Benefits & Gratitude
Mary El Tarot
Apologies, slowing in posts as my mother (Moon) was having surgery. (All is well, thank you.) Of course we are heading into a Gemini Full Moon, Mars in now in Aquarius, Uranus Pluto square :exact: grows stronger (15th, more here) and Saturn is in the last degrees of Scorpio aka saturation.
Mars supports early degrees fire sign points – they feel a big boost in energy while Saturn grinds away/tests the last degrees of all fixed signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius increasing the friction. Full Moon Messeges are all over the shop: breathe deeply, take in more info, breathe out. Gemini rules the lungs – focus on the breath helps calm all the nervous energy buzzing round.
The card above was drawn for the changing energies listed above.
Identify, investigate, integrate.
Highest most benevolent outcome for everyone.
The crucible of reconciled halves.
This card is based on Baphomet by Eliphas Levi.
Hermaphrodite twins, caduceus, light and dark moons.
Facing the inner animal nature can be the truest test for it is only YOU left to bless or to blame YOURSELF. Squares inherently hold this energy for they take place on the inner landscape – they are inner friction leading to massive changes/growth – when handled correctly they can be more powerful than trines !
The artist notes a lesson via Joseph Campbell:
If you cross a threshold and are not ready, the gods will appear as devils.
True.
This card represents realizing how to integrate all the elements: Fire, Earth, Air, Water.
Knowing and working with all the elements present in our world/vibration creates a balance in the natural order of life.
Layers of conscious/subconscious are meeting each other toe to toe/eyeball to eyeball with many planetary energies changing signs, elements and vibrations. Saturn in the last degrees of Scorpio digs especially deep into the mines revealing what is buried and needs to be purified. Keep in mind Saturn in Scorpio is also in supportive mutual reception with Pluto in Capricorn – they are in each other’s (ruling) signs working together, assisting each other.
All manner of past, time, fathers, authority and demolition/rebuilding are taking place within and without. Much of this metamorphosis is tangible, visible on the material plane – though be aware – much is also hidden.
This card represents the inner wild animal meeting the inner tamed human – the alchemy that inherently exists within, the kundalini force of power that begins in the root and ascends. Such is the material plane, life on earth school, lessons of contrast and the reconciliation of opposites
This card indicates swift fulfillment of material world gain/lessons. Reaping benefits and gratitude for same. Discernment, discretion, discipline, self-mastery and self-reliance.
This card carries the vibration of NINE.
peace
Gneiss Moon
Livewire
Wojtek Siudmak Energy
Mars in Aquarius is a magnetic provocateur due to the influence of Uranus. They attract as often as they repel, demonstrating both reclusive rebellion and global alliance. At once the loner and the team player, the force of Mars is applied intellectually – they are very forward, futuristic thinkers. Telekinesis anyone ?
Mars in the sign of knowing has keen instincts – a wilding way, free and untamed – animalistic action/reaction is a given. Ideas are powerful, sudden and likely to change in a flash. Mars in this sign will surprise you with unique insight, left-field ideas and concepts that are just crazy enough to fly.
Mars Aquarius is yang/yang positive, yes – but erratic, unpredictable. They are in their heads in the aether where inspiration strikes waiting to ground. This Mars is an intellectual operative: seduce their brain, appeal to their intellect, surprise them and you will find their sweet spot.
They can be high-strung, often running full throttle or completely drained. Cultivate calm zen space, down times and quiet for the brain to disengage/recharge and this Mars will run like a top. Acupuncture, energy work suits this placement and offers tremendous health benefits for the nervous system.
peace
Gneiss Moon
You took the Sting out
Full Moon in Gemini
Dec 6 Chicago 6:27am
London 12:27pm
Tokyo 9:27
Wellington Dec 7 1:27am
Wow, so no wonder…thoughts/feelings/wounding/healing are incoming with this Full Moon.
Communication houses (& subconscious Pisces) are activated with Sagittarius Sun in peace talks with Gemini Full Moon while both square off (aka full friction – obstacle) with Chiron.
Chiron was an immortal living with a torturous wound looking high and low to find healing, who learned so much he became a great philosopher/teacher/herbalist who taught heroes – much more here.
See the sword above – it represents thinking/seeing – all about AIR and shifting perspectives.
Gemini Full Moon = Full Mercurial Messenger Mode.
Emotional waves are likely crashing in the brainpan like a hurricane.
Go with it !
What’s UP ? Why so dire ?
1 Mars at the tail end of Capricorn working through a shitload of past – yes it sextiles Saturn in Scorpio for the next two days until it moves into Aquarius (more on that later).
2 Full Moon always delivers news + in think tank Gemini ? Hello ! We are popping off info just as much as we are taking it in – trust me. We often say more by our silence than by ten thousand words.
3 Jupiter stations retrograde in 6 days on the 8th (more on that later.) stations feel stronger !
4 Venus also full flush in last decan of Sagittarius trine Jupiter – hello benefics !
5 Lovely Uranus square Pluto exactation on the 15th OY !
If faulty logic is in the airwaves, this moon will most definitely uncover it.
There is luck flying around to be sure.
Sun in Sagittarius (Jupiter ruled)
Venus in Sagittarius trine Jupiter.
Sun/Venus/Jupiter are ALL benefics !
Note also that Sagittarius Mercury (which rules this Moon) is square Chiron exact – philosophies and hope and optimism may likely be shifting and changing your brain. That same Mercury is in trine to Uranus prior to square with Pluto. Communication octaves ratchet UP healing & metamorphosis all Pistons firing !! Pluto clears the way, Uranus speeds it right the hell up – that’s a fact.
Uranus – that mother is one wild ride – trust me.
All bets are off – no one can call that race – evah.
Not gonna happen.
Just take in the info and do the best you can to stay light on your feet.
Privately I popped up with one sentence that was the pinnacle of surprising truth. So profound I was shocked.
No way it came from me – channelled straight from the heavens.
Exactly what I needed to hear at exactly the right time. You know it with Uranus, always.
May the heavens shift in your favor as well.
Peace
Gneiss Moon
Four on the Floor
You have a moral obligation to finish the job you said you would do.
Viggo Mortensen
Viggo’s filmography is linked above, his artworks (as well as artworks of his friends) including paintings, photographs, poetry and music can be found at Perceval Press, also linked on the sidebar. His paintings were also featured in A Perfect Murder. I have written about Viggo before here and here.
He’s a savvy, soft-spoken traveler who prefers privacy, though he surfaces to fight (speak) for causes he cares deeply for…Democracy Now earlier this week, here.
( I will relay Viggo/Aragorn astrology throughout, note resemblance to Strider above.)
Viggo is one of five knights from The Lord of the Rings production; the others being Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee and Peter Jackson. Viggo was knighted on April 16th 2010 by Queen Margarethe II of Denmark. This pleases me, knights are Jupiter.
An accomplished horseman in his spare time, Mortensen requested Aragorn be given more saddle time than was originally scripted. He also kept his on-screen horse nearby during the entire principal photography schedule in order to ride in his off-hours and strengthen his relationship with the horse. He also did all his own stunts in Hidalgo, including a breakneck bareback ride that even the stuntman couldn’t handle. (Viggo has Saturn in Sagittarius: truth in the work, steady on a horse)
Sagittarius rules horses and Jupiter rules Sagittarius.
Yes, I think Viggo is Sagittarius rising, and yes, there is horse info in the GMA Viggo links above, although I am adding a recap and an addition/correction, here.
Viggo loves horses, has bought several post wrap:
Kenny (Hasufel) aka Eomer’s horse, that Aragorn borrowed in TTT
Brego (Uraeus) aka Theodred’s warhorse Aragorn set free who later found him wounded (pictured above)
Tecontender (T.J.) aka (one of the 5 horses used in) Hidalgo
In addition to Asfaloth aka Florian (Arwen rode in Ringwraith chase) that Viggo gave to Arwen’s stunt double, Jane Abbott.
Viggo’s book: The Horse is Good here. He supports wild horse preservation here. You can also read about Viggo’s horse filming experiences at Horse Nation here. You can read his experiences with the horses in Hidalgo (specifically) here.
“One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master, he told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren’t enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress.” source
Viggo is a late degree Libra Sun conjunct North Node of Destiny conjunct Venus (rules Libra) within a degree. He is a man of balance and thoughtful consideration, promoting justice and fairness in all he does. The majority of personal planets are in air, he’s a thinker/communicator. Mercury in Scorpio is the lone personal planet water placement – perceptive and sharp, nothing escapes notice. Here lies the power of mental prowess, regeneration and rebirth, intensity of focus. Viggo is a life path Eight.
Outbound actions (Mars retrograde aka internalized, revision mode) involving observation, thinking, speaking are versatile, spontaneous yet alert to stir compassion (Neptune). Mars Rx quincunx (health/altitude adjustments) Scorpio Neptune (healing spirit conjunct Mercury) informs improvisation aka thinking on his feet.
Gemini Mars Rx squares Virgo Pluto – Mercury rules both signs – he knows the power of words, the transmutation they hold. Words…what odd things…singular symbols strung together like prayer beads or notes on a scale – they form unified shapes, summoning mental images, evoking emotions that enable collective understanding. Scorpio Neptune/Mercury/Jupiter measures words to the point of struggle, for to speak is to finitely define what is in essence esoteric, alchemical and forever in flux.
Viggo is a word wizard – conscientiously smithing his craft. Mars retrograde quincunx Scorpio Neptune is forever making adjustments, resurrecting or furrowing the mindfield searching for new subconscious emotional reserves. Fluctuating Aquarius Moon also supports this restless quest for information but from the mental perspective – intake and processing of moods, feelings, vibes of surrounds are highly instinctive and intellectual in nature.
Viggo is kind, artistic, thoughtful, informed, enigmatic, funny and quirky. He actually quit speaking for a month (4 weeks) to better understand his role as a deaf/mute woodsman in The Passion of Darkly Noon. Released in 1995 (presumably filmed in early/mid ’94) Viggo was having a Jupiter transit to his stellium near natal Neptune with Saturn in Pisces in trine to same with Uranus/Neptune conjunct in Capricorn square his Libra Sun, Venus, NNode conjunction. Curiously, the social/outers were all retrograde mid ’94. I knew and loved this story, but went digging up the deets for y’all, and the story is pure Viggo – read it here.
Desire to penetrate the mysteries of pure creative heart and soul (Leo) as well as higher mind and communication (Uranus) are enhanced by Jupiter (student/teacher) square Uranus in Leo (creation/curiosity/play). The drive to experience differences and see and think through another’s eyes and experiences lends to heightened growth of the craft. (Sun/NNode/Venus in Libra) Jupiter in Scorpio square Uranus in Leo seeks to disrupt complacency by investigating all manners of philosophy on life and death – each deserves respect (Jupiter). The Road – the only movie I felt was so intense that I had to stop half way through and walk it off a bit before beginning again. That’s high praise from a Plutonic.
“Each time I make a movie, it’s like a paid scholarship to a different university course.” source
Mercury rules eyesight, Uranus (its higher octave) rules the aetheric sight. In Viggo’s case, Jupiter (conjunct Mercury, square Uranus – I think it’s his ruler) links the two. He’s a philosopher grounded by Saturn in Sagittarius – he sees how ideas manifest on the material plane, it informs not only his philosophies, but also his self-discipline.
Sagittarius Saturn conjunct ascendant in good aspect (trine Uranus, sextile Venus exact) is serious about the long-term ramifications of any and all energetic exchanges. Saturn also gives structure and support (work) to wildcard Uranus in Leo. Uranus in Leo insists on creative diversity, fingers in all the pies. Double fixation (Leo/Uranus) driven by independence, innovation, invention and switch-hit artistic perceptions, he’s the courageous boho gypsy revolutionary who knows that all that glitters is not gold. Uranus separates from Leo (rules gold). Viggo desires respect for the craft, understanding, co-operation and kindness rather than fame, recognition or piles of money. He is a humanitarian, who cares deeply about people. (See Perceval Press.)
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.
The Riddle of Strider
Personal: This tiny moment above was one of my (many) favorite RotK scenes, subtle indeed. Got me right in the feels, speechless. I respect your opinion, but I humbly disagree.
Viggo has Libra Sun quintile (genius expression) Uranus (in the sign Sun rules, Leo) indicating boho creative spirit expression, forming strong bonds with others – while remaining individually independent and true to self within said partnerships.
This aspect signals awareness of sensations in the aether heretofore unspoken – felt with the heart only. The ego separates, the heart unites. Sun is both heart and ego and both are electric – a conscious choice (Venus) resides in this aspect.
A couple of quick asteroids:
Lucifer 1930
If you have seen The Prophecy, then you know why I chose to look up Lucifer, I very briefly wrote about it here. Damage Control: It is a representation of the fight between good and evil raging within us all. Please also note Venus the morning star is Lucifer, Venus the evening star is Hesperus and the pentagram is the shape of the her orbit. See it here. Viggo has Lucifer in Capricorn, trine Pluto and quintile Venus; both exact, hence the role in the creative arts. Note also that many astrologers don’t give account to anything but tight conjunctions for asteroids. I pitch ’em out there for interest, flavor.
Varda 174567
Previous post here. In J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology, Varda is queen of the stars, aka the star-kindler. Varda, the bestower of blessings is in exact conjunction with Viggo’s natal Venus. This pleases me… for two reasons.
One: Varda bestows charm and grace upon Viggo through Venus.
Two: The ring (Venus rules rings) Aragorn wore was called Elessar, the Elfstone, the stone of Eärendil. Crafted by the Noldor, it was of the deepest green and held the light of the Sun, bestowing healing powers upon the wearer. The ring was given to him as a gift (Venus) from Galadriel (for his marriage to Arwen) at the time the Fellowship left Lothlórien. Aragorn took Elessar as his royal name as was foretold. History of Elessar here and here.
Namárië
Gneiss Moon
I WILL Remain
Fear.
Fear is ruled by Saturn, Neptune. The octaves of thought perception: Mercury and Uranus also factor highly (anxiety).
Strong placements of these planets, hard aspects to them (especially Sun/Moon) will indicate a tendency toward fear (difficulty). Hard aspects to the 8th or 12th house will indicate (repressed) fears. *
Mars strong in good aspect indicates fearlessness – the same holds true for Pluto, the higher octave of Mars, and aspects to it.
What is the primal baseline ?
Fright.
1. Fight
2. Flight
3. Freeze
What actions are taken in a fearful moment depends on the natal chart.*
As well as progressions of said natal chart and transits to both. Planetary energies will lend support and confidence or add to stress and panic to what is present in the natal.
Being a Capricorn rising (Saturn-ruled) with Mercury at high noon, Uranus conjunct Sun and Moon opposite Neptune most highly aspected with squares to the 8th, I am familiar with fear. I have been working on it for years…now it is more akin to caution. I work to keep my mega-reckless Mercury/Uranus/Sagittarius energy in check.
I will not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing….only I will remain.
Litany against fear, DUNE
Living a life full of fear, trauma and flashbacks often leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms outlined here and here.
How to begin healing PSTD here. Differing forms here.
Hard aspects (see above) to these planets may indicate fear and/or trouble involving:
Sun – life, father, children, that which you create
Moon – home, family, mother, women, emotions, public
Mercury – thinking, speaking, neighbors, children, driving
Venus – love, money, relationships, bonds, disharmony
Mars – aggression, men, competition, leading, fire
Jupiter – wide outdoors, flying/foreign, stupidity, clergy, judges
Saturn – small spaces, age, falling, breaking, caves, change
Uranus – cages, boredom, electrics, abandonment (no ground), heights
Neptune – that which is hidden/confusing, lies, lack of art/empathy, noisy crowds
Pluto – superficiality, transparency, apathy, peacefulness
Keep in mind the hard aspects ensure growth ala friction. Trines and sextiles are fabulous grace periods but not particularly keen on forcing flowerings. Just sayin’.
May you face your fears and remain
Gneiss Moon
Unity & Balance
Secret Dakini Oracle
With apologies for being distracted by fighting my personal deamons on my own turf, I am writing a quick post today.
Moon conjunct Pluto and Ferguson explodes, sad state of our country and people living in fear. A similar, yet thankfully not fatal experience close to me here.
I obviously support equality with Libra at Midheaven.
Truly an example of Shaman square Wizard aka Uranus square Pluto. Previous Uranus – Pluto aspects accompanied these herstorical growth periods.
This might give you an idea what we are in for with the last 2 of 7 exact hits coming around the bend. These slow-moving outer planets are in aspect NOW, with the aspect growing closer until these exact dates.
6. 12 15 2014 Uranus Rx – 12 degrees
7. 03 17 2015 Both Direct – 15 degrees
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. source
All these card draws are for the incendiary Moon Pluto Mars in Capricorn conjunction.
The card above Like a Bubble reminds us to realize our world memory holds Original Unity. Open the mind to spontaneity without being hindered by form/earth. We take corporal form to learn how to deal with differing circumstances.
Meditate on the transient nature of all phenomena.
Alchemical Tarot Renewed
Seven of Air reminds us to be intellectual and metaphysical, seven symbolizes choice and spiritual development.
Who is the trickster ?
Who needs to be the trickster hero ?
Be clever and cunning in thought and speech while also being of warm heart/blood – this is the way to ultimately defeat and unshackle the tremendous bonds/burden of inequality from all living creatures.
The pen is mightier than the sword. source
The radiant Sun symbolizes growth after the dark night of emotional moon. Sol and Luna join under ONE crown of EQUAL MASTERY.
Yin -Yang, female – male, subconscious- conscious : this card reminds us the Greater Conjunction (illumination/enlightenment) exists when dark moon (card 18) and light sun (card 19) meet in Unity & Balance.
Peace
GMA
Summon Your Shaman
Scorpio Mercury conjunct Saturn intensifies focus, clarity and tests structural foundations of any and all thought patterns. Mercurial Metamorphosis may run a bit doom and gloom with this aspect due to the influence of Saturn.
Rather than let restriction and melancholy spiral out of control, I suggest:
A: Use your hands & your head
1 create art
2 journal it, talk to a mentor
3 learn sign language or mudras
B: Organize Time
1 lists/order of import
2 goals/plans
3 schedule work & rest
This aspect is truly great for focus – in tandem with Sagittarius Sun/Venus exploring a new inspiration is the way to keep from obsessing over the past and the mistakes that lie there. Ditto with saturation Scorpio Saturn applying (out of sign) square to Neptune in Pisces – create !
Use the struggle of Scorpio – purge and eliminate what lies buried in the depths. Concentrate on your own healing. Try teaching yourself how to transform pain into power through surrendering to the flow of life. Appreciate the inspiration it holds in small pleasures and moments of grace.
The next couple of days are brilliant for focused analysis and cathartic release through clearing your head, heart and home. Fixed signs DO change – via the assistance of Venus, Sun, Pluto, Uranus – summon your inner shaman, create your own magick !
peace
GMA
Gneiss Moon Astrology 