posted May 10, 2012 10:56 PM            

Excellent page:
http://www.daykeeperjournal.com/2012/05/venus-retrograde-solar-eclipse/

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With this solar eclipse occurring at 0 Gemini we know the subject is mental. All three air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) speak to the theoretical. The idea of the thing. Being the first of the three, Gemini is our theoretical capacity—which is our personal mentality: how we think, what we think and what we do (or don’t do) as a result of that thinking process.

With this eclipse occurring at zero degrees, we’re talking about something basic. Or something new. Or something which is “going back to zero.” We often talk about dividing signs into three, with the first ten degrees (degrees zero through nine) being personal, physical and about what we do or don’t do. In accordance with that, zero degrees (of any sign) also implies some sort of “naïveté.”

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by Boots Heart

posted May 11, 2012 12:43 AM            

Got this from the link...
For Venus to have entered its retrograde shadow at 7 Gemini means that’s the degree it’s going to retrograde back to in late June. So that what you think, why you think it and integrity thing—that’s the point of everything you will be encountering.

posted May 11, 2012 12:45 AM            

I'm always paying attention to the new and full moons, especially when they are eclipses.

posted May 11, 2012 12:48 AM            

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Originally posted by ariesdragon:
May 15 hmmm

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posted May 11, 2012 12:50 AM            

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Originally posted by hmm:
my birthday :P

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posted May 11, 2012 01:10 AM            

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Originally posted by ariesdragon:
Lol Happy Early Bday hmm

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thx, lol

posted May 11, 2012 03:28 AM            

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If your natal chart focuses in any way on 25 Taurus through 5 Gemini, you’ll feel the eclipse/Algol effects very personally. If your Sun or Moon is in this arena, life is probably already changing at an essential level and you should expect this process to continue. No matter what you think, you do not yet know what this eclipse is really “about” except that there is a focus of difficulty. The ultimate metaphysical “purpose” is about replacing whatever is now giving you trouble with something which allows you to live a far more genuine life.

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 25 Leo through 5 Virgo, you’re likely to encounter challenges to efforts which aim at “getting ahead.” This eclipse—especially if it hits your Sun, Mercury, Ascendant or Saturn, is likely to represent an over-focus…or the fact you have over-focused on one thing to the detriment of overall functionality, morality or progress. This time may feel particularly threatening—your willingness to be ethical and constructive rather than anything which reflects a Regulus downfall (blaming others, seeking revenge, etc.) is essential.

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 25 Aquarius through 5 Pisces, this eclipse will test your ability to balance your internal proclivities, your time and priorities and your willingness to deal with people based on the facts and demonstrated actions or choices. To a great degree this is a test. So can you maintain a focus on reality and the facts, or are you likely to go off into the theory of “how it should be” (on the Aquarian side) or “how you wish it would be” (on the Pisces side).

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 25 Scorpio through 5 Sagittarius, your chart is “filling in” the “open side” of the eclipse configuration, turning a t-square into a grand square. This will tend to produce one of two pronounced effects. Either you’ll feel pulled in all directions, or the eclipse will “wipe” something off your list, rather drastically simplifying your options and choices. Whichever way the solar wind blows, there’s a call here to do what you do with attention to its functionality and reaching the right effect (or person) before moving on.

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 27 Pisces through 3 Aries (and/or) 27 Cancer through 3 Leo, you have an opportunity to develop new opportunities for growth. Through that, you may achieve good things IF you focus on the “doing” and not on what your reward may eventually be. Those on the Pisces/Aries side of this equation need to develop new relationships or new ways of relating more effectively to those you deal with. Those on the Cancer/Leo side of this energetic are challenged to go beyond the “norm” and your personal comfort zones.

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 28 Aries through 2 Taurus (and/or) 28 Gemini through 2 Cancer, chances are things are uncomfortable. Those on the Aries/Taurus side of this aspect need to accept the emotionalism of the situation and yet deal pragmatically. Do the necessary and move on. Those on the Gemini/Cancer side of this aspect may feel “blindsided,” but the reality is you haven’t been wanting to deal with something. The situation is now being thrust upon you but separate from that, it’s important to know why you were into so much avoidance. Those who learn the underlying cause won’t face this lesson again. Those who don’t take time to figure that out now will come back to this lesson time and time again.

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posted May 11, 2012 07:49 AM            

Your 26 degree did cross my mind whilst reading DJ. *__*

...hoped you would see the post.

And, I agree about the lucidity of the writing, I too keep a close eye on lunation's and this one is particularly complex due to being near the date of the third and final phase of the Venus occultation [transit] that started back in '04.
The three fold process, [some may say 4 due to the midpoint part of the phase] Occurs @15 degrees Gemini.
The eclipse Dec 10 was at this degree hence a connection between Dec 2011 and June 2012 as well.

Phew! that is a lot of connections.
http://www.enlighteningtimes.com/component/content/article/1-latest-news/79- 2012-venus-occultation

posted May 11, 2012 12:09 PM            

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Originally posted by Lonake:
Well awhl-rite then lol.
Daykeeper Journal
[QUOTE][b]If your natal chart focuses in any way on 25 Taurus through 5 Gemini, you’ll feel the eclipse/Algol effects very personally. If your Sun or Moon is in this arena, life is probably already changing at an essential level and you should expect this process to continue. No matter what you think, you do not yet know what this eclipse is really “about” except that there is a focus of difficulty. The ultimate metaphysical “purpose” is about replacing whatever is now giving you trouble with something which allows you to live a far more genuine life.

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 25 Leo through 5 Virgo, you’re likely to encounter challenges to efforts which aim at “getting ahead.” This eclipse—especially if it hits your Sun, Mercury, Ascendant or Saturn, is likely to represent an over-focus…or the fact you have over-focused on one thing to the detriment of overall functionality, morality or progress. This time may feel particularly threatening—your willingness to be ethical and constructive rather than anything which reflects a Regulus downfall (blaming others, seeking revenge, etc.) is essential.

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 25 Aquarius through 5 Pisces, this eclipse will test your ability to balance your internal proclivities, your time and priorities and your willingness to deal with people based on the facts and demonstrated actions or choices. To a great degree this is a test. So can you maintain a focus on reality and the facts, or are you likely to go off into the theory of “how it should be” (on the Aquarian side) or “how you wish it would be” (on the Pisces side).

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 25 Scorpio through 5 Sagittarius, your chart is “filling in” the “open side” of the eclipse configuration, turning a t-square into a grand square. This will tend to produce one of two pronounced effects. Either you’ll feel pulled in all directions, or the eclipse will “wipe” something off your list, rather drastically simplifying your options and choices. Whichever way the solar wind blows, there’s a call here to do what you do with attention to its functionality and reaching the right effect (or person) before moving on.

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 27 Pisces through 3 Aries (and/or) 27 Cancer through 3 Leo, you have an opportunity to develop new opportunities for growth. Through that, you may achieve good things IF you focus on the “doing” and not on what your reward may eventually be. Those on the Pisces/Aries side of this equation need to develop new relationships or new ways of relating more effectively to those you deal with. Those on the Cancer/Leo side of this energetic are challenged to go beyond the “norm” and your personal comfort zones.

If your natal chart focuses in any way on 28 Aries through 2 Taurus (and/or) 28 Gemini through 2 Cancer, chances are things are uncomfortable. Those on the Aries/Taurus side of this aspect need to accept the emotionalism of the situation and yet deal pragmatically. Do the necessary and move on. Those on the Gemini/Cancer side of this aspect may feel “blindsided,” but the reality is you haven’t been wanting to deal with something. The situation is now being thrust upon you but separate from that, it’s important to know why you were into so much avoidance. Those who learn the underlying cause won’t face this lesson again. Those who don’t take time to figure that out now will come back to this lesson time and time again.

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This is the most lucid write up I've seen on interpreting solar eclipses. Much respect.[/B][/QUOTE]

I have at least three of those going on, too: North Node is at the beginning of Sadge, South Node + Moon/Venus are at the beginning of Gemini (Algol + eclipse), and Mars is at the beginning of Pisces. thanks for posting that.

posted May 11, 2012 05:53 PM            

So would you say this could be an ending of a theme that started in 04? Hm...something to think about. I'll check out the other links you posted tonight when I have more time.

Thanks!

posted May 11, 2012 08:01 PM            

No doubt, there are several major doings going on astrologically this year, but this one is huge!

cha cha changes

grab that big old brass ring outa the bulls nose I say.

Dane Rudyar:
FIRST LEVEL: ACTIONAL

PHASE 76 (GEMINI 16°): A WOMAN ACTIVIST IN AN EMOTIONAL SPEECH DRAMATIZING HER CAUSE.

KEYNOTE: A passionate response to a deeply felt new experience.

What has been "discovered" not only needs to be discussed and tested through an intellectual exchange which permits its formulation, it also demands "exteriorization." This implies the act of dealing with those who are still unaware of the new knowledge or realization. A public is needed, and it has to be convinced; its inertial resistance to change has to be overcome. This usually requires an emotional dramatization of the issues at stake. Here again, as at the very start of the cycle (Aries 1°), a woman is depicted, which means a person depending upon feelings and fiery images to sway the receptive public.

This is the first stage in the sixteenth five-fold sequence in the cyclic process. We are dealing now with the exteriorization of the original impulse — i.e. the emergence from the vast ocean of potentiality which constitutes human nature at all levels. What is at stake is a process of communication of new experiences. The mind is called upon to perform its work, but what comes first is the action of that mind which is violently moved and which attempts to move other minds by violent means, the PROSELYTIZING MIND.

posted May 11, 2012 08:21 PM            

Yes, it should be the start of something big ...

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is about replacing whatever is now giving you trouble with something which allows you to live a far more genuine life.

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That makes perfect sense now! I hope to utilize the energy for much needed, major change. It's all becoming clear...we'll see how it plays out...

posted May 11, 2012 08:36 PM            

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Originally posted by Node:

grab that big old brass ring outa the bulls nose I say.

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We literally had a bull running around our neighbourhood last November. :/ two weeks before the eclipse.

* My sister wants to get married around mid-June. That means she moves to Canada. I'm not going to the wedding, I don't have a passport (because we've been fighting), and I doubt I could get one in the small amount of time if either of our feelings change.

* That means I'm losing my sister. We didn't enjoy the last few months of her being here, because of the way she's been acting.

* I want to be educated in something, but I still have no idea what. I've been taking more risks, but in small ways. I'm taking a photography course right now, and this week was self-portraits. *shivers* I actually felt better after taking a few, and posting one (since others were brave enough to share theirs). She talks about nude photos - not going that far!

I see no future for myself. Everyone else seems to know where they fit in, and what they want to do. New jobs, education, marriage and/or babies. I just see losing everyone I love, and nothing good happening for me - but I'm keeping my mood "up".

posted May 11, 2012 08:47 PM            

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Originally posted by Planet Queen:
Right on my natal venus.

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Smack on my Moon/Venus/South Node, too.

I think I'll be needing one of those paper bags, hmm.

posted May 12, 2012 09:47 AM            

Anyway Venus turns retograde on the EXACT degree of my progressed Moon (in 7th house) and then turns direct again on the EXACT degree of my DESC.