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What's
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Galactic
Astrology by Alex Miller-Mignone
Galactic
Lunations: Cancer
Cast for 10:18
PM EDT on Wednesday, 2 July 2008, in Washington DC, the Cancer lunation indicates
some rough seas ahead, particularly for communication, relationships, finances and
career. At 11 Cancer, the New Moon is tightly squared a success and achievement-oriented
Quasar at 10 Aries, so in general, it's a good month to pursue your goals. Networking
is favored, as is being acknowledged for your contributions and receiving reward
and recognition. You're able to stand out in a crowd now, and others appreciate
what you have to offer.
There are, however,
some caveats. Mercury at 20 Gemini opposes a Black Hole at 19 Sagittarius, providing
its fair share of communication difficulties and logistical problems. Folks are
prone to hearing what they want to hear now, and cracking through that predisposition
to convey your message can be a herculean task. Miscommunication is rife, and there
is a need to be very precise, especially in legal or official matters - dot those
i's and cross those t's, and leave nothing to chance or alternate interpretation.
Deception is a very real possibility, so remember - if it sounds too good to be
true, it probably is. Cars and transportation issues can prove problematic, absorbing
energies and resources better expended elsewhere. Plans should be considered as
no more than general outlines of intentions - expect delays, cancellations and changes.
Try to go with the flow and not get caught up in agendas or previous commitments,
as everything is subject to review and revision at this time. If you're a person
who enjoys certitude and keeping a schedule, it may be a very long month.
Venus and Jupiter
oppose from 18 Cancer and 18 Capricorn respectively, with Jupiter retrograde and
conjoined the Black Hole at 19 Capricorn, which Venus opposes. Beware of excessive
spending this month, as this combination can indicate profligate and wasteful use
of finances. Jupiter encourages us to bite off more than we can chew, and the Black
Hole tied to Venus promotes instability in financial areas; the urge to buy is strong,
but we're not too concerned about getting value for money, an engraved invitation
to squander resources. Unexpected reversals are likely, although Jupiter on a Black
Hole can result in financial windfalls as well. Jupiter also rules speculation,
so expect another volatile month in financial markets. Getting a handle on your
financial picture is difficult now, but vital.
Venus also governs
relationships, and linked to Jupiter, there is an almost overwhelming urge to mix
and mingle, casting our nets wide for romance. The Black Hole can play to both ends
of the spectrum here, providing exciting new opportunities or slamming doors, evoking
a new love or suddenly ending an existing involvement. Romantic relationships can
be volatile this month, so expect to be thrown some curves, and don't be surprised
if the unexpected happens, for good or ill.
Both Jupiter and
Mercury linked to Black Hole energies could indicate that some form of education
is required - it may be a full scale return to academia in pursuit of a degree,
or a matter of a few classes that augment your employment skills, allowing you to
make a positive move. Travel can also be enlightening and transformative, as can
interaction with foreign or ethnic persons, academics, students or young people
- but all such interactions are also liable to be fraught with frustration and unexpected
deviations from the plan.
Saturn at 4 Virgo
is exactly squared the Black Hole at 4 Sagittarius, suggesting increased instability
in the work place, or in matters of career. Jobs may end suddenly and unexpectedly,
but not all such changes are negative - some may lead to a more fulfilling and lucrative
opportunity down the road. It's actually a very good month to change employment
if that's what's desired - the Black Hole can provide access to alternate realities
and open doors previously thought shut tight - but it is a period of extreme uncertainty,
and that's always difficult to manage. As the month progresses, Saturn moves on
to oppose the Quasar at 6 Pisces, an excellent time to shine and attain career goals.
Laying the groundwork for change in the first weeks of the lunation and making your
move as the Full Moon approaches on the 18th may be an excellent game plan for those
seeking change. Saturn squared a Black Hole can also indicate problems with authority
figures, so it's not a good time to bend the rules, much less flout them; a karmic
comeuppance is likely for those who challenge established protocols. It is, however,
an excellent time to get organized and hone your skills - detail-oriented work is
favored now, and a little self discipline yields great rewards, but be careful of
becoming hypercritical, or yourself or others. Saturn seeks perfection, but we're
still human, after all, so cut yourself and others some slack, and help to focus
on where improvements are needed and can be made in a realistic fashion.
Uranus at 22 Pisces
is at its retrograde station degree and in exact square to the Pulsar at 22 Gemini.
There is a great deal of technical information bombarding the planet at this time,
and some genius level insights and inspiration can be gleaned from it. It's a good
month to research technological upgrades, as to computers or communication devices
such as phones or blackberries, but you may want to hold off on major purchases
until after Uranus turns direct again in November, exactly squared the Black Hole
at 19 Sagittarius - that will be the time to make important changes in electronics.
There is also a heightened sense of altruism and service to others this month -
if you have the chance, volunteer for your community.
©2007
Alex Miller-Mignone
- All rights reserved. No reproduction or use without written permission.
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Alex
Miller-Mignone
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Alex
is
a professional writer and astrologer, author of The
Black Hole Book and The Urban Wicca,
former editor of The Galactic Calendar, and past president
of Philadelphia Astrological Society. In addition to his monthly
columns at ZodiacArts.com, Alex provides indepth astropolitical
analysis over at
Maya Del Mar's Daykeeper Journal.
His
pioneering work with Black Holes in astrological interpretation
began in 1991, when his progressed Sun unwittingly fell into
one.
for comment or services.
In
Alex's words, "Galactic Astrology utilizes varying types
of astronomical phenomena in astrologic interpretation, including
Black Holes, whose essence is change; Quasars, focused on
accomplishment and visibility; Pulsars, which are informational
in nature; and Masers, sometimes likened to cosmic cattle
prods. The celestials of our own system can be difficult enough
to manage, but when we get to the effects wrought by anomalies
in Deep Space, we're really out of our neighborhood, and often
out of our depth.
Black Holes, in particular, can be difficult to work with.
Highly mercurial, with a power base that makes Pluto seem
infantile, Black Holes represent dramatic change, the sudden,
swift, complete reversal of the status quo, when conditions
alter in the twinkling of an eye to ones wholly unrecognizable
from what went before, and returning to the way things were
becomes impossible. In essence, you have changed universes;
you can't go home again.
Black Holes act as liminal guardians, portals between realties.
Making contact with one in our daily lives can often feel
as if we have been uprooted from the everyday reality of the
Light World and thrust into an alien environment, an Underworld
which, although ominous and threatening, can also be the repository
of vast riches and the wealth of the knowledge of the subconscious.
Black Holes are sources of energy drain, requiring more of
our focus and attention than we would often like, but they
are also the repositories of incredible reserves of energy;
some folks seem to have the knack of tapping these energies,
others merely contribute to them. Seen as a metaphor for alienation,
disempowerment, waste and dissociation, Black Holes have emerged
as a powerful image of our times."
The Black Hole Book is an interpretive guide for astrologers
on the effects of Deep Space anomalies in the nativity, focusing
on the scientific theory, metaphysical precepts, and philosophical
thought behind it, and including profiles of each of the Black
Holes.
The Black Hole Book by Alex Miller-Mignone,
1995. Available directly from Alex, 5623 Wyalusing Avenue,
Rear, Philadelphia, PA 19131. Price per copy, $18 in US funds,
$22 outside U.S., cheque or money order made payable to 'kevin
miller.'
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