How to read progressions in astrology

2024 Author: Miguel Ramacey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 06:11

There are two main forms of progression in astrology: the secondary or day-to-year progression, and the solar arc progression. Particular attention is paid to changes in signs of the zodiac and houses, as well as the angles or aspects of progressing planets from the original natal chart.

Predictive astrology

Astrological progression is part of what is commonly referred to as predictive astrology - a branch of astrology designed to predict or predict future trends and events. Most astrologers now consider the term "prediction" not quite correct, since modern astrology does not claim to directly predict future events as such. Instead, it is argued that the astrological picture for the future can fit any of a variety of possibilities. What is actually predicted is the trendcircumstances and the nature of the individual's reaction to the situation. In other words, the progressing and transiting movement of the planets indicates certain phases in a person's life, while the potential shown on the natal chart will reflect the possibilities for the development of the situation under both favorable and unfavorable circumstances.

Progressions and free will

All modern astrologers emphasize the role of free will in predictions. It is argued that astrology does not predict fate, but rather reveals the strengths and weaknesses, talents and capabilities of a person. The horoscope does not determine the future, but shows the possible paths that will be open to a person and on the basis of which he will be able to make his own choice.

Modern astrologers claim that no planetary aspect determines fate as such, and the lion's share of future events really depends on the free will of man. The interpretation of progressions in astrology can only give him a chance to change what at first glance may seem inevitable.

The role of an astrologer is to create self-knowledge and awareness of the movement of the planets and their meaning, enabling a person to make reasonable and considered life decisions. In short, modern astrologers do not usually predict real future events, but only state that the future can be approximated.

Secondary progressions in astrology

This progression involves moving the natal chart (chart) forward one day each yearhuman life. So, for example, a person born on April 2, 1982 will develop a progressive schedule for 2007 based on the positions of the planets on April 27, 1982 (i.e. 25 days over 25 years). Patterns formed 25 days after a person's birth are considered symbols of the 25th year of a person's life and indicate potential trends in events throughout the year. Secondary progressions are considered by most astrologers to be the most important form of progression.

Solar arc progressions

This form of progression involves the entire natal chart moving forward one degree each year. Thus, in 2007, a person born on April 2, 1982 would have a progressed chart based on the position of the planets advanced 25 degrees from their position on that date of birth (it is important to note that this action creates a chart of planetary positions, that never existed in real life). The name "solar arc progression" comes from the fact that the sun moves about one degree per day, so the rest of the planets in this method are "forced to follow the sun" in a sense. In other words, the planets move the same distance as the Sun in a secondary progression. Those astrologers who use the solar arc progression usually see it as an additional source of information to be used in conjunction with the secondary progression.

Interpretation

Interpretation of progressions in astrology is usually similar to the interpretation of transits. In general, however, progressions are closely related to psychological events within the individual (often caused by external events, of course), while transits are associated with events in life circumstances over which the individual has no control.

In astrology, the decoding of progressions plays an important role. But the most important thing to remember about progressions is that the natal chart template always determines their value. So, for example, if the Sun and Mars are in difficult aspect in the natal chart, a positive or light aspect between the progressing Mars and the natal Sun will not bring the same expected benefit. Also, if planets are not aspected in a natal chart, progressive aspects will generally not have the same effect. In short, each person carries with him the whole picture of the natal chart, and the progressive and transiting movements of the planets indicate when the potential of the natal chart is ripe for the further development of the life scenario.

As they say in astrology books, the method of progressions is usually only important for the inner personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars), since the progressing outer planets will only move a small distance. However, the personal planets influence aspects of the transpersonal and outer planets. Significant events in the motion of a slowly moving body, such asas retrograde status or direct progression are also considered significant by many astrologers who use the progression.

The sun is progressing

A period of great importance. Both psychologically and due to circumstances, the time will be ripe for important adjustments, organization and integration of the whole picture of your life due to the direction of the planet associated with the aspect of the sun.

Moon in progression

A period of about one month when all the affairs and psychological aspects related to the planet will be pronounced and accelerated. An advanced moon often acts as a "trigger" to activate patterns already set by other progressing planets.

Mercury in progression

Usually indicates changes and adjustments needed, increased mental alertness, travel and intellectual matters of fairly high value.

Venus progressed

A period of great importance in relation to emotional, personal and creative interests. Can mean marriage, falling in love, love-inspired creative work, the birth of a child, or an emphasis on finance.

Mars in progression

A period of increased activity, conflict and new ventures. Energy must be controlled, any impulsive decisions should be avoided. A period more prone to accidents. Could be the perfect time to take the initiative or tackle a tough job.

Retrograde movement of planets

A planet's retrograde movement is its apparent backward movement across the sky, caused by the earth moving past a slower moving outer planet, or when the Earth itself passes faster than the moving planet. For secondary progression, or the day-by-year method, retrograde means that a planet's progression forward by one day causes the planet to move "backward" on the chart in a counter-clockwise direction. In astrology, this movement has traditionally been considered unfortunate or inauspicious because it was contrary to the "natural" order of movement (or "direct movement"), and a planet retrograde at the time of birth was considered a vulnerable point in the natal chart.

Most modern astrologers consider a planet's retrograde movement to be an indicator of stress or difficulty, although this is often only mentioned in relation to transiting planets. For example, Mercury retrograde is thought to mean communication difficulties, lost letters, verbal misunderstandings and travel delays, as well as disappointment in people. However, some astrologers don't see the change from direct to retrograde as an unambiguously bad sign, especially given that the outer planets are retrograde over 40% of the time. Slow progressions in astrology, to be honest, are also far from uncommon. For this reason, many modern astrologers generally believe that the significance of the retrograde movement is exaggerated, and no specialit plays no role.

One way or another, the true meaning of retrograde movement in the natal chart is still not fully understood.