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First Pass

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First Pass is the first exact contact in a multi-pass transit sequence.

Transits & CyclesThe Great Almanac DictionaryUpdated 2026-09-26

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Celestial motion · visual guide First Pass

First Pass means the first exact contact in a multi-pass transit sequence.

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Why First Pass matters

First Pass matters because it often introduces a theme before retrograde repetition deepens it.

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This entry summarizes the tradition in the Almanac's own words; where no source is listed, it is an editorial summary rather than a primary text, and symbolic readings are named as the tradition's, not as fact.

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The Great Almanac Dictionary
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Transits & Cycles
Last updated
2026-09-26
Birth ChartA Birth Chart is a personal astrology map built from birth date, time, and place. ZodiacThe Zodiac is the twelve-sign wheel used as astrology's core sign language. TransitTransit means current planetary movement activating a chart.

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What is first pass?

First Pass is the first exact contact in a multi-pass transit sequence.

What does first pass look like in a birth chart?

First Pass often introduces a theme before retrograde repetition deepens it.

What do people get wrong about first pass?

A common error is to assume the first pass is always the strongest.

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