Example: Neptune is making a final pass, squaring my natal Mars-Uranus opposition, which is tight. I have the transit reports with interpretations for Neptune sq Mars and Neptune sq Uranus, which are great. But I feel like my Mars-Uranus is its own thing, like an integral unit in my chart, and I don't know how to combine the two transit interpretations.
How do you interpret transits to a pair, or a group, of natal planets in aspect? Together, or separate things?
I would look at this transit as creating a temporary Tsquare in your chart, and read it altogether as that configuration. I would also look to the empty leg (Virgo?) of the Tsquare, by sign and house, for ways to balance it out during that period.
@sophiab Cool! This makes a lot of sense, and gives me something new to explore. I'm not really familiar with Tsquares.
My Mars is in Gemini, Uranus is 6th house, and the empty leg is Virgo/3rd house.... so now I'm seeing a strong Mercury component. I love it.
Thank you!
Synthesis. Nothing is separate or single in a chart. The key to synthesizing meaning out of seeming paradox is in Neptune, four directions, and often the chart angles.
Thanks @Don
synthesizing meaning out of seeming paradox
-> That's definitely the challenge.
I find it impossible to look at any of it separately, because it's all related through geometry, and the layers of relationships between planets, signs, and houses. I see my chart as a huge knot, yet I continue to look for that single connecting thread... and I guess that thread is, me. I've got a few strong oppositions in my chart, tied in with sextiles and trines too, and I do embody many paradoxes indeed.
I'm intrigued by what you mean about Neptune as the key... and I'm not sure I know the meaning of the four directions. I would be so lucky if you care to enlighten me.
The four directions are the Cardinal houses - the First - East, the Fourth - North, the Seventh - West, and the Tenth House - the South. The Cardinal signs are the natural rulers of those houses.
So the first house and the Ascendent - regardless of the sign - has an affinity with Mars and Aries. And the tenth house and the Midheaven - regardless of the sign - has an affinity with Capricorn and Saturn .
Paradox enters very quickly there at the Midheaven which is defined by the highest point the Sun reaches in the sky on the day of birth. Light has no mass and expands - but Saturn contracts and embodies us.
Neptune fits together fish swimming in opposite directions - Paradox.
Elsa's newsletter is a good example of synthesizing the meaning of the current Fire, Earth, Air, and Water placements of transiting planets.
@don Got it. Now I catch your drift regarding Neptune, and the cardinal houses too. I appreciate your clarification.
Being a Cancer rising with Aries midheaven, means there’s a lot of clashing between the signs ruling my houses and the houses' natural rulers (unlike my husband who has a natural chart.)
My Mars in Gemini in my 12th house, tends to act like a paradox wrapped in a riddle... or two sets of twins swimming in opposite directions, perpendicularly of course!
I have a lot of nervous energy today, causing me to overthink, which then paralyzes me... In terms of Elsa's newsletter, I would say I fall into the category of "experiencing the draining effects, while still needing to show up and perform.”
I'm going to try focusing on counterintuitive things, like eat more (protein) to lose weight, go for a walk to relax my mind, and maybe do some exercises to boost energy… and see how that feels. Thanks for the back and forth.