Version: 6.6.3 Update

We’re excited to share the latest improvements and updates to TimePassages for Mac! This release includes several bug fixes, interface updates, and new features to enhance your astrological experience.

New Features & Improvements

• Added ASC and MC interpretations for Solar Return charts
• New general interpretations for Vertex and Lot of Fortune
• Added Chiron interpretations to current chart interps
• Added a "Use birth location" checkbox to the Solar Return Chart location/year selection dialog
• Show "SR" or "SD" for stationing planets in the chart graphic
• Show aspect forming/fading information for additional chart types
• Astro Maps: Added support for mouse panning and zooming
• Added release notes link to menu and Check for Updates alert
• Improved Chart Points settings
• Improved the Default Location dialog
• "Parts" renamed to "Lots"
• One Day/Night formula setting for all Lots, and defaults to ON
• Rename "transit hit list" to "transit report"
• Improved how we prioritize which aspect to show, to choose the aspect with tightest orb even if it’s a more minor aspect
• Show specific sign interpretations of the MC, not generic
• Improve the way we present interpretation text that is used for both sign and house
• Reword the text describing reciprocal aspect interpretations for Compatibility charts
• Display birth time in hour:minute as more standard, unless seconds is non-zero
• Only use abbreviated planet names where necessary to fit
• Replace instances of "mankind" with "humankind" in interpretations
• Astrology Font updates, including new glyphs for ASC and MC
• Update the link to online manual for the new Knowledge Base URL
• Updated minimum required version of macOS to 11 (Big Sur)
• Create a new app icon that looks better in macOS Tahoe
• Quick Start Guide for Demo text updated
• Welcome to TimePassages message updated
• Add new team members to About dialog
• Change the aspect orb designation for "exact" to 0.05 degrees (3 minutes)
• Transit and Progressions Report UI improvements
• Notify about the default location the first time it gets used to determine timezone
• "Open new chart for compare" is now checked by default when selecting Display > Comparison > New Chart
• Missing natal aspects between Asteroids/Centaurs/TNOs and ASC/MC now included

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Astro Clock being 1 hour off for Hawaii
  • Fixed background colors for chart pattern and planet panels not working
    • If any unintended colors show up in either of the two chart window side panels, Patterns Panel or Positions Panel, these can be adjusted by referencing TimePassages > Settings (or TimePassages > Preferences) > Chart Colors;  there adjust color or Reset.
• Fixed Midpoints report using wrong glyphs
• Fixed incorrect/misleading labels in aspect intensity settings
• Fixed Vertex still showing up in Progressed Planets list
• Fixed interpretation of the square between Venus and Mercury being incorrect
• Fixed Triwheel aspects drawn incorrectly when "middle wheel planets to natal" is selected
• Fixed aspect lines always being very thin when printing a chart
• Fixed incorrect Composite Vertex and Lot of Fortune
• Fixed non-natal charts not updating correctly when changing Calculation Options
• Fixed generic sign paragraph missing for house cusp label interpretation
• Fixed Default Location overridden lat/long not being used
• Fixed \r showing in Current Moon interpretation text
• Fixed stray position tags visible sometimes at 0 Aries
• Fixed The Chart Patterns and Positions panels not respecting the "muted colors" setting
• Fixed translucent chart background color causing overlapping chart text in transit charts
• Fixed "Transits for Now" and "Progressions for Now" always greyed out in the Interpretations menu
• Fixed the transit timezone defaulting incorrectly when no existing transit
• Fixed graphical ephemeris aspect interps point-and-click not working
• Fixed Save Graphic font size being too big
• Fixed 2 Edgar Cayce charts being opened on fresh install
• Fixed Triwheel chart with center empty turned off drawing aspect lines in an oval shaped area
• Fixed hotkeys not working for some dialogs
• Disabled the "unable to read comparison file" error message
• Fixed animate backwards options being disordered
• Fixed Single Planet Aspects being disabled for harmonic charts
• Fixed graphical "ephimeris" typo in window title
• Fixed transiting planet in house date range sometimes missing
• Fixed Calculation for Next Ingress
• Fixed Astro Maps cosmetic problems
• Fixed Dialog "Now" buttons not accounting for the default location time zone
• Fixed Time Zone not updating when editing Astro Clock location
• Fixed Windows .chw files not loading on Mac
• Fixed accuracy issue with fractional time zone
• Fixed permission error when locating charts folder
• Fixed Single Planet Aspects not respecting Biwheel/Triwheel Aspects settings
• Fixed Error in calculation of contra-parallel Neptune - Eris
• Fixed incorrect upgrade prompt shown to Standard Edition users for add-ons
• Fixed incorrect time zone display
• Fixed rounding errors with chart lat/lon
• Fixed incorrect "exact at" time for Moon transits in the past
• Fixed Cancel button not working for Astro Clock, return charts, relocated, progressed chart
• Fixed Equal House not enforced as default for extreme latitudes
• Fixed transiting aspect date range appearing twice in Transit Timeline interpretations
• Fixed backspace not working in time fields
• Fixed aspects missing in reports when single planet aspects is on
• Fixed Aspects to Ascendant & Midheaven missing from Composite Reports
• Fixed Ascendant and Midheaven missing from "Progressed Planets" list in Progressions Report
• Fixed Aspects from ASC and MC to other points missing interpretations in Comparison charts
• Fixed a bug when a reciprocal aspect is present in a compatibility report, its reciprocal counterpart is missing
• Correct and clarify the licensing requirements of features
• Fix errors in sample charts

Crashes Fixed

• Fixed crash when opening a .chw file synced in Dropbox as "online only"
• Fixed crash on quitting via Command+Q
• Fixed crash when closing the aspect grid
• Fixed hang when loading certain .chw files with progressed charts
  

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Version: 6.6.2 Update

New Features & Enhancements

At launch, TimePassages now detects outdated sample charts and prompts the user to update them.

Fixes & Improvements

• ASC sign-based interpretations now consistently appear on Mac.
• Improved defaulting to Porphyry house system for charts with extreme polar latitudes
• Improved enforcement of demo mode restriction that allows only sample charts to be opened
• Sample charts missing file extensions (e.g., Edgar Cayce) now corrected.
• Charts using undefined house method now work correctly. Affects charts like JFK, Bill Clinton, Ted Kennedy.
• Sample charts with time zone errors (e.g., Joni Mitchell displaying MDT instead of MWT) now show correctly.
• Fixed a bug where planets may sometimes overlap the house cusp lines.

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Version: 6.6.1 Update

New Features & Enhancements

• North and South Node Interpretations: We added aspect interpretations in natal charts for planets with the Lunar Nodes.
• New Settings Option: A new “Calculation Options” section in the Settings menu, for settings that used to be in the Interpretations Options; now easier to find preferences.
• Special Reports Section: A new “Special Reports” subtitle now appears under the Display menu, renamed from “Reports” which was ambiguous.
• Minor Aspects Added: We’ve expanded our aspect library to include Bi-Septile, Tri-Septile, and Novile aspects.
• Improved Manual: The Table of Contents in the built-in manual is now clickable for faster navigation.
• Neptune in Aries: The missing interpretation for Neptune in Aries in the Current Chart has been added.
• Moon Phase Report: Moon Phase report is now available under Display > Special Reports, offering deeper insights into this particular natal chart.

Fixes & Improvements

• Sidereal Natal Report Crash: Fixed a crash that occurred when generating sidereal natal reports

• Astrograph License Check: Cleaned up the license check process—now using secure HTTPS and removed unnecessary “www” from the URL.

• T-Square Interpretation Restored: T-square interpretations are no longer missing
• Aspects to Lunar Nodes: This setting is now turned on by default, allowing you to see aspects to the nodes and also their interpretations that have been added.
• Consistent Aspect Orbs: Standardized default aspect orbs between Mac and Windows for a smoother cross-platform experience; defaults for some of these orbs have changed.
• Progressed Vertex Fix: The progressed Vertex is now properly disabled in transits and progressions.
• Grid Print Fix: Temporarily disabled printing for the Aspect and Declination Grid.

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Version: 6.6.0 Update

New Features & Enhancements

• 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 & Improvements

• 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.