Time to deal with Pluto again guys. The Good news? You dont have to put up with the bullshit anymore (and I dont have to censor myself as much!!). What's more, you dont have to answer to anyone for doing what you want to do either. All's fair in Love, War, Life and Banking (Also, Vegas). Not to mention, significantly less external stress.
The Bad news? Well, there's a reason I said external stress. Emotionaly, you're going to want to give up on just about everything. And that's not such a bad thing, because if you're like me, then you've been holding on to what you need to drop in order to progress. Expect that everything that is unsustainable will be culled. There's just no room for it anymore.
The Awesome news? Going into Pluto's dungeon ALWAYS leaves us better off and so much stronger than we ever were before. He will break you, destroy your illusions and push you until you FINALLY start taking control of your life and stand on your own two feet. This is your life, isnt it?
Face your fears now. Live with reckless abandon. Let your old self die so that you can be reborn.
And for the love of god, don't EVER let them see you sweat
Ladies and Gentlemen, It is officially Aries!! Happy (Astrological) New Year!! That's what, the third time this year ive said that? (im going for a record). I hope you're all enjoying it, because we're only going up from here, and is going to be one hell of a ride!
With the New Moon in Aries, you have to go outside your comfort zone and just blast out on a brand new adventure (even if its just a day trip to a neighboring city). Its time to shake off the blegch of winter and get out and into the sunshine! Speaking of, it is nothing short of criminal to keep me cooped up in here while it is 82 and sunny on the first day of Spring (and in a polyester sweater vest no less!!) but i digress. You guys came here for Astro!
The Sun, Moon, Mercury and Uranus- Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Universe has smiled on my Laziness and is allowing me to knock out all four of these in one go. So we have a powderkeg of mental and emotional energy sitting there, waiting to be set off with a slight challenge or slight to the ego. Tread carefully, but use the opportunity to propel yourself into the next chapter of your life. An opposition to Minerva tells you to be mindful, and not to act rashly (not an easy task when you're talking about Aries!). A square to Hera puts the strain back on your relationships, both of you are fighting to acheive your own goals, and are in hyper-focus mode. Don't allow that to spill out into the home front, because first and foremost, you are aliies. A conjunction to Atropos highlights that this is a time to bring certain things to their proper end, but an opposition to Klotho shows that this is just to make a place for something new, so for the love of all that is holy just let it go already. A square to Dionysius shows that this is not a great time to drown your sorrows in the substance of your choice, but instead its a great time to carve out some time to devote to getting your six pack back. Exercise is a great way to release endorphins, and its a lot better for you than any of those body-wrecking nasty drinks or drugs (and with Jupiter and Mars in Earth signs, it is all about your bod. Be good to it). A sextile to Karma shows that you have worked really hard lately, and now its time to reap the benefits from all that work. Of course, If you've been slacking, well... A square to Cyllarus tells you to avoid rushing headfirst into anything, take your time, dont let anyone pressure you into anything and heed wise counsel. A sextile to Altjira shows that you might have to risk offending people or being a little rough in order to break away and do your own thing. An opposition to Pandora shows that this could be a knee-jerk reaction, but go with your gut if it feels like the right thing to do. A conjunction to Tantalus gives you hope of something brand new and awesome just on the horizon, but its just a bit out of reach. A little bit of Courage is necessary to win the day. Finally, a conjunction to Hermes arms you with that little bit of charm and wit that you will need to cinch those amazing opportunities.
Venus- Our girl is very quiet, with a conjunction to Hephaistos indicating dissatisfaction with your current love situation, but remember that you will pay the price if you run off with that dangerous, sexy badass that you see across the bar. A trine to Ascelpius indicates that you really, really need to watch your health, especially when it comes to what you eat. No cheating on your diet!!
Mars- Where Venus is quiet, Mars is bellowing out to the sky. Okay, so we're still a ways out from Mars Direct, but the Sun going into exaltation in Aries is still a pretty big release from all the crap that Mars in Virgo brings up, as well as helping you put out the fires from a small, seemingly insignificant little detail that goes horribly awry. A square to the Nodes challenges you to put the past behind you and strike out boldy onto a new course. An opposition to Chiron demands that you put your ego behind you if you want to get anywhere; be careful of those acting out old wounds and dramas. A conjunction to Elatus brings high energy and high spirits, capitalize on it to win the day. An opposition to Teharonhiawako wants you to put some of that towards creative pursuits, and whatever you do is welll starred. A square to Juno highlights the same relationship issues talked about earlier, but with the added twist of power struggles and powerful egos. A square to Diana shows that you may feel as though your freedom is being threatened in some way. A square to Terpsichore shows that its hard for you to just sit back and relax, but your efforts are well placed in going after your bliss. Finally, an opposition to Itokawa shows that there is a sleeping giant being awakened within you, use the new strength that you are finding.
Jupiter- An opposition to Deucalion shows that you are taking on a lot of responsibility, and you will be noticed for it. Another opposition, to Ceto, shows that there is some danger lurking in the shadows, but its nothing that you can't handle. Another opposition, to Poseidon, tells you that there is some discord between what you know you should be doing and what you're actually doing. Quit making excuses and just DO IT!! Yet another opposition (jeez, what is going on here?) to Aphrodite echoes this, adding in the added fun of heightened emotional drama. A sextile to Magdalena forces you to question whether you are going down the right path. Trust that what you are doing is right.
Saturn- Well, what about Saturn? There is an opposition to 1992 QB1, so you may be feeling like you are stuck in a remake of Groundhog Day, just doing the same thing, over and over. Keep in mind that even though it doesn't feel like it, you are making progress. A trine to Eurydike highlights the drama that you are in, possibly with a distant partner, whether that is emotionally or physically. A square to Persephone also plays on this, adding in a bit of the old victim mentality. Stand up for yourself and break free
Neptune- Not a whole lot happening here. There's an opposition to Orcus, so make sure to take things at your own pace, and don't rush into anything. Above all else, don't make any promises that you can't keep. A square to Karma highlights this as well, and warns you of the consequences of breaking your word.
Pluto- A sextile to Poseidon has you lusting after some bold new venture that will launch you out into a brand new world of success, but don't do anything until Mercury goes direct if you can help it. A trine to Psyche shows that there may be something that your partner isnt telling you. Be patient and dont go into stalker mode. A conjunction to Ophelia heightens the drama and plays off any ego battles that you find yourself in. Avoid them at all costs. A trine to Arachne shows that you need to be mindful of your words right now, make sure that you aren't being to proud or someone will definitely come in to knock you off your throne, trust me! A trine to Eros tells you that right now you need to be doing what you love, and don't worry about the haters or anyone that tries to stop you.
All in all, great astro this time, but not so well starred for bold new actions, save that for April. Use this time to psych yourself up, and get stoqued for what's coming up.
And go check out the Fabulous Starzina Starfish-Brown (who is, of course, an Aries![Not that AstroGeek's Skywatch would ever show any bias, mind you!]) in Starzina Starfish-Brown's Time of the Month Horoscope for Aries!
Oh sweet zombie Jesus/ Most holy Vishnu/ Hail Satan; It's time for THIS again??? Great, I get to have two more Saturn Square Saturn's. Oh happy day!
Alright guys, already ennui stricken Saturn is about to go Retrograde, and I hope to whatever pagan god you pray to that you've done all the homework and kept your nose clean, because Hell hath no fury like Saturn scorned. He will cut you off at the kneecaps and leave you there to rot.
However, if you've done all the work, and saved your cash/ hit the gym, this is like a vacation for you. Just keep going with your routine, and all of a sudden, its actually starting to get easier! You start to see results, and Saturn smiles on you.
Do: Track your debt-to-income like a fiend; Eat very, very well; Keep an eye out for what is working in your life and what needs to go; Keep up with your workout regimen; Take time out for yourself, and do something alone that helps you conquer the world (its awesomely cathartic).
Do not, under any circumstances: Go boozing it up every night, no matter how much Neptune blows up your phone; Do any unnecessary spending; Take any shortcuts re: Health, Wealth and Happiness; be tempted by the barrage of tempting sweets that seem to barrage you only when this comes up for some reason.
Ok, for starters- You guys are all freaking amazing!
Without you guys, it’s just me babbling to myself in cyberspace. Also, in
interesting new developments, I would like to formally greet all my readers in
Romania- Bună ziua,România!
Now on to
the Astro! Next up, Mercury Retrograde. Oh, dont give me that, Its not that
bad. All the usual stuff applies, dont sign contracts/make major
purchases/entertain the partners from Tokyo blah blah blah, you want that pop
astro, go somewhere else, the rest of you, get ready. We’re going somewhere we’ve
never been before. Yes, you’ve come a long way, baby- Remember that, because
what im about to say will shock you. We are standing at the Gates of Hell. Yes,
Hell. Ill give you a minute to freak out.
Better?
Good; now here’s the deal. We are standing at the Gates of Hell, like I said. The
thing is, we are on the INSIDE of the gate. Let that sink in. We are standing inside
of the Gates of Hell, and its time to leave. On the other side is Paradise. First
though, we have to prove that you’re ready to leave.
Ladies and
Gentlemen, its time to face the Dweller on the Threshold.
What is the
Dweller on the Threshold, you ask? Well, here’s where it gets a little technical;
According to Alice
Bailey- "From ancient recesses of
the memory, from a deeply rooted past, which is definitely recalled, and from
the racial and the individual subconscious
(or founded and established thought reservoirs and desires, inherited and
inherent) there emerges from individual past lives and experience, that which
is the sum total of all instinctual tendencies, of all inherited glamour, and
of all phases of wrong mental attitudes; to these, (as they constitute a
blended whole) we give the name of the Dweller on the Threshold. This Dweller
is the sum total of all the personality characteristics which have remained
unconquered and unsubtle, and which must be finally overcome before initiation
can be taken. Each life sees some progress made; some personality defects
straightened out, and some real advance effected. But the unconquered residue,
and the ancient liabilities are numerous, and excessively potent, and - when
the soul contact's adequately established - there eventuates a life wherein the
highly developed and powerful personality becomes, in itself, the Dweller on
the Threshold. Then the Angel of the Presence and the Dweller stand face to face, and
something must then be done. Eventually, the light of the personal self fades
out and wanes in the blaze of glory which emanates from the Angel. Then the
greater glory obliterates the lesser. This is, however, only possible when the
personality eagerly enters into this relation with the Angel, recognizes itself
as the Dweller, and - as a disciple - begins the battle between the pairs
of opposites, and enters into the tests of Scorpio. These tests and trials are
ever self-initiated; the disciple puts himself into the positive or
conditioning environment wherein the trials and the discipline are unavoidable
and inevitable. When the mind has reached a relatively high stage of
development, the memory aspect is evoked in a new and conscious manner, and
then every latent predisposition, every racial and national instinct, every
unconquered situation, and every controlling fault, rises to the surface of
consciousness, and then - the fight is on."
Translated- You have done a lot of work, and made a
ton of progress. This is your final exam. Now you are going to come face to
face with the embodiment of your fear, and it will be as strong as it has ever
been- Exactly as strong as it has ever been, in fact. You, however are entering
the ring stronger than you have ever been, and you are more than a match for
your fear, right here and now. You are going to stare your fear straight in the
face, and Laugh. Because if there is one thing the darkness cannot tolerate, it
is being laughed at. Darkness is Fear, which in the end, the absence of Light;
which is Joy and the connection to Source. When you laugh at the darkness, you
expose its fear, and once you see the darkness’ fear of you, well then your
fear dissolves into nothing. This physical
manifestation of your fear is really just a part of yourself that you need to
re-integrate into your personality. That’s where it gets Shamanic.
In the Shamanic tradition, whenever we experience a
trauma or shocking event, a piece of our soul splits off from the whole soul
(Ha! Couldn’t resist, carry on [resist bad carrion joke, resisting…shit. Okay
im done]) and when this happens, we need to bring those pieces back so we can be
whole. This is usually achieved by the Shaman going into the underworld, a
dangerous journey (semi-literally; the Shaman enters an altered state of consciousness,
and makes the journey in that state. Then the Shaman does what is necessary to
recover that piece of the soul, if at all possible). That brings us back full
circle, in my unique and rambling fashion; In the Greek myths (my bedtime
stories), technically speaking, there was only one God that could go in and out
of the underworld as he pleased- Hermes (a.k.a. Mercury). Hermes is a psychopomp,
a god who ferried souls from one life to the next. Originally, the job belonged
to Apollo, but Hermes swindled it out of him about 3 hours after being born, because he was bored. To be fair, Apollo
didn’t really care for the job, it cut into his lounging time way too much.
Now we know Mercury Retrograde, dont we guys? Forget all that pop astro crap (ok, maybe not all of it. Seriously, don't ever sign a contract during Mercury Retrograde, especially not Cell phones or Cars). Its not just that there is miscommunication, Mercury Retrograde exposes our illusions, and helps us get back to reality. In Saggo, Its all about facing your Fears and limits, and smashing through them with reckless abandon.
Now, back to the Gates; The Dweller on the
Threshold, the piece of yourself lost to fear, is standing in your way to
Hermes, who is ready to escort you to Paradise. Now this is not the end of our
growth, oh no! Count this as the end of this phase (we haven’t even gotten to
the eclipse yet!). Like I said, think of this as the final exam. Go back over
what you have done this year, and how much progress you have made. Remember
everything you have overcome, every painful moment, every accomplishment you
have won. Then laugh at the monster; Keep laughing until he shrinks down into nothing.
Stand in your strength, and Laugh. Remember- You’ve already gone through Hell.
Live Dangerously,
-The AstroGeek
Your song of the Zeitgeist-
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