A progressed chart should always be calculated from the natal birthplace. My natal moon is at 10 degrees Scorpio in my 9th house, my progressed moon is at 14 degrees Gemini in my 4th house. But you’re still you. The Sun represents our current spiritual identity, the engine of the soul, and the progressed Moon indicates the means of our spiritual growth. One of the easiest and most interesting tests of the progressed chart is to trace transits to it, particularly of the Sun and/or Mars. Which house system to use is a very personal thing–I use placidus exclusively, because I feel it’s more interior/psychologically oriented. Of course most of astrology is just as bizarre, but I know from experience that it works, and rings true. I use Naibod in Right Ascension, which is the default on astro.com. Not yet, Carole. As a 70 yr. old i tend to look more at where i have been and now am in terms of life experience rather than where i am going . Some people, who are very used to the Pisces energy, can miss the sense of connectedness they used to have. Sorry if I missed this somewhere in the comments… what is the difference between progressions and secondary progressions? It’s the entire chart ‘grown up’. Unfortunately, most people don’t know how to read one well enough. My Virgo natal Sun will progress to learn the relationship/balance lessons of Libra. In a life span, how many years can we expect to live? Thanks for all the love and support! The best description of them comes from Stephen Arroyo, who called the progressed Sun the hour hand and the progressed Moon the minute hand on the clock face of our lives. MC/IC Angle Ruler Contacts Synastry Q & A: The Inner Wheel Recommended Astrology Reading Lists, Crucible and the Wheel: The Transiting Nodes Series. Another chart that changes with time is the Solar Return Chart. Secondary progressions are something else entirely. Ah, but the progressed chart tells you more than that–it reveals the current state of your developing consciousness over a lifetime. Actually, they are complementary, even though some astrologers deem that the transits technique is the most reliable one. I have a hunch that folks have a resistance to progressions these days because they in fact delineate the natural limitations of our lives. I may have a Saturn/Pluto opposition at birth within a few degrees, but when slow moving progressed Pluto moves into an exact aspect (within minutes) with slow moving progressed Saturn, all of the issues surrounding my Saturn/Pluto and the houses involved will be highlighted in my life. I can’t find an explanation anywhere, though my hypothesis is that it might relate to the fact that Finland is so far north (60° latitude). The secondary progressed chart takes one day to represent one year of life. It’s the movement of the Sun’s intent, with the power of the evolving planets working within it. Thanks for your kind words. The method of Progressions Their default method of progression is Naiboc arc in RA, which is also the only one I use. It’s a fabulous tool for pinpointing powerful moments in order to access full benefit. Much needed. The progressed chart shows how we are evolving in time. If the progressed Sun will only ever move 90 degrees within my lifetime, how important then is it when the progressed Sun changes signs, or houses, or makes aspects to planets? I found your comments very interesting and helpful! The progressed chart outlines the bigger issues. I remember he usually used to fight with every man who saw him talking with his ex-wife. Hi dawn , I’m trying to just take it slow, take it easy…and just really looking within and connect to the divine as much as possible. To first gain a foundation in astrology (such as the significance of the aspects and planets) take a look at How to read your astrology chart.. A Synastry chart overlaps two birth charts and then examines the aspects between the two charts to reflect the character and dynamic of the relationship. The reason that you’re getting the erratic movement is that the default house system at astro.com is Placidus. Astro and I choose Naibod in Right Ascension, as does most of Europe. But I suppose with the cusp it is always reaching out to the new sign. But as far as progressions are concerned, I only progress from the birthplace. Do you ever look into those? Progressed charts are about your evolution. Maybe you can help my confusion: The standard in most of the world is using the Naibod Arc measurement in Right Ascension–this is what astrodienst uses. I will definitely buy your book on Secondary Progressions. These happen infrequently and are powerful indicators of change and evolution. I imagine so, but do not see anything coming up that could happen in the next two weeks when all this is expected to take place. At age 30, the progressed chart reveals what is occuring 30 days after my birth. Also, the progressed Asc moves approximately one degree per year (this can alter depending on which method you use to progress the angles–I use the Naibod Arc in right ascension (as does astro.com). Planets represent what is happening,  Signs represent how it is happening, and Houses represent where it is happening - only the focus is more internal than external. There are many other techniques that you can add in as you become more adept and skilled, such as the midpoints, harmonics, planet nodes, Arabic parts, fixed stars, Sabian symbols and parans, antiscia points to name a few. Hello Dawn, I’ve been lurking around for a while, all the while keeping this one little question in the back of my mind: Could you say something about the progressed slower-moving planets changing signs? I thought I had posted a query yesterday only to look this morning and can’t seem to find it. I will continue to follow you insights thank you taking time for the beginner……. When the progressed Sun aspects anything in the natal or progressed chart, it will illuminate the issues surrounding that planet or point. Again, that will show via progression, particularly if it’s a repeated theme in the natal (i.e. When the Progressed Sun shifts between these two signs, there can be a feeling of stepping out from the shadows right on to a bright stage, and it can feel a bit frightening, almost intimidating at first. I’m wondering if you are offering For me, Placidus is a deeply psychological method, very internal. A lot of times there is a distinct surge of physical energy as well (the Sun is very happy in Aries), and great motivation to accomplish things. Your natal chart, too, has grown. This article explains how to read a synastry chart. Related Interpretation Of Progressed Moon In Each House What Happens When Your Progressed Moon Changes Signs? Super-sensitive, inward, and secretive. Very often we can see the progressed composite Moon coinciding with relationship issues. In my case, I was born in Germany, lived in many different countries and have now lived for 25 years in California. However, I believe that he is using the tertiary and minor progressions to discover what can be more easily found with a more spiritual interpretation of the standard secondaries. Here goes ….. Last year my progressed AC/DC and MC/IC changed signs to 1 degree Lib/Ari and Can/Cap and my progressed Sun changed to 1 Virgo. It reveals how we’re moving on from our natal positions. The Progressed Chart and other factors, such as Transits and Lunations, will simply help pin down the time that it occurs. Since each “arc” will last for approximately 9 months (6 months applying, 3 months separating), we can add the faster moving planets and points to the interpretation. Your natal chart shows who you are, but your progressed chart shows you where you are now. Originally published in 1928, this book gives detailed instructions on how to interpret the progressed chart using the Moon, Ascendant, and planets, as well as the transits. Adding that information to the Natal Chart C. A reading using the Transiting Chart 1. Helps much! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Any words would be appreciated, LOVE me my Virgo Friends:) Happy Birthday too btw! I recently moved to Finland, so I’m curious if the same quirk will begin to effect me, or is it just those who are native born? It’s the natal chart brought on in time–where we are right now in terms of our spiritual growth. I’ve seen amazing things happen to people whose outer planet aspects became  exact by progression. If i do the year I don’t see the grand trine but when i do the month I have a grand trine and does the three forecast still apply? It wants you to master yourself, define yourself. ….by the way: which house system is best to use? Would you say they’re as intensely felt as the progressed sun or moon entering a different sign, for instance? Progressed aspects to the natal chart matter, but hard aspects between progressed planets come alive in a unique way. I have a very convincing argument for using Naibod in RA, which I go into in my progressions classes. Lets dive in. I do a whole class in these choices when I teach progressions one. No, Advaitha. Naibod in RA is what astro.com uses as a default, and is in common use outside of the U.S. Whatever method you use doesn’t affect the planetary positions. Think of it this way–it’s something you’ve waited your whole life for, a shift in consciousness for that particular planet. Lately, however, I have been exposed to the concept of progression and started to consider it as much better than transit in my reality. The progressed chart shows how you’ve moved on, according to a measurement of time. Why should this work? I just bought Robert Blasche’s book on the subject, but I find it a bit unavailable, however it is interesting. Very interesting, indeed. In either case, the change is so vast that you may not see it at first, but you will definitely feel the shift. I do have confusion , however regarding emphasis given to progressed to natal vs progressed to progressed chart work .. Hello, Alan–For many reasons I don’t have the time or space to go into here, I mainly work with progressed to progressed positions. The angles of the chart move forward in counter-clockwise fashion, while the planets (when traveling in direct motion) will move in clockwise fashion. A major event. But I get confused because a progressed chart tells about your current year too ! The Chart Workshop section usually posts on Sunday, but I won’t have an opportunity tomorrow so here it is, a day early. Whatever method you use, remember that progressed angles, like natal angles, are electric, and when they touch something or something touches them it is immediately taken into our lives. No, I stand my ground. Would you mind telling us something about Progressed New Moon in another piece? The progressed Moon moves relatively quickly and shows us what we are focused on right now. Secondary Progressions, Astrology Progressed Chart Calculator. Which method of progressions do you use? Placidus is a very psychologically oriented house system, and the north countries have a very different psychological feel to them. equal or placidus?… Transits from and to the Progressed Moon are very important since the Moon moves quickly and each degree of orb will be active for approximately two months. Aquarius Jupiter in the 6th house, and A stellium in my 4th houses in SAG, Uranus, Mercury, Venus, and Saturn. I would very much welcome your expert advice/steer on this. On the other hand if your natal chart features Pluto and the Sun conjunct, or in a sextile or trine formation, then this can be a good indicator of a long life. The idea is that a person develops over time. ..Leo 27 degrees Rise, Sag Sun 5th house, Moon Aries 8th house, Capricorn Neptune in 5th house too. If in the progressed chart the nodes change sign when compared to the natal chart, is there any need for interpretation? It takes latitude as well as longitude into consideration, and has to do with the actual movement of the Sun to the MC. Meanwhile, I remembered an instance of past time when one of my family members got mad for almost a year following an indisposed divorce. Do I need a personal reading for clarity? This is your natal chart. The progressed chart shows how you’ve moved on, according to a measurement of time. I will have New Moon (in progression) soon — within less than a year. There are four common methods for calculating progressed angles–Solar Arc in Longitude, Solar Arc in Right Ascension, Naibod in Longitude and Naibod in Right Ascension. I have given a number of readings for people for whom there is not much happening in the natal chart, but the progressed chart is experiencing extreme pressure, which validates their experience. True solar arc, Naibod, Naibod in Long., Simmonite, Placidus, or RAM. Thank you so very much for all the wonderful – and patient – advise you give to the people interested in astrology. Thanks! There is a huge difference between the natal chart and the progressed chart in that the natal chart shows us our potential and challenges, but the progressed chart is simply where we are and where we need to be to face up to the those challenges. I see that the theme here is change …. In various ways, including I do check progressed to natal when progressed planets hit certain points in the natal chart, like the natal angles or the natal Sun and Moon. It’s confusing, because the so-called ‘progressed’ angles are actually directed, moved forward via different measurements of the Sun’s movement, and then the houses are calculated according to this directed movement. So how do you balance out an emphasis on one element when it’s in your progressed chart? I have Mercury semi-square Pluto at birth. At the This year my progressed Moon will be changing signs to my natal Aries sign in a month or so. A progressed planet changing signs/ houses. You are progressing the contents of the natal chart as the soul comes into this world, no matter where you live. My aim in writing that book is to clarify all the current confusion around progressions and allow people to make more holistic sense of them. It’s also the ‘why’ to the natal chart’s ‘what’ and the transit’s ‘how’. The progressed chart tells us where we are in relation to that, how far we’ve come. The secondary progressed chart did, once upon a time. Another class on progressions. It’s the big picture. … I have a question regarding aspects. You don’t look the same now as you did when you were born. My life is at shambeles now- and i do want to get things back Thanks, Dawn, that’s very helpful. Reason being, is the 1st house and ascendant ruler has to … It is the natal chart itself moved on in time. Thanks! All of this will become a lot more clear. And the same for having moved–a Relocation chart? Hi Dawn, This is why the angles are so powerful in progressions. Once you do that you can read it a little bit like you would read a transit chart. Unfortunately, there isn’t space or time to go into it here. If so, does living in a Nordic country alter your spiritual development significantly? You may want to take my class in secondary progressions, which I’m offering again in the autumn. However, when I progress the charts of my Finnish friends, their AC/DC moves erratically, between 2-4° per year! best wishes love and light! But they aren’t. I have long been wondering whether there might be 2 different Secondary Progression charts applicable to people who moved FAR away from their place of birth. When it comes to interpreting the progressed chart there are certain things you want to look out for. Thank you …. That’ s a generous limit of my life span, and the planets there at the ninety day mark will delineate the limits of my existence. Let’s say we live to 90–the progressed Sun moves at roughly one day per year, so the chart at ninety days will move the Sun 90 degrees. For the beginner astrologer, I would recommend checking your progressions once a month on the first day of the month with a focus on aspects between the progressed planets and the natal planets and positions. This configuration implies that change is needed regarding the MC/IC axis–either a change of a job to involve you in something that truly matters to you, or a shift/move in your home life that will allow you the freedom that you need to make progress. All the planets inside the wheel, colored black, represent the position of the planets at the time of your birth. I don’t use them, though.I went through a decade of comparing them to the standard secondaries, and didn’t find that it revealed anything new–just more detail on what was already there. There is no wrong or right, it just depends on what you’re looking for. Planets represent what is happening, Signs represent how it is happening, and Houses represent where it is happening - only the focus is more internal than external. The most important factors in the progressed chart are the progressed Sun and the progressed Moon. You can’t just read it like a natal chart… thank you! When this progressed aspect is transited by other planets, the stress will be the most intense. Another way to progress a chart is by using solar arc directions, which is an extremely valuable tool as well. Then, 3rd, wouldn’t my chart of choice to watch transits to be my Progressed Relocated? The progressed Moon is a potent tool to help refine prediction. The solar tells you about your current year, so that’s very compelling. I cannot reproduce that information here and will limit my focus to the previ-ously mentioned topics and goals. I’m also in the midst of long series of transits by Neptune to my Mars and moving to other personal planets. Its been a challenge to work through and I’d be interested to read comments from anyone else whose Prog Asc moved from Sag into Capricorn. Frankly, aside from a few progressed to natal positions, I use a stand alone method of only interpreting progressed to progressed. You’re in a time of incorporating water/Neptune into all of your natal earth and fire. The planets outside the circle, colored green, represent the transits, i.e. Every 28-29 years the Progressed Moon will begin a new emotional cycle as it conjoins the natal or the progressed Sun in your chart. Thirty years later, it will take the accumulated knowledge and move on to learn the intensity and focus of Scorpio. Solar return charts are event-oriented and dependent on transits. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Yet astro com and sites of that sort claim that my progressed ascendant is 12 gemini. Saturn is asking you both to grow up and to become authentic. America and Australia lean to the Solar Arc in Longitude. Yeah Dawn, can’t wait to get your book when it is out, you are indeed the queen of progressions. just curious, when calculating secondary progressions, which method do you use to progress (calculate) angles? I remain a Virgo, but a Virgo who has evolved through the tests of the following signs and other planets that may reside there. The progressed composite chart can then be compared to the composite chart. A reading of a Progressed Chart for the same native 1. The method of progression only affects the angles. This is what is confusing. They “progress”. Progressions describe the different phases in our lives as well as our inner urges and how they affect our lives rather than dramatic outer events. You might want to look at Naibod in RA as your basic, internal progression (with Neptune as the chart ruler most intense in your chart right now, as it’s about to leave), and then look at SA in RA as event-oriented, but not as internally integrated. Adding that information to the Transiting, Progressed and Natal Charts E. Create your free birth chart (Natal chart), Transit & Progressed and receive the readings & explanation for free. In your experience? One solar circuit. Thank you for the info, Dawn. The Prog to Prog positions show where we are right now in our spiritual development–what’s on the menu this year, what do we need to learn, what cycles are ending and/or beginning, and how to the transits affect them? He became awfully notorious to the extent that everybody felt sad about him. I have a 0 aries ascendant- so now acording to one degree per year- i should have a 19taurus progressed ascendant. I have progressed sun about to hit my natal MC and at the same time that transit Uranus will be crossing my natal IC and transit Saturn will be crossing my AC – is this significant? What I do find arbitrary is the Solar Arc chart, where everything in the chart is moved according to the current measurement of the Sun from the birth Sun. I don’t see the sense in progressing from somewhere else–you weren’t born in two places. Basically, the progressed Venus was squaring Pluto too. Your natal chart shows who you are, but your progressed chart shows you where you are now. You dont mean the ‘SA in Longitude’ method, which is another way of progressing a chart, in secondary progressions? There really isn’t time to go into the differences here. Things ‘happen’ from the outside because we are not prepared for them yet. I don’t believe in progressing from a different place–you weren’t born in two places. The progressed chart reveals nothing more nor less than the slow unfolding of your spiritual development. The challenges we experience via the progressed chart are where we are now as far as our own development is concerned. Aspects are read in a similar manner to those on a Natal Chart with reports available for the interpretations. A lot of very experienced astrologers don’t know the difference between the methods. Having studied astrology for some 20 years, progressions for some reason have never quite grabbed my attention until recently. It’s a threshold crossed. I found your blog while attempting to research progressions, and I am smitten with your work. This is especially true of transits to the outer planets, which move only slightly by progression. Stumbled upon your blog post regarding Progressions and very glad i did . I love to get a grasp on placement mechanisms. They are great indicators of change, both inner and outer. Hi Dawn, It takes time, experience and effort to interpret a progessed chart properly. No one wants to take the time to think about them, in these days of instant answers. Its current sign and house placements point to the areas of great focus and strong emotional engagement for you now.. Linda Williams, Your email address will not be published. This random choice of 1 degree per year just feels completely strange and arbitrary. The Progressed Chart shows us the natural unfolding of the potential revealed in your Birth Chart over time. Again, transits to these configurations will intensify the lessons. North Node in 9th house in Taurus. If you’re using them for prediction, then yes, they’re great, they pinpoint days and hours. Interpreting a progressed chart isn't much different that interpreting a Natal or Transit chart. For example, a planet (say transiting Saturn) may make an aspect to a natal position first, but it isn’t until it hits the progressed position that the issues will be resolved. Could you kindly point to the right direction?? These happen infrequently and are powerful indicators of change and evolution. Does this help give a sense of current challenges or flow? Ursela. Consultations offered! Intermediate astrology - how to interpret progressed charts and transit charts and how they relate to one another. Frankly, speaking for myself, I wouldn’t attempt to do an analysis without it. t the aspects of progressed to natal do you see any value to looking at aspects within the progressed itself? Progressed charts are deeply felt. But on the whole the move into Aries is usually a happy one for the Sun. Your progressed Mercury might … I agree it’s easy to be confused about progressed charts but they still fascinate. This does not necessarily mean one would marry though. Robert is a terrific astrologer, and I’m sure if you went for a counseling session with him, you would be happy with the result. Free Astrology Secondary Directions Interpretations, Progressed Chart Free online calculation, Secondary Direction Chart Calculator - Seek and meet people born on the same date as you. Just to clarify, when you say SA in RA, are you referring to Solar arc directions? You’ll have to wait for things to fall into place, possibly with another transit of the Sun or Mars. Directions and progressions are two entirely different things. Which do i follow? This is a huge question; I think I’m one of the few people to teach standalone interpretation of the progressed chart. Transits to the progressed chart, especially transits to progressed angles, are extremely important. The progressed chart reveals nothing more nor less than the slow unfolding of your spiritual development. Dawn, thank you for your informative posts and to all the contributors as well. The natal chart is always the core of our being–it’s our map to our becoming. I only use right ascension methods, for reasons that we cover in my progressions classes but are too complicated to explain here. I deal with this in Progressions One. The simplest method is solar arcs which moves the Medium Coeli in line with the (tertiary) progressed Sun so that the angle between the Sun and the MC in the tertiary progressed chart always remains the same as the angle in the natal one. I can understand how, looking at the natal and then looking at the progressed chart, the two might seem entirely unrelated. The shift from Pisces to Aries is one of the most noticeable in progressions. I use Placidus and the Naibod Arc in Right Ascension, which is default for astro and very common in Europe. Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated. Also the disproportionately large houses (60°) they have shrink and others blow out of proportion in their stead. That’s a big question. Your progressed Mercury might … the position of the planets in the sky on October 10 th I understand using the local place for returns, but not progressions. This is known as the Progressed New Moon. So…yeah…things are just slightly differed from my original NATAL chart…”born again”….this transition is quite challenging much like “giving birth” also known as “labor”. You can’t do a proper reading without it. The angles are not progressed at one degree per year, but at the measurement between the natal Sun and the progressed Sun. That will be helpful and thrilling for the people like me if you write something about it. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I agree they are extremely useful in looking at soul progression over time. Then I might use the SA in RA (for example, ‘will I get fired?’) The Naibod in RA arc is, I’ve found, the best one to use for inner work and spiritual work. But I don’t do that. Progressed planets will also make aspects back to the planets in your natal chart. Those Mercury/Pluto issues will come to life at that time, particularly if something is transiting the natal or progressed aspect.) Progressed charts are fascinating to me….I’m going on my 31st Birthday December 19th, 2016. Thanks, Matthew. Again, thanks for the quick and detailed reply. The progressed chart moves one symbolic day for one symbolic year of life. I dont know how I feel with this, so i can answer for myself. In fact, you can’t look at the progressed chart without taking it back to the natal. That just strikes me as completely arbitrary, and I find it a bit hard to swallow that it really means anything. I am 30 now..it has been intense the last 3 years~many changes…trying to see the “adventure in it all”… to say the least….is there anything you can share about my Natal chart: This  doesn’t.”. Depression, worry and anxiety were just a few manifestations of this move and three years on (with Prog Moon now in Aquarius) I’m still feeling some of those effects. Hello Dawn! Since this is a major aspect, I’m a little confused as to how to interpret it. Hi Dawn, The progressed MOON, for example, is our emotional development, with the pSUN changing more slowly, as our identity shifts over time. “Naibod in RA” or “SA in Long” (otherwise called Solar arc in longitude!). Thank you again for sharing ! If it touches off a composite conflict, for example, we might see the issues surrounding that conflict surfacing. One degree a month and 214 as a fraction of 360, assuming 360 represents about 90 yrs. With this method, the chart is progressed by finding the “arc” (distance in degrees) between the progressed Sun and the natal Sun, and adding this distance in degrees to the rest of the planets and points. Especially when it experiences transits or other faster-moving progressed planets. This may be too complex to address here? I use the Naibord Arc in Right Ascension for almost all of my work, unless a client wants something specific, where then I will take a look a a secondary progressed chart with the angles calculated via Solar Arc in Right Ascension. Emphasis is on the Prog Sun/Prog Moon cycle and the Prog Moon/transiting Saturn cycle. I understand why you would be confused. Definition of a solar return chart A solar return chart is a chart set for the exact time of the Sun’s return to its natal position. It isn’t arbitrary. For me, working with the tertiaries and minor progressions is ‘just more stuff’ though in the right hands I’m sure it’s illuminating. I even tried to go back through my past times and looked the then transits (choosing the exact days I remember or have evidence), nothing happened. Your email address will not be published. When I use astro.com to progress my own chart, my AC/DC moves about 1° per year. The outer is equal to the inner, the lesser to the greater. Your progressed Sun might square natal Saturn, or oppose natal Pluto. I use Naibod in RA almost exclusively, unless someone is asking me something externally/predictive oriented. If I am correct, isn’t the progressed chart based on adding a degree per year? But…does it really work? Solar arc directions are valid, but it’s secondary progressions that give you the meaning of the chart at any given time, the ‘why’ of what is happening in terms of a lifetime of spiritual unfolding.