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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!

4^th of July America’s BD

 

This is the most important birthday of the month and I want to celebrate it by offering you the chart of this great country. I will give my interpretation of the main astrological elements of this horoscope and I apologize for its brevity, for this subject would require a whole book and I have only one page at my disposal.

The United States of America was born in Philadelphia, PA, on July 4, 1776 at 2:17 AM, when the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Why at 2:17 AM? It is said that some of the Founding Fathers were interested in astrology and chose this particular time carefully, to ascertain the best possible planetary conditions for the birth of their country.

The chart of the United States has a Gemini Ascendant, with Uranus rising on the same degree (8º Gemini) and Mars at 20º Gemini. This powerful combination makes America the most dynamic country in the world (Uranus/Mars), youthful, restless, talkative and adaptable (Gemini). The Ascendant, representing the way we are perceived from the outside, is how the world sees America. The planet Uranus rules technology and revolutions and it is not surprising that the United States is at the forefront when it comes to new inventions that revolutionize the world.

The three benefic planets, Venus/Jupiter/Sun in Cancer in the second house of wealth, guarantee long-term prosperity and produce a money-oriented attitude which made the United States the biggest capitalist country in the world. However the sign of Cancer, being a nurturing, mothering and protective sign, makes America very generous with its money, helping needy countries and financing all sorts of causes.

The Moon – which represents Democracy, the people, women, home, family, etc. – is dominant in the Mid-Heaven, in the future-oriented and rights-conscious sign of Aquarius. This placement of the moon has made America the most democratic state on the planet. “We, the People” symbolizes the meaning of this Moon. Combined with Aquarius, the Moon has liberated women from the oppression of the past.  Women in America enjoy a greater range of opportunities than anywhere else.

Mercury, the ruler of USA’s Ascendant is in Cancer, in the third house of communication. This explains why the media is so important in this country and Cancer, being such a democratic sign, everyone is entitled to  his own opinion and is allowed to voice it over the radio, television, newspapers, and the Internet! The fact that Mercury opposes Pluto indicates an urge to argue and to stir up controversy – America’s favorite pastime!

Now let’s talk about the not so positive aspects in the USA’s chart. First of all, what the Founding Fathers did not know in 1776 was the existence of Uranus (discovered in 1781), of Neptune (discovered in 1846) and of Pluto (discovered in 1930). Had they known about these planets, they would have chosen a different day and time for the birth of America.

Uranus and Mars in Gemini in the Ascendant emphasize dynamic inventiveness and youth, but Mars squaring Neptune in the Fifth House of children shows a very deep problem regarding young people, i.e. drugs (Neptune rules drugs). Furthermore, Mars in the First House also indicates aggression and weapons, in Gemini (youth), showing juvenile delinquency and criminality as a deep-seated problem at the core (Ascendant) of American society.

What protects the United States, no matter how many problems it has, is a grand trine involving Moon (the people), Saturn (those in power)  and Mars (action and war) which compensate for the bad aspects in the chart and guarantee a successful outcome in the long run (Saturn=Time).

CANCER, the Nurturer

CANCER, the Nurturer

 

The Sun entered the sign of Cancer on June 21nd, the longest day of the year, or Summer Solstice, and will leave on July 22rd. The fourth sign of the zodiac, Cancer is a Cardinal sign (opening a season) and the first sign in the water triplicity (the other two water signs being Scorpio and Pisces). Cancer is symbolized by the crab and is governed by the Moon. In the physical body it rules    the breasts, the stomach and the solar plexus.

 

The keyword of Cancer is “I FEEL”. It is an emotional, receptive and intuitive sign. Because of their great sensitivity, Cancerians absorb any atmosphere around them like water taking the shape of its container. For this reason, they are changeable and moody. They also find it difficult to make a distinction between what they feel and what they think because they respond to life with their feelings and emotions. In fact, as the Fourth House sign coinciding with midnight, Cancer is the sign of the subconscious mind and the sign of the past (including past lives) which harbor hidden scars that may provoke irrational reactions. It is not easy to know what Cancerians want or think, because their conscious mind is clouded by their subconscious.

 

Cancer is the sign of motherhood and nurturing. It rules fecundity and pregnancy. It represents the womb, the house, the home – all things covered and protected. Cancerians are very insecure and need to be centered. This is why they love their home and their family above anything else and they can be very demanding, even tyrannical, of the affection of their loved ones.

 

Cancer is the most feminine of all signs and therefore not an easy one for a man.  The Cancerian man has a very strong attachment to his home, to his mother and to the past.  He needs the influence of strong signs like Leo or Aries to overcome the passivity and physical laziness of Cancer, since this is not an energetic sign.

 

Democracy, the homeland, the people are ruled by Cancer. It also rules mass consciousness, which can be easily manipulated because it only responds to emotions. Those in charge of the mass media know it very well and use it extensively for their benefit in fields such as advertising or politics.

 

The ocean, the tides, islands, dreams, imagination – all of these are also under the rulership of Cancer and the Moon, the most fecund sign and planet.

 

 

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  Astrology is a cosmic science. The word Cosmos means order. Everything in our universe is governed by the laws of analogy, i.e., as above so below. Astrology is the body of laws that link the infinitely large and the infinitely small to the Cosmos. Thus, apparent disorder becomes universal harmony. Consequently, human beings cannot be independent of this order and the destiny of humanity as a whole, as well as that of each individual is determined by these laws that rule the universe.
  Individual astrology reveals one’s place in the universe as well as one’s role as an inseparable element of one’s environment. For everything is intertwined and if the stars’ function is to determine the destiny of humanity, each human being’s function is to fulfill his destiny according to his own nature.
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  Humans are the only beings on earth that enjoy this privilege. An animal or a plant are totally conditioned and have no power to change their life. However, human beings can only exercise their free will within the limits that have been assigned to them. For freedom is relative and is subjected to the general plan of the universe. Nevertheless, our free will allows us to maximize our potentials and to turn our destiny into a success.
  In an individual birth chart, each planet, each sign, each aspect, represent both psychological characteristics and facts of life. Thus the chart proves to be of capital importance because it reveals our weaknesses and their consequences, but also our strengths which we can use to overcome obstacles and therefore control our destiny.
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  A natal chart is a snapshot of the cosmos at the time of birth--a cosmic portrait. It is what the universe has to say about who you are what you may become.
  The future is built in the present and all the potentials of our destiny are written in our birth chart. Astrology reveals these possibilities; however, it is up to each one of us to translate them into reality. It is as if, when we were born, we were given a recipe for a dish, with all the ingredients necessary to realize it. Our destiny is the dish, and we can turn it into a success with mediocre ingredients, or into a disaster with first quality ingredients.
  The astrological chart thus becomes the instrument necessary to understand our own nature, to raise our level of consciousness and consequently, to improve our life.
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GEMINI, the Juggler

GEMINI, the Juggler 

I think, therefore I am.  (René Descartes)

The Sun enters the sign of Gemini on May 21st and will leave on June 21st, the last day of Spring. The third sign of the zodiac, Gemini is a dual sign, rightly symbolized by the Twins. It is ruled by Mercury, the Quick-Silver planet. In the physical body it represents the shoulders, the lungs, arms, hands and the nervous system.

Gemini is the sign of teenage years, when we open our eyes to the world and start to explore it, curious about everything and willing to absorb all these wonderful discoveries. It represents the lower mind, as opposed to Sagittarius, the higher mind that leads to spiritual awakening and wisdom.  Gemini is the “butterfly” of the zodiac, hopping from one situation to the next in order to satisfy its insatiable curiosity. It is the most adaptable of all signs, and like a chameleon, becomes, for a short moment, whatever the situation requires it to be. This is why Gemini people are said to have multiple personalities and, in fact, they make very good actors because they can become whoever they want to be.

Gemini is not an emotional sign but an intellectual, air sign. Therefore, those with many planets in Gemini must be dealt with through reason and logic. On the positive side, they can be highly intelligent, quick to understand any abstract concept and communicate it con brio. On the negative side, they can get stuck on unessential details, nag and fuss endlessly, unaware of how difficult they are to cope with.

Because of their youthful appearance (even in old age), their wit, and their great sense of humor, Gemini people are likeable and are very popular among their peers. Contrary to Taurus who wants to possess and be possessed, Gemini people like everyone and find it difficult to love one person at a time (especially Gemini men). They are not very faithful and the more freedom they have in a relationship, the happier they are. However, they need to feel important to someone.

Being the sign of communication, Gemini produces teachers, writers, journalists, salesmen. Gemini people are very mobile and hate static situations. They are nervous and restless and need to be on the go. They have a vivid imagination and come up with great ideas, but lack the persistence necessary to make these ideas reality.

Because they have difficulty in concentrating, the challenge of Gemini is to get their mind under control, through meditation or martial arts (these are very appropriate because they combine control of body and mind).  Gemini people are more subject to nervous breakdowns than any other sign. Too much self-centeredness can be destructive, and Gemini people must forget about themselves and pay more attention to others.

TAURUS, the Builder

TAURUS, the Builder

Had, having, and in quest to have  (“The Winter’s Tale”, Shakespeare)

 

The Sun entered the sign of Taurus on April 20th and will leave it on May 20th. The second sign of the zodiac, Taurus is symbolized by the Bull. It is the first domicile of Venus and the sign of exaltation of the Moon. In the physical body it represents the mouth and the throat.

Taurus represents “the freshly plowed earth of springtime, ready for the seed”. It is a “fixed” sign, which means that it occupies the height of the season (while Aries is a cardinal sign, starting the season,  Gemini is a mutable sign ending it). It is also the first “earth” sign; it rules material possessions, money, banks, etc. Its keyword is “I have”, and one of the characteristics of Taureans is “possessiveness”.

Taureans have a good disposition and a genuine appetite for all the fine things that life has to offer. They nourish their loved ones with their strength (or with their food), and let others easily invade their lives. They are kind and gentle and it takes a great deal to make them angry, but when they anger, they charge like a bull. They are steady, persistent and stubborn. They need time to adjust to new ideas and can get upset if rushed. When in love, they are faithful but very possessive and can even be jealous. 

Taurus being the sign of money, this is one item dear to Taureans. In fact, they excel in professions such as banking, stock brokerage, financial consulting, etc... Ruled by Venus, beauty is very important to Taureans. This is why Taurus produces artists, decorators, architects, etc. You will also find many singers with Taurean influence, since the sign rules the vocal cords and the throat.

Taureans are the builders of the zodiac, strongly attached to what they have built over the years. They don’t like changes and hate to let go of anything, even of their adult children; one of the lessons they have to learn is detachment. On the negative side, Taureans can be greedy, over possessive and obsessively jealous.

ARIES, the Pioneer

 

ARIES, the Pioneer 

The Sun entered the sign of Aries on March 21st and will leave it on April 19th.  Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. It is symbolized by the Ram. In the physical body it rules the head. Aries is ruled by Mars.

The sign of Aries starts the astrological year, since the zodiac begins at 0º Aries and ends at 360º Pisces, and therefore, it represents all beginnings; the birth of the ego. That is why the keyword for Aries is: “I am”, and self-assertiveness is the main characteristic of the sign.

Leadership, strength, courage, energy, initiative, Arians are the pioneers of the zodiac. Action oriented, Arians must be doing something all the time. They are impatient, hasty in their judgments, fiercely independent, and can easily anger if anyone interferes in their life. They make very good executives, and can get any project started. However, they may lose interest if the pace slows down or things get too complicated. They seem very self-confident, but this sometimes hides a feeling of inadequacy. On the negative side, Arians can be selfish, self-centered, arrogant, domineering, excessive and braggarts. Arian women have to learn how to develop their feminine side, as they may come across as too pushy, opinionated and masculine. Let’s not forget that Aries and Mars rule war and aggression, and these characteristics must be controlled in a unified personality. Arians are often subject to headaches because they seldom relax. Sports can be very effective for Arians because they provide Arians with necessary activity, as well as allowing the release of their surplus energy. Martial Arts like Karate, Aikido, etc.. are typically Martian activities (as the name “Martial” indicates)  and are best suited for people having strong Arian or Martian dominants, since these sports are based on “controlled action”, and “mind and body” connection.

Arians or Martians are those who have many planets in Aries, or who have a strong dominant of Mars. In the latter case, the sign in which Mars is placed changes the energy of the planet. For instance, a dominant of Mars in Capricorn is totally different from one with Mars in Aries. In the first case, action is controlled and persistent (Capricorn), whereas in the second case it is spontaneous and short-lived (Aries).