Entrepreneurship…Smantrapreneurship?? Saturday, Jul 11 2009

It’s a big deal starting your own business.  It’s absolutely terrifying.  Which is exactly why I’ve put it off for so long.  Contrary to what you may have heard, Scorpios are more easily frightened than you think–   at least this one was.

This is all so very new to me.  Not the astrology aspect, but the entrepreneurship concept.  I’m a consumer–  not a producer.  That was always my relationship with the world:  take, take, take, and never give anything back.

Well, as Pluto aligns with my natal Neptune and the transiting Jupiter/Neptune/Chiron conjunction straddles my 3^rd house cusp, I think its time I do something about it.  I’m learning lessons of sacrifice (SELF sacrifice—the conjunction is in my 1^st house of the self) and find out all the good and bad aspects of my true nature.   It’s high time I integrate the messages from above with the will deep within.  The path is lit for me and for the first time in my life, I intend on following it.

All that jargon aside, I’ve opened an Etsy account and I currently in negotiations of setting up an astrology consultation business.  So, keep your eyes open, because pretty soon I’m going to get this ball rolling, and you’re invited to join me in the endless quest for self-knowledge and understanding!

Until then,

Erika Alana <3

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“Hi, I’m soooo Pluto! Who are you?” Sunday, Jun 28 2009

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to stumble upon an astrology forum (my preference is Lindaland), you’ll find a peculiar trend unfold before your eyes.  Some person– a newbie, a regular, a troll, or a seasoned vet will create the infamous thread that gets everyone going.  The Pluto thread.

I don’t know what it is; it must be similar in logic to that of the high school concept.

You have your popular kids (Venus and Jupiter)

Your athletes (Sun and Mars)

Your smart kids (Mercury)

Your weirdos (Uranus)

Your “nice” girls/guys (Moon)

Your super-mature, too-old-for-high-school  kids (Saturn)

Your druggies (Neptune)

And then you’ve got THAT kid.  The one that doesn’t fit in, and doesn’t try to.  But he’s not like the weirdos in that he just stands out on purpose.  No, this kid is different.

He’s different because he could be popular Monday, an athlete by Wednesday, a druggie by Thursday afternoon, and by Saturday morning he’s in a study session with the smart kids.  Regardless of what’s he’s doing, he’s doing it well. He kicks butt at everything, but makes it look so easy.  He’s doing it because he can, and when he’s done.  He’s done. No one messes with him because for a guy that’s THAT good, you can only assume he’s equally as good at beating the crap out of you.

In many ways, it is the stereotypical “bad boy/girl” type.  When they “apply” themselves (I’ve never liked that term, a favorite amongst parents and teachers), they make the earth crumble under the sheer weight of their incredible willpower.  Most often though, they don’t.  Pluto by nature is the farthest removed from the solar system, so its universal awareness is the farthest from our conscious.  In Layman’s terms:   Most people don’t know a thing about Pluto because he does his dirty work so far away from where we function.

It’s like you live in a neighborhood.  Your house is the Sun.  The Moon is your ultimate best friend, she lives next door and is very busy, yet you still make time to hang out. Your other good friends who come over for coffee, gossip, and shopping trips are Mercury and Venus.  Mars is the guy a couple houses down; your husband plays basketball with.  Jupiter is that guy with the biggest house on the street who hosts all the neighborhood-wide barbecues, and lets all the kids swim in his pool.  Saturn is the old couple who has lived there for years and resents all the young people cramping their style.  Uranus is the neighborhood creeper, he can fix all your tools and yard equipment but you’d never invite him over because “you don’t know him like that”.  Neptune is the neighborhood charity case, you don’t know him/her personally, but you’ve heard so much about them in gossip that when you see them, you feel kind of guilty.  And Pluto?

Who the heck is Pluto?  Oh, that burned down house at the end of the road?  That was his. But who was he? And when did his house burn down?  And where did he go? You’ve never met him, or heard much about him.  You know he was there at some point, because his house still stands—destroyed and desolate.  You just don’t know anything else.

And that’s how Pluto works in relation to other planets.  We know that something is there, lying beneath; we just don’t know anything about it.  And most of us, if you’re smart (much unlike me); don’t want to do any digging to find out.

The only time we find out about Pluto is when he comes knocking on your doorstep, or when a personal planet or angle is transited, usually by hard aspect (conjunction, opposition, square).

So why would people then, be dying to affiliate with that guy? You’d think they’d jump to be aligned with Venus, representative of beaut, charm, and wealth. Or Mars, for strength or will. Or even Uranus, for its originality and independence.

I think it’s because deep down people want to know; they want to know Pluto, they want to be able to say “Hey, I knew that guy really well before his house burned down, it’s a pity what happened to him…” they want to understand those forces within us that challenge our will and desire to survive.  Most people aren’t willing to do the dirty work, so by listing off a million Pluto aspects, they think they’ve earned themselves some kind of badge that proclaims their “man/womanhood”. As if to say: “Don’t mess with me, I’ve been there, and I understand something you don’t”.

It annoys me because most of these people say things like “Oh I have Neptune sextile my Pluto in the 9^th house, so life has been really hard”.   Fair statement:   but why? Chances are- everyone born within 5 years of you has Neptune sextile Pluto.  And if there are only 12 houses that these planets can fall into, I’m not good at math, but chances are that Pluto in the 9^th house isn’t that unique. It becomes unique through life experience, it becomes unique when you’re able to identify this aspect manifesting in real life; THAT is how you use astrology.

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Nobody’s Angel: The Uranus/Chiron curse Sunday, Apr 12 2009

So, tossing the advice of a friend to the wind, I’ve decided to blaze a new trail with this blogging thing. I’m going back to writing about whatever I want, the intro series is over (sorry guys!). No hard feelings to anyone; it’s just that my passion for astrology comes from the research, not the textbooks. Call it a Uranus/Chiron curse– I sure do.

What the heck is that? Is it just some lame way of saying that she’s too cool?

Not at all. I was born with shocking and unpredictable Uranus in Sagittarius snuggling up to my Ascendant. What do we know about Uranus in Sagittarius? Well, we know he can’t commit, walks barefoot year round, and prefers a triple cheeseburger over the filet. But we also know that Uranus is the archetype symbolizing rebellion, change, and visionary-ism (that’s SO not a word). The Ascendant, like rose colored glasses without the …rose (who came up with that anyway?!), represents our outlook on life.

Put simply: Don’t rely on me for anything but a good time. Then we throw Chiron (recurring problems) in the mix and lo and behold, we’re cooking up spicy, unusual, tough-as-nails, wild-woman cocktail on the rocks.

I can’t keep my feet on the ground long enough to teach the basics of this stuff. I got Neptune and Uranus funking up my “glasses” with psychedelic, kaleidoscope colors, Jupiter stretching my thoughts beyond the limits of human understanding in my 3^rd house, Chiron giving me beef with everyone I meet (7^th house), and Mercury & Saturn in the cosmic wastebasket (12^th house) where they’re no good to anyone.

All these practical jokes fate has played on my chart combine to make one nasty astro-drink, that should be banned in all 50 states! But practical joke or not, those of you who share the Uranus/Chiron opposition know what I’m talking about.

It’s as if you are seesaw in the realm of self and others. At one end is Uranus, determined to do what HE wants, listening to no one; no matter the costs. And at the other sits Chiron, sensitive and wise, trying to help and heal everyone that crosses his path. It’s a constant tug of war between and I WANNA BE ME!!! and Love thy neighbor…..

But how do we strike a balance? Integrate, integrate, integrate! Be 100% true to yourself, but don’t lose your compassion and sympathy for others in the process. And make yourself available to aid the suffering of others, but take care against letting them run your life.

Like this blog, which I have fully regained custody of (wahoo!), you’ll feel rejuvenated, liberated, and all other -ateds when you do finally reach that magical point!

Until then, blessings to all and good luck!

-Erika Alana <3

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In like a lion… Tuesday, Mar 10 2009

I figured this is the perfect month to introduce everything Leo, seeing how March certainly stormed in “like a lion” this year…and isn’t quitting anytime soon.  Much like Leos themselves, who are born with a fierce determination and unbending will, we’ve had days of soothing warmth followed by an unpredictable chill.   I used to think there was a method to meteorology, however, as the week drones on and the weather gets more psycho–  I’m starting to wonder if science has thrown the rulebook out the window and meteorology is just doing whatever the heck  it wants.

I know what you’re thinking;  “What does this have to do with Leos?”  Well, what is Leo but the sign of self-expression!  Leo, like the lion who rules the jungle, is the monarch of the zodiac;  marching to its own tune and blazing trails with unbelievable self-confidence.  But do not mistake this boisterous sign for rebellious,  Leos are all about respect and as long as you give it, they will bask in the light of your authority, no questions asked.

 

A sign that represents the natural born entertainer;  Leos often experience life as one big drama after another, in which they (and ONLY they) are the star.  Because of this, they often get stereotyped as selfish and unconcerned with anyone’s needs but their own.  Having a Leo Moon myself, I can assure you this is a false assumption and a terribly frequent misconception. 

There’s a grave difference between selfishness and Leonine self focus.  One who is selfish habitually places their needs and desires before those of anyone else, no matter the circumstance.   Leo by nature is one of the most generous signs in the zodiac, thriving from extravagance and receiving joy from sharing it with others.  The Leonine self focus comes from Leo’s governance by the Sun, planet of the self.   Leo is constantly trying to discover exactly where they fit in their world so they can adapt to their surroundings and make the best of what they’ve got (Leo rules natural creativity).   Due to this habit,  they tend to place themselves in the center of everything, in an attempt to relate it back to themselves in order to grow and reach full potential.

 At the most basic level, any planet placed in Leo functions “loudly and proudly” and needs attention, respect, and admiration to flourish.  Though they may strut with more confidence than Mufasa himself,  inside every Leo is a kitten just waiting to be stroked.   They are creatures thirsty for love and desperately seek it at all costs.

Physically,  Leo tends to be associated with thick and healthy hair that grows quickly and often low upon the neck.  The hair may be full and quite radiant.  Leo Ascendants,  those with the Sun close to the Ascendant, or in the 1st house tend to have ruddy complexion, be of average stature, and often have strong upper bodies, especially the shoulder region.  The forehead is broad, and often, the individual will have a “widow’s peak”.  The rest of the chart can and will greatly modify this, however, so it’s always best to check all aspects and placements.

An ambitious, confident, and optimistic sign, wherever Leo falls in the natal chart shows an area of our life where we are proud and can best express ourselves naturally.  These are areas that bring us great joy, but can also be our downfall through hubris and arrogance.  Check your natal chart at http://www.astro.com  to find out where Leo sits in your chart and where you can “shine”.

• Element:  Fire
• Modality:  Fixed
• Ruler:  Sun
• House:  5th house
• Colors:  Gold, Yellow, Orange, Reds…sunrise/sunset colors
• Associations:  drama, confidence, rubies, gold, romance, pomposity, generosity, showing off, faithfulness, love, enthusiasm, optimism, impressiveness, creativity, children, men, entertainment, the theatre, actors and actresses, blondes, goldenrod, the back, heart, spine, sunflowers, marigolds, palm trees, citrus trees, saffron, cats, extravagance

Stay tuned, because in the next post I will explain how each planet reacts when it funkies its way through “le grande constellation Lion” (The South of France is a “Leo” region!)  and just how it impacts our lives for better or for worse!!

–Until then,

Au revior <3

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By the grace of Virgo: Tuesday, Mar 10 2009

I have returned! I haven’t been back here in what feels like ages! I apologize to my readers, life can get so hectic sometimes you just don’t know what to do. Leave it to the Moon in Virgo transiting my Jupiter and Saturn to make me get up off my butt and get back into the swing of things.

The Moon in Virgo is an interesting placement for the Moon, by the way. if you recall from that previous post where I gave a basic rundown of how to put this astro-babble together, I stated that the Moon represents basic needs, instincts, and habits. The Moon when transiting (present placement in the cosmos) influences our general mood that day, depending on its relation to your natal chart. This is why Sun sign Virgos can get quite emotional or self-focused on days like these, and why a person with Mercury and Mars in Virgo may feel the need to tell you what they really think.

Virgo is arguably the most complex sign in the zodiac (calm down, Scorpios, I said ‘arguably’). Represented by the virginal maiden, this sign embodies themes of health, duty, and service to others. Those with significant Virgo placements are often known for their perfectionism, modesty (bordering on shyness), helpfulness, attention to detail, and their sharp analytical talents. They possess a clear and simple intellect that often appears far less complex than one would imagine.

On days when the Moon is tiptoeing through Virgo, the collective is tempered with a mild sense of duty and a need to dissect and criticize their actions for what they really are. If you’re like me, you may fret over small details you may have missed, or may consciously reconsider that second helping at dinner. If you were born with the Moon in Virgo, you’ll probably be having a relatively good day, as the energies of the universe are working in your favor, making you feel “in your element” so to speak. By converse affect, if you were born with the Moon in Pisces, Sagittarius, or Gemini, you may be feeling a bit more scatterbrained and disorganized than usual.

Either way, this is a good day to take those bills out of the drawer and recount last month’s credit transactions. It’s also a good day to take a walk and burn off the extra cheese from this morning’s breakfast sandwich. Check where Virgo falls in your chart at http://www.astro.com to get an idea of where a little extra detail will do you some good!

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So… how do I make sense of this crazy stuff? Tuesday, Jan 6 2009

I briefly mentioned before how all this crazy stuff works, however, I felt like posting because it can all get very confusing. Planets, signs, houses, and aspects are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to astrology. Most people don’t know anything beyond their Sun sign, which only scrapes maybe 3.6% of the surface. Some get lucky when they read their horoscope because they find it to be extremely accurate; others abandon astrology because most of their reports have been a shot in the dark.

Astrology DOES work. How do I know? How does anyone know anything? It just does. And I can prove it– sort of. That’s what this blog is all about, isn’t it?

I’m going to bring it all back to basics. This week is designated to be SUN week. Everything about the brilliant “planet”, from its basic representations, to the 5th house and those fabulous little Leos themselves. I know I already posted about the basics of the SUN, however, I want to just give a little guideline on how all of this “stuff” works.

Once you understand the basics, it’s like riding a bike. Everything else will fall in place, but you need to understand how to put everything together first.

There are 10 planets: The Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Obviously, the Sun and Moon aren’t literal “planets”, but in astrology they are given equal, if not more, importance than the other 8.

Planets are concerned with “what” or “functions”. I mentioned in the previous post that planets represent a basic concept. Below I’ve listed the 10 planets and their basic associations:

Sun: Ego, character, individuality. The Sun represents self-expression and who you are at heart. The Sun rules the sign Leo, and is the natural ruler of the 5th house.

Moon: Emotions, habits, basic instincts, and needs. The Moon rules the sign Cancer, and is the natural ruler of the 4th house.

Mercury: Communication, mental and reasoning ability. Mercury rules the signs Gemini and Virgo, and is the natural ruler of the 3rd and 6th houses.

Venus: Our desires, love and affection, beauty, and also finances, possessions, and values. Venus rules the signs Taurus and Libra, and is the natural ruler of the 2nd and 7th houses.

Mars: Energy, assertion, and motivation. Mars represents action. Mars rules the sign Aries, and is the natural of the 1st house.

Jupiter: Growth, expansion, optimism, and opportunity. Jupiter rules the sign Sagittarius, and is the natural ruler of the 9^th house.

Saturn: Limitations, fears, restrictions, obstacles, and caution. Saturn is the ruler of the sign Capricorn, and is the natural ruler of the 10^th house.

Uranus: Freedom, originality, and rebellion. Uranus is the ruler of the sign Aquarius, and is the natural ruler of the 11^th house.

Neptune: Dreams, imagination, and spirituality. Neptune is the ruler of Pisces, and is the natural ruler of the 12^th house.

Pluto: Extremes, obsessions, sex, death, and transformation. Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio, and is the natural ruler of the 8^th house.

Once you understand the basic concepts, it’ll become easier to make sense of HOW they work. Since this week is Sun week, I’m going to be focusing on the Sun and its influence by sign, house, and aspect.

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Expose: THE SUN Monday, Jan 5 2009

Hey baby, what’s your sign?

I know you’ve all heard this one before. How could you not? Pop astrology boasts that the day you’re born defines you through and through, and that if you should ever run into a feisty Aries or a kind-hearted Cancer at the bar, you should thank your lucky stars-you’ve found THE one!

I wish it were that easy… Astrologically, the Sun is one of the 3 major parts that defines the individuality of a person, but that’s where it ends. The Sun represents our ego, self-expression, individuality, as well as our vitality. If it helps, I always tell people to think of yourself when you get up in the morning. You’re planning out your day and what you’re going to wear. You make your way into the bathroom and begin to undress. Staring at yourself in the mirror, the “big three” breaks down like so:

The Ascendant (which I will get into later) = the clothes we choose to wear

The Moon (which I will ALSO tackle later) = how we feel about ourselves and our appearance

The Sun = the naked body

In many ways, the Sun is what’s underneath the mask of the Ascendant. It is the true self– our purest sense of individuality and self-concept. Remembering how planets, signs, and houses work; it can be said that the Sun itself is a “what”. The planet will always be the “what”, or the most basic concept. The Sun’s most basic concept is expression.

For example, in the chart to the left, the Sun is in Aries. The sign is representative of energy, or HOW we execute the basic concept. The energy associated with Aries is passionate, ardent, direct, and at times, forceful. When the Sun (expression) transits through the sign Aries (energy/direct), we get assertive self-expression. Those born with the Sun in Aries generally have great reserves of energy; they are active, honest, and quite fearless when it comes to accomplishing a goal. They can be quite competitive and forceful at times, and may need to learn how to slow down and take a breath.

Of course this won’t be the case with every individual born with the Sun in Aries. The Sun sign influence will be heavily modified by aspects, house placement, and even by the condition of Mars (natural ruler of Aries) and its condition in the chart. However, the basic example provided gives an idea of just how the Sun sign truly works. It won’t secure you a date with the looker at the bar (that’s Venus’ area of expertise), but it will help determine if the person you’re talking to is at least 33% interested.

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Pluto in Capricorn; and the Economic Crisis Friday, Dec 19 2008

The last time Pluto was in Capricorn, the United States of America was founded. This time around, Pluto in Capricorn is tearing it apart.

In many ways, Pluto is like Superman. In theory, Superman just hangs out in that frosty little fortress, waiting for us to do something pathetic so he can swoop down and get his exercise for the day.

If Superman was a Capricorn, he’d be called The Reaper.

Pluto entering the sign Capricorn says “enough”. When it transited through Sagittarius, we got mixed up in a war that at its core is more religious than anything else. Our greed (especially financial, since Pluto can be a financial planet too) hit the roof, as Sagittarius is the sign of greed and excess and Pluto is extremes, our politicians went freaking nuts.

But enough is enough, party time is over. I find it interesting how Pluto rules Scorpio and the 8th house, both connected with banks, loans, mortgage, and debt. Guess what was the first to go? Goodbyeeeee financial sector! Everyone who was doing something they shouldn’t have, got their butts (excuse my Latvian) handed to them, and in a big way!

Capricorn also represents big business, government and the CEO of a company. The ultimate authority. It’s Pluto’s job to tear down walls, bomb the place, strip us of everything we’ve got, and leave us high and dry to pick up the pieces. If we survive, we’ve learned a big lesson- and we’ll never do it again. If we don’t, well, we don’t.

One can only hope that during the next 19 years, these idiots running the country and big business will learn to take the high road (Has Pluto in Sag taught them NOTHING?), and maybe we can get this country back to something worth being proud of, instead of just a freak show full of fat cats and self-righteous prostitutes.

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The Separate Relationship Analysis – Female Thursday, Dec 18 2008

Can I just say Bob Marks is amazing?! No, he really is, and if I got a chance to meet him, I’m probably combust into a million glittery pieces because he is fabulous!  What an intelligent and insightful man.  Through his synastric research partnered with detailed analysis of composite, Davison, and Marks charts (yes, his OWN creation *swoon*), he has set a basic protocol for astrological relationship analysis that I have been anxious to drool over.  And now, I get my chance.

The steps are as follows:

1. Do a separate relationship analysis of the individual charts
2. Do the synastry and find potential strong/weak points in chart
3. Compare aspects of individual horoscopes with Davison chart, more strong and weak points between the two
4. Check the Marks charts to see how the relationship affects each person
5. Put it all together

 
And so, using myself as a guinea, but changing it to the 2^nd person (because I am so modest), I have began the first step of the process….
 

The Separate Relationship Analysis

Subject:  Self

Chart:  Natal

 

My Natal Chart

In this natal, Uranus is rising with the sign Sagittarius on the Ascendant. Right off the bat, we can assume this is a strong willed, independent woman who needs a lot of freedom.  Sagittarius is the sign of the wanderer; the one who doesn’t want to be tied down, who needs to be free to explore the world and all life has to offer. Uranus near the Ascendant influences an individual to be extremely independent and original, with a strong degree of detachment and instability. 

            Neptune also sits in the first house, rising behind Uranus. Neptune rules illusions, along with spirituality and compassion, but the influence on the personality can  be one where the individual is a “dreamer”, out of touch with reality, and a bit spacey. The chart ruler, Jupiter, is disposed of by Neptune, which puts Neptune in charge of the “personality”.  This woman is very hard to pin down, with her head in the clouds, marching to the beat of her own drum, and seeking her own faith, by nature she’s more likely a loner than not.  In essence, she is the person in a room full of all her adoring friends, who at the end of the day, still feels alone.

            Her Sun, by aspect and sign, reiterates this. The Sun rules our expression and our individuality. Sitting in the 11^th house of friendships and love received, she is more than likely to be surrounded by people who love her, especially those of the opposite sex.  However, the Sun is in Scorpio, an intensely private sign, and this is energy fueled by Pluto, its ruling planet and the planet of extremes.  At the very least, she has tremendous will and is a formidable contender.  With the Sun conjunct Pluto in the 11^th house, she wields great power over the groups she is associated with and commands a tremendous amount of respect. However, this aspect can also drive people away, as those with the Sun conjunct Pluto tend to pack a consuming desire to control their lives as well as others.  For those who experience life on a much lighter plane, the constant challenges and “tests” of her friendship may be too much. 

To add- The Sun/Pluto conjunction receives a square from Mars in Aquarius. Mars rules motivation and energy, as well as violence.  Mars placed in Aquarius can influence the native to live a life of utter lawlessness, the person who answers to no one but themselves.  They do what they want, when they want, and refuse to live their life any other way. At best, the individual is extremely bright, intelligent, and independent, with a tremendous need for their own space.

With Mars stressfully activating the Sun/Pluto conjunction, we get a picture of a woman who may seem to be far more trouble than she’s worth.  What’s even better is that Mars is exactly opposed by her Moon in Leo from the 8^th house.  If you thought it couldn’t get any worse, it just did. 

Planets in the Pluto ruled 8^th house operate with incredible intensity and power.  The Moon rules the emotions and individuals most basic needs.  Leo is known for its dramatics and need to be in charge.  This is a woman who commands respect, power, and admiration.  She’s courageous, ambitious, and quite dynamic.  However, the Moon placed in the 8^th house exactly opposite Mars in Aquarius makes for an unbelievably violent temper when she doesn’t get her way.  This aspect creates a T-Square, a challenging configuration that forces an individual to find a release from their “pent up” energies.   The Sun/Pluto (extremely powerful self expression) squaring (activating) the exact Moon/Mars opposition in Leo/Aquarius (the need to get her own way at all times, no matter what) is the configuration that sets the basis for the relationships she develops for the rest of her life.  The way to find a balance is in the empty leg of the T-Square…which in this case is Taurus and the 5^th house.   Stable romantic relationships and calming hobbies like shopping, cooking, and even massages can help her mitigate the intensity she carries around with her everyday.

For the right man, this woman is a catch. She is the epitome of the warrior-woman- sexy, strong, confident, powerful, compassionate, fearless, independent, intelligent, and of high moral caliber.  However, let me look closer at how she experiences relationships to determine if this one is in fact, the right one for her.

To research how an individual approaches and develops relationships, as well as the kind of partners they attract, we have to look at the natal chart.  The 5th house and 7^th house are of prime importance, as these are the romance houses of the horoscope.  I would also look to the angles (Houses 1, 4, 7, 10), the Sun and Moon for basic compatibility, and Venus and Mars as they are the natural rulers of relationships.

I already mentioned that the individual has Taurus on the cusp on their 5^th house.  Taurus is a sensual sign, known for its romantic nature. Its placement at the beginning of the 5^th house suggests that she thrives from romance and seeks to experience it physically as well as sensually.  The 5^th house represents how we seek and experience romance, as well as the kind of people we are attracted to. With Taurus on the 5^th house cusp, she seeks partners who are strong and silent types, down-to-earth, with beautiful voices, a taste for good music and wine, and a strong nose for finance.  Her mates will tend to have significant Taurus and/or Libra placements, as well as strong Venus influence in their charts.

 

She has no planets placed in the 5^th; however, its ruler is Venus in the 11^th house, suggesting she attracts many of her romantic interests through group activities or friendship interactions.  In addition, Venus trines Jupiter; so she is graced with many romance opportunities, however, she may seek men who possess Sagittarian qualities. Venus also widely squares her Moon/Mars opposition, hinting that she seeks men who will give her what she wants, no questions asked.  With a loose conjunction to Mercury, these men must stimulate her mentally, and good communication is a must.

Graduating to her 7^th house, Gemini is on the cusp with Chiron placed not too far away. The 7^th house rules committed relationships. Often we look here to see what kind of people we attract in general; however, I feel it has much more significance.  See, the 5^th and the 7^th house are connected.  The 5^th house is the “honeymoon/courtship” phase; it’s where we find ourselves attracted to our ideal partners, courted and romanced by them, and where we have fun.  In between the 5^th and 7^th houses lies the 6^th house of service.  The 6^th house is also daily activities, and thus in many ways, the process that comes between casual dating and serious commitment.  When it is looked at from this perspective, the 7^th house becomes a much bigger deal.  Many couples don’t even make it through the 6^th house, or they choose to remain in the 5^th house stage, never truly submitting themselves to a whole-hearted commitment.  This is why I feel the 7^th house should be approached with great consideration in a relationship analysis.  The 7^th house tells us about what we would need in order to make that serious commitment.

Gemini on the cusp of the 7^th house reiterates her need for a strong communication base and a mentally stimulating partner.  Its ruler, Mercury, sits in the 12^th house, suggesting she’s very private about her relationships in general, and tends to keep them to herself. She needs someone who will allow her that amount of privacy and intense spiritual commitment.  Mercury only makes one aspect, a separating conjunction from Venus, the ruler of her 5^th house. 

This suggests a few things:  she tends to date with the idea of long term commitment in her mind at all times and she doesn’t take romance lightly, she gets involved with the same people over and over again (Mercury is separating from Venus-  it’s already “been there, done that”, and Venus is retrograde meaning past lovers make recurring appearances), and at the very basic-  in order to make a commitment, she needs to feel loved, beautiful, and always “in” that honeymoon phase, regardless of there being a long term commitment.  This is tough, as it shows that when the spark dies out, she may look for affection elsewhere (Venus (love affairs) is close to the 12^th house of secrets, square Moon/Mars (selfishness/instant gratification), and trine Jupiter (indulgence and risk).

When we identify ideal partners, Mercury (7^th ruler) conjunct Venus would represent partners with prominent Taurus and/or Libra in their natal, strong Venus placements especially those to the angles, Sun and/or Moon, or those with the 2^nd and 7^th houses emphasized.  Partners will be charming communicators, often with lovely voices and some kind of artistic ability, who can offer financial stability.

Aspects to the 7^th house can influence ones’ partners as well.  In this case, she has Saturn and Uranus opposite the Descendant (7^th house) and Jupiter squaring it.  Saturn’s influence there shows she tends to seek partners who are older, either by age or in manner, mature, and paternal.  This stimulates attraction to partners with strong Saturn placements, Capricorn AC, Sun and/or Moon, or prominent 10^th house placements.  This also shows that she tends to seek for the long term right off the bat, and doesn’t take romance and relationships lightly.

Uranus opposing the Descendant gives the need for someone highly independent, intelligent, and original.  With her Uranus exactly opposite Chiron in the 7^th, she has recurring issues in relationships revolving around her need for her own space and freedom.  She needs a relationship where she can be free to be herself and do her own thing, and that offers excitement and intellectual stimulation as well. Her relationships will tend to be highly unconventional and she may go through many short-lived affairs before settling down.  Lastly, Jupiter squaring the 7^th house suggests that she seeks partners who will help her intellectual development (Jupiter in the 3^rd), and who have strong Jupiter/Sagittarius/9^th house influence in their charts.

As exhausted as I’ve made this, there’s one last theory I must add.  The Sun and Mars in a woman’s chart describe the way she’s experienced men in her life, and the men she’s attracted to, respectively.  Her Sun is part of a strong conjunction with Pluto, it being the dispositor of her Sun and in its own sign hints that she may feel men have too much power.  She’s experienced them as controlling, sexist, power-hungry, and quite extreme, to be honest.  The configuration squares Mars in the 2^nd, which whispers to me something about possessiveness and tells me she butts heads with them often.  However, at the same time, the Sun and Pluto sits in the 11^th house….she has more male friends than females.  Since the aspect configures well with her Moon/Mars (Apex of the T-Square), it tells me she actually gets along with men pretty well.  Mars in Aquarius says she wants men who are as independent and original as she is. She lives in a day of tomorrow and she seeks that in her romantic interests. Mars sextiles Saturn, reiterating a mature mate, preferably older than her. The square to her Sun/Pluto shows that she wants someone who lives as intensely as she does. The opposition to the Moon represents men who are either tough on the outside, soft on the inside, or soft on the outside, tough on the inside.

All of this information will help us determine how compatible the current relationship is, however, it is a one sided observation. Now we must delineate the man’s view and experience with relationships, before making a detailed synastric comparison.

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Gettin’ Organized, Say Whaaa? Thursday, Dec 18 2008

Because I have like a million Astrology research projects I’m just waiting to vomit into this blog (sorry for the imagery), I’m going to make sections and just post them that way.  I plan to update them as I make observations and ”breakthroughs”, that way, maybe I can discovery the theory of organization and put it to practical daily use.

So just making you all aware of what’s coming, the first project I’m posting up is “On Love and Loss” , a series of astrological research I’m doing on what else-  love and loss – using myself as a guinea pig, as well as a few anonymous subjects I’ve coerced into acceptance.

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