Auxiliary Charts
Additional chart types that are based on a radix (natal/event) are called Auxiliary Charts in LUNA. These include charts such as the Secondary Progressed, Solar Arc Directed, Planetary Returns & Relocated types.
To create any one of these chart types, look for the Auxiliary Charts panel when viewing a radix chart.
If you're viewing a chart on your laptop or desktop computer, the Auxiliary Charts panel will show to the right of the chart.
When on your mobile or tablet device, the panel is collapsed at the bottom of your screen. You can open it by tapping on the bar which will expand the panel.
Secondary Progressed
In the Auxiliary Charts panel, select the Secondary Progressed option to instantly cast a Secondary Progressed (SP) chart for the radix. By default, LUNA will calculate the SP chart for the current time and the radix location. You can easily change this once the chart is cast by using the Spacetime Navigator panel.
FYI
LUNA calculates the angles and house cusps of secondary progressions according to Solar Arc Longitude. This means once the progressed Sun is calculated, the same progression value is applied to the Midheaven. In turn, the remaining angles and house cusps are calculated based on this progressed MC value.
Using the Spacetime Navigator when viewing a Secondary Progressed chart will animate the SP chart. If you're viewing a biwheel of Transits + SP, the Spacetime Navigator will animate both charts appropriately.
- To close the SP chart, select the Return to Natal Chart option from the info panel (highlighted above).
- To save the current SP chart, select the Save option (highlighted above).
When viewing the radix chart, any of your previously saved SP charts are available from the Saved Charts button. You can save as many SP charts as you like; they will appear in this menu in chronological order (highlighted above).
Select the trash icon to delete a previously saved SP chart (highlighted above). LUNA will ask you to confirm the delete operation which will also delete any associated chart notes you may have saved with it.
Solar Arc Directed
In the Auxiliary Charts panel, select the Solar Arc Directed option to instantly cast a Solar Arc Directed (SA) chart for the radix. By default, LUNA will calculate the SA chart for the current time and the radix location. You can easily change this once the chart is cast by using the Spacetime Navigator panel.
Using the Spacetime Navigator when viewing a Solar Arc Directed chart will animate the SA chart. If you're viewing a biwheel of Transits + SA, the Spacetime Navigator will animate both charts appropriately.
- To close the SA chart, select the Return to Natal Chart option from the info panel (highlighted above).
- To save the current SA chart, select the Save option (highlighted above).
When viewing the radix chart, any of your previously saved SA charts are available from the Saved Charts button. You can save as many SA charts as you like; they will appear in this menu in chronological order (highlighted above).
Select the trash icon to delete a previously saved SA chart (highlighted above). LUNA will ask you to confirm the delete operation which will also delete any associated chart notes you may have saved with it.
Planetary Returns
LUNA supports casting Planetary Return charts for the luminaries, and for the major and outer planets (i.e. Sun - Pluto).
In the Auxiliary Charts panel, the Return Navigator requires that you first select which planet to use for the return. By default, today's date and the radix chart's location will be used. This will tell LUNA to calculate the current return for the planet you select. You can change the date and/or location here by selecting the "Calculation Options" link. You can also change them after the chart is cast with the Return Navigator.
Use the "Save" link to save the Planetary Return chart to the chart profile; use "Return to Natal Chart" to close the Planetary Return chart; and use the directional arrows in the Return Navigator to automatically cast the previous or next return, based on the selected date and planet.
Once the Planetary Return chart is cast, you can easily navigate forwards and backwards in time to quickly see the next and previous returns for the selected planet. You can also use the Return Navigator to change the planet for the return, and to change the date and location for whichever return you want to calculate next. Use the "Current Return" button as a shortcut for calculating the return for the selected planet based on today's date.
- To close the Planetary Return chart, select the Return to Natal Chart option from the info panel (highlighted above).
- To save the current Planetary Return chart, select the Save option (highlighted above).
When viewing the radix chart, any of your previously saved Planetary Return charts are available from the Saved Charts button. You can save as many Planetary Return charts as you like; they will appear in this menu in chronological order (highlighted above).
Select the trash icon to delete a previously saved Planetary Return chart (highlighted above). LUNA will ask you to confirm the delete operation which will also delete any associated chart notes you may have saved with it.
Relocated
In the Auxiliary Charts panel, the Relocated option will display your home location by default. You can change the location here, and you can also change it after the chart is cast by using the Relocation Navigator.
You can use the Relocation Navigator to enter a specific location of your choice. Changing this value will not change your home location; it will only affect the current Relocated chart.
- To close the Relocated chart, select the Return to Natal Chart option from the info panel (highlighted above).
- To save the current Relocated chart, select the Save option (highlighted above).
When viewing the radix chart, any of your previously saved Relocated charts are available from the Saved Charts button. You can save as many Relocated charts as you like; they will appear in this menu in chronological order (highlighted above). When the times of the saved Relocated charts are the same, they will sort in alphabetical order secondarily.
Select the trash icon to delete a previously saved Relocated chart (highlighted above). LUNA will ask you to confirm the delete operation which will also delete any associated chart notes you may have saved with it.