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Controlling the Impulse 9-10 November 2015

09 Monday Nov 2015

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Tree Abstract {{PD}} Thanks to CopyrightFreePhotos.HQ101.com

Tree Abstract {{PD}} Thanks to CopyrightFreePhotos.HQ101.com

If we’re feeling not quite ourselves, if we’re aware of impulsiveness in our thinking or feeling that could cause accidents, if we’re sensing a kind of unthinking rebelliousness in our approach that could make us unreliable, then we’d better plan the next day or two around it. I know! We’re not supposed to cater to our moods like that, but this streak of Uranian erraticism runs through many of us like a bolt of lightning–hot and blinding us to anything but the impulse–and we need to take it into account if we want to succeed (or even if we want to arrive safely to the end of our day!) The great thing is the need to work around this urge will focus us on some very effective means of healing; the only caution is a blanket warning that we’re not able to see the most effective way (or the smartest way, either) to gain personal empowerment, so that all moves to support ambitions should be tabled until later (Perfecting the 9th: Pallas contra-parallel Juno, Sun trine Chiron and quincunx Uranus)

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She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: Venus and Chiron

07 Saturday Nov 2015

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'La Petite Barque' Émile Friant 1894 {{PD}}

‘La Petite Barque’ Émile Friant 1894 {{PD}}

8 November 2015 Venus enters Libra, her home turf, and at the same time conjoins the North Node and contra-parallels Chiron. This brings a little ‘zing’ as we feel the natural warmth of relationships, connections, romance, and the pleasant atmosphere of good manners and diplomatic remarks–and yet, there’s another little ‘zing’, and this one hurts! What is it about unfettered kindness that can sometimes wound us? Is it that it reminds us of lack of love in the past (a deficit that, we are probably acutely aware, we will never make up for), or does it show us how unloving some important relationship is now? Is there some relationship we can only half look at, turning away from what’s unkind or unloving about it, just so we can go on with it? Today there’s an atmosphere of Love and an almost palpable awareness of the very delicate nature of human connection–and if we can let enough of that Love in (because Love running over psychic scar tissue, like water over a raw wound, may be painful at first) we have a chance to heal at least some of that damage. Venus in Libra makes a velvety place for us to meet the Other, for true equality within relationship–and anything less, this time, will definitely cause us pain.

The Venus contact to the NN promises that the future is being shaped by what happens today, as is our thinking, which may show flashes of genius in areas of interaction, finances, planning, and communications, as Mercury is novile the NN.

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Mixed Messages: 5, 6, & 7 November 2015

05 Thursday Nov 2015

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You might not know who you're hearing from. Top portion of a "Letter from Heaven," produced in England 18th century {{PD}}

You might not know who you’re hearing from. Top portion of a “Letter from Heaven,” produced in England 18th century {{PD}}

Yes, the aspects discussed may be felt at any time over the coming three days, at least.

Is everything about the power balance? It may feel like it’s ‘Us vs. Them’ (or is it the social circle against lil ol’ you)? Determining where to put our attention, and who it is that really has the power to affect things, may be behind everything we do on the 5th (standout aspects: Jupiter qnx Uranus, Sun sextile Pluto).

By the 6th we may not know what to think, or know the validity of what we’re hearing. The question becomes: are we inspired, or is the imagination running away with us, or are we being deceived? Clarity of thought is unavailable, and standards and priorities seem unsatisfactory as guides for our goals. The best choice is perhaps embracing the Neptunian urge (we might say, immersing ourselves in it!) and allowing an influx of creative energy and thought to be our guiding force (Merc trine Neptune, Sun sesq Vesta)

On the 7th we may be in denial–of our own darker side, of what we’d rather ignore, of what truly matters to us–and that could put us in an emotionally unsatisfying engagement with the past, and this simultaneously significantly affects the direction we’re headed. The more accepting we can be of our own darkness (and that means, being accepting of our wholeness, of the way this is naturally a part of ourselves), the better our choices, actions, and relationships will be (Mars contra-parallel Black Moon Lilith, Venus opp Vesta, Sun semi-sq SN/ Earth sesq NN)

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Focus on: Venus contra-parallel Black Moon Lilith

03 Tuesday Nov 2015

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Leo Putz 'Blond und Brünett' c1913 {{PD}}

Leo Putz ‘Blond und Brünett’ c1913 {{PD}}

Both Venus and Black Moon Lilith are represented by female figures, a goddess on one hand and the ‘original Eve’ ejected from Paradise on the other, but this doesn’t exclude them from having meaning for everyone; it instead suggests that the original energy matrix upon which the characters were built was one of receptivity, or being rather than doing. Venus carries attributes in counterpoint to Mars, to activity, to doing rather than being, while Black Moon Lilith, which is an empty focal point rather than a body, carries the energy of the original partner of the first man, Adam, who when she demanded equal treatment and status was demonized (and this always gets me, when Lilith and her ilk are described as vengeful, evil, dark, wrathful women who must be exiled, when it’s clear that a woman who believes she is a man’s equal is only described this way by a patriarchy that has no intention of sharing power). But I digress.

Venus is contra-parallel (that is, equidistant from the celestial equator but in opposite directions, one north and one south) Black Moon Lilith, and though this may seem relatively minor, it could underlie some serious tension today, tension not specific to women, necessarily, but tension that arises from certain assumptions about who should have what, who is allowed what–and you may notice that who has what implies there is someone who feels just slightly superior, who then is ‘qualified’ to judge who gets what. The set-up only occurs because someone declares themselves as arbiter–and this kind of Self-anointing counts on the receptive stance of everyone else in order to have validity.

What we may see is a Venusian figure (male or female, but somehow normally receptive, counting on diplomacy and manners, counting on cooperation, or the person who holds the purse strings) contradict a Black Moon Lilith figure (that is, a perfectly competent individual)–and BML will have none of it. Rightly so, BML will refuse the order dressed up like a request or ‘suggestion’ in Venus’ honeyed tones–and BML may be vilified because of it.

This won’t be the centerpiece to everyone’s day, but it could present itself here and there–and may sneak in to your own interactions. If you are in a position to tell others what to do, it would be wise to treat them with complete respect, and if you are in a position where others determine your fate, watch for suggestions that may seem innocent enough but that will in reality subtly deny you power. The assumption that one must serve the other is what we must watch for today. And no matter who you are, have a great one!

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Focus On: Jupiter Opposed Chiron

02 Monday Nov 2015

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Pierre Paul Puget 'The Education of Achilles by Chiron' c1690 {{PD}}

Pierre Paul Puget
‘The Education of Achilles by Chiron’
c1690 {{PD}}

Perfecting today is an opposition between Jupiter in Virgo and Chiron in Pisces. We may have this nagging feeling we should be widening our horizons, reaching out, deepening our repertoire, that we really should be creating and using our imagination, and we may be criticized (or may criticize ourselves) if we don’t act in a controlled, precise, yet expansive way. Why the harsh feeling? Virgo is an accountant, one who keeps one eye on the eventual harvest at all times, one who doesn’t let the details slide–and that kind of vigilance goes into hyperdrive when confronted with the need to either ignore hurt in order to advance the Virgoan cause, or when the pressure to manifest the Chirotic skills and gifts (which are so unique it’s unlikely we have gained either total awareness of them or total mastery of them) reaches an extreme–such as can occur at opposition. Inspect the House axis of the natal chart across which this duo lies, and you’ll have some idea not just of the potentials and life areas ripe for expression, but of the pressures and expectations you may be unwittingly accepting and placing on yourself.

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Smart, But Not Empowering: AstroInclinations 2 November 2015

01 Sunday Nov 2015

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Albert-Edouard Chazalviel Early 20th century {{PD}}

Albert-Edouard Chazalviel Early 20th century {{PD}}

What we think, and what messages come at us today are smart and practical; they vibe to our highest values and priorities, but they don’t support any kind of power gain or effective action. It’s an odd mix of being on the mental ‘right track’ but needing to be aware that today’s just not the day to take action, make choices, or be assertive, UNLESS it’s in matters of the natal Houses ruled by Venus in your chart, or in the House that holds today’s conjunction of Venus and Mars (in the last decan of Virgo)–but even then, be aware that this could bring conflict with those in charge (or those who think they should be) and negotiating may still be tough. But, with careful attention, Venus ruled areas in the personal chart are where deliberate action and choice can get us exactly what we want. (Chiron qnx Juno, Mars contra-parallel Juno, Venus conjunct Mars, Mercury sxt Pallas, sq Ceres, qnx SN, parallel Vesta)

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Focus on: Vesta Square Pallas

28 Wednesday Oct 2015

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'The View at Lacroma' Emilie Mediz-Pelikan 1901 {{PD}}

‘The View at Lacroma’ Emilie Mediz-Pelikan 1901 {{PD}}

Today’s perfection of the Vesta-Pallas square, though ostensibly of minor significance, actually clues us in to something important: a current, standing conflict between our highest values and what we know to be wise. That puts us in a terrible spot: do we choose to honor what we find sacred, what we dedicate our life energy to, what we care for most, including home and mate, or do we do the smart and practical thing, the thing we know will be the wise choice? Both asteroids are at 29 degrees of their respective signs, and that means stress; we also know that Pallas in Sag will be oriented toward facts and knowledge, and will have a far-sighted outlook, while Vesta in Pisces will, if we honor our highest values, also honor our dreams, our creative nature, and our ideals.

Maybe we should go at this another way; we can consider each side by what it might cost not to get it. The wise choice is likely also the safe choice, but may be stodgy or fail to honor our standards. If we embrace what’s wise, we may lose the dream, but if we grab for our ideals we may end up with an impractical or foolish alternative. Serving the wise and practical Pallas choice will make sense, but serving the Vestal ideals will open creative options, though these options could prove untenable or illusory, and so leave us in a very impractical position. Of course, for each person the issue will present differently, and there is no right answer–but we might ask why this is even an issue in the first place.

This may be a signal that what is smart under present conditions and circumstances is in conflict with our deepest  convictions and values because these  matters have somehow drifted an unreasonable distance apart. Honoring what’s most important to us, what we find sacred, shouldn’t make it difficult for us to act wisely–but if it does, either our values need revision, so that they accurately reflect our circumstances (a mobster, for instance, would have a tough time honoring an ideal of non-violence), or our circumstances must be altered so that they support the highest values (we can’t continue to be a furrier if our ideal is to see animal goods removed from the marketplace).

There is one other aspect perfecting today, a Ceres trine to the North Node, with both at 00 of their signs. The more Self-possessed we are, the more clear on our priorities, boundaries, responsibilities, and abilities, the more easily we shape our life direction. If we can connect to that elemental power, we may not have to worry so much about what’s wise vs. what’s valued–it may naturally just shake itself out.

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Communication: It’s Iffy

28 Wednesday Oct 2015

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Paul Gauguin 'Conversation Tropiques' 1886 {{PD}}

Paul Gauguin ‘Conversation Tropiques’ 1886 {{PD}}

Today we’ve got our illusions or our imagination trying to resolve disparities with those things we’d rather ignore or deny (Neptune qnx Black Moon Lilith), we’ve got the social sphere surreptitiously aligned with the individual, whether that person is rebellious, attempting to lead, to disrupt, or to innovate (Jupiter parallel Uranus), and communication is fraught, suffering between our inability to access instincts or to peek within our own ‘blind spot’, and each person’s particular delusions that underlie their ambitions (Mercury sesq Neptune, parallel Zeus, contra-parallel Sedna). It seems to me that the key phrase for today might be, ‘congenial exchange’; gather with others of similar vibe, talk about your own hopes and dreams and allow for a kind of mirror effect offered by others through their remarks and reflections of your own assertions. Concentrate on refining ‘the dream’, and especially in noting that the thing most preventing realization may be your own thinking.

In spite of all this, have a great day–it can be very pleasant if we allow ourselves to relax into that Taurus Moon–and support the blog, buy a book! A new piece, ‘The Venus Collection’, will be coming out soon; it’s a compilation of articles, essays, and commentary, much of it previously published (so long-term subscribers, you probably have already read a lot of this!) on the planet of Love, Money, Relationship, Values, and Pleasure–plenty to talk about!

Full Moon 27 October 2015: A Point of Balance

26 Monday Oct 2015

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Hoodoos at Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Area. Northwestern New Mexico. Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Photo by John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic

Hoodoos at Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Area. Northwestern New Mexico. Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Photo by John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic

The Full Moon arrives at 5:04 AM PDT of the 27th at 3 Taurus 44. Keeping our usual tight orbs, we see the FM quincunx Saturn and sesquiquadrate both Mars and Venus, form a very wide sextile to Neptune–and with generous orbs we might stretch to a square to Ceres, and semi-square to Chiron. Full Moons mark culminations, endings, denouements, conclusive ‘next steps’, and often delineate the farthest we can go with a matter, at least for now. Here the thrust is likely a material or asset-related one (Taurus), shaped by the natal House into which the FM falls, and all the aspects made suggest struggle, conflict, or at least awkwardness or discomfort, with the Neptune contact either offering escape (through distraction, substances, or deception/ delusion) or spiritual or creative ‘answers’ to what comes forward.

The real world/ reality picture will call for adjustments, and significant power struggles may ensue. Man/ woman matters, issues involving expression of Will and choice, values, concern with asset use, and/ or relationships foster the most disharmony, with minor wounds inflicted. The Sabian symbol is, ‘The Pot Of Gold At The End Of The Rainbow’. This tells us that no matter how difficult, obstructive, or ruthless the circumstances we’ll face, there is a great deal to be gained from continuing in this direction and dealing with what comes. So, this FM may designate a tipping or turning point, one where power issues are sorted out and the balance between yin and yang, assertion and receptivity, acting and being, are achieved.

We receive even more guidance when we look at the Sabian for the Sun at the time of the Full Moon: ‘A Youth Carries A Lighted Candle In A Devotional Ritual’. Where our attention goes right now needs to be approached with reverence and a respect for tradition and the way things have been handled (ritual) in the past. What seems, then, like a fight, like discord, or like a power struggle is much more–it is a redistribution of power, best achieved by taking a fresh or energized approach (we are the ‘youth’ of the image) and applying our energy to working out the problems, especially problems of whose territory is whose, of who has a say over us (both Ceres), and of Will, choice (both Mars), finances, and relationships (both Venus) as they affect our personal power picture, particularly in terms of asset accumulation and talent expression (Taurus).

There is also the curious matter of a Finger of God formed at the time of the Full Moon by the local Ascendant (Seattle) and Saturn. Those quincunxes suggest ‘adjustment’, Saturn is reality or the physical picture, and the horizon or Midheaven often, in my observation, is involved with an earthquake event. Will we have an early morning shake-up here in the Northwest? It wouldn’t be the first.

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Full Moon in Taurus October 2015

Light It Up 22-26 October 2015

22 Thursday Oct 2015

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Public art made of wooden matches on the campus of Western Oregon University in Monmouth. Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/records/local/county/scenic/index.html

Public art made of wooden matches on the campus of Western Oregon University in Monmouth. Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/records/local/county/scenic/index.html

22 October Tough or destructive talk seems empowering, doesn’t it? Be aware, though, that we’re feeling rebellious toward ‘What Is’, even as we care deeply about our relationships, assets, and effectiveness within the reality picture. It may feel as if we can express ourselves, do anything, really, and that nothing will change, but that kind of security just isn’t attainable–time flows on, and it’s imperative that we realize our actions have consequences–so think carefully about what may come next before lighting the match (Perfecting today: Uranus sesq Saturn and parallel Venus, Merc conjunct Juno and square Pluto, Ceres sq the Sun-Earth axis)

23 October we still have a little of yesterday’s unreasonable fight in us, but today actions and choices are naturally guided by internal wisdom; that means that even if we do something destructive, we can be assured that there’s a reason we believe (that is, the Higher Self believes) it’s the smart thing to do (whether we’re aware of it yet or not!) Relationships and financial situations can be altered with ease, but do remain cognizant of the fact that they can disintegrate and disappear just as easily. We’re distracted by matters on the home front, by interaction with the mate, by our dedication to a cause, or by some sort of feedback, knowledge discovered, or public opinion, so that real-world changes seem to happen before we know it–just know that what does morph today really was chosen, one way or another (Mars qnx Uranus, opp Chiron, and parallel Pallas, Venus trine Pluto, Sun qnx Vesta/ Earth sesq Jupiter)

24 October expressions of power, reach, and marking of territory can all be guided by wisdom and have Love behind them, if we don’t allow ourselves to get caught up in or bogged down by the past. Be especially attentive to the material effects of choices aimed at shaping the future (Venus sesq Ceres and parallel Pallas, Sun qnx SN/ Earth qnx NN)

25 October actions and choices are propelled on a wave of Love (or jealousy) and are right in line with the social sphere, for better or worse. Thoughts and communications are a tad unrealistic, as they focus on ambition fulfillment or desires and in the process somehow hurts us or others, denying the need for each to feel unique in her or his own skin. Attention could go to those wounds–and so waste our time. Train efforts on getting more Love, more Money, or both, or just embrace a fact-affiliated, optimistic attitude toward Life–that’s where the real payoff is today (Venus conjunct Jupiter and parallel Mars, Merc conjunct Zeus, opp Uranus, and qnx Chiron, Sun sesq Chiron)

26 October we can parse out the power situation surrounding our priorities to our satisfaction, but be warned: the mind (and secondarily anything communicated today) is of no use whatsoever; it’s somehow anti-wisdom, anti-Love, and anti-Free Will, so that if we insist on using it, we get sh*tty results. Expose yourself (figuratively) to the intuition-boosting light of the approaching Full Moon, and use that, instead (Vesta sxt Ceres, Chiron qnx Zeus, Merc contra-parallel Pallas, Venus, and Mars)

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