Wednesday, February 06, 2002 - No Simpler than this' Daily Symbols Archive - A page of canned astrology about my santa-rosa day.

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The calm before the dawn. The silence inherent when making a connection with nature in cold, barren times.

Things are in a dormant stage. There is no point trying to force growth. It is not possible now. Also, energy is being used to reinforce the roots, ready for the coming growth.

If negative - denying the natural flow of the season, trying to rush things.

N. Node 'in' Gemini: You will consciously seek out many different contacts with others throughout your life. Many of these will be of very short duration, not necessarily because you're fickle, but just because you always seem to be more excited by the prospect of meeting someone new rather than prolonging your present relationships. At any rate, you will learn something new from almost everyone you come across -- intellectual stimulation is what you crave from others. You will be well known to neighbors and relatives, partly due to your curiosity about what they're doing -- you delight in keeping up-to-date about the latest news (and gossip).

Sun
18 Aquarius: A MAN BEING UNMASKED AT A MASQUERADE.
Secret motives being exposed. Having to face one's self. Coming to terms with judgements about one's true worth.
Secret motives may have purpose at the time, but they almost invariably become known in time. You may find that you are in this situation now. Your first concern is for the difficulties and embarrassment that may arise, but it is too late to worry about that.
If negative - detrimentally revealing oneself too quickly or too early.

Sun 'in' Aquarius: You get bored with the status quo and are generally open to new things and ideas. An individualist and a free spirit, your friends are quite important to you as long as they do not try to tie you down by making too many emotional demands on you. Your thoughts are offbeat and you're a bit eccentric, but not always very changeable. As a matter of fact, you can be quite stubborn at times. Very fair-minded when dealing with large groups or broad issues, you are not always emotionally sensitive to the needs of individuals. Extremely objective, with good powers of observation, you would be qualified to study technical and complicated subjects, like science, computers or maybe even astrology.

Moon
16 Sagittarius: SEA GULLS FLY AROUND A SHIP LOOKING FOR FOOD.
Losing sight of alternative possibilities.
This pictures a situation of dependence and sometimes co-dependence. 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? Diminishing your essential worth while trying to please a specific need.
If negative - waiting for scraps that may not even be worth it or may not ever come.

Moon 'in' Sagittarius: An idealist, you prefer the grand, the beautiful, the good and the noble. You get very disappointed when your high expectations in life are not met. Very curious by nature, you enjoy traveling and learning about other peoples and cultures. Try to avoid your tendency to ignore the small but important details of living. You are independent and free, and you want others to be that way, too. Optimistic, buoyant and cheerful, others like to have you around. You have an incessant desire to learn as much as possible about metaphysics, religion, philosophy and any other broad, deep subject. Your life tends to be punctuated by bursts of energy and frenetic activity.

Rising Sign
23 Taurus: A JEWELLERY SHOP FILLED WITH THE MOST MAGNIFICENT JEWELS.
Great talent, wealth, rewards and gifts within. Materialization of perfection or superficial display.
This is a time to admire the achievements of others and allow yours to be admired, too. There is a great deal of pleasure in marking achievement with enduring and satisfying practical symbols.
If negative - wanting more than one's share of rewards and spoils, even if there is plenty to share. Things for looking at, not touching.

Rising Sign 'in' Taurus: Calm and deliberate, you hate to move quickly or act hastily. Very practical, every effort must count or you can't be bothered. Patient, persistent and steady, but very stubborn -- you can't be pushed or pressured into anything. You seem outwardly self-assured because you tend to repress your inner tension and turmoil. You exude an earthy warmth, friendliness and charm. You demand comfortable surroundings and appreciate the good life. Be careful of a tendency to be overly self-indulgent. At times, you are lazy and difficult to motivate. Overcoming inertia is a problem for you and, because you are not by nature a self-starter, it is often necessary for you to receive stimuli from others in order to get moving.

Mercury
29 Capricorn: A WOMAN READING TEA LEAVES.
It is symbolism that acts to open the pathways to the spiritual centre.
You may find that you are open to seeing meaning through the catalyst of the simplest of everyday events. You will receive messages about your situation, if you are open to `seeing' the signs.
If negative - reliance on superstition or esoteric advice.

Mercury 'in' Capricorn: You are a careful thinker, very cautious and conservative. You are quite skillful at organizing, directing and planning activities. Practical and useful things interest you -- you are not attracted to abstract thoughts or ideas. With your tendency to be highly focused and very goal-oriented, you have a good head for business. But beware of a tendency to be narrow-minded and dogmatic. Your sense of humor tends toward being earthy and slapstick crude.

Venus
24 Aquarius: A MAN TURNING HIS BACK ON HIS PASSIONS TEACHES DEEP WISDOM FROM HIS EXPERIENCE.
Conquering of one's base nature.
You may feel that you can no longer survive the roller-coaster ride of your emotions. It is by controlling your passions that you are able to find an objective position that allows you to understand. You can benefit everyone by teaching the new wisdom and understanding that come after having gone through some hard lesson.
If negative - giving up on emotional growth. Being dissatisfied with life.

Venus 'in' Aquarius: You are a friendly and outgoing individual, but close relationships are difficult for you to maintain due to your fear that they will cause you to lose your freedom. You attract friends and associates who are exciting, different and sometimes a bit odd. You are popular with others and enjoy working within a group toward group goals.

Mars
14 Aries: A SERPENT COILING NEAR A MAN AND A WOMAN.
Enticement. Allurement. The revelation of archetypal knowledge that may not be `socially acceptable'.
There is a lot of tense emotion around relationships. There is a confusion of tension, fear and passion. Something or someone may be trying to come between you and a beloved. Maybe you need to let go and find new depths to your ways of relating and relationships.
If negative - feeling guilty about being afraid to express your feelings. Basic instincts and sexual energy.

Mars 'in' Aries: You are very independent and self-assertive, and you have lots of physical energy. You are not satisfied unless you can be the first to do something. As such, you are more comfortable in leadership positions than you are as an underling. When you are challenged by anyone for anything, you delight in the competitive process and will fight long and hard for your beliefs. You are bold and courageous and often act without thinking. At times, in your zeal to get ahead, you are tactless and offensive -- learn that cooperation with others can often bring you nearer to your goals quicker because of the support you will get.

Jupiter
07 Cancer: TWO FAIRIES (NATURE SPIRITS) DANCING ON A MOONLIT NIGHT.
Usually unseen astral realms. Reconnecting with the feminine.
Your intuition and imagination can be heightened now, with a stronger sense of your emotional centre. Let go of the rational and enjoy the experience. Allow your creativity to flow without worrying about its usefulness.
If negative - losing one's self in emotional dreaming.

Jupiter 'in' Cancer: You must be emotionally secure in order to grow and develop. You are happiest when your family and community support and nourish you and boost your morale. Whether your childhood experiences of love and emotional dependability were positive or negative will set the tone for your emotional growth and stability as an adult. When you feel at ease with yourself, you are able to offer assistance to those who need a helping hand.

Saturn
09 Gemini: A QUIVER FILLED WITH ARROWS.
Make a strategy and then hit the target. Getting to the point.
You need to arm yourself before hunting for what you want. There is no need to rush forward and hope for the best, this will only leave you feeling inadequate when you do find something. Compose yourself for a moment and realise that you have the ammunition and the sure marksmanship.
If negative - going into battle unprepared. Overconfidence in a mission.

Saturn 'in' Gemini: You are such a clear thinker and speaker, with a logical orderly mind, that you are repulsed by abstract, intangible or unorganized thoughts or ideas. But you tend to get uptight about speaking in public because you are afraid to be wrong. Remember that the best way to learn is by making mistakes. Also, you will be so carefully prepared that you probably will not make many mistakes anyway. To be interesting to you, ideas have to be practical and useful.

Uranus
25 Aquarius: A BUTTERFLY WITH THE RIGHT WING MORE PERFECTLY FORMED.
Rising above life's distortions.
You may find that you are applying your rational logical mind out of balance to your intuition and creative wisdom. It is often harder to understand your intuitive messages, but reliance on logic can limit your possibilities. Can be physical handicaps which may prevent one from truly doing what one wants, or mutations on the spiritual level.
If negative - an imbalance of functions.

Uranus 'in' Aquarius: You, and most of your peer group as well, are reformers at heart. You want to make positive changes that will benefit society as a whole. You are willing to devote your time and energy to see that they come about, especially if the proper group support and combined purpose of will can be found. Be careful that your devotion to group goals does not produce too much friction or neglect in your own interpersonal one-on-one relationships.

Neptune
09 Aquarius: A FLAG IS SEEN TURNING INTO AN EAGLE.
Turning away from having to prove oneself, rising above the commonplace, ascension. Rebirth.
This is the movement of an external representation of the situation to the deeper levels of its energetic spirit. You may find that you are no longer just projecting an image, but true power.
If negative - forcefully displaying private ideals.

Neptune 'in' Aquarius: You, and your entire generation, will idealize and even venerate the ability to remain detached as well as the ability to objectively analyze any given situation. There will be a concerted effort on your part to cure the ills of society as a whole. But be very careful to continue to maintain and protect the rights of individuals in the midst of these potentially far-reaching changes.

Pluto
18 Sagittarius: TINY CHILDREN IN SUNBONNETS.
Protection or blinkering.
You may feel that you are being overprotected at the moment, but it is most likely for your own good. Don't be distracted by efforts being made on your behalf, sometimes we need to be shielded by others from harmful elements.
If negative - over-protection by institutionalized procedures that can lead to not being able to see the whole picture. Infantile behaviour.

Pluto 'in' Sagittarius: For your entire generation, society's cherished beliefs and totems will be radically changed. Many traditional concepts will be totally altered, if not completely destroyed. The rights of individuals to pursue their own course in life will be reasserted.

Sabian Symbol Text by Lynda and Richard Hill + Calculations and Interpretations by Astrolabe +

N. Node
26 Gemini: WINTER FROST IN THE WOODS.
The calm before the dawn. The silence inherent when making a connection with nature in cold, barren times.
Things are in a dormant stage. There is no point trying to force growth. It is not possible now. Also, energy is being used to reinforce the roots, ready for the coming growth.
If negative - denying the natural flow of the season, trying to rush things.

N. Node 'in' Gemini: You will consciously seek out many different contacts with others throughout your life. Many of these will be of very short duration, not necessarily because you're fickle, but just because you always seem to be more excited by the prospect of meeting someone new rather than prolonging your present relationships. At any rate, you will learn something new from almost everyone you come across -- intellectual stimulation is what you crave from others. You will be well known to neighbors and relatives, partly due to your curiosity about what they're doing -- you delight in keeping up-to-date about the latest news (and gossip).

Sabian Symbol Text by Lynda and Richard Hill + Calculations and Interpretations by Astrolabe +