posted January 07, 2006 10:48 PM            

Tim has helped a lot of people here with his insights

I like what you have posted so far, am looking forward to more! Haven't seen your stats anywhere, whatcha got??

posted January 08, 2006 01:35 AM              

Thanks for the nice words! I am pleased that my web site was able to help you get more out of astrology. I am a big believer that there is a LOT of detail out there, but very little about the "big picture" of astrology, so that is what I am trying to provide.

'Zala, in interest of full astro-disclosure:
September 6, 1964
Galesburg, IL
6:30 AM

(But don't tell anyone! It'll be our little secret! )

Thanking you all,

Tim

posted January 08, 2006 02:15 AM            

I like full disclosure of *all* sorts
I've just started in looking at Solar Returns, and since you were so kind as to volunteer, thou art Guinea Pig #1!

Zala

posted January 08, 2006 12:18 PM              

Thanks for posting my Solar Return chart! And I am pleased to be a volunteer in your little experiment (as long as it doesn't involve any needle injections! ). The first thing I noticed was I was confused by the chart, since I have my Solar Return posted on my wall and your chart doesn't match it! The reference place is listed as Greenwich England instead of Galesburg IL and the return is for 2006.

It reminded me of all the problems that I had when I first tried to create Solar Return charts on Astrodienst. I finally realized that the section which had the "*" next to it had to be completed with the YEAR of the Solar Return chart I wanted. So if I wanted a Solar Return chart for 2005 I had to put in the year "2005" for the year of the "*" section. As to the location information, I have found it easiest to delete all the "cookies" from my browser, which wipes out all the chart information from Astrodienst. Then I input the chart information and create the Solar Return chart, and Astrodienst automatically fills in the correct location information.

All THAT being said...my Solar Return chart for this year has a stellium (collection of energy) in Libra (relationships) focused in the 3rd house (thinking, also talking, writing) conjunct South node (easy yearly goals), and I have found it VERY easy this year to relate to others in talking and writing. In fact, I have often encouraged the OTHER person to do all the talking and been perfectly happy to just LISTEN to them, something I usually don't like at ALL.

This year I have learned that "relating" to someone doesn't HAVE to mean "doing all the talking". Get someone talking about something they are interested in, and I can sit back and let them do all the "work" of the conversation. This helps, because otherwise I can get nervous about "what to say" to the other person.

Other things have been the T-square focused on Taurus (physical, also values) modifying Mars (being, also action) focused in the 10th house (duty); which has had me being strong in taking action and being responsible to my values this year. Also, with the Taurus Security emphasis, I have felt secure enough about these values to insist on them, over the protests of others.

With North node (yearly goals) focused in the 9th house (expansion, also wisdom), it has become VERY important for me to "teach others to fish" (so to speak) with astrology. I have been VERY careful to give people an oppotunity to learn and solve their own problems through astrology, by giving them a little "push" in the right direction and then giving them something to learn from (the astorlogical website). This is also the first Solar Return year I have put my website into my footer, so people have it for easy reference any time they decide to "take the plunge" into learning astrology for themselves.

When you get the new Solar Return chart, let me know what YOU see...so YOU can do all the talking and I can sit back and listen...after all, it's what comes easy to me this year! However, as fair warning, I will probably also try to teach a little in the process of answering, because that's what I have to work on this year!

Returning,

Tim

posted January 08, 2006 09:14 PM            

Hi Tim, the "big picture" idea absolutely tied things up for me, and prepared me for my next steps. I had been in limbo for a while, as far as my astrological studies go, because I couldn't wrap my mind around the "big picture." Now I can move on, thanks to your simple explanation. Thanks again!

I would like to learn more about progressions if anyone wants to post an informative/educational thread or direct me to a previous thread containing the information.

posted January 08, 2006 09:15 PM            

Hi Tim, the "big picture" idea absolutely tied things up for me, and prepared me for my next steps. I had been in limbo for a while, as far as my astrological studies go, because I couldn't wrap my mind around the "big picture." Now I can move on, thanks to your simple explanation. Thanks again!

I would like to learn more about progressions if anyone wants to post an informative/educational thread or direct me to a previous thread containing the information.

posted January 08, 2006 09:45 PM            

OK, we’re on the same page now: http://www.geocities.com/azalaksh/astro/Tim.W.Solar.Rtn.2005-2006.gif

I have often encouraged the OTHER person to do all the talking and been perfectly happy to just LISTEN to them, something I usually don't like at ALL. This year I have learned that "relating" to someone doesn't HAVE to mean "doing all the talking". It DOESN’T?!? j/k

Give me a couple days to look over the new ones I did, both for this year and next, and we’ll see if I can rise to your challenge!

PS: Dr Zala feels the same way you do about needles!!

MM ~

In my area, which is near where Tim was born, btw... I don't find many astrologically minded people. A few look upon my interest with... interest. But most of these midwestern folks just think I'm a delusional idiot.

I’m not so far away from you here in the Midwest, and although it seems sometimes I’m surrounded by people who grew up on farms, that isn’t really the case – in fact, one of the most “spiritual” guys I’ve ever met here is in the Sales department where I work – and he was VERY open to me doing up his natal chart. I’ve known for quite awhile now that although I may wish it and dream about it, that my path is not to be sitting there reading and following my artistic inclinations by my private river in the mountains far away from the madness of civilization, but down in the trenches – rubbing shoulders with people to whom esoteric pursuits are a scary and “delusional” activity..... It’s our job to bring these new ideas to their attention, yes?!?!?

As for progressed charts, I’ve been doing a bit of reading here: http://www.cafeastrology.com/secondaryprogressions.html

See you around LL!

posted January 08, 2006 10:29 PM            

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the "Oprah" school of esoteric sciences

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But there are some right here at this forum who've fulfilled part of that need, more than I or they could have ever imagined!!

'Zala

PS: The Midwest is still kinda new to me -- only been here around 'The Salt of the Earth' people for about 8 years -- I lived most of my life in the Pacific Northwest.....