Aspects for the week beginning 29 May 2022
Gemini Careers
This is the fourth in a series in which I look at careers for the various zodiac signs. Maybe you have children or grandchildren born under this sign, and are looking at their potentials, or you are a Gemini looking at re-training for a change of career. If you are Geminian and have found an ideal or fulfilling career, you could share that under comments. Often Gemini will have more than one career on the go at the same time, as spinning plates stops them from getting bored!
Teacher
Definition of Teacher Archetype from Caroline Myss:
“Communicates knowledge, experience, skill and wisdom”
Teachers don’t as such tend to achieve fame and celebrity, but I personally know quite a few Geminian teachers! And who among us doesn’t remember a teacher from our schooldays, especially those that really encouraged us.
There are different ways and levels of teaching and teachers. One famous Geminian teacher is Alice Bailey, in a wider sense than just the classroom. She was a prolific writer on theosophical teachings.
Martin Luther King, known for the power of his speeches, studied many subjects and taught philosophy in Atlanta. He had Gemini rising.
A teacher of the more conventional kind, Michael Marland, wrote a definitive guide to the subject, titled “The Craft of the Classroom: A Survival Guide to Classroom Management in the Secondary School”. I know at least one teacher who is indebted to his work. He had Chiron in Gemini, being his route to healing.
Another esoteric teacher, Chris Griscom, author of “Ecstasy is a New Frequency”, will be known to those familiar with my website and work, as she has been one of my great mentors. She is a double Gemini (i.e. with Sun and Ascendant in that sign), with in addition Uranus/Saturn and Mercury/Jupiter in that sign: a Gemini through and through.
Scientist
Science is primarily a province of the left brain, and as such comes under the Mercury-ruled sign of Gemini. There are other aspects, which especially in combination, cover different areas of science, for example:
Gemini and Aries: mechanics
Gemini and Virgo: scientific theory
Gemini and Scorpio: scientific research
Gemini and Aquarius: technology and engineering
Pisces: medical breakthroughs, stemming from imagination beyond thought (e.g. Einstein)
Famous Geminian scientists include: Francis Crick, Carl Linnaeus, Daniel Fahrenheit, Peter Higgs and Blaise Pascal
Also worthy of note, are: Helen Sharman scientist/astronaut
and Heston Blumenthal, whose scientific approach to cooking has earned him honorary degrees from various Universities. In addition, he has been made an honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Journalist
Sub Categories: Broadcaster, Reporter, Media, TV Presenter, Spin Doctors
Geminian News Anchors include: Mary Nightingale
Journalists include: Isobel Oakeshott, who was the political editor of The Sunday Times
TV Presenters include: Dale Winton
Spin Doctors include: Alistair Campbell
And an extra category, Information Whistleblower: Edward Snowden – remember him? He was a double Gemini (Ascendant and Sun in that sign) plus Mars, Mercury (conjunct the Ascendant) and the North Node in Gemini. An intense desire to communicate.
Writer
Gemini writing leans more towards newspaper, magazine, pamphlet, journals, and diaries, i.e. lighter writing. The opposite sign Sagittarius is more associated with books and publishing. Gemini writing is more emphasized in a chart if there is a connection between Mercury and Venus (The Writer Archetype). Illustrated books, such as children’s stories, are especially associated with this combination of Mercury (words) and Venus (pictures). But they say everyone has a book inside them (I certainly have), and here are some examples:
Val McDermid – A Scottish writer of the Crime genre, who started her working life as a Journalist. Val is also a double Gemini (Ascendant and Sun in that sign) plus having its ruler Mercury in that sign in the 1st House. The Crime leaning is due to Moon in Scorpio.
Colm Toibin – An Irish novelist and Journalist, he has Sun and Mercury in Gemini.
Ian Fleming – Prolific writer, and creator of James Bond. The character he created is reflected in his own conjunction of Mercury and Pluto (the Spy) in Gemini in his creative 5th House.
Judith Kerr – Author of the perennially popular children’s book The Tiger that Came to Tea, Judith has the Mercury-conjunct-Venus Writer Archetype, symbolic of the art of combining words and pictures.
Anne Frank – One of the most famous diarists in history. She had Sun/Mercury in Gemini, and was given her diary on her 13th birthday, her Solar Return highlighting this life purpose.
Secretary
Secretarial work has been an occupation, or side line, for many women, especially when trying to juggle motherhood and career. So, for example, you might find Gemini on the cusp of the 2nd House of financial earnings (as distinct from 6th House jobbing, and 10th House career).
An unusual example of Secretarial work is that of an Amenuensis, a definition of which is:
“A literary or artistic assistant, in particular, one who takes dictation or copies manuscripts.”
An unusual example of an Amenuensis is Alice Bailey, as already mentioned under Teacher. She received telepathically, and transcribed, the teachings of the Tibetan Master Djwhal Khul.
Meteorologist
Famous example Carol Kirkwood – the weather girl on BBC Breakfast
Sport
In the sporting world, running (Johnny Peacock and Zola Budd) and cycling (Mark Cavendish) suit the light and airy style of Gemini
Other occupations: Linguist, Salesperson, Merchant, Train Driver, Ornithologist, Postman/Postwoman
Above all, if you are Geminian, you would like variety in your career and working life, and don’t want to be trapped in a rut.
Aspects
This morning was graced by an enthusiastic and fiery conjunction of Mars and Jupiter at 3 degrees Aries. Any task in hand today is likely to be handled with gusto, relish and passion! It’s a high energy conjunction, and one you may need to pour exuberance into into a worthwhile project – don’t fritter it! I myself am planning a special secret mission, once I have finished this blog, necessarily secret because the conjunction falls in my 12th House of Secrets, but my enthusiasm cannot be questioned!
Tomorrow (Monday, 30th) brings us a New Moon at 9 degrees Gemini conjunct the Fixed Star Aldebaran.(the Eye of the Bull in Taurus). Make the most of the new beginning afforded by this New Moon. Clear your mind in order to make your New Moon intentions along the lines of the Geminian qualities and occupations: communication, writing, travel (see above). If you know the House this falls in, you can further refine its application. The teaching profession may be one such focus.
According to “Starlight Elixirs” by Michael Smulkis and Fred Rubenfeld, Aldebaran:
“This star provides a particular blessing, since it soothes the mind that is grieving the loss of a loved one – whether through separation or death. A greater understanding of the process of death through this awareness may bring a sense of peace and calm. Hope and positive energy is transferred in recognition of the connection and the oneness between those who might have passed over and those who are still alive, between those things that you might wish for and those you have, and between that which is desired and that which is no longer needed. Through this essence the entire grieving process is accelerated and assisted, and individuals coming into contact with this compassionate energy find their own inner love and their own inner strength.”
This is apt and timely in our household, as we lost our 17-year old cat Tsipi last week, unexpectedly.
In the morning of Friday (3rd June), there is some relief from recent communication glitches and hopefully from the air, rail and sea travel nightmares recently experienced, when Mercury is Stationary prior to turning Direct. There may be a turning point in your travel plans. Hopefully, if you have projects waiting to happen of a literary or technical nature, this may also be a go-ahead for you. If you have been holding back on communication, you may feel the push to move forward again with it.
Another change of planetary direction concludes the week, with Saturn Stationary prior to turning Retrograde on Saturday (4th). We are consequently going to go through a period of revision in matters which are important to us: a lesson all about patience and timing, and one of those lessons is that you can’t rush things. Saturn is the Lord of Time, who reminds us that All Things Must Pass.
The week in bullet points:
- Today – seize the moment
- Tomorrow – new beginning; working with transition
- Friday – communications go ahead
- Saturday – serious contemplation
May 29th, 2022 at 2:06 pm
Dear Lana,
Thank you for the lovely appreciation of Gemini people and the gifts they bring especially to the world of work and careers. I know several fascinating Geminis. One in particular is a theorist and teacher in my own field and a prolific writer who also wanted to be a scientist! I must show her your blog when we next get together.
So much in the aspects that felt pertinent to me but most importantly I wanted to reiterate my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Tsipi and to wish Aldebaran balm to the souls of those who loved her.
I will be grieving our dear house as tomorrow I am instructing an estate agent to sell her. I hope for a transformative process in letting go what must be let go.I expect my own journey will involve many lessons in both patience and timing!
Love
Yaz
May 29th, 2022 at 4:19 pm
Hi Lana
Such a full blog, but that’s Gemini for you. The more the better. My career was as a Health Visitor, typically including a wide variety of subjects. Living in the Now is a focus for me in ‘retirement’. I’m still encompassing as much information as I can cram in, and as ever happy to talk!
I wish to endorse Yaz’s condolences for loss and grieving by all experiencing this sadness. Best wishes to you Yaz, I am grappling with the house letting go process, I think there is transformation ahead.
Love Sarah
May 30th, 2022 at 9:58 am
Dear Yaz
Thanks very much for your comment!
How fascinating to hear about your Gemini teacher. I look forward to hearing more…
And thanks, too, for your kind words about Tsipi. She came to teach matters of the heart.
Sarah will empathize with you for the beginning of the journey which she has been undertaking, in the hopes that hers will soon reach a fulfilling end. They say moving is stressful (don’t we all know it?), but the first step is quite intrepid. Good luck with that first step,
Love
Lana
May 30th, 2022 at 10:00 am
Dear Sarah
Thanks very much for your comment! And for the Geminian analysis straight from the horses mouth, so to speak.
Although Health Visiting is not of itself a Geminian career, when combined with Virgo and Cancer, as in your case, it would have been tailor made for your skills and empathy.
Looking forward to seeing you for Light Pod this afternoon,
Love
Lana
June 1st, 2022 at 5:59 am
Dear Lana
Are you following the French Open too? I find the draw particularly exciting this year. The favourites practically eliminate themselves before the final. Yesterday Nadal beat Djokovic and Zverev beat the youngster Alcaraz. The two will meet in the semi-finals.
On the other hand, we have a no-name who will get through to the final. Today the quarter-finals between Caspar Ruud and Holger Rune (favourite Ruud) and Andrej Rublev against the veteran Cilic. It is interesting that one of these players will make it to the final, which is also due to the draw. Who do you think has the best chance?
Best,
Ladina
June 1st, 2022 at 10:31 am
Dear Ladina
I did read about Nadal beating Djokovic, which I did think was exciting. Nadal would be thrilled to increase his record at Roland Garros.
I will try to look at the other names later today, and get back to you!
I have set myself a task of running three times a day in the month of June, and have only done one so far today.
Glad you are still enjoying the spectacle!
Love
Lana
June 1st, 2022 at 4:40 pm
Dear Ladina
I will look at Rafael Nadal first, how strong he looks this summer. He must be on good form, to have beaten Djokovic.
He will be playing Zverev on Friday (3rd), who is seeded above him, but Roland Garros is for Nadal, home.
His transits for Friday:
He will have a Solar Return, as it is his birthday
Jupiter will be square his Neptune, so he may have an over-inflated view of what he can achieve
Uranus will be sextile his natal Venus, which can give him the power of surprise
Pluto will be square his Nodal Axis, so it is an important time for him karmically
His relationship to Zverev:
Zverev’s Sun is conjunct with Nadal’s Moon, so they understand each other well
Zverev’s Venus is trine Nadal’s Neptune, so there is personal harmony
Zverev’s Saturn is sextile Nadal’s Sun, which is more challenging for Nadal
Zverev’s Neptune is square Nadal’s Moon, which is confusing for Nadal
Zverev’s Pluto is conjunct Nadal’s Saturn
So Zverev is stronger in the relationship
Zverev’s transits on Friday:
Uranus will be trine his Mars – he too will have the power of surprise
Pluto will be sextile Zverev’s Ascendant, on his 3rd House cusp, so he
will be able to express himself well
It looks quite evenly matched, and bearing in mind Zverev is seed 3 and Nadal seed 5, so there may be an upset.
I will be back later to look at the other players.
Love
Lana
June 1st, 2022 at 7:49 pm
Dear Ladina
I see that Cilic has already beaten Rublev, though Cilic is 20th Seed to Rublev’s 7th position.
Caspar Ruud is a Capricorn, with Mercury conjunct Pluto in Sagittarius (a deep thinker). Also Moon conjunct Uranus in Aquarius (a vivid imagination, and intuitive). His transits today include:
North Node sextile his Jupiter, an excellent indication of success.
Holger Rune is a Taurean, with a touch of brilliance from his Sun sextile Uranus. Mercury is trine his Chiron, so he is good at problem-solving. His Sun squares Jupiter so his enthusiasm can sometimes be over the top!
Their relationship:
Holger’s Mercury sextiles Caspar’s Jupiter, so there is a good mental rapport, and anticipation of each other’s shots. There is a double whammy effect, because Caspar’s Mercury trines Holger’s Jupiter, too.
Holger’s Venus trines Caspar’s Pluto, which gives Caspar a psychological edge.
They can empower each other, with Holger’s Jupiter trine Caspar’s Pluto, so their games may be high in power.
Their Saturns are exactly sextile, so they are also measured in the way they approach each other.
Holger’s Neptune trines Caspar’s Mars, so there is fluidity in their play, perhaps long rallies.
Holger’s transits now:
Jupiter sextile his Mars – good for athleticism
Saturn trine his Saturn, not likely to make silly mistakes
Caspar’s transits are better, but again likely to be a good match, and powerful.
Sorry to have been too late for Rublev and Cilic!
Love
Lana
June 2nd, 2022 at 4:43 am
Dear Lana
I’m sorry. I should have written to you that it was not so important. Now you had so much effort and both matches were already decided until I read it this morning. Congratulations to Ruud anyway.
So Ruud-Cilic. Who do you see in front?
And with “upset” you meant that the higher ranked (Nadal) beats the lower ranked (Zverev)? Nadal is the high favourite in this match.
June 2nd, 2022 at 1:54 pm
Dear Ladina
Not to worry. When I looked at the Ruud-Rune match, it had been delayed. It’s all good practice for Wimbledon.
The match you are referring to will be played tomorrow!
Caspar Ruud still has North Node sextile his Jupiter, an excellent indication of success.
The Cilic-Ruud relationship:
Marin’s Mercury is opposite Ruud’s Saturn, so Ruud could dampen Cilic’s mental sharpness.
Their Saturns are trine, so they are measured in the way they approach each other.
Cilic’s Urans trines Ruud’s Saturn, so Cilic could break up some of Ruud’s habits, which might be uncomfortable for Ruud.
Cilic’s Pluto squares Ruud’s Uranus, so there is some drama, and again Cilic is more powerful in this interaspect.
Cilic’s transits:
Mars squares his natal Neptune, is his main transit, which is not easy.
Therefore, I think Ruud could win.
Sorry to have been less than clear about Rafael’s match. I actually meant that Rafa could be upset, which is maybe not what is expected – he has had such a good run.
Love
Lana
June 4th, 2022 at 7:32 am
Dear Lana
I saw both semi-finals. But I couldn’t watch the replay of Zverev’s accident a second time. He played very well, but Nadal was simply overpowering. They had played for over two hours by then and not even the second set was finished. Then in the evening, the favourite Ruud prevailed with good play. But I think Cilic was also exhausted.
Now it will be Swiatek against Gauff today and Nadal against Ruud tomorrow. Anything else would be extremely surprising.
Thank you again for your assessments and I am looking forward to Wimbledon.
June 4th, 2022 at 4:24 pm
Dear Ladina
Thanks very much for your commentary on the semi-finals. Curiously, the Uranus trine Zverev’s Mars would normally be favourable and exciting. If it had been Uranus square his Mars, I might have picked up an ankle injury (Uranus rules ankles and accidents).
I see that Swiatek has already triumphed over Gauff to take the title!
So it just remains for me to look at Nadal against Ruud:
Looking at Nadal’s transits for tomorrow, he has a Solar Return as it is close to his birthday. Uranus is sextile his Venus, which gives him the power of surprise, and excitement in his personal life. He has Chiron square his Venus, so may have a slight problems healthwise, such as a stiff neck. But the North Node is still sextile his natal Jupiter, which has been his lucky star this tournament. Jupiter also squares his Neptune, so he is still capable of a misjudgement. And the South Node is on his Ascendant, which is karmic.
In his relationship with Ruud:
Caspar’s Sun trines Nadal’s Moon, so they have the potential to be good friends outside the court.
Caspar’s Mars trines Nadal’s Sun and Chiron, so both benefit from each other’s energies.
Their Jupiters are conjunct, so there is great enthusiasm in their interaction.
Caspar’s Jupiter squares Nadal’s Uranus, so Nadal has the power of surprise.
Caspar’s Jupiter trines Nadal’s Ascendant, which benefits Nadal.
Caspar’s Saturn sextiles Nadal’s Mercury, so Nadal is required to focus.
Caspar’s Saturn is conjunct Nadal’s North Node, there is a possibility Caspar can unseat him.
Lastly, Caspar’s Neptune squares Nadal’s Moon, so Caspar can emotionally confuse Nadal.
Ruud’s transits tomorrow:
Mars trines his Mercury, so there is good energy and co-ordination
The North Node sextiles his Jupiter (because their Jupiters are conjunct with each other), so he equally has some good karma in the matter.
Mars trines his Pluto, so there is a powerhouse of energy available to him.
Ooh, there is a chance Caspar could win. I like Nadal, so it is difficult for me to be objective, but it is not a sure thing for him to win! My heart says Nadal, but my head says Caspar Ruud may win. I will go with my astrological head. That will be interesting to see.
I too am looking forward to Wimbledon,
Love
Lana
June 5th, 2022 at 4:03 pm
Dear Ladina
I just watched the last half of the last set of the final at Roland Garros! Found it on Sky. That turf belongs to Nadal – he has worn a lucky groove into it for himself! But Caspar Ruud seems a lovely guy. What happened? Do you think he was starstruck? It was lovely to see all that colour, the orange ground, the players in their greens, and Billie Jean King in purple presenting the trophy. It will be back to all whites at Wimbledon.
Love
Lana