What concerns or questions do you have about your Sun-sign? Or your loved one's?

[Ricochet21]

What have your heard or read about that feels like a curse from the nature your archetypal sign. I'd like to try to help you see the "good" that is behind these oft-misleading concept. My new book which is taking shape nicely is all about WHY the signs are the way they are. I'm now on the final chapter of Pisces and then there's quite a way to go.

What I'm saying is this, for example: A Gemini might say to me, "I'm just two people, what can I say?"
A Cancer might say, "I'm just too sensitive, what can I do about it? It's hopeless."
or a Virgo might say, "I'm just picky, I can't help it?"

What questions do you have about your Sun-sign or major astrological influence in your chart that you'd like help with?

The reason I ask this is that after my first astrological reading in 1971, I felt as if the astrologer tried to lay some "curse in stone" about me in the terms she used. Later, through my own studies, I found that she didn't know what she was talking about and had just about enough astro-knowledge to be dangerous. She certainly should not have been reading for anybody.

I'd like to help if I can. :hi::dunce:

[mysticalchick]

1. 29 degree Libra here

and I am hella wishy-washy. I *can* often see both sides of things which makes me a pretty good mediator but it makes it difficult to make a concrete decision if I am less than passionate about something.

Can you shed some light on that? I know that I am almost a Scorpio so shouldn't I have some of that influence as well?

::boggle::

Thanks!

[Ricochet21]

2. It is your nature

to COMPARE this to that. That is what you are all about. If you tip the Scales one way, you're nervous, because you're leaning too far from the other side, etc. Libras are most happy sitting on the fence, but of course, that can't be.

Make your decision and FORGET ABOUT WHAT OTHERS might think. THey usually don't care anyway. You are talented to be a mediator.
You KNOW what answer is best. You CANNOT have your cake and eat it too - a very common Libran illness.

You are not WEAK. You are reacting against the sign before you, black and white Virgo. Subconsciously, Libra knows matters are NOT black and white though - that's why Libra is all about COMPARISON. The Scales are about COMPARISON, not balance not equanimity.

Evaluate, take your time, use your great assessing mind. THen, decide. You being near the Scorpio cusp has nothing to do with anything unless you also have planets in Scorpio. Scorpio is very decisive.

I don't have your chart data.

You cannot please everyone, that's another reason this happens (indecision) Venus, your ruler wants everybody happy which is impossible, although, I hope you're happy with today's answer! :hi:

[mysticalchick]

5. I do have planets in Scorpio (I think)

This does resonate, Rick! Thank you for taking time to write it. It's when I am with others that I am indecisive. By myself, I do what I want and don't have trouble (usually) knowing what that is.

:)

I appreciate your insight!

[I Have A Dream]

9. You say that Scorpio is decisive, Rick.

I have a lot of Scorpio in my chart (ascendant, Moon, Neptune), and I feel the same way that mysticalchick does.

:shrug:

OK, it just hit me that maybe it's my Capricorn "make sure" part that's causing it. However, the Scorpio should make it easier if it's so decisive. I sometimes couldn't make a decision even if my life depended on it. (Maybe especially if my life depended on it, actually.)

OK, I again answered my own question. Neptune is "on" my ascendant. That's interfering. Damn astrology! x(    ;)

I've got to add that mysticalchick seems very decisive to me. :) Of course, she knows her internal workings.

[Ricochet21]

12. Yes, I agree with your completely...

It' the very powerful NEPTOON on your asc. Neptune does not see "choices", it see that it "doesn't matter". Of course, we cannot listen to Neptoon at all times especially if we are standing in the middle of the road. Neptune's myth is that we can all win in all situations. We can't and Nep doesn't like lectures from Saturn. :hi:

[I Have A Dream]

24. Thanks, Rick!

:hi:

[OneGrassRoot]

3. Virgo here (though not a "black and white" one...lol)

;)

As you and I have discussed, I don't necessarily FEEL like a Virgo in many ways any more. I don't consciously identify with any particular sign at this point in my life.

But your question does prompt an obvious example: The Virgo label of "perfectionist."

No, I don't feel like a perfectionist, nor do I obsess about it or expect it from myself or others.

Yet I DO, undoubtedly, encourage others (and myself) to do our best.

What is interesting is that it's really not about the end result (it's not "do your best so we can save the world"). It's more about "Let's do our best so we can have no regrets."

To be able to go to sleep each night knowing we've done our best is comforting, in my humble opinion. Watching people being tormented by regret is just awful...

Maybe this Virgo trait of perfectionism isn't what others think it is on the surface; it's about healing, not perfectionism, per se?

:loveya:

[Ricochet21]

4. You are a perfect example

of what I have completely rewritten in my book. You are CHIRONistic. The new ruler of Virgo.
Perfectionist, for sure, but mostly because of your powerful Moon in Sag and strong Neptune you simply CARE. That's Chiron.
You are willing to do (Virgo) something about the problems with real (Virgo) down-to-earth solutions.
You are a fixer (Virgo)

But, the higher influence is clearly from Chiron - it is your mission - your destiny, you have little or no choice. You lift us all up. The Virgo part that is maniacal and false is the part that mercilessly won't let you rest. You have to be productive.
That's Virgo's lie.

You don't.

When you chill, and relax, you refuel :hi:

[OneGrassRoot]

6. damn Virgo...

;)

:rofl:

It's all good. ;)

:hi:

[Ricochet21]

7. Don't DAMN Virgo

we'd be one BIG MESS without them, believe me. Think of the mess.

:rofl:

we need all twelve signs,
well, maybe we could do without __________


lol

[OneGrassRoot]

8. .....

true dat

(although if you could SEE my office you would NEVER believe I'm a Virgo :wow: )

;)

[kimmerspixelated]

10. Am I truly stuck, or is it just my present circumstances?

A numerologist said something shortly will happen that will boost my viewpoint of progress( it was free) ...HAHAHA! WIll I be able to get out of the way of myself, and actually have the kind of success I have strived so long to get?! Good luck- will check in later! Love Ya!

[Ricochet21]

11. I am not trying to sound glib or evangelistic

there is no such thing as stuck
unless, you are under a boulder.

"Will I be able to get out of the way of myself?"

certainly

Just as you learn that you cannot navigate yourself. It's not possible. Then, you'll be free. I guess that's what others call
"getting out of the way"

Be His/Her expression.

YOUR CHART IS ABSOLUTELY FINE, EXCEPT you're being too nice to everyone but you, that's what I see with the Tsquare to Neptoon in your 7th house. Come down off the cross and join the crowd dear!

"WIll I actually have the kind of success I have strived so long to get?! "

I don't see why you can't. It is NOT KNOWN ANYWHERE, in a Tarot card, a reader's mind, or a magazine, it is yours dear, just go for it! What do you dream of!? :smoke:

[kimmerspixelated]

57. Rick! I love that smilie!!!

You know as soon as I wrote my questions in a mad dash, I realized I wasn't stuck..Not sure why I phrased things that way.. curious...when you say my chart is absolutely fine...what criteria do you use when you make a statement like that...or is just absent of non-fine things???HAHA...Anyway...I like that lead in to entice me to divulge more......(actually I have a lot of goals I'm working on) but now without a lot of details..I'll boil down the main goal in 6 months to being able to afford to relocate 1500 miles away to be near my family, a goal which has alluded me for some time. I say six months because my daughter would be out of school then for the summer. Do you see anything like that in my stars???????

[Ricochet21]

58. "You're fine"

is a complex answer, it doesn't come from one thing, but from many.
Stars tell us nothing, Planets do. ha ha ha.
Do I see a major move? It is not known for that would be prediction. However, March 11 when Uranus enters Aries sounds very much like a likely date to me. :hi:

[kimmerspixelated]

61. Interesting, thanks!!! March 11 Uranus and Aries...okay!

Your the tops!

[Ricochet21]

62. If your original idea came on 5/27/10

(The Revolution) then that's IT! March 11, 2011 is merely a continuation of that same revolutionary energy. :hi:

[Howler]

13. HMMMMMMMMMM>

Though I have very strong Leo aspects (It doesn't get anymore cat then that in my chart) LOL!
You actually wouldn't believe I was a leo in a face to face interaction.
I'm actually kinda shy and very quiet when getting to know folks.I listen intently to and remember what is said and observe what isn't being said.My Husband and I mostly live like hermits not the social butterfly you would envision for a quadruple Leo
I have so many layers to my personality that it frequently confuses people.sigh!
Which is fine with me because I value alot of alone time.
Whats up with that Rick?

[Ricochet21]

14. What quiets your chart

is a very strong Saturn atop your chart giving you restraint.
And 3 planets in Virgo that make you behave. lol

Leo is a funny sign, they're not always ebullient as some would think.

[Howler]

15. Thanks Rick.

makes sense.

My Husband is laughing at loud at the "Behave" but I totally understand what you are saying.

Mr Howler thinks I'm very eccentric. Snort!

[Missy Vixen]

18. I feel so much better now

I'm a Leo. Everyone thinks I'm an extrovert. I am not.

Crowds are scary. I prefer the quiet type of interactions - small dinner parties, coffee with a friend - than a huge party. Large numbers of people drain my energy.

One of my girlfriends figured this out. I almost cried. We were at an authors' conference in October, sitting at a table of 10 for dinner. I was eating and listening to the conversation. Someone asked me why I was so quiet, and she said, "Oh, Julie's a little shy in crowds. She's just listening."

MY HUSBAND doesn't even know this. Nobody else in my life ever figured it out, except her.

I was so glad to read what Rick said to you, Howler! Isn't it great?

[Ricochet21]

20. You're quiet

because Pluto sits along side of you Midheaven and makes you go deep into situations, observing them. Each chart is different and havng a natal chart or sun sign is like having a finger, vs the fingerprint. Also, you Sun square to Neptune natally makes you softer, more introspective rather than extroverted. Also, your Scorpio rising gives you a rather quiet, studious side. The LEO is there, ticking away inside.

It's like we all have a ring, a different ring each. All of them have a round opening, but each is exquisitely different.
It takes a good while to see how charts can differ.

[Howler]

31. A kindred spirit!!!!!!

I have found that you cannot live up to the Leo hype if its just not there. LOL!
i'm with you on the crowd thingy crowds make me feel very skittish.
Its always nice when someone really see's or gets you isn't it Missy Vixen?

Yeah You and Rick are pretty great. :)

Shy quiet Leo's unite!!!! LOL!

[OneGrassRoot]

32. ...

:hug:

[Habibi]

16. Why is this Sag such a klutz?

:rofl:

Actually, I'm not too bad with the stereotypical Sag klutz angle. I've learned to be deliberate. :boring:

[Ricochet21]

17. It is simply Sagittarian to be a klutz

Look at Dick Van Dyke.

Sag is ruled by Jupiter, the planet just before Saturn. It knows nothing about working within boundaries or being restricted. Moving in a "klutzy" way is simply moving without care or regard for the outcome.

Sag is free-wheeling mainly because it just WENT THROUGH HELL in the sign of Scorpio before it. It's no so much that it's careless, it's much more to the point to say that they want out of all the seriousness that was once Scorpionic. That's the entire key.

Sag would rather be free and bruised than overly-disciplined with all bones in tact. It's symbolic of the same way with their mouth; always having their foot there. Same principle... just move.... just say... there are no consequences. Just like Pluto thought in Sagittarius between 1995 and 2008 when Pluto entered Capricorn and all the bills came due.

[Habibi]

63. Heh. Thanks. I like my bones intact, I guess!

But thank you for this thread; it's very enlightening to see your responses to everyone!

[WhiteTara]

19. My sun is Cancer

I believe it is 9 degrees Cancer.

[Ricochet21]

21. Did you have a question? n/t

[WhiteTara]

54. as for the usual

our business is very on the edge...winter is always our slowest, toughest time. We made this move 1500 miles from our home and friends. I'm lonely, a little scared and wonder if I have made a terrible decision (one that can't really be undone) and I wonder if I ruined our lives. Of course, there are wonderful things about our new home, but after most of our adult lives on the west coast, this is really a culture shock...we now live in Northwest Arkansas.

[Ricochet21]

43. I can't tell you much until I have at least your birth date

you can pm it to me if you like
You have much happening because Pluto is about to oppose your sun from 8 Capricorn

[mntleo2]

22. I don't know what my sun sign is or means

Born 6:20 AM July 29, 1952. So far it has been a hard life ...but I am grateful for the hard knocks because it gives me wisdom and insight. However, even though I am supposedly a Leo I do not seem to be much of one. You know the show person, the "leader" the one who is so proud? Not much of a lion. Why is that?

Thanks so much for the insight ...

Love
Cat in Seattle - Rocky the Flying Squirrel's Whattsamatta U college ex because Natashia told so many lies about me

[Ricochet21]

37. It is a myth that Leo is a leader

they are a great organizer, that's different
they CAN be a leader, not necessarily

You have 4 planets in Leo, I'd say you are EXTREMELY Leonine like Howler is
Your heavy Moon in Scorpio at the base of the chart makes your very EMOTIONAL as it acts in Cancerian ways
I assumed you were born in Seattle.
Inside every Leo is still a timid Cancer. Leo is the stage where the sould comes out of that timidity by TAKING OVER THE JUNGLE.
So, your Leo, at least the part that you think is Leo, is still a kitty waiting for someone to say, It's ok, come on out!
something like that!

[mntleo2]

50. LOL, I am ADD but ...

...it is interesting you call me an organizer because even though ADD people are VERY unorganized, (which I am and always had the messiest notebook and desk in class and to this day leave hundreds of notes to myself that I immediately lose), I AM an "organizer" and advocate for low income people and have been for years and years.

More feedback about your take. And yes I was born almost 100 miles North of Seattle but close enough.

As for emotions ....I was also born an empath and until I knew what that was, would find myself suddenly getting really depressed or sad after walking into a room full of people. I thought I was skitzoid until a medium told me she "saw" it and explained to me what it was, which amazed me because it was like turning on a light in my heart. But unfortunately that was in my late 30's and I did not know what to do with it, though it did help to know what it was. Because sometimes it was impossible to separate me from "them" and it was hard to understand why suddenly I would get so weepy when I was fine a minute before with no reason to feel that way.

Until I realized that this ability could be "relieved" by simply touching someone and "sending" empathy and sort of "absorbing" their hurt, I thought it was useless. Because I could not tell them what I am doing (it freaks people out and besides I am not sure it will DO anything) and worse, most of this ability did not happen with people close to me. Or when it did on rare occasions, it would freak them out because I would also take on their pain for some reason and never know they WERE in pain. Like my sister fell down some stairs and hurt her knees really bad and even though I did not know a thing about it, I awoke with really sore knees and legs right where she was injured, or a dear friend who had an injury to his neck would affect mine (tho oddly on the opposite side) on his bad days. Because I took on their pain, they would make it a point not to tell me yet still I would take it on. I tried to tell them this was a good thing because the pain was not that bad (kind of like an echo) but I NEEDED to do it, I wanted to do it because I felt it would help them in some way.

My own emotional health has been spending the following years after finding out about the empath stuff trying to separate myself from the "others" who are in pain. So now I am somehow able to be empathetic yet "let go and let God" in most situations. Someone's pain no longer gets me down, I hurt for them at the time, but thwart it "getting into me", if that makes any sense. People tell me they feel better after talking with me either or both physically and/or mentally so I must be doing something right. At the age I am (almost 60) I am thinking I am too old to "do" anything with this except whenever or wherever it happens, try to use it for good. I don't have to say a thing and even a stranger in pain will take my touch without questions because usually it is just a friendly pat on the arm or something.

So just want you all to know Rich is VERY insightful. Amazingly so.

Hope this helps Rick and others ...

Love
Cat in Seattle

[Ricochet21]

52. Don't gimme that stuff

that you are too old

hell, you're just getting started!
Roar!

Rick

[southerncrone]

23. I wish everyone would realize that Scorpios are not "bad"!

We are not evil, either. No more than any other sign.
But must confess, it is kinda fun that some folks seem to be in awe of us! :evilgrin:
(Have even used it to my advantage in the past :smoke:)

Uh,oooo.....

[I Have A Dream]

26. I agree.

I have to say though that when they are "bad", they do it so well. ;)

I have no problem whatsoever with Scorpios. That might be because I have a lot of it in my own chart.

[Celebration]

27. Hey I am a Scorpio sun sign

And proud of it! :silly:

This won't surprise anyone-- I belong to a study club, and after we picked our topic for the year-- "Mysteries"-- I volunteered to be the presenter one year earlier than I was supposed to do it. I could not resist the topic. Of course I try to work in something mysterious no matter what the topic!! Oh, my presentation this year was "Bohemian Grove". :rofl: It was well received.

[Howler]

33. Oh I agree Southerncrone.

I have three very close friends that I have known for decades that are Scorpio and i love them dearly.
I have not seen the "Evil" at all.
They can be intense,interesting,deep and inspiring though and i relish that about them.

[Ricochet21]

39. They're not evil

it's that IF THEY LOATHE themselves, they feel as if THEY DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE, TO BE HERE
AND, they then project that onto others and it spreads.

That's it.

[Ricochet21]

38. SC

Many many Scorpios are awesomely good

FOR DECADES I HAD THEM AT THE BOTTOM OF MY LIST. WAY AT THE BOTTOM

Since then, I have learned so much more. The BAD Scorpios are still there, but most of them are around 7th on my "list" personally.
why?

If the Scorpio has SELF-HATRED look out, forget it, they usually hate everyone and you'll know it. That's the difference
Many wonderful Scorpios have surpassed that and are truly giving wonderful souls.

SO, it's clearly the few bad apples..... type of thing.

Scorpio and Virgo have not patience for excuses. Scorpios can't stand lack or commitment or courage while Virgo, effort and responsibility.

You're a great one, don't worry.
Remember, other signs can't be as committed as you are.

[lildreamer316]

25. I am afraid my Leo-ness makes me self-centered and prideful.

I've recognized these tendencies in myself and tried my best to compensate and balance them out; but am not sure I do a very good job of that.
That's about my only and main concern with my sign.

As to husband's; it's sorta the same concern. Some days it seems to me that he embodies the impatient-impulsive-stubborn-prideful side of his sign so much that he won't ever be able to balance it out, and I think it's caused several problems for him. But I recognize he's got a lot going on and it's hard for him to deal with all of it. Eh, I'm probably not one to be talking anyway, and I don't know that I'm the most impartial observer. But sometimes I have to 'rein him in' to keep him from doing irreparable damage to himself and others (not physically!). He does seem to be two people sometimes. Not sure if that has anything to do with his sign, however.

I'm not sure that I interpreted your question correctly, but those are the concerns I have. I feel as if you've shown inordinate patience with me in particular, Rick..and that I must get on your nerves sometimes.I thank you for being so kind to us.

[OneGrassRoot]

28. Wow, those are two adjectives I would never use to describe you, lildreamer...

Just the opposite, actually.

Just sayin'...

:hug:

[lildreamer316]

29. Thank you, OGR.

I don't think I'm like that all the time,but I've just kinda floated along in my own bubble since I was born, if that makes any sense. I love everyone and (back to your other post) love humanity - that has always come naturally to me. But I was also raised an only child, and spoiled in some ways. I have that echoing in my head from my mother and other people, who told me that I am spoiled or have protected me in my bubble sometimes.

Basically, I just remember having to remind myself when I was little that I needed to rein in my tendency to be prideful; that it wouldn't be helpful when dealing with others. So I know that tendency is there and I have worked hard to make sure it does not prevail. But sometimes I wonder if it doesn't sneak out the back door, so to speak. Lol. ;)

[Ricochet21]

40. You are a mild Leo with tons of CANCER in you

so, you are very sensitive

here is the key to Leo
hell, I'm giving away my book! what the hell. I do a lot of pro bono work and I don't mind it. It's just that some times, some people's situation requires a long 2-way dialogue with me, for that, I most times charge.

Today was not meant for "readings" but for sun sign clarification which is what this is:

LEO NEEDS ATTENTION and to be center stage because they are coming out of he hypersensitive stage of Cancer
they need to grow confidence by getting applause, "You did a good job!"
THey hide the Cancer inside with PRIDE, they have to!

If they don't learn from the kudos they receive, they can be a bottomless pit of need like Madonna. Can't get enuf attention.
Then, they become the shadow side of Leo
And that leads to the myth that the universe IS FINITE!

There is only so much love to go around.
so much money
so much attention

THis is why Leo IS THE SIGN that is the sign of jealousy. Period.

Once they get past this pettiness (it's MUCH worse for the male ego) they can be PHENOMENAL PEOPLE! I just love Leos
I just can't stand it when I'm with a shadow Leo and to them all I am is an audience member.
You have to differentiate the two. This is why it takes a whole book to explain all of this in detail. Feb 9 marks our 2nd anniv. working on it! pant pant pant :hi:

[Ricochet21]

41. Your husband is an innocent Aries

It is very hard to understand how SIMPLE Aries is because the rest of the zodiac is so complex.

Aries is about themselves, the rest of us are here to be there entertainment.
It's that simple. Took me years to really see it. I can be harmless, like a little kid showing you his/her ice cream cone.
Or, it can be all-enveloping in which case the only question you have left is, "How long am I going to continue to babysit?"

[kentauros]

30. If you don't mind, just a little something about a word I read recently:

"precession". According to whomever was mentioning it, the idea was that all the signs are now "off" by a month or more due to whatever this "precession" is. Maybe something to do with the calendars being off over time? If so, I find it hard to believe that astrologers wouldn't have kept up, seeing as how important the calendar is :)

Please explain in layman's terms. I hope you remember how I am with astrological terminology ;)

[Ricochet21]

34. Precession

On the first day of Spring, Astrologer move the zodiac around to always match the 0 Degree of Aries. Always.
In astronomy, they line up the planets with the actual constellation belt.

Around the time of Christ, both zodiacs "agree"
they have been backing up ever since "precession", we are now about to enter the "Age of Aquarius" for astronomers. Because on the 1st day of spring it will always be 0 ARies to Astrologers and their point will then be 0 Aquarius (one sign back) due to the precesson of the equinoxes.

They don't matter, astrology has very little to do with the constellations.
In the year of 12,500 Astrologers at spring will be 0 Aries while astronomers (sidereal zodiac) will be at 0 Libra
In the year 25,000 or so, they'll "agree" again.

Debunker use this misunderstanding lame excuse to try to put down astrologers. They don't know what they are talking about.

Astrology is 100% based on the position of all the bodies in RELATIONSHIP TO SPRING.

[kentauros]

36. Okay, thanks

and yes, I was reading a thread of debunkers elsewhere. It's kind of funny that they are vehement in stating that there's no relation between astronomy and astrology and then insist that astrology is wrong because of how precession works in astronomy ;)

[Ricochet21]

42. I don't blame them

astrology is very hard to understand and is full of flakes
very few people can do this and will bs you

you KNOW when your astrologer is good because
1. he/she knows you at your gut level
2. he/she helps you insead of trying to impress you with predictions

the two zodiacs are entirely diffent, Hindu Indians use sidereal or the astronomer's zodiac
we use the western tropical system

THEY BOTH WORK

Tell them what Isaac Newton said when faced by a debunker re: astrology, "I have studied the subject sir, you have not."

They just can't SEE how it can work, it is beyond the mind and the physical world

It works, because I've tested 15,000 charts
That's how I proved it to myself.

[kentauros]

46. I'm not likely to get into a "discussion" with them

because I don't know the subject, either ;)

But, thank you for clarifying the two systems. I wasn't aware of a Hindu kind.

[Ricochet21]

47. You are welcome and wise

that you don't get into a "discussion" which will mean you admitting that you are clueless.

I never try to convert anyone. I understand why they don't believe.

all the crap daily horrorscopes and Cosmopolitan's Bedside Horny Astrologer

It's a very, very serious, reverent science/art that works. But, you have to study and approach it with an open mind
THEN, you'll be blown away. Guaranteed

p.s. If those open-minded friends of yours were at a party with me, they'd be the first in line for a reading. :rofl:

[kentauros]

51. Well, these aren't "friends"

just fellow DUers, and I think we all know which ones ;)

I respect your wisdom in this, even if astronomy is easier for me to grasp. Maybe because of so many science programs focusing on it over the years :)

[Ricochet21]

53. Tell them

to practice it neutrally
objectively

then to talk to you in 3 mos

[kentauros]

55. I'm not brave enough to venture into their den.

Or rather, I don't want to be the brunt of their negativity. I've argued with a sceptic over the subject of psychic awareness and readings, only have my suggestion that they get a reading for that objective perspective resoundingly brushed aside. My observation is that they don't want to do that research as it just might prove them wrong.

[Ricochet21]

59. Ego battles

sounds much like penis envy. Don't bother. :rofl:

[kentauros]

65. Leggo my Ego!

:P

So, is it obvious that I'm a Pisces? :)

[LiberalEsto]

35. Pisces, struggling with depression

and lack of confidence, especially after 2 years of unemployment


Thank you for your very kind offer.

[Ricochet21]

44. I need

your birth date
time
am/pm
city

pm it if you want to

[Ricochet21]

45. *** TO EVERYONE ***

I will try to help if I can

display or pm your birthdate, time, am/pm, city

I do a lot of pro bono work but simply do not have the time to do extensive readings for free. I am available for personal readings by appointment where we "dig in" for about an hour. That's my only source of income.

If you want to ask simple, brief questions here, I'll be more than happy to help you.
Why? because astrology is very confusing and most people need a lot of guidance at first.
It's very complex how one circle twists and turns inside another, then a 3rd, and everything is moving at different rates.

I have presented tons of free education on all of my newsletters the past 5 year, they are for free reading at:
www.starself.com/articlesnews.html

I am here to help, because you help me, and it's our only way out of this F*CKING mess that we've made for ourselves.

Hint, the missing letter is "U"

edit: sp

[MagickMuffin]

48. As a Virgo, I don't relate to the labels even to my Sign

Perhaps that is because of the other signs attached to mine. I'm not a perfectionist, I'm not a Black or White thinker, I try to see every side to an issue, I'm not the tidy housekeeper, although I wish I was more like that.

I try and work out problems dealing with myself and how to deal with humanity as a whole.

I have been extremely busy working out issues with becoming more at one with my Cosmic Consciousness so as to help in that regard. I am making gains in this area and it is my passion. Hopefully I will be more in tune with the vibratory energies of the Cosmos where I can apply these lessons I am studying.


Any light you can shine on my progress I will definitely review and make adjustments.


:hi:

[Ricochet21]

49. Did you see what you said?

"I will definitely review and make adjustments."

That's Virgo.

hee hee, find it, fix it.

Bless your heart, that's what you do for us!
You are not a machine dear! I wrote all about this tendency in my book, that's so funny.

Your chart has AN EXTREMELY POWERFUL CHIRON OPPOSITE URANUS, meaning your've very very Aquarian and Virgoan. Mix the two.
The Aquarius in you has masked the perfectionism and made you much more idealist that the typical Virgo. Besides that, you are quite Neptunian or Piscean, gentle, loving.

You are mostly Aquarian to your perception, but have lots of Virgo in your chart. Once you mix the two, you get a great combination that overwhelms some of the Virgo traits so that you can't see them.

You are quite the humanitarian! :hi:

P.S. Aquarians are idealistic, Virgos are not, Virgos are down-to-earth; there's your measuring stick.
I guess what I'm saying in a sense is that your don't need fixed! You're great the way your are!
By the way, the two mix into someone who is absolutley obsessed with alternative healing! Go for it!

[MagickMuffin]

56. Aha the Aquarian in me

I suppose that is why I'm always talking about buckets of water :rofl:

Or perhaps why I relate to myself as being a river, stream, creek, etc. My Consciousness is forever flowing, or stagnant, or rapid energy. Definitely a force to be reckoned with, until it reaches the larger pools of water and can relax with the others, in a collected Consciousness.


In the 6th degree I learned more about hands on healing, however, I would like to apply that knowledge to remote healing to see if it has the same benefits of hands on healing. I happen to believe / think that if the intention is the goal then it really wouldn't make that much of a difference. After all it is dealing with psychic energy.


Thx for the input. That helps explain some things.


:pals:

[Ricochet21]

60. You have GREAT GREAT healing powers

I think.

[catzies]

64. My question is about being 8th house-heavy and a lot of squares

This year has been tough and I went through a protracted phase of "Well, this life didn't turn out AT ALL like I wanted." I found out later that during the time I was depressed my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer and I thought maybe my "I'm ready to cash in" feelings were because maybe I was picking up on his cancer somehow, even though I didn't know. I felt an ugly crushing blackness from February to April-- when he was diagnosed.

I'm prone to being very dark inside and I never tell anyone how dark. I don't sustain close, supportive nurturing relationships due to childhood history. I don't trust that the universe will care about me or support me in any way and it's made me very self-reliant because no one cares.

My chart has a lot of squares and is 8th house heavy, is that why I'm so dark inside and have had so many struggles that I feel life will never be smooth and easy and I'll never have a secure future?

Born: 7/30/62
3:29 PM
Miami FL 33155

[Ricochet21]

66. This is not simple...

The toughness has been due to Neptune opposite Uranus (My life didn't turn out right.)
and the Uranian crossing of your Nadir several times, it's been trying to shake you free from old childhood attachments. These are hard for you because your Saturn is Rx (distant father) and T-square to Neptune. Saturn Rx square to your natal Sun (ruler of Leo). Part of you is ready to be freed and THE STRESS IS BECAUSE YOU WON'T LET IT OUT. This has nothing to do with anyone else. You have to let it go.

Nothing bad is going to happen.

The Sun opp. Saturn is the hard part natally, where you were taught "YOU CAN'T EXPRESS YOURSELF HERE. WHAT'S wrong with you?" The worst thing one can do to a Leo child is to 1) show them little respect and 2) tell them that they cannot spread their peacock feathers.

Pluto opp. Chiron in Pisces = You care TOO MUCH.

Your chart is actually not under a lot of pressure. Uranus is insisting that you give it a new go in your 4th house of emotions. You keep hanging on to pseudo-safety of being closed. Is it really safe? No, indeed.

PL square your Descendant/Mars indicates that you have had violent experiences in relationships; these may even go back into early years. They didn't necessarily have to be physical to be violent.

Your progressed Sun is approaching the Midheaven which means, like it or not, you're going public somehow and soon, and that's probably scaring the bejesus out of you, I would think.

The biggest thing I found was your Mars at 0 Libra in your 12th harmonic (karmic chart). That means that you can no longer hide. Your insides are ready to come out and were encouraged during the revolution of 5/27/10. It will return in 3/11 and you probably will be ready. Nevertheless, people can repress an unbelievable amount, WHICH IS THE MAIN REASON THE PLANETS ARE UNPREDICTABLE.

You really had fear drummed into you. Yes, you hide in your 8th house; that's not exactly safe.
As said before, Leos are Cancers with a confident mask on.

I am not a Dr. or a psychologist but I would suggest getting someone to help you with these old stiflings... I do think you are ready to come out and that in itself can be very scary.

If you believe that "no one cares" and "you'll never have a secure future" there's nothing that can be done.
I believe they are just "safety statements" that allow you to stay closed.

Look at the faces of people riding down the rapids: they're all thrilled and happy!

Best of luck to you.

[catzies]

76. I literally burst into tears reading this. Thank you so much.

I had to read this twice before I could even respond. You are so spot on and that was so accurate and you got right to the heart of the matter.

These are literally the most comforting words I've heard all year and perhaps longer than that.

Thank you.

Thank you.

:hug:

[Ricochet21]

78. You're welcome

You're welcome indeed :hug:

[Oak2004]

67. Can I throw in my own counter-concern as well as a typical concern about Leo

Leo is the big gotta-have-attention-gotta-be-in-charge egomaniac, right?

Well, maybe, yes.

Leo is also all about the heart, the bright shining of love, the antithesis of ego.

As always, it's your choice.

[Ricochet21]

69. Yes WELCOME OAK2004

More voices.

Yes, there are many kinds of Leos as with all signs.

Welcome.

[Saokymo]

68. I have a more general question...

... not so much concerning anything specific in my chart.

Backstory:
Starting in March of this year I found an awesome job. I love the work & the people I'm with, and it pays enough to support myself and my small family reasonably well. At the end of June my supervisor decided it was time to retire and pursue her own path in life -- meaning that I took over her position by default (being the only one left in the department) and all the responsibilities that came with it. I've handled things fairly well since with a few bumps along the way.

At the same time my supervisor was retiring, the company was bought by another company in Dallas. The change over was sudden but peaceful (and took effect the same day as my promotion to head of the department); the previous owners fully retired in September. Everything has been quite amicable between the old staff and the new owners, though we've been stressed the past couple of months due to being short-handed (2 office workers quit with short notice and another retired for personal reasons). Despite all the changes, we've managed to persevere and keep the business running.

But! (We all knew this was coming, right?) Now the company is consolidating the two branches. This is our last week at the old branch. All of the equipment in the warehouse and my department will be moved this weekend. As of Monday I'll be going to work in Dallas.


My problem is that I'm nervous about the switch. I have to follow the job, no questions there -- there's no way I can find anything as fulfilling or that pays as well. On the upside, I'll get a pay raise and I won't be running the department by myself anymore. On the downside, I'll be driving at least an hour and a half (through DFW traffic, no less) to get there. My current commute is only an hour over lesser-used highways.

So... my question isn't really a question so much as looking for reassurance. My family's reaction so far has been less than stellar, which has undermined my self-confidence. (They mean well -- they're just looking at it objectively and pointing out that the drive is a major downside.) Normally I'm much more optimistic and don't let the nervousness get to me, but this time around I'm having trouble shaking the feeling.


My birth info:
September 24th, 1984
12:30 PM
Austin, TX

Thank you very much for offering this, Rick. If it would be better to set up a paid counseling session with you please let me know and I'll see what can be worked out.

[Ricochet21]

70. I think you'll absolutely do fine

as long as you flow with being the leader. Libra's short side is standing on their own two feet. I see that as not a problem with you. Go with this, I think it's going to be great. You're simply feeling your percentage of the collective pressure that is out "there". Good luck

No need for a longer reading.

You strain too much for "order". Not now, don't do it. Let it be chaotic, let it. It will calm down but not till mid Summer. I think.

[Saokymo]

71. Thank you again, Rick.

I really needed to hear from an outside source that it's going to be okay. I'll do my best to roll with the punches and see where it all ends up. (Though I should be used to chaos at this point -- I have cats and a 15-month-old son! :) )

Thank you.

[Ricochet21]

73. Dear Sao

I want you to know that I do not KNOW that it's going to be ok. My feeling is that after studying your various charts and what I heard from you that it all adds up to me that it SOUNDS like it will be. There are no guarantees with astrology

I do feel good about it though, I'm not trying to be vague.
:hi:

[Saokymo]

75. After some of the negative reactions I've received...

... "you'll probably be okay, just roll with it," is refreshing to hear. It's at least enough to get me to calm down and stop worrying over the knot in my stomach for a bit. :)

[OneGrassRoot]

86. I wish you the best -- it feels exciting!

:)

I lived in Dallas when I was in my 20's. So much fun!!!!

I wouldn't want to live there now, but if I were younger and single...

This feels like a delightful adventure, and I wish you all the best! Please keep us posted as you can.

Sending hugs of support, courage and anything else you feel you need your way....

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Saokymo]

91. Thank you for the kind thoughts!

I've never been terribly fond of large cities in general, but Dallas is a happening place to be at times (though the traffic is a bear even on a good day...).

This week I've been focused on getting the office cleaned up and ready to go for the big move tomorrow and Saturday. Clearing out all the old junk (and evidence of mice -- oh how I love the little varmints!) that's built up over the years has a certain therapeutic effect. (And throwing bad ceramic into the dumpster is just plain fun. Anger management at its finest!)
With any luck all we'll have to do Saturday is pack up the equipment and cart it down to the Dallas branch.

[RayOfHope]

72. Rick, thank you. I'm a taurus and find it nearly impossible to let go of a grudge

jeez, what gives? Its so hard to bear the grudge, yet even harder to let go. Its way beyond being stubborn!

5/10/72, 4pm, Columbia MO

[Ricochet21]

74. I admire your honesty

The reason is not because you are a Taurus, it is because you were born with Pluto rising right on your ascendant.

This gives you great Plutonian or Scorpionic traits. These traits FORCE YOU TO BE 100% Dedicated to others and to yourself.
Since you require that of yourself, you allow no exceptions with others.

Answer: you are too hard on yourself and others. You expect too much.

My belief is that you are getting back at "them" for those times when you cannot keep up your end of this impossible set of standards regarding loyalty.

The GOOD NEWS is this: if you give yourself more slack, it'll have the same effect on others + they will start to give you more slack too.

Life is reflexive like that; God, I feel like Nancy and 5cent pop psychology tonite!

Really, it is Pluto, read about Scorpio and you'll find out more.

Taurus/Pluto/Scorpionic people also live a false belief that they OWN someone else; that must be looked at.
Mostly, it's an over-reaction to what is PERCEIVED as being betrayed.

Best of luck getting this toxicity off of your chest. You are brave.

[RayOfHope]

84. That is so right on the money it makes me a little uncomfortable, lol!

I had no idea about the Pluto/Scorpio traits. I did some research and I seem to be much more Scorpio than Taurus. All my pointy ends, be they tail or horns, make their presence known more than I'd like :blush: and I can be crazily jealous and possessive, although I try not to let it control me.

Thanks for giving me much to think about. I read here every day but rarely post. I think you're wonderful and very insightful. :loveya:

[Sanity Claws]

77. I don't fit the gemini profile well

even though both my Sun and Mercury are in Gemini.

I seem to be far more introverted and not as superficial as geminis are usually depicted.

I suppose it has to do with the placement of my other planets.

[Ricochet21]

79. Hi Santa

1. Your Sun and Moon (the lights) are in the 8th house, the Scorpionic house. This makes you much deeper than a typical Gem.
2. Neptune is rising in the 1st making you sensitive and very Piscean, gentle
3. Venus sits in Cancer at the Midheaven square to your ascendant/descendant. This lends Libra and Cancerian qualities.
4. Sun and Moon both opposite rx Saturn in Scorpio. This gives you a tough, harder edge. Probably from a parent who talked harshly to you.

All of this can be blended and is no way unusual.

Best of luck!

[Sanity Claws]

85. Did you mean Mercury when you wrote Moon?

My moon is at 29 degrees Sag.
My mercury is almost conjunct with my sun.

Regardless, I thought what you wrote was spot on.
Thanks.

[Ricochet21]

87. Yes, sorry

it is Sun and Mercury, consider me dizzy :silly:

[WolverineDG]

80. I'm an Aquarian, with a moon in Gemini

not sure what else, but a couple of times that I've had my chart done, the reader gets this "oh shit" look on their face. Anyway, I've always felt I'm ahead of everyone else, used to be years ahead, now the length of time is shortening (that, or I'm just noticing it more). I hate brainstorming for this reason, because I always seem to come up with stuff that isn't an issue now, but will be.

Is this indicative of being an Aquarian or am I just nuts? ;)

dg

[Ricochet21]

81. The "oh shit" look you describe is common

I get it all the time, i.e., clients are nervous and somehow think that THEIR chart is THE crap chart. It's not.

What I mean to say is that people think they see that in my face all the time.
I'd love to do a chart someday and start out with, "OH MY GOD!!!" But I just can't, just a funny temptation!

It's very normal to be a bit scared when visiting an astrologer. Most eyebrows raise for Aquarians because Pluto was transiting through Leo in the 40's and 50's. Therefore, many Aquarians are born with Sun opposite Plut which is not necessarily a picnic.

I cannot comment on you because I do not have your birth time.

Are you nuts? Probably. I'm finishing my Aquarian chapter now with my girfriend co-writer who is an Aquarian. Aquarians are truly very amazing people but they come in many shapes and sizes. For certain, each is an individual.

Yes, they are usually 40 years ahead of everyone else. I have very strong Aquarian traits even though I'm officially a Goat.

"I hate brainstorming for this reason, because I always seem to come up with stuff that isn't an issue now, but will be.
Is this indicative of being an Aquarian or am I just nuts? "

Yes, I think it is! Aquarians are the most misunderstood and unappreciated sign in the zodiac, in a manner of speaking.
They're #1 on my list. Be happy. :hi:

[WolverineDG]

82. thanks, pm on its way

Maybe Pluto is still affecting me, as I was born in the early 60's, when it wasn't too far away from Leo. :shrug:

but thanks for answering. :hi:

dg

[Ricochet21]

83. You are very Piscean and Gemini/Sag

There is much to your chart. You are very bright. No, Pluto was very well into Virgo by your birth. However, you have that very common, sub-generational Uranus/Pluto in Virgo opposite Chiron in Pisces. That's the healer in you and your sub-group.

Obsessed with natural remedies, many talents. :hi:

[WolverineDG]

92. well, that explains why I prefer negotiating

than battling things out in court. :) Better to get everyone something of what they want than leave scorched-earth behind them.

When I have some $, I'd like a further reading if you offer them. :)

Thank you!! :hi:

dg

[Callie McAllie]

88. I love this thread. Thanks for your generosity, Ric!

I have always been quite the hyper girl, but I definitely feel lately that I am slowing down. Some of that is age, I suppose, but I'm wondering if there's something astrological to it as well.

Also, I could be in line for a new job in the next 3-4 months. I have a two-week job interview in the first two weeks of February as they rotate each of the potential candidates through the position for a pay period. Any sense of how that might go for me?

11/1/57
5:20 a.m.
Seneca Falls, NY

[Ricochet21]

89. Hi Callie

Yes, it is my take that you are "slowing down" because Saturn is coming over your ascendant now. With Saturn, we want to "make sure" our life works the way we want it. That's WHY we slow down, not because Saturn is a bummer and restricts us. You're simply being more careful and that is conducive to going at a less hasty speed.

Job possibilities the next 3-4 months. Again, I do not do predictions because it is impossible since you have free will.
What Richard Tarnas tells us that is so important is that:

Astrology is not concretely predictable HOWEVER it is very predictable archetypally. Which means, we know what TYPE of thing will happen.

That said, I do see some energy mixes coming up: I see a huge innovate shakeup in your job skills; learning new things. Be open to new opportunities to learn new skill sets; especially online opportunities. :hi:

In my limited experience, job success is directly proportional to how freely your energy moves; or, is it blocked, Hope that helps.

[Callie McAllie]

93. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this

I appreciate your insights. I know you don't predict the future.

One of my staff, when she heard I would be doing this two week stint in the job said "we should find out what's in retrograde then." :rofl:

I have them trained.

[Digit]

90. Doing the same thing over and over

Get a new job...everything looking peachy, then whammo!
Job description changes, duties change to be on phone duty again (gah, how I hate taking calls from upset people), and things turn to crap.
No, it is not just myself, but most of us caught up in this change.
I am trying to look at the bright side and hopefully some benefits to this change will reveal themselves.

[Ricochet21]

94. Is this a question? nt

[Digit]

95. Yes, it is....why do I keep doing the same thing over and over?

I've had what I thought was a dream job for over a month now, but the duties have just dramatically changed and all of us in the same position are upset. We now have to take inbound and make outbound calls. These will be calls from extremely upset people and we have not even been trained on the phones.

There are dedicated call takers at this employer which were hired to do just that, but maybe because they could not keep people, we have now been recruited to also take calls. The regular call takers get bonuses also, but we will not be eligible. Actually, I wouldn't want to do it even if I WERE to receive bonuses.
Somehow, every employment situation manages to morph into a nightmare.
It is helpful for me at least to realize that all my fellow employees are as upset as I am with the upcoming changes.
It is possible that management will change their minds, but if they don't....I won't be the only one trying to seek other employment.

Why is it that every time I find a job, something happens to screw it up?

[Ricochet21]

97. Digit

My girl and I just studied your chart extensively for over 1/2 hr. We focused on many, many issues. I have some clues, but when my intuition doesn't kick in with agreement, I don't feel accurate enough to express my opinion. I honestly do not know what is causing this. It happens some times; in the "old" days, it happened to me all the time. I suspect this and that but nothing that really explains itself clearly to me to be the reason.

I DO understand that this is a major turning point and a major question that needs answered. I'm sorry, I just couldn't "solve" this one. We wish you relief in this situation and a happy Holiday.

[Habibi]

96. Could you say something about Sag men, Rick?

You mentioned it during our consultation, but it sort of went over my head. How are Sag men different from Sag women, and do you know why?

[Ricochet21]

98. Good question Habibi

Both are quite similar but one must remember that fire energy (Aries, Leo, Sag) has much more of an effect on the male race. After all, you ladies were taught to be lady-like, eh?

Sag wants freedom and usually will do anything to have it. The "problem" with Sag is that in their excessive zeal and high spirits, they agree to things without thinking. This commonly gets them in trouble because they end up not being able to deliver what they promised they would.

Both are wonderful cheerleaders and are exuberant. The biggest diff. between the two genders is that Sag men lean more towards the soapbox than the women.

Both have their feet in their mouth all the time and are blunt. People usually love being around Sag because they are so "honest." THE fun sign.

I'm afraid that's real general, you'll have to be more specific. :hi:

[Habibi]

101. Thanks!

My Sag man sometimes gives me the impression that he won't be there for me, but eventually, he does come through. Whereas I *think* I give that signal (that I'll be there when the going gets tough) right from the get-go. Thought maybe that was the difference.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

99. hi Rick! Thanks for your generosity.

I'm an Aries, 3-26-1955, Pasadena, TX, 4:15 pm.

Aries are stereotypically energetic. I have taken thyroid since I was a kid, (Hashimoto's disease) so I don't have as much energy as most people, and have always had teachers and parents on my case for a)sleeping too much; and b) not eating enough (and now I'm fat!?!). I have some other medical problems too, glandular and such. They won't kill me any time soon but they are annoying.

I have Virgo rising. When I was working in the legal field that brought out my overachieving and perfectionist tendencies. However, now I feel like I am just worn out, that all that work never got me anywhere financially, never had a mentor, just had coworkers who thought I was a threat to them. I went to college for 12 years and earned three degrees, thinking that would get me somewhere in the world!! That was a cruel joke. I also have a fixed grand cross.

Hubby is a Taurus 5-15-46, 7:46 PM, Oklahoma City, OK. He is very contented being retired but we both have a serious lack of friends and intellectual stimulation in a little town with the stereotypical religious rightwingers in it. He's been digging back into his calculus books for fun; I do some sewing occasionally but I have great difficulty getting motivated to do things even though I know I will feel a sense of accomplishment. I do enjoy my gardening. We have two acres on the main street & a very old funky Gothic bungalow. This house has been in the family for several generations. It has the most peaceful and calm vibe of any house I have ever been in. A sense of permanence and heritage.

Maybe it's because I pushed myself so relentlessly when I was young. I was only praised for being smart and making good grades and musical performance.

Daughter is working for an environmental group and loving it. October 25, 1985, Houston, TX , 1:57 pm. Don't know what she's gonna do. She seems to be very sensible.

My parents died in 2000 and 2002, in their eighties.

I guess I'm asking you what I should do with myself and how to get motivated.

[Ricochet21]

100. Hey Man

Glad to know you know so much about your chart.
Things to consider:

Your Moon/Mars opposite Rx Saturn in Scorpio is one big deal. Means dad was probably distant or at least not encouraging. Since Mars is your ruler and rules muscles, Mars/Saturn combination can "cause" weakness low energy. I have the conjunction and have had MS for 37 years. Yet, I get around pretty well.

What it MEANS is that someone taught you to drive with your brakes on.
Aries don't know what a brake is - they're all gas pedal.
You were not allowed, now is your chance with Uranus entering Aries to reboot yourself and awaken your Aries energy.
The CAUTION has to go
The CAUTION has to go.

good bye

Pluto is closely opposite you Venus, someone had a dampening effect upon your socialization skills, once again, exorcise them, and come to life. This is why you married a relatively sedate Taurus. Aries/Taurus matches are very uncommon. He is a settling influence for you, but you have to shake yourself from your own doldrums REALIZING that no one can stop you now.
Your Grand Cross is very strong, nevertheless, I've seen folks use them to make themselves very, very powerful and successful.

Do NOT be discouraged by this.
Most of your slowness, dragged-downness, etc. is from messages from the youth that you still carry. You have a beautiful Grand Trine in water which gives you a beautiful spirit.

Examine closely, when depressing thoughts stop you: Are they YOUR thoughts? Or, your Mom's or Dad's. This is really important and THIS is the time to liberate yourself from them. PL is all over you now, this is time to make your move. Light your fire and examine any inner complaints. That's what you need to watch and observe, who's NOT LETTING YOUR BE YOU. It isn't you dear. :hi:

[Manifestor_of_Light]

102. Thanks Rick!

As I posted when we were talking about jobs and vocations, the parental units made me take science, hard stuff, instead of being an artist/musician/creative girl like I truly am.

Both parents were not full of approval. Mom always liked the dog best--for real. She was always messing with my hair and wanting to dress me up like an overdressed doll, which I hated. I know lots of baby boomer women who had moms who just couldn't leave their hair alone.

Dad was a Virgo lawyer, I wanted to be like him since he was the sane parent and the role model. Mom was completely dysfunctional, drama queen, who wanted to be waited on like a princess. She was also a jailer, didn't want me to play with the neighbor kids. I got to where I ignored Mom and listened to dad telling me to be sensible, rational and he said that if I went outside and got some exercise I would probably feel better!! He would confront Mom and the grandparents directly about their irrational beliefs -- like worrying about what other people think of you.


I didn't have good female role models. Mom stayed strung out on downers all the time and went on strike when I was a kid. Grandma was an overachieving bossy as hell county agent with the A&M Extension System.

You can guess which one had the overactive thyroid, and thought everybody else was lazy, and which one had the underactive thyroid, and slept her life away. My big sister was my "Mamacita" who mothered me a lot. She died of cancer twenty years ago.

I have run into several other people who had overly strict parents who wouldn't let them go places, participate in school activities out of town, and stuff like that. In fact, some of the kids got beaten up when they wanted to go off to college. I never got hit. That happens when the family has no boundaries and no privacy. The parents don't want the kids to abandon them.

[u4ic]

103. Just curious Rick

When I was younger, I was quite like the stereotypical Virgo, with the exception I was the art geek in school. I lived for art.

HOWEVER...when I started on my path dealing with past issues, I realized how much of those qualities were drummed into me. I was severely criticized while young, work was the only thing that mattered (family had no hobbies or friends), authoritarian, hypervigilant, focused, shy, extremely responsible, old before my time, anxiety all came out of an abusive background.

When I finally released the past, someone else was there, and they're not a reaction to the above, that was just what was taught to me. I am disorganized and now proud of it, see the big picture rather than the details (I don't handle details well, lose focus and concentration, and basically zone out), more of a dreamer, extroverted and talkative(!), enthuasiastic, work can wait till I have fun or need to have fun with my work, love performing, trusting, have a strong need to travel, can admit when I'm wrong, am allergic to hierarchical structures, prefer to work with people and find their gifts rather than tell someone what to do...some things, like curiosity, sincerity and being perceptive remain.

I have to take an interest in my diet and health (esp alternative) due to a chronic illness, that has helped me immensely. Most of the Virgo qualities I don't relate to.

What is your take on something like I mentioned, the sun sign qualities developed due to environment rather than being innate, the nature vs nurture debate? (I know we are much more than our sun sign)

[Ricochet21]

105. Your chart

is extremely Lunar, or Cancerian
and has a strong neptune flavor as well as Jupiter and Mars, energetic

stop looking for Virgo to be "picky and organized", the old myths

Virgos are CHIRON-like, they CARE, they want to fix what it wrong. They are driven to go beyond the call of duty.

[Ricochet21]

107. There is no "environment" out there

it's all a reflection, I believe. All of it.

Your strong Mars/Jupiter just has you feeling the fire that is unable to slow down to be the all-too-common Virgo robot-like "do what you should do" being. You have EVERY reason that you can blend all of this together. Our identifications with our Sun signs are way too serious and misleading. I hope to dispel much of that in my coming book, because the book is about WHY THE SIGNS ARE AS THEY ARE, not about "Sun-signs" :hi:

[PADemD]

104. Tropical moon in Aries; sideral moon in Pisces

What is the difference? Which one is the one to follow?

[Ricochet21]

106. Two different systems

I have no idea how to translate Hindu/Vedic/Sideareal or your "Sidereal Moon in Pisces"

to me, I am western and tropical, your Moon is in Aries

[PADemD]

109. Thanks! n/t

[shanti]

108. scorpio and gemini

greetings rick. i'm a scorpio mom. why is it so difficult for me to deal with my two gemini sons? they're both adults, but drive me nuts!

thanks for spreading your love :)

[Ricochet21]

110. Because

you are of the depths and consistency and dedication

they are of mental sandboxes and lightness and curiousity and have little of the depth you have.

To take them to your depths would kill them. The are the butterfly, let them fly and dont' expect deep diving which is what you live for. It took me months and months and months to write the Gemini chapter. Very difficult.

In an archetypal way of speaking, they have no CENTER from which to tie things together. ALL things are interesting to them, whether it's someone's lung cancer or a dandelion. Mental titillation.

They are not COLD, they are just fascinated with how the mind works. Period. It depends on the rest of their chart. I'm talking about just the Gemini archeype.

You are about deep meaningful dedication. :hi:

[shanti]

113. thank you, sir

you described them to a tee! they are both motormouths too, something i have also observed about most geminis.

[Tsiyu]

111. self delete

[Ricochet21]

112. Pisces are about the non-self

Being the 12th of 12, Pisces has "mastered" being a separate entity. Therefore, they are about transcending the self back to godliness. Unfortunately, they are not brought up to understand the enormity or grandeur of this state.

Therefore, they get into non-confrontation, escape, etc.

Do not bow down and DO THE WILL of others. Do the will of God, not others.

That is where they get messed up.

They get mixed up between being selfless and a martyr
between being peaceful and afraid of confrontation, etc.

:hi:

Transcending the world is completely different than escape.

[Melissa G]

114. Western wise- am an Aries with moon in Pisces and Taurus rising

Vedically, I'm Pisces, Aries rising most of my chart is in 2 houses. Vedically they say I only came here to do 2 things; make lots of money and become liberated. Still waiting on that make lots of money thing. They keep telling me it's in my destiny. what's the hang up? Liberation is good, too.
I PMed you my info.
The aries/pisces conundrum seems true to me.
Thanks!

[Ricochet21]

115. I don't believe

anyone can or should tell you that you are "here to make money." I believe that is a total abuse of their "talents."
Charts don't talk about money, especially if you are talking about why "someone is here." In my opinion. Then they mix that with "become liberated?"

I love the Pisces/Aries combo. Enough SELF from Aries, not too much because of Aries.

You have a beautiful chart full of beautiful Piscean energy.

What do you mean? "what's the hang up?"

You are not hung up because of money. Your Sun is being bombarded by Pluto now, but, Uranus is on the way for you.
A big new awakening. Read my www.starself.com/newsletter52.html

I've talked so much about PL through the past 3 years, I just can't go into that now. Read the top 3 YELLOW buttons on my website, they'll explain the grand PL era we're in now, that's on page 1: www.starself.com

that will explain what's headed your way in March of 2011.

Neptune is really strong in your chart's 7th house. That means, you really need to look at what rose-colored glasses you may have on in terms of relationships. :hi:

[Melissa G]

116. What I meant about 'what's the hang up?'

was that it seems like I have, up until now, had to struggle a bit too often about money that I have been told (perhaps incorrectly) should flow in a more easier fashion. This All may be incorrect.

I definitely feel bombarded by Pluto, enough that I can't even imagine what Uranus will bring.

I enjoyed all your articles. Thanks for the insights! I'll try to take off the rose colored glasses, but I have found that those of us who wear them have trouble knowing what the world looks like with them off until we get slammed in the face with it. lol!

Much Appreciation and Blessings!
Melissa

[Ricochet21]

117. There are about 10 different themes in this one message.

You don't have to worry about Uranus, it is most likely a sign of rebirth for you.
Something, some blockage, is probably causing the lack of flow of money.
That's what Pluto is working on.
The Neptune in the 7th most likely is the problem.
That indicates that, unlike your Arian nature, you were forced to live somewhat of a dreamworld growing up.
Usually this is because there is too much harshness around you.

The trick is to keep your beauty but come out of dreamland. In other words, money is most likely "avoiding you" because you are
avoiding direct contact with life.
You have every reason to think that you can overcome this.

Good luck :hi:

[Melissa G]

118. Excellent! Thanks! n/t