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In tonight’s edition, I begin the discussion of Jupiter in Leo with an introduction to self-esteem, art and business. It’s not a very astrological discussion, but it’s based on both astrology and my work as a consultant to many artists and creative people over the years.
I mentioned an article — The Cosmic Voice of Reason. Thanks Len for mentioning that the other article is the one on the Thema Mundi. I’ll have that crazy psychedelic cup soon.
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When Eric likened the subject we study here-astrology- to anthropology in this podcast, i was thinking about how it reminded of me of something I’ve learned about anthropology as a subject is not in great shape these days- and I know we all like to be amateurs at the subject of anthropology – it’s fun and human and rewarding – and i also don’t think it would hurt to look deeply at these two approaches and what they do and don’t offer. And besides I’ve been looking for an excuse to share this talk on the Egyptology department at the Univ of Chicago. http://youtu.be/cUee3kbv8G0 It’s a little tangential and dry, yes, but if you’ve gots the time on your hands and you like the study of studies (i would think a museum job could always be worth it too) it’s pretty good 🙂
This was quite the incredible podcast – so many layers. I always appreciate how well you state your purpose for a broadcast, and then remember to tie themes back in. This time around, I was having a bit of a hard time because it *did* feel ranty, but you always brought the issues back to center and framed things in a way that had heart, meaning AND relevance. It can be hard to stay ethical and grounded in a world where marketing is everything, and you’ve done such a wonderful job here of elucidating our culture’s slant towards feeling guilty for “charging” for “healing” services, and so much more.
I was recently talking to an elder I hold in high regard, and mentioned you, Eric, and Planet Waves, and she said: “He is doing incredible work, and it has to be very hard. Give him all the support you can.” So for now my support is a giant thank you. And more support will come…
Timely podcast Eric, I thank you for your insight. I get the humbleness of the artist – to compete I have to market myself but don’t want to sell out – people wanting something for nothing and the unwillingness to pay an artist for their work. Self Esteem and Self Worth are two subjects (amazingly, but maybe not..) I have been focused on, in regards to being a female visionary artist this week. I blogged this today before I heard your podcast, here is my journey:
In keeping with the story of Loves All Things, I have been considering the ideas of Self Respect and Self Worth.
I have found myself singing over the bones; becoming La Loba, the Wild Woman ~ she who scours the earth for bones of the lost, and resurrects the psychic remains of the wild soul. She sings to those things that are lost in the deep underworld of the soul, singing them back to life.
I sing over the bones of the wounded child, whom in her vulnerability believed the patriarchal story that girls are of little value ~ I learned to question my self worth.
La Loba sings through my heart, she leads my childish bones out of the safe dark cave where my self worth was hidden. My girlish bones now sit at the fire under the full moon. She sits between La Loba and Loves All Things and we drum and sing through the night. We sing the songs of remembering the bones.
“Because sometimes that is the only way to remember what is in your bones. You must peel off your skin, and that of your mother, and her mother. Until there is nothing. No scar, no skin, no flesh.” ~ Amy Tan, “The Joy Luck Club”
Jupiter moving into Leo is in opposition to my natal Chiron in the second house. You spoke about the second house on the podcast : ) I get that I have to take a leap of faith, and lead the wounded child out into the light, holding her hand and telling her it is okay, you are valued.
John Jacob:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpaAeqBhwrM
When VERY young, I attended a concert of his — with his autoharp, strange back-mountain instruments and scholarly devotion to replicating music as he had discovered it in Appalachia. His passion has stuck with me; there is something old and wanting yet strong in this music.
Deep Chatham just bought my soul. SO glad old timey/folk is a continuing tradition.
Friends from way back when, Major Conte and the Cainbreak Rattlers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0e9NayLhE0
Oh for the days of upstate NY, folk festivals and old timey/folk music. It’s the real deal.
My most prized possession is John Jacob Niles autograph….
Thanks Eric; I always love how you encourage others to go for their growth.
Your business savvy, psychological and spiritual insight and, astrological guidance, make for very rich soul medicine. Your appreciation of music and musicianship just adds a little spice to the already tasty menu of transformational tools.
Looking forward to “Good as Gold”.
This was just marvelous. I especially enjoyed all the business stuff because sometimes I like to notice i have important energy in earth signs. (or aspire to it? well, in vedic it’s only really, errmm, pluto that is in an earth sign so in that perspective i really don’t have much earth-)
just thing to comment on and then a request and i’ll try to avoid making it about a million things at once. so, in the beginning the comment (and wit) about helping and harming when astrologers (or anyone) gives advice is so essential to my understanding of Chiron, in my birthchart it is retrograding at 28 Aries 03 conjunct retrograde Jupiter and opposite direct Uranus at the very end Libra. i am always thinking about whether i should be doing whatever i’m doing because what if it harms others. it’s not positive do-gooding (i wish) — it’s a negative look at trying to cause the least amount of harm. but since it’s in Aries and Mars is on my South Node i can also be quite active. i mean, a fighter.
i can see how positive interpretations are good and appropriate for Chiron in Pisces, but then i do this negative thing for Chiron in Aries. i mean, Jupiter the ruler of Pisces being a benefic and Mars the ruler of Aries being a malefic is roughly what it is about? but then Eric has said that negative interpretations of Chiron really don’t pass the smell test, and i’m starting to think he’s right because, well, the end of Aries would have to be a don’t-harm-others kind of energy– put the kabosh on it for the right reasons, really. not harming others is not negative and if i can think of lots (Jupiter) of ways not to harm (or “harm”) others then that is also not negative. anyway i do hem and haw about chiron a lot.
the request: for once i genuinely need (not want) a relationship reading. this is apparently utterly BRAND NEW and shocking thing to me and i am either in all kinds of good and bad trouble vis a vis this person or it is like a stand-in for some other arena in life. it went along with a quick sweep of Jupiter by my natal Juno and I’ve noticed the esteemed planet waves writers and citizens have done a lot of thinking about Juno… The Sun will be next to say hi to Our Lady of Focused Commitment (as far as i can tell) which likes to hide in my chart. I can pay a good amount but part of the pay would be how terribly interesting it really is, and i also mean that in kind of a scary way. so if you’re up to being a bit burdened by some historical stuff i think that only someone at Planet Waves could help me see the light here. email me at amyecal @ yahoo dot com if you’re up for it. if you’re not, don’t email, or if you (or someone you know) has a suggestion then email me. 🙂 I might be able to finagle a birthday from the person of interest but a birthtime is probably going to be too difficult. i would also guess a birthday for this person (i know his age) which would be uncertain but my perception of him could be good enough too. thanks if this is at all possible. you guys really are the wisest ice cream cones. perhaps. yep. also ok to edit this paragraph out if this kind of thing not appropriate.
also Deep Chatham very awesome and i think i kind of get that last song although now i don’t remember bc it was late last night when i listened!
Good music! Still taking in the astrology, so relevant for me. What really excites is your handmade coffee cup, and how you describe it. I have mugs, cups, bowls and plates from potter frieds, and I feel more alive every time I use one, which is every time I eat or drink in my house.
btw – glad to see that Deep Chatham has crossed your path! i have their 2011 cd, “Words From the Well.” They happened to be busking at the farmer’s market in the big park here in portland while on some kind of northeast tour that summer and i stopped to listen for a few songs and bought the cd. good stuff.
Highly recommend this podcast. The self-esteem issue is key, and the bane of my creative/working life. But I am getting there. I am maintaining a healthy distance from external projected fears and doubts, with only the occasional slip up here and there. I notice though.
And then there’s silencing (well at least talking louder than) the naysayer within; an echo of someone familiar perhaps? Mr Kate used to say that he could always tell when I was talking to my mother on the phone, because I never got to finish a sentence. Two words at most. And I can talk, so that was a huge reduction in verbal expression for this Leo Merc/Jup Gem. Well that hasn’t been happening for some while…:)
The marketing of ‘self’ has always been the issue, as you so well point out E. I have often struggled with, and still do, the battle with integrity. Am I living out, what I am suggesting to others that I believe, or that they might consider themselves? Well I want to, and have to, and I am v hard on myself if I don’t. But so flawed am I, how could I consider teaching? Yet, if I am to teach about those very flaws, there is no way I can do it, not with any meaning or true impact, if I don’t have some knowledge of them. Leading by example, it is my mission.
Many thanks.
Thank you Eric. Really interesting and helpful discussion. Maybe I missed in the podcast, but did you mention which planets held the ‘worth’ / self esteem aspect that you tied in? Was it due to the Moon square Nessus, you talked about yesterday? Or maybe the Moon conjunct Chiron in Pisces aspect today? The valuing of service (in expression) opened a particularly sensitive place in me today. I am hoping as it continues to work through towards healing..
This broadcast cut to the chase for me – as an artist, especially. Standing for my work & valuing it appropriately – not feeling shamed by undermining comments – just two of the matters that are very much self-esteem stuff. I know my internal naysayers well, & I know where & with whom they began, but they still pop up & take a poke at my confidence at least once during each piece of art I do.
You’ve considerably expanded my understanding of the 2nd house, Eric – & how timely, since my 2nd extends from 29 Cancer to 13 Leo, & will be an area of interesting astrology for a while. I hope I can use it well. Thank-you.
Oh, & thank-you for Deep Chatham – I’m an old folkie, & I LOVED their music!
Thank you, Eric. All very helpful. Especially the further explication of the “void-of-course” Moon. If this is “ranting”, please bring more.