Venus conjunct Mars Aug 31 - Lovers Energetically Unite - round two

This is a quick Venus and Mars (lovers) report. Venus has finally reappeared in the morning eastern sky after a short trip thru the underworld shadow realms of the sun's rays. This helped shine a light on a few important likes and dislikes; wants and desires. She is still retrograde in Leo so a theme of the heart and past in someway now approaching Mars finally uniting again around 10 pm Pacific Monday night 8/31 energetically.Tho as above so below...

This Venus Mars alignment is creating a lot of universal sexual creative energy. It can create some tension unless acknowledged and worked with otherwise can blame other causes. The sun rules Leo and at the time of this sexual conjunction the sun will be in Virgo exactly in opposition to Neptune in Pisces reactivating the full moon tension although this time in a lovers context; creative needs and desires.

Oppositions in the sky reflect the opposition between people. One person in the relationship is claiming the Virgo side - grounded and logical while projecting the Pisces side. The other person is claiming the Pisces side - sensitive romantic and dreamy while projecting the Virgo side. They might even go back and forth creating opposition. Both her and his needs wants and desires; both the dreamy and practical are begging to become one fully integrated and balanced in the relationship and inside self.This is the key to making this lovers union a blissful success while planting the seeds to all you seek within. Validate both sides respecting the opposition and accepting the other side as yours too!

All this creative energy will need to soak in some so Venus will pass Mars by after a quickie and continue backward stationing direct which she will then catch back up to Mars for a slower, longer more proper love session as both will be tracking close together for awhile working together, although some shadow territory they shall pass thru this time as a couple, not just one sided. Venus getting the support of the masculine soon so both self and or outer relationship with someone can move forward creating and loving growing together and taking action to get all they want desiring same things. We can finally start to understand what we desire and also what we want in love matters of the heart taking the action to get it. This is powerful creative energy that can be used consciously especially with next new moon/eclipse. Let's not forget this time can be fun and pleasurable too. Hope you enjoy!
Rik

Gemini Rising with Mercury in each of the 12 signs.

This is the 3rd post in my 12 post series exploring each Rising sign. I will be interpreting Gemini Rising with its ruler Mercury in each of the 12 signs.

What is every Rising sign symbolic of?
The Rising sign is what your soul came here to learn and project itself as. The Rising sign degree (Ascendant) starts your 1st house that has everything to do with the self. It also sets up the energy of every other area of your life. The Ascendant is your physical body and self expression, what you are literally "rising" and learning to become in this life. You're not that good with the energy of your Rising sign at first because it's so new to your soul so there is a lot of lessons here with a need to fully embrace this side of self. The Ascendant and 1st house is what everyone can clearly see on you; your body, style, expression, etc; you can't hide this energy and we even see our self as this sign the most no matter what your sun sign or moon sign is.

Gemini Rising - ruler Mercury.

Gemini Rising people came here to fully understand life on an intellectual level, projecting themselves as inquisitive. This is the sign ruled by Mercury - the mental communicative realms where information resides. Although Gemini is a very volatile sign Gemini Rising people have a strong need to stay grounded so they are not blown away by the breeze do to their changing nature. These people usually have a slim agile body with a degree of youthfulness and playfulness to their personality.This person is learning how to understand self and life through an intellectual perspective. Gemini is known for being interested in the surface information of life but if one does have interests in the deeper hidden mysterious including spirituality and occult magic then they will most likely question everything that is presented to them, often times rejecting it completely unless it can be proven to them in someway. even though Gemini Rising is here to learn about self intellectually they usually don't want to inquire too deep about themselves as they start going deeper they find themselves following every trail they end up lost down the Rabbit hole and abandon the quicksand before it's too late. Nevertheless Gemini rising even questions self as to why they think or believe something but end up finding out that they really don't want to know themselves on those deep levels for reasons already mentioned. Gemini rising has a very big need for friendships though can be fickle when comes to whom they associate with. Gemini Rising people really do not like jealousy or possessiveness in relationship because they can't intellectually understand it. Plus need that freedom to engage in many different relationships mainly on a friendly level but some of those do evolve into romantic and sexual so more often than not Gemini Rising people change relationships more than most. Gemini rules the hands so Gemini Rising people use their hands in various ways such as craft work and such but also makes their hands more vulnerable than the average person so need to take caution treating their hands with extra care, even doing finger exercises so arthritis doesn't set in once they get older.

Gemini Rising people have a strong value for home and family, they even have value for sensitive emotions that on some level they might admire in others and want to understand more, even though they find it unpleasant to actually feel heavy emotions for themselves. Gemini Rising people are constantly seeking out variety and spontaneity in life. Their personality is witty, sharp, playful and youthful, although with a very noticeable two sides. Gemini Rising has a lot of fun taking short trips and exploring their surroundings. These people's home and family life is usually also intellectual but coming from a more narrowed focus analytical and critical. They like to be surrounded by people people, places and things also loving music and general communication. Gemini rising people usually do well in researching hidden information in some form as a working routine or working as a councilor talking to people about their troubles detaching from the actual feelings that the person is suffering from helping them understand it intellectually. Gemini Rising people usually attract Sagittarius type partners that have a lot of knowledge and information about the bigger aspects of life which helps balance their understanding out because of the Gemini's need for everyday random information but lacks the big picture perspective more often than not. When it comes to sex and intimacy, the Gemini Rising actually has a more traditional view and style (in general) depending on where their love and sex planets are located. Gemini Rising has very emotionally detached world philosophy and beliefs, thinking on intellectual perspective, futuristic, conventional and group minded. They support a scientific viewpoint desiring innovation for society. Most Gemini Rising people actually have a somewhat spacey and dreamy public image and reputation even though they don't see it on self. They do well in careers dealing with humanitarian causes or working behind the scenes researching and investigating intangible things. They could also have very active physical careers working independently in some way. Gemini Rising will attract very freedom focused friends wanting to keep their independence that have desire to explore life and pioneer new paths. Gemini rising tend to keep their financial matters private and only indulge in the physical pleasures of life alone or with a few close people not making a public spectacle of it. Gemini Rising is here to communicate their thoughts and ideas in any of its many forms.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Aries.
This Gemini Rising has a real freedom side wanting their intellectual independence. They have strong need for friendship and exploring the conceptions of the world and friends. This person is going to think of themselves as a warrior in some form and talk aggressively and fast. Their mind is focused on their self and what they want to explore. This Gemini Rising loves to initiate new conversations but is not that great at finishing them and moves on to the next subject just as fast.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Taurus.
This makes for an interesting combination. Gemini is about changes and variety but Taurus is very fixed and stubborn. These facts make this Gemini Rising more complex than most. They are more confused about some of their beliefs and conceptions as their mind is hidden away in their 12th house of isolation and vagueness. As a result they can be very fixed in their ideas and not know why. They have a lot of private time, reading and learning new information trying to make sense of themselves. They have more of a traditional view point but find themselves needing to learn about spirituality as well as the practical which is a challenge for this Gemini Rising.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Gemini.
This Gemini Rising is the purest of them all and should really fit the description above. They have a mental focus of their own personality, conceptions and ideas. They really want to intellectually understand why they are the person they are and what makes them tick. tho as stated above, they may abandon looking into the deeper aspects of self that drop down the rabbit hole. This person has a very strong mind and is seeking information on many things. They can appear to change personalities a lot confusing others as they clearly have two very different sides to their self expression even if they fail to recognize it. These people are talkers, love to communicate all they know, about self as well!

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Cancer.
This Gemini Rising has a lot of focus on family values along with trying to intellectually understand feelings and emotions. They have a strong need to feel safe and secure in their feelings and thoughts. This Gemini Rising is better at receiving information from others than they are at disseminating the info. That's because their mind is sensitive and protective with their thoughts and perceptions not as willing to share what they think. They are trying to intellectually understand their sensitivity and not as secure in their intellectual understanding. They intellectualize their possessions and values as well. This Gemini Rising is really here to gain information on home and family life without getting too wrapped up in the actual feelings that come with sensitive emotions.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Leo.
This Gemini Rising came here to learn self and communicate about all the best things of self. This person loves to talk about themselves in very lively dramatic ways, speaking very passionately on every subject. This Gemini Rising see's self as special, brilliant and a star wanting to shine and be heard. They could be a writer in some form being popular and out in the spotlight with what they publish or speak about. In fact, public speaking in a very passionate way would really suit this person well. They take short driving trips just for the fun of it and think a lot about all the joys of life and how to have more fun. They are here to intellectually understand the heart, passion and joy.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Virgo.
This Gemini Rising loves to be home reading and analyzing stuff. This person has a very strong mind and wants to intellectually understand the root of the matter. They have a good combination of everyday mundane information and information about more significant matters.This person might project themselves as very smart yet they might not get out as much gaining real world experience, depending on other aspects of their chart. Although, they have read about it all. This Gemini can be a little more uptight than most, tad critical too and has big mental focus on home, wanting to be of practical service to self and family. This person might be an editor or perfectionist when it comes to words and communication, or something like that.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Libra.
This is a good combination as Gemini and Libra get along well. This person is very fun, social and communicative. Their mind is on others a lot including important relationships trying to intellectually understand the other person. They will want to talk through any issues with others, gracefully and diplomatically as this Gemini Rising makes a great diplomat.This person is also very creative with words and also has strong need for music and the arts. Even Photography would most likely appeal to them. They need the stimulation from others and want to be in relationship. They use the reflective and information from others to better see and understand themselves. This Gemini rising loves to take short trips to beautiful places but often changes what they value and  find beautiful as all Gemini's like variety and can be fickle with others.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Scorpio.
This Gemini Rising has found themselves in the deep-end of life and do not feel comfortable here. It's too deep and confusing so they project this deep side as their work routine and looking for the depth in other people and outside situations so they don't actually have to feel the painful emotions of the sign. They make great researchers and want to intellectually understand the dark side of life as well as the deeper aspects of sexual intimacy, but all from a distance. They have a lot of passion and intensity with strong mental determination to find out things.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Sagittarius.
This Gemini Rising is trying to place themselves in the bigger picture of life, communicating about their beliefs and opinions bringing it all down to a lower level to be intellectually understood and disseminated. They have a lot of focus on education and world philosophy. They are seekers of intellectual truth and understanding. They could be good at law and justice. This Gemini Rising will think of other people a lot and desire relationship. In fact one of the main soul missions of this person is to intellectually understand relationship and love matters. They want to talk out issues with their partner and also go on fun adventures with other people, including partner. They put a lot of emphasis on the belief and opinions of other people. They could change partners often. They want their partner to intellectually stimulate them with big ideas.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Capricorn.
This Gemini Rising has a very traditional mind, perception and thoughts. They are good at information about the past, laws, justice, money management and how to think of the future planning for hard times. This person will have a lot of mental stimulation about sexuality and matters of life and death. They are always thinking about responsibility and integrity. They are slow methodical thinkers and researchers. There mind is grounded in earth making them more mature and practical than the average Gemini Rising.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Aquarius.
This Gemini Rising is very intellectual thinking of the future, big picture matters and world beliefs. They might be in education as academics would rule their mind. They have the scientific mind wanting to think out side of the box and innovate. This Gemini is very emotionally detached and does not like to delve into the deeper mysterious of life and feelings. They are thinking above and beyond. They might like to travel to far away places either literally or in their mind. They want facts and truths but only those that can be proved on the intellectual or material plane. This person seeks many friendships and is very social and communicative.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Pisces.
This is another tough spot for Gemini Rising as their mind is in the sensitive mystical realms and perhaps spirituality or religion that involves feelings. They are better at receiving information than disseminating it. They can be confused about their thoughts sometimes and find it hard to intellectualize what they perceive. This is because they pick up on psychic energy that is not always fun and down to earth or understandable. These people have a lot of focus on their public image and reputation curious what people are thinking of them. They can sometimes hide their thoughts and not be willing to share as much worried others will think poorly of them. They are here to intellectually understand sensitivity, humanitarian matters, suffering, spirituality and how the world is self-sabotaging itself. They are much more sensitive than the typical Gemini Rising.

So, this is my interpretation for Gemini Rising. Thank you for reading. Up next in this series i will explore Cancer Rising with the moon in each of the 12 signs. stay tuned for that!
Rik
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Pisces Full Moon August 29 2015 - Illuminating unhealthy daily habits in routine

This full moon will be exact on August 29 2015 - 11:35 am PDT at 6 degrees of Pisces opposite the sun at 6 degrees Virgo. This is a unique full moon as the sun is aligned with Jupiter in Virgo both opposite the moon in Pisces which is aligned with Neptune! This moon will create full illumination around the details of your life that you have been over-looking; or the opposite could be true, illuminating just how narrow your focus has been recently not looking at the potential and expansiveness of your possibilities. This full moon will create tension that helps you balance out these two polarities for better harmony with each-other - grounded practical reality vs fantasy, spirituality and dreams.

On another level, this full moon is about health. With the sun in Virgo it's the season to narrow focus, cleanse and purify the areas of your life that are full of toxins. With Jupiter there too, the details can be magnified for better intellectual understanding helping with big picture long term planning and organization while adding more enthusiasm to starting a better health routine that we all should have new opportunities for this next year. Now the moon enters Pisces conjunct Neptune and we start to understand where we have been self-sabotaging our life, body and health. Disillusionment is possible with this full moon around certain dreams and fantasies that you neglected to see the details of; or illuminating illusory activity in your daily routine that keeps you controlled by something outside of self and unhealthy, such as addictions in any of its many forms. Something has to change and be released with this full moon.

When the moon enters Pisces Saturday it brings retreat energy; doing something that helps the mind escape into other realities - reading, watching tv/movies, games, sleeping, daydreaming, fantasizing, etc. but even better to be used for compassion helping self and others, or at least bringing more balance back into your spiritual routine and practice, which is all very much supported by the universe. This moon will help us to look up and beyond, incorporating more imagination, creativity and intuition in how we perceive our life, body and spirit. This will help uplift us and ease the critical Virgo energy a bit. However, there is still a need to stay grounded as this full moon in Pisces w Neptune is powerful sensitive spiritual energy that can have us looking up to the heavens and beyond, floating away into outer space.

As the ancients once wrote:
"And if Man, owing to half-wisdom, acts and lives and thinks of the Universe as merely a dream (akin to his own finite dreams) then indeed does it so become for him, and like a sleep-walker he stumbles ever around and around in a circle, making no progress, and being forced into an awakening at last by his falling bruised and bleeding over the Natural Laws which he ignored. Keep your mind ever on the Star, but let your eyes watch over your footsteps, lest you fall into the mire by reason of your upward gaze. Read the message and follow the example of "the wise"--avoiding the mistake of "the half-wise" who perish by reason of their folly. "
- The Kybalion--

Meaning, be sure to allow the dream world in but don't forget about what it means to be living in the material world either, where nature has structure and laws that you are part of, needing to be practical with what you find. This full moon is asking to balance both of these polarities as one. This is a magical full moon with spirituality, mysticism and psychic energy that can be harnessed through ritual but add some practical magic as well narrowing your vision to areas that have been neglected, using Jupiter's energy to magnify what was unclear before, and you will be right in alignment with this full moon.

Some people that are very unaware and don't have a spiritual practice might become spacey and confused during this full moon, wanting to retreat and escape the energy moving through them by drinking, drugs and other addictions. If so the key to not allowing self to be washed away by waves of the sea it to fully lock your feet into the ground, grab onto something steady in your reality while remaining conscious and allowing what is no longer useful in your life/routine to be cleansed and washed away. Be extra compassionate to self and others at this time for best results.

All this new illumination will help us get ready for the Virgo New Moon/Eclipse coming up in mid September that allows for new beginnings in matters of health, skills and routine.First though, something has to change. Happy Pisces full moon!
Rik

Taurus Rising with Venus in each of the 12 signs

In my first post in this series (interpreting the 12 different types of people for each of the 12 Rising signs) I started with Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. In this post i will interpret Taurus Rising and each of the 12 different types based on where Taurus's ruler Venus is placed in the chart. To recap how I see the Rising sign - is what your soul came here to learn and project itself as. The rising sign degree (Ascendant) starts your 1st house that has everything to do with the self. It also sets up the energy of every other area of your life. The Ascendant is your physical body and self expression, what you are literally "rising" and learning to become in this life. You're not that good with the energy of your Rising sign at first because it's so new to your soul so there is a lot of lessons here with a need to fully embrace this side of you. The Ascendant and 1st house is what everyone can clearly see on you; your body, style, expression, etc; you can't hide this energy and we even see our self as this sign the most no matter what your sun sign or moon sign is.

In general there is 12 different types of people for each of the 12 different Rising signs, although in truth there is many more complexities but, 12 combinations is the base. This is because every sign has a planet that is associated with the sign. Therefore to know what type of person this is for each Rising sign you have to look to see where the planet associated with that sign is. This is my second post in a 12 post series listing my interpretation for each of the 12 main types of people for each of the 12 Rising signs starting with Aries, now onto Taurus. Because Venus rules Taurus to know how each Taurus Rising expresses themselves you have to also find where their Venus is.

 I will first give my general interpretation for the rising sign then augment it by listing the sign its ruler is in.

Let's get started!

Taurus Rising - ruled by Venus

People that were born with Taurus Rising have come here to learn all about the physical world of materialism, value, self-worth, pleasure and acquisition. Depending on where their Venus is will show what exactly they are learning to physically get in touch with but in general this should be true for all Taurus Rising people. These folks will have a very strong body with a graceful slow hand and be very sensual in everything they do. They are learning to appreciate the physical body/world after all including the pleasure that can come from all the five senses - taste, smell, sound, touch, sight, etc. Taurus Rising is very Earthly and has a strong emotional need to be surrounded by possessions that they feel will keep them protected and safe in the material world that they find themselves in. Perhaps these people did not put much value on materialism in prior lifetimes or even perhaps had judgments against materialism and now their soul is looking to better understand what it means to be on this earth walk which is the material plane which makes materialism necessary for success. Taurus Rising is here to learn strength and stamina. These people have a real lazy streak, but like the Bull, once they get moving and focused on something there is no stopping them and can usually outlast most other people with their high endurance. Taurus Rising is extremely set in their ways and like a stable routine. In fact these people really are the most possessive and stubborn of all. They always feel they are right no matter what and the more someone tries to move them or change them they will dig their heals in and refuse to budge on the matter. This is because what they have built up around them (in mind and body) is there to protect them and keep them feeling safe. Safety and security is huge for Taurus Rising.  These people gauge their personal success based on what possessions they have built up around them (depending on where Venus is) so a Taurus rising not interested in materialism would be on a downhill spiral refusing to participate in one of their most important soul missions in this lifetime. Now true, they might have other areas of focus in their chart that are not materialistic but every Taurus Rising has a need to embrace all forms of the material world in this lifetime or they will be miserable. Taurus Rising is very much here to explore their sexuality and the physical sensual act of pleasure in all its forms. Although Taurus Rising will have a strong need for emotional relationship they must also have regular sexual fulfillment to stay completely healthy so a good combination of emotional intimacy and sexual ecstasy is crucial for their soul development in this life. Whether they explore their body on their own or with a partner, pleasure is a must! Food is the other big emotional need for Taurus Rising. Not every Taurus Rising is here to become wealthy but all must have their material needs met on every level even if they only have a small home with lots of food being surround by material objects that emotionally fulfills them, no matter the scale. Being touched and touching others is also a big desire and need as these people are so sensual, they would truly be missing out if they didn't indulge in all the pleasures of the human world.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Aries.
This Taurus Rising is all mixed up. That's because their chart ruler Venus is hidden away in their 12th house making them confused on who they are, and what they came here to do. This person might try and hide all their materialistic ways not wanting to be seen as overly materialistic but in private they fully indulge themselves in all the pleasures of the world. This Taurus Rising might like to be alone a lot doing very physical things, including adventures out in nature. They have a hard time understanding what exactly they are attracted to so find themselves exploring the physical world and sampling many pleasures. On one hand they might not know self fully but on other hand have very strong desires that they must fulfill!This person could even have addiction issues in any of its many forms. This Taurus Rising is learning how to mix the material world with the spiritual world and finding pleasure in the ether as well while maintaining their freedom and independence.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Taurus.
This Taurus Rising is going to really fit the general interpretation listed above. They will be the purest of all Taurus Rising with a very beautiful body and extra sensual looking. This person will have charm and grace even while being bullheaded. This person needs pleasure of all kinds along with being surrounded by money and possessions. This Taurus Rising values self and everything it is about being human. Their self-worth will be healthy and will get a lot of attention from other people based on their exotic beauty and charm. They are truly here to value self and materialism!

Taurus Rising with Venus in Gemini.
This Taurus Rising is going to place a lot of value on the intellectual mind in relationship, not only needing it to be emotional and sexual but also very thought-provoking and communicative. This person's materialistic attractions focus a lot on electronic gadgets of all kinds; computers, phones, iPads, tablets, TV, radio, music, sound, etc feeling safe and secure if they are up to date with all the latest communication devices so they can stay in contact with others. This Taurus Rising will have a youthful and playful side and even be attracted to younger people as well. This person is learning about the world of materialism on an intellectual level through information, communication, networking, friends and discovering how fun being human really is. One of their most crucial possessions to keep them feeling safe and secure is having good reliable transportation. This person likes to drive, taking short trips while indulging in all the pleasures the world has to offer along the way. This Taurus Rising will also need to be surrounded by resources, love and relationship to really feel their self-worth but often find that their values change often needing variety and spontaneity in the world of materialism and love. The duality factor with Gemini gives this Taurus Rising two very different sides that can clearly be seen by others in regards to their needs, values, likes and dislikes. Once you think you know what they need and want to please them, they surprise you with wanting something totally different. This Taurus Rising is also usually very sensual and attractive as Venus is in the sector of self. They like witty, playfulness, flirting, spontaneity and variety. If Uranus is near by then they also become turned on and very excited quickly, especially in love but the excitement subsides just as fast. They are learning to be flexible and adaptable in the world of materialism, pleasure and love.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Cancer
This Taurus Rising is learning about what they need to feel safe and secure in the material world in the context of their home and family. This person is going to be really attached to their family and desire to be surrounded by lots of family members having a very nice home with all the possessions that make them feel safe and secure. They have a stronger emotional attachment to materialism them the average Taurus Rising because on an inner level they suffer without having all their needs met. They want to be held and nurtured by the material world, including food and money. They have strong desire to have a very nice home and will spend most of their time inside that luxury indulging themselves in pleasure. Physical, emotional, sexual contact has even more importance as it's attached to their emotional well being and self worth. They have a protective shield as their home where they feel the most safe while learning all about the human needs and desires.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Leo
This Taurus Rising is a King or Queen. They have no shame in gaining all the wealth and status of the world. Materialism makes their heart beat. They want to be seen as having it all as well as beauty and being desired. They have a lot of ego and pride in themselves and possessions but also can be very generous as well. They are not here to be shy about these matters but rather showboat the goods. They are here to learn how to have fun and play with all the latest toys which intensifies their passion for life - indulging in recreation, games, risk, romance, sex, love, food, home, family and children, etc, fulfilling their desires creativity all make this Taurus Rising's joy increase. This Taurus Rising is learning about materialism and the joy of life.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Virgo
This Taurus Rising is putting more emphasis on the practical side of materialism and how to be organized with money and possessions to maintain it for the long term so that they don't lose that safety and security. These people are more picky when it comes to what they find value in and only want the best quality of goods. They have better discernment in values than most. Even though Virgo has a rep of being a prude and often associated with the virgin, they are actually very lusty and sexual. This combo of Taurus and Virgo will make that especially true. Virgo is about devoting self to health and service therefore these people can use materialism has a healing tool for self and others. Also sexuality can be used for increasing health and healing finding the sacredness in sensuality and the material world. They came here to be smart with money!

Taurus Rising with Venus in Libra
Oh boy, watch out! This is a double combo of greatness. Libra is the other sign Venus is associated with so she loves Libra and will give this Taurus Rising all the materialistic goods they need to feel happy, safe and secure in life. This Taurus Rising will have great personal style, be attractive, social and graceful, placing value on the beauty of things which having will increase their self-worth. They will especially value relationships, communication, fun, play, music, fine dinning, art and style. This person has all the best expensive art work on their walls desiring high class and wanting to share it all with a devoted partner. This Taurus rising is learning the materialistic world while in committed partnership sharing it all.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Scorpio
This Taurus Rising also places great value on partnership ( all or nothing) and has very strong needs and desires. This person wants all the other things listed above about Taurus but also needs a balance of deeper values that money can't buy. They continue learning all about the material world as they project these deeper needs onto their partner hoping to receive the Scorpio qualities thru the other. They have a very strong determination to get everything they want. This placement is going to increase the sexual side making this life all about intimacy and pleasure, exploring their body and partner's body learning what it takes to find emotional, sexual and physical fulfillment in love and sex. They want to be taken to the deepest levels of eroticism with a partner exploring the dynamics of power and control. This Taurus Rising is going to have strong desire for other people's resources which will only increase their own personal wealth. This Taurus Rising came here to learn the shadow qualities of sex, money and possessions. They will be extras possessive, especially of their lover or partner.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Sagittarius 
This Taurus Rising is going to be very adventurous wanting items from all around the world and exotic far away places. This person will want to explore the earth and value all that mother nature has to offer along the way. This person feels most safe and secure if they have all they need and are able to travel and explore, expenses not being an issue. They are seeking more than they already have, feeling the "grass is greener on the other side" always trying to possess the next big thing. They have a need for excitement and adventure in love as well, wanting a partner that can increase their fun, joy and wealth. This Taurus Rising will be extra stubborn with beliefs and opinions not willing to compromise what they know to be right. They want the freedom to spend money on whatever they want. They also might put great value on education possessing all the certificates and diplomas which will increase their feeling of self-worth. They might really enjoy physical sports or observing them and the beauty of the physical form while in action. This Taurus Rising also has strong sexual needs which they seek to explore with partner on levels that could include spirituality such as tantra and other sexual spiritual acts of making love.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Capricorn
This Taurus Rising is much more modest and traditional than most. This person values maturity and being responsible with their resources, They have high moral standards when it comes to materialism and integrity. They most likely put more emphasis on their public reputation and what the world perceives them as having which has to be the best and highest quality. This Taurus Rising wants business success and plans for the future through saving resources for when most needed. Sexual needs are still strong but done with less emotional attachment valuing the physical act of pleasure as necessary to life. this person will partner with perhaps someone older that has powerful public image and well establish reputation in business which adds to their own wealth and public status.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Aquarius.
This Taurus Rising has a real chill side. Like all Taurus Rising's this person is here to learn about materialism but in this case done with emotional detachment. This person is learning the importance of the material world but intellectually understanding that what is valuable is subjective to each individual. This person is wanting the freedom to like and dislike, posses or feel repulsed by anything they want regardless of what others think. They have the ability to innovate material items increasing the value for self. This Taurus Rising is always thinking about the future and what the'll need to feel safe and secure in life. They have a strong need for friendships and group activity wanting to become good friends with someone first then hoping it leads to physical pleasure. They value the mind of self and others the most but also have funny little corks about them and stuff they like that other people might not value as much. This person wants to be seen and valued by the world or at least their community. often they are seen as possessing unusual items having unique tastes in all the five senses.

Taurus Rising with Venus in Pisces.
This Taurus Rising is a bit confused about self and the material world. This person values none-materialistic things but is here to get in touch with practical matter on a more mudane level which tends to make them want to hide their love for stuff and indulge privately behind the scenes. This Taurus Rising is here to learn how to manifest materialism through their imagination. They have a real sweet sensitive side especially in love and friendships causing them to be generous at times with what they possess. This person has a lot of fantasies and might envision themselves as a god or goddess in ancient times be fed the richest foods and wines, being pampered and pleased by their servants.  Of course this is in their imagination so their real life might be far from this but secretly seek this kind of love devotion and attention from others. They will LOVE a good foot massage. This Taurus Rising is learning to mix both the spiritual and material planes of existence and also might have strong beliefs and faith not easily changing their mind and opinions.

This concludes my interpretation on Taurus Rising, the second post in a 12 post series exploring the rising signs. Next up we explore Gemini Rising! Stay tuned for that.

Thanks for reading.
Rik
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Aries Rising with Mars in each of the 12 signs - Astrohawk's Rising Sign Series

We all know about our sun sign and a lot of people even know about their moon sign but how much do you know about your Rising sign aka Ascendant? Your Rising sign is one of the most important in the chart. To find your Rising sign you will need to know your exact time of birth as the Rising sign is based on the sign that was "rising" on the eastern horizon when you were born imbuing your personality with those traits of the sign. The sign rising in the east changes about every 2 1/2 hours. If you have an astrology chart to view, it's the sign on the left hand side. So what is your Rising sign symbolic of? My interpretation of this sign is what your soul came here to learn and project itself as. The rising sign degree (Ascendant) starts your 1st house that has everything to do with the self. It also sets up the energy of every other area of your life. The Ascendant is your physical body and self expression, what you are literally "rising" and learning to be in this life. You're not that good with the energy of your Rising sign at first because it's so new to your soul so there is a lot of lessons here with a need to fully embrace this side of you. The Ascendant and 1st house is what everyone can clearly see on you; your body, style, expression, etc; you can't hide this energy and we even see our self as this sign the most no matter what your sun sign or moon sign is.

In general there is 12 different types of people for each of the 12 different Rising signs, although in truth there is many more complexities but, 12 combinations is the base. This is because every sign has a planet that is associated with the sign. Therefore to know what type of person this is for each Rising sign you have to look to see where the planet associated with that sign is. This is the first post in a 12 post series listing my interpretation for each of the 12 main types of person for each of the 12 Rising signs starting with Aries. Because Mars rules Aries to know how each Aries Rising expresses themselves you have to also find where their Mars is.

 I will first give my general interpretation for the rising sign then augment it by listing the sign its ruler is in. Let's get started!

 Aries Rising - Ruled by Mars.

The Aries rising person has come here to learn what it's like to be a free independent unique individual without needing the influence of others to tell them who they are. They are here to Pioneer! This person is fearless, courageous and assertive with a very physical essence and strong body. They are here to do exactly what they want which can make them seem very self centered, but that's what they are meant to do and learn - all about the self and how to be courageous and daring being their own leader; following their own instinct and how it feels to be okay alone and not need others to validate them. They are learning how to express the energy of spring - pure fire enthusiasm and intention for life; exploring their instincts as they have a direct download from the divine helping them act impulsively without the need for thought or long term planning. This is someone who projects self as a warrior, being headstrong and needing a lot of activity and adventure to direct their energy into along with freedom to be whatever they want to be. Most Aries Rising have little funny routines for self that others might laugh about but the Aries finds self the most important (in general) and doesn't care about those laughs or what people are saying. Aries Rising is here to give the world the finger and ride off into the sunset, exploring their own passions. This person will be rough and forceful, moving fast with strong surge of energy from the start but not so good with follow through or endurance for the long run. Aries Rising is here to initiate self in new experiences all through life while letting others build upon that foundation. Aries Rising is very competitive and wants to be first at everything. Ego is very strong with these people but a healthy ego is needed so to be the great leaders that they are. Bottom line, Aries Rising people are here to do things their own way and follow their own path! Perhaps in other lifetimes they did not give enough attention to the self and need to learn what being free and independent is all about.

Aries Rising with Mars in Aries -

 This Aries Rising is the purest of all Aries Rising people and will spend a lot of time alone seeking out adventure with self and putting a lot of energy into their body, own needs and passions. This person will be a hothead and maybe even a warrior in the truest sense being extra aggressive and assertive, forceful and fast. They will be very strong and protective of them self. This person is learning how to become brave and blunt, not letting anything stand in their way.

Aries Rising with Mars in Taurus.

This Aries rising will have an indulgent side moving slower and taking less risk than other Aries Rising people. There will be a need to pursue action based on what physically and emotionally keeps them feeling safe and secure usually about resources and wealth, or anything else that they greatly value. This Aries Rising is learning everything there is about being in the human form and experiences on the material world including pleasure in food, sex, and all of the five senses. They have tremendous strength and power for the long haul once they get moving but can be very stubborn and set in their ways that revolve around self , as well. They are usually selfish lovers wanting their own pleasure first. They have strong determination to get everything that they want out of life.

Aries Rising with Mars in Gemini.

This Aries Rising is learning to be free and an individual when it comes to their thoughts and communication abilities - a free thinker. This is someone who is learning to do things their own way and then shares that information with others. This warrior fights with words and will be quick on the uptake, sharp as a knife yet playful and witty too. There will be a certain amount of juvenile enthusiasm about them and even their body might be slim and agile yet strong. They like to multitask and stay very active. This person will gain information by taking adventurous short trips and explorations and then share what they find with others. They will have A LOT to say! This person is also learning how to be a free individual within relationship of siblings, being the leader in those connections. This Aries Rising has strong intellectual passions.

Aries Rising with Mars in Cancer.

This Aries Rising has a sensitive side! They are learning how to be a free individual within their family dynamics. This Aries Rising will have strong need to protect self and loved ones learning to be the protector and leader of their family. A lot of their self expression and personality is based on feelings and emotions with home and family life. They are not as forceful and direct as other Aries Rising people. In fact they tend to sidestep and take round-about actions to get where they are going and when expressing their needs can be passive aggressive but are learning to be brave and courageous as the family warrior when it comes to their sensitive feelings and emotions. This person's identity is wrapped up in their family and will be very active around the home taking the lead on projects and building an epic family empire where they can live safe and secure.

Aries Rising with Mars in Leo.

Oh boy! This Aries Rising is very assertive and courageous taking many risks and expressing self in dramatic ways. This person is learning how to be free and brave with their heart and creativity and as a result their ego and pride is very strong. They have a need to be seen and considered special and fabulous. They are usually very self centered but for good reason. They need to learn to follow their instinct and what the heart is calling for. They have a lot of creative talent. Taking adventurous creative action in the form of recreation, fun, play, gaming, risky activities and romance that ignites passion is what they are learning. This person wants to be seen as having good style while learning to be a true individual with unique personality that is usually upbeat and joyful, expressive and dramatic. This is the Aries Rising learning to become a star.

Aries Rising with Mars in Virgo.

This Aries Rising is going to be less daring and risky than other Aries as they have a more intellectual & analytical side that influences their actions. They prefer more practical risk. They are here to learn how to be free and independent with self when it comes to their chosen work and skills; working independently, pioneering their methods while having detailed precision. They are learning how to follow their own instincts and need a very active working routine to stay healthy. They could even be skilled in health and healing professions along with being able to have strong organization skills as they narrow their focus to specifics. 

Aries Rising with Mars in Libra.

This Aries Rising is learning how to become free and independent within committed partnership. They can't go it alone but they can't be co-dependent either as they need a good balance between them self and others. This Aries Rising is learning how to be a pioneer when it comes to relationships and balancing out the power and control dynamics with significant people. They are here to make up their own relationship rules. One common theme with this placement is projecting self unto their partner sometimes being extra argumentative and needing to be heard and understood. They will often take charge of their relationship and be assertive within their union. This person might like to expressive themselves through capturing beauty in art, photography and or music. They are learning how to be courageous, free and independent in love.

Aries Rising with Mars in Scorpio.

This Aries Rising is going to be very passionate and determined. They are here to transform their raw primal power into something more mystical & shamanistic. They will have strong desire to pursue their own activities in a less visible and stealthy way with great determination to uncover hidden mysteries about themselves and others. They are here to lean their sexual body and transmute their strong sexual energy into something more spiritually powerful. This Aries Rising is here to place themselves in the shadow realms of life and get in touch with those primal passions and desires while discovering where this passion comes from. They are learning how to transform their body and any anger issues their soul has attachments to along with figuring themselves out psychologically. This person is here to be an emotional warrior investigating what it means to be human on the material and spiritual realms of life delving deep into their emotional nature where crisis resides; being independent and unique, courageous and pioneering sexual activity along with learning the dynamics of power and control within intimacy.

Aries Rising with Mars in Sagittarius.

This Aries rising is learning how to be free and an individual when it comes to spirituality and his/her belief system, not following tradition, making up their own rules when it comes to their world philosophy and opinions. This person is going to think they know everything and in fact they will have a lot of knowledge especially when it comes to free thinking, adventure, risk, spirituality and what they're good at. This person might be very athletic and into sports including adventure sports. They have a tremendous amount of courage and need for freedom with risky adventurous activity. They can be spiritual warriors, athletic warriors or even a strong passion for learning and teaching. They are here to pioneer these matters, doing it independently, passionately and boldly without the need of approval from others. This Aries Rising is going to have a lot to say and express themselves with aggressive bold opinions in perhaps a dogmatic way. This person likes to start new activities and do it their own unique way. They are always upbeat and looking ahead to the future and big picture, with self being the center of course :-). They are seekers of self truth and also love adventure activities in the mountains.

Aries Rising with Mars in Capricorn.

This Aries Rising is here to pioneer personal business achievement. This person is learning how to evolve their personal power through their reputation out in the world, doing it independently and courageously without the need of help from others. This Aries Rising wants to be seen as successful, having power and authority in their chosen profession. They have a lot of drive and passion for business and will spend most of their time pursuing these activities in a slow methodical way, planning for the future and forever climbing the mountain of personal business success, neglecting other areas of their life perhaps. Their soul is learning how to do business as a unique individual that takes some calculated risks while rising to be the number 1 in command. They are warriors in business and authority such as using law as their weapon thinking of themselves as a judge.

Aries Rising with Mars in Aquarius.

This Aries Rising is going to be a very independent person! They are learning how to be free and unique while still having friendships and being part of the crowd. This person does not care what others think of them and in fact have some very original self expressions and styles. They need freedom more than anything. They will be the leader of their group but also stay very detached and not let themselves get weighed down by the heavy emotions of others. They are here to pioneer their hopes and dreams in a way that is out-side of the box from the norm. They are rule breakers and freedom chasers. This Aries Rising sees self as the most unique person on earth. They want to take action based on how they intellectually envision their future. No one can tell them what to do and sometimes they can appear to be extremely self centered wanting their needs to come before others in the group plus having ideas about everything, and being very innovative. They lead self through group dynamics.

Aries Rising with Mars in Pisces.

This Aries Rising has a sensitive side! This person is here to be free in religious and spiritual expression, pioneering new areas of thought and belief. That is the healthy expression of this energy however, but some can easily get lost within self and even try to escape themselves through forms of illusion and addiction. They have a hard time knowing what action to take unless they allow the universe to help guide them through meditation and spirituality, otherwise can pursue fantasy. This person will often take adventures in their own imagination. They will have great instincts and intuition especially when they are alone. In fact this person spends a lot of time alone in isolation pursuing activities that interests the self. They could easily express themselves through music or other creative imaginative outlets. This Aries Rising is a spiritual warrior and need to be free to express their mystical side in unique original ways. This person lives in their own world and often does whatever they want no matter how unpractical it seems to others. They also have talent in pioneering humanitarian missions once they include others among their strong focus on self.

So in general this is how i interpret Aries Rising with Mars in the different signs.

Up next in my Rising Sign series we explore Taurus Rising with its ruler Venus in each of the 12 signs. Please visit again soon for that post!

I hope enjoyed, thanks for reading.

Rik

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Transit Pluto opposing the USA's birth sun - Nov 1 2015

As i wrote about in my previous two posts the USA is facing some serious challenges at this time in its history. But i'm actually seeing something very critical and significant unfolding this fall 2015 into the new year of 2016. The USA started its rare Pluto transit back in 2008 when it was in opposition to Venus (money values) which brought a change in money situations for the country but the entire transit which will change many areas of life within the USA will last until around 2024.

Pluto has a 248 year cycle. The United States of America has only existed for 239 years. That means that the current position of Pluto at 13 degrees Capricorn in opposition to the USA's natal sun at 13 degrees Cancer has never happened in the history of the U.S.  This is very serious! Pluto represents death, destruction, power, control, manipulation, transformation after a re birthing process from the destruction and changes. This is a very slow process, does not happen over-night which is why it's so rare to have to face these challenges in this way every 248 years. Capricorn is the foundation and establishment of the society. Pluto's energy has been slowly changing the core to those foundations since the new millennia and really kicked in 2008 when it opposed the USA's Venus. Now it's time to oppose the sun which the sun is symbolic of the purpose and focus of the USA and the very core of it's foundation and system.

Transit Pluto opposing the USA's sun sign degree means the USA is facing a powerful opposition from outside of its control which will result in a really big transformation for the country and its people over the next couple years. The exact date of the final opposition is on Nov 1 2015. There could  be powerful events taking place around that time but the fact that Pluto is such a slow mover means that the energy stays in place for a long time so actual outer events could happen anytime throughout 2015 and 2016 into 2017 when activated by other transits and progressions. It's extremely difficult to make an exact date prediction for outer events from a Pluto or Uranus transit but I'm going to do my best to pinpoint what times i think will be the most significant for changes.

Let's start with looking at Nov 1st 2015.

This Pluto transit in opposition to the sun is on the 2nd house, 8th house axis. These are the financial houses; the 2nd house being the USA's core values, possessions, self worth and resources which is the energy of Capricorn - Business, planning and long term achievement. The 8th house is the values, possessions, self worth and resources of others, like other nations that we try and partner with which is in the energy of Cancer - Home, family, past and emotional needs. This means that a big part of this transformation that the USA is facing is about its values and resources both ours and other nations.

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and Saturn starts its transit thru Sagittarius for the next two years starting this fall. On Nov 1st 2015 when Pluto is opp sun Saturn will be in 12th house which indicates the event could be hidden or the USA going through a transformation from behind the scenes while transit Mars and Venus are conjunct the USA's natal Neptune in the house of business. It's possible the general public will not be aware of the trouble happening or this Event i'm predicting and in fact some kind of information presented to the public could all be smoke screen and illusory keeping the public in the dark and distracted with fantasies, which could be about money.

Saturn is Sag conjunct Ascendant is reflecting need for the USA to get back on track with its main purpose which first has to get the nation's beliefs, opinions and life philosophy in order that might have fallen short of truth these days. Saturn will cause the USA to be more real and truthful with who it is and find the truth of its values, self worth and resources; getting "real" is what the USA faces this next two years. Saturn will be forcing the USA to be more mature and responsible towards the future.

 With Mars conjunct Neptune the last week of Oct it's possible their could be some kind of outside hidden stealthy attack on the USA But the public might not be aware. Then again, maybe something forces the awareness. Either way something is happening to the USA this fall! Whatever it is will be fated with long term consequences as the transit North Node is conjunct the USA's public image and world position. We can't forget that the sun and Mercury will be in Scorpio 12th house at this time in the late fall reinforcing the deep hidden transformation, dealing with power struggles and convert news.

So my prediction is some kind of big event will be playing out from behind the scenes this fall into 2016 that severally tests and challenges the USA on a few levels, one being financial. Nov 1 2015 looks like a strong date for this but could play out days before and after, even years after. Other dates of interests include Mid December 2015 and July 1 2016 which could manifest as a surprise and shock event on the USA as far as news and information goes. Also around April 13 2017 could be full of surprises and unusual events.

It's really difficult to say how this will manifest. Be on the look out for deception and distraction in the media this fall especially with all the USA presidential election TV coverage going on. It means very little in the big picture of this nation and its issues. With Pluto opp the the USA's sun sign for the first time in history we are looking at something big on the way and all the old dirty rotten garbage and hidden secrets of this nation will need to be realized, accepted and purged, one way or another.
"The American Dream" sold to its people and the world is needing more truth and integrity. You can expect major changes tot he system over the next several years. There will be opportunity to make money from this if you are financially wise, but that's another topic. Regardless i would be careful of your investments starting now into the new year!

Thanks for reading,
Rik.

The USA Natal Chart - Guns and Violence part 2

This post is a continuation to my first post on the topic which you can read here - http://astrohawk11.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-usas-birth-chart-nation-of-guns-and.html

In this post I will be looking at the USA's progressed chart within the natal chart along with transits to natal chart so we can see what might be on the way for the USA and its increasing gun violence.  By progression the USA sun has been in Pisces for the last 11 years (2004). Also the nation's Mercury has been retrograde in Aquarius since 1995 and I see a major change coming to that energy starting now for many years to come which i will explain here in a moment.


 The USA's Mars which reflects our gun issues has been retrograde since 2007 in the sign of Libra moving backwards towards Saturn and square the USA's sun but won't reach these aspects for many years into the future as Mars will be retro moving backwards for many many years to come and this can give us a big clue on what to expect with our action, intentions and gun issues in the future.

Mars is the warrior and how we fight our wars and protect our-self. As i mentioned in my first post the USA was born with Mars in a challenging aspect to Neptune symbolizing deceptive and illusory actions, giving the nation and its people a false sense of security and need to protect itself against fears and invisible threats, clinging to guns as the savior of everything and leading the nation and world in deceptive intentions, plus fighting for religious beliefs (Mas square Neptune).

 The USA's Mars went retrograde back in 2007 where it's moving backwards ever since and this is symbolic of our warrior going backwards as well combined with the nations Mercury going backwards since 1995, which is symbolic of the nations perception and thinking moving backwards, thinking of the past a lot. It's safe to say we have been too focused on the past, going back over old ideas not moving the country forward in the ways we would have liked.


As i said, Mercury is how the nation perceives things and how it thinks. (2015) Starting right now the USA's Mercury is stationing direct until 2018 which means our mental focus & thinking as a nation is stopped, not going back to the past and not moving into the future for the next two years but rather fixed in one spot for the next two years, and this is a profound astrological situation which should correlate to something significant as far as information and knowledge goes for the people of the USA over the next few years.

Perhaps something gets our attention that keeps us focused on the present moment and then helps us to slowly start moving forward with new ideas and innovations for the many years to follow. Yes, some big news is on the way for the USA! 2016 and 2017.

As for Mars, it will be moving backwards for a very long time headed towards our Saturn which could indicate that the guns will come under government control when full conjunction is reached in the year 2031, but that date is too far off to be conclusive as of yet. Plus the year 2020 has a major change in stricture and law so, guns could be banned within the next four to five years.  However the fact that Mars is moving backwards for so long means we will not be moving forward on this gun issue for a very long time and that gun violence will only increase in the coming years since there is nothing stopping or changing this energy flow of Mars that it's currently in hard aspect to Saturn and the sun (focus) of the USA and its people.

I actually see some big changes for the USA's values and resources that seems to be positive within a few years as Venus progresses into Taurus and Mercury moves forward while progressed sun trine natal sun but i'll save that info for another post on the financial topic. The year 2020 will bring positive, even if times are hard for a while.

Looking at current transit to the USA birth chart we can see a few areas of concern within the long term big picture. One is that Neptune is square to Uranus. This means we as a nation are going through some disillusionment about ourselves and about other nations around us.

Because the USA has Uranus in Gemini, the same sign as natal Mars a lot of disillusionment will be about our actions and intentions, along with our need for guns and safety. This is going to give the nation a lot of confusion about where we are and where we are going as nothing feels certain at this time.

There is a lot of complexities in politics at this time making the matter worse and causing the USA to have unusual circumstances at this time making things too complex and unclear. This might be causing many Americans to question who we are as a nation and if we are truly being that authentic country that we grew up thinking we were. Even the most loyal and steadfast Americans might be having doubts of our place in the world as well and what future this nation has for the next generations.

 The nation is being asked to embrace diversity so we can accept more easily what defies convention.This aspect is asking for Americans to accept each other more and come together as people and not focusing on the differences but rather what we have in common. The nation will be challenged in what they believe to be true on many levels, and even spirituality and opinions will be tested and some found to be untrue. I could write a lot more about this rare transit but let's move on.

Another huge transit is Pluto in opposition to the sun of the USA and square to its Saturn. Big changes happening slowly from behind the scenes! Pluto is symbolic of destruction, power, control, death and rebirth - basically hard transformation to this country. The USA started its Pluto transit in 2008 which was the beginning of this long term yet slow transformation as a nation. 2008 was when Pluto was opp the USA's Venus (money) and we all know what happened with that and has changed us in many ways as a result.

Now Pluto is in opposition to the USA's sun sign. This means the USA is being opposed by powerful forces outside of its control. Pluto is reflecting that America is slowly changing at its core levels. Pluto is digging up everything deep and dirty which is the reason that the USA has so much violence going on these days, including uncovering the dirty corrupt law enforcement problem that has gone largely ignored, until Pluto made it known.  As a nation, we have to pull out all the crap and dirty smelling garbage deep within before we can really see positive changes and enjoy the new that wants to rebirth.

This means there has to be a symbolic death before we can truly change and find more light. It's going to get worse before it gets better. At same time Pluto will Square the nations Saturn (authority/control/power/commitments) around the time of the new year 2016 and this could very well manifest in some outer event threatening the USA or the Gov threatening the people, or both. Something new and powerful is headed for America starting now into 2016. Also Uranus will move into Square with the USA's Mercury causing some very unusual surprising news and information, correlating to natal Mercury stopping and stationing direct for next two years. Some surprising news or something very unusual and shocking could come around July 1 2016. (information wise). Yes, something big is on the way next few years! Despite the possible difficulties, it seems these events will bring positive change that i see manifesting in the next era of the USA.

In my next post I will delve even deeper into the overall changes i see coming for the USA and also show how I can tell how each person feels and thinks about the USA as well, if we combine their personal birth chart with the chart of America. Stay tuned for that. Follow me on G+ Twitter and FB for updates. Thanks for reading.


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Leo New Moon August 14 2015

The Leo New Moon is exact on August 14 2015 at 7:53 am PDT. This New Moon is very powerful energy and is about the heart. We all had the last year to increase our understanding of what ignites our heart and passions the most as Jupiter was in transit through Leo. Now it's time to set new intentions for your life around heartfelt matters, including romance and relationship along with anything else you feel your heart pulling you towards. This Leo New Moon is conjunct Retrograde Venus and all three (sun, moon, Venus) are in positive trine aspect to Uranus - the planet of authenticity which means this new moon is very much about retro Venus and really opening up your heart to what you value and desire in love the most on the deepest most authentic levels which should be under current reevaluation as Venus moves backwards. This is a time to find more value in yourself and learn to love yourself more than you have been which will then be reflected in your outer world with others. How much do you value yourself? This is a great time to get in touch with all those feelings. On an outer level this can be about any relationship; romantic, family, friends, children, etc and about your values, resources, desires and what you feel you need the most to stay joyful and happy in life. If you could do anything right now, what would that be? Follow your heart, setting new intentions for these matters! This is highly creative energy giving you extra power to create more joy fun and authentic love for your life. The connection to Uranus can be an awakening to these passions where a light comes on and you suddenly realize what your heart has been calling for all along. This energy can also bring more awareness to certain areas of your life that's been on your mind a lot recently as lightning strikes out of the blue, so to speak, so does consciousness increase to what's been eluding your awareness on certain issues. Trust these new realizations as they are gifts from the heavens. Find Leo in your chart, that's the area of life that is seeding new beginnings.

All this new moon energy will have to face Saturn in the coming days as well which will test you on how authentic and deep you are being with your needs and desires; how much love you are willing to show yourself and others and how much value you've been placing on yourself. and others Make sure you are being real with everything that involves your heart , values and passions so you can pass with flying colors and move forward with more heartfelt love and joy.

Happy new moon. Have some fun, it's Leo season after all.
Rik
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The USA's birth Chart -The Nation of Guns and Violence

Can the USA love for guns and violence be seen in the birth chart of the nation? Yes it can, plus can reveal so much more about this nation and its people if we analyze the entire chart. But for this short blog post i'm going to focus on the gun issue plaguing Americans and what the out-come might eventually be. Everything that has a starting point has a birth chart so nations are no different. If you had to guess what sun sign the USA is, what would it be? The USA sun is actually in the sign of Cancer at 13 degrees but it's in a challenging aspect to its Saturn at 14 degrees Libra which means this nation was born with fears and authority/rebellion issues with a strong need for self & family protection(Cancer) USA is locked under Gov control (Saturn) It's a nation of Fear bottom line.

When it comes to guns and war, we have to look at the nation's Mars placement. Every birth chart shows how someone fights depending on their Mars placement and aspects from the Mars. One reason we fight so well from the Air is because the USA has its Mars in the Air element of Gemini which is the Mars placement of the debater, fighting with words, and from the Air. However, the USA was born with Mars tightly square Neptune which is a very challenging placement and will be in place for the entire life of this nation, so means that the USA has a big illusion around guns and self protection.

That's what Neptune symbolizes when under hard aspect to Mars - delusion and illusion about action, war, protection, violence, intentions, sex, etc. It means this country was founded on deception whether intentional or not. Though my feelings are there was deceptive intent from the few that run things from behind the scenes yet most Americans were brought up not knowing that so the majority of Americans just have an illusion about our intent and actions. The people think we are doing one thing, while we do something different from the shadows ( Mars in Gemini - duality- two paths of action at once), In fact this Mars square Neptune aspect suggests many different troubled areas for this nation and its people.

Neptune is in Virgo 10th house; the house of Capricorn which is business and our foundation of how we run things along with sense of obligation, devotion and service to our system. It's our public image and reputation seen by the world. Neptune in this spot by itself would suggest fantasy and out of touch with reality putting too much emphasis on religion, taking away from the grounded practicality of Virgo and Capricorn. With Mars connecting to Neptune in negative aspect it suggest that the nation is really misguided on those issues and actually deceiving it's people and the world with its words, intentions, and actions. You see, with the USA being Cancer sun sign, Mercury retrograde and Mars square Neptune the USA does not go after what it wants directly; it sidesteps does roundabout actions and deceives others with its intentions, including its people. This is why no administration change will ever change this fundamental issues the USA has because it's for the life of the nation no matter what distraction as a leader they put forth to run the people.

Sad but true - until there is a death to the birth chart of this country, where a new birth chart is given after a change of identity and path, the USA will forever be a delusional state, romanticizing guns and violence, all in the name of protection (Cancer sun/Mercury). Unless the people could some how come under a mass disillusionment process, understanding how so many Americans are sick, with sick lifestyles, and how we have been living in lies and fantasies for over 200 years. Until the mass population of the USA really gets that, we can't start the healing process.

With Mars square Neptune when the USA tries to assert itself there is strong potential to end in turmoil as the nation goes back and forth between over asserting its needs and at other times falling back into apathy. Paranoia is also strong reinforcing the need to protect self with a gun both on national level and from its people.  Also Mars square Neptune gives the people from the USA sexual issues that can plague the nation and its system along with being misguided spiritually. There is an illusion about sexuality and what is "right" or "wrong" . When it comes to actions and beliefs. The USA says one thing but does another and this will be a life long problem for the nation until it is re birthed with entire new birth chart at some point in time after revolution.

Also the USA was born with Mercury retrograde in Cancer which means the USA never forgets anything done to it, on an emotional level as well never truly forgives either which causes the action to be misguided and illusionary with the mind focused too much on the past and need to protect itself. This is also evident by its people clinging to the past in the context this nation was created on needing guns to protect itself and perceiving everyone that doesn't agree with something as an enemy.

We can also look at the progressed chart and see where the USA is now and what is working behind the scenes. Transits to the USA natal chart also give more information and details which I will cover in USA part 2. The USA has Mars progressed retrograde these days causing some big action changes. Will America's gun problem only increase in the coming years? Stay tuned for my findings on that.

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The USA natal chart - guns and violence part 2

Jupiter in Virgo Aug 11 2015 - Sep 9 2016.

Today is the last day for Jupiter in Leo, won't be back for another 12 years, gave Leo's a big life expansion this last year. Jupiter starts its transit through Virgo tomorrow morning Aug 11 at 4:12 am Pacific time through Sep 9 2016. Jupiter's energy is expansive so does not like being in Virgo as much as other signs because Virgo is narrow, detailed and focused. However this great benefic planet will only increase the good that Virgo has to offer helping us with practical earthly matters. When you focus on the details and practicality of your life, Jupiter's luck will be activated for you. Find the house (area of life) Virgo rules in your chart and this is where the good luck will be at for the next year, expanding this area of your life. Practical Health matters will need more attention so starting new health routines will be supported and even bring you some good luck if you're willing to get your life organized and see the missing details through a big picture perspective.This energy can pack a punch, Fire increases correlating to more passion for a healthy lifestyle and maybe even the desire to learn new skills of some kind that will increase your chances of a better working routine. Learning or teaching health matters and practical service gets a huge boost for the next year. It's no longer time to dream about it, it's time to take the practical actions that will gain you the qualifications for your area of service. Virgo has the ability to separate the chaff from the wheat, helping critical thinking which Jupiter will only increase. People with Virgo energy get lucky this year. Enjoy!

Edit to add: Saturn will be in Sagittarius as well, challenging this energy that's trying to bring us opportunities .Fears, beliefs and opinions will be tested.Getting grounded, mature with practical concerns and longterm planning. Taking charge of your health which could be forced upon you if you do nothing on your own. Fixing what's broke and changing what you think is possible for yourself and the world, otherwise could miss out on opportunities.


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