Daniel Alexander Williamson – Spring, Arnside Knot and Coniston range of hills from Warton Crag 1863 {{PD}}

What’s hidden is revealed; or, if not revealed, then it reaches out with tentacle-fingers and infiltrates every fiber of thought or being, influencing us, whether or not we are aware of these beliefs and standards. This may help us confront others or conditions that have been unduly burdensome or unfair; on the flip side, it may cause us to rebel, be angry, or punish in areas that aren’t really related to the original upset. Some things to keep in mind: thoughts are aligned with highest values or with those things we find sacred, yet actions are likely to carry undertones of rage, destruction, or a deep need for transformation. Best practices include not being afraid to see and show our differences from the dominant social trends, a willingness to adjust our ideas of who we are to accommodate opportunities, an understanding that the kind of empowerment we have in mind has its price (and it’s not pretty, in terms of what we believe we care about), and that ambition fulfillment requires that we refuse to harbor anger at past injustices–a clean slate is the only way to approach getting what we want, at this point (Black Moon Lilith qnx Sedna, Zeus parallel BML, Vesta opp Juno, Mars parallel Pluto, Merc parallel Vesta, Sun qnx Jup)

Cassatt Mary ‘Sara Holding A Cat’ 1908 {{PD}}

Today’s word image is a hug. I know, that’s not really an image, but it is something each of us can find and experience today. I’m talking about the warm, restorative, enveloping hug that conveys complete acceptance of who we are–and the person who offers it to you might be entirely different than you would expect. And if you don’t think you can receive it, then offer it to someone else–you’ll gain in the process, and be very surprised at its power to heal and renew.

‘Vesta in the Natal Chart’ explores our highest values, which consciously or not, shape our lives–give it a try, or if you’ve already read it, review it on Goodreads–thank you! I hope your week gets off to a great start!

Eugen von Blaas – ‘The Love Letter’ 1904 {{PD}}

We’ll likely hear a great deal today about what the social sphere, groups, and unified others believe and think, but we should hesitate to take those pronouncements at face value, even when we’re the ones making them and so convinced that the perception is not just correct, but correct in its monolithic approach. We need to remain aware that underlying that seemingly uniform and truthful assessment are several important things: 1) the speaker’s hidden biases, beliefs, or agenda, of which we/ they may or may not be conscious, 2) buried anger or denied desires unresolved and ‘leaking’ out through our/ their ideas about others, and 3) a disinclination to acknowledge the worth, common shared values, or mutual desires of ourselves and others. These three facets of discord can filter into our beliefs, ideas, thoughts, words, and our conceptions of ourselves and all others, and taint what seems to be a clear perception–that is, we’ll believe we’re seeing clearly, and like-minded individuals will reinforce our thinking, but in some small or large way, our conclusions will be seriously distorted or ‘off’. Too, our senses betray us, one way or another. Today’s a day to let what comes just flow over us, avoiding both drawing conclusions and reaching for power at this time; if we try either, we’re likely to end up with a raggedy handful of wrong assumptions and angry responses (Ceres qnx BML, Venus conjoined Chiron and contra-parallel the Sun, Merc parallel Jupiter and Pallas, contra-parallel BML and Zeus, and square Pluto and opp Zeus, Sun contra-parallel Juno)

Fragment of a letter on papyrus {{PD}}

Today’s word image is a letter written but never sent. Sometimes what isn’t said is more important than anything conveyed; listen for the ‘unsent message’ today–it’s bound to tell you something you didn’t know.

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Women Watching Stars by Chou Ota, 1936 {{PD}} uploaded by Daderot via Wikimedia Commons

The subjects involved with Love or Money take us back, but it’s the individual outlook that determines whether we learn from the past and use that knowledge, enter a reverie and spin our wheels, or in remembering the past decide we need to recreate it. Which of these three options we choose may depend on how reverent we still are toward old relationships or financial arrangements; if we tend to frame either in a sentimental light, we’re likely to become mired in memories, or to believe that re-creation is our best option. Only those processing reality clearly (and our ability to do so is excellent, should we want to see things as they truly are) can move forward today, and these individuals have the added benefits of trustworthy instincts and are able to sort what’s useful on the social scene from everything else–the rest of us may spend the day in a haze of nostalgia or in trying to mold today so it looks like yesterday (Venus conjoined the SN, Merc trine Saturn, nov Sedna, qnx Jup)

Today’s word image is a stranger who hands you a button that says, ‘The Stars Were Right’ (True story; it happened to me this weekend). What immediately comes into your head? That’s either the thing that has helped you avoid a lot of missteps, or the thing that you believe about yourself, positive or negative, that you need to see isn’t true unless you make it so.

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Vincent van Gogh “The Night Café”, 1888 {{PD}}

Smarts and desires are neatly divided today, with little chance of combining the two. A few hints as to how best to proceed include: amazingly, what you see recommended in the social sphere may be the smartest thing at this time; thoughts misperceive goals and the shape of ambitions, and don’t even recognize talents or what assets are needed; and though we’re focused on the future, and optimistic because of it, we may fail to carry over lessons learned from the past–which means we may be prone to repeat old mistakes. Again, take it easy, and if you do choose to go forward, let the facts and what you know, not what you think, guide you (Pallas contra-parallel Zeus, Jupiter parallel Pallas, Merc qnx Juno and contra-p Venus, Sun parallel NN)

Edouard Manet: White Primroses, 1864

Today’s word image is a white flower on a table, like this.

Remember, the daily word image can act as a symbol, a synchronous marker, an inspiration, or a reminder of what needs attention.

She of poor Venusian choices, Anna Karenina, by Aleksei Mikhailovich Kolesov {{PD}}

The goddess of Love, Money, Partnerships, Romance, Relationships, Jealousy, Envy, Reward, Material Values, and Romance (among many other things) is prominent in every life today, but, as with Tolstoy’s unhappy families, each person will feel and interact with Venusian energies in their own way.* We’ll talk about each aspect she forms, and you can see which resonate with you.

Venus parallels Black Moon Lilith=this aligns Venusian energies with those matters ignored, denied, or that enrage us over their injustices–and could mean we bring love or the strength of relationships to bear, hoping to heal something, or that we muster assets or talents to redress wrongs. Either way, it stirs the militant in us, and promises we will not back down–and of course that means, neither will others.

Venus is also contra-parallel Pallas and square Saturn, even as the Sun is parallel Mercury=what we know to be the wise course may be thrown to the winds when we’re backed into a corner. Even as we make that unwise choice, we can see where it might go–so think carefully before choosing, and know that though the reality situation currently seems to offer no other options, if you can wait just one day, until Venus sextiles Pluto, you can see what Venus assets or qualities will allow you to change the reality picture more to your liking–and so solve what today seems unsolvable.

Venus is both opposed and contra-parallel Jupiter=the social sphere is no help, and in fact may be a drag on interactions, talent expression, or assets. Don’t get caught up in the public ‘flow’.

*The quote, in translation, is the opening line from Anna Karenina, “All happy families resemble one another, but each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

Today’s word image is a car speeding away from what may or may not be a crime scene. Just because something looks suspicious doesn’t mean a crime has occurred; gather real evidence before allowing Venusian passions to make a judgment for you.

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