As per request from, xk, a thread for discussion of heavenly bodies.  Now that, that joke is out of the way, let's begin...
An ephemeris is an essential tool for my magickal practice. I am no expert on astrology but having a good, general understanding of cosmic influences can help me understand worldly and personal events from another perspective. Seeking the wisdom of other astrologers, preferably those with better comprehension of the cosmos than myself, is always helpful.
Some think astrology is utter toss. Do we want discussion about that in this thread? What about Pluto? Poor Pluto.
Anyway, some current aspects:
Yesterday, (Wednesday the 20th), the sun and the moon were conjunct, or 0° in the same sign Sagitarrius. This conjunct between the sun and the moon, in any sign, is otherwise known as a New Moon.
What does that mean? A New Moon is always a good time for, guess what? - starting new things! Especially with the influence of the true aim of Sagittarius.
Today, (Thursday the 21st) the Sun moved into the sign of Capricorn - or rather, from where we are on Earth, that is what it appears like. Now we all know at least something of sun signs. It is the more obscure aspects of our solar system that sometimes are unknown influences in our daily lives.
Today also, Mars is at 90° or square with Uranus. Now what exactly does that mean? Well, we can look at the three clues we have: the qualites & correspondences of Uranus and Mars, plus the nature of the postion those planets are in, in this case, squared with each other.
So, Mars is rather notorious as a passionate and conflict-seeking influence, now acting at cross purposes with, Uranus - as well, a dynamic planet with a predilication to the abstract, innovative, and progressive. This is neither good, nor bad, of course. It all depends on how one negotiates one's affairs utilizing this information. Alternatively, one could chose to not change one's game plan and simply observe to see if there is anything noticably relevant to the daily aspects in personal matters, or global events, as is applicable.
One thing I've observed about Astrology is - it requires a great deal of observation.
For those who would like more information on Major Aspects, I particularly like the definitions here at Cafe Astrology.com. I really like the whole site, actually. It is very informative
So, whether you would like to discuss daily aspects, major or minor, aspects charted on your own natal chart, that discussion can take place here.
Actually, the moon is VOC (void of course) ATM (at the moment), and theoretically, that could mean that this thread will bomb if I post it now.
Let's test that theory. |
