Only a conjunction or minor sextile can be formed between these planets, because (as we can see from Earth) Mercury can never be more than 28 degrees from the Sun. These aspects are best related to the sin placing of the planets concerned. If the planets fall in the same sign, the individual will think in the manner of the Sun sign. If Mercury is in the preceding or following sign, then the mind will work according to that sign.…...
There can be a dramatic quality to your style of self-presentation, perhaps emerging out of an artistic and creative sensitivity, and this will be employed to gain the attention of people; you prefer to leave your mark and need to feel recognised. While some may see you in a superficial light, this is not how you desire to be socially acknowledged. The recognition you are looking for is of your whole personality, your talents and qualities, and as you grow…...
Tight contacts between these planets will add vigor, strength and courage to a chart. A goal-orientated individual who is not frightened to dare to do something. There is likely to be a strong need for cause: something or someone to fight for. Hard aspects incline toward undue competitiveness, a tendency to strain at the leash, living life in the fast lane and wanting to do things now! Impetuosity, impatience and self-interest are part of this package which can describe the…...
Those with these contacts tend to cultivate a realistic (or overly realistic) view of the world. They take themselves and life seriously, do not trust easily and may set up strong defences. A lack of confidence in early life may incline to the setting of goals that can easily be met and/or fear of failure. This combination often indicates a strict upbringing and lifetime spent shaking off the belief that they aren’t good enough. Greater confidence and considerable self-reliance can…...
The individuality is toned by excitable, unpredictable, and self-centered Uranian vibration. The individual is often unusually creative in a variety of activities, but he or she often finds it difficult to settle down into any one field of specialization since there is such a strong need for constant new stimulation and a dislike of routine. Hence, these people often go through many lifestyles, types of work, relationships, and interests during the course of their lives. They usually feel the need…...
In past lives our desire has been to give the very best of ourselves in work of an altruistic or worthwhile nature, and to obtain recognition and fulfillment from our efforts. On the positive side we have succeeded in keeping our ideals alive in spite of the absence of immediate results, continuing to believe in ourselves when others were unable to and making allowances for those who failed to acknowledge our good intent. On the negative side we have betrayed…...
If the Sun aspects Pluto, life will always have periods in the tunnel. But the Sun can bring light into the tunnel, rather than being overwhelmed by darkness. With Sun-Pluto aspects, Apollo and Hades are inextricably bound. The Sun-god can spend time in the upper regions, but he is always called back to the underworld again. I don’t think the object is to permanently get out of the tunnel. It is to work toward an alliance between the two gods.…...
Question: What is it about Sun-Saturn stress aspects (in particular) that resonate with such pain? One of my favorite famous examples of how Sun-Saturn (a very stressful and oppressing aspect) can manifest is Billy Corgan. Billy is the lead singer of the alt-rock group Smashing Pumpkins. Billy has attested that he suffered such intense abuse at the hand of his father that he would contemplate suicide and self-injure growing up. Sun-Saturn usually exemplifies paternal pain. Sun-Saturn in the charts of…...
My eldest son has Sun square Pluto and when seeing this aspect as a young mother (and even younger astrology student) I looked at his father differently, believing any mood could be the potential for destruction, or lead to being too controlling, manipulative, and so forth (secretively thinking I must have shackled up with Ronald J. DeFeo Jr. the Amityville killer). I got a taste of my own medicine when my second son was born with Moon square Pluto, and…...
Question: I have the Sun in Cancer opposite Saturn in Capricorn in my natal chart. I think this contact relates to my failure to organize my finances and it landed me (unfortunately) in a homeless shelter. Anyhow, I spoke to my friend who was shocked at what had happened. She asked me why the hell life was always so unfair to me. She had been late on rent multiple times and couldn’t understand why the universe always seemed to pit…...