Sunday, June 23, and Month of the Crab
~Message from Saturn~
Saturn's position is what we'll consider first. I am using its aspects but also its degree-symbols in the three systems which have proved themselves over the decades. I have found these to be wonderfully accurate and illumining in researching past events, such as 9/11/2001, other events everyone remembers historically, and personal events in my own and others' lives.
It's a tough month, with Saturn opposite the sun. Its sextile with Neptune softens things a bit, showing that if we adopt a spiritual attitude (Neptune) we will soften the impact of hard reality (Saturn) on our lives.
I have found the hard aspects of the sun with Saturn (the square, opposition and conjunction) to correlate with hard emotions--feelings of rejection, of disappointment in others and oneself. Often one doesn't know if someone else or oneself is to blame. Probably both! People are seeing that they do not measure up to ideals. If Saturn, in the guise of events, people, and self-criticism, did not point that out, he would not be doing his duty. It's a thankless task, but we need those warnings and challenges.
Neptune says, "But there is grace! There can be forgiveness, if it is sought and given with full consciousness of one's need for humility in the face of the difficulties of human life. Saturn says that life is a proving ground, but I say that it is also a chance for God to prove that he (she) is a God of love and kindness. 'Repentance,' turning around, is enough to gain that grace---the serious attempt to live more wisely." Psalm 62: "Trust always in God, my people, pour out your hearts before him; God is our shelter."
Charubel's symbol for Saturn in the chart I have found to be accurate for each zodiacal month (in this case the Cancer month of June 21-July 22) is "racy": "A racecourse, the racers at full speed." It suggests a gambler, bookmaker or betting man who devotes time and money to such speculations. Of course not many of us are doing that literally, but symbolically you might be doing something speculative, designed to bring you big gains for small efforts. Is that good or not? I leave that to your judgment.
Signor Borelli's symbol for Saturn's degree is "Two men in fierce strife." Obviously this fits with Charubel's symbol because gamblers are "fighting" each other; when one wins, the other loses. Yet gamblers in general are kindly, just trying to win a game, not "fierce" in any way; smiling gamely when they lose, ready to try again. The problem could be if we really do get "fierce" in our strife or our attempts to "win" the game of life. It's a matter of taking it too seriously and then actively wanting to conquer, dominate or injure someone else. The symbol is warning against that. It seems, for example, that Iran's leaders and Donald Trump are in such a conflict during this month. Let's hope and pray that it ends without loss of life or serious injury on either side.
In terms of the "racecourse," Iran seems to be racing to develop nuclear weapons. Some think they will get there sooner, others later; the "gamblers" in international relations take differing sides. Does one "bet" on Iran getting the weapons soon, or on them not getting them at all, or on some international agreement or supervision taking care of the issue?
That brings us to the Sabian symbol for Saturn's degree: "The Union Jack" with its keyword Supervision. No, I don't think the United Kingdom is going to supervise Iran's nuclear program, but the symbol hints that "a greater community of interest is exalted." Dr. Jones says that at its worse this symbol could show "smug or strong-armed paternalism"---and Iran thinks Donald Trump is trying to be that while many others think Iran's leaders are trying to be that "strong-armed paternalism." "Firece strife." "A racetrack." Who will come in first? Who will supervise the racers? It seems that some such supervision is necessary to prevent war or endless "sanctions" and issues and contentions and sufferings. What "Union Jack" will bring union?
On the personal level, what do these three symbols mean to you? You want to win! Who doesn't? Whether you gamble or not, or play games with no stake except personal vanity, or play no game except the game of life where you are trying to gain enough for your personal needs and enough to please you and those you love, you have a choice as to whether you regard it as "just a game" or regard it as "fierce strife." The former is probably preferable. If it were to divagate into "fierce strife" or harsh competition, you might hope for some kind of official Supervision, such as laws of the nation, state laws, or community laws, to prevent someone from taking unfair advantage in the "strife" or competition. Maybe you are at a place, this month, where you see the value of some helpful supervision of issues of fairness you are involved in. Or maybe you just contemplate others' issues of fairness and try to aid them in some way or at least give moral support.
On to the positions, aspects, and symbols of the moon in the next report.
{Sunday, and Month of the Crab} Message from Saturn
Cosmic Piper
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