Introduction
A major earthquake erupted
under the Indian Ocean, off the Western coast of Indonesia
on 12/26/04. It registered 9.0, which is the fifth largest
this century, and was the most powerful earthquake since the
one in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1964. So far, about
150,000 people, in a dozen countries, have been killed by
huge tidal waves or tsunami that were generated by the
earthquake.
There were significant
astrological events associated with these events.
What I will do here, is present
the basic building blocks of astrology. I'll apply this
knowledge to these cataclysmic earth changes, so you'll get
a sense of how to look at things astrologically.
Then, we'll analyze the
earthquake and tsunami
astrologically.
The
Planets
In astrology, the earth
is viewed as the center of the cosmos, with the Sun, Moon
and the planets revolving around the earth. (The Sun and
Moon are often grouped with the "other" plants in
astrological parlance, since all these bodies influence
events on earth.) They move in an imaginary circle
(ellipsis) or rotation through the 12 signs of the
Zodiac.
Sun - the ego, the personality of
a person, or a county.
Moon - the emotions,
one's feeling
nature.
Mercury - the thinking
mind, reason, also associated with Hermes the
trickster.
Venus - love, associated with
Venus, the Roman goddess of love.
Mars - is the Roman god of
War, adapted from the Greek god of war, Aries. Mars represents
concentrated physical energy, and provides our physical
motivation.
Jupiter - is the largest planet,
associated with abundance, and expansiveness. Jupiter is
associated with philosophy, good luck and enthusiasm.
Saturn - is the judge,
associated with limitation, and the imparting of karmic lessons --
as you reap, so do you sow.
Uranus - is the planet of the
Unexpected, often associated with the Tarot card of the Thunder
bolt hitting the Tower. Uranus is associated with genius, and a
person's uniqueness.
Neptune - is associated with
absorption, spaciness or intoxication. Nepture is identified with
spiritual inspiration, devotion and deception, addiction,
delusion. It represents that which is nebulous, or difficult to
grasp.
Pluto - was discovered in
1930. It is the smallest planet and the farthest away from the
Sun. It expresses power, leadership, and ambition. It is
associated with focused intensity, even obsession. It demands a
response, whether that response be from the natural world or a
person. Pluto expresses the shadow aspect of something, whether it
be a person or a nation. It is the great transformer of darkness
into light. Pluto was the Greek god of the Underworld, and
represents subterranean elements in nature and the unconscious in
human
The 12 Signs of the
Zodiac
The 10 PLANETS then, (including the Sun and Moon,
as described earlier)
Sun Moon Mercury Venus Mars
Jupiter Saturn, Uranus, Neptune Pluto
rotate through:
The 12 Signs of the Zodiac, which
correspond to the months of the year, in the Julian calendar.
(1) Aries (March 21 - April 20)
(2) Taurus (April 21 - May 20)
(3) Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
(4) Cancer (June 21 - July 21)
(5) Leo (July 22 - August 21)
(6) Virgo (August 22 - September 21)
(7) Libra (September 22 - October 21)
(8) Scorpio (October 22 - November 21)
(9) Sagittarius (November 22 - December
21)
(10) Capricorn (December 22 - January
20)
(11) Aquarius (January 21 - February
19)
(12) Pisces (February 20 - March
20)
The Planets and the Signs of the
Zodiac
There are two important relationships between the
planets and the signs of the Zodiac.
Each planet also "rules" an astrological sign,
with which it shares certain affinities. For instance, the planet,
Jupiter, associated with wisdom and benevolence, rules the sign,
Sagittarius, which is associated with philosophy and travel. Each
planet is said to be the most "comfortable" in its home sign, and
"rules" the sign. Here are the correspondences between the planet
and the sign of the zodiac which it rules.
Sun rules Leo
Moon rules Cancer
Mercury rules Gemini
Venus rules Taurus
Mars rules Aries
Jupiter rules Sagittarius
Saturn rules Capricorn
Uranus rules Aquarius
Neptune rules Pisces
Pluto rules Scorpio
Mercury rules Virgo
Venus rules Libra
All the planets also rotate through the 12 signs
of the Zodiac, and thereby impart their qualities to the sign
during the period of their presence (called a transit). For
instance, if Saturn, the planet which represents limitation and
judgment, is passing through (or transitting Sagittarius,
described above, then one might experience problems or limitations
associated with transit and travel. We'll return to the 12 signs
shortly.
The Signs of the Zodiac and the 4
Elements
Each of 12 Signs of the Zodiac has a dominant
characteristic which is associated with one of the four elements
-- earth, air, fire or water. The astrological signs could
be divided into four groups of signs which share this common
element, like members of a family.
| |
Fire |
Water |
Earth |
Air |
| Signs |
Aries |
Pisces |
Taurus |
Gemini |
| of the |
Leo |
Cancer |
Virgo |
Libra |
| Zodiac |
Sagittarius |
Scorpio |
Capricorn |
Aquarius |
Each planet, in its celestial rotation throughout
the year, enters into each of the 12 signs of the Zodiac, and
passes out of it again, into the next sign.
This leads us right into a brief discussion of the
12 Signs of the Zodiac. Having introduced the planets, and the
elements, the astrological signs will be our final building block
in this brief introduction to the Basic Building Blocks Of
Astrology.
The 12 Signs of The
Zodiac
Most of the 12 signs are represented by animals,
whose basic characteristics help define that sign and make it
easier to remember the sign's characteristics. We are intimately
connected with the animal, fish and bird kingdoms -- they figure
prominently in classical mythology and also in our own sports
activities, as in team names -- rams, bulls, dolphins, sharks,
eagles, hornets, etc.
Also important to note is the fact that there is a
correspondence between the characteristics of the planet and
the sun sign. It is why the particular planet is considered
to be the ruler of the sign. There are also esoteric aspects of
the signs which were presented by Alice A. Bailey in her work.
We'll present these here, and later hope to add a chapter on
them.
(1) Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Aries, the first sign in the Zodiac, is the seed
of the new. A fire sign, Aries is ruled by Mars. It is associated
with movement and independence. Aries, a fire sign, first gets the
idea, and than passes it to Taurus, the earth sign, (the next sign
of the Zodiac month) of the year, who makes it practical."
The esoteric mantra for Aries is:
"I go forth, and from the plane of the mind, I
rule"
esoteric mantra
(2) Taurus (April 21 - May 20)
This is the sign of Taurus, the bull. The Taurean
is grounded in reality, and sees life in a practical way. The
Taurean personality is fixed, determined, tenacious and enduring.
Taurus is an earth sign ruled by Venus. The Taurean personlity is
fixed, and determined, which is emphasized in the fact it is an
earth sign. Taurus is associated with the Buddha, due to the
Buddha's bull-like endurance in his search for Enlighenment.
The esoteric mantra is: "I see, and when the eye
is opened, all is light."
(3) Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
This is the sign of Gemini, the Twins, two twin
babies or young people. The personalities of the twins is
changeable, emphasized by the fact that this is an air sign. Ruled
by Mercury, or Hermes (in Greek mythology) the messenger of the
gods, who is pictured with wings on the ankles of his feet, Gemini
dispenses energy into the world. Gemini personalities are chatty,
changeable, mutable. The sun sign is associated with the world of
ideas, and sharing ideas, but not with deep analytic thought
(which is associated with Scorpio, the water sign). Gemini is
communication, putting the word out in the world.
The esoteric mantra for Gemini is: " I see my
other self, and in the waning of that self, I grow and
glow."
(4) Cancer (June 21 - July 21)
Cancer is the sign of Cancer the crab, crabs
carrying their homes on their backs. Cancer is a water sign that
is ruled by the Moon. Cancer is indeed the sign of the home and
the hearth. People who have the astrological sign of Cancer in
their chart love their homes, hearth, safety and family.
Cancer is associated with nurturing and strong feelings,
emphasized by the fact that it is a water sign. Cancer
personalities can be private, and warm and also like comfort
others.
The esoteric mantra for Cancer is "I build a
lighted house, and therein I dwell."
(5) Leo (July 22 - August 21)
Leo is the sign of Leo the lion. The Leo is the
ego or I, the concentrated essence of each person's personality.
Leo is a fire sign that is ruled by the Sun. Leo's can be
benevolent and compassionate.
The esoteric mantra for Leo is:
"I am that and that am I." To this we add "I see
the light, I become the light, I send it forth" cited in Forces Of
The Zodiac by Robert Leichtman and Carl Japikse, 1985
(6) Virgo (August 22 - September
21)
Virgo represents detail, and the analytical mind.
Virgo is an earth sign that is ruled by Mercury. Virgo tries to
fix things by analyzing the task at hand, as by making lists.
Mercury, the planet associated with the analytical mind, rules
Virgo.
The esoteric mantra for Virgo is: "I am the mother and the child, I, God, I matter
am."
(7) Libra (September 22 - October 21)
Libra is the sign of balance. It is an air sign
ruled by Venus. It is represented by a woman holding balancing
scales, and who is blindfolded because she objectively
distributes fairness and justice in the world. Libras weigh
and balance life. They are reflective, favor diplomacy. They are
not ascetic, but like pleasure. Many lawyers are Libras. Libra is
the pause within the soul that knows the truth. Libra refines the
soul. Jimmy Carter is an example of a Libra.
The esoteric mantra for Libra is:
"I choose the way that leads between the two great
lines of force."
(8) Scorpio (October 22 - November
21)
Scorpio is the sign of the scorpion. It is the
most impenetrable and profound sign of the Zodiac. It is a water
sign that is ruled by Pluto, god of the Underworld in Greek/Roman
mythology. Scorpios are self-absorbed, and while a water sign,
they have been described as being almost like oil in terms of
their stickiness or impenetrability. Scorpio runs deep, and rules
the subconscious. It rules death, and physical and psychological
transformation. Scorpio rules sexuality, and the shadow aspect of
the person or country. Many therapists are Scorpio.
The esoteric mantra for Scorpio is:
"Warrior am I, and from the battle I emerge
triumphant."
(9) Sagittarius (November
22-December
21)
Sagittarius is a fire sign ruled by Jupiter. It
rules philosophy, religion, higher learning, belief in general,
sports, and adventures. Sagittarius is the sign of enthusiasm,
positive thinking, and gambling. Sag rules goals.
The esoteric mantra for Sagittarius is
:
"I see the goal, I reach the goal, and then I see
another."
(10) Capricorn (December 22 - January
20)
Capricorn is an earth sign ruled by Saturn. The
Capricorn is patient, practical, and hard working. It is the sign
of ambition, and also manipulation. Capricorn rules structure and
hierarchy. Capricorns tend to be serious, absolutist, and loners.
Nixon and Martin Luther King were both Capricorns.
The esoteric mantra for Capricorn is:
"Lost am I in light supernal, yet, on that light I
turn my back."
(11) Aquarius (January 21 - February
19)
Aquarius is an air sign ruled by Uranus. While
Cancers favor blood family, the family of Aquarius is the human
family. Aquarians follow the calling of higher will, humanity,
fairness, justice and peace. They don't orient to status quo or
conformity, but toward the revolutionary. It is also the sign of
technology and electronics.
The esoteric mantra for Aquarius is:
"Water of Life am I, poured forth for thirsty
humanity."
(12) Pisces (February 20 - March
20)
Pisces, the latest of the sign in the solar
calendar, is a water sign ruled by Neptune. It is a mystical sign,
the sign of the fishes and is associated with Christianity. It
rules the mystical and devotional path, It also is associated with
deception, vagueness, and also with mind-altering drugs, insofar
as one gets "absorbed" in the latter. Pisces also rules movies,
art, and glamour and the illusory. It is a sign of compassion,
sometimes associated with suffering.
The esoteric mantra for Pisces is:
"I leave my father's home, and turning back, I
save."
Linking the Planets, Signs of the Zodiac and
the
Elements
Based on what we've written above, let us
combine:
the 4 elements
the 12 Signs of the Zodiac
the Planet which rules its particular Sign of the
Zodiac.
Then, we get the
following
Planets, Sun
Signs & Element
|
|
Fire |
Water |
Earth |
Air |
|
Planet |
Mars rules Aries |
Nepture rules Pisces |
Venus
rules Taurus |
Mercury rules
Gemini |
|
& Sign |
Sun rules Leo |
Moon rules Cancer |
Mercury
rules rules |
Venus rules Libra |
|
Rulership |
Jupiter rules
Sag |
Pluto rules Scorpio |
Saturn rules Capricorn |
Uranus rules Aquarius
|
A person's astrology chart, or the chart
of a nation, a geographical region, or an event, simply
consists of graphic representations of the planets that
are placed in the appropriate sign of the Zodiac. The
planets are arranged or charted in a
circle in the 12 signs of the Zodiac. If one adds to this
picture the exact time of an event or birth, one could add
Houses.
The 12
Houses
The 12 Houses represent a kind of
microscopic focusing of the energy of the 12 Signs of
the Zodiac - the stars and planets-- on
the Earth. A basic astrology chart could be
constucted in which astrological events unfold three
dimensionally, in height, width and breath, or above,
below and in space and time. as this energy is broken up
into the 12 houses. Thus, if one is able to include
a time of birth, which includes the time of a particular
event, as the incorporation of a business, of founding of
a nation, or the time a disaster occurs, the 12 houses
could be included in the astrology chart. In the astrology
chart, the planets are plotted as objects on the perimeter
of a circle. The pie-like pieces are divided into the 12
Signs of the Zodiac, which are overlayed with the 12
Houses. For example, the 1st sign of Aries corresponds to
the first House of one's physical appearance, and the 2nd
sign of Taurus corresponds to the 2nd House of money. I
just want to give you a general sense here of the
connection between the 12 Signs of the Zodiac (called Sun
Signs) and the 12 Houses.
How does Astrology Work?
The proof of astrology is based on
observation over millennia. Vibrational, or physical
energy from the cosmos, hits the earth all the time.
Energy from the sun affects communications on earth.
Energy from the moon affects the tides, and full moons
have long been associated with intensification of activity
on earth, as by animals, and also by increase in crimes.
The stars and constellations, much further
away, may influence us in more subtle ways. One needn't
know the precise mechanism in order to reap the benefits
of astrological wisdom. Similarly, one needn't know
exactly how a car runs, in order to drive, or the physics
of water in order to make a cup of tea. In the same way,
we could simply say that the correspondences between
movements of objects in the heavens and events and objects
on Earth have long been observed and verified through
objective analysis and in
practice.
The
Application of
Astrology
Having presented some of the
building blocks (or language or syntax) of astrology,
let's jump right in and describe the recent earthquake and
tsunami in terms of these elements. Please click on
the Astrology&The News
link to continue  .
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