piercethevale
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Next January 9th, January 8th for those of us on PST, Venus will conjunct the Sun at 18° Capricorn 57' 28".
This is as close as I can estimate the perfect conjunction. As Venus will be in the Same minute and second of a degree as the Sun but only for four seconds in time at one minute and twenty seven seconds prior to this one has to realize that it is not a true exact conjunction.
I had to keep "dialing ahead" the time while casting charts to find the exact minute and second of a degree that Venus entered that the Sun will also be in and then exit that degree at the same time or ahead of the Sun. I then took the total time Venus will be in that exact same minute and second of a degree of divide it by two and add that to the initial ingress to get what I am rather sure is the exact conjunction...or so close to it that I'd only be splitting hairs, so to speak, too get it any more perfect. That total time will be 19 seconds so I added ten seconds to the initial ingress and have come up with 2:01:45 A.M. EST for Philadelphia, the natal birth place of the United States.
My own fascination with Venus Sun conjunctions began a few years ago when I read that Rudolph Steiner predicted the reincarnation of Parsival in this day and age due to a completion of a 1200 year cycle of Venus-Sun conjunctions. Mr Steiner and Trevor Ravenscroft, the author, are the only two people I know of that predicted his return in time for the new milenium.
Interestingly these Venus-Sun conjunctions started conjuncting the five point symmetric matrix (a pentagram aka a "Grand Quintile") that is aligned with, and to, my natal M.C. beginning on October 29, 1998 when Venus conjuncted the Sun at 06° Scorpio 32' 31" My five point matrix has its points at, beginning with the M.C. and following the chart around clockwise, 24° Leo 16' 38", 12° Gemini 16' 38", 00° Aries 16' 38', 18° Capricorn 16' 38" and 06° Scorpio 16° 38". (Late Edit: I found from the link I provide in post #3 that these conjunctions actually started on Feb 5, 1998, as for being of significant effect on my own natal chart, when Venus and the Sun conjuncted in the 19th degree of Capricorn, the same degree they will meet in on Jan 9th {the 8th on the West Coast} 2018 and will again in 2022. ptv)(An even later edit:
I was wrong about an earlier conjunction having occurred in Feb 1998, I misread a notation on the list at the link I provide below in post #3 Venus went Direct Station that day and not conjunct the Sun)
As it is known that a perfect pentagram will reveal through the Sabian Symbols found for its five points the plot outline of a "perfect " story (Marc Edmond Jones made some serious coin selling scripts to Hollywood for many years after reascertaing the Sabian Symbols with the assistance of clairvoyant Elsie Wheeler) The perfect pentagram constructed around ones natal charts' M.C. (one point exacctly every 72 degrees from, and including, the M.C.) reveals through the Sabian Symbols the perfect plotline of your own present existence. The one constructed to the Jesus/Yeshu'a natal chart is most sublime and I may have that info in a thread or post somewhere already, if not I'll get to that soon and I'll include the link here, in this thread, eventually.
These conjunctions to my natal M.C. pentagram have been occuring with some regularity in either the inferior or superior conjunction. In 1998 it was in the superior position, then it occured at 24° Leo 15' in the inferior position on August 18, 2007. This next conjuction will be the third point on my M.C. oriented pentagram that Venus and the Sun will have met at, but, interestingly, they will meet again in the same degree at 18° Capricorn 43' 08", again with Venus in retro in the inferior conjunction, on January 8, 2022. I haven't yet cast all the charts for conjunctions from the 1990's on forward in time but I have tentatively concluded that the remaining two points on my M.C. oriented pentagram will be hit in 2032, in Gemini and in March of 2033 in Aries although another will occur in Aries in 2037 in the superior position....which I believe concludes all the activity to my natal M.C. oriented pentagram for another 1200 years.
Of an interesting side note that I came across while casting the many charts that I have so far is that on June 1, 2028 at 5:00:10 A.M. EST Venus will be at 11° Gemini 28' 20" while the Sun will be at 11° Gemini 28' 19" and then one second in time later Venus will be at 11° Gemini 28' 19" and the Sun will be at 11° Gemini 28' 20" ...meaning that the exact conj. occurs between the one second of time and the next which just goes to prove just how ephemeral everything in the Heavens is...just how very fleeting a moment is.
the Sun and Venus will be conjunct in the 19th degree of Capricorn on this event and quite interestingly they will both be in the 20th degree of Capricorn just a few hours later...minutes actually. (Venus conjuncting Pluto just past 3 A.M and the Sun doing same just past 4 A.M. That is a ripe subject for whole another thread topic) The Sabian Symbol given from Dane Rudhyar's wonderful book, "An Astrological Mandala" tells us what the combination of these two stellar influences are radiating down upon all of us in the world at that moment.
"CAPRICORN 19°: A FIVE-YEAR-OLD CHILD CARRYING A BAG FILLED WITH GROCERIES.
KEYNOTE: Rising to the occasion when asked to assume social responsibilities ahead of one's normal development.
What seems to be implied at this stage of the cyclic process is the value of early conditioning in teaching one how to fulfill the responsibilities of everyday life in our modern society. This twentieth scene of the complete process has been entitled 'Group performance', and today it is evident that Children at an early age are expected to assume a family role which at times will strain their natural capacities. This is part of the accelerating pace of our technological society.
This fourth stage symbol evokes the possibility of meeting a certain type of social opportunity which normally may seem premature. A pattern of ACCELERATED GROWTH can thus be established, with both positive and negative aspects. Rushing ahead of one's natural development may be damaging; yet we are living in a particularly dynamic period of man's evolution."
Thus it is saying to the world at large that we all must rise up to this occasion and make an effort to accelerate our spiritual growth...an effort to move quickly ahead along the path of spiritual evolution is direly needed at this time.
I'm going to go ahead here and give the Sabian Symbol for the 20th of Capricorn, that degree of the Zodiac that the Sun, Venus and Pluto, the PLANET (yes it is) of Transformation will all be at, simultaneously, on January 9th just minutes after the Sun Venus conjunction on the same day. It should become crystal clear to all as to why I choose too do so by the time you have finished reading this post. (ibid.)
"CAPRICORN 20°: A HIDDEN CHOIR IS SINGING DURING A RELIGIOUS SERVICE.
KEYNOTE: The fulfillment of the individual's creative function through his participation in a group performance consecrated to a transcendent realization of unity.
In great cathedrals and other religious edifices the choir is normally hidden behind the altar or above the nave. It symbolizes thus more perfectly the supernal harmony of 'heaven' — or the music of the spheres. The ideal of social participation is exalted to its highest manifestation, for the choir also represents the multifaceted and polyphonic unity of the community in its transcendent state of perfect harmony. Within this harmony the individual who has overcome his egocentric separativeness and developed his higher consciousness finds fulfillment in super-personal togetherness.
This is the fifth and last symbol of this fifty-eighth sequence. It presents us with the purest form of group-harmony, the most basic yet most difficult fulfillment of the social state. At the level of the individual person this 'hidden choir' would refer to the polyphonic integration of all faculties in their most spiritual manifestations: the ideal of PLENITUDE of being. "
While that symbolsim is for the entire world I ask you, my fellow Yanks, to keep that symbolsim in mind in light of the following extrapolated from the event chart for the Venus Sun conjuction on January 8th cast for the USA at the site of its nativity, Philadelphia, Penn.
At 2:01:45 A.M.EST next January 9th in a chart cast for Philadelphia, Penn. The Asc. will be at 08° Scorpio 56' 24", that is to say the 9th degree of Scorpio. From Dane Rudhyar's wonderful book on the Sabian Symbols, "An Astrological Mandala" the Sabian Symbol for the 9th degree of Scorpio is given as:
"SCORPIO 9°: A DENTIST AT WORK.
KEYNOTE: Overcoming the negative results of social practices and ego-cravings.
In order to properly evaluate and interpret this symbol, we should realize the meaning of the teeth. Permanent teeth appear normally at age 7, when, according to some occultists, the personalized individuality of the child — the ego — takes full control of the physical organism. The teeth are used to tear down foodstuffs so they can be digested and assimilated. Social living and cultural patterns impose upon us certain habits of eating, arouse desires for unwholesome or denatured food, force us perhaps to eat in tense circumstances and hurriedly. This results in tooth decay far more frequently than should be inevitable through aging. The symbol therefore shows us how society and civilization, which may indirectly cause tooth decay, then have to invent means to skillfully repair the damage.
At this fourth stage of the five-fold sequence we see once more a hint of technique. Life in society both perverts, and repairs, destroys and rebuilds — truly a vicious cycle. Man is compelled by social needs to display INVENTIVENESS."
It so seems then that there is something of American society that is in sad need of repair... as that is the "WHO" or "WHAT" of this chart.
The 9th degree of Taurus then gives us the symbolic illustration of as to what the Cosmos deems the proper destination to overcome this state of disrepair or maladjustment. (ibid.)
"TAURUS 9°: A FULLY DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREE.
KEYNOTE: The ability to create inner happiness in dark hours.
In northern or mountainous countries where the Christmas tree symbol took form, we find a contrast between the tree outside - bare and normally covered with snow - and the tree inside the home - loaded with decorations and gifts for the family. If we follow up the meaning of the preceding symbol, we see that snow has come outside; but the prepared and closely united group has created abundance, beauty and happiness within, overcoming the cold barrenness of the outside world — just as man had overcome, in a previous symbol (Phase 35), the natural obstacle to his progress. The Christ symbol is also included in the background — that is, the vivid faith in a transformed future.
This fourth stage symbol suggests the ever-present possibility open to man to transfigure the darkness and deprivation of the low point of a life cycle by incarnating in it an antiphonic response celebrating the ever remembered and always expected high moments of life. It evokes man's undying FAITH IN CYCLIC RENEWAL."
It seems to me that the Cosmos is saying we have lost our Faith, or a substantial portion of it.
the Mid Haven produce the Sabian Symbol tellin us "HOW" we our to renew that faith (In a spiritual application. In a mundane application the Mid Haven produces symbolically the "WHY" of the situation.) and the M.C. is at 16° Leo 35' 15", that is the 17th degree of Leo. (ibid.)
"LEO 17°: A VOLUNTEER CHURCH CHOIR SINGING RELIGIOUS HYMNS.
KEYNOTE: The feeling of togetherness which unites men and women in their dedication to a collective ideal.
Religion in its institutionalized aspect is the attempt to give a transcendental character to the feeling of community. The fellowship of common work needed for substance and security in a dangerous world is exalted in periodic rituals in which the co-workers participate. At such moments the consciousness and feelings of human beings flow into a common mold in which they become refreshed by the experience of shared values and beliefs.
This second stage symbol presents a contrast with that of the first only in that the collectively human aspect of experience is in contrast to the purely natural and fundamental character of instinctual life. The existence of a volunteer church choir implies a rather steady phase of culture and society. What is sung reflects the special way in which a particular community of human beings — extensive as it may be — interprets the deepest realities of human existence and man's longings for an ideal. The symbol expresses the idealized aspect of TOGETHERNESS."
So it is through bonding in togetherness through our respective Faiths...and although this nation was founded as and yet remains primarily a "Christian Nation" regardless of what religion you practice we all worship the one and the same God. (and whether you believe it, or understand it, or not, Hiduism is a monotheistic religion. Brahma, Vishnu and Siva are just three aspects of the One God they happen to call by name as Ishwara.) So we must not only revive Faith in our own respective religions we must reach out and encourage those of other religions to renew their faith in their own as well. We are all Sons and Daughters of God and we are one as a nation.
The 17th degree of Aquarius, the location of the I.C.) gives us symbolically the "WHY" of this need and the means we are being encouraged to utilize to achieve it... and by the way the 17th degree of Aquarius just so also happens to be the location of the USA's natal Moon (by the "Zero Hour" natal chart for the USA i.e. July 4, 1776 @ 12:00:01 A.M. EST Philadelphia, Penn.) and by Rudhyar's book, that is: (ibid.)
"AQUARIUS 17°: A WATCHDOG STANDS GUARD, PROTECTING HIS MASTER AND HIS POSSESSIONS.
KEYNOTE: The development of the capacity to protect one-self and to safeguard one's individual rights under complex social pressures.
What seems to be implied in this symbol, considering its position in the entire cycle, is that under present-day social conditions the individual person needs protection against the ever-growing encroachments of society upon his theoretically recognized right to lead a private life free from public interference. Seen in this light the symbol stands in contrast to the preceding one depicting the power of big business and the totalitarian implications of large-scale organization. At a deeper occult level of interpretation it also reveals the need to protect oneself against "astral" intrusions and perhaps 'black magic', the more so as one ventures into supernormal states of consciousness. It is said that the Adept trains certain subhuman entities ('Elementals') to protect him. The Christian religion speaks of Guardian Angels in a related sense.
At this second stage we see the individual able to master natural energies which he enlists in his service, so he may pursue his individualized work of destiny in security. This is another aspect of the relationship of individual-to-society. Individuals of course do also seek to rob or injure other persons, but the state of affairs resulting from a society glorifying competition, ambition and success at any cost is largely responsible for individual violence. The more creative the person, the greater his or her NEED FOR PROTECTION."
May I repeat the first sentence of the text, in excerpt, to emphasise what this is truly all about?
Quote: "...under present-day social conditions the individual person needs protection against the ever-growing encroachments of society upon his theoretically recognized right to lead a private life free from public interference." Unquote.
It is through a revival of our respective Faiths that we can succeed in re-establishing our rights that have been ignored or enroached upon and secure them for the future and, hopefully, for future generations as well. (Like we need to go through the oppression of the despotism we have all been subjected to these last 50 years or so, again...eh what?)
The N. Node at the time gives through the Sabain Symbol found for its degree in the Zodiac the overall reason for all the ephemeral activity at that moment as it always does. The North Node is always the indication of how we are to be spiritually evolving. The N. Node at that moment will be at 15° Leo 17' 13", that is the 16th degree of Leo and is but one degree before the M.C.
From Rudhyar the symbolism is given as: (ibid.)
"LEO 16°: THE STORM ENDED, ALL NATURE REJOICES IN BRILLIANT SUNSHINE.
KEYNOTE: The surge of life and love after a major crisis.
The symbol speaks clearly for itself. How brilliant the light after the long 'night of the soul'! The battered but unconquered consciousness finds itself exalted in the marriage of sunbeams and rising sap. This indeed is 'Release' — light and life singing in the cleansed and refreshed mind, flooded for a while by the waters of feeling.
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This is the first stage in the twenty-eighth five-fold sequence. It is a sequence that reveals consciousness at its most inspiring moments of enjoyment. But these 'peak experiences' can operate at several levels. The first and most basic level is that of life itself, and of the overcoming of its many crises — THE JOY AND POWER OF NEW BEGINNINGS."
Do I really need at all to comment on this? If we all follow the instructions given us here in this chart by bonding together in spiritual unity it will be a brand new, bright and sunny, day dawning here in the United States. A "joyous new beginning" for us all. ...maybe a bit of a bummer for the despots, though.
Finally ( as far a my thread here is going to take this. You all can extrapolate as much as you further wish to from this chart...and I encourage all to do so that wishes to....although I am giving you the core gist of it right here. Mosdt of you will likely find this is all you need to know.)
lets look at the Part of Fortune derived from this chart (dirunal formula always, regardless of time of day, thank you. WhY? Because it's the only true method to employ. Reversing componets changes the Part into the Part of Soul/Spirit) The Part of Fortune found for this chart is at 13° Leo 08" 17", that is the 14th degree of Leo. It symbolically provides us with the means to employ either in action, cultural identity or mental concept by which to achieve the most fortuitous circumstances by which the benefits of this chart can be best achieved (ibid.)
"LEO 14°: A HUMAN SOUL SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTWARD MANIFESTATION.
KEYNOTE: The yearning for self-actualization.
Behind the many rhythms and drives of individual existence, beyond the child, the adult and the old man, stands the soul seeking always to manifest itself through the personality. This is the transpersonal urge of the spirit, expressing itself in many ways during the whole life span. But most avenues are blocked, and the soul waits until it can wait no longer. Then comes the dramatic release, which may mean a joyous carnival or madness.
The fourth stage of this twenty-seventh sequence brings a transcendental clue to the technique of living: Let the soul speak out! Allow the power of the true tone of your being to manifest itself smoothly, easily, unobstructed — or expect a variety of consequences. LET the soul manifest!"
SO THEN...
IT COMES DOWN TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF US TO DO OUR PART. TO RENEW OUR FAITH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND COLLECTIVELY. ... IN UNITY... AND TO DEMONSTRATE IT PUBLICLY ...LET IT BE KNOWN TO OTHERS IN THAT BY DOING SO IT BECOMES INFECTIOUS...TO ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO ARE OBSTRUCTED BY THEIR OWN TIMIDITY, OR BY THE INTIMIDATION OF OTHERS, FROM DOING SO.
LET YOUR FAITH BE RENEWED, LET YOUR SOUL AND FAITH MANIFEST, BE SEEN BY ALL AND BE REJOICED IN BY ALL.
TOGETHER, AS ONE NATION UNDER GOD WE SHALL OVERCOME
THIS IS THE TRUTH, ACCEPT IT, EMBRACE IT, LIVE IT AND LET IT SET YOU FREE.
MAY GOD BLESS US ALL...WORLDWIDE.
Sun conjunct Venus event chart Jan. 8, 2018
This is as close as I can estimate the perfect conjunction. As Venus will be in the Same minute and second of a degree as the Sun but only for four seconds in time at one minute and twenty seven seconds prior to this one has to realize that it is not a true exact conjunction.
I had to keep "dialing ahead" the time while casting charts to find the exact minute and second of a degree that Venus entered that the Sun will also be in and then exit that degree at the same time or ahead of the Sun. I then took the total time Venus will be in that exact same minute and second of a degree of divide it by two and add that to the initial ingress to get what I am rather sure is the exact conjunction...or so close to it that I'd only be splitting hairs, so to speak, too get it any more perfect. That total time will be 19 seconds so I added ten seconds to the initial ingress and have come up with 2:01:45 A.M. EST for Philadelphia, the natal birth place of the United States.
My own fascination with Venus Sun conjunctions began a few years ago when I read that Rudolph Steiner predicted the reincarnation of Parsival in this day and age due to a completion of a 1200 year cycle of Venus-Sun conjunctions. Mr Steiner and Trevor Ravenscroft, the author, are the only two people I know of that predicted his return in time for the new milenium.
Interestingly these Venus-Sun conjunctions started conjuncting the five point symmetric matrix (a pentagram aka a "Grand Quintile") that is aligned with, and to, my natal M.C. beginning on October 29, 1998 when Venus conjuncted the Sun at 06° Scorpio 32' 31" My five point matrix has its points at, beginning with the M.C. and following the chart around clockwise, 24° Leo 16' 38", 12° Gemini 16' 38", 00° Aries 16' 38', 18° Capricorn 16' 38" and 06° Scorpio 16° 38". (Late Edit: I found from the link I provide in post #3 that these conjunctions actually started on Feb 5, 1998, as for being of significant effect on my own natal chart, when Venus and the Sun conjuncted in the 19th degree of Capricorn, the same degree they will meet in on Jan 9th {the 8th on the West Coast} 2018 and will again in 2022. ptv)(An even later edit:
I was wrong about an earlier conjunction having occurred in Feb 1998, I misread a notation on the list at the link I provide below in post #3 Venus went Direct Station that day and not conjunct the Sun)
As it is known that a perfect pentagram will reveal through the Sabian Symbols found for its five points the plot outline of a "perfect " story (Marc Edmond Jones made some serious coin selling scripts to Hollywood for many years after reascertaing the Sabian Symbols with the assistance of clairvoyant Elsie Wheeler) The perfect pentagram constructed around ones natal charts' M.C. (one point exacctly every 72 degrees from, and including, the M.C.) reveals through the Sabian Symbols the perfect plotline of your own present existence. The one constructed to the Jesus/Yeshu'a natal chart is most sublime and I may have that info in a thread or post somewhere already, if not I'll get to that soon and I'll include the link here, in this thread, eventually.
These conjunctions to my natal M.C. pentagram have been occuring with some regularity in either the inferior or superior conjunction. In 1998 it was in the superior position, then it occured at 24° Leo 15' in the inferior position on August 18, 2007. This next conjuction will be the third point on my M.C. oriented pentagram that Venus and the Sun will have met at, but, interestingly, they will meet again in the same degree at 18° Capricorn 43' 08", again with Venus in retro in the inferior conjunction, on January 8, 2022. I haven't yet cast all the charts for conjunctions from the 1990's on forward in time but I have tentatively concluded that the remaining two points on my M.C. oriented pentagram will be hit in 2032, in Gemini and in March of 2033 in Aries although another will occur in Aries in 2037 in the superior position....which I believe concludes all the activity to my natal M.C. oriented pentagram for another 1200 years.
Of an interesting side note that I came across while casting the many charts that I have so far is that on June 1, 2028 at 5:00:10 A.M. EST Venus will be at 11° Gemini 28' 20" while the Sun will be at 11° Gemini 28' 19" and then one second in time later Venus will be at 11° Gemini 28' 19" and the Sun will be at 11° Gemini 28' 20" ...meaning that the exact conj. occurs between the one second of time and the next which just goes to prove just how ephemeral everything in the Heavens is...just how very fleeting a moment is.
the Sun and Venus will be conjunct in the 19th degree of Capricorn on this event and quite interestingly they will both be in the 20th degree of Capricorn just a few hours later...minutes actually. (Venus conjuncting Pluto just past 3 A.M and the Sun doing same just past 4 A.M. That is a ripe subject for whole another thread topic) The Sabian Symbol given from Dane Rudhyar's wonderful book, "An Astrological Mandala" tells us what the combination of these two stellar influences are radiating down upon all of us in the world at that moment.
"CAPRICORN 19°: A FIVE-YEAR-OLD CHILD CARRYING A BAG FILLED WITH GROCERIES.
KEYNOTE: Rising to the occasion when asked to assume social responsibilities ahead of one's normal development.
What seems to be implied at this stage of the cyclic process is the value of early conditioning in teaching one how to fulfill the responsibilities of everyday life in our modern society. This twentieth scene of the complete process has been entitled 'Group performance', and today it is evident that Children at an early age are expected to assume a family role which at times will strain their natural capacities. This is part of the accelerating pace of our technological society.
This fourth stage symbol evokes the possibility of meeting a certain type of social opportunity which normally may seem premature. A pattern of ACCELERATED GROWTH can thus be established, with both positive and negative aspects. Rushing ahead of one's natural development may be damaging; yet we are living in a particularly dynamic period of man's evolution."
Thus it is saying to the world at large that we all must rise up to this occasion and make an effort to accelerate our spiritual growth...an effort to move quickly ahead along the path of spiritual evolution is direly needed at this time.
I'm going to go ahead here and give the Sabian Symbol for the 20th of Capricorn, that degree of the Zodiac that the Sun, Venus and Pluto, the PLANET (yes it is) of Transformation will all be at, simultaneously, on January 9th just minutes after the Sun Venus conjunction on the same day. It should become crystal clear to all as to why I choose too do so by the time you have finished reading this post. (ibid.)
"CAPRICORN 20°: A HIDDEN CHOIR IS SINGING DURING A RELIGIOUS SERVICE.
KEYNOTE: The fulfillment of the individual's creative function through his participation in a group performance consecrated to a transcendent realization of unity.
In great cathedrals and other religious edifices the choir is normally hidden behind the altar or above the nave. It symbolizes thus more perfectly the supernal harmony of 'heaven' — or the music of the spheres. The ideal of social participation is exalted to its highest manifestation, for the choir also represents the multifaceted and polyphonic unity of the community in its transcendent state of perfect harmony. Within this harmony the individual who has overcome his egocentric separativeness and developed his higher consciousness finds fulfillment in super-personal togetherness.
This is the fifth and last symbol of this fifty-eighth sequence. It presents us with the purest form of group-harmony, the most basic yet most difficult fulfillment of the social state. At the level of the individual person this 'hidden choir' would refer to the polyphonic integration of all faculties in their most spiritual manifestations: the ideal of PLENITUDE of being. "
While that symbolsim is for the entire world I ask you, my fellow Yanks, to keep that symbolsim in mind in light of the following extrapolated from the event chart for the Venus Sun conjuction on January 8th cast for the USA at the site of its nativity, Philadelphia, Penn.
At 2:01:45 A.M.EST next January 9th in a chart cast for Philadelphia, Penn. The Asc. will be at 08° Scorpio 56' 24", that is to say the 9th degree of Scorpio. From Dane Rudhyar's wonderful book on the Sabian Symbols, "An Astrological Mandala" the Sabian Symbol for the 9th degree of Scorpio is given as:
"SCORPIO 9°: A DENTIST AT WORK.
KEYNOTE: Overcoming the negative results of social practices and ego-cravings.
In order to properly evaluate and interpret this symbol, we should realize the meaning of the teeth. Permanent teeth appear normally at age 7, when, according to some occultists, the personalized individuality of the child — the ego — takes full control of the physical organism. The teeth are used to tear down foodstuffs so they can be digested and assimilated. Social living and cultural patterns impose upon us certain habits of eating, arouse desires for unwholesome or denatured food, force us perhaps to eat in tense circumstances and hurriedly. This results in tooth decay far more frequently than should be inevitable through aging. The symbol therefore shows us how society and civilization, which may indirectly cause tooth decay, then have to invent means to skillfully repair the damage.
At this fourth stage of the five-fold sequence we see once more a hint of technique. Life in society both perverts, and repairs, destroys and rebuilds — truly a vicious cycle. Man is compelled by social needs to display INVENTIVENESS."
It so seems then that there is something of American society that is in sad need of repair... as that is the "WHO" or "WHAT" of this chart.
The 9th degree of Taurus then gives us the symbolic illustration of as to what the Cosmos deems the proper destination to overcome this state of disrepair or maladjustment. (ibid.)
"TAURUS 9°: A FULLY DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREE.
KEYNOTE: The ability to create inner happiness in dark hours.
In northern or mountainous countries where the Christmas tree symbol took form, we find a contrast between the tree outside - bare and normally covered with snow - and the tree inside the home - loaded with decorations and gifts for the family. If we follow up the meaning of the preceding symbol, we see that snow has come outside; but the prepared and closely united group has created abundance, beauty and happiness within, overcoming the cold barrenness of the outside world — just as man had overcome, in a previous symbol (Phase 35), the natural obstacle to his progress. The Christ symbol is also included in the background — that is, the vivid faith in a transformed future.
This fourth stage symbol suggests the ever-present possibility open to man to transfigure the darkness and deprivation of the low point of a life cycle by incarnating in it an antiphonic response celebrating the ever remembered and always expected high moments of life. It evokes man's undying FAITH IN CYCLIC RENEWAL."
It seems to me that the Cosmos is saying we have lost our Faith, or a substantial portion of it.
the Mid Haven produce the Sabian Symbol tellin us "HOW" we our to renew that faith (In a spiritual application. In a mundane application the Mid Haven produces symbolically the "WHY" of the situation.) and the M.C. is at 16° Leo 35' 15", that is the 17th degree of Leo. (ibid.)
"LEO 17°: A VOLUNTEER CHURCH CHOIR SINGING RELIGIOUS HYMNS.
KEYNOTE: The feeling of togetherness which unites men and women in their dedication to a collective ideal.
Religion in its institutionalized aspect is the attempt to give a transcendental character to the feeling of community. The fellowship of common work needed for substance and security in a dangerous world is exalted in periodic rituals in which the co-workers participate. At such moments the consciousness and feelings of human beings flow into a common mold in which they become refreshed by the experience of shared values and beliefs.
This second stage symbol presents a contrast with that of the first only in that the collectively human aspect of experience is in contrast to the purely natural and fundamental character of instinctual life. The existence of a volunteer church choir implies a rather steady phase of culture and society. What is sung reflects the special way in which a particular community of human beings — extensive as it may be — interprets the deepest realities of human existence and man's longings for an ideal. The symbol expresses the idealized aspect of TOGETHERNESS."
So it is through bonding in togetherness through our respective Faiths...and although this nation was founded as and yet remains primarily a "Christian Nation" regardless of what religion you practice we all worship the one and the same God. (and whether you believe it, or understand it, or not, Hiduism is a monotheistic religion. Brahma, Vishnu and Siva are just three aspects of the One God they happen to call by name as Ishwara.) So we must not only revive Faith in our own respective religions we must reach out and encourage those of other religions to renew their faith in their own as well. We are all Sons and Daughters of God and we are one as a nation.
The 17th degree of Aquarius, the location of the I.C.) gives us symbolically the "WHY" of this need and the means we are being encouraged to utilize to achieve it... and by the way the 17th degree of Aquarius just so also happens to be the location of the USA's natal Moon (by the "Zero Hour" natal chart for the USA i.e. July 4, 1776 @ 12:00:01 A.M. EST Philadelphia, Penn.) and by Rudhyar's book, that is: (ibid.)
"AQUARIUS 17°: A WATCHDOG STANDS GUARD, PROTECTING HIS MASTER AND HIS POSSESSIONS.
KEYNOTE: The development of the capacity to protect one-self and to safeguard one's individual rights under complex social pressures.
What seems to be implied in this symbol, considering its position in the entire cycle, is that under present-day social conditions the individual person needs protection against the ever-growing encroachments of society upon his theoretically recognized right to lead a private life free from public interference. Seen in this light the symbol stands in contrast to the preceding one depicting the power of big business and the totalitarian implications of large-scale organization. At a deeper occult level of interpretation it also reveals the need to protect oneself against "astral" intrusions and perhaps 'black magic', the more so as one ventures into supernormal states of consciousness. It is said that the Adept trains certain subhuman entities ('Elementals') to protect him. The Christian religion speaks of Guardian Angels in a related sense.
At this second stage we see the individual able to master natural energies which he enlists in his service, so he may pursue his individualized work of destiny in security. This is another aspect of the relationship of individual-to-society. Individuals of course do also seek to rob or injure other persons, but the state of affairs resulting from a society glorifying competition, ambition and success at any cost is largely responsible for individual violence. The more creative the person, the greater his or her NEED FOR PROTECTION."
May I repeat the first sentence of the text, in excerpt, to emphasise what this is truly all about?
Quote: "...under present-day social conditions the individual person needs protection against the ever-growing encroachments of society upon his theoretically recognized right to lead a private life free from public interference." Unquote.
It is through a revival of our respective Faiths that we can succeed in re-establishing our rights that have been ignored or enroached upon and secure them for the future and, hopefully, for future generations as well. (Like we need to go through the oppression of the despotism we have all been subjected to these last 50 years or so, again...eh what?)
The N. Node at the time gives through the Sabain Symbol found for its degree in the Zodiac the overall reason for all the ephemeral activity at that moment as it always does. The North Node is always the indication of how we are to be spiritually evolving. The N. Node at that moment will be at 15° Leo 17' 13", that is the 16th degree of Leo and is but one degree before the M.C.
From Rudhyar the symbolism is given as: (ibid.)
"LEO 16°: THE STORM ENDED, ALL NATURE REJOICES IN BRILLIANT SUNSHINE.
KEYNOTE: The surge of life and love after a major crisis.
The symbol speaks clearly for itself. How brilliant the light after the long 'night of the soul'! The battered but unconquered consciousness finds itself exalted in the marriage of sunbeams and rising sap. This indeed is 'Release' — light and life singing in the cleansed and refreshed mind, flooded for a while by the waters of feeling.
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This is the first stage in the twenty-eighth five-fold sequence. It is a sequence that reveals consciousness at its most inspiring moments of enjoyment. But these 'peak experiences' can operate at several levels. The first and most basic level is that of life itself, and of the overcoming of its many crises — THE JOY AND POWER OF NEW BEGINNINGS."
Do I really need at all to comment on this? If we all follow the instructions given us here in this chart by bonding together in spiritual unity it will be a brand new, bright and sunny, day dawning here in the United States. A "joyous new beginning" for us all. ...maybe a bit of a bummer for the despots, though.
Finally ( as far a my thread here is going to take this. You all can extrapolate as much as you further wish to from this chart...and I encourage all to do so that wishes to....although I am giving you the core gist of it right here. Mosdt of you will likely find this is all you need to know.)
lets look at the Part of Fortune derived from this chart (dirunal formula always, regardless of time of day, thank you. WhY? Because it's the only true method to employ. Reversing componets changes the Part into the Part of Soul/Spirit) The Part of Fortune found for this chart is at 13° Leo 08" 17", that is the 14th degree of Leo. It symbolically provides us with the means to employ either in action, cultural identity or mental concept by which to achieve the most fortuitous circumstances by which the benefits of this chart can be best achieved (ibid.)
"LEO 14°: A HUMAN SOUL SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTWARD MANIFESTATION.
KEYNOTE: The yearning for self-actualization.
Behind the many rhythms and drives of individual existence, beyond the child, the adult and the old man, stands the soul seeking always to manifest itself through the personality. This is the transpersonal urge of the spirit, expressing itself in many ways during the whole life span. But most avenues are blocked, and the soul waits until it can wait no longer. Then comes the dramatic release, which may mean a joyous carnival or madness.
The fourth stage of this twenty-seventh sequence brings a transcendental clue to the technique of living: Let the soul speak out! Allow the power of the true tone of your being to manifest itself smoothly, easily, unobstructed — or expect a variety of consequences. LET the soul manifest!"
SO THEN...
IT COMES DOWN TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF US TO DO OUR PART. TO RENEW OUR FAITH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND COLLECTIVELY. ... IN UNITY... AND TO DEMONSTRATE IT PUBLICLY ...LET IT BE KNOWN TO OTHERS IN THAT BY DOING SO IT BECOMES INFECTIOUS...TO ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO ARE OBSTRUCTED BY THEIR OWN TIMIDITY, OR BY THE INTIMIDATION OF OTHERS, FROM DOING SO.
LET YOUR FAITH BE RENEWED, LET YOUR SOUL AND FAITH MANIFEST, BE SEEN BY ALL AND BE REJOICED IN BY ALL.
TOGETHER, AS ONE NATION UNDER GOD WE SHALL OVERCOME
THIS IS THE TRUTH, ACCEPT IT, EMBRACE IT, LIVE IT AND LET IT SET YOU FREE.
MAY GOD BLESS US ALL...WORLDWIDE.
Sun conjunct Venus event chart Jan. 8, 2018
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