Recognizing And Dealing With Karmic Relationships

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Nadia

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With the whole Venus retrograde thing happening, there’s been discussion about karmic relationships. What are they and how do you recognize them?

When I say “karmic”, I’m talking about someone that you had a significant relationship with in a past life. It doesn’t have to be romantic (although with Venus involved it usually is).  The purpose of your reunion is to clear up unfinished business. For this reason, karmic relationships have conflict at their heart; if everything went swimmingly between you two (in the past) there would be no reason to meet again.

Some karmic relationships are pretty brief and won’t last beyond this retrograde period. That can hurt, especially when one of you is not ready to let go. The best way to deal is to figure out why you’ve come together.  The clue will be in the area of conflict/tension between you. Shift your focus from the pain of separation to what needs to be resolved.

Signs that you’ve encountered a karmic relationship:

  • You’ve just met but feel like you’ve known each other forever
  • There’s a strong attraction (sometimes mixed with a strong repulsion) that goes beyond physical desire

If you get to the point where you’re comparing charts, here’s some guaranteed past-life indicators:

  • Squares or conjunctions from one person’s Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Ascendent to the other’s South Node
  •  Squares or conjunctions from one person’s Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, to the other’s Saturn or Pluto
  • One person’s planets fall into the other’s 12th House

This is not an exhaustive list. But it does describe the most common indicators. I’ve written some in-depth articles here and here on dealing with specific types of past life relationships.

 

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The One Card Spread In Tarot

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Nadia

"The Ecstasy of Saint Benedict" by Jean II Restout

The one card spread. Straightforward? Yes. Limiting? Absolutely. But that can be a good thing.

It’s not appropriate for every question. But it does cut to the heart of the matter. If a spread is not making sense  (it happens), then stepping back and pulling one card to sum the whole thing up can be radically clarifying. You’re focusing the energy of the reading into one area. All the non-essentials are cut out. Note that this is different from a clarifying card. You’re not asking for clarification on the cards. You’re asking the question again, and pulling one card with the expectation that it will provide the answer. It’s a re-boot of the spread.

Here are some other ways to use the one card spread:

  • Pulled at the start of your day, it gives an overview of what it will be like.
  • Use it to see the energy you are manifesting. For example, if you’re receiving hostile reactions from people and you don’t know why, pulling The Chariot could suggest that you’re trampling over them.
  • A quick Yes/No spread. Reverse half the cards in the deck and shuffle. Pull one card. Reversed means No, upright means Yes.

Using one card is very Saturn.  It limits the scope of the interpretation and forces you to really dig into the meaning of the card.

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Solar Eclipse in Gemini: True Lies

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Nadia

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Venus retrograde in Gemini is underway (read about it here  and here). It’s a schedule packed with concentrated karmic turning points.  There are two eclipses plus a super rare Venus Occultation, all jammed into the retrograde period:

  • May 20th: New Moon Solar Eclipse at 0 degrees Gemini
  • June 4th: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 14 degrees Sagittarius
  • June 5th: Venus Occultation (Venus crosses the face of the Sun) at 15 degrees Gemini

This post will focus on the Solar Eclipse. But stay tuned over the next week for posts on the Lunar Eclipse and Venus/Sun alignment.

Ok; about this upcoming eclipse. We know that Solar Eclipses are mega new beginnings. This one will fall (appropriately) at the very start of Gemini. So think new agenda, new chapter, new way of listening and learning and making choices. Gemini is the information/communication sign so the eclipse could offer a big reveal. It won’t be falling close to Venus retrograde but it could still push that karmic relationship agenda ahead. It might trigger the entrance of a past-life lover into your life. Or maybe you’ll discover something about a past relationship.

This eclipse will throw a square to Neptune at 3 degrees Pisces. Truth (Gemini) will be challenged (square) by illusions/ideals/lies (Neptune). What you thought you knew could be blasted to smithereens (eclipses are merciless). Note that this applies to self-deception as well. On the bright side, it could kick off an intensely creative period/project for you. The key will be seeing beyond the veil and deciding what to do with the new information.

Some ways this Solar Eclipse could manifest:

  • Discovering old love letters/emails that shatter an illusion (or confirm what you sensed)
  • Being presented with a new opportunity that is not what it seems: make sure you read between the lines and scrutinize the fine print before you sign anything
  • Having two relationship/financial/creative options and knowing you must select the one that’s real

If I had to sum up this Solar Eclipse in one sentence, it would be “Choosing the Truth”. Forget what you know and look at the facts instead.

If you have planets between 0-3 degrees Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius or Virgo, you’ll be in the hot seat.

 

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Horoscopes for May 13th to May 20th

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Nadia

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Overview

Venus goes retrograde in Gemini from May 15th to June 27th. Watch for the return of ex lovers, old relationship choices or new, karmic (past life) relationships. Re-evaluations of financial or self-care choices will also be featured. The theme will be correct choices and honest communication. The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini on May 20th can accelerate Venus retrograde’s agenda or open up a whole new chapter. This eclipse will form a difficult (square) aspect to idealistic Neptune in Pisces. Creativity, illusions and the desire for escape will be intense.  It’s critical that you approach this eclipse with your eyes open; facts and information will be easily overlooked.

Aries:

Communication is key for you this week. Venus retrograde can pull your thoughts back to past relationships. Messages from ex-lovers could also materialize. Unfinished business will be the theme as you decide how to respond. The Solar Eclipse could stir up hidden motivations while leaving half the picture unfinished. Is there something that you don’t want to see?  Alternatively, watch for creative/inspired writing projects, introductions or information that puts you on a brand new track.

Taurus:

Venus is your ruler and she’s asking you to look inwards during this retrograde period. As she retraces her steps in Gemini you’ll be re-considering your financial and emotional security. What do you really need? Is what you have now working for you? You may find yourself taking another look at a secondary income stream or relationship option. The Solar Eclipse will open your eyes to new financial opportunities and/or personal satisfaction. Carefully consider the impact your friends or associates have on this; is there something (or someone) else that you actually want?

Gemini:

Venus retrograde in your sign could attract relationships with a fated or familiar quality.  Any relationship that comes into your life now will represent some major unfinished business. Alternatively, you could feel the urge to withdraw and sift through the choices that are in front of you. The Solar Eclipse in your sign can illuminate a new career opportunity, but move cautiously; it may not be everything you want. Make sure all information is crystal clear before you sign or commit.

Cancer:

What happens behind the scenes is crucial now. Venus retrograde stirs up unacknowledged desires or hidden relationships. Nothing is as it seems so allow events to unfold before you make any statements. Dreams, gut reactions and intuition are your best bets. The Solar Eclipse can trigger an unforeseen/unacknowledged goal. Reaching for the “Impossible Dream” is key here; you could be closer than you thought to achieving that dream. The path may be difficult to see right now but don’t ignore seemingly unrelated opportunities.

Leo:

It may be time to reconsider or even withdraw (temporarily) from your social life. Someone’s reappearance could urge you to reconsider your friendships or you may simply be in the mood for an overhaul of your social circle. The Solar Eclipse could cast a bright light on group dynamics and push you to acknowledge a fear/control issue or hidden urge. Whether you end an association or publicly embrace a new lifestyle, this will be a major new chapter for you.

Virgo:

Watch for a re-boot of old or forgotten career opportunities. Venus retrograde can re-ignite some ambitions or financial opportunities. It’s all part of making the best choice for you and discarding the rest. The Solar Eclipse can hi-light conflicts between a new career path/public profile and shifting relationship priorities. Issues will include communicating your goals to your partner while becoming comfortable with relationship ambiguity. Nothing is carved in stone at the moment but you still need to push forward.

Libra:

Venus (your ruler) turns retrograde in your sector of opportunities. Time to re-visit issues involving education, long distance travel, publishing, legal matters or future hopes. Is there something or someone out of reach that you really wanted? This transit could bring you back in contact. The purpose will be to make the correct choice regarding  where and how you want to expand. The Solar Eclipse can open up a new dream or pathway to the future. It may not mesh with your current reality but know that your day to day routine/work is gradually shifting. Allow yourself to lose focus and see where that takes you.

Scorpio:

Venus retrograde stirs up some hidden/repressed fears, anxieties, control issues or intimacy choices. You may feel overwhelmed and scattered as information/past relationships come out of nowhere. Whatever appears is an opportunity to tie up loose ends and clean out your subconscious basement. The Solar Eclipse can be a prompt that puts you on a fresh, vital track towards revealing something about yourself. Exposure is driven by your expanding sense of romance, creativity and possibility.

Sagittarius:

The next few weeks offer some critical relationship turning points. Venus retrograde could push you to take a step back regarding one important relationship. Alternatively, you could re-visit a past relationship/ex lover. If a new relationship enters your life, it will have a strongly fated quality.  You need to make that final decision regarding your love life. The Solar Eclipse can be another opportunity for a major relationship to materialize. It could also push you forward as crucial information is revealed. Watch that old habits/family patterns/addictions don’t blur your focus on this one.

Capricorn:

Use Venus retrograde’s pull to refine, re-examine and re-boot your health/exercise or work routine. It’s all about treating yourself well and this includes collecting the necessary information. You can also develop a workaround for a technical issue. The Solar Eclipse can reveal an overlooked problem/health matter or solution. If you’ve been in denial about a fact of life, this eclipse will pull the curtains back.

Aquarius:

This can be a hugely successful time for you regarding creative projects, romance or personal goals. Venus retrograde can bring significant love affairs, intensified inspiration and a revitalized sense of your own potential. Time alone can be fruitful for your next big creation. The Solar Eclipse can lift you onto a whole new level of success.  Inspired ideas that are driven by your changing financial/emotional priorities are the seeds for your new life.

Pisces:

Venus retrograde can cause delays or re-considerations involving home businesses,  moving, renting or buying a home. Is this where you want to be? Use this period for additional research and don’t be afraid to re-consider your options. The Solar Eclipse can trigger a new chapter regarding family, childhood information or home matters. Events can have a major impact on your future although it may not be obvious right now.

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Venus Retrograde in Gemini: Forecast For All Signs

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Nadia

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How will Venus retrograde in Gemini impact your sign? Check out my Sasstrology article to find out. If you have any comments, please leave them on the Sasstrology site.

Excerpt:

“Restless, flirty Venus in Gemini will be taking things more seriously for the next six weeks. From May 15 to June 27, she’ll be moving backwards (retrograde). This reverse motion is an optical illusion, but its effect on relationships is very real.

In Gemini (the sign of duality and information) you can expect some or all of the following: re-visiting relationship choices, messages from or about ex-lovers, and the appearance of overlooked/forgotten information. Read on to discover how Venus retrograde will affect your sign.”

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Romantic Compatibility for Sun in Aries and Moon in Virgo

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Nadia

"Under the Mistletoe" by Edward Frederick Brewtnall

Excerpt from my latest Sasstrology article:

“This is one of the more challenging Sun/Moon combinations. Aries impatiently pushes the limits, while Virgo carefully analyzes them. However, this couple does share the relentless need to move forward, albeit for very different reasons.”

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Romantic Compatibility For Sun in Aries and Moon in Leo

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Nadia

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Excerpt from my latest Sasstrology article:

“Aries’ lust for adventure is boosted by Leo’s love of life. Both of these signs want to be first, they just express it in different ways. Together they can pool their mutual confidence to create a fiery, vital relationship.”

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Impossible Adjustments: Jupiter in Taurus Inconjunct Saturn in Libra

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Nadia

Illustration by Thomas Hood

Transiting Jupiter in Taurus has brought some good stuff. Opportunities for solid growth, more money, personal security. It’s been a nice ride so far. But lately, you may have felt like someone’s tripped the parking brake. You’ve had to dance around financial red tape or deal with relationship restrictions/criticisms. Comfort is suddenly mixed with a hard-to-pinpoint sense of dissatisfaction.  What gives?

Blame it on Saturn in Libra. He’s hitting Jupiter with an annoying aspect known as the inconjunct. This aspect forces adjustment between two energies that don’t blend. In this case, Libra and Taurus. Taurus wants to sit still. Libra shifts back and forth in an effort to find balance. Jupiter in Taurus wants more comfort so you can be happier while sitting still. But Saturn in Libra points out all the things that need to be re-balanced, refined and done properly.

The house in your chart that contains Taurus (and transiting Jupiter) is where you’ve been experiencing advantages. Look to the house that has Libra (and transiting Saturn) to see where the demands for adjustment are coming from.

For example:

  • A plush, new relationship (Jupiter in 7th House Taurus) is tripped up by unconscious fears (Saturn in 12th House Libra)
  • Solid gold career opportunities (Jupiter in 10th House Taurus) are sabotaged by pessimism/rocky communication (Saturn in 3rd House Libra)
  • An optimistic health routine (Jupiter in 6th House Taurus) is derailed by distracting shifts/criticisms/jealousies in your social group (Saturn in 11th House Libra)

Unchecked growth needs limits; look at this aspect as a way to fine-tune.  Wherever you encounter resistance is where something is out of balance. This will feel like you’re being asked to do the impossible. Give up A for X? No way! But something has to give and Saturn is about responsibility. It’s up to you to fix it.

This aspect will be strongest on May 14th at 24 degrees Taurus and Libra.

 

 

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The Magician Card: Everyday Magic

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Nadia

"The Magician" from the Rider-Waite deck

Ready for a bit of everyday magic? Mercury moves into Taurus today, kicking off the “thoughts into reality” aspect I wrote about a couple of days ago. “Magic” is just an attempt to influence the outcome of things. Most of you do this everyday, whether you know it or not. Think about it; you make plans, focus your intentions, and hope that X will happen. For a more detailed (but still grounded) view on everyday magic, check out this post from runesoup.com.

Anyway, one Tarot card that expresses this idea perfectly is The Magician. He is the manifester.  Note the infinity symbol over his head (thoughts) and how he points to the earth (made real). When he comes up in response to “Will I be ok” or “Will this work out” or “How do I…”, it usually means that you have more power than you realize. You control the outcome. But he’s an active, masculine card so you have to take action to manifest your desired outcome.

The Magician’s astrological correspondence is Mercury. Technically, it’s Mercury in Aries but I think he resonates nicely with Mars (masculine energy) in Virgo (ruled by Mercury). He also makes magic using the stuff he has on hand; he’s a resourceful guy. So Mercury in Taurus (practical resources) fits him as well.

The flip-side of The Magician is trickery. If you’re asking about someone and you pull this card reversed or ill dignified, watch out. You’ve got someone who can make you see whatever he or she wants.  If you get this card for yourself and it’s reversed, you’ve got the power but you’re not using it. Or you’re using it incorrectly (dishonestly).

 

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Upcoming Grand Earth Trine

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Nadia

"Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch

Mercury enters Taurus on May 9th, then moves into a Grand Earth Trine with Mars in Virgo and Pluto in Capricorn (strongest on May 13th-14th).

This can, quite literally, turn thoughts into reality. Practical ideas (Mercury in Taurus) are enabled with calculated action (Mars in Virgo). And it’s all powered up with intensity of purpose (Pluto in Capricorn). Think about it, focus on it, then do it. Mars in Virgo is OCD anyways and Pluto always adds a touch of absolute obsession.

Obviously, you’ll want to keep your plans/purpose clean and healthy. Meaning… no power trips, control fits or attempts to limit the actions of others. The best use of this solid, earthy energy is something that will give tangible results while strengthening you.

Examples:

  • Diet/exercise goals
  • Financial tune-up
  • Career master plan
  • Increasing your security and self-sufficiency

The Taurus/Virgo/Capricorn houses in your chart will be working together. Take a look at these three areas and see how they support each other. The trine will peak between 8-9 degrees. Planets/angles in the Earth signs that are close to these degrees will reap the biggest rewards.

 

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