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Annual Profections Workshop: Timing in Astrology

The Astrology Podcast・107 minutes read

An episode of The Astrology Podcast features live chart readings using the annual profections timing technique, demonstrating its practical application through real-life examples and emphasizing individual experiences based on rising signs and planetary rulerships. The meeting organized by the Denver Astrology Group aimed to illustrate how annual profections work in people's charts, providing insights into specific events or tendencies at different ages and encouraging audience participation to enhance understanding.

Insights

  • Annual profections involve activating signs in the zodiac based on a person's rising sign, changing each year on their birthday.
  • Examples like Hillary Clinton's chart demonstrate how profections can manifest in a person's life.
  • Factors like Part of Fortune and Jupiter in her second house indicated financial success.
  • Integrating profections with transits helps identify significant transits in a given year, filtering out less important ones.

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  • How does the annual profections timing technique work?

    The annual profections timing technique involves activating signs in the zodiac based on a person's rising sign, changing each year on their birthday. This technique helps identify specific events or tendencies in a person's life at different ages, emphasizing the uniqueness of individual experiences. The timelord shifts to the next zodiac sign each year, with the ruler of that sign being activated for that year. The sequence repeats every 12 years, returning to the rising sign. By counting through the signs, themes associated with the activated house can be identified, such as finances in the second house or relationships in the seventh. This method provides a practical understanding of how astrological influences manifest in real-life scenarios.

  • How can profections manifest in a person's life?

    Profections can manifest in a person's life through various events and experiences that correspond to the activated house for that year. For example, Hillary Clinton's chart demonstrates how profections can influence financial matters or relationships based on the activated house. Factors like planetary placements and aspects can further enhance or modify the outcomes during a profection year. By analyzing the significations of the activated house and the ruler of that house, astrologers can gain insights into the potential themes and challenges that may arise in a person's life during a specific year. Profections offer a way to understand the cyclical nature of life events and how they unfold over time.

  • What are the benefits of integrating profections with transits?

    Integrating profections with transits can help astrologers identify significant transits in a given year while filtering out less important ones. Major transits through the profected house, especially slow outer planet transits, greatly influence the year's experiences. Examining major transits to the ruler of the house in that year is crucial if no major transits are occurring through the profected house. Looking back in 12-year increments can provide clues about past experiences related to the profected house and its ruler's placement. By combining profections with transits, astrologers can offer a more comprehensive analysis of the potential events and themes that may unfold in a person's life during a specific year.

  • How do retrogrades impact profection years?

    Retrogrades play a significant role in profection years, especially when the retrograde planet is the lord of the year. Retrogrades indicate important turning points in the year and can trigger significant events during those times. Factors like the zodiacal placement, house placement, and aspects of the retrograde planet influence the retrograde's impact on the profection year. Understanding retrogrades in the context of profections allows astrologers to pinpoint crucial periods of reflection, reassessment, and potential challenges that may arise during a specific year. By considering retrogrades alongside profections, astrologers can provide a more nuanced and insightful interpretation of a person's astrological influences.

  • How can astrology be utilized for prediction and counseling?

    Astrology can be utilized for prediction, timing, psychology, and counseling to provide insights into a person's life events, challenges, and opportunities. By studying techniques like annual profections, astrologers can offer guidance on potential themes and experiences that may arise in a person's life during specific years. Astrology can help individuals understand themselves better, navigate life transitions, and make informed decisions based on their astrological influences. Through consultations and personalized readings, astrologers can assist clients in gaining clarity, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of their life path. The blend of traditional and modern astrology techniques in counseling sessions allows for a holistic approach to addressing personal growth, relationships, and life challenges.

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Summary

00:00

Live Chart Readings Using Annual Profections Timing

  • The Astrology Podcast, episode 222, features Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim discussing live chart readings using the annual profections timing technique.
  • The Denver Astrology Group organized a meeting where they applied the annual profections timing technique to live chart readings from the audience.
  • The purpose was to illustrate how the annual profection timing technique works in people's charts through real-life examples.
  • This episode is a follow-up to episode 153 on annual profections, available on The Astrology Podcast website.
  • The meeting aimed to provide a more practical understanding of the technique through live examples.
  • The Denver Astrology Group has previously recorded similar meetings, such as episodes 215 on eclipses and 197 on Uranus' transit through Taurus.
  • The meeting took place on September 14th, 2019, in Denver, Colorado, at the Mercury Cafe.
  • The group encourages audience participation and sharing of personal chart examples to demonstrate the technique.
  • Annual profections involve activating signs in the zodiac based on a person's rising sign, changing each year on their birthday.
  • The technique helps identify specific events or tendencies in a person's life at different ages, emphasizing the uniqueness of individual experiences.

13:10

"Profections: Zodiac Timelords and Annual Themes"

  • The sign Cancer activates the timelord for the first year of a person's life, with the Moon ruling Cancer being the timelord.
  • Each year, the timelord shifts to the next zodiac sign in order, with the ruler of that sign being activated for that year.
  • The sequence repeats every 12 years, returning to the rising sign.
  • To simplify calculations, a worksheet is provided to determine which house is activated based on age.
  • Annual profections activate themes associated with the house it falls in, such as finances in the second house or relationships in the seventh.
  • The technique involves counting through the signs, with repetitions occurring every 12 years.
  • Examples like Hillary Clinton's chart demonstrate how profections can manifest in a person's life.
  • The handout provides significations of the 12 houses to help identify themes that may arise during profection years.
  • Traditional rulerships assign planets to signs, with Mars ruling Scorpio, Saturn ruling Aquarius, and Jupiter ruling Pisces.
  • Whole sign houses are used for house division, starting with the Ascendant as the first house and proceeding in order.

26:36

House significations and real-life implications

  • House significations present potential challenges in certain years
  • Not an exhaustive list, other themes exist beyond those mentioned
  • Abstract understanding of house significations differs from lived experiences
  • Chart examples illustrate abstract concepts in real-life scenarios
  • Lisa Marie Presley's second house profection year at 25 led to a significant inheritance
  • Factors like Part of Fortune and Jupiter in her second house indicated financial success
  • Mercury in the eighth house influenced the context of her financial windfall
  • Mutual reception between Mercury and Jupiter enhanced financial gains
  • Robert Kennedy's third house profection year at 38 coincided with his brother's assassination
  • Moon's square with Mars in his chart indicated challenging events related to siblings

41:10

Joseph Gnomes: Astrological Insights and Car Accidents

  • Joseph Gnomes shares birth date: January 25th, 1989, 11:23 p.m. in Denver.
  • Joseph Gnomes reveals his Ascendant as Libra, 21 Libra.
  • Joseph Gnomes discloses his age as 30, discussing his seventh house profection.
  • Mars square natal Mercury in Joseph Gnomes' chart leads to a car accident around February 10th.
  • Joseph Gnomes details two total loss car accidents, one before Mars return and one at Mars waxing square.
  • Legal matters and insurance involvement due to Mercury's influence on cars and ninth house.
  • Joseph Gnomes plans to avoid vehicle purchases until Venus is timelord in the next profected cycle.
  • Mars waxing trine to natal Mars brings contract payments and tax refunds, leading to a good vacation.
  • Aries activation and Mars in the eighth house signify financial matters and losses.
  • Mars trine Saturn prevents severe injuries and aids in long-lasting agreements, marking a challenging Mars cycle.

54:49

Valerie's Astrological Journey: Career Change and Confusion

  • Valerie's birthday is March 14th, 1982, at 2:28 p.m. in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
  • Valerie is in her 37th year, which is a second-year profection year.
  • All planets transited Valerie's second house in September, coinciding with her decision to start a new job as an aesthetician.
  • Uranus moved into Valerie's 10th house, marking a significant career change.
  • Valerie's ruler of the second house is supposed to be in the eighth house but is actually in the seventh house, leading to confusion.
  • Valerie's new job as an aesthetician contrasts with her previous roles as a real estate broker and dancer.
  • The alignment of planets in Virgo in September influenced Valerie's career change.
  • Financial matters are prominent in Valerie's second house profection year, with significant events coinciding with planetary movements.
  • Valerie's interest in astrology and tarot has intensified this year, adding to her experiences.
  • Drew, born on February 18th, 1985, with an Aries rising, is currently in his 11th house profection year.

01:08:44

Astrological influences on life events and relationships

  • The individual's birth chart is discussed, highlighting the positive influence of Jupiter due to being born during the day.
  • Jupiter is noted to be conjunct the individual's natal Uranus in Sagittarius, with a focus on the lack of significant transits in the 11th house but active transits in the 6th house.
  • The discussion shifts to the daily activities and busyness associated with transits through the 6th house, emphasizing work-related aspects.
  • The presence of short, inner planet transits in Virgo is mentioned, with Mercury and Venus recently moving out of Virgo.
  • Saturn's transit through Capricorn in the 10th house is highlighted as related to career developments, especially for individuals with a day chart.
  • The upcoming transition of Pluto into Aquarius is anticipated to magnify themes related to friends, groups, and organizational efforts in the 11th house.
  • The individual's involvement in a group is discussed, with connections made between the 9th and 11th houses in the chart.
  • A detailed analysis of another individual's chart is provided, focusing on the recurring challenges during seventh house profection years and the influence of Saturn.
  • The importance of the ruler of the Ascendant and its placement in steering life events, particularly in relationships, is emphasized.
  • The impact of significant life events during specific profection years, such as parental divorce, relationship issues, and personal transformations, is explored in detail.

01:21:45

"Repetitive themes predict future events in astrology"

  • Ann describes a past relationship as unstable and the partner as not nice.
  • The recent issue with her husband was around money, occurring two years ago when Ann was 42.
  • Despite the challenges, Ann and her husband worked through the financial difficulties.
  • The discussion highlights how profections can activate specific houses temporarily.
  • Repetition of themes in 12-year increments is noted, especially in significant areas of the chart.
  • Early life events can foreshadow later themes, as seen in Ann's parents' divorce when she was one.
  • The group discusses the importance of past repetitions in predicting future events.
  • Lynette shares her experiences with separations and moves related to profection years.
  • The group analyzes Lynette's chart, focusing on financial independence and relationship themes.
  • Cordelia asks about interpreting themes in houses without planets, prompting a discussion on house topics and rulerships.

01:35:10

"Profections and transits shape yearly experiences"

  • Bonification occurs with conjunctions, sextiles, or trines with benefic planets like Venus or Jupiter, leading to positive outcomes.
  • Major transits through the profected house, especially slow outer planet transits, greatly influence the year's experiences.
  • Examining major transits to the ruler of the house in that year is crucial if no major transits are occurring through the profected house.
  • Looking back in 12-year increments can provide clues about past experiences related to the profected house and its ruler's placement.
  • Integrating profections with transits helps identify significant transits in a given year, filtering out less important ones.
  • Solar returns can be used alongside profections to determine crucial aspects of the solar return chart.
  • Factors like the zodiacal placement, house placement, and aspects of the ruler of the year impact the year's experiences.
  • The ruler being ruled by benefic or malefic planets, retrograde status, and aspects with other planets affect the ruler's condition.
  • Retrogrades are significant, especially when the retrograde planet is the lord of the year, indicating important turning points in the year.
  • Profections can help pinpoint important retrograde periods, like Venus or Mars retrogrades, triggering significant events during those times.

01:49:00

"Annual profections lecture and consultations available"

  • Nine-hour lecture on annual profections available at theastrologyschool.com
  • Lecture on repetitions in annual profections on leisaschaim.com
  • Consultations with Leisa Schaim available for studying annual profections
  • Potential release of podcast episode for further examples and study group
  • Importance of learning from both positive and challenging events in profection years
  • Development of empathy and understanding through studying astrology techniques
  • Utilization of astrology for prediction, timing, psychology, and counseling
  • Challenges in sharing personal examples publicly in astrology consultations
  • Importance of experiencing consultations as a client for astrologers
  • Unique approach to astrology blending traditional and modern techniques in consultations

02:01:18

Timing and Significance in Astrological Techniques

  • Timing is crucial when using techniques like annual profections in astrology, as events may not have occurred yet or may still be developing.
  • Sometimes, seemingly minor events that correlate with astrological timing may later prove to be significant in retrospect.
  • Recognizing the importance of events and gaining a big-picture perspective can be challenging when you are in the midst of them.
  • Personal experiences, like injuries, can demonstrate the delayed significance of astrological influences.
  • Astrology may be accurate even when its relevance is not immediately apparent, requiring retrospective understanding.
  • Balancing the accuracy of astrology with personal perspectives and testing techniques is essential.
  • Advanced techniques in profections, such as profecting from the sect light or houses, were not discussed in detail due to the introductory nature of the discussion.
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