WELCOME TO THE ASTRO WINDOW CLASSROOM Lesson 11

ASTROLOGY INSIGHTS AND GIFTS
By
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).

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COME, VIEW YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE

Lesson 11 May 2009

MOTHERHOOD

Whether you loved your mother or you hated her, the bottom line is that you chose her. Mother’s Day is a good time for both men and woman to reflect upon the special role that woman play in the world; that being, the vehicle in which a soul enters the physical plane and begins its spiritual journey.

CATEGORY

Another category in which the twelve zodiac signs are divided is NATURE, masculine or feminine. The fire and air signs, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius-Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are classified as masculine. The earth and water signs, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn-Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are classified as feminine. Masculine signs are assertive, independent and extroverted, while the feminine signs are responsive, receptive and dependent.

Assignment 26
In what jobs or careers would you find a woman whose natal horoscope has a preponderance of planets in masculine signs; conversely, in what jobs or careers would you find a man whose has a natal horoscope with a preponderance of planets in feminine signs?

ELEMENTS

Zodiac signs that share the same element work well together, “Birds of a feather flock together”. Fire signs-Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Earth signs-Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Air signs-Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Water signs-Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. In addition, fire signs get along with air signs; fire is inspired and excited by the mental abilities and great ideas of the air signs (air fans the fire), while the air are energized by the physicality and enthusiasm of the fire. Both the fire and air signs are somewhat irritated by the earth and water signs; the emotions of the water signs tend to dampen and disturb the fire and air signs. The earth signs, with their caution, practicality and common sense tend to drag down and stonewall both the fire and air signs. The earth and water signs view the fire and air signs as impetuous, impractical, insensitive and impatient. Earth and water signs get along famously; water is looking for stability, grounding and containment, while the earth signs are intrigued by the sensitivity of the water signs.

Review of assignment 24
There are four signs in the zodiac that are referred to as “double” signs, Gemini, the signs of the twins, Libra, the signs of the scales (two sides of a scales), Sagittarius, the sign of the centaur (half man half animal) and Pisces, the sign of two fish going in opposite directions. Double signs tend to be inconsistent, changeable and give mixed messages.

TERMINALOGY

It’s time to become more sophisticated in our terminology; the twelve houses of the horoscope represent the different areas of life or realms of experiences. The first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses are called cardinal houses, but are also called angles or angle houses. Because a cardinal house represents action, any planet transiting one of these houses will activate all four areas of life. Each quadrant of the horoscope contains three houses; cardinal, fixed and mutable; however, these houses can also be called cardinal-first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses, succedent-second, fifth, eight and eleventh houses, cadent-third, sixth, ninth and twelfth houses.

Review of assignment 25
The planet Saturn takes about 28 1/2 years to transit the entire zodiac, and remains in a sign for about 2 ½ years. When you were born, Saturn was in a particular house, sign and degree; in whatever house Saturn is transiting, it demands the individual to face reality, be responsible, be committed, work hard, be organized, set goals and basically, to grow up.

The Sun makes up 99% of our solar system and in astrology; the Sun is also the most significant energy in a horoscope. For this reason, an astrologer can erect what is called, a solar chart. This is where the astrologer takes the zodiac sun sign and places it at the ascendant (the point at which the soul enters the physical plane), and then continues the natural sequence of the zodiac downward or counter clockwise. A solar chart is valid, but it is not exact, since the chart was not based upon a specific time, date and place.

SIGN HOUSE that Saturn is transiting

Aires 6th
Taurus 5th
Gemini 4th
Cancer 3rd
Leo 2nd
Virgo 1st
Libra 12th
Scorpio 11th
Sagittarius 10th
Capricorn 9th
Aquarius 8th
Pisces 7th

VENUS RETROGRADE

In March 2009, the planet Venus went retrograde at 15 degrees of Aries and will go back to 29 degrees of Pisces in April (last degree of any sign indicates a completion, endings or a finishing–up). A retrograde planet is one in which the energy is held back or delayed. Retrograde planets are saying go back and find out something you did not know before, revisit, rethink, revise and review those issues associated with the house, planet and sign of the retrograde. Venus is the planetary ruler of both the signs Taurus and Libra and is the natural ruler of the second and seventh houses. Some issues that are up for review are: money (income, budgets, spending practices), purchases, possessions, values, personal pleasures and comforts, beautification, artistic projects, social activities, small business and banking, as well as, relationships, marriage, partnerships, legal matters and counseling. During this Venus retrograde, the American people found out: that their Congress did not bother to read the stimulus bill, but just signed it, that the executives of AIG were paid big bonuses and last, the big news at the White House, a new addition, a puppy. Also, two events that were planned in the past and came to fruition were, a new archbishop was installed in New York and the new Yankee stadium was opened. During this Venus retrograde, the U.S. president introduced his budget for the coming year. I hope that the Congress will take advantage of the Venus retrograde and scrutinize the budget and do right by the American people. Nothing is set in stone when a planet is retrograde.

Assignment 27
Now that you know how to draw your own solar chart, in what house did Venus retrograde?
Note: Areas of each house reflect the issues of the natural zodiac sign ruler.

THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WERE ASLEEP

Recently, I saw the classic movie, FLAMINGO ROAD, with Joan Crawford; basically the story was about corruption in government. There was an old cantankerous sheriff in the movie who told the story of how he once worked in a warehouse where there were rats, but he didn’t pay much attention to them, until one day, he fell asleep and awoke to find a rat chewing off his big toe.
An opposition means a point of awareness, a conflict or a need for a decision.
Pluto is the planet of power, control and taxation. It is now transiting the sign of Capricorn (government, big business) and opposing the sign of Cancer (the general public). The American people have been asleep for a long time. This Pluto opposition is making the American voter aware of the over regulation and over spending of their government. Since Pluto is in a cardinal sign, Americans have to take action and take back control of their government.

Assignment 28
Start reading about the signs Aries and Libra, also the twelve zodiac houses.

DID YOU KNOW?

That the architects of the Declaration of Independence knew a great deal about astrology, and utilized this knowledge in order to choose a birth date for the United States, July 4,1776. An elective horoscope is one in which the astrologer selects a specific date, time and location for a particular event (selection is based upon favorable planetary activity in the heavens).

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