{"id":32518,"date":"2010-12-28T08:27:55","date_gmt":"2010-12-28T13:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/?p=32518"},"modified":"2010-12-28T08:41:21","modified_gmt":"2010-12-28T13:41:21","slug":"stay-cool-keep-hot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/daily-astrology\/stay-cool-keep-hot\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Cool, Keep Hot"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Len Wallick<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Late last night or early this morning, depending on where you are, the Moon reached its last quarter phase. It is now on its way towards the Capricorn New Moon and solar eclipse of January 4. Mars is currently applying to form a cardinal square with Saturn tomorrow. Those aspects will be the subject of today’s blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The last quarter of the Moon is a square aspect between the luminaries. In other words, in this phase of its orbit, Luna is at a longitudinal right angle to a line between the Earth and Sun. From this orientation it follows that the Moon would appear to be half-illuminated (on the side opposite that of the first quarter, rising in the middle of the night, and reaching its highest point in the sky at dawn.<\/p>\n

Less evident is the fact that this phase of the Moon serves to orient us regarding our planet’s orbital motion around the Sun. If you saw the half-lit Moon just before sunrise this morning you were looking in the approximate direction of Earth’s motion at a speed of somewhat less than 65,000 miles per hour. Fortunately, Luna is also moving so it is well out of the way by the time we reach that spot.<\/p>\n

When the Moon is in the last quarter phase, its physical orientation and dichotomous appearance from the Earth make it an appropriate time for discernment rather than decision. This is especially true when Luna is in Libra as it is now. Consider we are still under the influence of Sol’s conjunction with Pluto. Combine that with the appearance that Mars has returned strong or stronger in its application as it is in aspect. With these factors, we are fortunate that the Moon encourages contemplation and restraint. This perspective finds itself both enhanced and challenged by an Aries stellium of the centaur Pelion and two asteroids, Hebe and Amor, forming a cardinal T-square conjunct to the degree with the Sun and Moon.<\/p>\n

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Unlike any of the other centaur planets, Pelion is named after a place rather than an individual. And what a place it is. A mountain named after the legendary king Pelius, father of Achilles. It is situated on a peninsula that hooks out into the Aegean Sea in east-central Greece. It is the mythical home of Chiron and most if not all of the other Centaurs. It was also the location of the arranged marriage that paired a mortal (Pelion) and an immortal (Thetis) as an attempt to short-stop a prophecy that would have threatened Jupiter as ruler of the Pantheon. One problem, this marriage was the party that Eris was not invited to. So the king of gods gets to keep his throne and we get the Trojan War instead. Gee, thanks mister.<\/p>\n

Familiar with the law that says matter and energy can be transmuted but not destroyed? Well, there must be some sort of similar maxim regarding the conservation of destiny. Prevent one eventuality only to replace it with another. Well, that’s what seems to have happened on that wedding day. Indeed, that is just one case of auspicious episodes that started on the slopes of Pelion. It is no wonder that Philip Sedgwick uses words like destiny, dharma and rites of passage to describe this object.<\/p>\n

One should not forget however, that as a class of minor planets, centaurs are vested with the cachet of psychological shadow material. Damage done, carried forward as trauma, nurtured by grudge or other forms of attachment at great price to energy and development. Release of which coincides with growth and liberation. When one considers the baggage that accompanied the lives of Achillies, Chiron, Jason, Medea, and others associated with Pelion the place, one can see that the shadow shoe fits the object every bit as well as Mr. Sedgwick’s apt characterizations.<\/p>\n

So combine the shadowed energy of this legendary place of departure with one asteroid representing youth (Hebe) and another representing love (Amor), oppose it to the Moon, square it to the Sun and we have some very tender feelings involved with what could be the start of something big. Something that starts off as very personal and ideal today could become very political and stylized. One could do a lot worse than initiate a pattern of love to heal the ages. Sure beats conquest, jealousy and greed.<\/p>\n

Heck, forget the ages, we could use some love right now. Ever since the Red One gained closure with Venus first in Libra, then in Scorpio, it has shaken off its retrograde ways and feels like its incorrigible old self again. Part of that recovered identity is the tendency to express itself strongly in days just before an aspect is exacted. So if some of the Pluto intensity from late Sunday and early yesterday seems to have shifted without abating, you may want to look at the cardinal square between Mars and Saturn.<\/p>\n

If you haven’t noticed, Saturn is very strong right now. Exalted in Libra is like all the perks of rulership and none of the duties. Even as the aspectarian influence of that residence grows by the day, the signs that the Ringed One does rule, Capricorn and Aquarius, are sending home the juice with no end in sight. After all, where the Sun is, that’s where the Sun is. Add to that an impending solar eclipse and minor planets emigrating from Sagittarius almost by the day and Cap’s got it wrapped for a while.<\/p>\n

Aquarius with Neptune and Chiron still in functional conjunction is not exactly chopped liver either. Although overlooked by many, this pairing is doing the work of Atlas on Saturn’s behalf. Something for which an appreciation will soon grow.<\/p>\n

We must also remember that as compelling as the challenge from Mars in telegraph mode may be, the Ruddy Warrior is still in Capricorn, just as Pluto is, and hence under the disposition of Saturn. Thus tomorrow’s big square aspect takes on the semblance of a rigged game. We may feel a transition of sustained intensity — from being driven to wanting to drive — but that is not going to happen just yet. If you want to find out where the limits are by running into them at full speed, go ahead, knock yourself out. Please be aware that you may literally do just that to yourself.<\/p>\n

Better to give The Man his due right now. This too will pass and the best way to bide our time is in action, by working on ourselves instead of striking out rashly against that we perceive as holding us back. Try to create a vision and prepare yourself to accept and utilize the opportunities for expansion and liberation that will surely come next year. Remember, just because Mars wants you to go off prematurely does not mean you have to. Ask yourself, are you going to run the energy or is it going to run you?<\/p>\n

One other thing and this is a trump card for you: remember Venus. The Morning Light is still in Scorpio, which, you guessed it, is traditionally ruled by Mars. It is still climbing in the sky, not reaching its greatest western elongation until January 8, which you will note, is after the eclipse, after Pluto emerges from its retrograde echo and after the final conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus in Pisces. All of this takes place the first week of 2011. But Venus is yours, your desire transformed. And Venus is also Mars, the other side of the coin. Oh yeah, if you think Mars is hot, Venus has got something to show you.<\/p>\n

So, stay cool for now. Be like Coltrane and know when sitting out can hold the tension and build the power. As the ears prick up, you can be waiting with intent, writing the future. Waiting for the moment when the hunger is there. Not for what you want, but for what you have. Make it sweet, make it love.<\/p>\n

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