necessity" rather than wanting etc. As Pluto sub-rules the MC and will have psychological repercussions.

The thing is, with Saturn in Sag you do have "all things foreign" creeping on to your mind. But there is a great deal of skepticism too(Saturn).

If you can find a way to think more positively and prevent the natal Pluto conjunction from adding melancholy and despair to the austere mix of the Saturn-Mercury transit, you should overcome.

But this all depends on whether or not you are really on the cusp of "moving"? The chart suggests some changes coming up though.
And they involve the living space/home.