11 Aquarius

Aquarius 11° Man tête-à-tête with his inspiration
This is a symbol of satisfaction in the transcendental experiences of selfhood, and of a new realization that each individual lives in a consistent intimacy with spiritual verities of every sort and on every hand. Implicit in the symbolism is the need to act continually in personal self-interest, and to translate every vision into practical consummation. As man accepts the over-shadowing of a universal life and order, he must demonstrate his own special capacities and rededicate his own individual achievements.
The keyword is ECSTASY
When positive, the degree is an enthusiastic idealism and a tireless desire to serve others, and when negative, complete self-obsession.
The formula is: manipulating-ideal-ingenious-specializing-physical-experimental.

to be…alone

The definition of tête–à–tête is a private conversation between two people. In the original French it means “head-to-head”. It is, perhaps, an inner dialogue with the perfect complement of oneself, idealized, as Jung defined the anima and animus. In any event, here is the best and the brightest and the most inspirational kind of experience one can have, whether within or without.
And should it be within, should it not? I mean, if by now we do realize that within each of us there is the masculine and the feminine trying to rewire itself into ideal balance… Ideally, you know, that perfect “alchemical marriage” exists potentially somewhere beginning in our very own minds.
Well, today’s septenary is about a man tête–à–tête with his inspiration. Keyword, “Ecstasy”. What better vision of that than the ideal feminine within, shoulder to shoulder with the ideal masculine within. And it should, by now, go without saying, that this is regardless of your physical gender.
That which inspires to self-transcendent experience. Onward to Ecstasy! Whatever inspires you, tap into that today!

Boris in hot water/ppl make up own minds on restrictions-SATURN


AQUARIUS 11° "DURING A SILENT HOUR A MAN RECEIVES A NEW INSPIRATION WHICH MAY CHANGE HIS LIFE."
Thomas Merton, Christian mystic + author. (Sun); Alan Watts, teacher of Zen Buddhism. (Uranus); John Lilly, visionary who experimented with LSD + isolation chambers. (Uranus); Vanessa Redgrave, actress, activist. (Sun); Otto von Bismarck, unified of Germany (Saturn); Leni Riefenstahl, Nazi filmmaker. (Jupiter); Lorne Greene, actor. (Mars); Norman Mailer, writer. (Sun); Frank Lloyd Wright, architect. (S.Node); Bernadette of Lourdes, visionary Catholic saint. (Venus); Margaret Mead, anthropologist. (Venus); Piers Anthony, sci-fi writer. (N.Node); Helen Nearing, author. - "Develop Your Psychic Skills."
(Mercury).

He ‘Receives a New Inspiration’: he has a thought, an idea or an ‘Inspiration’ that is the answer to a dilemma or provides clues of how to proceed with something. This ‘New Inspiration May Change His Life'—he’s had some deep understanding and it is likely to turn his life around.
Oracle:
This Symbol shows the benefits of “getting away from it all” in order to reassess your life and goals. This ‘Silent Hour’ could be a short minute, a few hours, or a period of days, etc. What the Symbol shows is that a ‘New Inspiration’ will be 'Received'. You may have found that despite racking your brains there’s been no rational guidance available. It’s important to realize that a lot of internal as well as external noise needs to be quieted. The rational mind can be noisy and tends to interfere with the flow of the imagination or intuition. You need to slow down and open up to the messages of your inner ‘Inspiration’. By reducing the external noise, clutter and distraction, your mind can focus on what is essential, rather than what may just be convenient. This Symbol shows that there is an answer coming, which will probably change many things, or at least change what most needs to be changed. This can also imply the need for a shift of some kind, and this may have been forgotten, or neglected, because of preoccupations with social matters, or being too busy. Listen for clues: It may not be external voices that bring this ‘New Inspiration’ but the voices within. If there is difficulty blocking out the hustle and bustle of everyday life, meditation or delving into your dreams or fantasies may lead to the solution.
Keywords:
Welling creative power. Inspiration = breathing in the spirit. Coming to terms with one’s reality. Visionary people and events. Being reborn. Spiritual awakenings. Meditation and reflective thought. Intuitive awareness rising up into conscious awareness. Spending time alone, thinking. Contemplation. Reversals. Flashes of insight.
The Caution:
Exclusion of others. Obsession with one’s objectives. Being a hermit. Hearing voices. Feeling trapped. Shooting off in all directions. Dropping things without resolution. Cutting off from life. Constantly changing directions. Regretting the past. Not moving on.
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.
Anthony Robbins
They are never alone who are accompanied by noble thoughts.
Philip Sidney Aries Ingress to Winter Solstice 2021 - SATURN

grace on pluto

First, a few words about the US Pluto Return, which astrologers have been anticipating since forever. It’s taken 245 years for Pluto to make a complete circle around the U.S. horoscope. It will return to the place it was on July 4, 1776, on February 20, July 11 and December 28. Note that we will have a solar arc between Pluto and the US Midheaven on March 2. That first week of March looks like yet another week to watch — and note that March 1 is when President Biden is scheduled to deliver his first State of the Union address.

Anyhoo…Pluto refers to extremes, as well as power and resources. In Capricorn, power and resources are easily vested in the Establishment. A Pluto Return is a conjunction — and a conjunction is like a New Moon. So, this is a seed-planting opportunity for the US. What are we going to build on in terms of our power structures in the next cycle? Who gets to decide?

We do have a reference point for our Pluto Return. How so? Well, astrologers can track Pluto’s challenging aspects to its natal Pluto since July 4, 1776 — and what we find is fascinating. Transiting Pluto squared the US Pluto for the first time between 1848 and 1850, followed by the solar arc by square in 1869. If you’ve been reading Heather Cox Richardson’s essential Letters from an American, you know that in 1870 is the year Congress passed the 15th Amendment, (and here is a bit from 1850) Note that transiting Pluto opposed the U.S. Pluto in 1936 and 1937 — in which FDR was re-elected after four years of New Deal policies expanded the role of the federal government and its social safety nets. Another Pluto-Pluto solar arc happened in 1958.

We had another square of transiting Pluto to the U.S. Pluto in 1982 and 1983. Ronald Reagan was elected in 1980 and said in his 1981 inaugural address that “Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” Taxes were cut; safety nets were slashed. Fun fact: in 1983 — for the first time ever — Economics — not English — was the most popular major among seniors graduating from Wellesley College. And those econ majors all went on to work in consulting firms, investment banks and business schools. I remember one of my English professors remarking that if Wellesley graduates actually applied what they’d been taught in a college whose motto is non ministrari; sed ministrare (not to be served, but to serve), they would tear those institutions apart. Obviously, that did not happen. So here we are now, in 2022 — with Pluto returning to its original place in the US horoscope. Who will end up with the power and the resources?

Astrology is amazing.

In other news…

With the Sun conjunct Pluto (news from underground) and Uranus at a virtual standstill as it prepares to turn direct (a focus on upsets, including seismic activity), the undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga and subsequent global tsunami should come as no surprise.

5th and 8th House

Frank C Clifford why so much talk about 5th house? Is it cos house of fun and pleasure? Never thought of it as house of debauchery. Lol
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Frank C Clifford
Ellen Lloyd The house of sex. Fun for Andrew (allegedly), debauchery for Virginia.
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Ellen Lloyd
Frank C Clifford i thought 8th was house of sex
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Frank C Clifford
Ellen Lloyd that’s where sex gets debauched! 😉
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Frank C Clifford
The 5th is recreation and procreation (having fun trying)
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Edita Jurone
Ellen Lloyd 8 th House of marriage life and sharing bed with husband(wife) 5th house is casual sex, no serious commitment let's say. For fun. That's way.
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