{"id":1596,"date":"2012-04-22T12:23:16","date_gmt":"2012-04-22T11:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lanawooster.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1596"},"modified":"2012-04-22T12:23:16","modified_gmt":"2012-04-22T11:23:16","slug":"aspects-for-the-week-beginning-22-april-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lanawooster.co.uk\/?p=1596","title":{"rendered":"Aspects for the week beginning 22 April 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

The French Presidential Election<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The French Presidential Election gets under way today, and though it is also the London Marathon today that\u2019s not so easy to analyze astrologically.\u00a0 Here is an overview of the four main contenders:<\/p>\n

Sarkozy \u2013 Right-Wing President<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With Moon conjunct Mars in Aries, he is emotionally flamboyant and showy (Mr \u201cBling\u201d).\u00a0 His Ascendant is in late Virgo (and incidentally both those signs tend to give shortness of stature, but he has a tall Sun Sign representing his inner self, Aquarius).\u00a0 Natally he has the entrepreneurial Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Cancer at the end of his Career House.\u00a0 He is idealistic about finance, with Neptune in 2nd<\/sup> House and Saturn conjunct Part of Fortune in the same House.<\/p>\n

On 1st<\/sup>\/2nd<\/sup> June Uranus transits his Moon in 7th<\/sup> House which represents his relationship with the public, so that is set to change, but there may also be changes in his relationship with his elegant wife Carla Bruno at that time, and\/or home changes.\u00a0 In a year\u2019s time Uranus transits his natal Mars in the 7th<\/sup> House which could be a challenging time for him.<\/p>\n

But the main transit today for him is a square from transiting Pluto to his natal Mars, which he could experience as a shock result.\u00a0 He also needs to look after his physical vehicle, as it could be pelted with eggs or tomatoes.\u00a0 The unprecedented sprees of violence recently in France have shaken him more than he would like to say.<\/p>\n

Hollande \u2013 Socialist Candidate<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With Capricorn Moon sandwiched between the North Node and Chiron, plus a section of his chart completely blank, he is aware at some level of how his destiny is shaped by forces such as karma and the need for healing, and I would imagine that there have been times which it has been very much circumscribed with lines drawn out of his control, which he has accepted and worked with.\u00a0 Interestingly, like Sarkozy, he also has Saturn conjunct the Part of Fortune in Scorpio, but in his 5th<\/sup> House of creativity and children, rather than the financial House as in the case of Sarkozy. \u00a0This would give him a sardonic sense of humour and attitude to life. He also has the entrepreneurial Jupiter-Uranus conjunction but much more loosely than Sarkozy, and that is in the financial sector of his chart so he is able to generate an upbeat and individual approach to finance which may translate to his public work.<\/p>\n

At this time, he has a square from transiting Jupiter to his Sun, which is much more upbeat than Sarkozy\u2019s transiting picture, but can bring over-confidence, e.g. he can win, but the job may be more difficult than he has imagined.\u00a0 However, he has the sort of chart of someone who would grimly set about such a thankless task conscientiously.<\/p>\n

There is a fear abroad, especially in Germany, about the effect his premiership might have on the Eurozone, and the upset to Angela Merkel\u2019s established path with Sarkosy (Merkozy).<\/p>\n

Melenchon \u2013 Left Party<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Like Hollande, he is a Sunsign Leo with a wide conjunction of Pluto to his Sun.\u00a0 That gives them enough gravitas, without it swamping their Leo exuberance.\u00a0 He has had a strong showing in the campaign.\u00a0 Luckily, we have birth times for these French politicians, unlike for most of our English counterparts.\u00a0 In England unlike in many other coutnries, we do not have our birth times printed on the birth certificate, which can cause all sorts of problems for Astrologers.\u00a0 Like Sarkozy, he has 26 degrees Virgo rising, Virgo being a sign I associate with France and its expression.\u00a0 But he has Saturn rising, representing a more extreme political stance.\u00a0 He has Mercury\/Venus conjunct in his 12th<\/sup> House in Virgo, so he is very much a thinker, and at some point in his life would express that conjunction by hiding away in seclusion writing an intense work, a classic even.\u00a0 With Mars, Pluto and the Sun in his 11th<\/sup> House of Groups, he would be passionate about what can be achieved by social unions, but the European Union is something which brings out the combative side of these planetary placings.\u00a0 Transiting Saturn sextiles his Sun at this time, bringing him a dignified and satisfying result, but not likely the main prize.<\/p>\n

Marine Le Pen \u2013 National Front<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Astonishingly, we have another Leo in this competition!\u00a0 The National Front is a relatively spent force in Britain (though its relation UKIP isn\u2019t), but in France Marine Le Pen who was handed the baton by her father Jean-Marie Le Pen, is still going strong.\u00a0 Certainly, she has had to tone down her politics a little, as in the recent race-linked violence at a French synagogue.\u00a0 Her father created and founded the party out of a hard-line but deeply patriotic mindset of Mercury-Pluto conjunction in Cancer.\u00a0 There are congenial personal astrological bonds between father and daughter, but the baton was passed on through some tight karma: her Mars conjunct his Moon,\u00a0 her Saturn conjunct his Mars, and her Nodal Axis square his Mercury.\u00a0 The Guardian wrote last year that she has inherited his bigotry and intolerance, but she still has a great following in France.\u00a0 She has a wide anarchic conjunction between Uranus and Pluto, and in her own way wants to overturn the existing order.\u00a0 With South Node conjunct the Ascendant in Libra it is likely that at certain times in her life she will have to give way to others, for karmic reasons.\u00a0 The Guardian also commented \u201cSome political analysts have noted that her real aim is to bring the party into coalition with the mainstream right and close to the centre of power\u201d.\u00a0 Pluto is currently trine her Jupiter, so it is a strong time for her.<\/p>\n

The Aspects<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This morning you can bask in the spiritual ambience of Sun sextile Neptune.\u00a0 Reminds me of a Frazier re-run I watched this week, where Frazier and Niles joined a health spa and enjoyed it until they saw there was a Gold door for more exclusive patrons, and they enjoyed that until they saw there was a Platinum door\u2026But really it is a day for sensing mystical realities and letting your imagination roam free, or spiritual climbing in meditation.\u00a0 Just don\u2019t go through the Platinum door\u2026!<\/p>\n

The Sun sextile Neptune also brings dreams, and I dreamt last night of the Consultant Psychiatrist who headed the Psychiatric Unit I worked at in the 1970s.\u00a0 The reason I mention it is that I realized on waking, that he was uncannily like Frazier Crane\u2026!<\/p>\n

At tea-time the Moon conjuncts Jupiter, giving you an extra fillip of good humour, prior to the evening which brings surprise communication via Mercury conjunct Uranus. Taken together with the morning\u2019s aspect this could bring some exciting telepathy or innovative ideas, and may follow on from the morning meditation or mystical attunement.\u00a0 There may be surprise information resulting from the Marathon, or the French Presidential Election.<\/p>\n

However, in your personal affairs you need to be grounded because not all communication may be kindly.\u00a0 When Frazier and Niles went through the Platinum door they were so excited and at first were blinded by the light, and praising the glory of their vision.\u00a0 Then they realized it was just the back yard of the health spa\u2026(I wasn\u2019t intending to give away the ending in case you were watching it, but it seems relevant).\u00a0 So consider all possibilities before weighing up any whacky ideas.\u00a0 You may have struck gold, or even platinum, but you do need to think ideas through thoroughly.<\/p>\n

One reason you need to proceed with caution even if you have brilliant ideas today, is that the Mercury contact with Uranus is linked with the square of Uranus with Pluto in the summer, so all ideas will be tested, and will need to incorporate all angles of vision and sensitivity to be workable.\u00a0 For instance if a government is thinking of taxing the rich, or taxing the poor, they need to see that one impinges on the other and the whole structure needs to be served, taking into account divine law and karmic law, and justice.<\/p>\n

There is all the more reason to keep your feet on the ground because then the excitement builds on through the early part of the week, until Tuesday (24th<\/sup>) with a Sun trine Mars.\u00a0 For most people this will be a chance to get things done (e.g decluttering), act on their enthusiasms, pursue active projects, and express their male energy.\u00a0 However some people who are already suffused with anger or anti-social sentiments, may express this positive aspect in a negative or anti-social way.\u00a0 The exuberance may spill over into petty crime or violence, and possibly even spiral out of control, as for instance in the summer riots.\u00a0 So make sure that you are one with your own energy, and that your energy is aligned with your own constructive sense of purpose.\u00a0 And be aware of others, especially in groups.\u00a0 If you are experienced in working with energy or groups, you can help realign others or the group if needed.\u00a0 If not, then just centre and align yourself, and make life a meditation in movement, for this is an aspect of movement, and stagnation may not be an option but lack of control a possibility.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday (25th<\/sup>) lack of control could result in a problem, as we are faced with a square between Mercury and Pluto.\u00a0 Perhaps there was too much action yesterday, and not enough thought, because it is thought and communication which are in trouble on this day.\u00a0 Perhaps in action, much was assumed about the intent and thoughts of others, and this could cause friction.\u00a0 Or in action, you might have carried on without sensing the incoming impact of the Mercury-Pluto square which needs more caution, particularly in health and safety.\u00a0 Somewhere between Tuesday and Wednesday, you need to stop and think.\u00a0 Look at possible loopholes and safety angles, simmer down from the Mars\/Sun high, and also be in touch with your own depth psychology, e.g. what your Inner Saboteur might be up to.\u00a0 Proceed with caution on Wednesday, don\u2019t overstretch yourself, especially if you are over 60 (remember that you might not be able to do everything you used to!).\u00a0 The link between Mercury and Pluto may bring up a fuller picture for you about the summer square.<\/p>\n

Thursday (26th<\/sup>) may still be a little dodgy, but it may also swing your way with the minor aspect of Sun semi-sextile Uranus, which holds little surprises, and could make a difference to the overall tone of a week, which will be anything but boring.<\/p>\n

Saturday (28th<\/sup>) brings some form of healing, with the Sun sextile Chiron.\u00a0 This may be a long-standing matter of bringing to a whole disparate areas of your life, such as through a family gathering.<\/p>\n

The Past and Future Life Society<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I attended a gathering yesterday of the Past and Future Life Society.\u00a0 The atmosphere was buzzing with ideas and future possibilities. \u00a0It was good to re-connect with the whole Future Life movement, and realize the infinite possibilities of application of this wonderful work.\u00a0 I would like to dedicate more time to exploring this. Sinhagupta\u2019s recent article \u201cTowards a Scientific Meaning of Past and Future Life Work\u201d is available for pondering the mechanism of this, and I have posted it under the categories \u201cKarma\u201d, \u201cFuture Life\u201d and \u201cGuest Post\u201d, in case you want to read, re-read or add to the debate.<\/p>\n

The Taurean Guide to the Inner Artist<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

And it is Spring, season of clarity and budding fruitfulness.\u00a0 Take out your easel to the meadow or riverbank, or click on the latest in the Zodiac Masterclass Series and discover your Inner Artist:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.lanawooster.co.uk\/blog\/2012\/04\/zodiac-masterclass-series-the-taurean-guide-to-the-inner-artist\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n

Today \u2013 a day of dreams and surprises<\/p>\n

Tuesday \u2013 dynamism<\/p>\n

Wednesday \u2013 thoughtlessness could prevail, so make sure you are on the ball<\/p>\n

Thursday \u2013 a hint and a twist of ingenuity<\/p>\n

Saturday \u2013 for healing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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