When last we left this issue, my friend Jane was prepared with a 'Plan B.' The plan consisted of offering her tenant a significant cut in rent in exchange for keeping the property up for sale through the fall.
Well, tenant didn't accept Plan B. Tenant was interested in signing another lease only if the property was removed from the market. Jane was stuck. What if she let the tenant go and the property still didn't sell? This would mean months of lost income, at the end of which she might still have to find another tenant.
Jane took the most fiscally conservative option: negotiate a new lease with her tenant and take the property off the market for now.
This is the final outcome; we now know that the answer to Jane's house sale horary was No. As you may recall, Venus was potential buyer and Jane was Mars in that chart. They do not join by aspect bodily while Venus is in Pisces. The aspect perfects only after Venus moves into 0 Aries, connecting by trine with Mars at 0 Leo. This gives us a picture of the new rental agreement.
Thanks for following this story. Wishing Jane a much happier result the next time she puts her property up for sale!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Jupiter and Saturn in "Les Mis"
Last night I went to see a production of Les Miserables put on by a local high school. What a marvelous production! I was blown away by the talent of the cast and was especially proud of my dear friend's son, who was one of the leads.
I don’t know about other astrologers, but I am always seeing things in astrological terms. (I probably drive my friends crazy with this at times.) I couldn’t help but think about how the themes expressed in the musical correlate with the symbols of astrology.
Take Valjean and Javert, for instance. Somewhere in the middle of Act II it struck me that Valjean was Jupiter (Mercy) and Javert, Saturn (Justice, in the harshest sense). The comparison also works well with Valjean as Venus and Javert Mars, but we’ll stick with the first planetary pair for now.
Valjean serves a bitter term of 19 years on a chain gang for stealing a loaf of bread. He is a victim of the rigid laws of his society--early 19th century France--which Javert enforces at every opportunity. Valjean experiences mercy himself when, once freed from the gang but marked as a convict for life, a saintly Bishop forgives him for stealing some silver. The Bishop lies to the police and gives Valjean the gift of two silver candlesticks, thus enabling him to start a new life.
After experiencing this act of mercy, Valjean becomes an agent of mercy himself. He helps a dying Fantine, saves a man’s life and rescues Cosette, Fantine's little daughter, who has been languishing in the hands of a crooked and abusive innkeeper and his wife. (That’s just for starters.) However, Valjean must always hide who he is because of the relentless pursuit of the rigid police chief Javert.
Valjean is like Jupiter because, again and again, he chooses love and mercy to guide his actions. He is a strong Jupiter; Jupiter in Pisces fits well because Pisces is about compassion and putting others before oneself. Pisces is also the sign of Venus’s exaltation, Venus being love and right relationship. Valjean’s great solo in the musical is a prayer in which he asks God to save Marius, who is destined to marry Cosette, rather than himself. (If by some chance you have never heard this gorgeous song, look it up on YouTube, and be sure to have some tissues handy.)
Javert is like Saturn, a nasty Saturn, because all he can see is the letter of the law. If you commit a crime, you deserve punishment. There is no room for mercy in Javert’s mind or heart. He is unforgiving and relentless. To him, Valjean is simply and forever a convict who has broken his parole and must be made to pay the price. Saturn in Leo (detriment) fits, in that Javert seems to take great pride (Leo) in his role as the iron fist of the law. Saturn peregrine in Scorpio also works well, as Scorpio is warlike and tends to see things in black and white, as Javert does to the extreme.
As the story reaches its climax, Valjean has the chance to kill Javert but once again chooses mercy and lets him go. A few scenes later, Valjean falls into Javert’s hands yet again. This time Javert allows Valjean to escape with a wounded Marius, thereby saving Marius’s life as well. His rigidity shattered, Javert is unable to reconcile this act with the man he has been his whole life, and so kills himself.
With his pursuer permanently out of the way, Valjean is able to live out the remainder of his days in relative peace. Cosette and Marius marry. Mercy has triumphed over Justice, and we are left with great optimism (Jupiter) for the future, having been reminded of the eternal and invincible power of Love.
1/2/13
Here are a few song links for your enjoyment. First, Javert's suicide:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFr6nk4ry4Y
and next, the wonderful Lea Salonga as Eponine singing, "On My Own":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjfmP7h3gBw
I don’t know about other astrologers, but I am always seeing things in astrological terms. (I probably drive my friends crazy with this at times.) I couldn’t help but think about how the themes expressed in the musical correlate with the symbols of astrology.
Take Valjean and Javert, for instance. Somewhere in the middle of Act II it struck me that Valjean was Jupiter (Mercy) and Javert, Saturn (Justice, in the harshest sense). The comparison also works well with Valjean as Venus and Javert Mars, but we’ll stick with the first planetary pair for now.
Valjean serves a bitter term of 19 years on a chain gang for stealing a loaf of bread. He is a victim of the rigid laws of his society--early 19th century France--which Javert enforces at every opportunity. Valjean experiences mercy himself when, once freed from the gang but marked as a convict for life, a saintly Bishop forgives him for stealing some silver. The Bishop lies to the police and gives Valjean the gift of two silver candlesticks, thus enabling him to start a new life.
After experiencing this act of mercy, Valjean becomes an agent of mercy himself. He helps a dying Fantine, saves a man’s life and rescues Cosette, Fantine's little daughter, who has been languishing in the hands of a crooked and abusive innkeeper and his wife. (That’s just for starters.) However, Valjean must always hide who he is because of the relentless pursuit of the rigid police chief Javert.
Valjean is like Jupiter because, again and again, he chooses love and mercy to guide his actions. He is a strong Jupiter; Jupiter in Pisces fits well because Pisces is about compassion and putting others before oneself. Pisces is also the sign of Venus’s exaltation, Venus being love and right relationship. Valjean’s great solo in the musical is a prayer in which he asks God to save Marius, who is destined to marry Cosette, rather than himself. (If by some chance you have never heard this gorgeous song, look it up on YouTube, and be sure to have some tissues handy.)
Javert is like Saturn, a nasty Saturn, because all he can see is the letter of the law. If you commit a crime, you deserve punishment. There is no room for mercy in Javert’s mind or heart. He is unforgiving and relentless. To him, Valjean is simply and forever a convict who has broken his parole and must be made to pay the price. Saturn in Leo (detriment) fits, in that Javert seems to take great pride (Leo) in his role as the iron fist of the law. Saturn peregrine in Scorpio also works well, as Scorpio is warlike and tends to see things in black and white, as Javert does to the extreme.
As the story reaches its climax, Valjean has the chance to kill Javert but once again chooses mercy and lets him go. A few scenes later, Valjean falls into Javert’s hands yet again. This time Javert allows Valjean to escape with a wounded Marius, thereby saving Marius’s life as well. His rigidity shattered, Javert is unable to reconcile this act with the man he has been his whole life, and so kills himself.
With his pursuer permanently out of the way, Valjean is able to live out the remainder of his days in relative peace. Cosette and Marius marry. Mercy has triumphed over Justice, and we are left with great optimism (Jupiter) for the future, having been reminded of the eternal and invincible power of Love.
1/2/13
Here are a few song links for your enjoyment. First, Javert's suicide:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFr6nk4ry4Y
and next, the wonderful Lea Salonga as Eponine singing, "On My Own":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjfmP7h3gBw
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The late Senator Edward M. Kennedy (part 1)
When I heard the news that Ted Kennedy had died last August, I felt a great sadness. His death seemed to signal the passing of an era. I grew up in a staunchly Democratic household; social justice was important to us. The Kennedy family fought for social justice in the national political arena, and we loved them dearly for that.
Sen. Kennedy was a great man, and also a troubled man. What evidence do we find in the chart of these two truths?
Edward M. Kennedy
February 22, 1932, 3:58 a.m. (+5.00)
Dorchester, MA
Temperament: Melancholic
Mr. Kennedy was strongly melancholic in temperament (earth element: cold and dry). This is largely due to his Capricorn Ascendant, making Saturn his Lord Ascendant. Saturn is placed in Capricorn: A cold, dry planet in a cold, dry sign. Saturn also does double duty as Lord of the Geniture (planet with the most dignities).
According to John Frawley, the key phrase for understanding melancholics is “to have and to hold.” (For an excellent discussion on the four temperaments, please see John's facebook fan page, discussion section.) Melancholics are at home in the realm of material things. Certainly this was true of Mr. Kennedy, the youngest child of a wealthy and powerful political family. Because of their facility with the material world, melancholics are able to manifest things: buildings, corporations, programs, estates, etc. Mr. Kennedy made his mark authoring legislation that funneled resources to millions of Americans in need. Here is The New York Time's summary of his accomplishments in an editorial published 8/27/09: “Mr. Kennedy’s unwavering taproot liberalism left a robust legacy: signature laws and reforms on civil rights, the judiciary, refugees, social welfare, foreign policy (he was one of 23 senators to vote against authorizing the Iraq invasion), voting rights, job training, public education and the minimum wage.”
Saturn as Lord Asc and LoG
Mr. Kennedy was born with mighty Saturn strong in the first house. Saturn is both Lord Ascendant and Lord of the Geniture—clearly the greatest asset and blessing in his chart. Because Saturn moves so slowly, and because it also rules Aquarius (which follows Capricorn), Mr. Kennedy's progressed Saturn was strong throughout his lifetime. In fact, we see his life ending, at age 77, when progressed Saturn comes to station (apparent stillness as the planet prepares to go retrograde). Saturn also disposes of all the planets except the Sun and Jupiter, which are in mutual reception. If we were to identify one factor in the chart to account for Mr. Kennedy's public stature and accomplishments, it would be his Saturn.
Natal Sun conjunct Fomalhaut, in the 2nd house, Lord 8
Ted Kennedy was born with the Sun at 02.32 Pisces, very close to the fixed star Fomalhaut. Fomalhaut is one of the four ancient Royal Stars. It was the Watcher of the South many thousands of years ago when these stars marked the ingress of the seasons. Having his Sun conjunct Fomalhaut befits the youngest son of the wealthy, ruling Kennedy family—the closest thing to a royal family we have had in the United States.
The Sun is Lord 8, ruler of Mr. Kennedy’s 8th house, “other people’s money” (taxes in this case). He has four of the seven planets in the 2nd and 8th houses; five if you count the outer planet Neptune. Material resources—his, and the public’s—were a major focus of Mr. Kennedy’s life.
The Sun and Jupiter are in mutual reception. The Sun is peregrine but Jupiter has some essential dignity in its own triplicity (ruling the fire signs for night births). Jupiter represents the archetype of the benevolent nobleman using his wealth and privilege to take care of those people and lands under his stewardship.
Afflicted Moon
"Mr. Kennedy’s life was burdened with personal tragedy," wrote the editors of The New York Times (8/27/09). He was born with a tight conjunction of the Moon and Neptune. This is a heavy cross to bear for the Moon and has a very karmic feel, placed in the 8th house (death). Mr. Kennedy outlived all but one of his siblings (only sister Jean survives). As everyone knows, two of his brothers were assassinated in view of the entire nation; his beloved nephew John died in a tragic plane crash. Untimely deaths, all.
This conjunction is also suggestive of deception and drinking. To this day no one is really sure what happened at Chappaquiddick. (For a fascinating theory, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappaquiddick_incident). In an online article that appeared a few weeks after his death, Ted was quoted as saying that his anguish regarding Ms. Kopechne's death never left him. Note, too, that the Moon is Lord 7, ruling his house of marriage. Ted's first wife Joan continues to suffer from severe and chronic alcoholism.
Venus in detriment
Mr. Kennedy was born with Venus in detriment (in Aries, opposite its own sign of Libra). This, along with the afflicted Moon, is an apt symbol of his problems with women and drink. Venus in detriment does not behave well, being strongly influenced by aggressive Mars. His excesses were well publicized and must have caused him and his family much embarrassment. Yet he always picked himself up and found the best of himself again, as if turning back to Saturn (representing his greatest assets).
(To be continued)
Sen. Kennedy was a great man, and also a troubled man. What evidence do we find in the chart of these two truths?
Edward M. Kennedy
February 22, 1932, 3:58 a.m. (+5.00)
Dorchester, MA
Mr. Kennedy was strongly melancholic in temperament (earth element: cold and dry). This is largely due to his Capricorn Ascendant, making Saturn his Lord Ascendant. Saturn is placed in Capricorn: A cold, dry planet in a cold, dry sign. Saturn also does double duty as Lord of the Geniture (planet with the most dignities).
According to John Frawley, the key phrase for understanding melancholics is “to have and to hold.” (For an excellent discussion on the four temperaments, please see John's facebook fan page, discussion section.) Melancholics are at home in the realm of material things. Certainly this was true of Mr. Kennedy, the youngest child of a wealthy and powerful political family. Because of their facility with the material world, melancholics are able to manifest things: buildings, corporations, programs, estates, etc. Mr. Kennedy made his mark authoring legislation that funneled resources to millions of Americans in need. Here is The New York Time's summary of his accomplishments in an editorial published 8/27/09: “Mr. Kennedy’s unwavering taproot liberalism left a robust legacy: signature laws and reforms on civil rights, the judiciary, refugees, social welfare, foreign policy (he was one of 23 senators to vote against authorizing the Iraq invasion), voting rights, job training, public education and the minimum wage.”
Saturn as Lord Asc and LoG
Mr. Kennedy was born with mighty Saturn strong in the first house. Saturn is both Lord Ascendant and Lord of the Geniture—clearly the greatest asset and blessing in his chart. Because Saturn moves so slowly, and because it also rules Aquarius (which follows Capricorn), Mr. Kennedy's progressed Saturn was strong throughout his lifetime. In fact, we see his life ending, at age 77, when progressed Saturn comes to station (apparent stillness as the planet prepares to go retrograde). Saturn also disposes of all the planets except the Sun and Jupiter, which are in mutual reception. If we were to identify one factor in the chart to account for Mr. Kennedy's public stature and accomplishments, it would be his Saturn.
Natal Sun conjunct Fomalhaut, in the 2nd house, Lord 8
Ted Kennedy was born with the Sun at 02.32 Pisces, very close to the fixed star Fomalhaut. Fomalhaut is one of the four ancient Royal Stars. It was the Watcher of the South many thousands of years ago when these stars marked the ingress of the seasons. Having his Sun conjunct Fomalhaut befits the youngest son of the wealthy, ruling Kennedy family—the closest thing to a royal family we have had in the United States.
The Sun is Lord 8, ruler of Mr. Kennedy’s 8th house, “other people’s money” (taxes in this case). He has four of the seven planets in the 2nd and 8th houses; five if you count the outer planet Neptune. Material resources—his, and the public’s—were a major focus of Mr. Kennedy’s life.
The Sun and Jupiter are in mutual reception. The Sun is peregrine but Jupiter has some essential dignity in its own triplicity (ruling the fire signs for night births). Jupiter represents the archetype of the benevolent nobleman using his wealth and privilege to take care of those people and lands under his stewardship.
Afflicted Moon
"Mr. Kennedy’s life was burdened with personal tragedy," wrote the editors of The New York Times (8/27/09). He was born with a tight conjunction of the Moon and Neptune. This is a heavy cross to bear for the Moon and has a very karmic feel, placed in the 8th house (death). Mr. Kennedy outlived all but one of his siblings (only sister Jean survives). As everyone knows, two of his brothers were assassinated in view of the entire nation; his beloved nephew John died in a tragic plane crash. Untimely deaths, all.
This conjunction is also suggestive of deception and drinking. To this day no one is really sure what happened at Chappaquiddick. (For a fascinating theory, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappaquiddick_incident). In an online article that appeared a few weeks after his death, Ted was quoted as saying that his anguish regarding Ms. Kopechne's death never left him. Note, too, that the Moon is Lord 7, ruling his house of marriage. Ted's first wife Joan continues to suffer from severe and chronic alcoholism.
Venus in detriment
Mr. Kennedy was born with Venus in detriment (in Aries, opposite its own sign of Libra). This, along with the afflicted Moon, is an apt symbol of his problems with women and drink. Venus in detriment does not behave well, being strongly influenced by aggressive Mars. His excesses were well publicized and must have caused him and his family much embarrassment. Yet he always picked himself up and found the best of himself again, as if turning back to Saturn (representing his greatest assets).
(To be continued)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
No Sale Yet
It's time to update you on Jane's house sale question (see March posting, "How long to a sale?"). We were hoping the property would sell in seven weeks. I'm sorry to report that this time period has elapsed without a sale.
However, it is quite possible that the correct measurement of time is not weeks but months. In today's market, it is perfectly reasonable for a property such as Jane's, in her location, to be on the market for months before a sale. If the unit of time is months instead of weeks, the next hope is for a sale by mid-October.
In the meantime Jane has a well thought out Plan B, in which her current tenant would pay a lower rent while Jane keeps the property on the market through the fall.
Best of luck to Jane in this next phase, and I will continue to keep you posted.
However, it is quite possible that the correct measurement of time is not weeks but months. In today's market, it is perfectly reasonable for a property such as Jane's, in her location, to be on the market for months before a sale. If the unit of time is months instead of weeks, the next hope is for a sale by mid-October.
In the meantime Jane has a well thought out Plan B, in which her current tenant would pay a lower rent while Jane keeps the property on the market through the fall.
Best of luck to Jane in this next phase, and I will continue to keep you posted.
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