Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - No Simpler than this' Daily Symbols Archive - A page of canned astrology about my santa-rosa day.

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Getting around difficult situations by making the most of them (or evading them). Skating over difficulties. Finding creative and seemingly childlike solutions to problems.

You need to make the most of a challenging situation. If you don't acknowledge the changes and adjust accordingly, then you will be at a disadvantage. Adjusting to change can also bring its own secondary level of rewards.

If negative - rushing out to enjoy the pleasures before checking that it is safe to do so. Living only for momentary pleasures, without thought of the ramifications. Believing that one can get away with things through acting naively and childishly - watch out for the cracks.

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
09 Pisces: THE RACE BEGINS: INTENT ON OUTDISTANCING HIS RIVALS, A JOCKEY SPURS HIS HORSE TO GREAT SPEED.
Competitiveness.
The race is on, you may feel that you are near the finish, but still not guaranteed of victory. It is time to extract all the energy possible into the situation, just ensure that you're not expending all your energy and not really achieving anything of lasting value.
If negative - galloping at full speed, prematurely OR being far too ambitious.

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
30 Leo: AN UNSEALED LETTER.
Wearing your heart on your sleeve. Shared thoughts and feelings.
There is a message that you wish to spread and you will be able to do so if you put the message into reality. When this is done anyone can see and benefit from it. Communicating in a trusting, carefree, easy way. Or, are your ideas, thoughts and emotions feeling exposed because you have been too trusting?
If negative - playing games with information. Pretending to conceal for the purpose of deceit OR blurting things out.

Moon 'in' Leo: You always want to be proud of yourself and will never do anything that will make yourself look bad. You need the respect and admiration of others and enjoy attracting attention to yourself. Everything you do tends to be self-emphasized and self-exaggerated. Very stubborn, willful and independent yourself, be sure to allow others who are close to you the similar right to "be themselves." Your need for love, affection and reassurance, and your tendency toward vanity, allow you to have your head easily turned by flattery. The more insecure you are, the more you tend to be a showoff. You love games and sports as a matter of fact, you would usually rather play than work. Be careful of a tendency to be snobbish and uppity -- it does not become you.

Rising Sign
16 Gemini: A WOMAN ACTIVIST IN AN EMOTIONAL SPEECH, DRAMATIZING HER CAUSE.
Stating one's case. Revealing one's social passions.
You may feel misunderstood and disadvantaged simply because of who you are in the situation. Even when you stand up for what you feel, you strike resistance, partly due to others' ignorance, but you must press your case or the status quo will remain. If the cause is just and your communications clear, you will be heard by those who are resonant to what you are saying and your influence will spread. Is your cause worthy and just?
If negative - aggressively pressing opinions on the unwilling and disinterested.

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
12 Aquarius: PEOPLE ON A VAST STAIRCASE, GRADUATED UPWARDS.
Being able to observe life from a different level. Social gradations.
You may feel that you are slowly proceeding in your search for higher understanding. Be careful not to concern yourself with those in front or behind. It is of no consequence. Accept your position now and look forward to the wisdom to come. On a more mundane level, you need to be patient and trust that you and yours are heading in the right direction.
If negative - nervous worry about social position.

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
19 Pisces: A MASTER INSTRUCTING HIS DISCIPLE.
To give and to receive.
This is a time for the transfer of higher knowledge and wisdom. You may find that you are the teacher or the pupil, but remember that it is often times the teacher that learns and the pupil that teaches. Perhaps it's a time for listening to your own higher wisdom.
If negative - dogmatic instruction by rote.

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
29 Aries: THE MUSIC OF THE SPHERES.
Voices bringing messages.
It doesn't matter if things are going well or not, you are in tune with the inner voice and this is a time of accord with your path. Savour the lessons and grow in wisdom. This is the symbol of `the Music of the Spheres' which can mean attuning yourself to the messages inherent in astrology.
If negative - inflating rational ideas to appear to be inspired thought. Delusion or enlightenment?

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
24 Gemini: CHILDREN SKATING ON ICE.
Getting around difficult situations by making the most of them (or evading them). Skating over difficulties. Finding creative and seemingly childlike solutions to problems.
You need to make the most of a challenging situation. If you don't acknowledge the changes and adjust accordingly, then you will be at a disadvantage. Adjusting to change can also bring its own secondary level of rewards.
If negative - rushing out to enjoy the pleasures before checking that it is safe to do so. Living only for momentary pleasures, without thought of the ramifications. Believing that one can get away with things through acting naively and childishly - watch out for the cracks.

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 +