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30 November 2016 Clean Up

29 Tuesday Nov 2016

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Edgar Germain Hilaire Degas c1877 {{PD}}

Edgar Germain Hilaire Degas c1877 {{PD}}

The AstroEssence: We may insist on a bit of psychic housecleaning today, urged on by thoughts of the future, and particularly thoughts of where our relationships and/ or financial situation are taking us, and also by those matters too long hidden, ignored, denied, or that enrage, and so must be addressed. We’ll be intent on sweeping out the corners, on ridding ourselves of illusions, on airing out all that’s been sequestered, forbidden, or that seems unjust–and we must be aware of and ready for the potential for this action to bring change to relationships and/or material matters and earning. There is also the matter of our being faced with exactly which dreams are feasible, and which must be let go. Whatever shifts occur, whether they appear so or not, will be done in the interests of what’s to come; we may not see it this way right now, but changes that happen will, eventually, be seen as having been in our own best interests (Venus sesq NN and sxt Black Moon Lilith, Sun-Earth axis sq Neptune)

'Pair of Scissors and Sparrow' Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎) {{PD}}

‘Pair of Scissors and Sparrow’ Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎) {{PD}}

Today’s word image is a pair of scissors where the blades just don’t meet effectively anymore. How many things are we holding on to that aren’t capable of ‘doing the job’ any longer? In other words, what in our lives just doesn’t ‘cut it’ at this point? This symbol offers hints as to where to begin that housecleaning.

For those born with the Sun at 9 Sagittarius: It looks like you’ve got your sh*t together, and it’s a good thing, as you meet a point of fate at some time this Solar year, through to your next birthday. In time you’ll recognize this as-yet undetermined event as a major life turning point–so keep that in mind as things go down. You may also be faced with either going after that Big Dream or letting it go, once and for all. None of this will be easy or completely pain-free, but what it will cost you in loss of fantasies and an uncomfortably clear look at the reality picture, will end up benefiting you in terms of your ability to apply critical thinking to making your dreams come true. Good luck, Sagittarius, and Happy Birthday!

For the New Moon forecast, please see the previous post–and have a great day!

29 November 2016 + New Moon in Sagittarius: A Place Among the Elements

28 Monday Nov 2016

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Juno’s symbol, out in the elements. By J.-H. Janßen – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21877131

The AstroEssence: We see permanent change to the health, to the health of relationships or finances, and/ or to power situations, their balance and influence. The group may have their say and it influences our own state or assets, or it may be that sudden revelations, a forward-thinking approach, or our own erratic impulses guide our actions and reactions–but in any case our thinking is not in alignment with either our instincts or that primal ‘knowing’ we carry deep within, and that means we may not see how our own inclinations and prejudices are working to shape things, for better or worse (Pluto parallel Hygeia, Venus sq Ceres and Uranus and sxt Chiron, Mercury qnx Sedna)

The New Moon in Sagittarius occurs at 4:17 AM PST at 7 SAG 42, closely conjoined asteroid Juno, square the Nodal axis, sesquiquadrate Uranus-Ceres, square Neptune and trine Vesta. The NM scenario echoes that of the transiting script; that is, we see a very similar story in the Lunar event and the completed aspect picture, though they don’t actually connect to each other. A Sag New Moon is a new beginning that brings our gaze to the far-off horizon; it marks an inception that stirs us to travel, to move, to do (New Moon in a Fire sign), sparking a restless energy that must be exorcised via action. The aspects the NM makes tell us how the energy will flow, in seeking fulfillment, and we know from the sign placement that what begins now is born out of optimism, is an expression of faith, or is something that arises from ‘the facts’, whatever those may be.

Conjoined Juno and square the Nodal axis, the NM promises that what begins here is centered on power and life direction, specifically at a personal level, and that creates a conduit meshing (and so making sense of) the future as it grows out of the past. It may be easier than at any previous time to see how what we’ve been and done in the past has lead to now, and we’ll clearly see what this presages for the future. Illusions or fantasies that block our perceptions will be stripped away–to keep them means we must turn away from the new start–and those most unique facets of our identity and our individuality must adjust to what’s presented here, namely the most effective way to our own empowerment. ‘Natural’ roles and expressions (for instance, our role as a woman or a man, as a mother or father, or as a sexual or creative Being) shouldn’t be ignored in choosing our life direction; we are meant to seek a place among the elements at this time, though we might be tempted to deny that these life-long role-affinities are still a part of us (out of a need to feel we’ve grown beyond them, perhaps?) We need to recognize that the NM offers an event or beginning that allows us to bring these roles to a higher, more authoritative expression, one that brings their realization much closer to our ideal.

We have the support of the mate or home environment, and can count on our highest values to help define the new start we’re offered; we also see how those things to which we’ve chosen to dedicate our energy literally create the Path forward–again, how the past has formed and informs the future. Today’s scenario may be one where we are caught up with the daily aspects in such a way that our attention goes to those permanent changes, as we attempt to manage them, so that both the unconscious and the New Moon slip in their influence without our seeing it, until a little time has passed. This is supported by the Sabian symbol for the New Moon: ‘Within The Depths Of The Earth New Elements Are Being Formed’. Deeper elements of the Self will bubble to the surface, in time; they are called forth by changes in the current landscape, and by the promise of what’s on the horizon–and, whether we are aware of it or not, they begin to form, to gain coherence and cohesion, with this Sagittarius New Moon.

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For those born with the Sun at 8 Sagittarius: As the Sun enters the 8th degree of the sign, it is precisely conjoined with Juno, with no variation at all, and is also exactly square the Nodes. This is of note if only because we rarely see such a crisp picture involving more than one body or point–and here it suggests you are, at this point in time, a totally empowered Being, and that the events this coming Solar year, through to your next birthday, will revolve around you seeing how your past has created your future. It may be upsetting, disheartening, or exhilarating, to realize with such clarity how much you have been in charge of your own life and fate all along, but its best purpose is to open your eyes to the fact that this year, there’s nothing stopping you from making your life exactly what you want it to be. Here’s a hint to go about it: rewards come from taking a chance, from unexpected sources, and by demonstrating your own originality. Good luck, Sag, and Happy Birthday!

26-28 November 2016 And Our Attention Goes To . . .

25 Friday Nov 2016

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Hesperides were guardians of the tree that produced golden apples, a gift to earth from Hera. Frederic Leighton, 1892 {{PD}}

Hesperides were guardians of the tree that produced golden apples, a gift to earth from Hera. Frederic Leighton, 1892 {{PD}}

The 26th: . . . how the powerful have affected us. Though initially we may ponder how authorities and those who hold power have helped and hindered us, including how much they’ve wounded us and limited our options, but we progress fairly quickly to considering how uniquely we’ve responded to these pressures, and how they have shaped who we are today. This is a highly positive experience that involves, consciously or not, cataloguing our attributes, talents, and the resiliency of the spirit–and has the benefit of showing us precisely how to shape our efforts and power expressions so that they both pay off handsomely and take us in the direction we want to go (NN nov Zeus, Venus nov Juno, Merc trine Uranus and Ceres, and sq Chiron, Sun parallel Hygeia)

Today’s word image is a snake. Look for it to draw your attention to sychronicities, to deja vu experiences, to moments when it’s vital you be alert to what’s happening at that time. It doesn’t necessarily signify danger, but rather an opportunity for ‘knowing’.

For those born with the Sun at 5 Sagittarius: Is it that you’re solidly grounded in your values and priorities, and so ready to take on a new and enhanced status, or that you need to get your footing with how you feel about what really matters, so that you can determine just what status you’re really seeking? Only you know which is your current state; be prepared for your most striking characteristic this year, through to your next birthday, no matter which state you’re in, to be a mainly intellectual stance, one of spontaneity, unreliability, forward-thinking, but possibly having difficulty connecting with others. This year is likely, probably below a conscious level, to rearrange everything in your life. Good luck, Sagittarius, and Happy Birthday!

The 27th: . . . ourselves and what we need. We have a firm grasp on our values and a clear idea of what needs to change or be eliminated, even as we indulge in our most erratic or original behaviors. We need to gain from our ambitions; this is a need arising from an even deeper need to know that our choices have been wise and/ or practical. This may cause some distress as we wrestle with ourselves and our environments, trying to answer our own questions. We should adjust what we find to fit what we know to be smart–and we may be wise to make peace with ‘the group’, as well (Venus sq Zeus, Merc sxt Pallas, the Sun sesq Uranus, trine Vesta, and nov Pluto)

By Rainer Z ... - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=463491

By Rainer Z … – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=463491

Today’s word image is toast. Wow! Something’s done for, colloquially speaking. Make sure you see what needs to end, what’s truly finished, so that you can get out in front of it, or at least gain a little distance from the conflagration.

For those born with the Sun at 6 Sagittarius: You are currently adjusting your ideas and expression of your own power–and it’s not easy. The inclination is to be both much more solitary, and much more headstrong, than you really need to, to get your point across. Just remember, you’re not an island, even when you achieve your optimum level of autonomy, so make an effort to connect with others, especially in those times when it seems your feelings are hidden from everyone, even yourself. Good luck, Sagittarius, and Happy Birthday!

The 28th: . . . aligning our efforts with reality. We recognize that at least some of those impulses we classify as ‘instincts’ are instead conditioned responses that are, at the very least, unhealthy. Our focus today is on respecting reality, and making our own efforts work with, rather than against, what is. We’re more than willing to sacrifice what must be eliminated, and change what needs change, in the hope of getting a grip on our own power within the life situation–and it works, as long as we keep a steady eye on our desired destination (Hygeia opp Sedna, Chiron sesq Vesta, Sun parallel Saturn and Pluto, and sesq Ceres, this latter aspect forming a Fist of God when we fill in with the NN)

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 'Geisha Drinking from Sake Kettle at 2:00 a.m.' Now THAT'S overdoing it. {{PD}}

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
‘Geisha Drinking from Sake Kettle at 2:00 a.m.’ Now THAT’S overdoing it. {{PD}}

Today’s word image is a glass of warm saké. Relax. All is as it should be–and if you feel you can point to exactly what’s wrong, that could be a sign of unbridled hubris, assessing your judgment as superior to the wisdom of the Universe. Not doing so is the definition of ‘humility’.

For those born with the Sun at 7 Sagittarius: You are fully empowered to do as you please, this year through to your next birthday, but one thing you need to understand is that this doesn’t obligate others to go along with what you want. You must draw a fine line between fully enjoying your status and alienating others with your demands. It’s especially important that you tread with care at this time as your feelings will not be apparent to yourself or others, and that means you could end up regretting a choice or two once you regain contact with your emotional sensibilities. Matters of the House in the natal chart that holds Cancer could be the source of revelations. Good luck, Sagittarius, and Happy Birthday!

 

24-25 November 2016 Optimizing and Obliterating

23 Wednesday Nov 2016

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'Procession of Elephants' Giulio Campagnola {{PD}}

‘Procession of Elephants’ Giulio Campagnola {{PD}}

The AstroEssence: The conflict between enlarging, gaining, optimizing, and destroying, obliterating, permanently altering, may be confusing at first; why would one turn away from the opportunity to widen one’s world, to learn, to educate, to discover knowledge, especially as it pertains to or enhances our relationships (Jupiter in Libra), preferring or pushing for a kind of nuclear winter, in one form or another? Some do so, perhaps, with the idea that pulling down the old rules, institutions, barriers, and structures is uniformly a good thing, and that they do it with the support of others moving in lock-step with them–but that ignores the human need for containment, shelter, and the security offered by having at least some knowables in our sphere.

Or, matters may take the form of something as stark as Knowledge versus Power, or the stability and cooperation of the social order pitted against the rage of those denied, who are looking to burn it down, or with the best of intentions transform it–but in any case, a clash is to be expected, even as we can also look for opportunities to rise from the ashes. There is also the potential for all forms of Power to enlarge their scope, to spread, and perhaps to box in those looking to the facts, or looking to exploit options. This is what the Jupiter-Pluto square may bring–it also perfects on 30 March 2017 and 4 August 2017–but this time we meet it with our minds and thoughts attuned to beauty, love, and kindness, to the transformative power of desire, and with thoughts focused on ambitions, both personal and for our society. We can take the energy of conflict and re-shape it at this time, according to the facts and the extent of our optimism; we very quickly find out what the changes or destruction we make costs, and what results from our choices may make it a challenge to remember our own standards, as well as just what power and authority we personally hold. Danger comes in the form of poorly-thought-through rebellion, or in demands that others honor our uniqueness or see us as original despite our need for personal housecleaning, in terms of needing to deal with what we’ve ignored or denied, first.

It’s a time when Power and Opportunity intersect, initially clashing, but at the same time offering ways in which we can, by resolving tensions between them, make use of their possibilities. We can enhance our power at this time, widen our viewpoint and our influence, and potentially ruin chances if we go too far in our desire to refurbish–so tread with lots of optimism, and some care (Thursday: Jupiter sq Pluto, Mercury parallel Venus and sxt Zeus; Friday: Juno sesq Ceres, Uranus qnx Black Moon Lilith, Venus conj Pluto and sq Jupiter, Mercury sesq Vesta, Sun semi-sq Zeus)

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Judith Leyster – ‘Young Flute Player’ c1630s {{PD}}

The word image for these two days: a musical instrument, long laid aside, is picked up once again. Maybe this is just an extension of yesterday’s image, suggesting that we reconnect with whatever instrument allowed us to ‘sing our song’. Expect the return of an old skill, pleasure, talent, and its expression, renewed and ready to be part of our lives once again.

For those born with the Sun at 3 Sagittarius: How can I say this without sounding scary? The darkness, the unexpected, and what initially seems destructive or negative leads to some very rewarding places this Solar year, through to your next birthday. What seems chaotic actually breeds a chance for emotional harmony, especially in relationships and cooperative efforts. Just accept that things may seem confusing, and try not to be too focused on creating a specific outcome–ride the wave of what comes at you, and you can create some interesting and powerful instances of success. Good luck, Sagittarius, and Happy Birthday!

For those born with the Sun at 4 Sagittarius: You appear to be on the cusp of a status change, but you may go through an extended ‘black out’ period preceding this that may seem, for all intents and purposes, as if nothing is going to happen. Whether this is felt to be a positive or negative shift in your standing really depends on what you’ve built (or insisted on tearing down) previously–and during the waiting period, you can push things in a positive direction, mostly by cooperating and coordinating with others. Strong suits this coming Solar year include a willingness to take action, and a kind of genius for spotting opportunities to make all things ‘healthier’, however that applies. Good luck, Sagittarius, and Happy Birthday!

Little Smoky, Alberta, 1946. A14287 Provincial Archives of Alberta

Little Smoky, Alberta, 1946. A14287 Provincial Archives of Alberta

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends and readers, and a happy harvest to the entire Northern Hemisphere–and spring greetings to those in the South!

23 November 2016 Plan And Heal

22 Tuesday Nov 2016

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Georges-Pierre Seurat - 'The Channel at Gravelines, Evening' 1889 {{PD}}

Georges-Pierre Seurat – ‘The Channel at Gravelines, Evening’ 1889 {{PD}}

The AstroEssence: The group may thwart exercise of our options in an area within which we are clearly empowered–or is it our own erraticness, unreliability, or rebelliousness that is blowing our chance to make a difference or to see our wishes carried out? Some things to keep in mind: we don’t prove our uniqueness or power by wounding others or by behaving as if there are no rules or standards; we do best to keep our opinions to ourselves (though beware those who try to suppress our thoughts or communications); and, in what may be obvious (but I wouldn’t bet on it), we accomplish nothing when we ignore our own priorities. It’s a day for laying out concrete plans, and for taking steps to heal; these activities can anchor us and offer a sense of peace (Uranus sesq Juno, Mars contra-parallel Vesta and nov Chiron, Mercury conj Saturn)

berliner_recordToday’s word image is a record, a vinyl pressing, an everything-old-is-new-again long-playing phonograph disc. Is this item fashionably retro to you, or actually nostalgic, bringing back memories? Or does it make you wonder why people want to deal with them, when they could get their music in more modern ways? One of the biggest arguments against vinyl is its vulnerability–to scratches, breaks, chips, and warping, all of which ruin the sound–and yet an audiophile may prefer this mode of music storage above any other. If you were a record, what shape would you be in? And are you still ‘playable’–that is, are others still able to hear your song?

For those born with the Sun at 2 Sagittarius: The emotional journey you take this year may be raw in relationships, with feelings being ‘fresh’, just realized, or just revealed, but don’t worry–these end up finding a harmonious way to express, and as a consequence, you gain a whole new slate of allies and friends. You may find, too, that you’re done sorting out the power picture, and finished with change and reform, and now set your sites on being as personally effective in your duties, actions, and expressions as possible–and concentrating your efforts in these areas means you are likely to gain in status, and/ or to find your best possible partners for business or life. Good luck, Sagittarius, and Happy Birthday!

22 November 2016 Make An Impression

21 Monday Nov 2016

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Libra takes a break, now that the Sun is in Sagittarius. Antonio Canova (1st Nov. 1757 - 13th Oct. 1822), Justice, 1792 (Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milan) Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported

Libra takes a break, now that the Sun is in Sagittarius. Antonio Canova (1st Nov. 1757 – 13th Oct. 1822), Justice, 1792 (Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milan) Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported

The AstroEssence: Power, in whatever form, may sense that its a smart time to express, bringing those who hold it an exaggerated sense of confidence, which may bring healing and renovation, or a destructive hubris that disregards the rights of others. This works at an individual, personal level as well, as our own quite natural power urges look for ways to make an impact on our world. Luckily, we are thinking in expansive, optimistic terms that look for untapped opportunity, rather than merely looking to imprint the environment with our Will. Just be aware that no matter what we’re doing today, each of us is pursuing some form of power, some form of energy expression that allows us to be ‘heard’, whether literally or by making change around us (Pallas sxt Ceres, Chiron trine Black Moon Lilith, Pluto nov Juno, Merc sxt Jupiter, Sun semi-sq Pluto)

Today’s word image is a video: 

For those born with the Sun at 1 Sagittarius: You’re becoming more and more effective at exercising your power and changing things–you are probably already aware of that–but right now you’re entering a period of critical assessments and discerning observations that will shape your future, and you may be tempted to write these perceptions off as simply emotional, with no validity–but you would be incorrect. What will become apparent over this coming Solar year, through to your next birthday, is the way in which past choices and current commitments are leading you in a very particular direction–and this awareness offers you the chance to move things in the direction you really want to go, and toward the results you actually long to see. Good luck, Sag (pronounced ‘Sadge’) and Happy Birthday!

Enjoy your Tuesday!

21 November 2016 Going With the Flow

20 Sunday Nov 2016

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Daniel Ridgway Knight - 'The Shepherdess of Rolleboise' 1895 {{PD}}

Daniel Ridgway Knight – ‘The Shepherdess of Rolleboise’ 1895 {{PD}}

The AstroEssence: The equation for today is pretty simple, if you can ever call the flow and convergence of Universal energies simple: sticking to our priorities and principles brings empowerment; actions must adjust to accommodate the direction we want to go; relationships and financial matters offer wisdom, and vice versa, our own wisdom and practicality is applied to interactions and money flow, with receptivity to what these matters are telling us resulting in some brilliant and advantageous choices; our attention shifts markedly toward gathering and disseminating information, toward reaching out, toward educating/ learning, toward gaining and expanding. We can make a great deal out of this day, if we will be at least as receptive to the messages telegraphed as we are to enacting our own Will (Vesta trine Juno, Mars qnx NN, Venus nov Pallas, the Sun enters Sagittarius and semi-sqs Jupiter)

Today’s word image is weighing yourself on the scales. Everyone has a reaction to this, but we have to remember, it’s only a number–we supply the pride, judgement, and/ or condemnation ourselves.

For those born with the Sun at 00 Sagittarius: Luck is with you this coming year, through to your next birthday, if by luck we mean opportunities, unexpected fortuitous events, and meetings that occur at just the right time–but it all depends on your willingness to be open to change, endings, and sometimes drastic revisions to what currently makes up your world. That means the trick may be to be willing to let go of both what you want to discard or change, and what you may want to hold on to. Will everything you want to retain be taken from you? No, not at all; but what has appropriately reached its end will–and new experiences and opportunities will arrive. Good luck, Sagittarius, and Happy Birthday!

Your Weekend 19-20 November 2016

18 Friday Nov 2016

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Eugène von Guérard. 'Lake Wakatipu with Mount Earnslaw, Middle Island, New Zealand' 1877 - 1879 {{PD}}

Eugène von Guérard. ‘Lake Wakatipu with Mount Earnslaw, Middle Island, New Zealand’ 1877 – 1879 {{PD}}

The 19th, Saturday’s AstroEssence: Dreams of Love or Money can come true, but the effect will be monumental if they do: they will create massive, serious, permanent change to the reality picture, and they will in some important way spring from or re-create the past (or, possibly, something done in the past will now present the bill). We act in accord with our essence, our Soul’s intents, and that may disabuse us of some of our illusions about ourselves, even as it gives power to our choices; the distance between what’s healthy and what’s smart illustrates that discrepancy between Self-image and reality–and no matter how it feels, it’s always for the good to see things a little more clearly–and thanks to the direction of Neptune, we are likely to get that clarity, along with a dose of inspiration or creative energy freed up from its previous static position (Saturn parallel Pluto, Venus sxt Neptune and SN, Sun parallel Mars, Pallas sq Hygeia, Neptune stations direct at 9 Pisces 14)

Pharmacists's set with pill tubes in the Hash, Marijuana & Hemp Museum, Amsterdam. Photo by Lord Toran CC0

Pharmacists’s set with pill tubes in the Hash, Marijuana & Hemp Museum, Amsterdam. Photo by Lord Toran CC0

Today’s word image is a pill. Though taking a pill has an undeniable effect on our biology, we invest pills with an almost magical ability to ‘fix’ what’s wrong; we seek an easy way when we say, ‘Isn’t there a pill for that?’ and we talk about individuals having to ‘take their medicine’ when forced to accept what’s needed in some area or way. There’s no magic pill, but there is something to be gained if we’re willing to accept, take in, absorb, or allow to work some offered solution or way of being in our lives right now. Though this won’t always be the answer, it is right now–it’s a matter of timing.

If you’re born with the Sun at 27 Scorpio, please see yesterday’s forecast; for those born with the Sun at 28 Scorpio: You’re headed toward an important empowerment scenario, one that could shape your fate, but you’re not there yet; first you have to get your priorities straight, invest in relationships, and, late in the coming Solar year, right before your next birthday, deal with emotional upsets that have been roiling beneath the surface. You’ll get a lot of assistance from elements of the past: friends and lovers, creative endeavors, memories from which you learned so much. You’ll likely find that power comes from one of two sources: it’s offered by the group, or appears in surprising or unexpected forms. Good luck, Scorpio, and Happy Birthday!

Paul Ranson. Apple Tree with Red Fruit, (c.1902) {{PD}}

Paul Ranson. Apple Tree with Red Fruit, (c.1902) {{PD}}

The 20th, Sunday’s AstroEssence: We see how healthy (or not) the power positions that surround us really are, how well others are handling their responsibilities or wielding their authority, and we adjust our own situation so that it at least feels better, more productive, so that it seems more within our purview is truly under our control. We’ll be able to ‘smell’ what’s not right in relationships or financial scenarios, and if we’ll allow it, our instincts will tell us how to manage things. The spotlight is on ambitions and desires; you’ll see quite clearly exactly what others want–just remember, others can see that with you, too (Ceres qnx Hygeia, Venus sesq Sedna, Sun nov Zeus)

'Pelicans and ducks in a mountain landscape' Adriaen Coorte 17th century {{PD}}

‘Pelican and ducks in a mountain landscape’ Adriaen Coorte 17th century {{PD}}

Today’s word image is a pelican. This bird is known for its ability to scoop fish right out of the ocean with its deep, pendulous beak. Do you think the pelican knows he’s different than most birds? Probably not. The symbol speaks of ‘being equipped to do what we need’–no more, no less–and that should reassure you, that you actually have what you need right now, it’s just up to you to use it.

For those born with the Sun at 29 Scorpio: Big change is on the horizon for you, and it won’t be easy–I’ll bet you already know what it is, or at least have an inkling–and at the same time you’ll be faced with expansion, into the Arts, by gaining or losing a partner or mate, or through cooperation with others, that widens your world and gives you a crack at new forms of expression. The past offers inspiration, or possibly confuses you, making you either a victim, or the recipient of some real opportunities, your choice. Good luck, Scorpio, and Happy Birthday!

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Have a wonderful weekend!

18 November 2016 Illusion Attachment

17 Thursday Nov 2016

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I have learned that if you must leave a place that you have lived in and loved and where all your yesteryears are buried deep, leave it any way except a slow way, leave it the fastest way you can. Never turn back and never believe that an hour you remember is a better hour because it is dead. Passed years seem safe ones, vanquished ones, while the future lives in a cloud, formidable from a distance.”
― Beryl Markham, West with the Night

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot - 'The Departure of the Boatman' c1870 {{PD}}

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot – ‘The Departure of the Boatman’ c1870 {{PD}}

The AstroEssence: Somehow today we’re still unsure about the past (maybe continuing to idealize it or accepting a fantasy as a previous reality), but we’re also in conflict with what we see coming for tomorrow. We may even be insisting that our past vision is accurate, and it’s likely this that’s framing what’s coming in such unattractive terms. Perhaps the idea of ‘leave-taking’ or letting go should be applied, which directs us toward the present position of Pluto-Charon in your chart to offer clues, via contacts, and House transited, for where the letting go needs to occur (for those not familiar, Charon is the boatman who ferries Souls to the Afterlife, and to my mind may represent that part of Pluto that destroys because it’s time to let go, there’s no more ‘life’ to it, anymore).

Today, thoughts don’t know where to go, with illusions attached to both past and future–so that leaves now. Focus attention on what’s healthy and productive, in all senses–then it only becomes a question of where on the ‘healthy’ scale that group activity, radical approach, original effort, or unique mindset falls. Special note: it would be an illusion to think you were somehow more ‘spiritual’ in the past than you are now–remember, it’s all spiritual (Uranus qnx Hygeia, Mercury sq the Nodal axis and Neptune, which is conjoined the SN)

"Monumento al Voyeur", de Enrique Saavedra Chicheri www.theartwolf.com/news/saavedra_voyeur_es.htm Photo by amaianos from Galicia Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic

“Monumento al Voyeur”, de Enrique Saavedra Chicheri http://www.theartwolf.com/news/saavedra_voyeur_es.htm Photo by amaianos from Galicia Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic

Today’s word image is someone looking through the wrong end of a telescope. Something intended to literally make us ‘far-sighted’ is being improperly utilized, rendering us unable to see any distance at all. Applying our own emotional and intellectual filters to the facts of any situation has the same effect: making us ‘short-sighted’. Consider that everything you need to guide you and frame your forward-looking vision is available, but won’t be usable until you look at it without personal filters, through a realistic and right-intentioned (that is, non-biased) lens.

For those born with the Sun at 26 Scorpio: You’re moving toward emotional solidarity with yourself–that’s an admirable goal, and one that will make you a more secure and loving human being–but right now it may be what you’re not dealing with that’s holding you back. Though it may seem contrary to you, digging into topics ignored, denied, or that enrage will clear the air and allow you to attain a healthy mental and emotional balance upon which to build an even ‘better You’–and that’s a really desirable thing to do, as it makes attaining your goals much easier and brings forward more cooperation and less conflict. Good luck, Scorpio, and Happy Birthday!

For those born with the Sun at 27 Scorpio: You’ll enjoy outstanding emotional clarity this year, through to your next birthday–so what will you do with it? My suggestion: learn whatever you need to in order to prepare yourself to take on status as an empowered individual, maybe even as an authority, in the field where you’d like to achieve–it’s the right time, whether it looks like it or not. Good luck, Scorpio, and Happy Birthday!

17 November 2016 Clouded

16 Wednesday Nov 2016

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'Clouds over the sea' 1889 Ivan Aivazovsky {{PD}}

‘Clouds over the sea’ 1889 Ivan Aivazovsky {{PD}}

The AstroEssence: What is it about the past that we just don’t see clearly? Or is it that we’re prone to idealize memories, applying a current wishful thinking to what was, in a form of nostalgia that wants to turn ‘now’ into ‘then’–but an inaccurate ‘then’, at that! Dreams formed long ago can come to fruition right now–the question is, do we want them to? We act and are inspired along lines that are in our own best interests, and yet, if we harbor any resentments or distorted ideas of power or authorities, we are likely to perceive even what’s good for us as tainted. In order to make the most of this, we’ll need to distrust our judgments of those we see as having power over us, and trust our instincts, rather than our thoughts (Neptune conj SN, Uranus sxt and Venus semi-sq Pallas, Mars parallel Hygeia, Merc sesq Ceres, Sun opp Sedna)

'Young Peasant (Melon-eater)' Sándor Bihari {{PD}}

‘Young Peasant (Melon-eater)’ Sándor Bihari {{PD}}

Today’s word image is hunger. We all have it, and as humans we tend to supplant our genuine hunger with lots of other, more easily accessible small ones, in an attempt to satiate the gnawing urge–but only addressing the true want ever helps. Our hunger is part of our purpose, in fact it’s meant to drive us toward fulfilling the Soul’s intent; in that way, we are given an unerring guide to our life’s direction–it’s in the translation that we so often fall down. As today’s symbol, hunger suggests we practice being mindful of our motivations, of what we feel compelled toward, and of what we take in. The more clarity we have on our hunger, the more effective and satisfying our actions and choices.

For those born with the Sun at 25 Scorpio: You may find this year, through to your next birthday, you are repeatedly confronted with the task of discerning your instincts from those things that cloud the perceptual abilities: feelings, thoughts, knowledge. This testing and refining is in service to changes you will be making to the personality and the way you meet the world; by this Solar year’s end, you’ll be wanting to present yourself as a whole new person, and careful application of your attention to recognizing and honing the instincts will give the ‘New You’ a very successful launch. Good luck, Scorpio, and Happy Birthday!