{"id":6340,"date":"2021-04-11T12:45:50","date_gmt":"2021-04-11T12:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lanawooster.co.uk\/?p=6340"},"modified":"2021-04-13T16:14:45","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T16:14:45","slug":"aspects-for-the-week-beginning-11-april-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lanawooster.co.uk\/?p=6340","title":{"rendered":"Aspects for the week beginning 11 April 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prince Philip (1921 – 2021)
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It is sad to think of the Queen without her consort of 70 years.\u00a0 Prince Philip was in his own right a larger than life character, and these last two days his death at the age of 99 has dominated our screens and newspapers.\u00a0 He has been praised, not least by Queen Elizabeth herself, for being a rock by her side for her all these years.\u00a0 I will keep it brief this morning so that you can digest all the newsfeed!<\/p>\n

Repost from 2012:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a couple of breathtaking features in common between the Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s chart and his wife\u2019s binding them despite being opposites in many ways.\u00a0 He has the Sun in Gemini, and so all that he processes is through his intellect and the mental plane.\u00a0 He is known for his witty, acerbic comments, which sometimes hit the mark (Sagittarius Archer ascending) and sometimes emerge as gaffes (Sagittarius rising again).\u00a0 Sagittarius is very different from Elizabeth\u2019s Capricorn rising.\u00a0 But he knows his own mind (Moon closely sextile to the Sun), and he undoubtedly came into this world to play a specific role.\u00a0 One of his main roles is as a spiritual bodyguard to the Queen.\u00a0 He has a warrior\u2019s chart (Sun conjunct Mars trine his North Node) and karmic mission.\u00a0 Mars conjunct the Sun in Gemini indicate a more verbal than physical style of warriorship.\u00a0 The stunning similarities with the Queen\u2019s chart are his Moon in Leo (born to rule) and his Saturn exactly conjunct the Midheaven just as she has (defining his Career Path as one of duty and discipline, and showing just how close his path has been to hers).\u201d<\/p>\n

I would add<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Philip was born in Greece, of royal stock from the Danish and Greek royal families.\u00a0 He met our future Queen early in life,\u00a0 when he was about 13 and she was 7, and they began to correspond when she was 13.\u00a0 They must have had an early inkling that they were destined for each other.\u00a0 He had a difficult childhood: his father left and his mother Alice was diagnosed schizophrenic.\u00a0 She had become deeply religious and converted to the Greek Orthodox Church. Then she claimed she was communicating with the divine and possessed healing powers.\u00a0 After a spell in an asylum, she began good works, such as helping Holocaust victims.\u00a0 Philip was separated from both his parents and attended the harsh regime of Gordonstoun School in Scotland.\u00a0 This separation from the parents and specifically the mother is reflected in a virtual absence of aspects in his birthchart to his Moon (the mother and parentage).\u00a0 He did however, have the Moon closely sextile the Sun, meaning that he knew his own mind.<\/p>\n

He married Elizabeth on 20th November 1947, with Uranus trine his natal Node (an unusual new aspect of his destiny).\u00a0 Neptune was sextile Elizabeth’s natal Moon, ensuring a spiritual foundation for their marriage.\u00a0 They were both deeply religious.\u00a0 In their synastry, her Venus is trine his Mercury, so with their ruling planets in sync theirs was a marriage of happy companionship.<\/p>\n

The death of King George VI in 1952 sealed their fate: she was to take over the throne, and he was to be her rock in this lifetime assignment.\u00a0 His transits were very telling: Mars was trine his natal Pluto in\u00a0 Cancer in his natal 8th House (courage required going forward),\u00a0 Jupiter was trine his natal Neptune in Leo in 9th House (a sacred entrustment),\u00a0 Uranus was sextile his natal Jupiter (an opportunity) and Pluto was on his natal Moon in Leo in his 9th House (a huge task for his wife).<\/p>\n

Death<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For him, the transits point to the right time for him to leave, especially with Jupiter trine his North Node (a lifetime’s karmic service successfully achieved).\u00a0 The loneliness of the Queen at this point also shows in her chart: Saturn exactly opposite her natal Moon in Leo in 7th House (loss of the partner and emotional focus) and Nodal Axis square exactly her natal Venus in Pisces in 2nd House.\u00a0 Sophie, Countess of Wessex, remarked yesterday after visiting, that “the Queen has been amazing!”\u00a0 There is no doubt that the Duke of Edinburgh played the role assigned to him in life with the greatest of skill, leaving us with many moments of laughter and surprise.<\/p>\n

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

In the early hours of tomorrow morning (Monday 12th) we have a New Moon at 22 degrees Aries.\u00a0 The New Moon in Aries is the new of the new!\u00a0 It is the first New Moon of the Astrological year, in the first sign of the Zodiac.\u00a0 So it means the brightest of new beginnings.\u00a0 Look to the future, unhampered by the past.\u00a0 Coincidentally (?) it is a new beginning in the U.K. as it signals the easing of some restrictions, e.g. hairdressers and non-essential shops opening.\u00a0 Set your intentions, wishes, creative visualizations and affirmations accordingly.\u00a0 I shall venture forth to the hairdresser’s to make an appointment, after a year and a half of wild hair growing…<\/p>\n

Very soon after the New Moon, also in the early hours, Venus squares Pluto.\u00a0 This may impact on your New Moon experience, e.g. urging you to purge the old to make way for the new.\u00a0 Venus rules relationships and Pluto represents the force of transformation or deep soul searching, and both planets rule money, so all these factors may be on your mind and vying for attention, in some cases conflicting.\u00a0 For example, should I spend my money on a material desire or on a loved one?\u00a0 The pulling apart may be even deeper and the dilemma wider, especially if the problem is a lack of money itself, or a lack of love.\u00a0 Upping the love (Venus) quotient will always help, though, in a decision, against fear (Pluto), however difficult the circumstances.<\/p>\n

Things may seem more straightforward on Tuesday (13th), at least at the very end of the day, when the Sun will be sextile Mars.\u00a0 You may feel you can get things moving again, if they had stalled.\u00a0 The energy and fuel is in supply, and the will is there.\u00a0 This aspect favours the masculine elements of life, e.g. men, cars and dogs.\u00a0 There may also be an aspect of competitiveness about it.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday (14th) the feminine principle holds sway, with Venus entering her own sign of Taurus.\u00a0 This gives a feeling of “all’s right with the world”.\u00a0 Gardens flourish, money grows, arts are created, music is expressed, and there are sighs of satisfaction.\u00a0 Venus is here until 9th May.<\/p>\n

A splendid boost to fortunes occurs on Thursday (15th) when the Sun sextiles Jupiter, which is one of the brightest aspects of the year.\u00a0 Time to embrace hope, or even celebration.\u00a0 It will certainly be lucky for some.\u00a0 Focus on what makes you happy, and make more of that.<\/p>\n

As with Monday, it is later counterbalanced by another aspect, and this is the Sun square Pluto at lunchtime.\u00a0 That brings up the darkness for healing with the light.\u00a0 This is another deep soul searching aspect.\u00a0 It is the sort of day which can be looked upon as a gamechanger, or watershed.\u00a0 So if you are in integrity, you may be able to influence what side the coin lands on.<\/p>\n

With four aspects on Saturday (17th) you will need a time schedule:<\/p>\n

5.14 a.m. Mars trines Jupiter – <\/strong>a high note!.\u00a0 This is a go ahead, spirited aspect which makes us feel we can achieve anything.\u00a0 Enthusiasm and energy abound, and you may spring out of bed early full of the joys of the season.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. p.m. Mercury sextile Jupiter <\/strong>– another high note! Some good news may be possible. This aspect favours communication, sales and travel.\u00a0 Some worries about business may be alleviated.\u00a0 Higher learning is also a benefit – This may be helpful to further education students awaiting their fate academically and in relation to the alleviation of covid restrictions.\u00a0 It’s a good time to practice any new language skills, though you may not be able to employ them for a while yet.\u00a0 Prince Philip had this aspect natally, which showed his great sense of humour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    7.09 p.m. Mercury sextile Mars <\/strong>– so far so good… this combination can also spark wit!\u00a0 Some of your most enduring jokes could stem from today…So sharpen your pen, and if appropriate, loosen your tongue!\u00a0 Physical and mental energies can co-ordinate.\u00a0 If you are cycling a great deal to keep fit in these challenging times, you may find the wind behind your sails.\u00a0 You may be able to cycle just that bit faster or longer, and your fitbit may register record stats.\u00a0 You may also find shortcuts to your usual way of doing things.\u00a0 My own exercise of choice at the moment is running, so I anticipate upping my running speed and cutting my running time (picture an appropriate emoji).<\/p>\n

    9.49 p.m. \u00a0Mercury square Pluto – <\/strong>Here comes the rub – did you overdo things today?\u00a0 With the lovely trine and sextiles did you also remember to remain balanced and listen to your guidance, if not your body?\u00a0 \u00a0It is difficult sometimes, when you are on a roll, to know when or how to stop, but stop\u00a0 you must, at least before 9.49 pm (in the U.K.) and take stock.\u00a0\u00a0 You may encounter awkward communications or travel. \u00a0Some ‘me space’ could enable the depth of thought you need to see things clearly, and put your priorities in order. \u00a0There could be some slight mental strain, e.g. some issues you have been able to put to the back of your mind during the day, but start to impinge.\u00a0 A spot of evening meditation could help get things into perspective.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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    • Monday – new beginnings; heart and soul searching<\/li>\n
    • Tuesday – active<\/li>\n
    • Wednesday – pampering<\/li>\n
    • Thursday – early luck; later challenge<\/li>\n
    • Saturday – mainly super; later need to take stock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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