In my book, Identifying
Planetary Triggers I included material on the Diurnal chart along with
chapters on each
planetary return. A Diurnal is
a figure of the transits for a particular day but since it is based on the natal birth time, it
can be used as a personal daily horoscope and is rather like a daily return. This daily figure shows the natal
potential that is brought to the foreground for this one day.
To calculate the Diurnal, use exactly the same data as for the
birth chart, except change the date to the date in question. An easy way to see if the chart has been
calculated correctly is to check the position of the Sun. It should remain in
the same house position as birth and the number of degrees between the Midheaven
and the Sun will remain fairly constant.
If living in a new location from birth, the Diurnal
should be calculated for the new location. In that case the birth time must be
adjusted to the time zone of the new residence by adding or subtracting from
the hour of birth. If moving from East to West, subtract the appropriate number
of hours. If moving from West to East, add the appropriate number of hours to
the birth time to reflect the time it would have been if born in that time zone.
Minutes remain the same. In these calculations the Sun will have a greater variance of house position from that at
birth.
The Diurnal chart can be used to pinpoint eventful
days, but because the chart is so temporal in nature, only exact aspects (within
one degree) can
be counted on to reflect events. Keeping that and a few
specific guidelines in mind, the Diurnal can be interpreted similar to
return charts.
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The Diurnal chart must be based upon the natal
chart and progressions such as secondary
progressions.
The natal planets and points as well as the most prominent figures from the
progressed chart can be inserted upon the Diurnal for the most accurate
interpretation.
If
using WinStar or software with similar capabilities, you could run a tri-wheel
chart with the Daily chart in the inner wheel, the natal chart in the middle and
the current secondary progressions in the outer wheel to see all the connections
easily. But, you can get lots of information from the Diurnal alone.
The Diurnal rising sign and its ruler are the prime
indicators. The same planet will rule the Diurnal for a period of weeks and the
daily aspects formed by the ruler of the chart are quite important. Unless
there are significant issues to surface for the day, there may be no exact
aspects to this ruler. The natal house that is brought onto the Diurnal
Ascendant is an area of special attention for a few weeks.
The bodies lying exactly upon an angle of the Diurnal, whether the natal or
daily planets, are of exceptional significance, along with the exact aspects
they form.
Aspects formed by the daily transiting planets to natal planets may
go by unnoticed unless either of the planets happens to be the ruler of the
Diurnal, or one of the planets involved is angular in the Diurnal, or in exact aspect
to a Diurnal angle. So,
if Venus is the daily ruler with transiting Venus making no aspects, an aspect
received by natal Venus from any other planet is still notable for the day. In
some instances a planet that is not angular itself will still form an exact
aspect to an angle, also noteworthy.
The bodies crossing the angles, either daily
or natal reveal the most important issues. The presence of a traditional malefic
on one of these angles is sometimes indicative of a disturbance, especially if
in stressful aspect to transiting or natal planets. If the daily Sun, Moon or
Mercury lies on one of these angles in afflicted aspect, it is likewise a sign
of disturbance. This is also true of the radical Sun, Moon or Mercury if
afflicted in the natal chart and falling upon an angle of the Diurnal.
These exact contacts to the angles by Jupiter or Venus
reflect advantages unless they are afflicted. Likewise, the Sun, Moon or Mercury
produce benefits when falling on these angles if there are no afflictions to them.
Benefits are also produced from the natal Sun, Moon and Mercury upon one of these
angles unless afflicted in the birth chart. See
more on each of the planets at Planetary
Keywords.
The daily aspects of the Moon must be considered in regard
to the house(s) occupied by the planets in aspect. For
example, a conjunction of Moon to Mars in the second house may indicate
impulsive spending.
In summary, the major effects are shown in the movement of
planets across the
angles of the diurnal. Next, the conjunctions that are formed to the daily Sun, then the mutual aspects and conjunctions of the planets, and
lastly to the aspects formed by the daily Moon to the other daily planets. The
Moon in aspect to the diurnal ruler within one degree is quite significant and
shows the mood or tone for the day. Planets in the Diurnal are quite
sensitive to house position changes, whether a natal planet or a daily planet.
The
Part of Fortune seems to play quite a dynamic role for interpreting the Diurnal
and I’ve found it to furnish essential information time and again. Because the
Diurnal is so transitory, unique focus is furnished from a quick moving
indicator like the daily Pars Fortuna. The following chart illustrates the Diurnal basics at
work, including a wealth of information when contacts involving the various Parts of
Fortune are considered.
In this chart, a Diurnal for the day of an announced
promotion for the individual, we see the nodes on the angles in close orb to
Uranus, ruler of the Diurnal chart. These two, along with the Ascendant degree
are forming a grand trine involving both the natal and the progressed Part of
Fortune.
While
those links would be in force for about a two or three-day period, we see that
the Daily Part of Fortune is in trine to the progressed Ascendant, a tie that is exact only for this one day. The Daily Part of
Fortune is also conjunct the natal Moon, which in the nativity lies in the sixth
house of job responsibilities. In the sign of Capricorn, fortunate circumstances
may come from associations with authorities.
Agreement of benefits forthcoming are revealed in the Diurnal Sun,
which is conjunct progressed Jupiter on the progressed Midheaven.
The daily Moon is semi-sextile daily Jupiter, with Jupiter in the
second
house. Aries, the sign of new beginnings rules the
second house of
resources in the Diurnal chart.
These
are just a few of the most notable contacts, and many of the interpretation
techniques for the Solar and Lunar Returns that are detailed in my books, Predicting
Events with Astrology, and Identifying Planetary
Triggers, are in evidence.
For example, Pluto in the
tenth
house suggests a change of status; Jupiter is the next natal planet to rise to
the Diurnal Ascendant, indicating honor and benefits – it is often
active when a title is bestowed. Venus
highlights benefits surrounding the job and daily work routine by its position
in the sixth house. Finally, the daily North Node is conjunct the
natal Ascendant, always an important indicator, suggesting the timely capacity
to ride the mainstream through qualities of good leadership. It is also aligned
with the daily Descendant, suggesting benefits from others. More on the Moon's
Nodes.
Incidentally,
the individual in whose chart these links are found is involved in the
publishing industry and astrology in particular so the Aquarius/Uranus theme and
the prominence of Jupiter refines the chart reading with special input.
The next set of charts comes from GC, who just started
keeping tabs on his Diurnals and passed along the following:
"When my natal and then progressed Saturn came to the Diurnal
Ascendant, it was a generally frustrating few days when I slightly strained my lower back doing a weight-training exercise
incorrectly; had to cancel a few appointments and then got a call from a friend to come pick him up
from the city jail for driving on a suspended license (unpaid traffic
tickets, not DWI).
Scorpio is currently on my Diurnal Ascendant and when Mars, the lord of the
Ascendant (I prefer the old rulers), came to the square of my natal Moon and
opposite my natal Jupiter, I got a flu shot which left my arm red, puffy, sore and itchy...something
I've never gotten from a flu shot before."
The Mars/Moon square noted above is often in
evidence when there is a temporary health flare up and combined with the
prominent Saturn, associated with colds and flu, is quite descriptive.
The Moon in the seventh house of
"others" reflects changes and fluctuations. It forms several aspects
for the day including a conjunction to Saturn and trine to Venus in the eleventh
house of friends.
Saturn's trine to Venus, a technically beneficial aspect, still shows possible
sobering effects involving a friend. Saturn's benefits often come in the form of
negative gain; in this case a restriction is lifted.
The angular Sun, ruling males in general, in
perfect square to the daily Neptune also suggests the temporary confinement of
his friend. The daily Part of Fortune is square Uranus, reflecting a need to be
flexible. Many other ties are notable and shows how aspects in the Diurnal often
point to events surrounding the people we're close to as well ourselves.
Following are some testimonials on the planets, collected
from various individuals, as they reflected daily activity by their prominence
in the Diurnal.
“On a day when Virgo was on the Diurnal Ascendant and
Mercury ruled the chart, my own Mercury squared each of the angles from the
fourth house cusp. Daily Mercury squared the daily Moon. I realized later that I
had spent that whole day tediously organizing files in my den!” V.F.
“On
the day that natal Mercury crossed the Diurnal Ascendant, it was squared by the
daily Sun. Neptune squared the chart ruler and natal Saturn fell on the
Midheaven. News came that my husband’s elderly aunt had passed away.” C.H.
“I work for myself and on the day my natal Venus crossed
the Midheaven of the Diurnal, lots of payments came in the mail. Jupiter was
ruling the Diurnal and it formed a sextile to daily Venus.” D.S.
“I
will have natal Venus on my Diurnal Ascendant and daily Venus trine my Neptune
and then conjunct my Mars when my boyfriend comes home for a visit, the first
visit in awhile. It seems to me the Diurnal chart is the chart that tells
all.” P.P
"On the day that Mars, ruling the
Diurnal, formed a square to my own Mars while both were angular, an incident
occurred that left me steaming mad clear into the next day. As the aspect
passed, I realized I'd made much of nothing and felt no need to
stay angry." R.D. See more about Mars Transits.
"On the day that Jupiter was conjunct the diurnal Descendant,
I had a very pleasant first date with someone I had recently been introduced to."
G.C.
"When natal Jupiter crossed my Diurnal Ascendant, it
was an exceptionally good day, with several benefits produced; news, contacts,
etc. Several open agreements were completed, all to my delight." A.S.
“For
the entire 22 days that Uranus was my Diurnal ruler the theme was one of
unexpected connections and unusual coincidences. Several individuals I met
seemed to have a specific and timely purpose for entering my life just when they
did. It was an exciting few weeks in general. Many of my routines were uprooted
but in a way that was a refreshing change. While daily Uranus was making a trine
to my natal Neptune the whole time, natal Uranus was receiving a sextile from
Jupiter when the two most unusual connections were made.” P.C.
“When natal Neptune passed over the Diurnal
Midheaven, I had a doctor’s appointment. Blood work was done and it was a
couple days before I got the results. ” T.K.
“On
the day that my Neptune was conjunct the Diurnal Ascendant, the chart ruler
Venus was square daily Mars and I got a little tipsy at a party.” B.B.
"A few weeks ago when daily Pluto was conjunct my diurnal
Asc., I was curious as to what it might bring, if anything out of the ordinary. I got thru almost the entire day with nothing plutonian
occurring......until...I had to pick 2 friends up at the airport in the evening and on the way home on
the highway I got a big blowout in one of my tires! Fortunately one of my friends had his cell-phone with him, so it was no big deal to call AAA and get it changed. I was thankful that it
didn't happen on the way TO the airport...plus, even though it was a nuisance, I took a secret delight in seeing the manifestation of Pluto for
the day.
:)" G.C.
“Just
looked ahead and on the day that we had hoped to move, Mercury is the Diurnal
ruler with Gemini rising and natal Pluto lies exactly on the fourth house cusp.
Perfect for a move. Then, daily Venus comes to the fourth house cusp and lingers
there for several days; exactly the days I’d anticipated decorating the new
place! I’m impressed. Seems the Diurnal can help with planning.” R.S.
As
in any other kind of chart, for an actual event, it will be suggested several
times in the chart. Separate aspects will suggest a similar theme. If you have
a story to report on a recent Diurnal configuration, please email me.
My book, Identifying
Planetary Triggers includes material on the Diurnal chart as well as
planetary returns; Moon through Saturn.
Using features in Matrix WinStar
Plus, a year's worth of
Diurnal charts can be calculated at once. The tech staff is great and can walk
you through the steps if you need help. The Diurnal can then be viewed quickly and
easily for any date with the natal chart in the background to
see the changing house cusp degrees and both the daily and the natal planets
movement through the Diurnal. Click above to demo WinStar.
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