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The Fixed Star Capulus: Off with their Heads, and the Male Temperament and Sexual Energy of Capulus Women!

November 25, 2012 Filled under Astrology, Capulus, Fixed Stars, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury
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Fixed Star Capulus 23° or 24° Taurus

Last month I wrote an article titled, Fixed star Algol, Taurus: The Sexual, Emotional, & Psychological Drives of Heterosexual Men with Algol

After I wrote it, I realized my question about my own involvement with Algol men had not been fully answered.  That’s when I started to take a closer look at Capulus. I don’t have Algol in aspect, or paran to any of my planets or angles but I do have Capulus Conjunct Saturn in the 4th house, but not in paran to anything.

My first draft was wrote on November 17 2012, and the world transits related to Capulus at the time were: Capulus in Opposition to Sun & Mercury Rx in Scorpio and Capulus is Conjunct SN Taurus within 2°.

Publishing this on November 24, 2012, Capulus is Conjunct the SN, as is Algol.

The Perseus  Myth

Fixed star energy is deeper, and stronger in my opinion, and basically sets the stage for our life.

The fixed star material I’m bringing up in this article is not easily accessed in talk therapy because it resides as a hidden layer under our regular natal chart (an undercurrent). When I say, “regular”, I mean the standard planets and signs that we readily find in a chart.

And while I find the planets of our natal chart describe who we are, the fixed stars seem to be the myths we play out, often with our soul mates (SN stuff). Fixed star energy is deeper, and stronger in my opinion, and basically sets the stage for our life. Therefore, it’s very important to know what river flows beneath the sand, and work towards applause, rather than boos.

And that’s what I hope to accomplish in this article.  I hope that you’ll be able to uncover compulsive (covered and deep 8th house material) behavior so that you or the ones you care about may begin healing and putting an end to destructive myths being played out. But not only that, I want you and those you care about to achieve greatness — to take the next evolutionary step of self-awareness and self-development.

Many say that myths are untrue. If that is the case, take advantage of that — see what you do,  for what it really is — false action.

In my article, Fixed star Algol, Taurus: The Sexual, Emotional, & Psychological Drives of Heterosexual Men with Algol, I highlighted the Medusa Myth that is the counterpart to the Perseus Myth.

View images of Perseus (sexual, brave, ego, courage, victory, youth, dare, daring, vitality, strength, virility, potent , fearless, getting the job done)

Legend has it that “Zeus visited Danae in the form of a shower of gold and got her pregnant with Perseus. As a young man Perseus undertook a mission to kill the Medusa. He was furnished with the sword, cap and wings of Mercury and the shield of Minerva (Athena). He killed the Medusa by cutting off her head and afterwards killed the sea monster Cetus and then rescued and married Andromeda. [Robson*, p.56.]”

About the Perseus Myth: Greek Mythology site

To sum it up, for the purpose of exploring the effects of Capulus on a native, an oracle of Apollo told Danae’s father that her son would one day kill him.

So when Acrisius found Danae (his daughter) had a baby, he cast them out to sea in a large chest.  They were saved by the brother (Dictys) of the king, and the king, Polydectes, wanted to marry Danae but she rejected him.

Polydectes set up a rouse to egg on the ego of Perseus. He challenged Perseus to bring him the head of Medusa!

In his journey to slay the head off of Medusa, he received help from Hermes, and Athena (Minerva) — giving Perseus the sickle of Cronos (Saturn) that was used to overpower Uranus and that Zeus used against Typhoeus. Athena also gave him a shield to protect him from the image of Medusa.  Hermes gave him winged sandals. He also received from the Nymphs of the North, the cap of darkness (invisibility), and a “magic wallet” to put the head inside.

In the end, Perseus successfully slayed Medusa.  He also accidentally hit Acrisisus with a discus in a game on the way back to King Polydectes, and that’s what killed him.

The main players in this story

  • Acrisius, father of Danae
  • Danae, mother of Perseus
  • Perseus, immaculately conceived and is the son of Danae & Zeus (Pisces transformed into Aries or Scorpio?)
  • Zeus, father of Perseus (Jupiter, Sagittarius and yet connected to Taurus as he at one point turns himself into a white bull)
  • Polydectes, the savior (through his brother) of Dane and Perseus
  • Adromeda, whom Perseus got released her from the rock, and married. Poseidon had punished her for her mother’s misstep by chaining her to rock to be sacrificed to a sea monster.
  • Hercules, son of Zeus and also a descendant of Perseus and Adromeda

Supporting players

  • Mercury (Gemini, Virgo)
  • Minerva (Athena, Mars, Scorpio, Aries)
  • Pegasus

What the Myth Tells Us About the Fixed Star Capulus

After reading about the myth at the Greek mythology site, I came up with the following:

  • Not having any money but receiving and using one’s natural resources to get a job done.
  • An underdog.
  • Fighting for honor.
  • A treacherous birth, childhood.
  • An unknown yet noble birth or heritage.
  • Help when you need it most.
  • Receiving resources, gifts, and tools to do a very hard job.
  • Being given direction.
  • Cutting, and critical remarks.
  • A fascination with the head.
  • Finding those that one needs to communicate with.
  • Feeling and being invisible.
  • Reflecting another person’s nastiness.
  • Determination. Fortitude. Endurance.
  • The “Magic Wallet” — playing tricks that amuse some, and hurt others.
  • Adventurous.
  • Helpful.
  • I have what you need, or want, but you may not get it.
  • A saint, of sorts.
  • Using one’s gifts to help ‘other’ underdogs.
  • On a quest.
  • I’ve got the answer to everyone’s problems!
  • Generating good karma.
  • Protecting those who are weaker.
  • Stopping evil
  • Fulfilling a prophecy, one’s destiny.
  • A destiny that is painful to oneself and others.
  • An athletic and competitive yet noble nature.
  • A traveler.
  • Soulmates.
  • Longevity.
  • Retaliating against injustices (see Adromeda, for example)
  • A kind act, that generates other unrelated kind acts, that ends up unwittingly benefiting oneself. Rewarded for being a kind spirit.
  • Taking care of one’s friends, while having no mercy on those who are not.
  • Intense strength and bravery.
  • Leaving a legacy.
  • Making a great impact.
  • Saturn (bone and sinew… tearing through the head with the sickle).
  • Chronos (Saturn) overpowered Uranus with the sickle!

Planetary Connections

While I connect Algol to Mercury or Venus (in aspect to Pluto especially as a square or opposition),  I connect Capulus to Mars / Mercury (in aspect to Jupiter, especially as a Trine or Sextile). Truly these stars are partners: Deep, and penetrating. Alive, you’ll feel. So Algol is like Venus, and Capulus like Mars. Venus Conjunct or Opposition Mars! With the potential of being Venus Trine or Sextile Mars. They can make a good team / pair or be totally at odds with each other!

I connect Jupiter to Capulus because he traveled far distances, and had a righteous attitude at times. And Mars for the fighting, and brave spirit. Capulus is not hidden. It is in your face.

“He was furnished with the sword, cap and wings of Mercury and the shield of Minerva. ” This is one reason why I say Mercury and Pluto are connected to Capulus. Athena is connected to Mars (Aries) but Pluto (Scorpio) is the female version.

A New & Modern Interpretation: Capulus

Traditional and not-so traditional meanings of Capulus include:

It causes blindness or defective eyesight (all clusters of stars or nebula have this effect). [Robson*, p.154.]

Al Biruni refers to it as one of the four most nebulous stars but dismisses the suggestion (frequently attached to nebulous clusters) that it causes blindness, arguing that vision is represented by the luminaries and this cluster is too high in latitude to fall on their path. [2] , Skyscript

“Primitive male sexual energy; penetrating; ruthless; adventurous; dishonesty; mass effects, esp. meteorological; blindness (spiritual or emotional if not physical)” Rob Tillet

When prominent in a natal chart it is said to denote adventurous individuals, but also those who are less than honest in their dealings with others. [Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.14.]

Lets find more meaning in Capulus:

“Capulus, in Latin, means: coffin, handle (as in gavel), hilt of a sword, tomb, scacophagus; halter for catching / fastening cattle, lasso. God’s acre, cemetery, churchyard, graveyard” Source

“Capulus: Beauty and the Beast.” Abella Arthur

“Capulus energy is clear. decisive, focused, and possibly even ruthless: an “If it can be touched, weighted, or seen, then it has existence” mentality. Perseus’ sword is the male kundalini energy, the partner to Algol”, Brady’s Book of Fixed Stars, Bernadette Brady, Page 193

“Capulus natives have zero tolerance for the monster within others. Any beast shall be slayed, firmly and swiftly. Algol natives, who also have Capulus, are demons and slayers.” Abella Arthur

“Capulus imparts power of thought, a quick mind, and realization of ideas and plans. There are also indications that you are ambitious, or competitive, which at times can cause rashness, indecision, and changeable views. A love of conversation and debate is also indicated by this star and endows you with impressive speaking abilities and quick repartee. Capulus warns against using talents in a destructive manner, sarcasm, and becoming involved in controversies.

Linked to your Sun’s degree, this star bestows persistence, endurance, determination, and an ability to focus your energy. Caplus’ influence enables you to achieve a prominent position in your field and may also encourage you to study philosophy, astrology, or metaphysics. Alternatively, this star may indicate success in dealing with the public at large.

Positive: Ambitious, good sense of humour / Negative: Sarcastic, too competitive, destructive” - The Powers of Birthdays, Stars, and Numbers: The Complete Persononlogy Reference Guide by Geraldine Sullivan, Saffi Crawford — The authors also connect Capulus to the quality of Mars / Mercury but I add Jupiter. 🙂

“… our hero is not able to look directly at the opponent that confronts him. Instead, the willingness to go on the offensive as suggested by the sword, (Mars), must be tempered by cunning or intellect, (Mercury); otherwise Capulus will suggest a passionate energy which dissipates or turns inwards through a lack of focus.”  , Skyscript

“These people feel split and are on a quest to find themselves. This unease makes them very driven. They want to play the hero and see themselves as the “good guy”. Some have a love/hate relationship with their own power and may even be afraid to use it. However when they do finally, it is NOT subtle.” Darkstar Astrology

“The overarching theme of Algol is improper conduct, and Capulus natives persecute (as in, Perseus) that conduct. Some natives, that have both Algol and Capulus, persecute their own improper conduct and this impropriety often generates shame. Capulus (with or without Algol) natives also persecute Algol or Algol type behavior in others.” Abella Arthur

The Myths

Don’t stare the monster in the face, or it will be the death of you. Perseus was able to avoid death by avoiding Medusa’s gaze through using his shield to monitor her reflection.

I’ve found that Algol natives can become narcissistic adults, due to the the smothering and over attention given to them by their mothers — the exact opposite that Capulus natives usually experience (Algol / Capulus natives may experience both extremes).

Capulus, Algol, and the Medusa myth ties into the myth of Narcissus.  There are common threads between the myths such as Narcissus being the product of a rape, and being a descendant of Oceanus.

In the Narcissus myth, 1. a sword was involved wherein an admirer of Narcissus (like Algol) was indirectly told to prove how much he loved Narcissus, by killing himself. 2. Artemis (like Capulus) made Narcissus fall in love with himself as punishment for planting the seed for another to destroy themselves. and 3. Narcissus is not in love with himself, but a reflection of himself — the reflection the Algol native tries to project onto a Capulus native or inflicts upon himself if he also has Capulus. In either case Capulus will attempt to cut the damaged parts out, by turning the mirror around.

Oddly, I have had a reproduction painting of Narcissus and Echo on my bathroom door for years that was given to me by one of my Algol exes parents.

Information on narcissism:

Etymology & Definitions

I’ve decided to take a look at the etymology and definition of Capulus and Perseus to see if I could find long lost meaning.

Capulus, in Latin, means: coffin, handle (as in gavel), hilt of a sword, tomb, sarcophagus; halter for catching / fastening cattle, lasso. God’s acre, cemetery, churchyard, graveyard

Gavel

The word gavel brings to mind the word judge. Capulus natives lay down the law. They are no nonsense ball-breakers! An interesting thing is that I liken Capulus with Mars, and Algol with Venus, whereas the keyword “judge” is most aligned with Libra (Venus) so it’s a dance between these two fixed stars, for sure.

God’s Acre
Comes from “German Gottesacker, from Gott (God) + Acker (field). The allusion is that the bodies of the dead are sown in the field in hope of resurrection.” Source

This reminds me of how the Chinese viewed Algol influence — a Pile of Corpses. Perhaps Capulus takes the bad, and tries to turn it into good. Or Capulus challenges Algol to move to a higher ground, a higher place — to end their misery. Capulus resurrects Algol.

Perseus

Perseus might come from the “ancient Greek verb, “πέρθειν” (perthein), “to waste, ravage, sack, destroy”, some form of which appears in Homeric epithets.” Source

This reminds me of the word persecute: ” to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religion, race, or beliefs; harass persistently or to annoy or trouble persistently. worry, badger, vex, bother, pester. ” Source

I won’t let something go easily.  I won’t let someone hide, pretend, and to blame the outside, or shun responsibility for their actions.  I pester persistently.  Yup, I’ve done that.  And generally for the health of both myself and the other as the motivating reason.  In other words: if I don’t care, I won’t pester. But I don’t want to do it anymore. It seems to hurt me more, and not help the other — so working on it through this article to solve the problem!

Sayings

Off with his head!

Stop right there!

Capulus cuts  off heads through bravery, masochism, lack of patience, self-defense, or ego.

The overarching theme of Algol is improper conduct, and Capulus natives persecute (as in, Perseus) that conduct. Some natives, that have both Algol and Capulus, persecute their own improper conduct and this impropriety often generates shame. Capulus (with or without Algol) natives also persecute Algol or Algol themes in others!

Alice in Wonderland’s Queen of Hearts.

From the cradle to the grave!

Ab cuna ad capulum means from the cradle to the grave. Source So from Algol to Capulus!

While the basic meaning of this say refers to ‘a lifetime’ — from birth to death, I also I interpret this as: We made you, and we can break you.

Capulus is the masculine myth connected to the father (Capricorn), and Algol is the feminine myth connected to the mother (Cancer). Capulus and Algol represent the story of how mother and father makes and breaks their children.

The idiom, From the cradle to the grave, further indicates how Capulus is the last stop. ie. The buck stops here, and Put a cap on it — other Capulus related sayings.

Cutting off the Nose to Spite the Face

Natives with Algol and/or Capulus tend to self-enact the idiom, Cut your nose of to spite your face.

It was not uncommon in the Middle Ages for a person to cut the nose off of another for various reasons, including punishment from the state, or as an act of revenge.[4] Cognitive scientist Steven Pinker notes that the phrase may have originated from this practice, as at this time “cutting off someone’s nose was the prototypical act of spite.”[5]

The expression has since become a blanket term for (often unwise) self-destructive actions motivated purely by anger or desire for revenge. For example, if a man was angered by his wife, he might burn down their house to punish her; however, burning down her house would also mean burning down his, along with all their combustible personal possessions.

In the 1796 edition of Grose’s Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, “He cut off his nose to be revenged of his face.” is defined as “one who, to be revenged on his neighbour, has materially injured himself.” The word “spite” is used in the sense of revenge and “face” is used in the sense of honor.  Wikipedia

Ball-breaking

“A ball-breaker is a demanding woman who destroys men’s confidence or it’s a job or situation that is demanding, arduous, and punishing.” Source

I believe I’m a bit of a “ball breaker”. One of my exes said he was “emotionally constipated” until he met me. He has Mars Conjunct Algol. I imagine, I am and have been the counterpart of Algol men. I’m known for not taking crap.  Capulus is connected to Mercury, and that means that natives with Capulus in their charts tend to be mental slicers and dicers — that, I am. If it smells like crap, it is crap, and the Capulus native isn’t afraid to communicate that.

Capulus often sounds to me like Cap you-r ass. To me, that means attempting to put an end to a**hole behaviour.

I believe there might be a strong indication that Algol natives have narcissistic tendencies if not having full blown NPD. Sam Vaknin, writer of  Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited (and also a self-disclosed narcissist) stated that narcissism is caused by “overweening, smothering, spoiling, overvaluing, and idolizing the child”, and are “all forms of parental abuse.” Capulus natives rarely entertain any of this even if they might fall in love with an Algol native (or be an Algol native who is in love with himself, not really). However, they can be seen as invasive and end up spending too much attention on the Algol partner. As I wrote in Fixed star Algol, Taurus: The Sexual, Emotional, & Psychological Drives of Heterosexual Men with Algol, their mate (often a Capuuls one) takes on the role that mother did — at least, the native attempts to create that dynamic as much s they’ll reject it later.

Capulus natives have strong BS detectors, and will shut down anything that appears as abusive or improper. Unfortunately beating another up, or oneself (if the native has Algol too) can be destructive and not helpful. Having said that, Algol natives are highly attracted to Capulus natives and vice versa as they try to play out their myth to completion.

In fact, as I dove into my Capulus article, Algol was never too far away.  Many ‘couples or twosomes’ of crime (especially sexual and violent crime) have this combination: Karla Homolka (Capulus) and Paul Bernardo (Algol), Ronald Poppo (Algol & Capulus stellium) and Rudy Eugene (Mars Aquarius squaring Ronald’s Algol) , and Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch (Capulus, wrote masochistic novels) -  Marquis de Sade (Algol, wrote sadistic novels) .

Venus in Furs

“Everything is suggestive of coldness: marble body, women of stone, Venus of ice, are favorite expressions of Masoch; his characters often serve their amorous apprenticeship with a cold statue, by the light of the moon.”, Giles Deleuze Source

Lyrics

Venus in Furs

Written by Lou Reed

Shiny, shiny, shiny boots of leather
Whiplash girlchild in the dark
Comes in bells, your servant, don’t forsake him
Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart

Downy sins of streetlight fancies
Chase the costumes she shall wear
Ermine furs adorn the imperious
Severin, Severin awaits you there

I am tired, I am weary
I could sleep for a thousand years
A thousand dreams that would awake me
Different colors made of tears
Kiss the boot of shiny, shiny leather
Shiny leather in the dark
Tongue of thongs, the belt that does await you
Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart

Severin, Severin, speak so slightly
Severin, down on your bended knee
Taste the whip, in love not given lightly
Taste the whip, now plead for me

I am tired, I am weary
I could sleep for a thousand years
A thousand dreams that would awake me
Different colors made of tears

Shiny, shiny, shiny boots of leather
Whiplash girlchild in the dark
Severin, your servant comes in bells, please don’t forsake him
Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart
Venus In Furs lyrics © EMI Music Publishing

Capulus Women: Role Reversal, Relationships, and Male Sexual Energy

Polaire dressed in men’s clothing — role reversal

Capulus women are CAPtivating (to seize, to capture).

If you’re a Capulus woman, partnered with an Algol man or woman — you’re often working with role reversal. Capulus women tend to have a masculine edge (sexual too), ultra strong, and no nonsense disposition with a tough exterior yet a softness that is clearly seen lurking behind. There also seems, at times, a sadness.

Algol men tend to have a feminine edge (sexual too), weakened, and victimized disposition with a sensitive exterior yet a hardness is clearly seen lurking behind. There also seems, at times, an indifference.

Both are intense creatures, and can become vicious when feeling attacked. They also have a crafty / strategic nature.

Capulus is the masculine myth connected to the father (Capricorn), and Algol is the feminine myth connected to the mother (Cancer). Capulus and Algol represent the story of how mother and father makes and breaks their children.

Capulus women most likely identified more strongly with their father, while growing up, rather than their mother — yet their father were often unavailable to them or they may have sought their approval. The reverse is true for the Algol male. The mother of these men provided too much availability, and approval.

A Capulus woman is the counterpart of the Algol male. Algol men need and appreciate that, even if they fight it. It’s the much needed reality check.

The Capulus native acts as judge and jury, and self-punishes in an honorable way.  Unlike their Algol counterparts, many Capulus women did not receive the nurturing they needed.  This caused them to become extremely self-reliant. They can not only take care of themselves, but take care of others — others, who by all rights, ought to be taking care of themselves. The Algol native, often can only take care of themselves (if that), and when they self-punish it is more like self-berating. It is not honorable, or of a higher mind.

The unfortunate situation is that in a relationship, the Capulus native will berate the Algol native without being aware of  their self-berating since they do not operate in the same manner.  When the Capulus native punishes themselves, they accept the punishment for any crime (mistake) done. They rarely feel bad about redressing the situation, and take full responsibility for their actions. Naturally, they will believe the Algol native will do the same and trouble brews when they don’t.

The key is to make the punishment fit the crime. Sometimes Capulus overdoes it with Algol.  Again, because Algol already does self-berating, it doesn’t need any more from Capulus. And it’s especially problematic when the native has both Algol and Capulus in their chart.

While browsing the natal chart section of this article, I hope you’ll notice that all the pictures of Capulus women show an intense and unabashed sexuality which is often considered typically male. Capulus women ooze sex appeal, without trying. There is a message in their appearance and physical energy that says to the viewer: I’m confident about my sexuality, and you may get to experience it (in some way) if you’re worthy.

To Algol natives, this is like sniffing candy. What the Capulus woman has, they want. It’s what they are unfortunately missing, as an adult, because of Mommy Dearest. There are mixed up sexual / control themes that he tries to live out with his lover — hoping to turn the tables.  This is another reason why he is enamored with the female’s male sexual energy.  He hopes to turn her back to her natural state, so-to-speak — one he does not fear. So the Capulus woman is to any man, one that is feared yet revered.

To say the least, both Capulus and Algol natives are intense sexual creatures of mythical proportions.

Capulus natives have zero tolerance for the monster within others. Any beast shall be slayed — firmly and swiftly. Algol natives, who also have Capulus, are demons and slayers. They can demonize their prey, and slay them when they fight back. It’s quite the dance. The demon slayers would do well, slaying their own demons while leaving their romantic partners alone. That, or using their demon slaying powers in their jobs — where it would be appreciated.

Sample Careers

Having Capulus (with or without Algol) is a great placement for a lawyer, judge, criminal investigations, police work, or someone working in advocacy, interventions, or activism. It is also great for anyone who needs to cut through diamonds to find the gems. Business people do well because it requires a certain constitution and ruthlessness to make it to the top. Ruthlessness, as it relates to finding and seizing opportunities quickly and without mercy. Actors with Capulus do well in movies and shows that have themes of destruction, against all odds, or persecution of criminals. Vocalists and song writers do well with writing about heavy duty (and often, taboo) social material in powerful ways.  Michael & Janet Jackson, and Barbara Streisand come to mind.


Barbara Streisand, Yentl

Highlighting a Capulus Trait in Famous People

Taurus is related to art, beauty, money, stability, security, home, values, self-worth, sensuality, etc. Many people who have Capulus (and/or Algol) are also artists, and people who commit crimes of passion (often related to the aforementioned themes).

The following Capulus natives were fascinated and became famous for their fascination of the heads of themselves or others.  Some natives manifest this fascination in constructive ways, while others manifest it in destructive ways.

Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera


Frida had been long since one of my favorite artists so I’ll be sure to write up a blog about her, and the AGO – Art Gallery of Ontario exhibit I recently visited, when I get the time.

I’m no longer surprised that I had such a connection. When I had discovered her, I had been at the tail end of a very difficult break-up with a Mars Conjunct Algol native. And her and I also share Capulus.

“I am the woman of myth and bullshit. They thought I was a surrealist, but I wasn’t. I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.” Frida Kahlo

Yes, she most certainly was playing out a myth, primarily Algol & Capulus and the myth of Medusa and Perseus.

Not oddly Frida Kahlo (Midheaven Conjunct Capulus & Algol and possibly Moon Conjunct Algol) and Diego Rivera (Neptune Conjunct Algol) have Algol .

At the gallery, I was listening to a pre-recorded message by Dr. Salomon Grimberg, Kahlo expert and author of Frida Kahlo: Song of Herself. In it he said, “Diego enjoyed being cruel and mean to her” but Frida “didn’t want to be abandoned” so she “went along with it” and didn’t leave. Algol natives have issues with abandonment. Dr. Grimberg said that Frida abused alcohol and pain killers, and was a “cutter”, letting people cut her, “through her operations”. He stated that Deigo was “as mean as the devil”.

Frida said of Diego, “I would always like to hold him like a newly born child”. This is Capulus energy of the Algol infantile wounds, that Algol natives are so keen on expressing.

“Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair” was the first self-portrait iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo created after her divorce from artist Diego Rivera. Renouncing the feminine image depicted in her other self-portraits, Kahlo (1907 – 1954) has just cut off the long hair Rivera admired, and is wearing a suit that was most likely his. Conveying the deep sorrow of her loss, the image appears to express Kahlo’s yearning for the freedom and independence of a man. The large empty space around Kahlo suggests the depth of her loneliness and misery, and the song verse above her reads, “See, if I loved you, it was for your hair, Now you’re bald, I don’t love you anymore.” Source

Vidal Sassoon

After watching a documentary about Vidal Sassoon, I decided to look at his chart and noticed he had shown a number of Capulus aspects. So I did some research on other hair cutters, and found Capulus to be prominent.  Unfortunately I had forgotten that I put in a time of birth for Vidal that wasn’t correct.  I still imagine that he has Capulus in paran to at least one of his planets. At any rate, I include him here because his signature very short (male sexuality ie Capulus) angular hair cuts and personality are very much Capulus inspired.

Raymond Bessone

Raymond Bessone (who inspired Vidal Sasson) was born on May 11, 1911 and has his Sun at 20° which creates a Capulus Conjunction to his Sun.  At the time of his birth, Capulus was at 22° 57. While Algol has one getting their head cut off (by Capulus, no doubt), Capulus cuts people’s heads off (metaphorically or literally) as is the case with hair cutters, cutting the hairs off our heads.

Besson’s video of Hair fashion: http://www.britishpathe.com/video/raymond-aka-shangri-la

God Control & Domination

Every myth, I have read to-date (less than two handfuls) seem to contain destructive interference by a God. The reason, thus far, seems to be related to gaining control and power over another God through other Gods, demi-Gods, or other earthly creatures. And the outcomes are often vicious, and without mercy.

Finding Strength and the Lessons in Capulus

I’ll probably come back to this section.  I’m still thinking it all through.  I know what to do for myself; however, I want to be sure the message I convey to readers is a pure one.  As in, whatever I say is as purely related to Capulus as possible. Because I’m so close to the subject (having Saturn Conjunct Capulus), it has been a little harder to gain the objectivity needed. So refer back to the section: What the Myth Tells Us About the Fixed Star Capulus to gain a better understanding of the strengths, gifts, and lessons that Capulus can bestow.

For now, I can tell you that Capulus natives are strong of character and often, body.  There is great potential for lifting oneself out of dumps, and achieving great success.

If you or your loved one has Capulus in their chart, these natives are often compelled to take charge of your life or situation because you or the situation has indicated, in one way or another, that there’s inability to self-manage. Often people reject this intrusive behavior (as they should) but unfortunately they don’t take control so the Capulus native is put in an odd situation of doing nothing when the raw energy of Capulus is to do. So where does that leave the Capulus native?

Their Algol counterparts need to, without a doubt, affirm and demonstrate they can self-manage and have proper conduct, and when they don’t — they take care of redressing the situation. Because if they don’t there are three things that could happen:  1. The healthy Capulus native cuts you out of their life, and you lose great support, 2. The Capulus native keeps cutting you because they care about you, but you continue to feel wounded, 3. They stop harassing you, but they also start ignoring you too, and are possibly ever-ready to move on. And frankly, they don’t care much about you in this scenario.

Capulus & You

Do you or your loved one have Capulus? Yes, you do. Fixed stars usually have a 1-3° orb. Capulus is currently at 24° and moves very slowly. Go see where on your chart 21-27° (depending on when you were born) Taurus resides. You may not have any planets, or celestial items connected to it; however, the house the degree resides will tell you about how and where Capulus can manifest in your life. Do note that Zauruk, and Algol are the next closest stars and are currently at 24, 26° so you may have one of those as well.

Finding other fixed stars: If you know the degrees of your signs, you can find your sign and degree at Rob Tillett’s or Astrology Notes website for fixed star conjunctions and oppositions.

Aspect Delineation Sample:

Saturn Conjunct Capulus:  When you don’t know what to do, this native will. There is karma, testing, captivity, and hardship with this aspect but also wisdom, and valor to cut through and do what most won’t or can’t. Follow through, and carrying out of tasks and responsibilities are of utmost importance. It can cause depression if one is failing at their attempt to successfully cut out the crap. And there will be many blocks, and obstacles.  Eventually, the native gains the maturity and wisdom in how to use their natural parental slicing and dicing skills to help those around them stand on their own feet. This aspect describes a native who believes in rules of conduct, and has a stoic temperament as well as a strong constitution. If people that get close to this self-controlled yet fierce native, don’t have strong morals or rules, the native will enforce their own, upon them, and with great tenacity. They will punish those that won’t or can’t punish themselves. Natives with this aspect can be ambitious, and find great success but only after the feeling that it took so long and so much work to get there. Given that Saturn relates to the world, the native often makes a strong impact on the world’s consciousness, especially for what they say. Valient action, relieves Saturnian boredom, and inspires a feeling of being alive. This native believes in being fair, and truly cares about the well-being of all but tends to be quite the stern ball-breaker and task master — often enacting tough love.

If you want me to delineate an aspect or angle that is made with Capulus or Algol, please book a session. I know a lot more about Capulus than I’ve written here.

Eye Color of Capulus & Algol natives.  I wasn’t sure where to put this as it’s a small but notable characteristic of Algol and Capulus natives that popped out at me while doing research on these fixed stars.  While the ascendant, and Sun often describe how a person will look or appear, I have found that Capulus natives tend to have very dark brown (appearing as almost black) eyes and Algol natives have light eyes in this order of frequency: Blue, Green, and Hazel (least likely, light brown) with odd flecks and coloring near the iris.  It doesn’t matter their ethnic background either.  If the native has both Capulus and Algol, eye color depends on which star is closer in orb that will determine their eye color.  Often Algol is the stronger influence so if this is the case, the Capulus (with Algol) native will often have dark blue eyes if not still dark brown. I have no idea why this seems to be the case! If you have a theory, please share it in the comments section.

This article was inspired and received enlightenment through Sexy Beast — you know who you are and my own desire to fully understand what’s going on! Please take some time, as I have, to share your experiences, insights, and knowledge of Capulus. It’s the best thank you I could receive in thinking of and writing this article. And it will hopefully give you more insight when other readers see your comment and decide to post their own for all of us to benefit from.

What Others Say

Constellation of Words | Marina – Darkstar Astrology | Wikipedia – Persueus | Deborah Houlding (has Capulus & Algol) at Skyscript | Astrology Notes: List of Fixed Stars | Various thoughts on Algol | Fixed stars, why bother? by Bernadette Brady

Famous People with Capulus

I focused my Algol post on hetero men with Algol and the women they love and lose; however, I decided to make this one more open ended.  A lot of Algol men will ALSO have Capulus, and men with Algol have the feminine Venusian influence while women with Capulus have the male Martian influence. In any case, in this section I focus on the women and highlight the men. 😀

Business women, Hair Cutters, Artists (musicians, vocalists, actors, writers, etc), Pornographic themes, Astrologers, and Royalty, have shown to have Capulus feature prominently in their chart.

Quick jump to natal charts: Sun Conjunct Capulus, Moon Conjunct Capulus, Mercury Conjunct Capulus, VenusConjunct Capulus, Mars Conjunct Capulus, Jupiter Conjunct Capulus, Saturn Conjunct Capulus, Pluto Conjunct Capulus, Uranus Conjunct Capulus

Sun Conjunct Capulus

Countries and cities shining with Capulus influences: Kiev (Ukraine), Thessaloniki (Greece), Las Vegas (Nevada), Israeli Declaration of Independence (Country), Cambridge (City in United Kingdom), La Paz (City in Mexico). & First Miracle at Fatima (1917) Note: Don’t mess with these cities, and countries unless you want to be frustrated out of your yin-yang. They will slice and dice mentally and otherwise as the Sun Conjunct Capulus is the fierest of all aspects.

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  • Che Guevara
  • Robert Pattinson
  • Raymond Bessone
  • Pierce Brosnan
  • Patrick Bruel
  • Otto Klemperer
  • Mark Zuckerberg

    Queen Anne Boleyn

  • Mireille Darc
  • Christine Bravo
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Madhuri Dixit
  • Swami Muktananda
  • George Lucas
  • George Carlin
  • Dennis Rodman
  • Jim Jones (cult)
  • Tim Roth
  • Emilio Estevez
  • Niccolò Machiavelli
  • Gabriel Byrne
  • Harvey Keitel
  • Stephen Colbert
  • Ritchie Valens
  • Gérard Mulliez
  • Christian Lacroix
  • Brian Eno
  • Maurice Carême

    Katherine Hepburn

  • Pierre Curie
  • David Byrne
  • Burt Bacharach
  • Steve Winwood
  • Stephen Baldwin
  • Valeria Marini
  • Billy Joe Crawford
  • Bruce Boxleitner
  • Luciano Benetton
  • John Frawley
  • Jason Biggs
  • Raí
  • Jasper Johns
  • Robert Zemeckis
  • Pascal Gentil
  • Tony Hawk
  • Jeff Jawer (Astrologer)
  • Kim Fields
  • John VI of Portugal
  • Yogi Berra
  • Pope Pius IX
  • Ahmet Zappa
  • Thomas Gainsborough

    Katherine Hepburn

  • Jean Leclerc (singer)
  • Jean-Albert Cartier
  • Pope Inocent X
  • Gabriel Mann (actor)
  • Jean Thibaud (physicist)
  • Jacques Aubert (percussionnist)
  • Pope Innocent XIII
  • Magic Dick
  • Raphaël VI
  • Anthony Wong (Australian actor)
  • Eddy Arnold (singer)
  • Paraguay (Country)
  • Hamburg (Germany)
  • André Stibio
  • Karl Schulze (boxer)
  • Dan Post (actor)
  • Donald Bragg
  • Pope Marcellus II
  • Nicolas Buffet (musician)
  • William Emerson (mathematician)
  • Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland
  • Afonso III of Portugal
  • Steve Dr. Death (wrestler)
  • Pierre Fournier (journalist)J
  • George Brett (baseball)
  • Chris Pontius (soccer)
  • James Wilder (football)
  • Big Van Vader
  • Sunny (singer)
  • Kim Tae-woo (singer)
  • Ed Walsch (pitcher)
  • Carl Nicks (American football)
  • Louis Philippe I, Duke of Orléans

Moon Conjunct Capulus

Countries, cities, and events shining with Capulus influences: Australia, Guinea, San Antonio (Texas), Nairobi (Kenya), Malawi, Solidarity (Polish trade union)

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Men

Mercury Conjunct Capulus

Countries, cities, and events shining with Capulus influences:  Gothenburg (Sweden), Fort Worth (Texas), Vaduz (Liechtenstein), Minnesota, Kentucky

Uma Thurman as Medusa!

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Men

Venus Conjunct Capulus

Many royal men have Venus Conjunct Capulus.

Countries, cities, and events shining with Capulus influences: Ottoman Empire, Fort Worth (Texas), Manaus (Brazil), Bonn (Germany), Kentucky

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Men

Mars Conjunct Capulus

There were not as many notable women or men, but especially women with Mars Conjunct Capulus

Countries, cities, and events shining with Capulus influences: 2004 Madrid train bombings, Bilbao (Spain), Rwanda, San Cristobal (Mexico)

Women

Men

Jupiter Conjunct Capulus

Countries, cities, and events shining with Capulus influences: Norway, Munich (Germany)

Women

Men

Saturn Conjunct Capulus

Countries, cities, and events shining with Capulus influences: Kiev (Ukraine),Tampa (Florida)

Women

Men

Uranus Conjunct Capulus

Patricia Sun, Uranus Conjunct Capulus “When women are frightened, they get more verbal, more linear, more rigid, or controlling, and when they are fearful of their security. So that’s why women have the thing of being the nag, or the bitch, or the not nice female energy . It isn’t because she has the courage to complain, or the insights that the man doesn’t agree with. It has everything to do with the fear in the delivery, and the rigidity of the linearness of the delivery…. When women are under stress, they beat up men with their tongues, with their words.”

Book, Conscious Relationships … “They do [humanity] have to reach conscious experience which is part of the chaos… and simultaneous to this psychological awakening — although it’s very messy at the moment — is the technological leaps where we can be connected. It’s part of our evolutionary leap…”, Patricia Sun

To put her message within these videos into perspective, Ms Patricia Sun is Pisces Sun 0° Mercury (hence the soft spokenness, intuition, etc.), and Neptune Virgo (linear thinking with an intuitive twist) in the 2nd. 🙂 Each of us has our own natal chart (containing gifts of difference), and Patricia is asserting her wisdom. Patricia is naturally a linear / logical thinking because she has an Aquarius Moon and Venus. 🙂 I have a Moon and Venus in Virgo so I’m quite left brained oriented too. What’s your Moon, Venus, Mercury and if it’s in a water or earth sign are you more feeling or thinking?

Countries, cities, and events shining with Capulus influences: World War II, Invasion of Poland,

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Neptune Conjunct Capulus

Countries, cities, and events shining with Capulus influences: Brussels (Belgium), Charlottetown (Canada)

Women

Men

Pluto Conjunct Capulus

Countries, cities, and events shining with Capulus influences: Invention of the telephone, Geneva (Switzerland), Portugal, Boston (Massachusetts), Jersey City (New Jersey), Calgary (Canada), Wichita Falls (Texas), Hartford (Connecticut)

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    Fixed star Algol, Taurus: The Sexual, Emotional, & Psychological Drives of Heterosexual Men with Algol

    October 2, 2012 Filled under Astrology, Algol, Asteroids, Fixed Stars, Neptune, Pluto
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    Fixed Star Algol 25° or 26° Taurus

    The most evil star in the cosmos.

    I have connected with many men, of importance to me, with Algol influencing them. Recently, I met another so I went to find information about the “most evil star in the heavens” [Robson*, p.124.].

    I’m focusing on heterosexual men and their interest in women because that’s where I have the most intimate experience with Algol. If this applies to women with Algol or gay men with Algol, please note that in the comments field — thank you. In fact, note anything you like in the comments field — such as how you believe Algol manifests in women with the conjunction.

    One of the online articles I most enjoyed reading (great delineation info in the Artists & Algol and Keywords section) was published by Marina of Darkstar Astrology. While reading her article about Algol, I remembered that during my Goth phase (I’ve got the reinvention aspect that Madonna and David Bowie have as we share similar chart signatures) I had done an art and poem piece on the beauty and strength of Medusa without knowing much more than what she looked like and that she could turn men into stone.

    Since a young child I had a fascination with the Medusa Myth, without ever really studying it. My hair is naturally wild and is corkscrew curly. Innately I knew that I was more intense then most of the other children. After reading Marina’s article I realized I may have a personal connection to or I have been playing out the myth of Medusa with Algol men without really knowing it.

    Update (November 25, 2012). See article The Fixed Star Capulus: Off with their Heads, and the Male Temperament and Sexual Energy of Capulus Women! about Capulus, the counterpart or partner of Algol.

    Interesting to note, Jupiter returned to 25° Taurus on May, 22, 2012 (this year)! I wrote about Algol a day after I experienced an Algol influenced male (Article One, and two) and I didn’t even know Jupiter had conjunct Algol on that day! And the last blog post I did was on June 14th which is when Jupiter first entered Gemini at 0°. The cosmos are freaky!

    Today, the world transits related to Algol are:

    Mars and North Node at 26° Scorpio Opposite Algol
    Venus is 27° Leo Square Algol

    Astrologers usually only recognize the conjunction as having the greatest and/or purest impact; however, I read these transits as a time for the Algol male to clean up his act — face the truth, and heal through their own love, leadership, and warmth of self.

    And considering in December 2012, Algol Conjunct SN. Algol may become a thing of the past.
    I think the Algol men, of women who have experienced their lowest selves, will have their Algol ‘put to rest’ and thrown into the “pile of corpses” they once created. Healing is coming. It’s no accident I’m talking about all this during Saturn Scorpio — which I see as liberating and related to maturity rather than restriction.

    Abella Arthur (c) 2001-2002

    My astrology, which may be noteworthy to this article, include: Virgo the Virgin stellium in the 8th house of Scorpio (sex, death, psychology, etc). Moon, Mercury, Venus, Pluto, Vesta, and South Node. Mercury and Pluto, not conjunct, reside in the 8th. Uranus Libra straddles the 8th and 9th with Medusa conjuncting it. Minerva and Athene are in my 7th house conjunct my Sun which is conjunct my Mars. Neptune is in my 10th.Pallas is in my 2nd house in Pisces and conjunct my North Node. I have Algol, as a degree, in my 4th house. It is not conjunct anything though the closest conjunction would be with Saturn, if it were in orb.

    The Medusa Myth

    There are many ways that the Medusa myth is expressed. I’m sure you’ll find many versions. This is the one I’m working from:

    Legend has it that “Algol [also known as the demon star or death star] represents the head of the Gorgon Medusa who was slain by Perseus. Medusa, who was the only mortal one of the three Gorgon sisters, was originally a beautiful maiden, but her hair was changed into hissing serpents by Minerva in consequence of her having become [raped and impregnanted] by Neptune [Medusa is the mother of Chrysaor and Pegasus], in one of Minerva’s temples. This gave her so fearful an appearance that everyone who looked at her was changed into stone. [Robson*, p.123.]”.

    The main players in this story

    • Medusa, Virgin Priestess of Athena (Vestal Virgin) — assigned Virgo, then transformed into Scorpio
    • Neptune (aka Poseidon), Rapist or Seducer — assigned Pisces
    • Minera (aka Athena),Virgin Goddess — assigned Scorpio
    • Mother, the missing water sign — assigned Cancer

    Algol, being connected to Taurus, means that the opposite sign is Scorpio. Given Scorpio is co-ruled by Vesta, the keeper of the Vestal Virgins I liken Medusa with the sign of Scorpio as well as Virgo, the Virgin (domicile of Vesta). Algol is positioned in near the third eye of Medusa’s head. Also, Medusa is connected to Minerva who is (in turn) connected to Pluto. It was in Minerva’s temple that Medusa, a Vestal Virgin, was defiled by Neptune (Pisces).

    Images of Medusa (sexual, ugly, powerful, crazed, afraid, horrific, angry, innocent, deformity)

    A New & Modern Interpretation: The Heterosexual Man and the Fixed Star, Algol

    Finding meaning in Algol…

    “Primitive female sexuality; strangulation, beheading, danger to throat and neck, murder, violence, mass catastrophe; the “Evil One”, the Demon Star; passionate; intense; hysterical. A pulsating, eclipsing double-star also associated with extreme creativity; an expression of the Dark Side…” Rob Tillet

    “Some astrologers say that Algol can indicate a person who stands up and speaks out about injustice which they feel passionately about, and who attracts dificult/intense life situations but who also has the ability to handle them. Negatively it is said that Algol folks will be cruel, harsh, brutal, destructive.” Source

    “The mythological beheading of Medusa symbolizes the ultimate silencing of female wisdom and expression. It is the act which stops her growth, limits her potential movement and cultural contributions. She is obliterated and her severed head is flaunted on the Acropolis and other works of art in pride of her and all women’s subjugation by violent men. She is broken and her body enslaved. Her spirit, her mind, her spiritual powers are killed. Her once honored forces of female creativity and destruction are halted. Her role as dynamic mediatrix degraded. Her life-giving, death-wielding powers and wild forces of nature are controlled, tamed, and mastered by the male order. The cycles of life and nature are made to conform to his linear perspective.” Alicia Le Van

    “The young man finds Medusa on his way to virility. The threatening image of the snake woman is a metaphor of the mother figure. The growing child has to cope with and eventually to emancipate from his mother’s gaze. The separation from the mother leads to the boy’s independence and to the liberation of his sexuality. The decapitation of the Medusa can then be seen as the cutting of the umbilical cord. The mythological story hardly casts any doubt on this interpretation. Only after he has slain off Medusa’s head, Perseus is capable of liberating Andromeda from her chains to marry her.” Laurens de Vos

    “I believe “Algol Conjunct Juno” relates to having a partnership ended through abuse (Juno = marriage, partnership, tough love), an abusive marriage, or severe disrespect of dominant female energy in a partnership.” Abella Arthur

    Algol Keywords by Darkstar Astrology: Creating monsters, Frankenstein, splicing, plastic surgery, mutation, genetic manipulation, playing god, weird heads, unusual hair, abnormal sex drive, perversion, warped mind, exaggerated demeanor, deformities, a creation that becomes destructive to its maker, regeneration, montaging, potency versus impotence, brewers droop, striking, stunning, spine-tingling. Darkstar Astrology

    Caput Algol in Taurus at 26 degrees has long been held to be the most malevolent star in the heavens, and signals beheadings. It is now considered to be a point in your chart that shows you losing your head over something or someone. An aspect of Caput Algol to your Venus could indicate a tendency to fall obsessively in love with your paramours. If you have a tendency to be a workaholic and focus all your energies in your career, that would be shown by a placement of Caput Algol directly conjunct your Midheaven, your tenth house cusp, or your sixth house cusp, which is the sector of your day to day employment. Isabelle Ghaneh

    “The overarching theme of Algol is improper conduct, and Capulus natives persecute (as in, Perseus) that conduct. Some natives, that have both Algol and Capulus, persecute their own improper conduct and this impropriety often generates shame. Capulus (with or without Algol) natives also persecute Algol or Algol type behavior in others.” Abella Arthur

    Diego Rivera (Neptune 25° 52′ Conjunct Algol &  Moon 20° 27′ Conjunct Capulus & Algol), & his partner Frida Kahlo (Midheaven 23° 25′ Conjunct Capulus & Algol). And while Frida’s Moon 29° 43′ is generally considered too wide to conjunct Algol, it is at a critical degree near Algol and just conjuncts Diego’s Moon.

    A man with Algol in his chart fears, yet encourages the deep dark power of the woman he’s mesmerized by. He is drawn to her strength and divine beauty, yet he has something within him that wishes to see the brutality, and dark beauty in her, and he’ll draw it out by any means necessary.

    He desires and admires a fiercely independent woman, especially financially and sexually (timidity being rejected as non-attractive) yet by his own unconscious actions can cause dependence, and lack of confidence that previously did not exist in her but did or does in him.

    I see this as a transference. What the woman has, he wants and the only way he feels he can get it is by taking her power away and giving it to himself.

    With the Algol male, he may lure the Medusa archetype in by suggesting he is benign and docile, and worships her strength, when in fact — he is not and does not. The good old unconscious bait and switch. He is a monster, and he sets out to create a monster.

    The Algol man is also able to get into the mind of his woman or women of choice. He can read what motivates her, and see right through her –  to her weaknesses. In many ways this also makes him quite attractive to Medusa type women who may be difficult to understand and yearn to be known.

    And he can put his woman to ‘sleep’ just as easily as he can ‘arouse’ her system.

    I get a sense that something traumatic (ie emotional and/or sexual abuse) happened to these sensitive men when they were children, potentially with the most important woman of their life — their mother. The Algol man is attempting to resolve his issues (often related to a denial of independence and/or a demand to take care of Mother because Father wouldn’t, wasn’t around, or wasn’t available) with Mother through intimate and sexual encounters with women. To me, this is considered a safe shift.

    Nine Inch Nails: The Perfect Drug (1997), Trent Reznor, Sun Conjunct Algol

    When the Algol male feels seared by a strong woman (what he encourages through his unconscious actions and desires), he will then attempt to cut her power in a musical chair dance of emotional and often, sexual abuse.  The resulting effect is self-esteem and confidence busting and that makes the perceived and hidden inadequacies of the man more tolerable for himself yet he is generally fully aware of sabotaging the woman and the good relationship he actually wants but doesn’t know how to have.

    A man with Algol is only fiercely attracted to the strongest of women. No other woman is worth his time or effort in subduing, and taming, yet encouraging her wild and beastly side at the same time. He wants to own the rabid yet innocent whore when all other men might view her as just the loyal virgin. He can not get this charge from any other woman for he could not then access his often unacknowledged deep desire for power and control of the woman. This is the same woman who would turn any other man to stone but for the Algol male, she will eventually submit and be at his mercy by averting her gaze.

    You’ll find any man, not wanting to succumb to the archetypical Medusa female, will avert his gaze for fear of getting drawn in and fixated by her.

    It is unfortunate that the Algol male feels he has to subjugate or tame his Medusa. But the lowering of her power is essentially due to wanting to regain his own lost power (held deeply within the woman of his desires, Medusa, aka his Mother) due to feelings of inadequacy and fear so he chooses and is most attracted to women who will ignite this dynamic so he can play out his myth.

    Unfortunately, the Algol male is not ever satisfied. He is lustful in his pursuit of the whore while having the Virgin. Basically, at his command, he wants the woman to be powerful or docile. But can a truly powerful woman accept these commands? Wouldn’t she be considered submissive? This is the dichotomy of the what the Algol man wants — perhaps, a fantasy woman.

    And after the Algol male defiles his woman, he secretly hopes she will turn back into the beautiful vestal virgin that she once was.

    The object of the Algol male’s desire has intense sexual power over him that he fears yet is tremendously excited about. But he also feels he may be inadequate — can he live up to her and her desires? If he senses the woman might emasculate or leave him, he may begin to automatically and unconsciously behave in ways that are considered mean, destructive, evil, and ruthless in order to avoid that from happening or happening again (as it did with Mother or was threatened by her).

    In reality, the Algol male is a sexual God, sex Guru, a Porn Star of the morning’s light. He is not inadequate, and has immense personal and sexual power irrespective of the object of his affection. The more the woman of his affection communicates this, it can help heal; however, the male is best to do his part in healing his infantile wounds.

    The man with Algol is often seen as introverted, hidden, and/or reclusive.

    The Algol man knows of his “dark passenger” and he is often drawn to horror, and hobbies that are violent, aggressive, or potentially lethal or one’s that mimic it. This is a  safe way to excercise their demons. Speed based hobbies are also notable in the Algol man.

    Dexter, a TV show speech about the “dark passenger”.


    …

    Looking through the lens of Algol, with a focus on male heterosexuality — learn of Pablo Picasso (with his wife and mistresses), Paul Bernardo (with Karla Homolka), and Jean-Paul Sarte (with Simone de Beauvoir) and their women. All these men have Jupiter Conjunct Algol.

    Note that the Algol man doesn’t seem as moved by the tears of the woman but he tries to understand it. Think Pablo Picasso and the horrific paintings he did of the beautiful women he bed. He put them in so much pain and then captured the pain permanently — MAJOR Algol.

    Agol Mothers Speak

    When I spoke with mothers of Algol men, they suggested that their sons displayed an inability to deal with their life so they dealt with life for them even in their adulthood (such as still buying their 30 year old their underwear and socks).  They said that it was their sons that couldn’t “cut the umbilical cord”. But when I witnessed their behaviour, I saw that it was the Mother who was subliminally telling the son that she needed him to depend on her so that’s what he gave or gives her.  She just can’t let go, and it’s often only in death that the son feels free of her clutches. One mother finally admitted that when she separated from her son’s father, she was worried that she was leaning on her son too much since she was so used to making decisions with her husband, who was no longer around.  It’s a twisted and complex web that is weaved but clearly both mother and son participate in the son’s downfall. And it is ultimately the son that must find the courage and conviction to separate from his mother by separating the mother from his wife, lover, or girlfriend without destroying the relationship he has with these women.

    Note: Algol mothers often don’t want or can’t bare their sons making any mistakes so they make decisions for them.  Then when these boys grow up to be men, they are not equipped to make good decisions or take care of their lives, or their wives.  This is where the lover, girlfriend, wife, or partner of the Algol male takes over, and where resentment begins for the male.  He, yet again, is told how to run his life and he doesn’t like it one bit. The problem? The Algol male is attracted to what he knows in a woman — his mother. He often attracts Capulus or Algol women.

    Sexual Control

    Nine Inch Nails: Closer (Uncensored) (1994), Trent Reznor – Sun Conjunct Algol

    Freud would find joy in me saying that even if a male with Algol doesn’t have overt sexual desires of dominance, it still lurks beneath and often rules many of his aggressive and emotional impulses towards females.

    Neptune rules Pisces. When we think of Pisces, we may think of words like submissive, docile, and uncertain yet Neptune (aka Poseidon) raped Medusa and that delivered her to the fate of being turned from a beautiful, chaste, loyal, servicing, and pure woman (Virgo) into an ugly, defiled, betrayed, and rabid whore (a side of Scorpio) who has been marked with pregnancy.

    Scorpio is the opposite of Taurus! Taurus is in Algol.

    Algol is like Mercury or Venus in aspect to Pluto especially as a square or opposition.

    “In 1940, Sigmund Freud’s Das Medusenhaupt (Medusa’s Head) was published posthumously. This article laid the framework for his significant contribution to a body of criticism surrounding the monster. Medusa is presented as “the supreme talisman who provides the image of castration — associated in the child’s mind with the discovery of maternal sexuality — and its denial.“[9] Psychoanalysis continue archetypal literary criticism to the present day: Beth Seelig analyzes Medusa’s punishment from the aspect of the crime of having been raped rather than having willingly consented in Athena’s temple as an outcome of the goddess’ unresolved conflicts with her own father, Zeus.[10]” Source

    God Control & Domination

    What’s intriguing is that Pisces is below Scorpio as it’s a mutable sign and Scorpio is a fixed sign. Was Neptune trying to reach (dominate) Minerva (1) through the acquiescing Medusa? If Medusa is to be considered connected to Virgo, then Medusa and Neptune were opposites (by sign) and that indicates vacillation between two extremes yet a mindful merging can sear the two together. In that way, Neptune could cross over to Minerva’s domain and merge with her. (2)

    Playing Out The Myths

    Do we play out the stories of the Gods? Do we live out myths and archetypes in our every-day stories? To me, each of us are magnificent beings. Our stories and psyche are incredibly intense.

    Healing Algol

    I don’t have all the answers. It’s through discussion and experience with Algol men, as well as learning about famous Algol men and connecting it back to my own experiences and insights, that I’ve come to understand as little as I have today.

    I feel like there is something deeply psychological about Algol and how to heal it. I’m not trained in psychology so if you have the knowledge, please share the technical terms and meaning when you see it in this article. I would greatly appreciate that as it kind of feels like I’m feeling my way through the dark.

    Questions…

    Can Algol possess or respect both the virgin and the whore in one woman without lowering her self-esteem and power? Does the Algol man reach deeply into the archetype of Medusa within the woman? Can he heal her? If he does, does he then destroy her? Does he have deep insight into what makes her tick? Is it asking too much of the woman to be loyal and gentle yet be a sexual whore and have the strength to be self-reliant all the same?

    By the end of this article, I did manage to come up some suggestions…

    The Algol male is a sexual God, sex Guru, a porn star of morning’s light. He is not inadequate, and has immense personal and sexual power irrespective of the object of his affection. The more the woman of his affection communicates this, it can help heal; however, the male is best to do his part in healing his infantile wounds.

    If the Algol male wishes to end the cycle and heal his wounded experience with his mother or early powerful female caregiver, he can consider completing his separation of mother through taking full control of his life. Through demonstrating he can take charge of his own life, any woman in his life can destroy the role of mother and focus on being the girlfriend, lover, or wife. If the woman continues to take on the role / archetype of mother with an Algol male, she will eventually experience pain and heartache as he attempts to resolve his mother issues with them by cutting off her head or getting to cut her own head off (her ego power) so-to-speak before she castrates him with help and nurturing he can not consciously stomach even if he subconsciously desires and encourages it.

    To the Algol male:  You’ve got a set of balls, USE them. Self-control or be controlled. Raise your own power without taking away the power of another.  Mother yourself, and maybe even mother your lover. Your mother or the woman you love, who engages in the Mother / Medusa archetype with you, can not let you go or allow you to be the adult you are until you prove that you’ll be safe and can go it on your own. No blame. No victimization. Claim your place as a separate and distinct adult, making your own healthy and successful decisions without pushing away the Medusa — face her head on, as an equal. And don’t cut corners, also known as being lazy.

    To women attracted to Algol men:

    Feeling ALIVE…

    In the end, a relationship with an Algol man will be one of the deepest connections you can ever make as you represent Mother! An Algol man isn’t for the faint of heart — only the strongest of women will do for him. And he will respect you as long as you keep strong no matter how much he might try to chip away at you but we all have our breaking point!

    You like to serve and are receptive to being influenced, as was the case with Medusa in the temple.  In your core, you are innocent and naive but as a child you were hurt and left alone to fend for yourself far too often — unprotected and inappropriately used by a strong and hard-to-access female figure (such as your Mother). As an adult, you’re working out the Medusa myth.

    Know that the Algol male desires your nurturing, attention, and firm hand, but while that’s comforting (like being back in the womb), it can be overwhelming, intrusive, and block his man-hood.

    As hard as it may be, it is incredibly important that you be his girlfriend, lover, or wife — not his Mother.

    Just get out of his business, and if he cries about that — tell him that the only way you’ll get back in is if he doesn’t resist or try to control you (that which he feels you’re doing with him!). He has to stand up and face you head-on if you’re the one he really wants — no tricks (like he mirror with Medusa), and in a disciplined and strong way.

    Mother yourself or as strange as it may seem, ask the Algol male to mother you — giving you both an opportunity to experience what you missed out on. You need some tenderness now and then too.  You also need some motherly direction.

    While missing out on nurturing and guidance aided you to become a strong and independent woman, with the freedom to make her own strong opinions and desires, it’s left — below the surface — a woman who desires to be lead and be taken care of.

    So now, due to that deficiency in yourself, you’re overcompensating by nurturing and guiding the Algol male; however, do know that while initially they find it loving and enjoy the attention, eventually they’ll turn on you — resent you — for doing it.  That’s the dichotomy. They desire to be mothered but what they really want is to grow up, and you’re holding them back — just like their mother did.

    So what will they do:  Resist and subjugate you.

    When Algol is involved, the myth played out between you and your person of interest is quite twisty and messy.  It can be hard to wrap one’s head around it.  It’s like a labyrinth.

    If you believe the Algol male is not viable (won’t get his sheat together) in a partnership with you, is unwilling to stand up and be the strong and leading man that he truly is without having to cut you down (in the process) — it may be time to rethink being with this type of man for you’re likely only to end up destroying yourself, while loving him.

    There’s also another side to being attracted to an Algol man and that’s that the woman of his affections realizes how powerful he really is.  Perhaps she wants to turn the tables too and have him mother her (as I mentioned above as a solution).  But instead of him doing that, he is self-focused on getting YOU to stop mothering him.

    Quite frankly even if there are only you and the Algol male in the union, there’s a third presence (even if that presence is within you because you’re playing two roles — Mother and Lover).

    Algol men have edge, and many women are attracted to dangerous men.

    And these men have an ability to see great beauty in your imperfections. In fact, the Algol male often love scars, and other deformities and differences that the woman may consider ugly.

    In the end, what’s in it for you?  And how can you complete your Medusa myth once and for all — with or without the Algol male you may be with at this time?

    Thank you.

    Please take some time, as I have, to share your experiences, insights, and knowledge of Algol. It’s the best thank you I could receive in thinking of and writing this article. And it will hopefully give you more insight when other readers see your comment and decide to post their own for all of us to benefit from.

    Algol & You

    Do you or your loved one have Algol? Yes, you do. Fixed stars usually have a 1-3° orb. Algol is currently at 26° and moves very slowly. Go see where on your chart 22-29° (depending on when you were born) Taurus resides. You may not have any planets, or celestial items connected to it; however, the house the degree resides will tell you about how and where Algol can manifest in your life — it isn’t all overtly sexual (as is the focus of this article). Do note that Zauruk, Capulus, and the Pleiades are the next closest stars and are currently at 24, 24, and 29°.

    Sun Conjunct Algol natives seem to have integrated their Algol in a “what you see, is what you get”. There seems to be nothing hidden and they can ooze sex appeal in a strong and dominating manner. They don’t seem to make any excuses for who and what they are. They tend to celebrate their fierceness and/or intensity.

    If you want me to delineate an aspect or angle that is made with Algol, please book a session. I know a lot more about Algol than I’ve written here.

    Basically I just wanted to make a point with the aspect above that the native with Algol can be very aware (conscious) of their power and natural control (or influence) over others and can use it constructively and without apology.

    Eye Color of Algol & Capulus natives.  I wasn’t sure where to put this as it’s a small but notable characteristic of Algol and Capulus natives that popped out at me while doing research on these fixed stars.  While the ascendant, and Sun often describe how a person will look or appear, I have found that Capulus natives tend to have very dark brown (appearing as almost black) eyes and Algol natives have light eyes in this order of frequency: Blue, Green, and Hazel (least likely, light brown) with odd flecks and coloring near the iris.  It doesn’t matter their ethnic background either.  If the native has both Capulus and Algol, eye color depends on which star is closer in orb that will determine their eye color.  Often Algol is the stronger influence so if this is the case, the Capulus (with Algol) native will often have dark blue eyes if not still dark brown. I have no idea why this seems to be the case! If you have a theory, please share it in the comments section.

    Side Notes:

    1. Minerva is also Athene or Athena. Athena is known to be ruled by Mars. Mars co-rules Scorpio. Isabel M. Hickey wrote of Minerva being connected to Pluto.

    2. Having realized that Neptune was seeking control over Minerva (Athena, Pluto) I decided to do a search on the two of them and excitedly found this:

    “Poseidon vs Athena”
    Poseidon and Athena (the goddess of war) were competing with one another for the ownership/control of Athens. Both of these powerful gods strived to win control of this land. To win over the Athenians, Poseidon threw his spear at the ground and produced the spring at the Acropolis. Poseidon was sure that providing the Athenians with this spring would win them over. Poseidon’s donation to the Athenians was good, but Athena’s was better. She won over the Athenians and reigned victorious after her ingenious contribution of the olive tree. Poseidon was so angry at his loss that he flooded the Attic Plain. Eventually, the two gods came over their differences and worked together to combine their powers for the greater good. For example, Athena built the first ship which was used to sail upon the sea belonging to Poseidon.

    And after finishing the article and going over some finer points, I found this:

    “Pallas Athena and Poseidon had a long-standing animosity. Medusa was caught in the middle of their grudge.” Source Apparently Neptune didn’t stop at his antics with only the above. In some ways, he comes across as a whiny baby — how unbecoming of a God or is that quite expected?

    This article was inspired and received enlightenment through the Piries and Sexy Beast — you know who you are! 😉

    What Others Say

    Constellation of Words | Marina – Darkstar Astrology | Dr. Z on Medusa & Scorpio | Yahoo Answers | Kozmic Kitchen – Elizabeth Hazel | Kiberstar – Nick Kollerstrom | Wikipedia – Medusa | Wikipedia – Algol | Eros Astrology | Falcon Astrology | Godlike Productions | Algol through the Ages | Yasmin Boland | Diana K. Rosenberg | The Evil Eye | Classical Astrology | Science of Algol Minima | Yahoo Groups | Renaissance Astrology

    Could Algol be a “necessary step in the development of the Self”. Source

    Maureen .B. Roberts says “As a second parameter in the assessment of the overriding effect of pathology, placing woundedness in its mythic context, it’s worth bearing in mind, for instance, that Osiris and Dionysus were dismembered, that Psyche had to journey to the Underworld, that Prometheus had his liver repeatedly torn out by Zeus’s eagle, and that Medusa was beheaded. As well, in terms of the psyche’s ultimate goal of attaining wholeness, centredness and integration, fragmentation is a blow to the hubris of the stable ego, which must relinquish its sense of a fixed identity and must eventually step aside in order to allow the paradoxical Self to displace it as the centre of consciousness.” Source

    “So here we see the fate of Medusa as a product of patriarchy and also as a process to individuation and enlightenment. If that is the case, Caput Algol in the chart may indicate an place where the scared feminine is most potent and along with her honoring can come a more complete sense of self–this isn’t benefic or malefic–it is energy, just as it is.” Source

    “The name Algol, says Richard Hinckley Allen, comes from the Arabic Ras Al-Ghul, which literally means the Mischief Maker.“

    Bernadette Brady wrote: “This star seems to contain immense female passion and power. Algol represents a strong consuming passion that may devour you with anger and rage. If one can contain an unconscious compulsion to take revenge, and from that passion return a more productive outcome, Algol is one of the most powerful stars in the sky. Whatever planet it affects in your chart will be charged with strong, intense sexual energy that has the potential to be wonderful, of if repressed, to lead to rage or violence.” Source

    “The Madonna/Whore complex and the dark side of the feminine: … the nitty-gritty, everyday issues women face when they try to own their desire and their sexuality. Patriarchy has a million and one ways to cast us either in the role of the mother or the whore, with little room in-between. How do we carve out our own space and create a more just and creative world for women in the process?” SaturnSisters

    “Caput Algol in Taurus at 26 degrees has long been held to be the most malevolent star in the heavens, and signals beheadings. It is now considered to be a point in your chart that shows you losing your head over something or someone. An aspect of Caput Algol to your Venus could indicate a tendency to fall obsessively in love with your paramours. If you have a tendency to be a workaholic and focus all your energies in your career, that would be shown by a placement of Caput Algol directly conjunct your Midheaven, your tenth house cusp, or your sixth house cusp, which is the sector of your day to day employment.” Llewellyn

    “The Algol placement on a chart insists upon a confrontation and assimilation of these harsh aspects of human experience in this lifetime. The polarities of bigotry or tolerance, violence or kindness, cruelty or compassion, war or peace are issues that are unavoidable and must be dealt with under Medusa.” Diana K. Rosenberg Note: This, to me, is the polarity of Pisces-Virgo. Medusa was Virgo, turned into Scorpio, and raped / seduced by Pisces (Neptune).

    Famous Men with Algol

    Sexual predators, Artists (musicians, vocalists, actors, writers, etc), Royalty, Religious leaders, Sports figures, Psychologists, and Astrologers have shown to have Algol feature prominently in their chart.

    Sun Conjunct Algol

    Women shining with Algol influences: Megan Fox. Debra Winger, Janet Jackson, Ann Boleyn, Madeleine Albright, Tracey Gold, Ira Einhorn, Joan Benoit, and Deborah Houlding (Astrologer).

    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Jean Gabin
    • Swami Muktananda
    • Henry Fonda
    • Brian Eno
    • L. Frank Baum (Wizard of Oz)
    • Liberace
    • Jeff Jawer (Astrologer)
    • William Lilly (Astrologer)
    • Claude Moss (Psychiatrist)
    • Mark Zuckerberg
    • Dennis Hopper
    • Trent Reznor
    • Che Guevara
    • Ayatollah Khomeini
    • Montreal, Canada
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Cambridge, United Kingdom
    • Hamburg, Germany
    • William Emerson (mathematician)
    • C.C. DeVille
    • Ferdinand Charles, Archduke of Austria
    • Marshal Applegate (Cult leader, mass suicides)

    Moon Conjunct Algol

    Women shining with Algol influences: Lindsay Lohan, Elle MacPherson, Kathy Griffin, Frida Kahlo, Lisa Bonet, Carrie Fisher, Sarah Brightman, Carol Burnett, Dionne Warwick, Jane Curtin, Julia Parker (Astrologer), Florence Nightingale, Elle MacPherson, Kristen Dalton (Miss USA)

    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Jackson Pollock
    • Mick Jagger
    • Peter Sellers
    • Howard Sasportas (Astrologer)
    • Jimmy Hoffa
    • Sergey Brin
    • Lee Iacocca
    • Pope Innocent IX
    • Zomba, Malawi
    • David Crosby
    • Isaac Asimov
    • Prince Gabriel of Belgium
    • Jean-Luc Thierry
    • Tony Banks (American football)
    • San Antonio (Texas)
    • Pope Innocent IX
    • Edward Fox (actor)
    • Alexander Thynne
    • Tom Park (swimmer)
    • Diedrich Bader
    • Boo Boo Stewart
    • Culiacan (Mexico)
    • Louis Bertrand (novelist)
    • John, King of England
    • Jim Miller (outlaw)
    • Archduke Leopold Joseph of Austria (1700-1701)
    • Micah Alberti
    • Marshal Applegate (Cult leader, mass suicides)

    Mercury Conjunct Algol

    Brooke Shields, Joan Collins, Ella Fitzgerald, Susan Atkins, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Susan Lynch

    • Johnny Depp
    • Sigmund Freud
    • Marquis de Sade (4° orb)
    • David Beckham
    • Colin Farrell
    • Saddam Hussein
    • Kanye West
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Jet Li
    • Dean Martin
    • Tony Curtis
    • Jay Leno
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Hergé
    • Bruce Boxleitner
    • Norway
    • Denmark
    • Billy Cunningham

    Venus Conjunct Algol

    What is notable here is how many royals have Venus Conjunct Algol!

    Diana, Princess of Wales, Liv Tyler, Debbie Harry, Tracy Chapman, Patti Labelle, Imelda Marcos, Oksana Kazakova, Rhea Perlman, Catherine of Siena, Princess Carolina, Marchioness of Sala, Queen Sonja of Norway

    • Johnny Depp
    • Leonardo da Vinci
    • Luka Rocco Magnotta
    • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
    • Chris Brown
    • Michael Phelps
    • Michael Moore
    • Sid Vicious
    • Al Gore
    • Billy Joel
    • Abraham Maslow (Psychologist)
    • Louis XVII of France
    • Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
    • Jean Charest
    • Dida Diafat
    • Theo van Gogh (art dealer)
    • Edward II of England
    • Mick Fleetwood
    • Carl Lewis
    • Frank Oz
    • Leo Buscaglia
    • Jack Klugman
    • Prince Arthur of Connaught
    • Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
    • Lyon (France)
    • James I of England
    • Tim Berners-Lee
    • Charles XV of Sweden
    • Jean Thibaud (physicist)
    • Sweden, first Constitution
    • Ottoman Empire
    • Tibor Varga (violinist)
    • John Davidson (poet)
    • Fort Worth (Texas)
    • Salem (Oregon)
    • Manaus (Brazil)
    • Gérard Debreu
    • Taipei City, Taiwan (China)
    • Denmark
    • Henry Baker (naturalist)
    • Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein
    • Infante Philip of Spain
    • Igor Kenk

    Mars Conjunct Algol

    Charlize Theron, Mina (singer), Nancy Pelosi, Louisa May Alcott, Carnie Wilson, Kelly Lynch, Jillian Michaels, Eva Herman, Anita Bryant, Elena Kopylova, Mindy Kaling, Caroline Bonaparte

    • Tom Cruise
    • Robert de Niro
    • Salvador Dalí
    • Osama bin Laden
    • James Caan
    • Abraham Maslow (Psychologist)
    • Erasmus
    • Jerry O’Connell
    • W. C. Fields
    • Rick Schroder
    • Nathaniel Hawthorne
    • Liberace
    • Dane Cook
    • Pope Paul III
    • Harvey Korman
    • Léon Bruel
    • Bob Mackie
    • John Irving
    • Prince Pieter-Christiaan of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven
    • Byron White (Supreme Court justice)
    • Burundi
    • Rwanda
    • Roger Lewis (businessman)
    • François Blondel (bishop)
    • Ben (humorist)
    • Don Maloney (ice hockey)
    • John McEntire
    • John II Casimir Vasa
    • Infante Philip of Spain

    Jupiter Conjunct Algol

    Monica Bellucci, Sarah Jessica Parker, Virginie Ledoyen, Diane Kruger, Mary-Louise Parker, Melinda Gates, Rosie Perez, Trisha Yearwood, Princess Helena of the United Kingdom,

    • Keanu Reeves
    • Paul Bernardo
    • John Fitzgerald Kennedy
    • Pablo Picasso
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Rodney King
    • Clive Owen
    • Jean Paul Sarte
    • Chris Martin
    • Jean-Paul Sartre
    • Vladimir Lenin
    • Dean Martin
    • Ritchie Valens
    • Fred Savage
    • Albert Hofmann
    • James Van Der Beek
    • John Locke
    • Christopher Wren
    • Edward III of England
    • Piers Morgan
    • Cecil B. de Mille
    • Steve Bing
    • Colombia
    • Jack Dorsey
    • Frédéric Lenormand
    • John III of Portugal
    • Byron White (Supreme Court justice)
    • Norwich (United Kingdom)
    • Portsmouth (United Kingdom)
    • Munich (Germany)

    Saturn Conjunct Algol

    Sofia Coppola, Aretha Franklin, Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, Bridget Moynahan, Tammy Faye Messner, Linda McCartney, Vikki Carr, Twyla Tharp, Carol Hemingway, Rosa Parks (Martin Luther King had North Node Conjunct Algol), Martha Stewart, Barbara Streisand

    • John Wayne Gacy
    • Milton Black (astrologer)
    • Art Garfunkel
    • Wayne Newton
    • John Adams (politician)
    • Bela Lugosi
    • Beau Bridges
    • Jacques Perrin
    • Michael Eisner
    • Charles VIII of France
    • Edward V of England
    • Charles the Bald
    • Hans Geiger
    • Eddie Large
    • Oaxaca (Mexico)
    • Tom Fogerty
    • Toluca (Mexico)
    • Charles-Guillaume-Ferdinand de Brunswick
    • Joseph Anthony (director)
    • Michael Howard (British politician)
    • Michael Savage
    • Louis Martin (blessed)
    • Paul Tall (DJ)
    • Paul Ehrlich
    • Honolulu (Hawaii)
    • Richard Tuttl
    • Bernard Murat (film director)
    • Sterling Hitchcock
    • Joan of Arc
    • Arthur E. Powell
    • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria
    • Frederick, Prince of Wales

    Uranus Conjunct Algol

    Nikola Tesla, Raquel Welch, Julie Christie, Ann-Margret, Vivienne Westwood, Nancy Sinatra, Tammy Faye Messner, Carole King, Dionne Warwick, Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, Martha Stewart, Barbara Streisand

    • John Lennon
    • Bruce Lee
    • Bob Dylan
    • Muhammad Ali
    • Ringo Starr
    • Stephen Hawking
    • Genghis Khan
    • Ryan O’Neal
    • Lou Reed
    • Martin Sheen
    • Tom Jones
    • Ritchie Valens
    • Patrick Stewart
    • John Gotti
    • Richard Pryor
    • Mike Bloomberg
    • George Bernard Shaw
    • Brian de Palma
    • Pope Pius XI
    • Theo van Gogh (art dealer)
    • James Brolin
    • Winston Spencer Churchill
    • Constantine II of Greece
    • Thomas Moore (spiritual writer)
    • Michael Eisner
    • Richard Dawkins
    • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester
    • Prince William, Duke of Gloucester
    • Alfonso XII of Spain
    • Michael Elphick (producer-director)
    • Harvey Fisher
    • Stuart Henry (DJ)
    • John Davidson (poet)
    • Terry Jennings (composer)
    • Walter Hill (filmmaker)
    • Steve Wynn (entrepreneur)
    • Willem (cartoonist)
    • Pat Stapleton (ice hockey)

    Neptune Conjunct Algol

    Interestingly, Neptune was not only the least aspected to Algol but also there were hardly as many recognizable celebrities that have it in their charts.

    Coco Chanel, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Zena Dare, Emile Guyenot, Madame de Pompadour

    • Otto Klemperer
    • Bela Lugosi (horror film star)
    • C E O Carter (Astrologer)
    • George Patton
    • Diego Rivera
    • Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
    • D.H. Lawrence
    • Ezra Pound
    • Alfonso XIII of Spain
    • Chico Marx
    • Fatty Arbuckle
    • Jimmy Gold
    • Marcel Dupré
    • Christian Wirth
    • Tomoyuki Yamashita
    • Albert Kesselring
    • Howard Jones
    • Yram (theosopher)
    • Bernardo Alberto Houssay
    • Heinrich Hoffman
    • Paul Drouot
    • Gottfried Benn
    • François d’Astier de la Vigerie
    • Johannesburg (South Africa)

    Pluto Conjunct Algol

    Mata Hari, Isadora Duncan, Anna Pavlova, Elsbeth Ebertin, Elizabeth Arden, Isabella of Valois,
    Madame de la Fayette, Ka’Iulani, Princess of Hawaii, Hélène Dutrieu, Laura Bullion, Louise Dresser, Elizabeth Stuart (1635-1650), Mary Eastey

    • Albert Einstein
    • Carl Jung
    • Karl Abraham (Psychoanalyst)
    • Joseph Stalin
    • Aleister Crowley (Occultist)
    • Paul Klee
    • Leon Trotsky
    • Jean Baptiste Lully
    • Guccio Gucci
    • Douglas MacArthur
    • Christopher Wren
    • Elisabeth of Bavaria (1876–1965)
    • W. C. Fields
    • P. D. Ouspensky (Occultist)
    • Portugal
    • Will Rogers
    • Ivar Kreuger
    • Aga Khan III
    • Augustus John
    • James II of England
    • Calgary (Canada)
    • André Caplet
    • Auguste Louis Fauchard
    • Llewellyn George (Occultist, Occult publisher)
    • Flagstaff (Arizona)
    • Otto Meissner
    • Guglielmo Zorzi
    • Wichita Falls (Texas)
    • Paul Faure (politician)
    • René Pottier (cyclist)
    • Rudolf Friml
    • Hartford (Connecticut)
    • Louis Trousselier
    • Saint-Georges de Bouhélier
    • Massimo Bontempelli
    • William Reid Dick
    • Aspen (Colorado)
    • Joe Mack (actor)
    • Emperor Zhongzong of Tang
    • George Matthew Adams
    • Frank Marshall (chess player)
    • Sam Crawford (outfielder)

    Chiron Conjunct Algol — Luka Magnotta, accused of beheading victim in a sex crime!

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      Planet, Sign Delineation: Many Ways to Read Astrological Signatures

      March 25, 2012 Filled under Astrology, Aspects, Houses, Planets
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      (originally posted on Astrogasm)

      As many astrologers would agree, one aspect or signature does not tell the full tale.

      How could someone who loves to sing (me!) actually sound good (maybe) if they don’t have the classic aspects for a vocalist — Sun Conjunct Venus or Mercury, and Venus Conjunct Mercury?!

      Well, my Venus is in Virgo and it goes like this:

      * Venus in the 6th or 3rd
      * Mercury in the 7th or 2nd
      * Venus Conjunct Vesta
      * Venus Conjunct Mercury

      Phew, all from one planet and one sign combination!

      Getting to Venus Conjunct Mercury, with this method, shows that I have underdeveloped singing talent!

      I may not become a superstar vocalist but I do have it in the astrological DNA or as a signature, though hidden! And it’d be better if it were Venus Gemini (as Mercury has a stronger rulership over that sign)! But with practice, and training I might be able to sing where people aren’t trying to run away from my sound. Ha ha.

      Or I might be able to become a one hit wonder (coming out of nowhere, the underdog!). 🙂

      As probably can be discerned, one aspect or astrological signature can open the reader and seeker to so much more. That’s one reason why astrology is complex (yet simple, at the same time).

      When I tell you that I have Venus Virgo, you know at least FOUR things about me (see the bullets!).

      You know that I:

      * love to talk and communicate with all sorts of people.
      * love to serve and I am a devoted lover.
      * make money from communicating.
      * value health related things such as fitness, organic and natural food, etc.
      * talk a lot to my partners and business associates.
      * frequent communication, speaking, etc. is part of my daily habit or work.
      * show my love to others when they are sick and that I am loved, when I am sick. Also that I get love-sick and love can sicken me! But I love to shower my love on to a partner, everyday! Yeah, I’m an affectionate PDA kind of Gal. ;P

      Oh shoot, that’s more than four things (dang houses)!! And it’s still a superficial delineation.

      Now with my Venus being in the 8th, I have a deep Plutonic vibe. I write my own songs and I’ll sing about themes that are often deeply painful or dark in tone (if you discover the underlying occult meaning, that is).

      So, I’m not finished with my bullet points yet — with Venus in the 8th, I also have Venus Conjunct Pluto!!

      Get more out of reading aspects, planet and sign, charts… feel it, know it, own it.

      If there are duplicate or triplicate signatures (ie You have Venus Virgo in the 6th), you’ll know there’s a powerful theme going on — take note.

      Here’s another one…

      Venus Capricorn is like:

      * Venus in the 10th
      * Saturn in  7th or 2nd
      * Venus Conjunct Saturn

      Now, you try it. Take any planet and break it down. If you want more of an explanation, reply. Heh, reply anyway. It’s nice to know people are reading and if you want it to show up on your twitter timeline, just hit the ‘bird’ image before posting!

      To learn more about the myriad of ways to delineate an aspect, check out my four-part blog post series from February 2011.

      This post inspired by twitter friend, ringthedamnbell

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        Astrology Play: Find Your Niche or Special Offering

        March 18, 2012 Filled under Astrology, 2nd House, 8th
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        Astrology Play: Read your natal chart as if everything in it is for everyone else. For example, I have Moon in the 8th. I open up the psychic, emotional, and psychological pathways in others to discover.

        Saturn in the 4th gives others a stable and secure home base, grounds others in reality and responsibility in home life. Neptune in the 10th gives people the ability to make me up, to provide magical and spiritual experiences for others. My Jupiter in the 9th Trine North Node in the 2nd provides an expansive and abundant learning experience for others to help them actualize their full potential. With North Node in the 2nd house, I’m also able to help others get paid doing ‘psychic’, ‘spiritual’, ‘dream’, or ‘art’ work since I had the same struggle. Mars Square Midheaven challenges others to get off their behind and fight for their rights and their dreams.

        What have you discovered? What’s your niche? What’s your special offering to the world, for your clients, friends. or lovers?

        I’m an ‘other, public’ person (SouthWest chart) so I think about other’s on a daily basis (even w/ Sun Leo). But I noticed that a lot of people are ‘self, private’ (NorthEast chart) so when they want to get into business or assert themselves in a career, they don’t know how to step forward. Stepping forward is knowing and understanding one’s environment and what it wants. And that means, focusing on ‘other people’ and their needs so that they are interested in buying what you’re selling but you can be you. Be authentic in your sales offering by recognizing what it is in you that others want and need.

        (originally posted March 17, 2012 @ 7:03 pm on Astrogasm)

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          Astrogasm.com: I’ve Started a New Twitter-style Blog

          March 1, 2012 Filled under Astrology, Current News
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          I originally started VirgoVault to share with and teach others what I was learning along the way. I have Jupiter on my 11th and 12th houses and Jupiter in the 9th house, along with a Mercury (in the 8th) Septile Jupiter so I was compelled to share as well.

          Also the original intention was to create a full website, magazine style, but I found so much joy in writing about astrology that I neglected other metaphysical arts. Also, given the nature of VirgoVault (the nature of Virgo), I tended to write very long and analytical articles.  But it can take many hours and days to write a VV article and lately I haven’t had as much time to do it.  Having said that, my mind was still abuzz with astrological thoughts that I wanted to get down in writing before it evaporated — so I turned to Twitter.  Twitter kept my writing down (in one way) as it is a spontaneous and short thing to do, and gave me an opportunity for much needed brain dumps (Gemini on the 5th/6th).

          However, as much as I love socializing and answering people’s personal questions on Twitter — over time I felt like I wasn’t focused on ‘paid work’ and that my tweeting wasn’t serving, serendipitously, my financial goals either.  I also felt guilty about tweeting first and furious (Aries on the 3rd), without getting back and appreciating followers and friends first (my Libra wish).  Having said that, I still want to share my thoughts and dump my brain so the solution is taking Astrogasm and turning it into a twitter style blog and that’s what I have done.

          Regarding the name Astrogasm, I realized how ‘stale’ and ‘boring’ VirgoVault sounded and while my writing can be that way too — I wanted to reflect the rest of my personality as well. Givien I write from and about the 8th, and get excited about new things like a child would (Leo Sun), Astrogasm seemed like a great name to inject some new life into my love.

          I hope you’ll visit. And I’ll still visit Twitter too. I just need to cage up my Gemini & Sag a bit, as well as feed my Virgo.

          Astrogasm

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          p.s. Please leave a comment on the new Astrogasm Twitter-style blog, if it moves you.  However, please follow my new blog etiquette in asking questions.  Thank you.

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            (Astrology: Third & Ninth House, 3rd & 9th House) Vocational & Educational Planning, Teaching & Learning

            February 1, 2012 Filled under Life, Life Skills, Astrology, Learning, Readings & Analysis, 3rd, 9th, Aries, Aspects, Houses, Jupiter, Libra, Mercury, Mind, Natal, Natal, Planets, Self-disclosure, Type of Astrology
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            Mercury-Jupiter, Gemini-Sagittarius, 3rd-9th axis. Mutable-Cadent. Air-Fire, Masculine

            How Do You Learn?  What Do You Want To Learn? What Type of Teachers Do Like Best? Do you enjoy long-term, higher mind studying or would you rather take a couple of weekend workshops and gain a certificate?  The third and ninth houses tell us about our learning style, what we like to learn, how we learn it, and where we’ll learn it.  It also tells us how and what we teach and communicate what we know to others.

            A recent conversation got me thinking that it’s helpful for people to know this information. Why? Because it will help you connect to a teacher, course of material, etc. that fits in with your learning style, and interests. And it will give you more clues as to what you’ll end up doing for a living.  Of course, a lot of people study at college or university and then don’t actually do that as a career. And one reason for that is that the 2nd, 6th, and 10th point more to how you’ll make your money and where people think you fit.  If people don’t think you’re whatever you studied, they won’t support you publicly. And other houses, like the 4th might suggest that you either like working from home or would suffer working from home so if the course of study you took leads to a ‘home based’ career, you’re not likely to pursue it as a career.  Problems like this have to do with vocational planning and you might not have thought your educational interests thoroughly, as it applies to actually doing it as a career.

            The Ninth House / Jupiter

            The Professor, Higher & Long-term Learning

            About the 9th house in astrology

            The professor is the specialist guru.

            Whose your Guru?  Are YOU you’re own Guru?

            I would say you are and that’s why I’m ‘YOUR Wisdom’ Guide. But what kind of Guru are you?  What knowledge of the higher mind do YOU possess? What can and do you share with others?

            I have Libra on my 9th house cusp. I have Uranus and Jupiter in the 9th (house of higher knowledge, education, and other things). I tend to be a radical thinker (Uranus) and teacher (Jupiter).

            Jupiter in the 9th makes me a natural teacher so even when I’m studying and learning, I’ll end up helping my co-learners.  For example, in college I became a tutor in a Uranian subject!

            I like innovating and I’m into the future. I guess one could say I’m a progressive learner / teacher. I’m not for everyone because I really am different and I encourage difference. I also like one-on-one learning best (Libra) and I like a balanced and harmonious environment that is beautiful to learn within. I’m also not wishy-washy (cardinal sign Libra) in how I teach others. While I believe in ‘many ways’, I’ll unabashedly promote ‘my way’ of learning. 😉

            I’m also heavily interested in relationships, justice, talking, design, business, money management, languages, getting needs met, beauty, and the arts and that’s what I love teaching and learning about in a ‘higher mind’ sort of way. So in astrology, I’m very keen about synastry and composite charts but also love reading natal charts because the you is just as important as the we (and that might be my Uranus in the 9th talking!).

            As I said, I like to teach one-on-one (Libra) but also enjoy the group dynamic (Uranus in the 9th, rules Aquarius, groups) but there’s a stronger preference for one-on-one teaching that’s more focused on what the individual needs and how I can spark innate knowledge — more in a mentoring and personal kind of way. Check out my Fortified Teaching style (Teacherless teaching).

            If you learn from me, know I won’t teach you from ‘the book’.  Rather I’ll teach you from ‘your book’, the one inside. Radical, yes?! 🙂

            If you have Capricorn on, or Saturn (squares Libra) in your 9th you’ll probably have some difficulty adjusting to my way of learning / teaching unless you are leaning on the Aquarian side of Saturn (and even then…).

            Delineations

            I feel the following articles really get Uranus and Jupiter in the 9th as well as Venus (as that’s the planetary ruler of my 9th house).

             

            The Third House / Mercury

            The Teacher, Everyday and Short-term Learning

            About the 3rd house in astrology

            Because I have Libra on the 9th, that means I have Aries on the 3rd.  I’m a bold, courageous, active, responsive, and assertive (even aggressive) communicator.  Mercury will also tell you how you learn best. With Aries (naturally ruled by Mars) on the third (no planets within) I’m an autodidact — self-learner, and I’m quite assertive about it. I also like to call myself a ‘mental athlete’.  I tend to be less interested in learning in groups and prefer individual study.  In fact, in high school I ended up taking part in an Independent Study program.  It’s amazing how things work themselves out, even without knowing astrology.  But with knowing astrology, I think we can gain a fast-track and more pleasant life earlier on.

            I also enjoy short term courses that get through material quickly.  For example, I’ll be taking a short course soon and it’s connected to communication and how to communicate in a more Libran way — it’s about negotiating!! And I prefer learning where I can move, be challenged, compete, touch, and act-out. And I love and learn best, while moving, so when I work out I often like to listen to or watch an educational program as I absorb and process it better.

            My Mercury (naturally ruling the 3rd house) is Septile Jupiter (the 9th house, where I have Jupiter Libra). So I have Mercury Septile Jupiter. My Mercury is in the 8th house so I’ll often communicate about occult subjects and be interested in finding the gems, and little known bits and pieces of insights.

            Delineations

            A couple of links about Mars in the 3rd. I have Aries on the 3rd, so it’s ruled by Mars.

            How about you?

            What’s on your 3rd and 9th house cusp?  What houses are those planets in? What’s in your 3rd and 9th? And how does that colour your learning, teaching, and communication style? What aspects your Mercury and Jupiter?  Do you have a Mercury-Jupiter contact? What does that say about how you share what you know? What type of 9th house studying have you done?  What type of 3rd house studying have you done?

             

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              Mars Retrograde Rx VIRGO January 24th, 2012 until April 14, 2012

              January 27, 2012 Filled under Life, Astrology, 1st, Body, Current News, Houses, Mars, Personal Transits, Planets, Transits
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              I still want to publish a 2012 blog post but I haven’t had the interest to complete it yet. And I wanted to publish it before publishing anything else but due to how many (in my mind) negative thoughts about Mars Rx (such as inactivity, lethargy, lack of motivation, accidents, standstills, etc..) that’s been said, I felt it important to write my thoughts about the subject.

              Here’s a Yay for Retrogrades, especially this Mars Retrograde

              There’s been a lot of negative thoughts and warnings about this Mars Rx and I have been trying to push them out because many forceful thoughts coming from the same place, can weave into our brains and manifest themselves. Yes, negative things can likely happen (that’s life) BUT I would like to see some balanced thought on the celestial event so I’m going to focus this article on the positive manifestations of this Rx and update this post and/or my Twitter as I experience this celestial event — providing real-life examples of what one individual can experience.

              World & Personal Transits

              There’s a difference between ‘world transits’ — what’s happening in the sky all over the world and ‘personal transits’ — how that stuff actually affects you personally. That’s where an astrologer can help you connect the dots and help you make the best use of this important transit.

              For example, if Virgo 23° is in your 9th house, you may find yourself: thinking about going back to school to study something new, getting legal advice about an accident you had in the past, or re-planning a trip overseas that you never got around doing, etc. Other things to think about are: Where’s your own Mars and what sign is it in?  How does that connect with this Mars? What planets and points, if any, connect to Virgo 23° in your chart + or – 5° (at the start of the transit).  Do note that the degrees change during the transit so there is a range of ° and it doesn’t stay at 23°. In fact, the transit ends with Mars turning direct at Virgo 3°. With Mars Rx going through 20° the majority of us, if not all will feel the effects of this retrograde.

              And while everyone who does experience it, will experience the Mars Rx differently — the same themes (as listed further down in this article) will occur.  Some natives will experience a lot of negative manifestations due to their natural natal (birth) chart and how the transiting planets affect their natal planets.  Yet other people will experience an incredible amount of energy, drive, and a welcomed increase in sexual appetite.  It all depends on what was happening with Mars before the retrograde because the retrograde makes Mars related themes go in the opposite direction to what you normally experience, martian-wise.

              A little About the Planets & Signs in this Rx

              Planets

              Mars (God of War and guardian of agriculture) is a masculine and active planet.  He naturally rules Aries and co-rules Scorpio. Mars was named after the month of March and late March begins sign of Aries and the Persian New Year. The start of Aries is the start of spring in North America. It can also be seen as a good time to give birth to anything as this time sets the tone for new beginnings. Festivals were also held in March and October (late October begins Scorpio) to honor Mars.

              Mars (rules Aries) was the son of Juno alone (co-rules Libra and is the opposite of Aries). Jupiter (her husband and ruler of Sagittarius) gave birth to Minerva (mentioned by Hickey as the non-destructive side of the planet Pluto who is connected to the sign Scorpio.

              Associated Mars animals: Woodpecker and the Wolf.

              From Wikipedia

              Mars

              Mars outside the Villa Adriana

              Mars (Mars symbol.svg) is the ruling planet of Aries and is exalted in Capricorn. Mars is the Roman god of war and bloodshed, whose symbol is a spear and shield. Both the soil of Mars and the hemoglobin of human blood are rich in iron, and because of this they share its distinct deep red color.[17] Mars orbits the Sun in 687 days, spending about 57.25 days in each sign of the zodiac. It is also the first planet that orbits outside of Earth’s orbit, making it the first planet that does not set along with the Sun.

              Astrologically, Mars is associated with confidence and self assertion, aggression, sexuality, energy, strength, ambition, and impulsiveness. Mars governs sports, competitions and physical activities in general. The 1st-century poet Manilius, described the planet as ardent, and as the lesser malefic. In medicine, Mars presides over the genitals, the muscular system, the gonads, and adrenal glands. It was traditionally held to be hot and excessively dry, and ruled the choleric humor. It was associated with fever, accidents, trauma, pain, and surgery. In modern astrology, Mars is said to rule the first and eighth houses; traditionally, however, Mars ruled the third and tenth houses. While Venus tends to the overall relationship atmosphere, Mars is the passionate impulse and action, the masculine aspect, discipline, will-power, and stamina.

              The planet Mars

              Before the discovery of Pluto, it was universally considered the ruler of Scorpio. Most modern astrologers consider Pluto the ruler of Scorpio, but many regard Mars as a co-ruler, while all traditional astrologers still regard Mars as the only ruler of Scorpio.

              Mars is associated with Tuesday, and in Romance languages the word for Tuesday often resembles Mars (in Romanian, marÅ£i , in Spanish, martes, in French, mardi and in Italian “martedì”). Dante Alighieri associated Mars with the liberal art of arithmetic. In Chinese astrology, Mars is ruled by the element fire, which is passionate, energetic, and adventurous. In Indian astrology, Mars is called Mangala and represents energy, confidence, and ego.

              Signs

              Virgo is ruled by Mercury and Vesta. When I think of Mars Rx Virgo, I think of Mars being connected to Mercury and Vesta and the types of plans the planets have for us. Plans around planning, duty, ritual, health, wellness, analysis, thought, sacred sex, communication, analysis, etc. Interestingly the last planetary Rx was in Mercury back in November /December of 2011.

              With the sign Scorpio (co-ruled by Mars), the stingy tail is sticking out.  The tail on the symbol of Scorpio not only represents the Scorpion but also sexuality, and the arrow that’s part of the symbol for Mars.  With Virgo, the tail is tucked inside the ‘m’. Virgo (amongst other things) tends to be sexually chaste, modest, shy, inhibited, submissive, and virginal (until a pure and spiritual being opens her up and gets her to ‘forget’). The feminine sign of Virgo can have a naughty side and Mars is very good at bringing that out of her as he doesn’t take no for an answer — he keeps hitting on her until she succumbs to his efforts.

              Dates

              Mars entered Virgo and became retrograde on January 24th at 23° and turns direct on April 14, 2012 at 3° Virgo.

              Sensitive people will feel the Rx during the shadow period which happens before and after a retrograde. So if you find yourself suddenly and naturally thinking about or doing something related to an Rx theme before it actually goes Rx or after it goes direct, you’re probably quite sensitive.

              Note: Recently I’m learning about the RX shadow beginning and ending as it relates to the degrees that the RX begins and when it turns direct. This time period, as can be seen by what Cafestrology says can be lengthy.  This is not my strong point in astrology (as it relates to astronomy, I think!!) and so I’ll do some investigating about this in the coming weeks.  I’m thinking it has to do with how ‘fast’ a planet moves.  I’ve only written about Mercury Rx before which usually is a couple of weeks before the Rx and after turning direct sooo… that might be it. Also, there are some who say the RX started on the 23rd and it may have for their timezone; however, it was listed as January 24th UTC time in the Swiss ephemeris.

              What’s an Rx Good for and What is it?

              An Rx is great for going back and seeing what plans that planet wanted you to carry-out but that you didn’t quite complete / figure out in the past.

              When it’s in retrograde (appearing to move backwards from its normal forward direction in the cosmos), it goes over all these things.

              The prefix re is Latin and it relates to repetition. It means going over things again or again and again. It also means going back or a backwards motion and this is related to withdrawal.

              Any word that starts or contains the re such as renew, restart, revert, rejuvenate, review, retrace, reorganize, refurbish indicates the type of action you can experience during a retrograde. And as much as Mars Rx is about reflection and taking time-out, it’s about doing things and taking action in regards to something from the past, even if it’s done internally. Yes, themes can manifest themselves internally — like an introvert.

              While the abbreviation Rx means retrograde, it reminds me of the word prescription (which also has re in it). A prescription is meant to fix a problem — something that is not functioning at its best. And during a Mars Rx, things that are not working are brought to our attention so we can fix them before an even more serious problem occurs.

              So what does it all mean and how does it affect you?

              When Mars or any planetary Rx is talked about, it’s often referring to what is going on in the cosmos; however, it’s important to see how what’s going on in the sky affects you personally and for that — we take a look at your natal chart.

              By checking your personal and world transits and seeing what sign and house Mars is in and what other planets, asteroids, stars, and points it may contact — we’ll be able to gain a better idea as to how, why, and what will manifest during this period. Do know that I offer “learn and know” astrology lessons and consultations by phone.  I reside in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

              Themes of this Mars Rx

              READY, SET, GO (or no-go) — ACTION (or non-action)!

              Reviewing, revisiting, renewing, restarting, reverting, rejuvenating, reviewing, retracing, reorganizing, refurbishing, reflecting, etc.

              • Health & Wellness
              • Exercise & Nutrition
              • Sexual health
              • Surgery & accidents
              • Burns, cuts, inflammation
              • The body, specifically the head
              • Action & activity
              • Mental & physical growth
              • War, fighting, arguments for peace
              • Power & stamina, competition
              • The natural world, wild animals
              • Self-reliance, management, direction

              Examples of Potentially beneficial things to do during a Mars Rx

              So for this Rx, if you haven’t had a successful health routine (exercise, eating, etc) now is the time to review, revise, and DO. Also, sex is on the table or bed (wherever you like it… haha) so have you been getting too much or too little sex? How’s your sex life been? This is actually a good time to see a sex therapist, get some sexual education, analyze, and fine-tune your love-making abilities. Muah! Go get ’em tigers and tigresses.

              Finally, anger issues — resentments, upsets — get over them. Say goodbye to that which inflames, incites, and ignites in unhealthy ways. Mars also rules surgery. So this might be a good time to go back and redo a surgery that didn’t repair an injury from the past.  Do know that some astrologers say to stay away from surgery altogether during a Mars Rx.

              It may also be a good time to aggressively heal a dis-ease, fungal infections, metals, blood disorders, etc. (Use health information at your own risk!! I highly suggest not replacing licensed medical advice with alternative therapies and occult knowledge).

              And if you experience constipation or intestinal problems (Virgo rules that) ensure you work-out and get your innards moving (Mars!!). Don’t let the Rx back-up your system. Focus on active health & wellness — things you haven’t done before or didn’t do successfully before.

              Holding back the juice is also indicated during this transit.  So you may want to use protection, for various reasons, when having sex during this Mars Rx.  Or there could be other reasons for the retraction of martian fluid (including sweat! ;). This is where Mars Rx can get a little negative — it all depends on how you slant things, what you want, and how it’s viewed. Perhaps this is a time where you want to conserve your energy (holding back the juice) for a specific event where you’re the athlete, such as being a marathon runner or hockey player and need to amass Martian reserves for the big day. Or it could mean abstaining from sex so that you have more juice for to impregnate. Or it could mean reducing a large amount of blah sex in favour for less WOW sex.  There are so many ways to read this transit and a professional astrologer (like myself) can help you make sense of how this transit applies to you personally.

              So please, please, please… don’t think this Mars Rx is all bad stuff. In fact, you might not perceive ANY bad thing happening. Time will tell. Know the future possibilities, but live in the reality of the present. Work with and not against the planets in the style (sign) they want it done.

              Current Mars World Transits

              I use a 10° orb with most aspects

              • Mars Rx Trine Mercury
              • Mars Rx Semi-sextile Saturn
              • Mars Rx Inconjunct Neptune
              • Mars Rx Square North Node

              Current Pluto World Transits

              • Pluto Sextile Venus
              • Later in the Rx Pluto with Square, Trine, Quincunx Venus

              Looking at the world transits, one stands out right away — Mars Rx Trine Mercury in Capricorn . To me, that means this is a very good time to go over serious conversations about sex, health, and education that will make you money in the end or help you reach long-overdue goals. And Pluto Sextile Venus also stands out.  It says to me that powerful love is at play during at least part of this Mars Rx.

              This world transit is great for thinking about how we compete with other businesses or others in the workplace.  Here, the suggestion is that talking it out rather than getting physical will work. Because we are at the tail-end of Saturn in Libra 29° I feel this Mars Rx has a lot to do with relationships — relationships with yourself AND others. And that’s the other thing, as an astrologer we look at the whole chart — not just parts.  Mars Rx Virgo is a part.

              Transit Delineation for Mars Rx Virgo

              Mars in Virgo

              Examples…

              • Plans and organizes activities
              • Has specific sexual tastes and potentially ‘fetishes’
              • A methodical and analytical lover — will learn what turns you on
              • Likes to have clean sex or wash up after sex
              • Thinks about how they will compete but slow to act
              • Interested in health regimes and actively seeks to improve
              • May enjoy working with or using hands.
              • Most likely enjoys eating and cooking
              • A hard-worker, productive, and precise
              • Will get technical and use cool actions in an argument (a bit stealthy?! the spy)
              • Sherlock Holmes (which I discovered after writing what I did below… hehe) or Spock character

              With Mars Rx Virgo, give the above statements a ‘re’ twist.  For example, it’s a good time to re-plan outdated activities, re-evaluate your sexual health, renovate your work space, re-consider quitting your job for one that will appreciate your efforts more, or close an old argument that has been lingering in the back-ground, etc. Heck, it could even mean check-mate! Recently, I watched the Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows movie (which includes a long bit on a fortune teller and tarot card reading) and Mars Virgo makes for a good games-man — the type that’s quite cerebral and cunning!

              haha… just checked Robert Downey’s natal chart and guess what? he has Mars in Virgo!! 😉 If this actor sexually appeals to you, you’ll get a sense of what a Mars Virgo male is like. By the way, Robert has a stellium in Virgo (Mars, Uranus, and Pluto) in the 2nd house (sensuality, self-esteem, self-finances, beauty, etc.)

              At any rate, Check your personal transits or have me check them for you!!

              Personal Experiences (so far) with this Mars Rx

              At the start of the Rx (first week)

              • On day one I had to re-write my Wii profile and wipe my fitness results to-date.  No biggie.
              • Okay, I’m going to say it — sex is good! That could be sex with myself or sex with another (maybe both 😉 but I’m not kissing and telling.  Well, I guess I’m kissing or is that telling? — I’m not sure. 😛 — My Virgo Venus is not liking me right now! “Sshhh. privacy” she says!!
              • I have a ton of physical energy and I’m doing more than I usually do. I have drive and ambition.
              • I have increased responsibility in the work I do. It’s affirming but mentally challenging.
              • I have lost 12 pounds since starting a new exercise & food regime since December 25th. As the days got closer to the Rx, I was even more determined to exercise and eat right! And I noticed I don’t have the same kind of appetite that I did before.  That could have to do with the exercise but I’m usually still interested in eating.  Don’t worry folks, I’m still eating — not starving myself but the appetite is in the normal or slightly less than normal but healthy range!
              • I lost a whole bunch of my ‘social numbers’ on my blog posts so it looks like ‘less’ people actually liked or shared an article. (now fixed and back to normal numbers!!)
              • I’m so busy — so much to do, and time is flying! Time is flying by at a much faster rate than ever before.  What gives?
              • Keep thinking about getting a small pet… not sure if I want a cat or a dog. Either would be fine but dogs require more care. Thought about this a lot but still not taking any action… probably next year, after do a lot of traveling.
              • I have had outbursts of anger but then analyzed for what they were: Delayed knowledge.  What I mean by that is that something happened in the past that I choose to ignore and then when I re-discovered it (archeology dig?!), I blew up in disbelief that I had fooled myself into not connecting to what was really going on.
              • I keep coming back to this blog post and correcting small mistakes. Tweaking, and tweaking…

              Update: February 21, 2012

              • For days have had intense tiredness but then suddenly getting break-through’s where I get stuff done that I haven’t done in years.  A lot of organizing and cleaning going on. 🙂

              My Personal Transits

              At the start of this Rx

              • Mars Rx Conjunct Venus
              • Mars Rx Trine Saturn
              • Mars Rx Sextile Neptune
              • Mars Rx Conjunct Pluto
              • Mars Rx Semi-square Midheaven
              • Pluto Trine Mercury

              If you know how to read aspects, then you’ll probably gain a good understanding why my personal experiences with this Rx (so far) are not picked up by me as negative.  For me, they are incredibly positive and in some ways — unusual. 😀 If you don’t know how to read astrology charts and you want to know how to make the best of this celestial event, please request an appointment.

              Cafestrology has put together a nice horoscope with the starting point being your ascendant. I’m a Capricorn rising but I have an intercepted Aquarius so I generally consider myself a Capricorn AND an Aquarius rising with Capricorn being more powerful.

              Capricorn and Capricorn Ascendant:All Mars retrograde cycles affect you in the areas of home, family, security, and domestic activities because Mars rules these areas in your solar chart. This can play out in a variety of ways. For example, household projects may slow down or stall. You might be feeling more defensive during this period, or your might get worked up about old angers or regarding emotional issues from the past that are resurfacing now. It’s a good time for examining how you have been expressing anger or asserting yourself with your family. Occurring in your solar ninth house this time, enthusiasm for higher education, travel, your personal philosophy, or adventure in general may wane, perhaps due to some problems or setbacks in these areas of life. Some projects may stall, or you could find that you are less confident about expressing yourself in adventurous ways. Your outlook on life in terms of the “bigger picture” could be more cautious, and you might find that you temporarily have less faith, or you are questioning the faith that has carried you to date. Refocus, backtracking, and review become necessary and recommended now. Your outlook and lust for life, for the time being, might not be as natural or spontaneous as it has been.

              Aquarius and Aquarius Ascendant: All Mars retrograde cycles affect you in the areas of communication, siblings, neighbors, acquaintances, and transportation. Communication or transportation might take a hit somehow, making it harder to get from point A to point B, for example, or involving missed meetings, delays and red tape, challenges with studies, or mechanical breakdowns. Occurring in your solar eighth house this time, enthusiasm for intimate and sharing matters in general may wane, perhaps due to some problems or setbacks in these areas of life. Intimate matters may become more intense and complicated. Joint financial projects or initiatives may stall, or you could find that you are less confident about expressing yourself in personal ways. A lover or yourself may especially intense or obsessive. Ambiguity with finances, particularly debts and shared money or resources, could dominate now. Refocus, backtracking, and review become necessary and recommended. You could be exploring anger and assertion over deeply buried matters, and learning to better manage your life on an emotional level.

              Visit Cafestrology to get your horoscope! They also have great ‘reports’ you can purchase that I don’t currently offer.

              What’s up Next in Rx Land?

              Reflections on beauty and the beast.

              Shortly following this Mars Rx, Venus decides to take a look back at the mirror to make sure she’s pretty for the demands of Mars.

              Venus Rx / Retrograde May 5, 2012 enters 23 ° Gemini until June 26, 2012 7° Gemini

              We also have Saturn Rx on February 7th.

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              Skimmed over some of these links (didn’t read anything before I wrote my article) but I will over time and they look juicy and original! 🙂

              Jacobs | Koiner | Koiner 2 | Surtees | Nadia | Tillett | Guy | Aliza | Aliza2 | Dipali | The Strange House | Cafestrology | Marina | Cosmic Potential |Cafestrology |  And a video! (kind of Martian, not sure if I’ll like it in the end! I’m very Venus!! 🙂

              Please feel free to leave Mercury Rx article in the comments section whether you’re an astrologer or fan of another astrologer.  And if you disagree with what I have to say, as always — say so in the comments.

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                Astrology: How To Find Your Correct Time of Birth

                January 24, 2012 Filled under Life, Astrology
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                Don’t know your correct time of birth, without a doubt?

                In Canada, contact the hospital’s health records department where you were born.

                In US, order your “record of birth” long form (not all cities have it recorded on there) from the state department of vital statistics or you may want to use VitalChek. American Astrologer, Steven Forrest has a great article on how to order this. Fees currently range from $10 – $30.

                Overseas? Check with the hospital you were born at and/or the attending physician or you can try VitalChek International.

                My time of birth was a bit off from the baby record my Mom filled out (it was in a scrap book she made up for me). As an astrologer it made the world of difference to know my exact time of birth. And it will make a world of difference for you if you are interested in completely fulfilling your life, with clarity.

                For example, meaningful fixed stars and asteroids use a much tighter orb so it’s very important to have your exact time of birth when using these.

                In Toronto, it can currently cost between $30-$60 to get your time of birth from the hospital. Make sure they know you only want the time of birth or they will charge you a lot more. If you are not sure about which hospital you were born at, order the long form birth certificate. In the province of Ontario, it can be ordered online. Your time of birth will not show on the long form birth certificate like it often does in the United States.

                If you have any questions or comments about getting your time of birth, comment here.

                Without an accurate time of birth time (or any time of birth), a chart can still be read — just not with complete accuracy and with less detail.

                It’s also important to know exactly where you were born, location wise. Some cities are now amalgamated. Some cities changed names, etc. For example, the exact location where I was born is no longer seen on a map but it makes a difference in the chart. To be even more accurate (if doing your own chart) you’ll want to know the exact spot where you were born, if you can (latitude and longitude).

                A birth chart rectification can also been done by astrologers. I’m generally within an hour of your time of birth, and I do not specialize in birth chart rectification services.

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                  Why I don’t want to be a Therapist or Psychologist…

                  December 30, 2011 Filled under Career, Life, Astrology, Readings & Analysis, Aspects, Mind, Natal, Self-disclosure, Type of Astrology
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                  (Originally published on Friday September 16 ,2011 ) I have been told I’m a really good natural psychologist or therapist. And having a Virgo stellium in the 8th with Mercury & Pluto (not conjunct) with harmonious yet powerful aspects flowing through that house, it’s not really a wonder why I’m told that…

                  I genuinely care about what makes people tick and how to help them move past their blocks and other people’s blocks.

                  But being there, helping people, means I’m stuck in the past — the other’s past and my past. And my focus the whole time is to take the other to their own positive future. But what about me? Am I achieving my future? I think not.

                  We are who we spend our time with.

                  I love helping people but having an early degree Virgo SN Conjunct Mercury in the 8th house is doing psychoanalysis and dealing with people’s deep and dark stuff. And while I can do it well, it’s my past. I’m also not into studying something in a way that doesn’t give me personal freedom of mental expression. In other words, to be a psychologist, I need to do years of formalized education in a restrictive environment and with Jupiter & Uranus Libra in the 9th I don’t think that’s my destiny.

                  My future is Pisces NN 2nd house conjunct (out of sign) an Aquarius Part of Fortune in the 1st (some house systems, it’s on the 2nd), Trine MC Acrux / Alphecca (I’m a wide orb Gal), the ruler of the 2nd is in the 10th (or 9th, depending on house system), along with my late degree Virgo planets in the 8th (close to or cusping on Libra… ie Venus Virgo is 28° with ruler of the 4th and 9th being in the 8th.

                  Helping people (in the way I have done) keeps me in my past. It took a TarotSeek session and a conversation with a beloved Pisces to hit the final nail on the head. And that’s an incredible revelation because I had trouble with understanding how I could do Pisces NN while having Virgo SN and a packed house of Virgo. And while I love helping people and can do it, it wasn’t serving me and I want to be a servant in another way — a way that serves the goals of other AND myself.

                  But I asked: How can I do my Pisces NN while moving away from (yet merging) the Virgo SN with so much Virgo?! The answer is plainly in not judging others or their situation and doing Piscean pursuits that are largely insular yet eventually healing and expanding out to others.

                  Anyway, back to this topic…

                  Once I make-over someone, they are done — they leave. I don’t get invited to the photo-shoot or the after-party, and rarely do I get a photo of that shoot mailed to me down the road. It’s not fun and I ♡ fun! Once I help someone shine brightly, they leave and I don’t get to enjoy the fruits of our labour. And the people I help, don’t really come back for me. They are not really thinking of getting me ahead and that’s not their fault or their responsibility.

                  It’s time that I do my Pisces NN and start working with art and music in a spiritual way — in a way that inspires and teaches others.

                  Looking back, it’s (art has) always been there.
                  Abella Arthur ~ Arthor ~ Author ~ ARThur ~ ART-her

                  I was part of the choir in school and church. I still sing today (in my shower, while washing dishes, etc!) and have dreams of being a one-hit wonder — time limited fame & fortune! I have a ton of musical instruments but I haven’t picked up my guitar in a long while and I actually fancy the harmonica and drums. I was part of a special enrichment class in grade school where we made a commercial about soda-pop and I was the lead actress doing Michael Jackson’s MoonWalk (totally dating myself here!). I always took art class in school and drew everything that would let me. Teachers liked what I did but they never pushed me into a professional pursuit.

                  In one of my high schools, I was in a special class where most of the students were actors, athletes, or artists. They asked: What do you do? I didn’t. I was just a student who was bright but accelerated so regular school was too boring and didn’t work. I needed independent and flexible study (Aries on 3rd house cusp! Chiron Aries). That’s why I was there. But I did spend some time thinking about going to OCAD and I hung around art students and professional artists.

                  In my late teens I worked at a local movie theatre and once sang Blue Moon at the front of the stage with an usher who was trying to land an acting gig / career. And there was Ed, the dancer and wow, do I love dance. Which brings me to being a gymnast with a particular interest in the mat and beam. Then as an adult, I took pottery and other hobby art workshops. Color and color psychology are big interests too. I am amazed at how color transforms an environment or person. I like to play with origami, draw, and create to help me relax and be. And my Mom is a Pisces and an artist plus my ancestors were musicians and artistic. To boot, as a 30/3 life path I like to express and I took drama every year too. I can be a bit of an improvisational loon.

                  There are so many more artistic and dramatic memories but it would probably fill pages and I hope not to bore anyone with details. I also didn’t intend for such a self-exploration but with Mercury Septile Jupiter, I have a habit of writing or talking up a storm! Hope no one thinks it’s self-absorbed and I do hope this helps others take the time out to find or accept their heart’s desire.

                  But back onto topic again…

                  I greatly admire/d artists and I was/am surrounded by artists but I never stepped up to be an artist and while some artists helped me take a step, looking back… it looks to me that others almost hid their artistry from me preferring to talk about what I knew and did rather than what they knew and did so I didn’t get to learn a lot.

                  This is why even though I have connected with tons of people in my lifetime, I’ll never forget those that helped me positively progress because they have been few and far between. Like an ex-boyfriend (also a three life path) who had cut a super CD of his own. He let me stay in his place and sing to my heart’s content on his recording equipment and finally I was able to sing in front of him — first time I did that as an adult. And I even contemplated getting singing lessons back then but I didn’t. In fact, ever so often I reach out to get lessons but something holds me back (now, I’m just studying how to sing through a CD program, as I clean up my place). Anyway, he inspired me to write some songs and paint too. He, a Taurus, went on to get a degree in fine art. He opened me up to express myself and to let go of rigidity without actually telling me what to do. And one Christmas he got me a color wheel. That was one of the best gifts I ever got. He also got me a blue cup with a sunflower on it (I love flowers, especially sunflowers — LEO!!) that I used for my paint brushes and he also gave me a painting he did for me.

                  Natally, I have a packed Venus (as well as Mercury, Moon, a lot of Septiles, Noviles, and Deciles — but this post is about the right side of my brain (Pisces) as it pertains to art and why I’m turning away from my left (Virgo), for now, to explore it). Having said that, Virgo still plays a part.  For example, Virgo Venus illustrates my love of ‘smart design or smart art’. 😀

                  Venus Contacts

                  The only aspect I have missing in my natal chart is Venus-Mercury. In 2014, I’ll have a progressed Venus Sextile Mercury and at that time, Venus will contact everything except for Saturn, Neptune, North Node, and MC. The progressed Venus will also and currently does Sextile my natal Mercury.

                  Neptune Contacts

                  Neptune is a higher vibration of Venus.
                  I have Neptune Scorpio in the 10th house.
                  I am a muse but I like having muses too.

                  (Astrology notes… things I just noticed or thought of after writing this whole she-bang up!)

                  • I wrote this on Friday — Venus day! hehe) (Originally published on Friday September 16 ,2011)
                  • The world transit for Chiron has retrograded back to 2° 30 Pisces TODAY and that has re-activated my North Node Pisces 2° 49 as a powerful conjunction. This also means that my SN is opposite Tr. Chiron reminding me that the past hurts my future.
                  • The last time Chiron came into 2° 30 Pisces was on March 11th, 2011 and the last time it will jump back in a direct motion, in my lifetime, will be on January 18, 2012 at 2° 47; however, the first week of January will probably bring a huge jump in consciousness as to what and how I’m to carry out my life’s mission. (Update: On Jan 18, I found myself being in a situation that required me to be independent, self-sufficient, and there was a lot of emotionality but at the same time I had a fierce “I can do this” strength to accept what has been given to me and to not go down ‘that road’ again.  I’m naturally a ‘partner’ but I have learned that I need to come first in all cases because I’ll naturally put others first and they are unlikely to reciprocate.  First week of January was an incredibly emotional time for me where I had to ‘face the music’ and from Jan 18 onwards, I have experienced incredible emotional pain but pain (I believe) that ultimately has a healing outcome.)
                  • My midheaven trines my North Node and Tr. Chiron trines my Na. MC

                  Art has been at my fingertips this whole time. I have done it, I have hung around people who did it, and yet why was I being so nebulous about the whole thing when it came to me doing it?

                  With all this art around me, why has it taken me so long to connect the dots? I have my thoughts but it mostly comes from non-support. Insular art is not something that others can enjoy, at least not right away. And I have found that the majority of people are selfish. If it doesn’t serve them at that moment, then why care? If you are reading this and you are not selfish, I wouldn’t be so quick to pat yourself on the back nor would I do so if you consider yourself selfish. Because doing what doesn’t come naturally helps find a balance and that is often something to be more proud (a Leo word) of.

                  For myself (with my Sun in the 7th house naturally ruled by Venus & Juno), I’m learning to be selfish and to take care of me. I don’t have any more time to lose. It’s time for my Sun Leo to flower…

                  (Update: February 2.  I have joined the AGO and I plan to join a new cultural institution (such as the ROM, Bata Museum, etc. at least once a month.  I also picked up a Vocal Studio Mic and softward to start recording and playing around with my singing though I have been still too busy to upload anything to the Internet. ).

                  Sunflower for Sunflower © 1999 Abella Arthur

                  Upd

                  p.s. I’m not the ‘throw the baby out with the bath water kind of Gal”…  My Venus Trine Saturn likes to expand upon, build upon.  I’m not giving up on the psychic arts, I’m adding to it.  That’s my Jupiter Sextile Ascendant. 😀

                  (Originally published on Friday September 16 ,2011 See FOUR comments there…!!)

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                    The Truth About Planet Mercury Rx (Retrograde) in Sagittarius: November to December 2011

                    November 29, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Mercury, Planets, Transits
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                    Mercury (messenger of the gods and god of trade) is the planet of communication, thoughts, left brain function, quick-wit, words, business transactions, lower learning, interesting facts and figures, data, delivery, short distance travel (travel over land), messages, and speed. It rules the sign Gemini and co-rules the sign Virgo.

                    Mercury’s name “is related to the Latin word merx (“merchandise”; compare merchant, commerce, etc.), mercari (to trade), and merces (wages).”[2]

                    When it’s in retrograde (appearing to move backwards from its normal forward direction in the cosmos), it goes over all these things.

                    The prefix re is Latin and it relates to repetition.  It means going over things again or again and again. It also means going back or a backwards motion and this is related to withdrawal.

                    Any word that starts or contains the re such as renew, restart, revert, rejuvenate, review, retrace, reorganize, refurbish indicates the type of action you can experience during a retrograde. And as much as Mercury Rx is about reflection and taking time-out, it’s about doing things and taking action in regards to something from the past, even if it’s done internally.

                    Breakout Thought: And this brings me to a thought about what type of aspect Mercury most emulates.  Given there’s an internal or past element to it, I’m inclined to say that a Moon and/or Neptune vibe will be felt — specifically Moon-Mercury and Mercury-Neptune.  What do you think? This may be why some astrologers say an Rx can cause confusion, mixed up vibes, emotional contact, etc.

                    While the abbreviation Rx means retrograde, it reminds me of the word prescription (which also has re in it).  A prescription is meant to fix a problem — something that is not functioning at its best.  And during a Mercury Rx things that are broken are brought to our attention so we can fix them before an even more serious problem occurs.

                    So what does it all mean and how does it affect you?

                    When Mercury Rx is talked about, it’s often referring to what is going on in the cosmos; however, it’s important to see how what’s going on in the sky affects you personally and for that — we take a look at your natal chart.

                    By checking your personal and world transits and seeing what sign and house Mercury is in and what other planets, asteroids, stars, and points it may  contact — we’ll be able to gain a better idea as to how, why, and what will manifest during this period.

                    Some Beneficial Things to do During a Mercury Rx

                    Here are some ideas:

                    • Revisit unresolved thoughts, communication problems, and conversations.
                    • Refrain from communicating if discussing new topics.
                    • Expect delays in receiving messages or deliveries.
                    • Reorganize files, accounts, or work with old papers.
                    • Replay conversations.
                    • Retake a knowledge test.
                    • Renew business contacts.
                    • Read the fine print.

                    One big thing you may find during an Rx, depending on your temperament (aspects and such) is that you don’t feel like extroverting your thoughts or talking. If you are in business like I am, that will affect what you earn since business transactions are not moving forward due to communication hiccups from lack of communication.

                    Before I wrote this article, I recognized that business income slowed for me during an Rx but I didn’t really know why.  Above, I write: Renew business contacts.  I certainly wasn’t doing that during previous Rx’s but since my aspects are doing well this go around (and the Rx is in a fire sign — I’m a Leo) I don’t find that to be a problem now.

                    What I’m saying here is this:  If you find your self-employment income dwindling, force yourself to complete business transactions and in the future get yourself ready for Rx energy — and schedule Rx time to do other business activities that allow you to hole up for awhile and plump up your cash flow pre-Rx.

                    Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius Dates

                    Retrograde: November 23, 2011 20° Sagittarius
                    Direct: December 14, 2011 3° Sagittarius

                    Keep in mind the Shadow Phases which last for about a couple of weeks before and after — effectively giving you a warning and last minute opportunities.

                    Current Mercury World Transits

                    Moon Semi-square Mercury
                    Mercury Square Mars
                    Mercury Sesquiqudrate Jupiter
                    Mercury Quintile Neptune
                    Mercury Conjunct North Node
                    Mercury Quintile Chiron
                    Mercury Square Ceres
                    Mercury Inconjunct Urania

                    Current Uranus World Transits

                    Uranus is considered the higher vibration of Mercury and rules Aquarius which is the exalted co-ruled sign of Mercury.

                    Sun Trine Uranus
                    Moon Sextile Uranus
                    Venus Square Uranus
                    Jupiter Semi-sextile Uranus
                    Uranus Semi-sextile Neptune
                    Uranus Square Pluto
                    Uranus Semi-sextile Chiron
                    Uranus Semi-square Urania

                    Transit Delineation for Mercury Rx in Sagittarius

                    Sagittarius is connected to the half man / half animal energy.  It is the sign of the meta-physician, the warrior healer, the medicine man / woman. Sagittarius is about freedom to go and roam wherever it wants — far and wide.  Sagittarius is the philosopher, theologian, seeker / speaker of The Truth, and champion for justice. Sagittarius is ruled by the lucky and expansive, planet Jupiter.

                    Mercury in Sagittarius (Detriment)

                    • Likes to philosophize and be open ended in thought
                    • Very expansive in terms of what one thinks
                    • Enjoys talking about traveling, spirituality, and new ideas
                    • Takes the side of unpopular opinion; a bit of a Devil’s Advocate or championing for the underdog sometimes
                    • Things can be exaggerated, long-winded.  Likes to tell stories.
                    • May not have a fixed opinion and can be swayed by a stronger one than their own
                    • Rambles on about nothing and everything, chatty
                    • Quick to make a decision about something
                    • Likes to share what has learned along the way
                    • Talks in an optimistic and joyful way

                    Now spin all that in an Rx, re way. For example, it’s a good time to make plans to revisit family and friends in a place you have traveled to before.  And if anything goes wrong, it will work itself out or be in your favour — in the end.  It’s a Jupiter ruled Rx afterall. 😀

                    Looking at the world transits, one stands out right away — Mercury Rx Conjunct North Node.  To me, that means this is a  very good time to rethink your destiny.  What do you want out of life?  What’s holding you back?  What’s next on your journey? Who are you to become? What will make you feel self-actualized? And since this is a world transit, this is a world thought.  Most everyone will be thinking about this as it relates to the future of the world.  Because of that, the personal impact may not be as great; however, world thought can trickle down to personal thought.  At any rate, Check your personal transits or have me check them for you!!

                    Personal Notes

                    Ever since paying close attention to the stars, Mercury Rx has been a time where there was a complete stop or stall to writing.  What’s happening now for me is that the truth is more clear and I’m able to communicate that truth in an unwavering way. The unfortunate part is that it’s being done with great strength, so anyone who can’t stand the heat will surely want to avert their eyes from my writing!

                    And it’s not until now that I felt like writing about Mercury Rx.  I have went through many of them and it’s a popular subject but a) I don’t often like writing about a topic unless I’m in the thick of experiencing it b) I’m not currently much into what’s popular, finding what’s not — more interesting, and c) up until now, I have felt stumped and stalled to write anything about it while it was actually happening.

                    Update: This Mercury Rx is over and what I did was re-evaluate how I shared knowledge and changed who and where I shared it.  Sharing knowledge is something I will do, no matter what, but how and where and why I do it was up for re-evaluation.  At times it was painful to realize I couldn’t share freely in the way I wanted but the change is for my highest good and for the highest good of those I serve.

                    My Personal Transits

                    This time around tr. Mars is Conjunct Mercury with an exact 0° orb of influence along with tr. Mercury Rx Trine Mars are in the 8th house. And tr. Mercury Quintile Uranus is exact with a 0°orb (cusps on the 8/9th houses). My mind is on fire.  To add to that, I have the Sun, Mercury, and North Node transiting my 11th house which is ruled by Jupiter (sign on the cusp is Sagittarius) yet I have no planets in this house. Also notable is tr. Sun Conjunct Urania (11th house, Sag).

                    I want to talk.  I want to talk loud and often and I’ll take no prisoners. ;P

                    What Others Say

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                      Part One: An Introduction to the 9th House, Ninth House Astrology Series

                      October 27, 2011 Filled under Astrology, 9th, Houses
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                      How fitting that I should complete the Introduction to the houses on Thor’s Day! My first article in the series was on the 8th house. I have come a long way! Read about ALL the houses.  Any article with the beginning of Part One: An Introduction is likely to be of similar style article as this one.

                      The Ninth House is the house of: Languages, Keynote Speakers, Toastmaster’s, Anthropology, Journalism, Publishing, Law, Justice, Foreign, Foreign Travel, Culture, Spirituality, Religion, Philosophy, Theology, Astrotheology, In-laws, Distant relatives and foreigners, Diplomats, Long Distance Travel, Long Duration Education, The Higher Mind, Higher Truths, Remote Viewing, Astral Travel, Logos, The Word of God, Satsangs, Gurus


                      The 9th house is where we find our Brilliant Mind — our genius! 

                      And it’s where we expand our mind too — perhaps even through drugs! Drugs can be in the form of sex, herbs, chocolate, exercise — anything that gives us that high!  So we can use drugs and mind altering chemicals (like endorphins released through exercise or sex) to reach the higher mind.  Another example, is going for a nice long walk to clear our mind and get answers.

                      The 9th house represents both the student and the teacher and it’s where we learn but then take it a step further and begin disseminating and teaching what we learn, along with the 11th house. We feel confident and optimistic about our mental mind! Being connected with the 5th and 11th houses, the 9th has a political tone to it as well — as it relates to justice and the law being upheld — especially around human and legal rights.  This is one reason why Sagittarius gets along with Aquarius and Libra really well.  The 9th house is about being socially fair, and unfettered by dogma though the native may have their own dogma that they follow religiously.  In the 9th house, we witness long distance travel and communication around different philosophies, culture, and knowledge.  We may travel to another state, province, or country to gain education in a land foreign to us so we may gain more than just the knowledge given to us at that school. We want to learn how the others live and whether we want to live that way too.  We want to enrich our lives with all that there is to enjoy, see, and do. Education may be received at a distance, through on-line learning.  The 9th house is where we take all that we learn, write, communicate, and publish it.  Publishing is not just in the form of books — it can be blogs, journals, and perhaps even keynote speaking, teaching as a professor.  In the area of religion and spirituality, there’s not a lot of boundary.  As a 9th house native matures, they may do away with dogmatic religions and become agnostic or atheist.  On the other side, they may get deeper into their spirituality at a grass roots level by becoming a missionary in a far-away land or creating their own religion / spirituality.

                      Although the 9th house is co-ruled by Neptune, I was having some trouble with some astrologers attributing the 9th to being the house of psychic and occult phenomena.  I attribute those experiences to the water houses:  4th (Cancer) past lives / psychic heritage, 8th (Scorpio) occult / medium, and 12th (Pisces) angels / spirit guides / psychic dreams, cognition; however, I do believe in the Law of Proximity.  Because of that, there’s overflow from one house to another.  What I do see is that the 9th house (for example) takes or makes the experiences of the 8th and teaches, writes about, communicates, philosophizes, tests, and explores it in an enlightened and spirited way.

                      Stuff about the 9th House.

                      • Ruled by Jupiter (Sagittarius, co-ruling Pisces).
                      • House Axis: 9 /3
                      • Aspect / Planet – Sign: (Sagittarius) Jupiter Opposition Mercury (Gemini) The JMAD Swap: Jupiter Gemini / Mercury Sagittarius. Sagittarius is in Sextile with Libra (the 7th house) and Aquarius (11th house) therefore, these houses stimulate and piggy-back off of each other. It’s in trine with Leo (5th house) and Aries (1st house).
                      • Everyone has 9th house themes. This is the house of The Higher Mind or when house ownership is taken, it can be viewed as The Enlightened or Ascended Mind.
                      • Third House: Foundational Study. 9th House: Advanced Study.
                      • House Themes: Higher Knowledge, Theology & Spirituality, Philosophy, Reading & Publishing, Law & Justice, Long Distance Travel, Long Duration Study & Vocational Opportunities, Culture, Foreign People, Language

                      House of Voodoo & Sweat Lodge

                       

                       

                       

                      9th House Themes

                      • House of Higher Knowledge: How you learn. How you teach what you know. Do you naturally enjoy teaching to groups or one-on-one? Inspired thought. Divine thought. This leads to psychic connections that we act out, discuss, and explore  through the higher mind. It’s here where knowledge can be received seemingly coming from nowhere. Astral travel. University and post secondary education. Free-masonry. Secret societies that are not too secret or secret anymore such as Brotherhood of the Light — so occult societies, groups, organizations in which one can leave at any time — not a cult but on the fringe.
                      • House of Theology & Spirituality: In the 8th house, we experience the occult in a feelings and intangible way.  In the 9th, we put words to and expand on those feelings and sixth sense. The types of spirituality that interests you. Astrothelogy. Mytheology. Venus rules my 9th house with Jupiter & Uranus in Libra. I’m very interested in Buddhism and religions that are universal. I’m also semi-agnostic yet believe in a higher power, life force, Gods & Goddesses, the planets as Gods, etc… I’m multi-religious, spiritual. So in the end, I create my own religion or spirituality. Art is also in the domain of spirituality and theology.  It can speak volumes through not only word, such as elaborate poetry but also through image.  Many 9th house natives are artists of some kind.
                      • House of Philosophy: Your philosophical interests.  Your personal brand of philosophy.  How you judge others.  What you judge others about or what you can intelligently judge. How you philosophize.
                      • House of Reading & Publishing: What you publish, including: a thesis, book, blog posts, and advertising. The kind of desire you have to spread your word far and wide. What you like to read.
                      • House of Law, Justice: What you believe in. The level of importance that law or justice has on you.
                      • House of Long Distance Travel: The type of countries you would like to visit. Whether you visit alone, in groups, with a partner, etc. How you travel long distances. By boat, place, train, etc. The level of comfort you enjoy while traveling. The purpose for travel. How the people you meet during traveling affect you.
                      • House of Long Duration Study & Vocational Opportunities: Being close to the 10th and being the house of higher education (college, university, etc.) this house shows your educational aptitude and interests.  Whether you will want to study at-home or abroad.  The type of topic that may take a long time for you to study.  For example, I’m very much into relationships and I have studied this topic since my early twenties. It never seems to end!! *lol*
                      • House of Culture, Foreign People, Language: The type of people you encounter and possibly marry or despise that are not of your ethnicity. People outside of your nationality that teach you something about yourself. The kinds of languages you learn, why, and aptitude for learning different languages. Languages include not only regional language (as is with the 3rd house) but higher languages such as hieroglyphics, tongues, tarot, Enochian, astrology. The 9th house contains your ability to speak multiple languages.  It verbalizes, and communicates in an extroverted way — the 8th house.  The 9th house is not an embarrassed house.

                      Notable People with Ninth House energy

                      Brian Eno

                      Jupiter Sagittarius in the 9th

                      Music For Airports

                      Sammy Davis Jr.

                      Sun Conjunct Mercury Sagittarius in the 9th house

                      This TV show illustrates the cosmopolitan nature of the 9th house — religion, race, openness to other cultures, etc.

                      Jared Leto

                      Sun in Capricorn, Jupiter in Sagittarius in the 9th
                      Article where he talks about living on a commune. The interview below mentions it briefly.

                      Phil Donahue

                      Jupiter Sagittarius

                      Talk Show Host Wikipedia article

                      http://youtu.be/iJBbAD_yRXo

                      Planned articles for the Ninth:

                      1. Elaboration of 9th house themes.
                      2. Manifestation of 9th house themes within each sign, planet.
                      3. Misunderstandings from self and other within the 9th house.
                      4. How-to overcome 9th house challenges.

                      What others say about this house

                      Dana Gerdhardt | Astrology.com | My Astrology Charts | Terry Nazon | Astrology In-Depth | Michael Starr |

                      About the #9 by Simply Numbers

                      Questions

                      What’s in your 9th house? If nothing is in it, what is in your 9th house cusp? What have you experienced as 2nd house themes? Anything else you want to share about the 9th house?

                      About Me

                      Jupiter Libra and Uranus Libra (not aspected) in the 9th

                      Jupiter in the 9th house

                      From Astrology in Depth

                      Jupiter in the 9th – Reach afar / explore the world — You’re unusually lucky when it comes to higher education, foreign travel and philosophy. You might travel far and wide, seeking the advice and insight of foreigners, or those with quite different backgrounds. You have psychic ability: vivid dreams and inspirations. You may study occult or religious matters. You could use this skill to help others and to guide them in their lives. You may be involved in conventional education as a professor. You could also be involved in religion, such as an established church. You may use your abilities to be involved in legal work, especially where it involves the theory of law and the drafting of legislation and jurisdiction.

                      In summary: You take any opportunity to expand beyond the limits of what you already know and believe. You are a true philosopher, traveling tirelessly in the pursuit of knowledge.

                      Uranus in the 9th – Crazy ideas / freedom to the world — Uranus, planet of radical ideas, progression and adventure. It is considered the modern ruler of Aquarius. Its natural house is the 11th house. In the astrological chart, Uranus is considered a “transpersonal”, an extramundane, spiritual planet, reflecting a function that is beyond one-self and beyond social structures. It does not constitute a part of the basic psychological make-up of the personality, but rather lends itself to whatever personal planet it is aspecting.

                      From AstroVeda, Vedic Astrology

                      Uranus in the 9th

                      Your thinking, ideas and philosophies are original, offbeat,
                      independent and unorthodox. There may be a desire to study
                      metaphysics or a fringe religion or foreign culture. Sudden and
                      unexpected long journeys are possible. Mental journeys in the form of
                      dreams, visions, intuition and prophecies are possible. Your mind ever
                      seeks to expand, gain knowledge and journey where it has never gone
                      before. Too much mental activity, though, can cause nervousness and
                      perhaps lead to a mental breakdown.

                      I have off-the-wall or rather — what others consider far-out ideas about teaching and learning a subject. The JMAD Swap and TarotSeek are just *two* examples. It can be hard for others to wrap their head around these very simple twists on doing something with greater ease because they are such a departure from what had always been done AND how could I come up with it? ;P

                      I blame it on my Mercury Septile Jupiter and Mercury Semi-sextile Uranus aspects.

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                        Abella Arthur: Toronto Astrologer, Psychic, Tarot Reader, Numerologist by PHONE and For HIRE!

                        September 19, 2011 Filled under Tarot, Astrology, Readings & Analysis, Services, Self-disclosure
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                        Been busy trying to make a decent living doing what I love, and what I do best for others.

                        I can blog again when my bills are paid, and I’ve got a little extra on the side. 😉 Help me out.  haha

                        If you know more about astrology, focus on getting a tarot reading from me.  If you know more about tarot, focus on getting an astrology reading from me.  In other words, I generally am not best suited for those who have studied one thing or another extensively and are just trying to squeeze something more out of me that they can’t currently find on the Internet. 😉 Yes, I’m cheeky. ;P

                        Basically I have a method of delineating your whole chart so I can ‘synch’ with your vibrations and operating manual.  If you know too much about astrology, you may find this process a waste of your money and time, and I have little interest in spending most of the consultation on some obscure insights that you couldn’t find on your own.

                        I will WOW you if you can be a client, or are a new student of astrology who isn’t an autodidact, otherwise do consciously lower your expectations as I may not be the best reader for my peers.

                        Anyway… Yes, I’m an Astrologer (Aquarius a on the 2nd, Uranus Libra in the 8th/9th, Urania in the 11th), Psychic Tarot Reader (full Virgo house in the 8th including early degree Mercury Conjunct SN, & late degree Pluto along with Neptune in the 10th and Pisces NN intercepted in the 2nd who wrote a tarot book), and a Numerologist (see full 8th house). I also teach all this (Jupiter Libra in the 9th).

                        I was B O R N to do this — completely real, and authentic yet practical and spiritual.

                        People have asked if I have a full set of astrological aspect delineations to purchase.  I don’t, and I don’t foresee doing so any time soon.  If I did, I would probably write under a pen name and want an advance (non-existent these days?!) from a publisher. 😉 If you really want to read my book (that I haven’t written yet), contact some publishers and let them know.  My other website for astrology is Astrogasm. If you want it, help me out. I’ve already wrote and designed one book on my own dime, and I’m not really interested in doing that again any time soon.

                        My specialties are in love, relationships, dating, personal development, mental health, career, and educational pursuits. My Venus & Saturn aspects are almost fully contacted and well-aspected, and my 9th house contains Jupiter & Uranus. I can share my wisdom with you in these areas, and help you extract your own too. I’m no physical health or financial expert.

                        I also give face readings, and will draw you a portrait. And I’m working on a degree in fine art, as a back-up if this psychic gig doesn’t work out (been giving professional full time readings since 2005!). 😉

                        Okay, back to work I go.  Hope to give you a reading, and consult with you soon. Thanks for your support in booking, and/or recommending me.

                        Warm regards,

                        Abella

                        Toronto, Ontario, Canada

                          Natal Aspects: The Sun & Venus in hard aspect — Sun Semi-Square Venus, etc.

                          November 1, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Aspects, Natal
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                          Sun: Self, light, brightness, creativity, essence, life force, the day (everyday).
                          Venus: Love, money, beauty, the arts, self-worth.
                          Square: 90° Causes tension, agitation, weightiness, obstacles to overcome. Has a Saturnian feeling.
                          Semi-Square: 45° Half a square but not half the meaning.  It’s more like — half the time. Semi-aspects have been experienced as ‘on and off’ and because it’s not ever-present, that could make it ‘minor’ in some astrologer’s eyes; however, it’s a higher harmonic and therefore has an importance to the overall well-being of the native. And a semi-square can be close to a Novile 40° and other harmonic aspects.  The astrology program used may not  factor in harmonic aspects. Has a Uranian feeling.
                          Novile: 40° The request here is to overcome your restrictions to manifest self-enhancement.  So if you actually have a Sun Novile Venus, the request here is to be more self-loving and allow the Sun to shine on your Venus — perhaps over-the-top self-loving, and unabashed ego. This is your destiny, if you will.

                          The semi-square asks for steady harmony and friendliness — all balanced, nothing over or understated. Just be YOU. You be you and I’ll be me. That’s what the semi-square is asking of you.

                          Sun Semi-Square Venus

                          Possible manifestations…
                          May also have meaning for Sun Semi-Sextile Venus during their *off* periods…

                          • Like Venus Leo, Sun Taurus out of harmony
                          • Denial of self-love, money, or beauty. Hard to accept money for services, compliments for beauty and personality.
                          • Beautiful and charming but that causing problems and agitation so can become self-destructive / destroy charm & beauty.
                          • Being overweight or underweight or prone to it.  Not dressing to make oneself look their best.
                          • Artistic temperament that gets messed up with other people’s judgements
                          • Retail therapy.  Spending money to feel better about self.
                          • Your father may like you a lot (like a friend) yet you may have problems with him at times throughout your life because of some side he took that offended you.
                          • Your father may have influenced your career choices.  There might be some ugly truth about your father that you rather disown.
                          • A relationship with others helps you love yourself more.  You may think others don’t like you because you are not beautiful, successful, or valuable enough for them or that you are too strong, direct, and unusually confident and sure of what you want out of life (even if it’s hard to get).
                          • You prefer soothing people and people who are soothing instead of picking fights but fights and arguments may erupt anyway.
                          • Sometimes you find yourself popular and then not.  Popularity seems to go in cycles and your effect on others is hot & cold. (Uranus… Saturn’s son)
                          • You may get along better and be appreciated more by men but you seek admiration from women.  Approval from women can help you feel beautiful, worthy, and successful.
                          • Not attracting love, money, beautiful or confident people.  Must have or do for yourself before others will give to you.
                          • Excessive and irresponsible sense pleasures causing tension and difficulty.
                          • Getting a sense that you are not worth anything unless you are financially well-off and/or sharing your riches with others.

                          Do you have this aspect? How does it affect you? What goals do you have to overcome this problem and what can you do to support that?

                          Example

                          Goal

                          I want to feel better about myself.  I want to: 1. lose weight, 2. get a fashion make-over or dress up nicely everyday, 3. be selfish, 4. Ignore Schadenfreude.  I was/am beautiful and my beauty was/is taken away by jealous people because I didn’t want them to feel bad themselves.  I downplayed my beauty in everyday ways.

                          How will I meet my goal?

                          • Take a little time out for myself everyday.  Self-pamper, play with myself, have fun!
                          • Smile often.  Feel and be alive. Feel that I belong to the world and my happiness, makes them happy.
                          • Know that I’m part of the beautiful people.  Act like a beautiful person.
                          • Develop affirmations. i.e.  I am loveable and other people feel love from me because I am.
                          • If I doubt myself in self-care: 1. Think, 2. Be positive, 3. Re-affirm.
                          • Contemplate and investigate what others have to say about Sun Semi-square Venus
                          • Do some self-love.

                           

                          What Others Say

                          At the time of writing this article, there isn’t / wasn’t much written on the Internet about Sun Semi-Square Venus.  What I did read was quite negative, un-supportive, and misses the mark (I believe).  While what they say might be true, they are not digging deep enough to understand the root problem or pain that the native with a Sun-Venus (in hard aspect) goes through.  This native is literally hard on themselves and that might mean they are hard on others too but one way to get out of that is to stop being so hard on themselves.

                          Notable People

                              • Princess Diana – Sun Cancer Semi-Square Venus Taurus (mysterious death)
                              • Britney Spears – Sun Sagittarius Semi-Square Venus Capricorn
                              • Jimmy Hoffa – Sun Aquarius Semi-Square Venus Aries (mysterious death)
                              • Angelina Jolie – Sun Gemini Semi-Square Venus Cancer
                              • Bill Clinton – Sun Leo Semi-Square Venus Libra
                              • The Marchesa Luisa Casati – Sun Aquarius Semi-Square Venus Pisces
                              • Jack White of White Stripes – Sun Cancer (16°52′) Semi-Square Venus Virgo (0°)
                              • David Bowie Sun Capricorn Semi-square Venus Sagittarius
                              • Friedrich Nietzsche Sun Capricorn Semi-square Venus Pisces
                              • Martin Luther King Sun Capricorn Semi-square Venus Pisces
                              • Freddie Mercury Sun Virgo Semi-square Venus Libra
                              • Cloris Leachman Sun Taurus Semi-square Venus
                              • Liz Greene Sun Virgo Semi-square Venus Libra
                              • Theodore Roosevelt Sun Scorpio Semi-square Venus Sagittarius
                              • Keanu Reeves Sun Virgo Semi-square Venus Cancer
                              • Carlos Castaneda Sun Capricorn Semi-square Venus Aquarius
                              • Sean Connery Sun Virgo Semi-Square Venus Libra
                              • Anna Nicole Smith Sun Sagittarius Semi-square Venus Libra
                              • Clara Bow (Flapper icon) Sun Leo Semi-square Venus Gemini (note, she had Saturn Rx right on her Ascendant illustrating her ‘lack of growth’ that she turned into a positive!!… “A petite, flat-chested, big-lipped dynamo,” www.1920s-fashion-and-music.com/flappers.html
                              • Hunter S. Thompson Sun Cancer Semi-square Venus Gemini
                              • Oliver Stone Sun Virgo Semisquare Venus Scorpio
                              • Agatha Christie Sun Virgo Semiquartile Venus Scorpio
                              • Isaac Newton Sun Capricorn Octile Venus Aquarius
                              • Richard Nixon Sun Capricorn Semisquare Venus Pisces
                              • Barbra Striesand Sun Taurus Semisquare Venus
                              • Jeane Dixon Sun Capricorn 14°05′ Semisquare Venus Sagittarius 0°48′
                              • Debbie Reynolds Sun Aries Semisquare Venus Taurus
                              • Michael Jordan Sun Aquarius Semisquare Venus Capricorn (side-note, he has Jupiter Sextile Ascendant.  I find Ju-Asc natives are either larger than life, very tall, and/or very big.. the sextile provides opportunity because of that size, for example)!
                              • Napoleon I Sun Leo Semisquare Venus Cancer
                              • Helena Blavatsky Sun Leo Semisquare Venus Cancer
                              • Alexander The Great Sun Cancer Semisquare Venus Virgo
                              • 14th Dalai Lama Sun Cancer Semisquare Venus Leo
                              • Al Capone Sun Capricorn Semisquare Venus Sagittarius
                              • Steve Jobs Sun Pisces Semisquare Venus Capricorn (Apple icon, obsessed with design and beauty of machinery)
                              • Robert Plant Sun Virgo Semisquare Venus Libra (note, he also has Saturn Rx on the Asc but like Clara Bow was known for his size… except it wa the size of his huge package that he was known for. 😉 Guess Saturn Rx doesn’t always come in size ‘small’ though upon further inspection the length may be small but the other bits certainly are not!) “Robert Plant, ugly?   er…um…  no?  Yes,.  No!  Yes?  Hell I don’t know.  Personally I do NOT think he is ugly.  If only I could look like Plant!  I’d be a stud!” http://en.allexperts.com/q/Led-Zeppelin-501/ting.htm Sun Semisquare Venus natives are at once, praised and insulted about their looks. :/
                              • Cloris Leachman Sun Taurus Semisquare Venus Pisces
                              • Abraham Lincoln Sun Aquarius Semisquare Venus Aries
                              • Nicole Kidman Sun Gemini Semisquare Venus Aries
                              • Stevie Wonder Sun Taurus Semisquare Venus Aries
                              • James Dean Sun Aquarius Semisquare Venus Capricorn
                              • Jessica Hahn Sun Cancer Semisquare Venus Leo

                          Oddly, I haven’t found a Sun Libra semi-square yet. 😉

                          After pouring over the charts of these notable Sun Semisquare Venus, I see the natives as being awkwardly sexy and charming.  There’s something about them that is ‘off’, yet there is something that draws you into their appearance too — they are attractive, in their unique way but there’s something uncomfortable about being attracted to it.  Sun-Venus is like Sun Libra / Taurus and Venus Leo. There also seems to be some gender bending — Men either are overly macho on the outside, but super soft when someone gets an inside peek (maybe even cross dressing) or they are super feminine on the outside and masculine on the inside (see David Bowie!). Same goes for the women.

                          The majority (if not all) of these notable people would be considered attractive, successful, and worthy!  Listen to the song below and think of these notable people, people you know that have this aspect, or yourself.  They had / have two sides — what the public sees and what is a reality behind-closed-doors (though the public might learn of it through dubious means – ie paparazzi or gossip).

                          Did you ever wonder why Britney Spears shaved her head all of a sudden?  Or why Princess Diana had an eating disorder and why was Angelina Jolie accused of starving herself?  Did Bill want to prove his worth, power, and sexiness by sexing it up with Monica Lewinsky? Jimmy Hoffa was so enigmatic that if he wasn’t for you, you would be against him.

                          Note: The Sun and Venus are never more than 47.8° apart.

                          Possible Aspects

                          Conjunction 0°
                          Quattuorvigintile 15°
                          Vigintile 18°
                          Semi-octile 22.5°
                          Semi-septile 25°42’51”
                          Semi-sextile 30°
                          Undecile 32°43’38”
                          Decile 36°
                          Novile 40°
                          Semi-square 45°
                          Septile 51.428571°

                          I see aspects, as requests or opportunities.  The planets, as having plans.  The signs, as style (and how they carry out the plans of the planets).  The chart, a series of questions.  Your whole natal being, a quest.

                          Signed,

                          Jucy “There is no such thing as minor anything” Arthur

                          Smashing Pumpkins, Ugly

                          Billy Corgan has Sun Semi-Sextile Venus.  As mentioned above, semi-anything means the aspect isn’t always active but when it is, it’s felt. For example, a Sun Semi-Square Venus can go to the spa every month but not pamper themselves until then. So Billy can understand a Sun Semi-Square Venus native because although he is loved, feels attractive, is good with his money, etc… it’s not always — on & off and because of that when he’s ‘off’ it’s like having a semi-square!!

                          I don’t look in the mirror
                          I don’t like what I see staring back at me
                          Everything is clearer
                          I’ll never see what you see
                          It’s not me
                          So beautiful and free
                          I’ll never be what you need
                          Can’t help at all
                          I was born so beautiful
                          But now I’m ugly

                          And I rot in my skin
                          As a piece of me dies everyday
                          I know I’m nothing
                          I know there’s nothing I can say
                          To change
                          The judegment in their ways
                          I’ll never be what you need
                          Can’t help at all
                          My love was so beautiful
                          But now I’m ugly
                          Yeah…

                          I’m good enough, but I don’t care
                          I’m good enough, but I’m not there
                          I’m good enough, but I don’t care
                          The sun is out, but I’m not there

                          I’m good enough, but I don’t care
                          The sun is out, but I’m not there
                          I’m good enough
                          I’m good enough

                          I don’t look in the mirror
                          I don’t like what I see staring back at me
                          Everything is clearer
                          I’ll never see what you see
                          And I rot in my skin
                          As a piece of me dies everyday
                          I know I’m nothing
                          Because I’m ugly

                          Jack White, White Strips – I’m as Ugly as I Seem

                          I am as ugly as I seem
                          Worse than all your dreams
                          Could ever make me out to be
                          And it makes me want to scream
                          When it’s halloween
                          And the kids are laughing
                          The rogue is a bank he’s never broke
                          But worth as much as a joke that no one is laughing at

                          Can you believe some things are not
                          Appealing and there’s a spot
                          On the ceiling of my childhood bedroom
                          And can these dreams you can’t imagine
                          Will never match the vision
                          That you had decided for me
                          You are to take away from me
                          Things that are mine and it’s not your right
                          Out that you’d wouldn’t expect to find out
                          Can it be that I don’t want what you want?
                          And the only thing I could care for
                          Is a place in a home that is safe and warm
                          Safe and warm, safe and warm, safe and warm

                          Judge yourself if you feel the need
                          Just let me known to be
                          In search of the truth myself
                          There is a drop of blood on the ground
                          And it seems to me that it’s not my kind
                          And I can’t be sure if it’s yours or mine

                          I am as ugly as I seem
                          Worse than all your dreams
                          Could ever make me
                          Could ever make me
                          Could ever make me
                          Could ever make me

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                            The Mundane Astrology of 11-11-11, November 11, 2011

                            November 10, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Current News
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                            The Astrology of 11-11-11

                            Given I’m an Astrologyphile as well, it would feel so wrong not to delineate the date of November 11, 2011. See my post about 11/11/11 as it relates to NUMEROLOGY.

                            Astrology Stuff about November 11, 2011

                            • November is the 11th month of the Gregorian calendar
                            • This is the starting month for the sign of Sagittarius and we are still in the sign of Scorpio, third decan. The third decan for Scorpio begins on the 11th! November 11 to November 21

                              The Third Decan of Scorpio is also known as the Cancer Decante and the “Week of Charm.” The influence of the Moon (this Decan’s secondary ruling Planet) lends these natives the ability to become exceptional nurturers and financial wizards. Generally speaking, a person governed by this Decante will enjoy a strong and lifelong bond with his or her mother…which is a good thing unless it results in an eventual lesser bond with the chosen mate. These individuals tend to be somewhat haughty by nature, but are fair-minded and blessed with remarkable energy. Still, they can be unyielding to the extreme. With a tendency to make sure they are right, those ruled by this Third Decan then decide that whatever they do must be on point. Subject in part to the caprices of the ever-changing Moon can create problems here. However, these natives are usually well-liked and harbor a fondness for pleasure and amusement. These are souls who desire to leave a legacy to loved ones and favorite causes. Money, privacy, loyalty and property are of supreme importance. A skilled keeper of secrets, these individuals will carry mysteries and resentments to their graves. Because they have remarkable memories and sensitive hearts, they will hang on to sorrow for an inordinate length of time. An aura of enchantment tends to surround those governed by this Decante. They are caring, abiding and more domesticated than other Scorpio natives. Canny, subtle and adaptable, to say nothing of being blessed with stunning powers of concentration, these are persons who can charm their way to worldly success…and into the heart of a chosen mate. The motto of the Third Decan of Scorpio is “Manifestation.” Novareinna, Constellation Chamber

                            • Some keywords for Sagittarius are: bluntly honest, truth seeker, philosopher, traveler, bohemian, fine artist or a massive appreciation of the arts, educated, justice-oriented often fighting for the underdog, religious or spiritual, culturally aware, connecting to foreign people, places, and things.
                            • Some keywords for Scorpio are: desirous of the truth, investigative, mass appreciation for transformation and death of what is no longer is to survive, intense, deep, strategic & tactical, dominant, directorial, boiling water.
                            • The number eleven is connected to Aquarius, Sagittarius, the 11th and 9th houses.
                            • The number eight is connected to Capricorn, Scorpio, 10th and 8th houses
                            • This day falls on a Friday which is representative of Venus.  Venus is the day of love, beauty, money, and the arts. Venus soothes.

                            Current Events

                            • Remembrance / Veteran’s Day
                            • The collapse of the economy and current banking practice  (Pluto Capricorn)
                            • Proposed censorship of the Internet, lobbied by music and movie organizations (Upcoming Neptune Pisces)
                            • OWS — Occupy Wall Street (Uranus Aries)
                            • A World Revolution (Uranus Aries)
                            • Ousting leaders of government, banking, & corporation leaders and systems (Pluto Capricorn)
                            • The Dow plummets on November 9th

                            Possible Outcomes (Predictions)

                            I’ll take the predictions used for the numerology article and transpose it here.  They really shouldn’t be much different.

                            • This day is generally about initiating progress about money, love, spirituality, and illusions.
                            • World wealth is likely to see a change, for the better. Dow Jones could see a rise. The economy could bounce back having weathered recent storms.
                            • A marked change or display in civil disobedience and diplomacy
                            • Frustrations around difficulty in manifesting financial peace, initiating powerful inspiration and vision.
                            • Exciting, and sudden spiritual and humanitarian changes are likely.
                            • World leaders coming together to discuss world issues or beginning talks about plans to implement 8 type themes (see above)
                            • Justice and judgement are likely to be made.  This causes many to feel elated and successful.
                            • Initiating, and manifesting spiritual business and wellness.

                            Astrologers’ Section

                            I could spend hours, weeks, months, and years on a chart so I’ll pick two themes for the day and take a look… I’ll probably come back to this.  I’m not feeling it much right now and mundane astrology isn’t my “Happy Spot” to spend a lot of playtime. Hopefully you’ll add your insights to the comment section.

                            Money

                            The strongest Money planets include Venus and Pluto.  Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter can tell us how that manifests and maintains itself.  The money houses are the 2nd and 8th house.  We can look at how the 9th, 10th, and 11th houses connect to these houses.

                            In the Toronto, Canada chart for this day: Venus is in the 5th house.  Jupiter in the 9th (at home). Saturn is in the 3rd.  Uranus in the 8th.

                            Aspects

                            I’m only posting the following Venus aspects; however, I’m scanning the other planetary configurations as well.

                            • Mercury Conjunct Venus – Powerful financial communication occurs on a daily basis.  Something is being done about the economy.
                            • Venus Binovile Chiron – Financial healing through a marriage or partnership.  A fix which has been a long time coming.
                            • Venus Biseptile Mars – Gaining an understanding of how to merge money from different places.
                            • Venus Biquintile Jupiter – Creatively causing an expansive flow of money through different places.  Taking a risk via use of other people’s money.
                            • Venus Conjunct North Node – Powerful financial future is ahead.
                            • Venus Ascension* Pluto – Enlightened financial transformation.

                            * This is a degree / aspect type I have made up based on my observations of what this kind of contact creates.

                            Spirituality

                            The strongest Spirituality planets include Neptune and Jupiter.  The spiritual houses are the 12th and 9th. Supporting houses include the 4th, and 8th. Neptune can be deception and Jupiter optimistic.

                            In the Toronto, Canada chart for this day: Neptune is in the 7th house of partnerships, contracts, and commitments.  Jupiter in the 9th (at home) of foreigners and foreign affairs, spirituality, justice, amongst other things.

                            I’m only posting the following Neptune aspects; however, I’m scanning the other planetary configurations as well. Also, I’m only posting personal to transpersonal information in addition to points, angles, Chiron.

                            • Nep    Square     Mon – Spiritual and emotional obstacles and conflicts.  It can be difficult to reconcile what is felt.
                            • Nep    TrUn    Sun – Spiritual identity along with the connection that psychic gifts become known and belong to many. Technology plays a part.
                            • Nep    Opposition – Mar – An aversion to or extreme use of spiritual warfare.
                            • Nep    Conjunt     Chi – Powerfully healing spiritual ills.
                            • Nep    Quntile     Nod – Creatively reaching towards a spiritual and psychic future.
                            • Nep    Opposition   Asc -  Spiritual first impressions causes a push / pull reaction. Some people not ready to move in that direction yet.
                            • Nep    BiNovile     MC – Spiritual business, artistic business, and all other types of metaphysical businesses experience a growth spurt.

                            Other Stuff

                            The North Node is also something to consider as it relates to destiny and one’s future.  I’ll also look at the MC, the highest point and most visible ‘news’, as well as the AC — what the general public may see in the news, at first glance.  And since Jupiter and the 8th house are overlapping elements, I’ll pay extra special attention that too.

                            CHARTS

                            The following Mundane charts can be used to connect world transits to what may happen in your own country.  I’m from Canada and most of my blog visitors are from the United States so I’m including these charts.

                            The World Mundane Chart

                            November 11, 2011 11:11am UTC

                            [chart date=”November 11, 2011 11:11am UTC” size=”400″ asc=”150″ name=”Astrologer, Abella Arthur”]

                             United States Mundane Chart

                            July 4, 1776, 5:10 pm LMT, Philadelphia, PA

                            Canadian Mundane Chart

                            Jul 1, 1867 at, 12:00 am LMT, in Ottawa, ON

                            A note by Liz Greene, about the National Chart of Canada  

                            One day in Toronto, Canada

                            Chart for 12 am Canada EST

                            Transits on this day!

                            Aspects

                            If the following looks like a foreign language or unexplainable shorthand to you, just ignore it.  This section is for astrologers who know how to read the short hand. Also note that I work with harmonics so the aspects are listed as such! Harmonics are also very much connected to numerology.  The number 11 is connected with the Undecile so I’ll be looking for that aspect and the Septile (the 7th / 14th harmonic) is also considered a highly divine / spiritual number. I’ll also take a look at the Octile (8th / 16th harmonic) which is close to the ‘square”.

                            Aspects of Sun
                            Sun    Opp     Mon    3°58′ S        Sun    BNv     Mar    1°34′ A        Sun    QiUn    Jup    1°27′ A        Sun    A    Sat    1°39′ A Sun    QaUn    Ura    1°38′ A        Sun    TrUn    Nep    1°30′ A        Sun    SSq     Plu    2°12′ A        Sun    BSpt    Chi    0°39′ S Sun    A    Nod    0°38′ S        Sun    Opp     MC    0°22′ A        Sun    Cpl     MC    0°06′ A

                            Aspects of Mon
                            Mon    Opp     Sun    3°58′ S        Mon    TrUn    Mar    0°35′ S        Mon    Qnx     Sat    1°08′ A        Mon    Spt     Ura    0°00′ S Mon    Sqr     Nep    5°42′ A        Mon    Sqq     Plu    1°46′ S        Mon    Cpl     Plu    0°59′ S        Mon    QNv     Nod    1°54′ A Mon    Sqr     Asc    3°31′ S        Mon    Cnj     MC    4°21′ A

                            Aspects of Mer
                            Mer    Cnj     Ven    0°11′ S        Mer    BQnl    Jup    1°15′ S        Mer    A    Plu    1°39′ S        Mer    BNv     Chi    0°09′ S Mer    Cnj     Nod    3°32′ A        Mer    BSpt    Asc    1°59′ A

                            Aspects of Ven
                            Ven    Cnj     Mer    0°11′ S        Ven    BSpt    Mar    1°53′ A        Ven    BQnl    Jup    1°26′ S        Ven    A    Plu    1°50′ S Ven    BNv     Chi    0°20′ S        Ven    Cnj     Nod    3°20′ A        Ven    Pll     Nod    0°15′ S

                            Aspects of Mar
                            Mar    TrUn    Mon    0°35′ S        Mar    BNv     Sun    1°34′ A        Mar    BSpt    Ven    1°53′ A        Mar    Tri     Jup    3°31′ A Mar    Qnx     Ura    0°58′ A        Mar    Opp     Nep    1°52′ S        Mar    Cpl     Nep    0°30′ A        Mar    Tri     Plu    5°38′ A Mar    Opp     Chi    0°37′ A        Mar    BSpt    Nod    1°27′ A        Mar    Cnj     Asc    4°03′ A        Mar    Pll     Asc    0°16′ S Mar    BSpt    MC    0°54′ S

                            Aspects of Jup
                            Jup    QiUn    Sun    1°27′ A        Jup    BQnl    Mer    1°15′ S        Jup    BQnl    Ven    1°26′ S        Jup    Tri     Mar    3°31′ A Jup    SSx     Ura    2°33′ A        Jup    BiUn    Nep    0°02′ S        Jup    Tri     Plu    2°06′ S        Jup    Sxt     Chi    2°54′ A

                            Aspects of Sat
                            Sat    Qnx     Mon    1°08′ A        Sat    A    Sun    1°39′ A        Sat    Tri     Nep    4°33′ A        Sat    Qnt     Plu    0°05′ A Sat    Spt     Nod    0°40′ S        Sat    Sxt     Asc    2°22′ S        Sat    TSpt    MC    1°12′ A

                            Aspects of Ura
                            Ura    Spt     Mon    0°00′ S        Ura    QaUn    Sun    1°38′ A        Ura    Qnx     Mar    0°58′ A        Ura    SSx     Jup    2°33′ A Ura    SSx     Nep    2°51′ A        Ura    Sqr     Plu    4°40′ S        Ura    SSx     Chi    0°20′ A        Ura    SqQn    Nod    1°20′ A Ura    BQnl    Asc    0°57′ S

                            Aspects of Nep
                            Nep    Sqr     Mon    5°42′ A        Nep    TrUn    Sun    1°30′ A        Nep    Opp     Mar    1°52′ S        Nep    Cpl     Mar    0°30′ A Nep    BiUn    Jup    0°02′ S        Nep    Tri     Sat    4°33′ A        Nep    SSx     Ura    2°51′ A        Nep    Spt    Plu    1°02′ A Nep    Cnj     Chi    2°30′ A        Nep    Qnt     Nod    1°48′ S        Nep    Opp     Asc    2°11′ A        Nep    Cpl     Asc    0°13′ A Nep    BNv     MC    0°03′ A

                            Aspects of Plu
                            Plu    Sqq     Mon    1°46′ S        Plu    Cpl     Mon    0°59′ S        Plu    SSq     Sun    2°12′ A        Plu    A    Mer    1°39′ S Plu    A    Ven    1°50′ S        Plu    Tri     Mar    5°38′ A        Plu    Tri     Jup    2°06′ S        Plu    Qnt     Sat    0°05′ A Plu    Sqr     Ura    4°40′ S        Plu    Spt     Nep    1°02′ A        Plu    Sqq     MC    2°35′ A

                            Aspects of Chi
                            Chi    BSpt    Sun    0°39′ S        Chi    BNv     Mer    0°09′ S        Chi    BNv     Ven    0°20′ S        Chi    Opp     Mar    0°37′ A Chi    Sxt     Jup    2°54′ A        Chi    SSx     Ura    0°20′ A        Chi    Cnj     Nep    2°30′ A        Chi    Opp     Asc    4°41′ A

                            Aspects of Nod
                            Nod    QNv     Mon    1°54′ A        Nod    A    Sun    0°38′ S        Nod    Cnj     Mer    3°32′ A        Nod    Cnj     Ven    3°20′ A Nod    Pll     Ven    0°15′ S        Nod    BSpt    Mar    1°27′ A        Nod    Spt     Sat    0°40′ S        Nod    SqQn    Ura    1°20′ A Nod    Qnt     Nep    1°48′ S        Nod    SqQn    Asc    0°22′ A        Nod    TSpt    MC    0°32′ A

                            Aspects of Asc
                            Asc    Sqr     Mon    3°31′ S   Asc    BSpt    Mer    1°59′ A        Asc    Cnj     Mar    4°03′ A        Asc    Pll     Mar    0°16′ S Asc    Sxt     Sat    2°22′ S        Asc    BQnl    Ura    0°57′ S        Asc    Opp     Nep    2°11′ A        Asc    Cpl     Nep    0°13′ A Asc    Opp     Chi    4°41′ A        Asc    SqQn    Nod    0°22′ A        Asc    TrUn    MC    0°18′ S

                            Aspects of MC
                            MC    Cnj     Mon    4°21′ A        MC    Opp     Sun    0°22′ A        MC    Cpl     Sun    0°06′ A        MC    BSpt    Mar    0°54′ S MC    TSpt    Sat    1°12′ A        MC    BNv     Nep    0°03′ A        MC    Sqq     Plu    2°35′ A        MC    TSpt    Nod    0°32′ A MC    TrUn    Asc    0°18’ S

                            Closest Transits

                            Sorted by Orb – Maximum Aspect Orb 1°00′

                            Mon    Spt     Ura    0°00′ S        Mer    Cnj     Ven    0°11′ S        Nod    SqQn    Asc    0°22′ A        Sun    BSpt    Chi    0°39′ S
                            Jup    BiUn    Nep    0°02′ S        Asc    TrUn    MC    0°18′ S        Nod    TSpt    MC    0°32′ A        Sat    Spt     Nod    0°40′ S
                            Nep    BNv     MC    0°03′ A        Ven    BNv     Chi    0°20′ S        Mon    TrUn    Mar    0°35′ S        Mar    BSpt    MC    0°54′ S
                            Sat    Qnt     Plu    0°05′ A        Ura    SSx     Chi    0°20′ A        Mar    Opp     Chi    0°37′ A        Ura    BQnl    Asc    0°57′ S
                            Mer    BNv     Chi    0°09′ S        Sun    Opp     MC

                            Set for 11:11am Toronto, Canada

                            Sat    Qnt     Plu    0°02′ A         Chi    Spt     Asc    0°14′ A        Ven    Dec     MC    0°34′ S        Ura    BQnl    MC    0°50′ A

                            Mon    QiUn    Nod    0°03′ S        Ura    SSx     Chi    0°20′ A        Mer    BNv     Chi    0°41′ S        Ven    BNv     Chi    0°55′ S

                            Jup    BiUn    Nep    0°06′ S        Mar    Opp     Chi    0°23′ A        Mar    Qnx     Ura    0°43′ A        Sun    QiUn    Jup    0°55′ A

                            Mon    Sqr     Nep    0°07′ A        Mar    BiUn    MC    0°26′ S        Sat    Spt     Nod    0°44′ S
                            Mer    Cnj     Ven    0°13′ S        Plu    Sxt     MC

                            Fixed Stars

                            Set for 12 am Toronto, Canada EST

                            Aspects to Mer            10°Sg47        -24°42′
                            Cnj     09°Sg55         ANTARES *** Success which can be obsessive

                            Aspects to Mar            00°Vi00        +13°08′
                            Cnj     29°Le59         REGULUS*** Success if revenge is avoided.

                            Aspects to Sat            23°Li34        -07°02′
                            Cnj     24°Li23         ARCTURUS A different approach

                            Cnj     24°Li00         SPICA*** The potential for brilliance.

                            Set for 11:11 am Canada EST

                            Aspects to Sun            18°Sc54        -17°26′
                            Cnj     19°Sc32         ZUBEN ELSCHEMALI– Negative social reform

                            Aspects to Mar            00°Vi15        +13°04′
                            Cnj     29°Le59         REGULUS*** Success if revenge is avoided.
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                            Aspects to Sat            23°Li37        -07°03′
                            Cnj     24°Li23         ARCTURUS A different approach
                            Cnj     24°Li00         SPICA*** The potential for brilliance.

                            Aspects to Asc            08°Cp58        -23°08′
                            Cnj     08°Cp28         FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.

                             

                            What do you see in the charts for this day?

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                              (TarotSeek) What will happen on 11-11-11 ~ November 11, 2011 ~ 11.11.11. ~ Eleven, Eleven, Eleven?

                              November 10, 2011 Filled under Tarot, Readings & Analysis, Current News
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                              Here, I’m doing a TarotSeek session to see what will happen as it relates to World Events. This area is often a challenge for me because I have stronger interests in helping individuals live better and self-informed lives rather than looking at mundane world events; however, it’s an auspicious day to look at so here it goes… 🙂

                              Overall significance for November 11, 2011 (The World card) is the blending of the spiritual and material worlds.  A spiritual portal opens up to the material world, to the world (signified by Saturn).

                              Question 1 of 4

                              Ace of Cups / Controlling Restraint

                              Question: I asked what will happen to the Dow Jones on Friday?

                              Response: [Worked with the Bright Ideas Tarot for this session, card picture not included] First thing I saw was a lot of angry people. Then I saw security trying to calm people down. Some people look depressed, others dissatisfied yet contemplative on what to do next, yet mostly people were angry. I see a mob walking out on the street.

                              Analysis: The suggestion here is that the Dow Jones is likely to plummet though I said in my numerology and astrology article that it was likely to rise. In this case, it could be that people are angry because they thought it would take a nose dive and it didn’t.  It will be interesting to see how things go. 🙂 Either way, I’m right or wrong!? lol

                              Advice, Action, or Suggestion: Will take a look at the Dow tomorrow. Maybe it takes a hard hit and then gets artificially saved — reminiscent of the Depression era. Update:  The Dow Jones went UP!  2.5% globally, 2.9% US, 2.06% Europe!

                              I really like asking specific and direct questions.  General questions get general responses and then I got to figure out what is what… (as per below).

                              Question 2 of 4

                              6 of Coins, Co-operation

                              Question: I asked what world news would be released on November 11, 2011

                              Response: [Worked with the Bright Ideas Tarot for this session, card picture not included] Taurus! Money! The Earth! Working together to build something that is made out of non-lasting substance. Working diligently to use resources of the earth to make something more fantastic.

                              Analysis: This card is ruled by Taurus. Taurus is about financial stability, growth, the finer things in life, security.  The suggestion of this card is that natural resources will be discussed in the news.  There is likely talk about money and how the world will work together to grow it; however, it might be artificially grown as mentioned above.

                              Advice, Action, or Suggestion: Check the news out tomorrow. Update:  Could this be part of it? News about meeting regarding oil sands (natural resources of Alberta) between Canada and the United States.

                              The major discussion points for the meeting include North American competitiveness (including job creation, efficient borders and energy integration), as well as citizen security (addressing organized crime and cyber security) and sewing stronger ties throughout the Americas.

                              “Many of today’s global challenges require a strong and united North American response,” Harper said in a statement. “I look forward to working with presidents Obama and Calderon on strengthening our collective economic competitiveness and security for the greater good of citizens in all three countries.”

                              Question 3 of 4

                              3 of Cups / Celebration

                              Question: What will the financial situation be on November 11, 2011?

                              Response: [Worked with the Bright Ideas Tarot for this session, card picture not included] Mercury Cancer. Speaking about celebrating, family, getting gifts, togetherness, tribe.

                              Analysis: I get a sense that Canada and the United States will be working together — that many countries will work together to use each other’s assets to strengthen the world economy.  Togetherness is a big theme for this day — communicating working together.  So there’s a bit of a celebratory nature to the day.  

                              Advice, Action, or Suggestion: Check the news out tomorrow. Update:  Same as above?!

                              Question 4 of 4

                              5 Hierophant / Guidance & Passage / Death

                              Question: Tell me what will happen on November 11, 2011 in the world…

                              Response: [Worked with the Bright Ideas Tarot for this session, card picture not included] Perhaps there will be a presidential / prime minister address about an economy which needs to transform. Taking one step at a time so the top can be reached. Carrying the weight of the world.

                              Analysis: Here again, the economy and money comes up.  An old way, old tradition needs to end.  A new economy, and world financial view is being ushered in.

                              Advice, Action, or Suggestion: Check the news out tomorrow. Update: Could this be it? Lucas Papademos sworn in as Greece’s prime minister

                              Greece has turned a historic page with a new unity government led by Lucas Papademos, a technocratic economist, being ushered into power…

                              “We must all assume out responsibilities to take the country forward,” the new prime minister said, addressing his first cabinet meeting. “We are living through critical and historic times and it is imperative that we co-operate.”

                              “This is the end of one-party governments, this is the end of traditional fiscal policies and this is the end of the clientelistic system,” said commentator Pashcos Mandravelis. “We have had to learn the hard way because of the economic crisis. Everything has or will change.”

                              The method used for this reading can be found in

                              Psychic Jucy’sTarotSeek™ Learn How to Read Tarot Cards for Yourself, Volume 1

                                Part One: An Introduction to the 3rd House, Third House Astrology Series

                                October 26, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Learning, 3rd, Houses, Mind
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                                The third house is the house of everyday communication, siblings, close neighbours, co-workers, your immediate environment, short distance travel, short duration education, the lower mind, church, lower truths.

                                Mercury is related to how one thinks, speaks, communicates, what one likes to talk about, how one learns, short trips, letters, mail, the type of relationship one has with their siblings, co-workers, and how they might approach their career or skills within their career. Mercury naturally rules the 3rd house.

                                Stuff about the 3rd House.

                                • Ruled by Mercury (Gemini, co-ruling Virgo).
                                • House Axis: 3 /9
                                • Aspect / Planet – Sign: (Gemini / Virgo) Mercury Opposition Jupiter (Sagittarius) The JMAD Swap: Mercury Sagittarius / Jupiter Gemini. Virgo is also ruled by Mercury. Gemini is in Sextile with Leo (the 5th house) and Aries (1st house); therefore, these houses stimulate and piggy-back off of each other. The third house is also in harmony with the 11th (Aquarius) and 7th (Libra).
                                • Mercury Conjunct Jupiter is very powerful because they are the natural ruling planets of their respective opposite house…
                                • Everyone has 3rd house themes. This is the house of The Superficial or Lower Mind or when house ownership is taken, it can be viewed as The Mind of Thorough Knowledge & Deep Truths.
                                • Third House: Lower Mind. Close to self. 9th House: Higher Mind. At a distance.
                                • House Themes: Everyday communication, siblings, close neighbours, co-workers, your immediate environment, early development, short distance travel, short duration education, the lower mind, church, lower truths.

                                3rd House Themes

                                • House of Everyday Communication: The Lower Mind. Lower truths. How you speak, converse, dialogue. What you think about. What makes you curious. How you think. The type of words you use. The speed in which you process information. The type of mind games enjoyed. What you talk about with someone you just met. Current events and what’s in the news. Business memos and letters. Direct marketing. Email, snail mail, voice mail messages and the type you get and send. Secrets. Trade secrets. Rumours. The Post Office. The phone. The Radio. News on the telly. Newspapers. The Dailies. Chats with neighbours, the store clerk, etc. Light-weight conversation. Small talk. Text messaging. Deliver style. Twitter. Instant messaging. Unconscious / automatic / rote thought.
                                • House of Siblings: Neighbours residing in the same neighbourhood. Sisters and Brothers. Cousins, etc. Co-workers working for the same parent company. How it was to be raised or live with your siblings. How your siblings communicated to or about you.
                                • House of Travelling Short Distances and Connections: Going to work. Weekend getaways. Short term affairs and connections. The subway. Biking.
                                • House of Short Term Study and Mind Games: Continuing education. Kindergarten. Daycare. Weekend workshops. Reading books. The type of books you like to read. Recess. The type of mind games you may play. Certifications. Learning facts. Dictionaries. Encyclopedias. How-to’s. Instruction booklets. Repair manuals. Learning how to do simple tasks. Comedy. Bathroom humour.
                                • House of Church: Sunday School. The bible. Bible study. Door-to-door Mormons and Jehovah’s Witness recruiting.

                                The outer planets in the third may indicate early contact with transpersonal thought, ideas and messages. This may have been confusing for the child, but may eventually lead to an ability to communicate archetypal concepts through writing, speaking and acting as well as through the arts. Both Al Gore and George W. Bush have Neptune in the third.Neptune can equate to a tendency to inflate and glamorize ones ideas and ideals – a polite was of saying: a prevaricator. ~ Eleanor Buckwalter

                                Many astrologers have Pluto in the third house.

                                Notable People with Third House energy

                                I succeeded by saying what everyone
                                else is thinking. -Joan Rivers

                                I’m being honest, I say what I think.
                                – Boy George

                                Stevie Nicks

                                Talk To Me

                                Sun, Mercury Conjunct Uranus Gemini in the 3rd house

                                Planned articles for the Third:

                                1. Elaboration of 3rd house themes.
                                2. Manifestation of 3rd house themes within each sign, planet.
                                3. Misunderstandings from self and other within the 3rd house.
                                4. How-to overcome 3rd house challenges.

                                Britney Spears

                                Sun, Mercury, Uranus, Neptune, Black Moon Lilith in Sagittarius 3rd house

                                Telephone

                                Neil Armstrong

                                Pluto in Cancer in the 3rd house

                                “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

                                What others say about this house

                                Dana Gerdhardt | Astrology.com | Bob Marks | About.com | Astrologically Speaking | Terry Nazon | Astrology In-Depth | Vedic | Astrology Club

                                Questions

                                What’s in your 3rd house? If nothing is in it, what is in your 3rd house cusp? What have you experienced as 3rd house themes? Anything else you want to share about the 3rd house?

                                I have Aries on the 3rd house cusp. Mars is the ruler of the house. I’m an autodidact (self-learner). I learn quickly. I speed-read. Maybe I miss the details sometimes when I’m reading. I tend to be an aggressive communicator; however, I’m working on Venus soothing up my communications with others. I take the lead. If there’s an uncomfortable pause, I’ll fill in the space. I like to write quickly. One reason why I like Twitter dumps…

                                Note to self: First began this series on Apr 11, 2011 @ 0:37

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                                  Aries in Chiron, 3rd house

                                  October 26, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Points, 3rd, Aspects, Chiron, Current News, Houses, Mind, Self-disclosure
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                                  Between 1952 and 1989 Chiron was in exact opposition to Uranus forty-one times, and in orb of opposition in the charts of most people born during that period. - Zane Stein

                                  Current Chiron World Transits

                                  Chiron is currently in Pisces 0°, is trining Sun & Moon Scorpio both at 3°, is sextile Jupiter Taurus and Pluto Capricorn at 5°, semi-sextile Uranus at 1° Aries and Neptune Aquarius 28° — that’s a lot of Chiron action going on in the cosmos…

                                  • Chiron Trine Sun
                                  • Chiron Trine Moon
                                  • Chiron Sextile Jupiter
                                  • Chiron Sextile Pluto
                                  • Chiron Semi-sextile Uranus
                                  • Chiron Semi-sextile Neptune

                                  About this Article

                                  I have been curious about Chiron for some time but it felt like too heavy an asteroid to write about and I’m not exactly writing about it here either….

                                  A draft article was written on Nov 26, 2010 @ 6:18 — 12 months ago, on this day!! I’m finding it now because I’m ready to work on the 3rd house article and wanted to see if I wrote up any notes.  I found this one about me.  I don’t usually make a post all about me but I figure that someone out there probably has Chiron Aries in the third house so this post might benefit you or one of your clients, friends, or loved ones.

                                  Anyway, I have expanded my original draft and… oddly I’m posting this on Wednesday, Wodan’s Day, Mercury — since this post relates to communication.

                                  And another Oddly, I had only bought The Twelve Houses by Howard Sasportas a couple of weeks ago and I was all excited about a revelation I read about my placement.  Sasportas said this about Chiron in the 3rd: “Some with this placement may have difficulty fitting into the early schooling situation or have learning or speech difficulties.” But I ALREADY knew that since that’s what I wrote down in this blog post back in November 2010 and what I thought may have been my Chiron problems in the house of communication. Aha!

                                  This is one reason why writing and reviewing a personal and professional diary is so very helpful to one’s progress as well as remind us where we came from, where we are, and where we can go.

                                  Chiron: Your wounds, how you feel wounded, how you can wound others, how you can heal other’s wounds. It’s suggested Chiron is ruled by Virgo, Pisces, and/or Sagittarius
                                  Aries: In mythology, Ares is the God of War. Aggression, boldness, immaturity, courage, self-oriented, fearlessness, temper tantrums, adventurous, frustrated, leader-oriented, angered, a child — like a newborn.
                                  3rd House: Communication, siblings, neighbours, short distance travel, short duration education, the lower mind, church, lower truths

                                  …and it’s also important to look to the opposite house too.  Opposite signs, houses, and planets are magnetic and connected.

                                  9th House: Philosophy, in-laws, distant relatives and foreigners, long distance travel, long duration education, the higher mind, religion, higher truths

                                  Speech Wounds in Childhood and Today

                                  • Speech problems, lisp
                                  • What I say can hurt; it can hurt me and others.
                                  • Called scatterbrained in grade 6 because my thought faster than speech
                                  • Have dyslexia.  This is considered a learning disability but can become a gift, once accepted (healed). Known for extremely good spelling and word knowledge, because I had a photographic memory (not as strong as childhood); however, sentences and letters were backwards. I thought in a backwards way (still do) so it was hard for teachers to understand what I was saying and writing sometimes.  And sometimes I misunderstood what was being asked of me.  I was advised I wouldn’t make it in university because of my reading comprehension yet my IQ is above average. Grades in school fluctuated on whether a teacher taught in a particular way.  I like being taught in a style that’s animated, moves, and that tells a verbal story in a visual way so I can draw a mental picture.
                                  • Had mouth covered by siblings because I talked too much
                                  • I was much younger than my siblings, at the time
                                  • Got all tongue tied around figures of authority (better written as, ‘authority figures’…)
                                  • Not feeling heard.  Others can say the same thing but people pay attention to them.  I can ask for something directly and it be thoroughly ignored.

                                   

                                  Aspects in orb with Chiron as it relates to Mars & Mercury

                                  • Chiron Aries (3rd house, Mars Ruler)  is in opposition of Uranus Libra (9th house Venus Ruler) — Libra and the 9th house can relate to languages.  And I have a natural affinity and fair ease in learning languages; however, when it’s in opposition to Chiron — it can mean I am wounded by my native language (English).  English, to me, has severely lacked.  There were not enough precise words readily known, to explain and express what I was feeling or sensing.  It just seemed, lacking.  Uranus Libra, as it pertains to learning, represents a highly different or innovative way of learning and with a small class, where partnership, intimacy, and co-operation amongst students, is one of the best ways to learn advanced concepts.  With Chiron Aries in the third, I felt alone in my learning process but I imagine I learned to make that work for me since I’m an autodidact now.
                                  • This placement can also mean that because of my communication wounds in childhood and my young adulthood, it didn’t set me up with clear confidence and direction for higher education.  Yet, I’m an eternal student.  And here goes the opposition of “but’s”… very Libra… A vacillation to and from…. On one hand, this – but on the other hand, that. But the great thing about oppositions, is that they are conjunctions — in disguise. A mirror.  An opposition means:  Differences projected or displaced, a separation, a blind-spot, a wall between, two sides to the story, attraction vs. repulsion, push vs. pull, back vs. forth, same goals but different ways of expressing it.  A conjunction means: Power, an overpowering urge to merge, inseparable, and no distinction.
                                  • Chiron Trine Sun & Mars Leo (7th house) — Without the contact type in mind, this connection can mean: Self-healing, Personal Healing, or Self-wounds, Personal Wounds (Sun), and Aggressive, Sexual, or Creative Healing / Wounding / Wounds (Mars).  What heals, can hurt.  What hurts, can heal. My wounds and what I can teach others, are in harmony with my Sun and Mars in the house of partnership.  In other words, my partners, associates, clients, and best friends benefit from my wounds, how I have healed, and what I have learned about healing – because I accept and understand the small voice within and I encourage others to get their needs met, and to vocalize feelings and thoughts, etc..  I encourage and facilitate healing.
                                  • Chiron Inconjunct / Quincunx Mercury Virgo (8th house, Mercury Ruler) – Without the contact type in mind, this connection can mean Healing Communication / Analysis or Communication / Analysis that Heals.
                                  • This contact can be found in the charts of mental healers, psychic surgeons, psychologists, psychics, astrologers, and other metaphysicians and philosophers especially if Chiron or Mercury is found in the 8th or 9th house.
                                  • For me, there’s an adjustment to be made in how I communicate deep truths that are meant to heal, especially around psychology and how others operate.  I ask others to adjust their perspective on what people say and what they see.  To analyze the truth of what is being said and how it heals or wounds.  Therefore, I help others heal not only themselves but others because healing oneself, heals others.
                                  • When I was younger, I didn’t realize I helped people heal and that my words meant anything — until many years later.  People surprisingly told me (long after the fact) that I healed them in some way.  Today, I get to hear about my impact much more quickly, often on-the-spot and that’s what I prefer to know.  I prefer to know how I’m affecting someone (for good or bad) TODAY! It’s the Aries way. 🙂

                                  My other Chiron aspects are: Chiron-Moon, Chiron-Jupiter, Chiron-Neptune, Chiron-Ascendant, Chiron-North Node and all making higher (spiritual and self-development) harmonic connections. Chiron is currently transiting in my 2nd house making a conjunction to my North Node, and Opposition to Mercury.  Get ready for me world…

                                  Aries on the 3rd House Cusp

                                  With Aries on the 3rd house cups, it’s like having a Mercury-Mars aspect, which I don’t have natally.

                                  Aries on the 3rd can signal: One-sided conversations.  Aggressive, loud, or assertive way of speaking.  Speaking over another person.  Not being afraid to say what one wants.  Passionate thinking process.  passionate way of expressing one’s thoughts. Flirtatious.  Confident speech. Child-like or immature way of communicating.  Not knowing right from wrong as it pertains to what is communicated.

                                  But it also means, I have Libra on the 9th.  Co-operative, harmonious, flowing language of the higher mind. Small talk is not a feature.  Philosophical thought, using big and expressive words is more often utilized.  I seek education where the teacher is the student and vice versa — this is inline with my fortified teaching method.  And I prefer small class learning experiences where the one with the talking stick (i.e. the Teacher or Facilitator) connects deeply and values each individual and their contribution within the group.

                                  My ruler of the 3rd is in my 7th so that just adds to the challenge. And Mercury, the natural house ruler of the 3rd, is in my 8th.  The 8th is naturally ruled by Pluto and co-ruled by Mars.  So there’s a lot of strength, intensity, and power in how I communicate.  I leave a lasting impression and hit immediately / deeply, yet I imagine some may have and do find me too much and therefore push away from associating what they learned with me because of how I deliver/ed my message. And I have been working on that.  My Venus is fully activated so I have been channeling as much of that into my communication style with others.  Left to my own devices, I wouldn’t pay attention to the effect (too busy talking and trying to get my point across) I have on the other person’s feelings while talking to them and even today, I don’t always know what effect I’ll have on another.  But if the person speaks up, they’ll get their needs met and I’ll cool down if that’s desired.

                                  Fixing Chiron in the 3rd Problems

                                  This is what I have done or I am doing to fix my Chiron in the 3rd problems:

                                  • Be discerning about when to use force, with speech.
                                  • Pay attention to whether others, in environment, can handle what I’m saying (too much, too soon).
                                  • Took early speech therapy to remove my lisp
                                  • Slowed down my thoughts like a martial artist slowing down their physical movements
                                  • Read everything I could on how to communicate better, with an emphasis on oral communication (my weakest way to communicate anything of value, or anything of the higher mind).
                                  • With Gemini on my 5th and 6th, I’m writing and communicating a lot.  Fancy how I could have dyslexia & Chiron in my 3rd — making communicating and writing more challenging but something I love and feel, need to do. Double check what I have wrote before sending and then read again after sending or after some time passes.  Unfortunately, for casual or urgent communication, that’s not always something I can do.  Have someone edit important written documents. Make my own mental pictures.  Don’t wait for anyone else to do it for me.
                                  • If someone doesn’t want to listen or care for what I say, don’t talk to them.  What I’m having to get over is the shock of someone else truly listening.  There’s a quiet in their voice, I can hear a complete shut-down in what they want to say next, because they are deeply listening to what I have to say.  That is still unnerving to me because it doesn’t happen enough to be normal.
                                  • Authority, celebrity, or anyone considered better or bigger than me, isn’t really that afterall. It’s a perception of illusion.  They have similar challenges, emotions, feelings, and physical make-up as myself.  They are no better or bigger but a star in their own right as I am a star in my own right.
                                  • Learn to communicate in a way that is palatable, acceptable, and easy-for-others to understand.  Strip the eccentricities and abstractness out of my speech, at least when it’s for mass market.  And perhaps channel the eccentricities into art, where it’s generally most appreciated.
                                  • Ask for what I need directly.  If my needs are not being met, demand or take them for myself (as long as the rights of others are not violated and I’m not being criminal!). Ask to be heard.  If I’m not, move away from those who obviously don’t want to hear me. No loss on either side, yes?!

                                   

                                  How can my Chiron in the 3rd, Teach and Heal Pain in Other People?

                                  Consciousness heals.

                                  • I’m here to help people better communicate.  It’s part of my mission: To help people communicate with themselves and in turn with others.  If you can’t have a good conversation with yourself, surely you won’t be able to have one with anyone else.
                                  • I help people to: Slow it down, use their words, get heard, be respected, use their language — whether that be visual, tactical, verbal, etc.

                                  Where is your Chiron?  What house?  How can you or have you healed your pain?  How can you or have you taught or healed that pain in others?

                                  About Chiron in the 3rd:

                                  A person with Chiron in Aries here may well feel as though they are not heard, or that their opinions do not matter because they are not considered or well formed enough. The gift of Chiron awakened here is the realisation of great power to speak, to rouse to action and to energize through the words. – Jeremy Neal of Chirotic Journal

                                  I would agree that while I have felt and to some extent, still feel unheard, I know that my words and what I say ARE received and people are energized to act even if they don’t attribute that to what I said. So it’s in knowing this, that I recognize the power of my behind-the-scenes effect on others and can therefore design my communications with that in mind. This then alleviates my frustrations of not being heard, when I know full-well that I am but just not accepted, applauded, or recognized by a majority for a reason I haven’t fully resolved yet.

                                  The work Jeremy did on Chiron in Aries is amazing.  As it relates to Chiron Aries in the third, most people would think I completed university (I haven’t).  I have read through dictionaries and encyclopedias for pure joy (remember that Gemini is likely on the 5th for anyone who has Aries on the third) because we like to know a lot of little facts — it’s interesting.  I’m what one would call an autodidact, a self-learner and I do so with great vigor.

                                  Having Mars rule my third and then be in my 7th, of open enemies — there is a suggestion that whatever I say can evoke strong feelings of competition and aggression from others (as well as that coming from me).  What I say tends to be pointed, sure and unwavering statements.  I have been working on bringing in Venus more often to soothe the force of Mars.

                                  Notable People with Chiron Aries in the Third

                                  • Paul Newman – Actor, Humanitarian, Entrepreneur, Race Car Driver, Film Director
                                  • A.E. Thierens – Occultist (tarot, astrology, etc).  Many, still today, dispute his theories.
                                  • Nat King Cole – Singer, Musician, Jazz Pianist, First African-American TV Host
                                  • Catherine Zeta Jones – Actress, Singer, Dancer
                                  • Carmen Electra – Actress, Singer, Dancer
                                  • Malcolm X – Activist, Politician
                                  • Karla Homolka – Convicted Serial Killer
                                  • Rebecca Romijin – Actress, Singer, Studied Music
                                  • Telly Savalas – Actor, Singer
                                  • Ulysses S. Grant– President, Politician
                                  • Madame Fraya

                                    Liberace - Singer (Vocalist), Pianist, Eccentric

                                  • Georges Lefebvre – French Historian, worked on the Revolution and peasant life
                                  • Bâton-Rouge (Louisiane) City in United States
                                  • Amsterdam (Netherlands) – Country in Europe
                                  • Piero the Unfortunate – was the Gran maestro of Florence
                                  • Madame Fraya also known as Valentine Dencausse – Psychic, French cartomancer (palm reading, handwriting analyst by instinct, intuition). She has lots of powerful Pluto (in the 4th, past lives… ancestral connection) contacts including one that is trine with Mars in the 8th house.
                                  • Hélène Grimaud – French Pianist

                                  It’s interesting to note a lot of singers.  I have said that I want to be a ‘one hit wonder’.  I love singing, and playing musical instruments. Most of these noted celebrities also had / have talents in many fields.

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                                    Synastry & Natal: The Romeo & Juliet Aspect – Venus Square Saturn in LOVE – Part One

                                    February 12, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Aspects, Natal, Synastry
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                                    The Romeo and Juliet Aspect

                                    ♀ ☐ ♄ I can’t have the love that I want.  The love I don’t want, I want.  I want to love.  I don’t want the love I can have.  I don’t want to love.  This love isn’t for me.  Eventually, I might give my love.  Love comes with hoops and hurdles. I feel unloved. An itch you can’t scratch.

                                     

                                    Venus Square Saturn is an astrological aspect that can show in a natal birth chart or it can be a combined energy that occurs between the native and another or others.

                                    This aspect gives a cold chill, when faced with love, to the native or relationship and any harmonious compatibility that may be present just adds to the chill factor. Because if there are other aspects in the chart that cause hot chemistry, the native or natives are more likely to not want to get involved and open up to what is perceived as a Pandora’s Box.  In fact, sabotage becomes almost a sure thing. A dampening after a quickening of love feelings is what often happens.  Excuses will be made, and delays will almost seem as if on purpose. This aspect pushes more than it pulls. Love doesn’t seem to be on the radar of the native or the individual(s) and more than anything it’s because of fear.  This aspect feels like winter or ice, Venus Capricorn or Aquarius, and Saturn Libra.

                                    Natal Venus Square Saturn

                                    1. Not feeling that love is for you to have.
                                    2. Not getting physical and enjoying the pleasures of the body.
                                    3. Feeling too old, serious, full of responsibilities, or fear to be in-love
                                    4. A late bloomer in love, romance, and relationships.
                                    5. Not ready for the responsibility of loving another or love is taken very seriously
                                    6. Doesn’t enter into a relationship lightly or leave relationships easily
                                    7. Denying self of love.  Self-love denial.
                                    8. Wants to make sure one’s love is for REAL!  Not trusting love. And the tendency not to want to explore it.
                                    9. When someone is interested in you, you turn them away.  They can’t possibly love you!
                                    10. Being  unfriendly and hard on yourself or those that you want to love.
                                    11. Not allowing art and beauty into your life.  Restricting buying “frivolous” things that beautify, if it’s not practical.
                                    12. Not being “attractive”.  Not because you are not, but because there’s not a genuine focus on a vibrant approach.
                                    13. Stalking or watching persons of interest from afar but not letting them know you are doing it or are interested.
                                    14. Loving from afar…. bittersweet and silent romance.
                                    15. Not wanting to limit yourself to just one romance or love relationship, especially in case it’s not the right one or won’t be the one to bring a sense of complete love for the long haul.

                                    Synastry Venus Square Saturn

                                    1. Something keeps you away from being with each other or allowing love to develop.
                                    2. Marriage, divorce, separation, children, relationship, busy career, unaccepted different culture or ethnic group, unaccepted different religion or sexual preference, greatly differing values, going to different schools or living a great distance (different countries) from each other are some reasons why the relationship will not thrive.
                                    3. Untouchable…. she or he is so high “above” or “below” me.
                                    4. Wanting the one who plays in the relationship, to work.
                                    5. Wanting the one who works in the relationship, to play.
                                    6. Feeling like a parent or a child.
                                    7. Having your love bubble burst or alternatively, feeling a love burden.
                                    8. Thinking one of you is not seeing the reality of the relationship.
                                    9. Thinking one of you is not open to love in the relationship.
                                    10. Getting the feeling that you could almost be together in-love but something always stops one or both of you.
                                    11. Longevity of love:  Over a long period of time, somehow running back into each other but not taking it all the way to something of substance.
                                    12. Continuing to maintain the look and feel of a connection when no serious attempt will be made to make it physical.
                                    13. Having a long distance relationship.  Being always away from each other.
                                    14. Having a sizable age difference i.e. 7-14 years — if not by chronology than by maturity or experience.
                                    15. Testing each others patience in love.
                                    16. One or both of you not wanting to limit the love given to others therefore creating a possible ‘adulterous’ affair.

                                    Mini Brainstorm

                                    Fear of love.  Restricting love causes obstacles in having a relationship get off the ground. Being hard in love.  Hard on your love. Disciplined love creates conflicts.  Detaching affection when stressed.  Inhibited from loving another co-cooperatively.  Testing lovers, delays a relationship.  Adjustments in serious love are important to make.  Fear of a relationship creates a block. Frustration over a love that can’t be had due to formal obligations or financial restrictions.

                                    Venus

                                    (Taurus, Libra) Love, affection, art, balance, sensuality, beauty, softness, receptivity, femininity, passivity, happiness, feminine, peace, contentment, nature, earthly pleasures, money, possessions, idealizing, brown & pink, tradition, co-operation, indulgence, service, devoted, the muse, kindness, compassion

                                    Square

                                    (Saturn) = Challenged, blocked, tension, discomfort, conflict, needed adjustments, stubborn, irregular, hang-up, restrain, restrict, shut-off, obstruct, thwart, pressure, stress, struggle, testing, delay; inhibitions, disruption, limitations, and inner conflict (Wikipedia); WizardsNet adds crisis, difficult to integrate. Astrology3D says struggle of two forces at cross-purposes. Obstacles which can bring growth through concentrated effort. Acts like Saturn

                                    Saturn

                                    (Capricorn, Aquarius) = Fear, restriction, discipline, karma, tests, limitations, passive, withdrawn, introverted, more feminine than masculine.

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                                    Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over

                                    Happiness hit her like a train on a track
                                    Coming towards her stuck still no turning back
                                    She hid around corners and she hid under beds
                                    …She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
                                    With every bubble she sank with her drink
                                    And washed it away down the kitchen sink

                                    The dog days are over
                                    The dog days are done
                                    The horses are coming
                                    So you better run

                                    Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
                                    Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
                                    Leave all your love and your longing behind
                                    You cant carry it with you if you want to survive

                                    The dog days are over
                                    The dog days are done
                                    Can you hear the horses?
                                    Because here they come

                                    And I never wanted anything from you
                                    Except everything you had and what was left after that too, oh
                                    Happiness hit her like a bullet in the head
                                    Struck from a great height by someone who should know better than that

                                    The dog days are over
                                    The dog days are done
                                    Can you hear the horses?
                                    Because here they come

                                    Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
                                    Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
                                    Leave all your loving, your loving behind
                                    You cant carry it with you if you want to survive

                                    The dog days are over
                                    The dog days are done
                                    Can you hear the horses?
                                    Because here they come

                                    The dog days are over
                                    The dog days are done
                                    The horses are coming
                                    So you better run

                                    Thomas Dybdahl – Love Story

                                    honey i told you
                                    that these things never last
                                    and one of these days now
                                    you`ll start dreaming of the past

                                    when life was once too short for all the things we`d do and the shots we`d call
                                    and endless summer without a fall
                                    when promises were meant to keep
                                    and nighttime wasn`t meant for sleep
                                    a love story at it`s peak

                                    doesn`t it feel good
                                    to know that you`ve been loved
                                    and doesn`t it make you
                                    laugh when you think of

                                    the day when we all got lost on the old mans farm
                                    just trying to get across
                                    it was only then i knew what love was
                                    sunday mornings that never ended and hangovers that never mended
                                    a love story at it`s peak

                                    Thomas Dybdahl – It’s Always Been You

                                    sometimes it`s hard to see the change from where you stand
                                    you wake up in a pool of your own selfpity
                                    you try hard to lose whatever dignity she`s left you with
                                    but maybe it`s time to realise that you`re stained but not weak,
                                    calm but not sleak, she`s out of your league
                                    it`s always been you

                                    speak out your name and try to hold a thought for one damn minute
                                    you told me yourself you`d all appreciate a man of thought
                                    cause this is hightrade out, but you would ever have me do for something new
                                    cause in your own stream of thought betray is all you can, desperate man…
                                    it`s always been you

                                    Melody Gardot: Your Heart Is As Black As Night

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                                      (Yahoo Answers) What can you say about ones with Virgo Moon?

                                      August 11, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Audio Recordings, Cancer, Moon, Planets, Sun, Yahoo Answers
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                                      What can you say about ones with Virgo Moon?

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                                      Virgo: Critical, Precise, Nit-picky, Rational, Calm
                                      Cancer: Sensitive, Moody, Emotionally-drivenI’m Cancer Sun with Virgo Moon.How does that work out? T.T

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                                      There’s so much to say but I’ll just say this and hopefully it’s enough to chew on. :DVirgo Moon: Great memory, doesn’t forgot about feelings shared with others. Wants to eat healthily. When in an emotional crisis, instinct is to get analytical and calm which makes them appear cold and critical (they are just emotionally stressed). They are good with being objective about their emotions when they are calm. They can analyze how they feel by being detached and objective (REBT). Virgo Moon can worry a lot and suffer from Hypochondria when stressed. They like an organized and clean home or they are not able to produce as much or in wellness. They like to follow plans and when plans don’t work out, they find it hard to move forward. They like everything ‘perfect’ in an all or nothing sort of way. Work can weigh them down. They like to help out other people with their emotional distress. Virgo Moon possesses intuitive logic and many natural born psychics and psychologists have this Moon.Cancer Sun: Tribal. Have a love of family and home. Welcomes extended family and friends. Want everyone to be comfortable and feel welcomed. Hard to forget those they have loved in the past. Emotional eaters. They are psychic / intuitive and can figure out what’s going on with you. As a cardinal sign, Cancers will take charge but in a subtle and supportive manner. They make great leaders in anything related to the home and care-taking — cook, interior decorator, and nurse are a few examples.

                                      Cancer Sun with Virgo Moon? It’s good. By sign, these two stimulate each other (sextile) and are feminine and receptive signs (Water & Earth). They understand each other, can grow with each other, and can help each other deal with emotions that suddenly surface. If your Sun & Moon is in ‘orb’ than it’s a really beneficial connection (aspect) between the two.

                                      Some good career choices with this combination: Therapist, Human Resource Professional, Host, Baker, Hotel Management, Catering, Cashier.

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                                        Natal & Synastry Astrology: The Magical Sex Aspect – Mars Square Neptune in Sex & Love – Part One

                                        February 20, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Aspects, Natal, Synastry
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                                        ♂ ☐ ♆  I want the spiritual sex I’m forbidden to have.  My sexual power is held back and exists in my dreams. I am not telling others what I want.  I attempt to act on my dreams but it ends up being a fantasy.  Sexual fantasies are aggressive.  I’m sexually confused and frustrated.  I’m creating an illusion of what my intentions are.

                                        Mars Square Neptune is an astrological aspect that can show in a natal birth chart or it can be a combined energy that occurs between the native and another or others (synastry or compatibility chart).

                                        This aspect gives a hot tension and confusion vibe, when faced with sex and actions taken, to the native or relationship and any obstruction that keeps one away from one’s desires will add to the tension.  Largely a lack of self-understanding, of how one’s actions and desires affects self and others negatively, causes frustration, tension, and delays in getting one’s needs met .  Not taking responsibility for self or other even after the native / natives have been alerted to the problem, further causes problems.  Denial of actions and sexual desires is common-place.  The native or natives can lie to themselves or to each other — believing in what they want to believe – so they end up lying even if that’s not the intention.  This aspect feels like fall, Mars Pisces and Neptune Aries /Scorpio.

                                        Natal Mars Square Neptune

                                        1. Imagining sex that’s not likely to happen.
                                        2. Knowing that others don’t know what has hit them until it’s too late.
                                        3. Having aggressive or domination / submission sexual fantasies.  Denying sexual interests.
                                        4. Imaging what you will do but then never getting around to doing it.
                                        5. Wanting to do something that is, in reality, impossible but doing it anyway.  Where there’s a will, there’s a way.  Still the outcome is not exactly what was expected and disappointment and guilt can set.  Making faulty decisions due to not thinking things through.  i.e. unplanned or poorly choosen pregnancy
                                        6. Wanting to cheat on your partner but rarely (if ever) actually doing it.
                                        7. Sexual confusion.  Uncertain of which sex attracts most.
                                        8. Feeling confused about psychic phenomena and how energetic connections with others work or if they are real.
                                        9. Knowing that a connection can be manipulated by self or other for unsaid or unknown purposes.
                                        10. Pretending or wanting to show interest where there is none.
                                        11. Invading or having your sexual privacy and rights invaded.
                                        12. Being afraid to ask for sex in a direct way.  Passive-aggressive advances.
                                        13. Attractions to movie stars, celebrities, clergy, gurus, prostitutes, mysterious and dangerous people, and so-on.

                                        Synastry Mars Square Neptune

                                        1. Sensing that something isn’t quite right in your relationship.  That there are ulterior motives.
                                        2. Feeling as if spiritual sex is an illusion that can’t be realized.
                                        3. Trust issues:  Not everything is said about what is wanted to be done.  Hiding the truth.
                                        4. Sexual deception.  Pretending to be sexually interested.  Sexual flirting doesn’t go anywhere.
                                        5. Skeptical that the relationship is real.  Feeling as if you may be deceived.
                                        6. Misreading the signals your person-of-interest gives you.
                                        7. Experience intense orgasm at a distance yet rarely in the presence of the lover.
                                        8. Doing a sexual activity that you didn’t want to have or agree to but not saying anything about it.
                                        9. A dangerous and unacceptable attraction with power imbalances.
                                        10. Using drugs to make your sex life into something it normally isn’t. (Viagra, Ecstasy, etc…)
                                        11. Dreaming your person of interest is the best sexual partner ever even though you have never had sex or intimate relations.
                                        12. Feeling jealous and possessive due to vagueness.
                                        13. Irresponsible impulses hurt those who do not know what’s happening. Not using protection, cheating, not advising of STD’s, etc.

                                        Mini Brainstorm

                                        Sexual dreams are blocked. Powerful actions are not taken responsibly. Sexual pictures cause discomfort. Psychic attacks disrupt.  Magical action (magician) is delayed.  Spiritual sex (guru) is restricted.  Deceptive action (spy) challenged.  Base desires thwart spiritual understanding.

                                        Mars

                                        (Aries, Scorpio) = Aggression, sexuality, power, action, assertiveness, strategist, me first, innovation, activity, movement, courage, fighter, war-like, extroverted, more masculine than feminine.

                                        Square

                                        (Saturn) = Challenged, blocked, tension, discomfort, conflict, needed adjustments, stubborn, irregular, hang-up, restrain, restrict, shut-off, obstruct, thwart, pressure, stress, struggle, testing, delay; inhibitions, disruption, limitations, and inner conflict. Acts like Saturn. Others say: Wikipedia and WizardsNet adds crisis, difficult to integrate. Astrology3D says struggle of two forces at cross-purposes. Obstacles which can bring growth through concentrated effort.

                                        Neptune

                                        (Pisces) –> Dreams, illusions, stupors, letting go, dissolution, disillusionment, disappointment, cheating, idealizing, metaphysical, drunken, magic, thirsty, salt water, spiritual, quietness, enchanting, retreat, spas, trance, chaos, craziness, smoke & mirrors, glamorizing, subconscious, intangible, temptation, sacrifice, martyr, suffering, confusion, emotions, delusions, insincerity, hypnotic, boundless, altered reality, photographic, filmography, subversion, devotion, psychic, fantasy, deception, ghosts, visions, visionary, abstraction, secrets, the hidden, invisible, anesthetics, sponging, abuse, the psyche, alcohol, drugs, running away, disorder, silence, intoxication, unemployment, giving, steamy, blue & green, indulgence, gas, fog, merging, mystery, veil, the divine, addictions, neuroses, drowning, betrayal, evasion, helpless, acceptance, higher states of consciousness, Kundalini, escapism, vulnerability, weakness, transcendence, inspiration, imagination, the muse, hallucination, sleepiness, mysticism, secret society, subtlety, mystical creatures, otherworldly, artistry, acting, make-believe, poison, fakery, colour

                                        Part Two Coming…

                                        Natal & Synastry Astrology: The Solution to Mars Square Neptune in Sex & Love – Part Two

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                                        CIARA – LOVE, SEX AND MAGIC

                                        Songwriters: Elizondo, Mike; Fauntleroy Ii, James Edwa; Tadross, Robin Morris; Timberlake, Justin R.;
                                        Featuring: Justin Timberlake Lyrics

                                         

                                        Ciara has Mars Square Neptune natally.  Justin and Ciara have Mars Square Neptune in synastry!

                                         

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                                        1,2,3
                                        Go
                                        Yeah
                                        Ciara
                                        Too Sexy
                                        Ciara

                                        Here we go

                                        (Ciara)
                                        Your touch is so magic to me
                                        The strangest things can happen
                                        The way that you react to me
                                        I wanna do something you can’t imagine
                                        Imagine if there was a million me’s
                                        Talking sexy to you like that
                                        You think you can handle, boy
                                        If I give you my squeeze
                                        And I need you to push it right back

                                        Baby, show me, show me
                                        What’s your favorite trick that you wanna use on me
                                        And I’ll volunteer
                                        And I’ll be flowing and going
                                        Till clothing disappears
                                        Ain’t nothing but shoes on me
                                        Oh, baby

                                        (Ciara and Justin)
                                        All night, show it, just you and the crowd
                                        Doing tricks you never seen
                                        And I bet that I can make you believe
                                        In love and sex and magic
                                        So let me drive my body around you
                                        I bet you know what I mean
                                        Cause you know that I can make you believe
                                        In love and sex and magic

                                        (Justin)
                                        Everything ain’t what it seems
                                        I wave my hands and I got you
                                        And you feel so fly assisting me
                                        But now it’s my turn to watch you
                                        I ain’t gonna stop you if you wanna crowd my neck
                                        Talk sexy to me like that
                                        Just do what I taught you, girl
                                        When I give you my heat
                                        And I need you to push it right back

                                        (Ciara)
                                        Baby, show me, show me
                                        What’s your favorite trick that you wanna use on me
                                        And I’ll volunteer
                                        And I’ll be flowing and going
                                        Till clothing disappears
                                        Ain’t nothing but shoes on me
                                        Oh, baby

                                        (Ciara and Justin)
                                        All night, show it, just you and the crowd
                                        Doing tricks you never seen
                                        And I bet that I can make you believe
                                        In love and sex and magic
                                        So let me drive my body around you
                                        I bet you know what I mean
                                        Cause you know that I can make you believe
                                        In love and sex and magic

                                        Oh, this is the part where we fall in love
                                        Oh, let’s slow it down so we fall in love
                                        But don’t stop what you’re doing to me

                                        Ciara…

                                        All night, show it, just you and the crowd
                                        Doing tricks you never seen
                                        And I bet that I can make you believe
                                        In love and sex and magic
                                        So let me drive my body around you
                                        I bet you know what I mean
                                        Cause you know that I can make you believe
                                        In love and sex and magic

                                        All night, show it, just you and the crowd
                                        Doing tricks you never seen
                                        And I bet that I can make you believe
                                        In love and sex and magic
                                        So let me drive my body around you
                                        I bet you know what I mean
                                        Cause you know that I can make you believe
                                        In love and sex and magic.

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                                          Natal & Synastry Astrology: The Solution to Venus Square Saturn in Love – Part Two

                                          February 20, 2011 Filled under Love & Relations, Astrology, Aspects, Natal, Synastry
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                                          The Venus Square Saturn Solution, Part Two

                                          Part One of Venus Square Saturn

                                          As I wrote this, I realize I know a lot of people with Venus Square Saturn natally and a lot of my  synastry (compatibility) with others causes one or both of us to have a hard Venus-Saturn aspect.  I wasn’t happy to write this since I’m such a Venusian and I believe restricting oneself from love is harmful to self and other.   So I felt sad. 🙁 I have Venus Trine Saturn natally and I have a tendency to stay in and attract long-term connections even when no physical connection is present.  Anyway, I”m going to tell you how I think you can help yourself or someone else get in touch with love.  For now, this is what it looks like…

                                          The Lesson

                                          The lesson of Venus Square Saturn is to be responsible, discipline enthusiasm, yet care about the feelings of others and yourself. Let the love grow slowly and deeply yet nurture it all the same.  Love, being in-love, and first love feelings can be delicious; however, if your or the other person’s heart is not open to love, it won’t happen or it will happen with a lot of tension.   Everything must come from a mature state!  Avoid getting wrapped up in fears, restrictions, and responsibilities.  Explore challenges and don’t give up on the love no matter how challenging it appears.  Learn to adjust expectations and be prepared to love differently.

                                          Natal

                                          My solution for the natal manifestation of this aspect is for the native to be aware of the tendency to sabotage being in and finding love and to learn how to not withhold love from self or other, to balance the need for wanting to do the right thing with doing something that soothes and softens the spirit.  To be sure to let others know your fears but to also be willing to do something about it. To not just lean on the other to solve the problem.  Or perhaps just enjoy being single – it’s okay, really.

                                          The native with Venus square Saturn is trustworthy and will not enter a relationship they don’t plan on staying in.  This makes for a loyal and trusted companion.  However, having Venus Square Saturn can keep a native from having a complete and happy love- life that glitters with gold because it wants the gold from the start and love takes time to develop and sometimes, yes, it does end and the investment in the person is lost but not in yourself and your development.  You get to keep that!  The Square aspects ask you to keep it real but it still wants you to explore.

                                          Synastry

                                          Synastry-wise, if a couple is lucky or bold enough to get their relationship off the ground, ideally they will keep in mind the need for one or both parties to be responsible and remain true to their commitments and duties that society deems necessary, to not belittle their need and desire to get stuff done even in the face of a budding romance because life is full of tasks and duties irrespective of love feelings.  To help your lover accomplish their tasks and responsibilities so a path of love can be created. This aspect works well with couples who are not in a hurry or rush to materialize a relationship or encounter as it could take some time to get it off the ground in the first place.  Patience, my friends. Beautiful and enduring friendships are often the result of Venus Square Saturn when one or both natives do not have romantic chemistry or can not / do not want to leave or adjust their societal commitments.

                                          Now lets take a step back…  Venus is most at home with Taurus Trining Saturn’s Capricorn.  Libra (Venus) squares off with Capricorn (Saturn). Both Venus and Saturn here want their own way and they don’t want to understand each other. Venus says:  How can you NOT love me?  I’m beautiful, sweet, a piece of heaven and Saturn just looks at Venus and says:  You are vain, impractical, superficial, and don’t understand that money or love doesn’t grow on trees.   Yet when the sensual and practical Taurus Venus is channeled, a Venus Square Saturn contact can be rewarding if a) both parties or the native understand that practical things need to be taken care of first before love can bloom and to get on with it b) the couple /native ensures that the relationship or love life gets a dose of sugar too now and then.

                                          Finally serious love are key working concepts when loving and being loved with the Venus Square Saturn energy.  Therefore, ensuring there’s a feeling of commitment, before and during the inevitable fears, is essential for happiness and staving off the desire to parent, scold the partner for not wanting to focus on either the mundane or beautiful aspects of life is important too.  Working and loving, together as a team, when one with the strength nurtures the other with the challenge and vice versa, surely will bring success in the connection.

                                          Update:  April 8, 2011

                                          Recently, in an astrology group there was talk about Venus-Saturn in hard aspect and a comment was made about “High Expectations”.

                                          I kept thinking about the comment about “high expectations” because I was talking about this theme in my own life for a week or so as it relates to my Neptune Opposition Saturn (synchronicity)… 🙂

                                          Anyway, recently I took this “Narcissism” quiz http://www.0eb.com/ that’s been going around. I scored 12. Anyway, I observed that I had high expectations (entitlement) and a non-existent taking (exploitativeness).

                                          With the quiz results, I confirmed and further discovered that if I take more, my expectations will go down. Why? Because I would have already received my due through taking what I deserved at that time rather than *subconsciously* believe it would somehow come back to me at a later date.

                                          What does this have to do with Venus in hard aspect to Saturn or High Expectations? Well, hubby and I were chatting (we have Mercury Sextile Uranus in synastry — yay!!) about an unrelated aspect and it got me thinking…

                                          Possibly a reason why the native with Venus-Saturn in hard aspect has *high expectations* is that they either “give too much love” or “don’t take / receive any” and maybe vacillate between the two with an opposition.

                                          So if the native would just start TAKING (if they are too Venus) love without thinking they deserve it, are worthy of it, or whatever AND / OR RELEASE (if they are too Saturn) what they give… their *expectations* will lower because they will get their needs for affection and esteem met “then and there” without feeling used or under-appreciated.

                                          What I call “conscious giving and taking” rather than “unconditional love” that we are *told* to do but does not work for everyone because we all have different karma or stuff we are working out.

                                          And that’s one more solution or *strategy* for Venus-Saturn in hard aspect.

                                          Am I ever going to fall-in-love or be with the one I love if I/we have Venus Square Saturn?

                                          While I’m calling the Venus Square Saturn The Romeo & Juliet Aspect for a reason, keep in mind or know that there are other aspects in a chart that can alleviate or neutralize its effect.  Then again there are other aspects that can further weaken this challenging aspect too.  Also there are reasons for this aspect existing in the first place and it’s just a test.  You are meant to jump the hurdle successfully and reap the fruits of your labour.  It’s just that you need to want it and to work for it.  But if you have always sucked or exhausted with studying and failed tests because of that, this aspect isn’t going to be kind to you.

                                          You may also be interested in reading Saturn’s Test: Astrological Squares in Aspect — How to Overcome Them and Get on With It and consider turning this Square into supercharged Trines.  As well as Part One of Venus Square Saturn if it hasn’t already been reviewed.

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                                            Astrology: The Jucy Method of Aspect Delineation (JMAD) – Introduction to Interpreting Aspects – Step #1

                                            February 21, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Learning, Delineation
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                                            When I told Astrology by Kingsley that I would be calling my method of delineating aspects:  The Jucy Method of Aspect Delineation, he promptly retorted with “The JMAD“! <3

                                            The JMAD is my way of interpreting the essence and influence of an astrological aspect whether that be related to a natal (birth), synastry (compatibility between two or more people), composite (the purpose of the relationship), solar return (month by month predictions for the upcoming year from your birthday on), etc..

                                            Aspect delineation is one small step of many steps to synthesize and interpret a chart or horoscope — chart delineation.  Chart delineation, reading your chart, is different from aspect delineation.

                                            Step #1

                                            To start delineating know what the planets, signs, houses, and aspects represent and their attributes.

                                            1. Know and understand astrological aspects.  The aspects are the WHY or rather two or more planets getting together (for or against). This conversation, fight, or love-in, in the sky, is about us and what the big Dudes want us to do.  Aspects also connect two or more planets and tell us a lot about the chemistry created in a person, people, event, and so-on.
                                            2. Basic delineation: As per reading on Michael Starr’s website, “the planets are WHAT energy needs to be expressed or understood, a psychological function or objective.”  Also, to me, the planets make plans for us to carry out.
                                            3. Intermediate delineation: As Michael Starr says, “the signs are HOW it manifests as drives or personal style, its method or mode of operation, or strategy. “Also, to me, this is the style or way in which the plans are carried out.  If a sign is in fall of a planet, they might not do a very good job at carrying out the plans of that planet.  However, if the sign is in domicile (at home), it will carry out the plans with ease and great skill.
                                            4. Advanced delineation:  Again, as Michael Starr says, “the houses are WHERE it manifests as situations or events.  Its area of application, or its terrain.” Also, to me, the houses indicate what area the planet what’s its plans to be carried out.  The houses represents activities and areas of interest.

                                            Intermediate to Advanced Tip

                                            One of the things I think is important, for any consultant or serious student of astrology to do, is to create their very own book on delineated aspects minus the house and sign as that would likely be too much to tackle in even one lifetime.  Yes, it does take a lot of work and time to create your own list of basic delineated aspects, but it’s well worth it.   I also suggest this to students and professionals of tarot.

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                                              Astrology: The Jucy Method of Aspect Delineation (JMAD) – Story Telling & Brainstorming – Step #2

                                              February 21, 2011 Filled under Learning, Aspects, Delineation
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                                              Intro & Step 1 | 3 | 4

                                              The Jucy Method of Aspect Delineation (JMAD) is my way of interpreting the essence and influence of an astrological aspect whether that be related to a natal (birth), synastry (compatibility between two or more people), composite (the purpose of the relationship), solar return (month by month predictions for the upcoming year from your birthday on), etc..

                                              Aspect delineation is one small step of many steps to synthesize and interpret a chart or horoscope — chart delineation. Chart delineation, reading your chart, is different from aspect delineation.

                                              Step #2

                                              Delineation of planets aspecting each other is like creating a real-life story or short hand message from an astrological term such as Venus Square Neptune which is the planet Venus in contact with Neptune by way of a square.

                                              How to do it

                                              The following is a simple way to delineate / read an aspect.

                                              Start with the planet furthest away (from outer to inner planets); then determine the contact /aspect type (i.e. Square); followed by the activated planet (from inner to outer planets). It’s like reading Arabic right to left.

                                              Example

                                              We will read the meaning behind the term: Venus Square Neptune.

                                              Neptune is furthest away (outer planet) so we will look at that planet first.

                                              Like every word, there is a longer meaning or other words that can be used in its place to get a stronger connection to the words meaning.

                                              Keywords for Neptune –> Dreams, illusions, stupors, letting go, dissolution, disillusionment, disappointment, cheating, idealizing, metaphysical, drunken, magic, thirsty, salt water, spiritual, quietness, enchanting, retreat, spas, trance, chaos, craziness, smoke & mirrors, glamorizing, subconscious, intangible, temptation, sacrifice, martyr, suffering, confusion, emotions, delusions, insincerity, hypnotic, boundless, altered reality, photographic, filmography, subversions, devotion, psychic, fantasy, deception, ghosts, visions, visionary, abstraction, secrets, the hidden, invisible, anesthetics, sponging, abuse, the psyche, alcohol, drugs, running away, disorder, silence, intoxication, unemployment, giving, steamy, blue & green, indulgence, gas, fog, merging, mystery, veil, the divine, addictions, neuroses, drowning, betrayal, evasion, helpless, acceptance, higher states of consciousness, Kundalini, escapism, vulnerability, weakness, transcendence, inspiration, imagination, the muse, hallucination, sleepiness, mysticism, secret society, subtlety, mystical creatures, otherworldly, artistry, acting, make-believe, poison, fakery, colour

                                              Then we look at the Contact Type which is a Square.

                                              Keywords for Square –> Challenged, blocked, tension, discomfort, conflict, needed adjustments, stubborn, irregular, hang-up, restrain, restrict, shut-off, obstruct, thwart, pressure, stress, struggle

                                              Then finally we take a look at Venus, the activated and inner planet.

                                              Keywords for Venus –> Love, affection, art, balance, sensuality, beauty, softness, receptivity, femininity, passivity, happiness, peace, contentment, nature, earthly pleasures, idealizing, brown & pink, tradition, co-operation, indulgence, service, devoted, the muse, kindness, compassion

                                              Connecting Everything

                                              By choosing a keyword representing each planet and quality of connection (i.e. Square), for Venus Square Neptune we could say it can mean:

                                              • Fog (Neptune) stresses (square) love (venus). i.e. Not being able to see clearly causes one to be stressed about their love.
                                              • Dreams (Neptune) challenge (square) beauty (venus). i.e. The ideal beauty in one’s mind is not realized.
                                              • Deception (Neptune) obstructs (square) happiness (venus).  i.e. Saying things that are untrue does not cause genuine happiness.

                                              Intermediate to Advanced

                                              When you have the hang of it, it can also be read from left to right; however, the best and most natural way to synthesize is whichever order comes naturally.  Eventually interpreting aspects becomes instantaneous via intuition.

                                              • Created art (Venus) is not (Square) spiritual (Neptune) enough (Square).
                                              • Hang-up’s (Square) cause discomfort (Square) and confusion (Neptune) when attempting to be affectionate (Venus).
                                              • An addiction to drugs (Neptune) is a stubborn (Square) indulgence (Neptune) that causes distress (Square) in friendships and relationships (Venus).

                                              Intuition

                                              Intuition is a combination of historical (empirical) data, deep and heightened observation and an ability to cut through the thickness of surface reality. Intuition is like a slow motion machine that captures data instantaneously and hits you like a ton of bricks. Intuition is a knowing, a sensing that is beyond the conscious understanding — a gut feeling. Intuition is not pseudo-science.
                                              – Abella Arthur

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                                                Astrology: The Jucy Method of Aspect Delineation (JMAD) – Dignities & Co-Rulers – Step #3

                                                February 21, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Learning, Delineation
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                                                Intro & Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 4

                                                The Jucy Method of Aspect Delineation (JMAD) is my way of interpreting the essence and influence of an astrological aspect whether that be related to a natal (birth), synastry (compatibility between two or more people), composite (the purpose of the relationship), solar return (month by month predictions for the upcoming year from your birthday on), etc..

                                                Aspect delineation is one small step of many steps to synthesize and interpret a chart or horoscope — chart delineation. Chart delineation, reading your chart, is different from aspect delineation.

                                                Step #3

                                                Co-Rulers

                                                Planets rule one or two signs and in the case of ruling two, one sign is more at home than the other.  In fact, I would say one of the signs are a cherished guest.  All signs have their own home except for two, Virgo and Libra.

                                                If the guest tells the host what to do it’s GAME OVER.  So when delineating decide whether the guest or host is calling the shots.

                                                The JMAD uses the Home / Domicile sign for purposes of initial delineation.

                                                Know and understand the Home signs in each planet.

                                                Table of Home (H) and Guest (G) signs.  Guest means that another planet is a better fit for the secondary sign, if shown.  To me the protoplanet and asteroid, Vesta rules Virgo and Juno rules Libra.

                                                Sun – Leo (H)

                                                Moon – Cancer (H)

                                                Mercury Gemini (H) Virgo (G)

                                                Venus – Taurus (H) Libra (G)

                                                Mars – Aries (H) Scorpio (G)

                                                Jupiter – Sagittarius (H) Pisces (G)

                                                Saturn – Capricorn (H) Aquarius (G)

                                                Uranus – Aquarius (H)

                                                Neptune – Pisces (H)

                                                Pluto – Scorpio (H)

                                                Tip

                                                While you are at learning the rulerships and co-rulerships, learn what planet a sign is Exalted, Fall, or Detriment as you will need that later.

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                                                  Astrology: The Jucy Method of Aspect Delineation (JMAD) – Planet / Sign Swap – How to Interpret Aspects – Step #4

                                                  February 21, 2011 Filled under Audio Recordings, Video, Delineation
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                                                  Intro & Step 1 | 2 | 3 | Stay Tuned for Step #5…

                                                  The Jucy Method of Aspect Delineation (JMAD) is my way of interpreting the essence and influence of an astrological aspect whether that be related to a natal (birth), synastry (compatibility between two or more people), composite (the purpose of the relationship), solar return (month by month predictions for the upcoming year from your birthday on), etc..

                                                  Aspect delineation is one small step of many steps to synthesize and interpret a chart or horoscope — chart delineation. Chart delineation, reading your chart, is different from aspect delineation.

                                                  Step #4

                                                  The JMAD Swap.

                                                  First, we go back to Rule #3 to ensure we have an understanding of signs in domicile…

                                                  Table of Essential Dignities for signs in Domicile only

                                                  from Wikipedia

                                                  Sign Domicile
                                                  Aries Mars
                                                  Taurus Venus
                                                  Gemini Mercury
                                                  Cancer Moon
                                                  Leo Sun
                                                  Virgo Mercury
                                                  Libra Venus
                                                  Scorpio Pluto, Mars
                                                  Sagittarius Jupiter
                                                  Capricorn Saturn
                                                  Aquarius Uranus, Saturn
                                                  Pisces Neptune, Jupiter

                                                  The Premise

                                                  Second, we look at how The JMAD Swap works for these aspects, as examples:  Moon-Pluto | Sun-Saturn | Mars-Saturn | Mars-Neptune | Moon-Saturn | Venus-Neptune | Mars-Pluto

                                                  Moon-Pluto

                                                  Using Moon-Pluto aspecting each other, it basically goes like this: The domicile planet for Pluto is Scorpio and the domicile planet for Moon is Cancer. With The JMAD Swap, the aspect then reads as Moon Scorpio and Pluto Cancer. These two planet/sign combination can be read “alone” or “together” to get an IMMEDIATE feel for the aspect.

                                                  The question to ask yourself then becomes: What are the attributes of Moon Scorpio? What are the attributes of Pluto Cancer? Together or separately it will tell you the story of Moon-Pluto…

                                                  Examples…
                                                  Moon Scorpio — Hidden emotions. Secret needs. Jealous feelings.
                                                  Pluto Cancer — Family power. Destructive family. Compulsive eating.
                                                  Together — Destructive family causes hiding of emotions and needs. Food is used as a way to deal with the intense feelings of others wanting to possess self. Food becomes a way to gain back control.

                                                  Add a square to Moon-Pluto, get this: Moon Square Pluto — Hidden emotions causes conflict. Add a trine to Moon-Pluto — Hidden emotions expand opportunity.

                                                  A Moon Trine Pluto person may gain employment as a therapist because they are able to uncover the emotional depth that clients have buried.

                                                  Breaking Down The Method Further

                                                  Sun-Saturn

                                                  Capricorn is ruled by Saturn.  Saturn also rules Aquarius. Leo is ruled by the Sun only.
                                                  Swapping or flipping the signs we get: Sun Capricorn or Aquarius and Saturn Leo

                                                  This is where traditional vs. modern rulerships enters.
                                                  In my opinion, the first sign is more at home than the second sign listed in the table of essential dignities. The FIRST sign listed in the table is the best fit.  And planets for Virgo and Libra have not been found yet.

                                                  Since Capricorn is the first listed sign for Saturn, I’ll choose that.
                                                  Therefore a Sun-Saturn aspect would have the vibe of Sun Capricorn and Saturn Leo.

                                                  A standard remark about Sun-Saturn is depression.  When we use The JMAD Swap method we can get an understanding that the Sun in Capricorn in its shadow side can get a bit gloomy and the joy and warmth of Leo can get restricted by Saturn.

                                                  Mars- Saturn

                                                  As discussed in Rule #2, more emphasis can be placed on how the outer planet (or furthest planet) affects the inner planet (or closer planet) when delineating.

                                                  Mars is ruled by Aries AND Scorpio, Saturn by Capricorn and Aquarius.  Depending on what is sought:  actions or sex,  decide whether to use Aries or Scorpio or you could use both — whichever resonates more for you. So we could have, for example, Saturn Scorpio and Mars Aquarius or Saturn Aries and Mars Capricorn and both create a “square” vibe

                                                  Action & Sex Example #1: Mars Capricorn and Saturn Aries

                                                  As per above, Mars-Saturn can mean:

                                                  • Getting things done slowly.
                                                  • Dominating sexually over time.

                                                  Action & Sex Example #2: Mars Aquarius and Saturn Scorpio

                                                  • Joking about the lack of information to do one’s job thoroughly.
                                                  • Open minded, through conversation, about sexual tastes.

                                                  Mars-Neptune

                                                  Mars is ruled by Aries AND Scorpio, Neptune by Pisces only.  Depending on what is sought:  actions or sex,  decide whether to use Aries or Scorpio or you could use both — whichever resonates more for you.

                                                  Action & Sex Example #1: Mars Pisces and Neptune Aries

                                                  As per above, Mars-Neptune can mean:

                                                  • Getting things done quickly causes confusion.
                                                  • Confusing self or other in regards to sexual aggression.

                                                  Action & Sex Example #2: Mars Pisces and Neptune Scorpio

                                                  • Psychic feeling doesn’t need live action to be taken.
                                                  • Being sexually submissive in a mysterious and unknown environment.

                                                  If we add a square in, we might get this for example #2:

                                                  • Psychic feeling inhibits physical action.
                                                  • Being sexually submissive in a mysterious and unknown environment is frustrating.

                                                  If we add a trine in, we might get this:

                                                  • Letting psychic feelings get things done for you.
                                                  • Being sexually submissive in a mysterious and unknown environment offers opportunity.

                                                  Mars Square Neptune

                                                  This can become: Mars Pisces, Neptune Aries
                                                  A few examples of delineating this aspect: magical action (magician), spiritual sex (guru), and deceptive action (spy). There’s many other ways to look at that… just examples…

                                                  Add an aspect.  Lets choose the square again.
                                                  Mars Square Neptune would be Magical action causes tension….

                                                  The key to The JMAD Flip is to use the understanding of what you know about a sign in a planet and then glean immediate insight about what an aspect might mean.

                                                  What’s Mars Pisces about? and What’s Neptune Aries about?
                                                  What do you get for Mars Conjunct Neptune?  Lazy Magician, Sexual Magic , least marketed movie wins the award!

                                                  Moon-Saturn

                                                  Quickly…  Moon Opposition Saturn becomes Moon Capricorn and Saturn Cancer and means, in a nutshell, Suppressed feelings needs adjustment.

                                                  Tips

                                                  • Remember, we can meditate, contemplate, or sit with just “one” of the Planets and Signs.  So for a Mars-Saturn aspect, we could look at Mars Capricorn OR Saturn Scorpio to get a feel for a basic Mars-Saturn influence.
                                                  • Regarding the “aspect contact type“: a Square, Opposition, Sesquiquadrate aspect would be a Shadow influence, while a Trine, Sextile could be a Light influence and Conjunct a Neutral influence.
                                                  • Use the shadow traits for disharmonious aspects and light traits for harmonious aspects to get an immediate sense of what the aspect might offer.

                                                  Intro & Step 1 | 2 | 3 | Stay Tuned for Step #5…

                                                  Abella, nicknamed Psychic Jucy, is available for consultations with a special focus on: love, relationships, career, work, finances, money, self-development, and manifestation of dreams and goals. Wait time: 1-2 weeks; make your request now.

                                                   

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                                                    Astrology: Charlie Sheen, Mars Square Neptune, & Seeing the Gift

                                                    March 3, 2011 Filled under Life Skills, Astrology, Readings & Analysis, Aspects, Celebrity, Self-disclosure
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                                                    I responded to a blog post about Charlie Sheen, Mars Square Neptune, and looking at traditionally considered “challenging” aspects as gifts…

                                                    (abridged response…)

                                                    Hi Brandi!!

                                                    Many people, including astrologers, are quick to point out the flaws but not focus on the gifts of challenging aspects, signs, traits.

                                                    With The JMAD Swap technique, let me look at your Mars-Neptune aspect.
                                                    Mars becomes Mars Pisces and Neptune becomes Neptune Aries.

                                                    Magical action.  Magical sex.  Active imagination.  Aggressive addictions.  Drugged action. Dissolving self.  Soft action. Healing innovations. Medicine man or woman: A healer.

                                                    When we add the square we are getting obstacles, tension, stress, etc.

                                                    Here’s one possible upside: I believe a Healer (Mars-Neptune) is an awesome profession/skill and when you have it in square, you understand people’s pain better.  You know “how” to heal in a very primal and enlightened way.  However, the square will delay opportunities for you to do it.  It will test your knowledge of healing and maybe put you into situations that will help you “get” healing better so you can go out and heal others. :-)  Our pain becomes healing.

                                                    On my blog, I talk about turning Squares into Trines.  More than anything this helps the individual “ease into” whatever they want to do without trouble. :-)  You may be already doing this without knowing it…

                                                    Projection (as maybe be known) often happens in the axis of the 1fst and 7th as well as the 6th and 12th houses:  Do you have Mars or Neptune in any of those houses?  My Mars is in the 7th *ugh*…

                                                    (After having read beyond your first two paragraphs…)

                                                    Thank you for explaining how Mars Square Neptune affects you.  I was going to ask you that but you see, I wrote everything above after I read the second paragraph.  So Yes! Your pain heals others. :-)  I honour you for that.  You are seen.  You have been heard.

                                                    btw, I have Neptune Scorpio in the 10th but not in aspect to Mars.  I am a practicing psychic (and astrologer) who is also hyper-sensitive.

                                                    Yes, people are envious of Charlie Sheen.  He hasn’t “played nice” and if you don’t, society is going to push you down or attempt to do so!  They feel he is pushing his success [and greatness] into their face.  I’m personally unaffected by that. 🙂 Oddly, like you, I “get” him even if I do not agree with all his actions. I’m almost certain he also “worked crazy hard” for his blessings and he is naturally gifted in mental drama (look at his 5th house stellium in Virgo).  He IS beyond most people who come into contact with him.  He IS different.  He IS misunderstood.  And he needs to find his tribe.  *grin*

                                                    Hope your day is wonderful!
                                                    Much love <3,
                                                    Abella aka Jucy

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                                                      Sun Sign Zodiac: What does my friend, lover, family member, boss want me to notice about them?

                                                      March 4, 2011 Filled under Astrology, Zodiac Star signs
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                                                      Aries Zodiac Star (Sun) Sign

                                                      Our sun sign is what we want to illuminate and we want our friends, family, lovers, bosses, co-workers to take notice of our specialness.  Want to get in good favour with any of these sun signs?  Be sure to continuously (at least a few times a week) take notice of their gifts.  While you are at it, appreciate yourself too!! 😀

                                                      • I am Aries.  Notice my boldness, courage, innovations, strength, adventurousness…
                                                      • I am Taurus.  Notice my sensuality, zest for living, tenacity, resourcefulness, stability…
                                                      • I am Gemini.  Notice me being witty, factual, versatile, flexible, mentally playful…
                                                      • I am Cancer.  Notice my caring, family spirit, home decorations, food and drink choices, tribal leadership…
                                                      • I am Leo.  Notice me being creative, delightful, fierce, confident, warm, generous, protective…
                                                      • I am Virgo.  Notice me helping you, being clear minded, health conscious, organized, progressing, bettering…
                                                      • I am Libra.  Notice me being co-operative, fair, sweet, taking the high road, beautiful…
                                                      • I am Scorpio.  Notice me penetrating, discovering, intensifying, enlightening, investigating you…
                                                      • I am Sagittarius.  Notice my philosophy, travels, open mindedness, knowledge, generosity, need for freedom…
                                                      • I am Capricorn.  Notice me making sure everything runs well, ambitiousness, social / career standing, dedication, dark humour, depth…
                                                      • I am Aquarius.  Notice me being different, studying, friendly, comical, connected, thoughtful, free…
                                                      • I am Pisces.  Notice me being uncertain, compassionate, magical, connecting, accepting, enlightened…

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                                                        Part One: An Introduction to the 7th House, Seventh House Astrology Series

                                                        March 9, 2011 Filled under Love & Relations, Life Skills, Astrology, 7th, Houses
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                                                        About the 7th House.

                                                        • Ruled by Venus / Juno
                                                        • House Axis: 1 /7  Polarity: Aries Mars Opposes Libra Venus. The JMAD Swap: Venus Aries / Mars Libra requires awareness, a walk in the other person’s shoes, and togetherness to feel / be whole.
                                                        • Everyone has 7th house themes. This is the house of Self through OTHER or when house ownership is taken, it can be viewed as house of Other through SELF .
                                                        • Seventh House: You, Other, us. First House: Me, Self, I.  Not owning house themes: Self through other – Projected – e.g. I learn about me through you.  You tell me what’s going on.  My actions are seen through your actions.  If I do this, you have done this.  Owning house themes: Other through self  – Reflective – e.g. I learn about you through me. I tell you what’s going on. If you do this, I have done this.
                                                        • House Themes: Giving & receiving, projection & ownership of self, self & other development, committed & withdrawn relationships, conflicts & co-operation, contracts & obligations, and finally attraction & retraction.
                                                        • 1/7 Axis Themes: Is it you or me? Mirror reflection. Me vs. We / Us ~ Independence vs. Co-dependence /Interdependence ~ Individual vs. Partner ~ Separate vs.  Together ~
                                                        • When it’s inconvenient or doesn’t suit needs of self or other, the 7th house often makes attempts to deny house themes.

                                                        7th House Themes

                                                        • House of Committed & Withdrawn Relationships: Anyone you intently focus upon and who requires serious and committed attention. Examples:  Romantic, husband-wife, girlfriend-boyfriend, family, parent-child, best friends, business, employer / employee, client-service provider, doctor-patient, co-workers, declared enemies, competitors, adversaries, and opponents.
                                                        • House of Contracts  & Obligations: Agreements drawn up with those you have a committed relationship.  Give & take.  Just and fair resolutions.
                                                        • House of Projection & Ownership: Here’s where whatever you think other is doing or has done, you are also of similar action and temperament for better or worse.  Recognizing we possess what we get is ownership of house themes. The shadow “projected” side is the “opposition” sign and #1 House of Self. We often project the stuff we don’t like about ourselves onto others.  On the flip-side, we recognize what do we like and inspire others with
                                                        • House of Giving & Getting: Gifts.  New gifts.  Re-gifted gifts. Here you will get things from people and give things to people.  Sometimes the gift is a stinker. Serious giving and taking that’s ultimately transformational and intense (the 8th).
                                                        • House of Attraction & Retraction:  Marriage vs. Divorce.  Whatever was given can be taken back, just as quickly.  Example.  Sun in the 7th gives confidence boosts; however, it can easily deflate other or stop the boosts altogether if the Sun is disrespected or goes unappreciated, reciprocated.  One positive 7th house action is reciprocation. If you don’t get it, don’t give it.  And if you give it, make sure you get it.  Finding a balance between give & take.
                                                        • House of Conflict & Co-operation: Getting or obstructing needs being met.  Negotiating vs. Fighting. Enemies developed through competitive or in-your-face action.
                                                        • House of Domination and Submission: Situated between the sextiled and opportunity filled connection of houses 6 (Virgo, submission) and 8 (Scorpio, domination), themes within the 7th can touch upon being used and using. In its ideal — equality.
                                                        • House of Self & Other Development:  Growing of self and other through partnership. Your self-development and other paves the way to the 8th house “ends and starts”, new beginnings.

                                                        Planned articles for the Seventh:

                                                        1. Elaboration of 7th house themes.
                                                        2. Manifestation of 7th house themes within each sign, planet.
                                                        3. Misunderstandings from self and other within the 7th house.
                                                        4. How-to overcome 7th house challenges.

                                                        Being Erica, Season 4, Episode 1 – Dr. Who

                                                        About mirrors, projections, partnerships, and client-patient relationships

                                                        What Other People Say

                                                        Levi Fuentes, Juno

                                                        Questions

                                                        What’s in your first and 7th house?  If nothing is in it, what is your Ascendant and 7th house cusp?  What have you experienced as 7th house themes? Anything else you want to share about the 7th house? 😀

                                                        Self-disclosure. Placidus: Leo Sun Conjunct Mars in the 7th.  My 7th house cusp is Cancer.  No planets in the first.  Intercepted AC so I would like to say I have a bit of an Aquarius rising as well – a Double Ascendant (Cap & Aqua), if you will.  My POF is Aquarius. Koch gives me Aqua on the 2nd.

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                                                          Part One: An Introduction to the 8th House, Eighth House Astrology Series

                                                          April 10, 2011 Filled under Astrology, 8th, Houses, Self-disclosure
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                                                          8th house Fire

                                                          The eighth house is the House that many fear.  It is the house of taboos and sensitive subjects — what isn’t talked about in polite company.

                                                          Facts about the 8th House.

                                                          • Ruled by Pluto (Scorpio). 
                                                          • House Axis: 2 /8 Polarity
                                                          • Aspect / Planet – Sign: (Taurus) Venus Opposition Pluto (Scorpio) The JMAD Swap: Venus Scorpio / Pluto Taurus. Scorpio is also ruled by Mars. Scorpio is in Sextile with Virgo (the 6th house) and Capricorn (10th house); therefore, these houses stimulate and piggy-back off of each other.
                                                          • Everyone has 8th house themes. This is the house of  Other People’s Stuff or when house ownership is taken, it can be viewed as Your Stuff Through Others.
                                                          • Eighth House: To Me from You. 2nd House: From Me.
                                                          • House Themes: Money, Inheritance, Business, Control, Sex, Secrets, Transformation, Mysteries, Psychology

                                                           

                                                          8th House Themes

                                                          • House of Other People’s Money: While this is the house of “other people’s” money, you may very well feel *entitled* for better or worse.  This can be your money through others.  Earning money from or through others such as owning a business where employees / people make money for you (they hopefully get PAID too), a spouse, parent, etc.  off the backs of others.  Taxes Withheld and Paid. Banking. Investments. Money received from inheritance, business, sex, mysteries, etc. Finances of partners. 2nd Bankruptcy.
                                                          • House of Inheritance: Gifts and talents inherited through ancestry, roots, a mentor, powerful relationship, past lives, etc.  Money received from people passed.
                                                          • House of Business:  Indicates type of industry. How one administers, accounts, markets, pays, etc. others. Self-employment.  The type of people you employ, that are employed for your business unit.  That type of people that is best to be employed for your business.
                                                          • House of Control: Ownership. Mentorship. Obsessions. Addictions. Domination. Management,. Power struggles. Jealousy. Habits. Bullying. Intimidation.
                                                          • House of Sex: Reproduction. Pro-creation. Fornication. Gender. Delivery of baby / death of baby. Sexual diseases. Sexual problems.  Attracting others through sex.  Who or what attracts you in a primal way. Sexual activity. Sexual Fantasies.
                                                          • House of Secrets: Hidden agendas. Crime. Confidentiality. Embarrassing information kept under lock and key. Family secrets.
                                                          • House of Transformation: Out with the old, in with the new.  Starting over.  Re-invention. Re-incarnation. Birth. Early childhood. Physical and Metaphorical death. Re-birth. Throwing out the trash.  Healing.   Surgery. What we abort. Spring cleanings.  Purification. Fasting.
                                                          • House of Mysteries: Unexplained miracles, developments, and structures / buildings. Research of psychic stuff, the occult, tarot, astrology, mediumship, etc. Unknown or non-diagnosable illnesses.
                                                          • House of Psychology: Investigation. Fears. Phobias. Trauma. Our inner workings. Nature vs. nurture. Our upbringing and how it affected us psychologically.  Mental illness. Handling the self-esteem and intense emotions of others and self.

                                                          Planned articles for the Eight:

                                                          1. Elaboration of 8th house themes.
                                                          2. Manifestation of 8th house themes within each sign, planet.
                                                          3. Misunderstandings from self and other within the 8th house.
                                                          4. How-to overcome 8th house challenges.

                                                          What others say about this house

                                                          Carmen Turner-Schott | Dane Rudhyar

                                                          Questions

                                                          What’s in your first and 8th house? If nothing is in it, what is in your 2nd and 8th house cusp? What have you experienced as 8th house themes? Anything else you want to share about the 8th house?

                                                          Self-disclosure: I have a Virgo stellium in the 8th house.  A cluster of 3 planets (two personal planets) in Virgo 2 degrees apart from each other.  Another planet in Libra is within 8 degrees of this cluster and is in the 8th house with Placidus; however, this planet is in the 9th with Koch.  Mercury Virgo conjuncts South Node in the 8th house with a distance of 15 degrees from the nearest planet in the stellium cluster. So Ruler of the 8th is in the 8th.
                                                          My 8th house is strong and when looking at vocation, the 8th house is a great place to visit to see if there are any strengths in business, research, finances, detection, etc.. and what type of industry the native might enjoy working within.
                                                          I have been self-employed for quite some time now, took business in school, and offer psychological, health, and wellness services as well as hire people to become Psychic Event Entertainers… 🙂

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                                                            Part One: An Introduction to the 1st House & the Ascendant, First House Astrology Series

                                                            September 22, 2011 Filled under Astrology, 1st, Angles, Ascendant, Houses
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                                                            The first house is the house of self. It’s the house of Me, myself, and I Inc. What I want, what I can do on my own, what I might not see about myself (blind-spot) but others see.  This house is attached to the angle called the Ascendant, ASC, or AC. This angle is our entrance into this world, how we make an – our entrance, first impressions, physical expression, how we look physically — facial expression, mannerisms, body shape, etc.

                                                            Unlike its opposite 7th house, the 1st house projects an image that the native may not readily accept, pay attention to, or recognize in themselves or others.

                                                            The first house is what the native puts out there, extroverts but doesn’t take back in (reflect back). The native doesn’t care whether you do their first house or not.  Others are seen as separate and distinct. The native does what they do and others do what they do and while it could be the same, there’s no meshing in the native’s mind.

                                                            The ascendant protects the native. Once the native understands their chart, they can interact with others strategically and in a way that helps them succeed in life.

                                                            Going against one’s ascendant and sharing the Sun or Moon can set up the native for attacks, abuse, or misuse. This isn’t the seventh house, it’s the FIRST. However, it’s this astrologers opinion, that the ultimate goal is that the native blends their Sun, Moon, and Ascendant with discernment.  And that all chart oppositions, in this case — the  first and seventh houses are also blended.

                                                            On the other hand, without a solid understanding and activation of their ascendant, letting anyone into the inner world (from the first house) can prove unfortunate. This is why a harmonious trine aspect from the Sun & Moon to the Ascendant proves fortunate.  Why?  Because lets say the native is a Sun Gemini and their ascendant is a Libra. They are still exhibiting ‘air-like’ qualities and they are also exhibiting many of the inner Sun qualities without giving it all away.

                                                            So for protection and worldly success, think of the ascendant as a virtue, your chastity — abstinence from intimacy, imbuing civility, enacting temperance.

                                                            But if the goal is to be intimate with another / others, the native will want to release their inner self (Sun, Moon) if it’s disharmonious from their outer self (the ascendant) or if they haven’t managed to blend the 3 major parts of themselves with discernment.  If they don’t share their inner self in this situation, down the road a lot of confusion or dislike from others feeling as if the native has misrepresented themselves is likely to occur. But remember it’s best that intimacy is shared in the 7th and not in the 1st. So the native will want to make a conscious decision on who they want to bring into their inner circle (the Sun being the center of the chart!) and it’s helpful if they do this on the sidelines, out of harm’s way.

                                                            About the 1st House.

                                                            • Ruled by Mars (Aries, Scorpio). An angular house.
                                                            • House Axis: 1 /7 Polarity
                                                            • Your Ascendant becomes your chart ruler and it touches everything, for better or worse, in your chart.
                                                            • Aspect / Planet – Sign: (Aries, Scorpio) Mars Opposition Venus (Libra, Taurus) The JMAD Swap: Mars Libra / Taurus ~ Venus Aries / Scorpio. In fall. Aries is in Sextile with Gemini (the 3rd house) and Aquarius (11th house) — detached friendships and separate communication.  These houses stimulate and piggy-back off of each other. The 1st house is also in harmony (trine) with the 5th (non-committal dating and re/pro-creation) and 9th house (the higher mind, philosophy, etc.).  Animals of Mars:  Woodpecker and Wolf
                                                            • Everyone has 1st house themes. This is the House of Self or when house ownership is taken, it can be viewed as Self for Other. 
                                                            • 1st House: Me, Self, I. Seventh House: You, Other, Us. 
                                                            • House Themes: Outer Appearance, Initiative, Self-relationship, Self-development, Physical Expression, Physical Strength, Attracting & Winning.

                                                            1st House Themes

                                                            • House of Outer Appearance: Your act.  What’s your act? What’s your outer modus operandi? How you look.  What your energy or aura gives off. Your hair, face and body features. What you don’t or didn’t readily accept about yourself even though it is / was blatantly obvious to others. The first impression, first sparks fired. What you feel comfortable in showing even if you don’t want to. How you protect your love nature, soft side, inner core, inner self, vulnerabilities. This theme is also connected to the 2nd house.
                                                            • House of Initiative: Areas where you like to take initiative. What you can start on your own. How hard or easy it is for you to move forward and activate your desires. What you will fight for. The actions we take to cope and deal with what we perceive is our life.
                                                            • House of Self-Relationship: What you do for yourself and why. How you focus on and look after yourself. How you spend your time alone. What interests us.  How self-interested you are. Your selfishness.
                                                            • House of Physical Expression: How you dress.  The types of clothes or fashion styles you like. Your facial expression and body language.
                                                            • House of Physical Strength: Vitality. How one withstands pressures on one’s body. This theme is also connected to the 12th house and indicates how healthy you are, and were upon entrance into and your exit out of the world.
                                                            • House of Self-Development: What you do.  The types of careers or employment that attracts you. What you concern yourself about. Behaviors used to work towards your Sun sign. What you need to move away from to reach wholeness.  A caregiver’s Sun sign or element (especially as related to your chosen career, educational pursuits, or self-development) might be found in your rising sign.  This theme is also connected to the 4th house.
                                                            • House of Winning & Attracting: Areas where you can succeed and can win with force or overwhelming action. What, how, and where you attract those you pursue. Dynamic and sparkling attributes you possess. This theme is also connected to the 10th house. What you need to act, and succeed.

                                                            Planned articles for the First:

                                                            1. Elaboration of 1st house themes.
                                                            2. Manifestation of 1st house themes within each sign, planet.
                                                            3. Misunderstandings from self and other within the 1st house.
                                                            4. How-to overcome 1st house challenges. (This was addressed a bit in the opening paragraphs. Idea: Ask to see their chart or what their Sun or Moon is in, for example, and check that against how they are presenting themselves in the world.)

                                                            What others say…

                                                            Molly Hall | Dana Gerdhardt | Ares, Greek God of War | Mars, Roman God of War | Yahoo Answers

                                                            Aries-Scorpio side note: “Mars’ festivals were held in March, the month named for him (Latin Martius), and in October, which began and ended the season for military campaigning and farming.” and “Mars was the son of Juno alone. Jupiter had usurped the mother’s function when he gave birth to Minerva ( Isabel Hickey alluded in her book, Cosmic Science, that Pluto could also be called Minerva “Pluto or Minerva, the Choice is Yours“.  And apparently staff of the Flagstaff observatory suggested Cronus and Minerva in addition to Pluto) directly from his forehead (or mind); to restore the balance, Juno sought the advice of the goddess Flora on how to do the same. Flora obtained a magic flower (Latin flos, plural flores, a masculine word) and tested it on a heifer who became fecund at once. She then plucked a flower ritually using her thumb, touched Juno’s belly, and impregnated her. Juno withdrew to Thrace and the shore of Marmara for the birth.” and “The bird of Mars also guarded a woodland herb (paeonia) used for treatment of the digestive or female reproductive systems; those who sought to harvest it were advised to do so by night, lest the woodpecker jab out their eyes.”.  Source.  These points would indicate Aries ruled by Mars with Mars co-ruling Scorpio . 🙂

                                                            Questions: What’s in your first house? If nothing is in it, what is in your 1st house cusp? What have you experienced as 1st house themes? Anything else you want to share about the 1st house?

                                                            PERSONAL NOTES:
                                                            This post was very hard for me to write.  It’s been in draft for awhile now, with me adding bits and pieces to it over the last month or so.  I have an intercepted rising (1st house) in Capricorn but I feel like I have an Aquarius rising too.  Chart ruler is Saturn and at times Uranus. And even though I have my Sun & Mars in Leo and therefore Aquarius does shine through those signs as well from time-to-time, I have an empty 11th house and only a Part of Fortune in Aquarius.  Therefore, I feel confident that an intercepted sign acts similar to a sign or house cusp.  So I have both Aquarius and Capricorn first house themes; however, I would say that Capricorn generally wins out.

                                                             

                                                            My chart is Public Other so I have a bad habit of not thinking about myself enough and my own self-development as it relates to me.  I have historically concerned myself with how I can better myself for others (Sun/Mars in the 7th). And how I can become more well-liked.  With Sun Inconjunct Ascendant, my outer projection does not reflect my inner truth so that often leads to confusion and dislike when I attempt to share both.  It’s not currently a good blend!

                                                             

                                                            I’m learning to share less, more often until I sync up my stuff.  Hopefully that will help and writing this article opened my eyes to what I was doing incorrectly. Also when I finished writing up my article, I was delighted to see the house that Dana G. had in her article.  I had already picked mine months ago and it was a nice “on the right track” feeling. The Lighthouse is a good pick but after what I have learned contemplating this house more deeply, I wonder if there might be a better ‘house’ to represent the first house.  Time will tell…

                                                             

                                                            I’m sure I could and hopefully will write more about the first house after reading these three books dedicated to The Ascendant by Jodie Forrest, The Ascendant, Your Karmic Doorway by Martin Schulman, and The Rising Sign, Your Astrological Mask by Jeanne Avery. I look forward to being further inspired!

                                                            Update (not due to reading the above books) — October 4, 2011:

                                                            Having a discussion in a group about the ascendant.  My ascendant is Capricorn.

                                                            For me… I now know I AM serious, hard-working, achievement oriented, and concerned about appearances (more-so before I accepted this about me) but these are not *preferred* ways of being. I did own my interest in business.  Heck, I went to school for business and I’m the daughter of a business-man.

                                                            I have managed other people’s businesses and I have founded and operated my own. But I prefer being a happy, dappy, artsy Leo. When I worked corporate and I was heading off for a break or leaving to go home, people thought I was “just starting work”.  I didn’t have the look of “off duty”. When I was younger, I looked older and now I look younger.  When I was younger, my Sun shone through a lot more.

                                                            The problem is that my world (as an adult) doesn’t support my Sun — at least not right now. For example, if others wouldn’t think they could get away with things — then I wouldn’t have to pull the ‘strict’ card.  Or if others would be responsible and not just think about themselves, I wouldn’t desire to enact some sort of ‘disciplinary’ action that I have the right (ie contract agreements) to enact.

                                                            I want others to self-manage, self-discipline, self-reflect, self-motivate, self-regulate, etc… but if they won’t… who do you think is going to take care of business?  My warm, playful, inspirational Leo Sun or the strict, stern, business-minded Capricorn ascendant? 🙂

                                                            Of course, as I grow to accept and understand my ascendant more… I will hire and surround myself around more people who reflect my goals and desires — my ascendant, so I don’t have to DO my ascendant.  And that’s one more reason why astrology rocks — the opportunity to *know* what’s going on and tools and knowledge to fix what isn’t working.

                                                            So I feel our ascendant is what we need or believe we need to survive and protect ourselves in this Saturnian world. Then again, my chart is Saturn ruled so I might have some bias here. But what most people see about me, IS correct — at least on the surface.  It just wasn’t something I owned at some point, is not the whole truth, nor likely what I want to project.

                                                            To add, my Leo can be bossy and take the lead with confidence… in other words, I know how to tell people (those that have agreed to take direction from me) what to do and with ease (even if I rather not) but that isn’t the same as being strict and disciplinarian which is (in my mind) very much my Capricorn ascendant.

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