Shining Ray said:
I was thinking today about Uranus in connection to computers, and to mobile phones and other technology that has been advanced. Do you think a lot of communication is real cold now. I am thinking of when relationships break up and a lot of people just send a text message or an email. A lot of human relating has been taken out of society is some ways.
I love computers personally, but you can say things on computers to people which are very cruel and you do not have to face the reality of that persons emotions, and human side. Uranus is cool for it's fast connection all around the world. We can Google anything today and receive very fast answers it would take me longer looking it up in a book, or I would have to go the library to find the information. I love how astrological charts can be made up fast with computers there is no drawing by hand, so yes effectively we can get through more charts, but sometimes maybe not spend enough time on each chart.
Aquarius which is ruled by Uranus but also Saturn which rules Capricorn, these two are astrologically the coldest signs. I don't mean that offensively but they don't always deal with emotions well. Particularly Aquarius. Do you think all this just naturally comes along with Uranus. It is like a lot of people lose jobs because one computer at the hit of a button can do all the work so why pay lots of people to do the job, the human element is lost again. Like nowadays your just a number to some people, and when all these new political ideas come in, and everything is all about figures. Governments achieve if the unemployment figure comes down, or the crime figure, they don't always tell you the truth about how the figures have come down. They put up taxes and food prices go up and you hardly see a change in your wages, they don't understand why we all get angry or maybe these governments and political faces do, but they like to present their detached, objective little faces at us. And talk about costs and so on...
But anyway Politics isn't my subject really as you can tell
. But what are others idea on the cold face of Uranus. Maybe I am overreacting.
Hello Shining Ray!
Although it seems you have had more than enough responses, it touched me.
This is my first time on any forum, ever. I am Scorpio 11/08/1959 0730AM Chattanooga, TN. I also have all the popular diagnosis now such as depression, bipolar, etc etc. However I do consider my self fairly normal. I am eccentric, but in a fun way. I have Moon in Aquarius 28 degrees, rounded up for sabian symbol. Also moon in 4th house. Saturn Capricorn 4 degrees 2nd house. Scorpio rising blah blah. But what touched me is you are the first that I have seen to say you are concerned. I have been concerned about this for some time. Moon opposition Uranus Leo 21 degrees, meridian natal chart, did I say that correctly? I have been told Uranus is "tremendous" in the natal. I am here to tell you, I think so much of the social friendly flavor has been taken out of our society as a whole. Depression has risen according to some reports astronimically. No one talks to each other anymore! Yes, I agree, I think I would go into withdrawal without my computer, but I see exactly what you are saying. Political I'll let you be the expert! But I hurt for people. It makes me very sad. In fact I thought about starting like a general support group in my neighborhood, co-ed, with rules relaxed. Basically talk about anything that you desire regarding your emotional or personal life. But since I would be the moderator I would make it VERY clear that any info shared was not to be taken out of the group. I believe if someone shares information with me, I am grateful they trust me enough to do so, however that info still belongs to them as well as the right to share. But back to general support, just to have more comradarie, friendship, it is so very important. I see many people that are hurting. I personally believe lots of this is due to lonliness. Common: when someone is having a rough time, general reaction from most is well, give them some space, leave them alone. I get so angry with that. I personally think it is a cop out. I don't know how many times just the children have visited to return my dog, and it warmed my entire day. Sometimes it brings tears to my eyes. I WANT PEOPLE AROUND ME, PLEASE DON'T GIVE ME ANY SPACE! Again as you mentioned, I believe it is just difficulty dealing with another's emotions especially if you are not "empowered" to fix the problem. Most often, it just means acceptance, you're no fun, but I still care enough to just be here. Please excuse me, I have quite a sense of humor, at my own expense, not others. So no violins here, I laugh at myself often. Also if I need space I will say that in a kind way and we can be in separate rooms. But don't leave when emotionally I am down to the ground. So that's my idea, I applaud you for bringing this up. The job situation is so very on target. There are many variables, news is depressing, but I do believe just more community spirit and acceptance helps most any of us to look at any problem in a lighter fashion.
I am trying to get involved with NAMI as well as DBalliance: depression, bipolar alliance. There is still such a stigma. But people need to talk more. It is difficult with the current religious climate, which is so unfortunate. There is so much division, so little perspective, so little tolerance. I am.........should I really say this................a Christian..........but I am not a christian by anyone's definition. It is within and has helped me through a difficult life, that's it. It has been my anchor, however I have friends that are pagan, buddhist, islamic, and they are dear to me. In fact lovely people. But so many hide behind the "I am such a good Christian" every paragragh and It is truly sickening to me as well as those are many the most viscious folks around. No bumper stickers for me, bout that time I'll say something that sounds like it came out of Madonna's mouth, I love her. But that's me. Period. Well, I will shut up, I have been going through a divorce, which was resolved with an arrest today, I can finally breath, Mercury conjunct Jupiter Sag 1st house. So my friends that know I enjoy being the butt of a joke will tell me to please be quiet for a while. It makes me laugh and I do shut up for a while. Thank you so much for the priveledge to blow all this out to someone who seems to understand.
Sincerely,
Sharon Brandenburg
Panama City FL