Rick DiClemente’s
Astrology
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Volume
76, July 2012
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Check out my new column online each month @ www.OMTimes.com It’s no longer about energy, per se, it’s
now about thought and intention The Sixties are Back From
1961 through 1969, Pluto and Uranus traveled through the sign of Virgo. We all
know what a revolutionary period that was. And, it was somewhat contained being
in the mild, reasonable sign of the Virgin. Now, over 40 years later, the
conjunction has opened into what is called the “opening square.” Now, the two
revolutionary planets are precisely at a right-angle, or square. They will
square 6 more times over the next 3 years. This is why things have been so
“testy.” The
“promises” that began in the Sixties are being tested now. Equal
rights, sexual rights, racial rights, rights to the working class. Look
how everything is being brought up again now. The opening square of any
conjunction is like the report card coming out for how we have done since its
inception. How have we done as a race with racism? How have we done as a race with bullying? How have we done as a race with equal rights? How have we done as a race with abortion issues? How have we done as a race with the war on poverty? How have we done as a race with the war on drugs? How have we done as a race with open sexuality? Etc. This
is precisely why these questions have arisen at this time. And as we all
learned at some point in our youth, report card time is not always easy. We
must keep our heads. Uranus and Pluto, especially when combined, hold radical,
even blunt violent answers. We must give great thought to how we adjust to our
mid-term, which will come in about 40 more years. I have nothing more to say
about this. There is no behavior manual
anywhere Unless having one makes you
feel better As “A Course in Miracles”
says, we’re always playing hot potato with our guilt I don’t want to play anymore The Doorman (This story is given with
the permission of my client) It
was a long time ago. 1919 in fact. She had had a very
rough life; in every way. Happiness was not part of it. It showed in her natal
chart; 5 planets in Virgo and 3 in Leo. A very unhappy,
joyless woman. A scared woman. One
very unfortunate evening in 1939, she and her best friend were brutally raped
by two strangers. The effects were very bad as can be imagined. Her friend died
a year later; never able to get over the trauma. (The two men were convicted
and served 25 years each.) Throughout
her life, she roughed it out, as indicated by the tough Virgo imprint in her
nativity. And somehow, 3 years later, she married and bore a child – a boy - a
boy whom I’ll call James. He was born with 5 planets in Libra (all in the
Cancerian 4th house,) a huge bucket pattern to the MOON in Aquarius
in, what else? The mysterious eighth house. In
addition, there was Cancer rising and the powerful Moon found itself 2 degrees
from exact opposition to Pluto. A karmic face-off for sure.
Then,
she had another boy. He died at a young age. 70
years later, James was looking at his Llewellyn
astrology calendar and noticed that It
had been many years since he had an astrological reading, so he asked a friend
for a referral if she knew any good astrologers in the area. That led to my
phone ringing. “Sure, I have an opening, today in fact,” I said. James
is a very pleasant-looking man. He looks very young for a septuagenarian. He
has kept himself in good shape. Originally a Pittsburgher, as is common, he had
moved away many years ago. The astrological
reading started as usual; James was very curious. He originally had approached
me about his concern for his health, even though he complained of few ailments.
I didn’t let him talk much at first. I
was absolutely captivated by the powerful Libra/Cancer/Scorpio basis in his
chart. I didn’t want any clues. Here is a man who was very comfortable living
alone all of his life. No pals, no gals, no pets. Yet, he liked to socialize –
but – no one too close, thank you. He had grown very accustomed to his own
little private safety zone, like the crab beneath the rocks. It intrigued me.
He didn’t go out; never had any close friends; never considered letting his
hair down even halfway. I
was really rubbing my chin because I knew he had been sent to me; I knew his
initial prodding by the Neptune Rx was important. Moreover, I considered it a
very strong sign because of the ease at which he had attained his appointment. These
indicators are very important. I kept saying to myself (and these days,
I listen) there’s more than meets the eye here. Eighth house Moon opposite
Pluto. I just had to find out what that meant. I knew I would be guided to
the “why” he came as we went along. In a natal chart, when the Moon is found
opposite Pluto, it can take an astrologer years to
actually figure out the dynamics represented. Usually, it means that the child
and the mother had ill-defined boundaries – to say the least. Sometimes it’s
unconscious and many times it is what is called, “unconscious but with
conscious intent.” Thus, the Moon and the Cancerian quality of: “who’s really
taking care of whom here?” Nevertheless,
he was with me on the day that the T-square from the Sun and Pluto fed
into a powerful Uranus in Aries indicated was his independence day. I had no doubt. He had no idea what I was
talking about. I’ve been doing this far too long to miss it now; he was sent to
me; he was actually sent to himself. I
saw the indicators, new life reaching out from his deeply dormant plant. New
shoots were sprouting. He
wasn’t aware of it, but four seeds had started to show signs of growth. 1) When
Pluto went into Capricorn in January 2008, bringing his past forward and
starting to open him up emotionally. 2) Uranus went into Aries in May of 2009,
opposite Libra stirring him from within to “get past any blockages.” 3) He saw So,
I began asking a lot of questions about his mother (the Moon.) Almost every
time I did, he answered by mildly shaking his head and spreading his hands to
each side, palms up, as if to say, “No, you didn’t ask Mother about that.”
“Did she have fun with you?” Hands spread. “Did she ever compliment you?” The hands again. “Did she ever let you play with others? Did
she ever show you affection? Did she ever tell you that she loved you? Did she
ever do this or that?” Hands, hands, hands… He was absolutely mystified that a
child could actually ask for something and receive it – that a child could
receive positive strokes. Being
a social Libra, whenever he saw kids his own age playing; he naturally wanted
to join in the fun. She would tell him, “You stay here right next to me, so I
won’t have to be alone!” The
rape certainly didn’t help any either. But, her chart was so barren, that I
told him that not only did I think that it wouldn’t have mattered much – she
would have been so regimented and unemotional anyway. The
chart just had no water (love, feeling, compassion). In
fact, being so barren emotionally (probably cultivated from past lives) is what
I believe “created and drew the actual molestation to her.” He
stayed with me. He was shocked, but he was glued, he knew we were onto
something much more than just his “health.” It was obvious to both of us that
he was sent to my office. The ‘outside world’
treats us exactly as we treat ourselves He
kept telling me, “You haven’t even heard half of it.” I told him, “At this
point, I don’t think I need to.” He stressed how he led a nice, comfortable
life and had adjusted very well. I told him that he had adjusted miraculously
well, in my viewpoint. Yet, the chart kept calling to me, “there’s more to this
story.” What
is the purpose of an astrological reading anyway? Was I to just let him be? He
already has found his peace. But remember, this man was a Libra, which means he
needs close friends to associate with; he has a powerful Moon in Aquarius which
means he needs tons of mental stimulation; and moreover, he has strong Cancerian
energy, meaning he needs extra amounts of emotional support. He has been living
on ethers more refined than even fumes, and for over 70 years. Yet, he wondered
what his future held. He wondered what it could be. With a man in this
condition, having been through what he has and having missed so much in life… I
was stunned. I had never been down a road like this before. As I’ve learned,
don’t strain and let the answer come to me. It always does. I needed to
activate the Libra and Cancer parts of my client. Whatever
mama had said; he would address. She was the law. No this, no that, none, ever.
To your room (8th house) with your powerful
imagination (Mercury conjunct He
began to understand my line of questioning and eagerly joined in the
investigation. I told him that like most children, he had adapted to his
“environment” the best he could so that he could survive. That’s all a child
can do. He had moved far across the country for many years and had a successful
business. As his mother was reaching her dying days about 20 years ago, he felt
a responsibility to return home to take care of her, even though she never was capable
of nurturing him one bit. So he fulfilled his duty. Sitting
by her side, while she was on her deathbed, near her last breath, he reached
his hand over to hold hers, to comfort her… She pushed his hand away… and then died.
Impossible to understand. Yet, he holds no
bitterness to this day. It
all came full circle to me when he told me that now and then, he gets the urge
to go out. He went out lots of times in the evenings when he lived far away.
But, here in Most
of his internal “input systems” were not only shut off; he didn’t even know he
had these dormant sparks – until the T-square to a VERY POWERFUL Uranus in
Aries woke him up EXACTLY ON THE DAY HE CAME TO MY OFFICE. That’s how an
astrologer knows. He doesn’t question the timing. The timing is the very basis
of astrology. (Uranus
is like a lightning bolt.) He wasn’t even sure he could wake up or what
that would be like. I knew, and I was very grateful to witness another of us
awaken from his slumbers. I told him that I was quite sure he and his mother
had had the exact life that their souls had designed and needed, but that
Neptune (God) Rx showing up on his calendar had been keeping its eye on him. Now
was his time. I
said, “I know how astrology works and I know what my ‘job’ is. My job is to get
you past that doorman someday – beyond that threshhold lays your freedom.” “Maybe
someday, you’ll even own a pet, a companion.” His look was beyond astonishment.
He had never even neared the part of his mind that might consider such a thing.
“Me - and - a - dog?” Like one hand that has just nervously met the other. 7/3 Full
Moon 12°g14’ 2:52p – This
lunation will be exceptionally moody with Pluto next to the Moon in Capricorn.
This will trigger transiting Pluto which seems to be THE story for the next 12
years. What will we find now? Again, getting used to the new dynamics from
having thinned out the ranks of our less-than-true friends and family, we just
have to get used to it. We’re all much more alone than we thought 4 years ago.
We must make like Don Juan and act impeccably. No time for weakness. Pluto is
making us all stronger; we need to take his offerings very seriously. Stand
your ground. 7/3 Mars
enters Libra 8:32a – After many months of Mars going back in forth in
Virgo, it now enters Libra where he will trigger Uranus and Pluto. Oh, what
fun! We’ve had plenty of time to rethink our positions. Nothing
simple here. Do what you must do. Libra will influence you to be just
and fair, but make no mistake about it; Mars is in charge here, and Mars means
action for the self. 7/13
Uranus goes Retrograde 5:49a – The big thing about our wild friend
Uranus stopping, is where is it stopping? At 8° Aries and square to
Pluto, this is going to be rocky. This is impossible for a roomful of
astrologers to predict. We will once again see large shifts to the
power-structure in this land. Tug-of-war, taffy-pull, call it what you want.
The powers-that-be are upping the ante and upping it again. It’s all building
to a very ugly election season. Uranus represents the forces trying to get free
of the Plutonian Plutocracy. The rebels, if you will, trying to free themselves
from the grasp of Big Business. Uranus has surprises in store for the Right.
These two are really into a punch/counter-punch
frenzy. 7/14
Mercury goes Retrograde 10:16p – Our good friend that seems to mess up
all communication is back in town. Can you hold your breath for 21 days? 7/17
Grand Cross, THE climax of the month: Moon
in Cancer, Pluto in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Uranus
in Aries – Great tension everywhere triggers Pluto in Capricorn again.
Undergoing great strain from the ongoing Uranus square to Pluto, Mars will
trigger severe action. This is a very dangerous period lasting about 2 days. Be
very careful driving. Be extra cautious of angering someone who may be more
volatile than you think at first. On the favorable side, this is time to break
through. Jim Morrison: “Break on through to the other side.” Action is
definitely required. This will be a very difficult time to act; with lots of
consequences, but you must. You will know what you have to do – do it. Women:
don’t take any crap from men now. None. 7/18
T-square to Pluto – All day now the pressure heads towards Pluto itself.
Look for heavy decisions to be made. In this new age, we are being required to
face so many new issues and come up with new policies and regulations. It’s not
pleasant or easy, but must be addressed now during periods like this one. This
pertains to not only you personally, but the whole country as well. 7/19
New Moon 26°a55’ 12:24a – The moody New Moon going on in Cancer will not
be typical because of all the Scorpio energy being stirred up by Pluto.
Intensity is the keyword here. Don’t just think of your needs now; it won’t
work. Scorpio or Plutonian matters all have to do with pure dedication to the
other. There’s no dancing around this fact. You will be sorry if you just pout
or wallow through this one. 7/22
Sun enters Leo 6:01a – The buoyancy of fiery Leo is very welcome now,
bringing us out of the heavy Cancerian and Scorpionic moods lately. Time to party a bit and relax. Enjoy yourself, take a boat
ride. Let your mane down. 7/28
Moon opposes Jupiter and forms a T-square to Chiron in Pisces – Look for
mystery here. Whoosh! We get whisked away from daily matters once again as the
Source raises its voice and tries to remind us of what really matters. It is
real. You may call it many things. We are being guided. We are being prepared.
This is far more important than any “material” concern you may have going on in
your life right now. This is another thrust of spiritual grace. Accept it. Free birth chart calculations are available
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