Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Essence for the 1 July 2011 Solar Eclipse: A Diamond’s Potential

30 Thursday Jun 2011

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We start July off with, what else? That third eclipse! It’s a Solar (New Moon) eclipse, at 9 Cancer 12 on July 1st at 1:53 AM Pacific Time. As usual, we stick to a tight, 2 degree maximum orb–but are overruled by a compelling configuration.

Though it’s slightly outside our usual parameters, the fact that this is an eclipse begs for the inclusion of a Grand Cross, made up of the Sun/ Moon combination opposed Earth/ Pluto, squared by the Saturn/ Uranus opposition; no other bodies fall within our strict two degree, major aspect rule. What does this indicate?

The most obvious implication is that the eclipse kicks off a Cardinal Cross ‘crisis’–but crisis just means some combination of stress, opportunity, and action–the important part might be that, with the Sun/ Moon filling in the Cardinal T-square to a Grand Cross, it funnels the power and energy of an eclipse into an extant aspect–and possibly blows it up.

The most likely manifestation dynamic is this: the crisis will be set off by some matter of the House in the natal chart where the eclipse itself falls; this will in turn ‘light up’ the Cardinal T. In the most general terms, we are likely to see in our lives change to structures, rules, or boundaries and/ or partnerships that seemed permanent or permanently stuck in the present form, with the ‘revolution’ driven by a unique expression of Self-Will, or by the way the individual is compelled by the group.

The Sabian for the eclipse degree is: ‘A Large Diamond in the First Stages of the Cutting Process’ This suggests it’s either the start of a process that will bring forward some facet of ourselves we’ve never before known we possessed or it will bring forward a new matter (or life situation or structure, possibly in relationship) about which we will care in a major way (Cancer placement).

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The Essence for 30 June 2011: Washed Away

29 Wednesday Jun 2011

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We may feel engulfed in emotion today. 'The Siren' by Waterhouse c.1900 {{PD-Art}}

The Void begins at 7:01 AM PDT of the 30th. The Moon enters Cancer at 9:13 AM PDT, and of course trines Watery Neptune. The atmosphere may be overwhelmingly emotional; expect to cry at the drop of a hat. Avoid puppies, babies, and old lovers if you want to keep your composure :)

5 PM PDT the Moon sextiles Jupiter, squares Uranus, and trines Chiron. Considering the way tears will have (at least figuratively) been near-spilling from our sad, clown-in-a-velvet painting eyes all day, this influence may send us over the top in so many ways. There’s the potential for exaggeration of everything we’re feeling, a lashing out or emotionally charged rebellion against anything (especially a faceless ‘group’) that thwarts us, and it’s oh-so-easy to feel hurt. This period carries all the hazards of floodwaters: we can get swept away, see foundations washed from beneath us, and see our aspirations (and relationships) drowned right before our eyes. Take care. There will be a handful (probably very Airy types) who will seem to float above it all–good for you! Just take care that you don’t miss some huge emotional revelations or emotionally telling moments, as all this feeling can give us some rare and lovely opportunities to connect.

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The Essence for 29 June 2011: Dodge the Anima, Indulge in Nostalgia

29 Wednesday Jun 2011

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There'll be an Anima with her eye on you today, and she won't be shy about staking out her territory. By Rincklake 1792 {{PD-Art}}

6:30 PM PDT the Moon squares Juno, and we may find ourselves in emotional conflict with an authority figure, specifically one who has a point to prove about her status, power, or position. Sidestep this anima (which can belong to a man or a woman) if possible; whatever you do, don’t try to talk your way around this upset, as ‘she’ will lay down the law, and perhaps dissect you in the process! The best approach might be to interact respectfully and give this Juno energy a wide berth.

8:30 PM PDT the Moon conjuncts the South Node; a trip down memory lane, talking about things we may have thought we’d forgotten, or words that ‘bring it all back’ are on the menu. You may want to indulge in something you haven’t done in a long time–it’s probably okay, though you may be just as happy only talking (or thinking, or even writing) about what was.

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The Essence for 28 June 2011: Who’s Raining on Your Parade?

27 Monday Jun 2011

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Bridgman 1902

Just before 8 PM PDT the Moon trines Saturn, and effectively creates a Grand Trine with Pallas in Aquarius. This offers a tremendously effective stabilizing influence, calming the mind and bringing the emotions ‘down to earth.’ This lasts through the evening, Pacific time, though around 11:30 PM PDT the Moon’s movement brings h.Zeus into the mix, and calls forward desires and ambitions–and either makes us feel they are truly within reach, or squashes them, and others (Saturn and h.Zeus in Libra) come forward to tell us how they just won’t fly. Take note of who’s raining on your parade, and then nurture that desire–your chances of fulfillment are as good as they ever were, but now you’re a little more solidly hooked to reality, making the path to realization that much easier to see.

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The Essence for 27 June 2011: Effervescent

26 Sunday Jun 2011

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7:30 AM PDT the Moon sextiles Mercury and Venus sits at the midpoint. It’s an interesting shuffle, with each body in one of the other body’s signs: the Moon in Venus’ Taurus, Venus in Merc’s Gemini, and Mercury in the Moon’s Cancer. The effect may be a massive sympathy, a melding among the energies that could confuse them (where we believe we’re thinking, for instance, when we’re really feeling, or where we’re intuiting when we believe we’re just reasoning) or that could make for some exceptional mental and emotional relating, creating, and contemplating. Interaction with others at this time will be light, exchanges will be effervescent, mental activity will sharp and perceptive, and the feeling and intuitive capacity will be fully open (barring transits to the natal chart that prevent this). Enjoy!

The Essence for 26 June 2011: Sexy and Dangerous-Feeling

25 Saturday Jun 2011

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Remember when smoking was considered sexy and implied the woman was a sophisticate, and probably trouble? This painting could've changed that idea single-handedly. By Kirchner 1930 {{PD-Art}}

Just before 2 AM PDT of the 26th the Moon trines Pluto in Earth. Mmmm, it’s easy to get to the bottom of things, to reach the depths, to enjoy passion and darker shades of our natural inclinations–they’re sexy and dangerous-feeling, even when they’re not!–and we can enjoy ourselves if we can embrace the entire range of Beingness uncritically. If you want, this is the time to change those material circumstances about which you’re unhappy emotionally, and it’s also a time to enjoy purely physical delights (food, surroundings, bodies, the elements). Remember, Lunar aspects encompass a 3-4 hour period, either side of exact.

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The Essence for 25 June 2011: Revolutionary in Attitude

24 Friday Jun 2011

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Be careful what you overthrow; you never know with what it might be replaced 'The Belgian Revolution' Wappers 1830 {{PD-Art}}

Uranus squares the Sun/ Earth axis right now, Jupiter trines Earth in Earth, and Mars quincunxes it. We may feel ambushed, in the largest picture sense, and feel a real desire to DO SOMETHING to right the material and asset scenario we see before us. There’s a little of the revolutionary in our attitude–but that’s no guarantee that what will replace the current situation will be an improvement. Consider that wanting more, or wanting to change society as a whole (the two biggest impulses associated with this) are both a little grandiose, in the sense that there are reasons we’re where we are and society’s where it is. Instead of railing madly (always tempting) we’d do better to improve on our own part in things, to offer our best, and to soothe our own little corner of the world.

Relax, and try to channel the Aries Moon Void energy in a constructive but minor direction (which may incline us to poke at things randomly, like a Warrior without energy or cause) until 1:53 PM PDT when the Moon enters Taurus. As usual nowadays, it starts with an aspect to Neptune, a sextile, making us just a little deluded about the material situation and possibly about our own assets. It’s easy to think something, a talent or a thing, belongs to us when it really doesn’t. Vet all claims against previous experience before shouting from the rooftops, “Look what I can do!”

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The Essence for 24 June 2011: The Uses of the Warrior Spirit

23 Thursday Jun 2011

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We may don our most natty fighting gear with the Moon in Aries. Wahlen 1843 {{PD-Art}}

Just before 5:30 AM PDT the Moon sextiles Pallas; this may feel like we’re suiting up for a fight, but in a good way :)

8 AM Pacific the Aries Moon squares Mercury–now we know what we were putting on armor for! Expect a quarrel (or even a p*ssing contest) over who cares more, who gives more, who sacrifices more–and this should let us know exactly who sees guilt as a handy tool.

4 PM PDT the Moon sextiles Vesta, grounding our emotions in our highest values and in our home life and committed, intimate relationships–should be a nice feeling that allows us to put down the Aries Warrior garb for a few minutes and get our emotions on straight (to mangle a certain saying!)

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The Essence for 23 June 2011: Pluto as Distraction

22 Wednesday Jun 2011

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Don't be distracted by Plutonian elements. By Bouguereau 1894 {{PD-Art}}

1:30 PM PDT the Moon squares Pluto, and this may bring forward some concern about the much-ballyhooed Cardinal Cross. Over the next 10 days the transiting Sun will fill in with Uranus, Pluto, and Saturn, and bring a lot of attention to this dynamic; but in reality, there is an ongoing, loose Cardinal T-square, not a cross, and this suggests that some may be sacrificing attention that should go to the T to a ‘problem’ that doesn’t really exist. The Moon hitting Pluto and aspecting the other components will perk up the emotions, then the Sun’s path will illuminate the T. We need to focus on the T and particularly on the interaction of matters represented by the trio of Houses in the natal chart affected. A T typically creates a dilemma wherein the arm of the configuration (in this case, Pluto) pulls attention away from the resolution of the opposition. So, Plutonian matters, or matters of the House where this is transiting, can act as a significant distraction from the uniqueness v. conformity, rebellion v. tradition, innovation v. the rules, and the myriad personal ways this can manifest. Uranus v. Saturn is the real issue. Don’t forget this, when Pluto pulls you under.

The Essence for 22 June 2011: The Need for Power

21 Tuesday Jun 2011

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No, confrontations won't be this harsh--just remember everyone likes a little power. 'Queen Tomyris receiving the head of the King of Persia' by Preti c1670 {{PD-Art}}

Just after 5 AM PDT the Moon opposes Juno; we see the real power situation (especially as it relates to those desperate to retain status or advantage) and we know how we feel about it. The Pisces Moon may incline us to see ourselves as One with the power-needy, or as victims of them–but neither take is exactly right; instead observe that everyone has a need for power in some form, it just so happens that some people’s need is more obvious, or more likely to be judged by others (and that may lead us to a certain humility, as in, who are we to judge?)

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