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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…

Mads Tristan gif

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

You Know . . .

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rose-leslie-game-of-thrones-6Rose Leslie as Ygritte, Game of Thrones

A bit of mini interp prior to Full Leo Moon conjunct Jupiter stuff…

Rose is an Aquarius with Jupiter (traditional ruler) in Pisces in exact square to Uranus in Sagittarius.  Sagittarius (the archer) is ruled by Jupiter; Pisces rules film as well as what lies beyond.  Rose is either a late Gemini or early Cancer Moon – making Jupiter focal planet of a(n out of sign possibly) T-square with Moon opposing either Uranus/Saturn in Sag or Venus/Neptune in Capricorn.

Pisces Jupiter is sensitive, enthusiastic – while square Sagittarius Uranus, wildly unpredictable – gypsy spirit emotional consciousness, seeing/knowing keen: scout. 
If Moon is in Gemini: think/hear it coming; Moon in Cancer: gut/feel it coming. Pisces Mercury tends towards transcendent thinking, daydreams – senses of thinking and feeling are tightly woven.

In tandem with Aquarius Sun, boho individualism is strong, rebellious, while Venus and Neptune in Capricorn shore up love/work structure, goalsets and practicality.  Values earth, time, place, emotional roots, the past.  Mars in Aries (ruling) is gutsy, brave and independent; adventurous and hard-working when trine Uranus/Saturn in Sagittarius.

I see now why her performance moved me to tears at the end of last season.  Actions screamed, yet volumes remained silently unspoken.  Exquisite, truly.  Astrologically, Rose’s late Sag trines my Leo Venus Jupiter & her Venus is on my ASC.  Ygritte is a tough girl on the outside, but sensitive on the inside.  I get that – more than I’d like to admit.  How perfect the line and the fact Rose is an Aquarius, yes ?  Brilliant.

ygritte-bow-and-arrow-game-of-thrones-1February 3
Full Moon 14 Leo
5:09pm Chicago

Full Leo Moon opposite Aquarius Sun delivers news via culmination in house Leo.  In conjunction with Jupiter Rx we have more feelings, more drama, more flair, a dash of luck and lots of learning – retrogrades explore interior landscapes – with Full Moon, lush emotional landscapes.  While Jupiter travels Rx in Leo: we learn about ourselves, our creativity, our heart space and the s/hero within.  What leads you to Rise out of bed in the morning with a song in your heart ?  This Moon points you right to it !  This moon clears the space + opens the door of the heart so you can more easily see/know.

1 Internal (Mercury/Jupiter Retrograde)
2 External – as Mercury goes direct mid-February, the last Uranus/Pluto square perfects mid-March, Jupiter goes direct mid-April

While feelings are in opposition to Sun we see/feel the peace talks and likely a rebalancing of emotions and an emotional detachment/ release from what no longer serves us.  Leo is all about me Me ME and how the individual spirit needs to be expressed.  To feel joy, we must feel we have PURPOSE.

Sun in Aquarius thinks globally – yet we are individuals within the global energetic etheric field.  We must first suss out personal issues before we can offer the world our highest vibration.  So it is.

Uranus is square Pluto with last exact on the way mid-March.
03 17 2015 Aries Uranus & Capricorn Pluto both Direct – 15 degrees
This full moon at 14 Leo trine Uranus activates our entrance into positive (forward) growth via:
1 internal visualization.
2 Elbow grease.
Hallelujah !

Many have been releasing, purging, surrendering and letting go … all the while, new structures have been slowly taking form.  Sagittarius Saturn square Neptune at full Moon accentuates the place of emotional friction between what we feel we are capable of and what we are actually seeing unfold at. this. point.  Both are flexible, mutable and working – building the dream straight from emotional visualization.
Have faith in yourself and in others.

Be positive, light of heart – focused and specific.
Seek wisdom inside yourself, your path is yours and your alone.
Make it know.
Gneiss Moon

Lionsong

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bjork-vulnicuraBjork, Vulnicura

How does a triple Scorpio (Sun Neptune, Moon rising in Scorpio) artist deal with loss ?
She dives deep six for metamorphosis.

Uranus bang on Midheaven tightly conjunct Pluto in Virgo is a skillful inventor, an unconventional thinker.  She writes to process (Virgo MC) and heal her way through prickly intellectual land mines via expressing herself through work (Venus; Mars exalted in Capricorn).   Building the emotional landscape of the wounded healer (Saturn and Chiron at Nadir) is twisty with Saturn reining in the unconscious (Moon trine Saturn in Pisces) while Martian focus is forced to find balance with a playful, distracted 29 degree Jupiter (Rx) in Gemini.

Yet this is not a flighty, flirty Gemini – this is an 8th house twin.  Dark and light in foil to one another, a shiny mirror of clarity pierces the darkness.  Shifts of awareness are keen, clever and tricksy.
This pixie is packing a punch, make no mistake.
See bitch goddess Lilith in Aquarius (ruled by Uranus at MC) if I am not making myself crystal clear about this in particular.  heh.

Sagittarius Mercury as focal point in a T-Square with Uranus/Pluto opposite Pisces Chiron at Nadir (Midnight) is wildly creative, embracing lifelong exploration with curiosity and wide-eyed abandon.  Visionary value judgements, proclamations and philosophies are attained via shades, textures, tastes of both seen and unseen (Sagittarius/Pisces) as they relate to the material experience (Saturn).

Capricorn Venus trine Uranus/Pluto at MC is being recognized in the public for unusual stand apart work and craft.  Chiron trine Neptune at ASC drives courageous mentoring  (Chiron) via unlimited expression of artistic individuality.

Her transits for this release are revealing:
1 Pluto on Venus in Capricorn trine MC – very personal work detailing her break-up
2 Mercury/Venus conjunct Lilith who steadfastly knows, lives on her edge, her terms
3 Mars/Neptune coming to conjunct Saturn in addition to a Chiron return in Pisces
4 Saturn (December) conjunct late Scorpio Sun – somber creative work purge
5 Pesky little Uranus square Pluto (see 1)

Lion’s Tooth
Gneiss Moon

Oakenshield

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Richard Armitage3Richard Armitage

I love watching Richard chew Middle Earth scenery – a commanding, Kingly presence indeed – authoritative voice, confident swagger that is Leo incarnate. 

Richard is a late degree Leo Sun conjunct Venus (within a degree).  Sun in the sign it rules, tightly conjunct Venus is creatively beneficial – attracting those who stand apart, are willpowered, fun and expressive.  Leo Sun/Venus is an affectionate combo, very generous, eager to play and have fun, but also demands its due – in respect as well as love. 

Courageous Leo loves camaraderie, happily shares the wealth of spirit inherent to house of Sun; Virgo Moon is more reticent to take the spotlight, preferring to work quietly, diligently on the craft.  Moon in Virgo needs intellectual feeding to feel emotionally satisfied, further highlighted by Mercury in house.

Mental gymnastics feed the creative prowess, leading to focused self-expression.  Practicality meets perfectionism, versatility bred by sensing sacred patterns, making connections.  Clever emotional weaving of worlds holds court, thoughts pave the road to success, solving the restless tension via Mercury (tightest focal, see below) is key.

Richard Armitage2

Sun/Venus Leo is very giving/heartfelt, full of hope.  If they do not receive in kind, they are forgiving, but their pride takes a hit and their light dims. (Sun rules Leo.)  I mention this as Richard has a rolling (out of sign) stellium with Venus/Sun/Mercury collectively serving as joint focal points in a T-Square.

Squares indicate personal metamorphosis, internal obstacles leading to massive growth.  T-Square focal points are a funnel for expression.  See Bruce Lee.  Sun/Venus in late Leo shows creative expression is of incredible importance to him; Virgo Mercury as focal highlights intellectual dexterity, high qi analyzation of ideas and the reasoning behind them.

Richard’s Venus/Sun/Mercury are rolling focals square both Saturn and Jupiter/Neptune indicating intense focus on art, work, diplomacy and life philosophies.  Think/see/learn/desire/analyze are all getting the workout – squares keep the road hot because we want to scratch the itch of friction.

Communicating depth perception (Saturn/restriction) breathes full flexibility into the house of Gemini, which craves nuance and information exchange.  Expression is crucial to breaking he crystallizations of Saturn – house Gemini loves change while Saturn does not – best bet is to find the balance and work it.

Leo Venus in exact square to Scorpio Neptune indicates high qi awareness/creativity when channeled correctly, low qi delusion/obsession when living in shadow.  Hard aspects between Venus and Neptune are the hallmark of a creative, sensitive soul – octaves of artistic expression working together.  Late Leo Sun conjunct Venus further highlights this strength.

Richard Armitage

Also of note is the similarity/individual nuances between Richard and Martin Freeman (Bilbo) who were both born in the UK within a month of each other.  Their charts are similar (esp. the outer planets) but the inner planets determine personal expression, hence only a wide similarity. House placements will also determine much that I am unable to tell without the exact time of birth.  I have done a solar chart (Noon) for both men.  If you would like to compare, Martin’s chart interp is here.

Similarities include Mars conjunct North Node in trine to Uranus, and a Grand Air Trine (communication) but Richard has a much tighter conjunction between Mars and North Node of Destiny by less than a degree.  Uranus trine Saturn trine Mars/NNode circulates social/generational stream of consciousness  ideas – while driving action to change.

Richard has Mars quintile (gifts, talents) Neptune indicating a love of music, film, as well as plenty of peace and quiet to let the mind wander and relax.  Hiking and getting right with nature is a great work/stress reducer.

Thorin_2
Now for seeing Thorin in his chart. 
Hello, the Leo has landed. 
Leo is royalty; Saturn is lineage – ancestry through the Father aka Capricorn/Saturn.
Fits the Thorin II Oakenshield bill.
(Son of Thrain II, grandson of King Thor.)
No great love of elves via Saturn opposing Neptune – King Thranduil did not assist the dwarves when Smaug took over Erebor, their lonely mountain home.

Sun conjunct Venus in late Leo ?
Leo loves the shiny gold bling (Leo rules gold) – mountains of it. (Saturn)
Just saying’.

peace
Gneiss Moon

Communication Lunation

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photo 7Tarot of the Origins

December 17
Full Moon Gemini 23 degrees [Opposite Sun/Galactic Center]
3:28am CST, USA

Uranus Direct 8 degrees Aries
11:40pm

3 T-Squares
1 Mars
2 Uranus
3 Pluto as focal points – internal stress points

Cards above read Left to Right – intent for clarity and direction
1 – 2
3 – (spirit)

1 – Mars 4 Libra: Environment of the Soul (Sun and Moon involvement) 
Lightning in the atmo & a shaman to bear witness.  Fruitful meditations.  Love overflowing.

2 – Uranus direct 8 Aries: Environment of Nature (Jupiter and Pluto involvement)
Earth support on rainy days.  Advancing into the wild unknown with solemn courage.

3 – Pluto 10 Capricorn: Age of Nature (Mars and Uranus involvement)
A child with an Odin, a natural stone of protection and luck.  A happy development.

Spirit – Stone of the Soul: Shaman magick in a circle of dolmen.  Truth surrounds Us.

More on this Gemini Full Moon, Uranus direct etc… later ! (Lunch over)
Lots of good aspects hopping on board at this Communication Lunation !

peace,
GMA

Aztlan

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BirdsbabyBirds 011Gneiss Moon

This Uranian bird totem is right on time.  Oddly enough I don’t see them often, and usually at dawn or less frequently dusk – in broad daylight is rare. 
There ya go, Sun opposite Uranus square Pluto at work in the bird kingdom.

Heron balances emotions (water), thoughts (air) and the practical (earth) through quiet vigilance, making it a sign of jack-of-all-trades work.  This solitary bird wades deep into the subconscious world, peering with keen insight into the emotional well of souls, unlocking the doors of perception, following its own inner guidance. 

It only joins others during migration or breeding season, otherwise, it is solitary. Patience and knowing when to strike are hallmarks of heron medicine, as is an independent spirit that insists on taking charge, exploring new territory.  Heron balances on one leg (often while sleeping), signaling a need for standing up for oneself while also counterbalancing the weight of the other.

Bennu, meaning to shine, to rise, was the sacred bird of Heliopolis, the soul of Ra, the quintessence of rebirth.  Greeks renamed the Bennu, calling it the phoenix (Pluto). The planet Venus was called the Morning star of the ship of the Bennu-Asar. 
Note: New Moon in Venus-ruled Libra tomorrow.

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Recharges

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Edwin Blashfield

The heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.
::: Blaise Pascal :::

Well that was a hurricane of Moon/Mercury/Mars/Jupiter – Uranus/Pluto surfs UP of EMO ENERGIES boppin’  and poppin’ – yeah ? 
Y’all ride the waves okay ?

I had to check out awhile … part of our family is moving across country and swung through my neck of the woods,  losing their dog  ! !  somewhere along the way, which is heartbreaking, I know.  So I put up more Wanted: Pet: Reward pics to help them while thy are on the road.  Mercury rules pets, so while in this T-square dance, I lost my cat close to home, while Mercury moves through Cancer house; my niece lost her dog  while moving across country, long-distances are ruled by Jupiter – also transiting Cancer house.  Good vibes appreciated for us and our furry families, thank you.

Good news I met my niece’s husband and son who is the spittin’ image of his Grandad, my late brother !  I hugged and smooched girl cooties all over him – little stinker wiped ’em right off.  HA saw that comin’.
 Big family get together with a bunch of screaming boys.  I asked one his age, deadly serious he answered: I’m five and three-quarters. heheh. Cute.  That last quarter takes for-evah don’t it ?  My 2 yr old nephew was younger than any of them, but with Jupiter in Aries, expanding all that Mars, no matter. 
::: ! Body SLAM ! :::

I love kids: I have Venus/Jupiter in Leo
Leo rules children, fun, games, creativity from the heart.
Soon we are all under a fresh New Leo Moon.

Tuesday 6
New Moon in Leo at 14 degrees
4:51pm CST, USA

Wednesday 7
Lughnasadh
Lammas cross quarter day
Sun reaches 15 degrees Leo

Thursday 8
Mercury into Leo
7:13am

Friday 16
Venus into Libra
10:37am

Tuesday 20
Full Moon in Aquarius
8:45pm at 28 degrees

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New Moon meets Sun in Leo at 14 degrees forming a trine to Uranus in Aries.
Genius Moon for harmonious sub/conscious work and creative expression. 

Take this time prior to access, catalogue and purge that which is no longer necessary.
Focus on the direction you seek to meet, on the goal and how you will reach it.
Plan, list it, but allow for changes mid-stream.

Be flexible.

Emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually.

As moon reaches just past new, set forth your growth intent into the universe and your works will increase with the light of the moon.  Until new moon, rest, drink eat and sleep well – RECHARGE your body battery.

peace
GMA

 Now I nap.  exhausted.

Mindfully, magickally, metamorphose.

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Hello from the waiting room . . .
Needed an impromptu break for more than one reason, illness being one of them. Feeling better today, back in the game.  Thank you to those who have eased my mind by checking in on me, you know who you are.  I am grateful and I love you.

Moon into Cancer
1:55pm CST,USA

Sun into Aries
Wednesday 6:02am

Moon moves into Cancer bringing a trine to Mercury / Neptune in Pisces and Saturn in Scorpio – in 23 hours we will be feeling a grand water trine with Moon and Pluto as opposites in a kite.

Emotional revelations / renovations loom on the horizon.

This is particularly true as Sun moves into Aries to join the explosive Mars / Uranus conjunction.  This conjunction creates the apex of a T-square between Cancer Moon and Pluto creating an obstacle – be like water, flow with it.

Cancer Moon is ultra sensitive, so be aware internal defenses will be High Full Shield Red Alert.  Family (particularly Mother), home, female, or public dealings are going to need attention.

Authority, men, work and long-standing power issues are coming into sharp focus, delivering the promise of metamorphosis and rebirth.  Cardinal signs be alert !  Any natal planets making an appearance in the early (up to 12) degrees will be feeling this aspect strongly.

Quick read from the Faeries Oracle by Brian Froud for snap insight bringing most benevolent outcome for all.

ok, wow. 
Soul Shrinker – that speaks of Pluto in Cap opp Moon, yah ?
Constructive criticism is helpful – cruel, deliberately malicious communications are not.
Mercury just backed off Neptune, and turned direct to meet Chiron making wounds and healing the thoughts of the day.  Mend fences, build bridges and be kind.  Things to keep in mind as Mars wants to set off knee-jerk Uranus at any mo.

Spirit card: Lys of the Shadows
She is a trench wench, stuck in the mud with you, giving you a hand up – – she inspires. She helps you take the first shaky steps to re-building self-esteem, self-respect and self-actualization.
Be open to receive the gifts of those who are willing to help.
Mindfully, magickally, metamorphose.

namaste
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