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- Venus, Uranus, and sexual/relationship perspectives
- What is "better"? Positive or negative energy... ?
- How does Pluto and Charon reflect the transformation process... ?
- The rising sign or ascendant and self-projection
- Venus as the Mind/Matter Mirror
- The Key... ?
Developmental aspects between Venus and Uranus (or declinations, parallels or
contraparallels) reflect the need for the individuality to be awakened (Uranus) through
reflection and relationship (Venus). There may be avant garde expressions through social
and personal relationships, intensity and impulsivity. It reflects the need for the
unusual in relationships, for them to be accelerative, creative, different, "spiced
up", awakened, diverse, free wheeling, unattached, unconventional and the need to explore
relationships is the primary energy reflection of belief. It is a choice of definition in
this life to do this exploring.
There are many ways that an individual can do this exploring; homosexuality being one of
them (if it is considered avant garde), but it does not CAUSE it. It is a choice
to do so as a resolution to the developmental need to explore and emphasize
individuality in relationship. A diversity of relationships is another. Bi-sexuality is
another.
Polygyny is another, Necrophilia, and the paraphilias, pederasty (sex between adult male
and child was accepted as normal in early Roman rituals), polygamy, courtly love, serial
monogamy, polyandry (where the woman has several lovers and the man just her), voyeurism,
exhibitionism and on and on! If these ideas conflict with,
expand, challenge, or disrupt, the norm in the societal structure and belief system
in which it occurs. These all can be choices in the resolution of the above described
tensions. This information is available as well at your local college and University in
most sexual interactions courses.
The avant garde remember must be taken in the context of the societal structure in which
it occurs. In many African tribes for example it would be considered avant garde for a
woman to ENJOY sex. In many societies it may be considered avant garde to have only one
spouse. In some Inuit or Eskimo cultures it was considered rude to reject
intercourse when one's wife was offered to a guest.
In these societies therefore these individuals may be the ones with Uranus/Venus
contacts. There are no universal truths, because there is no one truth. Each individual
truth is weighed against the backdrop of the belief structure in which it occurs.
It would then be considered Avant garde in the collective reality
agreement in which it occurs (please see topics on observer bias, collective reality,
the nature of reality).
Astrology can only define parameters of archetypal experiences which manifest
psychologically as needs, how these needs are expressed, frustrated or fulfilled is
not "shown" in the chart, it is reflected in the individual's approach by
the type of energy expressed (see self-empowerment and negative and positive) and their
free choices.
To limit the way in which these needs might be chosen to be expressed, is to impose
limitations on the reality of the individual so configured; this is neither astrological,
life enhancing nor positive. Yes, we may be able to perceive momentums of likelihood,
commonality, or societal expectations, but these must not become mandates.
Thank you for allowing me to share this idea. If it works for you, use it. If it doesn't
don't. It is simply my best assessment at this time with this knowledge and this
understanding of this idea.
"It is the bulwark of virginity." Queen Elizabeth on masturbation, from Mark
Twain on masturbation, Paris 1879.
The universe is precisely balanced between negative and positive energy. Let me say at
the outset that this has absolutely nothing to do with "good and bad".
Good and bad are subjective value judgments and really tell us little about the nature of
any idea, but much about the observer, and their "frame of references."
Because the universe is so balanced between the two it is inherently positive. In other
words to be so balanced is positive itself. But the whole of existence is in existence
because this polarization externalizes and manifests the "All That Is" from
nonphysical into physical. Duality is the effect of white light being "slowed"
and splayed into its constituent "colors" which "fragment" a single
concept into its polarized components.(please see the prism
with refracted light).
Which brings us to negative aspects. Please understand "affliction" as
another word for dis-ease. A state of being in which contradiction, conflict and the need
for resolution exist unresolved. This state of being of lack of resolution allows
organisms to attack because of the belief in separation and hence powerlessness. But
negative aspects are not inherently in a state of dis-ease, nor are they "bad."
It is the resistance to growth implied (and belief in separation) in
this aspect that is reflected as a need of the person's psyche, that all pain and
suffering are the effect of. By fulfilling this need we bring back together (positive
energy) that which was believed separate.
Squares and oppositions seek resolution and fulfillment towards ease (trine). This is not
inherently "bad" nor difficult. This actually implies awareness of the
paradoxical nature of "things". Tension is required to walk upon the earth. The
resistance of our legs to the constant pull of gravity allows us to move instead
of remaining in a motion-less state (please see my discourse on e-motion).
Without developmental tension nothing moves. Action is a physical world parameter and
choice. It is negative energy that drives the material universe. If these aspects are
seen in preponderance in the chart it reflects a powerful developmental potential. In the
Horoscope, like the universe, balance is important. It is the judgment of tension
as "bad" that creates anxiety. It is the welcoming of
tension that is felt as excitement. Tension is essential for growth. Ease is not
necessarily "good" and tension is not necessarily "bad", therefore,
there are no good and bad aspects!
The positive aspects of trine and sextile are the areas where tension's resolution is found.
They allow for the integration and instinctual expression of developmental tension.
Self-empowerment is the recognition that you chose this chart that you have now for a
reason, the hallway of your developmental choice. You are always creating your reality
100%, even if it is only to demonstrate the reality you do not prefer.
It is the negative aspects that need attention; the trines support the squares. What
awareness or resolution can be gleaned from this square or opposition? There is no end to any
synchronistic spiral be it positive OR negative. Therefore choose the energy
you wish to initiate it with, wisely. There will be levels higher and higher to be
explored in regard to that developmental awareness that can be achieved, welcome it. The
positive aspects have nothing to support and ease if developmental tension is not acted
upon. Negative aspects are your prescription for action chosen before incarnation, and
aspect patterns are the psychological reflection of how these things are dealt with by the
personality. Psychology is simply the understanding of the exchange of psychic material
consciously and unconsciously and the resulting behavior therefrom. It is an analysis of
the individual's beliefs about their ability to manifest themselves.
Positive and negative aspects tell us the identity's belief in the ability to manifest,
integrate, and express the idea that they are. Please encourage them in their ability to
do so. It is belief and approach that determines effect extracted. It can be an exciting
exploration of consciousness, the waking up to other levels of knowingness (Uranus)
instead of perceived external limitation and threat (Saturn). The choice, of course, is
yours.
"I suffer nought against my will, I am not obedient to God, I am in accord with him,
and the more so, because I know that everything takes place in virtue of an immutable law
proclaimed from all eternity."
"Sucipe" a prayer St. Ignatius
As the inconjuncts reflect by their energy (Virgo/Scorpio) with regard to the natural
template first house and sign (Aries), it is the adjustment of perspective and mental view
or transcendence of the self (please see my self awareness and conviction post) that is
being adjusted in the inconjunct. The ruling planets of these signs also reflect this
"adjustment" and alteration of view from their orbital tilt. Mercury has a 7
degree tilt and Pluto 17!
This allows them to "look down" at the "typical" plane of planetary
orbits within the solar system and therefore reflect the idea of "adjusted"
thinking and perspective. This occurs in preparation analytically (Virgo) to meet the self
and its projections when the self's creations (Leo) reap (Virgo) the reflected projection
of their distribution (Libra) and the transformation of perspective of the conscious self
after that projection has been encountered (Scorpio).
Pluto, therefore, reflects and represents the alteration of perspective necessary in
physical reality to transcend simple ego limitations and self-focus (Aries) and express
the ego in the higher self format (Sagittarius )instinctually with trust in the less
conscious aspects of the persona. This is why the e-motion or energy-motion of
the beliefs held may be so powerful at Scorpio. Because these momentums that are
unconscious beliefs are being purged from the self"ish"
orientation of the physical self, to allow for transcendence and expression of the higher
self. This is reflected, and was reflected, in the Christ consciousness, the idea of
resurrection and the power of the self over the limits of physicality (Saturn) through surrender
to the higher self will (Neptune).
Here Bashar corroborates this idea;
What's our name-the combined idea?(the collective consciousness of any system)
It can be generally referred to as any one of the names that represent the overall
collective consciousness within each and every civilization. Thus for Sirius it would be
Siskeen, and for us, Shakana. For you it is the Christ consciousness. In general, any
alignment with Arcturus is simply a representation of another threshold
and a doorway that you are going through. You will find that in your cosmology your moon
specifically represents
many of the ideas of your sub- and unconscious awareness now coming to the surface. Also
your Pluto alignment is generally representative of the transformation across a threshold
that you previously would have considered to be the idea you call death-but which now
represents a transformation into a new type of life.
I understand the concept, but could you give us an example of the threshold?
The threshold we are referring to is the transformation taking place on your planet from
third to fourth density. That is the overall threshold. Every single symbol within your
reality that has any relationship to transformation is all generally a part of that.
The specifics are up to you to determine for yourselves, although as we have said, the
idea of your moon does to some degree represent the idea of your subconscious and
unconscious awareness coming to the surface. The idea of Pluto is the actual journey
involved across the threshold itself. In this same archetypical manner you have described
the myth you call the crossing of the River Styx. This puts you in touch with what you
previously assumed to be the darker regions of your consciousness. It is another way of
saying that you enter the blending of your positive and negative polarities, and therefore
allow yourselves, in the crossing of that threshold, to glean only a positive effect out
of the blending of the positive and the negative. This is why you have intuitively labeled
Pluto's moon with the same name as the ferryboat driver that drives you across the
mythological river Styx . . . Charon.
Bashar "Blueprint for Change"
Because the rising sign is based on the moment of birth (and place), it reflects a very
specific definition of the identity. It reflects the point of entry and exit of the
Sun/Moon blend and the interaction point for the remainder of the horoscope's
configurations. It indicates the definition the identity BELIEVES it needs in order to
express the idea that has been chosen to be expressed as the overall "path". It
is the "Mask" the persona will wear while acting it's part in physical reality.
Therefore, the light of the persona will be shown and seen through the filter of the
ascendant. The planetary ruler of the ascendant (i.e. Aries ascendant would be ruled by
Mars) and it's sign and house placement, describes the area of life (house); corroborating
template focus (the sign placement of ascendant ruler); and ease or dis-ease in it's blend
with other areas of functioning that are represented in the remainder of the birth chart
(aspects).
The physical appearance of the identity is made up of the trinity of persona;
Sun+Moon+Ascendant. Planets near the ascendant or in the house also color this projection,
self definition, and physical appearance.
ARIES- Unless Mars is in a difficult or repressive condition (retrograde), the expression
of this identity definition is ardent, direct, vital, naturally aggressive and has a very
strong need to project the self as quickly and spontaneously as possible. Identity in the
act of becoming. The personality- no matter what other configurations- will present itself
through action and impulse. Possibility of recklessness.
TAURUS- The self projection and definition seeks stability and establishment. The
presentation of the self is calm and focused. The identity definition and self projection
revolves around issues of worth. Venus' position corroborates further identity definition
indices.
GEMINI- Mutable signs on the angles(1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th), reflect dissipated energy
application. Physical focus is weak, mental focus and flexibility is strong. This
ascendant will define an identity that is expressive, articulate, diverse and needs to be
seen as intelligent.
CANCER- Cancer is a very reflective and impressionable sign. As a form of identity
projection, this sensitivity will be shown by an individual who absorbs, then reflects
whatever environment they may find themselves in. The personal projection will exude
kindness, and may be rather reserved in definition. The Sun/Moon blend will be especially
important in analysis, particularly the Moon, as this body will be the lens of the
ascendant.
LEO- Extroversion would best describe the energy of this ascendant. The need to project a
dramatic version of whatever energies are inherent within the birth chart will be evident.
Magnanimity and a breadth of vision shun petty issues. Unless more down to earth energies
are reflected through the remainder of the horoscope, the identity may be manipulatable
through appeals to ego reinforcement or "flashy" without substance.
VIRGO- There is a strong sense of service towards an ideal. Self projection may be limited
and focused unless the Fire element is well represented. There is also a strong need to be
analytically correct, to say and do the "right" things. Changeability is toned
down in this mutable ascendant because of the Earth element.
LIBRA- Amiability. The need to be socially accepted will be very apparent. Also a strong
concern about the physical appearance. On the positive side, the reflective tendencies
take focus off of the self and increase sharing. On the negative side, acquiescence makes
the self's true stand of opinion or loyalty, elusive.
SCORPIO- The definition will be reserved, cautious, and secretive based on an extreme fear
of being taken advantage of. The empowered Scorpio ascendant will be fearless and
emotional insight keen. Depth of feeling. Confrontation welcomed. The dis-empowered will
exhibit manipulation and little objective perception of the self. As an analogy of
manipulation fears, the game of poker serves well. The identity would need to know all the
opponent's cards (and would use any tactic to ascertain them), and not allow anyone to
know theirs, just to feel equal to the game.
SAGITTARIUS- A definition of personal freedom. Travel as an effect of the need to expand
the identity, or it's mental influence. As long as stability is shown elsewhere, integrity
is usually the mode of operation. Beliefs and intellectual property issues, honesty or
ethics and breadth of vision may be issues of self definition.
CAPRICORN- The identity definition is very down to earth, and not likely to indulge in
speculation. The here and now is the immediate concern. Practical and organized. A very
strong belief that physical reality exists outside the individual. Saturn's placement will
be very important in analysis.
AQUARIUS- There is a brightness of individuality expression. Being defined differently is
very important. Creativity must be applied or the identity will find anything to
"rebel" against. Uranus' position will define what ideas and issues the identity
believes it must break free from.
PISCES- A non-threatening posture. The identity unconsciously recognizes itself as a part
or "All That Is" and may find projection in terms of *I* distasteful. Unless
strength is shown in other configurations the definition of self may be elusive and
problematic. A very sensitive and idealistic and perhaps sentimental ascendant.
"May good fortune be with you may your guiding light be strong...And when you
finally fly away I'll be hoping that I served you well; for all the wisdom of a lifetime,
no one can ever tell..." Rod Stewart "Forever Young"
Venus-the planet whose symbol looks like a hand mirror, reflects our needs and beliefs
toward personal (Taurus) and social (Libra) reflection (Tyl). Because reality-(physical
reality that is) is necessarily -by definition- made of polarities, counterparts,
reflections, shadows and reflected "parts"that on the spiritual or non-physical
levels are one, we therefore create the idea of Venus as a way to understand this
polarity.
A way to reflect back to us the idea that we are the reality we have chosen to play the
game of existing outside of us, so we could look at certain lines or specificity of idea
manifestation or experiences. Hence Venus is the symbol for the concept of mind in
matter-or the mind/matter mirror.
The "Mask of Eternity" a relief that stands just outside Bombay India is the
metaphor; a symbol of the effect of transcendent God manifesting in the masculine and
feminine polarized "versions" of itself. One face in the center (the
transcendent one c) and a male face (a) on one side and female (z) on
the other looking out and AWAY from center, represent and reflect what God
appears as in physicality. The polarized version in matter.
Therefore, because we create this definition of separateness (Mars, the first house and
the idea of "birth" within time) from the undifferentiated wholeness "All
That Is," the planet Venus acts as the reflective mirror for the parts of us that we
are not focused on in this life (please see my article entitled "The
Jupiter/Uranus Conjunction: Intellectual Revelations" and observe the moment
we stepped foot on the moon-the moon itself was conjunct the 0 degree Uranus/Jupiter
conjunction in Libra). We meet these other reflections of the self
through relationships (Libra) and through "things" (Taurus) that we may
possess-these are our other resources of the self. Hence, Venus represents personal and
social reflections that are projected by us, outside of us. It's reversed spin, like that
of Uranus, keys us into the need to sometimes go against the "grain" of accepted
flow, to "shine brightly."
If we believe ourselves incomplete, then our relationships will reflect the idea of
incompleteness. If we know we lack nothing, that we are complete as we are-perhaps just
focused differently for the moment-but complete none-the-less, then we will see this
manifested version of the self.
The first division of self comes in the form of an apparent separation from self and
resource (Aries/Taurus) and full separation occurs at Libra, where the self is encountered
in apparently separate "others"(which also is reflected in the
"externalization"in the physical manifestation of belief, of any aspect
by opposition).
Are there really others? Of course, but our version of them is shown and reflected through
our beliefs and definitions about relationship that we then project into these
relationships. Much negativity has been thrown at projection-:-) but it is the effect of
being incarnate in the focus of physicality and is not inherently "bad". It is
just another way to experience the self. We create ourselves at a lower vibration that
compartmentalizes aspects of the oversoul self.
All the below are the basic energy motions (beliefs) that all derivations of effect about
these aspects come from.
Venus in developmental tension or conjunction with;
Mars=reflects beliefs of competition in relating to the reflection. The need to compromise
through the recognition that the reflection IS the self. A strong belief in the separation
of the masculine and feminine.
Moon=emotional security concerns that establish identity are believed separate, hence
social acceptance issues are highlighted. Insecurity about popularity. Deprivation fears
are tied to reflections.
Jupiter=exaggeration of personal popularity to gain access to broader views through idea
interaction, possibly from beliefs of scarcity in the same area. Overdoing the reflective
needs from the disbelief in finding same. The need to have the beliefs and opinions
recognized by others for ego validation.
Saturn=the fears and giving of power to physicality are brought into relationship needs.
Strategy, material concerns and mistrust color interactions with reflections. There is
conservation from the fear of "loss" which of course results in "loss"
if the belief is not seen and redefined.
Uranus=the need for explorations and waking up to the unconscious knowledge regarding the
self through reflections. There may be temperament and impulsiveness in following
reflections in this search. Needs for the avant garde in relationship usually resulting
from repression of natural aggression. The need to recognize choice in
relationship.
Neptune=the unreal, camouflage spirituality are introduced into the reflective needs. This
is the sensitive and dissolution of barriers between the other and the self. There can be
co-fusion (the positive aspect of recognizing the self IN the other) or con-fusion (the
negative perception of identity LOSS from reflection interaction).
Pluto=Because of the need for emotional significance (from feelings of
"smallness") the needs for power because of the disbelief in enough of it are
brought into relationship. Power struggles, jealousy, envy and "poker playing and
bluffing" with emotional expressions can be the negative effects of this disbelief in
self power. Positively, the
individual can come to the recognition through this developmental process that the self is
reflected through others and that they serve in that way to show the individual where they
believe they lack emotional significance and feel powerless.
"A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes
another's." Jean Paul Richter
I have discussed often the idea of trusting one's reality. With the horoscope, as
we learn to identify those symbols that reveal the identity to us, it is through the
active application of the knowledge that we learn, which allows us to use the symbols and
unlock the insight into the psyche.
When we use a system of application and delineation (please see delineation steps) this
practical application of mechanistic understanding becomes a guide, not a
"science." It can only lead us to insights and understandings empathetically of
the individual or situation at hand. It is the composite knowledge and understanding that
we glean from other life experience and knowledge that then blends with this key
and leads us to empathic accord with the chart and/or the person.
The chart is a tool, a prop. Like physical reality, it reflects the idea that is being
expressed and experienced (reality), that is being created by all involved including the
counselor. Making connections may very well be a subjective experience for both client and
counselor. But this in no way invalidates the discoveries that are to be found or the
movement in the psyche, anymore than the Chiropractor's adjustments are irrelevant to
body's energy flow.
It is the blending of logical analysis, intuited understanding, and empathic desire to
serve, that combine to aid and assist us when we interact with the client. There is no
amount of critical analysis that can ever dictate the transformation of perspective and
movement out of obscurity, because it is the effect of heart, mind and soul expressed as
action from intention.
I offer inspiration, trust and insight as the keys beyond logical analysis, a knowingness
that simply comes from trusting that which cannot be known. If this serves please use it,
if it does not, please ignore.
Thank you for allowing me this co-created and continued sharing, your sharing is a gift.
THE KEY
Though questions will often lead to further
mystery, they can be solved with application of ability
All the answers are within; look and you will see
that insight, knowledge, and free will form the
golden key.
I am the magic charm, the secret code, the "open
sesame."
Unlocking doors is what I do; it is my specialty
I penetrate, investigate, remove obscurity,
no matter how complex the lock, you can
rely on me.
But be forewarned: I insist upon responsibility
Crack the lock, swing wide the door, set the
secrets free;
to learn the lessons they reveal may take humility
and abiding trust in creation's synchronicity
Once access has been gained, there flows a
synergy,
accelerating those who seek to be all that
they can be
and imbuing life, wisdom, and pervasive clarity
For every block and every lock, there is the
perfect key,
forged by blending heart, mind, and soul in
joyous harmony.
I am the symbol that perpetuates self-sufficiency
and provides the tool to integrate in eternal unity
"Contact Cards" Carlsberg & Anka, Bear & Company
"Love is a bird, she needs to fly, let all the hurt inside of you die. You're frozen,
when your heart's not open. Mmmmmm if I could melt your heart....MMMmmmm we'd never be
apart....MMmmmm give yourself to me.....Mmmmmm you are......
The Key
.......If I could melt your heart." Madonna, "Ray of Light",
"Frozen"
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