Astrology is Not Just a Subject

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Astrology is not just a subject; it's an activity. Consequently, you don't study it - you doit.

Astrology is an activity based on the principle of Unus Mundus - the Universe as Unity. Everything- from atom to galaxy - is rooted in the same universal and all-pervasive reality. And this realityreveals itself in the purposeful, ordered and meaningful processes of nature, as well as in the

deepest recesses of the human mind and spirit. 'As above - so below'. Anything happening in onepart of the system gets mirrored in a self-similar way everywhere else.

Quantum Physics tells us that the very act of observing something changes it. And the ButterflyEffect of Chaos Theory shows how even the tiniest flap of a wing can eventually produce ahurricane. Upon examining my own life, I can see how the slightest shifts of direction have ledme down some very divergent paths and presented me with infinitely strange and beautifulexperiences. But the most satisfying and successful of these experiences have come when I wasgoing with the flow of time and determinism.

The Universe, being the accommodating creature that she is, will provide confirmation of almostany paradigm we adopt. Mental events (perception) and acts of free will carry with them pureinformation which is transmitted instantly throughout the material world. To this extent, we livein an observer-created reality. Something out there (the Great Organizing Dynamic, as some

have called it) responds to what we believe about ourselves and our world. From this standpoint,you are a channel, a vehicle, an agency, an instrument, a representative. And your birth chartmay best be described as an output program - an indication of what should be flowing intomanifestation through you. Although I might speak of 'my' horoscope, in a very practical sense, itdoes not belong to me - rather I belong to it. As do all the other entities, animate and inanimate,that came into being at about the same time and place. Cosmic Powers, if indeed there are suchthings, appear to use me and what I have to offer, and not the other way 'round.

You will not get the best out of your birth chart unless you become a go-between worthy ofrelaying the best. Concentrate first on construction and creativity, and use astrology to define thepossibilities as you go along. In the fractal logic of astrology, each planet, sign and house is aself-similar unity complete with its own rewards. For example, you may have transiting Jupiter

conjunct your natal Sun. The usual interpretation of this aspect is one of increased vitality, luck

and optimism. In reality however this may or may not happen, because the promise of a Jupiter-Sun contact cannot happen without the proper conditions first being in place. And only you canput them there. By adopting an out-going attitude, by exploring new dimensions, by playing withideas rather than holding rigidly to one static model, you put yourself into the Jupiter mode. Byopening up to the Universe in this way, you actually invite luck into your life, and create apositive feedback loop of openness and optimism, which attracts more of the same.

By way of confirmation, the information this report is based on is as follows:

CHARLES BABOO

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Tropical Zodiac - Placidus Houses


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desires. There is a marked tendency to re-make or re-mold oneself every so often.

Moon Trine SaturnEmotional maturity. The sense of responsibility is well developed and usually ends up managingsituations. Disciplined and hard-working; good at getting others to work. Serious and frugal butenjoys getting along on less. Essentials are what count. Tends to avoid too much socializing but

takes familial duties quite seriously.

Moon Sextile VenusPersonal charm and popularity. A natural talent in and appreciation of aesthetics. Works easilywith music and the arts. A fine appreciation of female energy; excellent raport with women.Affectionate and caring when it comes to relationships, can charm a prospective mate with ease.Attracts material benefits and prosperity.

Moon Trine MarsA born coach or teacher, most comfortable in the physical and 'doing' areas of life. An inspirationand driving force in the lives of others. Quite able to manage a very active and strong emotionallife. Strong spirit with a direct and emotionally forceful manner. Impulsive and energetic, takesthe initiative in domestic affairs.

Moon Square JupiterEmotional buoyancy and growth. There is great optimism and an ability to bounce back easilyfrom negative experiences. Gains favours and the trust of others very easily, as it is seen asgenuinely giving. Enjoys helping others solve their problems and giving them a new perspective.Ability to counsel others is excellent and is often sought out for advice. There is a strong desirefor both closeness and freedom, and a pronounced affinity for getting into the philosophicalgrounds of things. Prefers moving forward to maintaining the status quo.

The Planets: Agents of the Cosmos

The planets of astrology are not just giant balls of rock and gas, but fractal reflections of thedifferent facets of reality - whole self-consistent categories of meaning. They reveal tendencieswhich are in a continual state of 'becoming'. But each individual is responsible for developing hisor her attributes and actively integrating the planets' detailed messages. Having had the broadqualities pointed out, you are free to work with or against the cosmic current. But you will onlybenefit from the universal self-organising process by intentionally and planfully improving onthose features as depicted in your birth chart. We only get where we're going by moving in theright direction. Destiny is a matter of Destination.

The Astrological Mercury

Mercury is the articulate messenger - Hermes - master of the networks, change and complexity.

He represents mentality: words, thoughts, ideas, communications. But more generally, this is theplanet of connections - everything that links and conveys - synchronicity - the magical crossroadsat which the observer stands to see the 'similarity of meaning' in the converging strands ofvarious causes and effects. This is the meeting place of mind and matter, where logic, wit andreason are brought into play. The power of thought. The power of words. The ancestor of everyaction is a thought, and how we say something is often more important than what we say. Wordstrigger attitudes and set up resonances of their own, continuing to do their work even when theattention is elsewhere. Guided by your Mercury, you begin to construct a bridge between yourselfand the world, bringing together all the unique circumstances needed to trigger results that noneof them could have produced on their own. Mercury shows how you can 'hijack' people, places


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and situations to your best advantage - the way you can go about getting your way.

Mercury in ScorpioThe original Sherlock Holmes, you are able to ferret out information and all kinds of secrets. Youare research-oriented and security minded. A shrewd and penetrating mind, you have greatpsychological instincts and are able to get at the causes beneath the surface of life.

Mercury Conjunct VenusYou have a love affair going with the mind and you value all of its offspring: words, ideas,thoughts, and such. And you love to talk. In particular you appreciate good conversation, and youfeel that stimulating mental adventures (either alone or with others) are among the most excitingexperiences life offers. You have a built-in sense of discrimination when it comes to the intellect -- all mental activities.

Mercury Sextile Mars

You have a great love of the written and spoken word, and ideas in all their flavors are what youlike best to work with. Your enthusiasm for mind, the intellect, and the world of ideas makes iteasy for you to communicate these things to others. You would be a good teacher. You have notrouble putting your feelings into words, and what you say always carries a lot of content. You

could make a fine entertainer and an excellent speaker.

Mercury Opposite SaturnYou are very deliberate when it comes to words, to what you say and think. When you

concentrate, you always come up with what is essential to the matter at hand, ignoring all else.You're anything but "flip," and your more serious approach to ideas, while welcome when there ismental work to do, may not always be appreciated when others are in more social moods. Thesciences are natural for you.

The Astrological Venus

Venus is harmony. She symbolises our relationship with all that we meet in the world. When weappraise or appreciate something, whether that be another person or a possession, this is Venus- the sense of love or appreciation we feel. Venus is reciprocity, interaction with others,compromise, reconciliation and balance. She is also our need for approval, and how we seek it -'we' consciousness and union. This ability to get-it-together is also tested by our talent (or lackof) for developing a sense of wealth and affluence. Venus is what we love, feel comfortable withand what appeals to us. And she has much to do with desires, luxuries and their enjoyment. Sheis also about making oneself enjoyable. Thus her energy is what has been called the 'courtier

spirit', which means being agreeable and smoothing the path. In many ways she shows us howwe can get the most, both relationship-wise and financially, out of life. As the planet of balanceand resources, Venus speaks to us about the ways one influences the other; for as any successfulbusinessperson will tell you, you must be willing to spend money in order to make it. This is thelifeblood of commerce - there must be an out-going as well as an in-coming flow of energy. Goodrelationships require give-and-take, as do all successful enterprises.

Venus in ScorpioA passionate one, you are never lukewarm in love or business. It's hot or not. You lovemysteries, secrets and intrigue - anything hidden or occult. You have great personal magnetismand a loyalty verging on possessiveness. You enjoy making money and the influence that comeswith it. Politics will appeal.

Venus Sextile MarsYou love to work with younger people and would make a superb teacher or coach. You appreciate


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A career in psychology, areas of the mind and self that are vulnerable and sensitive, is indicated.You not only like change and transforming experiences, you pursue them for their own sake. Youhead straight for whatever challenges your sense of identity and puts you through changes. Thislife path could also carry you into subjects like reincarnation, psychic experiences, and all that isoccult or hidden from common view. You plunge right in, dig through the whole mess, and leavenot a secret unturned. Yours is a career deep in change, transformation, and metamorphosis.

Jupiter Sextile NeptuneYou would do well in a career in music, poetry, psychology, philosophy -- the realms of theimagination. You work well in these areas and can help or teach others by sharing yourunderstanding. You can serve as a guide to the nether worlds of the mind and psyche -- religions,mysticism, and so on. Spiritual problems and questions are easy, for you always grasp the unitybehind what appears separate.

The Astrological Saturn

Saturn is the prince of the material world - the planet of materialisation and incarnation, self-containment and personal distinction. Saturn rules the limitations of the world we live in and so

indicates where we are bound to learn self-discipline and duty - whether we like it or not! It is theboundaries around us that make identity possible. As time passes, you slowly but surelycrystallise a personal identity, distinct and unique from the others around you, by excludingwhatever does not seem compatible with your purpose. Each new day adds to this evolutionarysense of 'I', with the object being an increased sense of responsibility. Saturn is said to be thehard taskmaster, the planet that keeps us from getting carried away in one direction or another.And although it seems to limit and undermine, it also defines and clarifies. For it is the process ofsedimentation - building layer upon layer with structure and control - whereby we see ourambitions realised. Nothing worthwhile can be accomplished without determination,concentration, persistence, commitment and patience.

Saturn in Aries

You have a need to be bold, rash, and even a little foolish - to dare. You may have to work on

being alone, on being more aggressive, challenging and willful. You could have difficulty withleadership, self-assertion and outgoingness in general. A need to develop impulsiveness, thepioneer spirit and pride in self.

The Astrological Uranus

To live a full and satisfying life, you must be vividly yourself. Many of us are afraid to be

different, and the pressure to conform can be stifling. But to live creatively is to find your ownway, even if this means going against the grain. This urge to free-will and self-authorisation isUranus, the planet of fierce independence. Surprise can be stimulating - the jab that gets you outof the rut. And if you want to ride the wave of chaos instead of being swallowed by it - if you

want to liberate yourself from the disruptions and shocks around you - you must voluntarily keepout of the groove. Realise that change is the only constant phenomenon. In randomness is all

potential. Disorder increases possibilties. Chance! Uranus is the reverse of the status quo andalways unconventional and heretical: If life is accidental, we are free to give it any point we like.Become Yourself!

Uranus in VirgoYou find new ways to serve others and you have brilliant insights into diet, health, ecology,conservation, and the like. New or alternate life styles and ways to make a living interest you.You are economy personified, always able to salvage and redeem anything. You like to tend and


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care for people and things. You bring excitement to the routine.

Uranus Sextile NeptuneYour insight and vision into what unites people and into the dreams and mystical regions of ourmind is profound. You have an enchanting way of working and communicating with others inthese matters and with music and the arts. New paths to world or personal unity are a major

interest, and you have a very practical sense of how to make your dreams real.

Uranus Conjunct PlutoSecrets have a short half-life around you, for you have them out in a wink of an eye. You arebrilliant when it comes to insights into the mind, psychology, and motivation -- yours or others'.Your intensity is obvious, and some may prefer to keep their distance rather than subjectthemselves to your laser eye. Nothing is passed over without being turned inside and out. Youranalytical powers are superb, and you enjoy finding new avenues of inner growth.

The Astrological Neptune

Neptune is the desire and ablility to transcend normal consciousness and everyday waking life -to dream the impossible dream. This 'divine discontent' can be the cause of much mischief initself, for to pursue the Ideal is often to avoid the reality of how things are. But, when it comes tomany of the apparently insolvable problems, the Neptunian approach is often the most sensibleand practical: Rise above it and get over it! The healthy tendencies of Neptune lie in its ability tosee the cosmic humor in almost anything; to laugh at life's absurdities. And sometimes laughteris the only genuine response - the last great act of defiance! This is the art of 'sitting loose tolife', which means developing a less resisting, more surrendered attitude in which we expect thebest of all unfulfilled possibilities and potentials - and never stop dreaming!

Neptune in ScorpioUnafraid of the darker side of life, you are attracted to the esoteric and everything mystical oroccult. Sexuality and desires are encouraged, and seen as spiritual as well as physical needs tobe fulfilled. Neptune placed here has an intuitive understanding of the deeper emotions and tendstoward mediumistic or visionary talent.

Neptune Sextile PlutoYou work with real imagination and understanding in areas of the mind that are the mostpersonal or private -- depth psychology. You are like a midwife of the spirit, assisting at the birthof each individual going through a spiritual or re-birth process. You accept the natural process ofbirth, spiritual and physical, and have dedicated yourself to helping it along. You would make agreat teacher in these areas.

The Astrological Pluto

Pluto is the planet of profound change, starting deep within you and moving toward the surface,often touching upon the most sensitive areas. It's about waking up to the 'hidden things', anddoing so by reaching an intensity of awareness whereby, once touched, you have no choice butto change and grow. Pluto is the process of becoming fully conscious of (revealing) what hasbeen happening all around you, even though you may not have been aware of it. Like sex anddeath - you get to a certain stage in your development and suddenly you realise what's going on.Pluto is first-hand sensitive experiences and times of complete identification with a person,feeling or idea. This is very intense stuff, and to touch upon this material is to go throughpermanent change and transformation - inner alchemy.


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Pluto in VirgoYou have great ability in the healing arts and in applying practical solutions, especially when itcomes to caring for yourself and others. This is a primary source of inner growth andtransformation for you. You are perhaps overly sensitive to criticism, and a bit radical when itcomes to self-analysis, but you are also very effective when it comes to adapting yourself to

outer circumstances.

House Activity and Emphasis

Astrologers agree that astrology is first of all the study of the angular relationships between theplanets themselves. But this planetary framework is seen to shift and modify itself as the planetsslowly move across the backdrop of the signs, the so-called 'fixed stars' which make up the

zodiac. As the earth turns daily on its axis, the planets and signs appear to move across our fieldof vision through what astrologers have termed 'houses'. The sun rises at dawn and can be seenon the eastern horizon, or first house cusp, or ascendant. It reaches 'midheaven' at noon, and

sinks below the western horizon at the descendant.

Like the twelve signs of the zodiac, the twelve houses of the horoscope can be viewed as stagesin a complete cycle: From the initial thrust of Aries and the first house, to the maximum entropysymbolised in Pisces and the 12th house. They provide clues as to which areas of your life can begiven special attention and used depending on the signs and planets residing there. Here is ananalysis of the house activity in your chart based on sign and planet emphasis. As you readalong, keep in mind that each house represents a department of life, and the sign falling on eachhouse cusp indicates the mode of action applied to the affairs of that house. In other words, thesign on each house cusp, along with any planet(s) contained therein, shows how one deals with

the conditions of that house.

The First HouseThe first house, also called the ascendant or rising sign, is a dharma house and connected withmotivation and our approach to life. It also has to do with how we come across to others, thusour appearance and how we make a first impression. The ascendant is the essential stuff thatbubbles up in us spontaneously - what is obvious to others as our trademark look or approach.The first house shows our ability to be recognised, how we make a directed effort, and how we

exert our will. Cultivate the strategies of this part of your chart to move forward in life.

Scorpio on the 1st House CuspScorpio is intense, passionate, and very personal. It rushes past superficialities and right to theheart of any matter. A loyal friend but a fanatic foe, this sign does well in politics and all areaswhere someone who dares is rewarded. Associated with sexual energy, Scorpio loves to getinvolved, going down deeper, coming up dirtier, and laying bare anything that lies hidden there.

Neptune in the 1st HouseYou are a real charmer -- able to enchant others and bring them under your spell. You manage tocommunicate an almost mystical sense to a group. Your ideals and ability to see the wholepicture are obvious to all who come to know you.


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The Second House

The second house is connected with matters of wealth; how we respond to, enjoy and get inharmony with our surroundings. This is how we hold or acquire things (possessions, materialgoods, money, and other resources), and how we gain material support and sustenance. Thesecond house refers to how we secure ourselves, how we make a firm foundation, as well as thekind of response we get from life and those around us. Therefore it has much to say about our

material rewards.

Sagittarius on the 2nd House CuspSagittarius is nothing if not direct, candid, and to the point, for this sign is always concerned withthe absolute truth of the subject at hand. Associated with philosophy, outreach and all thingsboundless, Sagittarian energy is always welcome in politics as well as social and community

endeavors where its basic fairness and expansiveness is helpful.

Moon in the 2nd HouseGood things (the support you need) always seem to come to you. Friends, co-workers, and plainold lucky circumstances offer encouragement and backing. You often get what you need, whenyou need it.

The Third House

The third house shows how we make connections and communicate with the world. This is wherewe draw parallels, make comparisons, and sort through it all. A very mental house, it isconcerned with finding, gathering, all manner of questioning, articulation and conversation. Inshort, it symbolises the functions of the rational mind - linking observations and ideas, and usingthem to our advantage.

Capricorn on the 3rd House CuspCapricorn is the business head of the zodiac, for it is the very opposite of the emotional Cancer.Given to clear ambition and practical insight and vision, this sign always takes a distanced

perspective and a cool appraisal. Deliberate and painstaking, sometimes to the point of austerity,Capricorn loves work and the hard-earned results. Status and material reward are veryimportant.

The Fourth House

The fourth house is a very emotional house, concerned with matters of comfort and security.Here is how we create the right conditions, the matrix or womb, in which our desires can flourish;the climate necessary for things to grow. It's about receptivity, nurturing and all the self-protective measures we take to ensure a secure base of operations. This is why the fourth houseis related to the mothers, all 'mothering' functions, domestic issues and feeling 'at home'.

Aquarius on the 4th House CuspAquarius, the sign of humanitarian goals and altruism. Always impartial and nonsectarian,Aquarian energy is communal (even global). The focus is on the goal, and the goal is always onethat is for the many and not the few. Thus this sign is connected to far-seeing visions, worldviews and group work of all kinds. This sign tends towards coolness, independence.


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Libra on the 12th House Cusp

Libra energy is always responsive and conciliating, assuming the appropriate reaction or delicately-

weighted strategic response to any question or statement. What is sometimes seen as two-faced is

only Libra's facility at responding to each in kind, giving both sides equal consideration. This is

certainly the social sign, par excellence. Impersonal and impartial, this sign doles out only what isdemanded - nothing overdone, but nothing neglected.

Mercury in the 12th House

Your mind is naturally interested in all that is psychological and beneath the surface of things. Ideas

of self-sacrifice and compassion -- how to serve and help others -- are what you tend to think

about.

Venus in the 12th House

You can appreciate the difficulties of others and be understanding of the problems they may be

having. You value a certain amount of self-sacrifice and a giving attitude. You can discriminate

between superficiality and the reality beneath them it.

Lastly, there is no 'one and only' reading of the birth chart. The symbols of your horoscopechange as your life changes - they mean one thing in the life of a youngster, and quite another inmiddle age. The mystery of the astrological symbols, and part of their beauty, is that they are

flexible enough to be relevant and fixed enough to be meaningful, allowing you to approach yourhoroscope again and again with questions about past, present and future concerns.

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