Grand Cross Begins Near Algol Day
May 16, 2010 at 10:46 pm | Posted in Astrology, BadDays, Patterns, Predictions | Leave a commentTags: algol, Grand Cross, mercury retrograde
When is Algol Day? The annual Solar conjunction to Algol began May 16th and will be finished after May 17th. We have felt the influence a few days before as we came out of a Mercury retrograde, and we will feel it a few days more as we continue to enter a particularly powerful (and rare) Grand Cross.
If you are not reevaluating your position now, then you should. If you want to “jump ship” and take your life a different direction, the next week or so will give almost everyone a chance to do just that. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Mercury and Algol for 2010
April 25, 2010 at 2:22 pm | Posted in 2012, Astrology, Patterns | Leave a commentTags: 2010, algol, Astrology, God's fist, June, Mercury, quintile kites, quintiles, thor's hammer
Now that routine forecasting is on Weekend Forecast, Grand Trines can be devoted to more exotic subjects.
Given the season of havoc that has occurred recently, after Moon CNJ Algol at the time of the Spring Equinox, we will pick up with Mercury CNJ Algol, for 2010, as a topic.
Mercury Conjunct Algol on June 7th
Continuing with the position of the Moon Conjunct Algol at the Vernal Equinox as a topic of interest, Mercury will touch that point a number of times this year. This is a potent activator. The Sun as an activator is a topic for another post; Lunar returns are obvious (but also a topic for another post). Venus is interesting and has been briefly analyzed; upon touching Algol it produced a number of tornadoes in Texas as well as a devastating oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico (the “Deepwater Horizon” catastrophe). Outer planets are an entirely different topic warranting a number of posts.
That said, Mercury is currently retrograde and overdue (pardon the wordplay) for an analysis. For fun, we are looking initially at higher order harmonics: quintile & septile. Here is the chart for Mercury touching Algol on June 7th, focused on higher order harmonics:
Pluto BiQuintiles both the Moon and Mercury providing a sense of urgency here. The mood is one of “we have to get things done.” Powerplays are a certainty; could they lead to disaster? For any willing to speculate on this chart and aspects, the remainder can be addressed in comments.
Outside of the topic of disasters, some people / organizations will be able to accomplish some amazing work in creative areas at this time. But, they would be wise to make safety paramount.
Quintile Kites circa June 7, 2010
This period is active for Quintile Kites. Using June 6th through June 8th for the search period, the first Quintile Kite involves the Ascendant at 8 Scorpio. Though one of many, that chart is representative of the energy. Of course, since the Ascendant is involved, the energy will manifest at different times in different regions. On the East Coast (of the U.S.) it is an hour earlier; on the West Coast two hours later. Here is the chart and the sensitive periods:
Sensitive Periods (set to CDT / Plano, TX):
Thor’s Hammer (God’s Fist) for June 7th
Finally, and most interesting, this period is active for the Thor’s Hammer pattern. One occurs immediately (minutes) after Mercury touches the Moon’s Equinox position, and this one directly involves Mercury:
Here are time for Thor’s Hammer during this period (set to CDT / Plano, of course):
Solar Fire Gold Apr 25 2010 Electional Search Results Criteria: FIND (Chart contains Thor’s Hammer)
Search From: Jun 5 2010 11:59 pm
Search To: Jun 8 2010 11:59 pm
Status: Finished – 21 matches
Enters Jun 6 2010 3:00:07 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 6 2010 3:10:52 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 6 2010 5:09:40 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 6 2010 5:23:28 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 6 2010 9:11:59 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 6 2010 9:26:47 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 6 2010 11:03:29 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 6 2010 11:22:14 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 6 2010 12:00:51 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 6 2010 12:17:22 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 6 2010 3:18:58 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 6 2010 3:42:01 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 6 2010 5:58:18 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 6 2010 5:59:44 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 6 2010 9:06:29 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 6 2010 9:07:22 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 7 2010 3:18:50 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 7 2010 3:36:04 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 7 2010 11:40:48 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 7 2010 11:59:53 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 7 2010 3:02:51 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 7 2010 3:38:05 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 7 2010 6:13:57 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 7 2010 6:29:18 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 7 2010 7:32:18 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 7 2010 7:51:20 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 7 2010 8:54:25 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 7 2010 9:09:12 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 8 2010 0:40:10 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 8 2010 0:51:17 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 8 2010 3:17:09 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 8 2010 3:18:37 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 8 2010 11:36:37 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 8 2010 11:55:42 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 8 2010 3:06:25 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 8 2010 3:34:08 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 8 2010 6:09:50 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 8 2010 6:25:09 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 8 2010 8:56:24 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 8 2010 9:11:13 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 8 2010 10:19:07 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Jun 8 2010 10:23:52 pm (CDT +5:00)
Mercury Touches Algol Contact Points for 2010
Finally, here are the points for all of 2010 where Mercury has aspected 26/10, the point where the Moon was at the time of the Spring Equinox in March:
Solar Fire Gold Apr 25 2010
Electional Search Results
Criteria: FIND (Mer Any Aspect 26°Ta13′)
Search From: Jan 1 2010 0:01 am
Search To: Dec 31 2010 11:59 pm
Status: Finished – 32 matches
Enters Jan 4 2010 11:46:15 pm (CST +6:00)
[0] Is Exact Jan 6 2010 9:17 pm (CST +6:00)
Leaves Jan 8 2010 3:22 am (CST +6:00)
Enters Jan 22 2010 8:05:25 pm (CST +6:00)
[0] Is Exact Jan 25 2010 5:40:39 pm (CST +6:00)
Leaves Jan 27 2010 6:11:52 am (CST +6:00)
Enters Feb 1 2010 11:47:08 pm (CST +6:00)
[0] Is Exact Feb 7 2010 9:25:34 am (CST +6:00)
Leaves Feb 11 2010 4:30:52 pm (CST +6:00)
Enters Feb 23 2010 10:53:54 am (CST +6:00)
[0] Is Exact Feb 27 2010 2:04:05 am (CST +6:00)
Leaves Mar 2 2010 0:22:50 am (CST +6:00)
Enters Mar 13 2010 5:17:16 pm (CST +6:00)
[0] Is Exact Mar 15 2010 1:17:31 pm (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Mar 16 2010 7:40:57 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Mar 21 2010 7:42:43 pm (CDT +5:00)
[0] Is Exact Mar 23 2010 1:43:12 am (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Mar 23 2010 7:48:59 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 1 2010 10:12:44 am (CDT +5:00)
[0] Is Exact Jun 7 2010 4:54:20 pm (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Jun 11 2010 9:33:14 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jun 29 2010 5:17:53 am (CDT +5:00)
[0] Is Exact Jun 30 2010 8:56:14 am (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Jul 1 2010 1:36:55 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jul 5 2010 7:43:07 pm (CDT +5:00)
[0] Is Exact Jul 7 2010 1:18 pm (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Jul 8 2010 7:39:53 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Jul 21 2010 0:08:03 am (CDT +5:00)
[0] Is Exact Jul 24 2010 11:42:54 pm (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Jul 28 2010 2:34:28 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Sep 27 2010 4:07:42 am (CDT +5:00)
[0] Is Exact Oct 1 2010 6:45:30 am (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Oct 4 2010 3:53:19 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Oct 8 2010 7:18:48 am (CDT +5:00)
[0] Is Exact Oct 9 2010 5:09:17 pm (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Oct 10 2010 1:33:34 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Oct 16 2010 10:15:22 pm (CDT +5:00)
[0] Is Exact Oct 18 2010 9:49:36 am (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Oct 19 2010 7:20:02 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Nov 1 2010 1:24:42 am (CDT +5:00)
[0] Is Exact Nov 6 2010 6:31:11 am (CDT +5:00)
Leaves Nov 10 2010 5:18:40 am (CST +6:00)
Enters Nov 25 2010 10:55:13 am (CST +6:00)
[0] Is Exact Nov 27 2010 10:51:57 am (CST +6:00)
Leaves Nov 28 2010 5:03:44 pm (CST +6:00)
Enters Dec 19 2010 7:35:34 am (CST +6:00)
[0] Is Exact Dec 21 2010 3:14:07 am (CST +6:00)
Leaves Dec 22 2010 6:48:31 am (CST +6:00)
Friday April 23, 2010 Venus Squares Neptune
April 23, 2010 at 6:31 am | Posted in Astrology, Predictions, Weekends | Leave a commentTags: algol, Neptune, Venus, venus square neptune
“Venus Squares Neptune” is a feel good aspect that tends to leave us in love, even if it is for nothing else but the spring day at hand. This one is for Venus just past Algol, which points out that Neptune is only a few degrees past a separating square from Algol. Said differently, our daydreaming can be quite dangerous.
The worst danger, here, will be “investing” in something or believing something is “sold” which is only illusion. Have a happy day, but do not do anything too serious if you can avoid it.
Saturday is better, a day full of trines. This is also a feel good day, but what you do today could have more permanence.
The offshore drilling rig explosion, the Deepwater Horizon, needs to be added to Algol’s list of casualties. May is tornado month, so do not be surprised if we have a record number of tornadoes, or record severity, this year.
Solar Maps for April 2010 Venus Touches Algol
April 21, 2010 at 8:35 am | Posted in Astrology, BadDays, Predictions | Leave a commentTags: algol, alice springs, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Brussels, California, Corpus Christi, Europe, Guadalajara, Hobart, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Mexico City, Oslo, Paris, Phoenix, Sacramento, Solar Map, tokyo, Valencia, Venus, Viet Nam
Venus Touches Algol: USA Map
West Coast Turmoil Expected
California is particularly activated by this event with Sun on the Descendant on Sacramento (possibly indicating an important announcement by the governor or other high profile official). Moon and Mars lines bracket much of the state indicating a call for action, and violence if that call to action is not heeded. California based companies may be in, or enter, signficant disputes. The recent debacle for Apple regarding the lost iPhone may escalate.
Seattle / Portland are similarly affected; Microsoft may find themselves in their own disputes.
Water Disputes in the West
Moving eastward, we see a Mercury line passing through Phoenix. Since Mercury and Mars are square, the most “interesting” disputes may emerge between companies on the West Coast (especially California) and Phoenix. This could manifest as an escalation of an water disputes in that region. (Western Colarado & Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California. Refer to map.)
Danger in Mexico Likely to Escalate
Further eastward, Chiron / Neptune (especially important lately, and astrologically the key activator in the recent West Virginia mine explosion) passes through the midwest, near Eastern Colorado, through the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas into a region between Guadalajara and Mexico City. What this means for these regions is difficult to say, but possibly something along the line of an earthquake, explosion, or airline crash. (Could a volcano suddenly sprout here?)
The Venus line, the most dreaded in this map, passes through the Great Lakes and near Milwaukee & Chicago. Most of Illinois is affected. Missouri and western Arkansas are affected, as the line continues through eastern Texas between Dallas and Houston. The southern coast of Texas (especially near Corpus Christi) is highly affected. This same line passes between Guadalajara and Mexico City, also. Coupled with the Chiron/Neptune line, this indicates that the region between Guadalaja and Mexico City is currently highly dangerous.
East Coast
Virginia and the Carolinas are likely to benefit from this time. A Jupiter line brings favor especially in areas involving the poetry, music, and the arts in general. Scientists in these areas (Virginia, Research Triangle) may make important discoveries at this time.
However, the corridor from New York to Boston is plagued by the current Saturn/Uranus opposition. A powerful tension between authority and rebellion exists, and the outcomes to the many disputes related to this dynamic are not predictable. We can only predict that we cannot predict. But, authority that survives will be strengthened. In many settings, only the structure, or “bones,” (Saturn = skeleton/bones) will be left. (This is a metaphorical analysis, or so we hope.)
Europe
Europe continues to be in predictable turmoil. No astrology or rocket science is needed; the volcano is enough. But, the map signals unrest in Northern Ireland and Scotland. This does not look like violence and probably is just sequelae to the volcano. Birmingham, England is touched by a Mars line which is considerably more dangerous and could signal significant danger.
Oslo, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and Valenica are all connected here by a Neptune line but NOT with Chiron nearby (that passes through the UK). What this means is difficult to say. In the low form it can be criminality and cheats but in high form in can benefit poetry, music, and the arts. I suspect that communications between people in this region and Virginia/Carolinas can be particularly “interesting” especially if involving film or video production. Music, photography and other arts are favored as well. However, Neptune often obscures, so this might be just where the volcano cloud is currently worst.
Eastern Europe is highly activated by both Jupiter and Uranus, with the Jupiter line passing through Naples. This is sometimes called the “Lotto” aspects because Jupiter/Uranus is associated with Lotto winnings. But, as Lee Lehman once said (at UAC 98), Jupiter can also cause “spectacular losses.” (Her emphasis is truly lost in the written word.) Jupiter makes things big, and Uranus includes accidents and explosions, so this could be a dangerous region, but dangerous in a very different way from Mexico. (Here the events are likely accidents, but in Mexico likely intentional violence.)
Australia and New Zealand
New Zealand is activated by Chiron and Neptune. This has been discussed earlier, but what particular variety of risk this might bring to NZ is not clear to this astrologer. Best guess is a Tsunami secondary to an earthquake, but could be other events.
Australia has activations at Alice Springs, Melbourne, and Hobart. Hobart is especially activated, and important news should be expected from there. The news will likely be “uncomfortable” but not very unexpected. Some kind of drama unfolding there finally reaches a turning point that could easily garner national attention.
Asia
India is most profoundly affected with the Chiron/Neptune line passing near Delhi and thoughout central India. An event that galvanizes the entire nation into action could easily occur today. Whatever it is, it will signal a need for reforms. This kind of event could signal the rise of consumerism and additional consumer protections in India.
Hanoi, and most of Viet Nam, are affected by Pluto, Saturn, and Uranus. In addition to signaling some important aspect of a “changing of the guard,” this could tie this region to the New York/Boston corridor. Old issues related to the Viet Nam conflict may surface for both the United States and Viet Nam. Little danger is expected, but the experiences may seem painful and difficult. Do not be surprised if American GI bodies are found and returned at this time.
Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur are favored by a Jupiter line. They need some relief, and (even though Venus touches Algol is generally very bad) they will get some.
The same is true for Tokyo and Japan. And, Tokyo and Japan will find themselves intricately involved with the dramas in Sacramento, California, and the West (U.S.), mentioned earlier. This could be financial involvement, as Japan collectively decides that it must prevent any further decline in California because of crucial interdependence with California. Although this idea will be challenged on both sides of the Pacific, Japan will decidedly benefit if it follows such as course of action.
Focused Yod of April 16 to April 19, 2010
April 18, 2010 at 10:33 pm | Posted in Astrology, Predictions | Leave a commentTags: algol, focused yods, God's fist, spring equinox, thor's hammer
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
The period from April 16th to April 22nd will be a turning point, as indicated by a prolonged Focused Yod. The Focused Yod requires a decision; one road is chosen and the other no longer available.
A Focused Yod had been in play from April 16th (Friday) until April 19th (Monday, tomorrow). This one is not a series involving Ascendants and Midheaven. In this one, Saturn is opposite Uranus, and the Sun on one side sextiles Neptune and Chiron on the other side. This is a period of crucial decision making, and the impact will be at least a year in length. (This will be a historically important period. A real risk of one or more Coup d’état or revolution(s) is in play.) This also includes “revolutions” in personal relationships. This is an “out with the old and in with the new” period. Should I stay or should I go?
Curiously, the Lunar Return for the recent Spring Equinox occurred during the beginning of this period. (That is, Moon Conjunct Algol.) For those who do not regularly read this blog, Moon Conjunct Algol precisely at the time of the Spring Equinox was the marker for the earthquakes, mine explosions, airplane crashes, and volcanoes of the past month. (For more info, click and read the link.) In the words of Economists, it could be called a “leading indicator.” For you personally, should should take a hard look at what has happened since March 20th. Is this how you want your life to be? Or are you willing to take a risk, maybe a dangerous risk, to try something new?
Or have “things” been too dangerous lately and you believe you should stick close to home?
In this post, we will also consider the chart of Venus touching this sensitive point, the following Moon / Mars Conjunction, and a few patterns in that window. (And, we will consider Sun, Mercury, & Venus touching this point, along with maps, in an upcoming article.) The period of April 21/22 has great potential to be at least as volatile as anything we have seen in the past 30 days. This kind of thing will continue until roughly the middle of May.
That said, here is the chart for the beginning of the Focused Yod period:
Here, too, is the Lunar Return Chart for the recent Spring Equinox:
This Lunar Return chart, with the Moon at Algol, coincides with the beginning of the Focused Yod period of April 16 to April 19. The Moon, Saturn, and Chiron/Neptune form a Triangle (looks like one of the Huber Patterns) of Moon Trine Saturn, Saturn Inconjunct Chiron/Neptune, and Chiron/Neptune Square Moon. This Triangle conveys a sense of urgency combined with confusion peaking at 28/29 Taurus.
Finally, Moon, Mercury, and Venus are in the 8th House of Death & Taxes.
It was a very bad Friday night for a first date.
Having looked at the Lunar Return chart, let us turn to April 21st (also labelled “Lunar Return” by Solar Fire), when Venus touches this same sensitive point (Venus rules Taurus, where Algol is located, so this is important). The quickly following Moon / Mars conjunction appears involved (which is at 9 Leo, possibly interacting with the 8 Scorp / 8 Cap points of the 2012 Winter’s Solstice).
Once a month, the Moon touches Mars. By itself, that is not particularly odd or unusual. But, this conjunction (a potentially violent or dangerous one) occurs within a few hours of Venus touching Algol. A Thor’s Hammer (or God’s Fist) is located on each side of the precise moment of this aspect. (Charts omitted.)
Here is Moon Conjunct Mars, a few hours after Venus precisely touches the Lunar Return point (Algol), April 22nd:
The Thor’s Hammer pattern indicates periods of perceived urgency that are often associated with violence, explosions, and rushing in where others fear to tread. These are times when you should think twice before doing something rash. But, some of you will use this energy to switch to a newer, better, environment. Only you know your situation.
Here are the Thor’s Hammer (God’s Fist) periods for April 21/22:
Solar Fire Gold Apr 19 2010
Electional Search Results
Criteria: FIND (Chart contains Thor’s Hammer)
Search From: Apr 21 2010 0:00:35 am
Search To: Apr 22 2010 11:59 pm
Status: Finished – 10 matches
Enters Apr 21 2010 0:09:42 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 21 2010 0:14:40 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Apr 21 2010 5:05:55 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 21 2010 5:08:58 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Apr 21 2010 3:11:43 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 21 2010 3:16:31 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Apr 21 2010 6:17:53 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 21 2010 6:38:58 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Apr 21 2010 8:10:01 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 21 2010 8:29:13 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Apr 21 2010 11:45:24 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 22 2010 0:13:27 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Apr 22 2010 1:34:48 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 22 2010 1:50:20 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Apr 22 2010 4:53:32 am (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 22 2010 5:16:13 am (CDT +5:00)
Enters Apr 22 2010 3:07:34 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 22 2010 3:12:19 pm (CDT +5:00)
Enters Apr 22 2010 6:14:04 pm (CDT +5:00) Leaves Apr 22 2010 6:35:12 pm (CDT +5:00)
Mercury Retrograde April 2010 and Focused Yod
April 17, 2010 at 10:53 am | Posted in Astrology, Predictions, Weekends | Leave a commentTags: accidents, algol, Astrology, double yod key, earthquakes, explosions, focused yods, lost objects, Mercury, mercury retrograde, thor's hammer, Thor's Hammer key
This Retrograde Station seems to be keeping in the times of earthquakes, airliner crashes, and mine explosions. The Algol Moon of the Spring Equinox seems to have indicated this as well. We see, with this station, a Focused Yod that last several days, through April 19th, a Double Yod Key the hour before the exact moment of the station, and a Thor’s Hammer (God’s Fist) the hour after the exact moment.
From a personal perspective, this is likely to be a difficult weekend in which old dramas are rehashed and tensions increase as accidents occur. As is always true at this time of year, tragic accidents with teens or college students are almost certain to happen. Please make extra efforts to keep you and yours safe.
Mercury Retrograde in General
Mercury Retrograde has a bad reputation, and it deserves it. It is associated with communications and transportations problems that bring us to a halt or even make us move backward. This particular retrograde lasts until May 11th of this year. That is a little long for a Mercury Retrograde.
Previously this year we had a Mecury Retrograde that started in December of 2009 and concluded January 15th. We will have two more this year: (1) August 20th until September 12th and (2) December 10th until December 29th.
Mercury Retrograde does have uses. The core issue in MR is double checking everything or suffer the consequences. Earthquakes reveal shoddy construction where what was needed was not what was done. Mine explosions elucidate shortcuts in safety that caused lost lives. Airplane crashes likely show similar factors.
Thursday, about 48 hours ago, this astrologer saw a five car pileup on North Central Expressway (NCX) here in Dallas (aka DFW or “the Metroplex”). Transportation (and communication) especially suffers from events such as tailgating in this period.
Besides highlighting what needs to be done, MR also is a period where efforts to retrieve that which was lost may be successful. Frozen projects may be thawed. Items lost in the closet, shed, or garage may be found. This is a very good time to clean and organize and profit from those efforts.
Here is the chart for this MR, followed by specific charts and analysis for the Focused Yod (this is about making crucial decisions).
Noteworthy are the highly active midpoint trees for Saturn (authority), Uranus (accidents, explosions, earthquakes, etc.) and Chiron (the need to teaching and healing).
The Focused Yod
The Focused Yod of this period, which lasts for several days, is likely the most important pattern. This is a period of crucial decision making. Mercury Retrograde here says the we must take the time to slow down and do things write. Familiar with the old saying “there is never enough time to do things right but always enough time to do things over”? Here, we are having to do things over. And, if we do not get it right this time, we will probably revisit again, and again. The next to “opportunities” to get it right are late August and mid December. Probably best to get it right, now.
This Focused Yod has Saturn (authority) in one of many of a series of oppositions to Uranus. The issues here are large scale and will be revisited in years to come. But this period, the next few days, will be seen in history as a turning point in this conflict between old authority and new revolutionary (but sometimes a bit “nuts”) ideas. Neptune and Chiron suggest insights blended with confusion on one side of the decisions. The Sun, which is management and authority (neither new nor old) is on the other side. Traditionally, that which is today represented by Uranus (Prometheus) was represented by Saturn as well. Saturn was viewed as most distant from the Sun, and “opposite” as Aquarius (Uranus) from Leo (Sun).
So, here, a “good” decision is possible that does not heal the problem. We will all like it, but the solution will not be nearly as long lasting as the problem. This is solution found in the Sun (one year orbit) will not last as long as the problem(s) (Saturn, 28 year orbit, opposite Uranus, 84 year orbit). Worthy of note: the orbit of Uranus is a multiple of three of that of Saturn. Every time Uranus returns to a particular place, Saturn has orbited three times. In a sense, this means Uranus ultimately “wins” over Saturn. Change is the only constant.
The other decision, Neptune and Chiron, also LOOKS good but takes us through a time of murky unclear difficulty in which insights gained will teach us what we need to know to resolve the problem in question.
In any case, we will be unhappy (quincunx, always) and look back longingly at the ‘road not taken’ during this crucial period. Here is the chart:
Double Yod Key
Double Yod Keys are generally considered to be a new construct in astrology. As such, they are not fully understood. (What pattern is?) From recent experience, DYK’s appear to indicate multiple decisions and multiple events. DYK’s are associated with three decisions (at least). But, also, recently, DYK’s occurred with the triple categories of events of (1) earthquakes, (2) accidents (airplane, mine, & other), and (3) explosions (mine, terrorists, etc.). Everything comes in threes, right? Here is the chart of the DYK just before the precise moment of the Mercury Retrograde Station:
Note that the Ascendant is one of the four points, and it is at 25 Scorpio and continues in aspect until the Ascendant enters Sadge. Almost certainly this point of 25 Scorpio (opposite Algol at 26 Taurus) is a harbinger of additional ill-fate.
Thor’s Hammer (God’s Fist)
This Retrograde Station has a Thor’s Hammer about an hour after the station. It is yet another punctuation mark that the earthquakes, accidents, and explosions may not be over yet. They could easily continue as Sun, Mercury, and Venus move past Algol (through May). Here is the chart.
Please post comments, especially if you would like to see maps.
WVA Coal Mine Explosion April 5, 2010
April 5, 2010 at 10:52 pm | Posted in Astrology, BadDays, Events, Predictions | Leave a commentTags: algol, angular, Chiron, coal mine, explosion, God's fist, Pluto, Saturn, thor's hammer, Uranus, West Virginia
What a dilemma. The 3pm EDT chart for the explosion is “interesting,” but the 3pm EST chart looks like when it happened. The EDT chart has a great deal of activity, but the EST chart closely corresponds to yesterday’s earthquake chart. So, of course, both will be covered, but emphasis will be placed on the latter. A series of key events led to this disaster, but the culmination was almost certainly at 3pm EST / 4pm EDT. And, for those truly interested in this event, please read this analysis of the Pluto Retrograde Station on April 6th.
First here is the 3 pm EDT chart, the chart based on the reported time of the explosion:
To be certain, the five quincunx in this chart, including one to both Chiron and Neptune, show a period of instability. Among other things, the quincunx is about misunderstandings and miscommunications. Frankly, it is the kind of thing that could lead someone to use a clock that was never adjusted for Daylight Savings Time to report the “correct” time, and all others to then assume that the time was (of course!) DST.
From the point of view that speaks of “planetary energies,” the energy of aspects and patterns “flows” to the people and places where it can be most fully expressed. Speaking hypothetically, if oversights, shortcuts, and miscommunications characterized this organization, then this kind of expression would emerge today.
But, if we assume that the reported time was 3pm EST (4pm EDT), then a slightly rectified chart to 2:58 EST (3:58 EDT) yields this chart:
THAT chart contains the same “Thor’s Hammer” (“God’s Fist” or “Quadriform”) as yesterday’s earthquake:
In fact, in many ways (except for the position of the Moon), this is the exact same chart as the earthquake yesterday. The only reason that the Rosetta and the Square Key are absent are that the Moon has moved. Note, also, that Algol is at Midheaven again.
That said, consider the following about this chart:
- The Moon Conjoined Pluto this morning. Both are in Earth (Capricorn), and both form a Grand Trine (as true with the Earthquake) when the Ascendant moves into early Virgo near the 3:58 pm EDT time. At the time of the conjunction of both, they were both quincunx Mars in early Leo. This sequence of events was in play early this morning as the shift began for this particular group of miners.
- Algol is at Midheaven again, a sign that does happen once a day, but with other aspects in play an omen of death, particularly gruesome death. (Okay, really all death is gruesome, but….)
- Chiron is again angular on the descendant, precisely as it was for the earthquake.
Predictions:
- Approximately 2:50am to 3am on April 6th a key discovery or announcement will be made. Unclear is whether living will be found or more dead, but a key discovery will happen at “about” 3am (give it 30 minutes “fudge factor” on each side: 2:30am to 3:30am).
- Another key point will occur earlier, about 2:11am. Here, either more dead will be found (specifically more dead) or a crucial omission or cause of the explosion discovered, or more likely both. A sense of outrage will erupt among those who hear about this, and the company will have difficulty keeping this secret as a secret instead of an announcement.
- An additional “Thor’s Hammer” involving the Ascendant, Mars, and Mercury will emerge at 1am and will endanger rescue crews. A possible loss of life to rescue crews may occur at this time. If such a loss occurs, it will be due to an error made about 0029 or 0030 EDT when Saturn (opposing Uranus) touches Midheaven (or Uranus is at or near IC).
- Another crucial turning point will occur at roughly 4:30am. Here, both the Midheaven (MC) and Saturn are highly activated. By 5:49 am the process that begins at about 4:30am will likely reveal the fate of the miners (and possibly the company) as the Moon conjoins the North Node. (The North Node is the point of Karma and Fate). 6:51 am will be another turning point as Pluto reaches Midheaven. As the “God of the Underworld” is brought to the highest point in the sky, this will be the most clear assessment (until this point in time) of the extent of the damage. More dead may be found at this time, but this kind of “opening of the crypt” might find living. In either case, 6:51am is important.
- A mere 50 minutes later, at about 7:40am, another key turning point will be reached as the Node (Karma) reaches the Midheaven (MC). Almost certainly this will signify that a new team will need to relieve the team that made the 4:30 discoveries. For safety reasons, no particular team should work more than four (4) hours at a time here. This discovery will be punctuated by more at 7:57 am and 8:02 am. These are two of the best points for finding the living.
- 8:24 am will begin another period of danger for rescuers. 10:27 will begin a particularly dangerous time within that larger period of danger until about 10:33. The larger period of danger ends about 10:50 am. Anyone who has been up all night and not slept should try to sleep or at least rest at this time. A new crew should prepare to take over.
- By 11:35 am, Pluto returns underground. Discoveries will not be impossible but probably become more difficult. About 12:21 PM will be another particularly dangerous time for rescuers. 1:53 pm will also be especially dangerous, and begin a period of danger lasting until about 3:55pm. Relative safety will return by 4pm or a little later.
Of course, after the Sun has returned to its place 24 hours after the initial event (the explosion), things will become different. Each planet or star will have touched every point in every house, and made every short-term aspect (to the “angles” of the ascendant, descendant, Midheaven, & IC). The next days that will come to pass are a topic for another post or other writers.
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2010 Spring Equinox: Make One Wish, and then Work for It
March 19, 2010 at 8:49 am | Posted in Astrology, Predictions | 1 CommentTags: algol, Mars, Saturn, spring, Sun, triangle of potential, vernal equinox
Make One Wish, and then Work for It
As pointed out in a comment by a reader, besides Moon Conjunct Algol, the next most important thing about this particular Spring Equinox is the relationship between Sun, Saturn, and Mars. The three of them form a pattern, probably one of the Huber patterns. At least one site describes it as a “Triangle of Potential“:
A Triangle of Potential is another fairly common pattern that comprises a trine, sextile and opposition, in other words two soft aspects and one hard aspect. In this case, the planet at the apex of the trine and sextile is the key to solving the opposition. The person will experience struggles, but by utilizing the energy of the trine and sextile will be able to make them work, so to speak. In many respects the hard aspects are what motivate us. If life was always easy we’d have a lot less incentive to grow. A Triangle of Potential will give a person just enough friction to utilize latent talents and abilities that otherwise might lie dormant.
So, the “gift” of this equinox is given by the results of hard work. (That is good for a number of countries in Western Europe.)
The planets and signs here give the potential to accomplish, and accomplish much. Both the Sun and Saturn are at the first degrees of their respective signs, and the Sun is at what many consider to be the most important point in the zodiac. The “solution” is found in Mars at 0 Leo (also an important point); Mars has just begun forward motion. That means old projects are being resurrected and given a second chance.
Two paths exist here: the fierce anger of Mars in early Leo and the stubborn unyielding destructive power of Algol, or using the focus given by the Taurus Moon and the energy of forward Mars in early Leo to get something done. And, by “get something done,” I do not mean death or destruction. The potential here is to bring about lasting change (Saturn is very permanent, the “bones” of anything). So, as you celebrate this Equinox, think about the one major change you want to accomplish this year, and put all of your energy into accomplishing that.
If you are a returning visitor, then you have probably read the “2010 Vernal Equinox: Bad Moon aRisin’” entry. 50% of you, or more, come here specifically to read that (which means that it sort of went “viral” on a very small scale, maybe 1,000 people or so). Traffic peaked yesterday, Thursday March 18th. Most celebrations are tonight. Except for some post hoc analysis later, this is the last entry regarding the 2010 Spring Equinox.
Vernal Equinox 2010: A Bad Moon a Risin’
March 15, 2010 at 12:36 pm | Posted in Astrology, BadDays, Predictions, Weekends | 25 CommentsTags: algol, Astrology, equinox, fixed stars, Moon, spring, vernal equinox, violence
Algol and the 2010 Spring Equinox
[If you are looking for the 2012 Spring Equinox click here.]
We usually think as the start of Spring as a happy time, and Friday Saturday March 20th of 2010 will certainly mark a turning point. Perhaps the most important point in this particular equinox is the Moon at 26 degrees of Taurus. That is where the star Algol (“The Ghoul”) is located. Generally, Algol is considered “unfavorable” or “malefic.”
We do not usually think of a “ghoul” as being the icon of the First Day of Spring. Of course, if your thing is casting spells, this might be an especially powerful time for you. I might add, the rest of this article is not about landscaping and gardening. However, if you do participate in rituals and celebrations, you might choose add an extra measure of care this year the Friday night before the Equinox, lest March be the cruelest month (instead of April).
Most astrologers would say Algol is the most malefic of stars since it is associated with murders, serial killers, and beheadings. Especially beheadings. Reputedly, “Saddam Hussein [had] Mercury on Algol (torture lover), [and] Richard Speck, murder[er] of 8 nurses had Pluto on Algol.”
Algol is a bad dude, and Moon for the equinox is conjunct it. For beginners reading this, the Moon is supposed to be both our innermost self and the part of us that is nurtured and can nurture. The Moon is the most comfortable place in our home, and it is our final resting place (grave). Algol has alternatively been called the head of the demon, Satan, and the Medusa’s Head. The moniker of “Medusa’s Head” comes from Ancient Greece. The severed head of Medusa destroyed anything its gaze fell upon.
The Moon conjunct Algol is like your mother, sister, daughter, or best female friend falling in love with the worst possible person imaginable. Your mom + Charles Manson doing LSD together and planning something really scary.
Solar Fire 7.22 Chart of Vernal Equinox 2010 (March 20th), Annotated
Some people have had very bad experiences with Algol.
I do not know what Moon on Algol will mean for us, but here are some possibilities:
- The war in Iraq gets worse instead of better, with some of the worst / bloodiest / most tragic battles or events of the war.
- More mass killings by terrorists
- Possible expose’ of one or more serial killers of large proportions (over 20, and probably over 50 killings)
- And more: death by “beheading, hanging, choking, asphyxiation, electrocution, murder, [and] mob violence.”
Certain kinds of other events may occur:
- Landmark movies about the kind of events described above. (Consider, already, the winner of the Oscars: “The Hurt Locker.”)
- An unanticipated event involving Mick Jagger (reputed to have Moon on Algol, so this is a sort of “return” for him)
- A romantic event, perhaps peculiar, for Prince William (reputed to have Venus on Algol)
And, that’s the GOOD news! (Just kidding. That’s the worst part.)
To be expected: typical news articles like this one from CNN, the Lindsay Lohan Muse Photoshoot Video (notice how it tends to be dark and distrubing), child star Amanda Bynes posing for Maxim in lingerie, and the NY Times Article “Drug Slayings in Mexico Rock U.S. Consulate.” These are probably the beginning of a long chain. And, as disturbing as this is, we might have another event similar to the Virginia Tech slayings.
This is enoug h by itself; the rest of the equinox is for other articles. If you want, or need, a more detailed analysis, try this one.
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I have included, below, a “Solar Maps” map of places in the U.S., Mexico, and Southern Canada with annotations indicating which geographical areas (in this region) will be affected the most:
Annotated Map of U.S., Mexico, & Southern Canada re: Vernal Equinox 2010
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