Thursday, February 14, 2002 - No Simpler than this' Daily Symbols Archive - A page of canned astrology about my santa-rosa day.

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25 Gemini: A GARDENER TRIMMING LARGE PALM TREES.

Trimming off non-essentials to get to the bare reality. Caring for one's possessions. Doing the work simply because it needs to be done.

There is a special effort being made to make your creations or situations look their best, even if this leaves them without protection from the lower, basic elements.

If negative - doing the work because of routine rather than need.

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
26 Aquarius: A GARAGE MAN TESTING A CAR'S BATTERY WITH A HYDROMETER.
Testing our earthly vehicle for its roadworthiness.
You may need to use some type of gauge on your emotional reactions. There is a need to take a more objective or inventive view that is more relative to modern society. Figuring out any malfunctions so that life can proceed in a smoother, more efficient manner. Performing the necessary checks and balances that are part of our everyday maintenance of society.
If negative - causing distress by constantly analysing situations.

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
24 Pisces: AN INHABITED ISLAND.
Adaptability and cohabitation
You may feel a need to compromise in order to sustain good community relations. Drawn together by similar hopes and ambitions it is ironic that sometimes compromise is the only way to successful co-existence. Making the most of what is available, even though it is restictive, will help to dispel any feelings of being cut-off and isolated.
If negative - cutting off from those around.

Moon 'in' Pisces: You have strong feelings and are extremely sensitive. It would help if you had a thicker skin -- you tend to react emotionally to every situation you come across. Kind, gentle and considerate of the feelings of others, you are good at taking care of the sick, wounded and helpless. But you tend to absorb the energy of others -- so avoid those who are always negative. You have a rich, creative and lively imagination, but you should be careful not to spend all your time daydreaming. Very intuitive, you have good ESP and may be quite clairvoyant or psychic. Remember that you too have the right to get what you want from life. If you are always defensive and kowtowing to others, people will take advantage of you and exploit you.

Rising Sign
03 Gemini: THE GARDEN OF THE TUILERIES IN PARIS.
A loving of form and tradition. Cultivation of beautiful forms. Symmetry of form being shown at its best.
This is a time to enjoy the rewards of self confidence and authority that you and others have developed and achieved. Remember that this does not make you greater or better than others, but the work you've done simply entitles you to a little luxury.
If negative - behaving in an elitist fashion, being bossy.

Rising Sign 'in' Gemini: Extremely active by nature, you like to get around, meet people and do different things. Very restless, you just can't seem to stay put. You need to be involved in several projects at once in order to keep your mind stimulated. You like to read books and to write letters and to talk -- constantly. Seemingly ageless, you will always appear to be much younger than you really are. Very adaptable and inquisitive, you are always open to new ideas and experiences. A "jack-of-all-trades", you are lively and versatile. Because of the high nervous tension that you always seem to have, athletic activity would be a good way for you to burn off energy. But be careful of a tendency to experience things only superficially -- try to dig in and absorb things at a deeper level.

Mercury
01 Aquarius: AN OLD ADOBE MISSION.
Withdrawing into spiritual retreat in natural surroundings.
Sometimes it's easy to assume that one's beliefs are right and that others need to be shown the real truth. Efforts need to be turned toward creating the infrastructure to pursue these beliefs. The real truth to be remembered is that relating is not about control, but acceptance and reverence of each person's divinity. You may find yourself on either side of this issue. There's no pretension here. Forging links to new worlds.
If negative - dogmatism and pushing one's beliefs and ideas on to others, believing that one has all of the answers.

Mercury 'in' Aquarius: You tend to be very opinionated -- you have strongly felt notions about things and are quite vocal about expressing and defending them. Yet you are also an original thinker -- you enjoy shocking others with your offbeat, original thoughts. You appreciate and need mental and intellectual stimulation. Your judgment is usually fair and impartial -- you can be a good critic because you can remain objective and unemotional about most things.

Venus
04 Pisces: HEAVY CAR TRAFFIC ON A NARROW ISTHMUS LINKING TWO SEASIDE RESORTS.
Communications and linkages between two separate worlds can lead to increased pleasure or psychic indigestion. Go with the flow.
There's a need for patience and give-and-take in this situation. There's a lot going on and confusion can set in if one doesn't follow the rules of the game to ensure a smooth flow of operations. Being `squeezed-in' can bring on a sense of panic or feelings of pleasurable interchange.
If negative - distrust of the connecting elements. Creating barriers. Constant traffic stopping any possibility of real human interchange.

Venus 'in' Pisces: You have a dreamy, fanciful, romantic nature and a very creative imagination. Indeed, at times, your private fantasies are more appealing than the reality around you and it is difficult for you to leave them. You tend to be unselfish and giving in relationships and are extremely sensitive of the needs of others. Be very sure that those you help are worthy of your devotion and are not merely taking advantage of your innocence and naivete.

Mars
20 Aries: A YOUNG GIRL FEEDING BIRDS IN WINTER.
Nurturing innocence. Feeding energy to situations that feel cold, hopeless and lost. Small efforts bringing their own rewards.
Someone is in need of help, someone who may even be the cause of their own problems. There are those that stubbornly resist moving on or changing their habits, even if it is to their detriment. Non-judgemental innocence can move you to help and lead others to trust.
If negative - trying to win approval. Creating a reliance that has to be maintained.

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
06 Cancer: GAME BIRDS FEATHERING THEIR NESTS.
Instinctive dedication for laying the groundwork for those to come. Creating a base.
Although there is a good feeling about the future and the hope of new life coming, there is an inherent danger that you could be expendable. Be careful not to become too complacent or to react in fright at any sudden surprises.
If negative - being afraid to venture out on `one's own'. Being unnecessarily afraid.

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
10 Aquarius: A POPULARITY THAT PROVES TO BE FLEETING.
Staying true to oneself. Reversals of fortune.
You may find that you are looking at yourself or someone else and finding things a little less than you had thought. The important thing here is to learn that popular support does not equate to the true depth of character and self-worth. Opportunities that are merely fleeting.
If negative - clinging to false feelings of fame.

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
25 Gemini: A GARDENER TRIMMING LARGE PALM TREES.
Trimming off non-essentials to get to the bare reality. Caring for one's possessions. Doing the work simply because it needs to be done.
There is a special effort being made to make your creations or situations look their best, even if this leaves them without protection from the lower, basic elements.
If negative - doing the work because of routine rather than need.

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 +