Category: Cosmology and Divination
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It’s going to be a Phlegmatic Couple of days
The phlegmatic energy is, as you might expect with the Sun and Moon both in watery signs, is wet – even dreary. This is because it is connected with the Jungian Function of ‘feeling’ and that suggests not only getting bogged down in your feelings but also your inability to access the opposition Jungian Function…
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Today is a Phlegmatic/Sanguine Day
It should come as little surprise that humoural theory found its way into astrology most notably with Ptolemy – and so the astrological sign Cancer is associated with Water (cold/wet) and Libra with Air (Hot/Wet).
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Freedom and Power in English Renaissance Revenge Tragedy
However in The Duchess of Malfi there is room to argue that Duke Ferdinand, as head of the household qua government is corrupt. Most certainly at times he borders on depravity and his elder brother, the Cardinal of Aragon, says as much: ‘(w)hy do you make yourself (s)o wild a tempest?’ (II v 17-18).
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New Moon in Virgo – party’s over – time to clean up the mess
What would you do, be, wear, or think if no one else were watching?
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Today is a ‘Tower of Destruction’ Day
Origen (circa AD 185) suggests that it’s hard-wired in our souls – i.e. we are built to push the boundaries of nature with the purpose of breaching them – i.e. for example through scientific research.
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The Astrological Fortunes of Richard III
Overall, this gets Richard III to chieftain level – but not to King – and that shouldn’t be surprising because although he was crowned king, it was only because he killed off all others entitled to wear the crown
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Love’s Alchemy & the Alchemical Marriage
Enter Mercury to facilitate the active dialogue and transference which is at the base of all therapeutic work.
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Making Money through the Part of Fortune – Case Study for Ms Y
Venus however is out of Sect and also combust (within 8 degrees of arc with the Sun) – this is not good – and suggests that whilst bring material pleasure to Ms Y, Venus will often struggle.
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Love’s Alchemy & the Golden Age of Saturn
Because Saturn marks the boundary between personal and transpersonal (cosmic) powers, it is the alchemists most important planet being equated with both the beginning and end of the Great Work.
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Love’s Alchemy – Stage I – The Purification process or Calcinatio
Calcinatio is a fiery, burning process governed by Aries/Mars during which the dross is burned off to purify rather like the process during which diamonds are formed.