Jonathan Pearl - Star Pearls Column

Star Pearls 9*18*06

Connections
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Wandering Stars

Dear friends,

On Saturday I was lucky to catch the last days of the Monet in Normandy exhibit at the Legion of Honor in SF. While I expected to like the show, almost each painting was enthralling. I was utterly amazed at image after image. Upon leaving the only regret was not going on a weekday afternoon to have more time with the paintings and less people in the way. Even with the crowds, the the experience ranked up with one of my favorite art exhibits, ever.

Being an astrologer and a curious type, upon returning home I looked up Monet's chart. While an exact birth time was not readily available, using a noon chart the position of his Jupiter at 27 Scorpio 52 jumped out because that is the same exact position of my own Jupiter, to the very minute! Even if he was born early before dawn or later near midnight, Jupiter would still be very close.

I am not saying this makes me share in Monet's genius. Nor does this make my own Jupiter somehow better because it happens to be the position of Monet's. I am saying that his own version of what is uplifting and beneficial might be very similar to mine because of the Jupiter connection. And because an artist will tend to paint what he finds uplifting and sublime, it fits that I'd love his paintings.

Because of this I am writing about him, furthering knowledge of his work and perhaps adding to the number of visitors if the exhibit was still open. This is the nature of positive connection. In this case there is not much that a local astrologer can contribute to the lasting fame of a truly great artist, but this is just one example. How about a Jupiter connection between teacher and student, or a Sun connection between friends, or a Venus connection between lovers?

When we have positive connections, both people benefit from the exchange. And when the connection is good - like Jupiter conjunct Jupiter, Venus trine Venus, Moon conjunct Sun, etc, - this happens easily.

The Sun joins Mercury and Mars in the connection sign of Libra on Friday of this week, so cultivate your relationships and enjoy mutual uplifting experiences.

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I love predicting the stock market because it shows every day how much astrology impacts our behavior. Last week Thursday I called for a key low at 12:04 (thanks to Pluto, by the way) and here it is right in the chart exact to the minute. This was called entirely in advance, many hours before the market even opened!

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Sun * in Virgo, entering Libra Friday night at 9:05 pm. Sun from Virgo to Libra is the movement from work to art, productivity to pleasure, solitude to interaction with others. With ruler Venus still in Virgo for another week we'll still be discriminating in our relationships and insist on some improvement; but then with Sun, Venus and Mars all in Libra for a few weeks we can experience the best of interaction. The catch of Libra - too many enticing options swinging those scales back and forth. The Sun also has a special influence on Sundays, Wednesday nights and all Sun hours. For planetary days and hours at your location (highly recommended!), download freeware from ChronosXP.

Moon * New Moon Solar Eclipse early Friday morn on 9/22.

Monday 9/18 * Moon in Leo. We want attention for our efforts today, but may be aware of the ways we aren't getting seen or the work that needs to be done so that the recognition can happen. Venus aspecting Jupiter early tomorrow while not the smoothest of meet-ups between the lover and the prince still has the heavens singing tonight.

Tuesday 9/19 * Moon in Leo, into Virgo 5:10 pm, Venus sextile Jupiter. Waning Moon in Leo with ruler Sun in Virgo - one translation: how can we do less work and get greater results? This is an entirely valid question both yesterday and today, and with the coming Libra emphasis where we'll want more time away from the desk especially worthwhile to consider.

Wednesday 9/20 * Moon in Virgo. Virgo at times can be solitary while she pursues her own perfectionist agenda, but not today. With communicator Mercury in Libra, the themes are productivity and improvements in our interaction and relationships.

Thursday 9/21 * Moon in Virgo. Last days of double Virgo and another best chance to clean up body, space & mind.

Friday 9/22 * New Moon Solar eclipse at 4:45 am, Moon into Libra 6:05 am, Sun into Libra 9:05 pm. If you are willing to set the alarm, Tibetan Buddhists say that actions during a Solar eclipse are multiplied millions of times making this morn key for meditation, yoga and positive ritual. And here's a tip - while most of us think of ritual as asking the powers that be for just what we want, the Buddhist view is that that praying for all beings brings the best results. I mention this today because Libra (along with Pisces) may be the sign that is most aware of interconnection. If 4:45 is just too early for you, the alignment of Sun, Moon and Earth that creates an eclipse will start to happen later Thursday night.

Saturday 9/23 * Moon in Libra, Mercury trine Neptune. With the messenger inspired by the Queen of visions, art, music, communications and all round positive inspiration all come easy. If singing isn't your thing, anything you create with your hands also counts for Mercury.

Sunday 9/24 * Moon in Libra, into Scorpio 6:55 pm, Jupiter square Neptune. Some days we go out and buy music and know it is a good thing; other days we know we should probably just hold off. Today is more of the former but watch any thinking along the lines of 'oh how bout adding just one more' because this probably isn't. This logic applies towards alcohol and sugar as well but if you want to spend the whole day at the beach please go ahead.

Have a stellar week!

Peace and love,
Jonathan Pearl

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Wandering Stars - the planets

Mercury * in Libra. The messenger in the sign of partnership naturally thinks of options and others. Back and forth go the mental swings, what to choose? Let's talk it out. Mercury in Libra through October 2. Mercury is especially active on Wednesdays, Saturday nights and all hours of Mercury.

Venus * in Virgo. Venus in Virgo is Self Improvement 301. Taking care of the body, the mind, the job ... all so the relationship coming can be that much better. Venus in Virgo late Tuesday Sept 5 through Sept 30. Venus sweetens Fridays, Monday nights and all hours of Venus.

Mars * in Libra. Drive towards partnerships, art, pleasure, dialog and options. It is the last part that is the trickiest of Mars in Libra - when it comes time to act we want to just go, not debate about all the choices yet back and forth, forth and back, back and forth. Mars in Libra on September 7 through October 23. Mars has more bang on Tuesdays, Friday nights and all hours of Mars.

Jupiter * in Scorpio. Now direct, so we see more outer results of inner work done the past few months. Jupiter in Scorpio blesses therapies, healing modalities, joint finance arrangements and amplifies our sexuality. Jupiter wants to do good, but in Scorpio functions by responding to others with some kind of attack. The energy: This might hurt, but it is for your own good and my own protection! Great regeneration and power is possible if we find the positive side of our deepest emotions. Jupiter here also benefits Aquarius (by antiscion) and sister water signs of Cancer and Pisces. Jupiter in Scorpio through November 2006. Jupiter blesses Thursdays, Sunday nights and all Jupiter hours.

Saturn * in Leo. Developments in some long term structures in life are moving forward, but concrete Saturn moving into an opposition with destabilizing Neptune. This is a major aspect and will set the tone for everything else later this summer and on into 2007. Saturn in Leo through September 2007. Saturn stabilizes Saturdays, Tuesday nights and all Saturn hours.

Dragon's Head * in Pisces. We advance towards peace, arts and spirituality, and partnerships are also a must. Without the sweet embrace of love, substitutes can be not just an occasional indulgence but a routine.

Dragon's Tail * in Virgo. As placements go, this is a bit tough. The Dragon's Tail is like the tai-chi master doing quiet movements but little else. How does this function in the sign of accomplishment through detail & perfection? We let go of ways we are unnecessarily restrictive. Hard work is a virtue, but unless guided by a Pisces wholeness will never bring us true peace.