Measuring the Passage of time
18/05/09 08:43
TIME WITH THE PLANETS
Symbolically, each planet represents time uniquely, differently. This is a developing concept for me, the idea of measuring time from different perspectives, adding different layers of understanding to our life experience, by measuring different planetary cycles. Each planet a different life cycle. It is not so much about adding something new to one’s life as it is about acceptance, adding depth to understanding allows one to accept some life events that might otherwise be difficult to understand.
Of all the planets Saturn stands out pragmatically as a means to measure time and the symbols of life changes. At best we can experience three Saturn cycles. The first cycle, from birth to age 29 represents the initiation phase. All education matters, career decisions and first romances typically occur in this period. The second period, from 29 to 58, represents the time that we are most productive. Families are raised, careers are rewarded, the structures of ones life are well set. The third passage of Saturn, from 58 through the 80, is a time to “retire”, to enjoy the fruit of one’s labor, and it is often a time of personal reflection.
Years ago I knew that the Martian two year solar cycle was very real and important to address. I realized that after about two years in any employment situation, program of study or hobby, that my interest would begin to slack, and that it was necessary for me to find a way to renew my interest in that particular area, or I would quickly lose interest. It was clear that a concerted effort was good for a two year period, and that after that period, a break, rest or re-dedication to the project was necessary. Mars' transits through each natal chart highlights quickly approaching issues that need to be addressed.
Age 7 coincides with Saturn’s first square from its natal position, or a quarter turn. Jean Piaget, renowned child psychologist, suggested that at approximately age 7, children entered into a developmental period referred to as concrete operational. “Concrete” aptly describing the type of thinking processes typical of the age. Its interesting especially because children’s thought organization relies on realism. This first Saturn square and its related stress relates well to that time when children are first participating in some required social duties, educational, or simple work duties such as watching or entertaining the younger siblings. You may find it interesting to know that the first Kindergarten programs were designed to prepare young children to complete the simple tasks they might be asked to do as children working in factories, because children often around the age of 7 years would have been employed at a factory during the early years of the western industrial revolution.
At 14 years Saturn will be near it’s first opposition, Jupiter will have made a complete solar cycle plus several signs, Mars will have completed 7 passages, but Uranus will have passed through 2 signs. But perhaps as important as Saturn’s opposition and Jupiter’s compete solar cycle, Neptune will be entering a second sign. At this time of Jupiter's opposition most teens will have found their voice, and like a typical two year old child discovers his voice and the power of the word “no”, teens re-discover the word “no”, realizing that it may be difficult to exercise independence but that they do indeed have choice. This age period also reflects abstract thinking processes, or what is referred to by Piaget as Formal Operations. In some native societies, youth's emerging physicality and mental skills are the entranceway to adulthood.
However in Western Societies age 21 is considered the entrance age to full adulthood. It also represents the 3rd quarter position of Saturn from it’s natal position. Most American and European youth are well into their first career position, or completing their under graduate degree. Saturn at this position is also a square away from its natal position, equal but opposite it position at age 7. Both times when an individual is entering a period of responsibility. The Planet of Uranus is another interesting measure of time. At or around the 21st year, Uranus has progressed through it’s first quarter. Uranus’s 84 year cycle accompanies us throughout a typical life span. This angular contact at the 21st year suggests a high time of independence and opportunity, typical of the 21st year in Western Cultures.
At 35 -36 Jupiter will have it’s third return to it’s natal position; Saturn will have made the first pass and return to the first quarter position again (Saturn being a square away from from its birth position as well as it’s position from Jupiter), Uranus is entering it’s sixth sign, moving toward a position opposite it’s natal position. For many adults this is a very productive period of adulthood. Contact between Jupiter and the Sun at this time is especially important, it can suggest opportunities for personal reward and self-expression through business and social contacts.
Finally consider the 42 to 46 years of age period of life. By solar Arc all the planets are semi-square to their natal position. This suggests a tremendous period of developmental tension, a time of focus, re-evaluating past relationships, and patterns of behavior. This is the time when Uranus is opposed its natal position, symbolically representing the potential mid-point in an individuals life. Saturn will also be half way through its potential 3 life time cycles. A time for deep self-evaluation. At this time we should expect individuals to be reviewing their career choice, relationships, and other quality of life consideration.
There is of course so much more to be said about this subject, but I thing this is a good start and I would certainly be interested in hearing other opinions.
Article by Joseph
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Sabian Symbols
18/05/09 08:40
SABIAN SYMBOLS
The Sabian symbols were produced in 1925 by clairvoyant Elsie Wheeler, and they are the most popularly used set of degree symbols today. There are 360 symbols, a symbol for each degree of a complete circle.
The consideration of these symbols with specific important points within an individuals horoscope is extremely telling and suggestive of deeper underlying streams in the individuals life calling. I am not going to list all the symbols, just a few, in order to give you the reader an idea of the creative potential that can be released in each point of the horoscope. I don’t often use the symbols, but when I do, they can be a powerful tool that leads to amazing insight.
Aries 0-1 deg Aries
A Woman Just Risen From The Sea; A Seal Is Embracing Her
1-2 deg Aries
A Comedian Reveals Human Nature
2-3 deg Aries
The Cameo Profile Of A Man, Suggesting The Shape Of His Country
3-4 deg Aries
Two Lovers Strolling On A Secluded Walk
4-5 deg Aries
A Triangle With Wings
5-6 deg Aries
A Square, With One Of Its Sides Brightly Illumined
6-7 deg Aries
A Man Succeeds In Expressing Himself Simultaneously In Two Realms
7-8 deg Aries
A Large Woman's Hat With Streamers Blown By An East Wind
8-9 deg Aries
A Crystal Gazer
9-10 deg Aries
A Teacher Gives New Symbolic Forms To Traditional Images
10-11 deg Aries
The Ruler Of A Nation
11-12 deg Aries
A Triangularly Shaped Flight Of Wild Geese
12-13 deg Aries
An Unexploded Bomb Reveals An Unsuccessful Social Protest
13-14 deg Aries
A Serpent Coiling Near A Man And A Woman
14-15 deg Aries
An Indian Weaving A Ceremonial Blanket
15-16 deg Aries
Nature Spirits Are Seen At Work In The Light Of Sunset
16-17 deg Aries
Two Dignified Spinsters Sitting In Silence
17-18 deg Aries
An Empty Hammock Stretched Between Two Trees
18-19 deg Aries
The "Magic Carpet" Of Oriental Imagery
19-20 deg Aries
A Young Girl Feeding Birds In Winter
20-21 deg Aries
A Pugilist Enters The Ring
21-22 deg Aries
The Gate To The Garden Of All Fulfilled Desires
22-23 deg Aries
A Pregnant Woman In Light Summer Dress
23-24 deg Aries
Blown Inward By The Wind, The Curtains Of An Open Window Take The Shape Of A Cornucopia
24-25 deg Aries
The Possibility For Man To Gain Experience At Two Levels Of Being
25-26 deg Aries
A Man Possessed Of More Gifts Than He Can Hold
26-27 deg Aries
Through Imagination A Lost Opportunity Is Regained
27-28 deg Aries
A Large Audiences Confronts The Performer Who Disappointed Its Expectations
28-29 deg Aries
The Music Of The Spheres
29-30 deg Aries
A Duck Pond And Its Brood
The Sabian symbols were produced in 1925 by clairvoyant Elsie Wheeler, and they are the most popularly used set of degree symbols today. There are 360 symbols, a symbol for each degree of a complete circle.
The consideration of these symbols with specific important points within an individuals horoscope is extremely telling and suggestive of deeper underlying streams in the individuals life calling. I am not going to list all the symbols, just a few, in order to give you the reader an idea of the creative potential that can be released in each point of the horoscope. I don’t often use the symbols, but when I do, they can be a powerful tool that leads to amazing insight.
Aries 0-1 deg Aries
A Woman Just Risen From The Sea; A Seal Is Embracing Her
1-2 deg Aries
A Comedian Reveals Human Nature
2-3 deg Aries
The Cameo Profile Of A Man, Suggesting The Shape Of His Country
3-4 deg Aries
Two Lovers Strolling On A Secluded Walk
4-5 deg Aries
A Triangle With Wings
5-6 deg Aries
A Square, With One Of Its Sides Brightly Illumined
6-7 deg Aries
A Man Succeeds In Expressing Himself Simultaneously In Two Realms
7-8 deg Aries
A Large Woman's Hat With Streamers Blown By An East Wind
8-9 deg Aries
A Crystal Gazer
9-10 deg Aries
A Teacher Gives New Symbolic Forms To Traditional Images
10-11 deg Aries
The Ruler Of A Nation
11-12 deg Aries
A Triangularly Shaped Flight Of Wild Geese
12-13 deg Aries
An Unexploded Bomb Reveals An Unsuccessful Social Protest
13-14 deg Aries
A Serpent Coiling Near A Man And A Woman
14-15 deg Aries
An Indian Weaving A Ceremonial Blanket
15-16 deg Aries
Nature Spirits Are Seen At Work In The Light Of Sunset
16-17 deg Aries
Two Dignified Spinsters Sitting In Silence
17-18 deg Aries
An Empty Hammock Stretched Between Two Trees
18-19 deg Aries
The "Magic Carpet" Of Oriental Imagery
19-20 deg Aries
A Young Girl Feeding Birds In Winter
20-21 deg Aries
A Pugilist Enters The Ring
21-22 deg Aries
The Gate To The Garden Of All Fulfilled Desires
22-23 deg Aries
A Pregnant Woman In Light Summer Dress
23-24 deg Aries
Blown Inward By The Wind, The Curtains Of An Open Window Take The Shape Of A Cornucopia
24-25 deg Aries
The Possibility For Man To Gain Experience At Two Levels Of Being
25-26 deg Aries
A Man Possessed Of More Gifts Than He Can Hold
26-27 deg Aries
Through Imagination A Lost Opportunity Is Regained
27-28 deg Aries
A Large Audiences Confronts The Performer Who Disappointed Its Expectations
28-29 deg Aries
The Music Of The Spheres
29-30 deg Aries
A Duck Pond And Its Brood
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The Age of Aquarius
18/05/09 08:37
Several years ago there was a great deal of discussion regarding the impending Age of Aquarius. Now from time to time I hear folksy references to the Age of Aquarius. If you are interested, but have not had the time to look into this subject, I am providing below a description of what this title means.
We know that annually the earth travels around the sun making a complete cycle that includes four seasons. Slowly over a period of about 2100 years the earth progresses every so slightly backwards through the zodiac. Currently the earth is crossing over from an alignment with Pisces to the beginning of Aquarius. In other words, on the first day of Spring each year the earth aligns a little less than it’s previous position with Pisces in the prior year, ever so slowly it is processing backwards in its annual cycle. If you were to draw an intersecting line from the sun, through the earth directly to the Pisces, you would note that the line is entering the space of Aquarius. It’s estimated by many Astrologers that the point of intersection will be well within Aquarius sometime between the years 2100 and 2160. You might be wondering why an exact date is not available. Perhaps some Astrologer/Astronomer has pinpointed the precise date, but for now I do know that the issue involves where exactly that dividing line should be, in that there is a vast amount of space between Pisces and Aquarius.
Each of the ages seems to have characteristics that reflect similar characteristics identified with it’s sign namesake. So many were/are excited about the idea of an Aquarian age. Because the sign Aquarius suggests a time that is dedicated to friendships, social welfare, science and hope. But what is often over looked is that Aquarius is also often referenced to major catastrophes. Each sign and it’s “age” has it’s own set of positive and negative characteristics. So, entering into the “age of Aquarius” may bring many new large scale trends in humanities history, but those trends are not all necessarily happy occasions.
Mundane Astrology can shed light on human history and artfully suggest future possibilities. For me however, my place in the future holds much more interest for me.
If you have an interest in your future and would like to consider your personal time line send me a note via AstrologybyJoseph@mac.com
We know that annually the earth travels around the sun making a complete cycle that includes four seasons. Slowly over a period of about 2100 years the earth progresses every so slightly backwards through the zodiac. Currently the earth is crossing over from an alignment with Pisces to the beginning of Aquarius. In other words, on the first day of Spring each year the earth aligns a little less than it’s previous position with Pisces in the prior year, ever so slowly it is processing backwards in its annual cycle. If you were to draw an intersecting line from the sun, through the earth directly to the Pisces, you would note that the line is entering the space of Aquarius. It’s estimated by many Astrologers that the point of intersection will be well within Aquarius sometime between the years 2100 and 2160. You might be wondering why an exact date is not available. Perhaps some Astrologer/Astronomer has pinpointed the precise date, but for now I do know that the issue involves where exactly that dividing line should be, in that there is a vast amount of space between Pisces and Aquarius.
Each of the ages seems to have characteristics that reflect similar characteristics identified with it’s sign namesake. So many were/are excited about the idea of an Aquarian age. Because the sign Aquarius suggests a time that is dedicated to friendships, social welfare, science and hope. But what is often over looked is that Aquarius is also often referenced to major catastrophes. Each sign and it’s “age” has it’s own set of positive and negative characteristics. So, entering into the “age of Aquarius” may bring many new large scale trends in humanities history, but those trends are not all necessarily happy occasions.
Mundane Astrology can shed light on human history and artfully suggest future possibilities. For me however, my place in the future holds much more interest for me.
If you have an interest in your future and would like to consider your personal time line send me a note via AstrologybyJoseph@mac.com
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