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"I
know the Magi system considers linkages in the
natal chart between Juno and Mars/Venus/Pluto as
super sexual aspects. I've not been able to find
much said about squares/oppositions from the
same planets. A super sexual activation I
suppose you call it. I assume it would function
as somewhat of a sexual barrier or clog?
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Both linkages and clashes among the 4 sexual planets (Venus,
Mars, Pluto and Juno) can indicate an especially sexual person. How that
sexuality manifests itself is revealed through a number of
factors, so it can be difficult to make general comments on
sexual clashes.
In Magi Astrology, we would first look for geometric
patterns, called "planetary geometry," formed by the sexual
aspect or aspects. If there is
planetary geometry, the nature of the pattern formed
as well as any other planets in the pattern would give us major
clues to how the sexual energies play themselves out.
For example, if Chiron were involved, the pattern
could point to a person whose strong sexuality is only comfortable
coming out
within a committed relationship. Saturn in the pattern could be
potentially more difficult and more complex to analyze as well.
I would say generally that Saturn in the pattern could make any
sexual
linkage OR clash
aspect operate like more of a "barrier" or "clog" than
just a sexual clash aspect without Saturn. Pattern-wise,
if the sexual clash is part of a T-Square or Grand Cross it
could be more difficult than a sexual square as part of a Mystic
Triangle. (1 square + 1 quincunx + 1 trine)
Another part of the puzzle could be this- since there is
always more than one possible meaning to any planetary pair or
grouping, hard aspects could point to a tendency toward the more
difficult symbolisms. A couple of examples- Venus and Pluto can
be devoted, sexual and financial, but can also be obsessive and
jealous. Mars and Pluto can be both competitive and sexual, but
could also symbolize issues with anger.
Sexuality doesn't operate in a vacuum, and psychological,
emotional, and spiritual factors must all be considered to get a
complete picture of a person's sexual nature. When these clues
are taken all together, much information about a person's sexual
nature can be gleaned from a natal chart.
Ultimately it takes analysis of an entire chart in all
the four dimensions of Magi Astrology to really understand how a
person's sexual nature is likely to manifest.
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Magi Days Second Quarter 2008 |
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Using the principles of four-dimensional Magi
Astrology, these are noteworthy days- either positive or negative.
Be aware that these are general predictions, and may be improved by,
or worsened by, your personal transits.
The single simplest
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April
3-6
These days are especially contra-indicated for important
new beginnings in business.
April 9-11 Positive days overall.
SIGN THOSE TAX RETURNS NOW, or file an extension.
April 14-15 Sun quincunx the heartbreak midpoint
make these very poor days for new beginnings.
17-19 Could be strong days for business starts, but
be sure to read the fine print.
April 21 Favorable for Love or Money.
April 28-29 Avoid new beginnings and making
important decisions.
May 1-2 More generally unfavorable days.
May 9-11 Could be very helpful to certain
business ventures, especially if $$ in the bank matters
more than appearances.
May 16-19 is a run of heartbreak days- avoid any
new beginnings if at all possible.
June 1-2 Mixed days, but safer to avoid for
important initiatives in business or romance.
June 7-8 More mixed days- but again probably
better to avoid for new beginnings.
June 9-10 Significantly better- could be quite
positive if your personal transits agree.
June 16-17 Heartbreak days- wait to start
anything new.
June 25-26 Difficult days for cooperative
efforts.
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Quarterly
Predictions for each Zodiac Sign for April - June
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Birthdate ranges shown may vary by a day or so either way. Be aware that
these are general predictions, and that a detailed analysis of your
personal transits and progressions will always show much more pinpoint
accuracy. As in all predictive columns, this is written based on the
Solar House system. If you know your Ascendant (Rising Sign) read that
section as well as your birth sign. I attempt to write these predictions
for all degrees of each sign, however, your own Sun and Ascendant may be
anything from 0°-30° of a sign. If these predictions seem way off, your
Sun or Ascendant may be at the extreme beginning or end of your sign. In
that case, check out the predictions for the sign immediately before or
after yours and you may find a closer match. (If you are a Pisces, check
out Aquarius and Aries, for example.)
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Aries- Mar 21- Apr 20:
You'll probably seem like quite the "egghead" now, and
your intellectual perceptions and planning skills are
valued. Both finances and career may make significant
forward strides now, and though it may seem like a time
of too little play, you should still be satisfied
overall. Domestic relationships may be a bit strained as
both you and any living partners are likely to be more
confrontational than normal. Do your best to cooperate
and create win-win scenarios. High ideals motivate you
toward charitable pursuits or at least toward charitable
thoughts- at least toward humanity in general.
Taurus- Apr 21- May 21: You
are the little darling now- all charm and dimples- at
least until that sharp or cutting thing suddenly slips
out of your mouth. You may feel very stuck in your home
life in some way, but your mind is roaming in new
pastures with the promise of wonderful rewards. If you
feel called upon to do so, delve deeply into the
mysteries of Self and Universe. Work hard with love, but
don't martyr yourself- it may be a fine line to walk.
You may become impatient with stodgy pals doing the same
old boring things- wacky friends and unusual activities
are especially appealing now.
Gemini- May 22- Jun 21:
At some point this quarter you will feel that your
light is under a bushel- or maybe 10 bushels. This is an
approximately 4 week cycle- hang in there and you will
soon emerge once again into the visible Universe.
Differences could crop up in financial matters so make
any new agreements with great care. Relationships could
continue to be somewhat difficult to puzzle out- don't
mistake sexual or other intensity for true love. The
flux in your career continues, but unexpected gains are
as likely as unexpected losses-- cultivate flexibility
in this area. New insights which come to you now could
be profound, though communication in general is likely
under some constraint.
Cancer- Jun 22- Jul 23: You
could be testy or overly forceful now so tread with care
to avoid making enemies or annoying your friends and
associates. Otherwise, committed relationships should
purr along smoothly. Spiritual or personal growth
breakthroughs are a strong possibility as you sense the
oneness of all things in a new way. A neat new friend
may come along, or if you are single, an old friend
could become a romantic possibility. You have a large
capacity for hard work now, and your planning abilities
are put to good use. Even so, be sure you are working
toward tangible goals and not chasing some wild goose.
If finances seem a bit slow, be patient as this will
right itself in time.
Leo- Jul 24- Aug 23: Leo
the Lion could be Oscar the Grouch this quarter- try not
to rain on anyone's parade. If you avoid judgment and
attachment to outcomes, you could be a powerful role
model or mentor. Like Gemini this quarter, single Lions
could possibly confuse intensity with love, though for
you, this would be with someone new. Lions in long-term
relationships should continue to enjoy a period of both
kindredship and romantic sweetness. Anger and
frustration could gnaw away at you inside if you don't
make a special effort to release it constructively.
Noble efforts produce satisfying results in the work
sphere.
Virgo- Aug 24- Sep 23: Your
home continues to be a work in progress on some level-
inner and/or outer. Pushing toward needed
transformations is far easier and more useful than to
oppose all change or just let the current take you where
it will. Personal relationships, especially committed
ones, can also deal you the unexpected card at times.
Stay very busy and active with friends now- too little
movement or exertion with them could lead to petty
bickering. Your dedication knows no bounds and you are
willing to give much to the career, people and concerns
you care about. Creative pursuits please both you and
many others now.
Libra- Sep 24- Oct 23:
High energy constructively expended in career is a
positive way to use all that business firepower- far
better than descending into work-related squabbles. Love
and sex play quite a role for about 4 weeks of the
quarter and romantic plans are near and dear to your
heart. Your home life is protected now and should be
able to grow in peaceful directions. Finding time for
friendship may be difficult, or friendships could suffer
other constraints. Try to keep the daily grind fresh and
interesting in some way.
Watch out for miscommunications. Creativity and
play both offer diversion- pursuing artistic or musical
interests also offers deep satisfaction.
Scorpio- Oct 24- Nov 22: Long-term
relationships go through a month or so of special
sweetness this quarter. Dating Scorps may have a
friend cross over to becoming a lover, or vice-versa.
Otherwise, single Scorpions continue to find surprises.
Authority issues may get triggered, and this is not the
time to fight city hall. Career matters may seem stuck
for a while and patience may be called for. It is still
a wise idea to be a stickler for clarity in financial
affairs. You have a real ability to communicate in a
winning way verbally and/or in writing. The domestic
scene should provide nurture and quiet pleasures.
Sagittarius- Nov 23- Dec 22:
You continue at a peak in personal magnetism.
Financial matters should be on a steady upswing for the
present time. You have a real way with words now and can
be every bit as charming as you are alluring. Stay very
strictly on the right side of the law and avoid any type
of legal involvement now- the stars aren't likely to
give you any support in this area. The more you can go
with the flow at home the better; you're not a rigid
controller anyway, but the way things are, the more
flexible you can be on the home front, the better. For
at least part of the quarter, you should have a real
ally domestically.
Capricorn- Dec 23- Jan 20:
You are everyone's best friend and a provide a strong
shoulder to lean on. Weight gain is a possibility this
quarter, so upping your exercise is a great idea. Cash
flow should be just fine for now, but deals involving
others should be very carefully screened. Making serious
plans on the home front are right up your alley now, and
you may feel especially creative. Committed
relationships could devolve into squabbling now- stay
busy and active together to keep the energies positive.
Single Caps could find real love. Watch out for
"foot-in-mouth disease"... some of the things you might
say could be shocking.
Aquarius- Jan 21- Feb 19:
Long-term partnerships could feel very LONG
now. This is not something to act on; you will feel
differently with time. Routines which you typically
handle with aplomb bore you to tears now- taking on
extra work and plowing through it like a tornado is
probably easier than just doing the same old thing.
Money may go up and down, but surprise windfalls are
every bit as likely as disasters, and a financial ally
may show up now. Home life can be sweet, and
beautification will be on your mind for part of the
quarter. A certain amount of reserve is still wise when
it comes to new acquaintances. Existing friendships are
likely to be intense.
Pisces- Feb 20- Mar 20:
You are in a long process of change- don't tattoo your
latest insight across your forehead as much continuing
evolution is in store and today's brilliant "a-ha" could
easily be discarded before you finish this cycle.
Whispering sweet nothings can be especially effective
now. Be careful not to overwhelm co-workers or suck up
all the available oxygen now- you could be a career
steamroller, and this won't increase your popularity
long-term. Old friends can be a god-send and wonderful
new friends could appear. You have lots of energy for
creativity, but relationships with children can be
combative. This is a great time to do some financial
planning.
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Cultivating Appreciation
Most of us
have things in life that we can appreciate.
Unfortunately, we often fall into the habit of ignoring
the things that are going right, and focusing attention
on the things that are going wrong. Instead, if we spend
time in gratitude and appreciation, we can create real
happiness despite knowing that we do not have (no one
has) a perfect life.
So many
people focus on the lack in their lives, then work on
"getting" whatever it is that they perceive will make
them happy. Often, they find that whatever it is, once
it is gotten, it ceases to please them and they are
again in hot pursuit of "getting" the next thing they
think they need. And so on. Hamster wheel, anyone?
The wiser
I get, the more I find that happiness comes from
focusing on what I have right now and spending time
appreciating and enjoying these things. I have also
widened my perspective of what I can "have" and
appreciate. Many of the things I love and enjoy most are
things we all have at least some of the time:
Springtime, a beautiful flower, a sunset, a delicious
meal.
Cultivating a deep sense of appreciation allows us to
feel wealthy, right now, even if we don't have every
single thing we might want. One of the greatest
discoveries I've made is that I don't need to actually
own something to enjoy it. I can appreciate art and
other beautiful things and "own" the moments I spend
enjoying and appreciating these things, then walk away
both enriched and free of desire.
To be
happy, to live in appreciation, we must get rid of any
sense of entitlement. Appreciation exists in inverse
proportion to expectation- the less we expect, the more
we appreciate. Viewing our life humbly- knowing that
nothing is a given, that life owes us nothing- being
aware that so many have so little- opens our eyes to
what we can and need to appreciate. When we expect
nothing- everything is magical!
Here are
some things many or most of us can appreciate:
Being alive
Breath
Shelter
Clothing to protect us from the elements
Food
Water
Our body and our health
Our senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell
The outdoors around us
The beauty of almost any moment
If we have them, we can appreciate:
Our family
Our partner
Our friends
Our job
Our hobbies and interests
Our spiritual path
If we have
sufficient abundance, we can appreciate:
A safe place of our own- A nice place to live-
Privacy
Nice clothing
A car
Good food
Simple things:
A hot shower or bath
Good books
Our garden or patio
Broader things like Freedom -Choices- Options
We can
also actually appreciate:
Someone else's good fortune
Someone else's abundance
Beautiful things we see in passing
These are
just a few examples- there is so much more to
appreciate- open your eyes and look around.....
Fixing our
attention on the beauty and goodness in our world does
not mean that we cease to strive to improve our lives
and solve our problems. We still have to live in the 3-D
world and work for worthy goals. Cultivating
appreciation means that when we aren't working or
dealing with daily life, instead of running the litany
of negatives through our mind, we instead drop into a
reverie of the good that is right here, right now. It
also means noting the transitory beauty and the miracles
in each moment as they pass us by.
Life for
all people involves a certain amount of worry, struggle,
uncertainty and loss. These things aren't fun and can
challenge us to our very core. When we learn to dwell in
gratitude and appreciation, we have a reserve of
sweetness to draw upon, a cushion of joy to lighten our
lives, something to balance the hard times. Cultivating
appreciation involves patiently making a new habit of
doing just that- training ourselves to focus on the
beauty instead of the problems. It is a worthy practice
that rewards us every day.
May you
discover, and savor, a multitude of wonders in your
life!
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