Monday, January 26, 2009

Solar Eclipse & New Moon in Aquarius

Solar Eclipse in my first house: "The focus is on personal development. Self-recognition is essential to self-esteem and growth. Acknowledgement of a weakness is as important to development as the recognition of strengths. No person can exist without some form of weakness. Some people experience identity crises or ruminate on self-doubts as part of the growth process. The Eclipse's influence is one in which the individual realizes that personal potentials can be developed and expresses them more fully. Self-knowledge, self-confidence, and self-enrichment lead to an expansion of personal horizons for those who respond positively to Solar Eclipse energies. A negative reaction blocks growth potentials and gives rise to arrogance and self-gratification. People that are too satisfied with the "self" as they are, fail to recognize what they have become." (http://www.lunarliving.org/moon/solareclipse.shtml)

New Moon in my first house: "This New Moon placement is a powerful one—it's a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others. However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences." (cafe astrology)

"A NEW CYCLE! This New Moon period signals the beginning of your lunar cycle, and
brings an opportunity for a new approach to life! The New Moon in the first house is also the luckiest time to make changes in your appearance, so take a chance. You'll also meet new people and encounter different situations, so make sure to always put your best foot forward. Look at how you want to come across for the upcoming year, and resolve to change your habits for the better as well! This is the best time all year to re-invent yourself, for this is the house of self-discovery. Mars, the planet of energy, is the natural ruler of the first house, so you'll probably have enough energy to accomplish all your goals! This is also a great time to try a new look, as well as begin a solid exercise program.

FIRST HOUSE: Beginnings, the personality, the physical body, personal affairs and ventures." (http://www.moonspells.com/ie/Nmoon/NM_1st.html)

The Great Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction of 2010

http://www.lynnkoiner.com/astrology-articles/the-great-jupiter-uranus-conjunction-of-2010

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Eros in Aries

Sun in Taurus with Eros in Aries: "You think you're so straight, but really you're a flake! At least, you are the second your heart gets engaged. The Taurean You believes in The Rules. Eros in Aries says, "stuff the rules - let's go there!" and you do. You'll throw over yonks of sensible achievement (maybe even a logical but non-fulfilling relationship) to pursue someone you met just once. Taurus values steadiness. Eros in Aries wants the zing! This so freaks you out.
Astro destiny: Long-term supportive and sensible love affair plus sexual bliss and excitement ... who? Dreams tell all." (Mystic Medusa's Soul Mating by Mystic Medusa)

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Scorpio Midheaven / Moon conjunct Midheaven

"People with Scorpio Midheaven are self-directed and sure of what they want and how to get it. While their desires are clear to them, they can also be ruthless about achieving them. When they push themselves too hard and too far, they become exhausted and feel momentarily powerless. Then they need a safe place to revive and be re-inspired. It's crucial for them to learn how to respond without losing their center and giving away too much of their mental, physical, and emotional reserves.

These people are in touch with basic truths of human existence. This allows them to be genuinely sympathetic towards others. They know the strengths others bring to situations and can inspire them to use their potential. They can also use their understanding of pushing too hard and personal limits to help others who struggle with difficult decisions.

Scorpio Midheaven folks understand the nature of death and other transformations differently from other people. They experience major transitions more intensely than others but know they can survive them well. Their awareness of their darker side allows them to respond to difficult situations skillfully and in an inspiring way.

Since Scorpio is the sign of desire, Scorpio Midheaven people meet resistance in every moment. How they deal with this resistance is important. If they stay attached to getting their way, they will be continually angry and frustrated. However, if they develop the courage to let go of the people, things, and situations they most care about, they can share their strength with others in a way that helps.

Folks with Scorpio Midheaven are at their best when they are balancing their intellectual and feeling sides. They need to be careful not to jump to conclusions too quickly and become angry and aggressive in forcing resolution of difficult situations. They need to see reality clearly for what it is. It also helps if they befriend their deep emotions and give them space without getting overwhelmed by them or using them to dominate others. Scorpio Midheaven's creativity lies in using their courage, determination, and willingness to heal in order to facilitate change." (http://www.babybirthchart.com/zodiac-signs/midheaven/scorpio.php)

Scorpio Midheaven: "Your destiny will lead you to be interested in all that is unknown and dangerous. You will excel in those fields where you have to dive, whether into the sea, the sciences, or the human soul. You have an intrepid and adventurous spirit that will lead you to investigate the bottom of the ocean, space, caves, volcanoes, jungles, etc. And if you never get to those places physically, your mind will be there. You are very competitive and are always willing to argue with your boss or co-workers, making your opinions prevail. You feel great attraction towards beaches or coasts, lakes and rivers, and will probably live somewhere close to water. You will be very particular when choosing your profession and will not follow anyone's suggestions or your family's wishes. Your most powerful professional weapon is your intuition. You will have very accurate feelings about what you should do.

Your vocational choice points toward one of the following professions: doctor, surgeon, endocrinologist, chemist, electronic or naval engineer, investigator, psychiatrist, aviator, detective, explorer, diver, geologist, etc., or any other profession which puts you in contact with the unknown.

It is probable that your home was very solid, with one of your parents (or both) very rigid in his/her principles. Discipline could have been very harsh and that led you to rebel. You are very independent, both in expressing your opinions and in choosing your future profession. The people of Scorpio will be strongly influential in your destiny." (Venus Group)

Moon conjunct Midheaven: "Your emotions are very powerful, and you are quite sensitive to the feelings of others as well. What happens while you are young will have a very strong effect on your future life, so that the attitudes and patterns you pick up in youth will be very hard to change as you get older. It is also likely that the career you choose will be influenced by your ideas in youth.

Your mother may have more to do with the career you choose than your father. If your relationship with your mother is not good, it could cause psychological problems throughout your life that would affect your work and your goals in life very badly. You need her emotional support very much.

Be careful not to believe passively that the world will surely take care of you. You probably will receive a great deal of help from others, especially women, but, like anyone else, you will have to work to make the best of it. You should be very good at getting along with the public, because you can make people feel that you belong with them. You have genuine sympathy for people, especially those who remind you of people you knew when you were young.

This placement can indicate that in your career you will work with the public or large groups of people. Your profession might involve protecting and taking care of people, or you might be in advertising or public relations." (http://www.astrologyweekly.com)

"On some level, [even subconsciously] you are likely to crave some form of recognition for your achievements in the world. You are also likely to be very sensitive about your role in public, and may seek a sense of security from your chosen profession. This placement can suggest that you choose a profession in which you look after others, a caring role perhaps. Your mother may have had a strong influence on your life direction. Whatever profession you care to select, you may discover that catering to the needs of females, or promoting products and services more concerned with female interests would have a better chance of success than those more male oriented. There may also be a fair amount of fluctuations experienced in your work or your career. With the Moon as the most elevated planet in your chart you are endowed with an innate skill in terms of having the ability to appeal to the public, possessing the capacity to sway the minds of the public. Should you ever feel the desire to stand for the local community, local council, public speaking or politics, you might surprise yourself at just how effective your words can be on others. Knowing this might just tip the scales in overcoming any fearfulness encountered when asked to speak in front of an audience, bringing your hidden talents into focus and enabling you to maximize your hidden potential." (http://rugdeeaustralia.tripod.com)

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Current transit: Neptune square Mercury

"Vague, dreamy thoughts which lack clarity and direction could
cause confusion in your daily routine. You may feel as if you're
walking in fog...not being able to clearly see what's directly
ahead. Deception and dishonesty can also be associated with this
Neptune transit.

Unable to concentrate for any length of time, responsibilities
and professional duties may be neglected...or even ignored.
Therefore, important personal or business decisions and
negotiations should be temporarily postponed until this transit
has passed.

Drained physical energy and excessive self inflicted worry could
now make you prone to nervous illness or disease. However, do
beware relying too heavily on drugs or alcohol. Perhaps it's
time to escape to a more tranquil setting - escape your everyday
environment for a few days in order to rest and re-align mind,
body and soul." (linda-goodman.com)

"Be extremely careful in all practical affairs at this time. You tend to overlook details, forget to consider some aspect of a problem, and make silly mistakes. Forgetfulness can be a serious problem. For example, you might drive somewhere (for example, the bank) and then discover, upon arriving there, that you forgot something (for example, your bank book). In business negotiations, you forget to ask about certain details, and then discover later that you wish you had. Any major decision, such as a career decision or a large purchase such as a home, is very tricky now because of the large number of factors and possible issues that you can neglect to consider. By taking the time to go over all details, you can avoid a lot of problems and confusions! You may be tempted to trust your intuition, but it is best at this time to also double-check all important matters carefully. You are also somewhat gullible and easily deceived or manipulated now, so be very careful in dealings with others. Avoid any transactions or agreements with persons who seem like they might be somewhat dishonest because they probably are!

While lack of attentiveness and forgetfulness make this time period a difficult one for practical affairs, you can expand your awareness in intuitive areas. Any area of a psychic, spiritual, religious, or metaphysical nature is more interesting to you now than usual. Fantasy, fiction, art, music, movies, and drama are also appealing. Pursue these areas now; they open you up to new ways of seeing the world, and activate your creative imagination. This is an excellent time for learning and exploring new ideas and experiences in any of these areas. This is the time to break out of some of your accustomed ways of thinking, and explore new possibilities that you are normally oblivious to. Be careful, however, in making decisions or changes in life style based on your new perceptions and ideas. For example, you may be tempted to adopt a new religious path or embrace a new philosophical perspective on life; wait until a later time to make these kinds of decisions. Now is the time to receive new ideas and explore them, not to make important decisions or commitments." (grupovenus.com)

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Neptune in the 12th House

"Neptune in the twelfth house imposes an influence on issues in the realm of your subconscious. A twelfth house Neptune sometimes produces fears and neurotic problems arising from the past. There is a tendency to be deeply involved with the unfortunate side of life. You may have a great compassion for people who are the outcasts of society, or those with physical or mental problems. This is an indicator of deep introspection and sometimes a cloistered life, preferring this to the commotion of the mundane sphere." (http://www.astrology-numerology.com)

"An inclination toward retreat, reverie and mysticism is what we might expect when the individual experiences the primal longing unadulterated by any surrogate. The gift of receptivity to such powerful redemptive images is also the gift of the artist. Commitment to a religious or spiritual path may offer consolation to Neptune's melancholy and world-weariness, and may provide a means of redeeming not only one's own loneliness but the victims of the past. Neptune in the 12th may shoulder the burden of redeeming family sin and unhappiness, and is particularly prone to identification with the suffering savior. For this reason, the individual with Neptune in the 12th, if unconscious and unformed, may become a scapegoat or vessel for family conflicts which go back over many generations. Certain forms of mental and physical disintegration, which embody an accrued family background of misery and difficulty, may be connected to Neptune in the 12th if the individual cannot contain his or her inner experiences. It is in this context that we may link drug addiction to this placement of the planet.

The line between Neptune in the 12th as visionary, artist, and healer, and Neptune in the 12th as addict, invalid or psychotic, is very fluid. Neptune placed in this house teaches us a good deal about our extremely limited and sometimes downright stupid definitions of sanity. The mystical or "oceanic" peak experience is not uncommon with Neptune in the 12th, and it can be redemptive and life-enhancing. Yet the individual may be so overwhelmed that he or she identifies utterly with being God's mouthpiece. This may, in certain contexts, be appropriate; Neptune in the 12th is more likely than most to recognize the essential divinity in the whole of life. It is only when primary narcissism dominates the stage, and no one else is granted the same status, that we may begin to worry. Neptune's apparent madness may be eminently sane, although attuned to the inner rather than the outer world. But there are some individuals with Neptune in the 12th, particularly if it forms stressful aspects with important personal planets, who are unable to maintain their boundaries against the flooding of the collective psyche. They may act out the traditional meaning of the 12th house, and spend their lives permanently or intermittently confined." (http://neptune-in-sagittarius.tribe.net)

"Neptune in the 12th House gives a person access to limitless grace in the form of ability to access understanding, which is possible, only when the partial view has been transcended. This placement may also confer considerable psychic ability, particularly in the form of clairvoyance.

As with Uranus in H12, however, a person needs to know he has this potential and put himself in a position where it can be developed, or he may have no conception of what is available to him.

People with Neptune in H12 are frequently born to parents who pride themselves on their practical sense and realism. The child is usually brought up to ‘look after number one’. From this bleak and unappealing world, the child with Neptune in H12 tends to retreat into a private realm of fantasy. The aspects made by Neptune to the inner planets will determine the extent to which the fantasies can be translated into a form which others can share or whether they remain locked away in a person’s mind. Regardless of whether a person with Neptune in H12 is able to channel its influence into artistic or literary form, he will in his daily life, be capable of acts of the most extra-ordinary selflessness. They may be sporadic and he may be dis­inclined to divulge his own motives but such acts are usually prompted by compassion for a person or animal in distress. The cost to himself whether reckoned in time, effort or cash, is often considerable. Secretiveness, bordering on the obsessive, is common with Neptune in its own House and there may be a tendency to hide behind images and aliases." (http://www.dkfoundation.co.uk)

Good 12th house article

"The twelfth house is Neptune's natural abode, so if Neptune is well-aspected, with sufficient self-discipline you will have a strong, authentic spiritual and/or psychic life. You also may have a strong and sometimes overly active—or potentially hallucinatory—imagination. Due to your extreme sensitivity, you experience stress on subconscious levels that can affect your health. You tend to be afraid of somehow being confined or locked up, or have a tendency towards confining yourself. If Neptune is afflicted, you can feel like an exile far from home on a foggy night, unable to clearly see where you're going. You may have vague, disturbing fears related to your emotional self-expression unless Neptune is well-aspected." (http://www.myastrologybook.com)

Thursday, January 8, 2009

1st House Lilith in Aquarius

You flash like lightning over the highlands,
You throw your firebrands across the earth,
Your deafening command, whistling like the South Wind,
Splits apart great mountains.
Holy Priestess, who can soothe your troubled heart?
--Wolkstein and Kramer, Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth (http://www.heliastar.com/doorways.html)

In Aquarius: "Here Lilith is quite intolerant. The native thinks he has the monopoly of truth, which makes him very demanding indeed ruthless. But life will break all his principles. The native would like to live what he has chosen according to his own will, but it will be impossible. There will be limits that can't be crossed, and the native will not be allowed to take some directions, indeed even to compel the events. Uranus, one of Aquarius masters, is always in a hurry and wants everything immediately. Stability is not its main concern. It means that long-term projects will always be shaken up or changed. The native may have to free himself from past life's chains and fight for his independence. There we find an excessive need of liberty and revolutionary instincts, according to a broad-minded vision of the world, indeed even the need of greater spiritual horizons. The native may be obliged to take care of close relatives what could be felt as a lack of freedom. The lesson here will be to understand that inner freedom is most important. Changes, moves, betrayals of friends will happen regarding friendship. There is also a big fund of creativity and the chart will indicate in which field this will be expressed. The native may work in humanitarian activities or open his mind to a wider spiritualist vision of things. As the Uranian energy is very powerful, it is very important to have a look at Saturn's location, in order to understand how this will be channeled. If the force is locked or not properly channeled, or used in a too strict and personal way, psychic troubles, nervous paralysis may occur.

Leo, opposite Aquarius, will oblige to adhere to conservative social structures and to respect them. Aquarian Lilith will be obliged to "think" with her heart - and not only with her head - to integrate the notion of love in his ideas about humankind. Thereby the native will be able to exercise his influence on a wide unselfish mode. Freedom for everyone and to teach people that inner liberty is the utmost important one.

In past lives, the soul might have been part of group life, in communities, gathered in the same ideals. These contexts might have been freely chosen or imposed. In both cases, the soul was disappointed in her hopes about ideology, solidarity. Her experiences and traumas are bound to her quest of freedom and her beliefs in human-being dignity.

Today, the native is both attracted to and suspicious by "great ideals". He would like to invest himself but he "feels" a danger. Attraction and rejection of ideals, politic, freedom-worship, individuality, are different subjects the native will have to deal with. Too much attached to his freedom, he has an instinctive fear to be - again - trapped whatever the context, the relation, the love are.

If Black Moon is at the very beginning of Aquarius, the future is always questioned: permanent improvisation and adaptation required. The native must not be scarred in acting, in finding day after day solutions in order to handle situations, even if he does not clearly see the results.

If Black Moon is at the very end of Aquarius, the native must handle his life and decide to win. He will neither be allowed to let his instincts commanding, nor to leave the place because it's too hard, but he will have to manage without imposing his own will.

Keywords: great tension - nervousness - betrayals, death of friends -
claustrophobia - sexual independence or sexual ambivalence -
attraction or rejection of independence - sudden trials - divorce
possibility - search of an absolute freedom - accidents - surgery -
must learn to express his true personality - must learn to open
himself to others - in a feminine chart often indicates a "liberated"
woman personality(http://tribes.tribe.net/darkmoongoddesslilith)

In the 1st House: "Having Black Moon Lilith in 1st house suggests strong influence of the values of the Black Moon in your personality. Intense passions - but they may be hidden in the depths of the unconscious mind (Pandora's box) . Extremely violent emotions at times. Rebellious nature, which can engage in fights against patriarchal authority. In a female chart, in particular, this can mean great difficulties and conflicts with the father. Profound connection with occult mysteries. Natural understanding of the hidden laws of nature. Having Black Moon in the first house is an invitation for the native to study the myth of Lilith and ponder on its implications."

1st house Ceres in Aquarius

In Aquarius:"If it's weird, someone with Ceres in Aquarius will be likely to find it nurturing. Being with friends would also be a nurturing experience, and the friends, in turn, will probably feel nurtured. However, the early nurturing received was most likely erratic. When mommy isn't there when the child is crying, the kid has to eventually cut off from the feelings of abandonment. Eventually, the child grows up, starts dating, and, when they really like somebody, up comes the feeling "I need you." That's when they get the great urge to run away. The negative side of Ceres in Aquarius is that it tends to have contact difficulties in intimate relationships."

"From an esoteric viewpoint this is the house of the ‘world server', therefore you may have a mission to help the masses in a humanitarian way. Persons with this placement love the world and look at our global community as all are friends, bothers, or sisters. There are no boarders. Remember the song by John Lennon, ‘Imagine ‘Imagine all the people loving everyone….

We care and nurture our friends and are nurtured by them as well. All 12 step groups embody this archetype, the challenge loss, and then returning to a state of well being, while friends in the support group nurture and care for you. In addition, this placement would most likely include single parenting groups, adoption, foster parents, orphanages, or those who work in community group homes for disadvantaged children and youth. Ceres here may rebel against the social structure and want to see change, bringing in new innovative ideas, inventions, and to work to bring about positive change for our future. They can be activists and will let their ideas be known through the use the written word, newspapers, public speaking and books. Grief issues involves friend, groups, and rebelliousness, the rebel without a cause syndrome, adoption issues and our global community."

"Ceres in Aquarius persons identify nurturing with individuality. Ideally, the mothering experience fostered self-determination and a recognition of the rights of others. Nurturing is expressed through teaching others to accept their eccentricities and themselves, even if they 'follow the beat of a different drummer'. Self-acceptance can be gained through following one's own original and unique path. Imbalances may occur if the child was not given limits and guidelines, and therefore received more freedom than he or she was prepared to cope with. This would manifest as the 'rebel without a cause', the individual who needs to gain inner control and self-discipline so that he / she can handle the responsibilities of freedom."

In the 1st House:"People will always be mistaking you for their mother, even if you are a guy. That's because Ceres in the 1st house people just seem to be nurturing. This effect is lessened if Ceres is located more towards the end of the house, or in a different sign from the Ascendant. There can be a problem if you happen to have a lot of planets in Gemini, like a friend of mine. She would rather talk than nurture, but emotionally needy people gravitate towards her constantly."

"Ceres in Aries (or 1st house) people identify nurturance with autonomy and being granted independence. In turn, the Ceres in Aries (or 1st house) individual nurtures others through promoting their self-determination and self-sufficiency. To feel truly loved, this person must receive these experiences from his or her significant others. Pathology or imbalance can occur when the child feels either dominated by the nurturer or pushed toward autonomy before he or she is ready to take on this responsibility."

"Ceres will be an obvious part of the personality, initiating and promoting self nurturance and caring for others. Independent, assertive, self-starter, action orientated, physical activity; the grief work of Ceres may be connected to the self, through health, appearance, personality, or projection to partner could occur, or may attract a challenging partner or relationship."