
Such a planet is said to have "witnessed" the other planet. In this paradigm, Schmidt says that an aspect is a ray directed from the eye of one planet (as in a planet looking at another planet) such that a planet contemplates in its "soul", the nature and appearance of the other planet. Transits were not used in isolation, but planetary relationships were thought of in terms of the "legal paradigm" that Robert Schmidt says is present in the Hellenistic era texts. This is represented by your own natal chart and its natural unfolding through time (known through various time lord techniques). But far more important are your individual past actions since these set up pressures for you to act in a given way at a given time that do not exist with other people. One can look at the backdrop of the outer planets as representing what is true for a civilization at a given time which show the pressures for people to act on something at any given moment in time. If so many different things are happening all at the same time, what does a transit chart represent? There are some things that can be said to be true for a given era for most people, then there are those things that are only true to a given individual (such that someone is getting married). Also at any given time, there may be a dog eating his dinner, a guy across the street doing laundry in the basement, a couple in a town 300 miles away starting a honeymoon, an old man taking in his last breath at a local hospital, etc. If we take a snapshot of planet positions at any given time (transits of the current time), we will have a set of positions, the ascendant or rising sign for a given location, etc. One might ask the question, "If transits have such power, why isn't everybody doing what the transit chart says instead of their own natal chart?". There must have been a philosophical reason, or at least a common sense reason based upon an understanding of what transits are.

Why was this the case? Since we know that astrologers had the ephemerides for calculating positions and knowing where planets were in ancient times, we know that it was never an issue that calculating positions was "not convenient enough". You may also enjoy passionate philosophical debates, but you happen to know that you’re right about everything and may need to practice more humility with other people who aren’t so enlightened.What importance did the founders of astrology place on transits? (as compared to primary directions and various time lord techniques.) It might suprise some to know that transits were the last consideration that ancient astrologers were interested in to see what is going on in the natives life at any given time. Your body is vigorous and energized, and you may enjoy physical work that’s satisfying or competing in a friendly game of sports. You have a good inner sense of balance between the desire to advance your own goals and the need to be fair and just in your actions, and will gain the respect of other people during this time. You have a good overview of the situation and can put long-range plans into effect now, with enough physical energy to see them through. It seems as if you can accomplish anything no matter how great the challenge, and you have great faith in your abilities. You’re bursting with positive energy during this time and focusing this tremendous potential will be your challenge. Some more Interpretations of Transit Mars Trine Jupiter from our astrology reports and readings: Taking steps to improve your life or increase your knowledge usually means that doors will open up for you. By taking the initiative, you find that things work to your benefit. Confidence generates success, and you have the drive to do and to accomplish what is best.

In trusting yourself and others, you generally experience the rewards of faith that is well placed. The text below is the interpretation of Mars transit when Trine Jupiter Mars takes approx 2 years to travel 360 Degrees in the Zodiac and the twelve houses. Mars transits to planets in the natal chart are brief influences, lasting approximately one to two days.
