Astrology: Neptune, you have overstayed your welcome.

I really had to narrow down from a long list on what to name this blog posting.  I was tempted to go with, don’t let the door hit you on your way out.  How about putting out fire with gasoline.  I thought that one interesting since we don’t associate Neptune with fire, but it fit.  Finally, I can say I am not tied in with Neptune and a series of conjunctions that have lasted most of my life.  Progression wise, there is distance also.  The only thing to watch will be the Neptune Solar Arc, sitting on my Natal Sun and Transit Pluto.  I hope that won’t be as potentially explosive as it sounds.  I have come to discover how dependent and co dependent behavior are the putting the fire out with gasoline that I mentioned.

Compassion is the word I most associated with Neptune.  Familiarity does breed contempt, now I also associate dishonesty, apathy, delusion, and addiction with the planet.  As the Planet of  shattered dreams ebbs away from any direct hits, I have slowly realized how I created my own hell.  And how did I manage that?  Compassion was my gasoline.  I can and have made excuses for everyone.  My daughter had caught on to my pattern and reminds me that I can not date anyone I feel sorry for, yeah that has kept me at home for the last year.

I think that the love of freedom that springs from my Aquarian housed planets assumes that everyone will treat each other fairly.  My natal Neptune is on the MC, I am a beacon for lost souls.  This is not a great combination, as they square each other.  How does one show compassion and yet not keep the cycle going?  One is to realize that nothing is as it seems.  What might be uncomfortable is just that, rarely is it a matter of life or death.   Is the quick fix and giving in really doing anyone a favor?  Probably not, and often the peripheral damage is the worst. (just ask children of alcoholics what I mean)

So now that I no longer want to encourage ill behaviors, how can I change it?  The fog has lifted, I can only change myself.  I have to set boundaries and enforce them.  I am not taking away from anyone, just protecting myself…. and in the long run giving the dependent  person their own set of guidelines on how to deal with me.  All around it sounds healthy, right?  Accepting anything less is the old Neptune shell game.

The Year of the Water Dragon

Though not traditional western astrology, Chinese astrology has its own tradition and system that’s worth acknowledging.  In previous years I’ve posted up a series of predictions using the Chinese astrological system that were written by Dr. Maoshing Ni.  Unfortunately I don’t have access to his predictions at this time.  However, I thought I would leave you with this link to a page by Feng Shui and Bazi consultant Laurent Langlais which offers insight into the year ahead using the same method.  It’s a very interesting look on the future, and probably one many of us saw coming.  Enjoy!

Theresa’s 2012 Solar Return

As is tradition, Theresa asked me to do her solar return chart for this year.

If you recall from earlier solar returns, you’ll remember that Theresa has had failing health these past couple of years.  This year seems to maintain the status quo, with Venus as lord of the first peregrine in Leo.  Venus is unafflicted by other planets, which is good, but she’s not being assisted by another benefic planet either.  I would suggest Theresa be extra careful, the fifth house is usually associated with fun and games and such, but it could show injuries and accidents due to those games.  The threat of this doesn’t appear to be very real, though, as Venus is unafflicted.

The lord of the sixth house is Jupiter who resides in Taurus and is received by the lord of the first.  This does not bode well for health in the coming year as this reception signifies the lady of life allowing the lord of sickness to do what he wants in her house.  While Jupiter is naturally benefic, he is afflicted by an opposition to Saturn which makes him less capable of doing good which could wind up being dangerous to our native.  It looks as if health continues to be a challenging issue this year and continues to worsen.  Specifically, I’m concerned about hypothyroidism or other such disorders in the glands within and around (lymph nodes) the neck.

Finances for the next year are signified by Mars.  Mars is peregrine and in the 12^th house, which is not a good sign for wealth in the upcoming year.  Saturn on the 2^nd house cusp shows that the budget will likely be tightened more.  This Mars also shows our natives prospective relationships for the next year, and its unfortunate station will show in that area of life as well; most likely showing long distance relationships that don’t work out with Mars being in a cadent house.

Career is shown by the Moon, and it doesn’t seem to be very beneficial either.  She is peregrine and in a cadent house, and she is also afflicted by Mars.  This can show difficulty in getting ideas or projects completed or recognized as well as an inability to acquire a good station or receive “brand recognition”.

 

The solar return’s ascendant is in Therea’s natal Ninth house, and could show a more prominent focus on ninth house matters this year.  This may give Theresa renewed desire to learn and study subjects she may have cast aside, or it could convince her to become a nun.  More likely, though, it will give her more energy to complete astrological study and check off a few goals from her list.  Her natal Ascendant is in the solar return chart’s Fourth house, which can show a renewed focus on the home and domestic matters (she currently has several projects underway as she’s attempting to remodel parts of her house) or perhaps an interest in preparing her will other other posthumous preparations.

This year also marks Theresa’s 12^th house profection, meaning that twelfth house affairs will come more to the front this year.  This could result in increased isolative and depressed tendencies which should be avoided.  Jupiter is lord of her twelfth in the third, showing an emphasis on communicating and could show a return to her work in writing.  Her Sun is also in her twelfth house, which could show some contemplation being had about what she wants to do in life and how she feels she could accomplish it.

Many well wishes to Theresa in the coming year, take care of yourself and keep your strength up!!