Frequent Asked Questions
Technology
Is my Windows computer compatible with astroPeregrine?
Yes! astroPeregrine is cross-platform and runs the same on a Macintosh or Windows computer. Click here to check astroPeregrine System Requirements.
How many charts does the trial version allow me to do?
You can create up to three charts with the trial version of astroPeregrine.
How do I delete the trial version from my Windows PC?
On a Windows computer you need to go to the Programs folder and select AstroPeregrine folder and then delete it.
Is my computer's operation system compatible with astroPeregrine?
Is my Mac compatible with astroPeregrine
Yes! AstroPeregrine is cross-platform and runs exactly the same on a Macintosh or Windows computer. Click here to check astroPeregrine System Requirements.
How do I delete the trial version from my Mac?
On a Macintosh you go to the Applications folder and select AstroPeregrine.app and then delete it.
Does astroPeregrine work on a mobile phone (or iPad)?
The short answer is no. astroPeregrine is a desktop application only at this time.
Can astroPeregrine import charts from another program?
Yes, it’s possible! Currently astroPeregrine imports from IO, Winstar, and SolarFire. If you have a different program, I would be happy to add the ability to import your program’s chart data. Please email me, and let’s chat.
How-tos
How do I change orbs?
Select Preferences from the Utility menu. Then click on the orb icon.
How do I set my current location?
Click here to access the blog post with step-by-step instructions.
How do I add a chart?
Three ways: by clicking on the Add Chart button, selcting Add Natal from the Chart menu, or by keyboard: command/control+1.
How do I set up my preferences?
It’s easy! Select Preferences from the Utility menu. There are currently eight different preference sections.
How do I override an innacurate time zone?
Click here to access the blog post with step-by-step instructions.
How do I select planets?
It depends! There are two modes: Global and “Change on the fly”. To change globally select Preferences from the Utility menu then choose the chart options icon. To change on the fly you make sure you are not in “Global” mode and the planet list will appear in a panel.
How do I add a city?
We have over 550,000 cities around the world. At this time, you cannot add a city. But it is something on our roadmap, and we will add it soon.
How do I create a transit report listing?
Select a chart and click on the Search Timescan button (command/control+T). Then set your search criteria. You can find transits to natal, solar arcs to natal, secondary progressions to natal, or a combination of all.
How do I create composite chart?
Click here to access the blog post with step-by-step instructions.