ASTRO WINDOW CLASSROOM Astrology Classroom Lesson 9

ASTROLOGY INSIGHTS AND GIFTS

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Astro Window & Chasing The Moon

Astrology is an ancient mathematical science, craft and art that has stood the test of time. This fascinating science is rich in information about the human experience; offering to the individual another way in which to view himself, as a spirit, taking on human form in order to go through many life experiences, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to share some intriguing information about your life and your relationships. This information is very similar to the information I offer my astrology clients, as a foundation for their natal horoscope reading (visit my web site for more information about horoscope readings, Saturn cycles, compatibility, astrology gifts and my background).

WELCOME TO THE ASTRO WINDOW CLASSROOM

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COME, VIEW YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE

November 2008

Lesson 9

(Suggestion) Reread my past Blogs in order to refresh your memory about terminology.

THE ECONOMY

Because of the reckless and improper lending practices of some banks and financial institutions, the United States was faced with a serious economic crisis in October 2008. The Congress acted swiftly and passed a costly “bail-out” program. During this time, the planet Mercury, associated with information, transportation, communications, decision-making and the routine of daily living, was in a retrograde motion. Remember, that a planet in a retrograde motion represents energy that is held back. It also implies that more information is needed; also something has to be reviewed, revised or done over. Now, you can better understand why the bail-out plan did not have an immediate effect. Please note that decisions made under a Mercury retrograde are likely to change, and in deed, we have already seen several alterations to the bail-out program. During this Mercury retrograde, the American people found out some very important information concerning the corruption and manipulation on Wall Street, as well as, the participation of some government agencies. I knew an individual who purchased a car while Mercury was retrograde; every time Mercury went retrograde, the car had a problem, needless to say, the car was sold. The planet Mercury goes retrograde about three times a year for about three weeks. Mercury will go retrograde in Jan., May, Sept. and Dec. of 2009. When Mercury is retrograde, petty annoyances will increase, there will be a tendency to misplace and forget things, communications will be held up, electrical appliances and vehicles will break down. The key here is to stay focused, stay balanced and to keep a proper perspective on life. On the positive side of a Mercury retrograde, you may find those missing papers; catch up on your correspondence, reading and domestic chores. I took my own advice and read my past Blogs and I found and error. The planet Pluto will enter the sign of Capricorn on Nov. 27^th 2008 and will remain in this sign until 2024.

The planet Pluto symbolizes the masses and it has been transiting the sign of Sagittarius for the past twelve years (a zodiac sign always represents the current collective consciousness). Each sign of the zodiac contains 30 degrees and Pluto is in the 29th degree of Sagittarius. The last degree of any sign represents “endings”, frequently associated with fear, sorrow and anxiety. A similar feeling occurs the month before one’s birthday, the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. Now, you can better understand why the mass consciousness is one of gloom and doom. Also, I believe that the 29^th degree is a wake up call, a transition point. Did you use your energies constructively while Pluto was in the sign of Sagittarius? The sign Sagittarius is associated with “total freedom”; the freedom to do and say what you want, to spend as much as you want, to eat as much as you want, to drive as much as you want, to talk on your cell phone no matter where or when and to build a house as big as you want, despite the scale of the neighborhood, you get the idea. The last degree of the sign Sagittarius is a good time to review your philosophy and beliefs regarding excess, self discipline and limitations. Besides being associated with finances, Pluto has a lot to do with spiritual values. The world is not only having an economic crisis, but a spiritual crisis as well. Remember we are spiritual beings taking on physical form in order to learn our life lessons. The sign Sagittarius is associated with nature and Pluto with regeneration; observe that the forest that has been ravaged by fire, eventually regenerates itself.

In a past Blog I wrote about how the mass consciousness is calling for major change. Here is something to think about; if the first six signs of the zodiac are really the true signs and the remaining six are a mere reflection in order to seek balance, then it follows that government which is associated with the sign of Capricorn is a mirror reflection of its opposite sign, Cancer associated with the public. If you want a more responsible and less wasteful government, then it follows that the public should lead through example.

Review of assignment 22

The four elements of the zodiac represent four types of life experiences: the fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius experiencing life on an energy plane. The earth signs, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn experience life on the physical plane. The air signs, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, all experience life on the mental plane. Last, the water signs, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces experience life on the emotional plane. A great book to read is Astrology, Psychology and The Four Elements by Stephen Arroyo.

NEXT TIME

Review of Leo and Aquarius

More about the four elements

More about Pluto

The positive side of the sign Sagittarius