Scientists and other materialists disparage the validity of astrology because it does not conform to their methodology; yet esotericists awaken the part of mind that goes beyond limits of rationality – as of course does love, genius and imagination. The learning process is not especially esoteric at all; it conforms to normal learning practices. We need to apply ourselves to study what others think, then to find new interpretations and understandings and bring our own knowledge into some useful application. We trust that our point of view is valid, even if it contradicts accepted ideas – despite the danger of affirming a foolish understanding simply through lack of skills and insight. We address this point here, by offering a way to track the transit of slower moving planets through the individual degrees and keep a diary of the events and feelings we encounter. I suggest that at first we include only Saturn – which crosses a few degrees per month – and Uranus, Neptune and Pluto – which typically show in only one or two.
In order for this process to be instructive it is necessary to come to terms with each of the variables: a) The planets’ core meanings in our lives; b) The qualities of each stage of a transit; c) The significance of personal events; d) The mystery of the Sabian Symbol for each degree. Stages of a transit A planet appears to move both forward and backwards, and so typically crosses the same degree three times, although it can be once or five times. Here are the nine stages typical of a transit. Stage 1 Approach Forewarning Stage 2 First hit Shock Stage 3 Moving away Assimilation Stage 4 Retrograde approach Reminder Stage 5 Second hit Echo Stage 6 Going back Revision Stage 7 Second approach Preparation Stage 8 Third hit Realization Stage 9 Moving on Application
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Jena
22/5/2018 04:30:25 am
This may be too simple James.
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James Burgess
22/5/2018 08:01:23 am
Hi Jena, I may need to see your chart for a clearer picture...you suggest Neptune is also transiting Mars and I'm not sure what that means since obviously it is not in conjunction with Uranus at this time. Is your Mars not in late Aries?
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Jena
22/5/2018 03:43:41 pm
sorry James - natal moon !!! Obviously still close!
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Jena
22/5/2018 11:17:54 pm
Well James. The suggestion to look at life events and astrological transits is of course magnificent! I have a box (large) full of notes, diaries and bits & pieces with the intention of someday mapping my life and doing as you invite.
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James Burgess
23/5/2018 06:14:44 pm
Each of these transits can be seen as apt. I find Neptune has a lot to do with loss. In your case you had to face the loss of home and father. Loss is the feeling we get when what we thought was real turns out to be illusion - such as the immortality of parents and certainty of a place to belong, both of which a baby needs and an adult clings to unconsciously. The Pluto one is so typical it hardly needs comment - power plays and what looks like bad news turning around in your favour. It's hard to say what the Uranus one meant - being unexpected is a necessary but not sufficient description of a Uranus event. Perhaps one of these issues was a requirement for you to find a deeper level of personal freedom, through unusual levels of insight?
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