Lure of Luxury

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Gneiss Moon

Venus in Libra (she rules) is a thoughtful, social placement for the planet of love, art, beauty and money. While in Taurus (she also rules) Venus is earthbound, valuing the material world; while in Libra she values ideas, one-on-one relationships, harmony and refinement.

This Venus loves to make people feel comfortable and at ease, they delight in clever conversation. They are fond of conventional pleasantries, politeness and expect reciprocation in kind. Their homes are lovely, filled with pleasing, beautiful things, as are their closets. These folks are the clothes horses of the zodiac, loving to appear their best at every function – be it a ballroom, or a ball diamond – they have it together. They match.

Venus here is diplomatic and considerate, seeing situations from every angle. They will gladly listen to other viewpoints in order to better weigh all options before making a formal judgment. While they are professional advice givers, they are often hard-pressed to make decisions in their own lives. The tendency to over think any and every move is to be avoided.

This Venus is charming, liking their mates to be pleasing as well. Shoddy dress and sloppy speech will not impress. This Venus can be flippant and a bit insincere at times, preferring to placate rather than be pushy. This Venus makes friends easily for they are friendly and outgoing. (Cardinal)

When it comes to money, they are good at attracting it, but need to keep good sense when spending it. The lure of luxury and label is strong. Libra Venus is romantic and generous, they enjoy sharing. They show appreciation for those they love with tokens of affection, such as notes, sweets or similar small, kind gestures.

Venus into Scorpio October 23 (USA)

Peace and Love
Gneiss Moon

Divergent

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Gneiss Moon

Shailene Woodley

“I’m so that chick who is into astrology.” – Shailene source

Upon reading that, I am not at all surprised to find her starring in Divergent, which is based on the idea of human ‘factions’ determined by traits/talents. Those who have developed all these traits and do not easily test into a specific faction are called Divergent. aka: Uranian. lol ! How Uranian are you ?

I went in without expectations and was captivated by the idea/feel of this universe. The choosing ceremony was particularly beautiful, the bowls representing each faction, perfection. More on Factions here. Obviously being highly Uranian myself, (Sun conjunct) it makes sense I connected to this movie so strongly. Aptitude test here.
Me: Honest, brave, kind.

I also saw Shailene and Miles (another actor in Divergent) in The Spectacular Now, and I loved their performances, was happy to see more of their work. Ashley Judd was, as usual, sublimely sensational in Divergent. I wrote about Ashley here.

So a quick bit on Shailene’s astrology. . .
Can’t make this stuff up folks !
Uranus in Capricorn bang on North Node of Destiny at 11 degrees both trine Jupiter at 11 degrees Virgo. North Node is known as being Jupiterian in nature or expansive, so the chosen work will broaden many an unusual horizon/unusual choices will expand the work opportunities.

Pluto ? Currently transiting at 11 degrees Capricorn. Pluto transit to natal Uranus/NNode is incredibly transformative, note also this conjunction includes Neptune at 14 Capricorn. Transformation through art/work and film (Neptune) is the fuel for carving out the unusual/unique path of destiny. Learning is accelerated by this transit as well – daily work involves quick thinking amidst many distractions.

Mars coming to conjunct natal Sagittarius Mercury at 14 fires UP thinking/perceptions with Grand Fire Trine energy – Jupiter is currently at 15 Leo, Uranus is at 14 Aries, Mars is at 9 Sagittarius – she’s definitely feeling this inspirational fire trine. (Hopefully she is getting more sleep than I am !)

Shailene is also having a whammy transit over her stellium: Scorpio Sun at 22 degrees with Mars bang on Pluto at 20 degrees Scorpio. That’s a combo delivering high octane regeneration of self 24/7, she packs a powerful creative punch, though with Venus in Libra, power is charming and graceful, fair. Pisces Moon also shows a sublime sensitivity underlying all these powerful conjunctions. Note also: Mars is knives/guns, she wields both very well in Divergent.
“Why do people keep saying that ?!” Loved that bit.

Saturn ? Currently transiting at 20 degrees Scorpio, so restriction/transformation via work is very prominent, new challenges are presenting themselves quickly. Bob & weave, work hard, use the energies to advantage – ride that dragon ! (North Node is the Dragon’s Head)

Mutual reception between Saturn and Pluto brilliantly supports these tough transits. Saturn and Pluto are in each other’s ruling signs – they are speaking each others language – tag team metamorphosis is in progress.

Venus return is also coming up, with the natal Venus at 6 Libra which will usher in beauty, art, love and affection from all quarters. Venus square natal Uranus at this time may deliver work surprises, as well as creative collaborations/recalibrations leading to more balance in life.

Great work, well done. I look forward to more.

Peace
Gneiss Moon

I watch you rise

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Gneiss Moon

Tom Cruise

Cancer Tom Cruise has for many years consistently delivered quality, kick-ass science fiction. I like him.

I recently watched Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, loved it, and I also really, really loved Edge of Tomorrow – in fact, I watched it twice in a row. He’s a safe movie bet, he knows his craft. Take Lestat, for example. Anne Rice initially freaked freely over the casting of Tom in the lead vamp role in the movie adaptation of her book, Interview with a Vampire. He nailed it. She eventually came around, praised his performance.
I did as well…now I see his natal chart, his Yod, it all makes sense, begins to take shape.

Tom does not shy away from risks/stunt work, (Hooper, anyone ?) which is what led me to look up his natal chart recently. Note: Solar – no deets, no houses. Stunts are both Leo (life/gamble) and Uranian (risk) in nature. He has Aquarius (Uranus rules)Saturn (odd work) as focal of a Yod between Sun and Pluto (life/death, respectively).

We Know HE’S doing it and it makes a Big Impact, yes ?
Well, of course it does.

Tom on top of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai.
Obviously not agoraphobic, lol. More here.
FYI: Tallest building in the world at 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories (see below).

I imagine the best communication reception evah and btw, Uranus rules tallness. Tom is of average height, but via work aka Saturn (in Aquarius) obviously above average.

Tom has a Grand Water Trine/Kite: Cancer Sun, Neptune Rx in Scorpio, Jupiter Rx (ancient ruler) tightly conjunct Chiron Rx in Pisces. Jupiter/Chiron opposes Pluto in early Virgo giving his emotionally rich water trine/kite a super-powered spine.

“Call me sentimental, but the fish are coming with me.”
Jerry McGuire by Cameron Crowe
Perfection, both; thank you.

Jerry-Maguire Water trine/kite explains the depth of his performance. Daily work/service/healing in broadcasting via film. Let’s face it, Tom plays the underdog who wins through sheer stubborn determination very well. Mars in late Taurus anyone ? Relentless.

Pluto opposing Jupiter/Chiron – the micro meets the macro. No fuss no muss, Virgo Pluto takes care of it – we have mental expansion via opposition to Jupiterian optimism.
Controlled vision with a side of emotional transformation made manifest.

Jupiter/Chiron both Rx in Pisces opposite Pluto with a water trine ? His secrets have secrets…probably part of the reason why a super secretive religious (Jupiter) group attracts him. What I know about Scientology: members are ‘audited’ and the ultimate goal is self-improvement via classes, seminars, etc… hey, whatever works, man. I am a Virgo Sun/Uranus/Pluto in 9. I support spiritual exploration/revolution – harm none & I’m good to go.

Tom has Mercury in Gemini (ruling), wide trine (9 degrees) Saturn Rx in Aquarius (ancient ruler) indicating an innate knowing of what works and using it despite a lifetime of dealing with dyslexia and the ‘traditional learning’ that entails. Mars in late Taurus indicates a steady, patient worker with stamina over the long haul.
Fixed signs = no surrender.
Unless they plan on kickin’ yo’ ass further down the timeline.

Mars squares both Venus and Uranus in Leo which provide the impetus for creative action (hero) type risks that really pay off in his craft. He’s in terrific shape, perpetually physically ripped with a burning willpower – and with that, a caution: Mars square Uranus in fixed signs can be overly willful, loving the spotlight hog. (We are .ahem. having some synastry here, for what it’s worth. Just sayin’. )

So … ummm… yes – there is Leo !
What a delight !
North Node, Venus and Uranus – opposing Saturn or men’s underwear.
Sweet, hilarious and oh so iconic, I will leave it at that.
(Moon is either late Cancer or early Leo: determined to be financially/land secure: or creatively/risk secure, respectively.)

Saturn conjunct South Node is the Dragon’s tail (restrictive) energy twice over in the sign of groups and affiliations. He’s obviously taken a lot of heat for his choice of religious groups, he’s probably the highest profile Scientologist out there. North Node of Destiny in Leo is enormously driven to create and/or support the creative will.

North Node in Leo (opposing Saturn in Aquarius) inevitably expresses itself brilliantly by delivering the sublimely palatable with the bitter, insatiable hook of enlightenment.

Quintiles or unusual spiritual gifts include: Mars/Jupiter – work expansion via altitude expansion; Uranus/Neptune: don’t let anyone know too much.

WTF
Make your move
Rise UP !
Peace
GMA

Quiet, still.

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Gneiss Moon

Johannes

Mercury in Scorpio is a stealthy super-sleuth placement.
This Mercury excels at ferreting out the dark secrets of others, but make no mistake – they steadfastly guard their own to the death. Imaginings and mental meanderings often take a mysterious darker turn towards the shadows.

Scorpio thoughts are naturally found lurking between light/life and dark/death – this Mercury craves that which is unseen. They gravitate towards and are motivated by depths of the mind that are rich with transformative power. This Mercury shrinks not from the bitter tongue of truth, they are uncannily perceptive, brutally on point.

Mercury in the sign of desires and conspiracy enjoys those who demonstrate both mental prowess and persuasive wordplay. They play the power card like a pro. Scorpio Mercury picks, prods and provokes the power from others with a passionate fervor. This Mercury has stamina and strength. This is also true of their hands – strong, sensual.

Discerning and forceful, this Mercury placement is charismatic and slick. Mental obsessions and stagnant or repeating thought processes (eg. sex, stalking, revenge) are to be avoided at all costs. Controlling siblings is a hallmark of this placement as is a tendency to dominate and control others through speech or writing – be aware of it.

Scorpio Mercury locked and loaded into positive metamorphosis mode is capable of extreme feats of mind over matter. They are intense, often remaining silent, preferring their speech powerful, profound. Scorpio Mercury is one of the most mysterious placements in the zodiac, here the usually chatty Mercury runs quiet, still and deep.

Peace
GMA

Mabon

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Gneiss Moon

Natasa Illincic The Healer

Mabon is the Autumnal Equinox, (equal day and night) the second of three harvest festivals (first: Lughnasadh; third: Samhain). This festival celebrates the Green Man and his descent into the underworld (Sun/Northern Hemisphere) as well as the Eleusinian Mysteries, aka Demeter and Persephone.

Ceres (Roman for Demeter) the Goddess of Grain, was the Great Earth Mother of Persephone. When Hades abducted Persephone to the underworld, Ceres searched the world, grieving for her lost daughter. Ceres failed to nurture the grain and crops withered and died. While Ceres grieved, the world fell into hunger until Zeus intervened, ordering Hades to return Persephone.

Hades did so, but first tricked Persephone into eating a bite of mystical pomegranate, which meant she was forced to return to the underworld for a portion of each year. It is in these months that winter blankets the world and foliage goes dormant.
As Northern Hemisphere celebrates Mabon, Southern Hemisphere celebrates Eostara.

The Bay tree is sacred to Mabon – its action is preservation.

Harvest Home is a festival of reaping – gathering grains and crops that were previously sown, as well as a festival of gratitude and preparation for the long winter months ahead.

Equinox indicates balance – of not only solar and lunar hours, but also balance of conscious and subconscious principles – giving thanks for life and honoring the dead, honoring the light and the dark as they join into ONE.

Sun is now in Libra
New Moon in Libra interp here.

Apologies I did not have this post up sooner, but I was indeed, harvesting herbs !
Peace
GMA

silence

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Gneiss Moon

Gneiss Moon

I have not tried to write the history of that language,
but rather the archaeology of that silence.

Michel Foucault
Madness & Civilization: A History of Insanity in the
Age of Reason

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Libra Sun
Scorpio Mercury quintile Leo Neptune
Grand Fixed Cross
Mars Rx, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune
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Peace
GMA

Beloved Star

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Gneiss Moon

Mary-El Tarot

I drew this card as a culmination, a crux, a meeting place between the upcoming eclipses. Earth (animal, vegetable, mineral, spirit) is the meeting place of these perspectives, of these solar/conscious and lunar/subconscious influences.
We are ONE Tribe: Earthkind.

Full Lunar 15 degrees Aries October 8
New Moon Solar 0 degree Scorpio October 23 (USA)
(More on these later, a million + 1 things on my plate at the mo.)

Crux of the sitch is The Star.
HOPE

How I love this !
Why ?
I looked up the star-kindler, Varda, asteroid 174567.

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology, Varda is the queen of the stars, the star-kindler. She is the deity who, prior to the birth of the first humans, created the stars and constellations. She also set the vessels of the Sun and Moon upon their appointed courses above the girdle of the Earth.
Ilmarë is Varda’s handmaid. source

Star is the result following earthly knowledge, the life-long building of a relationship with the material world, the Malkuth. The Star is the blessed enlightenment that follows destruction, aka The Blasted Tower.

Varda is conjunct Mars at Full Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse; 14 degrees Sagittarius.
Mars and Uranus are Lords of this eclipse.
Star/Uranus/Astrology

*Varda was discovered (2003) retrograde at 2 degrees Sagittarius square a tight Mars/Uranus Rx conjunction in Pisces: Uranus exact at 2; Mars applying square at 1 degree Pisces. (Lords of incoming Aries Eclipse) Mercury and Venus were smack on 14 degrees of Gemini in exact opposition to the Great Attractor. (see comments)
Sun was at 29 Gemini, Nodes of Destiny on axis of Taurus(NN)/Scorpio at 29 also known as culmination degrees. Now that IS interesting/synchronous.

We SEE, we KNOW.
We take ACTION.

Ego consciousness, illusion and delusion – in essence – perspectives SHIFT. In the darkest aftermath of the Tower, a star of hope. a point of illumination beckons.

It is HOME.
It is the ONE.

amin mela lle
You know who you are.
Gneiss Moon

Cutting edge Composure

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Gneiss Moon

Sylvie Daigneault
Her lovely tarot deck is available here.

New Moon 1 degree of Libra
Wednesday 24
1:14am Chicago
7:14am London
6:14pm Wellington

New Moon in Libra sextile Mars in Sagittarius delivers one-on-one partnership and relationship changes. Pluto stations direct shortly before, is square New Moon (wide orb of 10 – both luminaries ! )

Shifts in balance are most definitely incoming likely in regards to work/love/money and energetic trades. Bonds and contracts both spoken and unspoken are engaging equality and juggling the facts, swinging the sword of justice.

This New Moon opens the window into not only a Grand Fire Trine (involving Mars in Sagittarius, Jupiter in Leo and Uranus in Aries) but also eclipse season – Oct 8 Lunar Aries & 23 Scorpio Solar (USA) more on those later.

Jupiter trine Uranus in addition to both trine Mars in Sagittarius amps up courage and passion to excel – sensitives start feeling energetic rush at New Moon. This restless sky fires UP inspirations, creativity with a triple dash of guts and gumption. We are getting the lead right out of any and all stagnant/low qi/draining situations that are no longer tolerable.

Be it forward or backward – this Libra New Moon demands balance be paid.
North Node of Destiny in Libra – fairness must be functioning for all to flourish.
Start anew in tandem with New Moon times above.

peace
GMA

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