Zarathu Total Immersion Astrology©
GUEST ASTROLOGER:
Celeste Teal
Predictive Astrologer
(click for Short Biography of Celeste Teal)
Posted Here with the Kind Permission of Celeste Teal
Copyright©2002 Celeste Teal, Predictive Astrologer, Phoenix, AZ. Celeste Teal is the author of PREDICTING EVENTS WITH ASTROLOGY and IDENTIFYING PLANETARY TRIGGERS. She can be found on the web at:
http://moonvalleyastrologer.com
Forecasting Tips
Remember, first of all, that if you’re interested in forecasting trends
or events from a personal horoscope, you really must apply some traditional
astrology concepts. With our new age search for the psychological and spiritual
implications of planets we hesitate to apply terms such as malefic or benefic,
but to toss these descriptive images altogether decreases the ability to pinpoint
probable events.
Actually, if one can target the most likely physical or earth plane manifestation
shown in the aspects, it helps tremendously in knowing where to apply a remedy.
Left to their own, the combined planetary energies have a “tendency”
to work out in a way that allows them the most expression. However, this isn’t
always desirable and since each aspect contains multiple potentials, with
some conscious direction, one can get more mileage out of one aspect and corral
another. If a problem area is located, you can pull out all the tools and
put them to work. An illness can be circumvented or an accident avoided by
applying the proper antidote to the root of a problem.
The truth is that a majority of stressful aspects or aspects involving malefic
planets in the progressed chart shows a time of challenge while a majority
of benefic planetary configurations show a fruitful and easy period.
For any specific time period, there won’t be more than a handful of “active”
aspects in the progressed chart. Each of these describes part of the current
picture and each must be considered against the remaining aspects to find
the major overall theme for the time period.
To begin, using Win Star or a program with similar capabilities, run
a three-wheel chart with the natal chart in the center, the secondary progressions
in the middle wheel and transits in the outer wheel. I prefer the Tri-Small
Wheel because the precise positions of the planets are shown, making it easy
to locate aspects that are forming. Be sure the progressions and transits
are set for the location of the date in question. Set preferences for the
tropical zodiac and Placidus house system.
The “active” aspects are those that have formed among the
natal and progressed planets within a one-degree orb; slightly more for the
Sun and Moon. Aspects that have formed involving the angles are highest
priority and most significant of eventful times approaching.
Find major aspects to the natal Ascendant from progressed planets that are
within a one-degree orb. If it is the Sun or Moon, give a one and a half degree
orb. Make a note of it. Do the same with the natal Midheaven. Then go to the
progressed Ascendant and check for aspects it makes to planets in the natal
chart OR to planets in the progressed chart. Not finding a whole lot, right?
Ok, do the same with the progressed Midheaven. These angular aspects
show important crossroads, with hard aspects more indicative of major changes
and activity than easy aspects.
Now, do any of those aspects involve the Sun? If so, that is emphasizing an
active and important trend. Which planets are in aspect to the angles? Is
it the natal chart ruler or an important planet from the nativity? Which natal
house does it rule? Put this in parenthesis because when a house ruler becomes
active, it means activity involving the issues of that house are coming due.
Finally, what does that active planet say in terms of tradition? For example,
which would you rather have; an active Venus or an active Mars? If you were
planning a wedding, Venus is great but if you wanted to start a new venture,
Mars is a must. At worst, Venus is indulgent and Mars is selfish. Venus is
looking for social times and Mars is looking for competition. Venus signifies
women’s affairs, Mars shows masculine interests.
Before going on, you must keep in mind that for any significant event to unfold,
the aspects must suggest it at least three times. This is for good or bad.
For major events, the aspects will point to it in many ways. For example,
if progressed Venus were conjunct the progressed Midheaven while in trine
to natal Mars, both of those aspects are highlighting romantic possibilities.
If the ruler of the fifth house also came prominently into view and you're
single, you can just about bet on it! A transit would then show when.
