6.6.0 (14) Release Notes

Mac 6.6.0 (14) Release Notes

New Features & Improvements

• TimePassages is Now a Universal App!

  • The TimePassages app now runs natively on both Intel and Apple M-series chips (M1, M2, M3, etc.).

  • No need for Rosetta! This update also resolves certain startup crashes on Apple Silicon devices.

• North and South Node Interpretations

  • We added aspect interpretations in natal charts for planets with the Lunar Nodes.

• Easier Single Planet Aspect Selection

  • Cmd-Click on a planet now directly activates Single Planet Aspect mode, highlighting aspects to only that planet.

  • As previously, this feature is also available under Display > Single Planet Aspects, which puts the Single Planet feature into hover mode.

  • Hover mode lets you move the mouse over different planets until left-clicking locks in your selection.

• New Half-Day Animation Step

  • A new animation step allows you to move half a day forward or back, flipping AM or PM to reverse if using a 12-hour clock; in other words, adds or subtracts 12 hours.

  • Shortcut: Cmd-3 or Opt-Cmd-3

• Automatic Software Update Notifications

  • The software now automatically checks for updates on startup. You can also manually check for updates in the TimePassages menu.

• Moon Phase Report Added

  • Moon Phase report is now available under Display > Reports, providing deeper insights into this particular entail chart.

• Updated Online Manual

  • The Help > Online Manual now correctly directs users to the latest online version instead of a local file.

  • The Desktop Manual 2025 has been added for reference.

• New Font for Clearer Astrology Symbols

  • The new TimePassages font is now the default, replacing CelesteAG. This improves the clarity of astrology symbols across the software.

• New Chart Color Options

  • A new color palette has been introduced with an option to use muted chart colors for a softer look.

• Improved Aspect Descriptions

  • The Aspect Orbs dialog clarifies that “inconjunct” referencing the 150-degree aspect can also be termed “quincunx”.

• Aspect glyphs have been adjusted without color to stand out better from aspect lines.

Fixes & Enhancements

• Improved Default Location Behavior

  • The Default Location in Settings is now automatically applied to Solar, Lunar, and Planetary Return Charts, as well as Progressed Charts.

• Corrected Intercepted Sign Labels

  • When “Rimmed Sign on House Labels” is disabled, intercepted signs now display correctly.

• Fixed Element & Mode Scores

  • Corrected calculations for non-quadrant house systems.

• Clearer Error Message for Demo Mode Charts

  • If you try to open a chart in Demo Mode, the message now clearly explains that only Sample Charts can be opened.

• Better Update Download Guidance

  • When clicking Download Now, a helpful message now guides users on where to find the downloaded file.

• Fixed “Save Graphic” Feature

  • The Save Graphic function now properly captures the entire chart.

• Improved Bi-wheel Proportions

  • The center area of bi-wheels is larger for better aspect line visibility.

• Improved Spacing of chart circles, glyphs, and position text

  • Adjusted spacing of circles for all Display Options for better readability.

• Improved Single Planet Aspect Controls

  • Cmd-Click now properly toggles single planet aspects on and off. No second click is required.

• Improved Aspect Options Response

  • Changes made in the Aspect Options menu now immediately reflect in the displayed chart.

• Astro Clock Time Fix

  • The Astro Clock was previously off by one minute—this has been corrected.

• Fixed Daylight Savings Time Errors

  • Hong Kong (1987 on) and Baghdad (1990s) now correctly apply DST rules.

• Fixed Planet Glyph Collisions

  • In certain situations there were glyph collisions — now corrected.

• Gaza City Now Listed Correctly

  • The city was previously listed as Ghazzah in the Atlas — it is now added as a city under Palestine.

• Fixed Rounding Error in House Minutes

  • House minutes were being rounded up — this has been corrected.