Important Features Progressed Ascendant in strong Opposition (within 1.0 degrees) with natal Moon Progressed Ascendant in Opposition with natal Moon - the planetary energies are polarized; outer events stimulate their interaction; integration is the challenge. The progressed Ascendant energizes planets which it contacts, especially by conjunction. It moves slowly through the natal chart, at about the same speed as the Progressed Sun, or about one degree per year. This means that aspects from the Progressed Ascendant to your chart last at least six months, and possibly as long as a year. During this period of time, those qualities represented by the planet as it appears in your chart will begin to come to your immediate attention, creating new realizations and modes of activity, in the area of life represented by the contacted planet. Progressions to the Moon can represent changes to your feelings and your unconscious. The Moon in your natal chart is a reflection of the unconscious, feminine or instinctual part of your nature. The Moon also symbolizes your home life, and your nurturing of your children or loved ones. These areas come strongly into your conscious awareness during this period of time, when your Progressed Ascendant conjuncts your natal Moon. This is a period of time when you feel more comfortable with this part of yourself. The Moon in Taurus gives a personality with a deep need for security, centered in the material world. You are possessed of powerful emotions, and you are also charming, good-natured, and attractive. The material world can be of importance to you, for it makes you feel comfortable to be in nice surroundings. You are also very practical, proud and stubborn, and should beware of acting conceited. You are likely to attract a loyal and loving partner. Progressed Mars in strong Square (within 1.0 degrees) with natal Pluto Progressed Mars in Square with natal Pluto - the planetary energies conflict; internal and creative tensions bring rich rewards through effort over time. Progressed Mars brings issues of ego expression, power, and strength of will to the areas of life represented by the contacted house or planet. It is a good time to express yourself in these areas. Your intentions are clear, and you will operate at a high peak of energy during this period of time. Your self-assertion may also be stronger, and you apply yourself as an independent agency, rather by working with other people. Progressed Mars aspects to natal planets last for a year and up to two years, given the small orb of only 30 minutes of arc usually allowed. Aspects by progression to natal Pluto affect your urge for self-transformation and regeneration. Conflicts may come up for you during this progression, while Mars is conjuncting, squaring or opposing your natal Pluto. During this period, your assertion and goal-directed activity will be subject to drastic changes, for the purpose of bringing to light the inner workings of repressed impulses you may have in these areas. Your drive to succeed may be riding at an all-time high during the period of time this progression is in effect. On the other hand, this may be a stressful time which is ultimately productive of far-reaching personality changes, as you feel yourself directly challenged by inner processes that seem about to overwhelm your fragile ego. Either way, compulsive or control-oriented behavior which normally lies beneath the surface of your conscious awareness could come up for you at this time. This may be a sign that you are ready to eventually outgrow these behaviors, which may be carry-overs from the distant past, and no longer appropriate to your present level of maturity. The challenges forced upon you at this time can be difficult and painful. You should have faith in your own process, to guide you through these events to emerge on the other side of them, calm once more, and even more wholly yourself than before you went through them Pluto in the Eleventh House (or sign) gives an individual with a focus on friendships and social groups generally. You can behave compulsively with regard to group membership, or you may feel an unconscious pull toward an objective or goal that you do not fully understand. You like to be liked, and may go through many changes around the development of your own sense of yourself. You also may be tempted to join a movement with the goal of improving society. Your task is to attempt to make conscious choices in these areas, and to become aware of your true objectives, based on your own values and goals, independent from the approval of others. Progressed Venus in strong Square (within 1.2 degrees) with natal Sun Progressed Venus in Square with natal Sun - the planetary energies conflict; internal and creative tensions bring rich rewards through effort over time. Progressed Venus brings softness and beauty to the areas of life represented by the contacted house or planet. Its action is to create a favorable climate for interacting with these areas, both within your own psyche and in the world of external events which happen to you. Progressed Venus aspects to natal planets last six months or more. Although subtle in their effects, they are noticeable in your emotional reaction to the events symbolized by the contacted planet. Progressions to the Sun affect self-expression, including your creative potential and your sense of well-being. Your physical vitality is also affected, and your attitude to life in general. The relationship energy of Venus comes into your conscious awareness as a result of this progression, and you will be more sympathetic than usual to your fellow-man. The love of beauty that is the best side of Venus will heighten your appreciation of your surroundings during this period of time. You may also find that significant relationship issues come up for you during the period of time this progression is in effect. The Sun represents will and purpose, the sense of vitality, and the evolving higher Self. In Leo it is Fixed-Fire, and rules the heart and spine. Your ruling planet is the Sun itself. You also enjoy the warmth of the physical sun. As a Leo person, you are very dramatic, creative, and assertive. You have great energy, courage and honesty. You are very self-confident and may be a bit self-indulgent. You expect to be the center of attention, and often are. You can be quite determined and usually get your way when you really want to. You also possess great integrity, and are a natural leader. Leo people are very proud, and your challenge is not to be arrogant or egotistical, but rather to develop humility and compassion, and to learn detachment in the gift of your affections. Progressed Midheaven in strong Conjunction (within 0.8 degrees) with natal Sun Progressed Midheaven in Conjunction with natal Sun - the strongest blend of the energies represented by these two planets. The progressed Midheaven energizes planets which it contacts, especially by conjunction. It moves slowly through the natal chart, at the same speed as the Progressed Sun, or about one degree per year. This means that aspects from the Progressed Ascendant to your chart last at least six months, and possibly as long as a year. During this period of time, those qualities represented by the planet will begin to come to your immediate attention, stimulating important decisions and creating new possibilities, especially in terms of your ego interaction with the world, or with transcending your ego entirely. Therefore you can expect significant life events and new modes of activity in the area of life represented by the contacted planet. This conjunction of the Progressed Midheaven to the Sun in your natal chart gives you positive energy, enabling greater self-expression, the ability to better explore your own creative potential and giving you a generalized sense of well-being. Your physical vitality is also on an upswing at this time. Energy and the will to be who you really are, at your best, comes into your conscious awareness as a result of this progression, leading you to a new level of understanding. It is a time for getting in touch with the most essential part of yourself in a new way, and you will gain insights into the direction your life's journey is taking as a result of facing issues squarely. It is not a time to hide your light under a basket. More energy is also available to you for your goals, which become your focus at this time. You may take on a new career more in line with your ultimate purpose in life or in other ways more strongly assert yourself during this period. The Sun represents will and purpose, the sense of vitality, and the evolving higher Self. In Leo it is Fixed-Fire, and rules the heart and spine. Your ruling planet is the Sun itself. You also enjoy the warmth of the physical sun. As a Leo person, you are very dramatic, creative, and assertive. You have great energy, courage and honesty. You are very self-confident and may be a bit self-indulgent. You expect to be the center of attention, and often are. You can be quite determined and usually get your way when you really want to. You also possess great integrity, and are a natural leader. Leo people are very proud, and your challenge is not to be arrogant or egotistical, but rather to develop humility and compassion, and to learn detachment in the gift of your affections. Progressed Planets Progressed Moon in Aries (13 Ari 24) Progressed Moon in the Seventh House Progressed Moon in the seventh house. At this time, lasting about two and a half years, relationships of all kinds are emphasized. This can be a good time to focus on a marriage or other intimate partnership, or to forge new business alliances. You may have a tendency to strive for balance between opposing points of view at this time. Coming out of a period of relative reserve, during the progressed Moon's passage through the sixth house, you are likely to get into a more social phase during this period. You have been developing a new sense of yourself over the previous fourteen years, and you are ready now to explore your sense of self in the arena of personal involvement with others. New relationships which begin during this period of time may be significant ones in your life journey. Top of Page