ANTISCIA June/2013

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (sometimes called the Aries Point) is essentially the node of the Sun and is a point we all share. It is the intersection of two Great Circles: the ecliptic (the sun's path = our zodiac) and the earth's equator. A planetary pair is formed when planets connect across the cardinal axis; similar to planetary pairs formed by planets in aspect or in conjunction, planets in antiscia are making a terrestrial statement. Planetary pairs provide insight into the energy of the day, as well as enriching natal and dynamic chart delineation. More on antiscia here...

To use the list below, simply blend the meanings of the planets in combination. 

• Bold dates indicate a particular planetary expression is exact (within 10 minutes of arc).
• Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a cardinal sign (meaning: it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and ought to feature prominently that day).
• Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia - a symmetrical arrangement around the Aries/Libra axis.
• The date[s] the planetary pair is formed is listed on the left - and the date & time of its perfection is on the right.    

The month begins with some sweetness, Mercury|Venus, followed by more when Venus crosses the 0 Cancer point on June 2nd. Loads of ideas and insights may come with Mercury|Jupiter connecting - as they mirror one another from a place of each other's dignity (Gemini-Cancer, rulership-exaltation). Speaking of dignity, Jupiter ingresses into its most powerful place, its place of exaltation, Cancer, on June 25th where it remains until July 16, 2014. Where is Cancer in your birth chart - what does Jupiter's ingress into Cancer mean for you? What blessings might Jupiter bring? If you'd like help understanding this, I offer consultations and tutoring. 

June 2013

(Day of month - Planets - Day + Time when exact, all times: PDT)

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1  Mercury Venus  1 – 05:17

2  Venus  (0 CAN)

2, 3  Mercury Jupiter  3 – 08:24

5, 6, 7  Venus Jupiter  6 – 10:18

8  Sun Mercury  8 – 11:14  *new moon

8, 9, 10  Sun Pluto (c)  9 – 13:55

10, 11  Sun Venus  10 – 18:00

15, 16  Mercury Mars  15 – 17:08

16, 17  Venus Mars  17 – 09:25

20, 21  Sun  (0 CAN)

21, 22  Sun Jupiter  21 – 20:38

23—25—27  Jupiter  (0 CAN)  *exaltation 

26, 27, 28, 29  Mars Pluto (c)  28 – 02:02

29, 30  Sun Mars  30 – 05:51

ANTISCIA May/2013

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (sometimes called the Aries Point) is essentially the node of the Sun and is a point we all share. It is the intersection of two Great Circles: the ecliptic (the sun's path = our zodiac) and the earth's equator. A planetary pair is formed when planets connect across the cardinal axis; similar to planetary pairs formed by planets in aspect or in conjunction, planets in antiscia are making a terrestrial statement. Planetary pairs provide insight into the energy of the day, as well as enriching natal and dynamic chart delineation. More on antiscia here...

To use the list below, simply blend the meanings of the planets in combination. 

• Bold dates indicate a particular planetary expression is exact (within 10 minutes of arc).
• Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a cardinal sign, or its midpoint: 15 fixed (which means it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day).
• Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia - symmetrical arrangements around the Aries/Libra axis.
• The date(s) the planetary pair is formed is listed on the left - the date & time of perfection is listed on the right.    

All contra-antiscia this month, and Jupiter|Pluto (a combination of "great change and transformation") remains on the axis...  This planetary pair may be quite fruitful for you, if you have natal planets or angles at zero cardinal, 29 degrees mutable (or 15 fixed), or if you have personal points in antiscia/contra-antiscia. Beware however of going to extremes; fanaticism and excess are the dark side of the expression.

May 2013

(Day - Planets - Day/Time when exact, all times: PDT)

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1—10  Jupiter Pluto (c)  5 – 18:46 thru 18:49

4, 5  Sun (15 TAU)

8  Mercury (15 TAU)  

10  Mars (15 TAU)  

23, 24, 25  Venus Pluto (c)  24 – 16:15

24, 25  Mercury Pluto (c)  24 – 16:29

30, 31  Mercury (0 CAN)

ANTISCIA Apr/2013

Planets antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscion or contra-antiscion, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

To use the list below, simply blend the meanings of the planets in combination. 

• Bold dates indicate a particular planetary expression is exact (within 10 minutes of arc).
• Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a cardinal sign (meaning: it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day).
• Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia - symmetrical arrangements around the Aries/Libra axis.
• The date(s) the planetary pair is formed is listed on the left - the date & time of perfection is listed on the right.    

​All contra-antiscia this month and Mercury comes to the Aries Point (0 ARI) on April 13th.

Pictured below, another astrologers favorite: Mercury|Uranus. Note that this contra-antiscia becomes exact at the same time the Sun and Moon are also contra-antiscia.
Feel the collective buzzz... 

April 2013

(day of month - planets - day + time of exactitude – all times PST/PDT)

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1  Mercury|Mars (c)  1 – 08:17

2  Mercury|Venus (c)  2 – 12:08

2, 3  Sun|Mercury (c)  3 – 03:07

6, 7  Mercury|Uranus (c)  7 – 04:27

10, 11, 12  Venus|Neptune (c)  11 – 08:30

12, 13, 14, 15  Mars|Neptune (c)  14 – 01:49

13, 14  Mercury (0 ARI)

13, 14, 15  Sun|Neptune (c)  14 – 21:22

28, 29  Mercury|Neptune (c)  28 – 18:40

30  Jupiter|Pluto (c)  continued...

ANTISCIA Mar/2013

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscia or contra-antiscia, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

To use the list below, simply blend the meanings of the planets in combination. 

• Bold dates indicate a particular planetary expression is exact (within 10 minutes of arc).
• Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a cardinal sign (meaning: it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day).
• Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia - symmetrical arrangements around the Aries/Libra axis.
• The date(s) the planetary pair is formed is listed on the left - the date & time of perfection is listed on the right.    

​All contra-antiscia this month, and several ingresses into Aries (thank goodness! - don't know about you, but I've been drowning in the deluge of Pisces).

Pictured below: all astrologers' fave: Venus|Uranus. 

March 2013

(day of month - planets - day + time of exactitude – all times PST/PDT)

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1, 2, 3, 4  Mars|Uranus (c)  2 – 21:37

10, 11, 12  Mars (0 ARI)

11, 12, 13  Sun|Uranus (c)  12 – 13:50

14, 15, 16  Venus|Uranus (c) 15 – 15:00

16, 17  Sun Mars (c)  16 – 13:48

17, 18  Venus|Mars (c)  18 – 01:17

19, 20, 21  Sun (0 ARI)

20, 21  Sun|Venus (c)  21 – 02:22

21, 22  Venus (0 ARI)

31  Mercury|Mars (c)  1 – 08:17

ANTISCIA Feb/2013

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscia or contra-antiscia, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

To use the list below, simply blend the meanings of the planets in combination. 

• Bold dates indicate a particular planetary expression is exact (within 10 minutes of arc).
• Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a cardinal sign (meaning: it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day).
• Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia - symmetrical arrangements around the Aries/Libra axis.
• The date(s) the planetary pair is formed is listed on the left - the date & time of perfection is listed on the right.    

It's a short list of planetary antiscia for February and no contra-antiscia. Though, Venus is on the cardinal axis (at 15 degrees Aquarius) for Valentine's Day. Enjoy! 

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February 2013

(day of month - planets - date - time: PST)

5, 6, 7 Sun|Saturn 6 – 21:09

7, 8, 9 Venus|Node 8 – 12:57

15, 16, 17 Venus|Saturn 16 – 12:51

(no contra-antiscia in February)

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ANTISCIA Jan/2013

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscia or contra-antiscia, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

Happy New Year!
The first day of 2013 finds Venus Pluto in antiscion. In Reinhold Ebertin's classic text, The Combination of Stellar Influences, keywords for Venus Pluto include: "Fanatic love, the desire for sensual pleasure, lasciviousness" as well as "A strong feeling of love... an unusual measure of procreative power, a special artistic giftedness". These planets (falling in Sagittarius and Capricorn respectively) are active for everyone on this day - and have to do with the development (Pluto) of love, harmony, hope, and creativity (Venus). What does this mean for you as you set intentions for the new year?

To use the list below, simply blend the meanings of the planets in combination. 

• Bold dates indicate a particular planetary expression is exact (within 10 minutes of arc).
• Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a cardinal sign (meaning: it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day).
• Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia - symmetrical arrangements around the Aries/Libra axis.
• The date(s) the planetary pair is formed is listed on the left - the date & time of perfection is listed on the right.     

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January 2013

(day of month) (day/time – all times PST)

1, 2  Venus|Pluto  1 – 09:05

1, 2, 3, 4  Mars|Node  3 – 12:33

3, 4  Mercury|Venus  4 – 02:07

8, 9  Venus (0 CAP)

11, 12, 13  Sun|Jupiter (c)  12 – 20:48

14, 15  Mercury|Jupiter (c)  14 – 22:06

18, 19, 20  Mars|Saturn  19 – 03:46

22, 23  Mercury|Node  23 – 11:10

26, 27  Sun|Node  27 – 06:20

26, 27, 28  Venus|Jupiter (c)  27 – 17:21

29, 30  Mercury|Saturn  29 – 21:28

ANTISCIA Dec/2012

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscia or contra-antiscia, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

There's a flurry of antiscional activity mid-month when the Sun and Pluto meet-up in antiscia at the same time Mars comes to the contra-antiscion of Jupiter; this occurs December 11th to 14th (with Uranus stationing direct on the 13th). Note the Mercury/Pluto antiscion on December 24/25th.
hmmm...

Happy winter solstice! 

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of the planets in combination. Bold dates indicate a particular planetary expression is at its most exact (within 10 minutes of arc). Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a cardinal sign, or to 15 degrees of a fixed sign (meaning: it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day). Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two cardinal signs (the midpoint = 15 fixed). Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are symmetrical arrangements around the Aries/Libra axis.

December 2012 

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3rd – Venus *

4th – Mercury|Saturn *

5th, 6th – Sun|Mars

9th – Venus|Saturn *

11th, 12th, 13th – Sun|Pluto

11th, 12th, 13th, 14th – Mars|Jupiter (c)

15th, 16th – Mercury|Mars

16th – Sun|Uranus *

19th, 20th – Venus|Mars

20th, 21st – Sun (ingress to Capricorn)

24th – Mars|Neptune *

24th, 25th – Mercury|Pluto

26th, 27th – Sun|Mercury

28th – Mercury|Uranus *

31st – Mercury (ingress into Capricorn)

31st – Sun|Venus

ANTISCIA Nov/2012

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the Node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscia or contra-antiscia, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

Mars|Pluto on Election Day  

November 2012

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th – Saturn|Node *

4^th – Venus|Mars *

5^th, 6^th, 7^th – Mars|Pluto

6^th – Sun *

9^th, 10^th – Mars|Uranus *

10^th – Venus|Jupiter *

16^th – Sun|Saturn *

16^th, 17^th – Mars ingress into Capricorn

17^th, 18^th – Mercury|Saturn *

20^th, 21^st, 22^nd – Venus|Neptune

21^st – Sun|Venus *

25^th – Venus|Node *

30^th – Mercury|Venus *

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. (You can always refer to a book, such as Combinations of Stellar Influences by Reinhold Ebertin, if you need help with keywords.) 

The bold dates above indicate a day when the particular planetary expression is strongest - within 10 minutes of arc or less. Dates with one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, or to 15 degrees Fixed, meaning it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia, signs arranged around the Aries/Libra axis. Finally, those marked with an asterisk* are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs (midpoint: 15 Fixed) and are indirect antiscia.  

ANTISCIA Oct/2012

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the Node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscia or contra-antiscia, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

October 2012

1^st -- 8^th – Saturn|Neptune 

2^nd, 3^rd – Venus|Saturn (c) 

3^rd, 4^th – Mercury|Venus (c) 

4^th, 5^th – Mercury|Neptune 

5^th – Mercury|Mars * 

5^th, 6^th – Sun|Jupiter * 

6^th – Mars|Saturn * 

7^th – Mercury|Node * 

11^th, 12^th – Sun|Venus (c) 

15^th – Mercury * 

15^th, 16^th – Sun|Mars * 

21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd – Sun|Neptune 

22^nd – Venus|Pluto * 

22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th – Venus|Uranus 

25^th – Sun|Mercury * 

26^th – Mercury|Saturn * 

26^th – Sun|Node * 

28^th – Venus ingress into Libra (c) 

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. 

Bold dates indicate the day when a particular planetary expression is at its strongest - within 10 minutes of arc or less. Dates with one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, or to 15 degrees Fixed, meaning it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia, signs arranged around the Aries/Libra axis. Finally, those marked with an asterisk* are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs (midpoint: 15 Fixed) and are indirect antiscia.  

 

ANTISCIA Sep/2012

Welcome. Here's the list of planetary antiscia for the month of September:

2^nd, 3^rd – Mercury|Saturn (c)

2^nd – Mercury|Venus *

4^th, 5^th – Venus|Neptune *

6^th, 7^th, 8^th – Venus|Node

12^th, 13^th – Mercury|Uranus

12^th – Mercury|Pluto *

14^th, 15^th – Sun|Uranus

14^th, 15^th – Sun|Pluto *

15^th – Mars * (15 Scorpio)

16^th – Mercury (0 Libra)

16^th – 23^rd / 24^th – 30^th – Saturn|Neptune

17^th, 18^th – Venus|Mars (c)

18^th – Sun|Mercury (c)

19^th – Venus * (15 Leo)

22^nd – Sun (0 Libra)

24^th – Mercury|Jupiter *

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. They have been recognized to show sympathy and connection for at least two thousand years. Every planet at any given time has a shadow-point reflected across the axis, when another planet moves into the domain of this shadow a connection is established. This connection creates a planetary pair, with the Aries Point (which is any of the zero degree points of the cardinal signs) at the midpoint. These planetary pairs provide insight into the energy of the day, as well as enhancing delineation of a natal chart.

The cardinal axis (Aries Point) is essentially the Node of the Sun. It is through this point that each one of us connects to the world, and so it is a point we all share.

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. Bold dates indicate the strongest day for a particular planetary expression. Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, i.e. it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis, and so should feature prominently that day. Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs, the midpoint being 15 degrees Fixed. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are sympathetic signs arranged around the Aries/Libra axis. 

This month things may get a bit squirrelly around the 14/15^th when the Sun comes to the direct antiscia of Uranus - at the same time picking up Pluto by 45 - where Mars rests at their exact midpoint. Sun + Uranus|Pluto = Mars @ 15 Scorpio. 

On the 90 degree dial, the combination looks like this: 

I assume it has to do with the presidency since the TNP Kronos, a symbol of ruling powers, great height, and government, is tied in with the ongoing Uranus Pluto revolutionary square aspect. Sun|Kronos classically represents the president. 

Hmmm...

Following the intense Sun Uranus Pluto Mars business, we will see a return of the antiscia of Saturn|Neptune. This combination lingered on the cardinal axis for a long time earlier this year (late January through early April 2012). Expect issues important then to be very up again.

The sociological correspondence and probable manifestations of Saturn|Neptune per Reinhold Ebertin's often depressing work, The Combination of Stellar Influences, says:

Poor, sick or depressed persons.

+ The methodical execution of plans, the slow attainment of success through intense activity and great painstaking effort.

- Painful or tormenting inhibitions, undermining circumstances also leading to a state of illness, neuroses or diseases with causes difficult to ascertain. 

Sun @ 0 Libra brings extra focus to Saturn|Neptune on the 22^nd:  

Feedback, questions or comments are welcome.

ANTISCIA Aug/2012

After a little summer break, the list of monthly antiscia is back! 

Antiscia and contra-antiscia have been recognized and used for 2,000 years as a way to show connection and sympathy between planets and signs. Planets in antiscia reflect or mirror one another across the cardinal axis. Favored by Uranians, and used by Hellenistic, Persian, Medieval, and modern tropical astrologers in the know, these perfectly symmetrical arrangements, falling equidistant from any of the four zero cardinal points (0 Cancer/Capricorn and 0 Aries/Libra), add insight in both natal and mundane chart delineation. Antiscia is another factor to consider when tracking or contemplating the energies (or astrological weather) of a point in time.

The cardinal axis marks the turning of the seasons at the solstice and equinox. Sometimes referred to simply as the Aries Point, the cardinal axis is important because everything on earth is affected by seasonal change, it is through this point that each one of us connects to the world. The cardinal axis is a factor we all share.

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. Bold dates indicate the strongest day for a particular planetary expression. Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, i.e. it is sitting directly on the Cardinal axis, and so should feature prominently that day. Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs, the midpoint being 15 degrees Fixed. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are a symmetrical arrangement around the Aries/Libra axis.

August 2012

5^th  Mars|Jupiter *

6^th  Sun *

6^th, 7^th  Venus

16^th  Sun|Mercury *

18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd  Mars|Neptune

22^nd  Mars|Node *

22^nd, 23^rd  Sun|Mars (c)

23^rd  Mercury *

23^rd, 24^th, 25^th  Venus|Jupiter

25^th, 26^th, 27^th  Sun|Saturn (c)

29^th, 30^th  Mercury|Mars (c)

30^th  Sun|Venus

ANTISCIA June/2012

For about 2,000 years antiscia and contra-antiscia have been recognized to show connection and sympathy between planets and signs. Planets in antiscia reflect or mirror one another across the cardinal axis. Favored by Uranians, these perfectly symmetrical arrangements, which fall equi-distant from any of the four zero cardinal points (0 Cancer/Capricorn and 0 Aries/Libra), add insight to the day's expression, in addition to making a valuable statement in a natal chart and in synastry between charts.    

The cardinal axis marks the turning of the seasons at the solstice and equinox. Sometimes referred to simply as the Aries Point, the cardinal axis is important because everything on earth is affected by seasonal change, and it is through this point that each one of us connects to the world; it is a factor we all share.

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. Bold dates indicate the strongest day for a particular planetary expression. Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, i.e. it is sitting directly on the Cardinal axis, and so should feature prominently that day. Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs, the midpoint being 15 degrees Fixed. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are a symmetrical arrangement around the Aries/Libra axis.

June 2012

2^nd, 3^rd  Mercury|Pluto (c)

3^rd  Mercury|Uranus *

7^th  Mercury

10^th, 11^th, 12^th  Sun|Pluto (c)

11^th  Sun|Mercury

11^th, 12^th  Sun|Uranus *

12^th  Mercury|Mars *

14^th, 15^th, 16^th, 17^th, 18^th  Mars|Uranus

15^th, 16^th  Mars|Pluto *

18^th, 19^th  Mercury|Venus

20^th  Sun

21^st, 22^nd  Mercury|Node (c)

23^rd  Mercury|Neptune *

23^rd, 24^th  Mercury|Jupiter

24^th, 25^th  Sun|Mars *

Lecture: The Power of Antiscia

This month I am giving a talk at the United Astrology Conference (UAC) in New Orleans. My presentation, The Power of Antiscia, is one of the Lunchtime Lectures and is scheduled for Saturday, May 26, at 1:00pm.  

If you'd like to learn more about the historical and modern use of antiscia, as well as see it applied to a number of example charts including: musicians, politicians, comedians, and more, please join me! 

I'd love to see you there.

www.uacastrology.com

The Power of Antiscia

Later this month I'm giving a talk at the United Astrology Conference (UAC) in New Orleans. My presentation, The Power of Antiscia, is one of the Lunchtime Lectures scheduled for Saturday, May 26, at 1:00pm. 

If you'd like to learn more about the historical and modern use of antiscia, as well as see it applied to a number of example charts, please join me there! 

www.uacastrology.com

Unusual Expression Venus|Uranus

need for excitement in relationships, otherwise restlessness

unique creative expression

eccentricity

disturbances or nervousness with others

an unusual rhythm

exotic, bizarre, outlandish, colorful 

the love of astrology

innovative art

freedom in relationships

the renegade

Venus|Uranus stands on the cardinal axis at this time.

Use the energy to do something new or different. Don't let others ruffle your feathers (at least not too much), and if they do - surprise them with a flood of love or give 'em a little extra space. 

Famous people with Venus|Uranus strong in their chart, by conjunction, square or opposition:   Jimi Hendrix, Sinead O'Connor, Kurt Cobain, Josephine Baker, Jimmy Page, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley, Prince, Elizabeth Taylor, Steve McQueen, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Toni Morrison, Caroline Myss, Anais Nin, Dionne Warwick.

ANTISCIA May/2012

Below is your list of planetary antiscia for the month of May.

Venus stations retrograde at 23 degrees 59 minutes of Gemini on May 15th. She makes an antiscion to both Pluto and Uranus early in the month, while moving direct, and later in the month while retrograde. Also this month, an annular solar eclipse occurs on May 20th at 00 degrees 20 minutes Gemini. 

Reading the list is simple. Bold dates indicate the strongest day for a particular planetary expression. Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign (or to 15 degrees Fixed), i.e. it is sitting directly on the Cardinal axis and ought to feature prominently that day. Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs, which means they fall equidistant around 15 degrees Fixed. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are symmetrical arrangements around the equinoctial points, Aries/Libra axis, as opposed to the solstitial points (antiscia).

May 2012

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd  Venus|Pluto (c)

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th  Node|Saturn *

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th  Mars|Saturn (c)

4^th Sun *

4^th, 5^th  Mercury|Mars

5^th  Node|Mercury *

6^th, 7^th  Mercury|Neptune (c)

7^th, 8^th, 9^th  Venus|Uranus *

12^th  Mercury|Jupiter *

12^th  Mercury|Sun *

16^th, 17^th  Mercury *

23^rd, 24^th  Venus|Uranus *

25^th, 26^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th  Venus|Pluto (c)

26^th, 27^th  Sun|Saturn *

27^th  Mercury|Saturn *

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ANTISCIA Apr/2012

This month we will see two very busy time periods on the cardinal axis in addition to the long-awaited stations and forward moving motion of both Mercury and Mars. Mercury stations direct on April 4th and Mars stations direct on April 13th.

In early April we find Mercury in contra-antiscion to Uranus twice, due to Mercury's station. At the second occurrence, in addition to Mercury|Uranus we find the contra-antiscia of Mars|Saturn, along with the still lingering Saturn|Neptune antiscia, and Venus|Saturn joining in briefly on the axis. This all occurs on and around the Full Moon on April 6th. The other eventful time occurs later in the month around April 16th, when Sun|Mars are antiscia while Sun|Neptune and Mars|Saturn are contra-antiscia and Mercury lies on the Aries Point.

Here is the list of antiscia for the month. As usual, bold dates indicate the strongest day for a particular planetary expression. Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign (or 15 degrees Fixed), i.e. it is sitting directly on the Cardinal axis and ought to feature prominently that day. Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs, which means they fall equidistant around 15 degrees Fixed. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are symmetrical arrangements around the Aries/Libra axis, the equinoctial points, as opposed to the solstitial points (antiscia).

April 2012

1^st, 2^nd  Mercury|Uranus (c) 

1^st—9^th  Saturn|Neptune

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th  Mercury|Uranus

6^th  Venus|Saturn *

6^th—30^th (strongest on and around 13 & 27)  Mars|Saturn (c)

7^th, 8^th  Jupiter * (15 deg Fixed)

11^th  Sun|Venus *

14^th, 15^th, 16^th  Sun|Mars

16^th  Mercury (c)

15^th, 16^th, 17^th  Sun|Neptune (c)

29^th  Sun|Jupiter *

29^th, 30^th  Venus|Pluto (c)

Chart @ Full Moon, SA|NE (antiscia), ME|UR + MA|SA (contra-antiscia), VE|SA *

Antiscia and contra-antiscia are terms used to describe planets falling evenly, or symmetrically, around the Cardinal points (0 Cancer/Capricorn and 0 Aries/Libra - the solstice/equinox points), aka the Cardinal axis. It is a concept that has been utilized by astrologers as far back as Manilius in the 1st century, and was written about somewhat extensively by Firmicus Maternus in the 4th century. It is thought, because everything on earth is affected by and responds to seasonal change, the Cardinal axis is therefore a point we all share and so is important and relevant for everyone. It is the point through which we connect to the world.  

ANTISCIA Mar/2012

Below you'll find mundane planetary antiscia and contra-antiscia for March.

Antiscia and contra-antiscia are terms used to describe planets falling evenly, or symmetrically, around the Cardinal points (0 Cancer/Capricorn and 0 Aries/Libra - the solstice/equinox points) aka the Cardinal axis. Since everything on earth is affected by and responds to seasonal change, the Cardinal axis is a point we all share, and is therefore important and relevant for everyone - it is a point through which we connect to the world.  

March 2012 

1^st-31^st – Saturn|Neptune

2^nd – Mercury (c)

3^rd, 4^th – Venus|Neptune (c)

10^th – Sun|Pluto *

12^th, 13^th, 14^th – Sun|Mercury (c)

15^th, 16^th – Sun|Uranus (c)

19^th, 20^th – Sun (c)

22^nd – Venus|Jupiter *

22^nd, 23^rd – Mercury rx (c)

28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st – Mercury|Uranus (c)

Bold dates indicate the strongest day for a particular planetary expression. Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign (or 15 degrees Fixed), i.e. it is sitting directly on the Cardinal axis and ought to feature prominently that day. Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs, which means they fall equidistant around 15 degrees Fixed. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are symmetrical arrangements around the Aries/Libra axis, the equinoctial points, as opposed to the solstitial points (antiscia).

Antiscia on a typical wheel: 

This is the chart for the upcoming Solar ingress into Aries, the vernal equinox. You can see the antiscia of Saturn (positioned outside the circle) is very close to the Moon, which is where Neptune currently resides at 01PIS40 (but not shown in this chart). If you look at the dial (at top of article) you will see the Saturn Neptune antiscia. In this ingress chart however, Saturn is antisica the Moon (in addition to Neptune) and you can see the Moon is in antiscia to Saturn - they are standing in the shadow or reflection point of one another - this could be interpreted as a sad or suffering populace. 

Maybe at another time we'll talk about the trans neptunian (TNP) Hades.... 

Post Valentine Blues?

Beginning February 15 (and in effect until February 18) Venus and Mars join the antiscia of Saturn|Neptune on the cardinal axis. These planets fall symmetrically around 0 Cancer. Their current approximate planetary positions are: Venus 10 Aries, Mars 19 Virgo, Saturn 29'30 Libra, and Neptune 0'30 Pisces. 

While Venus|Mars would typically signify something quite desirable, with Saturn|Neptune the passion is obscured. More general themes related to SA|NE are sensitivity, as in psychic sensitivity or paranoia and irrational fear, sometimes illness or lack. The high side of SA|NE is making the ideal real, and bringing the spiritual into the mundane. With VE|MA added to the equation, there could be a feeling of love lost or destroyed or may be experienced as a lack of creative or sexual energy and drive.

An alternative to feeling loss of love or a lack of passion is to direct one's attention to devotional activities or to doing something of service for someone in need. VE|MA can be very devotional in and of itself (as they are the primary and secondary trigon (or triplicity) lords for the three Water signs) and may be made more so with SA|NE.  

It's a good time to remember to be extra gentle and compassionate with yourself and with others. 

Renunciate or Whiner?

Saturn and Neptune are in antiscia, now through early April. This planetary pair came within a half degree of exactitude on January 24 and will remain in close antiscion until April 8 2012. From mid February to mid March the potency of this combination will be at its most intense.

merging what is ideal with what is real

fact or fiction

loss of structure or boundaries dissolving

divine truth

spiritual practice or chronic illness

 

make it real