PLANET ON THE MIDHEAVEN

Any planet which is found to be conjunct (same degree) to the MC or Midheaven (2 degrees conjunct from the ninth house or 5 degrees conjunct from the tenth house) has a profound effect on our goals in life and our drive to succeed or our drive to make a name for ourselves.  The closer this planet is to the MC, the stronger its influence will be.

Since the MC is connected closely to our profession and public status, this planet or planets will influence our ability to succeed.  Also look at any aspects from other planets to the MC or any planet that fits this conjunct criterion for more information on the energies of this aspect.  These natal statements will certainly colour our profession and our ability to achieve in life.  It has been noted that around 5 percent of the general population has this conjunction within one degree of the Midheaven.

If you have for example Saturn within this orb of this Midheaven conjunction, there would be obstacles and challenging conditions linked to making a mark in life or achieving recognition for your efforts.  Saturn, however, does offer great potential when you work meticulously and conscientiously towards your objectives.  If you have put forth great effort, the likelihood for success is there but there may be some type of delay in reaching your goals in some way.  We have the potential to make any aspect work positively in our life regardless of challenges attached.  We may just have to work harder and have faith in our own abilities, however.

If, for example, Jupiter is conjunct the MC, the potential for growth and expansion as well as some good luck especially if the aspects from other planets also point in this direction, will be increased.  The sign and planetary link on the MC defines, in part, our occupation and drive to succeed.  Having Taurus or Aries on the cusp of the tenth house or having Saturn or Jupiter in this place would certainly have a profound and different approach to how we would address our push for advancement and also our occupation’s potential.

There are other factors that can determine what we might want to do for a living, such as our Sun sign and house position, our Ascendant as well as our Nodal positions, but the first place to provide us with direction would be the MC and any planet conjunct its position.  Many famous people have planets conjunct this position in their chart. 

The Midheaven’s sign, any planets conjunct this positon and the ruling planet of the MC play significant roles in determining what might fit into our occupational profile.  It also should be noted that if any angle especially the MC or ASC degree falls in the “Aries point degree”, the potential for recognition (even heightened potential for fame) is increased.  The Aries point is any angle which is from 0 to 1.5 degrees in a cardinal sign (Aries, Caner, Libra or Capricorn).  The closer to exact (degree), the stronger the possibilities. 

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NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN

As our lives play out, do we every reach a point where stimuli is no longer required for us to take the next step forward? 

Do we ever reach a point in life when we have truly learned all there is to know? 

I am sure each of our answers to these questions will differ somewhat.

For certain, our material based learning ends at the moment we pass from this life.  Perhaps when we finally reach that disincarnate destination, our continued education takes a new route.  We can no longer learn from life’s experiences, so our learning must be from a totally different perspective. 

Enough speculation!  Until that day arrives, no matter how full our reservoir of knowledge feels and our experience extends, we should never close ourselves to gaining further knowledge.

There truly never comes a point in life when we just stop learning.  The true lessons in life do not come from text books (yet we can feed our mind with this type of knowledge).  The most valuable lessons come from our experiences.  Many of our lessons may not be overly pleasing, as those individuals that are on the road to self-discovery understand quite well.  However, some of those tough lessons bring us to the most precious realizations and provide us with our greatest rewards. 

 

There are many steps along the road and each one opens a door that previously was closed to us.  These could be doors we never expected to open or even doors we never knew existed previously.  Our attitudes change as we learn and grow and often this change in attitude is the key that unlocks these doors. 

We learn much from open interaction with others and ourselves.   

We are the keepers of our own personal wisdom gained through our journey.  No one learns from our unique experiences and life’s interchanges like we do.  No one hears our internal dialogue and no one truly shares our experiences.  We are unique unto ourselves. 

We are energy capable of unimaginable feats only limited by our beliefs and attitude.  Our life’s quest has no limits.  The only limits are the ones we impose upon ourselves. 

Enjoy your ongoing evolutionary journey.  Stay open to all concepts.  Ingrained knowledge stems from a source far beyond the normal confines of understanding.  Intuitive understanding comes from a place beyond human thinking. 

Where does this knowing come from?  We will leave you to answer that question yourself. 

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THE GRAND SQUARE (Grand Cross)

The Grand Square (also known as the Grand Cross) is an aspect in Astrology and it involves at least four planets, two oppositions and four squares.  The first and third planets will be in opposition (180 degrees) to one another, the second and fourth planets will be in opposition to each other, while the first planet squares (90 degrees) the second planet and the second plant squares the third plant and the third plant squares the fourth planet and the fourth squares the first planet involved. 

A strong Grand Square will have all of the four planets in the same mode (cardinal, fixed or mutable).  If one or more of the planets do not fit into this criteria then it is considered a weak Grand Square.  The closer the squares and oppositions are by degree to one another, the stronger the energies of the Grand Square.

The Grand Square is considered a challenging aspect because of the general nature of these aspects.  They often produce stress and inner tension or offer a challenge that will require inner strength and determination in order to advance through the lessons.  This aspect can either become the stagnation in the lives of those under its influence or the motivating factor that has the potential of producing great strides forward.

When this natal aspect becomes activated through transit or progression, the individuals with this aspect in their natal chart will feel as though they are being pulled in four directions indicated by the planets involved and the houses that the planets are found in.  They may feel over-burdened and paralyzed by life’s conditions.  There is usually a planet that forms a tight trine or sextile within the Grand Square and the energies and house placement of this trine or sextile will often help unlock the potentials found within the framework of this larger configuration.  This contained energy resulting from the aspect needs to find a release and this trine or sextile is often where the energies are released which, if used properly, can produce great results.

These individuals often need to turn inward and find their own strength.  Many with this aspect feel as though they cannot rely on others to help them through life’s difficulties and therefore become stronger over time and very self-reliant.  This is not to say that reaching out would be a bad idea or that no one can assist them in their time of crisis, however, many with this aspect become reliant on themselves and motivate themselves forward conquering these energies which in turn builds inner strength.  Most people with challenging aspects find ways to use the energies in a positive manner, and they are often the ones that push ahead in life and make something out of themselves as they become experienced in dealing with these energies.

If they can find a goal or spiritual purpose behind the difficulties at hand, they can make their way over the hurdles and rise above any difficulty that comes their way.  The key is to know that they are not trapped and that there is always a way out.  It is imperative that they not beat their heads again the proverbial wall.  Again, they must realize that they are never trapped. 

There are many valuable lessons learned from challenging aspects found within the framework of the Natal Astrology chart.  We need to address each challenge head on, one step at a time.

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COMPOSITE ASTROLOGY CHART

Composite Charts are prepared when two people meet and form a relationship. It provides clues into the nature and function of the relationship.  The relationship can be emotional, business or otherwise.  This Chart reveals the compatibility of the individuals involved and provides insight into how the more challenging energies of the relationship will flow as well as the satisfying energies that will flow freely within the relationship. 

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PROGRESSED SUN CONJUNCT THE NATAL ASCENDANT

The Sun, whether it is the natal or progressed Sun, speaks of your vitality, energy and your ability to recuperate.  It also deals of the ego and your ambitions.  It governs the success you are able to attain in life.  The Sun also is representative of the Father and other male authority figures prominent in your life.

The progressed Sun moves one degree per year and over a period of your lifetime will not move too far from its original position at birth.  It will make semi-sextile to the natal Sun at 30, the semi-square at 45 and the sextile at 60.  For those lucky enough to live into their nineties, they will experience the square at age 90.  It will also make many aspects throughout your lifetime to other planetary placements in the birth chart, including the Ascendant.  In order for it to reach the Ascendant, the natal Sun must be within 90 degrees of the Ascendant (11^th -12^th house) at birth to make any connections to this very significant placement.

The effects of the Progressed Sun on your Ascendant would be a three year aspect and the middle year would be the most significant as that would be when it becomes direct (0 degrees in separation to this placement).  This conjunction can produce both challenging conditions and easy reinforcing life conditions that will aid you in moving forward.  This is due partly to the transits that will make contact to this placement over the suggested period of time.

When a conjunction occurs, there are often potential opportunities for advancement in your profession.  At times people in authority will aid you (if you experience this aspect) in achieving your goals and will become a motivating factor.  In some cases these opportunities may come to the father.  In a woman’s chart, this is often a time of marriage or engagement.  This is an opportune time for meeting a suitable partner, especially if the Vertex is involved or Venus and Jupiter.  The health is usually good when the conjunction has easy aspects from transits affecting it.  One goal that you would have if you experience this aspect could be to achieve success.

If, however, this conjunction is receiving challenging aspects from other planets in transit, especially outer planets, the chances for success are greatly diminished or you may have to work very hard in order to achieve the same level of success that the easy flow aspects would create.   Much of what transforms depends on which planet is transiting the conjunction and its house placement as well as its house placement in the natal chart.  You can also look to the house it rules in the natal chart to get more information as to how events might unfold and what areas of life will be involved. 

There may also some health difficulties although you would have to look at the overall condition of the natal Ascendant and Sun as well as any planets in the twelfth house (if poorly aspected) as this is known as the house of ingrained health issues.

When the progressed Sun advances towards the Ascendant you will feel a draw to make changes to your life that would enhance your world.  Some will make changes to their appearance while some become involved in exercise routines that enhance the body.  Paying close attention to your well-being is always recommended and especially so when this conjunction is (again if you were born with the Sun in the 11^th or 12^th house) about to take hold in your life.

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THE MIRACLE OF LIFE

Just the fact that we are here today is a miracle. 

Is it by chance that we walk this road of life? 

Some individuals question if this that we call “life” is actually a dream.  In reality, we really do not know the answer.  We know very little in the grand scheme of things.  Does it really matter though?

Again, I say, this whole process of life is miraculous.  Each day is filled with beauty and wonder.  Each person we share this existence with is a blessing. 

Do you live your life in full appreciation of all the things that happen?  Can you find joy in even the smallest of things? 

Do you share your life with those that matter?

No one else sees through your eyes and no one else experiences through your experiences.  Your life is uniquely yours. 

It IS a beautiful life.  Live it to the fullest; feel it to its fullest.  What a precious moment.

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THE T-SQUARE IN ASTROLOGY

The T-Square is an astrological configuration involving two or more planets in opposition (180 degrees) with one another and both making a square (90 degrees) to a third planet.  This configuration can also be created in part by angles found within the chart.  All three planets and/or angles should be within the same mode (Fixed, Mutable or Cardinal).  The aspects creating the T-Square should not have an orb any greater than 10 degrees and the closer the angles are to exact, the stronger the influence of this configuration.   Three degrees or less is considered a tight orb.  The T-Square is considered less influential if the planets are in different modes, or if one of the points creating the T-Square involved is an angle (such as the Ascendant or Midheaven).

The T-Square, although considered a challenging aspect, does provide its recipient with motivation.  Through applied efforts, the energies from this aspect will often produce viable results and a general ability to achieve in life.  As this configuration has three planets creating it, when the energies are not expressed in their proper function, the planets becomes out of balance, leaning too much on one of the three directions.  The area of life where the focal planet (which is the planet receiving the square portion of the T-Square) is found in the chart is often too accentuated and those with this aspect in their chart tend to put all the weight on the opposite area of life of where the “square” planet is found. 

In other words, if the focal planet (the one receiving the two squares) is in the third house, we tend to focus our attention on the area of life represented by the ninth house.  The area of life, described by the focal planet, its sign and also its house position can either be used creatively or become a source of frustration.  Using the energies of the focal planet as they are intended to be use is highly suggested.

The T-Square needs activity in order to function well.  As a result, you have to use the energies of the focal planet in a creative manner.  A T-Square used creatively is often found in the charts of very prosperous and/or up and coming individuals.  It is often noted that the focal planet is the most dominant planet in the chart and must be utilized in a favourable manner in order for results to be achieved.  If not used properly, the energies of the focal planet can become a “thorn in the person’s side” and often create conflict and struggle in this person’s life.

It is suggested that the area (house) opposite the focal planet needs to be developed in some way so that balance is created.  Individuals with a Cardinal T-Square have a tendency to bulldoze their way through any type of crisis in their personal lives.  These individuals need to find ways to balance and understand the needs of other people along with their own needs.  They need to understand that other people have their own perspectives and agenda and are also capable of deciding which way they may wish to move and of their own accord.  The Cardinal T-Square operates in a similar fashion to the energies of the sign Aries.

People with a Fixed T-Square aspect operate similar to the energies of the sign of Taurus and have strong willpower and determination to succeed.  They build up their strength over a period of time or concentrated thought and then plunge into action.  They often need to find ways to release their energy constructively and also develop sensitivity towards other people’s needs.

Those with a Mutable T-Square have similar qualities of Gemini and are adaptable, changeable, versatile and restless.  These individuals are influenced greatly by those around them.  They will need to find balance in the way that they rely on others and understand that they can rely on themselves much more than they give themselves credit for.  These individuals also need to stay the course in one direction rather than changing their minds midway and moving on to something new.

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