namaste~
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I have long been interested in the martyred saints even though I am not catholic. Pictured on the postcard below is Saint Jude, one of the 12 apostles of Christ. He was martyred along with Saint Simon for bringing the gospel to Persia.
Saint Jude’s attribute is a club. He is also often shown in icons with a flame around his head. This represents his presence at Pentecost, when he received the Holy Spirit with the other apostles. Another common attribute is Jude holding an image of Jesus Christ, in the image of Edessa. In some instances he may be shown with a scroll or a book (the Epistle of Jude) or holding a carpenter’s rule.
Jude is invoked in desperate situations because his New Testament letter stresses that the faithful should persevere in the environment of harsh, difficult circumstances, just as their forefathers had done before them. Therefore, he is the patron saint of desperate cases and his feast day is October 28.
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You ever seen a catholic calendar ? – filled with feast days. That’s a lot of martyred saints. eep. That’s kinda creepy.
I have a book of patron saints, This Saints for You, guaranteed to fascinate, promise! Saints can help you sell your house, have a successful garage sale, or if you work with explosives, call on Saint Barbara. No kidding.
You ever read messages of thanks to St. Jude in your local free reader or mixed in with the want ads ?
These people are giving thanks to St. Jude because their prayers have been answered.
I found the postcard above while perusing a second hand shop with my college roomie. I was sick at the time, had been for quite awhile, and being a Beatles fan, and a big Julian Lennon fan, (Paul wrote the song for him.) I popped a few bucks and took it home.
Hey, what can it hurt to have a little help from your friends, right ?
Well…I started carrying it around and I got better.
Thank you Saint Jude, my prayers were answered.
Martyrs are ruled by Saturn, and saints, Neptune. Neptune is my most highly aspected planet with squares straight to Leo (ruled by Sun, the solar life force) in the 8th. The 8th house is death, rebirth, the phoenix rising from the ashes stronger.
Makes sense with the saints, now doesn’t it. Rising from the ashes, even stronger after death. Millions pray to them to intercede on their behalf.
Saint Jude is Aquarian, or rather miracles are Uranian and Neptunian, and he fits the bill. My biggie Neptune is in Scorpio (the occult) on the 11th house (natural house of Aquarius), so a fascination with martyrs (my Neptune square the 8th and death), saints and miracles.
I am Saturn (martyrs) ruled, and have Venus (love, art) conjunct Jupiter (faith) in the 8th (death) square Neptune (miracles). I am also a big fan of incense, (Mars rules- which in my chart is on the healing 12th), and bells (Venus rules) to clear and bless the energy in the room.
I have Mars (desires, action) in Sagittarius (faith) which is on my 12th house of mysticism. So, very spiritual, but not conforming to any religious groups. (My Sun /spirit conjunct Uranus of the free and untamed in the 9th house of faith.)
This is what fascinates me about astrology, it explains soOo much when you learn it. My friend and client was amazed by her current transits info.
“You can see all that?” ~Yes. Cool, yeah ?!
Miraculous ~ the universe ~ macro to micro.
Divine. / Divination.
Neptune rules !
(I would be remiss if I did not add that I was bemoaning the very Neptunian chart I have been blessed/cursed with just yesterday (or the day before, I can’t remember !- ha ! Neptune rules fog; Mercury memory) but today I am looking at it differently, not suffering quite so much – feeling more inspired.)
Thanks to my new friend clareflourish who inspired this post by providing this incredible link to Medieval icons. <- sorry, broken link try this one.
I thank you !
Merry Meet & Blessed Be.
namaste~
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We have a lovely Pisces (Neptune rules) Moon (feelings, public) conjunct chiron (healer) and Neptune (oceans).
Moon and Neptune both trine (harmony) Mercury (messenger of the gods) and Venus (love).
Neptune (oceans) trine Saturn (conservation).
I was cruising Radiohead info and found this great site Project Oceans.
I love it that Radiohead is so incredibly environmentally active – refusing to jet across the globe to play in a television studio – they dial it in – pointedly explaining why to do otherwise is ludicrous.
oh yeah baby I dig you. My Saturn has a crush on your Saturn.
Obviously, I’m not done talking about how great Thom Yorke (click here for more Thom) is, so pull up a seat Radioheads..!
Thom has Mercury, Venus and Neptune in Scorpio. Intense and powerfully perceptive, he is able to read the collective pulse (Mercury, Neptune, Venus in Scorp) of unconscious human need (Mercury opp Moon) and forge (Pluto rules Scorp) new tools for building a more environmentally (Saturn conjunct Moon) sound future for us all.
That Virgo stellium is a powerhouse !
Virgos appreciate life in all its forms. They see the web of life, the sacred patterns present from the micro to the macro scale. They are earthy healers here to serve and protect.
Thom has Virgo Mars (desires, action), Jupiter (hope, philosophy) conjunct Pluto (the big game-changer, regeneration) and Uranus (the wild and free). He is progressive and pioneering, a leader in the environmental movement from a musicians standpoint. The band has taken solid steps to cut the amount of carbon emissions they produce during touring, as well as backing ecowatch groups and artists programs raising awareness on global warming.
Thom has Libra Sun (balance) opposite Aries Moon which is conjunct Saturn (Earth). Moon and Saturn have a Mars flavor which brings a militant attitude toward finding balance with the public (Moon) and Earth (Saturn).
Libra Sun opposite Aries Moon conjunct Saturn – all are in Cardinal signs – they are initiating plans of action and making waves.
Thom is a number 5 life path, and has a 5 Sun.
5= Change, flux and adjustment
His Moon is 7 = Divine order, the mystical, a turning point.
Sevens are the triumph of spirit over matter.
Spirit (Sun) in the sign of balance (Libra) using art and music (Venus rules) to shine a reflection toward the masses (Moon) of what humankind is unconsciously doing to our (Mother, Moon) planet (Saturn, Earth).
I’m glad you were born to spin around on the planet with us, thank you.
namaste~
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Ta DA Leos ! 
O dot has rolled out the red hot carpet for the big cats ! Can’t help but look, they shine like the sun ! They are effortlessly regal…eyes giving the slow perusal before prowling after you. RAWR ! I have Leo on my 8th house, so I’m gonna serve up an astro story sexy, scruffy-style… *lick*
Here we have mega-Leo, Daniel : Leo Sun conjunct Mercury – Venus conjunct Mars <- ok, that’s a doozy… tres, tres sexy Leo, yes..?! He’s gotta lotta love in that heart of his. Best yet, he’s a humble reserved Leo (hey~ anything’s possible) with Uranus, Saturn and Neptune conjunct in Capricorn. Unusual career in film and stage ? Bingo ! Who to better embody a courageous, noble hero who saves the world…?
Well….how about this sexy man who also saves the world, but from the opposite side of the wheel..?!
Here we have mega-Aquarian, Elijah. Aquarius Sun, with Mercury conjunct Mars (both square to Uranus). I’m going with Scorpio rising here (eyelids are sleepy, sexy). Also Scorp rising puts Uranus (the unusual) on the 29th culmination degree of the first house which rules the eyes – and Elijah is well-known for his mesmerizing blue eyes.
Elijah is definitely a communicator with so much air. Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, plus being conjunct Mars gives it an extra kick. Expansive Jupiter Rx is conjunct Saturn Rx in Libra the sign of art, beauty and balance; and Saturn Rx is exalted here – meaning he will only get better as he gets older and his retrogrades kick in.
Obviously he is handsome, artistic and despite growing up in Hollyweird, he is relatively normal – but weird enough to fascinate. (Compliment !) He’s a really hard worker (Jupiter conjunct Saturn in Libra) who actually enjoys it (Venus in Capricorn). He respects the art of time honored crafts and traditions and has grown up learning from mentors in the business; both film and music. (Jupiter conjunct Saturn in Libra)
I gotta pop in some Neptune music trivia on this one ~> Elijah is a total music freak; seriously a walking encyclopedia of music of all genres. He owns his own record company named Simian Records; he has directed, filmed, and appeared in many music videos. Also a huge photography aficionado, he has lucky, expansive Jupiter -quintile (spiritual gifts)- Neptune, which rules not only film, but also music.
OK, here’s the deal…Leos and Aquarians are on the same wavelength, but on opposite sides of the wheel from each other.
Leo motto: I WILL
Aquarians motto: I KNOW.
Both signs are yang; or expressive, direct and outgoing.
Leos have an insular pride; Aquarians an Earth pride of humankind.
Leos tend to be friendly; Aquarians, more stand-offish.
Leos love to be admired; Aquarians really don’t give a rat’s ass.
Leos are group; Aquarians, wild, more solitary.
Both signs are very caring, but show it in different ways.
Leos are fire in the belly; Aquarians are lighting flashes of intuition, tres cerebral.
Now onto my story…
Daniel and Elijah resemble each other; each has saved the world in blockbuster films, should be totally recognizable; yet they are still mistaken for one another on the street. I have read this story more than once; cannot give you the source; but if you dig, you’ll find it in television interviews and/or print. Found it !
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Elijah is riding in an elevator…doors open… guy gets on—keeps staring… searching inner data banks for recognition–then aha ! ‘I’ve got it, you’re Harry Potter !‘ Elijah’s response: “Nope.‘ Guy quizzically shakes head…both resume riding in silence staring at the numbers lighting up as floors ascend… *
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Daniel is approached by a man: “Dude, I loved Lord of the Rings”…Daniel graciously says, “Thanks !’ signs autograph Elijah Wood because he doesn’t have the heart to tell him otherwise.
…and that folks, is how you tell a Leo from an Aquarian !
*Please note: Elijah is ranked # 7 in best Hollywood autograph signers, he is kind and patient with his fans, the above is only one. story. out of many many good ones.
Bonus round :
Did I mention I have Venus conjunct Jupiter in Leo?
hee hee
Rawr !
*mwah*
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