Transits
Transits in Astrology Explained
Transits serve as trigger points for major events in one’s life. Albeit, transits are not the only useful tool in an astrologer’s toolkit, they hold the greatest importance when predicting events and examining current, past, and future conditions in a person’s life.
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SUN TRANSITS
The Sun transits through a sign for approximately 30 days and will highlight a particular area of life. When it transits over a planet, there is a lot of emphases and responsibility put on that planet. The Sun demands personal sacrifice for the greater good. area
MOON TRANSITS
The Moon transit represents our moods. These change frequently, every 2 1/2 days. When this planet conjuncts a natal planetary position, it demands that you adapt and become flexible with regards to that area of life. It’s also a point of emotional sensitivity with regards to that planet’s significators: love, work, or friendship.
MARS TRANSITS
Mars is energy, passion, activity, and willpower. When this determined planet transits through a house or sign, it will activate that area of life, giving a newfound sense of energy and activity with regards to that thing. Mars conjunct your natal planet will bring more passion and energy to that planet.
MERCURY TRANSITS
Mercury transits through signs rather quickly and will give someone an intense interest or curiosity for a particular area of life. When transiting Mercury conjuncts a personal planet, it can add a great deal of levity and understanding. It gives a greater propensity towards communication and engagement with that area of life.
VENUS TRANSITS
Venus transits are often pleasurable and showcase the area of life where one gains the most comfort and connection from. In the 12th house, it might be a time of seclusion and isolation for the purpose of rejuvenation. In the 10th, it can be a time of enjoying one’s work and career, etc.
JUPITER TRANSITS
Jupiter’s transit through a natal sign or house placement indicates an area of life where one can feel lucky, abundant, and blessed with more opportunities and grace. This is where someone might feel the need to expand themselves in various matters: love, work, health, hobbies, or something else.
SATURN TRANSITS
Saturn transits are often dreaded. This planet will restrict a particular area of life. Saturn is here to teach lessons and give you the fruit of your past labor. When this planet conjuncts a natal house position or personal planet, that area of life undergoes reconstruction. Saturn is here to build things that are tangible and long-lasting.
URANUS TRANSITS
When Uranus transits a natal planet, there is a sudden break or change for the things indicated by said planet. That’s especially true when Uranus moves through natal house placements. Uranus transiting through the angles of a natal chart, like the MC, IC, ascendant or descendent, initiates a sudden change in one’s life path and how the person engages with the world.
NEPTUNE TRANSITS
Neptune loves to break down boundaries and dissolve whatever planet it comes into contact with. When Neptune transits over a personal natal planet, that part of life must engage with the unknown, the spiritual and otherworldly. There’s a sense of magic to a Neptunian transit, but it can also indicate deceit and trickery.
PLUTO TRANSITS
Pluto transits last a long time and can be very transformative, offering up life-altering events. When Pluto conjuncts a natal planet, that planetary body and all that it symbolizes has to undergo deep, intense change. It must break out of old patterns and establish new ones. Power-struggles and unintegrated passions can spring up.
