KarunaAstrology9: The Basics of Transits and How they influence you?

Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Basics of Transits and How they influence you?

Astrology isn’t just about your birth chart—it’s also about how the planets move in real time. These movements are called transits, and they show how the current positions of planets interact with the positions they held at the moment you were born.

In simple terms, your birth chart is like a snapshot of the sky at your first breath, while transits are the sky’s current weather. Just as the weather changes the way you experience the world, transits shape the way you experience your life.

What Are Transits?

A transit happens when a planet in the sky forms a specific angle (called an aspect) to a planet or point in your natal chart. These aspects can be:

Conjunction (0°) – Energy merges and intensifies.
Square (90°) – Brings challenges, tension, and growth.
Trine (120°) – Creates ease, flow, and opportunities.
Opposition (180°) – Pushes for balance through contrast.

Every planet moves at its own speed, so the influence of its transits varies:

Moon transits last hours and influence mood.
Mercury, Venus, and Mars transits last days to weeks and influence daily events.
Jupiter to Pluto transits can last months to years, shaping major life themes.

How Transits Influence You.

Transits act as a trigger for certain parts of your birth chart. They can highlight opportunities, bring challenges, or push you to grow in ways you didn’t expect.
For example:

Jupiter conjunct your Sun might bring expansion, confidence, and lucky breaks.
Saturn square your Moon could test emotional resilience and boundaries.
Pluto transiting your Ascendant may initiate deep personal transformation.

It’s important to remember that transits don’t force events—they activate potentials already within you. How you respond to a transit depends on your awareness, choices, and readiness for change.