Transits
Transits compare the position and angle of the planets in the sky on a given date to a planet or position in your birth chart. Some transits indicate harmony, while others indicate challenges. Astrologers are able to assess what conditions will be present and for how long by evaluating the impact of transits on your "natal" or birth chart.
On some days you might get a mixed forecast. For example, Mercury in the sky on a certain day might be Square your birth Mars, warning you that you could get into arguments or get a ticket for speeding. At the same time Mercury might be trine your birth-chart Jupiter placement, indicating that it's a great time for communication and short trips. This might seem contradictory at first glance, but when you think about it, in a single day, we often deal with conflicting energies.
If you put the two together, they'd read, "This is a great day for short trips as long as you watch your speed; you have a lot to say, but be willing to listen to someone else's point of view." Remember, astrology is a tool that always works best when coordinated with your own common sense and intuition. It's only meant to help you make more educated decisions.
On some days you might get a mixed forecast. For example, Mercury in the sky on a certain day might be Square your birth Mars, warning you that you could get into arguments or get a ticket for speeding. At the same time Mercury might be trine your birth-chart Jupiter placement, indicating that it's a great time for communication and short trips. This might seem contradictory at first glance, but when you think about it, in a single day, we often deal with conflicting energies.
If you put the two together, they'd read, "This is a great day for short trips as long as you watch your speed; you have a lot to say, but be willing to listen to someone else's point of view." Remember, astrology is a tool that always works best when coordinated with your own common sense and intuition. It's only meant to help you make more educated decisions.
Types of Transits
Sextile (60 degree angle) and Trines (120 degrees) indicate where energies flow harmoniously. Take advantage of these transits to lighten your load, make your move, get that date, etc.
Squares (90 degrees) are the most challenging of all aspects. Conquering a square can be difficult and requires discipline, but the prize is worth the effort.
Oppositions (180 degrees) challenge you in your relationships with other people. Sometimes you feel a positive, stimulating exchange of energy. Other times we deal with conflicts, confrontations, schisms or separations. Someone else could be mirroring something about yourself you need to deal with but have had difficulty seeing.
Conjunctions (0 degrees) can go either way and depend much upon the nature of the two planets coming together. For example, Venus and Jupiter make a fun, if potentially lazy, combination while Mars and Pluto can be pretty heavy since they both relate to anger and ego.
