Dear friends,
On the island of Buena Yerba, all the residents use astrology for just about
everything. Parents know the charts of their children, and so understand
something of their children's physical nature, emotions, pleasures, mind, truth
and life path even before they grow up. Since astrology is taught in the
schools, the children learn to coordinate their activities for greatest benefit.
As the people reach adulthood, astrology plays in everything. For the residents
it is like looking at the clock. Oh, Mercury hour now, I'll write, or check
emails, or do business. Then Moon hour comes and many break for tea. Moon in
Scorpio this past weekend -lots of romance happening on Buena Yerba!
So when yours truly the scribe shuffles between the island and his favorite city
of San Francisco on the mainland, it is like Harry Potter going from Hogwarts to
the land of the muggles. Don't get me wrong, I *love* San Francisco but so many
of the residents don't know what they are missing with astrology. Sun sign
columns everywhere, but how many people know where the Moon is today? So many
willing to read a vague tidbit in a newspaper, yet how many people consider
having an astrologer as a special ally on their journey of life?
So I have decided the best way to illustrate the benefits of astrology is to
write about a real life example from this beautiful City - our very own Mayor
Gavin Newsom. Watch for installments in future columns!
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Tele-class on Duodecima - this Wednesday night!
What is duodecima? Duodecima means 'twelve-fold division of the zodiac.' So
instead of a planet in one sign, really we have mostly one sign and a dash of
another. Instead of Sun in Cancer, it could be Cancer-Aquarius. Instead of Moon
in Aries, it could be Aries-Libra. Would you like hazelnut ice-cream, or
hazelnut with a bit of chocolate on the side? I much prefer two flavors!
Firmicus Maternus, Sicilian lawyer turned astrologer of the 4th century, thought
most highly of this technique. Yet I haven't read much about it elsewhere. I
have found duodecima to work very well. And it could revolutionize astrology.
Curious? Sign up today and tune in Wednesday night!
http://www.youngastrologers.org/education.htm
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Star*Watch
All times PDT. See below for comments on other visible planets. The Sun and Moon
together set the tone of the time. The Sun provides our orientation for the
month; Moon signs and aspects influence the energy of the day, and tells us how
we approach the truth of the Sun. Planet aspects influence the energies for
several days (sometimes weeks) before and even after the aspect depending on the
nature of the planets involved.
Sun * in Taurus. Slow down. Since nearly everyone is on the rush drug caffeine,
I'll say it again. S l o w d o w n . Look at the wine, smell it, breathe, smell
again. Swirl, smell. What myriad associations ? Now sip. Hundreds of flavor
chemicals - how many can you taste? Let the juice of celebration tickle the
tongue. It is in no hurry to slide down the throat. Ahh, now we can think
straight - about what gives us pleasure, about our worth in the world. In Taurus
we establish ourselves in physical pleasure, sensations of the body, smell and
touch especially strong. Taurus motto: Follow your bliss, the money follows.
Moon * days 18 - 24 (new Moon is day 1). After the Full Moon, we share our
energy with the world. 4th quarter begins late Saturday.
Monday 4/25 * Moon in Scorpio, into Sagittarius late night. Sun in Taurus & Moon
in Scorpio means the lights of our world are in the signs of willpower and
passion. How to direct desire? This afternoon Moon squares Mars - good for
physical or driven pursuit but beware provoking hostility.
Tuesday 4/26 * Moon in Sagittarius. These few days Mercury the Messenger is as
furthest as he gets from the Sun. We are thinking and communicating more clearly
and effectively than ever. With Moon in Sagittarius, expand the world of your
thoughts.
Wednesday 4/27 * Moon in Sagittarius, Mercury opposite Jupiter. Our minds and
spirit are looking over the next hill for the bigger & better climb. Thoughts of
teachers, wisdom and big plans. Yes possible excesses in communication, but
since Prince Jupiter is jolly good-natured, our mind-stretches easily work to
our advantage.
Thursday 4/28 * Moon in Capricorn. Yesterday the big idea - today the business
plan. Sun in Taurus and Moon in Capricorn double earth with tangible, long term
results. A column ago I wrote of the Moon's cycle of movement called
declination. There are two peaks to this cycle - one with Moon in late Gemini
and into early Cancer, and the other with the Moon in late Sagittarius and into
early Capricorn. With Moon in Capricorn, extra-drive to succeed but watch denial
of nourishment via negative thinking regarding ourselves or anyone else.
Friday 4/29 * Moon in Capricorn, Venus square Neptune. Capricorn Moon puts our
feet on the ground, but Venus square Neptune lulls our romance-hearts to the
clouds. A tiff between Venus in Taurus and Neptune in Aquarius - the sensuous
lover meets the political idealist at a party, but they both drink too much. Can
they communicate? Only through political art. Not smoothest match-up but
surprise sometimes delights.
Saturday 4/30 * Moon in Aquarius, Mars into Pisces. We are oriented towards
Taurus pleasure and safety - but emotionally we need intellectual wisdom and
freedom from structure. How to reconcile this dilemma between King Sun and Queen
Moon? Find love in your community of friends - & make time for smart talk. Mars
into Pisces - for the next 6 weeks the men and all warrior heroes takes their
last quest: feverish painting, passionate song, strong drive to meditate.
Sunday 5/1 * Moon in Aquarius. May Day, *the* Taurus holiday of fertility,
pleasure, the earth, and pleasures on the earth. Too bad the astrologers are not
picking the day - if so next Sunday with new Moon in Taurus more ideal. But we
won't refuse a party, and today's Moon-Neptune morning conjunction means wine
with picnic brunch softens Aquarius intellect and warms our skin on the cold
grass.
Have a stellar week!
Peace and love,
Jonathan Pearl
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