Edmond Wollmann - Lux et Veritas

Free Will is All There is

2011-05-16T21:42:00.000-07:00

I believe we have free will on all levels, the levels we are not aware of (unconscious psychic material) is what we use to create the time we are born to have the chart that allows us to unfold our reality as the path we chose to be through planetary development, so although not conscious of all of the beliefs that create the reality we experience, we never the less create it on some level. You cannot experience therefore, a reality that is not a part of you on some level. By looking at our experiences this way--instead of them being thrust upon us from the external (Saturn) we are able to own them, and in owning our experiences we are thus more likely to attempt to extract something that serves our further growth and empowerment in positive ways--that aids us in the path we chose to be-- rather than powerless blaming on externals that decreases self-efficacy and increases concepts of victimization. We need always to look within and without with a discerning eye. Because our own definitions and bias may be as responsible for our misery, perceived threats and conundrum as the apparently external reality we chose to play out our consciousness within. This has nothing to do with the fact that externals may indeed exist, but has more to do with resolutions to whatever the dilemma of the moment may require to be resolved.

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Planetary Patterns and Aspects and Psychological Belief Systems

2011-01-29T18:51:00.000-08:00

Planetary patterns reflect systems of belief. Psychologically, they reflect the complexity and the form in which the defenses and personality needs have taken to define, defend, and express the individuality. They reflect the interlocking functioning of the psyche (psychodynamics) and the probable behavior arising from it. We create defenses to allow us to have beliefs of self-efficacy in the material world and in our interactions with others.

Patterns are either developmentally charged requiring action (based on the square 90 Degrees), or resolution (based on the opposition)…

Physicalized effortlessly and instinctually routinized (based on the trinary formation)…

Blended and focused upon heavily (based on the conjunction), or are expanded constantly and redefined (based on the Inconjunct).

We will explore them in order of their power and significance with regard to the workings of the psyche. The ones discussed here are just a few basic types. It is really not essential that they be memorized or used ritually in delineation. It is far more important to learn to translate the concepts outlined in my work into empathic awareness of the person whose chart we delineate as a guide to understanding and aid to service self-awareness. How this is done evolves differently and individually with each astrologer.

The fundamental meanings of the primary patterns are as follows:

Grand Cross

Basis- Square-modal quadruplicity

Delineation- Contradiction, conflict and paradox between the opposing functions of archetypal reference.

Psychological- The most acute reflective aspect regarding awareness of developmental crisis and conflict.

In the first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses or in the Cardinal mode-Identity/status crisis and belief conflict. A crisis in motivation. Who am I? What is my status?

In the second, fifth, eighth, and eleventh houses or in the Fixed mode-resource/extension crisis. A crisis with habit patterning and structure. Conditional in love giving, defensive about worth and resources. Values developmental tension.

In the third, sixth, ninth or twelfth houses or in the Mutable mode-thinking/perspective crisis. A crisis with conflicting viewpoints, awareness and beliefs. Intellectual developmental tension.

T-square

Basis- Square-modal quadruplicity

Delineation- Crisis and conflict with the functions of archetypal reference (the houses and signs it falls in). The vacant house of the cross receives the developmental tension as an effect of this "bow and arrow" type of psychic tension. This vacant house is the house that is affected by the development in the other three angles.

Psychological- The acute awareness of developmental crisis and conflict. Overcompensation in an attempt to resolve conflict, especially in the vacant house. The tension is applied to the affairs of the vacant house.

In the first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses or in the Cardinal mode-Identity/status crisis and belief conflict. A crisis in motivation. Who am I? What inspires me to act on?

In the second, fifth, eighth, and eleventh houses or in the Fixed mode-resource/extension crisis. A crisis with habit patterning and structure. Conditional love, defensive about worth.

In the third, sixth, ninth or twelfth houses or in the Mutable mode-thinking/perspective crisis. A crisis with conflicting viewpoints, awareness and beliefs. Intellectual developmental tension.

Grand trine

Basis- Triangle or trinary division.

Delineation- Self sufficient completeness, trust. Routinization of behavior.

Psychological- The pattern usually occurs in a single element. Instability may accompany this configuration as it is a psychological defense against the fear of losing equilibrium.

In the first, fifth, or ninth houses or in the Element of Fire- A self-sufficient pattern of belief to defend or reinforce the stability of ego importance. The accompanying fear is of being ignored. Instincts need developmental aspects or remained unquestioned.

In the second, sixth, or tenth houses or in the Element of Earth- A self-sufficient pattern of belief to defend or reinforce the stability of functional or pragmatic control. The accompanying fear is of being out of control.

In the third, seventh, eleventh houses or in the Element of Air- A self-sufficient pattern of belief to defend or reinforce the stability of identity ideology validation. The accompanying fear is of being unappreciated or socially accepted (Noel Tyl, 1980).

In the fourth, eighth, twelfth houses or in the Element of Water- A self-sufficient pattern of belief to defend or reinforce the stability of e-motions or energy momentums. The accompanying fear is of losing that stability through advantage or manipulation by others.

Spiritual- Unquestioned trust of belief functioning.

Belief- in Fire- In the fragility of identity.

In Earth- In the manipulative effects of external reality.

In Air- Invalidation of the power of ideas and individual expression of them.

In Water- Invalidation of feelings as an accurate reflection of belief.

Aspects reflect vibrational interrelationship between planets and points within the horoscope. Since harmonics is the division of the circle (the whole) it is obviously logical that this is so. They reflect the geometric configuration within the circle and define the integration or disintegration of the whole. The circle is the symbol of the soul or entire entity. The division of it is symbolic of its descent into matter, because negative or separative energy is the PROPELLANT of spirit and manifests as materiality.

The conjunction which has an angular value of 0 reflects the beginning, of symbolic relationship within the whole and a release of new potentials or patterns, it is the seed. It is based on the divisional line of the circle. Focus and blending of the 2.

The semisextile (30 degrees) reflects the growth of the seed and its consolidation within materiality. All aspects including this one from here are WAXING in emergence (to the opposition). Based on the icosahedron.

The Novile (40 degrees) reflects completion or perfection-the concretization or establishment of anything in physicality. Fruition.

All things physical work in cycles of 4 and 40 in materiality. The 4 dimensions template.

The semisquare (45) is a portion of developmental tension found within the square; it reflects action and interfunctional incorporation of the square because it is the midpoint of the square. Based on the cube.

The septile (51'25") reflects the mystical and metaphysical direction, unconscious and higher octave creation for spiritual fulfillment of specific goals. The razors edge. It is based on the interlaced tetrahedron.

Sextile (60 degrees) is the supportive element reflecting the opportunity for dissemination of developmental energy contained within the square or opposition. The practical application of knowledge. It is based on the Octahedron. It is the two sided pyramid and reflects the growth pattern and is the cause OF the reflected DNA pattern.

Quintile (72 degrees) is reflective of creative transformation and application, the expression of individuality, talent and creative expression. It is based on the dodecahedron.

Square (90 degrees) the physicalization of spirit. Developmental tension requiring action and fulfillment. The appearance of contradiction and separation. The establishment of belief. Based on the square.

Bi-septile-(102' 50) the exteriorization of the septile.

Trine (120 degrees) The harmonious integrated aspects of the personality as belief, emotion and thought. The trinity of identity. Integrity. The trine ties the circle together comfortably as a complimentary force to the divisional opposition. Ease through the following of inspiration, bliss and excitement. Based on the triangle. Positive energy that holds the DNA creation together.

Sesquiquadrate (135) the disseminated semisquare.

The Inconjunct (150) the adjustment of the perspective of ego through the discernment (opening) and values interaction (closing) with the projected versions of itself on the identity's way back to transcendence.

The opposition (180) The polarization, projection, and externalization of the self into objective reality. The division of the whole self. Tension awareness requiring resolution, incorporation and reintegration. Time and space. Physicalized versions of the self. illumination. The meeting of the self through projected versions in the apparently external reality.

All ideas then are seeded, expanded, established, externalized, confronted and repolarized over and over to ever expanding levels of actualization. The process to go through in the becoming of what we already are. The closing aspects (from opposition back to conjunction) reflect the integrating aspects of the experienced polarization and exteriorization of the self in physicality, in preparation for the next seeding of the idea to be expressed. The last 6 signs like the last or closing aspects represent the externalized versions of the first. Hence i.e. the opening trine CREATES what the closing trine DISSEMINATES. So if you moon and Sun aspect for example are in the opening trine, you will be concerned with creative extension of the life energy (the Sun), if they are in closing trine you will be more concerned with the administration and dissemination of the life energy. This can be applied to all aspects waxing and waning.

Recognize however, that this is just the way we have chosen to experience the self in this dimension. There really is no division, it is all there now. The whole self splaying out the white light in many different colors through the prism of persona. An exciting exploration and trip defined by the interesting and sequential illusion of time and space.

Just a way to look in every door on the trip down "Hallway A".

"Wondrous is our great blue ship that sails around the mighty sun, and joy to everyone that rides along!"

ELO "Out of the Blue"

Edmond H. Wollmann P.M.A.F.A.

Valentines Day

2011-01-12T19:51:00.000-08:00

“The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.” Valentine's Day — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts

Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day during Aquarius? Aquarius is the polarity (externalized reflection) of Leo. What is Leo? Leo is the warm sun, the natural warmth of knowingness that creation employs. It is the confidence of the Lion, the regal and noble largess that stems from no doubt. Doubt; the true opposite of love and natural creative extension of the self. The creative extension that comes from the knowingness of the eternal, of the unyielding and undying love of the creator who explores itself with joy--without doubt--is reflected and exchanged in Aquarius. Aquarius is accolade, love received and admiration socially by friends and colleagues alike. Aquarius is the second sign from Capricorn – The second house from a sign is always the “worth” of the house it follows. Therefore the “worth” of our work and status we achieve from it, is in the love and accolade we receive that validates the service we have rendered.

Aquarius is the social appreciation for our uniqueness we experience through others of that creator, of ourselves and our natural love and creativity (creative extension). Individuality--Made in its image, now that image is exchanged and shared. Aquarius is co-creation. This is why it manifests in the Air sign Aquarius, because air needs social appreciation and ideological exchange. Aquarius is the reception and appreciation of the natural creative extension of the self--its reception and appreciation by other co-creators, other extensions of the love of the “ALL THAT IS.”

Love therefore is a state of being, the ecstatic state of natural, warm, spontaneous love giving and creativity that emerges from knowingness and trust. We see this reflected back to us in Aquarius.

May the appreciation of the you you are, be reflected through the co-creators you encounter this day, which can only be the reflection of the love you have for yourself.

"Why is the measure of love loss?....I am thinking of a certain September: Wood pigeon Red Admiral Yellow Harvest Orange Night. You said, 'I love you.' Why is it that the most unoriginal thing we can say to one another is still the thing we long to hear?

'I love you' is always a quotation. You did not say it first and neither did I, yet when you say it and when I say it we speak like savages who have found three words and worship them....Love demands expression. It will not stay still, stay silent, be good, be modest, be seen and not heard, no.

It will break out in tongues of praise, the high note that smashes the glass and spills the liquid."

Jeanette Winterson, "Written on the Body"

Venus, Mars, and Resource-fullness

The Key

Edmond H. Wollmann P.M.A.F.A.
© 2011 Altair Publications, SAN 299-5603

Qualitative VS Quantitative Measurements in Astrology

2011-01-08T15:55:00.000-08:00

“5.3937075 x 10^58 or 539,370,750,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.

This number is infinitely greater than the population a million Earths could ever sustain, yet, according to Doris Chase Doane, it represents the smallest possible number of different astrological factor-combinations! (Astrology: 30 Years Research, page 2).

The Sun Moon relationships, all 144 possible combinations, are presented in the text (III, 95-138). It is upon these bases of life-light and their developmental phases of human reflection that the entire process of horoscope analysis is based. This light and its reflection will fill the horoscope just as sunlight fills a room (Guide,108)........Noel Tyl, "The Guide to The Principles and Practice of Astrology" For student, teacher, professional, page 140, Llewellyn Publications ISBN-0-87542-812-5, First edition, 1976, Copyright by Noel Tyl.

Greater than the population of a million Earths, but the smallest possible number of different astrological factor combinations, and therefore reflects what we can examine through each horoscope is just a few of the possible varieties of vibrational frequencies expressed by individuals at any given time on planet Earth.

These vibrational patterns (wave forms and electro-magnetic) can be similar of course, but individuality means individuality and is based on more than either astrological measurements or DNA alone. It is a conglomeration of factors all permeating one another. But these levels and reflected vibrations can be then also experienced in an infinite array of ways.

The astrological reflections simply lay out parameters of archetypes; of perspectives both collectively and individually. It is very hard to measure personal experience empirically. Astrological indicators are therefore reflective of a probable spectrum of experience. The Horoscope requires interpretation as we have said, therefore it is a co-created event. Metaphors and psychological revelations cannot be proven empirically. But they are valid, reportable through experience, sometimes life changing and world changing, and powerful factors none-the-less.

The philosophical construct and approach in living techniques, psychological lifestyle quality enhancements, as well as self-empowerment understandings cannot be proven to anyone-they must prove it to themselves. This understanding of the chart is a co-created event, as are all others (science is as well). We know, for example in psychology that diffusion of responsibility and de-individuation is a "real" factor (wherein helping each other in say a tug-of-war individuals exercise less effort than when performing alone). But as to whether any certain individual in any certain situation will practice it is an unknown.

The collective "event" of physical experience is measurable because it is rather like the autonomic nervous system; a continuous creation on another level altogether so we needn't be preoccupied with it, which frees us up for focus of our consciousness on the certain parameters of the experience of living in this creation. It is empirically measurable because to a great degree it has already been fixed in this agreement.

If one changes their view on life, this may or may not be measurable. If say, we quit smoking because of a change in belief and perspective; this may be measurable. If on the other hand we are economically impoverished and change our perspective on whether economic impoverished-ness is good or bad or in any way means anything-but remain in the same economic condition-we may be able to see and feel and experience a different reality. But there may be no way to measure it other than by self report.

By the same token astrology may allow us recognitions that change our perspectives and hence life experiences dramatically by qualitative not quantitative measurements. And in that way, the statistical variable we described, is irrelevant. It is indeed the theory that determines not only what we will observe and whether it is qualitative or quantitative; but how we measure it, obtain data about it, obtain results and come to conclusions. The only way these things can be proven is with desire, to the self, by the self with application, conviction, and trust.

But we cannot measure or construct tests to measure qualitative variables that we ourselves cannot cognize accurately or empathically with clear perspective, or understand without others self report.

"Not everything that’s counted counts or that counts counted." Albert Einstein

"It is the theory that determines WHAT we can observe." Albert Einstein

"There are only two ways to live your life. One as though nothing is a miracle. The other is though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein

"I don't want to BE right, but to know WHETHER I am right." Albert Einstein

"To be sure, when the number of factors coming into play in a phenomenological complex is too large, scientific method in most cases fails us". ..."Occurrences in this domain are beyond the reach of exact prediction because of the variety of factors in operation, not because of any lack of order in nature". Albert Einstein "Out of my Later Years" published in 1950

"The theoretical idea (atomism in this case) does not arise apart from and independent of experience; nor can it be derived from experience by a purely logical procedure. It is produced by a creative act." Albert Einstein

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Edmond H. Wollmann P.M.A.F.A.
© 2011 Altair Publications, SAN 299-5603

Closed and Open Minds (Reprint)

2010-12-27T15:15:00.000-08:00

"There is no bar to knowledge greater than contempt prior to examination." Herbert Spencer

There is no doubt about the popularity of astrology. According to various opinion polls roughly a third of the population of Western countries believes in it and another third is interested enough to read astrological predictions, at least occasionally. The last third remains unconcerned or skeptical. As the New York Times said (13 August 1977): `In the cyclical way of the world, we have been passing through a period of resurgent mysticism. Educated people ask each other what signs they were born under; witchcraft is discussed seriously on college campuses, occult bookshops flourish, and cults of all kinds contend with pornography for the side-walks of our cities.'

In reaction to this surge of credulity, other people hurry in to denounce everything to do with astrology as an absurd fraud, and among these opponents a number of scientists have been prominent. The American Humanist (a magazine devoted to discussions of social problems and irrationality), in its September 1975 issue, carried the following statement, entitled `Objections to Astrology'. It was endorsed by 186 leading scientists, including 18 Nobel Prizewinners.

Scientists in a variety of fields have become concerned about the increased acceptance of astrology in many parts of the world. We, the undersigned - astronomers, astrophysicists, and scientists in other fields - wish to caution the public against the unquestioning acceptance of the predictions and advice given privately and publicly by astrologers. Those who wish to believe in astrology should realize that there is no scientific foundation for its tenets.

In ancient times people believed in the predictions and advice of astrologers because astrology was part and parcel of their magical world view. They looked upon celestial objects as abodes or omens of the Gods and, thus, intimately connected with events here on earth; they had no concept of the vast distances from the earth to the planets and stars. Now that these distances can and have been calculated, we can see how infinitesimally small are the gravitational and other effects produced by the distant planets and the far more distant stars.

It is simply a mistake to imagine that the forces exerted by stars and planets at the moment of birth can in any way shape our futures. Neither is it true that the positions of distant heavenly bodies make certain days or periods more favorable to particular kinds of action, or that the sign under which one was born determines one’s compatibility or incompatibility with other people.

Why do we believe in astrology? In these uncertain times many long for the comfort of having guidance in making decisions. They would like to believe in a destiny predetermined by astral forces beyond their control. However, we must all face the world, and we must realize that our futures lie in ourselves, and not in the stars. One would imagine, in this day of widespread enlightenment and education, that it would be unnecessary to debunk beliefs based on magic and superstition. Yet, acceptance of astrology pervades modern society. We are especially disturbed by the continued uncritical dissemination of astrological charts, forecasts, and horoscopes by the media and by otherwise reputable newspapers, magazines, and book publishers. This can only contribute to the growth of irrationalism and obscurantism. We believe that the time has come to challenge directly, and forcefully, the pretentious claims of astrological charlatans. It should be apparent that those individuals who continue to have faith in astrology do so in spite of the fact that there is no verified scientific basis for their beliefs, and indeed that there is strong evidence to the contrary.

In the editorial it was explained that both the American Ethical Union and the American Humanist Association - the co-publishers of The Humanist - had long been opposed to cults of unreason and irrationalism (under which they also classify religion, of course). The editor went on to ask: `What better way to demonstrate this in this anniversary issue than by a major critique of astrology?' Professor Bart J. Bok, a former president of the American Astronomical Society, was invited to draft a brief statement listing some scientific objections to astrology. This was subsequently revised and expanded to the statement quoted above, and then sent to a selected list of distinguished members of the American Astronomical Society and the National Academy of Sciences for endorsement.

The signed statement was subsequently sent to thousands of newspaper editors in the United States and abroad, with the suggestion that they print it, especially if they carried a daily or weekly horoscope column. The intention, of course, was to counter the ever-increasing trend for astrology to be foisted on an unsuspecting public which is rarely exposed to scientific criticisms of it. This was an honorable intention, but as we shall show it is questionable whether the statement is true. It is also unscientific in its approach. This point was well made by Carl Sagan, a scientist who declined to sign, in the following letter to The Humanist:

I find myself unable to endorse the `Objections to Astrology' statement (September/October, 1975) - not because I feel that astrology has any validity whatever, but because I felt and still feel that the tone of the statement is authoritarian. The fundamental point is not that the origins of astrology are shrouded in superstition. This is true as well for chemistry, medicine, and astronomy, to mention only three. To discuss the psychological motivations of those who believe in astrology seems to be quite peripheral to the issue of its validity. That we can think of no mechanism for astrology is relevant but unconvincing. No mechanism was known, for example, for continental drift when it was proposed by Wegener. Nevertheless, we see that Wegener was right, and those who objected on the grounds of unavailable mechanism were wrong.

Statements contradicting borderline, folk, or pseudoscience that appear to have an authoritarian tone can do more damage than good. They never convince those who are flirting with pseudoscience but merely seem to confirm their impression that scientists are rigid and closed-minded. . . .What I would have signed is a statement describing and refuting the principal tenets of astrological belief. My belief is that such a statement would have been far more persuasive and would have produced vastly less controversy than the one that was actually circulated.

Authority or evidence?

The scientists who signed the Humanist statement agreed that astrology was folklore and superstition and that there was no scientific basis for it. Unfortunately, they do not seem to have investigated any evidence that would have supported or disproved their claim, and so their response seems to have been largely emotional. Rather than appealing to their authority, it would have been better if they had simply presented evidence. This point was well made by Einstein in response to criticisms of his work. In 1920, a racist German group tried to refute the theory of relativity by holding an emotional meeting in the Berlin Philharmonic Hall, and then by persuading a hundred professors to condemn Einstein's theory in a book. Einstein commented: Were I wrong, one professor would have been quite enough.' In addition to the `appeal to authority', other weaknesses occur in the statement. Feyerabend (1978) points out that the 186 scientists made the mistake of criticizing the basic assumptions of astrology rather than the way in which it is practiced. He observed that `it is interesting to see how closely both parties approach each other in ignorance, conceit and the wish for easy power over minds.' He also notes that, following the statement, many of the scientists declined interviews because they had not studied astrology. It appears they had signed merely on the basis of a `religiously' felt conviction.

Feyerabend claims that this conviction led the astronomers to overlook even evidence they were familiar with. For example, in an article accompanying the statement, Bok (1975) had stated that because of their distance from us, the planets could not influence human affairs; he similarly assumed that the walls of the delivery room would shield the newborn child from radiation emitted by the planets. He made these statements even though, as an astronomer, he should have known that the planets might influence solar activity which in, turn has various effects on us; it is also known that certain types of radiation can penetrate very thick walls to which a delivery room would not be an exception.

The scientists' statement prompted a contrary statement published in I976 by the astrological journal Aquarian Agent. This statement claimed that astrology is at least a valid area of research, and that it is important to distinguish `sun sign frauds' from genuine astrologers, who take far more factors into account than the sign of the zodiac under which one is born.

Signatures for this statement were obtained from 187 (!) people with academic degrees. This, while also appealing to authority, does seem to take a less prejudiced view. Of course, simply to state that you are in favour of further research is to say little more than being against sin and for motherhood, but even this is an advance on the simple, prejudiced refusal to examine the evidence.

It is of course possible that there is no truth in any part of astrology. The point is that the 186 scientists have not demonstrated this. To do so would involve systematically examining all the available evidence in favour of astrology and then showing how it is invalid.

The attitude of more moderate scientists is illustrated by J. Allen Hynek, Chairman of the Department of Astronomy at Northwestern University. As a member of another of Professor Bok's committees, the Harvard Committee on Astrology, he cast twenty thousand horoscopes from entries in the American Men of Science directory and found no association with sun signs or with aspects of the planet Mercury, which is claimed to be the `planet of the mind'. The director of the observatory where he did this work refused permission to publish even this negative result lest it be thought that his staff spent any time on matters of this sort! Similarly, Hynek wrote in his foreword to a book of Gauquelin's published in 1978:

`It is with considerable hesitancy ... that I write this foreword, because for an astronomer to have anything to do with anything remotely related to astrology seems enough to rule him out of the scientific fraternity.'

It is against this background of undisguised hostility, rather than of receptiveness to new ideas and experiments, that open-minded scientists have had to fight in their attempts to establish whether or not there is any truth in astrology. They have even had to defend their right to do research in this field. As a result, established scientists have often found it best to say nothing, rather than incur derision; only a few have had the courage to admit that `there might be something in it'.

H.J. Eysenck and D. K. B. Nias, "Astrology, Science or Superstition?” 1988, Penguin Books

"Let the mind be enlarged, according to its capacity, to the grandeur of the mysteries, and not the mysteries contracted to the narrowness of the mind.” -SIR FRANCIS BACON

Related article: Experimental Guidelines for Testing Astrology.
Edmond Wollmann P.M.A.F.A. 12/27/2010

Venus and Mars are Alright Tonight

2010-09-29T19:59:00.000-07:00

The planets Venus and Mars are the planets that reflect the idea of identity and its validation factors because they are the natural rulers of Aries and Libra. The feminine (Venus) and masculine (Mars) functions represent the energy of an idea-that drives an idea-and its corresponding resource-fullness and reflection in physicality, respectively because they co-rule the signs of the natural Zodiac, Taurus and Scorpio. Mars/Venus represents the persona or self-definition and its resources that maintain it. Those resources are externalized as “things” and “others” that reflect back to the person, what their definition consists of.

Venus, the lens of the lights of Taurus and Libra with its heavy clouds, reflects the light of the Sun brilliantly; hence, symbolizes the belief in resource-fullness and mind reflected through matter. Knowing that we will always have what we need when we need it is the true definition of abundance. This reflecting and absorption of the light of the sun allows this feminine function to nurture and support the driving force of identity in its exploration of itself (Mars). Self worth and a belief in the unlimited support of the Multiverse that allows us to creatively extend ourselves and give love with trust (Leo, the 5th and the Sun).

Mars, the rocky and almost atmosphereless planet acts as the lens of the light of Aries, the manifestation of identity definition and separation from "All That Is" as one of the different ways it has of expressing itself through each and every one of us (not reflective, but individuated). Natural aggression is the synchronistic, effortless expression of the idea you are at any given moment with trust. This trust is a given when the belief in self worth/resource-fullness reflected through Venus and its support of the identity through mirroring is acknowledged (Libra=an instructive way to view or “weigh” the self and its momentum in external versions). There is a knowingness that the idea we are must have its accompanying support structure and all the "materials" it needs in order to become and manifest the idea that Mars and the identity choose to express. Mars equates to the driving force or spirit of the Multiverse, and Venus to the supportive mind as material that perpetuates and actualizes that spirit; the mind/matter mirror.

Mars reflects to us by sign and house beliefs the person holds of identity validity and application. It is at this point in the solar system "orbital" hierarchy that the persona makes itself clear and defined as a separate idea from the rest of the Multiverse. This is reflected in Mars' being the furthest out by orbit of the "rocky" planets.

Now that the separation of spirit into the separate self has been achieved it must have its counterpart polarity in the feminine; to be paired and polarized with the aspect not focused on by the ego portion of the mask. The mind/matter mirror. We experience the projected aspects of the self mirrored to us through others. We find our reflection therein. We seek to merge, harmonize with, own and marry it.

In a study of a "desire to help", individuals were separated into 2 groups, one group received a cookie before being asked for help, and another group given nothing. Then these groups were asked to help another individual who needed it for as long as they could. The same groups were also asked to distract persons or to interfere with something they were doing.

It was found that the participants who were given something as simple as a cookie before hand, helped 69 minutes as opposed to those with no cookie who only offered an average of 17 minutes. But as for distracting or interfering with another, the group with no cookie before hand distracted someone else 64 minutes as opposed to the pre-cookie group who were only willing to "cause trouble" 20 minutes in comparison.

This study reflects the idea of self-empowerment as I have discussed many times; for when individuals believe that the Multiverse (in the form of persons or otherwise) is supportive of them, that they are validated and worthy, less preoccupied with self limitation, and generally have the nurturance and support of worth and a sense of abundance (Venus), then natural aggression as opposed to powerless or unnatural aggression is more likely to be expressed. There is no sense of "losing" something, if unlimited resource or positive support is perceived. Therefore nothing to defend and everything to gain.

Venus and Mars reflect this identity validation and feelings of worth and empowerment as has been described in the idea of integrity;

That every person is as powerful as he/she needs to be to create whatever they desire in their reality, without having to hurt or malign anyone else or themselves in order to do so.

All persons, in this writer’s belief therefore, are inherently positive or "good". And that only through perceived threat and beliefs in resource-lessness or identity invalidation*, do we become less than helpful or unnaturally aggressive.

Allow yourself therefore to believe that "All That Is" deemed you important enough to create you and by implication would not hold the support of the Multiverse from you and your expression.

Venus and Mars reflect this universal premise, of action and support of that action.

When these planets conjoin, there is a powerful self belief and passion for the archetype represented by the Zodiac sign in which it occurs. Our current conjunction is forming in Scorpio, which is the archetype of Emotional significance, sex, transformation of perspective, and the catharsis that manifests, when we share our innermost desires and passions with the significant other or object of our attraction. The mirror is hypnotically compelling and a mysterious obsession.

"Standing in the hall of the great cathedral, waiting for the transport to come. Starship 21zedna9, a good friend of mine studies the stars, Venus and Mars are alright tonight.
Come away on a strange vacation, holiday hardly begun. Run into a good friend of mine, sold me her sign, reach for the stars, Venus and Mars-are alright tonight."
Paul McCartney "Venus and Mars are Alright Tonight"

*In psychology this equates to the concept of learned helplessness.

Related Works: Mars and The State of The Ego, Venus, Mars, and Resourcefullness, Venus as The Mind/Matter Mirror

Edmond H. Wollmann P.M.A.F.A.
© 2010 Altair Publications, SAN 299-5603

Archetypes, Empowerment, and Astrology

2010-09-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

In my book "The Integrated Astrological Guide to Self-Empowerment" I discussed the concept of psychology and that the levels of the psyche are basically levels of mind. Within this concept is the idea that our consciousness descends from the higher levels of collective or superconsciousness to the lower levels of mind and finally to be physicalized in material reality. To illustrate this I converted Freud's original concept of the animal or more base materialistic view of the superego basically "controlling" animal instincts or ID, to the more empowered psychological notion of spirit being funneled so to speak into the more focused realm of the ego focus. In astrology this point would be represented by the ascendant or rising sign and degree, which mediates spirit into more specificity of expression. Hence this is not negative, but simply focused energy.

Archetypes are universal images or symbols within these levels of psychic material expressing patterns for the organization of experience. It is my assertion that the basic archetypes for all of experience in this system (solar system) are symbolized in the division of the heavens or Zodiac. These universal symbols manifest in physical reality as representations of the concepts or "props" that allow us to consciously interact with them in a material way. In dream reality the "props" take the form of symbology and the conscious mind constantly receives an education about the health of their configurations in the identity in question. It is this recognition consciously that allows us the power of preference and choice. The conscious mind is not necessarily the primary source of mind exploration, rather it is just one format; the focused tip if you will of the consciousness triangle.

Spirit is the motivating force or mode of myriad manifestations, both physically or nonphysically as expressions of "All That Is", the divine agency working in the heart of all things. We have little understanding about from "what" spirit emanates, anymore than we do the Universe. We see effects, not causes.

The mystery or mystical experience leads to spiritual rebirth (Christ/Buddha). To be born again is to participate in the mystical and mythical experience of life.

Albert Einstein said;

"The most beautiful and most profound emotion we can experience is the sensation of the mystical. It is the sower of all true science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead. To know what is impenetrable to us really exists, manifesting itself as highest wisdom and the most radiant beauty which our dull faculties can comprehend only in their most primitive forms, this knowledge, this feeling is at the center of true religiousness."

Psychology has moved away from Jung's theories because of the focus on the physical to the exclusion of all else. The collective has come to believe that all behavior and motivation springs from the physical, and the way to remedy any defects is by drug induced and chemically altered additions to the body, rather than psychic redefinitions of the consciousness. Here is an excerpt from Jung himself about the concept of archetypes and astrology.

The following is an interview that Jung gave on 26 May, 1954, which was given to Andre Barbault, Editor of Astrologie Moderne. It was translated for the American Federation of Astrologers Bulletin and I have made only two minor changes re-inserting words omitted in the original translation. I have noted these with an asterisk, the asterisk being placed to the right of the word omitted from the original translation.

-- Garth [Allen?]

Q. Maitre, what relationship do you see between astrology and psychology?

Jung: There have been many striking analogies between the astrological constellation and the psychological event or the horoscope and the characterological disposition. For example, there is even a possibility of predicting somewhat the psychic effect of a transit. One can expect with considerable assurance that a given well-defined psychological situation will be accompanied by an analogous astrological configuration. Astrology consists of configurations symbolic of the collective unconscious which is the subject matter of psychology; the 'planets' are the gods, symbols of the powers of the unconscious (of the first order and beyond).

Q. In what way, physical, causal, or synchronous, do you think these relations maybe established?

J. It seems to me that it is primarily a question of the parallelism of sympathy which I call SYNCHRONICITY, as a causal connection expressing the relations that cannot be formulated on the basis of causality, such as precognition, premonition, psychokinesis (PK), and what we call telepathy. In as much as causality is a statistical fact, there are exceptions of an acasual nature touching on the category of synchronistic (not "synchronous") events. These deal with the 'qualified time'.

Q. What is your attitude toward the positions taken by astrologers who admit the existence of a psychological field from birth on and of the psycho-analysts who explain the etiology of neuroses from very early experiences?

J. The first experiences in life owe their specific (pathogenic) effect to environmental influences on the one hand, and on the other to a psychic predisposition that is, to heredity, which seems to be expressed in a recognizablods, which is to say, the psychic archetypes.

Q,. In its principles, astrology introduces the concept of qualitative time in the universe; do you recognize its role in the individual psyche (problem of cycles and transit)?

J. I used this concept at one time, but I replaced it with the idea of synchronicity, which is analogous to the sympathy of correspondentia, or the pre-established harmony of Leibnitz. Time consists of nothing. It is only a modus cogitandi that is used to express and formulate the sequence of things and events, just as space is nothing but a manner of characterizing the existence of a body. When nothing occurs in time, and when there is no body in space, there is neither time nor space. Time is always and exclusively 'qualified' by* events as is space by the extension of bodies. But this is a tautology not worth repeating, whereas synchronicity (not 'synchronism') expresses the parallelism and analogy of even non- causal events. In contrast the hypothesis of 'qualitative time' attempts to explain the parallelism of events in terms of causa and effectus. But since qualitative time is nothing but a sequence of things, and moreover 'nothing' but space, this hypothesis establishes nothing but the tautology of the sequence of things and events and the cause of the sequence of things, etc...Synchronicity negates causality in the analogy of terrestrial events with the constellations (except for the deflection of solar protons and their possible effect on terrestrial events) and particularly in the various cases of extra-sensory perception (ESP), especially precognition since it is inconceivable that one could observe the effect of a non-existent cause or a cause not yet in existence. The thing that astrology can establish is the analogy of agents, but certainly not one series as the effect or cause of another. For example, the same constellation indicating a catastrophe one time and another time, under the same conditions, a cold. Nevertheless, astrology does not present a completely simple case. There is the deflection of solar protons caused by conjunctions, oppositions, and quartile aspects on the one hand, and the trine and sextile aspects on the other, and the effects of these on radio and many other things. I am not competent to say what importance should be attributed to this possibility. In any case, astrology's place among the intuitive methods is special and unique, and there is reason to be dubious of both a causal theory and the exclusive validity of the synchronistic hypothesis.

Q. In the course of analytic treatment, have you observed phases of resistance and denouement in connection with transits in the make-up of the patient?

J. I have observed many cases where a well-defined psychological phase or an analogous events has been accompanied by a transit (particularly the afflictions of Saturn and Uranus).

Q. What major criticism do you have of astrologers?

J. If I may express myself in an area that I know only very superficially, I should say that the astrologer does not always regard his indications as pure possibilities. The interpretation is sometimes too literal and too personal, and too little symbolic. The zodiac and the planets are not personal traits, but rather impersonal and objective facts. Moreover, interpretation of the houses should consider several 'levels of meaning'.

Q. What orientation of astrological thought do you consider desirable?

J. Obviously astrology offers much to psychology, but that which the latter can contribute to its elder sister is less obvious. In as far as I can judge, it seems to me that it would be advantageous to astrology if it would recognize the existence of psychology, particularly that of the personality and the unconscious. I am almost certain that something of the method of symbolic interpretation of archetypes (the gods) and their mutual relations is* common to the two arts. The psychology of the unconscious is particularly concerned with archetypal symbolism.

[End of interview.]

I agree with Jung on the idea that astrologers are far too specific in trying to formulate identity characteristics from astrological measurements. Not only does that limit the astrologer, but the identity of the issue or person in question, and my experience in counsel evidences that the potential of astrological signature is far more expansive and inclusive that many an astrologer can fathom.

No one can interpret a life or a level at which they have not, or cannot function. Therefore the astuteness of the astrologer is critical to the accuracy of the astrological delineation. And as I chose to redefine Freud's negative view from the "survival of the fittest" view to the self's exploration of consciousness as a choice of the higher self by the inversion of the pyramid; Empowerment comes from recognizing that the archetypes we project into a universe that has no built-in meaning, are our mirror of those (or our) psychic levels and that we have the power to redefine and reconstruct them at any time that we are willing and bold enough to believe we can do so.

Edmond H. Wollmann P.M.A.F.A.

© 2010 Altair Publications, SAN 299-5603 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Related Articles: Mars and The State of The Ego, Deprivation, Nurture, and The Moon, The Horoscope as a Mandala

Jupiter Opposes Saturn

2010-08-10T22:05:00.000-07:00

Jupiter rules all things expansive, positive, largess. Saturn rules all things negative, restricted, controlled, and focused.

Oppositions reflect different ends of a spectrum in conflict, awareness, polarized. When a sign is splayed into its component parts it appears as two distinct ideas each demanding attention. In the psyche of an individual these polarities, or signs, become an issue that needs to be re-integrated as one concept, as one idea. The archetype requires resolution in the Mode in which it manifests.

Jupiter and Saturn in opposition (180 degrees of separation) reflect the concepts outlined above (Expansion and Contraction, or broad view and narrow view) in awareness conflict and tension requiring some sort of resolution. Obstacles stand in the way of expansion and ease. There is a conflict between beliefs in worth, and beliefs in fear, between optimism and pessimism. This is what will be felt if this resolution is not developed in the identity in question. In Mundane matters, this opposition is the “Full Moon” so to speak of the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction which occurred in 2000 in Taurus (money and material). There are 3 manifestations typically of most major aspect developments; this current opposition is listed below:

P1 (H) Asp P2 (H) EXL Type Date Time Zone Age Pos1 Pos2
Jup (1) Opp Sat (7) (X) Tr-Tr May 23 2010 01:36:26 am EDT -0.218 27°Pi52' D 27°Vi52' R
Jup (1) Opp Sat (7) (X) Tr-Tr Aug 16 2010 04:44:43 pm EDT 0.016 02°Ar26' R 02°Li26' D

Jup (1) Opp Sat (7) (X) Tr-Tr Mar 28 2011 05:54:53 pm EDT 0.629 14°Ar21' D 14°Li21' R

Now, because the conjunction of 2000 was in square to Uranus in Aquarius, I predicted that there would be social and economic de-structurizing world-wide. As we have seen, when the first Saturn Uranus oppositions came into force and Pluto entered Capricorn (business and monetary strategy) the destruction began in earnest and real estate bubbles collapsed the economy, which has de-structurized societal networks. Pluto’s entrance into Capricorn also heralded the beginning effects of global ecological destruction as well. Insecurity is an effect of Jupiter/Saturn oppositions, and hence many have had difficulty believing in their own prosperity during the last 3 years, and the ecological destruction has added to the deficit of reinforcement or Jupiterian expanse.

On August 16th the second of 3 oppositions between these two giants occurs, and this particular opposition is the closest to the Cardinal T-Square we are going to get indicating the potential to be the most conflictive in the manner outlined above. There is no “Cardinal Cross” that modern astrologers have touted, only when faster planets move into the T-square which then triggers primarily the T-square. This particular opposition will see the greatest tension with Pluto, and therefore the greatest potential of destruction in both ecologic and economic terms. In the personal chart, much depends on how evolved the identity is with these archetypes in their own consciousness as to what sorts of ease or difficulty is experienced—along with the aspects in the natal which reinforce or deny its power.

If you have planets at 28 Mutable to 5 Cardinal this opposition will trigger them. Remember that Saturn is the “cure” for excessive Jupiter, and Jupiter the cure for excessive Saturnian fear and restriction. This aspect is asking you to MOVE out of your rut and into new and more energized action that finds a midpoint of reasonable use of resources. It is only because of extravagance or waste that difficulty with this aspect will illuminate. If you are conscious of “waste not want not” and are a person (or society) that does not need too much to be better in any way, (I.e., thought, action, money, food etc.) and are secure with sufficient, then you have little to fear from this aspect.

"Be on the razor's edge, where all other than true modes of support fall away. All that remains is all that you and the universe have determined is necessary." Bashar "The Razor's Edge"

Related Articles: Jupiter/Saturn and Y2K, Pyramids, DNA, and The Elements, Pluto Returns to Capricorn, Edmond Wollmann's World Projections, What is better, Positive or Negative energy?

Edmond H. Wollmann P.M.A.F.A.
© 2010 Altair Publications, SAN 299-5603 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Mars Conjoins Saturn

2010-07-03T19:02:00.000-07:00

Every two years or so Mars and Saturn complete a developmental cycle. Mars, which is the natural ruler of Aries, represents the archetype of self identification and self definition from beliefs (conscious and unconscious). Mars reflects how we define ourselves and our "persona" (mask or false face) as we assert spontaneously and with desire that which we have chosen to be in this life.

The next conjunction will be July 31, 2010 @ 0Libra49 (Sabian Symbol: A Butterfly made perfect by a dart through it). This next conjunction will be especially powerful for the US as it occurs opposing Uranus at 0 Aries, making a Grand Cross with the US Venus and Jupiter, Transit Pluto, Jupiter and the Moon.

A WARNING: USE DUE CAUTION DURING THIS TIME FRAME. Poor judgment rules, accidents and conflict are possible, security and status disrupted. Failed security measures bring possible tragedy. Business and economic security may be disrupted. The continued de-structurizing of business and commerce is assured.

These warnings are doubled if this aspect network falls on any critical aspect network in your own natal chart (especially developmental or "hard" aspect networks, or if Mars is prominent).

Saturn is the archetypal symbol of the limits of physicality. It rules Capricorn, the physical manifestation of belief on "Earth" in the physical world: The structured and fear oriented belief that our reality is outside of us and "impinges" or bombards us from outside.

When these two planets conjoin there is an extreme focus on the application of the ego self (Mars) in physical reality (Saturn). The sign and house in which this occurs reflects what sorts of "issues" in physicality the persona will attempt to "impinge" itself upon and apply itself to in a very focused and strategic way. It also reflects where there may be a "surfacing" of the fears about physicality and how they affect the individual. There may also be the experiencing of the beliefs and fears of being "thwarted" in that area of life, and hence, application then becomes focused and measured. Men, males, aggression and relationships will be in high focus.

The last conjunction was at 5 Virgo 26 (July 10, 2008). If you review these points in your own chart-both solar and natal, you will find that this is where your primary focus of self application has been during that 2 year or so time frame. If you are better off in this area, then you have learned the strategic application and application of yourself in that area to your benefit.

When Mars and Saturn are in opening or closing square to each other, these two planets will be challenging the individual's beliefs in the validity of the self and its ability to act. There may be overwhelming obstacles (if the person is of a negative view, please review my articles on positive/negative energy) or will experience temporary setbacks or challenges to "step up" application of self to overcome the apparent "blocks" or challenges in the physical world.

When Mars and Saturn are in opposition it will seem as if strategy (Saturn) and a methodological application of the self itself may be dangerous to the furtherance of the self and its goals at that time, or that the persona is the limiting factor. Then the effect will be a conflict between aggressive assertion (Aries/Mars) and not enough assertion or that caution may be the best move. Either way there will be opportunity presented for the ego gain a higher sense of trust and to learn greater implementation of strategy as the reflection of trust and conviction with the self's preferences.

The ability to trust during times of difficult endeavor reveal the person's overall "threshold of believability" that reflects by the willingness to continue and to follow through, exactly the strength of trust the person has in the endeavor and application it seeks to manifest. If the identity believes itself the "true" path it desires to be, then continued effort in the direction of preference will allow it to learn what it needs to learn strategically to manifest that preference (high threshold of believability). If the "external" appears too threatening and obstacle ridden there may be an accumulation of self doubt and persecution complexes that diminish the trust of the self that it is the path it prefers to be--or that that path is realistically obtainable (low threshold of believability).

So it is fear that dominates when in this focused application of the self we believe is "all" we are, goes unchecked without the positive recognition of the unlimited spirit that the self truly is (Jupiter/Neptune). Life can seem threatening, overwhelming and not reinforcing to--or nurturing and supportive of--us and our preferences to be what we wish, effortlessly. If during the last conjunction until now much has been accomplished with regard to its position at conjunction, be assured that you have integrated and fulfilled the developmental process associated with this cycle.

However, when the element of recognition that we create our reality as the product of our belief and definitions is injected into the equation, we allow ourselves to real-ize that the self we are or believe ourselves to be in physicality is not "really" all we are. We are not on a path we are a path (Bashar). The "All That Is" created the idea that we are for a reason and no creator would be so cruel as to create a creation and then not allow or intend that that creation be able to fulfill the idea that it intended itself to be to the fullest.

Sometimes the only "strategy" we are allowed to create is that recognition and that everything must be unfolding as it needs to, to lead us to that fulfilled expression. When this occurs, acknowledging that everything is happening as it needs to to get us to where we need to be to express that preference must be trusted. Everything fits, nothing is out of line. The conviction action of that recognition is the continued application of the self and trust that whatever needs to be there to "educate" the physical self for the preference and task it has chosen--will be there--regardless of the strategic and limited ego's "need to know every little detail" to make sure it will or have to know how it will. Mistakes are incorporated and learned, and judgments of the self for being “wrong” are minimalized, as they serve no real useful purpose.

Doubt is the true opposite of love - self love (doubt) included.

As always, thank you for allowing me to share these ideas. If they serve you use them, if they do not, ignore them. They are simply suggestions and offerings and no one is asked to believe they are the only or "true" answers simply because I have asserted them.

Universal Experiential Template (Zodiac)

2010-06-27T20:06:00.000-07:00

The Natural Zodiac is a Universal Experiential and Physicality Template.

I believe this is the reason for the glorification of the pyramidal structure (the externalized portion of the octahedron) both in Egypt and Central America by the Mayan civilization (as well as being listed on our own currency). Symbolic information handed down from the same civilization that used to exist somewhere in the location of the Bermuda rise, Atlantis. Upon destruction of the island some of the survivors went east to Egypt and some went west to end up in Central America, the archaeological similarities between these two cultures is amazing. This symbol is representative of the recognition of the structure involved in physical manifestation; a universal premise. When we place man and his awareness at center we have the mystical significance of the number 5. It is reflected in the physiological fact that man has the development of the fifth digit of the hand, the thumb. His creative prowess and will over the four dimensions template and of the heart and its location in the body.

The universal concept of the four dimensions is also reflected in the biological process of cell division called mitosis. Cells reflect the polarity of the masculine and feminine forces that are always required for completeness. Peptide bonds are polar and proteins have a primary (linear sequence of amino acids), secondary (helix), tertiary (3-d shape) and quaternary (2 or more linked polypeptides) again reflecting the template.

Physiologically, we know that cosmic rays (and x- rays) are involved with the effects on chromosomal mutation (a radical change from previously existing qualities or patterns) especially in albinism. These ideas reinforce and corroborate the microcosmic and macrocosmic reflectivity. As above, so below is a physical and universal mechanism, not just a metaphor. The universal premise is always revealed as the base of 4 expressed in modes of 3.

The ancient Chinese and other civilizations also had the recognitions of the premise of the sexagenary period (a "cycle of cathay") obtained by combining two by two the twelve (the multiple of 4/3) earthly branches or signs of the zodiac (shih erh ti chih) with the ten heavenly stems or planets (shih tien kan). All examples of duality were expressed in yin and yang. These yin and yang lines when combined form the possibility of 64 hexagrams which is precisely the effect of the 20 known amino acids with their three letter codes which combine in 64 ways. The ancient Sumerians also used the sexagesimal systems and it is no coincidence that they were based on the number 60, it is the base for the 120 degree triangle. The Babylonians were also responsible for the cuneiform languages and the division of the circle by 360 degrees that we use to this day. The seven day week is also their invention. The numerical pattern in Revelation the apocalypse of John, follows the same 3, 4, 7, 10, 12 patterns.

Because 3D (referring to physicality) is the manifestation of spirit segregated in material terms, math delineates materiality. This manifestation takes form in terms of polarities through the template. Within our consciousness or circle of space surrounding us, planets and points form geometric figures and patterns within the circle. These figures are the physicalized representation of the matrix of energy between each of the points and a reference to the person and their world at the center.

There are 3 basic symbols that manifest in physicality-the circle, the square, and the triangle. Observing them from an aesthetic perspective we can sense the energy of them. The circle feels complete, contained;, a "pool" of energy, a "sphere" of influence. Even in handwriting analysis, the circles are pools of emotion; energy-motion. The circle is a holistic representation of the self sustaining enclosed and complete energy. There is no beginning and no end. It is smooth and unbroken. The planets are circular, stars, orbits (ellipses) and hence the infinite sphere of the identity is also found in the circle as the horoscope. The circle reflects the immortality of the spirit. It also is the symbol for the complete arena of time and space. It is this division of the circle that we then interpret.

The seasons are the effect of the division of the circle by 4 as our planet orbits the sun with its tilted axis. Single lines; the Cardinal Points divide this space. It is this division that initiates polarity and duality within the wholeness of the circle. As cells do, we divide and divide again.

The division or separation of things in physicality polarizes and energizes them. This is reflective of the segregative or negative energy we discussed in the integrity definitions. The self encompassing circle divided gives us hemispheres that are now differentiated halves. The line through the circle gives it a beginning and the endless an end in time and space.

The energy of "All That Is" seeks lines of least resistance, so while these separative energies divide upon manifestation (negative energy), they also seek reunification in development (positive energy). This basic conflicting premise generates developmental tension. The separated whole seeks the reunification of its energy. This back and forth energy is the sustaining force of the physical universe. It keeps the awareness of the self and the cosmos alive and conscious that way.

By halving the circle twice we create our second symbol the square or cross reflecting the idea of negative or segregative energy. This is separated consciousness that seeks reunification and is in tension, motivated to reunite. The polarity and its counterpart polarization initiates the splaying out of the "Mask of Eternity", spirit in physical form.

The holistic aspect of the circle has now been interrupted and these lines must change direction to stay within the confines of the circle. The feeling is of rerouted energy every time it begins its trek forward. The square is the symbol of judgment and separating energy symbolically represented as the "knowledge of good and evil", or conscious interpretation of polarized energy. This symbolizes the separation of the "one" into different things. Time/space, self/others and inner/outer realities. This is a view of "All That Is" examining itself. It remains all one thing despite this view. The forbidden fruit is the perception that their separation is the only "real" and that it is oppositional, rather than of service through integration. The modes (3s) of the signs of the Zodiac are based on the square.

Therefore, the natural zodiac and the pyramid are the symbolic reference of the processes of consciousness in its physical and non-physical states—it is the palette upon which all of life is painted contained within the circle of the ALL.

Measuring Six Basic Styles of Love

2010-06-15T19:42:00.000-07:00

Listed below are sample items from Hendrick and Hendrick's love scale, which was designed to measure the six styles of love identified by Lee (1977, 1988). Read through the various items and think about your current or past relationships. Which style or styles characterize each of these relationships. According to Lee, people could experience many different styles of love during their lives.

Eros

Pluto, Leo

Mars, Fire Element;

1. My lover and I were attracted to each other immediately after we first met.
2. Our lovemaking is very intense and satisfying.
3. My lover fits my ideal standards of physical beauty/handsomeness.

Ludus

Jupiter, Fire

Mercury, Gemini;
1. I try to keep my lover a little uncertain about my commitment to him/her.
2. I have sometimes had to keep two of my lovers from finding out about each other.
3. I enjoy playing the "game of love' with a number of different partners.

Storge

Aquarius;

Uranus, Air Element

1. It is hard to say exactly when my lover and I fell in love. (Our friendship merged gradually into love over time.)
2. Love is really a deep friendship, not a mysterious, mystical emotion.
3. My most satisfying love relationships have developed from good friendships.

Pragma

Earth Element

Saturn;

1. I consider what a person is going to become in life before I commit myself to him/her.
2. I try to plan my life carefully before choosing a lover.
3. A main consideration in choosing a lover is how he/she reflects on my family.

Mania

Fire, Uranus;

Pluto

1. Sometimes I get so excited about being in love that I can't sleep.
2. When I am in love, I have trouble concentrating on anything else.
3. If my lover ignores me for a while, I sometimes do stupid things to get his/her attention back.

Agape

Water, Neptune;

Fire

1. I would rather suffer myself than let my lover suffer.
2. I cannot be happy unless I place my lover's happiness before my own.
3. I would endure all things for the sake of my lover.

Source: Adapted from C. Hendrick & S. Hendrick, 1986.
Astrological Correlations: Edmond H. Wollmann

Also there are love types, which can be correlated as well;

Love as a Triangle (Sternberg 1988) conceives of different kinds of love being a Intimacy combination of the three basic (liking)components of intimacy, passion, and commitment.
Romantic Companionate love (intimacy + G / + commitment)
Passion Commitment (infatuation)(empty love)
Fatuous love (passion +commitment)

A TRIANGULAR THEORY OF LOVE

Robert Sternberg ( 1986, 1988) has proposed that love can be thought of as a triangle, with its three corners consisting of the three components of passion, intimacy, and commitment According to Sternberg, all kinds of love are made up of different combinations and proportions of these components:

Liking: the experience of intimacy without passion and commitment (e.g., friendship)

Infatuated love: the experience of passion without intimacy and commitment (e.g., "puppy love")

Empty love: the experience of commitment without passion and intimacy (e.g., stagnant marriages)

Romantic love: the experience of passion and intimacy without commitment (e.g., extramarital affairs)

Companionate love: the experience of intimacy and commitment without passion (e.g., many long-term, happy marriages)

Fatuous love: the experience of passion plus commitment without intimacy (e.g., love at first sight)

Consummate Love: the experience of intimacy, passion, and commitment (good luck!)

Although Sternberg's theory appears to capture the richness and diversity of the love experience, its weakness is that the scales used to measure passion, intimacy, and commitment don't appear to measure distinct, independent components (Hendrick & Hendrick, 1989).
Until this measurement problem is corrected, we cannot confidently assess how useful this theory is in helping us better understand the various love types. "Social Psychology", Stephen L. Franzoi, Chapter 9, Intimate relationships, page 364, Marquette University, 1996.

"Infatuation is when you think he's as sexy as Robert Redford, as smart as Henry Kissenger, as noble as Ralph Nader, as funny as Woody Allen, and as athletic as Jimmy Connors.

Love is when you realize that he's as sexy as Woody Allen, as smart as Jimmy Connors, as funny as Ralph Nader, as athletic as Henry Kissenger, and nothing like Robert Redford in any category-but you'll take him anyway." (quoted by Hatfield & Rapson, 1993, Social Psychology, Stephen Franzoi)

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The Coming Collective Identity Crisis: Action as the Conviction of Belief and the Cardinal Points.

2010-05-30T18:56:00.000-07:00

We are entering an extremely active period astrologically. In 2007 I was able to deduce that we would be entering into severe economic and ecological challenges because of the entrance of the planet (I still consider it a planet for astrological reasons) Pluto into the Cardinal sign of Capricorn, which is reflective of all forms of administration of pragmatic issues, business and government activity, and actual physical meteorological and geological activities.

In general in personal astrology:

The Cardinal signs and angular houses represent the aspects and beliefs about the individual's identity/status issues how one defines the self. Motivation, action, and initiative signify the emphasis in these quadruplicities and houses.

In Aries-the motivation is to become (Fire).

In Cancer-the motivation is to nurture (Water).

In Libra-the motivation is to relate (Air).

In Capricorn-the motivation is to administer the self in physicality (Earth).

These are the primary functions of identity experiencing itself in materiality. All other descriptions arise from these basic functions. When we do Elemental/Modal counts in astrological configurations by assigning points to the planets or points holding this mode we find;

Excess count- Ego focus. An exaggerated emphasis on leadership to defend against the fear of identity invalidity. Motivation, activity and action are employed to resolve developmental issues.

When they are Balanced- Belief conviction. Application of the self. Action, as the conviction of belief.

Low or lacking- The person believes efforts will not materialize desires. Invalidation of the self.

Psychological- The need to reinforce identity validity through action.

So, when we see this idea manifesting in major astrological aspect patterns in the skies for Mundane astrological interpretation, we know these issues will preoccupy the public, national and world mind.

These signs, modes and elements will once again be emphasized and triggered by the Eclipse of June 26th, 2010. This lunar eclipse marks the beginning of the major developmental crisis of activities that will require us to question deeply just what our personal and collective direction must be in the next 5 years. In “The Integrated Astrological Guide”, I emphasized the statement “action is the conviction of belief”.

This statement means that not only what we truly believe we act on, but that what activities and action we see in our lives is the effect of those beliefs held, whether it “appears” we had any direct link to that activity or not. Uranus entered Aries on May 27th 2010. A friend of mine learned one day later that her niece had been killed in an auto accident less than 24 hours later. The young woman had an exact square between Pluto in Scorpio at 25 and Saturn in Aquarius 25, the accident occurred precisely when the planet ruling Uranus’ entry into Aries, Mars, opposed the Saturn and squared the Pluto exactly.

This action was triggered completely outside of the conscious awareness of all involved until its moment of manifestation after Mars took over dispositorship of Uranus.

We will be moving in and out of a Grand Cross of Cardinal signs for the next 5 years. Cardinal requires action and motivation toward resolution, and Mars moves and initiates that action.

This discussion will be continued with the Mars/Saturn conjunction period at the end of July as the ramping up period of this motivational period that will call on many to move to action, and act on many who refuse.

Saturn; Of the Earth, is Spiritual

2010-05-29T22:13:00.000-07:00

Saturn reflects the experience of the physical world. The physical world IS the manifestation of the "All That Is" (God or whatever you wish to term it) as polarity pairs and functions as the polarization of the unbroken wholeness of "All That Is."We chose to experience that idea by being born. So although the unbroken wholeness (Neptune=spirit) is the "real" or primary reality base and physicality an illusion (Saturn=physicality)-either is real while you are in it, and valid, none-the-less.

Fear, the effect of negative ego, strangles our recognition of choice in the creation of reality (Uranus). This is why in mythology Saturn castrates (renders impotent) Uranus. This power then rises up again in reflection Venus).

By the same token physicality is real while you are in it, but an illusion none-the-less. As long as we ARE physical we ARE by definition going to experience THIS reality in polarized terms. The entire template of the Natural Zodiac is an effect of that "splaying" of mind into matter-like the refracted light of white light through a prism. This is neither "good or bad"-it is simply one of the ways (in terms of worlds) that we as co-creators along with "All That Is" creates in the exploration of itself. For this reason the negative/positive definitions will apply as long as you are physical. When you die and re-merge with the unbroken wholeness-of course they won't any longer.

Positive is simply integrative, unifying, expansive, inclusive-integral.

Negative is separative, segregative, limited, conflicted functions in parts.

Positive and Negative Energy

<-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 >

In mathematics the number line represents the concept of the infinite negative numbers left of the centerline 0, and the infinite positive numbers to the right of centerline 0. And this energy can be felt emotionally as anxiety (negative) or excitement and inspiration (positive) it is simply a matter of attitude and approach.

When applied as anxiety to any planet, or house or aspect, or aspect of life-that effect is extracted. Vice versa for positive-it is not a "deficient attitude" to cognize and apply these functions in physicality, it is an asset to recognize them while you are physical. Heaven and hell are states of being, and you can be in a positive (heaven) or negative (hell) one anywhere-anytime. It is approach that determines this. But to say one is not subject to them is to say one is not physical and did not choose to be so. Which if you are living, breathing and writing responses is not possible.

Responsibility is the ability to respond to the environment (it's reality creation). To not respond to our physical reality with the recognition that it is us, and that we have created it, is to exercise the judgment of it and need to escape it (Neptunian).To believe that the reflection of physicality is the source of reality is to deny the validity of the unbroken wholeness of "All That Is," invalidate spiritual reality, and judge IT and seek to escape THAT reality by denial of the source and is an illusion as well (Saturnine).

Saturn represents the illusion of the material world within a spiritual manifestation, and Neptune reflects the illusion of spirit within the material world. Where Saturn is found, the material world deceives, and where Neptune is found spirit is sacrificed as an illusion, unobtainable. They are both real, and both illusions. Whether you extract a positive or negative effect from either depends upon the energy they are approached with-period. It has nothing to do with duality (the illusion of unbroken wholeness manifesting as polarity pairs-another "spiritual experience") or non-duality, and has to do with the approach to either of these spiritual experiences.

Time and space are illusions (Saturn), real while you experience them, but illusions none the less. Realism and idealism are not diametrically opposed; a realistic manifestation of the ideal is the issue. By giving our power away to physicality we sacrifice a part of our spirit to the material world (Saturn), this is where we over-strategize and overindulge without regard for spirit. By giving our power away to the ideal (Neptune) we lose sight of practical requirements necessary to functioning in physical reality to manifest the "All That Is".

Both planets reflect the illusion of dis-empowerment, or empowerment, which is not the effect of either planet or world but instead the approach to either.

To be balanced in our approach and view is to be positive in and of itself.

"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein

Relevant Articles:
Saturn Opposition Saturn--The Saturn/Neptune Paradox

Asteroids and The Modern Astrologers

2010-05-25T21:24:00.000-07:00

When I began studying astrology 40 years ago, I remember working very hard to learn to associate the rulers of signs (planets and luminaries)

with their proper zodiacal sign and house. This became a critical element in astrological delineation and the steps which were soon to become my sequence of delineation.

As astrology evolved over the years and computer programs became available for calculation it became easier and easier to construct the chart (which we used to do by hand without a calculator) and less time was consumed on that aspect of astrology. That aspect of astrology is very important. Today's astrologers not having to do laborious calculations depreciates the ability to absorb the chart and it's energies as we move through the various positioning of planets etc.. Even the drawing of astrological symbols and planets into the house positions adds to ones appreciation and understanding of the chart at hand.

Today, we see fractions of a seconds of shots for commercials, movie sets, and also in the time it takes to calculate the chart and find delineations, or references to what we produce or want to know.

Astrology is an art/science. Like a painter we build upon a background or base and bring forth our painting into the foreground methodically, patiently, carefully. The art aspect is in part, the actual drawing of the horoscope and its elements. When we blend the significators and aspects to form a concept of the consciousness under evaluation, the disposition of planets slowly and methodically enhances our evolving understanding of the chart at hand. When we understand the law of momentum flow of the chart in question, we can then add the asteroids we see may be significant that support the delineation to be had through proper analysis.

If we were cooking a meal and sprinkled oregano in a pan and said "this _______ will be great, because oregano is in the pan" before we even knew what the meal was going to be or consist of, we would be seen as not only nuts, but an incompetent cook at best seriously placing the cart before the horse to put it mildly.

But evidently astrologers who read a few books and blogs on asteroids and astrology don't believe such things, because they think the oregano (asteroid) itself tells them what the issues are in the chart just by its position alone! Trust a 40 years of experience astrologer who has delineated thousands and thousands of charts. It can't be done. Post-dicting that something occurred because such and such an asteroid was rising or conjunct something at the time only confirms those with critical thinking or scientific minds that astrology is bunk.

"On the first day of January 1801, Giuseppe Piazzi discovered an object which he first thought was a new comet. But after its orbit was better determined it was clear that it was not a comet but more like a small planet. Piazzi named it Ceres, after the Sicilian goddess of grain. Three other small bodies were discovered in the next few years (Pallas, Vesta, and Juno). By the end of the 19th century there were several hundred.

Several hundred thousand asteroids have been discovered and given provisional designations so far. Thousands more are discovered each year. There are undoubtedly hundreds of thousands more that are too small to be seen from the Earth. There are 26 known asteroids larger than 200 km in diameter. Our census of the largest ones is now fairly complete: we probably know 99% of the asteroids larger than 100 km in diameter. Of those in the 10 to 100 km range we have cataloged about half. But we know very few of the smaller ones; there are probably considerably more than a million asteroids in the 1 km range.

The total mass of all the asteroids is less than that of the Moon. " http://www.nineplanets.org/asteroids.html

Modern astrology, although reformatted with modern psychological principles, is basically a refined reproduction of ancient astrological practice developed over 7000 years of observation and application. There is nothing and no reformatting of serious sequential astrological delineation procedure that will ever be replaced with a concocted "archetype" of a small and insignificant piece of oregano disguised as an experienced chef's meal really only meant to add spice, nuance, and hints of flavor to a main course properly prepared.

How Many Known Asteroids Are There?

Uranus Enters Aries

2010-05-20T21:24:00.000-07:00

Aquarius is ruled by the planet Uranus, the great awakener (Buddha and Christ consciousness). Eons ago Uranus was brushed by the dark body Nemesis, counterpart of our Sun and was tipped on its axis. This event reflected the aspect of self-consciousness that was sacrificed to the unconscious as an effect of focus (Saturn) and hence the direct line to the creator was severed, as one pole of this planet faces toward the sun and one away.

The symbol of Uranus is the circle of consciousness submerged under the cross of matter and so reflects unconscious forgotten knowledge and its awakening through creative interaction (Leo is the Polarity of Aquarius and is ruled by the Sun). Discovery that leads to heaven. The recognition of choice in the creation of reality. The falling asleep of the higher self. Rebellion against materiality (next orbit out from Saturn). This is why in mythology Saturn castrates (renders impotent) Uranus. This power then rises up again in reflection (Venus), the mirror of mind in matter.

As we see with the end of Uranus’ transit through Pisces (29 degrees), and urgent wake-up call is being created by oil spills, Orca killing trainers, the seas being polluted, overfished, and currents being altered by climate change and the inundation of CO2. These negative effects are our signal that the last 28 degrees have remained unconscious and not brought to light. Saturn opposing Uranus renders it impotent because the collective consciousness sleeps.

The concepts of birth and beginning are always associated with both the first house (the east point) and the sign Aries. Aries represents the birth of the identity, ego, self and singularity of definition. The symbol is reflective of the Ram's horns, a seed springing up from the ground, a power scepter and the incarnation of any idea; the thrust of a geyser. The beginning. It is the masculine component of identity definition. It articulates the beliefs that define the artificial personality construct self presentation and approach. The concerns are for self insertion, not reception (Mars).

The positive aspects of Uranus in Aries are pioneering events, research, effort, action and the application of the one to serve the whole.

The negative will be terror, war, identity confusion which leads to catastrophe, and lone wolves who undermine the efforts of the many.

Because Jupiter conjoins it shortly after its entrance, revelation will come with regard to our place in the universe, and Genetic discoveries that demand re-evaluation of our beliefs regarding our origin.

Because Uranus squares Pluto during it, there may indeed be major destruction and/or drastic change in consciousness as well as world direction.

Awakening unconscious knowledge leads to the merging and blending with the other dimensional or spiritual awareness at Neptune. Let us have the foresight to wake up before we reach the 29th degree.

About Me: As a student of astrology for 37 years and a counseling astrologer for 30, Edmond Wollmann holds a professional certification in astrology and a double degree in psychology/studio art from San Diego State University. His self-empowering psychological and metaphysical approach to the application of astrology is inclusive and unique.
http://www.astroconsulting.com/

Edmond Wollmann Lux et Veritas

2010-05-19T07:09:00.000-07:00

Well, here we are in May of 2010. I have been on the Internet since 1994 with a continued presence. Time to bring quite a bit of work into phase 2.

Edmond H. Wollmann

Original draft: March 87

2nd edition October 94

3rd edition May 97

4th edition September 2002

When I began studying astrology in 1971 I was skeptical and going to disprove it. However, any honest person who attempts this must become aware of the corroboration between astrological symbolism and the knowledge of self. Hence, the more I studied, the more mechanistically obvious it became that there was something there. Of course some of this acknowledgement was my own knowledge of self.

The "what" that allows astrology to work of course is the argument for invalidity of cynical minds with no experience of operational obviousness that astrology reveals when practiced properly. This "what" is still in the realm of the immeasurable (empirically). But there are many practices--even in academia--that are known to work and be valid, that no objective measurement can determine the "how" of.

As I learned astrology and psychology, I could see that my life often unfolded with reason that I could not foresee, and that apparently unconnected events and issues, were indeed connected. I began to feel that perhaps there were some serious reasons behind existence that could be readily observable. There must be a reason, I believed, for my own and others life experiences and needs being so different. However, this perspective raised more questions than it answered. If I had certain needs or characteristics as indicated by the horoscope, was I fated to experience only these? How do I change it? What is the source of the "cause" of the horoscope? Where is the equalizer that balances the experiential fact that some individuals never even hear about a religion let alone have this one life to "redeem" themselves (guilt control and manipulation through emotive appeals). Why does one chart have numerous "negative" aspects and another numerous "positive"? ...Or both? The chart exists AT birth, implying something "brought in."

Learning about reincarnation satisfied many of these questions. The differing experiences were due to actions I had taken in previous lives--that it was "really" one continuous flow, broken only by death and rebirth, not unlike sleep and wake cycles during life between days. What about the fact that time is essentially an experiential construct and not "real"? Actually these "lives" are all at once!

When I began counseling in 1979 I found that most people’s needs and conflicts about self worth and status (or what have you), were tied strongly to the relationship with the parents and early environment. I correlated this with psychological need and developmental theories; much of it presented and pioneered by Noel Tyl in "The Principles and Practice of Astrology" a 12 volume set. With this recognition in mind I began counseling with the idea of assisting individuals in the recognition of this fact and how they brought these beliefs forward into adult conscious commandment. That, self worth, for example, is determined by the level (or lack of it) experienced as a perceived condition in the early environment, and taught by the parents and societal expectations. These beliefs are then carried forward, often in an unconscious state, and externalized in interaction with the environment.

By the early 1980s I studied with great interest the channeling of "Seth" by Jane Roberts. Especially the volume entitled "The Nature of Personal Reality", The Edgar Cayce material (A.R.E.), the approach of the Rosicrucians, and Bashar (Darryl Anka), and the association, Kevin Ryerson (McPherson and John) on reality creation. Now there was a new concern. If we create our own reality 100%, then why was the parental structure so influential in determining a person's reality experience? Why, or how, did we create the horoscope that we currently have? Where does the interaction of nurture and nature begin and end?

It is really not that hard to piece together. The horoscope reflects the belief momentum (past and present lives combined) and the resultant effects of such momentum, because the universe is simply idea and concept manifestation. The illusion is in the perception that there are beginnings and endings of realities: Not unlike one day appearing to be gone when we wake up the next. The parental interaction is the catalyst that is unconsciously absorbed (and created BEFORE birth by birth time choice and parental choice) to manifest the best representation of the belief structure of the identity involved and the experiences chosen as themes to be explored in this life. The horoscope exists BEFORE parental interaction and must therefore be a template vibrational version of the momentum of belief already chosen to act as a springboard of experiential developmental unfoldment.

The constellations and planets do not impel, compel, influence, energize or in any other way determine the identity of the individual. They reflect the signature of the persona: One version of "All That Is" or God, looking at itself in another way. It is all one thing manifesting in all the ways it can--of which--we are those ways. The horoscope is the reflection of the momentum of the idea that you are at any given moment. It is a tool to recognize (rethink or to comprehend with the conscious mind) the idea you are and its momentum or probable outcome as an effect of that definition.

Tools of psychology, astrology or other awareness enhancers allow us the opportunity to own the reality and redefine it with preference through this knowledge of self.

Artisans do not "believe" or "disbelieve" in tools. They use and apply the tool for the job at hand, and their concern is for effect and improvement in the quality of life. Therefore the "proof" is in the improvements--not the tools. An astrologer can only serve as an artisan with a tool of self awareness.

Self awareness is the only agent of change for a probable "fate" in the mirror of mind, matter.