Tuesday, February 19, 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
01 Pisces: A CROWDED PUBLIC MARKET PLACE.
Human interchange. Bartering with others for one's needs. Having what one needs available.
The best aspects of the community are on display and available for the benefit of others. You may find that you are able to contribute and benefit from this display. Getting yourself or your products `out there', where they can be appreciated.
If negative - being too stingy or too greedy to share or benefit. Airing one's `laundry', emotions or possessions in public.

Sun 'in' Pisces: Extremely sensitive and emotional, you absorb the emotions of others (whether positive or negative) like a sponge. Emotionally vulnerable, you are easily upset and tend to cry readily. You are at your best when you can structure your environment in such a way that you are surrounded by positive, upbeat people. You are very helpful and understanding of the needs of others. Indeed, at times this can be a disadvantage, because you can be a sucker for anyone who needs help. Shy, dreamy, romantic in nature, you delight in retreating into your private fantasy world. Just be careful that you do not get lost in it! Trust your intuitions -- you may be quite psychic.

Moon
24 Taurus: AN INDIAN WARRIOR RIDING FIERCELY, HUMAN SCALPS HANGING AT HIS BELT.
Claiming one's soil and one's due. Fighting for one's territory. Trophies of conquest. Aggression. Basic instincts. Territoriality.
You can be recognised for your abilities as a successful leader who is prepared to put themselves at risk to be successful. The risks you have taken are marked by rewards that are admired and respected.
If negative - displaying success so as to intimidate others. Domination and ruthlessness. Taking things because one can. Violation of other's space. Testosterone.

Moon 'in' Taurus: Warmth, comfort, security and familiar surroundings are necessary for you to feel at ease. Very loving and affectionate, you prefer a steady, patterned way of life. Patient, calm and steadfast, you are not easily upset. Others look to you for support. You tend to be a slow starter and a slow mover -- others may try to rush you, but they will never succeed. Emotionally, you are quite stubborn -- your attitudes about people and things were firmly set in your youth and will change very little as an adult. You are also very cautious and conservative about spending money. It is not that you are selfish, you just need to feel secure. Beware of a tendency to become overly complacent and too self-satisfied.

Rising Sign
08 Gemini: AROUSED STRIKERS ROUND A FACTORY.
Bargaining to find more equitable solutions. Demanding better rights and conditions.
You need to stand up for your rights, and possibly for those of a group. You have some support from compatriots, but you have become separated from the general situation and are finding it difficult to use creative solutions. By withdrawing your energies you will see how important you really are in the situation.
If negative - becoming obsessed with what is wanted and refusing any compromise.

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
05 Aquarius: A COUNCIL OF ANCESTORS.
Inner knowledge. Direct tap root to deeper sources of energy. Karmic connections with the past.
You may find that you are strengthened by the wisdom of precedent. There is so much understanding already available through the experienced elders and this is what needs to be tapped.
If negative - reliance on conservatism. Not being able to move with the times. Needing the nod of approval from others to validate what one's doing.

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
10 Pisces: AN AVIATOR IN THE CLOUDS.
Sailing through difficulties.
There is a need to transcend difficulties, just be aware that you may not be seeing the complete picture very clearly at the moment. You may find that you are able to rely on your intellectual skills to take you above and beyond your current situation. or you may just be evading the real truth. Either way, enjoy the journey!
If negative - escaping responsibilities, isolating oneself.

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
24 Aries: AN OPEN WINDOW AND A NET CURTAIN BLOWING INTO A CORNUCOPIA.
Imagination. Keep your options open. A promise of fruition.
Your mind is open to possibilities that are being `blown' in from the realm of spirit. There is an abundance coming that will be self-sustaining. Look for out of the ordinary opportunities. The breath of life filling oneself with inspiration. Realizing that in one's everyday life, one has it all.
If negative - relying on your spiritual ideas to provide material sustenance, thinking that good luck will just `blow in'.

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
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.

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 +