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Seeing is Believing

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Quick read for the fresh new Pisces Moon, Sun conjunct Neptune all square (transference of light) Saturn in Sagittarius.

Seeing is believing !  
Several shake-ups with 29 degree Aqua Moon, yeah ?
Ride it out…

Mars into Aries tonight, Venus follows tomorrow !
Cardinal fire energy is on the way thank the goddess !

Mars and Venus in Aries (see 4 wands above) signals solidified fire, togetherness and balance of opposites.  (Ram & Dove)  Charm and grace applied to fighting spirit and the desire to conquer.
See your house Aries for where you specialize.

Healthy tension that gets work done, seeing visible results on the material plane.

Let’s do this !   
Gneiss Moon

Year of the Wood Goat

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Goat-1-The-leapRoger Dean

Happy Chinese New Year of the Yin Green Wood Goat !

Chinese Lunar New Year accompanies the second new moon after winter solstice.  

Goat years are full of art, beauty, luxury and style.  Romance, abundance, creative gifts and artistic muses proliferate.  Painting, sculpture, music, singing, dance and literature are ideal pursuits.

Goat years emphasize tolerance, whimsy, dreams and drama.  Schedules are often interrupted by romantic daydreams, goats prefer to do their own thing in their own time.  Goats can also tend toward being pessimistic and overly sensitive, cranky and sulky.

Goat years enhance relationships and permanent bonds for sheep is emotional in nature.  Upsets may occur for this very reason, for sheep are sensitive.  Goat years deliver affection, kindness and consideration for they enjoy company and fellowship as well as entertaining. 

Yin wood goats tend toward worry and anxiety.  Note this and take steps toward meditation and stepping out into nature to soothe frayed nerves.  Dive into creativity and self-expression, keep your engine running clean, for sheep years are sensitive years.

Duty and obligation are strengthened, as is taking responsibility for yourself and those in your herd.  Consummate networkers, goats immerse and entwine well with others to the point of clinging.  They are at times manipulative, yet also loyal to a fault.

Goat years enhance adaptation and improvisation both at work and home.  Sheep nourish: the herd, the earth, their loved ones.  Strong Yin influence drives navel gazing, personal improvement and physical, mental, and spiritual attunement into high gear.  

Four Pillars of Destiny here.

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Quick draw for all to contemplate for Year of the Goat
Collective force:  Struggle and risk with both self and others.  Is it just and necessary?
If so, deploy all your strength, use iron discipline, strategic skill.  Perseverance and justice are necessary in order to maintain control.  Remain courageous and understanding – foster a sense of unity among your allies. Be patient and forthright.

Gung Hay Fat Choy !
Gneiss Moon Astrology

Sword, Pen, Guitar, Bone

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Mads scruff,dirtMads Mikkelsen

I mentioned in a previous post I am watching Hannibal.  (Soon to start Seas 2)  A bit odd for me, and I’ll tell you why… I knew going in: GMA will not ever glorify crime, serial killers or violence for the sake of.  Long time readers are thinking huh?!
I know  – conundrum – there is a plethora of sword & scruff all over this site.  (see dropdown menu: Magick, Sci-Fi/Fantasy)
Lemme ‘xplain.
High noon/MC in my chart aka day hours = Libra/Mercury.  Communication of balance, justice, fairness, love and beauty.  The hidden stuff aka midnight/IC + Aries/Saturn NNode.  Structured power, concentrated self-starting, independent achievements, quite a bit of risk-taking and confidence with my blade.

Sword, pen, guitar, bone – all kindred.
I celebrate the spirit inside that rises up against incredible odds.
The s/hero within that finds a glimmer of hope in the midst of utter turmoil.

Virgo Sun/Uranus/Pluto in 9 learns intellectual violence (read: destruction) by making optimistic/logic defying mistakes.  Yes – being overly optimistic/destructive is a foolish turning away from one half of the lesson.  One must know dark to understand light.  Ignore your shadow at your own peril – it has much to teach you: subconscious drives, how to navigate your path through the thickening woods in the dark of night.

Do not dwell in darkness, but know it intimately, as a weapon you wield wisely.
That said, I move on to the astro…

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The image above is Mads as Tristan in King Arthur – note also stellar turns in Valhalla Rising as One Eye, as well as Draco in Clash of the Titans.

Mads is an actor I noticed right away due to his beautiful facial structure … part and parcel of strong Capricorn energy.  More here.  Now after looking at his chart, I see the resonating Capricorn/Scorpio energy that appeals as well.  Like attracts like, every time.
Without specific deets I run a solar chart aka high noon – planets in signs are (unless near the cusp, thus sketchy) the same; Moon cannot be read (except generally) as it moves the fastest of all (app. 2 days per sign).  Mads is by solar chart a 29 degree Scorp, but note if he was born after 2pm, he is a Sagittarius. IMDb lists him as Sagittarius, so that is what I will defer to.  Also see his official site for Sagittarius (rules horses) horsey trivia here.  Also, speaking of Knights of the Round table, Mads was Knighted on April 16th 2010 by Her Majesty Margrethe 2nd, Queen of Denmark.
FYI: Knighted same day as Viggo.

So we have Sagittarius with (dark, introspective) Scorpio Moon conjunct Neptune in Scorpio trine Saturn/Chiron in Pisces – mentorship, psychological underpinnings, crafting the intangible on the material plane.  This is highlighted by Saturn/Chiron opposing Uranus/Pluto in Virgo – all square Mercury focal point of a T-square in Sagittarius. *  Consider it corralling the details that speak universally into a fine delicate whisper.  Virgo/Pisces axis is yin, contemplative – Sagittarius Mercury tends to blurt what everyone is thinking but not saying: hence the squares or inner turmoil surrounding communication – is it necessary, practical, sensitive, of use ?  Jupiter at 29 Gemini is also hugely communicative, but retrograde aka funneled, and opposite Mars in Capricorn – thinking & acting are a two-way street – restrained Mars is stronger.

Mads as DracoI ask a million questions, and I insist on having answers. I think that is what we have to do. I have to know what the director wants. Some are very much in their head, and I need to force it out of them. I just can’t play around for eight hours and see if something happens. – Mads via IMDb   Note: Mercury is Q&A*

Sun conjunct South Node will also be somewhat circumspect, especially when coupled with Venus and Mars (exalted) in Capricorn – studied restraint, artistic integrity.  This is why cookbook astrology (Sun/Merc Sag, Jupiter late Gem exuberance) only goes so far … nuance is present in every chart, and I am just skimming the surface in these mini interps. 

One last random oddball thing: Mads often plays a character with a defective left eye  (deets).  Left eye in a man is ruled by Moon which he has conjunct Neptune (film/dance) trine Saturn (work); note also a pro dancer for 8 years.  Sight is Mercury and Mads has Mercury square (Mercury ruled Virgo) Uranus (the odd) exact. 

Sword & Scruff forever
I am off to watch Age of Uprising
peace out
Gneiss Moon

Love Matters

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Quick heads UP prior to New Moon at 29 Aquarius.
Interp/deets here.

Query:  Focus points prior to New Moon to enhance highest manifestations of personal goals for all.

Saturn exalted in Libra – balanced thinking/responsibility.
Scales & Sides.
Life & Death
Ambition coupled with justice.  
Trying hard to please and promising more than can be delivered.
Read the fine print prior to partnership.
Form stable enduring efforts, solid relationships.
Love matters.
Awareness/concentration re: an agreement of importance.

peace out
Gneiss Moon

Saturn in Spades

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Turtle Power. 
Ruled by Moon/Pluto, both.
Slow steady burn to atmo…we’re good people.  We’re good.

Hello.
Capricorn rising here with transiting Saturn trine Aries Saturn Rx. 
Saturn is building, business, career, time and restriction. 
Doing The Work. 
Responsibility for how you Use your Tools.
Karma, Justice and Perseverance.

Saturn in hard aspect delivers slow, fluctuating growth through friction.
Saturn in good aspect delivers steady, concentrated growth through ease.

Keep in mind Saturn in hard aspect is tougher, more disciplined, also concentrated via thrift simply because it is continually uncomfortable.  Authority, diplomacy, tact, justice, conservation and value are highly prized though often withheld until tests are passed. 
Saturn uncomfortable equals getting the lead out over time via hard work.

Today, in tandem with transiting Saturn-ruled Capricorn Moon/Pluto trine natal Taurus Moon trine Virgo Pluto, I became curious about a highly lauded online business course, dove into research.  I wanted to test the waters, see the offerings/finances, get the time and temp so to speak.  How good is the guide..? 
Is the guide honest and true ?
Honest with themselves and others ?
What I found surprised me.

I linked Marie Forleo and Kate Northrup on know peace (Venus in Capricorn), here. 
The video linked in that post stands alone, is good, true and honest re: personal money management.  Marie’s B-School, I only investigated today, as she is amping up the sales pitch for registration in 3 days.

My research inquiry:
Is B-School of practical value/service to those who fork over 2G’s, for ‘insider’ business tips ?  Is the organization honest and reliable – delivering what was promised, and what is the customer interaction/satisfaction rate…?

Of course, visit Marie’s affiliates for their experiences, but you might also want to read these short reviews/links/comments from those participants who are not affiliates.  In the interest of research & informed opinions/decisions, I bring you Saturn in Spades.

Just remember you are your own wizard – always.
Work your own brand of magicks…Just Work.

Crawl/formulate, walk/execute, run/innovate.

peace out
Gneiss Moon

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.
 J.R.R. Tolkien

Playstorm

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Dolphins1Andrew Wong

I’ve been doing something uncharacteristic – watching Hannibal.  I know from experience I have to be selective with what I let in my brain/body/vibration/field.  I have strong boundaries, yet still unconsciously tune into what is around me, for better or worse.  (Giant Neptuning fork in 11 square 8th, can’t hardly keep from it.)

I went in with curiosity, and found it very stylish, well done.  Thought processes are filmed in dream-like sequences, it’s rife with psychological twists and turns: predator, prey, psychiatrists and police.  Plenty to satisfy my high 8th Leo creative heart that keeps me around even through the low 8th murderous creepfest.

So last night I cleaned my house, watched several episodes, thought of Hannibal eating people.  Pinkies out gourmet meals, fine wine, angelic opera and eating flesh.  Akin to how a heart transplant patient begins to feel the traits of the former owner, Hannibal  and killers like him seek spiritual communion by material means.  In some fashion they seek to take on the spiritual strength of that being through their flesh.
I know, creepy – but fascinating.  I also know the photo above is incongruous with the ramble above, but bear with me, here comes the Pisces stuff…

What am I getting at here ?
Pisces stellium soaks up as much as it disperses.  It is private, prophetic, represents secrets or that which is hard to verbalize.

There is a time for material work, a time for spiritual work.
A time for talk, also for silence.
Proper balance enhances function of both.

We have a plethora of Pisces with Mercury Rx (direct on the 11th) and Jupiter Rx.
These retrograde planets rule the signs Pisces squares (inner obstacles).  Gemini and Sagittarius (and Virgo opposite/others) are mutable, malleable, more easily re-wired. Use this time to rethink . . . see how you feel about your path.
You know yourself and your destiny better than anyone – if you are on the right path, you will feel it.  You will know it.

Lasting change is easier under these adaptable (signs/retrogrades) aspects.  Right now forming new neural nets is center stage. Taking a break to think/feel get centered is exactly what the universe is supporting.

Play, create, dream, brainstorm.
Go with your flow . . . .

Peace
Gneiss Moon

Weaving Worlds

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Three degrees out on Venus conjunct Chiron in Pisces.

Quick question before work to apply to everyone re: what hidden insights re: this aspect will help us reach our collective highest manifestations.

Strength of God is evident in the artistic representation of Archangel Gabriel.  Saint Gabriel who rules Moon (currently in Virgo), is the patron saint of messengers and all communications workers.  Gabriel helped the prophet Daniel interpret dreams, and is often associated with blowing the horn of judgement.

Gabriel is pictured with a white lily which represents Mary receiving the news of her  blessed pregnancy.  S/he delivers sacred texts, is associated with making seemingly simple messages drop onto our path at the precisely right time resulting in profound perspective shifts.

This is the final marriage of the two trees of life – good & evil, knowledge of both; the wedding of soul & body; time and eternity. Gabriel harmonizes opposites, integrates spirit with manifestation, delivers divine gifts.

This card also exemplifies freedom of spirit consciousness; the heights of sexual flame (genie lamp) known as the little death, heavenly ecstasy on earth.  Divine messages in tandem with working heart, mind and soul results in humanity skillfully executing physical manifestation of higher realms of spirit consciousness here on Earth.

Note Chiron is closely tied to the hero’s journey because he trained heroes.
Everyone is the star of their own Monomyth.  I love the hero’s revelatory journey.
We each have several in one lifetime running concurrently.  Where are You ?
Click for biggie size.

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In closing, find your balance between your wound and your healing.
Go on your own s/hero’s journey whatever that means to you.
Merge opposites.
Write, communicate, watch and listen closely, speak your mind with a loving heart.
Note your dreams and visions.
Childbirth.  Orgasm.
See what is right in front of you with new eyes. 
Experience profound shifts in perspective.

Follow your Bliss.
See Joseph Campbell’s interp here.

peace
Gneiss Moon

Resiliency

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It is the “try” that is the more often counted as righteousness, and NOT the success or failure. 
Failure to anyone should be as a stepping-stone and not as a millstone.

‎Edgar Cayce‬ 
reading 931-1

This quote has previously appeared here on a post about mistakes.
Virgos are not fond of them, but as far as my mistakes go – a typo or error once and awhile does not send me into a melt-down like it did when I first arrived here.  My mistakes are elevated, I see them, you see them, everybody sees them.
Big deal.
So I make mistakes, who doesn’t ?

Get back up + keep going is the only sensible option.  
Earth signs are sensible.

I have been giving Uranus square Pluto a great deal of thought.
(I am a Virgo Sun conjunct Uranus/Pluto in 9)
Finally I distilled what this square has taught me into one word.
Resilience.
As you can imagine I was thrilled when I later heard Elrond specifically say “I’ve heard that Hobbits are very resilient.” (I share Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday)
So yeah, the last Ura/Plu square is getting tighter and we have a plethora of Pisces.

Mars, Chiron, Venus, Neptune (ruling)

My query today: What do we most need to know to work this passage of Pisces prior to the incoming square ?

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62 Dream: precognition, unconsciousness, limitless soul journeying
now we absorb information from the multi-verses.  Linear rules are out the window, we form straight from heart/thought/soul space – not/space.  Making your dreams reality.

45 Mars: power, courage, conquest, passion and energy outgoing/pouring, normally dominance and lust, Mars in Pisces is concerned with others.
Mars in Pisces: Hang Loose

67 Empathy:  Hearts joined in a clover shape, radiating green heart chakra energy into the cosmos.  Open hearted understanding of another’s journey.  Emotional sensitivity.

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Mars powers the hearts, see..?
All One.

Peace
GMA