The Mars retrograde setup began Oct. 17, 2009 when the red planet first entered the sign of Leo, and then stations-retrograde at 20 Leo on Dec. 20, 2009. Mars appears to move backwards from our perspective for 80 days- stationing direct Mar. 10, 2010 at 0 Leo. Finally, Mars returns to the 20th degree of Leo(where it stationed retrograde) on May 17, 2010, completing a 213 day loop.
Simply put- the Mars retrograde cycle is an opportunity to more deeply understand the Martian archetype of desire, anger, and self-assertion, through a process of inward review and psychological purging/cleansing. Therefore, outer circumstances may be complicit, in withholding or delaying the fruits of our desires during the Mars-retro period, so we might clarify the true nature of our passions, and self-assertive drives- along with their expression.
The natal house in one's chart occupied by the sign of Leo, and the houses with Aries and Scorpio on the cusp, are the personal areas most influenced by the planet Mars.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Merriman's Market Week
Week of Week of Nov. 16
"Last week witnessed a combination of irrational exuberance, confusion, and an inclination towards panic, depending on which markets one watched. If you watched the U.S. Dollar market, you saw signs of panic starting to emerge. The front page of Thursday’s Wall Street Journal reported that “Governments around the world stepped up efforts to stem the U.S. Dollar’s slide, as officials grow increasingly concerned about its impact on their economic recoveries. Even more alarming was a new proposal to initiate sweeping new restrictions over the powers of the Federal Reserve Board by Senate Banking Chair Christopher Dodd. But this new proposal is at odds with a proposal currently in the House of Representatives which would expand the powers of the Fed, as supposedly supported by the White House and Treasury Secretary."
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Geocosmic Projections for the World Economy: 2008-2011
Raymond Merriman
The Horoscope of the Federal Reserve
by Bill Meridian
"Last week witnessed a combination of irrational exuberance, confusion, and an inclination towards panic, depending on which markets one watched. If you watched the U.S. Dollar market, you saw signs of panic starting to emerge. The front page of Thursday’s Wall Street Journal reported that “Governments around the world stepped up efforts to stem the U.S. Dollar’s slide, as officials grow increasingly concerned about its impact on their economic recoveries. Even more alarming was a new proposal to initiate sweeping new restrictions over the powers of the Federal Reserve Board by Senate Banking Chair Christopher Dodd. But this new proposal is at odds with a proposal currently in the House of Representatives which would expand the powers of the Fed, as supposedly supported by the White House and Treasury Secretary."
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Geocosmic Projections for the World Economy: 2008-2011
Raymond Merriman
The Horoscope of the Federal Reserve
by Bill Meridian
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Saturn square Pluto
The first of 3 exact squares between the lord of karma, and the lord of destruction, occurs on Nov. 15, with Saturn at 2 Libra, and Pluto at 2 Capricorn. The other two Saturn-Pluto squares are Jan. 31, 2010, and Aug. 21, 2010. This planetary combination is often dark, heavy, and involves intense focus under duress, and the fundamental regeneration of structures/relationships that have decayed, or are no longer viable. We may experience the sense of irrevocable endings and separations, that will in time lead to new beginnings- but for now, we are left to grieve and mourn for what we have lost. The easier we can let go the better.
The fear factor may intensify too, as the personal and/or collective shadow is exposed.
This square is the waning or closing aspect of the synodic cycle which began with the conjunction of Nov. 8, 1982. The waning square phase of a planetary cycle feels like Fall, and a time to prune the dead wood- of reflection. We are three-quarters through a complete cycle of development, and there's a natural reorientation of consciousness and purpose at this stage.
The brilliant Richard Tarnas elaborates eloquently on the characteristic manifestations of hard Saturn-Pluto aspects, in the following article he wrote after 9/11.
9/11 and Saturn-Pluto
"I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth." ~Umberto Eco
The fear factor may intensify too, as the personal and/or collective shadow is exposed.
This square is the waning or closing aspect of the synodic cycle which began with the conjunction of Nov. 8, 1982. The waning square phase of a planetary cycle feels like Fall, and a time to prune the dead wood- of reflection. We are three-quarters through a complete cycle of development, and there's a natural reorientation of consciousness and purpose at this stage.
The brilliant Richard Tarnas elaborates eloquently on the characteristic manifestations of hard Saturn-Pluto aspects, in the following article he wrote after 9/11.
9/11 and Saturn-Pluto
"I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth." ~Umberto Eco
Monday, October 26, 2009
Baghdad Blast Echos Far and Wide
From Asia Times Online:
"No one has claimed responsibility for the twin suicide attacks in Baghdad on Sunday that killed 132 people and injured 700 others, but fingers are already been pointed at the usual suspects - Sunnis, Shi'ites, Kurds, al-Qaeda, Iran, even the United States.
What cannot be doubted, though, is that in just a few bloody minutes, Iraq's political process has been thrown into turmoil, placing in jeopardy the national parliamentary elections scheduled for January. The future of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who in the past few years has survived as a result of Iraq's improved security situation, is also now in doubt."
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I think I called this one, based on the chart for the Oct. 16 Leo ingress of Mars. On my Facebook page I noted that Mars conjoining the IC(4th house cusp) in Baghdad, was an indication of violent unrest on the horizon. And yesterday's attack was the worst in several years- revealing just how tenuous the situation still is in Iraq.
Leo Mars ingress @ Baghdad
"No one has claimed responsibility for the twin suicide attacks in Baghdad on Sunday that killed 132 people and injured 700 others, but fingers are already been pointed at the usual suspects - Sunnis, Shi'ites, Kurds, al-Qaeda, Iran, even the United States.
What cannot be doubted, though, is that in just a few bloody minutes, Iraq's political process has been thrown into turmoil, placing in jeopardy the national parliamentary elections scheduled for January. The future of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who in the past few years has survived as a result of Iraq's improved security situation, is also now in doubt."
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I think I called this one, based on the chart for the Oct. 16 Leo ingress of Mars. On my Facebook page I noted that Mars conjoining the IC(4th house cusp) in Baghdad, was an indication of violent unrest on the horizon. And yesterday's attack was the worst in several years- revealing just how tenuous the situation still is in Iraq.
Leo Mars ingress @ Baghdad
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Exact Time When Jesus Died
LONDON– "Two scientists have determined that Jesus Christ was crucified at 3PM on Friday, April 3 in 33 A.D.
The exact date of the crucifixion has been debated for centuries, but British scholars Colin Humphreys and W.G. Waddington believe they have solved the mystery after an exhaustive study of the Bible, ancient calendars and astronomical conditions.
The scientists said that previously the only certainty about the date of the crucifixion was that it occurred between 26 A.D. and 36 A.D., during the 10 years Pontius Pilate was the Roman procurator of Judea. In order to pin down the exact date the two scientists reconstructed the Jewish calendar that was used at the time.
Humphreys and Waddington then fixed the date of a lunar eclipse mentioned in the Bible.
The Bible and other historic references said the “moon turned to blood” after the crucifixion took place.
“In our view the phrase probably refers to a lunar eclipse,” the scientists said.
Humphreys and Waddington studied records of all lunar eclipses that were visible from Jerusalem between 26 A.D. and 36 A.D. and discovered “there is only one lunar eclipse at Passover time visible from Jerusalem.” That eclipse occurred on Friday, April 3, 33 A.D.
In their research, the British scientists also found that Passover time was specified on the official festival calender of Judea."
Weekly World News
Eclipse Map
The exact date of the crucifixion has been debated for centuries, but British scholars Colin Humphreys and W.G. Waddington believe they have solved the mystery after an exhaustive study of the Bible, ancient calendars and astronomical conditions.
The scientists said that previously the only certainty about the date of the crucifixion was that it occurred between 26 A.D. and 36 A.D., during the 10 years Pontius Pilate was the Roman procurator of Judea. In order to pin down the exact date the two scientists reconstructed the Jewish calendar that was used at the time.
Humphreys and Waddington then fixed the date of a lunar eclipse mentioned in the Bible.
The Bible and other historic references said the “moon turned to blood” after the crucifixion took place.
“In our view the phrase probably refers to a lunar eclipse,” the scientists said.
Humphreys and Waddington studied records of all lunar eclipses that were visible from Jerusalem between 26 A.D. and 36 A.D. and discovered “there is only one lunar eclipse at Passover time visible from Jerusalem.” That eclipse occurred on Friday, April 3, 33 A.D.
In their research, the British scientists also found that Passover time was specified on the official festival calender of Judea."
Weekly World News
Eclipse Map
New Moon in Libra
From SkyBear Astrology:
"New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and setting of intentions. With the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus in Libra this is one of the most favorable times to look at our relationships with other through objective eyes. The question we need to ask is, do we attract relationships in our lives that are vital and sustain us, or do we attract others into our lives that wound and devitalize us? Like the country singer Kenny Rodgers says, “You have to know when to hold them and when to fold them”.
This is a powerful time to examine our relationship with ourselves. If we cannot love ourselves, value ourselves, certainly we’re not going to truly relate to another, understand their needs and love them. Libra needs to understand that self-love, self worth is something that’s internally generated and we don’t need to be dependent on finding the significant other for personal fulfillment and happiness. Chinese proverb says “ He who looks to others for fulfillment, will never be fulfilled”. With Libra there is a tendency of over identification with looking for someone or something outside of us to fulfill their most essential core needs."
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"New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and setting of intentions. With the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus in Libra this is one of the most favorable times to look at our relationships with other through objective eyes. The question we need to ask is, do we attract relationships in our lives that are vital and sustain us, or do we attract others into our lives that wound and devitalize us? Like the country singer Kenny Rodgers says, “You have to know when to hold them and when to fold them”.
This is a powerful time to examine our relationship with ourselves. If we cannot love ourselves, value ourselves, certainly we’re not going to truly relate to another, understand their needs and love them. Libra needs to understand that self-love, self worth is something that’s internally generated and we don’t need to be dependent on finding the significant other for personal fulfillment and happiness. Chinese proverb says “ He who looks to others for fulfillment, will never be fulfilled”. With Libra there is a tendency of over identification with looking for someone or something outside of us to fulfill their most essential core needs."
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Friday, October 09, 2009
Bring on Libra
The Sun entered the sign of Libra on the Fall Equinox 17 days ago, and Mercury moves into Libra tonight, followed by Venus on Oct. 14, and Saturn Oct. 29. The New Moon in Libra conjunct the favorable star Spica occurs Oct. 17. Clearly- Saturn's Libra ingress is the most important shift, as this process of defining and redefining our relationships will take place over two and a half years.
Saturn is said to be exalted in Libra, which means it will treated as an honored guest, with all the comforts that are afforded a special guest. The fairness and sense of social justice that Libra signifies, may find a worthy ally in Saturn- the lord of karma, and ruler of time. We can build and/or restructure partnerships, or personal alliances during this period, that puts each partner on equal footing, and insures the personal rights entitled to each.
We would imagine that society at large will benefit to some extent by a renewed spirit of cooperation and a collective striving for greater harmony. Even the often dark or brutal Saturn-Pluto squares which begin mid Nov., may be hopefully mitigated by Saturn's rulership over Capricorn, where Pluto is now transiting.
Saturn is said to be exalted in Libra, which means it will treated as an honored guest, with all the comforts that are afforded a special guest. The fairness and sense of social justice that Libra signifies, may find a worthy ally in Saturn- the lord of karma, and ruler of time. We can build and/or restructure partnerships, or personal alliances during this period, that puts each partner on equal footing, and insures the personal rights entitled to each.
We would imagine that society at large will benefit to some extent by a renewed spirit of cooperation and a collective striving for greater harmony. Even the often dark or brutal Saturn-Pluto squares which begin mid Nov., may be hopefully mitigated by Saturn's rulership over Capricorn, where Pluto is now transiting.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Saturn's New Found Ring
From BBC News:
"A colossal new ring has been identified around Saturn.
The dusty hoop lies some 8 million miles from the planet, about 50 times more distant than the other rings and in a different plane.
Scientists tell the journal Nature that the tenuous ring is probably made up of debris kicked off Saturn's moon Phoebe by small impacts.
They think this dust then migrates towards the planet where it is picked up by another Saturnian moon, Iapetus."
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This discovery comes just in time for Saturn's entry into the sign of Libra on Oct. 29. I found an excellent article by a traditional astrologer regarding Saturn in Libra, and the major world transits on the horizon.
Transits: Saturn in Libra 2009-2010
"A colossal new ring has been identified around Saturn.
The dusty hoop lies some 8 million miles from the planet, about 50 times more distant than the other rings and in a different plane.
Scientists tell the journal Nature that the tenuous ring is probably made up of debris kicked off Saturn's moon Phoebe by small impacts.
They think this dust then migrates towards the planet where it is picked up by another Saturnian moon, Iapetus."
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This discovery comes just in time for Saturn's entry into the sign of Libra on Oct. 29. I found an excellent article by a traditional astrologer regarding Saturn in Libra, and the major world transits on the horizon.
Transits: Saturn in Libra 2009-2010
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Deadly Floods in the Philippines
From the BBC:
"At least 40 people have been killed and thousands more evacuated as floods caused by heavy rain brought chaos to the Philippines. One town is said to be completely under water. Power has been cut off to parts of the capital, Manila, where hundreds of people are trapped on rooftops.
The government has declared a calamity, allowing access to emergency funds. Television pictures showed water flowing down roads like rivers, with the floods chest-deep and rising.
The equivalent of a whole month's rain fell in six hours as Tropical Storm Ketsana, also known as Ondoy, lashed the island of Luzon, causing the worst flooding in Manila for 20 years."
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As Mars entered watery Cancer- sign of it's fall, it aligned with Pluto(extremes) on the horizon in Manila. The epic Saturn-180-Uranus that's reflecting shocks to our systems, and disruptions of the status quo, was also sharply focused in the capital at that same moment.
"At least 40 people have been killed and thousands more evacuated as floods caused by heavy rain brought chaos to the Philippines. One town is said to be completely under water. Power has been cut off to parts of the capital, Manila, where hundreds of people are trapped on rooftops.
The government has declared a calamity, allowing access to emergency funds. Television pictures showed water flowing down roads like rivers, with the floods chest-deep and rising.
The equivalent of a whole month's rain fell in six hours as Tropical Storm Ketsana, also known as Ondoy, lashed the island of Luzon, causing the worst flooding in Manila for 20 years."
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As Mars entered watery Cancer- sign of it's fall, it aligned with Pluto(extremes) on the horizon in Manila. The epic Saturn-180-Uranus that's reflecting shocks to our systems, and disruptions of the status quo, was also sharply focused in the capital at that same moment.
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