The Maturity Numbers

By BS Srinivasan

The realization or maturity number in numerology tells about a person’s hidden dreams and desires. It tells you about the steps that you should take which would be beneficial in attaining the goals you have set for yourself. It gives you a sense of direction. It also tells you about how you can contribute back to the world with the knowledge that you have gained from life.

The Maturity Number thus describes your underlying wishes, desires, and goals that you have set for your later years. It gives you a certain direction in life and what an individual may contribute back to the universe with their unique expressions, creations, and knowledge gained through the experiences of life.

Maturity Number Meanings

Maturity Number 1

People of this number 1 have a dominating and stubborn nature. You have an inner urge to be independent and like to have freedom in all walks of life. You like to do work in your own way and would like to be recognized all over for it. You will gain success in the work you do. This will give you a sense of satisfaction and confidence in yourself. Too many 1’s may make people stubborn and few 1’s give them make them carefree and adventurous.

As you grow older, you will love your independence. You will have to fight for success. The feeling of being shown importance will increase your confidence. You have a hidden desire to be complimented and rewarded for your accomplishments.

This will automatically increase your confidence level and self- assertiveness. Too many 1s among the core numbers signify a stubborn and domineering attitude. And on the other hand, if you have less 1s then you will lead an exciting and enterprising life.

Maturity Number Two

If you have maturity number two in a numerology reading, your people interaction skills will improve. You will handle all sorts of relationships with others tactfully. You deal with people with great efficiency. Your congenial work relationships with others will give a good impact on your professional life as well. You like to serve the purpose of others and would like to help them in their need, but people will not give the love and respect you deserve.

Too many 2’s makes you too sensitive and few 2’s make you have a social and cordial relationship with others. You will discover unique in-built talent for understanding and handling all sorts of relations. You will influence others through your tactics. This will have a huge impact in your career and business.

You love to serve the needy, but you may not receive the public recognition you deserve. Too many 2s will make you very sensitive. Few 2s may signify a peaceful life and the ability to be adaptable and to work with different people will increase.

Realization Number 3

Your confidence is at your peak at this time. Your relations with others will improve. Your artistic talents and creativity are expressed in an impressive way. You will have a happy and healthy relationship with others. The influence of too many 3’s will make you irresponsible towards your work and few 3’s will have a positive effect of leading a carefree life.

But 3’s have a good influence on your life and lets you have a happy and healthy relationship with others. Fame, relations, confidence are the key factors you will achieve in this period of your life. You will mature overnight. Your artistic and creative talents will be revealed. This will lay the foundation for you to lead a pleasant and social life later. Many 3s in your numerology chart will make you irresponsible about your work.

Few 3s will signify an easy and tension free life. But as a whole 3 have a positive influence in your life and they bring close friends, new relations and most importantly happiness to your life.

Realization Number Four

With number 4, your hard work will pay off and your goals will be achieved. The actions taken will help you in achieving success in future. You are realistic and work in an organized fashion. You don’t want to boast about your achievements. This influence of too many 4’s will make you narrow-minded. Few 4’s will give you success in every field in your life.

Maturity Number 5

You have realized your life’s goals. Your dynamic nature will make you achieve those goals. Your communication skills will make you a favorite with people. Your creativity might get expressed in various fields. You need to concentrate on one thing at a time and not waste your time on too many projects.

The influence of too many 5’s will make you restless and you make you lose your concentration at work easily. Less 5’s make you concentrate on your life’s goals and challenges and adapt yourself to the various changes that life has to offer you.

Realization Number Six

You are compassionate and a humanitarian at heart. You value human relationships and like to socialize with people. You will get satisfaction from lending a helping hand to others. People will trust you and like to be in your association. People will value your wisdom.

You like to work in a systematic and methodical way, which will make you reach new heights and get success. This is a number of developing good personal relationships and establishing financial security.

Maturity Number 7

With maturity number 7, you like to be in isolation and analyze your life. Your self-analytical skills develop and you come up with various unanswered questions. You like to spend time searching answers for the various questions life has posed in front of you.

This helps you develop your sense of intuition and thus you achieve things by making good use of it. The influence of several 7’s can make you feel isolated and separated from others. Less 7’s has a positive effect of helping you to set your goals and decide on your field of work.

Realization Number 8

Once you set your goal, you devote your time and energy in achieving that goal. You have the inner capabilities and talents in achieving them. People admire you for this. You like to do things on your own and don’t like others to interfere in your work.

You are honest and trustworthy. The influences of 8’s make you overconfident and greedy. A moderate number of 8’s give you a sense of stability and a feeling of security.

Realization Number 9

You are inclined towards doing social service. You will be beneficial to people in their hour of need. You have the ability to understand people and their needs. People will feel your importance and will respect you. Too many 9’s will make you isolated and give you a sense of pride. Less 9’s will have a positive effect and make you successful in achieving your goal and be remembered by people.

Service to the mankind is the main goal of your life. As you mature, you will become more powerful in society and practical. You are born to do social service for the community. You are a wise and mature person. People will respect and love you. Several 9s makes you arrogant and isolate you. Less 9s signify that you will achieve your goal leaving behind something immortal for people to remember.

Maturity Number Eleven

You are at your spiritual best with realization number 11. People will seek your knowledge in understanding the unknown secrets of the world. The vast knowledge that you possess makes you worldly-wise. You gain the friendship of others by your charisma. This will give you ability to resolve disputes with others.

You are spiritually endowed and you have exceptional understanding of the mystic world. You can help others in achieving enlightenment. You are wise which is beyond your age. You have an inner charisma and you are well refined. You generally play the role of a mediator and peacemaker.

Maturity Number 22

You have inborn managerial skills and leadership qualities. You have confidence on yourself and you overcome all the obstacles with ease. You are always bubbling with energy. You carry on work but you need to show a sense of balance to be successful. You have the capacity to overcome all obstacles and achieve your goal.

You will face no impediments. You need to strike the right balance to be able to carry on life and enjoy it to the maximum. You are gifted with managerial and leadership qualities. You are always energetic and with a mission to accomplish.

By Felicia Bender

In Numerology, we all have a Maturity Number. 

The energy related to this number kicks in when we arrive into our 40s.

Side Note:  I find it somewhat humorous that with Numerology, everything has a precise calculation except for the Maturity Number.  The influence of this number appears to happen incrementally – from the age of 35 – 50.


It’s like driving down that stretch of I-70 and seeing those billboards.  As you travel your life’s path, your Maturity Number provides you with a final destination point.  It is where you’re headed, whether you know it or not.  And if you’ve been driving for hours in hopes of having dinner rolls thrown at you, then all the better.


And usually it comes as a “midlife message,” which can feel like a crisis, changing/transformation point, or a “settling down.”

In many ways, the Maturity Number indicates the nature of your true self – an ultimate goal and encompassing mission.  It also more distinctly guides and informs the second portion of your life – after the early “been there, done that” years.  Most Numerologist’s agree that the impact of this number is in full force by the time you reach the age of 50 and continues to influence you for the rest of your life.

The gift of this additional energy is that “suddenly” you feel that you don’t have the time nor patience to waste on things that aren’t moving you toward this ultimate goal, whatever that may be for you individually. 


You calculate the Maturity Number (also called the Reality or Realization Number) by adding your Life Path number and your Destiny/Expression number together.

The Maturity Number points to the “true you.”  

It has an underlying influence on our thoughts and actions as we reach into our 40s and beyond.  It indicates your true power and your highest form of evolution.

Maturity Number 1

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means to be independent and stand on your own two feet.   You’re being called upon to take initiative, to be a leader, and to take creative risks toward achievement in any realm you feel passionate about.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to independence coming to center stage.  Situations will arise highlighting your sense of dependence or independence, your ability to connect and relate with others, and whether or not you behave in a dominating and controlling manner.

What that might look like: 

• A strong need to break free of dependent situations.
• Evaluation of self-centered behaviors.
• Financial situation may change dramatically – through divorce, illness, or other transitions.

Maturity Number 2

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means use your emotional sensitivity to the benefit of both yourself and others.  You’re being called upon to use diplomacy, to involve yourself with group dynamics, and to open yourself to relationships.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to sensitivity to center stage.  Situations will arise highlighting your sense of yourself in relationship to others (meaning that you have a strong sense of yourself without needing outside approval), modulating over-sensitivity, and contributing to healthy relationships.

What that might look like: 

• Need to understand the ways in which you’ve been insensitive to others – evaluation of self-centered behaviors.
• Desire to contribute to something greater than yourself through group effort.
• Need to stop being a doormat for others or evaluate the ways in which you’re combative out of a need for self-protection.

Master Maturity Number 11/2

The Master Numbers always indicate a higher sense of spiritual purpose – no matter how you define it.  Plus more intense challenges!  Just so you know, it ain’t easy. 

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means use your emotional sensitivity to the benefit of both yourself and others.  You’re being called upon to use diplomacy, to involve yourself with group dynamics, and to open yourself to relationships.

PLUS you will spar with ego, being an “introverted extrovert,” and being called toward fame and leadership.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to sensitivity, artistic creativity, and overcoming many obstacles to center stage.  Challenges reside in the intensity in which you experience life, in the ways in which you’ll be put to the test over and over again in the realms of personal challenges, physical sensitivity, and emotional sensitivity.

Maturity Number 3

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means to be creative, expressive, and full of joy.   You’re being called upon to step into your creativity, enjoy socializing, and express with joyful and artful communication.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to creativity to center stage.  Situations will arise highlighting your sense of joy and enthusiasm, communication on all levels, and social interaction.

What that might look like: 

• Breaking free of repression and expressing through artistic creativity (writing, performing, presenting, anything that uses your creative self-expression) – you have permission to play more!
• Expansive sense of joy and purpose or debilitating emotional ups and downs.
• This Maturity Number points to ease, luck, and abundance in your latter years when you are in alignment with your creative expression.
  
  

  3 Maturity (by Decoz)

  As you mature, you will find yourself becoming increasingly extroverted and optimistic about your future. Your self-expression and creativity improve markedly. You may become inspired to take up some type of artistic endeavor, such as writing, acting, or music, if you are not already involved in one of these areas.
  
  Your ability to communicate will substantially improve. You are naturally more fluent and may find yourself dressing with a certain flair. Be careful not to fall victim to superficial appearances, or chasing after glamour and extravagance.
  With a 3 Maturity Number you can look forward to a pleasant and social latter part of life. Your attitude will be increasingly positive and your popularity will rise.
  If you already have several 3s in your chart, especially in your core numbers, you may have a tendency to scatter your energies and take your responsibilities less seriously. If you have few 3s, or are missing 3s entirely, you will experience a great relief from the tension and seriousness of life. You will be more relaxed and capable of enjoying life.
  
  The 3 Maturity Number is a blessing in the latter part of life. It promises enjoyment, close friendships, and much happiness.

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  Fame, relations, confidence are some the key factor which will increase drastically as you mature. Your artistic talents will be revealed. You will lead a pleasant and social life later.Many 3s in your chart will make you irresponsible about your work.Few 3s will signify a carefree and tension free life.But as a whole 3 brings close friends, new relations and most importantly happiness to your life.

Maturity Number 4

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means to work with limitation.   You’re being called upon to work diligently to reach practical goals, develop systems and processes that help you reach your goals, and to leave something of lasting value in the world.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to limitation and restriction to center stage.  Situations will arise highlighting your sense of adopting optimistic step-by-step processes to get where you want to be, understanding where you get in your own way by being rigid and dogmatic, and to understand the difference between managing and micromanaging,

What that might look like: 

• Experiencing events that require that you examine the ways in which are overly responsible or irresponsible.
• Evaluation of self-defeating behaviors based in feelings of restriction and limitation.
• Examining the ways in which you have either been unable to commit to work or home life – which has led to undesirable outcomes – or the ways in which you have been a martyr to work that has felt unsatisfying to you.

Master Maturity Number 22/4

The Master Numbers always indicate a higher sense of spiritual purpose – no matter how you define it.  Plus more intense challenges!  Just so you know, it ain’t easy. 

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means to make things happen on a grand scale.  You’re being called upon to be a manager and a leader, to root yourself in spiritual principles and practical know-how, and to help people live better lives on a practical, day-to-day basis.

PLUS you will spar with bluntness, being opinionated, and sometimes rigidly dogmatic in your approach, being a “know-it-all,” and also a high-level “master builder” in the world.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to overcoming limitation, getting out of your own way (thinking outside the box), and a balance between hard work and self-care  to center stage.  Challenges reside in the intensity in which you experience life, in the ways in which you’ll be put to the test over and over again in the realms of physical challenges, choosing security over the big picture, and opting for defeat over endurance.

Maturity Number 5

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means to work with freedom.   You’re being called upon to work with the constructive use of freedom, living a life filled with travel and adventure, and embracing a life of progressive change, flexibility, and uncertainty.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to the disciplined use of freedom to center stage.  Situations will arise highlighting excessive behaviors, versatility and change, and vivacious and tactile living.

What that might look like:  

• A dramatic change in life leading to an evaluation of your sense of freedom – a divorce, death, children leaving home, or other change to a stabilizing force.
• Evaluation of the ways in which you have or have not used a focused approach to getting what you want in life.
• Inability to rein in excessive behaviors with food, alcohol, drugs, sex, or other behaviors that control you in a non-productive manner.

Maturity Number 6

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means to work with loving service and within your family.   You’re being called upon to work with your call toward duty and service to others, delight in home and family, and compassion and affection.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to modulating responsibility to center stage.  Situations will arise highlighting self-righteousness or meddling behaviors, the strength of your intimate relationships and friendships, and in providing compassionate service to others.

What that might look like: 

• Often this Maturity Numbers points to financial freedom through marriage or inheritance allowing for a comfortable and sometimes luxurious latter part of life.
• Involvement in home and family – with grandchildren, friends, and family of choice.
• Involvement in artistic creativity, counseling, or heart-centered service.

Master Maturity Number 33/6

The Master Numbers always indicate a higher sense of spiritual purpose – no matter how you define it.  Plus more intense challenges!  Just so you know, it ain’t easy.  **The Master Maturity number 33 is quite rare and only appears with the combination of an 11/2 and 22/4 Life Path or Destiny for a combined total of 33. 

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means use your extraordinary spiritual gifts to the benefit of humanity.  You’re being called upon to use compassionate service, duty and nurturing, and loving and joyful creativity.

PLUS you will spar with ego, being a “bossy pants,”  and being called toward fame and leadership.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to co-dependence, balanced responsibility, severe emotional sensitivity to center stage.  Challenges reside in the intensity in which you experience life, in the ways in which you’ll be put to the test over and over again in the realms of relationship challenges, stifling perfectionism, and carrying the world on your shoulders.
 
Maturity Number 7
You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means to work with introspection and spiritual contemplation.   You’re being called upon to work with your deep need to “know thyself” through solitude and specialization, scientific study or philosophical thought, and data analysis with intuition.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to truth seeking to center stage.  Situations will arise highlighting the need for isolated time for yourself, research or writing, and the search for inner peace and spiritual fulfillment.

What that might look like: 

• A personal crisis that demands a re-evaluation of your beliefs.
• A choice to be unmarried or live with agreement around your need for solitude and contemplation.
• This can be a time where you share scientific breakthroughs, spiritual awareness, or psychological insights with others.

Maturity Number 8

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means to work with reward through accomplishment.   You’re being called upon to work with your talents with organizing and managing, to achieve personal success and recognition, and to use your authority wisely and well.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to achievement in the material world  to center stage.  Situations will arise highlighting your need to direct and lead, to accept financial reward and abundance, and to work for the benefit of humanity – not just personal gain.

What that might look like: 

• Opportunities to engage in the large realm of business or any arena where you are called upon to lead, manage, and organize.
• A dramatic change in career or vocation.
• Putting aside personal relationships in order to focus on work and career or the realization that you’ve not stepped into your power and aren’t achieving satisfaction because you struggle with money, power, control, and authority.

Maturity Number 9

You’re moving toward reevaluating what it means to work with selfless service to humanity.   You’re being called upon to work with giving and contributing without thought of personal reward, letting go of “self” in order to learn to be of service to others, and to learn not to attach to particular outcomes.

Where you’ll be challenged:  With this Maturity Number, there’s often a shift in life bringing issues related to balance the needs of others with your own needs  to center stage.  Situations will arise highlighting your need to service a higher need or purpose, to delve into a spiritual path in full force, and to use your extraordinary talents to heal, perform, write, teach or be a philanthropist.

What that might look like: 

• Dealing with “loss” on many levels in order to surrender to your spiritual path.
• A realization that self centeredness and lack of understanding others’ perspectives feels dissatisfying.
• Opportunities arise to be of service and use your compassion and charisma to make the world a better place.

Resources:

• http://feliciabender.com/numerology/the-maturity-number/ 
• http://www.sunsigns.org/numerology-realization-maturity-number-meanings/
• http://www.decoz.com/numerology-Course-15.htm

Esoteric Astrology: The Journey of the Soul

By Candy Hillenbrand

Source: http://www.aplaceinspace.net/Pages/CandyJourneyoftheSoul.html


Esoteric astrology is the astrology of the soul. The delineation of a natal chart from the soul-centred perspective focuses on the purpose of the soul, why we are here, where we have come from, and where we are heading. Traditional or exoteric astrology is the astrology of the personality. Its focus is on the problems and potentials of the personality.

The body of knowledge known as Esoteric Astrology is drawn from the Theosophical tradition and the teachings of the Tibetan teacher Djwhal Khul, as dictated to Alice A. Bailey. It is contained in a voluminous set of books which form a large part of what is referred to as the Ancient or Ageless Wisdom teachings.

Soul-centred astrology is based on the understanding that there is a spark of divinity, or 'soul' within each of us. According to this cosmology, reincarnation and the reality of the soul are accepted as fact. Many sense this divinity. The moments of deep insight, peace, awe, wonder, grace and love that we have all experienced at some time are voices from the Soul.

Some call this divinity God/Goddess, the Higher Self, the Core Self, the Transpersonal Self, the inner voice, the Buddha or Christ. It manifests as the religious urge in man/woman. Indeed, Carl Jung, in his book Modern Man in Search of a Soul, makes the astounding assertion that in thirty years of treating patients in the second half of life, their illness or neurosis was invariably the result of a lack of spiritual or religious meaning:

"....there has not been one whose problem in the last resort was not that of finding a religious outlook on life. It is safe to say that every one of them fell ill because he had lost that which the living religions of every age have given to their followers, and none of them has been really healed who did not regain his religious outlook." [1]

This soul, or divine spark, strives towards unity and perfection, and according to the Ancient Wisdom teachings, its motivation is selfless and its purpose is service to humanity or contribution to the greater whole. It is essentially a humanitarian philosophy and is therefore highly appropriate for our incoming Age of Aquarius. According to the Ancient Wisdom teachings, the structure of man/woman can be symbolically represented as a downward-pointing triangle (the personality) linked by the Antahkarana or Rainbow Bridge to an upward-pointing triangle (the soul). See Figure 1.

FIGURE 1

The highest goal of traditional or personality-centred astrology is the integration of the personality. This is achieved by recognising and striving to overcome the limitations and problems of the personality, such as physical excesses, emotional instability and negative thinking. The goal of personality integration is to bring the body, emotions and mind into a state of harmony. The orientation of many of the personal growth techniques and healing modalities is towards this end. For example, hatha yoga, nutrition and herbal medicine work on healing the physical body. The Bach Flower Remedies and counselling work on healing the emotional nature. Positive affirmations, Christian Science and prayer work on healing the mental nature.

The integration of the personality is an on-going process. Once this has been achieved to some degree, the goal becomes one of infusing the personality with the qualities of the soul, or to make the connection with the Higher Self. There are various techniques which can assist us to connect with the Soul or Higher Self. These include meditation, some forms of creative visualisation, dreamwork, psychosynthesis, artistic and musical expression, communing with nature, compassionate service, study of the Holy Scriptures and Ancient Wisdom classics, and so on.

The soul-infused personality is symbolically represented by the six-pointed star. See Figure 2. [3]

FIGURE 2

You will notice that the triangle of the Soul has a threefold nature corresponding to a higher octave of the personality vehicles. The physical body has its higher counterpart in Spiritual Will or Purpose. The emotional body has its higher counterpart in Universal Love, while the mental body or rational mind has its higher counterpart in Higher Mind.

There are several approaches to esoteric astrology, and it is indeed a complex body of knowledge. Therefore, I would like to keep it as simple as possible. One of the fundamental differences between esoteric and exoteric astrology is that both are based on a completely different set of planetary rulerships.

Some esoteric astrologers, such as Dr Douglas Baker, dismiss traditional astrology altogether and work only with the esoteric rulerships. Other esoteric astrologers, such as Alan Oken, recommend the interfacing or juxtaposing of the personality-centred chart with the soul-centred chart.

Another important point is that esoteric astrology has its foundation in an understanding of the Science of the Seven Rays. [4] This is a system of soul/personality typology and is referred to by Bailey as Esoteric Psychology. For the purposes of this article however, I am not going to deal with the Seven Rays, although their meanings are implicit within each of the astrological factors.

What I am presenting here is a somewhat eclectic approach which can only scratch the surface of this vast body of knowledge. There are a few basic principles which we can begin to work with straight away, and which will help us to shift the focus from personality problems and potential to spiritual purpose. I am not recommending that we forget the personality. I feel that it is still important to delineate the natal chart in the traditional way. But what we can do is add a soul-centred perspective to our traditional delineations.

The Ascendant
Perhaps you have felt that there is a deeper meaning to the Rising Sign than a mere description of the physical appearance, the persona or the manner in which we project ourselves? In esoteric astrology, the Ascendant is the key indicator of the Soul's Purpose. This does not mean that the empirical evidence of traditional astrology is invalid. What we can say is that the soul's purpose is projected through the persona at the Ascendant.

It is a tenet of traditional astrology that the Ascendant is symbolic of the birth or point of incarnation, of the entry of the soul onto the physical plane or the cross of matter. Esoteric astrology merely takes this a step further. If we look to the qualities of the sign on the Ascendant, we can glean valuable information about the nature of spiritual purpose and service.

The qualities of the Ascendant sign describe the future direction of the soul, what we are growing towards, or new qualities that we are developing.

In this respect, we can see its meaning as similar in flavour to the North Node, although I would suggest that the qualities of the houses and signs of the nodal axis tell us how we can achieve personality integration, or integration of the yin and yang within the personality. The quest of the hero as symbolised by the North Node is the quest of the personality.

The sign on the Ascendant indicates how we can best express our personality gifts to extend beyond ourselves to help others, or to help the planet as a whole. The house position of the esoteric ruling planet of the Ascendant indicates where these gifts and qualities are best expressed. It points to the field of service of the soul.

The Esoteric Rulerships of the Signs

These rulerships may seem odd at first, but a deeper study will reveal their significance.

Aries - Mercury
Taurus - Vulcan
Gemini - Venus
Cancer - Neptune
Leo - Sun
Virgo - Moon
Libra - Uranus
Scorpio - Mars
Sagittarius - Earth
Capricorn - Saturn
Aquarius - Jupiter
Pisces - Pluto

Vulcan is an undiscovered or hypothetical planet, and esoteric astrologers believe that it is located near the Sun. To date, there is no officially accepted ephemeris to calculate its position, and there are varying opinions as to Vulcan's actual distance from the Sun. The astrological software package Solar Fire, developed by Esoteric Technologies, offers two options for the calculation of Vulcan's position: the method of L.H. Weston or that of Dr Douglas Baker. [5] Note also that the position of the Earth is located directly opposite the Sun. For example, if the Sun is found at 9 degrees of Sagittarius, then the Earth will be found at 9 degrees of Gemini.

Some Ideas for Delineation

While there are 'esoteric' meanings for all the signs, planets and houses, the traditional meanings can still be applied in a simplified approach to a soul-oriented natal interpretation. We are not looking at 'negative' manifestations here. That is the realm of the personality-centred delineation. Of course, any personality problems or dilemmas are relevant in the soul-centred delineation, because they offer us an idea as to what is hindering or impeding the progress of the soul. The following are some suggestions for delineating the Ascendant from a soul-centred perspective:

If the Ascendant is in Leo, then the soul's purpose is to shine, to express one's creative gifts and facilitate leadership for the benefit of others. If the esoteric ruler, the Sun, is located in the 11th house, then the field of expression for the creative and leadership qualities is through group activity.

If the Ascendant is in Aries and the ruler, Mercury, is in the 6th house, then the soul's purpose is to inspire others with ideas, through one's work, through healing, or through developing techniques for self-improvement. This person may be an inspiring writer, counsellor, healer or teacher. With the Aries emphasis, the focus would be towards empowering and enabling others through their mental and communication gifts.

If the Ascendant is in Aquarius and the ruler, Jupiter, is in the 2nd house, then the soul's purpose of pouring forth the waters of knowledge for humanity, is expressed through a spiritual approach to gathering and distributing resources. There is a facility for manifesting on the physical plane, but the purpose is to gather resources for a higher or collective purpose. For example, this person could accumulate and distribute resources in order to fund some sort of group venture.

The esoteric rulerships do not cancel the value of the traditional rulerships. For the Aries Ascendant, the position of Mars points to personality problems, tendencies, talents and gifts, while the position of Mercury points to the area of service of the soul.

Aspects between the Rulers of the Ascendant
It is important to look at any aspect formed between the exoteric and esoteric rulers of the Ascendant. The ease or stress of this aspect indicates the ease, or lack of ease, with which the soul's purpose can be expressed. Using the example of Aries Rising, a natal square between Mars and Mercury suggests that this person may experience some difficulty in manifesting the soul's purpose. On a practical level, this may be because s/he has a tendency to communicate in a sarcastic way, or is bad-tempered. A trine or sextile between Mars and Mercury suggests that there is a harmony between the personality expression and the expression of the spiritual purpose. S/he may be an inspiring and enthusiastic communicator.

The Esoteric Meanings of the Signs and Ruling Planets

The following esoteric meanings are synthesised from the available literature on the subject. [6] The traditional meanings of the signs, planets and houses may also be utilised in a soul-centred delineation.

ARIES - to inspire others with ideas
Mercury - mind, communication; the 'Messenger of the Gods'
Keynote - I come forth and from the plane of mind, I rule. [7]
TAURUS - to release personal desires and attachments
Vulcan - growth through change; illumination and enlightenment; the 'Blacksmith of the Gods'
Keynote - I see and when the Eye is opened, all is light.
GEMINI - to teach Right Human Relations, between self and others, personality and soul, anima and animus, higher mind and lower mind
Venus - intelligent love; relatedness; resolution of polarity; turning knowledge into wisdom
Keynote - I recognise my other self and in the waning of that self, I grow and glow.
CANCER - to build a spiritual home and selflessly nourish others
Neptune - unconditional love and forgiveness; devotion and self-sacrifice
Keynote - I build a lighted house and therein dwell.
LEO - to express Divine Will through the qualities of open-heartedness, warmth, creativity, leadership and love
Sun - the self-conscious I; the integrated personality; creative equipment
Keynote - I am That and That am I.
VIRGO - to heal and serve others
Moon - the past (karma); the 'Mother of all Forms'; matter; nurturing
Keynote - I am the Mother and the child. I, God, I, matter am.
LIBRA - to harmonise the opposites and choose the middle path; Transpersonal relations; perfected love Uranus - collective inter-relatedness; intuition; urge to better the human condition
Keynote - I choose the way which leads between the two great lines of force.
SCORPIO - to transform darkness into light; the battle between Soul and Personality
Mars - the desire nature; spiritual drive and idealism; the spiritual warrior
Keynote - Warrior I am and from the battle I emerge triumphant.
SAGITTARIUS - to uplift humanity through the revelation of Truth and Wisdom; fiery aspiration and one-pointedness
Earth - the physical location of a person's path; dharma; where we materialise our solar potential
Keynote - I see the goal. I reach that goal and then I see another.

CAPRICORN - to express one's true spiritual vocation and purpose for the greater good
Saturn - the Lord of Karma; the 'Dweller on the Threshold'; opportunity through crisis and pain Keynote - Lost am I in light supernal, yet on that light I turn my back.
AQUARIUS - to serve humanity through the dedication of personal energies to the collective
Jupiter - intuitive understanding blended with impersonal love; abundance
Keynote - Water of life am I, poured forth for thirsty humanity.
PISCES - to sacrifice the self through compassionate service to others
Pluto - the destruction of negativity and separateness; surrender of the personality to the soul
Keynote - I leave the Father's home and turning back, I save.

The Esoteric Meanings of the Houses
1st house - emergence of soul purpose, activities of the soul, the aura.
2nd house - spiritual values, use of life energies.
3rd house - mental energy, relating of higher and lower selves.
4th house - the foundation of the soul.
5th house - expression of spiritual will, actualization of Higher Self.
6th house - personality integration, service through healing and nurturing.
7th house - the path of inner union between the soul and personality.
8th house - the path of the awakening of soul consciousness.
9th house - knowledge of Cosmic Law and Ancient Wisdom.
10th house - spiritual purpose and responsibility.
11th house - spiritual visions, aspirations, spiritual groups.
12th house - unredeemed past karma, bondage to personality, selfless service to humanity.

Beginning a Soul-Centred Delineation
In esoteric astrology, the Rising Sign is symbolic of the soul's purpose and the path of the future. Look to the qualities of this sign as an indicator of new qualities that need to be developed in this lifetime. The house position of the esoteric ruler indicates where these 'new' qualities are best expressed. Try to also blend the qualities of the sign and house position of the North Node with these Ascendant qualities. Together, they form a picture of the future path of the soul.

The sign and house position of the Sun is symbolic of the present, or the path towards integration of the personality.

The sign and house position of the Moon is symbolic of the past or karmic conditions which have been carried over into this life and need transcending. Try to blend the qualities of the South Node with these Moon qualities to determine the path of least resistance, the negative personality tendencies which hinder progress in the present, and the gifts developed in past lives.
The signs, houses and aspects of Saturn, Pluto and Chiron, and planets in the twelfth house will also give further clues to karmic factors which are relevant in the current life. Of course, the entire chart can be viewed from a karmic perspective, but we have to stop somewhere.

The Role of the Esoteric Astrologer
The fundamental qualities required by the esoteric astrologer are the intuition of Uranus, the sensitivity and compassion of Neptune and the profound understanding of evolutionary purpose of Pluto.

I do believe there is an urgent need, on the part of astrologers, to move away from the excessive focus on the negative expressions of astrological energy and the over-emphasis on events, effects and manifestations.

The focus of esoteric astrology is on cause and purpose, and the consecration of the self to the greater whole of which we are a part. Certainly, we must not ignore the 'negative' tendencies and manifestations of the personality, for these are guideposts to the past and present suffering of the soul, and point to ways of healing that suffering.

But the focus, in esoteric astrology, must ultimately be on the positive qualities and the highest potential that the client may express. Too often, traditional and even psychological astrology, has focussed far too intently on the greatest depths that the client can reach.

As esoteric astrologers, our role is to act as a trigger or catalyst to help the client contact their own inner sense of purpose. And this purpose can most easily be identified by asking the client what gives them the most joy; what is their passion; what do they love doing the most? Joy is one of the supreme qualities of the soul, and to focus on what gives us joy is to attune to our soul's purpose.

JOY - Like a bird on the wing,
I fly towards the sun.
I sing in my soul,
so that all I meet can hear. [7]

NOTES

[1] Jung, C.G., Modern Man in Search of a Soul, NY & London: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1933,
p. 229.
[2] Oken, Alan., Soul-Centred Astrology, New York: Bantam Books, 1990, p. 33.
[3] ibid, p. 36.
[4] Bailey, Alice A., A Treatise on the Seven Rays, NY & London: Lucis Publishing Co, Vols 1-5.
[5] Esoteric Technologies, Solar Fire User Guide, Version 3. Adelaide, Aust: 1994-95, p. 177.
[6] For a more detailed approach, refer to Alan Oken, Soul-Centred Astrology (op. cit); Errol Weiner, Transpersonal Astrology, Gt. Britain: Element Books Ltd, 1991; and Kathleen Burt, Archetypes of the Zodiac, St. Paul, Minnesota: Llewellyn Publications, 1988.
[7] The keynotes can be found in Alice Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, NY & London, Lucis Publishing Co, 1979, pp. 653-4.
[8] Bailey, Alice A., Ponder on This, London & NY: Lucis Publishing Co, 1983, p. 229.

Copyright © 1995 by Candy Hillenbrand
All Rights Reserved

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: CANDY HILLENBRAND is an Australian astrologer, flower essence practitioner and writer with a special interest in a growth-oriented and purpose-centred approach to astrology. She is a Social Sciences graduate and holds the Practitioners Qualification from the Federation of Australian Astrologers, co-winning the FAA's Allan Johnson Gold Medal in 1997. She is the editor and publisher of the quarterly international journal, The Wholistic Astrologer, and her articles appear regularly in a variety of print and online publications. Candy can be contacted at P.O. Box 1796, Macclesfield, S.A., 5153, Australia, or e-mail: candy@aplaceinspace.net. Visit her web sites: "A Place in Space" - http://www.aplaceinspace.net and http://www.wholisticastrologer.com 

Interpreting Esoteric Astrological Natal Chart for Personal Growth

Introduction	Lesson 1 - Esoteric Astrology	Lesson 2 - How do I relate to Transits?
Lesson 3 - Chart Configuration Types	Lesson 4 - The Planets	Lesson 5 - Retrograde Planets
Lesson 6 - Non-Planetary Influences	Lesson 7 -- Non-Planetary Influences	Lesson 8 -- Planets In The Houses
Lesson 9 -- Planetary Aspects	Lesson 10 -- MEDICAL ASTROLOGY, PART 1	Lesson 11 -- MEDICAL ASTROLOGY, PART 2

 

Aries	Taurus	Gemini
Cancer	Leo	Virgo
Libra	Scorpio	Sagittarius
Capricorn	Aquarius	Pisces

Source: http://pathwaytoascension.com/astrology/index.htm

Angularity

 In any given area of life, most people are milling around aimlessly, waiting for someone to tell them what to do, and there’s a small minority of people giving all the orders. These latter people are symbolized in astrology as those who have angular planets (planets located within six degrees of the Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven, and Nadir). Actually, angular-planet people don’t know much more about what’s happening than anyone else, but they seem to: they have a facility for projecting the impression that they know what they’re doing.  There’s a self-assurance and economy to their actions that induce other people to defer to them and cede them the lead. 

 Angularity symbolizes a sense of belonging, of being in the know, on the inside track.  Angular types are not unconventional, but rather are above convention. They go through the motions of meeting – indeed, exceeding – social expectations; but they put very little importance upon appearances. They are aware (as most people are not) that social conventions and expectations are wholly arbitrary and not to be taken too seriously.  Therefore, they are able to make social role-playing a joyous, fulfilling, fruitful activity, rather than an onerous or daunting enterprise. 

 Practically everyone is personally ambitious; what distinguishes angular types from the rest is their understanding that there is a science to life – a technology for getting what you want.  They don’t sit around waiting for their “lucky break” to drop down from heaven; nor do they just put in the time while slowly moving up the ranks.  They intuit that life is a game, with definite rules – definite steps and decisions that can be made to succeed in the game.  Where most people obey the rules, or more accurately, stumble around in the dark trying to figure out what the rules are, angular types make the rules.

 Angular types possess a talent for self-promotion, not in an officious way, but with a definite noblesse oblige. In contrast to the strength conferred upon planets by virtue of their being posited in their ruling signs (such as the sun in Leo, moon in Cancer, Mercury in Gemini or Virgo, etc.), angular planets exhibit little exuberance or effusiveness. They possess a natural self-control which arises not so much from discipline as from a sense of ease, patience, and forbearance – a sense that life is at one’s service, so there is no need to be pushy or overreaching.  There is nothing blatant or indelicate about angular planets; their energy is not expended needlessly in demonstrativeness or attitudinizing, but is conserved, held back in reserve until needed. 

 People with angular planets are the winners in life because they make that assumption – that they are winners.  And because it’s lonely at the top, angular planets also indicate a certain solitude and isolation:  disinterestedness, detachment, impartiality regarding others. If those with angular planets quite consciously manipulate people and make decisions for the group, they also understand the responsibility that this entails. 

 Angular planets give people that sense of easy self-assurance associated with being a member of the ruling class. In earlier ages this meant membership in the aristocracy; in today’s meritocracy it shows the educated and upwardly mobile as well as those born in the upper classes of society.  People born in the upper classes have a winning attitude inculcated into them from birth (that they “belong”, that they are destined to rule), which is why angularity is associated with high social class and success in life. The members of the upper classes were historically the people who were “bred” to lead and succeed. 

 Of course, there are always wealthy and upper-class natives who have no angular planets.  These are the ones on whom this born-to-command-and-control-one’s-destiny attitude doesn’t stick or fit properly. They turn it into an attitude of snobbery, or one that says that life owes them a living. In other words, although exposed to the “angular” attitude by virtue of their upbringing, they fail to catch the meaning of what a natural sense of prowess, adequacy, and leadership actually entails. They understand the superficial trappings of angularity (success) without grasping its essence (personal responsibility). 

 By the same token, there have always been instances of people born in the lower social classes who by sheer gumption raised themselves up in life in spite of all handicaps.  The people with no angular planets who “make it” on their own in a big way don’t contradict the theory; all this means is that these people made it even without a native sense of fitness to command.  Perhaps they stumbled into the limelight; or maybe they did it through driving ambition, determination, and force of will. In any case, this success will be found to have been accomplished as a freak of nature, or else as a tour de force, rather than as the end result of a natural process of unfoldment.  It means that these natives’ success in life was not the end result of a conscious sense of fitness but rather was the result of extraordinary talent, effort, or luck. In other words, success can come in spite of an absence of angular planets, but in that case the native has to work harder or hit the right combination of fortuitous circumstances in order to get the same effect. 

 It must also be noted that angularity shows nothing of the degree of success attained in life – whether the native set his or her sights high, or aimed for a comfortable niche; whether big success was attained with little pother, or at the cost of great sacrifice and suffering;  indeed, whether success was actually attained, or whether the native went crashing down in flames. This sort of information is shown by benefic / malefic angular planets, and by how well-aspected or afflicted they are. 

 All of the angles symbolize strategies for controlling relationships. What is shown is a deftness in handling people, getting one’s own way, getting other people to accept one on one’s own terms, bending other people to one’s own will; and these strategies are usually quite successful, which is why angularity is considered such a great strength. People with angular planets detach themselves from other people rather than allow themselves to be dragged along by others’ caprices.  Angularity produces a sense of fearlessness – or at least an insusceptibility to the doubts and second thoughts which hamper most people. Angular planet people need less validation and reassurance from others before they act. 

 All four angles show strategies for capitalizing (imposing one’s own rules) upon relationships, and the four angles symbolize four different types of relationships:

 The Ascendant (ASC) symbolizes casual relationships;

 The Descendant (DESC) symbolizes close relationships;

 The Midheaven (MC) symbolizes group relationships; and

 The Nadir (IC) symbolizes solitude.

That is, the Ascendant shows a way of facing people (of coming onto them); the Descendant shows a way of getting around, through, or past people;  the Midheaven shows a way of dominating or directing people; and the Nadir shows a way of standing alone.

 Planets conjunct the Ascendant symbolize a social ease, openness, candidness, straightforwardness – a way of laying all one’s cards on the table that cuts across the usual formalities and rituals which society imposes on casual relationships. These people have nothing to hide or apologize for, and nothing to fear or be ashamed of.  They feel no need to ward other people off through such defenses as pride, irritation, brusqueness, preoccupation, etc.  They are soft-spoken, yet firm and unyielding.  They have a clear sense of personal space – their own and other peoples’ – which is in no way puffed up or stiff.  They are calm and relaxed, with no need to prove themselves or allow other people to impose upon them. People with rising planets succeed by disarming others; they make direct eye contact and are frank and outspoken without being offensive. They manifest an intimacy which is neither warm, compassionate, nor sweet, but is genuine nonetheless.  They immediately put themselves on a personal basis with other people by being pleasant and inviting of manner, and by dealing with others on a basis of equality; and yet they are fundamentally cold – always maintaining their distance and reserve.

 Planets conjunct the Descendant symbolize a species of psychological jujitsu – a way of winning people over by giving way to them. The action of a planet conjunct the Descendant is indirect; it reveals a basic stance or mood vis-à-vis other people rather than a superficial role being played. These planets let others take the lead overtly, directing the flow of things or pulling the strings from the background. Those with setting planets project a part of themselves onto other people, get other people to act out a role for them; therefore the action of a planet conjunct the Descendant can only be seen operating in close relationships, where propinquity and confinement make manipulation possible.  After a fashion, setting planets do describe the marriage (or business) partner in the sense that they symbolize what natives seek in partnership – what part of themselves they want others to act out openly for them.

 Planets conjunct the Midheaven show people controlling or taking the lead in a group, putting themselves in the saddle, pushing themselves onward and upward.  Natives with these planets make a basic assumption of leadership or superiority (dominance): they possess a sense of special destiny and an urge to strike out on their own.  Where those with rising plants know who they are, those with culminating planets know where they’re going. They project a cool competence and expect to be looked up to and esteemed – role models for others to follow.  Planets conjunct the Midheaven have a parental or mother-hen sense to them – responsible and protective, but also tending to herd other people around.  

 Planets conjunct the Nadir symbolize rootedness, conservatism, stability, staying power,  firmness.  Natives with these planets have an ability to remain unmoved and unruffled, to withstand the pressures of daily living by tuning into deeper currents or meanings in life.  While all the angles symbolize a “holding apart” from other people, the Nadir especially symbolizes going it alone.  Planets conjunct this angle don’t wait for others, rely on others, or depend on others.  There is a spiritual manifestation with this angularity rather than a material one: from the spiritual point of view, the Nadir is actually the most powerful angle, since it is not as tied to the standards of success in society as are the other three angles – it shows a self-validating form of strength.  

 The following table gives key words for the various planets when angular. For example, the keyword for the moon when conjunct any angle is emotional.  Thus the moon conjunct the Ascendant shows emotional intimacy = tender; the moon conjunct the Descendant shows emotional manipulation = fervent;  the moon conjunct the Midheaven shows emotional dominance = protective ; and the moon conjunct the Nadir shows emotional firmness = whole-hearted.

Keywords for the Angular Planets

Sun Moon Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Ruler

Masterful Emotional Adroit Childlike Determined Philosophical Reserved Individualistic Private Potent Self-sufficient

AscendantIntimacy Sincere Tender Fresh Vulnerable Adamant Understanding Poised Eccentric Attuned Flashy Self-possesse d

DescendantManipulation Influential Fervent Judicious Game Steadfast Avuncular Uncompromising Spontaneous Aloof Cunning Self-contented

MidheavenDominance Utopian Protective Glib Feisty Gutsy Perspicacious Dignified Free-spirited Retiring Competent Self-sustaining

Nadir Firmness Staunch Whole-hearted Canny Gracious Assiduous Brisk Modest Fearless Hopeful Stubborn Self-cloistering

Sun/ASC – Sincere – you are down-to-earth, earnest, and plain-spoken.  You have a sense of rightful place and fitness, and you are self-assured in any social situation without being snobbish or pushy (complacent).  You command respect by your sheer reasonableness and unruffled insouciance. 

Sun/DESC – Influential – You are unassuming and solicitous, but don’t permit others to get too close or too personal (cold).  Egalitarian and encouraging, others nonetheless quite naturally defer to your authoritativeness and resolve.

Sun/MC – Utopian – You dedicate your life to a cause or belief system, and measure your progress against some abstract standard of morality and comportment, rather than in terms of social rewards (superiority). Where most people are intent upon the path beneath their feet, you are always looking beyond the horizon towards an ideal reality.

Sun/IC – Staunch – Low-key and polite, you are also resolute, unyielding, and possess an unflagging perseverance and determination (obstinacy).  Other people rely upon your integrity, scrupulousness, and deep sense of personal honor.

Moon/ASC – Tender – You are soft, gentle, innocent, and easily moved (wounded).  You show your feelings quite openly – you wear your heart on your sleeve – which makes you a sympathetic listener on the one hand, and outspoken and tart on the other.

Moon/DESC – Fervent – You are lively, voluble, and vehement (touchy).  You possess an intense energy and sparkle which dazzles other people, and inclines them to accede to your wishes.  

Moon/MC – Protective – You possess a refinement and delicacy (prissiness) that is attuned to psychological subtleties and the feelings of other people in your social milieu.  You project a sense of emotional equilibrium – of calm in the storm – to which others look for refuge.

Moon/IC – Whole-hearted – You are sensitive and tenacious, and responsive primarily to your own inner voice (solipsistic). You are self-reliant and prefer being alone and on your own in life.

Mercury/ASC – Fresh – You are artless and guileless (naïve). You have a youthfulness and eagerness that take delight in the simplest of things.  You inspire others with your high spirits and cheerfulness.

Mercury/DESC – Judicious – You possess a down-home simplicity and objectivity (remoteness), and you are willing to take other people’s feelings and viewpoints into account. You are believable and reasonable, and hence inspire the trust of others.

Mercury/MC – Glib – You are unabashed, frank, and cocky (brusque). You are a good talker, offering a wry and perceptive commentary on the passing scene. You have a highly original point of view and slant on life, and are a wellspring of good ideas.

Mercury/IC – Canny – You are cool-headed and high-principled, with keen powers of analysis (cynical).  You are shrewd and emotionally guarded, with a capacity for sober judgment in any emergency.

Venus/ASC – Vulnerable – You are genial, unaffected, and innocent (self-indulgent).  You have a knack for getting on a familiar basis with everyone you meet. You endear yourself to others with your unsophisticated impetuousness and optimism.

Venus/DESC – Game – You are plucky, experimentative, and willing to give other people’s ideas and impulses a shot (gullible). People are swayed by your naïve enthusiasm and buoyancy even in the face of difficulties.

Venus/MC – Feisty – You are irreverent and possess a devil-may-care alacrity (peppery). You are a good facilitator because you have a mischievous, elfin, or saucy quality which seduces the acquiescence of others, making any activity enjoyable.

Venus/IC – Gracious – You are obliging, mannerly, and correct (stuffy).  You are meticulous and orderly, and are repelled by any harshness or indelicacy. You strive to create an agreeable and congenial environment for yourself and the people around you.

Mars/ASC – Adamant – You are unflinching, and possess the ability to stand fast and hold your own in the face of adversity (contrary). Your placid, tractable exterior barely conceals an intense, high-wire energy. You are blunt, outfront, and do not shy from expressing your opinions.

Mars/DESC – Steadfast – You are mild of manner, but iron-willed (headstrong).  You are good-natured and obliging in the nonessentials, and have a knack for being forceful and unyielding without being overreaching or giving needless offense.

Mars/MC – Gutsy – You are fearless and adventurous (pigheaded).  You are willing to take risks and to fly with your gut-level hunches, and you have a knack for always landing on your feet.

Mars/IC – Assiduous – You hold your feelings inside, keep a stiff upper lip, and cannot be diverted or deflected (heedless). You have good powers of concentration and the ability to bring all your energy to bear upon your project or object of the moment.  

Jupiter/ASC – Understanding – You are hopeful and altruistic (know-it-all).  You prefer harmony and coexistence with other people, and take pains to respect their feelings and give them their due. You are not so much compassionate or sympathetic as humane, with a feeling of detached good will towards men.

Jupiter/DESC – Avuncular – You have a benevolent and accepting outlook on life and other people, and are enthusiastic, forward-looking, and disinterested (haughty).  Your cheerfulness even in suffering calls up the sympathy and good wishes of others in turn.

Jupiter/MC – Perspicacious – You are a model of equanimity and patience (mulishness).  You are able to take a long view, and so are undaunted by temporary setbacks.  You are the backbone of any group because of your ironic good humor and ability to take difficulties in stride.  

Jupiter/IC – Brisk – You are good-natured, tolerant, and resilient (above-it-all). You don’t take things personally, but have a smooth and lofty manner which minimizes friction and bother, and which keeps you free of compromising entanglements. 

Saturn/ASC – Poised – You are cool, self-possessed, and outspoken (curt).  You have good analytical and critical faculties, and are definite in your opinions. You sway other people with your unvarnished frankness and unshakable conviction.

Saturn/DESC – Uncompromising – You are calm, level-headed, and serious (intransigent).  You are undaunted, always ready to shoulder responsibility and go that extra mile; and your formidability awes and overwhelms other people.

Saturn/MC – Dignified – You have a strong sense of being anyone’s equal (broody).  You permit no trespass upon your private space, and you endeavor not to depend too much upon others.  You are at your best when working by and for yourself.

Saturn/IC – Modest – You are plain, unvarnished, and unpretentious (undiplomatic). You are neither timid nor shy, but rather are unobtrusive. You hide nothing, defend nothing, and keep your distance by being wide-open and nonjudgmental.  

Uranus/ASC – Eccentric – You are truly an original, with a unique and unusual point of view, and an unabashed indifference to what other people think of you (toughness). Although you have a strong character and let it all hang out, you aren’t pushy but are inclined to give others as much space as you demand for yourself.

Uranus/DESC – Spontaneous – You are forthright, self-sufficient, and impulsive (capricious).  Your imaginativeness, boldness, and irrepressibility create a momentum which sweeps other people up and carries them along.

Uranus/MC – Free-spirited – You are idealistic and visionary, and recognize no authority but your own (contumacious). You are perceptive and intellectually quick. You prefer to strike out on your own rather than conform to society’s expectations of you.

Uranus/IC – Fearless – You are dynamic, resourceful, and free-thinking (wrong-headed).  You have a capacity for plunging ahead and making sudden, drastic changes in your environment and life-style whenever your life situation becomes too restrictive.

Neptune/ASC – Attuned – You have a great capacity for understanding the feelings of others (moody).  You are able to pick up and address emotional undercurrents – what’s really going on beneath the surface – in any relationship. You are on your own wavelength:  not so much spaced-out as brooding and introspective.

Neptune/DESC – Aloof – You are genial and pleasant, but keep your own counsel (uncommunicative). You are neither selfish nor reclusive, but rather trust completely in your own instincts, and thus have little need for the reassurance of others.

Neptune/MC – Retiring – You follow the dictates of your own heart rather than worry about living up to some self-image.  Albeit outwardly sociable, this is just a mask you wear to fulfill other people’s expectations so that they’ll leave you alone (unmannerly).  You lack worldly ambition since your chief desire is for an island of peace unto yourself away from the clamor of the world. 

Neptune/IC – Hopeful – You tend to be upright, principled, and high-minded (quixotic). You have a positive approach to life which looks to the good sides of people and events without being naïve or easily gulled.

Pluto/ASC – Flashy – You come on strong and make a powerful impression, though you have the saving grace of an ironic good-humor (obstinate). You are alert and opportunistic, driven by a high-wire energy.

Pluto/DESC – Cunning – You are outspoken and to the point (sarcastic), and have a gift for seeing clearly through superficial role-playing and posturing. You are able to avoid the snares of other people because you are alert to their covert manipulation, and you are not afraid to call a spade a spade.  

Pluto/MC – Competent – You are confident and decisive, and believe that you are capable of anything (snobbish).  Together with your can-do optimism you are thorough, meticulous, and willing to go to any extreme to implement your vision.

Pluto/IC – Stubborn – You are self-assured and opinionated (deaf). You are capable of taking a position and making a stand without being arrogant or offensive.  Overtly agreeable and tractable, you are skilled in the art of winning acquiescence without yielding an inch.

Ruler ASC conjunct ASC – Self-possessed – You are straightforward and direct, and mince no words (tactless). You are able to be yourself – natural and at ease – in any surroundings.  You are proud, stately, and never compromise your dignity.

Ruler DESC conjunct DESC – Self-contented – You are breezy, insouciant, and unaffected (self-centered).  You are confident and have a positive outlook because you feel complete unto yourself. You don’t need (or leave much room for) the support of other people in your life.

Ruler MC conjunct MC – Self-sustaining – You have an unflagging faith in yourself and your ability to succeed (overweening). You are never at a loss, but are able to make the best of whatever situation you find yourself in.

Ruler IC conjunct IC – Self-cloistering – You are friendly and sociable, but fundamentally are a loner, and you find sustained contact with other people grating or enervating (self-pampering). You are happiest and do your best work alone, on your own.

Source: http://www.dearbrutus.com/angularity.html

 

Planets That Conjunct the Ascendent

If you have a planet conjunct the ASC, people will see it. You won’t be able to hide it, even if you want. You may want to but it is futile. You may as well learn about it( because it is not going away). That is what this article is about——-Planets that conjunct the ASC.

1, Chiron conjunct the ASC- –I seem to specialize in this because I seem to have “discovered” that it means severe bullying. I am not saying I discovered this, per se . I just have never seen it stated by anyone else and I found it by doing charts. Hence, I tried to understand why and came upon some conclusions. If humans see pain, they attack. Why is this? Fear, probably. Not all humans are bullies but enough are that a person with this placement will go through a version of hell on earth.

2. Moon conjunct the ASC–this is said to give a person good looks. In my experience, this is true. They may have an adorable baby face. This person will wear his heart on his sleeve, no matter what else he has in his charrt, even a strong secretive Pluto. The Moon conjunct the ASC or MC will show his heart to the world. I have the Moon conjunct the MC, so know about this. The ASC is slightly different, in that it relates to his normal life and not his career life. Trying to separate these is artificial . Both placements show their hearts. However, the ASC placement shows his heart more in daily life. The MC placement shows his heart more in his career and to society, in general. I do agree about this. I am not as open in my daily life as I am in my career. The chart never lies down to the very details.

3. Neptune conjunct the ASC–I have heard that people with this get bullied. I have 2 accounts of this but that is all. I do know that it gives a glamorous sense to the person as in a Jackie O. She may have had this. For the native, it gives an amorphous sense of self, which is HARD. I have Neptune in the 1st House and I struggle to feel whole and not fragmented. Conjunct the ASC is very much stronger and so they struggle to feel solid. If people see this, that could bring out bullying.

4. Pluto conjunct the ASC is very different from any of the above. It is a powerhouse and comes by it naturally. You will love him or hate him, but you WON”T miss him. He is large. He walks and talks large. If it is a woman, she walks and talks large, even if she is petite. Pluto conj the ASC is the sign of the leader. He will not be bullied into taking a sheeple position so he can fit in. He was not made to fit in but to stand out. I love this position as you know where you stand and that means a lot in this day of airy, fairy political correctness.

5.Mars conjunct the ASC—This is a wonderful placement and horrible placement. I think we can say that about this. It gives the person get up and go and great assertiveness. However, these traits may make the person obnoxious. If you have Mars conjunct the ASC, be careful you are not obnoxious and alienate people. These people do not seem to realize that they are alienating people until everyone leaves and they don’t know why. Check yourself before you wreck yourself as Ali G says.

6.Venus conjunct the ASC–Just as Mars conjunct the ASC may be obnoxious, Venus conjunct the ASC is charming. This placement confers beauty and grace. You will feel it from the person and you will enjoy being in his/her presence. This placement is a pure gift.

7.Mercury conjunct the ASC—This placement gives a warm, friendly, chatty vibe to the native. They are good listeners and curious about all things. They may have an impish look to them, as if they are conjuring up mischief and they probably are.

8. Sun Conjunct ASC–these natives have a natural self confidence. It is a gift but they have to be careful that they are not too self centered. There is a balance. Self confidence is needed. However, there is a fine line between self centered and self confidence. This is a struggle for every human being but more so for the person with Sun conjunct the ASC. In this case, look to the house in which Leo is on the cusp. That sphere of life will be what the native brings to the world.

9. Jupiter conj the ASC–I have saved the best for last. Jupiter is opening presents on Christmas day. Jupiter just feels good. We all like to be near a “feel-good” person. This native is popular because he spreads feel good vibes like fairy dust. He does not have to try. They exude from him. He may have a hard time controlling his weight. Jupiter enlarges what it touches. It gives him a big spirit in the manner of Santa Claus but santa had a weight problem, too.

10. Uranus conjunct the ASC–We can say weird-o in one word. Does weird have to be bad? No, only weirdos take risks to provide growth for the rest of us. Any great reformer was a weirdo until time caught up with him. That may have been long after his death, as isthe case with many great musicians, poets and artists. Uranus conjunct the ASC will show his individuality, somehow. He may dress weird, wear strange make-up or have an opinion that makes everyone spill his drink at the cocktail party. The Unaspected Uranus is the most beautiful Unaspected Planet, in my opinion. Here is a person who is totally himself. Don’t we all want that?

11. Saturn conjunct the ASC–This can be a mixed bag but mostly hard. The good part would be that they can have beautiful facial structure in the way of an Angelica Huston. It will be strong and very dignified looking. The bad part is that they can have bone and teeth problems. I know one Saturn conjunct the ASC who had a dentist break his baby tooth such that the adult tooth grew in weird. I know several Capricorn ASC’s ( which is similar) who have had long beak like noses and many got nose jobs.

Emotionally, Saturn conjunct the ASC can make a person grow up fast. He will have the persona of an old man when he is a child. Do you know those children who look like wise old men. I bet they have Saturn conjunct the ASC or a Capricorn ASC.

Source:  http://mychristianpsychic.com/journal/planets-that-conjunct-the-ascendent/

Planets in the 1st House

The First House is the house of the self. It signifies what someone IS. This means, that the body, the mind, and the behavior of the native are largely influenced by this house and any planet or mathematical point that is positioned inside it. Everything that has to do with one’s appearance falls under rulership of this house. The areas close to the ascendant are responsible for the physical self, while areas near to the cusp of the second house represent mostly behaviors; thus it is also ruling style, clothing and everything artificial that is part of the native. Read more about the First house and the life areas it represents.

The presence of a planet in the house has direct impact on the individual’s life, as the planet’s energy directly manifests through his existence. When there are two or more planets located in the house, their energies blend and the native receives traits from all. Also, the first house receives a great impact from the ruling planet of the rising sign (the sign in which is located the Ascendant, or else the first house cusp).

Planets in the first house:

Sun: One of the greatest placements for the Sun, giving abundance of vitality, leadership abilities and success in many life areas. Natives with such a natal aspect have a beautiful physical appearance and a strong father who is a figure of authority. Natal Sun in the 1^st house makes the person self-confident and proud of himself, and he will receive a lot of respect during his life. Read more about the effects that the Sun has in the first house.

Moon: When the Moon is present in the house of self, the person becomes compassionate and sentimental. Emotions flow deep and strong, and there is a great need for being nurtured. The mind of the native receives a lot of feminine energy and the Moon grants a strong intuition. Such people can many times foresee things or intuitively catch information hovering around them. Read more about this natal Moon placement.

Mercury: As Mercury is the planet of intelligence, his presence in the first house creates a sharp mind who strives for learning. Information and knowledge become a daily need for such an individual, and they can excel in all types of intellectual work. A wonderful placement for writers, mathematicians, accountants, programmers and anyone who is involved with processing data. Read more about natal Mercury in the first house.

Venus: The planet of beauty influences the appearance of the native, making him attractive to the masses. This natal placement gives a great love for one’s self-image, and the native will invest a lot in his personal style. Such people have a love for beautiful clothes, jewels and taking care of their body. It gives love for the arts and beautiful objects, while also a need for luxury in the native’s life. Read more about the effects of Venus when located in the house of self.

Mars: With the red planet located in the first house, the native becomes a warrior. Mars usually creates an athletic body and an aggressive mind, a love for martial arts and makes the person a pioneer. There are tendencies for impulsiveness and over-confidence, while also possibilities of accidents when Mars is adversely afflicted by aspects from other planets. Read more about how Mars influences the body and mind of the individual.

Jupiter: When the grand benefic is located in the 1st house, the person becomes gracious and generous. This planet creates the optimist, and brings a lot of luck in all areas of his life. It can act like a guardian angel and gives a love for philosophy and religion. This is one of the best natal placements one can have. Read more about the gifts of Jupiter when in the 1st house.

Saturn: Even though Saturn is a malefic planet, his presence in the 1^st house can have its benefits too. This planet gives the most serious approach to an individual, making him responsible and reserved. This aspect is good for making a career, as the person knows how to structure his time and his mind in order to achieve success. On the other hand, the presence of Saturn can create a difficult and depressive character, lacking smile and joy in his life. Read more about the Saturn in the house of self.

Uranus: What else can happen when the planet of eccentricity directly affects the house of self? Uranus creates the pioneer, the genius, the weirdo. These people are definitely something different from the masses; they love freedom and are rebellious- even if there is no apparent reason to do so. This placement gives love for strange clothes and an eccentric appearance that will provoke others, while also can bring great abilities in innovative technologies. Read more about how Uranus in the first house.

Neptune: The mysterious planet Neptune is responsible for creating the daydreamers, the people who blend reality with fantasy. This placement can make the native a passive person, as he is prone to receiving without filters all the information and feelings that hover around him. A position creating people with psychic abilities, potential of becoming good psychologists or otherwise get involved with healing and altruistic service to the mankind. Read more about how Neptune functions in the first house.

Pluto: The presence of Pluto in one’s first house creates a rather intensive person, with a dark style and penetrative eyes. Such people have a love for power and can be very dominative, while also makes money play an important role in their life. Highly secretive, they prefer to keep their true self in shadows, while can easily uncover the secrets of other people. Read more about the presence of Pluto in the 1st house.

Natal Venus trine Saturn

What happens when Venus trines Saturn in a native’s natal chart? Venus is considered as one of the most beneficial planets of our Solar system, while Saturn as a malefic. When the two planets form a trine aspect in a chart, their energies flow harmonically, allowing their best qualities to bloom in the chart owner’s reality.

The trine aspect means that the two planets are about 120 degrees apart in the zodiac circle, and in case they are indeed exactly in such an angle the aspect is in its full power. Nevertheless, it rarely happens that two planets form exactly 120 degrees between them; thus there exists an orb of approximately 7 degrees on either side, where the planetary relation is still considered a trine. The further away it is from the exact trine, the less strong is the influence of the planets’ aspect in the life of the native. We should though mention, that in case the orb is less than 3 degrees, the aspect has enough strength to have drastic effects on the chart owner.

Venus is the planet of plentifulness, beauty, joy and love. Full of positive energy, when in trine with another planet it strengthens its powers and blunts its destructive energy. Saturn is considered a malefic, because he is usually teaching in hard ways the human beings. Nevertheless, a lot of positive can derive from him. He is governing stability, maturity, and when in a good aspect with Venus his coldness and melancholy are dissolved by the Venusian rays.

When someone has a trine between Venus and Saturn, it usually signifies a loving grandparent. The person usaully receives a lot of love from elderly people in his early life, and learns to love and respect the third age. There is high possibility of taking care or being friends with people lot older in age, which in the end has a great effect on the person’s karma. Saturn’s transits are not so difficult periods as to other people, and the planet acts mostly as a gentle teacher and not as a pushy one.

They are usually cautious in love, knowing exactly what they want to give and receive spiritually when in a bond with another person. Their long-term relationships tend to be very flourishing, keeping the spark of love lot longer than others do. Long-term partners are chosen carefully, as they like people with whom there is mutual respect. They are feeling lot more comfortable in a long term relationship, as they find little meaning in casual adventures. Even their short love stories involve a deep human connection between the partners, at least from their side.

The same cautious attitude they have towards money. They are not stingy, but keep a constructive eye on their spendings, and do not indulge in overexpenses. Saturn, as a planet highly responsible for poverty issues, does not put his grim hand on them – in periods of crises they still have what they need materially and financially. This is even more frequent when either Venus or Saturn are in the 2nd or 8th house, or either of the two planets is governing these houses. Of course, there should be no other adverse aspects of malefics imposed on the two planets; otherwise the whole outcome is different.

Natives with Saturn trining Venus are usually becoming good parents, and even better grandparents. They teach their children and grandchildren with care, raising them to become conscious and respective to others. They like encouraging younger people to develop their own character, rather than trying to impose them role models that they should follow.

The natives with such a placement are very aware of self-discipline. There is high possibility that they learnt it through osmosis from an elder person in their early years, and it is quite possible to achieve success in the life departments that this planetary aspect takes place. They are late bloomers, and success usually comes after their 35th birthday. They have strong work ethics, and usually attract older people as friends, who tend to become their protectors and advisors. The good relationship with grandparents is usually a pattern that builds a great approach to all elders, thus it is very easy for a native to enter circles of influential elder people which will make him feel a part of it. Also, this placement makes leveling up in groups or organizations easy, as the people who are higher in the hierarchy are seeing a lot of potential in the native and act in favor of him.

If Venus or Saturn are in the 5th or in the 7th house, the love affairs of the natives involve older partners quite often. When in the 7th, there is also possibility of marriage with an older partner, especially if Venus is present at the end of the trine. If it is Saturn that is present in the 7th, it can give a quite long relationship with an elder person, but block marriage as a ceremony and papers.

They tend to be old-fashioned, preferring to be dressed well but classical. They like elegance, but usually do not experiment with extremes in their look. The right word to be used for such kind of natives is “classy”. People with such a placement are fortunate enough to age beautifully – sometimes when their hair begins to become silver they are even more beautiful than in their young ages.

Natives with Saturn trinng Venus are usually quite lucky. When Venus is present in the 2nd, 8th or 11th house, there are possibilities of unexpected windfalls of money. There can be reappearing incidents of being in the right place at the right time, even if there usually is a background of working towards that type of goals.

Usually, the more they age, the less problems they have. This could be also a reason behind their graceful ageing, as happiness is carved on their faces and stabilizing their look in such a way. They do not age harshly, and usually look younger than their age, although their hair can start changing color a lot earlier.

Saturn trine Venus is a great aspect to have, as it softens the role of the greatest malefic. People with such a placement are considered to be lucky, or to carry good Karma from previous lives, as Saturn is highly responsible about Karma. In the present life, one could mention that the blessings of the elder people towards them empowered their reality, and that the prayers of their beloved grandparents materialized.

Source: http://freespiritedmind.com/blog/natal-venus-trine-natal-saturn/