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    • Friday, 30 April 2010

    Madeline Murray O'Hair: Atheist

    Madeline Murray AstrologyBack Story: Madeline O'Hair, was an American atheist, author, social worker and activist, and as the leading spokesperson against God and religion she earned herself the title as one of the most hated women in America. Through legal battles prayer in school was outlawed by the Supreme court.

    Early Childhood: Madeleine's father was the owner of a construction company, until the business crashed, and her seamstress mother, after learning she was pregnant with Madeline, tried to throw herself out of a window trying to abort the pregnancy.




    It was in Hawaii that O'Hair fell in love with married Army officer William J. Murray, Jr., a wealthy Roman Catholic. When she found herself pregnant by Murray several months later, he refused to admit paternity alluding to the fact that his devotion to the church would never permit him to divorce his wife. Noting Murray's family wealth, an enraged O'Hair sued for child support and took his name for herself and her illegitimate son.

    Returning to the mainland distraught and pregnant, O'Hair divorced Roth and promptly made Roman Catholicism the target of her considerable rage. At the bull's-eye of this target was the Pope himself, personally responsible for preventing her lover from marrying her. Shortly after giving birth to her son, O'Hair assumed the position of a deranged Scarlet O'Hara during a thunderstorm challenging God that, if such a thing as "God" existed, it should strike both her and her child dead with a bolt of lightning." She interpreted their unscathed survival as a sign that "God does not exist, or he would have taken up the challenge....I've proved irrefutably that God does not exist." Source.

    Madeline has had quite a dramatic life crusading against religion, God, along with her many organisations and the laundering of money. When her health declined and the lawsuits mounted, she disappeared on an "extended" vacation with $500,000 of her organisations money. Madeline kept up some communication with former employees, but this too faded.

    And then ......


    Physically Missing/Discovery of Bones


    "After she vanished in 1995 with a son and a granddaughter and a half million dollars in gold coins, a former member of the O'Hair Organization mentioned that "death threats were as regular as rain. " While there were many theories, there were no clues; the three were never found. Speculation ran rife as to their whereabouts, with New Zealand being a strong possibility for the location of their exile, coupled with theories held by the IRS and her oldest son that the trio met with foul play and were murdered.

    On 3/24/1999, David Roland Waters, 52, was arrested on weapons charges, under suspicion for being involved in the disappearance. A former office manager for O'Hair, he served time for a murder conviction in 1965 and is presently on probation for skimming $54,000 from the O'Hair organization. Prior to Waters' trial, on 1/28/2001, investigators unearthed the bones of dismembered body parts at a ranch, Cape Wood, Texas, believed to be those of O'Hair, her son Jon Garth Murray and the granddaughter she adopted, Robin Murray O'Hair. On 3/15/2001, the identity of the grisly remains were confirmed. As part of a plea bargain, Waters led authorities to the gravesite."

    Madeline Murray O'Hair's Natal Chart

    Madeline's life was never peaceful and ended in murder and this a rather gruesome and grim finality. Throughout the years she faced controversy, death threats and a strong reaction from the public. Madeline acted deceptively in all financial dealings and did a disappearing act when she could no longer face her responsibilities. Madeline's horoscope is strong in fire, and the Sun and Mars are conjunct in Aries. This suggests a strong fighting, competitive spirit, and someone drawn to crusades and winning over the opposition, you could say she was a force to be reckoned with.

    Marilyn was described as an arrogant and aggressive woman, impulsive, impatient and reckless. Usually the ram is pretty direct in their action, but Mars (ruler of Aries) is in the 12th house (spirituality, deception, confusion), and SQUARE to Neptune, signifying her acting misguided at times, and an unconscious anger relating to family history (12th) and national race. The 12th house in astrology relates to our ancestors and "the skeletons in the closet" or the "ghosts from the past" that continue to haunt the individual. The 12th house in traditional texts is known as the house of self-undoing. 

    Madeline's' fighting spirit embodies collective and religious urgings. A 12th Sun can sometimes indicate low self-esteem and a sense of not being recognised as an individual. "Early in life you may have received messages from your parents which led you to believe that you have no right to exist, that your personal desires are selfish and unimportant, and that you possess an innate badness or unworthiness for which you must atone. Perhaps nothing you did or said was considered good enough, or your parents were narcissistically absorbed in their own worlds, and provided little support for your fragile, developing ego." (Tracy Marks). This powerfully connects to her real life story, and the early rejection from her mother and feeling unwanted as a child when her mother tried to abort her.



    If we take a look at her Jupiter-Pluto conjunction, this woman does not take Jupiterian issues lightly. Jupiter rules the belief in life's meaning, ideals and the search for personal spiritual wealth. Jupiter rules hope, justice, goodness and under harsh aspects can rule fanaticism, exaggerated beliefs and intolerance. Pluto rules extremism, volcanic and obsessive natures. Pluto has an all or nothing approach to religion (Jupiter), and there is a deep religious or political conviction or an intense pursuit of knowledge.

    The interesting part, is that the CONJUNCTION plugs into Madeline's Moon in Libra. The need for justice, and the emphasis of the court case and legal battles (Libra) are all tied up with the Moon and also perhaps to the earlier experience of mother (Moon). A Moon-Pluto mother may have experienced trauma in her own life, some crisis, and holds on to dark and powerful feelings which the child picks up. Jupiter inflates and looks for a sense of meaning to it all and it can also exaggerate emotions (OTT) to nurturing and emotional issues.
    Thursday, 29 April 2010

    Astrology Diary: Mars besieged

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    Mars-Neptune transit (Hard Aspects - conjunction, square, and opposition).

    The run down-

    - You may feel your strength, willpower and assertiveness diminishes
    - Your personal identity becomes confusing and the ego disintegrates
    - The fantasy life is heightened
    - The body becomes vulnerable to infections, illness and anything toxic
    - Projects can fail now
    - Action drifts along
    - You may even act in misguided ways
    - Acting in secret and dishonesty and also deception becomes a problem
    - The sex drive is lowered or even heightened and the sex life is fantasy filled and driven. You may need to watch boundaries in this area and don't slip into sex too easily.
    - Discouragement and depression can become a major problem now
    - This is because you are plagued with feelings of inferiority
    - This is not always the best time for surgery or taking medication, as sometimes there is confusion with dosages and the medication isn't the right one.
    - Spiritual inspiration and creative goals are probably the better manifestation of the transit.
    - Try not to begin drug or drinking habits because resistance is weaker now and you could fall into escapist habits.
    - Desires and goals may slip under the unconscious and you don't know what you want anymore.
    - Every time you try and act clearly your motivation and drive become listless.
    - Inverted desires
    - You may feel both guilt and rage
    -  Unconscious anger


    Sunday, 25 April 2010

    The Cancer Man

    Cancer is the first sign of feeling, it rules the family, home, past and memory. The strongest urge for Cancer is security and "familiar" territory. It's likely the Cancer man would present a tough, strong exterior, but underneath he is touchy, sensitive, tender and is ruled by the Moon. The Cancer man is dominated by the ebb and flow of his Moon/Moods. Tradition appeals to Cancer and he has a powerful connection with his home, children and history. The Cancer man can have old fashioned values, however, not every Cancer man wants a family in the traditional sense, and the rest of the chart may show more independent qualities and need for space. Liz Greene says, "They needn't have ties of blood. But the feeling of continuity with the past is terribly important to Cancer. The past is often more real to Cancer than the present, because it's known and therefore safe." Cancer fears the future and is worry prone sign; they don't trust the unfamiliar. Many astrologers have called this sign a "mother's boy" in the sense that mother has a large influence over them for better or worse. Mother and childhood hold powerful sentimental feelings, and Cancer claws do have difficulty letting go of the past. A Cancer man may look for a relationship that is motherly and actively protecting, nourishing, caring and feeding. If the Cancer man wants to be motherly in a relationship he will look for a partner that "needs" him in some way.

    There is a protective nature in the Cancer man and once attached he doesn't let go easily. The Cancer man often has a sidestepping nature , although the Cancer man is cardinal, active and ambitious he won't always confront directly or upfront. In this way he dodges responsibility but creates situations where the other has to take action. Cancer may be evasive and this is infuriating for other direct signs. It can create a fretting response and an indecisive nature, and his moods are constantly changing. The Cancer man is accutely sensitive to changes in the environment. Mars the planet of assertiveness, action and aggression falls in Cancer. His imagination is one of his greatest gifts.  The more independent signs may find Cancer too needy, clingy and dependent, but there is another type of Cancer man, one that avoids his own emotional needs and appears  "unattached" to anybody. This type of man is yet to get in touch with his solar sign.

    The Cancer man is also afraid of being exposed, he knows how soft, tender and vulnerable he is underneath his hard shell. Therefore, he creates strong defenses in his environment. And he can read others feelings and picks them up immediately. The highest types of this sign can nourish the females and protect them. You will find understanding and tenderness in his arms and a place where you both can feel at home, shielded away from the harsh world outside. On a psychic level these men are attuned to women's needs and are sensitive to their roles. In some Cancer men you will find the sweetest natures; they will be careful not to hurt you directly, but if he feels the relationship isn't working anymore he will withdraw from you. If the crab is hiding in his shell he has usually been deeply hurt and is protecting himself. Or, he no longer wants to be with you and doesn't want to be the one to confront the issue. Cancer's can be snappy and critical when feeling vulnerable so watch out for his moodiness. The Cancer man has a shy, introverted nature but often his emotional support, feeling nature and sensitivity are his greatest strengths.
    Tuesday, 20 April 2010

    Essays on the Foundation of Astrology

    Foreword to book "This work was written during the war years. It is hoped that it may contain some ideas that are worth preserving and possess novelty, although much that it contains will necessarily be reminiscent of what has appeared in my earlier works."

    Review: C.E.O Carter is probably the closest to a traditional astrological writer that I will actually read. I liked some of Kevin Burk's work as well, but he has a habit of using the same analogies and over rehearsed astrology lines. What sets C.E.O Carter apart is that he is open to talking about the outer planets and he never takes a completely deterministic view of astrology. For example, here are some of his thoughts on the discovery of the outer planets.


    "When other planets were discovered astrologers were placed in an awkward position. Some took the stand that there was no reason to believe that the ancient rulerships would remain valid for all time. They might be subject to an evolutionary process. Finally there might be twelve known planets, one for each sign. But the notion that the discovery of the "new" planets had disproved astrology is ridiculous, and, when made by those who have not studied the subject- it is made by none others - it is equally presumptuous. The readiness to receive new factors is rather to the credit of astrologers than to their discredit and it would well be for mankind if all organised bodies of thought had shown a like alacrity to accept new discoveries. It is the misfortune of astrology - if truth in any form can be unfortunate - that even when it has been examined by brilliant intellects it has usually been studied only superficially; and minds normally free from prejudice have apparently forgotten this virtue when they engage upon the subject."

    A round of applause. I love Carter, and he was "The Astrological President". I find it refreshing to read his work and find that he is so open minded. I believe his free thinking mentality is due to his natal Mercury (thinking) trine Uranus (freely). I like the use of his analogies in this book, and he takes a balanced view of the planets and discusses the difficulties a challenged Sun may represent, but he also judges the reactional stimulus to this challenge. In his discussion on the planets he explains their natures and the challenges some planets pose in aspect. Carter believes there are no pure values in each planet and even if Venus is in Libra in the 7th house unaspected, there is still the rest of he horoscope to consider. In his view there are three degrees of intensity in which a planetary value may appear in the horoscope, and it may be excessive, deficient or normal. The view of good aspects in the natal chart is the ability to swim with the tide. The "bad" aspects  make the native out of tune with his surroundings and he calls it in-compliant. I also liked his view on how to phrase aspects to astrological clients:

    True, those who consult astrologers when in trouble should be prepared to hear the truth, but there are ways and ways of presenting this sometimes disagreeable commodity to persons who are probably already worried and depressed. To tell a consultant that he is faced with a "bad aspect" is likely to impress him with the notion that he is confronted with something that has neither the rime nor reason, but is simply unpleasant, vexatious and perhaps dangerous. To tell him that an approaching aspect is difficult should have quite a different effect. It implies that there will be a job to do or a problem to solve, not just brute disaster ahead. It is a challenge, not a crude threat.

    The chapter on the houses is a subject I have already discussed, and this is in regard to how much of the actual character is reflected by the houses. C.E.O Carter confidently explores these issues and it is something that all astrologers need to ponder. Are the houses simply a "backdrop" of the natal chart? Planets in Leo can relate to physical children as much as planets in the 5th house. Carter moves on to the different house systems and discusses his various criticisms and preferences. Overall this is an enjoyable read and an often thought provoking book. The author is not the type to just "go along" with accepted opinions, and judges the matter solely for himself through his own research and study. The book will help to give you a deeper understanding regarding the nature of the planets and signs.
    Monday, 19 April 2010

    Multiple Personalty Disorder

    mental illness astrology
    Christine Sizemore is an American Schizophrenic who has been diagnosed with 22 personalities. The personalities had various names: the blind lady, the virgin, the banana split girl, and the mute. Through deep therapeutic work, eventually all of these personalities were integrated into one. The cause of the splitting was due to traumatic events in her childhood, which happened before she reached two years old. Christine's natal chart has an 'exact' Sun square Pluto aspect and tight Moon square Neptune. The Sun, Moon and Venus are in their dominion or exalted. The planet struggling is Mercury; the planet of communication, thinking and analytical ability is in fall in Pisces and receives a square from Mars in Gemini (malefic). Overall, Christine has a fiery temperament, and Mars is a singleton (only planet in air). Saturn in Sagittarius in the 4th house is a singleton (only planet in the lower hemisphere). The angular planets: Moon square Neptune. And Neptune is powerful in it's own house (12th). Uranus is at 0 degrees in Aries in the 8th house and can represent healing and transformation (8th) with sudden breakthroughs (Uranus in Aries).

    I don't believe there is a sure fire signature for mental health, and you can't diagnose from the chart alone. However, there are are pointers in the natal chart that show the areas that an individual is challenged to overcome in each lifetime. The medical astrologers do have some good pointers and lets see how they examine mental illness and Schizophrenia in the natal chart: C.E.O Carter, An Encyclopedia of psychological Astrology - "22 degrees of the mutables and Mercury is related to Mars by aspect or sign position. Moon or Mercury, or both, are in all cases in aspect to Neptune." Comment: Christine has Mars at 22 degrees Gemini (mutable) Mercury is square Mars in Mercury's sign (Gemini). Moon is square Neptune, and is powerful on the angles. Bulls-eye in this case.  Doris Chase Doane, Astrology : 30 Years of Research - Severely afflicted Mercury or Moon, usually both. Comment: That was a big help, considering it' 30 years of research!!

    Essentials of Medical Astrology by Harry F. Darling says, "Only one factor relating to autonomic brain imbalance affecting the cerebral cortex which is also in Gemini, that does not mean that asthma and Schizophrenia are related, but there is an analogical autonomic nervous system imbalance underlying both conditions as part of astrological findings. The analogy is noted also in treatment, since schizophrenia medications derive from antihistamines used to treat allergies." Comment: This is an interesting observation. Astrology in the Modern World - by Derek Parker: "In their most bizarre form, delusional systems are encountered in patients suffering from paranoid schizophrenia; they afford a further example of man's need for explanations. To suffer from schizophrenia is to undergo an experience of progressive personality disintegration of a most disagreeable kind, interrupted from time to time by crisis of personal identity during which the individual may feel that his sexual and aggressive impulses do not belong to him but are in fact intruders forced into his mind by the agents of a sinister conspiracy whose sole intention is to produce the unbearable state from which he is suffering. While Schizophrenic delusions represent on the part of the patient to render his circumstances explicable and to create some kind of order out of his own private chaos, astrology, I submit, represents a similar attempt at operating on a collective level."

    Christine has Sun in Aries (individuality) in the 8th house of crisis and square to Pluto (8th house), this represents the crisis (8th) of personal identity (Sun in Aries) and trans-formative work she has had to go through for a "singular" personality (Aries). The Sun is struggling to shine in the 8th house of complexes, traumas, crisis and continual death-rebirth situations. Moon square Neptune is a highly sensitive placement and trauma at a young age can result in the need to retreat, and escape into a fantasy world. The Moon is the unconscious ego, and therefore confusion, delusion and the inability to see reality (Neptune) is sometimes a problematic pattern in life. Neptune is placed in the 12th house (own house)...read more here.
    Sunday, 18 April 2010

    The Virgo-Pisces Opposition - Selfless-Service

    virgo and Pisces
    The symbolic meaning of the opposition aspect (180 degrees)  symbolizes the balancing of two opposing energies. The opposition is considered a difficult aspect in natal astrology. However with this aspect in particular, the elements are complimentary and water and earth can sustain one another. If you are willing to work with your opposition you can get this conflicting pair to work together, and you can achieve a more balanced state in your life. One analogy used to describe an opposition is, the see-saw. With a see-saw when too much weight is placed on one side/sign it throws the other side out of balance. An extreme emphasis on one sign can create the need for the opposite sign to apply greater force to re-balance the situation. Both opposing signs appear as disconnected spurts of energy. Yet, they need and depend on one another for greater harmony and balance.

    virgo and Pisces
    Pisces is a mutable water sign and is classified as emotionally giving without “thinking” or judging. They have enormous compassion and sensitivity for all types of people. Weakness lies in the inability to use clear discrimination. Pisces often needs to recognize that to help-less, allows an individual to stand on his own two feet. If they could develop their critical faculties and clear judgement, this would allow them to see when help is genuinely needed. Often people use them as a human crutch. 

    Hitting rock bottom forces an individual to fix the problem using his own logic, skill and resources. Basically to sort his own mess out (Virgo). A wise verse says “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Another phrase that describes the Virgo-Pisces opposition is: “Heaven helps those who help themselves." Virgo's focus upon self-help and analysis is all in aid of self-development. The 6th house (ruled by Virgo) signifies the ordering of the personality. 

    One of the fishes biggest problems is: finding the heart to say no. Virgo is far more discriminating, but both signs are kind and helpful, and they form part of the selfless-service axis. Virgo will not lend his sympathy to those people who are only looking for handouts and they understand the value of hard work, but they can also be overly critical and nit-picking in their assessments.

    Virgo -“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.”


    Pisces - “Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.”
    Virgo - “Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.”
    Pisces - “He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.”
    The Art of Doing Nothing

    For of Virgo's self-analysis, editing, evaluation and engaging in repetitive manual tasks, it can leave them over-worked and soul-less and perhaps even joy-less at times. Pisces retreats from the physical world in order to refill their spiritual selves and indulge in their dream life. Virgo would benefit from learning the "art of doing nothing" and take breaks from their day-to-day work in order to relax.

    "You can always find reasons to work. There will always be one more thing to do. But when people don't take time out, they stop being productive. They stop being happy, and that affects the morale of everyone around them". --Carisa Bianchi

    virgo and Pisces
    Pisces has a hard time dealing with the mundane world and repetition is not appealing to the psyche. Waking up to the same routine is the number one soul killer. Nonetheless, it offers security on the earth plane and a sense of natural order.  Many of us stuck in "daily routine" often talk about “breaking out of routine” and refer to it as a prison with no release. We complain about getting those dreaded chores done! 

    Inactivity allows the soul to rest and recuperate. In balance, taking too much time off to daydream can cause us to lose reality. Daily work still needs to be attended to regularly and it provides our lives with order. Routine is vital to our sense of well being and this is balanced by allowing us to have "time off" and attend to our spiritual self.

    Psychic Deliberation

    Virgo helps to ground Piscean dreams and make them workable. Whereas Pisces can bring the spiritual into the mundane world, especially if we are caught up in the daily grind of life. The axis is learning how to balance the mind, body and spirit. Virgo compartmentalizes life and everything has its place, function and use, they are mutable and earthy and so are adaptable to earthly life.

    According to Liz Greene, (Astrology for Lovers) "Virgo is not a perfectionist, to be a perfectionist you have to be idealistic. And Virgo is more of a realist. No perfectionist ever accepted reality." The problem with Virgo is that they find it difficult to look beyond the horizon and get caught up in physical reality. Pisces sees the whole picture and knows when to let go. However,  it would help greatly if they understood the small parts of the engine that keep life functioning.

    Pisces has difficulty being in the physical body and they must learn practical ways to ground themselves through routine, work, and a tidy environment, this enables them to exist in the here and now. Problems should not be allowed to build up into bigger ones. Pisces will offer unconditional love and compassion to those in great need, but true Spiritual work also involves doing jobs we don't like. The saviour (Pisces) image is often overly glamorised in society and the "real work" of helping is often extremely tough. Keeping grounded is vital, otherwise you would lose the self in the mist of grief, sorrow and misery and be pulled down with it.

    Work is also an excellent tonic and can lift the spirits, especially when we feel that we are being useful and helpful . However, when work is over it helps to learn the art of “forgetting” (Piscean skill) and put aside unnecessary chores. The soul can often feel caged and imprisoned in the body especially when ill, tired and run down, care and attention needs to be given to body, mind and spirit.

    “The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of setting goals and achieving them. Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring, brings you closer to fulfilling your dreams.”
    Sunday, 11 April 2010

    Uranus transits 5th House

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    When Uranus transits the 5th house it signifies that children, love affairs and the creative side of life are in need of change. The heart is newly awakened and this is a time of unusual dating and romantic patterns. Uranus rules reinvention, trying something new and experimenting with our potential.

    The 5th house tells us something about our hobbies and what we like to do for fun. "Pastimes" are really a way of expressing our childlike self, it's the part of us that enjoys creating for fun. When Uranus transits the 5th house it is an excellent time to experiment with different types of hobbies and recreational activities. Discovering undeveloped and unrealized potential on the creative side of life is what this transit has in mind.

    When Uranus transits the houses it represents a time for progress, improvement and helps us break free of our limitations. The twelve houses are the many different sectors of life representing different areas of development. The fifth house rules children, romantic love, and gambling. As Uranus transits through the 5th house of self-expression we will project a new and exciting magnetism, but this energy can also attract some unusual people in our lives.

    We might begin exciting romances that bring out the romantic rebel. Often Transits to the 5th house and Sun-Uranus transits also create new births, and some women may find themselves suddenly pregnant. Be warned, if you don't want a child be careful with birth control,but that goes without saying even when Uranus is not in the 5th house.

    For teenagers it could be the time they explore dating. Freedom is fun, but they need to be careful that they are not being overly rebellious, just for the sake of it. If we have children watch their behavior during this time, as they may start demanding more freedom and acting rebellious. If we are a parent and have been too hard with the rules, allow the child some room for self-expression and let them explore what they would like to do.

    We could try and bring some excitement into the lives of our children. Older children  oftenneed space to explore their self-identity and we may be separated from them for a while. Britney Spears achieved sudden fame (5th) when transiting Uranus was in the 5th house conjunct her Moon in Aquarius. Britney created a bit of a stir with her school uniform debut, too.



    Wednesday, 7 April 2010

    Uranus Transits: 4th House

    Uranus transits 4th house

    Uranus transits 4th house

    Uranus transiting the 4th house will impact home life and emotional ties. Uranus represents the element of freedom and free expression. When an outer planet transits the fourth house it often indicates that a major life change is forecasted. Uranus crossing the I.C. is the most telling time of the transit and the need for inner freedom is pronounced . A transit conjunct the I.C also forms an opposition to the M.C. The Midheaven represents our career, public life and social standing. A change in our outer circumstances will also affect our personal life. Golfing superstar, Tiger Woods, had transiting Uranus aspect all of his angles and his Moon conjunct the 4th house cusp. Thus creating unsettling changes in the domestic sphere of his life. When Uranus transits the 4th house and brings revolutionary changes, it usually signals a time that we are crying out for emotional freedom in our personal lives. 

    The 4th house also rules the parents and so a major life change could occur in their lives; they could retire from work, change careers or move house. If Shocks or any major surprises happen at home, it could make you more aware of limiting patterns and how restricted you feel, it becomes apparent that you need space. If the transiting aspects of Uranus are not difficult, this may be a time of exciting, domestic shifts. When Uranus transits the 4th house it often coincides with a house move, however, you might decide that only the furniture needs a reshuffle. If you are sick and tired of looking at the same old furniture/wallpaper, now is the time to redecorate. It could be new technology and updated pieces of furniture that you add to the living space. The transits of Uranus always involve some sort of change and progress, even a good clear out of all your "old stuff" that has been cluttering the place and look outworn can now go. If the house feels claustrophobic inside, make some extra room.  The whole place can be revolutionized during the 7-year span that it takes Uranus to travel a natal house.

    You could be itching for change right now, so satisfy that itch. Try not to go overboard with changes that you may regret later, but be open to changing things around a little. You can learn a lot about your resistance to change under this transit and life becomes boring and predictable without a re-vamp now and again. Uranus delivers some new inspiration, ideas and progressive movements, so try not to dig your heels in too much and be flexible. Now is the time to develop some healthy emotional detachment. Family life may be unstable right now, and It's OK to ask for more room. Nurturing, feeding and emotional tenderness helps people to bond, but we also need air to breathe.

    Another possibility is a divorce which breaks up the family nest. Maybe your own parents are separating and you might have to respect their need to be apart. Tina Turner left her abusive partner when Uranus crossed the I.C. Tina recognised that she needed emotional freedom and space to grow. It was this powerful transitory movement which enabled her to break free of the stifling and abusive relationship she had been trapped in for years. Remember Uranus opens the door to freedom. Some people cling to their old way of life but if the old way of life is limiting Uranus will cut us loose.

    Uranus can bring about new revelations and new perspectives on our past, home life and family. It can awaken us to limiting and restricting family patterns. We will have more objectivity and see clearly the ties that literally bind us. The fourth house is a water house, emotional, bonding and nourishing and rules our roots. Uranus rules the sign of Aquarius and 11th house of future goals, groups, freedom and how things "ought to be" and should be. Uranian high ideals can free us from stagnating situations. It can release us from dependency on family members.

    The I.C is ruled by the sign of Cancer and it's the first "sign" of emotion and bonding. The crab needs shelter for survival and a safe place to feel protected. The home is where we can feel the most vulnerable and it’s also where we fear rejection, loneliness and abandonment. In order for us to grow, sometimes we have to free ourselves from bonds that stifle independent growth and maturity. This transit gives the meaning family values a whole new lease of life.

    Inner anarchy is what this transit may produce, so you won't abide with the rules at home. The old mould of traditional patterns can fly out the window. The transit can bring on feelings of alienation at home. Uranus doesn't care much for "family clan" and "blood ties", it represents a much broader experience. You can't live the way others expect you to live. It is important that you get the necessary space to develop and the need for security and freedom may create inner conflict that is bound to shake you underneath. Basically, life at home can be turned upside down.



    Monday, 5 April 2010

    Uranus Transits: 3rd House

    When Uranus transits the 3rd house it excites the mind and frequently brings on different learning experiences. Wanting to gain knowledge of occult subjects may be favoured right now, like astrology, tarot, etc. Alternatively it can also indicate an interest in science and technology. The Uranian field rules experimentation, advancement, mathematics and the intelligent design behind life. If there are areas in the mind that are undeveloped and your hanging on to an old way of viewing things, learning and communicating, this transit will involve changing your mental attitude. Information received during this 7-year duration will most definitely shake up intellectual rigidness. Insights are revealed faster than normal and you may learn at a faster rate.Thinking is non-conformist and different from the status qua/ consensus thought. Ideas/thoughts come lightening fast, so it is a great time to read about new concepts and anything you have never accepted before. You become a receiver for information that is "out there" and it probably hasn't materialized yet.

    You might think you have discovered information that will change people's perspective and awareness. However, the way you communicate can alienate you from regular people who do not understand the latest scientific studies or breakthroughs and new advancements in computers. Uranus in the 3rd house can even represent some odd conversations at this time. However, Uranus is at home in the 3rd house of the mind and interchange with the immediate environment, although, it can manifest in intellectual distance or isolation. However, there should be some conversations and learning experiences that enlighten and a powerful sense of sudden understanding may come.

    The 3rd house rules neighbours and siblings and so there may be new information about them coming through. However, if Uranus forms hard aspects this may show separation. Perhaps news or gossip about the neighbours shock you. The 3rd house rules all modes of transport so look for journeys being "different" somehow and perhaps you will update your mode transport now. However, if Uranus forms hard aspects to Mars and Saturn, you need to watch out for accidents. The car may break down unexpectedly and disrupts your journey. Your local area could be under progressive change and development.
    Sunday, 4 April 2010

    Uranus Transits: 2nd House

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    When Uranus transits the the 2nd house there may be a change in your financial situation. If transiting Uranus forms hard aspects to natal planets, it could mean that finances are disrupted by some unexpected events. The 2nd house rules how we earn our income, and when Uranus transits the 2nd house it is time for new values and to experiment with how you could earn money. 

    Major ups and downs in income patterns could occur, especially if you have been stuck in a rut and feel trapped. Perhaps you are stuck in a boring or uninteresting job and know that you have the potential to make money in a different way. Astrologically, the 2nd house rules security, self-worth and value. It is a fixed house, deeply practical, earthy and immovable and preserves what it already owns. Uranus acts to the contrary, and breaks us out of predictable routines and habits and seeks only to release our greatest potential for growth. Uranus also brings chaos into our lives and has the power to dislodge us from a "rut". It can also bring anxiety problems around our sense of security in life.

    When Uranus transits the 2nd house you may take a job with different hours, with unreliable and sporadic pay. The job may offer lots of freedom, but the income is up and down. If you are an astrologer or work in other Uranian fields such as computers, science, technology, this is often a good time to earn money, if the aspects formed are positive. Maybe old ways of earning money are just not working anymore. Fears may hold you back from trying new skills and using other talents to sustain a living.

    The second house rules self-reliance and self-sufficiency and Uranus rules liberation, if we combine the two, it could mean that you need to be liberated from the expectations that others have about how you should use, earn and spend money. You might feel over-excited by all this potential and buy new things,  like a new computer, phone, high-tech gadget and even use these new gadgets to make money. Behind the materialism of the second house is also our values, self-worth. If we have been depending on one limited source of income, it is now time to explore different talents and potential resources. Uranus won't allow you to be complacent and pushes you out of your comfort zone.


    Friday, 2 April 2010

    Jude Law and Sienna Miller: Past Love Returning

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    Sienna and Jude Law split after he slept with the nanny, but this relationship was an on and off affair. However, after the nanny incident, the break up appeared to be permanent this time. Yet, at the end of 2009, the couple worked together and have picked up where they left off. I am not sure whether it is a good idea revisiting past love relationships that have failed dismally the first time. Maybe both of them have grown  and changed in the time they have spent apart, and can give the relationship one more go. But, unless a couple works hard at a relationship can they successfully work out their stressful challenges and the chinks that created the riff in the first place?

    In the early part of my synastry studies, I read that if you had "malefic" contacts, it was bad "sign". And lots of Neptune contacts across two charts meant deception would occur in the relationship. Saturn challenges represented too much frustration and criticism, Pluto stresses are the root cause of power struggles etc. I don't think the astrologer can judge whether two people should be together or not. And I have seen some extremely difficult contacts in long-lasting relationships, and the "easier" charts have broken up. I do think we stay in the most challenging of relationships and achieve the greatest growth as a couple and if it all ends, as an individual. No challenge is "bad" in a relationship and each relationship is assessed using many factors in the chart/s. I have read that transiting Saturn brings past lovers back when in contact to Venus. I will take a look at what first brought these two together and what transits spelled the end for the couple and the rebirth. I will see what cupid was doing when he brought them back together again for one more ride on the merry-go-round. 


    In Jude's chart around the time the relationship "roughly" began, he had transiting Uranus approaching his natal Venus in Sagittarius, a sign that needs freedom and adventure in love. This Venus- Uranus contact would be there through-out this on and off relationship. This is characteristic of Uranus to Venus, it often represents the challenge of wanting freedom and space vs intimacy and desire. Uranus can create disruptions in a relationship (Venus). The tendency for Venus-Uranus is to get bored with the reality of a permanent lover is more obvious at this time. The Venus-Uranus contact can be extremely restless in relationship and it needs plenty of stimulation and does not want to be in a static partnership. There can often be a rebellious attitude in love. Sometimes there is a falling out with those close in partnership, friendships, loved ones, etc. Uranus loves to experiment and Venus in Sagittarius loves to run free. No doubt, this was the urge in Jude, which you could say was the main cause of "why" he went with the nanny.

    This aspect could have been expressed through his current love, by shared adventure with Sienna. I guess the on and off relationship was part of the excitement and buzz (Uranus). When Sienna first met Jude - Neptune had been transiting over her Venus in Aquarius for quite some time already. I assume she was still under that Neptunian love spell with Jude. Transiting Saturn approaching an opposition to Mercury, but I have no birth time for a 5th or 7th house analysis. Sienna was about to become more somber and serious-minded (Mercury-Saturn). Both Jude and Sienna are Capricorns, ruled by Saturn.

    When the relationship ended "physically" Jude's chart reveals transiting Saturn was square natal Mars in Scorpio, and this means his actions (Mars) will meet with resistance (Saturn). Desires are not fulfilled, and there can be fights and arguments, it is often said to be a dangerous time to play with fire and take risks now, and Mars is in the emotional sign of Scorpio. Saturn transits represent lessons dealing with his male principle (Mars) and getting what he wants is extremely difficult and frustrating for him (Saturn). Transiting Uranus which was approaching when they first got together was now just past Venus by 1 degree. It is strange how the relationship perfectly timed out the way it did.

    In sienna's natal chart for the split, transiting Jupiter was conjunct Uranus in Sagittarius, and says a lot about freedom. Both the planets and sign relate to freedom, exploration, and space to breathe. It's a lucky contact too, not that she felt lucky the relationship was over. The time was ripe to explore space. The drunk in love Venus-Neptune transit had completely wore off by now. A sobering up time in love and seeing the relationship more clearly. Venus-Neptune was close to 9 degrees separating at the break up. Under Neptune-Venus we contact we may make some blind drunk decisions in love. The aspect is highly romantic and longs for its soul mate, but Neptune can forgive all flaws too easily.

    Now to the juicy part. What was happening astrologically when these two decided to get it on again. Jude was under transiting Jupiter trine Uranus, and this is the land of opportunity aspect. Jude was particularly social at this time and the trine involved air signs. The friendship sign (Aquarius) trined the relationship sign (Libra), showing optimism in friendship and the opportunity for relating positively was shown here. This contact can usually represent a very pleasant time in any social engagements (air). Transiting Saturn is approaching a square to his natal Sun in Capricorn. It seems Jude is getting all serious on us, and maybe the heavy internal pressure and testing of character he will be undergoing - is influencing this decision. Sun-Saturn in transit is a time to prove our endurance, but it's hard work too and pits us against obstacles. The need to make something lasting in society becomes a pressure now. He may be feeling some frustration and limitation too, so lets see how he handles the pressure.

    There could also be older people (Saturn) coming into his life and advising him, or even blocking progress. There is a lot of possibilities that could happen around this transit. He gets an opportunity under his T. Jupiter-Uranus trine but his T. Saturn square Sun contact, which is approaching, suggests it's not without hard work!! Transiting Saturn is also conjunct his Pluto now, so power struggles, and outgrown ways need transforming, and this will be creating pressure on his security (Saturn). As most of you will know, transiting Pluto will conjunct his Sun in Capricorn at 7 degrees and will square generational Pluto in Libra. Perhaps a new birth is on the way, death, self-transformation.  These are definitely sobering up years for Jude and trans-formative, with endings and beginnings. It could create a more purposeful direction in his life, and he will be faced with crisis or life changing circumstances. Many relationships have been torn down during transiting Saturn square Pluto overhead, but these two got together, the transits are testing Jude's future, self-expression and destiny. It is a stage of profound growth. How he deals with this crisis, depends on his own evolution.

    Sienna is also under the same transit to her Sun. Saturn is square Sun, so seriousness on her side too. Transiting Saturn is trine Venus and conjunct Mars. We have more Saturn bricks here and the test of building a relationship. A constructive and sensible attitude to love, could be her approach right now (Venus-Saturn). Sienna's whole energy is way more constructive and she also has quite a few planets in Libra and Capricorn. The only transits that worry me here in her chart, are transiting Pluto conjunct Sun and square Mars, the energy is more explosive and crisis prone (Plutonian aspects always are), but filled with intensity. The relationship will feel incredibly fated for Sienna and obsessive, compulsive, and she may deal with past rage and anger. She has to be careful around aggression and issues around sex and around  getting what she/he wants in a forced manner.

    Interesting transits overall, but time will tell if this "on and off" relationship will finally commit or if past anger arises and unresolved issues. Hopefully, all will run smoothly for them both. Unless they like the thrill of this relationship and then it will be just as crisis prone as before. Maybe time apart has helped.


    Celebrity Deaths: Nick Adenhart

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    Nicholas James Adenhart (22) was an American right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.  A graduate of Williamsport High School, Adenhart was highly touted as a high school prospect until an injury in his final game required Tommy John surgery. He was drafted by the Angels in the 14th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft, and began playing in their minor league system after the surgery was a success. He spent three full years in the minor leagues before making his major league debut on May 1, 2008. After appearing in three games, Adenhart spent the rest of 2008 in the minor leagues developing his skills, and in 2009 he earned a spot in the Angels' starting rotation.

    Just after pitching his first start of 2009, Adenhart was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver. Both the Angels and the Salt Lake Bees, for whom Adenhart played for in 2008, suspended their next games. There were many tributes to him over the course of the season, including his former teammates spraying champagne and beer on one of his jerseys after they clinched the 2009 American League West division championship.

    Astrology -  Nick was born with the Sun in Virgo square Saturn, which shows someone who tries hard to prove himself. He was born with Mars conjunct Neptune in Capricorn. Mars rules sport, and Neptune rules glamour, and dreams about winning (Mars). Mars rules speed, action, direction and Neptune rules illusion, fogginess, passivity and confusion. It also rules sensitivity and imagination. Mars - Neptune may symbolize becoming the victim of other peoples aggression and violence and taking nebulous actions, and it is considered a passive/aggressive aspect.

    The transits at the time of his death, show a constructive use of energy and achieving sporting goals at this time (Transiting Saturn trine natal Mars), this is when he earned his spot in the Angels. Some people assume leadership roles at this time and energy is often constructively used. T. Saturn opposite Jupiter shows career (Saturn) opportunity (Jupiter), but the transit is not always positive and can bring some difficulties around believing and having faith in oneself /others. Transiting Uranus conjuncts Jupiter in Pisces, and brings plenty of possibilities and opportunities that seem to fall in his lap. However, it triggered the natal Jupiter square Uranus in mutable signs, and reflects lack of judgement and unpredictable events. A restlessness in his nature and rebelliousness, and luck changing dramatically.

    Transiting Uranus, is a planet frequently involved in accidents and it squares natal Uranus, this is a generational movement, and the younger generation with this transit are in a phase of freedom, independence and rebellion. Transiting Neptune opposed his Sun, and this aspect has occurred in the last three deaths I have looked at. The life direction can become cloudy and lost, and it may represent a glamorized self-image and yearning (Neptune) to be someone special (Sun). Transiting Pluto trined his natal Sun showing self-empowerment now, probably due to his new spot in sport. The most difficult configuration shows transiting Pluto (crisis, death, trauma,) conjunct his natal Mars-Neptune, describing his death (Pluto) by drunk (Neptune) driving (Mars). Another sad loss of a young life on the brink of a new career.


    Life Changes





    Celebrity Life Changes

    I once analysed the chart of a man who kicked his smoking habit for good, and he had transiting Saturn in a grand trine (trines are easy aspects) with his personal planets. Saturn represents discipline, perseverance and achievements. When Mariah left her manager husband she had transiting Pluto trine Sun. It was probably the start of her obsession with butterflies, which was really the beginning her metamorphosis and transformation, which reflects change on all levels, but a time when she could make the change comfortably (Pluto represents all transformational change). Mariah Carey  released a new album on her own for the first time, without her husbands influence, and she changed her self-image (Sun) completely, which was a massive change for her fans too. Tina Turner left her abusive husband under transiting Saturn trine Sun, showing the hands on the astrological clock pointed towards a time of new self-discipline. The Sun int he natal chart rules basic self-expression and core individuality and Saturn rules  time and taking responsibility, and of course self-sufficiency. Tina was achieving goals with ease, but she was struggling still, due to other aspects. Tina, also had Uranus conjunct I.C, and this was showing the inner freedom she was feeling inside, that was so liberating.

    Actress Mischa Barton has been yo-yo dieting lately, the really skinny picture is from Feb 09 and the later photo was taken only a few months later. Mischa has been having transiting Jupiter square natal Mars. The planet of physical health, strength and exercise (Mars) is challenged by the planet of expansion (Jupiter). I had transiting Jupiter conjunct Mars in my 6th house, during my weight gain. The Mercurial house (6th) relates to the health of the body/mind and daily habits. Mischa's also had transiting Jupiter conjunct Jupiter, showing more growth. Perhaps all this is a reflection of her yo-yo dieting of late. 

    Times of Achievement

    You would all have to take a look at your own charts and look back at those times when you had excellent self-discipline, motivation, resolve and power to achieve what you wanted. I will leave you all with Mariah Carey's Butterfly, it's off the first album she released after her break up, and is symbolic of transiting Pluto trine Sun, astrologically this is an excellent time for growth and self-improvement....





    Thursday, 1 April 2010

    Uranus Transits

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    Transiting Uranus will  soon reach the sign of Aries, so look to planets in Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn to assess some major changes in peoples lives. Uranian aspects to these planets will point towards intense and perhaps challenging experiences. I would suggest marking the degree/s down of your natal, cardinal planets and then find an online ephemeris to see when transiting Uranus will aspect your natal planet/s. Uranus can express times when freedom and progress is made more easily in life.

    Uranian energy is electric, progressive and future oriented, and often frees up stagnated energy. Uranus brings a revolutionary, rebellious and willful impulse, and frees us from old ruts and limiting circumstances.  The experience can feel liberating or disturbing, depending on the individual. Both Uranus and Pluto often bring the most drastic and far reaching changes in our lives. And these two planets can uproot, disrupt and force change upon us. I think it was Jeff Green who said that Uranus by house placement/aspects in the natal chart is where we can achieve accelerated growth. Uranus is about advancement and progression, and is also idealistic and can never accept situations or people as they really are.

    Prometheus stole fire from the Gods to give to mankind, and to advance human beings and make us more "god like". And with this in mind, wherever we have Uranus we have that same idealistic vision and reformist/rebellious attitude. Uranus transits can re-set the course of our lives, but it can shatter our old life and self-image. Clinging to the old, tried and tested ways never helps us out of our predicaments. And wherever Uranus is travelling, that area of life can become more unconventional, and the more we try to make things "normal" the more disruption occurs.  I will offer a rundown of the transits through the houses in upcoming posts, please try and look at the deeper meaning of the situation and whether change and freedom is needed. Uranus transits coming soon.... Where were going, we don't need roads!








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