stellArium & ethereal counterparts

Today's Mars in Leo opposition to Neptune in Aquarius is an opportunity for studying an unusual planetary configuration. Most astrologers have been solely underlying the fraud, deception and frustration usually linked to this aspect. I will ponder here on the pattern found in the opposition chart, as it is one of almost perfect symmetry. June 4 2010 at 17:52 gmt for 7e15 - 43n42 This rectangular configuration is formed by two oppositions (Mars.Vesta opp Neptune.Lilith.Quiron and Saturn opp Uranus.Jupiter) that are linked by semi-sextiles (between Mars - Saturn on one side and Neptune - Uranus.Jupiter on the other). But the oppositions are also each part of a T-square, one with Pluto the other with Mercury, thus a double pattern is actually formed. By definition, oppositions are conflicting energies difficult to integrate because they require 'fair' objectivity.. and even-though this particular rectangle doesn't have an astrological name, it does indicat

this post may seem short but it only pretends to be a reminder. with Uranus in Aries one has to beware of shortcuts in astrological interpretations : people 'head on' to rapid conclusions without taking the time for observation and analysis, preferring equations to deductive reasoning and demonstrations ... reductionist statements to research and process ... initial impression to verified experience we should consider the different levels at which astrological events and patterns occur. there are always several cycles inter-playing and overlapping at a given time and any interpretation can only single out and address few of these aspects. the competition to stand out and win an argument may become fierce ... but is it useful? shouldn't we tap upon our individual pioneering ability to be at the service of the same ultimate common good? since Pluto's alignment with the galactic center a couple or more of years ago, there has been a significant time acceleration in

Jupiter Saturn cycles determine social trends and changes. They are very important at the mundane level, as Jupiter stands for legal systems, religion, philosophy, far distance travels and Saturn represents the lord of karma, the time keeper, the master, politics, structure .. to mention only a few aspects of their symbolism. We have many centuries of observation to rely on, for the interpretation of this particular planetary cycle to be reliable enough. Deeper transformations are activated by the transpersonnal planets such as Uranus, Pluto (both involved in the grand cross occurring now) and Neptune, all discovered in more recent human history. The last Jupiter Saturn cycle started ten years ago, with a conjunction at 23° Taurus (the powerful 14/05/10 lunation at 23°09 also occurred less than 16min away from this point). Taurus is the sign of tangible reality, security, personal property, values, gifts, the earth and fruitfulness. The symbol for 23° Taurus is "a jewe

Northern Light Show Brilliant splashes of color lit up the night skies across North America as seen in these two stunning photos of aurora borealis, better known as the "northern lights." Auroras form when a "solar wind" of charged particles from the Sun enters Earth's magnetic field, accelerating electrically charged particles trapped within. The high-speed particles then crash into Earth's upper atmosphere over the polar regions, causing the atmosphere to emit a ghostly, multicolored glow. Top Photo: Five miles outside Kearney Nebraska. Credit: Mark Urwiller. Bottom Photo: St. Francis, Wisconsin. Credit: Jesús Orjeda. (fr: Nasa)

we ought to relish and embrace every moment, face challenges with our child-like spirit .. life is a short passage. RIP dearest paul, so many of us will be missing your beautiful spirit. interview w paul reeder

reciting the gayatri mantra (considered by many, mother of all mantras) can be of great help in reaching inner calm before meditation practice ... it also fosters and sharpens our faculties om bhur bhuvah svaha tat savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yonah prachodayat om, a similar sound as produced by the kinetic energy of planets and stars moving in the cosmos ..

new moon 23°09 taurus 14/05/2010 at 1:04:24gmt for 7e15, 43n42 symbol : "an indian warrior riding proudly, human scalps hanging from his belt" - how violent can survival be for some of us ... despite taurus' well known placidity, you may already feel the urge for action characterizing this forcefull new moon. before you start on a new project, it is recommended to spend time reconnecting to your body and mother nature through your five senses until you reach a state of inner clarity. integrating the pull between your need for a grounding security and your need to assert your most authentic self-expression, will then become much easier.

april 26 4th (uranus/saturn opposition) in the recent authority versus freedom series > another taste for what is to happen this coming summer when jupiter will also step into this ongoing alignment to blow the "implosion" - some people become paralyzed before crossroads - these are not fatal but meant to have us review things, cut thru the crap and find the courage to move on despite having to let go of the illusion that we are in full control of ultimate outcomes - our collective fascination for the "vacuum" as presently expressed at all levels of culture is on its way out - in other words, the whole process aims at a more solid foundation where quality and meaning matter more than quantity and consumer-like products ... on april 28th ceres conjunct pluto and mercury aligned with the full moon at 9° scorpio our relationship to a sustaining environment depends both on our practical logic and our intuition - symbol : a dentist at work ... has si

today april 14 aries new moon .. the symbol: " a double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings " is definitely about significance .. all the supportive energies are accessible so we may act upon our goals and launch on new paths for this solar year .. but to experience what's deep in our soul and benefit from the healing rays of the sun, we first need to let go of our inhibiting fears - trust is the key word! throughout the coming solar year, we will gradually measure the fated quality of our current choices ..