stellArium & ethereal counterparts

number six when celestial bodies, by occupying positions at 60° distance from each other, align in two grand trines opposing one other, they create what is commonly called a star of David geometric configuration. eventhough it happens at irregular intervals, it is not as uncommon as some may want to believe (there has been an average of ten in the last twenty years). during many decades (since the 1940s) the two outer planets Pluto and Neptune (transpersonal energies) have been sixty degrees apart, signaling a major civilisation shift and in recent times they were often involved in the star configuration . during the renaissance, Pluto and Neptune where also involved in such a sextile aspect . the actual interpretation of this six-pointed planetary configuration depends on the elements and the planets involved. in all cases it does mark a turning point of energies and indicates a time when, while having a complete cohesive vision (grand trine)  we need to gain objectivi

There is a great Master of Masters, the Indweller of your heart.  Turn the gaze inwards, withdraw the Indriyas and seek His help.  Rest in Him. Identify yourself with Him. Search Him in your heart.  - Swami Sivananda Full Moon 22 July 2013, 18:52:32 gmt, 7e15 43n42 hear your inner master is he calling you to meet the current challenge of sustainability? interestingly Guru Purnima celebration this year (our thanking of teachers and masters) coincides with Jupiter (conjunct Mars and Lilith) aligning in a grand trine with Saturn and Neptune announcing the Star of David configuration An old Adobe mission in California. Key: The power inherent in all great human works to endure far beyond the workers' life spans. The works and spirit of the Spanish priests who directed the building of the California missions have had a lasting influence on the development of this land; these remain as a monument to the men who were able to make their mark upon this alien

with venus (leo) square saturn (scorpio) restrictions and limitations can bring much resourcefulness like a springboard for creativity and inspiration you know the saying : necessity is mother to creativity soon followed by sun (cancer) opposite pluto (capricorn) .. and square uranus (aries) on 4 july the more you want to hide the truth (from yourself or others) and push it below the surface the more it will press back up into the open, into consciousness and that's when the hurt is ultimately healthy.. x © etherealcounterparts 

"Geometrically speaking, the equilateral triangle is the most stable of all forms. The astrological grand trine normally links the three aspects of each of the four elements. It presents every mode of existence in its essentially threefold nature. It is unique in all astrological configurations in that it is composed of only one kind of aspect — and just as the grand cross is the archetype of all rectangular patterns in astrology, the grand trine occupies the same position in relation to triangular configurations. The equilateral triangle symbolizes in most religions perfection of being — i.e., God as the supreme foundation of all existence. In that sense, it is the symbol of both a static and transcendent condition. It contains no opposition aspect; therefore, it is essentially subjective. It simply is, without conflicts, what it is. However, if an expansive planet like Jupiter dominates a grand trine, this 'what it is' may keep enlarging itself

photograph by Raymond Gehman 19 June 2013 Sun conjunct Jupiter a new start.. with rays of Love right before the solstice marking the tempo for the whole summer season and heralding the beneficent grand water trine indicates optimism, confidence about the future a favorable time for unblocking certain energies and reach for a form of transcendence for sending messages, to overcome certain communication problems and amend sibling relationships a desire for mental adventure and travel a willingness to take risks and embark on new ideas and/or areas of studies a danger of wanting to appear bigger than one really is The first mockingbird of spring key: The creative exuberance of the human soul in response to basic life experiences. The mockingbird is able to imitate sounds he hears, but actually he does more than imitate, for he weaves all these sounds into melodies which at times can have joyous amplitude and instinctively creative spontaneity. T

Sri Anandamayi Ma Does the capacity to meditate come by practice in this life, or is it an aptitude acquired in former births ? Mātājī : It may be the result of either of the two, or of both combined. Meditation should be practised every day of one’s life. Look, what is there in this world? Absolutely nothing that is lasting; therefore direct your longing towards the Eternal. Pray that the work done through you, His instrument, may be pure. In every action remember Him. The purer your thinking, the finer will be your work. In this world you get a thing, and by tomorrow it may be gone. This is why your life should be spent in a spirit of service; feel that the Lord is accepting services from you in whatever you do. If you desire peace you must cherish the thought of Him. When will there be peace on earth? Mātājī : Well, you know what the present state of affairs is; things are happening as they are destined to be. When will this state of unrest come to an end? M

Annular Solar Eclipse - nasa annular solar eclipse time (9.5.13 > 10.5.13 for gmt) : Partial begin 21:25:10 Total begin 22:30:34 Greatest eclipse 0:26:20 Total end 2:19:58 Partial end 3:25:23 symbol : wisps of wing-like clouds streaming across the sky Key: The awareness of spiritual forces at work. Any emergence of life potentialities from the depth of the vast Unconscious is answered by the spiritual activity of superconscious forces in a cosmic kind of antiphony. The individual who has taken a new step in their evolution should look for the "Signature" of divine Powers confirming their progress. It may reveal the meaning of what is to come next. The "wing-like clouds" may also symbolize the presence of celestial beings (devas, angels) blessing and subtly revealing the direction to take, the direction of "the wind" of destiny. This stage concludes a process, having experienced which the individual should find themse

The Rose The spinning vortex of Saturn's north polar storm resembles a deep red rose of giant proportions surrounded by green foliage in this false-color image from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. Measurements have sized the eye at a staggering 1,250 miles (2,000 kilometers) across with cloud speeds as fast as 330 miles per hour (150 meters per second). This image is among the first sunlit views of Saturn's north pole captured by Cassini's imaging cameras. When the spacecraft arrived in the Saturnian system in 2004, it was northern winter and the north pole was in darkness. Saturn's north pole was last imaged under sunlight by NASA's Voyager 2 in 1981; however, the observation geometry did not allow for detailed views of the poles. Consequently, it is not known how long this newly discovered north-polar hurricane has been active. The images were taken with the Cassini spacecraft narrow-angle camera on Nov. 27, 2012, using a combination of spectral fil

 bindu In the name of astrology, ninety-nine percent of astrologers are only bluff. Only one percent know that astrology is a vast subject - so vast that someone can only enter into it hesitatingly... My intention in talking on astrology is not the same as are discussed by an ordinary astrologer. The astrology I am talking about is of much more depth. Something which is essential between your life and that of the universe is connected, is in a rhythmic harmony. We are not separate or isolated but joined together in an organic way. Life is a whole. Whatever is happening anywhere in the universe also affects man and vice versa. If we can understand this properly, there is no need to live encaged within ego and pride. The significance of astrology is this: you are not, but the universe is. Your ego is not, but the cosmos is. Very powerful forces are operating, and your ego is absolutely insignificant. You can only understand the astrology I am talking about, if you think

Vibhuti is the sacred ash used in religious worship in Hinduism. Vibhuti offers the user spiritual and physical protection, it drives away negative energy, increases psychic ability and makes you more visible to angelic beings. Generally, it is used to denote the sacred ash which is made of burnt dried wood in Vedic rituals. The Hindu devotees make a paste by mixing vibhuhti with water and smear it as three horizontal lines across the forehead and other parts of the body. Vibhuthi smeared across the forehead to the end of both eyebrows is called Tripundra. Vibhuti is the sacred ash obtained during a fire yajna or Homa. It is prepared before the deity of God while chanting sacred mantras and offering oblations into the fire. The main ingredient of Vibuthi is dry wood but several other most pure sattvic substances as prescribed in the scriptures are also used. Some Vibhuti manufacturers these days use the ash obtained from residue of cow or other animal dung that i