Conjunctions in transit

Among all transits, conjunctions are also the most powerful (a conjunction transit is when the transiting planet passes over the position of place in the natal chart).

Whenever a chart has one or more clusters (conjunction of more than two planets) or major conjunctions, you can expect important events to take place when significant planets are transiting them. The consequence is that any chart rich in clusters or conjunctions is likely to be rich in intense life events.

Applying and separating conjunctions – astrological significance

To understand the meaning of an applying or separating conjunction, keep in mind the 'old', 'elimination-like' energy that can be felt just before the New Moon, that is, in an applying conjunction. Also keep in mind the beautiful freshness that can be felt just after the New Moon, that is, in a separating conjunction.

Separating conjunctions suggest the following symbolism

• a new, fresh, beginning in relation to the values of the two planets
• impetus and youthfulness
• innocence, directness, spontaneity; perhaps also a certain impulsiveness
• Even if the person is an 'old soul', they are starting a new cycle as far as the values of these two planets are concerned.

Applying ('old Moon'-like) conjunctions suggest the following symbolism

• the completion of a cycle of lives
• the completion of tasks undertaken in former lives;
• wisdom, NBY (a Not-Born-Yesterday maturity and know-how)
• need for calculated moves and exacting precision – specific tasks have to be performed in order to complete the cycle, unlike with the youthfulness of a separating conjunction, which can benefit from nearly any new experience;
• old karma
• the challenge of either finalizing a cycle or 'failing the exam' and having to do it all over again. Here the purpose is not to rush into all kinds of varied experiences (as in the I Ching's hexagram 'Youthful Folly') but to complete what needs be done.