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« Thread Started on Aug 9, 2008, 6:56pm » | |
Please note that I have moved this thread to our new blog which you can find at http://harmonicconcordance.wordpress.com. Please join us there and share your thoughts about the Anniversary, or anything that comes up for you.
This coming November 7/8 will mark the 5th anniversary of the Harmonic Concordance. I intend to use this forum as the web address for the discussion of this event.
There are two things which I will address here: the astrology of the Anniversary and the spiritual, cultural and social aspects of ceremonial observations of it.
Let me be perfectly clear about this from the start. This thread is going to be strictly moderated, on a daily basis, from now until the anniversary is past. Comments and observations that are not "on topic" will be taken down promptly.
I hope you are interested in participating in the conversation.
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« Reply #1 on Aug 9, 2008, 8:58pm » | |
So, let me start with this. As most of you know, the Harmonic Concordance was celebrated on November 8th or 9th of 2003. The reason that it was an either/or situation is that the actual event was timed for the exact moment of the maximum of the total lunar eclipse that took place that day (or evening as the case may have been). This meant that in each of the world's 24 different time zones, that moment would occur during a different hour. So it was generally true that, for locations East of Greenwich, England, the eclipse maximum happened on the 9th of November, while in time zones west of Greenwich it took place on November 8th. This had the effect of having people from all around the globe celebrating in the exact same moment of prayerful intent, regardless of what the local clocks said.
For the 5th anniversary however, there will be no lunar eclipse to mark the time to hold observations. This has an effect on choosing the time to set up for the anniversary celebration since every astrological event is pinned to a DATE, TIME and LOCATION.
Now, one of the ways that astrologers will look at an anniversary date for any event, say a birthday, is to examine what is called the Solar Return for the year in question. In this case, we're looking at the fifth anniversary. So we calculate the exact moment that the sun (remember, it's called the Solar Return) returns to the degree and minute that it occupied at the "birth."
Sometimes this will happen on the exact day that marks the "birth," but not always. That's because every four years we add a day to the calendar for Leap Year. We've had one leap year since 2003 (2004) so the date for the 5th solar return moment turns out to be retarded by one day, and that is why the 8h and 9th becomes the 7th and 8th. OK. so far so good. We have a date and a time (the Solar return moment), but not a location. What to do? What to do?
Well, as it turns out, there is pretty much only one location which can be said to be the place where the world's "day" begins, and that location is Greenwich, England (after all, that's where your time zone is reckoned from; for approximately each 15 ° of Longitude West of Greenwich, we get a new time zone). Ergo, I chose the coordinates of Greenwich as the place that will be used to give us a picture of what the Solar Return will bring to the Harmonic Concordance.
Now strict astrologers can have objections to this arbitrary determination on my part of the location, but the Concordance always was only marginally about the astrology. It was really a time marker we could use to unite the world in a single moment of prayerful intent. So looking at the return can give us an idea of just how the baby Concordance has grown some five years later.
I'll be back tomorrow with more commentary. Until then, I invite you to add your own, plain language observations.
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« Reply #2 on Aug 10, 2008, 11:53am » | |
Hi Johnny,
Good to have a message from you here again. I am curious what it is that makes the 5th Anniversary of the HC a special occasion to be discussed and celebrated. Has it anything to do with cosmic energies and changes, related to the 5 years period (like the Saturn cycle of 7 years)? Or is it just the lustrum symbolism that makes it a nice occasion to focus on the significance of the HC once again?
I hope you can clarify.
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« Reply #3 on Aug 10, 2008, 1:13pm » | |
So let's look at the chart for the Concordance anniversary Solar Return. If you will recall, the particulars are as follows:
Date: November 8, 2008
Time: 7:10 AM, BST (the exact moment of the Solar return)
Place: Greenwich, UK
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Astrologers will note that I have used the the Equal House system, a practice which I have used successfully for more than 30 years now. It is also the house system that was used in all my past discussions of the Concordance. Consistent, me. 
Lots of places to begin, but I'll start with the very obvious pattern in the chart. You can easily see that all of the planets fall in half of the chart, dividing the circle in two. Here they are arrayed, counterclockwise, from Saturn to Uranus. Marc Edmund Jones, one of the 20th century's most widely read astrologers, in his book The Guide to Horoscope Interpretation, called this pattern "The Bowl."
Perhaps this image would more readily show “The Bowl.” Please note that I have cut out any and all of the non-planet points shown in the chart above.
![[image]](http://www.harmonicconcordance.com/_Houses/Bowl-2_small.jpg "[image]")
Of the seven basic types of charts, according to Jones, the Bowl marks an individual, or in this case, an event, that has a prophetic message to carry. It also indicates one that is focused on one half of the human experience. In this case, the Saturn/Uranus dichotomy suggests that there is a spiritual vs. physical confrontation expressed in the chart.
The very distinct edge to the pattern, marked off by an almost exact opposition between Saturn and Uranus, is a clear indication of the struggle between the immovable object and the irresistible force. The whole of the energy of the pattern is directed to a statement of its uniqueness. This characteristic certainly applies to the circumstances surrounding the spiritually unique moment of the Concordance. Once again according to Jones, it takes form in an advocacy of a cause or a specific mission and a concern about the purpose of life.
Saturn, as the lead, clockwise planet, is in "high focus." Its position in the 11th house indicates that there is a significant emphasis on the highest goals and ambitions of the Concordance and a high degree of attunement to cosmic consciousness. The 11th house placement also is indicative of physical activity undertaken with friends and associates. I have often referred to this group as our "away team," a term all "Trekkies" should recognize.
In short, this specific pattern suggests serious attention to a prophetic message about the meaning of life. What better way to look at the anniversary of the Harmonic Concordance? 
I'll be back in a day or two with a continuing look at the anniversary return chart.
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« Reply #4 on Aug 10, 2008, 1:35pm » | |
Aug 10, 2008, 11:53am, Cor wrote:Hi Johnny,
Good to have a message from you here again. I am curious what it is that makes the 5th Anniversary of the HC a special occasion to be discussed and celebrated. Has it anything to do with cosmic energies and changes, related to the 5 years period (like the Saturn cycle of 7 years)? Or is it just the lustrum symbolism that makes it a nice occasion to focus on the significance of the HC once again?
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Hi Cor, and thanks for dropping in for this conversation. In answer to you question, I'd have to say that you're right on with your notation of the lustrum (period of 5 years) milestone of the original Harmonic Concordance celebration. So no, there were no specific "cosmic energies" which drew me to it initially. As a matter of fact, it was not until after I had decided to look at the 5th anniversary chart that I saw how connected it was to both the original Concordance chart and to the importance of the events which loom large on the horizon for all of us. And that's when I decided to write about it.
I'm going to be sending out a new "Harmonic Concordance Newsletter" later today which says something about the anniversary, and I'll be sure that you get one. I hope it further clarifies things for you.
Once again, thanks for your note.
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« Reply #5 on Aug 11, 2008, 12:26am » | |
Dear Mr. Mirehiel
It was a delight to find your email regarding the 5th anniversary of the Harmonic Concordance this morning.
The feeling was like seeing another book following the original story.
The HC of 2003 had some rather strong emotional and some strange physical happenings. Not to make mention of a life altering change of events. Some of which included a strong
scorpio/taurus relationship involvment that the saga has continued every year near the very same time.
I would like to ask you about part of your newsletter please.
You stated, "Finally, it is also interesting to note that the Concordance anniversary falls at the intersection of the Mayan Calendar’s 5th night and 6th day. The former, which runs from November 19, 2007 through November 12, 2008 is said to be characterized by a period when human beings will be less in alignment with spiritual consciousness and more likely to be ruled by fear and passion. "
I have noticed that there has seemed to have been a long
pause since last Nov. like a stillness or some sort of emptyness
in regards to being in alignment or being in tuned with vibrations of the universe. I thought perhaps it was a personal issue that was caused by a very disheartening experience of the Scorpio/Taurus relationship. (Something that continues to happen year after year since Nov.2001. because I have allowed it. I assume a book that needs to be closed)
Now since the Solar eclipse, there seems to be like a gate has opened, not just for myself but for many others that have been observed in the last 10 DAYS..
Perhaps you would like to elaborate on that Nov. 07 to Nov. 08 time frame.
It is really good to see your return.
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« Reply #6 on Aug 11, 2008, 8:15pm » | |
Aug 11, 2008, 12:26am, maaet8 wrote:Dear Mr. Mirehiel
It was a delight to find your email regarding the 5th anniversary of the Harmonic Concordance this morning. The feeling was like seeing another book following the original story.
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Aug 11, 2008, 12:26am, maaet8 wrote:I have noticed that there has seemed to have been a long pause since last Nov. like a stillness or some sort of emptyness in regards to being in alignment or being in tuned with vibrations of the universe. I thought perhaps it was a personal issue that was caused by a very disheartening experience of the Scorpio/Taurus relationship. (Something that continues to happen year after year since Nov.2001. because I have allowed it. I assume a book that needs to be closed) Now since the Solar eclipse, there seems to be like a gate has opened, not just for myself but for many others that have been observed in the last 10 DAYS...Perhaps you would like to elaborate on that Nov. 07 to Nov. 08 time frame.
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maaet, (although I'd like to be able to address you by your real name, if maaet is not it)
Thanks for your question and you kind words. Sorry I haven't answered sooner, but Verizon has seriously messed with my capacity to send e-mails and I've been occupied with that today. But to attempt to answer your question, in short, I'd say that the August 1st Solar eclipse, in Leo and probably squaring your Taurus/Scorpio issues could well be what has reactivated them for you at this time.
In the geopolitical sphere, it was probably very near to the date on which the powers that be decided to open up armed hostilities in Georgia. So you might well imagine the effect it might have on an individual's life.
The long pause that you have noticed, beginning last November could well be your sensitivity to the "darkness" of the 5th night. It is interesting to note that the coming US Presidential election will precede both the transition between the 5th Night and the 6th Day and the Concordance Anniversary. I'm certainly no psychic, but looking at the approximate confluence of these three events, I can't help but project some major shift in consciousness at about this same time. Hopefully, it will be a shift towards the Light and away from the fear and darkness that has so prevailed in the world in the 21st Century.
I am sure you remember the wave of hopefulness, and even Love, that spread around the globe as 1999 turned to 2000 on our calenders. But since that day, there has been a pall of gloom cast over our beloved planet. Call it a long dark night of the soul, but save for the world wide positive response to the Harmonic Concordance, I at least, cannot think of many really good things that have happened. As a result, it almost feels like there has been a tremendous amount of energy blocked up behind a strained to capacity flood gate that threatens, as we speak, to burst. Perhaps that November confluence marks that point?
Let's hope that it's the Light which finally bursts thorough. Coming together, in focused, conscious, prayerful intent, with Love, Praise and Gratitude, on the occasion of the Concordance Anniversary can only help it to happen so.
Please pass the word.
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« Reply #7 on Aug 16, 2008, 12:04am » | |
My last posting was about the “Bowl” pattern found in the 5th Anniversary Solar Return chart. If you will recall, the major characteristic of the "Bowl" chart, according to Marc Edmund Jones, has to do with carrying a message, specifically a unique message. My first astrological teacher, the late Lionel Day, called it a “Cupped Hand” chart, saying that it was the chart of someone who could “dip into his/her experience” and scoop out something of value to give to others. He too felt that it was a pattern of a messenger.
Now there is an old adage in astrology that goes something like this: show me something three times in a chart and I will believe it, or words to that effect. To put it another way, when three different indicators point to the same characteristic, then one has a theme of the chart (person, place or event). Here, in the Harmonic Concordance’s 5th anniversary Solar Return chart, there are indeed three indications that the main theme of the chart is that of a messenger with something unique to say.
In addition to the Bowl, there is also the prominence of Mercury, the “Messenger of the Gods” in the chart. You will note that it is positioned exactly in the same degree as the Ascendant in the chart (05° Scorpio), bringing it into what astrologers often call "high focus." As such it marks the chart of someone who is a natural born communicator with something to say or a specific message to convey. With both the Ascendant and Mercury in Scorpio that message is imbued with great intensity and depth.
The third indicator of a message to be brought forward is the house positions of the Part of Fortune and Jupiter. Standing apart from all the planets which comprise the chart’s “Bowl,” Fortuna is found alone in the 9th house. To the Ancients, this house was known simply as “God.” It was the dwelling place of that august Being and as such was associated with the planet Jupiter, the chief deity of the Greco/Roman pantheon. Considering this association, it is not surprising that the house also became linked to things very far away, as Olympus, the home of the Gods, was a distant port of call to mere mortals. Consequently, it became the house of long journeys. It is, however, preeminently affiliated with higher or “spiritual” learning. On the more mundane level, it became associated with “higher education,” and higher, graduate degrees. And of course, with its association to this form of higher education comes the dictum: “publish or perish.” So, it has become the house of publishing, as in - putting forth a message.
With the Part of Fortune, often described as “the path to bliss” in this house, simple astro-lingua says that the chart's path to bliss lies in associating with and publishing the word about that which we might call “God.” Jupiter, the ruler of 9th house matters, is in the opposing 3rd house of communication and "lower" education and acts as the teacher in its expansive, benefic role in this “publication.”
Now that we see that the major theme of this return is carrying, or publishing, a significant message, we may ask, just what is that message? Well, simply put, since this return originates in the Harmonic Concordance chart, we can say that the message is a very loud and persistent return to the message born in that Concordance moment:
the recognition of our own individual Divinitythrough the merging of the descending Creator Trinity Consciousness with the ascending trinity of the body, mind and Spirit of Man the realization of Unity Consciousness – that we are all One
the re-awakening of the Divine Feminine
the perfect balance between masculine and feminine,
the healing of our beloved Mother Earth.
Such is the message. So it is spoken, so let it be done.
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« Reply #8 on Aug 21, 2008, 7:56pm » | |
Time for another astrological note on the Concordance Anniversary chart. But first I’d like to address a question that someone sent me: Why are you bothering to promote this anyway? (Thanks, Ramon)
To tell you the truth, it’s a question that I’ve asked myself several times this past month. About four years ago, one of my best friends asked me if I was going to do anything, now that the 1st anniversary (2004) of the Concordance was coming up. At that time I had just spent more than five years trying to bring the Concordance to the public’s attention, and frankly, I was spent. Also, I really didn’t think that there would be that much interest in such an event, nor did I want folks to think that I was doing something to promote myself in any way. Actually, at this point in my life, I would very much like to be fully retired. So why am I here?
Well, in the first place, I believe in the Concordance Ideals:
> that since our beloved planet, Gaia, a major conscious being Herself, feeds, clothes, shelters and sustains us, our prayers for Her gentle healing are always most appropriate.
> that we are indeed all ONE, that first and foremost we are Earthlings, not members of nations, races or creeds, and that what I do to my brother I do indeed do to myself.
> that each soul, in all the Multiverse, is a manifestation of the Creation, that each is but a mirror of that Creator energy and that I Am All That.
Anything that I can do to promote those principles is a necessary task in my life.
In the second place, considering the state of the world today - on the precipice of World War III, with greed and power lust so apparently rampant in the global halls of power, with economies around the planet crumbling, with starvation and overpopulation steadily on the increase and with fear as the motive force for masses of the world's population, I believe that a remembrance of those Concordance Ideals might be a good thing during this time.
Then there is the third thing: the astrology of the charts of the anniversary date. As an astrologer, I think I know a powerful chart when I see one. Such was the case with the Concordance Grand Sextile and the Grand Quintile charts of 2004, which I have referenced before. No, they did not mark days that had any world shattering news, revelations or visitations. But they were, nevertheless, rife with spiritual power, enough so that they occasioned world wide attention and celebrations.
It wasn’t until I decided that the 5th anniversary might be a good time for a “remembrance” that I ventured a look at the actual date, astrologically. On one hand, I was surprised at what I found, but on the other, I said to myself, “But of course.” Tomorrow I’ll begin to explicate the charts in some detail, starting by exploring the 1st house of the Solar Return chart.
I hope to make my explanation clear, precise and to the point, and I will ask that you keep me on track with that objective. Therefore, I urge any of you, astrologers and non-astrologers alike, to let me know if what I write accomplishes those aims, or not. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Johnny
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« Reply #9 on Aug 22, 2008, 1:54am » | |
Yes well hi Johnny,
Being one of the astrologers in the forum, my insights on this might be written here, but i am in no state of mind to upload all the info you give in this topic, and this is me, not the topic, and once my life has settled a bit more i might try to get into this and give some repllies.
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« Reply #10 on Aug 22, 2008, 9:23am » | |
marita wrote Today
Yes well hi Johnny,
Being one of the astrologers in the forum, my insights on this might be written here, but i am in no state of mind to upload all the info you give in this topic, and this is me, not the topic, and once my life has settled a bit more i might try to get into this and give some replies.
Hi, Marita,
Whenever you're ready, I'll look forward to reading your comments, astrological or otherwise. Thanks for your willingness to do so.
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« Reply #11 on Aug 22, 2008, 10:50pm » | |
As most of you know, astrology is basically the study of the language of a specific set of symbols. As in every other language, those symbols can speak on different levels and be directed to diverse audiences. Here I make the assumption that the audience I am addressing is largely one that understands spiritual and metaphysical concepts. Therefore, my commentary on the Concordance astrology is slanted along those lines.
Now, when reading a chart, one may choose to begin at any number of places. For the purposes of this discussion I’ve chosen to begin with the Anniversary chart’s 1st house; sort of like beginning to read a book at Chapter One.
It must be remembered that the H.C. 5th Anniversary chart is not one relating to an individual. In that regard, it does not relate to the usual 1st house significators describing an individual’s body, appearance, personality, chief characteristic, and the way he/she sees the world. This Concordance chart, on the other hand, describes an event. As such it has more in common with Mundane Astrology which carries the qualities of a moment of time in regards to a nation, its people, and its image. In this case, we can substitute the Harmonic Concordance, its “people” and the image that the Anniversary projects, since the “natal” chart that provides the basis for this analysis is the original Harmonic Concordance chart of November, 2003.
The First House
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Here we have Scorpio as the rising sign. I particularly like the association of Scorpio with the Phoenix rising from its ashes. In a spiritual context the symbol represents death, re-birth and transformation. Additionally, according to Dane Rudhyar, it suggests the collective urge to unite with others.1 This notion can easily be transposed onto the mundane aspects of the first house, particularly when considering what the Concordance, and its anniversary, is all about. And did I mention that there is no sign as intense as Scorpio?
The planet in "high focus" here, as I’ve mentioned before, is Mercury since it is in an exact conjunction with the degree of the Ascendant. Mercury is all about communication, education and the close environment. In Scorpio, it delves into the deepest of subjects and stands ready to make a bold statement about its image to the public.
There is one other piece of information about Mercury here that deserves some attention. As you may know, there are generally three stretches during a calendar year when Mercury is retrograde. These weeks are said to mark periods of time when Mercury’s astrological indications are debilitated in some way. For those of you not familiar with what this means, may I suggest this short Youtube video, featuring astrologer John Marchesella [http://tinyurl.com/5vnb26], or this article by Robert Wilkinson [http://tinyurl.com/5ahe2u] as competent explanations of these astronomical/astrological events.
What many do not recognize, however, is that between each retrograde period there is always a week (approximately) when Mercury is moving in a very rapid, direct motion, sometimes approaching as much as 2° a day. These are Mercury’s “Peak Weeks” when all of its functions are operating at maximum efficiency. As appropriate to the rest of the charts’ theme of having a significant message to present to the world, such is the case during the week of the anniversary, further amplifying Mercury's "high focus" in this chart.
Scorpio is one of three signs which have dual rulership, being governed by its modern ruler, Pluto, and Mars, its traditional ruler. In this chart, Pluto is in the 29th, or penultimate degree of Sagittarius, the sign which governs the 9th house and the field of experience that the ancients called “God.” At 29° Sag, it also represents the highest degree of the Truth, which is also a quality of this sign. In other words Pluto is in good shape to support the Scorpio 1st house activity.
Mars, in addition to being the traditional ruler of Scorpio, is also its “esoteric” ruler. Placed in its own sign, it is exalted and therefore strong and, as a matter of fact, is the strongest of all the planets in the chart. Again, it too is in very good shape to support the energies of the 1st house Scorpio.
Last but not least, the Sun, in a near conjunction to the mid-point of Mercury and Mars at 16°, completes the powerful Scorpio stellium. Mid-points are sensitive positions in a chart that join the energies represented by the two planets involved. From this position, the Sun, the major source of power and energy, spiritual and psychological purpose and light in any chart, stimulates the Martian passion and the Mercurial intellect to communicate about and act on the message of the Concordance vision.
It is also appropriate to look at the aspects to each of these 1st house occupants. In mundane astrology, only applying aspects are considered. In this case neither Mercury nor Mars make any applying aspects to the other planets. The Sun, on the other hand, applies in favorable aspect to three planets, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus (forming what is often referred to as a "minor grand trine") and inharmoniously to Chiron and Neptune. All of these aspects add additional authority to the Sun, further amplifying its power and energy at the Mercury/Mars midpoint. In short, this chart has something to say and wants to be noticed for it.
Finally, the first house corresponds to the East and as such symbolizes one of the Ceremonial directions. I’ll speak more about some possible Ceremonial applications for the Concordance Anniversary in future posts.
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1. Rudhyar, Dane, The Astrology of Personality, (New York: Doubleday, 1970) , pp 144-47.
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« Reply #12 on Aug 26, 2008, 10:24am » | |
Peacenick,
Thank you for checking in on this tread. However, your question above:wonder how the charts read with all the planets having been reassigned to other houses as the divine feminine took over simply does not make sense from an astrological point of view. Planets in a chart change their house position with location and/or time. The Divine Feminine has nothing to do with it. And I have no idea what you are talking about with:
soon as moon honey comb the mark of venus for humanityes eclipse us It is this kind of "playful" language to which I objected when inserted into an astrological conversation in the instance to which you refer. Those who saw what I said as having shot myself in the foot simply misunderstood my request to you to keep the dialogue focused on the fundamentals of astrology.
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« Reply #13 on Aug 26, 2008, 5:44pm » | |
Peacenick,
Thank you for checking in on this tread. However, your question above:
wonder how the charts read with all the planets having been reassigned to other houses as the divine feminine took over
simply does not make sense from an astrological point of view. Planets in a chart change their house position with location and/or time. The Divine Feminine has nothing to do with it. And I have no idea what you are talking about with:
soon as moon honey comb the mark of venus for humanityes eclipse us
It is this kind of "playful" language to which I objected when inserted into an astrological conversation in the instance to which you refer. Those who saw what I said as having shot myself in the foot simply misunderstood my request to you to keep the dialogue focused on the fundamentals of astrology.
I thank you like wise for sharing your notes. . .
since it is your board and not oPen to the FUNaMENTALS of all which comes into Play, best we hush. . . on living in trust, it all in automatic from here of on. much
on second time, time to shut down
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« Reply #14 on Aug 27, 2008, 10:43am » | |
Time to move on to…
The 2nd house
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Here we have a Sagittarius house, occupied by Venus and Pluto. In common astrological parlance, it is referred to as the house of possessions, one’s financial standing, one’s sense of self worth and the things that one values. In a strictly mundane account the second house is the field of money markets, banks, financial institutions, and the national wealth. But remember what I said when I began these notes…that I would be looking at this chart as that of a spiritual event. In those terms, none of the above quite qualifies. However, appropriate adaptations of them may certainly be applied.
For instance, in regard to the concepts of “possessions” and “things that one values,” there are clear spiritual correspondences. In this field of experience (i.e. house), what is it that we possess? Clearly, in a spiritual sense, it is nothing material. However, I do possess a sense of “Self.” I and I alone am me, myself and I. I “have” me, but what does that “me” have? The key idea that comes most readily to mind is that of my “soul.” It is my one true spiritual possession. As such, it is that personal asset which I value most. If it were not such a valuable commodity, what price wouldn’t the Devil pay for it?
Isabel Hickey, one of my early astrological mentors, had an interesting phrase which she ascribed to the 2nd house: “that which the life is dedicated to redeem.” Is it not my main task in life from a spiritual perspective to redeem my soul? And since that it is the house of self worth, the question may be put, regarding this chart: What is the Concordance Anniversary worth to my soul?
Sagittarius
Sagittarius has several “key word” indications in a spiritual reading: generosity of spirit, an aspiration to spiritual truth, and inner vision. As the ruler of the natural 9th house, it brings to whichever house it is on the cusp of the characteristics of understanding, keen perception and a superconscious mind which, in its highest manifestation, turns to spiritual pursuits. Its symbol is the Archer with a pointed arrow in a drawn bow.
Venus
Venus in Sagittarius is well placed for our purposes here because this position has qualities that are very much like a combination of Venus and Jupiter (which rules this sign). These two planets are called “benefics” meaning that they have been shown, over thousands of years of observation, to have mostly beneficial influences in charts as Venus is the planet of personal magnetism and charm and Jupiter, that of expansion and good fortune. Then too, let’s not forget that trace of “God” that this Jupiter ruled sign brings to it. In Sagittarius, Venus attracts through its free wheeling and expansive nature but it also brings to this sign a softness which sweetens the innately sharp (note the sharpness of the archer’s pointed arrow) Sagittarian point of view. And let us not forget that Venus, the most feminine of the planets, is also commonly referred to as the planet of Love, a quality it brings to whichever house it occupies.
Another thing about Venus in the second house is that it is in one of the two houses that it naturally governs. Here she has some of the steadfast quality of Taurus, the natural ruler of the 2nd house. Comfortable in this house, she articulates a positive expression of the Divine Feminine, one of the features that was prominent in the original Harmonic Concordance chart. In short, this house position enhances the emotional and affectionate qualities of Venus, as well as her most pleasant disposition and friendliest, congenial demeanor.
Pluto
I have often referred to Pluto as analogous to the rear edge of the rudder of a ship. That smallest, most distant portion of the ship, just as Pluto is the smallest and most remote of our planets, tells us the direction in which the entire ship will travel. It is a powerful, transforming energy, whose positive or negative value depends on how it is situated in the chart. It is also referred to as the “higher octave” of Mars as they share the rulership of Scorpio. Pluto is often associated with hidden, subconscious drives, in much the same way that the rear edge of the rudder operates, unseen, from below the surface of the water. And it deals with the destruction of that which no longer serves us so that we may move forward in our evolutionary journey.
In the second house Pluto is well positioned to apply its transformative energy to the values and very “soul” of the Concordance Anniversary moment. Recall, if you will, that I said a few posts back that it is occupying the 29th and penultimate degree of Sagittarius perhaps the most potent degree in this sign of spiritual truth and inner vision.
The Venus/Pluto Mid-Point
Mid-points in astrology are sensitive degrees which are located halfway between two planets. They bring the power of the planets together, providing an astrological "hot spot” that combines the qualities of the planets that they divide. According to Rob Hand, they have a more concentrated focus than the individual planets that they join. The combined spiritual energies of Venus/Pluto say something like that it is a point of potent, transformative energy of steadfast, congenial and expansive love. In the Concordance Anniversary chart, this mid-point falls at 27° 04’ of Sagittarius
The Sabian symbols for this midpoint degree is: “An old bridge over a beautiful stream is still in constant use.” In his commentary on this symbol, Dane Rudhyar says, “…The mastery over material factors of a few imaginative and trained individuals enables their community to remain well-integrated and able to function easily in the best possible environment.” Linda Hill suggests that the symbol implies “…shortcuts across things that would otherwise divide and keep people and places apart.” Nice, for this day.
The Galactic Center
The Galactic Center is simply a point in spatial orientation for our Solar system, like the cosmic "straight in" around which our Milky Way Galaxy seems to revolve. It is a degree of originality, creativity, and unique self-expression, and an awakening of the seeds of something large. Some astrologers even consider it to be the second strongest point in any astrological chart, following the Sun, and mark it as a stunning source of energy, motivation, and aspiration. And our friend, astrologer Philip Sedgwick, the father of Galactic Astrology says: "The Galactic Center radiates brilliant insight to anyone connected with it [which]...carries the tone of consciousness evolution…” It currently occupies a point somewhere around 26° 57’ Sagittarius, a mere 7 minutes away from an exact conjunction with the Venus/Pluto midpoint and is, therefore, very active in this chart.
Surely this Sagittarius second house with well placed Venus, Pluto and Galactic Center as tenants provides an exciting set of circumstance for this Concordance Anniversary. Please consider marking it on your calendar as a day of remembrance.
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