
‘The Soul Carried to Heaven’ By William-Adolphe Bouguereau Before 1905 {{PD}}
Today’s the day–we are empowered (via our minds, and our very Beingness!) to shine, to make plans, to change and adjust and transform and think it into being. Be flexible, especially with the big, serious things, keep ultimate goals in mind, be willing to change to get where you want to go, even as you stay faithful to your essence by letting your inner wisdom and character guide you. It’s no good getting to our destination if we’ve compromised our values in the process (Merc sxt Zeus and qnx Pluto, Sun parallel Juno) But then again, maybe a more relaxed approach will get us just as far:
Bonus: if you have a natal placement at 17.30-20.30 degrees of Gemini, then that placement is part of the base of a Finger of God with transiting Mercury, apex transiting Pluto. This suggests communication of, or contemplation of, the natal energy results in big, permanent, possibly somewhat destructive change. Think carefully on it, as what is removed or transformed will be irrevocable–not to make you nervous or anything.

Edgar Degas {{PD}}
Today’s word image is a previously winning racehorse resisting being lead onto the track. What ‘champion’ skill, accomplishment, or ability are you finding it difficult for you to exercise? You may be confounded as to why something that’s won you praise in the past may be making you balk now, but it’s the Higher Mind simply pointing out that to repeat oneself rarely enlivens the Soul. Take it in a new direction, confident enough in your skills to know you can handle the challenge.
Hello, the painting you have posted today has so moved me that I have had to leave a comment. On contemplation I am wondering is it the painting or the astrology? Today I have transiting Venus trine natal Venus and tomorrow transiting sun (in 5th) transiting natal sun ( in Capricorn 8th ).
Thank you for your continual inspiration and knowledge. XXX
Thank you, Jem! Choosing the art is such a big part of it for me–so glad when it resonates with others, too. I’m guessing it’s that Venus trine natal Venus for you–a wonderful time of seeing all the beauty within surrounding you without–a fine reminder of all the best things you are 🙂 XXX to you, too!
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Does a 18’48 Gemini Ascendant count for the Finger of God? I’m guessing not since it is just a point and not object. Would love to know your thoughts. Thank you!
Jennifer in AZ
Hi Jennifer! If your birth time is accurate, your Ascendant should as sensitive, if not more so, than any of the physical objects in the natal chart. In my view, this would definitely count as part of the Finger–and that might translate as thinking about and then putting into action big changes to the personality and the way it reaches out to and connects with the world–with a Gemini Ascendant that could be something as simple as not talking as much (or vowing to talk more!) than you naturally do, or as complex as changing your ideas of the persona you want to present to the world, and the impact you want that persona to have. Good luck!
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Haha! or do I mean Aha! I saw the title of this post pass by as I was scrolling through the WP reader while also keeping an eye on my laptop clock, debating internally about something I have told myself I have to do and keep putting off doing. Your post’s title sums up what I’ve been shouting at myself in exasperation.
I don’t have anything at those degrees of Gemini… phew? But the thing I’ve been dithering about doing is connected to a 10th house matter – Gemini cusp. Communication and worrying about aspects of that which I might experience as destruction… that’s an interesting way of describing it.
Thank you, Julie, for being you 🙂
I love the way the Universe has countless moving parts–and yet they all somehow manage to work together. Thank you, upturned–very nice to hear from you.
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great song! thanx always for your good work! regards, Maciej Magura GĂłralski http://www.muzeumazji.pl
Thank you, Maciej!
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