October 26, 2016
We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are. Anais NinA loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world: Everyone you meet is your mirror. Ken Keyes Jr
A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature. Henry David Thoreau
There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other. Douglas Everett
There is one art of which man should be master; the art of reflection. Samuel Coleridge
LUNARIAN, n. An inhabitant of the moon, as distinguished from Lunatic, one whom the moon inhabits. Ambrose Bierce
Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in the mirror. Kahlil Gibran
Life is the mirror of king and slave. Madeline Bridges
October's second new Moon occurs on October 30 in the US and October 31 in Australia.
This is very much a Halloween type of new Moon, and the Symbol of The
Silvery Moon Shining Across A Beautiful Gem Of A Lake is a reflection of
the idea of Halloween, and, Halloween often falls on this degree. One
can feel as though we are in, or witnessing, some kind of illusion, and,
this is the time of the year when the veil becomes very thin. There are
a few planetary positions that add to this theme on this new Moon.
This particular new Moon brings up the idea of projection,
mirroring, and, the need for reflection about what is real and what is
not.
With Venus and Saturn conjunct (together) in Sagittarius, we might be brought face-to-face with realisations, relationships, issues, etc, that we might not ordinarily want to deal with. This can be a time of decisions, especially around the issues of what we want in our lives, our values and ideals, our ways of fitting into the world. We might make some decisions that are rather life-changing, at least in some respect. This comes right after we've had Venus and Neptune squaring each other. It seems as if we're looking at the dream and then the reality.
With Venus and Saturn conjunct (together) in Sagittarius, we might be brought face-to-face with realisations, relationships, issues, etc, that we might not ordinarily want to deal with. This can be a time of decisions, especially around the issues of what we want in our lives, our values and ideals, our ways of fitting into the world. We might make some decisions that are rather life-changing, at least in some respect. This comes right after we've had Venus and Neptune squaring each other. It seems as if we're looking at the dream and then the reality.
With Mars in Capricorn squaring Uranus in Aries,
we might find ourselves up against a wall with regards to the status
quo. We could find anger erupting, in ourselves, or, we might find
ourselves witnessing anger rising up against the way we are being
treated, left out, abused, or fed up with the machinations of
government, the establishment, etc, or, constantly having to come up
with money to keep our ships afloat.
We do, however, have this new Moon conjunct Mercury,
trining Neptune, sextiling the Moon's north node and trining the south
node of the Moon. This can bring our ideals, our dreams and
visions front and center of our minds and hearts, and, we could find
ourselves formulating new ways of being - new ways of visioning and
dreaming about the things that we want in our lives.
You can watch my Youtube video about this Halloween new Moon - click here.
As this newsletter was getting longer and longer because of
my desire to share all of the Karmic and Quest degrees of the new and
full Moons, I have decided to cut down what I put in the newsletter. You can, however, go to my lunations page on my site click here and
select the new Moon in October. You will find a complete list of the
degrees, along with the Karmic and Quest degrees. They are always very
telling and add to the complete picture of what is going on.
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The new Moon each month marks a time of new beginnings and realisations.
It's like a birth after a time of gestation or being 'in the womb'.
Here, the light begins to return and we can see new beginnings and
possibilities. A new Moon means that the Sun and the Moon are both
together - bringing a synergy of their energies together. The new Moon
is a perfect time to set your intentions for the future. This period is
wonderful for planting seeds of whatever kind. What do you want to
manifest in your future? Whether you write it down, sing about it or
just hold the thought forms in your mind, doing this at the new Moon can
realise some fabulous results around the things that you want to draw
into your life
The new Moon is on Scorpio 8: THE SILVERY MOON SHINING ACROSS A BEAUTIFUL GEM OF A LAKE.
This Symbol implies seeing things reflected in the world around. It can also show someone who
loses the plot through not being able to differentiate reality from
fiction, intuition from dreaming or what’s theirs from someone else’s
emotions, thoughts or reality. Certainly, this speaks of depth in
intellect, intuition and emotions. Whether there are hidden depths of
not, there may be a strong sense of things being ‘reflected’, as the
“Moon” reflects on the “Lake” much like a mirror. What needs reflection?
Or less projection? Are things evaluated merely on a superficial level?
Are you able to see things for how they really are? Look for signs you
need to observe, and watch how life can be reflected around you.
The following is from my book The Sabian Oracle: 360 Degrees Of Wisdom -
Commentary: ‘The Silvery Moon Shining Across a Beautiful Gem of a Lake’ is a romantic, reflective and beautiful image. It evokes many emotional responses as we imagine the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the stillness of the ‘Lake’. As this is a ‘Beautiful Gem of a Lake’, its waters will be highly reflective of the moonbeams that ‘Shine’ across it. The ‘Lake’ may convey feelings of depth and the mysteries, or it could be so reflective of the Moon’s beams that it seems to look like a mirror, having no feeling of depth at all.
Oracle: In your situation, whether there is a feeling of hidden depths or not, there may be a strong sense of things being “reflected”. The image of the ‘Silvery Moon’ or a ‘Lake’ is very much like that of a mirror. What is it about your situation that may need more “reflection”? Is there a need to really take a good, close look inside yourself or another? Or are things being evaluated from a merely superficial level with everything being a mere reflection of someone or something else? It may be wise to remember that still waters run deep and things may not be as they seem on the surface. This image can bring beauty into your life and the need to remember the grace of nature. It’s an opportunity to quietly reflect on the feminine aspects of your life and feel the gentle warmth of the Goddess.
Keywords: Reflections. Mirrors. Things mystical and alluring. The ‘Narcissus’ story. Picturesque scenes. Picture postcard images. Peace and beauty. Halloween and magic. Escapism. Placid emotions. Peace and quiet. Contemplation and meditation. Having a reflective nature. Photographs. Psychic abilities. Hypnotic charm or manipulation. Beaming faces. Projections based on appearances. Beautiful landscapes. Stillness. Stairways to heaven.
The Caution: Acting out of moodiness. Losing the plot. Projecting one’s self onto others. Narcissism. Looking at one’s self and others as if in a mirror. Not wanting to see the whole picture. Being superficial. A lack of depth. Seeing everything as a reflection of one’s self. Relationships that have ideals that aren't based in reality. Lack of everything. Codependent relationships. Superficial responses.
The Moon symbolizes: Emotions, moods, mother, family, clan, domestic issues, relationship to home and country. Feelings, sentiments, nourishment, emotional nurturing, monkey chatter mind, lunar and menstrual cycles, clarity of emotions or lunacy. Female energy - yours and others.
Mercury is on Scorpio 10: A FELLOWSHIP SUPPER REUNITES OLD COMRADES -
this is a fabulously meaningful degree where we can find ourselves in
reunions, meeting up with old, or new, friends. We can even feel as
though we have shared 'past' lives together.
This
Symbol shows getting together with people with shared visions and
histories which can be very rewarding and renewing. A “Fellowship
Supper” can help connect with old friends, or provide a place for
meeting new ones. Often with this degree, issues around food come up,
whether it’s providing food and drink or sharing it with others. It’s
important to find time to socialize with like-minded people as true
friendships can come from simple gatherings. Also, there can often be
the sense that one’s known people before, on a karmic level, or,
stretching back into a past life. True fellowship and fraternity can
bring a sweet sense of nostalgia and uplift to each individual's life.
Keywords: Renewing bonds with those you've shared struggles with. Past life connections. Feeling like you've known someone for lifetimes. Reaching out to others. Having a million and one things to talk about. Reunions and memories. Talking about the past. Sharing meals. Drinking wine. The Last Supper. Partaking in the gifts of special relationships. Fated meetings.
The Caution: Only feeling comfortable with your past. Not changing with the cycles. Not joining in. Feeling excluded. Feeling uneasy about having to face people from the past.
Mercury symbolizes: Mind, thought, communication, memory, expression, intelligence. News, exchanges, chatting, conversations, short journeys, connections with others, telephones, emails, siblings, neighbors, the reasoning mind. Day-to-day activities. Cars, keys, small animals.
Venus is on Sagittarius 16: SEA GULLS FLY AROUND A SHIP LOOKING FOR FOOD
This Symbol shows situations of dependence and/or co-dependence. The “Sea Gulls” are
looking
for sustenance, a place of refuge perhaps, somewhere that’s a reliable
source of food. This can imply situations such as social security,
foundations that provide food and shelter for people, charities and
benefits OR it can imply spongers, borrowers or people who dog others
looking to see what they can gain from the things they discard or don’t
want. The trick with this is; don't look to others or have others look
to you for opportunities and nourishment, for you may miss your chance
of being creative and independent. Who's looking for scraps? Are they
worth it?
Keywords: Losing sight of alternative possibilities and going for the easy "feed". Issues of dependence. Diminishing one's essential worth while trying to please a specific need. Being opportunistic. Settling for the small things in life. Scalpers. Jettisoning scraps. Leftovers. The rewards and pitfalls of "meal tickets". Issues of social security. The homeless.
The Caution: Waiting for unworthy scraps that may not come. People leaning on each other too much. Bin diving. Users and abusers. Satellites. Hounding and harassing.
Venus symbolizes: Relatedness, cooperation, what attracts you. The experience of sweetness, beauty or delight. Social interactions, love, friends, how you reach out to people. Feminine persona, relationship with mother and females. Money, possessions, sense of values.
Mars is on Capricorn 24: A WOMAN ENTERING A CONVENT -
Mars on this degree can indicate a need to withdraw into a quieter,
less contentious environment. Issues to do with work can come up - we
can feel as though we are tired of 'working', tired of putting in a lot
of time and energy, perhaps weary of the things that we have to deal
with in the world.
This
Symbol shows spending time in contemplation and dedication to one’s
spiritual life or to a higher cause. At times, you will have to drop the
demands of society and the lower, base nature, to concentrate on more
spiritual, higher, or meaningful things in life. There may be a need to
get away from the pressures of society, contemplating your inner
thoughts and values. This may be a lonely passage and you may be
disenchanted with the ways of others. There needs to be times of inner
work, just as for outer. Dedicating oneself to the big picture can bring
rewards, but hiding yourself away too much can lead to losses on many
levels.
Keywords: Spiritual retreat. Sexual retreat. Losing the libido. Withdrawing without thought of the future. Vows. Renouncing things. Going within to find answers. Contact with higher sources. Faith renewed. Giving up things for a greater cause. Losing identity. Taking on new identities. Sacrifice. Opting out. The rejection of marriage. Marriage with God. Longing for love of a higher kind. Maintaining faith. Intense sexual experiences.
The Caution: Self sacrifice to win sympathy. Complete neglect of self and hiding away. Crisis of faith. Feeling devoid of emotion. Lost and alone. Self denial. Loss of hope.
Mars symbolizes: Drive, determination or agenda, how you get to your goals. How you express and handle anger, ambition, assertion of self and ability to step forward. The male principle, sexuality, the ability to step up to the plate when one needs to. Fight or flight.
Jupiter is on Libra 11: A PROFESSOR PEERING OVER HIS GLASSES AT HIS STUDENTS -
Jupiter on this degree can show the need to adjust our 'view' of
others, to view people, life, the universe, everything, with a special
lens. How can we see people as they truly are, rather than as we would
like them to be?
This Symbol speaks of the ability, or the necessity, of looking at people as humans and not
through
the lens of something learned from books. It’s as though the aspects of
the rational mind and the intuition require a different kind of focus.
Seeing people for who they really are leads to better and kinder
relationships, as does dropping judgmental opinions or relying on
science or complicated codes of thought for answers. You may need to
interrupt your rational mind to realize your intuitive ideas. At times
you may feel like the “Professor” and at other times “The Student”.
Having the eyes to see each other in the true light of day is the goal.
Keywords: Lenses of perception. Seeing that others get the message. Intellectual snobbery. Photography. Lenses as shields or barriers between people or things. Observing others. Examining one's self. Understanding where you're looking. Giving advice. Teachers. Professors. The ability to "read others". Motivations or talents of others seen and appreciated.
The Caution: Egoistic or superior positions that others have a lesser position or intelligence. Distortions of perception or observation. Condescending behavior. Bossy.
Jupiter symbolizes: The big picture, expansion, exploration, aspirations, religious and philosophical ideals, issues to do with traveling, foreign lands, people and traditions, culture, education, generosity, luck, abundance, support, optimism. Insight through knowledge and wisdom.
Saturn is on Sagittarius 15: THE GROUND HOG LOOKING FOR ITS SHADOW ON GROUND HOG DAY -
Saturn here can have us feeling as though we are in a special edition
of 'Ground Hog Day'. Are you waking up, wondering if today is going to
be a carbon copy of what happened yesterday and the day before? We may
feel like we're in a movie with the entire thing on a loop - day after
day, we live out the same thing. Saturn on this degree can have us
wanting to get off the hamster wheel, to make a break from those things
that oppress us.
This
Symbol shows signs and predictions to give you insights into the
future. The solutions to your questions are often close by and easy to
perceive and based in your normal life and relationships. By looking at
past experience, you may find the signs, however, there’s a need to look
closely at what’s happening as you could find yourself on a kind of
merry-go-round; waking up each day to the same dilemma, question or
problem. Don't try to read too much into situations, but do take a good
look at how you come across in relation to other people. Do you keep
repeating the same mistakes? Perhaps you help others get over their
past, freeing them up for having a better, brighter future.
Keywords: Looking back, reading the signs. Divination and other systems of inquiry. Seeing society as being to blame. People having a good look at how they seem to others. Wondering how others perceive you and picture you. Prophets that can tell the "weather" ahead of time. Predictions. Prognosticating. Welcoming an early spring. Scrutinizing objectives and possible outcomes. Looking to nature for clues.
The Caution: Scared to act without some message of confirmation. Looking for someone to blame. Relying on the same solution without consideration. Blizzards and cold.
Saturn symbolizes: Authority, rules, discipline and obligation The heavy stuff. What we fear, loss, karma, aging, the establishment, orthodoxy, tradition, status, the concept of time, walls, boundaries, limits, older people, restrictions, patience, conquering difficulties.
Uranus is on Aries 22: THE GATE OPENS TO THE GARDEN OF ALL FULFILLED DESIRES -
this is a fabulous degree, but, we can find ourselves looking at our
'fulfilled desires' and finding things a big less than. Perhaps we need
to see how our hopes and desires have been 'fulfilled', at least in some
measure.
This Symbol brings up fabulous opportunities and possibilities. You could find yourself in
beautiful
places with your desires met. There can be the promise of happiness;
stability and feeling like you’ve arrived where you want to be. At
times, though, you may be right at the point of what you want, but
perhaps you need to make the deliberate action of opening the gate;
admitting to your self what you want and where you want to be. Perhaps
you need to knock, showing your intention of wanting in. Maybe you
already have everything you need - look around.
Keywords: Craving happiness. Gardens and their treasures. Trellises and flowing plants. Pathways to bliss. Gates and doors. Unlocking and opening gates and doors. Analyzing your heart's desires. The grass being greener on the other side. Rewards and treasures waiting. The allure of somewhere else. Initiations. Passages to a better life. Acquiring property. Sexual fulfillment. Opening up to life's possibilities and rewards.
The Caution: Denying your self the right to receive just rewards. The grass being greener on the other side. Always wanting more and more. Possessions owning you.
Uranus symbolizes: The unexpected, things that are individual or 'different'. Charged, energetic dynamics, electricity, light, lightning bolts, sudden changes, those who live on the fringe of society. Sudden turns and twists of fate. Rebellion, surprises, liberation, freedom.
Neptune is on Pisces 10: AN AVIATOR IN THE CLOUDS -
sometimes we feel as though we have to soar above situations, events,
relationships, etc, in order to see what's going on. However, sometimes,
especially with Neptune here, we can feel disconnected from what is
real - what is actually really going on. This can be a good escape,
however, it can become a bit old if we find ourselves somehow cut off
from reality, from relationships, from those things that we would
perhaps rather be in amongst.
This
shows being able to stay on course, not allowing distractions or
difficult or confusing issues to deter you from your destination.
Perhaps you need to rise above and transcend the more nitty-gritty
realities of earthly existence and its difficulties, just be aware that
you may not be seeing the complete picture very clearly sometimes. If
you take special notice, you may be able to see through illusions,
seeing past the surface appearances to things that others miss. You may
be able to rely on your spiritual, creative or intellectual skills to
take you above and beyond those things that others have to deal with.
However, you may also be evading the real truth.
Keywords: Elevated views. Always seeing the best in people and things. Peace and tranquility. The longing for transcendence. Not seeing limitations. Being in a refined "head space". Mastery. Flight, planes, pilots. Avoidance of time constraints. Pollyanna attitudes. Free flights of fantasy and escapism. The need for accurate navigation. Being in charge of the controls. Seeking higher truths. Maps. Compasses. Global satellite positioning. Clouds. Mist and fog. Hang-gliding.
The Caution: Escaping responsibilities. Isolating oneself. Drugs and alcohol abuse. Avoiding reality. Unearthed. Unrealistic expectations. Missing the point. Evasive.
Neptune symbolizes: Mystical, "out there," spirituality and con artists. Dreams, mysteries, mystics and religious issues. Intuition, clairvoyance, seeing into the invisible. Addictive, chaotic, charming, deceptive, illusory, co dependent, sensory awareness.
Pluto is on Capricorn 16: SCHOOL GROUNDS FILLED WITH BOYS AND GIRLS IN GYMNASIUM SUITS -
all the discussion about 'locker-room talk' can be seen in Pluto being
on this degree. Issues to do with our physicality, our sexuality, our
gendered place in the scheme of things can come up with this placement.
This degree shows being vibrant and alive and in the physical body with enthusiasm and
excitement
about life and the future. The “Gymnasium Suits” shows the need to get
active and to stay active, to have time in your life to drop into the
physical body and enjoy it. If you've been neglecting your physical
well-being, it is good to reestablish that affinity with your vitality.
Spontaneous enthusiasm and the joy of being 'alive' can regenerate and
revive and bring about carefree contact with like minded people. The
trick is to bring some form of physical discipline into your life while
enjoying it and not feeling forced to do what you don’t want to do.
Keywords: Developing muscular coordination. Sexual energy, attraction or satisfaction. Playing, marching, competition, rivalry. Singing songs of unity. New anthems for the young. The search for identity. Being able to accomplish things on the physical level. Physical fitness. Uniforms and uniformity. Gymnasiums. Exercise equipment. Conscription. Being one of many. Learning how to get along with the opposite sex. Bodybuilding. Level playing fields.
The Caution: Showing off. Relationships based on physical or sexual attraction. Feeling only one of the many. Being forced to do things. Rote performances. People that disdain the intellectual.
Pluto symbolizes: Unconscious motivations, depth psychology, history. Sex, procreation at a deep level, intensity, profound emotions, taking hold of one's power. Being king or queen of one's underworld. Strength, survival mode instincts. Big money. Big power. The Plutocracy. Power vs power struggles.
Chiron is on Pisces 22: A PROPHET BRINGING DOWN THE NEW LAW FROM THE MOUNTAIN -
what 'laws' do we want to abide by and which ones do we want to reject.
With Chiron on this degree, we may find that others are trying to enact
a set of laws which really don't fit who we are, or, don't go along
with our beliefs. Chiron here can also speak about noticing The Stories
That We Tell Ourselves. Are we living by codified ways of being that
don't speak to our souls, our sense of self?
This
shows being able to live life by a set of “New Laws”, or, to make a new
set of laws that better suits your life and place in the scheme of
things. This pictures revelations of spirit and truth. It is important
to manifest these truths and laws and to integrate them into your
everyday life. Codifying the ways of humankind can help us understand
the limitations of our earthly existence. Although our basic principles
may stay the same, the specifics will vary in order to accommodate the
changing perceptions. You may find new laws to live by, or, you could be
the one to bring these ‘rules’ to others.
Keywords: Revelations and channeling of new information. Truths being revealed. Thoughts, ideas, guidelines. The Ten Commandments. Laying down the law. New resolutions. New pathways of living. Social justice messages. The Koran. The Torah. The Bible. Finding records. People of the book. The Ark of the Covenant. Newly codified laws. Amendments. The Testaments. Avatars and guides. Moses. Mt. Sinai. Legislation. Laws enacted. Legislation.
The Caution: Being told what to do. Believing one has all the answers OR believing someone else. Rigid application of dogmatic laws. Bureaucracy. Laws set in stone.
Chiron symbolizes: Our wounds, Chiron is known as The Wounded Healer. The wounds are The Stories That We Tell Ourselves, it is where we have to focus on healing, it can show things that are out of shape or misplaced or in need of repair.
The Moon's North Node is on Virgo 12: A BRIDE WITH HER VEIL SNATCHED AWAY -
the Moon's north node here shows another lifting of 'The Veil'. We are
being asked to remove the veils that keep us from truly being who we are
and who we want to become. We can also remove the obstructions that
keep up from seeing what is really going on.
This Symbol implies the issue of ‘unveiling’ oneself in some way, and you, or someone else, can
no longer hide behind a pretense or hide your light. You’re likely to
be faced with the moment of moving into a new life and a new sense of
identity. Perhaps there’s the feeling that you, or somebody, is not
quite ready to give themselves completely to a relationship or
situation, but they do not really have much choice. If one doesn't go
willingly, they'll probably be pushed forward - finally taking the
plunge. There can be an unveiling of one's true identity which can lead
to some surprising realizations.
Keywords: Secret motives being revealed. Unveiling or changing identity. Proving oneself with no excuses and no pretense. Breaking down walls. Relating on a deep level. "Honeymoon periods". Being true to one's self and others. Marriage rituals. Dropping pretense. Divorce. Veils. Vows. The veil between the conscious and unconscious. A man in love is incomplete until he is married. Then he is finished. Zsa Zsa Gabor
The Caution: Stubbornly refusing to accept new directions in life. Failing to commit. Not coming up with what one promised.
The Moon's North Node symbolizes: This is known as quite a 'karmic point' (although all planets and points in a chart can be'karmic'). One's destiny in this life. The things you are meant to integrate, move towards, become. Destined relationships and relationship issues can show up here.
The Moon's South Node is on Pisces 12: AN EXAMINATION OF INITIATES IN THE SANCTUARY OF AN OCCULT BROTHERHOOD -
examinations, tests, rituals, rites of passage. You might sense that
you've been going through quite a few of these lately. Some, you will
feel happy about, others, perhaps not so much.
This
Symbol shows passing the tests that life, other people, spirituality or
karma throws at you. You are likely to find at times that you are being
judged by those above or around you. It is difficult to see what their
qualifications to judge you are, but this is often the nature of
progression through the ranks. People being critical of one another can
lead to better behavior, better performances or the like, or it can lead
to feeling judged, violated and intruded upon. It can seem as though
our lives are like lessons; we are periodically “Examined” to see how we
are doing on our course. Be careful not to shut yourself away to avoid
being seen or having to endure criticism.
Keywords: The ordeal that comes to any initiate for entrance into higher realms of being. Hermits. Tests, examinations, having to prove oneself. Being judged or being judgmental. Being cross-examined. Rarefied atmospheres that demand personal sacrifice. Initiations. Proving courage and purity. Trials. The attainment of knowledge. Apprenticeships. Being a candidate. Finding out how and where one fits in. One-eyed dedication. Trial by media. Cults. Rituals.
The Caution: Refusing advice. Arrogance. People saying 'I told you so'. Invading other's space. People assuming they know the truth about someone. Failing. Scandals. Stories.
The Moon's South Node symbolizes: Past karmic patterns to be overcome, can be habits that are good, but can describe things, relationships, issues that you need to let go of, or, hold you back from manifesting your true destiny. Relationships that feel karmic and difficult, memories from the past.
Do you enjoy the Sabian Symbols?The new Moon is on Scorpio 8: THE SILVERY MOON SHINING ACROSS A BEAUTIFUL GEM OF A LAKE.
This Symbol implies seeing things reflected in the world around. It can also show someone who
loses the plot through not being able to differentiate reality from
fiction, intuition from dreaming or what’s theirs from someone else’s
emotions, thoughts or reality. Certainly, this speaks of depth in
intellect, intuition and emotions. Whether there are hidden depths of
not, there may be a strong sense of things being ‘reflected’, as the
“Moon” reflects on the “Lake” much like a mirror. What needs reflection?
Or less projection? Are things evaluated merely on a superficial level?
Are you able to see things for how they really are? Look for signs you
need to observe, and watch how life can be reflected around you.The following is from my book The Sabian Oracle: 360 Degrees Of Wisdom -
Commentary: ‘The Silvery Moon Shining Across a Beautiful Gem of a Lake’ is a romantic, reflective and beautiful image. It evokes many emotional responses as we imagine the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the stillness of the ‘Lake’. As this is a ‘Beautiful Gem of a Lake’, its waters will be highly reflective of the moonbeams that ‘Shine’ across it. The ‘Lake’ may convey feelings of depth and the mysteries, or it could be so reflective of the Moon’s beams that it seems to look like a mirror, having no feeling of depth at all.
Oracle: In your situation, whether there is a feeling of hidden depths or not, there may be a strong sense of things being “reflected”. The image of the ‘Silvery Moon’ or a ‘Lake’ is very much like that of a mirror. What is it about your situation that may need more “reflection”? Is there a need to really take a good, close look inside yourself or another? Or are things being evaluated from a merely superficial level with everything being a mere reflection of someone or something else? It may be wise to remember that still waters run deep and things may not be as they seem on the surface. This image can bring beauty into your life and the need to remember the grace of nature. It’s an opportunity to quietly reflect on the feminine aspects of your life and feel the gentle warmth of the Goddess.
Keywords: Reflections. Mirrors. Things mystical and alluring. The ‘Narcissus’ story. Picturesque scenes. Picture postcard images. Peace and beauty. Halloween and magic. Escapism. Placid emotions. Peace and quiet. Contemplation and meditation. Having a reflective nature. Photographs. Psychic abilities. Hypnotic charm or manipulation. Beaming faces. Projections based on appearances. Beautiful landscapes. Stillness. Stairways to heaven.
The Caution: Acting out of moodiness. Losing the plot. Projecting one’s self onto others. Narcissism. Looking at one’s self and others as if in a mirror. Not wanting to see the whole picture. Being superficial. A lack of depth. Seeing everything as a reflection of one’s self. Relationships that have ideals that aren't based in reality. Lack of everything. Codependent relationships. Superficial responses.
The Moon symbolizes: Emotions, moods, mother, family, clan, domestic issues, relationship to home and country. Feelings, sentiments, nourishment, emotional nurturing, monkey chatter mind, lunar and menstrual cycles, clarity of emotions or lunacy. Female energy - yours and others.
Mercury is on Scorpio 10: A FELLOWSHIP SUPPER REUNITES OLD COMRADES -
this is a fabulously meaningful degree where we can find ourselves in
reunions, meeting up with old, or new, friends. We can even feel as
though we have shared 'past' lives together.This
Symbol shows getting together with people with shared visions and
histories which can be very rewarding and renewing. A “Fellowship
Supper” can help connect with old friends, or provide a place for
meeting new ones. Often with this degree, issues around food come up,
whether it’s providing food and drink or sharing it with others. It’s
important to find time to socialize with like-minded people as true
friendships can come from simple gatherings. Also, there can often be
the sense that one’s known people before, on a karmic level, or,
stretching back into a past life. True fellowship and fraternity can
bring a sweet sense of nostalgia and uplift to each individual's life. Keywords: Renewing bonds with those you've shared struggles with. Past life connections. Feeling like you've known someone for lifetimes. Reaching out to others. Having a million and one things to talk about. Reunions and memories. Talking about the past. Sharing meals. Drinking wine. The Last Supper. Partaking in the gifts of special relationships. Fated meetings.
The Caution: Only feeling comfortable with your past. Not changing with the cycles. Not joining in. Feeling excluded. Feeling uneasy about having to face people from the past.
Mercury symbolizes: Mind, thought, communication, memory, expression, intelligence. News, exchanges, chatting, conversations, short journeys, connections with others, telephones, emails, siblings, neighbors, the reasoning mind. Day-to-day activities. Cars, keys, small animals.
Venus is on Sagittarius 16: SEA GULLS FLY AROUND A SHIP LOOKING FOR FOODThis Symbol shows situations of dependence and/or co-dependence. The “Sea Gulls” are
looking
for sustenance, a place of refuge perhaps, somewhere that’s a reliable
source of food. This can imply situations such as social security,
foundations that provide food and shelter for people, charities and
benefits OR it can imply spongers, borrowers or people who dog others
looking to see what they can gain from the things they discard or don’t
want. The trick with this is; don't look to others or have others look
to you for opportunities and nourishment, for you may miss your chance
of being creative and independent. Who's looking for scraps? Are they
worth it? Keywords: Losing sight of alternative possibilities and going for the easy "feed". Issues of dependence. Diminishing one's essential worth while trying to please a specific need. Being opportunistic. Settling for the small things in life. Scalpers. Jettisoning scraps. Leftovers. The rewards and pitfalls of "meal tickets". Issues of social security. The homeless.
The Caution: Waiting for unworthy scraps that may not come. People leaning on each other too much. Bin diving. Users and abusers. Satellites. Hounding and harassing.
Venus symbolizes: Relatedness, cooperation, what attracts you. The experience of sweetness, beauty or delight. Social interactions, love, friends, how you reach out to people. Feminine persona, relationship with mother and females. Money, possessions, sense of values.
Mars is on Capricorn 24: A WOMAN ENTERING A CONVENT -
Mars on this degree can indicate a need to withdraw into a quieter,
less contentious environment. Issues to do with work can come up - we
can feel as though we are tired of 'working', tired of putting in a lot
of time and energy, perhaps weary of the things that we have to deal
with in the world.This
Symbol shows spending time in contemplation and dedication to one’s
spiritual life or to a higher cause. At times, you will have to drop the
demands of society and the lower, base nature, to concentrate on more
spiritual, higher, or meaningful things in life. There may be a need to
get away from the pressures of society, contemplating your inner
thoughts and values. This may be a lonely passage and you may be
disenchanted with the ways of others. There needs to be times of inner
work, just as for outer. Dedicating oneself to the big picture can bring
rewards, but hiding yourself away too much can lead to losses on many
levels. Keywords: Spiritual retreat. Sexual retreat. Losing the libido. Withdrawing without thought of the future. Vows. Renouncing things. Going within to find answers. Contact with higher sources. Faith renewed. Giving up things for a greater cause. Losing identity. Taking on new identities. Sacrifice. Opting out. The rejection of marriage. Marriage with God. Longing for love of a higher kind. Maintaining faith. Intense sexual experiences.
The Caution: Self sacrifice to win sympathy. Complete neglect of self and hiding away. Crisis of faith. Feeling devoid of emotion. Lost and alone. Self denial. Loss of hope.
Mars symbolizes: Drive, determination or agenda, how you get to your goals. How you express and handle anger, ambition, assertion of self and ability to step forward. The male principle, sexuality, the ability to step up to the plate when one needs to. Fight or flight.
Jupiter is on Libra 11: A PROFESSOR PEERING OVER HIS GLASSES AT HIS STUDENTS -
Jupiter on this degree can show the need to adjust our 'view' of
others, to view people, life, the universe, everything, with a special
lens. How can we see people as they truly are, rather than as we would
like them to be?This Symbol speaks of the ability, or the necessity, of looking at people as humans and not
through
the lens of something learned from books. It’s as though the aspects of
the rational mind and the intuition require a different kind of focus.
Seeing people for who they really are leads to better and kinder
relationships, as does dropping judgmental opinions or relying on
science or complicated codes of thought for answers. You may need to
interrupt your rational mind to realize your intuitive ideas. At times
you may feel like the “Professor” and at other times “The Student”.
Having the eyes to see each other in the true light of day is the goal. Keywords: Lenses of perception. Seeing that others get the message. Intellectual snobbery. Photography. Lenses as shields or barriers between people or things. Observing others. Examining one's self. Understanding where you're looking. Giving advice. Teachers. Professors. The ability to "read others". Motivations or talents of others seen and appreciated.
The Caution: Egoistic or superior positions that others have a lesser position or intelligence. Distortions of perception or observation. Condescending behavior. Bossy.
Jupiter symbolizes: The big picture, expansion, exploration, aspirations, religious and philosophical ideals, issues to do with traveling, foreign lands, people and traditions, culture, education, generosity, luck, abundance, support, optimism. Insight through knowledge and wisdom.
Saturn is on Sagittarius 15: THE GROUND HOG LOOKING FOR ITS SHADOW ON GROUND HOG DAY -
Saturn here can have us feeling as though we are in a special edition
of 'Ground Hog Day'. Are you waking up, wondering if today is going to
be a carbon copy of what happened yesterday and the day before? We may
feel like we're in a movie with the entire thing on a loop - day after
day, we live out the same thing. Saturn on this degree can have us
wanting to get off the hamster wheel, to make a break from those things
that oppress us.This
Symbol shows signs and predictions to give you insights into the
future. The solutions to your questions are often close by and easy to
perceive and based in your normal life and relationships. By looking at
past experience, you may find the signs, however, there’s a need to look
closely at what’s happening as you could find yourself on a kind of
merry-go-round; waking up each day to the same dilemma, question or
problem. Don't try to read too much into situations, but do take a good
look at how you come across in relation to other people. Do you keep
repeating the same mistakes? Perhaps you help others get over their
past, freeing them up for having a better, brighter future. Keywords: Looking back, reading the signs. Divination and other systems of inquiry. Seeing society as being to blame. People having a good look at how they seem to others. Wondering how others perceive you and picture you. Prophets that can tell the "weather" ahead of time. Predictions. Prognosticating. Welcoming an early spring. Scrutinizing objectives and possible outcomes. Looking to nature for clues.
The Caution: Scared to act without some message of confirmation. Looking for someone to blame. Relying on the same solution without consideration. Blizzards and cold.
Saturn symbolizes: Authority, rules, discipline and obligation The heavy stuff. What we fear, loss, karma, aging, the establishment, orthodoxy, tradition, status, the concept of time, walls, boundaries, limits, older people, restrictions, patience, conquering difficulties.
Uranus is on Aries 22: THE GATE OPENS TO THE GARDEN OF ALL FULFILLED DESIRES -
this is a fabulous degree, but, we can find ourselves looking at our
'fulfilled desires' and finding things a big less than. Perhaps we need
to see how our hopes and desires have been 'fulfilled', at least in some
measure.This Symbol brings up fabulous opportunities and possibilities. You could find yourself in
beautiful
places with your desires met. There can be the promise of happiness;
stability and feeling like you’ve arrived where you want to be. At
times, though, you may be right at the point of what you want, but
perhaps you need to make the deliberate action of opening the gate;
admitting to your self what you want and where you want to be. Perhaps
you need to knock, showing your intention of wanting in. Maybe you
already have everything you need - look around. Keywords: Craving happiness. Gardens and their treasures. Trellises and flowing plants. Pathways to bliss. Gates and doors. Unlocking and opening gates and doors. Analyzing your heart's desires. The grass being greener on the other side. Rewards and treasures waiting. The allure of somewhere else. Initiations. Passages to a better life. Acquiring property. Sexual fulfillment. Opening up to life's possibilities and rewards.
The Caution: Denying your self the right to receive just rewards. The grass being greener on the other side. Always wanting more and more. Possessions owning you.
Uranus symbolizes: The unexpected, things that are individual or 'different'. Charged, energetic dynamics, electricity, light, lightning bolts, sudden changes, those who live on the fringe of society. Sudden turns and twists of fate. Rebellion, surprises, liberation, freedom.
Neptune is on Pisces 10: AN AVIATOR IN THE CLOUDS -
sometimes we feel as though we have to soar above situations, events,
relationships, etc, in order to see what's going on. However, sometimes,
especially with Neptune here, we can feel disconnected from what is
real - what is actually really going on. This can be a good escape,
however, it can become a bit old if we find ourselves somehow cut off
from reality, from relationships, from those things that we would
perhaps rather be in amongst.This
shows being able to stay on course, not allowing distractions or
difficult or confusing issues to deter you from your destination.
Perhaps you need to rise above and transcend the more nitty-gritty
realities of earthly existence and its difficulties, just be aware that
you may not be seeing the complete picture very clearly sometimes. If
you take special notice, you may be able to see through illusions,
seeing past the surface appearances to things that others miss. You may
be able to rely on your spiritual, creative or intellectual skills to
take you above and beyond those things that others have to deal with.
However, you may also be evading the real truth. Keywords: Elevated views. Always seeing the best in people and things. Peace and tranquility. The longing for transcendence. Not seeing limitations. Being in a refined "head space". Mastery. Flight, planes, pilots. Avoidance of time constraints. Pollyanna attitudes. Free flights of fantasy and escapism. The need for accurate navigation. Being in charge of the controls. Seeking higher truths. Maps. Compasses. Global satellite positioning. Clouds. Mist and fog. Hang-gliding.
The Caution: Escaping responsibilities. Isolating oneself. Drugs and alcohol abuse. Avoiding reality. Unearthed. Unrealistic expectations. Missing the point. Evasive.
Neptune symbolizes: Mystical, "out there," spirituality and con artists. Dreams, mysteries, mystics and religious issues. Intuition, clairvoyance, seeing into the invisible. Addictive, chaotic, charming, deceptive, illusory, co dependent, sensory awareness.
Pluto is on Capricorn 16: SCHOOL GROUNDS FILLED WITH BOYS AND GIRLS IN GYMNASIUM SUITS -
all the discussion about 'locker-room talk' can be seen in Pluto being
on this degree. Issues to do with our physicality, our sexuality, our
gendered place in the scheme of things can come up with this placement.This degree shows being vibrant and alive and in the physical body with enthusiasm and
excitement
about life and the future. The “Gymnasium Suits” shows the need to get
active and to stay active, to have time in your life to drop into the
physical body and enjoy it. If you've been neglecting your physical
well-being, it is good to reestablish that affinity with your vitality.
Spontaneous enthusiasm and the joy of being 'alive' can regenerate and
revive and bring about carefree contact with like minded people. The
trick is to bring some form of physical discipline into your life while
enjoying it and not feeling forced to do what you don’t want to do. Keywords: Developing muscular coordination. Sexual energy, attraction or satisfaction. Playing, marching, competition, rivalry. Singing songs of unity. New anthems for the young. The search for identity. Being able to accomplish things on the physical level. Physical fitness. Uniforms and uniformity. Gymnasiums. Exercise equipment. Conscription. Being one of many. Learning how to get along with the opposite sex. Bodybuilding. Level playing fields.
The Caution: Showing off. Relationships based on physical or sexual attraction. Feeling only one of the many. Being forced to do things. Rote performances. People that disdain the intellectual.
Pluto symbolizes: Unconscious motivations, depth psychology, history. Sex, procreation at a deep level, intensity, profound emotions, taking hold of one's power. Being king or queen of one's underworld. Strength, survival mode instincts. Big money. Big power. The Plutocracy. Power vs power struggles.
Chiron is on Pisces 22: A PROPHET BRINGING DOWN THE NEW LAW FROM THE MOUNTAIN -
what 'laws' do we want to abide by and which ones do we want to reject.
With Chiron on this degree, we may find that others are trying to enact
a set of laws which really don't fit who we are, or, don't go along
with our beliefs. Chiron here can also speak about noticing The Stories
That We Tell Ourselves. Are we living by codified ways of being that
don't speak to our souls, our sense of self?This
shows being able to live life by a set of “New Laws”, or, to make a new
set of laws that better suits your life and place in the scheme of
things. This pictures revelations of spirit and truth. It is important
to manifest these truths and laws and to integrate them into your
everyday life. Codifying the ways of humankind can help us understand
the limitations of our earthly existence. Although our basic principles
may stay the same, the specifics will vary in order to accommodate the
changing perceptions. You may find new laws to live by, or, you could be
the one to bring these ‘rules’ to others. Keywords: Revelations and channeling of new information. Truths being revealed. Thoughts, ideas, guidelines. The Ten Commandments. Laying down the law. New resolutions. New pathways of living. Social justice messages. The Koran. The Torah. The Bible. Finding records. People of the book. The Ark of the Covenant. Newly codified laws. Amendments. The Testaments. Avatars and guides. Moses. Mt. Sinai. Legislation. Laws enacted. Legislation.
The Caution: Being told what to do. Believing one has all the answers OR believing someone else. Rigid application of dogmatic laws. Bureaucracy. Laws set in stone.
Chiron symbolizes: Our wounds, Chiron is known as The Wounded Healer. The wounds are The Stories That We Tell Ourselves, it is where we have to focus on healing, it can show things that are out of shape or misplaced or in need of repair.
The Moon's North Node is on Virgo 12: A BRIDE WITH HER VEIL SNATCHED AWAY -
the Moon's north node here shows another lifting of 'The Veil'. We are
being asked to remove the veils that keep us from truly being who we are
and who we want to become. We can also remove the obstructions that
keep up from seeing what is really going on.This Symbol implies the issue of ‘unveiling’ oneself in some way, and you, or someone else, can
no longer hide behind a pretense or hide your light. You’re likely to
be faced with the moment of moving into a new life and a new sense of
identity. Perhaps there’s the feeling that you, or somebody, is not
quite ready to give themselves completely to a relationship or
situation, but they do not really have much choice. If one doesn't go
willingly, they'll probably be pushed forward - finally taking the
plunge. There can be an unveiling of one's true identity which can lead
to some surprising realizations. Keywords: Secret motives being revealed. Unveiling or changing identity. Proving oneself with no excuses and no pretense. Breaking down walls. Relating on a deep level. "Honeymoon periods". Being true to one's self and others. Marriage rituals. Dropping pretense. Divorce. Veils. Vows. The veil between the conscious and unconscious. A man in love is incomplete until he is married. Then he is finished. Zsa Zsa Gabor
The Caution: Stubbornly refusing to accept new directions in life. Failing to commit. Not coming up with what one promised.
The Moon's North Node symbolizes: This is known as quite a 'karmic point' (although all planets and points in a chart can be'karmic'). One's destiny in this life. The things you are meant to integrate, move towards, become. Destined relationships and relationship issues can show up here.
The Moon's South Node is on Pisces 12: AN EXAMINATION OF INITIATES IN THE SANCTUARY OF AN OCCULT BROTHERHOOD -
examinations, tests, rituals, rites of passage. You might sense that
you've been going through quite a few of these lately. Some, you will
feel happy about, others, perhaps not so much.This
Symbol shows passing the tests that life, other people, spirituality or
karma throws at you. You are likely to find at times that you are being
judged by those above or around you. It is difficult to see what their
qualifications to judge you are, but this is often the nature of
progression through the ranks. People being critical of one another can
lead to better behavior, better performances or the like, or it can lead
to feeling judged, violated and intruded upon. It can seem as though
our lives are like lessons; we are periodically “Examined” to see how we
are doing on our course. Be careful not to shut yourself away to avoid
being seen or having to endure criticism. Keywords: The ordeal that comes to any initiate for entrance into higher realms of being. Hermits. Tests, examinations, having to prove oneself. Being judged or being judgmental. Being cross-examined. Rarefied atmospheres that demand personal sacrifice. Initiations. Proving courage and purity. Trials. The attainment of knowledge. Apprenticeships. Being a candidate. Finding out how and where one fits in. One-eyed dedication. Trial by media. Cults. Rituals.
The Caution: Refusing advice. Arrogance. People saying 'I told you so'. Invading other's space. People assuming they know the truth about someone. Failing. Scandals. Stories.
The Moon's South Node symbolizes: Past karmic patterns to be overcome, can be habits that are good, but can describe things, relationships, issues that you need to let go of, or, hold you back from manifesting your true destiny. Relationships that feel karmic and difficult, memories from the past.
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