precognitive dreams

I've only had a few precognitive dreams, but by far the clearest one I had was of a toddler with long curly brown hair running to me in a field. I had four sons and always wanted a daughter - so I thought it was just my longing for what I never had coming through in my dreams. Well, about 6 months later, unknown to me, my son who was in the Marines at the time, found out he was a father (they had dated briefly and she left the Marines) and went to see both his former girlfriend & the baby. There were problems where the girls were staying & DS called and asked if we could help. So we wired money to them and the three of them travelled across county & moved in with us. I had 48 hours notice that I was a new grandmother & that they were moving in with us - that was a shock, to say the least.

But it all worked out wonderfully. DS did a tour in Japan, and the girls stayed with us. We were so blessed to have that time with them. When he came back - they married and now have a second daughter.

This is a picture of my granddaughter - just as I dreamed of her:

Sexist man?

Pretty good - but I prefer these sexy guys...






Good, eh?

Zen thought

"I saw old Autumn in the misty morn
Stand, shadowless like Silence, listening
To Silence."
- Thomas Hood

This is an interesting post about the essential oils associated with Scorpio

From Suzanne Bovenizer cmt, cst

Scorpios are perceptive and intuitive and thus make good healers (once they have embarked on their own self-healing process). You will find them comfortable being psychotherapists, counselors, psychics, sex therapists, hands-on therapists and body workers of all kinds. Because of the Scorpio’s ability to insightfully see deep within their patient/client, they can encourage the patient to go into their own dark scary psychological and emotional places without fear. They extend a strong sense of support and trust to the client, offering them the light to see into their own personal underworld. Essential oils that can assist the journey into this dark and deep inner world are frankincense, patchouli, elemi, neroli, galbanum, myrrh, juniper, cypress, sandalwood, benzoin, cedarwood and vetiver. These oils not only help the client, but also are great friends to the Scorpio, who loves traveling to the underworld and back, thanks to their ruling planet of Pluto.

I was just thinking of a blend with franincense - and benzoin. Actually - I was contenplating all these wood oils. Heh.

She goes on to say:

Scorpios have a highly developed sense of sensuality and enjoy exploring sexual pleasure with all their senses, although the challenge for the Scorpio is to ground the experience rather than go into sexual overdrive. They need to find a way to accept their vulnerability and open their hearts rather than surrender to the purely physical eroticism of sex. Oils that support and ground sexual awareness and sensual pleasure are rose, neroli, jasmine, ylang ylang, geranium, chamomile, palmarosa, melissa, rosewood, patchouli, lavender and angelica, and thus resonate in the Scorpion frequency. Those born in Scorpio, being in a water sign, love baths in sensual salubrious settings. Adding essential oils to the bath water or to massage oils and body creams can bring a Scorpio into ecstatic realms of heart-felt pleasure. This is their playing ground and a candle lit bathroom, warm scented water, delicate music, delicious wine or chocolate and someone their to caress their body will melt any Scorpio’s heart.

And I was thinking of blending the frankincense with rose, ylang ylang, chamomile, lavender & melissa - to ground and calm the heart. Calm the passion & excitement somewhat.

Will Nov. 5th ever come?

Heh.

Happy Birthday Scorpios!

The Sun in mysterious Scorpio invites you to delve into the Underworld and investigate what's hidden beneath the surface of everyday life. The Scorpion's goal is transformation at the deepest level, by bringing light to shadows and secrets and cutting through external appearances to uncover the core of truth.

Like the snake -- one of the animals associated with Scorpio -- this sign teaches that shedding the old is sometimes necessary for new growth, and that death is an essential part of life. As autumn starts to fade into winter (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), days grow darker and signs of death and decay abound in the natural world, reminding us of our own mortality.

It's not a coincidence that Halloween, All Saints Day and Day of the Dead happen during the Scorpio season. The veil between material reality and the realm of spirits -- the visible and invisible worlds -- is said to grow thin, heightening our ability to access magic and connect with those who have passed.

Find out where you're being called to look beneath the surface, release the old and transform at a deep level by looking up your zodiac sign below.

Hunter's Moon - October 14th

Hunter's Moon - in Aries. Conjunct my natal moon - and I'm howling tonight! :-)

It's a full Moon with the potential to instill a sense of awe and wonder, of living in times where we will essentially be creating the world anew - especially with Uranus & Saturn in opposition. The Aries spirit of the full Moon helps us believe in new beginnings, even as we're grieving the loss of the old.

The King is dead. All hail the King.

More about Uranus in opposition to Saturn

Molly's Astrology has an interesting article that makes a couple of good points:

Saturn opposite Uranus happens every 40 years or so. It is a culmination of a cycle that begins when Saturn conjoins Uranus. This year’s opposition is the culmination of the Saturn Uranus cycle that began in 1988. Last time we saw Saturn opposite Uranus was in the mid 1960s.

Think what was happening in 1988 - in 1987 we had 'Black Monday' the Wall Street market crash. Think Gordon Gekko: Greed is Good. The end of Ronald Reagan's term in office - Iran/Iraq War - USSR/Afganistan War - Iran/Contra affair....think how much these memes are coming back these days...

Molly expands on what I posted earlier:

Saturn and Uranus are mortal enemies in mythology. They aren’t great together in astrology either. Their meeting signals tension and irritability, technology problems, and folks who are offbeat or out of step. Issues and problems that have been festering beneath the surface for a while are emerging in a way that probably shouldn’t surprise us, but it does. The rules of the game are changing, folks.

Saturn in Virgo affects our guts and digestive systems. Uranus in Pisces amps up the nervous energy in and around us, affecting our endocrine balance and sleep patterns. According to Ebertin in Combination of Stellar Influences, Saturn with Uranus brings “inhibitions of rhythm.”1

These inhibitions of rhythm kick us out of step on many levels— health, relationships, work. Disruptions in our routines. And we often experience electrical disturbances or technology problems when Uranus is under stress. Uranus energy brings change through instability. There are often sudden and unexpected events that shake our foundations and force us to look at things in a new way. This is the blessing of it. When old structures and connections are broken, we have the opportunity to update with something new and better.

I know I have been having sleep issues, and have switched to a very simple diet: rice, beans, veggies & fruit diet...it was time for this change. We all need to focus on what we need to do for ourselves to be healthy and simplify. How much extra 'stuff' do we get that just clutters and causes additional stress? Uranus comes in like a wild-eyed revolutionary and breaks things up - so that we HAVE to start anew. Saturn, the demanding Karmic taskmaster, gives us the foundations to begin building again. This process can be very disturbing and upsetting - but we can start new, fresh - and build something even better than what was destroyed.

Again, from Molly:

What I have been noticing most with Saturn in Virgo and Uranus in Pisces is fear. It has come up a lot in my work with clients. Fear can get you all tied up in knots so that you aren’t thinking straight. Then you make bad decisions, which have bad consequences, which makes you more fearful. It’s a vicious cycle. If this sounds like you, here’s my advice— you need to realize that the fear is the #1 problem. The fear itself is, in all likelihood a bigger problem than the object of your fear. Take care of the fear first. This is not so hard if you take it one step at a time. Remember to breathe deeply, remember to eat well, take care of your body and your mind. Nourish, nourish, nourish. Remember that what you focus on gets bigger. And you are in control of your focus. Don’t focus on how and where you are powerless. Focus on your options for solving the problem or making it through the hard times. And keep breathing!

Good advice.

Some aromatherapy tips for dealing with stress

Like a lot of people, the current world and political situation has me pretty much stressed out. Being the Aries moon that I am - I get angry and want to fight - but that isn't really very helpful or healthy. So what I am doing to calm myself is to avoid watching the news & staying out of political debates (as much as I love to engage in them) and listen to soothing music, meditate more, and I have blended a synergy of essential oils - rose, melissa, chamomille, marjoram, and frankinscense.

Very lovely - very calming. And all these oils have hypotensive properties - which is a big plus these days.

Astrology is about cycles

There will be good times - there will be bad times. There is always an endless cycle.

To everything there is a season,
a time for every purpose under the sun.
A time to be born and a time to die;
a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
a time to kill and a time to heal ...
a time to weep and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn and a time to dance ...
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to lose and a time to seek;
a time to rend and a time to sew;
a time to keep silent and a time to speak;
a time to love and a time to hate;
a time for war and a time for peace.

ecclesiastes 3:1-8

So What the Heck is going on with the Stars?

There is a major aspect that has been impacting us - Saturn in Virgo in opposition to Uranus in Pisces.

Saturn represents form, responsibility, duty - it's considered a malefic (bad planet) and the Karmic taskmaster. Virgo is an Earth sign - noted for their attention to detail and need for security.

Uranus represents radical, unexpected change - like revolution - but these changes can lead to new beginnings. You have to break some eggs to get an omlet sort of deal. In Pisces - emotional, visionary - and deception are some traits of this water sign.

Both Pisces & Virgo are mutable signs - indicating that they can change with not a lot of pressure...(doesn't that sound like the stock market....) This opposition can represent the need to balance new wild change and revolution (Uranus) against the old way things were expected to be responsibly done (Saturn).

We're not done yet. Uranus is retrograde - meaning that it is moving 'backwards' - and will have another direct hit with Saturn next month.

From another astrologer:

Last month we pointed out, both here and in our Matrix monthly, that we are returning to a period with a bowl chart in the sky (edged by Saturn and Uranus, with all planets inside them) for half the month, and a lunar bucket the other half, the first time since 2001. When the Moon is inside the bowl, we return to Saturn-led bowl chart order, and when the Moon is outside of the bowl, our satellite becomes the wildly emotional handle of a bucket chart, and everybody gets crazy. September proved to be uncannily on time, as Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy was announced just when the Moon passed Uranus (surprise!) on 9/14 and broke into the open. All hell broke loose and the world economy went nuts for two weeks until the Moon finished her crazy trek and tucked herself back into the bowl with the conjunction to Saturn on 9/28 and the accompanying massive bail-out bill – the first version of which itself failed, from being introduced on a terminally old Moon, but will eventually in some form put things temporarily back on firmer footing.

The Moon, associated with mass behavior (hysterical or otherwise) is very much the focus as we move back into another similar round in October. The weekend of October 11-12 opens up the next round (two weeks of various panicky forms of “October surprise”), which then closes with the weekend of October 25-26, as again only one-half of the sky is inhabited until after the election. As we also pointed out, Pluto headed for its momentous sign change and the Saturn-Uranus opposition (the edges of the bowl) becoming exact on U.S. election day November 4 also give an extra feeling of ground-swell change, within which we all have little room to steer, the “following sea” of last month’s editorial.

Imagine yourself on a ship in heavy weather – when you’re on deck, it seems like chaos (Moon outside the bowl) but when you go below it feels so much cozier and safer, but you know it’s really not. Go up for air again, if you’re getting a little seasick, and the whole experience repeats. Get used to it, because that will be the rhythm for the next few months and into mid-February, after which the Sun and inner planets begin to spread out of the bowl for a six-month hiatus, before it begins all over again. It’s the pumping rhythm of major change, whether it’s the kind you want to believe in or not…

Cusp of a New Moon

Tomorrow is a new moon in Libra. Beginnings of new relationships. Excellent time to begin new habits. With all of the wild stuff going on with the financial meltdown, I thought I would take a look at the New Moon Chart in conjunction with the US natal chart. I found a couple of things very interesting:




The New Moon is just a few degrees from the US Ascendant & Saturn. These new beginings are going to be significant and have 'work, duty & responsibility' written all over them. I do believe the financial bail-out plan will be announced and it will bring people together to work towards resolving this major issue for the US and the world. Saturn is the karmic task-master, so there will be hard lessons to learn, and no easy out - but hard work. But if we work to resolve the underlying issues that caused this financial meltdown, we can be successful.

There are good indicators that this plan beginning on the new moon will be successful - the US's North Node (indicating it's destiny) is sextile (positively aspected) this Sun/Moon conjunction - all in Cardnal or initiating signs. This indicates there is a need to join with others to accomplish a goal. Teamwork. Easy and natural adjustments made by a group, family or association to changed circumstances. Issues of group leadership are handled without major crises or bad feelings. All positive things when you think of how partisan politics could result in failure for us all.

Let's all light a candle and send our best wishes that a wise and fair solution to this financial mess is found, and we learn from our past mistakes and don't repeat them.

BTW - here is an interesting article about 'cusps'...

Sarah Palin's Natal chart

I based this chart on a rectified birth time by this astrologer:

A chart of a queen...



Sarah Palin - Female Chart
Feb 11 1964, 10:45 am, PST +8:00
Sandpoint ID, 48°N16'36'', 116°W33'08''
Geocentric Tropical Zodiac
Placidus Houses, True Node


BACKGROUND INFORMATION

BALANCE OF SIGNS
Scores: Aries 3; Taurus 0; Gemini 3; Cancer 0; Leo 0; Virgo 2; Libra 0; Scorpio 1; Sagittarius 0; Capricorn 0; Aquarius 14; Pisces 0
AQUARIUS STRONG - Sarah is a super Aquarius!
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.


BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
Scores: Fire 3; Earth 2; Air 17; Water 1
EARTH WEAK
You have difficulty coping with the realities of every day life. Practical daily chores seem beyond your capabilities, and you have difficulty concentrating on matters at hand.
AIR STRONG
You are objective and philosophical, preferring to view life from an intellectual perspective. Your rational mind will outweigh your feelings every time, as you consider the world of emotions to be irrational. You have a high sense of fairness, and a logical thought process. Your weakness lies in the fact that you view emotions in a disparaging light.WATER WEAK
You are out of kilter with your emotions. Crying or losing your cool in front of other people would be a horrifying thought, let alone action, for you. You often lack compassion for others in your human relationships, and need to learn to honor both your own and other people's feelings.


BALANCE OF MODES
Scores: Cardinal 3; Fixed 15; Mutable 5
CARDINAL WEAK
You prefer to follow in other people's footsteps rather than initiate actions. You can be relied on to come up with the goods as long as someone else has the initial ideas. Your survival mechanisms are weak.
FIXED STRONG
You do not enjoy change. You expect others to be reliable, like yourself.


BALANCE OF HOUSES
Scores: 1st 0; 2nd 0; 3rd 0; 4th 0; 5th 2; 6th 1; 7th 0; 8th 0; 9th 5; 10th 6; 11th 2; 12th 1
9TH STRONG
The Ninth House is about higher learning. It covers academic subjects, law, religion, publishing, foreign culture, sport, overseas travel and philosophy. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: Philosophy, religion, higher education, distant travel, cultural learning, publishing, the journey along the Path, the Ageless Wisdom, akashic records.
10TH STRONG
The Tenth House is about your public life. It shows your standing in the community, career, social status and can reflect your attitude to parenting. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: Honor, authority, career and profession, life direction, achievement, Masters and Hierarchy.

BALANCE OF QUADRANTS
Scores: 1st Quadrant 0; 2nd Quadrant 3; 3rd Quadrant 5; 4th Quadrant 9
4TH QUADRANT STRONG
You strive to make your mark on the world. This may be beneficial, but could become disruptive if you become too caught up in an ideal.


BALANCE OF HEMISPHERES
Scores: Eastern 9; Northern 3; Western 8; Southern 14
SOUTHERN STRONG
Public life is the pinnacle for you. You gain personal satisfaction from your achievements in the world, and learn much about yourself through your position in the public arena. Your need for a high public profile could be met through both your career and your social status. You need to make sure that your achievements are not at the expense of your loved ones.

LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
You are a future-oriented person. You feel destiny plays a large part in your life, and may have some gifts in prophecy and leadership.

THE HOUSES

GEMINI ON 1ST HOUSE CUSP
Life is met with curiosity. Communication will become vital in your life, and you will develop a strong desire for knowledge and expression. You need to beware of scattering your energies.

GEMINI ON 2ND HOUSE CUSP
You are full of money-making ideas. You need to watch your tendency to let money slip through your fingers. You value your intellect and your ability to think and talk quickly.

CANCER ON 3RD HOUSE CUSP
You enjoy sharing your feelings and insights in your communications with others. You are intuitive.

LEO ON 4TH HOUSE CUSP
You take pride in your home and family. You like being the centre of attention in your own home environment.

LEO ON 5TH HOUSE CUSP
You enjoy fun and romance. You are playful and have many creative ideas. You enjoy the company of children.

LIBRA ON 6TH HOUSE CUSP
You like a balanced and harmonious daily routine. You like to co-operate with co-workers.

SAGITTARIUS ON 7TH HOUSE CUSP
You are an enthusiastic and fun-loving partner. You prefer your intimate relationships to be seen as an adventure. You need freedom in personal relationships to explore the world.

SAGITTARIUS ON 8TH HOUSE CUSP
You have many morals when it comes to joint enterprises, and sexual relationships. You like to apply your principles to shared resources.

CAPRICORN ON 9TH HOUSE CUSP
You have ambitions to pursue higher education. You take a responsible view of world affairs. You are well organised when you travel, and may travel for business purposes.

AQUARIUS ON 10TH HOUSE CUSP
You will be ingenious and original in your chosen profession. You may choose an unconventional career path. You want to make a contribution to humanity.

AQUARIUS ON 11TH HOUSE CUSP
You enjoy a wide and varied social life. Your friends may be eccentric or different. You may enjoy the social life associated with groups or clubs with a cause.

ARIES ON 12TH HOUSE CUSP
You fear being overwhelmed by other people's emotions, and losing your sense of self. You may find yourself fighting the battles of others, and you need time out to rejuvenate and renew your spiritual direction.


CHART POINTS
THE MOON

THE MOON IN AQUARIUS
You feel secure with intellect rather than emotions. You may be aloof from emotions, or distrust emotions as irrational and unpredictable. You may have viewed your mother as emotionally erratic.

THE MOON IN THE 9TH HOUSE
You have a need to understand the global picture in most situations. You find comfort through adventure; exploring the world through higher learning, travel, religion, philosophy and foreign cultures.

2ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An unexpected thunderstorm.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 0°10' Applying
You are intuitive and imaginative. Your thoughts and speech are strongly linked with your emotions. You speak with feeling. You are able to sense other people's thoughts.

SEXTILE VENUS Orb 0°02' Separating
You can be charming and pleasing in relationships. You like to take the opportunity to be social.

CONJUNCTION THE MIDHEAVEN Orb 2°10' Applying
You crave recognition for your achievements. You are sensitive about your role in public, and often seek a sense of security from your chosen profession. You may also choose a profession in which you look after others. Your mother may also have a strong influence on your life direction.


THE SUN

THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
Aquarians are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. They like originality and may become rebellious. Sarah is a true Aquarian, like Abe Lincoln. She is a powerful female leader, yet holds dear the conservative traditions that many think would keep her in the home. Sarah rises above the feminist's stereotypes, and rebells against them, living her life as she chooses.

THE SUN IN THE 10TH HOUSE
Sarah will shine in the public arena. Profession, social status and marital status become the lens through which Sarah expresses herself.

23RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left gastroscnemius muscle
Sabian Symbol: A big bear sitting down and waving all its paws. (Sarah has a bear rug in her Govenor's office).

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 1°11' Applying
You are hard working and energetic, and can be impulsive. You have a love of adventure, anything that provides an outlet for your boundless energy. You initiate, and take risks, at times acting too impulsively. Sarah is known for her hunting and her energy - and with this conjunction - she's a fireball!

CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 3°05' Applying
You are responsible, serious and reliable. You may have had a stricter father than the other children. Work and a career will be important to you. You have the self discipline to succeed. And this conjunction gives her the stamina to finish the duties she gives herself.

SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 4°15' Separating
You are a sensitive and soft person apt to be overwhelmed by your empathy with suffering. You have martyr-like tendencies. You may be unsure of yourself and your own limitations and attributes. You also have creative and artistic leanings.



MERCURY

MERCURY IN AQUARIUS
You are brimming with original and unique ideas. You enjoy exchanging ideas with other people, particularly friends and groups of people. You are an inventive thinker, and may rebel against old and traditional ideas.

MERCURY IN THE 9TH HOUSE
You are keen to explore the realms of knowledge - anything which teaches you about the philosophy of life. You may be fascinated by foreign cultures and religions.

2ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An unexpected thunderstorm.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE VENUS Orb 0°11' Separating
You enjoy talking with people and are able to put them at their ease. You can compromise. Sarah will need to use these skills in getting their agenda done.

CONJUNCTION THE MIDHEAVEN Orb 2°00' Applying
Communication will play a key role in your chosen profession. You may choose a career such as writing or teaching, publishing or transport related. Sarah was a journalist.



VENUS

VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.

VENUS IN THE 11TH HOUSE
You attract many friends and enjoy socialising with groups of people. You may take on a peace-making role within groups.

2ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Midbrain
Sabian Symbol: A comedian entertaining the group.


MARS
MARS IN AQUARIUS
You will fight for just causes. You are unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry. Like taking on the 'good old boys of AK'...

MARS IN THE 10TH HOUSE
You are ambitious, seeking power through your career. This may involve a battle for top position. You need autonomy and independence in your profession.

24TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibialis anterior muscle
Sabian Symbol: A man turning his back on his passions and teaching from his Experience.

ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 1°55' Applying
You sometimes feel that it is hard to express your energy fully, that something always holds you back. There is a feeling of "bashing your head against a brick wall" and this is frustrating. You are ambitious, and have the ability to slowly but surely reach your goals. You also have the ability to organise yourself and others, and good self discipline.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN ARIES
You are freedom-loving, and a spontaneous seeker of the truth. You have the potential to be a philosophical or religious leader.

JUPITER IN THE 12TH HOUSE
You seek meaning in life from deep within yourself. In life's most despairing moments you have the ability to dig deep into a well of optimism. Given the amount of smears aimed against Sarah - she's going to need this.

17TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Vertebral canal
Sabian Symbol: Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 1°10' Applying
You feel a call to serve others perhaps through a profession or through religion. You will need to learn what is reasonable to do for others, and what is over stepping the boundary of your responsibility.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS
You have an ability to work well in groups. Your work is often original and innovative.

SATURN IN THE 10TH HOUSE
You have a fear of public failure, and approach your career with caution. After early setbacks you will become hard-working and respectable in your chosen profession.

26TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right fibula
Sabian Symbol: A hydrometer.


URANUS

URANUS IN VIRGO
(1962 - 1968) It is important to note that Uranus spends a long time in each sign, and therefore the interpretation applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation which starts to focus on the practical details of humanity. Medical research, the balance between work and leisure, the links between mind and body come into focus.

URANUS IN THE 5TH HOUSE
You have the ability to undertake original and creative schemes. You may have eccentric or unconventional hobbies or creative pursuits. Your children may be original and unconventional.

9TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Right hepatic lobe
Sabian Symbol: A man making a futurist drawing.

ASPECTS OF URANUS
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 4°46' Separating
Your generation will bring revolutionary change in society. You have high ideals and fully expect that changes can be brought about.

OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°23' Separating
This opposition is common between 1952 and 1989 and therefore has a generational effect. On a personal level: You have a wilful desire for freedom, and are likely to cut ties and to make sudden changes if circumstances or people stand in your way. Your strong desire to express your freedom may be as a result of your inability to face deep emotional wounds. Your task is to honor your intuition and foresight and find a creative outlet for your unique talents.



NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN SCORPIO
(1955/57 - 1970) It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This generation has the ability to passionately pursue spiritual values. They face a battle between their desire nature and the desire for a spiritual way of life. They will know of the value of regeneration rather than stagnation. This generation may play a transformative role in the world.

NEPTUNE IN THE 6TH HOUSE
You may have difficulty coping with everyday life. You may experience health problems or allergies as a child. You also have the ability to be of service to others.

18TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vas deferens, hymen
Sabian Symbol: A woods rich in autumn coloring.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
TRINE CHIRON Orb 4°44' Applying
You have a gift for understanding people and lending a caring hand in their times of troubles. Your sensitive and accepting nature encourages people to tell you their heartfelt problems. You may be drawn to the spiritual side of life.



PLUTO

PLUTO IN VIRGO
(1957 - 1972) It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This generation possesses the ability to transform the way the world sees health. Medical research, world-wide diseases, medical discoveries, and the links between mind and body will be focuses for this generation.

PLUTO IN THE 5TH HOUSE
You have a powerful need to express yourself creatively. You may need to beware of an obsessive need for attention. You may be overly dominant with children.

14TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Cystic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A family tree.

ASPECTS OF PLUTO
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 0°23' Applying
You struggle with the darker side of life feeling overcome by passions such as envy, greed, lust, and jealousy. You do not understand from where these destructive thoughts emerge, but are aware that the more you try to push them to one side the more they grow in magnitude. Your lesson is to delve into your past, recognise past feelings of rejection, and to transform your newfound understanding into positive outlets. You may become a powerful healer, or attract powerful healers into your own life.



CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES
You will have difficulty gaining your own sense of individuality. You have an ability to feel others' pain and may need to detach and meditate. You may also suffer from your own deep and personal grief. You may work for or serve within a healing institution.

CHIRON IN THE 11TH HOUSE
Pain for you is experienced in groups. Your friends may include wounded people, healers and teachers. You may later be involved with a group of healers or teachers.

14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.


VESTA

VESTA IN CAPRICORN
You place importance on structure and order in the workplace. You have great discipline and personal ambition, and can succeed in administrative and management positions. Workers will turn to you for a sense of stability and authority.

VESTA IN THE 9TH HOUSE
You are focused on discovering higher truths in life. On the way you may be sidetracked by one or two fanatical belief systems. However in the end you will be committed to sharing your philosophical truths with the world.

22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.

PALLAS

PALLAS IN SAGITTARIUS
You possess the ability to see the big picture. You enjoy philosophical discussions and can include all cultures. You are a defender of truth.

PALLAS IN THE 6TH HOUSE
You have an intelligent approach to daily life - creating schedules at work and home. You may also be a gifted healer or advocate of workers' rights.

1ST DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pelvic bone
Sabian Symbol: A grand army of the republic campfire.

ASPECTS OF PALLAS
Pallas has no text available for aspects to subsequent chart points.

JUNO

JUNO IN SAGITTARIUS
You would like a partner with a common belief system or vision. You want to be free explore the world, literally and philosophically, with your partner.

JUNO IN THE 6TH HOUSE
You want to work harmoniously on a daily basis with your partner. Sharing the day-to-day chores and decisions will be important to you. Your co-workers may also play an important role in your life.

2ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pelvic girdle
Sabian Symbol: The ocean covered with whitecaps.

ASPECTS OF JUNO
Juno has no text available for aspects to subsequent chart points.

CERES

CERES IN SAGITTARIUS
You prefer your loved ones to provide you with a sense of adventure and freedom. You feel cared for when you are allowed space to explore and reach for your goals.

CERES IN THE 7TH HOUSE
You are loving and caring towards your partner. You also have a need to be loved in return. You may become dependent on your partner.

22ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right trochanter
Sabian Symbol: A chinese laundry.

HYGEIA

HYGEIA IN TAURUS
Your comfort and good health are important. You are apt to become ill when you are not moving forward in other areas of your life.

HYGEIA IN THE 12TH HOUSE
The spiritual health of the world is important to you. You can see the links between physical and spiritual health and want to share these insights with everyone.

9TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Jugular veins
Sabian Symbol: A christmas tree decorated.

ASTRAEA

ASTRAEA IN AQUARIUS
Your inability to conform to other people's expectations is stopping you from achieving your ideals.

ASTRAEA IN THE 10TH HOUSE
You may have a reluctance to make changes or adjustments in your career. You have difficulty taking risks in your chosen profession or letting go of the old to make way for the new.

7TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A child born of an eggshell.


THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN CANCER
This is a quest to overcome inner pride and to tolerate your own failures. You have a tendency to make life harder than it need be. This is based on past lives where you had to work hard for people's respect. You need to learn humility and to express your emotions honestly so that you can nurture others with your wealth of wisdom.

THE NORTH NODE IN THE 2ND HOUSE
This represents a quest for a set of personal values. You need to leave behind past life misdemeanors and earn your way in this life.

11TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Gastric veins
Sabian Symbol: A clown making grimaces.

THE ASCENDANT

THE ASCENDANT IN GEMINI
Life is met with curiosity. Communication will become vital, and you will develop a strong desire for knowledge and expression. You are the seeker on a search for knowledge in any viable form. Sarah will be known for her communication skills and quick thinking.

3RD DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Upper right pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: The garden of the tuileries.

THE MIDHEAVEN

THE MIDHEAVEN IN AQUARIUS
You will be ingenious and original in your chosen profession. You may choose an unconventional career path. You want to make a contribution to humanity. You may change careers.

4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.

PT FORTUNE

PT FORTUNE IN TAURUS
You will discover joy through stability and your ability to build firm foundations. Surrendering to the forces of nature will bring you peace.

PT FORTUNE IN THE 12TH HOUSE
Aligning with your innermost self brings your the greatest fulfillment. You need to flow and tune into spiritual purpose.

12TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A young couple walk down main-street, window-shopping.

More Politics

I just read this article about the upcoming US Presidential election, and while I don't agree with everything - there were some interesting points made.

In 2008, astrologers are again energetically analyzing the astrological charts of the presumptive candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama. A big impediment has been the lack of reliable birth times for all of the candidates, but there is a bigger problem. This year, something doesn't seem right. No one feels good about the astrological conditions on election day, nor the conditions on inauguration day. There is a shadow looming over the charts.

A Primal Antagonism

In 2008, the major planetary configuration of interest is a Saturn-Uranus opposition that occurs on Election Day itself, November 4th. (From a geocentric perspective, the planets will be 180 degrees apart, or directly opposite each other.) This event begins a series of five such oppositions that end in July 2010. This is a combination that occurs approximately every 45 years. This year, the Saturn-Uranus combination is the astro-elephant in the room. It tells us quite a bit about the energies surrounding election day, and thus the next four years.

Astrologers see the Saturn-Uranus opposition as particularly problematical because the natures of the two planets are so different. While planets beyond Saturn relate to more unconscious and universal themes beyond our individual control, Saturn itself describes the structures and boundaries that define our limits within the physical world. In some sense, Saturn fits the definition of reality as given by Phillip K. Dick as, “that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” It is the leaden symbol of conservatism, resisting change and yearning for stasis, if not the past.

Conversely, Uranus is the archetype of change, deviance, and rebellion. Often acting in a lightning-fast manner, it seeks to tear down the type of restrictions that are represented by Saturn. In his writings, the philosopher and cultural historian Richard Tarnas sees Uranus as Prometheus, the figure who stole fire from the gods and gave it to men. He calls Prometheus the "Awakener."

While researching material on Ralph Waldo Emerson for a recent article, I received the gift of a synchronicity. Curiously, I found that Emerson used the Saturn-Uranus polarity in a cogent political analysis in which he describes the "primal antagonism" between Conservatives and Reformers. In his 1841 essay The Conservative, he relates the following:


“There is a fragment of old fable which seems somehow to have been dropped from the current mythologies, which may deserve attention, as it appears to relate to this subject.

Saturn grew weary of sitting alone, or with none but the great Uranus or Heaven beholding him, and he created an oyster. Then he would act again, but he made nothing more, but went on creating the race of oysters. Then Uranus cried, `a new work, O Saturn! the old is not good again.'

Saturn replied. `I fear. There is not only the alternative of making and not making, but also of unmaking. Seest thou the great sea, how it ebbs and flows? so is it with me; my power ebbs; and if I put forth my hands, I shall not do, but undo. Therefore I do what I have done; I hold what I have got; and so I resist Night and Chaos.'

`O Saturn,' replied Uranus, `thou canst not hold thine own, but by making more. Thy oysters are barnacles and cockles, and with the next flowing of the tide, they will be pebbles and sea-foam.'

`I see,' rejoins Saturn, `thou art in league with Night, thou art become an evil eye; thou spakest from love; now thy words smite me with hatred. I appeal to Fate, must there not be rest?' -- `I appeal to Fate also,' said Uranus, `must there not be motion?' -- But Saturn was silent, and went on making oysters for a thousand years.

After that, the word of Uranus came into his mind like a ray of the sun, and he made Jupiter; and then he feared again; and nature froze, the things that were made went backward, and, to save the world, Jupiter slew his father Saturn.” --Emerson

Okay - I liked that quote from Emerson. So poetic and a wonderful way to see these archetypal energies. An opposition between Saturn, the Cosmic Karmic Taskmaster, and Uranius, the Radical Changemeister, does seem to represent the polarized feelings of the electorate this year. There are those who feel we have an obligation, a duty (Saturn traits) to see the war in Iraq finished correctly, and those who want change - and want to leave Iraq abruptly (Uranus traits). This continues through-out the conservative agenda (Saturn) vs the liberal agenda (Uranus).

On to some of the transiting aspects of Election Day:

*The Saturn-Uranus opposition, previously discussed, becomes exact at 8:33 AM EST. Significantly, on this day, it acts synergistically with a number of major structures in the chart, forming an uncomfortable relationship with the planet Venus, implying stresses on the social order or (perhaps) international tensions.

*Mercury, our trickster friend from 2000, moves from the sign Libra to Scorpio at 11:00 AM EST. This places it in something of an unsettled cosmic state, introducing the possibility of the kinds of information "irregularities" we saw in 2000.

*In the morning, the Moon is in a sign of its detriment (Capricorn), and is void of course. It changes signs about an hour before most of the polls close on the east coast (7:01 PM EST). This suggests, in the worst case scenario, that the public will not benefit from the election, and imparts a pointlessness to the day's activities.

*There is a Mars-Neptune square aspect (90 degree separation), symbolizing misdirected or exploitative energies as well as possible feelings of discontent or wasted effort.

I don't 100% agree. Mercury in Scorpio to me indicates that there is hidden information - secrets. Perhaps secrets exposed - Scorpio loves to find out others secrets, almost as much as it loves to keep it's own. Heh.

The article talked about what this could mean - and I found this interesting, especially since today I saw that Biden's name was floated as a possible VP for Obama:

More likely is some kind of scandal involving one (or both) of the candidates that may cause him to quit the race. McCain seems to be more subject to this possibility than Obama, but remember that we are expecting the unexpected. Cape Cod astrologer Gary Christen has told me that he expects a dark horse candidate to materialize after some unfortunate event befalls the nation or the "orthodox" candidates. Jacob Schwartz, who did so well in calling the 2000 election, still publicly insists that Joe Biden will be the Democratic candidate. Now that would be unexpected.

Well - I think there will be some surprises coming down the pike - say in October?

Dang! That's better then I could do!

This is an interesting astrology story:

This is a typical Asian story. The Generals of Burma’s ruling SPDC about two years ago had consulted a prominent and widely respected-recognized astrologer to get a reading of the nation’s horoscope and their own. Asians do strongly believe in the placement of planets and stars, the movement of the stars and their effect on them. The astrologer has convinced the Generals that a severe calamity will visit the Irrawadi Delta region and its surroundings that included the Burmese Capital City Rangoon (Yangon). The military junta immediately took steps to move the Capital to a mountainous region far away from the region the astrologer predicted will be devastated.

Naypyidaw (pronounced nay-pee-DAW) is Burma’s new capital, built in secret by the ruling military junta and was officially unveiled in November 2005. The name denotes ‘royal capital’ in Burmese. From Rangoon (or Yangon) it is a nine hour drive.

The New York Times in a special feature about the capital carried in its June 24 edition says: “Even the most charitable observers of Myanmar’s junta portray its members as out of touch. Now they are literally out of sight: the generals live and work in a guarded zone of Naypyidaw that is off limits to all but senior officers.”

To the amazement of everyone a deadly cyclone hit the very area the astrologer predicted on May 3 this year. The interpretation of some in Burma, and also in Thailand, is that the credibility of the Generals of the military junta went up bringing support from unexpected quarters of the Burmese population.

The New York Times further states: “When the Cyclone Nargis swept through the Irrawaddy Delta last month with winds up to 155 miles per hour, it killed about 130,000 people and damaged many buildings in Yangon. But the generals and civil servants ensconced in Naypyidaw felt only a zephyr, residents say.”

Hmmm. Perhaps the generals would have been wise to share this information with the common people, so that they too could have been saved. Sad.

Inspiring video

The Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams by Dr. Randy Pausch

Very touching and full of sound advice. In it Dr. Pausch talks about 'Brick Walls' and Karma. This is a perfect way to think about the positive aspects of Saturn - the Karmic Taskmaster - the planet of responsiblity, duty and form.



Update - I had some more thoughts while pondering this video in the pool. Today is Saturday, the day ruled by Saturn. Next, this video is by a father who is dying, to give advice to his children on life. Saturn can represent the father, and responsibility and duty are traits associated with Saturn. Saturn is also known as the greater malific - and the ancient astrologers always dreaded it - for they thought it brought bad things. And Dr. Pausch did have cancer. He died yesterday.

RIP Randy - you left the world a better place for your being in it.

Upcoming lunar eclipse

July 27-31

Aside from an opposition between Venus and Neptune which appears on the 30th and 31st, there’s not much to stand in your way at the end of the month. Venus Neptune can be spaced out and delusional, or artistic, creative, and inspirational. Oppositions can go either way. Be careful with alcohol, drugs and other things you might be sensitive to— Neptune transits heighten our sensitivity.

It’s the dark phase of the Moon, a time of planning and vision, finishing up what you started at the beginning of the current Lunar cycle (July 2), and getting ready to start something new at the time of the new Moon. And this upcoming new Moon is a special one, a Solar Eclipse. So now is the time to reflect on what you have accomplished up to now, and start thinking of what you want to bring into your life between August and the next set of Eclipses in February 2009.


The August Eclipses have a lot of great potential. According to Bernadette Brady in her book, Predictive Astrology, every Eclipse belongs to a “family” or grouping of Eclipses that spans thousands of years. August’s belong to Saros Series 10 South, which she characterizes like this:

This Saros Series concerns itself with breaking out of a very negative situation where no hope can be seen to a more positive space containing many options. A worry that may have been affecting a person will suddenly clear. The solution is shown by the Cosmos and needs to be taken up without too much delay.

You’ll wish you could store a cup of this energy in the pantry. But you can’t, so here’s hoping all of us will find the best way to make the most of it!

Obama's and McCain's week

Hmmm - I find it interesting that Obama - the Leo - has been starring in his own Magical Mystery tour - traveling the world - shining in the spotlight - basking in the adulation

"People of Berlin -- people of the world -- this is our moment. This is our time."

Meantime, McCain - the Virgo - is dutifully making campaign stops in small town America - but did link up with the Dali Lama and said this:

A reporter asked McCain whether he had obtained an endorsement from the Lama. McCain responded that Lama, as an apolitical religious leader, was officially neutral with regard to the US presidential campaign: ”The Lama told me there won’t be any endorsement, but when I die, on my deathbed, I will receive total consciousness. So I got that goin’ for me… which is nice.”

Stevie NIcks - Stand Back!

Just because...
(well it is a full moon, after all)

Full Buck Moon tonight

The Full Buck Moon - July is normally the month when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur. It was also often called the Full Thunder Moon, for the reason that thunderstorms are most frequent during this time. Another name for this month's Moon was the Full Hay Moon.

From Aphrodette:

This Full Moon is very quiet in Capricorn. Its subtle sextile to retrograde Uranus in Pisces indicates that we must cling to our strategy and ideals in a time of Global change. Protection and security loom large in this cycle but, yet, it is difficult not to mourn the sacrifices that have been made in more than one culture. Natural disasters and wars throughout the planet, whether seemingly large or small - our hearts and souls reach out to those who suffer. It is a time to pray without ceasing and do what is necessary to move toward the rebuilding and vitalizing of this Planet. We cling to the everyday miracles of a rescued child or a fire contained. Breathe hope into the World now.

Barak Obama's Chart

Well, a friend of mine also posted his analysis about Obama's chart - and it is very good.

Since Tony went into alot of great detail about the planets and the signs/houses that they are in, I will focus on closed configurations that I think are sigficant.

Obama has what we call a T-Square, which involves an opposition (180 degrees orb +/-) between his Chiron in the 1st House/Aquarius(intercepted Pisces) and his Pluto in the 7th House/Leo (intercepted Virgo). They both square (90 degrees orb +/-) his Moon in the 4th House Taurus (intercepted Gemini). Whoa! We have some complex drama going on here! First off, these are important houses - the 1st House represents yourself - how others see you, the 4th House represents your home &/or your mother, and the 7th House represents your one-on-one relationships: like your spouse, but could also be your lover/partner/or your closest enemy.

So we have Obama's Chiron in Pisces, which increases the 'Wounded Healer' who strives to teach and heal others. However, Pisces 'fogs up the glasses' and he may find that he have difficulty with his own sense of individuality. With the Aquarian overlay (it is on the cusp of this house) Obama might be overwhelmed with other's pain and he may need to occasionally detach himself from others. He probably also suffers from his own deep and personal grief - perhaps the loss of his father so early, and also his mother. With Chiron in the 1st house - he takes hurt very personally.

Obama's Moon in Gemini (intercepted) can be a difficult sign for the Moon to be in. The Moon is all about emotion - and Gemini is all about thinking/talking/intellectually working things out. It also represents his mother - he probably saw her as an intellectual. When Obama gets hurt (see Chiron) he feels the need to understand and rationalize it all out. But emotions cannot always be understood - especially pain. Sometimes you need to feel them, and release them. He probably has difficulty with this, given the signs on the cusps of this T-Square are all fixed (Aquarius, Taurus, & Leo) - he does not let go of anything easily - and with his Pluto in Virgo (intercepted in Leo) - his pain runs very deep, indeed. It is interesting to me to see how the planets involved are all in mutable (easily changable) signs that are intercepted in fixed signs. Obama shows a stubborn shell on the cusps of these important Houses - but it protects his softer, more insecure and changable (intecepted) planets. Very interesting energies flowing there. But I need to talk about Pluto more. Pluto is the planet of deep transformations. Very powerful, on a global level. I like to compare Pluto's impact to a woman giving birth. In order to have her desired baby - she must go through the agony of labor and delivery. Painful - but well worth the pain. But it is not fun. Obama's pain transformed him - it made him the man he is. And he is compelled through his pain to help others - perhaps because of his mother's teachings.

Another significant aspect configuration Obama's chart contains is that of a Yod. A "Yod" is a triangular pattern in an astrology chart, which consists of 3 connecting points. It is an isosceles triangle with two long equal sides and a short side. The triangle has two 150 degree angles (quincunx) and one 60 degree angle (sextile). The triangle is pointing directly at something, which astrologers refer to as "The Finger of God," because it is a direct indicator giving the chart-holder a clue. The effect of a Yod is said to be “fated” or show some special destiny.

It is not an always easy configuration; the quincunx, a strange minor aspect that, by itself, is off again, on again, favorable, unfavorable. The two planets making the quincunx seem to be out of joint. It is like the planets are bi-polar; sometimes good, sometimes bad.

The focus planet is significant - it is Obama's ruling planet: Uranius in Leo/7th House. Uranius is the planet of radical change (heh - have you heard those words before in connection to Obama?) also of advanced foresight and genius. And revolution. Love him or hate him - he evokes strong emotions from others who either see him as a great leader or a radical revolutionary. The other planets in play are Saturn in the 12th House/Capricorn (serious, responsible Karmic Taskmaster) and a asteroid Pallas in the 1st House/Pisces (intercepted) (wisdom, intuition, logic and applied strategy). To me, this all represents that Obama's destiny can represent wise, responsible change - when all the planets are playing nicely together. When they are not - the shadow side - his destiny could be arrogant, cold, stubborn radical disruption.

Uranus also rules electricity - and isn't it interesting that energy & power are big issues now....and this election sure is electric!

John McCain's Chart

Hey folk's - I read that McCain's mother modified the time of birth to 11 am - so here is the chart I pulled up on him. The big significant change is that his ASC is in Scorpio, rather then Libra. To be honest, this makes alot more sense to me - since he seems much more intense then the accomodating Libra ASC would be.

As far as his planets aspects to each other - a couple of closed configurations jumped out at me. John McCain has a grand square - it is form when four planets are in consecutive sensitive spots 90 degrees from each other, plus or minus 3 degrees (well Jupiter is within 7 degrees orb, but it is a big planet and a big player). In his chart it is his Venus in Virgo/11th house; Chiron in Gemini/8th house; Saturn in Pisces/5th house; and Jupiter in Sag(intercepted)/ 1st house. This configuration combines four consecutive squares and two crisscrossed oppositions. Thus it will combine the sense of inner tension of the opposition with the perception of problems and obstacles of the square. This can result in a person accustomed to see life as a place full of conflicts and obstacles where you must fight continuously to get ahead. (POW camp, anyone?) However, dealing with these challenges and obstacles show by the Grand Squares would lead to one who would likely be successful, provided that no major trauma or adverse circumstances limit them irremediably.

John McCain's Grand Square is both very harsh (with Saturn the unforgiving Karmic Taskmaster and Chiron, the wounded healer who strives to use their self-knowledge of pain to instruct others) and has two of the Zodiac's 'Benefics'(these are planets that assist in a positive outcome. Traditionally, Jupiter is known as the 'Greater Benefic' and Venus as the 'Lesser Benefic')as the other part of his Grand Square. In addition, Jupiter is in the sign it rules, Sagitarius, giving it greater power. So John McCain has gone through some very painful lessions, but Jupiter, and to a lesser degree Venus, was protecting him as well. This Grand Square is also mutable - which can account for some of the famous temper outbreaks that flash out from time to time. I would personally guess the temper is more associated with McCain's Mars in Leo(conjunct his midheaven) square his Uranus in Taurus. These aspects indicate one who is very stubborn (Leo/Taurus fixed signs), and Mars in Leo has alot of hot energy to propel him to leadership positions, while the Uranus is upredictable, radical, and forward thinking. They call him 'Maverick' for a reason. And he will fight those who he feels are holding him or his ideas back. McCain's Mars in Leo conjuct his midheaven has another significance - it indicates that he will be publicly seen as a strong leader.

He also has a very nice Grand Trine - postive energy flow - between his Sun(self/ego), Uranus (radical change) & his north node (destiny)....

On to the rest of the chart (I have highlighted and made comments there too):


John McCain - Male Chart
Aug 29 1936, 11:00 am, EST +5:00
Cocosolo PAN, 09°N23', 079°W53'
Geocentric Tropical Zodiac
Placidus Houses, True Node


BACKGROUND INFORMATION

BALANCE OF SIGNS
Scores: Aries 0; Taurus 1; Gemini 0; Cancer 1; Leo 5; Virgo 6; Libra 2; Scorpio 3; Sagittarius 1; Capricorn 3; Aquarius 0; Pisces 1
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.


BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
Scores: Fire 6; Earth 10; Air 2; Water 5
EARTH STRONG
You are a practical and efficient, hands-on person. You can be relied on to take a common-sense approach to most matters. Your down-to-earth manner stands you in good stead for the daily chores of life. Your weakness lies in your sometimes stubborn refusal to make changes in your life. You tend to stifle both your own and other people's enthusiasm.
AIR WEAK
You lack objectivity - the ability to stand back and view aspects of life from a detached and rational perspective. You have difficulty making decisions and in the process of weighing up the pros and cons in a logical manner.


BALANCE OF MODES
Scores: Cardinal 6; Fixed 9; Mutable 8
The modes are balanced in this chart.


BALANCE OF HOUSES
Scores: 1st 1; 2nd 0; 3rd 3; 4th 0; 5th 1; 6th 1; 7th 0; 8th 0; 9th 3; 10th 4; 11th 4; 12th 0
3RD STRONG
The Third House is about communication. It also refers to early learning, siblings, immediate environment and short journeys. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: mental processes and communication, active search for knowledge, early learning, siblings, short journeys, telepathy and mental energy.
9TH STRONG
The Ninth House is about higher learning. It covers academic subjects, law, religion, publishing, foreign culture, sport, overseas travel and philosophy. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: Philosophy, religion, higher education, distant travel, cultural learning, publishing, the journey along the Path, the Ageless Wisdom, akashic records.
10TH STRONG
The Tenth House is about your public life. It shows your standing in the community, career, social status and can reflect your attitude to parenting. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: Honor, authority, career and profession, life direction, achievement, Masters and Hierarchy.
11TH STRONG
The Eleventh House is about your friendships and relationship with groups of people. It is also about your hopes and dreams. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: Friends and social acquaintances, groups and organisations and their activities, the New Group of World Servers. (Think about how often he addresses groups as 'my friends'...)

BALANCE OF QUADRANTS
Scores: 1st Quadrant 4; 2nd Quadrant 2; 3rd Quadrant 3; 4th Quadrant 8
4TH QUADRANT STRONG
You strive to make your mark on the world. This may be beneficial, but could become disruptive if you become too caught up in an ideal.


BALANCE OF HEMISPHERES
Scores: Eastern 12; Northern 6; Western 5; Southern 11
EASTERN STRONG
You are a self-motivated and self-oriented individual. You like to map out your own life and follow your own path, experiencing difficulties only if anyone stands in your way. You value your independence and enjoy your own company. You enjoy the company of other people, but only if they give you plenty of freedom for your own pursuits. You need to watch out for egocentric and selfish behaviour.

LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
You are a resourceful and goal-oriented person seeking purpose and meaning in your life. You can often be found seeking knowledge to add value to your life.


THE HOUSES

SCORPIO ON 1ST HOUSE CUSP
Life is viewed as a battle in which triumph and defeat often feature. Intensity is a key mode of your self-expression. You need to balance this with some stability and practicality.

SAGITTARIUS ON 2ND HOUSE CUSP
You have a sense of abundance when it comes to money matters. You may also be a spendthrift. You value your ability to see the big picture.

CAPRICORN ON 3RD HOUSE CUSP
You are pragmatic. You have the wisdom to know when to speak, and when to hold your tongue. You may believe yourself to be a superior communicator.

AQUARIUS ON 4TH HOUSE CUSP
Your home-life is busy and unpredictable. There may have been upheavals in your home life during your childhood.

PISCES ON 5TH HOUSE CUSP
You are creative and artistically talented. You enjoy music, dance, art, theatre - any pastime which is uplifting and helps you escape.

ARIES ON 6TH HOUSE CUSP
Your daily life is far from steady. You like to start the day early, free to set your own routine, rather than being tied to a stable routine.

TAURUS ON 7TH HOUSE CUSP
You prefer your partners to be stable and practical. You feel secure with someone who values loyalty and commitment.

GEMINI ON 8TH HOUSE CUSP
You are sexually curious. You may be difficult to pin down when involved in joint enterprises.

CANCER ON 9TH HOUSE CUSP
You like the idea of a sentimental journey, but have some fears about the realities of travelling away from home and loved ones. Travelling with photos from home in your suitcase may help. You prefer to undertake your studies from home if possible.

LEO ON 10TH HOUSE CUSP
Your identity has strong links with your public status. You like to shine in your professional field. You have power, strength and leadership skills in your profession.

VIRGO ON 11TH HOUSE CUSP
You are fussy about the company you keep. You are a practical and caring friend, often looking after the daily details of friends lives. You are an asset to any group or club. You may be critical of friends who fail to live up to your expectations.

LIBRA ON 12TH HOUSE CUSP
You may be overly sensitive to the needs of others, leading to a fear of conflict.


CHART POINTS

THE MOON

THE MOON IN CAPRICORN
You feel secure when life is structured, or you are working hard. You may be emotionally distant or cold. You mother's love may be limited in some way. Your mother may have been strict or cold.

THE MOON IN THE 3RD HOUSE
You have a strong need to communicate, learn and gain knowledge. Your intuition is strong and you may find that you intuitively know other people's feelings.

29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left genicular arteries
Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE MERCURY Orb 4°11' Applying
You are able to communicate your thoughts and feelings with ease. You may be a charming person, at times manipulative. You have a talent for making decisions based on both your heart and mind.

TRINE VENUS Orb 5°16' Separating
You are pleasant and charming. You have a talent for harmonious relationships, for being able to achieve a balance of give and take in relationships, and for creating beauty around you. You have artistic and creative talents.

OPPOSITION PLUTO Orb 0°10' Separating
Conflict arises in your life through your relationships with dramatic and intense individuals. As a child you may have experience intense conflict with a parent figure, probably mother. As an adult, you experience a love-hate element in your relationships which is a reflection of how you feel about yourself. You need to accept change in your life and channel the intensity into a suitable creative project.



THE SUN

THE SUN IN VIRGO
You are an analytical and critical individual. You are also practical and discriminating, and may be fussy.

THE SUN IN THE 10TH HOUSE
You shine in the public arena. Profession, social status and marital status become the lens through which you will express yourself.

7TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Rectum
Sabian Symbol: A harem.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°24' Applying
You are inventive and use your unique talents well. People are attracted to your easy-going sense of individuality. You are interested in out of the ordinary pursuits.



MERCURY

MERCURY IN LIBRA
You are a diplomat and peacemaker, often acting as a go-between in relationships. You a good communicator, putting others at their ease. Arguments may upset you, as you prefer harmony in communications.

MERCURY IN THE 11TH HOUSE
Communication with your friends will be important to you. You will want to share your thoughts and ideas with friends. You may also like to study with groups, or to join a group with common beliefs.

3RD DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Adrenals
Sabian Symbol: The dawn of a new day, everything changed.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 9°27' Applying
You express yourself in a loving manner. You enjoy talking with people, and they find you a warm and welcoming listener. (McCain loves Town-Hall meetings..)


VENUS

VENUS IN VIRGO
You will seek meaningful relationships with a practical basis. You will want your partner to be precise, neat and punctual. You may expect perfection. You will enjoy having detailed analytical conversations.

VENUS IN THE 11TH HOUSE
You attract many friends and enjoy socialising with groups of people. You may take on a peace-making role within groups.

23RD DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: A lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 2°46' Separating
You have an inability to trust and show your love for other people. This probably stems from childhood experiences with your parents. You may have felt unworthy of your parents' love. Alternatively you may have perceived your parents' as cold and unloving. As an adult you may become involved in relationships with an older person or someone who offers you financial or emotional security. You need to develop your own value system and develop compassion for yourself and other people.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 6°48' Separating
You yearn for romance within your personal relationships. You are seeking an ideal and perfect partner, who only exists in fairy tales. You become disillusioned with the imperfections of relationships and seek solace in a fantasy world. You need to face the realities and imperfections of yourself and others. Then you will be able to share beauty, art and creative pursuits with your partners.

SQUARE CHIRON Orb 0°12' Separating
You experience emotional pain in your relationships. You have difficulty experiencing the joy and beauty of intimate relationships. You need to face early childhood feelings of rejection and develop empathy for others close to you.



MARS

MARS IN LEO
You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behaviour, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant.

MARS IN THE 9TH HOUSE
You seek adventure through travel, study or religion. You are on a quest to explore the higher meaning of life.

13TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.

ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 2°43' Applying
You are enthusiastic with an endless source of energy. You could direct your energy to achievement in sports, politics or travel.

SQUARE URANUS Orb 2°52' Separating
You feel the need to get your enormous energy level under some control and can eventually develop self restraint. This makes you valuable as a leader, usually in a career where your level of courage is appreciated. It will not be in a mundane area. You can be at times accident prone. Or flash in anger

CONJUNCTION THE MIDHEAVEN Orb 2°58' Applying
You have much energy for your chosen profession. You are ambitious, and possibly competitive in your field. Sports may feature.


JUPITER

JUPITER IN SAGITTARIUS
You have a love of adventure, philosophy, study, religions, and foreign cultures. You could be an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher.

JUPITER IN THE 1ST HOUSE
You have a larger than life presence and an ability to inspire others. You could be a natural preacher and/or teacher.

16TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: Sea gulls watching a ship.
Hmmm - he was a Navy pilot

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 5°03' Applying
You have a poor idea of your own abilities and tend to put yourself down. Don't compare yourself to others. Believe in your own abilities. Do not expect recognition from others. Work to reward yourself.

SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°02' Applying
You are artistic and talented but need to learn self discipline if you are to make something of it. You may be careless with your possessions and need to learn to handle money. Don't speculate.

OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 7°38' Applying
The fact that other people do not live up to your high ideals causes you pain. At times your emotional pain may even seem unbearable. You have such high hopes for humanity. You may struggle with orthodox religion or become a religious fanatic. Your lesson is to find the answers within. You may find that dedicating yourself to an appropriate cause helps you find a balance in your life. Take time to reflect on your experiences. Your insights may lead to wisdom.



SATURN

SATURN IN PISCES
You are a compassionate and intuitive worker, although you can be anxious and fearful. With this position you may experience strong karma to be worked through in this lifetime.

SATURN IN THE 5TH HOUSE
You may have experienced a lack of fun felt early in life, resulting in a reticence to relax or play later in life. You will find that structuring your creative work and recreation time is your best approach.
This reminds me of how he suffered in the POW camp, came back and later divorced his wife who said he was a 40 year old who wanted to be 25.

21ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A little white lamb, a child and a chinese servant.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 4°01' Applying
You have difficulty giving form to your creative side. Your artistic nature may lack discipline or you may downplay your creative side as you lack confidence in your abilities. Learn to respect both the artistic and the rational side of yourself and finish a creative project. This will feed your self confidence.

SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°35' Separating
You have difficulty accepting yourself and other people, and have a tendency to be critical. This may be a result of your own feelings of inadequacy. You need to use your willpower to relax and see things in a lighter fashion. This will help you discover your own inner wisdom.



URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS
(1934 - 1942) It is important to note that Uranus spends a long time in each sign, and therefore the interpretation applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation which had the tenacity to pursue the new ways of society. Suddenly humanity's resources come into focus.

URANUS IN THE 6TH HOUSE
Your approach to daily life may be unusual. You may experience sudden changes in your health, or keep unusual pets.

10TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical veins
Sabian Symbol: A red cross nurse.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN VIRGO
(1928/29 - 1942/43) It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. People of this generation are faced with the task of analysing the excesses of extravagance, and organising a systemic approach to blending the spiritual and practical. They are concerned with spiritual matters becoming part of a daily routine. For instance, it is this generation that may view regular attendance at church a necessity for good healthy living.

NEPTUNE IN THE 10TH HOUSE
You yearn to be of service through your profession. You may experience a sense of loss surrounding your chosen life direction. You may be required to sacrifice your chosen career in some way.

17TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal muscles
Sabian Symbol: A volcano in eruption.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CANCER
(1914 - 1939) It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of upheaval in social systems. People born into this generation were born into troubled times which threatened their security and family. This generation possessed the ability to form new social concepts.

PLUTO IN THE 9TH HOUSE
You have a powerful drive to discover higher meanings in life. You need to beware of becoming dogmatic in your personal philosophies. You may become obsessed with travel, study or religion.

29TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Spleen
Sabian Symbol: A greek muse weighs in golden scales just born twins.

CHIRON

CHIRON IN GEMINI
You may not trust your own thought processes, or you may fear communicating with others. You may have suffered a communication problem as a child. Early schooling may have been painful. You may also have the ability to tap into universal or spiritual creative ideas. You may teach in a way that benefits humanity.

CHIRON IN THE 8TH HOUSE
You may feel inadequate sexually. You may be sensitive to painful undercurrents, and use this knowledge later to become an intuitive healer.

23RD DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Head of the humerus
Sabian Symbol: Three fledglings in a nest high in a tree.

VESTA

VESTA IN CANCER
You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.

VESTA IN THE 8TH HOUSE
You are committed to discovering the mysteries of life. You have the ability to unearth metaphysical truths which you are dedicated to teaching to others. You may experience some difficulties if others are uncomfortable moving beyond the superficial.

3RD DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Eighth rib
Sabian Symbol: An arctic explorer leads a reindeer through icy canyons.

PALLAS

PALLAS IN SCORPIO
You have a probing mind preferring to always get to the bottom of things. You can be ruthless in your pursuit of the true story. You are a detective and a psychologist.

PALLAS IN THE 12TH HOUSE
You have the ability to understand and communicate spiritual teachings. Your creative ideas may benefit humanity. You may be required to make personal sacrifices so that your wisdom is used for the good of the whole.

4TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Testicles, right side of uterus
Sabian Symbol: A youth holding a lighted candle.

JUNO

JUNO IN LEO
You want to be proud of your partner, and for them to take pride in you. You want to have fun, romance, and creativity within your relationship.

JUNO IN THE 10TH HOUSE
You are committed to your career. You may choose a partner to augment your position in society. Your partner will need to be involved in your career.

25TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Pericardium
Sabian Symbol: A large camel crossing the desert.

CERES

CERES IN SCORPIO
You feel cared for when your loved ones intensely focus their attention on you. You are emotionally committed to those close to you.

CERES IN THE 1ST HOUSE
You appear as a sympathetic and comforting person. You like to care for others and they are attracted to your warm nature. You may need to learn to nurture yourself as well.

26TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Perineum
Sabian Symbol: Indians making camp.

HYGEIA

HYGEIA IN CANCER
Your health may be closely linked to your home environment. Any disruptions in the home may spark bouts of ill health. You may be concerned for your family's health.

HYGEIA IN THE 8TH HOUSE
You like to delve into the topic of health in order to understand the hidden undercurrents. Death may hold a fascination. You may enter into joint ventures linked with health. Sexual health may also feature in your life.

5TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: tenth to twelfth ribs
Sabian Symbol: An automobile wrecked by a train. Interesting that this should be his Sabian Symbol for the planetoid associated with health...seeing how his health was impacted by the years of torture as a POW

ASTRAEA

ASTRAEA IN GEMINI
You have difficulty making up your mind. You prefer to keep your options open and may miss opportunities to learn new ideas.

ASTRAEA IN THE 7TH HOUSE
You have an inability to let go of personal relationships. You may also have difficulty giving your partner freedom. When an intimate relationship is ready to change or end you may not give up.

9TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Pulmonary arteries
Sabian Symbol: A quiver filled with arrows.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN CAPRICORN
This is a quest for maturity. You have a tendency to become over- dependent on other people and cling to them as if you were a child. You burden others with your real or imagined emotional problems wanting them to take a parental role. You will spend much of your life searching for a father-figure unless you can rise to the challenge of becoming responsible for your own life. You need to let go of your personal problems and work towards your own respected place in the world.

THE NORTH NODE IN THE 2ND HOUSE
This represents a quest for a set of personal values. You need to leave behind past life misdemeanors and earn your way in this life.

2ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left patella
Sabian Symbol: Three stained-glass windows, one damaged by bombardment.

THE ASCENDANT

THE ASCENDANT IN SCORPIO
Life is viewed as a battle in which triumph and defeat often feature. Intensity is a key mode of your self-expression. You will become resourceful and insightful based on your own dramatic experiences.

18TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vas deferens, hymen
Sabian Symbol: A woods rich in autumn coloring.

THE MIDHEAVEN

THE MIDHEAVEN IN LEO
Your sense of self-importance is strongly linked with your public status. You like to shine in your professional field. You have power, strength and leadership skills in your profession.

16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.

PT FORTUNE

PT FORTUNE IN ARIES
When you are flowing with self-propelled energy you will experience joy. You will find fulfillment in using your willpower to achieve your goals.

PT FORTUNE IN THE 5TH HOUSE
For you creativity equals joy. Your personal creations inspire beauty and joy. You need to develop impersonal friendships.

10TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eyeball
Sabian Symbol: A scholar creates new forms for ancient symbols.

New Moon 6/3/08

New moon - time for new beginnings. Great time to start new habits, like a new diet...

This is a great article:

Gemini New Moon:
Monkey Mind at Play
by Simone Butler

Just before Mercury went backward on May 26, I was having an intense discussion with my partner when something suddenly flew out of my mouth that shocked us both. I'm usually able to put things diplomatically, but it spewed forth from my unconscious mind before I could catch it. The good news is that after the hurt was soothed, greater understanding was born.

Welcome to Mercury retrograde in Gemini, sign of communication. This cycle (May 26-June 19) exposes what we really think and dredges up patterns from the past. It helps us examine our thoughts and become aware of the stories and tapes that run in our heads, so we can release them and open our minds to higher awareness. This process is intensified by the Sun and Venus also in mental Gemini through June 20 and 25, respectively.

June is, therefore, a good month to observe the antics of the Monkey Mind. Monkey Mind is a Buddhist term that describes the way our manic minds keep us from inner peace and happiness by distracting us with idle chatter, jumping to conclusions and swinging from one extreme to another.

Retrograde Mercury in Gemini is the ideal time in which to rewind and hit "delete" on these old tapes. On May 26 both Mercury and Neptune dove into the underworld of the subconscious mind, each making a facilitating trine to the other. This combination supercharges our intuition, intensifies healing powers and triggers normally inaccessible insights. Be especially attentive to blurted-out revelations and the repetition of old patterns, which come forth for cleansing and healing.

Adding to the intensity, the Gemini New Moon on June 3 is near perigee, its closest approach to the Earth. This makes it a "SuperMoon," increasing the electromagnetic force of both the Sun and Moon and thereby helping us release old patterns. And, the New Moon is conjunct Venus, now at apogee, her greatest distance from Earth, as she passes behind the Sun. This "Full Venus" phase provides deeper awareness of our values, priorities and relationship needs.

Venus disappeared from sight earlier in May, and will continue to be invisible in the night sky until she emerges as the evening star on July 16. I asked our favorite Venus scholar Dana Gerhardt for her thoughts on Venus visiting the underworld at this time. "Since the evening star is generally considered a more "mature," refined and level-headed Venus," she notes, "I tend to think of this underworld visit as a coronation or fulfillment. Perhaps we're meant (or encouraged) to feel more confident in our course…enjoying who and what we are without doubt and questioning."

The image of Venus being crowned as queen of the underworld is evocative, as she makes a supportive sextile to Mars (her king), at the June 3 New Moon. This provides a nice opportunity to harmonize our internal masculine and feminine energies and relax into our deeper selves. Combining this self-confident Venus imagery with retrograde Mercury's "taking a holiday" approach reminds us to surrender to and enjoy what is. It may be best to hold off making major decisions or starting new projects, however, until the last week of June at the earliest. Give yourself time to absorb all the insights flowing in during the retrograde phase. Clarity will come in time.

In June, 2004, the Sun, Mercury and Venus also traveled through Gemini--only that time Venus was retrograde and at perigee, her closest point to the Earth, as she crossed in front of the Sun. This was the "New Venus" phase. Think back to what was going on for you at that time. Are there any parallels to now? You might discover that seeds you planted four years ago are now coming to fruition or completion, even bringing you rewards.

Most importantly, don't stress over what happened in the past. As Abraham/Hicks so eloquently put it, "There is nothing for you to go back and live over, or fix, or feel regret about now. Every part of your life has unfolded just right. And so, knowing all that you know from where you now stand, what do you want? Go forth in joy."