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Welcome to February. I recently came across some fine articles by Michael Meyers (author of the landmark “Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer”) on his website: www.khaldea.com. He refers often to the man many consider as the father of Humanistic Astrology, Dane Rudhyar. Humanistic Astrology, the type I practice, tries to take the “predictive” element out of it and direct the translation more towards the realm of the personality that is ever-unfolding. While reading several of the articles there, I was reminded that there are no bad planets – no bad sides to the planets or signs. There’s only the question of whether we are using the energies of the planets properly or not. I strongly recommend you taking a glance at his valuable articles.
People often panic when Pluto is activated in their charts. Much like the Tower card in the Tarot, Pluto is the planet of death, transformation, and rebirth. A more relaxed, mature attitude is required when addressing Pluto matters. We all know when something “has to go”, i.e., the “death” of the old - all to make room for the birth of the new. Whether we want to or not is the question. Pluto doesn’t give us much choice. Therefore, hanging on, not Pluto, is by definition the true problem if any.
From February 11 through the 20th transiting Saturn will be traveling all by its little lonesome opposite the other nine planets (yes, I’m still counting Pluto as a planet). This, of course, greatly emphasizes once again the role that Saturn in Leo is playing in all of our charts. The message is a tired one, one we are incessantly being required to hear: “get your head out of the sand and stand your ground.” It will pay off later…
The first four days as well as the last week of February find the Moon traveling with Saturn. This will greatly soften Saturn’s voice this month. I have often found that I can personify these planets to good success. For example, many times the Moon represents our mothers in our charts while Saturn is the father. It will be interesting to watch family dynamics this month. As Moon/Saturn is together at the early and late stages of the month giving way to Saturn’s (Dad’s) lone rulership during the month, I wonder if parents will be united more at the beginning and end while old Dad more or less takes a lone stance during the middle days of February? I didn’t say I knew how it worked.
Astrology is a continual study of cycles, sub-cycles, and even more sub-cycles. It has been extremely obvious to me the importance of the ages 25, 28, and 35. Many, many famous people have performed their greatest works at age 25. Note Einstein’s theories, Michelangelo’s “David”, and the Beatles finer works, to name just a few. Entire books have been written on the critical stage of the “Saturn return” around age 28. Too numerous to mention, we grow up at that age and enter adulthood. Note Gail Sheehy’s book “Passages” and her detailed discussions of how we go through major changes every seven years (Saturn). Finally, Dr. Richard Bucke’s incredible book, “Cosmic Consciousness – A Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind” reveals how many of our famous religious and philosophical leaders of our time (Jesus, Moses, St. Paul, Mohammed, Blake, Dante, Whitman, Buddha, etc.) have had major life-altering peak spiritual experiences, all around age of 35.
I encourage you to note those around you and the passages they go through at these critical junctures of 25, 28, and 35. I feel that I know “why” these things happen Astrologically at age 28, but I don’t believe the stages of 25 or 35 are necessarily Astrologically-based.
This month we celebrate Aquarius. What makes them tick?(and why does he keep spilling his water?)
Immortalized in the 60's by the Fifth Dimension, the Age of Aquarius was prematurely proclaimed (just like the millenium was celebrated one year too early.) However, we are actually moving backwards from the sign of Pisces, which started with the time of Christ, into the sign of Aquarius around the year 2025.
With so much of modern society reflecting the qualities of Aquarius, many believe that this era has already begun. This gradual change truly has a slowly moving cusp. This high-tech, Internet age is directly related to the Aquarian paradigm.
The water-bearer is symbolic of the Gods nourishing the earth with life-giving energies. Aquarius is a perplexing sign. That's how they like it. Their's is the sign that has transcended relationships, even the world. Aquarius is about being a complete human, one with the ability to stand alone. To them, everything is paradoxical, and that is their truth. Except when it isn't.
Dear Kid Astro: “How can I use Astrology for career guidance?” Many factors in a person’s chart can be gleaned in order to get hints about their aptitudes as well as the status of their career. The tenth house of the natal chart gives many ideas as to what a person’s attitude toward their occupation will be and even their degree of ambition. Ups and downs at the workplace are commonly seen in this area too. More importantly, the chart should be studied in its entirety to ascertain what the person would be best at. Your job should be a direct reflection of the types of energies you master. Actually, a birth chart says nothing about a “job.” More clearly put, it talks of what you are called to do – your purpose. Sometimes it’s a clear spiritual calling and not a “job” at all. The chart shows what type of stance you wish to take upon the public stage.
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