posted December 29, 2004 05:27 PM              

Mine is in cancer and I am always dealing with family problems!!! I feel suffocatingly tied to my family and if it weren't for constant feelings of guilt I would have left long ago. My parents have always been overprotective and restrictive and I've always resented it. Even now as a 'grown-up' I am still bending to their ways!
I blame my ascendant for this! I wishi I had been given a rising that gives me more freedom! Like Libra or something.

Is it just me that feels that my cancer rising sign is to do with it? I just feel sometimes that it gives me an added burden in my life which I could have done without!

posted December 30, 2004 01:19 PM              

That's a good question which pops up often, and which we are all constantly learning about and observing firsthand - then sharing what we observe and experience firsthand.

If you feel like it, include your birthdate, time of birth, and place of birth as some of us WILL take the time to take a further look for you, and help you grasp this all until it's second nature.

For example, you may have more Cancer in your Chart, or you might have a Sun or Moon Conjunct your Ascendant. Things like that which will make that Cancer Asc more powerful. And there may be other indications in your Chart which will provide information as to why you may be struggling with it, which may not have anything to do with the Asc standing alone.

If you've read some of the posts, you know that anything Cancer in one's Natal is going through a LOT of stress due to Transiting Saturn being in Cancer, plus Saturn being the opposite energy of the Moon which rules Cancer.

Transiting Saturn in Cancer is currently at 25 degrees. So if your Asc is in a later degree, you may be beginning to feel it's impact, or it's influence as it walks out the door.

I have a Cancer Moon in the later degrees, so I'm totally with you as far as the sucky mucky internal chaos. With your Asc, it may give you trouble in coming across to others as you really wish to be. It may be a test to help you realize what's really important in how others perceive you. It's best to take this Transit EASY... the more Mutable in your attitude, the more you'll be able to go with the flow, understanding it won't last forever.

Easier said than done - I KNOW !!

posted December 30, 2004 06:21 PM              

My birth details are:
6th September 1971
12.37am
Calcutta, India

I don't think the current transits are making too much difference to me as the situation is kind of a life-long thing, and getting people to see me as me, and not through the eyes of my parents (esp my mother) has always been hard for me.

posted January 01, 2005 05:18 PM              

Archer: I dont think Kolkata was affected that much actually, at least my mum rang India when it happened and they (my family) were all fine - they are too far away from where it happened. Tamil Nadu & Andaman/Nicobar islands are the worst affected areas it seems. But i guess you knew that already

posted January 01, 2005 05:32 PM              

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posted January 03, 2005 04:14 PM              

OK - The desire to want to do more to please others, or be of service to others also comes about through Virgo/6th House influences. We can also look at your Cancer/Moon/4th House influences which would relate to your home and family, although the Virgo/6th House is also interested in all things domestic.

You have a Virgo Sun, Venus & Pluto, but they are in your 3rd House of communication as well as siblings. Here is one place you may feel like "breaking out" of.

Your Moon is in Pisces, which is another Sign which enjoys doing for others, or which finds difficulty in creating boundaries. But it's in your 9th House, and until you get out there in the world of knowledge and/or travel, you will not feel the full potential of your Moon in Pisces. So there's another influence making you want to "break out".

Your 4th House, which is ruled by Moon/Cancer, and is all about family, has Uranus & Libra in there, both are a freedom-loving Planet & Sign - so there's yet another indication making you feel like "breaking out". Also, slow-moving Jupiter is currently Transiting your 4th House so THIS COULD BE YOUR LUCKY BREAK!

Your 6th House is currently being Transited by Mercury, Venus & Pluto - so you very much want to communicate your appreciation for love, and you will be trying to do this for a while since slow-moving Pluto is there to, which rules "transformation".

Also, your Mars is in Aquarius, more freedom-loving and being of service to your friends, and your Saturn is in Gemini, which may sometimes give people the impression that your goals are not always practical, but ignore that. You need change and variety, and that's just how you are. You'd be a great writer, I suspect. Writing childrens' books or working with children.

Finally, your Mercury is in Leo which means, you tend to ROAR when you express yourself, and you should roar often, or else all the energy builds up until it comes off a little too strong to others. So regularly release that energy by communicating often, not holding so much in.

Your Mars in Leo is in the 2nd House, so you'll want to focus on this particular placement A LOT, as it will play an important role in your work or career. Combine that with your Midheaven (also career) in dreamy Pisces, and I can see where your lively imagination can inspire people a great deal.

The important thing is to keep all these energies flowing. Take long walks around nature, talk to the trees, insects, and birds. Keep your chi flowing. Do meditation each day, and don't hold too much in. Express yourself! Learn! Travel! Break the traditional family mold! Take it day by day.

Hope this helps. Let me know what you think.

posted January 04, 2005 05:34 PM              

I didn't realise I had so many freedom-loving planets/aspects. I thought it was down to horrible aspects in my chart that were tying me down. So I guess I would still feel the same way if i had more "liberal" parents who'd always allowed me to do as I pleased. I've always thought my moon in pisces made me a pushover!

Its so funny what you said about writing childrens books. I have always wanted to write and currently Im in the middle of writing a short story which is in the style of a fairy tale! I havent decided yet whether its for children or adults - it depends which way it turns out in the end, lol.

You're also right about the mercury in leo - i do have a tendency to hold my thoughts in (years of practice I guess), and I'm always the quiet one in a group, too shy to say anything, but when I feel strongly about something i think i come off too strongly! So i have to watch that I guess.

Is there anywhere I can get more info bout my transits you mentioned, particularly the Jupiter one?