Cardinal Climax: Take 2 - August 2010 and beyond

[2stepbay]

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"Cardinal Climax: Take 2 - August 2010 and beyond"

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Today (July 29th), Mars moved into Libra joining Saturn for the next two weeks. The current global intensity just became more intense. Charts, suggestions and opportunities found here in our latest Gemini Astrology Blog

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[AquariusT]

Ok I used another browser and it is ok..

[2stepbay]

AquariusT...which browser including version number was causing the problem? Mac or PC? Helpful to know as a couple of other readers have mentioned the same problem. I can view the blog w/o issue on Safari 5, Safari 4, Firefox 2 and 3 and Internet Explorer 7.

thanks for the feedback.

[gemini59]

I have found my energy calming since Saturn entered Libra. Saturn in Libra is exalted. On the other hand I have been fighting sciatica for the last week which has affected my running regime. Mars in Libra in detriment. Mars rules my ascendant. Saturn bones, mars injuries....Hmmm is not venus ruler of lower back....lumbago! Interesting or not.

Oddly enough I noted the inconjunction of mercury to neptune as I sat waiting for a traffic light to change. Almost in slow motion I watched postal truck in the middle of an intersection get its front bumper taken off by a speeding momma van. She spun around like something in a spy movie only to end up parked along the curb going the wrong way!!!! DANGER DANGER!!!


to me the energy feels subtle but for me it is a physical effect right now and less emotional ...

lots of bills passing lately in government.....

I am looking at tomorrow, the 30th as there will be more hits and August 6th my chart will be triggered by a lot of these transits...


We shall see ...as they say

[Inside Out Orange]

I generally feel like life is calming down and beginning to tick along nicely. Still the occasional hiccup but those are mostly being caused by people with early cardinal planets rather than directly of my own making!

[2stepbay]

Originally Posted by Inside Out Orange

I generally feel like life is calming down and beginning to tick along nicely. Still the occasional hiccup but those are mostly being caused by people with early cardinal planets rather than directly of my own making!

LOL. Sounds like your fixed planets are creating the current stable perspective. In any event, I think transiting Saturn will wake things up a bit when it triggers your natal Uranus/Chiron opposition come November.

[Teb]

I am 8* cap asc and I have a terrible gut feeling about my love life.

T. Pluto and NN on the Asc
T. Jup & Uran on the IC
TSaturn & Mars on the MC.
moon on the DC

Maybe I will get a job. I expect some good news out of this as I will have T merc conjunct N. Venus retro.

[2stepbay]

Originally Posted by Teb

I am 8* cap asc and I have a terrible gut feeling about my love life.

In part, Cap rising seeks "self sufficiency" not only in work, but also in all aspects of life including relationship.

One way to think about Capricorn is via the "queen bee" archetype. While she likes to run the hive (very Capricorn of her ), she also surrounds herself with workers who follow her direction aka "support". Otherwise she would have to do it all herself (works to Capricorn's detriment). In that regard, she allows herself "to receive" the help of others (competency is very helpful here).

In relationship, attracting competent people who follow your lead is very helpful in the self-sufficiency dept. By contrast, if you are attracting souls who need your help or have co-dependent tendencies, you'll experience struggle due to co-conflicting needs. I suspect Pluto/NN transiting the Asc will help you sort out any inconsistencies here.

[Teb]

Originally Posted by 2stepbay

In part, Cap rising seeks "self sufficiency" not only in work, but also in all aspects of life including relationship.

One way to think about Capricorn is via the "queen bee" archetype. While she likes to run the hive (very Capricorn of her ), she also surrounds herself with workers who follow her direction aka "support". Otherwise she would have to do it all herself (works to Capricorn's detriment). In that regard, she allows herself "to receive" the help of others (competency is very helpful here).

In relationship, attracting competent people who follow your lead is very helpful in the self-sufficiency dept. By contrast, if you are attracting souls who need your help or have co-dependent tendencies, you'll experience struggle due to co-conflicting needs. I suspect Pluto/NN transiting the Asc will help you sort out any inconsistencies here.

Thank you 2stepbay,

Not sure what to make of ^^ because I am unemployeed and totally dependent on the boyfriend and others for help. I can only hope he will not get wiped out by this transit.

[2stepbay]

Originally Posted by Teb

[B]Not sure what to make of ^^ because I am unemployeed and totally dependent on the boyfriend and others for help. I can only hope he will not get wiped out by this transit.

Part of a Pluto cycle is to melt away "what no longer works". If you are unemployed, perhaps see this as an opportunity to rediscover your innate gift(s).

Reflect on your life around 3, 4 or 5 years old. What came naturally to you? What were you passionate about? That would be a good place to start for redirecting your energy into an area of life that serves you in a self-sufficient way.

[Inside Out Orange]

Originally Posted by 2stepbay

LOL. Sounds like your fixed planets are creating the current stable perspective. In any event, I think transiting Saturn will wake things up a bit when it triggers your natal Uranus/Chiron opposition come November.

Hmmm ... especially as it also squares the midheaven.

It's been a rough year - Feb particularly with Neptune/Chiron opposing the Leo planets and that's due up again through Aug-Jan. Plus Jupiter&Uranus inconjunct through that period. So all in all, potential for things to kickstart again.

Fingers crossed it won't be as painful as Feb but if it is, I made it through that so I should be stronger ...


Loving the blogs as always

[2stepbay]

Originally Posted by Inside Out Orange

It's been a rough year - Feb particularly with Neptune/Chiron opposing the Leo planets and that's due up again through Aug-Jan. Plus Jupiter&Uranus inconjunct through that period.

Neptune cycles invite a re-visioning of direction and intent. A friend and excellent astrologer once shared Neptune transits are "like walking around with an empty glass...letting the Universe fill and empty with new information, friends, desires and a good dose of serendipity." Leo energy drives heart desire. That would seem a good place to start. Given the Chiron influence, new health/body care strategies are an integral part of the mix.

[hermetic]

nice reading, thanks.
This has been the most difficult time in my life up to date.
Feels like the whole world is falling apart, my mom is very ill.
This cardinal t-square is hitting my Sun, IC and MC, and everything feels so shaky and insecure to me.
Bad bad times

[Inside Out Orange]

Originally Posted by 2stepbay

Neptune cycles invite a re-visioning of direction and intent. A friend and excellent astrologer once shared Neptune transits are "like walking around with an empty glass...letting the Universe fill and empty with new information, friends, desires and a good dose of serendipity." Leo energy drives heart desire. That would seem a good place to start. Given the Chiron influence, new health/body care strategies are an integral part of the mix.

Definitely a year of change for me, re-evaluating where I'm headed in life, watching Neptune dissolve my ego and killing off a few dreams.

Neptune opposes the sun on Aug 20th, which is why birthday, so I get it both as a transit to my natal chart and happening in real time! Looks an interesting week with the sun and moon contacting my Leo planets followed by the Piscean full moon a few days later. Venus/Mars conjunct Uranus a few days before my birthday, and Jupiter-Saturn have an opposition up in the heavens.

[2stepbay]

Originally Posted by hermetic

nice reading, thanks.
This has been the most difficult time in my life up to date.
Feels like the whole world is falling apart, my mom is very ill.
This cardinal t-square is hitting my Sun, IC and MC, and everything feels so shaky and insecure to me.
Bad bad times

So many people are being challenged like never before. The planetary vibration is intensifying on so many levels.

Beyond the current upheaval you are experiencing, your chart suggests a strong intention for self-care (Cancer rising/NN Cancer). This intention stands in stark contrast to the Libra influences (Sun/Merc/Sat/Pluto), which create quite a mix bag when you put care of relationship(s) before self-care.

I suspect this time of change is prodding you to reframe to what/whom you say "yes" in the realm of relationship. The new mythos of Cancer says "the more I nurture myself, the more of me I have available for others in a healthy way. Quite a stark contrast to the old, rapidly fading mythos where women were given the role of being the emotional care-giver to others, even if it meant depleting themselves.

Given the high sensitivity of your chart (water signs), an effective remedy to minimize the over absorption of those around you is a short (5 - 7 minutes tops) epsom salt bath (comfortably hot water) before sleep. The magnesium has a calming effect. The salts diminish the absorption factor. Note: staying in the bath too long results in reabsorbing what you have purged.

Also, the Aquarian Moon is fed by spending time under the night sky (preferably non- light polluted ones), 5th Jupiter in Sco really likes physical exercise, and your 5th house Sagittarius thrives when you travel - both feed your heart.

[Vista]

Originally Posted by hermetic

nice reading, thanks.
This has been the most difficult time in my life up to date.
Feels like the whole world is falling apart, my mom is very ill.
This cardinal t-square is hitting my Sun, IC and MC, and everything feels so shaky and insecure to me.
Bad bad times

Don't feel bad Hermetic, you are not alone. The cardinal T square will hit my IC/MC too. I am also fortunate enough to have early cardinal ASC/DES as well. So when one Transiting planet stops aspect the earlier MC/IC it goes onto my ASC/DES. Since March of 2009, I lost my job and haven't been able to get another, lost my life savings and retirement, lost a relationship, and am now loosing my home because I cannot afford it. I pray that nothing happens to my mother as I also have T Saturn to square my natal Moon at the end of the year for 3 months to look forward to.

Hopes things get better for you.
Vista

[gemini59]

I am in hopes this will add to this discussion of Cardinal energy being activated. I will share these events that seem to come from out of the blue over the weekend.

I have Saturn in the 10th conjunct MC in Capricorn and opposite mercury in the 4th in early degrees Cancer. MC is 3'08 Cap. and ascendant at early degrees of Aries .

First, I received a call Saturday from my sister in California. We have been trying to sell my mothers home in the midwest...long story and journey which started last year with moving her to my sisters house. Lots of problems but my sister called me saturday and after advertising it "again' with a rent to own theme on a web page suddenly she got tons of responses .We are in hopes that once we get her house sold she can move down here close to me.
Second, my mother called as she and my other sister have traveled to see my father in Maine. She called very upset. I am unclear what is happening but he does not appear well. Very worried and concerned about both of them.

The feeling of our life's journey is upon me.

As I note plutos retrograde action coming to cross the MC I wonder if this is the tale it will tell.

[Vista]

Originally Posted by gemini59

I am in hopes this will add to this discussion of Cardinal energy being activated. I will share these events that seem to come from out of the blue over the weekend.

I have Saturn in the 10th conjunct MC in Capricorn and opposite mercury in the 4th in early degrees Cancer. MC is 3'08 Cap. and ascendant at early degrees of Aries .

First, I received a call Saturday from my sister in California. We have been trying to sell my mothers home in the midwest...long story and journey which started last year with moving her to my sisters house. Lots of problems but my sister called me saturday and after advertising it "again' with a rent to own theme on a web page suddenly she got tons of responses .We are in hopes that once we get her house sold she can move down here close to me.
Second, my mother called as she and my other sister have traveled to see my father in Maine. She called very upset. I am unclear what is happening but he does not appear well. Very worried and concerned about both of them.

The feeling of our life's journey is upon me.

As I note plutos retrograde action coming to cross the MC I wonder if this is the tale it will tell.

hi gemini59,
I know we have discussed this before, but similarly to you my MC is 2:55 Cap and Aries ASC is at 4:13. As I mentioned, I pray that nothing happens to my mother...the first transit of Pluto over my MC, I lost my job. Nothing substantial regarding that since. My ex boyfriend is ruled by Pluto as he has Sun, Mer, Venus in Scorpio...makes me wonder if he will come back around during the rx of Pluto to my MC. Not really counting on it, just merely curious. It's seems to me with planets rx and moving forward that something from the past will come to play. Maybe someone or something coming up. You case, selling your mothers house. It would be very interesting to compare life events with other people who have early cardinal on all 4 angles. I have two friends who are both Aries Sun's, 1 year a part in age and both have early Cancer ASC within less than a degree of each other. Both left their husbands last summer after many years of marriage. I found that kind of interesting.

[2stepbay]

The "vacant" energy of the Cardinal T-Square points to the sign of Cancer. This would include a focus on issues involving "mother", as well as self-care, self nurturing, home, family and private life. Seems a number of responses here have mentioned this theme in one way or another.

The Industrial revolution (initiated when Pluto last transited Capricorn in the 1760's), opened the door for learning how to mass produce, be productive/organized, and focus on financial and political affairs. By contrast, very little, if any emphasis was placed on creating healthy boundaries, care of the Earth and self, and healthy family/community relationships. These latter themes have been on the front burner, starting with Earth Day in 1970. That's why health issues are such a hot topic today. Fortunately, there is a building wave of intention to address these deficiencies of the past...simply because it's time to do so.

Hence, we find ourselves in an era where Pluto in Cap now rapidly melts away the delusions/abuses of the Industrial Revolution, revealing to us in stark demonstrations its "under the surface" flaws and nefarious practices (Gulf oil spill, Wall Street crime, political abuse etc), while new ways of being, connecting, creating reveal themselves.

What we, as a world society, do about this upheaval and transition is the big unknown. The current Saturn/Uranus opposition dynamics creates significant critical tension between the desire for stability (preserving) and the urge to change. This tension is the catalyst for what's to come courtesy of 7 Uranus/Pluto squares starting in 2012 thru 2015. As Uranus in part rules our understanding of the Cosmos, it's quite possible an Aries-like ET event may occur during that time. That sure would shake the world's perspective of what's real.

On a personal/individual level, it might prove helpful to reassess how the "Industrial Revolution" has functioned within the family realm over the last 40 years. What needs to change now on a personal level to create a more nurturing, healthy way of living? This is in contrast to the old notion of invest, save, work, produce etc. regardless of the adverse effects it has on self or others well-being, or on the planet's environment. These are huge, cultural questions with the answers being Aries-like scripted on the fly.

The older generations are fading from the Planet quickly as the Earth increases her frequency (more heat/energy). Very sad to watch (especially close at hand) those close to us struggle, or leave the stage. However, the Cancer door (courtesy of the Cardinal energies) now opens wide to create the potential for peace and resolution around unresolved/ignored self-care or family issues. And so it goes....

[gemini59]

Vista, I liked your idea of 'something from the past comes to play" . Often a retrograde action of the outer planets might come as a crisis and the direct action resolution.

Certainly the house sale during the first passage of pluto brought to the fore the necessity of moving my mother. This passage in retrograde may have restimulated the crisis of the 'change of hands' and maybe moving her here where I can watch over her. I have more free time than my sister. But maybe other things will come and resurface too. Things that had to undergo a change to heal...death and rebirth...

2step...I find it interesting that we now have a generation of ebay and amazon where people can find a 'niche and market it to a global world. it truly has become a global village..bartering and selling our trinkets allowing many folks to remain free to fulfill a world outside a corporate environment. I see what you are saying.

[2stepbay]

Originally Posted by gemini59

2step...I find it interesting that we now have a generation of ebay and amazon where people can find a 'niche and market it to a global world. it truly has become a global village..bartering and selling our trinkets allowing many folks to remain free to fulfill a world outside a corporate environment. I see what you are saying.

Global village indeed! Facebook would be another example of how the world is interconnecting like never before. While the current planetary cycles are over-the-top intense, the strategy tools available to the consciousness (Neptune/Chiron in AQ) for shifting/changing the existing paradigm on an inner and outer level are new and quite potent. Reminder to never underestimate the power of many to effect a rapid shift across the globe. In that vein, things are just warming up.

[2stepbay]

Forgot to add: I noticed over this past few days via other astrology blogs that some Astrologers see this current week as the "peak" of the Cardinal Climax. While the most intense Cardinal groupings occur now (Venus/Mars/Jupiter/Saturn/Uranus/Pluto and weekly visits by the Moon), this Cardinal show is far from over.

IMO, what's going on now is akin to throwing rocks of various sizes into a still pond. Beyond the immediate splashes, these rippling waves will be the longer term catalysts for global transformational changes on all levels of consciousness.

Further, this Cardinal rippling effect continues at least through March, 2015, which marks the last of the 7 Uranus/Pluto squares (the 5th square on Apr 21 2014 is as potent as the current Cardinal Climax). If the 1927-35 Uranus/Pluto square is any indication, this particular transit of the Cardinal Climax will establish a defining benchmark for what unfolds globally over the next 30 years (Saturn cycle).

[Reyka]

^ Wow, interesting! Thanks, 2stepbay.

I wish things get better very soon for hermetic and for Vista. And for anyone else who is in distress now. Be strong! You're not alone!

I also know at least 3 people breaking up with their boyfriends in the past few days, but not sure about all the signs... One couple is Scorpio she/Taurus he. ...Quite an obvious ending...
As for me, the good thing is I just started an important assigned translation, that came to me through my ex-boy and will keep me busy until the next turn of transits, mid September.
I was hoping the full Moon on the 25th July was bringing me some loving, but no... Oh well, it brought me work now!

P.S.: I'll make sure I drive the least possible over the next days... Quite worried the T Square might bring accidents :/

[2stepbay]

Originally Posted by Reyka

^ Wow, interesting! Thanks, 2stepbay. I was hoping the full Moon on the 25th July was bringing me some loving, but no... Oh well, it brought me work now!

P.S.: I'll make sure I drive the least possible over the next days... Quite worried the T Square might bring accidents :/

You're welcome.

You sure like the 0 degree energy. Novel, initiation, new ground, new perspectives. Seems this current Cardinal energy is helping you reframe clearly what feeds/supports your individuation and what doesn't.

Joseph

[Apollo]

Coincidently, the call center I work at announced today (well, yesterday, it's 5am and I just haven't gone to sleep yet) that our benefactor, Verizon Wireless, has decided to close us down due to cost issues. We have 60 days till the center closes, though it may find a new product if we are lucky. Even then, the site will be downsized and many people will still be out of work, possibly myself. Of course, to my benefit I have experience there for 3 years and most of the female bosses, seeing me as quite youthful and intelligent, go ga-ga over me on most occasions (some pinch my cheeks). The cute factor is a powerful one, but the odds of a new client showing up is low.

If it closes down, I'll probably end up leaving Texas with my mother for work elsewhere (my mother works at the same center). There are no jobs here that can support the two of us, plus I also have schooling to worry about as well. Meaning I'll lose touch with friends and family here, which makes everything quite depressing and inconvenient. I didn't feel anything at all when the prospect first came into my mind. I was indifferent about it, but then when I spoke to a good friend of mine, and heard her voice cracking when I told her I'd probably have to leave, it suddenly all came down upon me. She'll be fine, as she has both parents (who are successful) to support her, and she is quite intelligent; however, my mother is covered in debt, and without my working she'd go completely under. A job that pays decently is essential.