World Government

I promised to add some of the predictions from the Nostradamus book, interpreted by Liz Greene and Peter Lorie. This prediction takes a look at Pluto's transit through the sign of Capricorn and the possibility of a new world government.

"Natal China: Like East Germany , this horoscope has a Sun/Neptune conjunction in Libra, which reflects the same kind of Utopian philosophy. Despite this noble concept the chart also has a Mars/Pluto conjunction in Leo, reflecting great ruthlessness. Between the years of 2011 and 2012 Pluto transits to form a square to China’s natal Sun when it transits through Capricorn. This suggests great upheaval in the structure of government. The way the astrological natal works, however, is very subtle, because prior to this upheaval we can see the process begin. Somehow secretly.

Nostradamus indicates that a single world leader will emerge. For such an event to occur, there would have to be growth towards a global government.. According to a number of modern thinkers, the only solution to national conflict and individual state anarchy is through the existence of a global military force that is so great and so terrifying that no single nation would dare to break the rules. Stop war by the extreme threat of death. Nostradamus’ verse tells us that the first attempt at world leadership will be short lived and the first leader (monarch) will not succeed, not live too long.

We occupy an age of constant experiment and perhaps in the early part of the 21st century, as indicated by this quatrain, we will see yet another global story unfold. Another important aspect during this same period is is that which occurs as Pluto enters Capricorn, bringing it into opposition with America’s Venus, Jupiter, and Sun, all lined up in Cancer. In the birth chart, this group of planets is in the seventh house; nationally speaking, the house of allies and open enemies. This transit reflects a complete shift in America’s relationship with other countries. The transit of Pluto to the Sun was he aspect in force during the collapse of the Soviet Union, so we can see the potential scale of this situation in relation to America during the this early period in the 21st Century.

England has the Sun in nine degrees Capricorn, and is not affected by the heavy planets until 2012, when Pluto transiting through Capricorn reaches the British Sun. Looking at various countries that have been affected by Pluto transits across their natal Sun positions reflects the major changes in their essential way of governing. On the other hand, the birth chart for the EEC, also has the Sun at 10 degrees Capricorn, and America’s Sun in 13 Cancer is not far away. So this reflects not so much an abdication by Charles, or the end of the British monarchy, but a more global government involving many western countries, leaving their constitutional monarchs alone bit affecting the structure of central government".

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Finding A Good Tribal Tattoo Design - From Back, To Sleeve, To Arm

Finding a quality tribal tattoo design online can be a fairly hard thing to do as you may have noticed, but finding those back, sleeve, or arm tribals doesn't have to be complicated any longer. Here are some crucial things you need to know about much of the generic artwork that litters the web, as well as how to find the top notch designs on the web.

As you may know, a tribal tattoo design can be one of the most amazing looking designs on a given person's body. The way the lines flow together can be breathtaking if done right. This is why you simply can't settle for some much of the generic content that seems to be all over the place. To avoid this, you should not rely on something like a Yahoo or Google search to find your ultimate artwork. This just leads to the thousands of websites that have cookie-cutter designs and most of the content is well over five years old. Also, the art they do have is plastered on hundreds of other websites already! Who knows how many folks might have that tribal tattoo design inked on their skin? Dozens? Hundreds? That is not a tribal tattoo design you want to "settle" for. You skin is way too precious to load it with generic, bland art.

Which brings me to one last point about those types of websites when searching for your ultimate tribal tattoo design on the internet....

This last part has to do with the actual artists that drew much of the designs you see there. A large number of the artists do not have much knowledge at all when it comes to tattoos. In short, what this means is that they have no clue what it takes to draw something so that it will come out just as good once inked on a person's skin. Sure, they might be good at what they do, which is draw, but many of them have no idea how to draw something that looks good once implemented into real-life tattoos. That tribal tattoo design won't look half as good once taken from your computer screen to your body.

Here is an easy way to avoid those places, while getting to the tribal tattoo design gallery of your dreams...

The way you get around those cookie-cutter type places is to use internet forums instead of your basic search engines to find your tribal tattoo design. I can't tell you how many different times I have used forums to successfully find tons of any given designs I was looking for. This is how I have always been able to find those hidden websites that feature high quality artwork that is not plastered all over the web. They aren't plastered all over the internet in part because they don't necessarily come up high on search results, which is a good thing. Also, many of these places have exclusive art that will never been on hundreds of other websites. Searching forums is by far the best way to find that quality tribal tattoo design on the web.

Finding a perfect tribal tattoo design, sleeve, back or arm tribals for that matter, doesn't have to be hard any longer, so please, don't settle for so much of the generic artwork that floods the web.

More Star Dilemmas

A relationship theme with these star questions. If a certain Sun sign girl was to come home early one afternoon to find her boyfriend home alone with one of her best friends, how might she react?

Sagittarius Make fun of them to find out what's going on
Capricorn Worry what everybody would think if it became public
Aquarius Ask her friend whether she would like to try a little swapping

Pisces Have a drink and convince herself it's not happening
Aries Get a bucket of water and throw it over them
Taurus Make herself a coffee whilst she waits for an explanation

Gemini Join in the conversation as if nothing were unusual
Cancer Go into a deep sulk and run out the room
Leo Make a scene and shout 'What's she got that I don't have!'

Virgo Appear calm and reasonable as she fears the worst
Libra Give them the benefit of the doubt until she hears some answers
Scorpio Spy on them to be sure before she castrates him

A male has hurt his partner's feelings. How would you advise his partner to get her own back according to his star sign?

Aries Tell him that he'll never be the best
Taurus Tell him to cook his own meals
Gemini Give him one word answers to everything

Cancer Tell him he's as bad as his mother
Leo Make fun of him in public
Virgo Squeeze the toothpaste in the middle and leave the cap off

Libra Tell him he's showing his age
Scorpio Pass unflattering remarks about his prowess in bed
Sagittarius Tell him he has no idea of fashion

Capricorn Ask him if being 'boring' runs in the family
Aquarius Tell him she prefers men who appreciate tradition
Pisces Send his latest gift to Oxfam

Your newly married friend has been complaining to you that his wife is not quite the Princess he had been dreaming of. What is it about her that exasperates him?

Sagittarius Her constant moralising, thinking she knows all the answers
Capricorn Being such a 'wet blanket' all the time
Aquarius Her 'mule like' stubbornness

Pisces Not being able to take any criticism without bursting into tears
Aries The way she precedes all her sentences with the word "I"
Taurus Having to fit in with her routine without question

Gemini Her endless chattering about nothing
Cancer Her love of feeling sorry for herself
Leo Having to flatter her & shower her with presents all the time

Virgo Her constant worrying about trivial things
Libra Her need to give in to everybody just to keep the peace
Scorpio The way she manipulates favours

Star Counters

Here are some fun scenarios for the different star signs, the questions are from the game "Star Encounters".

What might send ripples of fear down his/her spine?

Aries Falling at the final hurdle in the big race
Taurus Not having enough money to pay the mortgage
Gemini Being trapped into marriage

Cancer The thought of leaving the stove on when going on holiday
Leo Bumping into someone he/she knows when buying Grecian 2000
Virgo Getting a strippogram for his/her birthday

Libra having to complain in a restaurant
Scorpio Being publicly ridiculed by his/her lover
Sagittarius Being jailed in a foreign country and forgotten about

Capricorn The neighbours fixing a fibreglass shark to their roof
Aquarius Being stuck in a boring job for the rest of his/her life
Pisces Being made to sing in a karaoke bar

A Wealthy company has transferred £100,000 into your bank account by mistake. What do you think you might be inclined to do?

Leo Dream up a publicity stunt to make yourself famous
Virgo Send it straight back without a second thought
Libra Think about it for days not knowing what to do?

Scorpio Hire the best lawyer in town to find a way of keeping it
Sagittarius Start spending wildly and worry about it later
Capricorn  You never have any luck so you'll be convinced it's a hoax

Aquarius Invest the money in your latest idea and offer them shares
Pisces send it to a deserving charity before they realise
Aries Make an unconditional offer that they can half back

Taurus Return it suggesting a 5% reward for your honesty
Gemini Invest the capital for them but enjoy spending the interest
Cancer Send it straight back and still worry about Being caught

You are in a crowded supermarket when your 3 year old son grabs one of the bottom cans from a display of baked beans. The whole display collapses. What might you do?

Sagittarius Shout 'Hey you, come back!' to an imaginary culprit
Capricorn Give him a smack
Aquarius Show your son how to build up the display again

Pisces Stand there blushing wondering what to do
Aries Tell the manager it was a stupid way to stack them anyway
Taurus Carry on as if nothing had happened

Gemini Collapse with laughter and pretend it was somebody else
Cancer Console your son and then tell off the staff for bad stacking
Leo Take a round of applause form the onlookers

Virgo Restack all the cans yourself
Libra Smile sweetly and own up to the manager
Scorpio Hide until the coast is clear

Jupiter-Saturn in Libra - A Royal Marriage -1981

 

On July 29, 1981, the fairytale wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer took place at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets, trying to catch a glimpse of the new princess, while an estimated 750 million watched on T.V. Twenty year old Lady Diana was taken to the cathedral in a glass coach. She wore a dress of ivory taffeta and antique lace, with a 25-ft train, designed by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel. Lady Diana’s walk down the aisle took three and a half minutes.

After the ceremony, conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Robert Runcie, the Prince and Princess of Wales travelled in an open-topped carriage through the streets to Buckingham Palace, where they appeared on the balcony and shared a kiss, to the delight of the crowds below, They then withdrew to a private wedding breakfast attended by 120 guests. Less than a year later, the princess gave birth to a son, William. A second son, Harry, was born two years later. By that time the couple’s marriage was already showing signs of strain. The couple officially separated in 1993. Source “History through the Headlines”.

The large scale wedding took place during an exact Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in Libra. The contact has a 20-year cycle with the conjunction staying in the same element for roughly a century at a time, moving from earth to air and then to water and fire. Sue Tompkins lists the contact with economic peaks and troughs and legislative changes. The cycle has also coincided with the American Presidential death cycle and often marks great social change. The last conjunction took place in Taurus, in the year 2000. The next Jupiter-Saturn conjunction will take place in in Aquarius at 0 degrees in 2020. It will trine the conjunction of 1981, and this past vision of a harmonious society will come to fruition and will also reflect a new vision of a tolerant humanity and progression into a more inclusive and larger human family.

The conjunction in Libra occurred in Saturn’s exaltation, the sign of relationship, harmony and balance. We would have seen the redefinition of partnership and structure of all interpersonal interaction. Saturn in Libra represents the ideal of relationship and concept of marriage. Society would examine how harmony can be established and maintained? The marriage between Lady Diana and Prince Charles represented the institute of marriage at that time. The unstable period for relationships occurred when both Uranus and Pluto were in Libra and the divorce rate was statistically the highest on record.

 Many reforms have taken place and have effectively been breaking down and transforming ideals. Suitably, the royal wedding took place in the month of Leo (royal sign) and the whole celebratory period of relationship (Jupiter in Libra) and permanence of marriage was now a time to rejoice. The horse drawn carriage and lengthy lace wedding dress set the scene for romantic idealism and reflected a profound change in human values. Libra is unmatched for creating an atmosphere of cooperation, accord and refinement.

Saturn in Virgo 1949 - Britain Gains First Self-Service Shops

Saturn in Virgo - Efficient Shopping

In March 1949, the British government announced that it would licence 100 companies to try out self-service shops, which had already been trialed successfully in America. The move marked the birth of the modern supermarket. Instead of queuing to be served, customers would be able to select pre-wrapped items themselves, put them in a basket or trolley, and take their purchases to a checkout near the exit. It was hoped that the altered layout would reduce staffing requiring thus lowering costs, and make shopping more efficient for everyone.

During this period Saturn had entered the service orientated sign of Virgo and acts as an important marker for this new time-saving and efficient way of shopping for food. Saturn rules limitations, boundaries, structure, self-sufficiency and challenges us to overcome obstacles. The planet compels us to seek solutions, set goals and establish schedules. Virgo is the vessel of service, routine, efficiency, and utilizing time in the best way possible and rejecting that which has no practical value. On a world scale, Saturn in Virgo represents a time to look at working ethics in society and at practical and efficient ways off getting the job done. The president of the London Cooperative Society said” The ’Serve yourself’ service is the system of the future, whether the private traders like it or not. The housewives like it. And that’s enough“.

I was born 30 years later and I can't imagine how we shopped any other way. Now we have Internet shopping and have progressed further. The same year, the sweets ration was finally called off. The sweets rationing began in 1942 with Saturn moving through Taurus, the pleasure loving sign. It is interesting that the rationing ended in Virgo. I read that many women took up smoking when sugar became scarce, so the tobacco industry expected a drop in sales as sugar became more widely available.

Venus-Saturn

Venus square or opposite Saturn signifies that one of the most testing learning curves in life are relationships. The contact between these two planets (love and restriction) can indicate that you hold deep feelings of being unlovable. And self-worth is based on the value that others give to you. There is also a powerful sensitivity to rejection and criticism and it depresses feelings of contentment and happiness. You build defences to protect others getting too close and are highly conscious of responsibility, duty and commitment in partnership and it is extremely difficult for you to fully let go and enjoy a relationship.

Venus-Saturn can often feel responsible for other people’s happiness and at times it can appear that you are more concerned that others feel valued and loved. Difficulty around spontaneous affection can be evident and when trying to express this part of your nature it may appear forced, unnatural and limited. The issue of over-compensation is another effect of Saturn and you may be highly attentive and possessive of a loved one.

The fear of failing at relationship and fear of rejection can make you awkward around the opposite sex, and because of defensiveness you come across as uninterested and stand-offish. When not in a permanent relationship there is a tendency to feel as if loneliness and separateness is a “permanent” and lasting, concrete situation (Saturn). A compulsive need for affection highlights deep insecurity and can often create what you fear most, others pull away when they feel they have to constantly prove their love. Gifts and material comforts can be used in exchange for love. Or the relationship can feel rather “businesslike” with goals, material aims and career as the main objective in love and not much time is left for the real art of seduction.

You feel you have to work harder than most at earning affection and with conditions attached. When in a loving relationship there is this awkward defence mechanism that causes you to raise your guard every time someone gets too emotionally close. When Saturn contacts a planet it often freezes its expression so that the development of the planet comes much later in life. You have an expectation of being let down and so you don’t show all of your emotions. Venus-Saturn is often too afraid of the risk involved in intimacy. Sometimes relationships can be a let down, burden and disappointment for various reasons. A lover can be poor financially, ill, tired and depressed. A partner may even be blamed for the source of your unhappiness.

Saturn cultivates self-sufficiency and the ability to overcome obstacles and climb the ladder of success in partnership. Your lesson in life is to learn how to love yourself without doubt. Build a relationship with love and affection that is shared equally. You respect the beauty of relationship and the time and responsibility it takes to make it work. The way in which you take ‘others’ seriously will in time be reciprocated, but only if you let them in. Don’t hold back on the very emotion and validation that you so desperately need.

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Finding A Tattoo For A Woman's Tastes



Looking for the right tattoo for a woman's tastes can be a pain, but these female design ideas should help you out a lot. You have most likely looked all over the internet for ideas and artwork, and most of you have probably been disappointed with most of what you have found. Don't let this bother you, though, because this is perfectly normal for any internet searcher.

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Tattoos are an easy way to convey the message to people. In earlier days, these tattoos are only for boys. In these days, these tattoos are not only for the boys anymore. More and more girls are making their mark in the wonderful world of tattoo art. In most of the times, girls are interested to create fun and sexy tattoos that can be easily covered up, or put on display for a sensual look. There are many possibilities of a girl tattoo that is endless. However, the most popular tattoos that can be found girls are fairies, butterflies, pixies, flowers and hearts.

One of the best and popular is Heart tattoos; you know girls seem to be very romantic, so it would not be surprising to see a name of lucky guy inside the heart. However, most of the people are warned that tattoos are forever, the relationship may not be. So if a girl decides to get guys name on her body, she had better made sure it is permanent, or have a nice amount of cash to eliminate it or cover it up.

Once you have chosen the design, the next consideration is placement of your tattoo. Most are placed on the shoulder, hip, lower back or ankle. As is the case with any type of tattoo, the exact location is up to the wearer. These are not the only places for girl tattoos, but they are the most popular. Some girls have tattoos placed on their arm, leg, back, etc. When placed here, however, they lose some of their femininity as these are common placements used for male tattoos.

In these internet technology days, finding perfect girl tattoos, it will not be hard to choose. You can get inspired by your favorite actress, sport star, celebrity or simply have a heart with your local tattoo artists, so you guys decide what girl tattoo will be the perfect fit for you.

Taurus Quotes

"Ownership can be very important to some Taureans, and money and property can be utilised as a form of defence. For others, money itself may matter less than a familiar environment into which one can retreat. This can also mean a stable job which, although uninspiring, has the merit of being secure, or a relationship which, although difficult, has the merit of being safe. The famous Taurean resistance to change can be understood at a much deeper level when we recognise that as a defence against chaos and the terrors of the unknown. Any basic astrological textbook will tell you that Taureans don't like change. But we need to understand why, because this allows us not only to respect the defence mechanism, but also to enter into the inner world of the Taurean and recognise what kind of fears might underpin his or her notorious intractability. This is a far more intelligent way of interacting than simply stamping one's foot and shouting, "Why are you so bloody stubborn?" or "How can you be so materialistic?" Taureans are often terrified of the destruction that might ensue if their world falls apart into disorder or what they identify as theirs is taken away from them." By Liz Greene, Barriers and Boundaries

"Taurus is by far the slowest moving sign, and arguably the one that carries the greatest amount of inertia, so once Taurus gets moving, it's very difficult to stop it again. In the Northern Hemisphere, where astrology developed, Taurus relates to the middle of springtime, when the world has settled into a calm routine of steady growth, and this is very much what Taurus likes: slow steady, progressive growth." By Kevin Burk, Understanding the Birth Chart

"As a fixed earth sign, Taurus often suffers from feelings of insecurity. The Taurean must feel that the one he loves is at least attached to him as he is to the one he cares about. He will always demand proofs of loyalty and devotion, and the wise lover will know how to supply them. Taurus needs constant demonstrations of physical tenderness. With some this desire can be carried to the extreme, as Taureans are know to be extremely sensual and demanding in their sexual appetites. It should be remembered by the sons and daughters of the second sign are very physically orientated and take great pleasure in their bodies. The Taurean woman loves good perfume and soft clothes. She is extremely sensitive and can feel that there is something wrong with her if her lover forgets to give her a goodbye kiss when he goes out or neglects to compliment her on her hair." By Alan Oken, Complete Astrology

"Another question, more for Moon in Taurus individuals, would be: Do my possessions own me? Can I take a long trip without worrying about them? Could I sublet my house to a stranger if my company sent me to Mideast for six months? Am I free or am I bound to the material world? Am I a dependent personality. Do I possessively hold on to my boyfriend or to my children instead of giving them freedom to make their own mistakes in life? If we think of Taurus as prima materia (prime matter or modelling clay) and the Moon as form (which Plato called her), we may have the impression of of a double dose of receptivity in the Taurus Moon. We may find a support person who becomes dependent on the other or others and whose clinging dependency may alienate the other and may cause claustrophobia." By Kathleen Burt, Archetypes of the Zodiac

"Modern astrology equates Taurus with fixity, fertility, fruitfulness, and security- all energies that relate in some way to things that grow in the earth. While not every Taurus is a gardener, it is true that their lives closely parallel the cycles of nature. In the Taurean spring, it is important which seeds are planted, as well as making sure that the right thing is planets at the right time. One cannot plant flowers in the dead of winter. The seedlings must be watered properly and given the right amount of light, food and nurturing. Such tasks are required of Taureans, and during spring cycle their proficiency at sustaining the young plant, waiting, and watching its growth patiently, is more important than the expectation of results. The summer cycle is associated with an ease of existence which many Taureans try to extend beyond its normal time frame-that of sitting back and basking in the richness of the beauty around them, observing the vibrancy of colour and the abundance with which nature has rewarded them for their careful planting and nurturing." By Ariel Guttman and Kenneth Johnson ~ Mythic Astrology

"Taste is another quality often to be found in Taurus. Taurus' tastes tend toward conventional, rather than the startling; if you want shocking taste, try the fire signs, or perhaps the air signs. Earth, being more realistic and conscious of the demands of society, tends toward good quality which are not likely to suddenly go out of style in six months. Taurus is not a 'fad' person. But within the confines of his more solid, almost bourgeois palate, his taste is usually impeccable. Never obtrusive. Maybe a really good car, like a Bentley or a Rolls Royce (never something as flashy and unreliable as a Lamborghini, which always has to be in the shop to be tuned). Something solid and reliable that speaks not fashion, but solid wealth. Taurus has strong roots in tradition. And often there is a love of the old and the antique - antique furniture, antique lace, antique shawls and jewelery, old masters' paintings. Solid, ageless, valuable." By Liz Greene, Astrology for Lovers

"When Taurus finds its true purpose and something to occupy its drive and energy, its creativity knows no bounds: the skills of painting, sculpture, musical composition, and architecture are all expressions of the artistic talent of Taurus. However, in order to create Taureans need a wake up call: they must be reminded that life is constantly in a state of flux Tareans are famous for being stubborn, for digging their heels in, and for standing their ground. This can be positive if they need to maintain their position (but may be negative if they're simply resisting change)." By Annie Lionett, The Astrology Directory

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Gemini Quotes

Words are fascinating things for Gemini. Whether he's the more verbal type of Gemini who talks a blue streak or the quieter types (yes there are some) whose minds may be spinning with all kinds of things but who are too introverted to tell you about them., language is usually a wonderful and eternally stimulating game for him. I have met many Gemini's who are incurable pun-makers - a form of humour which seems peculiar to only a couple of signs, Pisces being the other - because they love play with language. Self expression through language is extremely important, and Gemini also loves to hear himself talk - not because he thinks he's so wonderful, but because he's fascinated with what words can do. Often he'll learn languages quickly, and word-plays amuse him where clumsier forms of humour leave him cold. By Liz Greene, Astrology for Lovers

The third sign of the zodiac is the first of the human signs (i.e., Castor and Pollux). It's the the first of the air signs, the realm of mental and social relationships. Often, as is the case with Castor and Pollux, there is a sibling relationship for the Gemini to deal with, and more often than not, it is one that challenges rather than supports the Gemini's position. Whether the duelling adversary is an actual twin or simply a sibling, or even associate, Gemini's abilities are exercised and stimulated, like Aries, by having a sparring partner. But as we have already observed, the sparring takes place mentally or intellectually for the Gemini, as opposed to the more physical or active challenge demanded by Aries. By Ariel Guttman and Kenneth Johnson, Mythic Astrology

Hermes is a catalyst; a messenger. He communicates information and brings people together. that's why in medical astrology Gemini rules the nervous system; it functions as a network to carry messages from the senses to the brain. In social situations, the Gemini archetype is also the catalyst. This involves two factors of course - positive and negative (dual). In the positive sense, Gemini friends are good at circulating your business card at social events. Give them a stack of cards to add t their gardener's, hairdresser's, caterer's, seamstresses. But, in the negative sense, beware of the gossip tendency. Remember that Hermes, in constant transit through the Three Worlds, talked with many gods, heroes and men. therefore, if you have Scorpio privacy tendencies yourself, don't entrust your deepest secrets to Herme's children. He doesn't always report the story accurately. Hermes likes to improvise, create and entertain. By Kathleen Burt, Archetypes of the Zodiac

Your also very good with your hands. You use them when you speak and have excellent eye-to-hand coordination. It can even be said that your hands have a mind of their own. As a child of Mercury, you have a way of putting things and will practice getting the best spin. Hence your love of a good debate. You revel in argument for arguments sake. A battle of wits allows you to practice your verbal jousts and parries. Wordplay is one of you favourite forms of recreation, and you'll say just about anything if it's a good line. Because you tend to treat conversations like a game, you can be genuinely bewildered if someone takes offence. By Christopher Renstorn, Ruling Planets

Having a mutable sign, the Gemini is known for versatility. He often supports himself through two jobs and is best suited to work that is never sedentary and which allows abundant room for creativity. Gemini's make excellent graphic artists (line is ruled by Gemini, color by Libra); musicians (melody is the mercurial provides, harmony belongs to the balance of the Scales); agents of all kinds; professional traveler; writers, translators, lecturers; and teachers. As we have said, Gemini is a sign of relationships. Friends and associates are important to him, for they provide him with the changes in circumstances which he likes so much. He also likes to exchange opinions, and when this is carried too far he can be quite a vehement orator. In addition to the strength of his tongue, Gemini is also known for looseness of tongue. A Gemini can be quite a gossip. By Alan Oken, Complete Astrology

Fro Gemini, information can be a way of preserving independence and maintaining detachment. It is a healthy defence. Gemini needs to be in touch. The more one knows about the world, the less likely one is to be trapped in an emotional quagmire. I know many Gemini's, and people with Moon or ascendant in Gemini, who simply must watch the news on television every night, or must have a newspaper to read in the morning. Gossip can provide the same satisfaction to some Geminians. If one isn't in touch with everything that's going on, one might sink down into a terrible swamp. One's mind can longer provide an escape route from difficult emotions. Liz Greene, Barriers and Boundaries

Cancer Quotes

"Tenacity is another keyword and reminiscent of the claws of the crab this is indeed the most tenacious and clingy of the signs. It's not easy for Cancer to let go of family members, or indeed anything that provides any kind of support system. Cancer can cling to people and to things, no matter how old. In some with the sign emphasised, their tendency to cling to people can result in possessiveness a smothering propensity and needlessly fussing over them". (Sue Tompkins, Contemporary Astrologer's Handbook)

"Profound respect for the past may be expressed through a fascination for history, for Cancer's sense of imaginative empathy with what has gone before makes history a living reality. Often shy and reluctant to reveal thoughts and emotions which could incure criticism or rejection, Cancer may display a polished and sophisticated face to the world". (Liz Greene, Mythic Astrology)

"Stomach ailments, calcium assimilation problems and milk allergies often develop in Cancers who, at midlife, are learning to rechannel the nurturing energy from the outer world toward the self, the inner source of creativity, in Cancers who may be feeling emotionally starved, neglected, or abandoned. Another symptom is eating vast amounts of ice cream, creamy pastries, rich desserts. Cancer tends to eat when the Inner Child is feeling deprived, and especially crave milk products". (Kathleen Burt, Archetypes of the Zodiac)

"Cancer's basis for understanding his world is emotional. Unless Gemini or Aquarius are very strongly placed in the chart, what seems like intuition or logic will actually be a highly developed emotional perception. When spiritually evolved, Cancer makes an excellent psychic worker, but if this is not the case, he can often become hysterical with fears, worries, and anxieties. Cancer feels, he does not think. He can become tremendously overwrought if there is no logical dam to stop and redirect his emotional waters". (Alan Oken, Complete Astrology)

"I once had a pair of hermit crabs as pets. These creatures are particularly fascinating because, rather than having hard shells of their own, they wear the dead molluscs, and camouflage them. There is a kind of Cancer whose shell is culled from others, as well as a kind who grows his own. Now when a hermit crab outgrows his shell - which he inevitably does - he must find a bigger one, and make the move in total safety. Underneath the crab is defenseless, completely vulnerable creature. There is a period of time when crabs must hide under the sand while the new shell grows hard. They have to remain hidden, or they will be instant dinner for the nearest seagull without so much as a by-your-leave. Cancer people too have these cycles, where they must withdraw after a change and a period of new growth, Surprise them or intrude upon them when they are going through their quiet private time, and you can damage them irrevocably. Damage them in childhood, and they will retreat into a small shell, sometimes never to emerge. It takes a long time for the crab to forget, once he has been wounded". (Liz Greene, Astrology for Lovers)

"Because you see everything in cycles, you know that every ending, carries the seeds of a fresh start. Just when you finish one activity you're on to something else. For you, life is constantly being renewed. The future flows into the past in one continuous stream, as F. Scott Fitzgerald writes at the end of The Great Gatsby: "so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." As a child of the Moon, you believe that the only thing that gives you a true sense of yourself is everything that has come before. Your past. Your history. These are the cornerstones you will build your life's foundation on. But this doesn't make you wistful or nostalgic - although you can get that way on occasion. What it does make you is consistent". (Christopher Renstorm, Ruling Planets)

"Many of the less appealing Cancerian behavior patterns which sometimes cause difficulties with other people - in particular the manipulative tactics, evasiveness, and tendency to use emotional blackmail - become comprehensible if we remember that, for Cancer, loneliness is not merely an unpleasant experience one has to put up with for a while. It is extinction. Isolation may frighten a Cancer more than anything else, and companionship may be symbolised by food because two are the same at the beginning of life". (Liz Greene, Barriers and Boundaries)

More Quotes:  Scorpio Quotes

Uranus in Aquarius

Big Brother, U.K, 2010, is set to end this year. The series is based on a reality show which films a group of individuals in a house for 12 weeks. The first series aired in the Netherlands in 1999, this was during Uranus' transit through Aquarius. The show is a social experiment designed to test people in a confined space, with no outside contact. The people chosen are of different backgrounds, class, race and religion. The contestants are filmed 24 hours a day and all cast votes for members of the house to face eviction. The final contestant left wins a large a sum of money.

Uranus transiting through Aquarius signifies the social aspect in society and introduced one of the biggest social experiments. The transition describes the need to break free from social prejudice and snobbery in order to achieve a more enlightened social interaction. During the process boundaries are likely to be broken down. The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Aquarius also brought the comet Hale-Bopp in the night sky. It was referred to as the 'Great Comet' and was the most spectacular astronomical sight of 1997. Observations conducted in N.A.S.A observatries estimated that Hale-Bopp's nucleus is between 19 and 25 miles in diameter. By comparison, the comet that is thought to have struck the Earth 65 million years ago, probably causing the extinction of the dinosaurs, is estimated to have been 6-9 miles in diameter. After the 1997 appearance, it is calculated that the Hale-Bopp comet will disappear from sight again until the year 4397.

The 'Heavens Cult Mass Suicide' believed that the Hale Bopp comet is a sign that they should leave their earthly bodies behind to join  a spacecraft flying behind the comet. Thirty nine members of the cult commit suicide by drinking a deadly cocktail of vodka and barbiturates. The transit of Uranus-Neptune was still powerful and the 'mass spiritual enlightenment' and disillusionment influenced the time. The emphasis on 'brotherhood' would be evident and more socializing via the World Wide Web.  Political movements, social, cultural and group vision were the favour of this transit. Uranus' duration through Aquarius highlighted areas of social intolerance, futuristic vision and heightened interest in outer-space and universal ideas.

Leo Quotes

Leo comes to life with an inner confidence which exudes from him into the environment. It is this quality which inspires people to place their faith and trust in him. If confidence turns to vanity, however, Leo will find that others will just easily turn away. Leo is not an insecure Aries, an evasive Taurus, a jumpy Gemini, a fearful Cancer. He is Lord Leo the Proud (unless of course, he happens to be Loafer Leo the Cowardly, an equally numerous species of feline). He is determined to success, to rally everyone under his banner. His project is everyone's project, his likes are everyone's likes, his enemies are everyone's enemies. You must side with him in everything or you will fail to prove your loyalty, a capital crime in the State of Leo. By Alan Oken, Complete Astrology

And like the king you don't take criticism well. You see nothing "constructive" about someone pointing out your faults. As far as you're concerned, a naysayer just wants o ruin your day. This is when the children of the Sun get very imperious. You'll adopt "take it or leave it" attitude about your performance on the job or at home. You aren't ambitious int he ordinary sense of the word. You see ambition as declasse. Ambitious people are just out for themselves. Needy, grabby, and hopelessly dissatisfied, they're driven by what's lacking in their lives. You don't see yourself as lacking anything. This isn't to say your perfectly happy. Theyre' are plenty of things you'd like to have or hope to achieve one day. But the difference is that you see yourself as constantly moving towards toward your golden age. If you don't get what you want today, theres always a chance you'll get it tomorrow. Even when skies are cloudy and gray, your Ruling Planet, the Sun, never deviates from its path. By Christopher Renstrom, Ruling Planets

It would sometimes appear on the surface, that Leo needs approval and affirmation from others, whereas Aries doesn't give a damn. With Leo potency the world outside may not be that important. Obviously we have some glaring historical exceptions, such as Napoleon. On the surface he seems to be an exception. But in the main, for Leo,it isn't a question of feeling potent; it is a question of feeling unique. These are not the same thing. Leo's need is not focused on beating the competition. In many ways Leo is not competitive at all. Other people simply aren't important enough to be considered competition, because Leo's dialogue is really between oneself and God. This is reflected in the need to experience oneself as having a destiny, because an individual destiny implies that there is some divine power which says, "You're here for a special purpose; you are my favoured child." This is the core of the hero myth. Th inner feeling of being chosen, of being the divine child, is a fundamental aspect of Leo's defence against exitinction or ordinariness. By Liz Greene, Barriers and Boundaries

The Solar Path involves active, conscious participation, or the use of one's own will and understanding-a cooperation with the Divine. It includes the fiery zeal of Leo-the courage of the Lion who goes forth independently and takes risks, who fearlessly faces the adventure of life and makes mistakes, willing to accept the "lions share" of responsibility for them. Several Leo clients have been drawn to Jung and his psychology of individuation. Jung himself was a Leo and found the inner quest of the individual for wholeness of particular fascination. To be all we can be, "to strip away the layers of the onion and to get to the core of who you are," he once said. That's a quest worthy of Leo. So this is, indeed, an important sign. If Aries was a doer and activist, than Leo is a becomer- personality int he process of becoming himself.It was Apollo the Sun God who brought spirit to man. Leo has spirit. It's like the song, "You've gotta have heart, lots and lots of heart." By Kathleen Burt, Archetypes of the Zodiac

No astrologer, I think, would argue that this quality of fiery passionateness is characteristic of Leo. But the lion is the stage in a process, as Jung suggests; and it is this process or pattern which brings us into the sphere f the 'fate' of Leo. It would seem from what I have seen of the life histories of Leo's with whom I have worked, that there an alchemical work to be performed. The lion is not permitted to remain in his bestial form, but must give way to something other. It seems a disturbing aspect pattern that Leo is often treated, as Jung describes, with the circumspection 'proper to the jungle', or with the method's of the animal trainer'-the whip and the goad. This is a painful process for Leo, whose childlike heart is deeply injured by the reactions of his fellows to his own excesses. He 'meant it for the best', but somehow others do not seem to be appreciative; they aer more often angry. If Leo himself does not glimpse the importance of the process, life tends to teach him rather forcibly that a lion cannot roam loose among men without some retaliation. Liz Greene, Astrology of Fate

In the big, broad, colourful world in which Leo lives, the intrusion of the small and the banal are not welcome. Leo needs to pain this canvas, with large, unrestricted strokes. Wherever some new, original idea is needed, wherever an impact must be made, wherever some new creative possibility can be envisioned, there you'll find Leo. Freddie Laker is a characteristic Leo. Who would that one man, without the enormous funds and hierarchy of the large airlines behind him, could have succeed in setting up his Sky train service with such flair? Notice the ads for his flights. Often you get to see a picture of Sir Freddie himself, smiling and promising his customers the best possible service available. Theres the Leo touch: the personal stamp. No cold, impersonal photo of a big, powerful plane as you find with commercial airlines. No, you get to see the man himself. A little exhibitionist? Of course. But that's part of Leo's charm, too -the more distinctive and individual he can be, the happier he is. Some Leo's carry this the most outlandish extremes. Napoleon, for example, wanted to conquer the world. But you'll notice that wherever its said that something can't be done,there you'll find a Leo determined to do it. By Liz Greene, Astrology for Lovers

Quotes for Virgo

"Virgo's who are addicted to work will often encounter a crisis which forces them to take a sabbatical, re-enacting the Persephone myth by experiencing a crisis and retreatng to the cool, dark depths of their personal underworld where healing is possible. Even the glyphs for Virgo and Scorpio resemble one another, Virgo's turning inward and representing the yin force while Scorpio turns outward and potrays a more yang aspect. In any case, the story of Persephone forced the rulers of Virgo and Scorpio (Ceres and Pluto) together in Libra-like compromise (the sign that seperates Virgo and Scorpio) that was deemed to be just and fair for all concerned. ~ Mythic Astrology

The first duty of a human being is to assume the right functional relationship to society -- more briefly, to find your real job, and do it (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)

Many parents mention that they are worried about the Virgo child. The anti-social hermit phase seems to continue so long that they fear perhaps the late blooming daughter will metamorphose some day into the picture of the Old Maid playing card. One mother told me " I fear she will wake up one morning a spinster who keeps cats."Usually it can be demonstrated to the parents satisfaction, though, that the hermit coincides with some kind of apprenticeship and it is not a social malajustment. When Virgo feels content or competent at his craft, he does develop interest in social life. It has little or nothing to do with chastity or sex, but is a type of Virgo simplfication. How many of my Virgo/Virgo rising clients have remarked over the years "I could never have been married during my first year of teaching (or nursing, or social work). I went home exhausted, took a nap and opened the books or the briefcase and worked until the wee hours. ~Kathleen Burt

I long to accomplish a great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. ~Helen Keller

It offers many points of contrast with Leo. It is not the sign of leadership but of service; it does not aim at brilliant results but at useful ones. It is patient and does not turn from routine or drudgery; it hates show and shuns responsibility and publicity. It is not ambitious  but is satisfied with a straight job and a fair wage. ~ Charles Carter

I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops. ~ Stephen Jay Gould

Virgo is pre-eminently a sign of criticism and discrimination, especially as regards details, and the commonest failings of the sign are the outcome of this tendency. They may be chronic fault finders, cantankerous, predjudiced, and narrow in their views, with the result that they are unpopular with those that misunderstand their natures. At the same time many natives of Virgo are notably kind and ready to oblige those whom they recognize as friends. ~ Charles Carter

Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. ~ Aristotle

Black and white choices imply a simple universe, and to Virgo the universe it rarely simple. It's more like a huge boundless, jigsaw puzzle, and it drives Virgo crazy if he hasn't got the picture on top of the box before he begins to assemble the puzzle.

Sometimes the only tidy thing to see around Virgo is his bookshelf, for many Virgo's respect to an inordinate degree the entire field of knowledge. His books are to him the personifications of his mind, and his mind is often like one of those intricate workings of a delicate Swiss watch, ceaslessly moving and catologuing and reflecting and considering and labelling. ~ Liz Greene

First Test-Tube Baby Born

Uranus in Scorpio breakthrough

On July 25, 1978, Louise Brown, the world’s first test tube baby’, was born in the U.K. Her mother, Lesley Brown , had been unable to conceive because of blocked fallopian tubes and had undergone experimental fertility treatment to become pregnant. Their method involved removing eggs from a woman’s ovary, fertilizing them with sperm in a glass (in vitro), and replanting them in the womb. However, until Lesley Browns success, none of the 80 women who had trialed the method had been able to stay pregnant beyond a few weeks.

On November, 10, 1977, Lesley Brown underwent treatment. She became the first woman to undergo a healthy pregnancy, and nine days before her due date, her daughter was delivered by cesarean section. Louise Brown was perfectly healthy and went on to have a child of her own. The success of the process gave hope to millions of couples unable to conceive. For some it also raised ethical issues. The main concern was whether the disposal of fertilized eggs, which is common practice in the process of intro fertilization (I.V.F), is in effect disposing of human lives, if life can be counted as having started at the point of fertilization. There were also concerns at the time as to how this power to create life might be used in the future, by pre-selecting the gender or features of a child and disposing of fertilized eggs that do not meet these criteria. Source: History Through the Headlines.






Uranus’ transit through Scorpio signifies world events surrounding the issues of sex, life, death, resources, occult matters and psychology. Uranus rules futuristic developments, progress and scientific methods. Previously stagnated areas are more progressive and forward moving than ever before! Uranus carries the Promethean vision of a new world and heralds all breakthroughs in Science, technology, social and political structures, and this sometimes involves violent shake-ups of society. The goal is upon improving the quality of our lives and creating “equal opportunities” for all. Those born with the inability to conceive a child, now have a better chance with the intervention of science.

Libra quotes

If you are going to spend your life with the kind of acute awareness of everybody else that Libra's got, you don't have a chance very often to express your own emotions honestly. And this is Libra's biggest problem. He often finds his own emotions very painful to deal with, because they so frequently contradict his ideal of the Good, the True and the Beautiful. Libra likes to think that emotion should always be pleasant, agreeable, loving and harmonious, When he feels things like anger, jealousy, intense desire, it frightens him. One shouldn't feel such things. He often carries a pretty sizeable guilt complex around with him, over all those nasty things that churn around in his secret soul. Like the fact that he really doesn't like everybody after all. In a nutshell, Libra often represses his own emotions mercilessly. Liz Greene, Astrology for Lovers.

We don't often see modern-day Librians concerned with the weight of their souls. The constant balancing acts they involve themselves in for the sake of partnership, however, may ultimately weigh them down. Libra's scales are constantly weighing and measuring the quality of fairness, or justice of their ongoing relationships. As the sign of the autumnal equinox, Libra represents a transitional moment in the cycle of the seasons. The days and nights are of equal length, so that the energies of the self (day) and the consciousness of "other" or collective humanity (night) stand balanced. This same situation, of course, occurs during the vernal equinox at the beginning of Aries, but with a vital difference. During Aries, it is the Day force which is growing stronger. Hence Aries represents and emergent individuality detaching itself from collective humanity. In Libra, the Nightforce is increasing, so that symbolism here depicts the individual beginning to recognize the needs of others, of the collective. Thus Libra's scales are usually tipped away from the self and toward others. And though the scales may seem rather impersonal symbol for the sign which we associate with marriage and partnership, they do symbolize the balance of forces which occurs at the equinox. Mythic Astrology, Ariel Guttman & Kenneth Johnson.

Because the Seventh House is, for Libra, life's major issue, Librians will remark in the course of the reading " I have a prosperous law practice" or "I have a successful decorating business" but "life is empty. There is no relationship right now. I am out of balance. If I were married and living with someone, then my whole life would be back in equilibrium." The scales (equilibrium) seem intrinsically connected with the partner. Eros (relating), Aphrodite's child with bow and arrows, seems to follow Libra about the same way he did Aphrodite myths. If the astrologer says to a disillusioned Librian emerging form a relationship, "But you are so attractive and popular. You'll find someone else very soon," the response is almost always, "Yes, but when with I meet the "right" one?" In looking at these charming people, one thinks, Aphrodite herself, admired by so many and adored by Pygmalion, pining away for the impossible love, Adonis the mortal, unhappy because he couldn't keep the right love forever - for all mortals are destined to die. Archetypes of the Zodiac, by Kathleen Burt.

The landscape of Libra is clean and precise, for raw nature is not welcome here. Ancient instinctual claims give way to reasoned outlook, where experiences are measured against general principles rather than interpreted according to emotional need. The concept of fairness is a creation of the human mind; cheetahs do not meet in committee to discuss whether a particular antelope deserves to be eaten. Libra sets itself against the necessity of natural law, striving to create an ideal world in which reason take precedence over simple survival. Those with the sign prominent in the birth chart also set high ideals for themselves, and although they may suffer for their principles, they wish to be - and be seen as - civilised human beings. Mythic Astrology, Liz Greene.

The symbol of the scales also reveals a major concern of Libra: that of weighing things up. Justice belongs here, as a just decision can only be arrived at when the viewpoints of opposing factions have been carefully weighed. An ability to compromise is also part of Libra's armoury, as a conciliation. Perhaps no other sign has such a good potential for helping parties in a dispute reach an agreement, a particularly useful skill not only in diplomatic fields but also for helping separating or divorcing couples. Virgo, in its orientation towards service and humility, tends towards the servile and therefore can create relationships with a servant/served feeling to them. Libra rectifies this imbalance by being concerned with equality and partnership where, at best, no one holds the upper hand. Libra meets the 'other' as an equal and is the first sign to do so. The Contemporary Astrologers Handbook, Sue Tompkins.

Theodore Maiman: Laser Man

I thought I would write about some Scientific topics for the evolving Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Aries. I will take a look at inventors, Scientists and astrologers because it still falls under the umbrella of Uranus.

Theodore Maiman, was a physicist who patented the first operable laser, his father was an electronics engineer who strongly believed that Science should be used to better the world. Theodore attended University and achieved the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. After graduation he accepted a position with Hughes Research Laboratories where he designed innovations to the ’maser’ before working on the development of an optical maser, or laser.

Astrologically (view chart) this is an apt example to begin with, because we have a Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Aries in the 8th house. As many of you know, astrologers have been writing about this conjunction over the last couple of months and the possibility of scientific advancements at this time.

Einstein also had a natal Jupiter-Uranus contact and the combination of these two planets puts an emphasis on truth, knowledge and freedom. It is a progressive energy and it can suggest in a natal chart, talent for science, astrology and other progressive areas. Jupiter-Uranus has high intuitive capabilities, and faith in human potential. Originality, rebellion and benefitting social movements best encapsulate the energy of this planetary pair. Bob Dylan also has this aspect, and it signifies abundant inventiveness and  a rebellious spirit. The rebellion aspect in Theodore was evidet when he went against the grain of  Scientists who ridiculed him for using ruby, a material ruled out by them. Theodore persevered in his work and was the first to build the laser.

The conjunction in Aries shows massive potential. Aries likes to be first, original and innovative. I detailed Jupiter in Aries yesterday, so check out this post (click to view). Maiman had Sun conjunct Pluto in Cancer in the 11th house. Pluto tends to become obsessive and transformational in the sphere it is placed. The eleventh house rules groups and clubs and it can also reflect jealousy and spite and he would mistrust and feel threatened in this by collective opinion, and his fellow "like-minded" colleagues could feel threatened by him.

His father had a massive influence on him and this is often observed with Sun-Pluto combinations. There is always a powerful relationship with the father, even after his death. The contact makes it incredibly difficult to sever ties psychically. The Sun-Pluto conjunction in Cancer shows a high amount of emotional investment in the 11th house sector. The Sun here shows a powerful need to be recognised by society and like-minded individuals (Scientists). The grand trine in the element of fire signifies powerful intuition and natural enthusiasm and optimism. Maiman lacks the element of Air. However, as seen with nuclear power man (view here) he doesn’t lack intelligence, he works intuitively and with great passion.

Scorpio Quotes

"You don't do "lite." It's not in your Birthday Planet's vocabulary. You're too intense. You may have gone through periods (especially when you were younger) when you felt ashamed for reacting the way you do. Perhaps you even tried to cover it up. In time you've come to accept yours not everyone's cup of tea. You know a lot of people, but you have few friends. And you like it that way. You rely on your inner circle. It's the only place (other than when you're by yourself) where you open up. In those moments of soul searching - when you descend into the very depths of your being - you want to know you can do that without having to worry about being too intense for the people around you. You don't have much patience for people who live "surface" lives, but you may also come to realize that not everyone has to reach your depth of feeling to be a friend. Someone can react to a situation coolly or pragmatically, but it doesn't mean that person doesn't care." Ruling Planets, Christopher Renstorm.

"There is an intense emotional nature. No sign has more profound and enduring feelings, for owing to the fixity of Scorpio these become set, with the result that in high types there is unwavering devotion to principles, deep sympathy, and true understanding, while in primitives, in whom the moral standard is low or uncertain, a host of dangerous feelings may appear, bitter dislikes or hatreds, often cherished for a lifetime, extreme sensitiveness to imagined slights or injustice, resentment, suspicion, and furious anger. Scorpio's of this kind are very prone to think themselves undervalued, and to relieve their feelings on this score in the shape of constant boasting." The Principles of Astrology, Charles E.O.Carter

"All the water signs share the fear of isolation, but they utilise different defence. The defences can be enormously creative. Cancer's need to belong is a fundamental part of the sign;s gift of empathy and nurturing. Pisces' retreat in the imaginable world can produce works of art. Scorpio's need to fix bonds in an unchanging state can produce extraordinary loyalty, commitment and courage. But in some cases defences are so extreme that the person is taken over by them. Then the Cancer produces hysterical symptoms that look like a beach ball, the Piscean overdoses on the bedroom floor, and the Scorpio goes on a rampage and murders his wife as well as her lover." Barriers and Boundaries, Liz Greene

"The spider s also ruled by Scorpio. It weaves its shining web and waits at its center while the gleaming structure of death attracts its dinners. The web is perfect, a time tested pattern which rarely changes except to improve. The unconscious fly gets caught int he spiders hardened secretions and becomes entangled and exhausted as it tries to escape. At just the right moment the spider approaches, sticks its hollow tooth into the insect's body and removes all the vital fluids, leaving just the shell. But we must not blame the spider, for it is just as instinctually unconscious of its actions as the fly. The true demon is one who is aware of its actions and joyfully practices it. Scorpio can thus be the tempter of souls, for he offers promises of power and of lust fulfilled. Scorpio can also be the catalytic agent who gives the searching a soul a way toward growth." Complete Astrology, Alan Oken.

"Let's abandon preconceptions and start from the beginning. What is it about the eighth sign that seems to provoke much confusion, fascination and dread? Open a medieval astrological text and, if you're strongly Scorpio - sun, moon or ascendant - you may as well take a flying leap of the Golden Gate Bridge, or turn yourself into the police right away before you perpetrate violence or sexual assault on someone. The descriptions are that bad. Power driven, sex-crazed, violent, warlike, vindictive, cunning: the image is a pretty horrific one. The modern equivalent isn't much better. It's a real nuisance having to live up to Mata Hari (who was a Scorpio) or Don Juan. Tiring, you might say. What is Scorpio really like?" Astrology for Lovers, Liz Greene

"The lofty aspirations of Scorpio , which as Jung pointed out can lead to a loathing for life, and its powerful sensuality, which wishes to drown in the world, are extremely uncomfortable bedfellows. Yet they spring from the same mysterious core, half sexuality and half spirituality, which leads Faust on his long journey. The difficult combination of spiritualized eroticism and eroticised spirituality is a handful for Scorpio. It is not surprising that so many Scorpios repress or sublimate one or the other in despair that no reconciliation is possible. Faust thoroughly embraces both, although he 'made the worst of both worlds', and remains a figure of potential dignity and redemption." The Astrology of Fate, Liz Greene

Jupiter in Aries

Faith comes through innovative ideas and meeting challenge.  Feeling alive, enthusiastic and energetic brings joy into life. Growth and opportunity happen when you are self-assertive and confident. There can be over the top attention seeking and a risk taking propensity. However, you are good at promotion and leadership and can be a trendsetter. But you can be over eager in the house Jupiter is placed. Expansion is achieved on a personal level. Personal freedom is important and you are likely to stand up for what you believe in. You assert convictions and beliefs tend to support and enhance personal identity.

It is likely that you have a generous impulse and inspiration is fused with courage, vision and intuition. You enjoy new adventures and you could be an explorer of some kind. You want immediate answers in the quest for knowledge and understanding. You are a seeker of opportunity and chances don’t pass you by. You may even form beliefs quickly and whatever cause you advocate you can spread enthusiasm fast. Jupiter in Aries is an out-going combination and you expand by trying new things. You have be careful not to be appear over-manic with your worldview or become egocentric or over-confident. You grab potential and are highly enterprising. With a fighting spirit you are always moving ahead and inspire others through courage, you feel good taking action. You do have plenty of energy for philosophy, political issues and higher education. You tend to identify with your concepts and perceptions. Sports and physical activity could be promoted. Eager to move into new territory, self-confidence is evident in the area of Jupiter. You are not really conventional in beliefs and  prefer to be trailblazer rather than follower.

Mars in Aries

Mars in Aries takes ACTION and you leap immediately when desires are fuelled. This has to be the fastest planetary energy in the horoscope and the instant response is to head straight for the goal. You ram through obstacles and can force issues and become hot-headed. This combination tends to get easily excited and quickly aroused. Assertive powers are strengthened and there may even be a dare-devil approach. When aroused to anger the temper is hot in the moment and short-lived.

You have a high competitive streak, and there is a youthful enthusiastic and daring energy. The courage to meet obstacles is your strength and challenge ignites action. You like to take action first in any situation because you possess a supply a raw energy. This is a go-getting Mars that cannot stand limitations and with a will this strong there isn’t much anybody can do to stop you.

You break new ground and have the potential to achieve something truly original, but most of all you require independence in the field and house that Mars is placed. There isn’t much room for compromise and you prefer decisive action. You might want to lead in some capacity but  insist on doing your own thing. You charge ahead in life and like those who have a goal and vision. You make the first move and physical activity is vitally important and all types of competition are enjoyed. You also hate waiting around to do something and want to do it NOW.

Mars in Aries is a singular combination, and self-willed behaviour needs to watched or it can easily turn reckless. Sexual drive is powerful and you may like to win sexual conquests. You have a crusading spirit and so you need sufficient mental and physical outlets. Independent and self-assured you don’t let anything get in your way. However, you tend to be more of a starter than a finisher. The best advice for this combination is to think before you act and slow the pace down at times, you need to consider the consequences of your actions. Achetypally, Mars in Aries is the warrior of the zodiac, armed with face paint, shouting, and charging fast, there is a taste for battle. Watch out for a quick temper and burning up quickly. You want to be the best and it’s a win-win situation with this pairing. You are honourable in your actions and are not one to hold grudges.

Mercury in Aries

There is great mental energy but it may be difficult to sustain interest on the details and you learn best when intellectually challenged. Mercury in Aries possesses innovative ideas that are expressed assertively, directly and with confidence. You tend to make quick judgements and decisions and don’t hang about analyzing a problem.

Your mind is energized and you’re less diplomatic and tend to be straight-forward. Thoughts and words are acted upon and you don’t wait around all day to consider other options. Mercury tends to act subjective in Aries and answers are expressed in an honest, no beating about the bush manner. You might even become impatient with those who can’t keep up mentally because you don’t have time to flap about.

The placement can be prone to quarrelling or you may just come across as an assertive thinker. Other people may feel slow compared to you, because you like to get to the point of the issue fast, you might also be a fast talker and viewed as rather direct. You may jump to conclusions and be bold with your analysis. Perhaps you like to get your point of view across first. Some might see you as having a self-centred perspective.

Mercury in Aries could be described as head strong with burning ideas and a strong intuitive capacity. The mind needs to be active and you learn things quickly. You like to tell others about ideas first and you inspire and motivate people just by what you say. Enthusiasm and the ability to lead with communication and the intellect are strengths. A fondness for debate may be present and you like to win.

It may help to develop some patience and diplomacy and make sure you have all the relevant information before jumping in too quick with assertions, because you tend to speak on impulse. You like to give birth to new ideas and you are great at starting conversations. You always have something exciting to say and the spontaneity of ideas and the expression of thoughts are original. You give the answer now and don’t leave people waiting around. The mind prefers to keep active and independent and there is always something new and fresh budding in your mind, new possibilities and mental adventures, ideas never become stale.