☆♥*♥☆ The Hermit ~ Virgo♍ ☆♥*♥☆

Tarot Card # 9 ~ The Hermit ~ Symbolic of Virgo♍.

The Hermit~Rider Waite Deck~U.S. Games

The Hermit represents a person who teaches the true meaning of life to individuals, also on a spiritual path. The Hermit stands alone and is isolated. He is cloaked in a gray (wisdom) robe, head down, eyes closed, looking within. He holds an illuminated lamp in his right hand held out and up to the sky, as if guiding him on a path. The light inside of the lamp is in the shape of a star. In his left hand, a golden staff is held representing intelligence. The Hermit lights the way for others who have lost their way.

When this card appears in a reading, perhaps there is a need to shed light on a situation in order to heal. Since light casts shadows, it also encourages us to deal with contradictions within, including those of the shadow self. Virgo assimilates spiritual knowledge including the desire to serve. Critical thinking is blended with intuition. Good advice and pure intentions are indicated. You must persevere to achieve a particular goal.  Look within for guidance. Introspection, attainment, and realizing your purpose is possible.

Negatively, the appearance of The Hermit may imply you are being overly critical, obsessed with details, and disorganized. There is a need to organize your thoughts and defer to a Higher Power.

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☆♥*♥☆ Vesta~Sacred Virgin ☆♥*♥☆

Vesta~Asteroid Goddess of Fire, Sacred Virgin, Sister to Ceres
Discovery Date: March 29, 1807

Keywords: Service, Fire, Lamp, Dedication, Commitment, Career or Causes, Focus, Hearth, Dungeon, Basements, Detachment, Kundalini energy, Rituals and Initiations, Fertility, Promiscuity, Celibacy, Teacher or Scholar, Tradition, Contracts, Keeper of Esoteric Wisdom, Sacrifice, Altars and Ceremonial objects, Work commitments, Alternate sexual behaviors, Working to compensate for life's disappointments, Conservation and Safety, Transmute sexual energy for Enlightenment and Liberation.

Romans utilized her eternal fire and chose the Virgins at the age of six (6), before the Saturn square. According to Wikipedia (2010), "the Vestals were committed to the priesthood at a young age (before puberty) and were sworn to celibacy for a period of 30 years. These 30 years were, in turn, divided into three periods of a decade each: ten as students, ten in service, and ten as teachers. Afterwards, they could marry if they chose to do so. However, few took the opportunity to leave their respected role in those luxurious surroundings. Leaving would have also required them to submit to the authority of a man, with all the restrictions placed on women by Roman law." Ironically, when a man married a former Vestal, it was considered a high honor. 
  

A similar myth comes from pre-Hellenistic Greece. The sacred flame guarded by the priestesses symbolized the Kundalini fires of Indian Yoga practice and the secret powers of sexual alchemy. The women tending to the fires were known as Virgins, yet not because they were sexually chaste, because they remained unmarried and belong to no man. There wasn't a desire to be defined or controlled by any man. (don’t you love it??) “Ms. Vesta” was way before her time; perhaps the first woman’s rights activist!
Well, these “virgins” actually served as sacred harlots who sexually gave themselves to strangers. They didn’t use their sexuality to attract a man to marry, or to satisfy their own needs, but to serve a higher purpose through the process of fertilization. They provided a “service” by either servicing males' sexual needs or for the desire to bear a child out of wedlock.  Since the Vestal Virgins were of Queen-like status, the "seeds" planted were a sacred union. Male children born from this union were considered “Kings”.  Author-Astrologer Demetra George, “Asteroid Goddesses", asserts that “Latin Kings were born of a virgin mother with no known father or to be the son of the God. In fact, many of the Kings of early Rome were the sons of Vestal Virgins”.
Click here for more info: Vestal  VirginFast forward to 2011. Childless couples hire sexual surrogates, for a fee, to conceive children and birth children. Are there not male prostitutes too? In our culture, it has become commonplace to collect sperm from hired donor males for artificial insemination. Actually, artificial insemination dates back to the early 1900's. Researchers concur that male fertility starts to decline as he enters his mid-30s and is significantly lower if he is over 40. Studies also concluded that if the father was in his late 30s, the chances of a successful pregnancy went down. The father's age also affected rates of miscarriage. If a father was over age 34, the miscarriage rate was 16.7 percent. Between the ages of 35 and 39, it went up to 19.5 percent. And if the father was older than 44, it jumped to 32.4 percent; which means nearly one-third of the pregnancies ended in miscarriages.

Research suggests problems were likely the result of DNA damage and fragmentation in sperm, which can lead to pregnancy failure and miscarriage. Dr. Peter Schlegel, chairman of urology at the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, works at the Male Center for Reproductive Medicine. In an News interview he stated the possibility that there is a link between DNA damage and age. "As men get older, there is an increase in the risk of having that fragmented DNA," Schlegel explained. Alternately, research indicates higher incidents of learning disorders, autism, and schizophrenia conceived by men over the age of 37 years, even when the age of the of the mother was controlled for.  These new studies are highly significant given the increase of conception in 2nd and 3rd marriages later in life, particularly since older men tend to marry a younger child-bearing, fertile female. Given these dramatic fertility statistics, questions arise about the quality of sperm and then...... "Sperm for hire"~! I am aware of at least one individual who was a sperm donor for pay, in order to pay for his doctorate degree.  This example demonstrates how Vesta might operate in a male chart.

The location of Vesta in the natal signifies withdrawals, where you withdraw when you have depleted resources, where energy is focused, a variety of possible sexual expressions, where you're devoted, where there is the ability to delay gratification or where gratification is denied. If Vesta is strong in your natal, you may engage in sexual encounters with a variety of partners, perhaps to avoid long-term commitment or alternately, commiting only to an alternative relatonship lifestyle, since monogamy is not a natural human state. Vesta points to the area of life you feel most liberated, where your fire shines brightly, where you're committed.

Sweat Lodge

As a career indicator, Vesta by sign, house, and aspect points to the principle of focused energy, concentrated efforts, commitment, and sacrifice. For instance, Vesta in Cancer is literally dedicated to maintaining the family home fires.  Starting a home business is likely. Alternately, sacrificing personal needs due to family responsibilities is possible. Demetra George expands upon Vesta in Cancer stating that individuals with this placement "require the feeling of  being needed in order to activate commitment.  Sexual fulfillment comes from the feeling of being loved and cherished". For example, eighth house Vesta individuals may be the "Psychic", dedicated to occult studies or psychoanalysis. A strong Vesta individual may be the Physical Therapist, expert on Sexuality and/or Tantric practices, Psychologist, or even Funeral Director! A ninth house Vesta individual may be dedicated to truth-seeking, religious or political fanaticism, and teaching. The 9th house Vesta individual may,alternately, be a spiritual Guru or University Professor. Since Vesta may be linked to the sign of Virgo, look to the natal house where Virgo resides for additional career clues.
Vesta's archetype sounds vaguely similar to our modern day prostitutes and new age Tantra Sex Therapists. Sacred sex, teacher/student, or prostitution? You decide. What messages resonate with your own sexual nature? How may society utilize Vesta's mythological symbolism to transcend social, and cultural taboos and norms surrounding sexuality, patriarchy, relationships, and monogamy? Our culture is being primed by Universal energies, to experience a "shift" in consciousness.  The relationship dynamic of "ownership" and sexual inequality no longer work. We live in unique times with the ability to change the course of relationship as we know it.

You don’t belong to no one…that’s a shame.
You could hide beside me…maybe for a while.
…and I won’t tell no one your name.  ~ Goo Goo Dolls~Name
Transiting Vesta is currently retrograde at 8 degrees Aquarius♒,in a separating square from Jupiter  at 10 degrees Taurus♉. She's also separting from a trine to Juno in Libra ♎ further validating a focused commitment to setting standards and developing a balanced approach in relationships.  Relationship changes are imminent. If you want to know where Vesta resides in your birth chart, I'm available for consultations and readings 7 days via phone, e-mail or Skype.
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References

George, Demetra (1986). Asteroid Goddesses. San Diego, CA: ACS Publications.

Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (2011, July). Vestal Virgin. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestal_Virgin

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☆♥*♥☆ Happy Birthday Virgo♍ ☆♥*♥☆

Happy Birthday Virgo the Virgin! to those born between August 23~September 22!

Key Phrase for Virgo is “I Analyze” 

Nature is: Barren

Mercury rules the signs of Virgo and Gemini and generally presdisposes the individual toward a high-strung temperament, even though they may appear rather reserved.  Virgo symbolizes how information is processed, analyzed, and digested, the mental faculties.  Virgo resides in the 6th house of the natural zodiac. The 6th house demonstrates day-to-day work, being of service to others, aunts and uncles, small pets, people who work for or report to you, and health issues.

Virgo’s can be rather discriminating, conscientiousness, perfectionist, preoccupied with order and neatness, and possibly hyper critical. The Virgin easily adheres to routine tasks and is known for the ability to assimilate, analyze, and categorize facts. The Virgin represents purity, logic, modesty and the desire to serve. This mutable (changeable) earth (grounded) sign is one of the most sensual signs of the zodiac and is rather fond of all that implies. If you want to get the job done on time and exactly right the first time around, hire a Virgo. Virgo’s love to help, and being of service to another is their greatest joy. Virgo’s possess a strong desire to be of service to others.

Virgo is generally health conscious. Diet and nutrition is important, and if food doesn't "look" good or smell just right, it won't be eaten! Virgo's have the ability to sustain effort doing the same task over and over again.  Therefore, working out, athletics, and exercise isn't a problem for this sign.  Virgo is also associated with the large and small intestines, the nervous system and the solar plexus energy center.  On the physical plane, the solar plexus is the 3rd chakra, corresponding to the color yellow, and to the stomach, liver, small intestine, bloodsugar, and digestion. Food allergies, colitis, constipation, gastrointestinal problems, hypochondria, stress-related ulcers and other allergic reactions are possible. On a mental-emotional energy level, the solar plexus corresponds to ones beliefs, balancing your will with the will of others, details, efficiency, perfectionism, and criticism.

Virgo’s polar opposite (6th house~work, people who work for you, aunts and uncles,  and small pets) is the mutable, water sign Pisces (12th house~hospitals, institutions, unconscious, dream life, charities and compassionate service). Work, service, practical details, swimming illusive fantasies and denial, music, the unconscious, dreams are some areas of life for Virgo, also contingent upon other areas of the birth chart.

Cleome (c)

When under stress each sign may operate through the most negative characteristics of their polar opposite, the sign 180 degrees opposite itself. When under stress, Virgo may become wishy-washy, self sacrificing, indecisive, hypercritical of self and others, and very impractical and disorganized, similar to emotional, self-effacing Pisces, ruled by illusive, dreamy Neptune. Healthy boundaries are a must to protect the Self from others who take advantage of helping Virgo/Pisces. Soaking in Epsom Salt cleanses the auric energy field of the sticky, negative energy others.
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☆♥*♥☆ Planetary Virgo♍ ☆♥*♥☆

If you have your…

Moon☽ in Virgo♍: Emotionally cautious and discriminating. Sometimes judgmental, usually reserved and organized. “everything in it’s place”. Perfectionism, method and also professionalism is symbolic of this moon’s needs. A certain level of emotional detachment is likened to this moon placement.

Mercury☿ in Virgo♍: You have an analytical mind yet can be very creative. Because you like facts, you have a need to hear all sides and collect all the information possible before coming to a decision.

Venus♀ in Virgo♍: Values a partner who is health conscious, refined and kind. In love you want to be made to feel special and appreciated you for thoughtful things you do. You are loyal and devoted yet may prefer to give your love to a cause rather than to one individual.

Mars♂ in Virgo♍: The passion of Virgo Mars should not be underestimated as they're interest is often simmering under a cool exterior. Determination and perfection for detail in work is likely.

Well known Virgo’s...

Astrologer/Writer Lynn Koiner~August 30th, Actor Richard Gere~August 31st, Astrologer/Psychoanalyst Liz Greene~September 4th, Agatha Christie, Murder Mystery Writer~September 15th, B.B. King, Blues Guitarist~September 16th, Actress Greta Garbo~September 18th, Sophia Loren, Actress~September 20th.

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☆♥*♥☆ Strong Ripe Berries Moon~Leo ☆♥*♥☆

In Native American Astrology, those born from July 22~August 23rd are born during the Ripe Berries Moon and belong to the Thunderbird Clan. Your plant totem is the Raspberry and their animal totem is the Sturgeon. Are you familiar with the sturgeon?

A sturgeon is a really big fish….actually…it is the KING of fishes! It’s a very old and ancient fish that surfaced around the years just after the dinosaurs. Beneath the surface, Sturgeon people are usually very sensitive. They hide this well underneath their great big smile. Leo's keen intuition and perceptions allow them to sense feelings of others.  As a result, they are easily hurt.

Sturgeon

The color for this sign is red, associated with the heart, blood and their gemstone, the Garnet. Garnet is believed to have the vibrational power to balance sexual energies. The color red may also symbolize erratic action, excessive pride, sensuality and sexuality, greed and selfishness for those less evolved Leo/Sturgeon folk, tending to develop nervous system problems during their life.

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Cute Cat Quotes:
* When the mouse laughs at the cat, there’s a hole nearby. ~ Nigerian Proverb

* There is no more intrepid explorer than a kitten. ~ Jules Champfleury

* I am more afraid of an army of one hundred sheep led by a lion than an army of one hundred lions led by a sheep. ~Charles Maurice, Prince de Talleyrand-Perigord, 1754-1838

* I want to be a lion. Everybody wants to pass as cats. ~ Counting Crows

* Anyone who considers protocol unimportant has never dealt with a cat. ~Robert Heinlein

*  A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. ~ Mark Twain

* After dark all cats are leopards. ~Native American Proverb

* All I need to know I learned from my cat. ~ Unknown

* A cat likes to be petted, anywhere, anytime. ~ Unknown

* He pushed me off a building, just when I was beginning to feel good about myself. ~ Catwoman

* Cats' hearing apparatus is built to allow the human voice to easily go in one ear and out the other. ~Stephen Baker

* Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want. ~ Joseph Wood Crutch

* If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they, too, would purr. ~ Martin Buxbaum

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☆♥*♥☆ Full Moon Squares Hygeia ☆♥*♥☆

Hi All,

Today we experience a Full Moon in the sign of Aquarius.  Asteroid Hygeia at 21 Scorpio squares (tension) the Full Moon.  Scorpio is ruled by both Mars♂ (ancient ruler) and Pluto♇ (modern ruler) who oppose each other in the sky during the Full Moon.  Oppositions require integration, awareness of opposing forces, and the need to compromise. 21 degrees is a "critical" degree.  Critical = Crisis = opportunity.  I will expand upon the symbolism of the Hygeia ~ Full Moon in upcoming days.

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Hygeia is an asteroid and is the fourth largest object in the Asteroid Belt. It was discovered by Annibale de Gasparis on April 12, 1849 in Naples, Italy and was the first of his nine asteroid discoveries.  The glyph of Hygeia resembles the caduceus or Rod of Hermes (a staff entwined by two snakes) which is also the well known symbol of the American Medical Association (AMA).

Astrologically speaking, Hygeia represents one's thought patterns and attitudes concerning health, the healing arts, and fitness awareness. Hygeia also rules recurrent illnesses, sanitation and the valuable role cleanliness, hygiene, and diet play in health maintenance. Her significance appears by transit to a major angle when an individual is experiencing a health issue and signifies, by sign and house (the area of life) the actual problem. She may also indicate a time when the study of healing techniques is prominant.

For instance, today, Hygeia is transiting 21 degrees Scorpio squaring the Full Aquarius Moon at 20+ Aquarius.  Pluto ruled-Scorpio is intense, sexual, secretive, psychological, fearless, obsessive, and passionate.  It rules the sexual organs, formulation of cysts, boils, and tumors. Scorpio has the ability to regenerate, transform, and recover quickly from illness yet under some circumstances, becuase it is a fixed sign, may stubbornly adhere to old patterns, both psychologically and within the mindbody.

8/13: Full Moon 20 Aquarius♒ 41', kind hearted, humanitarian Full Moon, however, the level of intensity of aspects on the day beg otherwise. Hygeia 21 Scorpio squares the Full Moon, signifying the need to heal Gaia, Earth Mother.

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☆♥*♥☆ Mercury Retrograde Alert~! ☆♥*♥☆

Dear Stargazers,

Mercury☿ turns retrograde (apparent backward motion) in the sign of practical Virgo♍ 1 degree tomorrow, late Tuesday evening on the East Coast in the USA, at 11:50pm for 3 1/2 weeks backing up into Leo♌.

What can we experience? Disruptions in communications, forgetfulness, electronic mishaps, the fax you sent didn't go through even though you re-ceived a confirmation re-ceipt, travel delays, re-turn of the "exe's". Yes, it's true, people who you thought were out of your life forever, suddenly return with something more to say, or re-veal. Sometimes past lovers "re-concile" after "re-evaluating" their "re-lationship" when Mercury☿ backs up.

How to best handle Mercury rx? It's best to not make major decisions or sign important contracts, purchase new electrical equipment or shoes. If you absolutely must make decisions, do so on contingency and read all legal documents at least 3 times! Back up important computer documents and be mindful of yours and others words and actions.

Here are some keywords for Mercury rx:

Re-vival, re-pair, re-vise, re-turn, re-word, re-phrase, re-ctify, re-voke, re-newal, re-birth, re-view, re-late, re-lationships, re-alization, re-conciliation, re-moval (of negativity, outmoded ideas, etc.), re-visit, re-vamp, re-novate, re-do, re-juvenate, re-flect, re-generate, re-ceive, and most importantly, re-lax!

2011 Mercury Retrogrades

March 30 Mercury turned retrograde 24° Aries 18 ’ R

April 23 Mercury turns direct 12° Aries 53 ’ D   

August 3 Mercury turns retrograde 01° Virgo 12’ R

August 26 Mercury turns direct 18° Leo 45’ D

November 24 Mercury turns retrograde 20° Sagittarius 06' R

December 14 Mercury turns direct 03° Sagittarius

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