When the task is predicting the future, you need to have every tool in the kit. Astrologers are most often called upon to answer questions about the future. Whether the subject is love, money, career, health, or legal issues, people want to know: “What is going to happen?” With important decisions hanging on an accurate reading, the astrologer needs to have every means available for under- standing what the stars say about developing situations. In this follow-up volume to the acclaimed Predicting Events with Astrology, Celeste Teal presents an impressive array of predictive techniques. Building on the themes in the natal/secondary/transit triad, Teal illustrates by example such meth- ods as planetary returns, precession, diurnals, converse progression, anlunars, along with other specialized and highly valuable tools for accurate prediction.About the Author Celeste ‘Teal (Phoenix, AZ) first became interested in astrology in 1975. At the time she first picked up a serious book on the subject, it was to prove to a friend that astrology was not valid. The book happened to show how to find a rising sign and the various house positions of the planets. By the time she left the store, book in hand, she was a believer. Since that time, she has devoured astrology, never passing up an opportunity to increase her knowledge of the science. In the early years, while working full-time and getting her credentials from the West Coast College of Astrology, she did hundreds of chart calculations manually and wrote reports for friends and acquaintances. Since then her arti- cles have appeared frequently in Horoscope, American Astrology, and other popular astrology magazines. An associate member of the American Federation of Astrologers and of the Arizona Society of Astrologers, Celeste Teal is the author of Predicting Events with Astrology (Llewellyn Publications, 1999). One thing that has not changed is her investigative approach toward astrol- ogy. Collecting data from a multitude of natal and event charts, she has care- fully researched many techniques. Those found to be consistently reliable for purposes of prediction are shared in this book and will be appreciated by the serious student of astrology. To Write to the Author If you wish to contact the author or would like more information about this book, please write to the author in care of Llewellyn Worldwide and we will forward your request. Both the author and publisher appreciate hearing from you and learning of your enjoyment of this book and how it has helped you. Llewellyn Worldwide cannot guarantee that every letter written to the author can be answered, but all will be forwarded, Please write to: Celeste Teal % Llewellyn Worldwide P.O. Box 64383, Dept. K1-56718-705-6 St. Paul, MN 55164-0383, U.S.A. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for reply, oF $1.00 t0 cover costs. If outside U.S.A., enclose international postal reply coupon. Many of Llewellyn’s authors have websites with additional information and resources, For more information, please visit our website at www.llewellyn.comIDENTIFYING PLANETARY TRIGGERS Astrological Prediction CELESTE TEALIdentifying Planetary Triggers: Astrological Techniques for Prediction © 2000 by Celeste Teal. All rights reserved, No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including Internet usage, without written permission from Llewellyn Publications except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. First Eomon, First Printing, 2000 Book design and editing by Fila Savela Cover art by Mark Romine © Superstock Cover design by William Merlin Cannon ‘The material in chapter 20 of the present work originally appeared in the article, Timing Events with the Moon's Nodes, in the April 1998 issue of Dell Horoscope magazine. Reprinted by per- mission of the publisher. © 1998 Dell Horoscope All horoscope charts in this book were generated using WinStar © Matrix Software Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Teal, Celeste, 1951— Tdentifying planetary tciggers astrological techniques for prediction / Celeste Teal.—Ist ed. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. 1-56718-705-6 1. Predictive astrology. I. Title. BFI720.5 ‘428 2000 133.5'3—det 00-060637 Llewellyn Worldwide does not participate in, endorse, or have any authority or responsibility concerning pri- ‘vate business transactions between our authors and the public. ‘All mail addressed to the author is forwarded but the publisher cannot, unless spes author, give out an address or phone number. sally insteucted by the Llewellyn Publications A Division of Llewellyn Worldwide, Lid. BO. Box 64383, Dept. K1-56718-705-6 Se. Paul, MN 55164-0383, U.S.A. wwwellewellyn.com Printed in the United States of AmericaAlso by Celeste Teal Predicting Events with Astrology (Llewellyn Publications, 1999)To my grandchildren, whose generation I enthusiastically envision wti- lizing astrology widely as the more sophisticated approach to new and preventative programs as it is incorporated by various specialists as stan- dard procedure.Contents List of Illustrations x Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii Part One: Secondary Progressions Chapter One: The Progressed Chart 3 Natal Potential and Progressions 3 Calculating the Progressed Chart 9 Active Orb of Aspect 10 Prioritizing the Progressed Aspects 11 Transits to the Progressed Chart 17 Planetary Prominence 19 ‘The Horary Ascendant 26 ‘Targeting Event Dates 28 The Progressed Moon and Aspects 29 Chapter Two: The Progressions at Work 39 A Battle for Custody 39 Princess Diana 42 Hamburger Hill Survivor 46 The Mystery of JonBenet Ramsey 51 A Tragedy at Columbine High 57 Part Two: Returns of the Luminaries and Planets Chapter Three: Introducing the Returns 65 Caleulation 65 Unique Returns 69 The Diurnal Chart or Daily Return 70 Planetary Returns 77 Return Basics 80 Chapter Four: The Solar Return 91 Symbolism of the Sun 91 Interpreting the Solar Return 92 Finer Points of Interpretation 98 Judging Points of Energy and Timing Activity 102 The Sun's Transiting Aspects 104 The Solar Return at Work 107 Solar Return Series 111 The Solar Return Moon 111Contents Chapter Five: The Lunar Return 121 Symbolism of the Moon 121 Interpreting the Lunar Return 124 Finer Points of Interpretation 128 Judging Points of Energy and Timing Activity 130 Using the Lunar Return with the Solar Return 131 The Lunar Return at Work 133 Chapter Six: The Mercury Return 137 Symbolism of Mercury 137 Interpreting the Mercury Return 138 Mentality 141 Judging Points of Energy and Timing Activity 141 Mercury's Transiting Aspects 144 Retrograde Mercury 145 Vehicles 146 ‘The Mercury Return at Work 147 The Mercury Return Series 152 Chapter Seven: The Venus Return 155 Symbolism of Venus 155 Interpreting the Venus Return 156 Judging Points of Energy and Timing Activity 159 Venus’ Transiting Aspects 160 Retrograde Venus 162 The Venus Return at Work 163 ‘The Venus Return Series 169 Chapter Eight: The Mars Return 171 Symbolism of Mars 171 Interpreting the Mars Return 173 Judging Points of Energy and Timing Activity 177 Mars’ Transiting Aspects 179 Illness 183 Accidents 184 Retrograde Mars 185 New Enterprise 186 The Mars Return at Work 187 The Mars Return Series. 197Contents Chapter Nine: The Jupiter Return 199 Symbolism of Jupiter 199 Interpreting the Jupiter Return 200 Finer Points of Interpretation 204 Judging Points of Energy and Timing Activity 205 Jupiter’s Transiting Aspects 207 The Jupiter Return at Work 210 Progressing the Jupiter Return 214 The Jupiter Return Series 218 Chapter Ten: The Saturn Return 219 Symbolism of Saturn 219 Saturn’s Hemispheric Position 221 Interpreting the Saturn Return 222 Further Definition of the Return 226 Judging Points of Emphasis and Timing Activity 228 Saturn’s Transiting Aspects 230 The Saturn Return at Work 234 Progressing the Saturn Return 237 The Saturn Return Series 238 Part Turee: The Transiting Planets and Aspects Chapter Eleven: Bridging the Old with the New 241 Chapter Twelve: The Transits of the Planet Mercury 245 Chapter Thirteen: The Transits of the Planet Venus 251 Chapter Fourteen: The Transits of the Sun 259 Chapter Fifteen: The Transits of the Planet Mars 269 Chapter Sixteen: The Transits of the Planet Jupiter 273 Chapter Seventeen: The Transits of the Planet Saturn 283 Chapter Eighteen: The Transits of the Planet Uranus 289 its of the Planet Neptune 303 Chapter Twenty: The Transits of the Planet Pluto 311 Chapter Nineteen: The Tra Chapter Twenty-One: The Transits of the Moon’s Nodes 325 Glossary 349 Bibliography 355 Index 357 ixCharts Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Chart Table Table 15. 16. Zs 18. 19. 20. Illustrations A Battle for Custody Princess Diana Hamburger Hill Survivor JonBenet’s Solar Chart JonBenet’s Eclipse Chart Tragedy at Columbine High Domestic Fluctuations Judgment in Custody Case A Relocation Goes Awry Occupational and Vehicle Changes A Separation A Loved One in Turmoil The Healing Begins Battle at Hamburger Hill Princess Diana’s Tragic Death Breast Cancer Broken Leg Employment Status A Family Calamity and Heavy Losses A Rise to Prominence Ephemeris for North Node: 1935-2054 41 43 47 53 58 59 108 134 148 150 164 166 169 188 191 194 196 211 216 235 337Acknowledgments Many special thanks to the individuals whose horoscopes are featured in this book. Thanks for allowing me to tell your personal stories and for taking the time and effort to retrace the details of your experiences with such care. Astrologers will be deeply appreciative for the opportunity to learn from your experiences and for your contributions, which will add to the storehouse of astrological knowledge. Special acknowledgment goes to Evangeline Adams for being a true source of inspiration in my own journey through astrology. Her first astrology teacher, Dr. Heber Smith, is due recognition for his notes on transits to her, which will undoubtedly be a great help to students reading this book now, a century after they were written. Acknowledgments also to the many other astrology contribu- tors, past and present, for the work they have done, including Ron C. Davison, Rob Hand, Donna Cunningham, Liz Greene, Anthony Louis, and the list goes on. Chart Data Unless otherwise specified, chart data was obtained from the birth certificates of those people whose stories appear and from an accurate account of dates, times, and locations. In all cases, the greatest care was taken to present charts and summaries that were based upon reliable sources and accurate information. For most of the stories, names have been changed for purposes of privacy. xiINTRODUCTION It was in a typical Uranian fashion that I was first intro- duced to astrology. As the ruler of technology, and astrol- ogy in particular, exactly conjoined my progressed Ascen- dant in 1975, I met a friend who played a brief but crucial role in my life. Up until that point I was a firm “nonbeliever” in such things as astrology. I hadn't checked into it. I just “knew” it couldn’t have any valid- ity. She, on the other hand, was a dedicated believer and the first 'd met. We became close enough that this became an ongoing friendly argument between us. I decided to put an end to it for once and for all. Ina book- store one day, I opened a book on astrology to show her all the errors it would contain. Instead, opening that book was a turning point for me. As this intersection was crossed, however, we passed out of one another's lives and she never knew she'd been the instrument through which I'd found my purpose—truly a Uranian connection for which I will be forever grateful. Isuppose it was my very skepticism that led to such a dedicated interest in the area of research. I was interested in getting to the root of astrological keys, in spotting a configuration, and identifying its meaning with certainty. xiiiIntroduction Thad always had a fascination with astronomy and the realization that the motions of the planets reflected affairs in our daily lives made astrology seem like a mysterious gift. Maybe it was a tool for unraveling our very purpose in life. From the beginning, I tabulated important dates and events and, thanks to an excellent memory, wrote up every notable event date I could remember. Always a student, when I came across a new technique I put numerous charts to the test and kept notes on the results. Like many astrologers who started out in the same era, I spent my quota of years floundering—searching for what seemed to be the missing link between the keys I was learning and being able to actually “read” a chart comfortably. The task seemed somewhat grueling and there were times I wondered if I lacked a special talent needed by an astrologer. Good reference books were few and far between in those days, and very few books made it to my top shelf. You would find a little snippet here, a little snippet there, but never enough and never all in one place. In retrospect, the one technique that was woefully lacking was a lucid work on the progressed chart. It was so apparent to me that transits were unreliable by them- selves. However, the available information on progressions still left a gap. After test- ing various house systems, calculation methods, and traditional concepts, as well as new techniques of specialty, it turns out that good old secondary pro- gressions are the foundation to accurate forecasting. Another shortage of material was later found in the area of returns, and it wasn’t until I spent a number of years doing research for my own refer- ence on solar and lunar returns that I found the secret to the progressed chart. It was so simple! When I wrote Predicting Events with Astrology, my intention was to write the kind of book I would have liked to find early in my own studies. It was to be a comprehensive book that gave all the essentials under one cover and that helped to fill in those missing links. With the same intent now, I regard this new book as the companion and compliment to the first. While the first book gives much greater coverage to the progressed chart and little-known secrets for unraveling the mystery of a chart, such as the Aries Point degrees and Sat- urn chasing the Moon, the main empha- sis here is on planetary returns. I have found planetary return cycles to pivot upon the backbone of the progressed such a way that the progressed potential plays out in alignment with a return cycle and vice versa. Identifying Planetary Triggers con: of three parts: Part one lays our the funda- mentals for setting up and interpreting the chart SIntroduction progressed chart, including the timing of events. By following the systematic approach, even a relatively new student will be guided to accurate forecasting. Interesting case histories are discussed with chart illustrations to facilitate a deeper grasp of the dynamics at work dur- ing eventful periods. Feedback from Pre- dicting Events with Astrology assures me of the value of a format in which stories will engage you while you learn the most technical elements of astrology. Part two leads the astrologer a step fur- ther into reading planetary return charts. The return of a planet to its birth position represents closure on one cycle and the beginning of a new cycle in regard to that planetary vibration. Each of the returns offers invaluable data in regard to specific types of events, as well as their timing, For instance, the Mars Return furnishes a map for making decisions relating to new enterprises while the Mercury Return pro- vides reliable data on the most opportune time to purchase a vehicle. If one has a particularly prominent planet in the natal chart, the return cycle of that planet and resulting chart furnish valuable informa- tion due to the response of the individual to those planetary vibrations. A chapter is dedicated to each of the returns, from the Moon through Saturn. After discussion of the specific symbolism of a planetary return and the types of events associated, the student is guided through a series of steps for interpretation, judging points of energy, and timing events with the tran- sits. Actual case histories with chart illus- trations and commentary are included for each planetary return, again to show the principles at work. Information is presented on the various calculation techniques of the returns, such as whether or not to precess a chart and what the underlying difference really is What happens when you have three returns in short sequence due to a retro- grade planet is also discussed. Several unique returns are introduced, including the Anlunar and the yearly Sunrise chart. I recently incorporated the Diurnal chart into my research with astounding results when read as a Daily Return, and it is introduced here with some basic guide- lines. The Diurnal chart is a daily chart from which to forecast, and it appears that the same guidelines for interpreting return charts can be used to read the Diurnal. Part three is dedicated to transits and should prove to be a refreshing change from the stale cookbook descriptions of the transits and aspects. The work of Dr. Heber Smith is presented, completely unedited and in its original nineteenth- century vocabulary. Dr. Smith was the first astrology teacher to famed astrologer Evangeline Adams, for whom these notes were made. A research astrologer as well as a physician, Dr. Smith shares his insights on the transiting planets andIntroduction aspects in an entertaining and often humorous manner. For me, his material proved to be the single most valuable ref- erence for comprehending the dynamics of the transiting planetary aspects. My hope is that other astrology students will find his notes just as valuable. It is said that Ms. Adams’ top rival, Ms. Julie Pon- tin, paid $150 for a typewritten copy of this material. Using progressions and important transits, both Dr. Smith and Ms. Adams were able to predict with remarkable accuracy. Part three contin- ues with my own coverage of the transits of Pluto, which had not yet been discov- ered in Dr, Smith’s time, and, finally, a chapter on the nodes of the Moon, describing their transits and aspects in any kind of chart. Concluding part three is a table of the nodal positions from 1935 to 2054. Ms. Adams’ achievements in astrology, including her certainty and accuracy in making predictions, have been my inspi- ration, and so it is that a tribute to her will be found in part two, where her Sat- urn Return is illustrated and discussed. Yes, astrology is a marvelous tool and a gift. Now, with Uranus in his own sign and our entry into the new millennium, astrology has finally come into its time. With computers and astrology programs, the need to spend hours on mathematical calculations has been eliminated. I can easily envision everyone doing their own chart interpretations just as most of us balance our own checkbooks. I believe that in the future we will look back and find it hard to imagine a time when every- one wasn’t astrologically knowledgeable. My goal is to help make forecasting sim- ple so that one can plan more wisely. xviPart One SECONDARY PROGRESSIONSChapter One THE PROGRESSED CHART Natal Potential and Progressions Secondary progressions are, without a doubt, the best starting point when undertaking to forecast using astrol- ogy. Since the natal patterns must be considered to prop- erly assess the progressed chart, it is impossible to over- look the birth potential, an essential clement in predictive astrology. The progressions show current potential and how the birth potential has developed to the current time in question, This is shown through specific accents involving natal placements to their progressed place- ments. The relatively few exact aspects formed between the progressed and natal planets at any given time offer a clear and concise background theme for the immediate future. This is similar to understanding the main plot in an unfolding story or a chapter of life. Add to that the prominent aspects from transiting planets, and the progressed chart provides a detailed and up-to-date scenario. Encompassed in that scenario are current environmental factors, persons of import, fluctu- ating circumstances, health conditions, and so on. Our weaknesses and tendencies, even our attitudes, are exposed, including those that are hard for us to see in‘The Progressed Chart ourselves. By taking an objective view through the progressed chart, it’s easy to keep tabs on just where we sit in rela- tionship to the rest of the world. How- ever, leaving out any one of these three important elements—natal potential, progressed potential, or triggering tran- sits—will leave out part of the picture and necessitate a lot of guesswork. ~The progressed chart’s features show developments taking place within while - the transiting planets show developme: from outside the self or in the extern: “world. When these outside factors tie closely to innet vents are | d ome of + potential “last for a number of years, such as dedica- tion toward a particular goal, which will ‘have many events take place nena that area. Other potential is only availabl for a short time, and may be a once-in-a- ‘ifetime opportunity. Still other potential "passes quickly and is sometimes more accurately described as a phase, a whim, or even a mood. This can be seen in the quick movement of the progressing "Moon, As an example, when it applies to square Mars, one is generally primed for crankiness and any little conflict might ser off the current tendency. The transits show the origin point of stimulation when they tie into aspect with either planer. | When a transit stimul has become active __ that planet's potential i: Now, the once-in-a-lifetime opportu- nity or the uncommon potential is what sets one up for the very unusual experi- ences, whether positive or otherwise. Excellent possibilities may be shown in the progressed chart but something will be needed from the external world to produce an event, That “something” comes from the transits. In daily affairs, we usually do quite well with our poten- tial and, by taking advantage of opportu- nities, we make good decisions automati- cally. To a great extent, we can influence the external elements ourselves and with the proper inner resources will do what we need to bring outside attention to important inner goals. But what about those times we could use a little help in making a decision? Adverse conditions developing within will also require outside stimulus. The outside stimulation would need to come in such a way as to bring out the worst of the potential for an adverse event to take place. Still, the magnificent and miraculous, as well as the strange and bizarre, happen every day. Free will and choice are available options for almost any event on the horizon, but if we aren’t familiar with the underlying road condi- tions, it’s easy to take the wrong turn after itis too late. Those road conditions re found in the p ‘This reminds me of what happened to a friend many years ago. A young divorcéeThe Progressed Chart with two preteen children, she enjoyed her newfound freedom for a few years before coming under a severe Mars-Neptune affliction in her progressed chart. Ruling not just men in general and the mate in a female nativity, Mars ruled her seventh house of partnerships specifically. This was a clear warning to be cautious about trusting a potential mate at this time, especially should it be someone newly met. The configuration also suggested other things, up to and including the most unfortunate and bizarre . . . and so it was. Her reliable baby sitter of many years went off to college and a series of not-so-reliable caretakers replaced her. Her boys began to get in trouble in the neighborhood while she worked second shift as a bartender. Note the Neptunian iew. An activ’ : Nep- cates the dissolution of at are replaced by new. "entanglements. The fact that her position as a late evening bartender contributed to the situation is very Neptunian. She then had the misfortune to go on a date with a newly divorced guy who immediately became possessive. When she called off further development of the relationship he began stalking her. This frightened the wits out of her and she asked for a police escort home from work on more than one occasion. This was only a precursor of things to come. Within the same week, she became truly confused and frightened when the wel- fare office contacted her after getting an anonymous report that her children were neglected, Was it the stalker or someone else? She never did get to the root of that mystery and, here again, is a stream of Neptunian factors. Her judgment of men seemed to be obviously impaired; she was frightened and confused, and, in essence, she was a weaker version of her usual self. She had become vulnerable. Now, who do you think should turn up right in the midst of these crises? Exactly, it was the “big bad wolf” dressed in lamb’s clothing—a magnificent speci- men to boot! Big, tall, incredibly good- looking, he was also protective (posses- sive). Under Neptune’s influence, she only saw what she wanted to see, despite the warnings from her friends who had no 4 such Neptunian illusions. In her eyes, a helpmate who was so adoring toward her and her kids was surely a timely godsend. In truth, he only sought material and other advantages for himself by hooking up with her. He completely pulled the wool over her eyes and convinced her and her kids that his charm and goodness were authentic. As soon as they married, however, he became not only abusive but also took everything she had. Years later, as Mars moved out of range to Neptune and she finally escaped this horrific chap- ter of “fatal attraction,” she recalled that her gut instincts had tried to warn about