posted December 19, 2004 11:56 PM              

Planetary positions
planet sign degre house motion
Sun Scorpio 12°53'28 06/7 direct
(Sun is technically near the end of house 6 and is interpreted in house 7.)
Moon Pisces 07°37'01 10/11 direct
Moon is technically near the end of house 10 and is interpreted in house 11.
Mercury Scorpio 23°50'48 07 retrograde
Venus Sagittarius 29°47'47 08 direct
Mars Aries 28°06'22 12 retrograde
Jupiter Aquarius 04°33'38 09 direct
Saturn Cancer 04°24'40 02 retrograde
Uranus Libra 24°38'54 06 direct
Neptune Sagittarius 06°16'29 07 direct
Pluto Libra 05°41'45 05 direct
True Node Sagittarius 29°43'47 08 retrograde

House positions (Placidus)
Ascendant Taurus 14°37'13
2nd House Gemini 13°29'59
3rd House Cancer 10°44'32
Imum Coeli Leo 08°48'16
5th House Virgo 09°31'13
6th House Libra 12°24'44
Descendant Scorpio 14°37'13
8th House Sagittarius 13°29'59
9th House Capricorn 10°44'32
Medium Coeli Aquarius 08°48'16
11th House Pisces 09°31'13
12th House Aries 12°24'44

Major aspects
Sun Trine Moon 5°16
Sun Opposition Ascendant 1°44
Moon Sextile Venus 7°49
Moon Trine Saturn 3°12
Moon Square Neptune 1°21
Moon Quincunx Pluto 1°55
Moon Sextile Ascendant 7°00
Venus Trine Mars 1°41
Venus Opposition Saturn 4°37
Venus Sextile Uranus 5°09
Venus Square Pluto 5°54
Mars Opposition Uranus 3°27
Jupiter Quincunx Saturn 0°09
Jupiter Sextile Neptune 1°43
Jupiter Trine Pluto 1°08
Saturn Quincunx Neptune 1°52
Saturn Square Pluto 1°17
Neptune Sextile Pluto 0°35

Wow ! It still seems greek to me!! Am so very new to all this. Thanx for any input /suggestions etc. Sure appreciate them.

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One strives to evolve into a higher being.

posted January 07, 2005 02:14 PM            

Lets start with your Taures Rising

posted January 08, 2005 08:13 AM              

Yea, for a taurus rising.. i sure can be stubborn! he he ..or i'd like to think of it more as steadfast...
And, yea, in all my 31 years.. i've only really really lost me temper say 3-4 times.. and i was actually scared by the intensity of it! yup! (this cheerful scorp was actually taken aback by it!! )
Hmm.. only just remebered it after i read ur take on taurus-rising. Interesting..

But, i dont keep a grudge ... but usually prefer to avoid unpleasant people/situations.

Wow.. so interesting... to think all this due to magnetic effect of the planets!!

posted January 19, 2005 10:53 PM            

You have an unaspected retrograde Mercury in the 7th house, theres is a thread here intitled "unaspected planets" look at it. Also, please leave your stats so that I can have my own copy of your natal.

for right now heres Mercury in the 7th house

posted February 10, 2005 11:43 PM              

I find that i have retro saturn in detriment in cancer in 2nd house :

Saturn in detriment in cancer :
Quote " This means that issues like duty and responsibility are muddied by personal needs and desires. Often there is a dilemma between satisfying yourself or satisfying others. It seems difficult to compromise and frequently others demand that you place responsibility to them before yourself. These natives usually feel like they have to earn love and trust and do not find it easy to love unconditionally. Saturn is the principle of agnoia (ignorance or unwit) and here it functions through the Moon. This means that there is a lack of understanding of ones own feelings, and sometimes a tendency to neglect showing your feelings or emotions. There may be a tendency toward shyness and melancholy. It is often the case that the native finds it difficult to integrate personal and professional life. As a result they end up living two different lives. "
Wow... no wonder things have been real tough past few months... very stormy on homefront... sigh, sad..but i guess gotta learn to move on in life. hmmm....

I also have a retro Mars at home in Aries in the 12th hse.

Peace & love !

posted February 10, 2005 11:56 PM              

Quote " Those born with Mars here are said to be very individualistic and tend to stand out from the crowd; leads to independence. They are also said to be impulsive and have considerable courage and initiative. According to medieval sources this is a firey sign; heat is added to dryness, and heat is said to purify or rarify what it contacts. This purity of action generates the quality of directness, forthrightness and a sense of nobility."

Yup, i generally dont like to mince words.. no beating round the bush.

Wow.. i'm learning...

posted February 13, 2005 01:48 PM            

Mercury Rx (Mohan Koparkar)

Internalizing and externalizing of information can be associated with some impedences in this case. As a result, the native will comprehend and express as usual, but he would have difficulty confirming what he learned. Instant recall can meet internal resistance and hesitancy. The process of the information flow through this native can be complex. He can be as smart as others, but he may not be able to show it all the time. Learning through normal logic, as well as reverse logic, is seen here. This can confuse the brain periodically. Deductive reasoning and utilizing methods of elimination can be prominent in this case. He fluctuates from extremes of intelligence to a noncomprehendable individual. A unique way of externalizing gives him an added advantage in mixing with other people. Normal senses work overtime, but not necessarily on a standard routing. He needs time to digest his information and learnings, and to categorize them. He will talk smart, when he does not know the subject. On the other hand, he can play dumb when he is sure of his knowledge and information. Learing through feedback from others is extremely natural for him. Thus, he would rather interchange his ideas, participating with co-operative learning-teaching, than be a straight-forward communicator. He respects others' intelligence, but he may not be sure of himself. Self-examination, re-confirmation, inner evaluation and periodic information retrieval are very important to him. He may suffer mental confuctions, excessive thinking, or his ideas becoming too big for him. Repeated clarifications are expected by him; and his curiosity may appear pesty or blunt to others. Excellent service orientation noticed here; and on-the-job performance is associated with constant learning. This learning to keep up with the state of the art is important no matter what the art can be. Unusual relationship with brothers and sisters seen. At one point, they are very close to the native; and then all of a sudden totally separate due to circumstances. Some mental distress, agony, or confusing issues occur from the mother's side of the family. A substantial difference is noticed between his early school performance and later education. Often the native may not use his learnings or formal education towards his true professional achievements. In social function, he can be an exciting individual to observe, as he can switch topics and sides of conversations right in the middle. Mental stimulations are important to him on the job; but at home he may want to detach from the strainy brain interactions. A childish or youngish expression and behavior is often seen here, as the native can maintain better youthfulness in life than others. However,outwardly getting grey hair early in life compensates towards his maturity. Diversification, learning the same thing again, or lack of co-ordination towards learning is noticed. This repeated process may not be due to thoroughness, but rather an absentminded tendency. Nervous system, reflexes, speech patterns, brain wave functions need attention periodically. Witty combat, devil's advocate tendencies, complex thinking in terms of strategies, and mild mental distortions can be possible. Good logic is seen here, but hte native may lack self-confidence or self-trust in his own ideas and their execution.

(Bil Tierney)

Mars rules the drive or urge to eject vital energy outward into the external world. It desires to directly activate conditions to suit personal impulses through assertive and often rapid movement. It is one planet that functions most comfortably when it is free to thrust itself forward with much momentum into the manifest world in an attempt to dynamically face and overpower all impeding situations through head-on action. Its psychological nature needs this type of challenge for growth. However, when it is found retrograde in the natal chart, Mars obviously has more difficulty externalizing aggressive impulses towards an outer objective with the open drive typical of direct Mars. Energy can internalize readily, giving the individual a surface appearance of calmness, composure, tranquility, and stability. Yet inwardly, this person is much less able to relax since energy is constantly being expended through subjective tensions as well as internal body processes. Mars retrograde does not throw itself spontaneously into personal action in the accustomed manner of Mars direct. This Mars seldom energizes itself to face up to opposition in a straightforward manner. It is less overt in its moves. Individuals with retrograde Mars often behave more passively or non-combatively than they feel deep down inside. The main impetus of this Mars is decidedly more psychological than physical, more reflective than actional, and more deliberate than impulsive.

What motivates this person to act or do things is less obviously understood, since often he is triggered into expression by subjective, internal stimuli rather than external factors. He is motivated here by predominantly unconscious facets of his psyche, and may be at a loss as to why he is driven to act. Perhaps retrograde Mars is an opportunity for one to reflect upon the whys of action, encouraging activity to be thoughtful and purposeful rather than impetuous and poorly planned. His reflective appreach could suggest a degree of uncertainty about taking action until he has internally reviewed the nature of what must be done. Thus, his apparent lack of initiative and enterprise can be misleading, since he is actually developing strategy (seeking through careful planning the most advantageous moment to build up a situation). Thus, it is typical that he will delay from taking action until a later time that feels inwardly right for him. He normally prefers to act alone in seclusion or solitude rather than in the presence of others. In a male's chart, retrograde Mars under strong stress patterns can lead to undue inhibition or misdirection of the sexual force, which potentially can result in impotence. There may be at least a general lessening of physical excitement through the usual stimuli in favor of more complicated psychological arousal. In a female's chart, there can be frigidity or a deeper problem adjusting to the masculine principle within than is apparent. Women with this placement may further externalize this difficulty by attracting men who either sexually frustrate or psychologically threaten their identity. These men themselves may basically be maladjusted in their own expression of masculinity. For both sexes, sexual tensions slowly build up but are less recognized by these individuals.

Under natal stress patterns, this Mars can be harmful to the psyche, as energy initially generated from conflicts in the outer world turns within towards the self. Hostilities, resentments, jealousies, and outright anger are seldom allowed to be released through the most direct and immediate outlets available. They are instead capable of being pent up, stored inwardly, and permitted to dangerously concentrate themselves within the individual. Astrologer Mary Vohryzek once in personal correspondence referred to retrograde Mars as having a 'seething' quality about it, with periods of unexpected eruption. My observations here have definitely attested to her insight about Mars retrograde. These individuals are often baffled about the intensity of their passionate, somewhat destructive reactions in this regard. For some who unduly repress their tensional forces, the physical body may end up being the focal point for such over-charged energy. It thus can suffer inflammations and infections of a more complicated, resistant nature than that same Mars would if natally direct. This seems particularly so if Mars connects in any way with Virgo, Scorpio, or the 1st, 6th, and 8th houses. Physical self-infliction can be strong (whether through direct, yet unconscious, abuse or through accident-proneness). Sometimes, physical vitality can be somewhat impaired, and perhaps due to the fact that the individual directs this energy towards energizing the more tangible, non-physical parts of his being. Exhaustion is apt to occur, although the individual may ignore his need for total physical relaxation. On the other hand, inner stamina can be stronger with Mars retrograde, alsmost as if one has a compulsion to be active regardless of the limits of the body.

For the individual who seeks to direct his energies towards spiritual development, a retrograde Mars can give one the stamina and inner strength needed to courageously explore less obvious inner conflicts and bravely combat all the 'enemies' he may meet up against on the psychological battlefield within. And as his unconscious is more likely to direct his desire-impulses, the individual can find himself driven to act or work towards an impersonal objective or world cause, instilling an urge to crusade and pioneer for others altruistically; he may be detached enough to act without considering strictly self-centered needs.

Saturn Rx (Bil Tierney)

Saturn governs all attempts at stucturing the ego in order to secure the fortification and stabilization of the individual's status quo in the social realm. When it is direct in the chart, its focus is primarily set upon the construction of enduring shells, barriers, and solid defences that protect the individual from being overtaken by external forces outside of his control. It thus becomes the planet of self-preservation, urging us to establish safety patterns through realistic functioning, which characteristically can be separative and power-control oriented. It attempts to ensure that personal vulnerability is minimized by establishing appropriate limits and self-discipline in the outer world. However, when Saturn is natally retrograde, the individual's urge towards personal self-structuring and definition is not readily stimulated by external conditioning. Instead, this person may unconsciously attempt to preserve a limited psychological mould or image of himself that he may chronically protect and support, no matter how self-defeating. If Saturn makes many stress patterns in the chart, then this inner framework can be unduly rigid and unyielding to external influence. It is likely that it is built upon subjective fears, compressed anxieties, inadequacy, and an all-pervading sense of personal unworthiness. Feelings of self-doubt and inferiority are more inwardly experienced than is apparent on the surface. Self-generated pressures are more emphasized.

Retrograde Saturn denotes one who turns all disciplinarian, authoritative urges typical of this exacting planet upon himself rather than in his environment for the most part. He can thus be overly self-critical and plagued with personal guilt whenever he fails to live up to his demanding expectations of himself. He becomes overly sensitive to any sense of lack or deficiency he perceives in himself. This condition can be the signature of a bruised and battered ego that repairs itself very slowly and hesitantly (since resistance to change can be very strong). The individual is apt to be self-negating or self-denying on a subtle level, and can be prone towards a degree of psychological masochism that is rarely recognized or accepted on the conscious level. Positively, retrograde Saturn can indicate one who is well-equipped to withstant a barrage of circumstantial stress without appearing very threatened or fearful. However, he is likely to endure these outer pressures and struggles without instigating the dynamic changes needed to relieve them. The endurance and perseverance of Saturn here chooses to function inwardly in an attempt to control or harness the energies of the psyche. As a result, he is less willing to openly defend himself and assert control though his will when confronted by stronger and more dominant egos (especially if Saturn makes stressful contacts to the Sun, Mars, ASC, or ruler of the ASC). Easily intimidated, he can outwardly appear to submit or bow down to the demands of others without much resistance. But inwardly, he may adapt poorly to such pressures and remain in a state of long-term frustration and resentment. Bitterness and depression can be acutely experienced yet rarely demonstrated upon the surface. He needs to set limits upon others in terms of what they demand or expect of him if he is to establish greater self-respect.

Often, this individual's conscience is so vividly experienced that repression can block or thwart the fulfillment of personal desires or ambitions. He may have a distorted sense of what he should or should not do. Perhaps one of the most important lessons to be learned here is the affirmation of one's personal self-importance. The individual needs to freely accept himself as he is (even his shadow parts) without empasizing a sense of shame, self-rejection, or personal disappointment. Fearful of successfully making personal changes that could beneficially alter his self-image (he can be morbidly self-judgemental), he is often too narrow in self-concept to be tolerant of his innate weaknesses. He will have to overcome psychological obstacles from within before he can expect to comfortably function in a productive manner in the outer world. Ambition to achieve social status and merit can be less innate when Saturn is retrograde, as this planet's determination to accomplish and climb up the ladder of success can be diminished. Perhaps true success for this individual has a uniquely personal meaning that has nothing to do with commanding respect and praise in the world at large. He may be more attuned with the challenge of controlling his inner nature and sensing security and power upon this level.

As Saturn represents the inner image of the archetypal father-figure, its retrograde condition could suggest that the individual's father did not represent the standard role-model. While not necessarily weak, the individual's father may have presented himself in a manner that seemed distorted or disorienting for the individual during his formative years. Or else the individual's attitude towards his father contained subjective facets that did not align themselves well with the outer reality of what his father really was like. Both confusion and ambivalence could have resulted due to this. Regardless, what is important here is the individual's inner reaction to his relationship with his father, since this can determine how he deals with both inner and outer authority in the future. In many cases, one with Saturn retrograde seems to have difficulty wielding power and authority in a balanced manner, suggesting that it is normally underdeveloped (or over-developed for osone, who attempt to compensate for feelings of powerlessness). The individual may be tempted to withdraw from actively pursuing challenging tasks and duties in the world due to his underlying sense of incompetency. He may even be relectant to accept maturity, a factor necessary for feeling capable of dealing with competition. Sometimes he would rather not even attempt to defend his social position if he must risk failure or public judgement. Nevertheless, when well-managerd, this Saturn can denote great inner disipcline, the ability to accept and work under limitations, or denails without undue stress, and the stamina to face difficulties with more detachment and insight. The really harder issues of life are normally found originating within.

posted February 18, 2005 07:47 AM              

I have done some reading on saturn in cancer... and I am supposed to be experiencing my first saturn return now.. One article says that this trying period of change etc will go on till july 2005.

However, another interesting article i came across states that my saturn return in 4 cancer was from July 6 till 12 2003 ! Does that mean its all over and done with? I must admit, things have been really out of sorts this past 2 years... very unconventional.. very draining.

But, nonetheless , i still believe in the magic of true love... he's out there somewhere.. he he!.

posted July 11, 2005 10:18 AM              

Yay ! My saturn return is almost at an end.... indeed, what a hard lesson it has been.

Now, for a new (hopefully happier) chapter in the journey.

posted July 24, 2005 12:46 AM              

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posted January 08, 2006 09:45 AM              

Sorry havent been checking this site in a while... but will try to be a better astro student this year.

Not sure what lesson i should look into next...