What Is Transit in Astrology?
Also known as: Planetary Transit
Quick Definition
The current movement of planets through the zodiac and how they activate your birth chart.
Transit: In-Depth Explanation
Transits are the real-time positions of planets as they move through the sky, compared against your natal chart. When a transiting planet forms an aspect to a planet in your birth chart, it activates that area of your life. For example, when transiting Jupiter conjuncts your natal Sun, you might experience a period of growth and opportunity. Daily, weekly, and monthly horoscopes are based on transits to your sun sign.
Related Astrology Terms
Natal Chart
A map of exactly where all the planets were at the precise moment and location of your birth.
Aspects
The angles formed between planets in a birth chart, showing how different parts of your personality interact.
Retrograde
When a planet appears to move backward in the sky from Earth's perspective, often associated with delays and review.
Planets in Astrology
The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto — each governing different aspects of life.
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