dadsnook2000
As a change of pace, I thought I'd initiate a new kind of thread that focuses upon another factor in Astrological Chart Reading. Planets-In-Aspect will focus on one particular planet, in this thread it is Mars, and any aspect that the participants in this list have in their charts.
Because of this approach, the individual postings are likely to range all over the planetary spectrum, dealing with each of the planets, each of the classical aspects (conjunction, opposition, trine, square, sextile, semi-square and sesquiquadrate, inconjunct) and perhaps the orbs used. This free-for-all format will not cover things in any order! If this proves too chaotic, I'll follow a more structured approach in the next series.
GUIDELINES FOR THIS THREAD
1) When you state what planet or planets aspect Mars, note the aspect name and the closeness of the aspect (orb of influence), as well as the house that the planet is in.
Example: I have Mars at 22-10 Leo, 3rd house, inconjunct Saturn at 18-57 Pisces, 10th house -- an orb of 3-13. This wide orb works because of other factors.
2) If two or more planets aspect Mars, note the aspect name and closeness of the aspect for each planet.
Example: I have Mars at 22-10 Leo, 3rd house, inconjunct Saturn at 18-57 Pisces, 10th house -- an orb of 3-13. I have Mercury at 15-38 Libra in the 5th house -- an orb of 3-16. This places Saturn at the mid-point of Mars and Mercury within an orb of 0-02 which seems to activate the inconjunct as well as the mid-point structure. I also have Venus at 12-00 Libra in the 5th conjunct Mercury with a 3-38 orb, so this ties Venus into the double inconjunct or "yod" pattern as well. Since this yod and mid-point or so potent, it is likely that Mars and Mercury/Venus will act as if in a "sextile" aspect even though the Mars-Mercury orb would be 6-32 wide.
3) Note your assessment of the pattern so that others can both learn from your experience of your Mars-to-Planet-pattern as well as offer their comments and questions. This will make this thread a more open and sharing forum than the Planet-Series threads where I had to take the lead in discussing each factor. I think this will be more fun.
Example of my assessment and experience: Mars and Saturn seem to indicate some forethought and hesitancy before I take any action or repond to someone's suggestion -- Mars = Go, Saturn = Stop. When I do undertake some action it involves a strategy and a plan for success. Mars in the 3rd house suggests methods of communicating or involving others, while Saturn in the 10th house suggests that my goals and reputation are always put on the line. Mercury in the 5th (with Venus) points to creativity and balance in thought -- this "inconjuncting" Saturn requires pre-thought in what is said, how it is said, or a form of precision and refinement. The effect of acting like a sextile to Mars just enchances the communication and expression of these planets and they seem to result in a focus on continuous creativity projects. I have always been a "designer" or "artist" or "writer" of some sort thoughout my working career and retirement -- at this point I'm operating the Tarot Pride Workshop website and teaching children in the local schools both chess and robotics. A further note: whenever Saturn transits Mars or Mercury I seem to undertake a new creative project.
4) Be yourself when you offer your own examples. Don't try to "live up to" anyone elses manner or sophistication of interpretation. Be as brief or as extensive as you wish. If you have an aspect but cannot calculate the orb of seperation or don't know how to interpret the Mars-related pattern just say so and others will offer suggestions -- but you should feel obligated to offer feedback in that case.
Have fun. Dave.
Because of this approach, the individual postings are likely to range all over the planetary spectrum, dealing with each of the planets, each of the classical aspects (conjunction, opposition, trine, square, sextile, semi-square and sesquiquadrate, inconjunct) and perhaps the orbs used. This free-for-all format will not cover things in any order! If this proves too chaotic, I'll follow a more structured approach in the next series.
GUIDELINES FOR THIS THREAD
1) When you state what planet or planets aspect Mars, note the aspect name and the closeness of the aspect (orb of influence), as well as the house that the planet is in.
Example: I have Mars at 22-10 Leo, 3rd house, inconjunct Saturn at 18-57 Pisces, 10th house -- an orb of 3-13. This wide orb works because of other factors.
2) If two or more planets aspect Mars, note the aspect name and closeness of the aspect for each planet.
Example: I have Mars at 22-10 Leo, 3rd house, inconjunct Saturn at 18-57 Pisces, 10th house -- an orb of 3-13. I have Mercury at 15-38 Libra in the 5th house -- an orb of 3-16. This places Saturn at the mid-point of Mars and Mercury within an orb of 0-02 which seems to activate the inconjunct as well as the mid-point structure. I also have Venus at 12-00 Libra in the 5th conjunct Mercury with a 3-38 orb, so this ties Venus into the double inconjunct or "yod" pattern as well. Since this yod and mid-point or so potent, it is likely that Mars and Mercury/Venus will act as if in a "sextile" aspect even though the Mars-Mercury orb would be 6-32 wide.
3) Note your assessment of the pattern so that others can both learn from your experience of your Mars-to-Planet-pattern as well as offer their comments and questions. This will make this thread a more open and sharing forum than the Planet-Series threads where I had to take the lead in discussing each factor. I think this will be more fun.
Example of my assessment and experience: Mars and Saturn seem to indicate some forethought and hesitancy before I take any action or repond to someone's suggestion -- Mars = Go, Saturn = Stop. When I do undertake some action it involves a strategy and a plan for success. Mars in the 3rd house suggests methods of communicating or involving others, while Saturn in the 10th house suggests that my goals and reputation are always put on the line. Mercury in the 5th (with Venus) points to creativity and balance in thought -- this "inconjuncting" Saturn requires pre-thought in what is said, how it is said, or a form of precision and refinement. The effect of acting like a sextile to Mars just enchances the communication and expression of these planets and they seem to result in a focus on continuous creativity projects. I have always been a "designer" or "artist" or "writer" of some sort thoughout my working career and retirement -- at this point I'm operating the Tarot Pride Workshop website and teaching children in the local schools both chess and robotics. A further note: whenever Saturn transits Mars or Mercury I seem to undertake a new creative project.
4) Be yourself when you offer your own examples. Don't try to "live up to" anyone elses manner or sophistication of interpretation. Be as brief or as extensive as you wish. If you have an aspect but cannot calculate the orb of seperation or don't know how to interpret the Mars-related pattern just say so and others will offer suggestions -- but you should feel obligated to offer feedback in that case.
Have fun. Dave.
By the opposite token, when I work, I work hard and fast. The signs are the last thing I read. The opposition is in Pisces/Virgo. 