In Mundane Astrology, planetary transits and progressions are tools for understanding how cosmic energy interacts with a nation’s chart over time.

• Transits: current planetary positions moving across a nation’s natal chart.
• Progressions: symbolic movement of planets over time, reflecting internal development or structural change in national life.

These methods reveal when a nation will experience prosperity, crises, leadership changes, or social transformation.

🔹 Planetary Transits

Transits show external cosmic influence on national life.

• Outer planet transits (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) → long-term structural change, political reform, or generational shifts.
• Inner planet transits (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars) → short-term events, public mood, economic fluctuations.

Examples:

• Saturn transiting the 10th house → leadership restructuring or government reform.
• Pluto transiting the 2nd house → economic transformation or financial crises.
• Uranus transiting the 7th house → sudden shifts in alliances or diplomatic surprises.

Interpretation: Transits are read by planet + house + aspect, showing which sector of national life is activated and how intensely.

🔹 Planetary Progressions

Progressions reflect the internal evolution or development of a nation over years or decades.

• Most common: Secondary Progressions, where each day after the nation’s birth represents a year in national life.
• Shows maturing, growth, or internal restructuring not always visible in immediate events.

Examples:

• Progressed Sun moving through 10th house → gradual strengthening of leadership or global reputation.
• Progressed Moon activating 4th house → emotional focus on homeland, domestic policy, or social cohesion.

Interpretation: Progressions often prepare the nation for future transits, signaling internal readiness or vulnerability.

🔹 Combining Transits and Progressions

Mundane astrologers often use both methods simultaneously:

• Progressions: long-term internal preparation.
• Transits: external triggers that activate latent potential.

Example:

• USA 2008 financial crisis: Pluto transiting the 2nd house triggered systemic collapse, while progressed Moon highlighted internal public concern and national sentiment.
• Pandemic 2020: Saturn–Pluto transit in Capricorn created structural stress, while progressed Neptune influenced global confusion and uncertainty.

🔹 Practical Steps

1. Identify key national chart points (Ascendant, Sun, Moon, MC).
2. Track transits of outer planets to see major societal or political effects.
3. Track progressions to understand internal readiness for change.
4. Combine both for forecasting crises, reforms, economic cycles, or social movements.