posted February 29, 2008 02:20 PM            

I have Sun,Mercury,and Venus in Scorpio along with Moon in Pisces square Neptune. I don't have Aspergers Syndrome, but I do have Dyspraxia(Dyslexia,ADD too) which has symptoms that overlap with Aspergers. A matter of fact,many Aspergers have Dyspraxia and vice versa. There is a lot of comorbidity with neurodivergent conditions(Aspergers,Autism,Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,ADHD)
and sensory integration issues are common in people with those conditions.

DANDA has grown out of the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult Support Group, as it became clear that most people connected to the Group did not have dyspraxia alone. Most, in fact, had AD(H)D (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome or dyslexia as well. It was the norm rather than the exception. http://www.danda.org.uk/pages/about-danda.php

When I was a little kid with developmental problems,I'd say that I could have mistaken for Autistic and not just mentally retarded.
As you know,many autistics are mistaken for mentally retarded too...especially if they have speech problems which I had at the time.
I was very hypersensitive/sensory integration issues as a child,and as I got older and matured,I got less sensitive but still hypersensitive. When taking Fish oil/cod liver oil,I am less hypersensitive,but still very sensitive. Sensory integrations issues not so bad.

Dr. Temple Grandin is autistic. She has Sun in Virgo and Moon in Aquarius. her birthtime is unknown though. She had speech therapy that helped her just like me.She was born on August 29, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a professor at Colorado State University and a professional designer of "humane" slaughterhouses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Grandin

posted February 29, 2008 03:09 PM            

I notice in your friend's chart that his chart ruler Mercury is exactly conjunct Eris and his 12th house ruler Sun is also exactly conjunct Eris. Also, his ASC is squared by Neptune from the 4th house cusp.

I'm focusing on his health center planets being stressed by Eris and Neptune. Because Mercury and Virgo deal with cerebral energies, I was wondering if you also thought that these might be astrological reflections of his condition.

As an aside, I'd like to ask you how you get your computer or your software to create charts with a black background. I think you mentioned that you use Solar Fire software, I just don't remember. I use Matrix WinStar 2.5 but your charts look exactly the same as WinStar. Can you let me know what you use or how you create the black background? It is so much easier on the eyes for me. Thanks.

Geocosmic Valentine

posted February 29, 2008 03:19 PM              

birthday november 14th 1991
time of birth 12:39 a.m.
place of birth oshkosh wisconsin

i do believe he's a leo rising

posted February 29, 2008 03:22 PM            

I had a suspicion about his tight orbed Sun-Mercury-Eris conjunction. I do believe that Eris has to do with divergence,diversity matters which often has need for advocacy and become advocates themselves. Some even controversial like Tom Cruise who was diagnosed Dyslexic at 7 years old and was recommended to be medicated for hyperactivity as a child. He has Sun square Eris within 1 degree along with Mercury conjunct Uranus/Eris midpoint(Golden Section Triangle).

I use Solar Fire 7

posted February 29, 2008 04:01 PM            

None of them are on the autistic spectrum. My girlfriend has Moon-Saturn conjunction in Scorpio,and she's definitely not on the autistic spectrum.

btw...hallmark of autistic spectrum disorders is problems understanding emotional/social cues. Nobody that I know with Scorpio influences have that problem including me.

posted February 29, 2008 05:11 PM            

I looked at his Golden Section Aspects based on the work of Theodor Landscheidt

GOLDEN SECTION ASPECT CHART

Based on the
The Golden Section: A Cosmic Principle
THEODOR LANDSCHEIDT http://bourabai.narod.ru/landscheidt/consider.htm

G1 +21°15'
G2 +42°29'
G3 +47°30'
G4 +68°45'
G5 +111°15'
G6 +132°29'
G7 +137°30'
G8 +158°45'
g1 +34°22'
g2 +55°37'
g3 +124°22'
g4 +145°37'
gg1 +132°30'
gg2 +85°00'
gg3 +132°30'
gg4 +137°30'
gg5 +68°48'
gg6 +47°30'
gg7 +34°24'

Sorted by Orb - Maximum Aspect Orb 1°00'

the following interpretations are from HOROSCOPE SYMBOLS by Robert Hand. They list possible manifestations of the aspect....they are just guidelines.....so not definite

Mon G8 Asc 0°51' S - close relationships with women, close emotional relationship with people whom one has known for a long time. habits in relationships. domestic relationships. expression of emotions to or from others in the immediate environment
Sat g3 MC 0°04' S - one's own uniqueness. to have a strong of who one is, to have a precisely defined sense of direction in life. difficulty in compromising one's own ideas and ideals. alienation and loneliness,to feel or be very different from others. to want to be alone
Mar g2 Nep 0°32' S - weakness,paralysis,feelings of inferiority or inability to cope, covert actions. connected with allergies,drug problems,and infectious diseases. also spiritual activity and work in which spiritual rather than physical benefit in the object
Mer G3 Sat 0°56' A - careful and considered thought. caution and conservatism. one-track-mind. depression,thoughts of sadness and separation. preference fro the concrete and practical rather than the abstract. methodical approach to problem solving
Nep g3 Asc 0°07' A - close relationships that involve self-sacrifice or that require one person to care for another who is in difficulty. highly idealistic relationships, platonic relationships. relationships that are not honest or not what they appear to be
Mar G4 Jup 0°33' A - fortunate action,action learning to growth. luck arising from a good sense of timing. physical and athletic prowess. creative actions leading to an increase in opportunity. often associated with births and marriage
Mon g1 Nep 0°59' A - extreme sensitivity and subjection to external energies and influences. tendency to self-sacrifice or martyrdom. passivity,escapism,fantasies,unconscious forces influencing the imagination. illusions created by subconscious desires or energies that have their origin in the past
Jup G4 Plu 0°12' A - the drive to improve. the drive to grow in one's personal life,hence the drive for success and achievement. also,the danger of conflicts with people in power or with those who might feel threatened by one's achievement
Mar G4 Asc 0°41' A - competition with others, conflicts, the ability withstand opposition in one's own environment. to stand up to others
Mer G4 Ven 0°59' A - the ability to communicate love and affection. aesthetic thoughts. the ability to be concretely creative in an artist. to use techniques to create beauty. ability in crafts. creating writing. thinking influenced by considerations of beauty or harmony rather than strict logic
Mon G6 Ven 0°13' S - love,feeling happy,the emotional sense of the beautiful. tender and nurturing love,such as mother would have for a child. in both sexes, this point relates to the experience of the mother. and in males,it relates to women in general
Ura g4 MC 0°46' A - one's own independence,one's sense of being unusual. to desire to go one's own way,to be free. the uniqueness of one's personal objectives or life path. often connected with people who are in a career that is unusual or has to do with science or technology
Sun G1 Mer 0°25' S - the mental and veral expression of the will. the desire to communicate,know,and understand. thinking about one's own self-expression. very personal thinking. expressing one's thoughts
Sat G1 Ura 0°51' A - tension between restriction and the desire for freedom. tension in general,often leading to sudden breaks or separations from people or circumstances that have proved restrictive. if controlled, the ability to persist under extremely tense and difficult conditions. also, the ability to change or innovate in a disciplined manner. associated with teaching

Sun g4 Eri 0°03' S
Mer g3 Eri 0°29' S
Plu g4 Eri 0°59' A
(Eris is recently discovered........to me, it seems like it has to do with controversy,ideology,diversity,divergence,considerate/inconsiderate of viewpoints/opinions/beliefs/values,equal/civil rights matters,bigotry,terrorism, redefining boundaries)......Honestly, I think that it not only fits with any belief system but also even Astrology.........I even think that Eris might even be a co-ruler of Astrology

even its discoverer, Dr. Michael Brown said
“She causes strife by causing arguments among men, by making them think their opinions are right and everyone else’s is wrong,” Brown said. “It really is just perfect.” ) http://www-tech.mit.edu/V126/N38/38shorts2.html

Special features:

Sun,Mercury,Eris Golden Section Triangle
(Eris semisquare Sun/Mercury - '16)

Moon,Neptune,Ascendant Golden Section Triangle
(Neptune semisquare Moon/Ascendant - '33)

Mars,Neptune,Ascendant Golden Section Triangle
(Neptune square Mars/Ascendant - '12)

Saturn,Uranus,Midheaven Golden section Triangle
(Midheaven semisquare Saturn/Uranus - '21)

Golden Section Triangles = Midpoint configurations

posted February 29, 2008 05:17 PM            

"I thought it also included problems communicating them...

that too......but problems understanding emotional/social cues is definitely a hallmark of autism

it also depends on the spectrum of autism too. Aspergers who don't have speech delays like people with autism.

high functioning autism and low functioning autism are things that differ from each other.

posted February 29, 2008 05:19 PM              

I say say this because as ironic as it sound i was diagnosed with asperberger syndrome, but I don't believe it or rather I feel that i'm at the extreme end of the spectrum.

I have a scorpio classmate and he just can't do half the things I can do, most people are shocked when they find out that i am a as indivdual.

But it depends on the spectrum, perhaps my gemini sun does a good job hiding the other twin,lol.

posted February 29, 2008 05:26 PM            

Autism being genetic http://www.physorg.com/news97949226.html http://www.bioedonline.org/news/news.cfm?art=3476 http://digitalcommons.libraries.columbia.edu/dissertations/AAI3174930/

Neurodiversity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurodiversity http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/inclusion/information/armstrong.htm

posted February 29, 2008 05:59 PM            

I'll have to check my WinStar software for a similar color option. They offer what seems like millions of choices and I usually just go for the simplest ones, but I love how easy on the eyes the black background is.

Thanks again,

Geocosmic Valentine

posted February 29, 2008 06:21 PM            

Was there any question about whether some early event within his first year of life may have triggered his autism or other issues?

First I must tell you that I have NO KNOWLEDGE OF AUTISM AT ALL other than what I'm learning here today so if I'm asking this question incorrectly, please understand that about me and also feel free to tell me that I'm wrong.

The reason I bring it up is because I'm seeing extremely difficult early Solar Arcs, and transits that translates to possible brutal treatment within his 1st year of life and because it's focused in the 3rd house of siblings, neighbors, communications and frame of mind and effects the 8th house, 11th house and 12th house, it lead me to wonder about events that may have taken place in his 1st year of life that may have affected him physically and cerebrally.

Of course the autism is part of that because it is partially a third house issue, but I noticed that his Mercury is not harshly aspected except by Jupiter which might not be so harsh.

Once again, please feel free to tell me that I'm completely off the mark or that you don't want to comment or you can comment privately if you feel you'd like to at my private e-mail address below.

Other than that, thanks for bringing this up and giving us all the opportunity to learn from his chart. After all, what I'm seeing could be another choice other than what I've been taught to think for the patterns I'm seeing.

Thanks in advance,

Geocosmic Valentine
Professional Astrologer
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posted February 29, 2008 06:34 PM            

I also looked at geocentric planetary nodes because I feel that they are very insightful,and they are astronomical points.

His South Uranus Node is in 12'52 Sagittarius and that's closely conjunct his Mercury in 13'03 Sagittarius. That could indicate an unusual type of mind. With it being South Node,there can some problems.

This is what the Uranus nodes are

Theory & Practice of Geocentric Planetary Nodes by Theodor Landscheidt http://www.considerations-mag.com/articles/geocentricPlanetary.htm

Uranus’ Nodes:

Principles:
Creative union; cyclic nexus; circulation.

Biology:
Stimulating sensual contact; oscillations of cell aggregates; irritation of nervous system; orgasm.

Psychology, sociology, & technology:
Sudden acquaintanceship; eccentric liaison; new partner; psychic resonance; grasp a connection intuitively; stimulating companion; excited family; technological team-work; revolutionary community; clash; vehement controversy; union of revolters; team of technicians; astrological association; orchestra; symphony; electromagnetic interaction; electric power line; resonance of oscillators; wireless transmission; television network; telecast interview; sudden incidents in community life.

posted February 29, 2008 06:41 PM            

That's a fantastic observation. Thank you.

posted February 29, 2008 06:58 PM            

I also checked the other geocentric nodes....don't use no more than 2 degree orb for conjunction,opposition,square....no more than 1 degree orb for quincunx,semisextile. I

His Geocentric South Mercury Node is in 20'23 Scorpio and His Geocentric South Mars Node is in 20'13 Scorpio, and that's conjunct his Sun-Mars-Pluto conjunction. The conjunction to the South Mercury Node can be highly mercurial,but problematic. The conjunction to the South Mars Node can be strong Mars energy,but problematic too. He also has North Mercury Node in 22'51 Scorpio conjunct his Sun.

I couldn't help noticing his Sun trine North Pluto Node exact! Wow!

Theory & Practice of Geocentric Planetary Nodes by Theodor Landscheidt
http://www.considerations-mag.com/articles/geocentricPlanetary.htm

Mercury’s Nodes:

Principles:
Network; symbiosis; association; purposeful union.

Biology:
Nerve tissue; nerve axons; impulse conveyed by nervous system.

Psychology, sociology, & technology:
Association of ideas; intellectual community; formal relation; verbal exchange; dialogue; brain trust; pooling agreement; economic cooperation; contract; correspondence; marriage of convenience; youth group; mathematical matrix; computer interface.

Mars’s Nodes:

Principles:
Power transmission; joint activity; conflict.

Biology:
Copulation; transfer of energy; interplay of muscles.

Psychology, sociology, & technology:
Cooperation; joint fight; concerted undertaking; team work; controversy; panic action; sports meeting; team of surgeon; military units; war alliance; battle; network for transmission of energy; short-circuit; conduction of heat; heat exchange; interaction of forces.