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Gemini Nymph
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posted August 04, 2005 08:00 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
According to the glossary at astrologycom.com, a critical degree does the following:

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A planet's strength in the chart is increased when in any of these degrees, or within an orb of 3 degrees of the critical degree. There are critical degrees in each of the Signs

The critical degrees by sign are:

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn: 0 - 13 - 26
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius: 9 - 21
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces: 4 - 17

Just curious is anyone has planets on these degrees and feels that they are strengthen in someway that isn't necessarily accounted for by house, sign or aspect. A tough one to discern, sure, but give it some thought.

I have my Venus at 4 Gem, weakened by a conunction with Saturn at 29 Tau. Yet I do feel that despite being in Gem and crowded by a lackluster Saturn placement, my Venus does quite well.

I also have Mercury at 17 Gem, but it's conjunct my MC and Sun, in rulership and is prime dispositor. It kind of doesn't need any help being strong. LOL>.

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posted August 04, 2005 08:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Azalaksh     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
G Nymph ~

My Sun is at 26 Libra in the 3rd house. My Asc is an anaretic 29Leo54. There are times when I feel more Leo than Libra! My Sun is also conjunct Saturn and Neptune so I get to be a restricted space cadet! Since my Moon is the handle of a bucket formation and the apex of a Yod, I've always felt there's a lot of lunar energy in my makeup. This is interesting to learn that the luminaries may be the most "powerful" or strongest parts of my natal chart.....

Thanks!
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posted August 05, 2005 03:04 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Alterna     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hmmmmmm *looks at own chart*,

Exact ones are:

My Uranus is 0 Capricorn in the 3rd house; Mars 9 Aquarius in the 4th House; Jupiter 9 Taurus in the 8th House.

And I also have Neptune 10 Capricorn on the cusp of the 3rd/4th House, and Venus 15 Gemini.

I was aware of Neptune and Venus being strong in my chart (at least I feel that they are strong in my chart) but I have never really paid any attention to the exact critical degree planets in my own chart.

Very interesting, I will have to look in to this more (I would look in to it more but its 2am and I really should be getting to bed, haha!)

Thanks a lot!

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posted August 05, 2005 03:52 AM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanx Gem.. I have a few within orb but not on the exact degrees

Sun, Aries, 12'17 deg 11th

Mercury, Pisces, 18'19 10th

Mars, Capricorn, 2'34 7th

Pluo, Scorpio, 6'37 5th

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posted August 05, 2005 03:43 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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The critical degrees by sign are:

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn: 0 - 13 - 26
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius: 9 - 21
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces: 4 - 17


i have just 1 of these: mars 26*libra. i think it tends to make me passive-aggressive!

i have a few others that are w/in that orb of 3*: sun 10*libra, pluto 11*libra, venus 8*scorp.

hey i just now realised that i have that thing (forget what it's called) where 1 sign has a planet & the other sign has the previous sign's planetary ruler. lol did i say that right?? i.e. pluto (rules scorpio)in libra and venus (rules libra) in scorpio! anyone remember what this means or where i can find that thread??

p.s. zala, what is an 'anaretic ascendant'? is mine one being that it is 29*gemini? i really feel more cancerian than geminian (i just made that word up i think)


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posted August 05, 2005 05:10 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Azalaksh     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hexxie ~

Ooooh, we got lotsa good stuff (good links) here on the anaretic degree (29).....
http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/005813.html http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/004650.html http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/003621.html http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/004379.html

Enjoy!
'Zala

PS: My Asc, Saturn and NN are anaretic (cue Twilight Zone music) -- got a lotta "Fate" going on in my chart!!

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Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn: 0 - 13 - 26
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius: 9 - 21
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces: 4 - 17

GemNymph, am I reading this right~ 0 THROUGH 13 ~ THROUGH 26 etc. or only exact degrees plus the 3 deg orb? If that is the case almost all of my placements fall within critical degree or at least within orb of the critical degree. My sun is the only one left out at 22 deg Virgo~~~

So..how is this supposed to reflect on the native.

Asc Cancer 1 deg
Merc Libra 13 deg
Uranus Libra 26 deg (25.56)
Mars Libra 1
Pluto Libra 6 deg
Venus Virgo 8 deg
Moon Virgo 10 deg
Jupiter Pisces 13 deg
Neptune Sag 7 deg


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posted December 15, 2010 06:23 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for joyrjw     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
"A planet's strength in the chart is increased when in any of these degrees, or within an orb of 3 degrees of the critical degree. There are critical degrees in each of the Signs
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The critical degrees by sign are:

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn: 0 - 13 - 26
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius: 9 - 21
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces: 4 - 17"

I have....
Sidereal:Uranus Libra 14'05
POF Leo 19'56
Neptune Scorpio 18'32
Ascendant Gemini 4'40
Pluto Virgo 18'44
Descendant Sagittarius 4'40

I have to think about it as far as seeing the increased influence in my chart goes.




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posted December 15, 2010 07:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for joyrjw     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I found this on another site and I thought it might be helpful....
http://constellationchamber.heavenforum.com/as-above-so-below-f3/restored-critical-degrees-t22.htm

Cafe Astrology's take on 0/29-degrees wrote:
Many astrologers consider 0 and 29 degrees of any sign critical degrees as well. The 0 and 29 degrees are more crisis-oriented points, especially in predictive work.

...If a natal planet is found at 29 degrees of any sign, also known as the Anaretic degree, there can be some real issues with decision-making in that part of the personality represented by the energies of the planet. The native may evaluate and re-evaluate situations before making a move one day, and the next day, jump into the action without listening to himself or herself! For example, if Mars is at 29 degrees, the native may devise many plans of actions, worry excessively about the possible actions and different routes to take, and then execute a spontaneous action that is contrary to the decision!

Critical Degrees at some page wrote:
Beginnings and Endings of Zodiac Signs

Just as the zodiac as a whole is a cycle, each zodiac sign by itself is also a cycle. The beginnings and endings of cycles are always important, so 0 degrees and 29 degrees of each sign are critical degrees. 0 degrees represents new beginnings or unfoldings of the energy and effects related to that sign. 29 degrees represents our efforts to complete or perfect our handling of that sign's energies.

More on First and Last degrees wrote:
Significance of the First and the Last Degree

When treating the subject of particular degrees of the Zodiac, I will also mention the first and the last degree of each particular sign. Each planet that comes into contact with these degrees can have a very strong impact, although an unstable one. Liz Greene, in one of her books (The Outer Planets and Their Cycles) remarks that within one and the same sign, its characteristics are manifested most intensively at the beginning and at the end. Particularly interesting is the last degree of each sign. We are used to think that towards the end of a sign, its influence decreases, whereas the influence of the next sign starts to manifest. Here lies the surprise - at the end, its influence gets stronger again and manifests very intensively. It is as if at the last step, the sign wanted another opportunity to show its identity before the new quality starts to dominate.


[u][color=#007FFF]CLASSIC CRITICAL DEGREES:[/u][/color] wrote:


Classic Critical Degrees at Café Astrology wrote:
Classic critical degrees are 0, 13, and 26 degrees of the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn); 8-9 and 21-22 degrees of fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius); and 4 and 17 degrees of mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces). These are considered sensitive, and sometimes strengthening, points. If a natal planet is found in a critical degree, that planet is emphasized and assumes more power in the life of the native due to its placement.

Critical Degrees (Aries Point Degrees/Classic Degrees) at Moonvalley Astrologer wrote:


Critical Degrees

The Critical Degrees are 0, 13, 26 of Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn), 9 and 21 of Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), 4 and 17 of Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces). When a Critical Degree falls on a house cusp, it shows stress and climax. The matters of the houses ruled and occupied by a planet in one of the critical degrees is grave, serious, and climactic.

Aries Point Degrees

The true Aries Point degree is 0 Aries, however, the 0 degree of the four Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) are all referred to as Aries Point degrees. This beginning degree of the Cardinal signs has similar connotations to the angles of a chart and is an indicator of eventful times when occupied by a planet or found on a house cusp. These points are indicative of a spectacular out rush of energies. There is frequently an involvement with the world at large. Outsiders or those who’re considered an expert in some area becomes involved in one’s personal matters. Ramifications of events often have a domino effect into each personal area of the life as represented by these four Cardinal points: personal, family, relationships and status. Those with a planet in this degree in the natal chart often have some influence in worldly affairs or at some point they come into public view. As such, the degree is also associated with fame. There is no "orb" involved. The planet must be within that opening degree of one of the four Cardinal signs, not one degree higher or lower.

Discussion and ancient thesises on the degrees' significance wrote:
1. degree of cardinal signs - new beginning
13. degree of cardinal signs - frustration due to maladjustment
26. degree of cardinal signs - warning that plans are being overvalued before further progress is made
9. degree of fixed signs - faith in ability to overcome all obstacles and difficulties.
15. degree of fixed signs - attachment to the law of karma - possibility for an advanced soul to fulfil its destiny and to teach others
21. degree of fixed signs - agonies caused by purification of egoistic mind.
4. degree of mutable signs - overcoming all prejudices and accepting the unity with everything.
17. degree of mutable signs - rebirth through the contact with the knowledge form
unconscious mind

A personal favorite of mine, critical degrees associated with the lunar nodes:

[u][color=#007FFF]LUNAR NODE-DEGREES AT MOONVALLEY ASTROLOGER:[/u][/color] wrote:
In the Degree of the Nodes refers to any planet or significant point that falls in the same degree of the lunar nodes in any sign. It must be the very same degree, not one higher or lower to come within one degree but actually in that same degree, regardless of the number of minutes. This shows a fated appointment or fateful event, possibly some sort of catastrophe.

...A planet in the degree of the nodes takes on the excitability of the North Node as well as some of the malefic influence of the South Node. The South Node is associated with a sacrifice or an obligation.

...Highly respected astrologer Ivy Jacobson says that, "Any planet or angle in the same degree as the Nodes points to a catastrophe, casualty, fatality or tragedy in a horary or natal chart, the more far-reaching when a malefic is involved."

...Examples of just a few people with planets or significant points in the degree of the Mean Nodes includes Martha Stewart (Part of Fortune), George W. Bush (Uranus), Bonny Lee Bakely (Venus), Jackie Bouvier (Ascendant/Descendant).

Lastly, just for fun, ancient degree-associations for each sign (don't take these too seriously, they are very old connotations after all):

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

Other sensitive/critical degrees:

Overview of Fixed Star-degrees and their meanings, from our "Fixed Stars"-thread

A thread on Vertex

A thread on Pars Fortunae

I have some tight conjunctions with several fixed stars, but otherwise nothing too karmic.

Wags wrote:
I'll be honest, this isn't my area of interest. It's a little confusing.

However

We are used to think that towards the end of a sign, its influence decreases, whereas the influence of the next sign starts to manifest. Here lies the surprise - at the end, its influence gets stronger again and manifests very intensively. It is as if at the last step, the sign wanted another opportunity to show its identity before the new quality starts to dominate.

I find that bit very interesting. I used to think it would morph into the other sign as well... why does it influence it more at the end?

Stalker wrote:

I wish they'd elaborate on that as well.

Also, how exactly can one determine whether the sign-energy is whole/strong or not? People who believe in cusps, must in that case think that the most vital and prominent energy of a sign are approx within 10-25 degrees, but that's in my opinion retarded, since I don't believe in several-degree-cusps. Cusp is the exact day/night one sign ends and the other begins, period. Also, had that been correct, it would make no sense for the Decans to be the way they are. First Decan is always the dignified/own Decan, and that makes a sign doublesign in own dignity.

Then there are those who believe that sign-influence starts out strong and gradually decreases. Personally, I think it's a bit more reliable than the idea above, but it's still sort of vague to assume that. You start out in a sign, the dignified decan, and dignified duad, and slowly move forward with influences that wash out the "purity". I don't think the ENERGY of a sign decreases, or the strength, but that "purity" does. Taurus Decan of Taurus, then Virgo Decan of Taurus putting a new overtone on the Taurus, then Capricorn Decan of Taurus, blah blah blah words words words words, period.

I'm not sure what to believe myself, but I don't think that sign energy decreases at all. I think it washes out or "evolved" throughout the degrees, but I don't think it becomes weaker or gradually turns into the next sign, as if there were some sort of smooth interlude. I don't believe in that at the moment.

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posted October 15, 2016 11:47 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MermaidDreamz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by joyrjw:
I found this on another site and I thought it might be helpful....
http://constellationchamber.heavenforum.com/as-above-so-below-f3/restored-cr itical-degrees-t22.htm

Cafe Astrology's take on 0/29-degrees wrote:
Many astrologers consider 0 and 29 degrees of any sign critical degrees as well. The 0 and 29 degrees are more crisis-oriented points, especially in predictive work.

...If a natal planet is found at 29 degrees of any sign, also known as the Anaretic degree, there can be some real issues with decision-making in that part of the personality represented by the energies of the planet. The native may evaluate and re-evaluate situations before making a move one day, and the next day, jump into the action without listening to himself or herself! For example, if Mars is at 29 degrees, the native may devise many plans of actions, worry excessively about the possible actions and different routes to take, and then execute a spontaneous action that is contrary to the decision!

Critical Degrees at some page wrote:
Beginnings and Endings of Zodiac Signs

Just as the zodiac as a whole is a cycle, each zodiac sign by itself is also a cycle. The beginnings and endings of cycles are always important, so 0 degrees and 29 degrees of each sign are critical degrees. 0 degrees represents new beginnings or unfoldings of the energy and effects related to that sign. 29 degrees represents our efforts to complete or perfect our handling of that sign's energies.

More on First and Last degrees wrote:
Significance of the First and the Last Degree

When treating the subject of particular degrees of the Zodiac, I will also mention the first and the last degree of each particular sign. Each planet that comes into contact with these degrees can have a very strong impact, although an unstable one. Liz Greene, in one of her books (The Outer Planets and Their Cycles) remarks that within one and the same sign, its characteristics are manifested most intensively at the beginning and at the end. Particularly interesting is the last degree of each sign. We are used to think that towards the end of a sign, its influence decreases, whereas the influence of the next sign starts to manifest. Here lies the surprise - at the end, its influence gets stronger again and manifests very intensively. It is as if at the last step, the sign wanted another opportunity to show its identity before the new quality starts to dominate.


[u][color=#007FFF][b]CLASSIC CRITICAL DEGREES:[/u]
[/color] wrote:


Classic Critical Degrees at Café Astrology wrote:
Classic critical degrees are 0, 13, and 26 degrees of the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn); 8-9 and 21-22 degrees of fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius); and 4 and 17 degrees of mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces). These are considered sensitive, and sometimes strengthening, points. If a natal planet is found in a critical degree, that planet is emphasized and assumes more power in the life of the native due to its placement.

Critical Degrees (Aries Point Degrees/Classic Degrees) at Moonvalley Astrologer wrote:


Critical Degrees

The Critical Degrees are 0, 13, 26 of Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn), 9 and 21 of Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), 4 and 17 of Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces). When a Critical Degree falls on a house cusp, it shows stress and climax. The matters of the houses ruled and occupied by a planet in one of the critical degrees is grave, serious, and climactic.

Aries Point Degrees

The true Aries Point degree is 0 Aries, however, the 0 degree of the four Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) are all referred to as Aries Point degrees. This beginning degree of the Cardinal signs has similar connotations to the angles of a chart and is an indicator of eventful times when occupied by a planet or found on a house cusp. These points are indicative of a spectacular out rush of energies. There is frequently an involvement with the world at large. Outsiders or those who’re considered an expert in some area becomes involved in one’s personal matters. Ramifications of events often have a domino effect into each personal area of the life as represented by these four Cardinal points: personal, family, relationships and status. Those with a planet in this degree in the natal chart often have some influence in worldly affairs or at some point they come into public view. As such, the degree is also associated with fame. There is no "orb" involved. The planet must be within that opening degree of one of the four Cardinal signs, not one degree higher or lower.

Discussion and ancient thesises on the degrees' significance wrote:
1. degree of cardinal signs - new beginning
13. degree of cardinal signs - frustration due to maladjustment
26. degree of cardinal signs - warning that plans are being overvalued before further progress is made
9. degree of fixed signs - faith in ability to overcome all obstacles and difficulties.
15. degree of fixed signs - attachment to the law of karma - possibility for an advanced soul to fulfil its destiny and to teach others
21. degree of fixed signs - agonies caused by purification of egoistic mind.
4. degree of mutable signs - overcoming all prejudices and accepting the unity with everything.
17. degree of mutable signs - rebirth through the contact with the knowledge form
unconscious mind

A personal favorite of mine, critical degrees associated with the lunar nodes:

[u][color=#007FFF]LUNAR NODE-DEGREES AT MOONVALLEY ASTROLOGER:[/u][/color] wrote:
In the Degree of the Nodes refers to any planet or significant point that falls in the same degree of the lunar nodes in any sign. It must be the very same degree, not one higher or lower to come within one degree but actually in that same degree, regardless of the number of minutes. This shows a fated appointment or fateful event, possibly some sort of catastrophe.

...A planet in the degree of the nodes takes on the excitability of the North Node as well as some of the malefic influence of the South Node. The South Node is associated with a sacrifice or an obligation.

...Highly respected astrologer Ivy Jacobson says that, "Any planet or angle in the same degree as the Nodes points to a catastrophe, casualty, fatality or tragedy in a horary or natal chart, the more far-reaching when a malefic is involved."

...Examples of just a few people with planets or significant points in the degree of the Mean Nodes includes Martha Stewart (Part of Fortune), George W. Bush (Uranus), Bonny Lee Bakely (Venus), Jackie Bouvier (Ascendant/Descendant).

Lastly, just for fun, ancient degree-associations for each sign (don't take these too seriously, they are very old connotations after all):

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

Other sensitive/critical degrees:

Overview of Fixed Star-degrees and their meanings, from our "Fixed Stars"-thread

A thread on Vertex

A thread on Pars Fortunae

I have some tight conjunctions with several fixed stars, but otherwise nothing too karmic.

Wags wrote:
I'll be honest, this isn't my area of interest. It's a little confusing.

However

We are used to think that towards the end of a sign, its influence decreases, whereas the influence of the next sign starts to manifest. Here lies the surprise - at the end, its influence gets stronger again and manifests very intensively. It is as if at the last step, the sign wanted another opportunity to show its identity before the new quality starts to dominate.

I find that bit very interesting. I used to think it would morph into the other sign as well... why does it influence it more at the end?

Stalker wrote:

I wish they'd elaborate on that as well.

Also, how exactly can one determine whether the sign-energy is whole/strong or not? People who believe in cusps, must in that case think that the most vital and prominent energy of a sign are approx within 10-25 degrees, but that's in my opinion retarded, since I don't believe in several-degree-cusps. Cusp is the exact day/night one sign ends and the other begins, period. Also, had that been correct, it would make no sense for the Decans to be the way they are. First Decan is always the dignified/own Decan, and that makes a sign doublesign in own dignity.

Then there are those who believe that sign-influence starts out strong and gradually decreases. Personally, I think it's a bit more reliable than the idea above, but it's still sort of vague to assume that. You start out in a sign, the dignified decan, and dignified duad, and slowly move forward with influences that wash out the "purity". I don't think the ENERGY of a sign decreases, or the strength, but that "purity" does. Taurus Decan of Taurus, then Virgo Decan of Taurus putting a new overtone on the Taurus, then Capricorn Decan of Taurus, blah blah blah words words words words, period.

I'm not sure what to believe myself, but I don't think that sign energy decreases at all. I think it washes out or "evolved" throughout the degrees, but I don't think it becomes weaker or gradually turns into the next sign, as if there were some sort of smooth interlude. I don't believe in that at the moment. [/B]


The 0/29° Fits me often. Perhaps this is one reason a person may be Ocd in be some way.

My Neptune is 0° in my 12th. I have plenty f other 29° asteroids too.

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There are a lot of really good threads in this forum.

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Originally posted by Gemini Nymph:
According to the glossary at astrologycom.com, a critical degree does the following:

The critical degrees by sign are:

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn: [b]0 - 13 - 26
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius: 9 - 21
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces: 4 - 17

Just curious is anyone has planets on these degrees and feels that they are strengthen in someway that isn't necessarily accounted for by house, sign or aspect. A tough one to discern, sure, but give it some thought.

I have my Venus at 4 Gem, weakened by a conunction with Saturn at 29 Tau. Yet I do feel that despite being in Gem and crowded by a lackluster Saturn placement, my Venus does quite well.

I also have Mercury at 17 Gem, but it's conjunct my MC and Sun, in rulership and is prime dispositor. It kind of doesn't need any help being strong. LOL>.[/B]



Sag sun/merc both @ 11°
Libra moon 0°
Aries mars 7°
Scorp Venus & Pluto 12°
Taurus Jupiter 29° retrograde

I do feel strongly but I have numerous strong placements that play against each other. A lot of energy misdirected.

I get what I want when I'm ready. Slow starter but once I get going there is no going back. Same with relationships. Forever adhered to what I want.

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Ah.

I hate this. I fit in with all. It sucks to have critical degrees ... Perpetual dissapointment. ....If you let it.


Sun/mer, Libra 0°, mars conjunct MC in the degree. All my **** lands there. Including my Jupiter.

I started to practice breathing methods.

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I have: Venus 13 Cancer opposite Uranus 13 Capricorn and Neptune 16 Capricorn...

Also, Pluto 18 Scorpio and Saturn 6 Aquarius.

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Interesting.

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Moon at 26 Aries
Venus at 9 Scorpio

Mars 0 Virgo
Jupiter 0 Sag (ruler of my Sun)

Well it's hard to say because the moon is heavily aspected in my chart (apex of yod, squares to Uranus and Neptune, and trine Mars, Sun and Mercury). I really have no idea what it means that it's a critical degree.

Venus is on my IC in 8 Sco, so it's in detriment and critical, but it's also trine Saturn and quintile Neptune. Also no idea what it means to be critical degree.

Relationships and emotions certainly play a huge role, but isn't that the case for everyone?


Mars-Jupiter in 0 degrees makes sense, I was always getting into trouble growing up, but then Mars is also in the 1st opposite Saturn and square Pluto which is conjunct Jupiter.

So I don't know?! But I found this site which is helpful!
http://www.dearbrutus.com/artmiscellany.html

"When your natal Moon is critical you possess good instincts and great tenacity; yet life is never a settled issue for you. You’re never quite sure what it is you want out of life, so you’re never quite satisfied with things as they are. You tend to hold yourself back because you have an emotional sensibility which is very easily moved or disturbed. You take everything that happens very much to heart, which on its negative side can become a tendency to sulk or pout. At your worst you are completely dominated by your moods, and the less rational they are, the more adamant you become. Your best quality is your willingness to follow your intuition all the way to the end, which endows you with a great capacity for loyalty and dedication."

It does apply to me, certainly, but then again so does the description for people who don't have any planets conjunct critical degrees.

"When your natal Venus is critical you possess an unflagging optimism and hopefulness; yet life seems to continually disappoint your expectations. You are endowed with a somewhat abashed playfulness and the eager anticipation of a child, but you are extremely vulnerable emotionally and susceptible to being imposed upon or taken advantage of. Actually you victimize yourself with a childish impatience and refusal to allow things to run their course – such as waiting for Mr. or Ms. “Right” to come along, and pouncing on any likely prospects. You may not be looking for give-and-take in an intimate relationship so much as for security and a sense of stability. On your positive side you have a nurturing impulse towards your fellows. You are a delight to know because you are spontaneous, full of adventure, and possessed of a wide-eyed curiosity about the world."

This is slightly true..

"When your natal Mars is critical you possess great perseverance and endurance; but you usually find yourself in a rut, stuck in the same old dead-end situations. You don’t like being under pressure but often find yourself in that position because you put off decision-making or just let things slide until you’re absolutely forced to make a stand. You may harbor secret ambitions or dreams of grandeur, together with a secret fear of successfully realizing them; so you tend to carry an air of frustrated intentions around with you. On the other hand, you mix your caution with bravado and panache and an exceptional amount of personal charm. You have a sense of fair play and a determination to shield and protect other people, which is the hallmark of an incipient heroism."

"When your natal Jupiter is critical you possess a rather sheepish desire to be looked up to and a gift for taking charge, together with a disinclination to play at all unless you can make the rules. You are the proverbial “leader without followers”: enthusiastic and eager to share, but overly set in your ways and fixed in your views so that there is a certain point beyond which you just cannot be reached. You take great delight in sheer contrariness, and there may be a vaguely patronizing or condescending air about you – or the sense that you are humoring or indulging other people. If life at times makes you feel that nothing you say or do counts, it’s because you’re often unwilling to give anyone else any credit. When you have learned the virtues of adaptability, the steadfastness of purpose and complete sincerity which are your outstanding qualities win you the firm allegiance of all who know you."

The Jupiter one, definitely Woah, that's probably the most helpful thing I've come across in astrology in a long time..

A lot of these I think were more true when I was growing up and a little bit more immature. But they still fit.

But besides these descriptions, the word that keeps coming to mind is CHAOS. Like, I thrive in chaos, always creating chaos for myself, good or bad..

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13. degree of cardinal signs - frustration due to maladjustment

Venus in 13 Cancer....who yeah frustration and maladjustment describe it perfectly.

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13. degree of cardinal signs - frustration due to maladjustment

Venus in 13 Cancer....who yeah frustration and maladjustment describe it perfectly.



high fives...but maladjustment for what, do you think?

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Soltze:
[b]13. degree of cardinal signs - frustration due to maladjustment

Venus in 13 Cancer....who yeah frustration and maladjustment describe it perfectly.



high fives...but maladjustment for what, do you think?[/B][/QUOTE]

Oh well, my sexuality is a confusion to me.
I love those who don't love me. The ones who do I don't feel the same and push them away.
So many things lol

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