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Astrology: Sun Sign Scorpio

by Veronica ChildeLeave a Comment on Astrology: Sun Sign Scorpio
Pablo Picasso, Blind Minotaur Led by a Girl Through the Night, aquatint, etching and dry point, Spain, 1934. Picasso was a Scorpio, born 25 October 1881.

“Always go too far, because that’s where you’ll find the truth.”

Albert Camus, Scorpio b. 7 November 1913 d. 4 January 1960, author of The Plague, The Fall of Sisyphus, The Stranger

The Sun passes through the astrological sign of Scorpio from ~ October 23 to ~ November 21. A heavy hitter in the zodiac, Scorpio is the embodiment of Fixed Water. Imagine a lake, deep and dark, its shore thick with brambles and deep swampy plants. You are out on the lake for an afternoon. Despite the fact that when you left it was a warm sunny day, somehow all you have experienced while out in your boat is heavy dark clouds and gloom. The hours pass, and perhaps you have been fishing, or napping, or having an argument with your companion, and you realize that it’s time to go. You search the shoreline for your point of entry, but you cannot find it, and a small panic begins to set into your heart, as it is getting late and you have things to do. You have become enchanted with the mood of this place, the deep rolling hills rising from the even deeper, murky waters. Your mood has been so intense, your focus so sustained that you have lost track of time and place, but you feel satisfied as the purpose of your visit was, in fact to hash out dark words and feelings. This is Scorpio, mystifying, brooding and insistent in its heaviness. You have no choice but to consider, to think, to wonder at the depths that surround you. This is familiar territory for Scorpio, though perhaps not so comfortable for others not familiar with these energies. Traditionally, rulership has been assigned to Mars, though modern astrologers choose Pluto as Scorpio’s ruler. In either case, the predominant energy is dense, occasionally aggressive, combative, and imposing; there is little lightheartedness in this company. There is, however, a fundamental need to control, to overcome, to determine and if necessary, to punish and eradicate any perceived error or malfeasance.

All this being said, it is true that Scorpio people get a bad rap. Indeed, they may be prone to dark moods, dramatic pronouncements, have an affinity for things heavy and serious, wince at superficiality and abhor trivialities and silliness, but these are the people you want to have around you when it actually does get serious in your life.  They won’t mince words and give you platitudes.  They won’t hold your hand and say “there, there”.  They will give you the straight goods, no holds barred, and you will be content with this, as it is honesty. The songwriter Billy Joel (himself, interestingly, a Taurus, the sign directly opposite Scorpio) once said, “Honesty is such a lonely word; everyone is so untrue”.  Honesty, and loneliness for that matter, are familiar territory for most Scorpios.  These people are very familiar with living life on the edge, looking down into the inescapable abyss that is life and death, even if those around them either prefer to ignore the abyss, or are simply ignorant that it even exists. Looking at things from a perspective that many people would have to try very hard and dig deep to access, Scorpio is comfortable with what is hard, dark, taboo and unspeakable, and typically, they laugh at it all.  Many people wouldn’t even dare to approach life in the way a Scorpio can – no-holds barred, full frontal, straight up and way down. It’s hard for people to understand this sort of approach, for while thrilling, it can also be exhausting, isolating and unpleasant to always look at the dark side of life. Just ask a Scorpio’s mate, partner or best friend how many times they have thrown their hands up in despair that their beloved Scorpio is always taking things too hard, too heavy, too personally.  But as darkness is explored, its intricacies realized and understood, the levity that results allows for an emotional and spiritual freedom that is rare. It takes a lot of effort, but the strength of character required to achieve that kind of perspective is stock in trade for most Scorpios.  Unfortunately though, as this is Fixed Water, if life has been harder than normal for a Scorpio, and indeed, many Scorpios are prone to make things a little harder than they need to be, a natural kink in the psyche, some twist in the spirit can develop, and a certain particular limping gait will be assumed throughout the lifetime, always obvious to those around, creating a nuance of danger and mystery around the Scorpio native. But if it weren’t for those twisted, gnarly trees in the forest, how would we ever know what it really means to be straight and true?

Scorpio’s polarity sign is Taurus, and Taurus can offer lessons in being grounded, seeking stability, in appreciating the beauty of the here and now, rather than always looking into the shadows for the bogeyman. Scorpio can benefit from the pure sensuality and reverence of beauty of Taurus, finding pleasure in the material simply for pleasure’s sake, letting go of any need to control, dominate or otherwise subdue. Sometimes you just need to have some good, simple enjoyment, Scorpio, so keep it in mind that when the darkness grows too deep, all you have to do is plant your feet on solid ground for a while to find some relief.

Scorpio Tarot Correspondence – Major Arcana XIII: Death (Rider Waite Smith Tarot)
  • Key Words: intense, emotional, determined, thorough, passionate, powerful, intuitive, stubborn, infuriating, secretive, jealous, possessive, sexual, driven, deep, analytic, extreme, protective, vindictive, private, dramatic
  • Rulership: Mars (traditional), Pluto (modern)
  • Modality: Fixed Water
  • Polarity: Negative feminine
  • Gemstone: opal, bloodstone, malachite, topaz, vermillion, snakestone
  • Metal: iron
  • Tarot: Death
  • Color: dark and dull brown, dark red, bright red, green-blue
  • Deities: Ares, Mars, Kundalini, Hades, Pluto
  • Flora: blackthorn, brambles, cactus, heather, leeks, onions, poisonous plants, thistles, swamp plants, bushy trees and shrubs, woad, wormwood
  • Fauna: reptiles, insects, crustaceans, eagles, scorpions, snakes, wolf
  • Famous Scorpio Personalities: Christopher Columbus, Leon Trotsky, Martin Luther, Marie Curie, Marie Antoinette, Bill Gates, Joseph Biden, Indira Gandhi, Pablo Picasso, John Gotti, Hilary Clinton, Peter Jackson, Leonardo Di Caprio, Charles Manson, Georgia O’Keefe, Paracelsus, Emma Stone, Albert Camus, Bram Stoker, Katy Perry, Prince Charles, Anne Hathaway, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Driver, Ivanka Trump, Owen Wilson, Tilda Swinton, Neil Young, Joaquin Phoenix, Margaret Atwood, Kendall Jenner, Emilia Clarke
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Astrology: Sun Sign Sagittarius

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Diego Rivera, Exploitation of Mexico by Spanish Conquistadors, mural, 1929-1945, Mexico City – Palacio Nacional,
Rivera was a Sagittarius, b 8 December 1886 d. 24 November 1957.

“When I tell the truth, it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those that do.”

William Blake, poet, painter. Sagittarius, b. 28 November 1757 – d. 12 August 1827

Imagine yourself rolling down an open highway in a fast convertible, top down, on a starry, cloudless night.  Nothing but the wind, the stars, and you. (Well, maybe a buddy if you are so inclined).  Feel the freedom, the rush of the open air, the blast of freshness and the sense of invincibility, of pure joy.  That’s Sagittarius energy, boundless, huge and high.  Sagittarians are the embodiment of Mutable Fire, like the fire of starlight, of the spark of inspiration, fleeting and sudden, changeable and inconstant. People have said that this is Fire at its coldest, but rather, it is Fire at its most potent. This is the Fire that Prometheus stole from Zeus to empower his creation, giving humanity a chance to crawl out of the mud of basic existence to a state of openness and inspiration, imbuing humankind with the potential to learn, grow, and soar in the realms of spirit and intellect.

The Sun moves into Sagittarius from approximately 23 November to 21 December, and in the Northern Hemisphere, this is late autumn. This is the time when students everywhere are in the rush and depths of their studies. Preparations are being made for the Christmas festivities of December 25, and the world is jovial and excited. People sing carols, the party season is in full swing, bonhomie and goodwill is shared among all. It is an inescapable energy, and the world gets caught up in it every year, eating, drinking and spending money to excess. These are the days of Jupiter, Sagittarius’ ruler, and if anything, an ostentatious party with the best food, drink and friends is the name of the game, a gathering where people can share themselves, reaching out with their philosophies, ideas for progress and furthering their lots, discussing pet projects, gossiping and giving to their favorite charities. Jupiter infuses Sagittarius with an unquenchable optimism and generosity, and you can always count on your Sagittarius friends to help when you really need it (if you can find them, that is!). It is easy for the Jupiter-ruled to understand your situation for they are broadminded, ever willing to lend a hand or share a laugh. They are limitless in their creativity, and they love their friends like no other, loyal to the end, always ready to come up with the best kind of reminiscing, always quick to recall the best of a person – the best story, the best laugh, the best characteristic – and they sweep aside negativity with impatience and disdain, for if anyone understands the phrase “There but for the grace of God, go I”, it is a Sagittarian.

Sagittarius Tarot Correspondence – Major Arcana XIV: Temperance (Rider Waite Smith Tarot)

At their best, Sagittarius is enthusiastic, fun-loving, loyal, optimistic, uplifting, encouraging, open-minded, philosophical, intellectual, flexible, positive, motivating, honest and true. At its worst, Sagittarius can be fickle, escapist, unmotivated, tactless, foolishly optimistic, careless, irresponsible, messy, inconsiderate, and prevaricating. Mutable Fire gives Sagittarius the essence of Air, inspiring and fanning the flames of spirit and development, but given that Mutability, there is a tendency to be inconstant and easily bored. Chances are, when you are looking for your Sagittarius friend or partner, they are off doing something of their choosing, freewheeling and fun, even if it’s a business meeting or an onerous task. The inborn optimism of these people makes it hard for them to acknowledge that things are difficult, or even bad, and they can have a tendency to building castles in the air if they are not careful. They will always look on the sunny side, and put you to shame with your moping, grumbling negativity. Need to be cheered up? Call a Sagittarius buddy, and soon you’ll be laughing again, pondering the mysteries of the universe and plans for the next get-together. There are no better people to turn to when you need a lift, a good insight, an alternative perspective or to settle your qualms because Sagittarius is positivity personified. It’s true that they don’t like it when things get serious, but they will respect the requirements of the situation, and respond with a broad-minded, gentle and probing philosophy that leaves most people wondering just what other mysteries this person has hidden in their depths.

Sagittarius’ polarity sign is Gemini, and when Sagittarius are at their most free-wheeling it can be very helpful for them to remember their very particular Gemini friends who are more than ready to sit them down, make a list, check and double check the facts, setting them off with a solid plan for achievement that will keep the spring in their step and the smile on their face. Sagittarius needs to mind the details sometimes, and tapping into Gemini energy is a great way to keep a sense of balance, continual enthusiasm and achievement flowing. Boring? Maybe, but imagine the bragging rights you’ll have if you’ve got some solid facts behind your big plans, Sagittarius!

  • Keywords: idealistic, enthusiastic, vibrant, jovial, humorous, optimistic, visionary, inspiring, intellectual, humane, just, friendly, gregarious, philosophical, broad-minded, messy, superficial, scattered, careless, insensitive, tactless, inconsiderate, assumptive
  • Rulership: Jupiter
  • Modality: Mutable Fire
  • Polarity: Positive masculine
  • Gemstone: topaz, quartz, turquoise garnets (carbuncles)
  • Metal: tin
  • Tarot: Temperance
  • Color: purple, dark blue, green, yellow, deep, rich colors, pale green
  • Deities: Jupiter, Zeus, Nephthys, Apollo, Artemis, Vishnu, Diana the Huntress,
  • Flora: betony, carnations, dandelion, sage, aniseed, balsam, cinnamon, moss, garlic, celery, onions, currants, raisings, leeks, lime, birch, mulberry, oak, ash, chestnut, lichen, mallow, palm trees,
  • Fauna: horses, game animals, elk,
  • Famous Sagittarius Personalities: Pope Francis, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Thomas Becket, Mary Queen of Scots, Ludwig van Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Taylor Swift, Franz Ferdinand, Pablo Escobar, Brad Pitt, Bruce Lee, Billie Eilish, Ozzy Osbourne, Stephen Spielberg, Scarlett Johansson, Diego Rivera, Emmanuel Macron, Nicki Minaj, William Blake, C.S. Lewis , Miley Cyrus, Alyssa Milano, Nostradamus, Georges Seurat, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson, Richard Pryor, Keith Richards, Joseph Conrad, Gianni Versace, Andre Gide, Woody Allen
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Astrology: Sun Sign Capricorn

by Veronica ChildeLeave a Comment on Astrology: Sun Sign Capricorn
Henri Matisse, L’Odalisque, harmonie bleue, oil on canvas, France, 1937. Matisse was a Capricorn, b. 31 December 1869 – d. 3 November 1954.

“I have found God, but he is insufficient.”

Henry Miller, The Tropic of Cancer, Miller was a Capricorn, b.26 December 1861 – d. 7 June 1980

The Sun moves through Capricorn from approximately 22 December to 20 January, and in the Northern Hemisphere, the ingress of the Sun into Capricorn coincides with Winter Solstice, the shortest day, and the darkest, longest night of the year. We are as far away from the warming light of the Sun as possible, and we must resign ourselves to the cold, dark stillness of winter. Many people associate winter with Death, and indeed to primitive folk, it was often a time of terror, with the bulk of the year spent in preparing for the possibly fatal circumstances that might arise in succumbing to the frigid darkness. Nature displays a chilly, unforgiving face in winter; there is little green to offer us relief, nothing soft or colored, other than perhaps the blood red of holly berry, and cardinals perched on dogwood stems. Nature is at rest, hibernating and reconvening energies for the eventual power and force of spring, and all activity is deep and hidden, as is much with Capricorn. These people are the embodiment of Cardinal Earth, best represented by the slow yet unstoppable evolution of mountains, islands springing from the seas, the rocky cliffs against which crash the ever-churning oceans, the bookends of earthly existence, responsible for outlining our sense of reality. Look at architecture, roadworks, canals and public edifices and you will see the face of Capricorn looking back at you, defining, sustaining and demarcating our sense of space and time. We take for granted how our sense of time is defined by the parameters of space, and yet, as humans, our days are spent going from here to there, from one place to the next. Saturn, ruler of Capricorn, Lord of Time and Matter is the one who defines our movements, ever-building and placing new landmarks for us to absorb into our consciousness, never ceasing. Capricorn is all about the things that stretch above and behind us, above and below, the unassuming, and often unacknowledged backdrops of our society, which we can never do without, and yet we completely take for granted until somehow these things are gone.

Capricorn is steady in the execution of power, for the Saturn-born always take a long view. Plans are meant to be achieved with care and patience, for only in approaching the world with thorough consideration we achieve long-lasting success. Capricorn does not like to redo, let alone undo any already completed work, and so will ensure that accuracy is fundamental to any endeavor. While all this sounds like our Capricorn friends are all business, no pleasure, this is not entirely true. Yes, perhaps they prefer to spend their time in pursuits that allow them improvement, as any expenditure of time is considered a luxury to Capricorn, and had better be a good investment, but who can blame them? These people understand the true preciousness of time, and the fact that our individual time here is cruelly limited. There will never be enough time to do everything that we want, not by a long shot, so Capricorn chooses carefully and wisely. At best, Capricorn is shrewd, dependable, responsible, methodical, ambitious, practical, loyal, disciplined, cautious, patient, humorous, and at worst, Capricorn is snobbish, pessimistic, cold, fearful, rigid, miserly, unfriendly, insecure, and cruel.

Capricorn Tarot Correspondence – Major Arcana XV, The Devil (Rider Waite Smith Tarot)

All this considered, it is an unfortunate thing, that as with the nature of ice, cold and immovable, so we often find Capricorn stuck and withholding. It is often difficult for these folks to really let go and enjoy themselves, as their inner judge never sleeps and is always watching the clock. They can spiral into complete constriction, never moving forward, stubbornly sustaining what they already have, for as well as ruling time, Saturn also rules want, fear and insecurity. To exist in such a place, governed by terror and unable to move forward is indeed a cold and lonely state, and Capricorn is no stranger to this feeling. Loneliness and isolation are regular bedfellows for these people, and they accept this fate rather stoically, as they understand that there is more to life than always having a good time. They prefer to be the ones who leave the party early, knowing there are a few hours left in the evening that could be devoted to working on achieving their accomplishments, but if you really need them to be your safe drive home, they will stay and patiently wait, watching you as you make a fool of yourself stumbling around drunk and ridiculous. Later, they will make you laugh so hard as they recount your buffoonery, you almost want to relive the experience just so you can have that attentive detail bestowed upon you again. And if you are in real trouble – serious life problems – or even if you are just feeling a bit confused about your direction, find your Capricorn friends. They will quickly and dispassionately delineate your situation, and arrive at the most practical and successful plan to get you out of trouble. There will be no fuss, the plan might even involve using an accountant or a lawyer, but you can rest assured that in the long run, it will work splendidly, and you will have learned a valuable lesson that only Capricorn can teach – how to plan, how to be mature, how to take responsibility. They are usually right about these things, so suck it up and move on. While some types will be smug and superior about their executive abilities, most of the time, despite their icy self-discipline, they will more than likely just have a good laugh at your expense, for these people are the masters of dry, sardonic humor. If your ego is not too wounded, you just might learn another thing from Capricorn – sometimes, all you can do is laugh, because life’s a bitch, and then you die.

Capricorn finds polarity in the Cardinal Water sign Cancer, and it is through Cancer that Capricorn can learn some much-needed lessons about how to be a bit more nurturing, gentle, kind and sensitive. With their tough demeanor, Capricorn often forgets that life is tender, people are fragile, and not everybody cares about the bottom line the way they do, and Cancer can show them how to open their hearts and let their guard down a bit. Vulnerability is fine, and between Capricorn and Cancer there are many defenses to be deployed when necessary. Capricorn can find a sense of true fulfillment in opening themselves up to trying a gentler path, as embodied by the Moon-ruled Cancerians.

  • Key words: authoritative, autocratic, reserved, ambitious, responsible, disciplined, austere, conservative, dependable, wry, tenacious, practical, patient, humorous, pessimistic, pedantic, boring, miserly, rigid, negative, cold, dismissive, snobbish, mean-spirited, spoil sport.
  • Rulership: Saturn
  • Modality: Cardinal Earth
  • Polarity: Negative Feminine
  • Gemstone: amethyst, garnet, black diamond, jet, minerals in general (especially those which are black or dark colored), onyx, white onyx, ore, turquoise
  • Metal: lead, silver
  • Tarot: The Devil
  • Colors: indigo, grey, dark grey, black, blue-black, dark brown, flat, dull colors, russet
  • Deities: Set, Pan, Priapus, Vesta, Bacchus, Cronus
  • Flora: comfrey, gardens in general, dock, flax, hemlock, hemp, henbane, ivy, nightshade, pansies, pine, plantain, poplar, poppies (especially black), quince, thorny trees and shrubs, old trees, woods and forests in general, willow, yew
  • Fauna: goats, asses, all animals with cloven hoofs and horns, cattle, pigs
  • Famous Capricorn Personalities: Elvis Presley, Joan of Arc, Isaac Newton, Kim Jong-un, Woodrow Wilson, Al Capone, J. Edgar Hoover, Martin Luther King Jr., Louis Pasteur, Mohammed Ali, Johannes Kepler, David Bowie, Benedict Arnold, Tiger Woods, Henri Matisse, Hermann Goering, Stan Lee, J.R.R. Tolkien, Betty White, LeBron James, Stephen Hawking, Frank Kellogg, Anwar Sadat, Stephenie Meyer, Marlene Dietrich, Mel Gibson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kate Middleton, Dolly Parton, Justin Trudeau, Jeff Bezos, Diane Keaton, Michelle Obama, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Kate Moss, Jimmy Page, Jared Kushner, David Lynch.
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Astrology: Saturn Overview

by Veronica Childe
Henrich Aldegrever, Saturn Holding an Infant and a Scythe, Germany, 1533, engraving. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (not on view).

“If the Devil doesn’t exist, but man has created him, he has created him in his own image and likeness.”

Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, 1879-1880, bk.5, ch.4.

Saturn represents our basic capacity for structure, discipline, faithfulness and tenacity. Saturn’s energy is somber, mature and immovable. A strong Saturn provides us with the ability to actualize our creativity, manifest our will and weather periods of difficulty. There is a certain solidity to an individual with a sound Saturn function; they seem responsible and capable of doing the right thing when required. Ever attentive to duty, Saturn does not suffer fools gladly, and an excuse of presumed innocence is no excuse at all to the Lord of Time. He has seen all, and is pitiless in his summations. A diminished Saturn often results in deep insecurities which can be difficult to overcome a fearfulness and inability to take part in the parade of life in a functional, beneficial capacity. It often takes many Saturn transits to comprehend how to work with his energies in a positive, productive manner, especially if there are negative aspects between Saturn, the personal planets or points in the chart.

  • The outermost planet in the traditional zodiac, Saturn was eventually surpassed by Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Second largest planet in the solar system and sixth from the Sun.
  • Domicile: Capricorn (December 21- January 21) and Aquarius (January 21- February 21) (though modern astrology has assigned rulership of Aquarius to Uranus). As ruler of these signs, Saturn is considered “at home” here, comfortably, and powerfully expressed. Note his rulership of signs which are associated with Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Saturn is cold, dark and constraining, much like Winter.
  • Detriment: Cancer (June 21- July 21) and Leo (July 21- August 21). The planet’s energies express themselves with difficulty in these placements. In Cancer, Saturn has difficulty living with the emotionalism, unconsciousness and sensitivity of the sign. In Leo, Saturn is compromised by the sign’s tendency to pride, ego gratification and self-adulation.
  • Exaltation: Libra (September 21 – October 21). The planet is at his best in this sign, at his most effective and full embodiment. Libra offers Saturn a rejoicing in the cool aridity of its sign, seeking harmony and balance in all endeavors. Consider the perfection of great works of architecture or diplomacy.
  • Fall: Aries (March 21 – April 21). The planet is weakest here, operating under a condition of handicap and thwarted expression. Saturn in Aries has difficulty managing the sheer willfulness and impetuosity of the sign. Saturn’s essential nature, tending towards containment and discipline are at odds with Aries’ impulsiveness and lack of constraint.
  • Natural house rulership: 10th house. The tenth house is our public face, and is associated with our most visible societal station, reputation, achievement, ambition and career aspirations.
  • Associated with works of malediction, the dead, darkness, old age, loneliness, animosity, grief, hiding, inferiority, chronic illness, rudeness, land and land ownership, Lucifer, mountains, obedience, pain, orderliness, the past, persecution, the police, prison, punishment, repentance, resistance, retreats, rigidity, sadness, solemnity, severity, servitude, selfishness, scruples, spite, stagnation, starvation, studiousness, suspicion, terror, thinness, tombs, ugliness, twilight, the vagus nerve, wealth and miserliness, woes and worries.
  • Astrological glyph ♄ represents a sickle, traditionally used for hand threshing and reaping.
  • Saturn’s colors: black, dark blue, dark green, grey, brown.
  • Plant associations: aconite, asafoetida, aspen, barley, beech, belladonna, blackthorn, cannabis, comfrey, hemlock, hemp, henbane, indigo, ivy, pansies, pine, poplar, poppy, as well as violet, willow, witch hazel and yew.
  • Mineral associations: asbestos, bismuth, black tourmaline, gypsum, jet, lead, obsidian, onyx, smoky quartz, smoky topaz.
Saturn during equinox, natural color. Cassini Equinox Mission, July 2008