Astrology Explored

Hello! So you want to know about astrology. Maybe you are looking for a monthly forecast or how well you might get along with that sexy Scorpio you are eyeing. Or you figured out this Saturn Return thing has something to it and you want to understand it. Or you have this midlife thing going on and you want to figure out what is causing this madness.

The world of astrology is more than the horoscope columns you see in newspapers and magazines. Here at Astrology Explored this astrologer tries to show you just that. Look around, things are nicely arranged. Below is the latest post, over on the right side is a list of various astrology topics. And if you don’t see what you are looking for, shoot me an email at starrynightastro@aol.com.

Have fun!

Beth

Left to my own devices, being an Aquarian, I tend to intellectualize rather than analyze. Though it seems that these two concepts are similar, in actuality they are not. It is easy enough for me to put two concepts together, roll them around, make comparisons and draw conclusions, whether or not the data on which I make the comparison are correct or based on known facts. When we analyze something, we pick apart the elements of the concept, check it against our current reality and see whatever we are analyzing fits with the known facts. This is what Virgo does very well, many times relentlessly well, sometimes to the despair of the rest of the zodiac. Alas, I have no Virgo. It is rather squished in my fifth house, with no planet clothed in its good graces, having to share tenancy there with Jupiter in Libra much like young Harry Potter living in the closet under the stairs.

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—Something you have done in the past can propel you to fame and fortune or at least a nice pat on the back. Whatever it is that you did, not only is it nice to receive some recognition, but you realize that this is a path you should walk. This is an exciting and frightening moment for security conscious Crabs. Though it takes a lot for you to come out from your shell, you might find that the Universe might make you an offer than you can not refuse.

—Leo’s love to command a room, and this month Leo, you get to do it in spades. The planet of communication, Mercury, trots into your sign on the 17th, adding bluster to your bravado. People don’t know quite what to make of you, but gee don’t you sound good while you make your point. You look good too, but you don’t need anyone to tell you that. Or at least you shouldn’t, but that’s another story. Whatever it is that you have to say, you are likely to trigger events that lead to a path you always suspected you’d take. Now is the time.

—You’ve spent way too much money, and now the bills have come due. Maybe it is time to come to grips with what is really bothering you. Why so you feel the need to flash the plastic in such a conspicious way? Are you ignoring some inner need to express your individuality? Are you looking for soul growth through pricey saunas? Are you sacrificing to much of yourself to a keep a relationship going? As much as you like to help people, Virgo, you are not much help to them if you are a mess yourself. Schedule some alone time to sort your priorities.

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Aries, Taurus Gemini

Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius

Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

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—Your usual coping strategy is a no go for this month. And that’s just too bad, since you are under some severe stressing regarding work and family. It seems like no matter what you do, people have something critical to say about it. Though it seems that trying to work things out is an impossible task, who better than you to tackle it? Have faith and hope that things will work out and they will.

—When everyone else around lose their heads, you find that you have just the right stuff to settle things down. Go ahead and take charge and put everything to rights. This is an excellent time to review health insurance plans and to get the kid’s school physicals square away. Keep doing what you have been doing and at least you can enjoy the satisfaction of having a place for everything and everything in its place.

—You are pumped by having Mars and Venus in your sign, making you like the Energizer Bunny on steriods. You have so many plans and ideas to communicate, you wear out your audience in just a few breaths. Its useless to tell you to priortize, because everything seems equally important. For that reason you must absolutely not take it personally when someone tells you must slow your roll. Though you won’t listen to them, at least let them know you appreciate their concern before you speed off to your latest adventure.

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Cancer, Leo, Virgo

Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius

Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

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—And you thought you knew what a social whirl was! After this month, you will have new definitions about how much social activity is too much! Everyone, it seems wants to go on a short trip with you and you are more than willing to oblige. Good thing too, since other people are stressing over changes in their lifestyle and they are much to depressed to be much company for you. You just want to have fun, and no one can blame you for that.

—Suddenly everything is going right. You are clicking on all eight cylinders as everyone seems to be in agreement that you are doing just fine. After the angst of the past six months this seems not just too good to be true, you are wondering when the other shoe is going to drop. And so as you expect, so it will happen. With Venus and Mars in opposition to your Sun sign, you should be aware that you have not yet banked enough good will to start drawing on it. You may still expect a few blips of resentment from the people near you. You may hear of a financial need of a child in your family to which you should contribute. There may yet be some tax issues which are not cleared up yet. In any case, keep an even keel and do what you can to help. People will adore you for it.

—Relationships with the opposite sex are shaky this month, as someone wants more than the other person is willing to give. As you two play cat and mouse with each other, it suddenly dawns on you that one of you is not fulfilling the obligations of the relationship. Can it be you, Sagittarius? If you were a car, you’d be a high end sports car, all flash and cash, but definitely high maintenance. Your first inclination is to cut and run when the fun runs out, but is this really what you want?

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Aries, Taurus Gemini

Cancer, Leo, Virgo

Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

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Problems with authority figures kick up your insecurities about your future security. Your boss is bent on analyzing your every move. Since this starts on the eclipse of July 7, this is a six month period of scrutiny. Let’s face it, Capricorn operates best under cover of darkness. You aren’t exactly comfortable with all this attention. Of course, all your boss is going to find is that you do your work carefully, methodically and with good results. You didn’t expect anything else, did you?

Problems with men and money plague you this month. This is distracting you from the real focus, which should be on your destiny. Closely following on the eclipse of July 7, Sun and Mercury makes an friendly energetic connection with Saturn in Virgo and all of that makes a Yod, called the Finger of God, with your Sun. These next six months is crucial in pushing forward your career goals. Though it seems like the mountain of work on your desk is an impossible pile to climb with little reward, it is crucial that you wade right through it all with an eye to showing (and showing off) to the world just how stellar you are.

What comes in, money wise, through the front door seems to make its way out the back door just as fast. There may be problems with your ride, or your computer fizzles out (Get a Mac this time) or your kid has to have some sort of immediate medical care you weren’t expecting (God forbid). Watch the gossip at the back fence, and keep the home fires burning. You’ll be glad you did.

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Aries, Taurus, Gemini

Cancer, Leo, Virgo

Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius

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June 30, 2009

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled one Hispanic and 19 white firefighters were unfairly denied promotion when the city [New Haven, CT] scrapped two civil service exams in 2004 because few minorities would have made rank.

The City of New Haven threw out the exams of 2004 fearing lawsuits because none of the black participants scored well enough to to be promoted to the vacancies at the time. City attorneys were concerned that because no blacks could be promoted the city may have been held liable for possible civil rights violations. Whether or not the test itself was flawed is an issue that has not been resolved.

In Monday’s ruling Justice Anthony Kennedy said, “Fear of litigation alone cannot justify an employer’s reliance on race to the detriment of individuals who passed the examinations and qualified for promotions.” He was joined in the majority by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas.

In dissent, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said the white firefighters “understandably attract this court’s sympathy. But they had no vested right to promotion. Nor have other persons received promotions in preference to them. . .”

The ruling could alter employment practices nationwide, potentially limiting the circumstances can be held liable for decisions when there is no evidence of intentional discrimination against minorities.

Justice Anthony’s statement mirrors so precisely the positions of the stars that one wonders if the decision would have gone another way under another set of stellar influences. Let’s look at the sentence and parse it astrologically.

Fear of litigation
employer’s reliance
detriment of individuals
passed the examinations
qualified for promotions

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June 29, 2009

Tara over at Stargates54 nominated Astrology Explored for a Lemonade Award.

Tara says of the Lemmy as it is affectionately known:

a Lemonade Award, which is given to bloggers who show a positive attitude, gratitude, and a willingness to share their ideas, support and online friendship. In other words, people who make lemonade when they get lemons!

Now it is impossible to recognize all the people that have offered help and and encouragement in keeping this blog. I couldn’t possibly name one of my online astrology friends over another. And my 451 family, past and present, deserves some recognition. 451 Press is the place where I learned what I know about blogging. The encouragement of the people here have been instrumental in opening new doors for me as an astrologer and a writer. Without further ado let me present my Lemmies.

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June 28, 2009

[Helen] Fisher posits that each of us gets dosed in the womb with different levels of hormones that impel us toward one of four basic personality types:

The Explorer — the libidinous, creative adventurer who acts “on the spur of the moment.” Operative neurochemical: dopamine.

The Builder — the much calmer person who has “traditional values.” The Builder also “would rather have loyal friends than interesting friends,” enjoys routines, and places a high priority on taking care of his or her possessions. Operative neurotransmitter: serotonin.

The Director — the “analytical and logical” thinker who enjoys a good argument. The Director wants to discover all the features of his or her new camera or computer. Operative hormone: testosterone.

The Negotiator — the touchy-feely communicator who imagines “both wonderful and horrible things happening” to him- or herself. Operative hormone: estrogen, then oxytocin.

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Hi Beth, just want to say I love the site. Slightly odd request here, but bear with me =p

I’m pretty fascinated by the idea of astrology affecting a person’s physical appearance. I’ve looked at a couple of my close friends’ charts, looking at Asc., Asc. Ruler, Venus aspects etc., and I’ve noticed a few features that seem to fit. But I’m curious about my own chart, and unfortunately completely hopeless at spotting in myself these features that I’m supposed to have. So I was wondering if I could perhaps get an outside perspective: if you could take a quick look at my chart and pick out a few things, which I could pass on to people and see if they reckon it’s a good description of me?

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June 24, 2009

Well, my little story about Mr. & Mrs America and their talk with Pluto struck some nerves. I got some mail from people who identified with the story of Mr. and Mrs. Crab. Below is the story of people who could be Mr. & Mrs. Crab’s neighbors.

OMG!!!!

Lynn

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June 23, 2009

The first eclipse of July on the seventh pulls in some interesting players. The Sun in Cancer opposes the Moon in Capricorn. The Cancer/Capricorn axis represents security issues; the acquisition and conservations of wealth. Also in Capricorn is the planet of transformation, Pluto in challenge aspect to the planet of change Uranus.

Let’s pretend for a moment we are like a fly on the wall and we are listening to a conversation these characters are having.

The scene is a smoke-filled room, badly lit, with four people sitting at a table. The smoke is coming from smarmy looking guy, dressed in a black pin stripped suit with a red tie that has a cigar hanging out of his mouth. It’s not that he is bad looking, in fact, in a certain light he is attractive, but there is an air around of him of danger. Sitting next to each other is Mr. and Mrs. Crab, your average American middle aged couple. They are tense and worried. If you were sitting in the presence of the agent of transformation, you would be too. But there is a third player, Mr. Uranus. He looks like the absent minded professor type, his hair uncombed, his socks mismatched. His brown wool suit looks like it hasn’t seen the inside of a dry cleaners in seven years and his aquamarine bow tie has a catsup stain on it. He looks harmless, but there is something in his eyes, a little wild gleam that is entirely unsettling.

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June 19, 2009

In a broad symbolic sense where the Sun is in the sky is the general attitude of most people. Here the first part of summer displays Gemini attitudes: sun, fun, travel, playtime! We make plans for our vacation, look for fun, plan and throw parties. On the surface is all of that, but underneath, the vague planetary rumblings signal the unease of our times. Pluto, the God of the Underworld, is in out of sign opposition to the generally happy Gemini Sun. Pluto is about raw, naked power. Pluto strips the resources of others to get what it wants. This is the energy of the bankruptcy and high-handed profit taking. It is the energy of the pirate, and not the happy-go-lucky Disney kind. It is the Samurai bent on revenge. It is your father grounding you for the entire summer.

Another factor that plays this week is the planet of the unexpected, Uranus, is in challenge aspect to both the Sun and Pluto. There is high wire tension here, like a thunderstorm about to break. Don’t be surprised if the real thunderstorms this week match the emotional thunderstorms of your environment.

Aries—After the emotional beating you took last week, you are lying low this week. Once can only hope that you’ve learned something instead of just waiting for the wave to roll over you. Hold your breath!

Taurus—Love and money are yours to be had. You’ve worked hard. You deserve it. Don’t gloat. It is not attractive.

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Jun 18, 2009

Celtic Astrology is a study in dualism. Sun/Moon, Light/Dark, Masculine/Feminine; each has a place and role to play in the cycle of the seasons.

Western Astrology, by contrast is a study of the Sun as is moves through its yearly course. Each of the twelve places of the sun in that circle has a specific meaning, one of the twelve signs of the zodiac. The planets, while having specific meaning, are colored in their symbolism by these zodiac signs; in a broad sense, by the light the Sun casts upon them. Western Astrology is a Sun centered/self centered Universe.

Celtic Astrology is a system where the “other” is always present. Birthed in a Neolithic culture that was dependent for its survival on the fertility of the fields, the roles of all the members of the community were revered. Thus male and female shared an equality that was forgotten in later ages.

The course of the Sun of the sky marked the fertility cycle of the male members of the community. On this site I found a beautiful explanation of what was the Celtic view:

The Sun-God rules the seasons. At Yule, he is the new babe, the emodiment of innocence and joy. He represents the infancy of the returning light. At Imolg, his growth is celebrated, as the days are growing longer and light stronger. At Ostara, he is a green, flourishing youth whose eye is taken by the Maiden Goddess. On Beltane, he is the young man in love who takes the Goddess as his bride. Their consummated marriage is celebrated with maypoles and bonfires. At Midsummer, he comsummates his marriage in a union so complete that it becomes a death. He is mourned at Lammas, and at Mabon, he sleeps in the womb of the Goddess. At Samhain, he waits in the Shining Land to be reborn.

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Sedna Glyph

Thank you,

Interestingly, when I pulled up photoshop to give Sedna a new graphic, I immediately ran into problems. Sedna, it seemed, was stubbornly determined to keep black and white as her colors. It was only until I hit upon an icy blue reminiscent of her home in the Artic waters did she relent. She fought off definition at each rendering of the glyph, vague and ill defined against the background. As I struggled for a readable glyph, the image emerged of a Sedna bubbling just under the waters, churning beneath the topmost lens of the first layers of water that sunlight hits, air bubbles trailing up from behind her. This is so descriptive of the planetary energies of Sedna.

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June 13, 2009

Rubber Ducky

A 90-year-old California woman survived three days stuck in her bathtub after becoming too weak to get out by herself . . .

The potentially fatal episode began when Shirley Madsen returned from a seniors’ bus trip to Cache Creek Casino Resort on the evening of May 27.

“I love the Indian casino. They have such wonderful buffets,” Madsen said.

But she skipped the buffet before boarding the bus for home.

“I only had an egg and a half of a pancake for breakfast,” Madsen said. “When I got home I was trying to decide whether to have dinner first or take a bath.”

The spunky woman chose the latter, not expecting that she would be too weak to get out of the tub, and unable to reach anyone for help.

Madsen leads an active social life so when her daughters couldn’t reach her for a couple days they weren’t alarmed. On the third day, however, one daughter became concerned enough to go to her mother’s home. She found her mother in the bathtub.

Madsen’s biggest fear was dehydration because she was not able to cup enough fresh water in her hands to drink. “I have this collection of rubber duckies. There is a fireman, a policeman and others,” Madsen said. “I jokingly tell my friends that I am going home to take a bath with the boys.”

On the second day of her watery ordeal, Madsen discovered that the sailor duck, a recent gift, had a hole in it, and that became her drinking cup.

Since Madsen led an active social life her daughters went too concern they couldn’t reach her for a couple days. On the third day, however, the daughter who lived in Southern California “got a bad feeling” and insisted her sister go to their mother’s house where Madsen was found.

What would cause an active 90 year old woman to suddenly be unable to get herself out of the bathtub. Can astrology give some clues?

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