Thursday, February 21, 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
03 Pisces: A PETRIFIED FOREST.
Remnants and stillness. Agelessness. Being able to withstand life's storms. Resilience.
The achievements of a life do not necessarily disappear with death: Records, memories, art, literature, photographs. You may find that you need to be aware of this now. This may be a time to look to these histories or to appreciate their value and relevance.
If negative - rigidity, immobility, inflexibility.

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
19 Gemini: A LARGE ARCHAIC VOLUME REVEALS A TRADITIONAL WISDOM.
Collective knowledge and wisdom coming from ancient sources. Enormous potential to be tapped. Akashic records. Astrology.
You may be experiencing intuitive wisdom that seems to generate outside of your own experience and potential. This wisdom is inherent in us all and needs merely to be tapped to be understood.
If negative - being unable to understand the wise messages or advice available OR being caught up in accepting only what tradition dictates.

Moon 'in' Gemini: Restless in the extreme, you are easily bored because of your short attention span. Your emotions change rapidly and you love to talk about your feelings. Generally, you have good judgment -- your intellect controls your emotions and you do not overreact emotionally to things. A good jack-of-all-trades, you have many- sided interests and enjoy reasoning things through. With your mental agility and need for physical mobility, you are attracted to traveling and learning about other peoples and cultures. You have vivid powers of emotional self-expression - - you can be a nonstop talker. You love to share your ideas with anyone who will listen.

Rising Sign
11 Gemini: NEWLY OPENED LANDS OFFER THE PIONEER NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENCE.
Pioneering attitudes bring their own rewards. Going off the beaten track. Coming up with new ideas. New spiritual realisations opening up vistas of experience.
You are ready to break away from old familiar ground and move out into unknown territory. Fear is the greatest barrier to moving forward, but the familiar must be left behind for new possibilities. Taking opportunities to move on to new realms of being.
If negative - clinging to the old and familiar. Restricting growth and change. Not taking new opportunities or moving on.

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
07 Aquarius: A CHILD BORN OUT OF AN EGGSHELL.
Transmutation. Birth of a whole new creative original impulse. Expressions of self in a whole new light. Incubated ideas coming to fruition.
This symbol signifies finding new ways of doing things. It is your desire to find a unique way that will give you the ability to find new paths and a new emergence.
If negative - being different only to follow fashion.

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
13 Pisces: A SWORD, USED IN MANY BATTLES, IN A MUSEUM.
Willpower. Martial arts.
When reminded of the battles of the past, we are influenced towards peace, but also uplifted by the symbolic memory of valor. You may find yourself faced with the choice of fighting or reasoning which is confused by your lack of training or experience in the ways of battle.
If negative - a lack of sensitivity, a pretense of one's abilities.

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
25 Aries: A DOUBLE PROMISE REVEALS ITS INNER AND OUTER MEANINGS.
There may be a reward involved.
Look back to promises that were made. Simple promises can be more complicated than first thought. The rational and emotive responses can conflict, however, they need not be mutually exclusive, but the way in which we should view things. Also indicates the choice that arises - of the heart and of social obligation. Realise the implications of any such reward.
If negative - indicates fickleness, insincerity and two-facedness in human relationships.

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 +

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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.

Rising Sign
10 Gemini: AEROPLANE PERFORMING A NOSE-DIVE.
Plunging into experiences and situations without thought of the ramifications. If you become conscious of what you are doing you may be protected (and saved) at the last moment.
Your situation may seem to be heading for disaster, but perhaps you still imagine you are in control and, at the right moment, can save the day. Do you really have the controls? Are you actively working against your own best interests? Imagine pulling yourself out of a nose dive.
If negative - refusing to help yourself even though disaster is imminent. Defying gravity and facings its ramifications. Shake-ups.

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.

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