From: eshin@ddsw1.mcs.com (Eshin-Fun)
Subject: WHITE GODDESS
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 17:13:32 GMT
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                         WHITE GODDESS SEASON


The White Goddess represents the maetrix who rules the mask. This grimacing
facade not unlike the gorgon medusa's imagery is a decoy to the profane to
discourage their attempt in tresspasing her secrets.

Yet in careful sincerity it is incredible how "easy" it really is to enter
through that forbidden threshold which she guards.

On the more pragmatic level the aspects for the season which are set off by
the winter solstice charts calculated for December 21, 1992; 842 am CST give
us a fair reckoning for the next three months by which we may reference some
of our efforts to those planetary influences that rule during this time.

The season of the White Goddess is one that is filled with endings and
beginings. We pay our debts to those who have helped us all years during the
Saturnalia, honor the birth of the Sun, (25 Dec), pay homage to that which
has passed and resolve to turn over a new leaf.

We look to the New Year for hope, inspiration and new beginings. We
sacrifice to Janus (elegua) to help open the way, set by oracle, for the New
Year. We scrub away the grit from the old, rest and restore our minds and
bodies and begin to plan our goals and course of action for the year ahead.

The White Goddess this year enters bringing the last stages of the past to
review, sort through and discard what has served its purpose and keep and
renew that which will help us sow the seeds for the future.

There are many powerful conjunctions of planetary energies as the quarter
begins that should be working fairly smoothly together to facilitate the
transformations we are all going through.

The combined energies of the Moon and the planet Pluto are particularly
strong this quarter and show areas that need regeneration. Most of the major
aspects are between Pluto and the Moon this quarter with some strong Saturn
influences in March.

Quite often the energies of Pluto are more universal but this particular
conjunction is extremely and deeply personal. 

Pluto and the Moon together can bring intense emotional experiences and even
obsessions that will serve to show us things from the past, even as far back
as early childhood that need to be faced and put behinds us. Be careful of
possesiveness, jealousy and loss of prespective.

There is also a feeling of lack of physical energy with this paring. Hard as
it may seem it is really a very good time to learn about your real feelings

The Moon is at the Balsamic phase [just prior to the New Moon] as the
quarter begins. This is the phase of transition between old and new. We may
tend to get a little ahead of ourselves during this period and may need to
periodically stop to review our position before moving ahead.

Pluto is in the last degree of the sign Libra which has a lot to do with
relationships before moving into its natural sign of Scorpio which it will
do for the first time this Spring.

Bothe Pluto in Libra and the Moon in Scorpio are located in the 10th house
of the chart which has a lot to do with career and one's position in the
world...and in relation to others. 

(Death of parents changes one's position in the family. Divorce changes
one's marital status, birth of a child turns children into parents and
parents into grandparents; changes in contracts or ownership may change your
position at work.)

These transformations coming as they are from the very depths of our
foundations are so profound as to even signify death.

We must be very cautious of being manipulative or speculative under these
influences as we could easily become victims of our own caprice.

The conjunction of Uranus and Neptune at the ascendant of the chart also
point to many changes of a very personal nature from the past to the
present. We may suddenly overthrow long held ideas and attitudes and change
our lives completly. The planet Mars, even though retrograde at the moment,
in opposition to this conjunction seems to make it that much stronger.

The aspect between Mars and Neptune may leave us feeling physically drained
and discouraged. We should be careful of false friends and may well have to
face the consequences of our past actions under this influence.

There is also a strong tendency here to use escapism tactics. There is a
very strong warning here against the use of drugs or alcohol. Even
prescription medication should be avoided if possible as our bodies  may be
negatively sensitive at this time and could react poorly to even our normal
in-put of chemicals. The possibility of infections and contracting
infectious diseases is also very strong at this time.

The aspect between Mars and Uranos shows us a great impatience and
underlying anger that seems to be connected to those closest to you that you
have felt in one way or another, have held you back in your attempts to
grow. This anger and frustration could suddenly manifest itself, if you
don't find a way to deal with it, inwardly with illnesses and surgery or
outwardly in the form of injuries and accidents. 

A good outlet for this energy is to conciously try to force out old
restricting attitudes and emotions. The good aspect between Mars and Pluto
also point to this being a good time to make reforms and formulate
objectives for self-improvement. Making long-ranged plans is also favored
under these aspects as in indepth study with Mercury in Scorpio in mutual
reception with Mars making long solitary research projects possible.

A caution here of purely selfish ends being frustrated unless we have given
consideration to the goals of others.

Close relationships seems to bear the brunt of our efforts at self-renewal.
There may be many changes.

Even Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansions, seems to support by its
placement in the 8th house of regeneration our efforts at renewal.

Perhaps with an inheritance or monies from insurance or tax matters or from
a divorce to tide us through the transition. The Sun's position in the 12th
house points to help when needed. Uranos, who rules our money house this
quarter is also located in the 12th house perhaps pointing to things from
the past or unusual occurances bringing in sustanance.

The soothing aspects between the Mon, Mercury and Jupiter should make it
possible to achive great satisfaction from in-depth study and formulating of
detailed plans for the future. Writing could also be a good creative outlet
this quarter.

We seem to be sustained by things from the past as we go through the
transition of this new quarter.

As old relationships break-up or change the combined energies of Venus, the
planet of love and Saturn, the planet of structure or limitation, in good
aspect to the planet Jupiter could bring a new, more mature relationship
into being. We may be a little reserved with our affections as love will be
tempered by practicality. Though not flamboyant, this new relationship could
prove to be very strong and long-lived. These aspects also favor good
relationships with older people and we could benefit greatly from their wise
advice.

Our tendency to loose perspective may behightened by Saturn although in its
own sign of Capricorn is restricted itself by being in an intercepted sign
and does not allow us to receive feedback from society that lets us know
when we have reached the limits of its boundaries.

If you're floundering, get help if necessary to regain your balance. While
there is a general lack of physical energy during this period there may be a
lot of nervous or emotional energy stirred up by these transformations that
could lead to health problems. See the doctor first if necessary then thye
analyst, but first of all have a rogaccion,(Eboeri).

The pulmonary and respiratory systems seem to be especially at risk of
infection and we could begin to suffer allergies from being outr of balance
physically.

The planet Mercury and its sign Virgo are strongly highlighted this quarter
and during the year ahead.

From the Aztec astrological computations, the Eagle and Monkey start the
quarter.

The Eagle (the Aztec called this sign Cuauhtli) was symbolized with the head
of that bird and was considered a warrior sign. It is ruled in its day by
the God of Sacrifice, Xipe ToTec, and symbolized the renewing qualities of
nature-life coming from death. The Aztec considered this sign to indicate
possesiveness but also indicative of the great courage required to meet
death by sacrifice.

Eagle is a sign of the West and symbolic of encounter and co-operation with
others. The Eagle likes to be free spirited and would probably soar off into
the sunset if he didn't keep himself enmeshed in complex relationship
issues. Eagle persons are usually a bit ahead of the times and can pioneer
changes and further experimental new developments. Eagle personalities have
great intellect and frequently an interest in science or philosophy,
particularly their more technical sides. Yet the Eagle personality can also
become very stubborn on occasion and acquire bad habits that can be very
hard to break.

There is also an escapist side to the Eagle that many show up as simply  a
lazy streak but could manifest itself in drug or alcohol abuse. You may also
tend to bend the rules a bit but are still generally very popular and well
liked which is fortunate as your rather dramatic personality thrives on
attention.

Relationships intrigue you even to the point of giving up some of your
freedom to explore them. Personal freedom is important to you and you will
also stress this principle not only for yourself but for those around you.
Jealousy is a sore point with you and you try hard to eradicate it from your
life. Though you may sacrifice some of your freedom to explore new areas or
pave the road for future progress this must be done willingly for any
attempts to restrict you by others would be met with great resistance or
force you to soar away.

The god XIPE TOTEC is symbolized by self-sacrifice for the good of all as a
guarantee of good crops. He is the RED aspect of the god TEZCATLIPOCA. 

Like the Eagle, the Monkey (Ozomatli) has a strong need for recognition, and
is a sign of the West. Activities such as teaching, entertaining and
presentations of all kinds come naturally to the Monkey. He also has some
difficulty with relationships, especially those of a conventional nature,
unless his ego and strong sexual nature are satisfied.

Not only does the White Goddess season contain our Western New Year, from
our solar based calendar but also the Lunar based Chinese New Year, which
falls on the New Moon on January 23rd. The Chinese system of astrology not
only is based on a lunar calendar but also the nature of the five elements
of Earth, Wood, Water, Metal, and Fire and the 12 year procession of animals
relating to the Jupiter transits.

ROOSTER, another sign that relates strongly to the planet Mercury and the
sign Virgo rules the year of 1993.

The Rooster is combative, precise, critical, controling, scrappy,
independent, highly verbal, intelligent, meddlesome, interfering and an
everlasting complainer who actually seems to thrive on difficulty.

The phrase; "You cant't live with him, but you can't live without him" must
have derived from the experience living with a Chinese Rooster.

Yet, the Rooster will never desert you in your hour of need (even if you beg
him to). Fortunately in the Rooster year of 1993, the dominant element is
Water. This tends to soften or wash away some of the Rooster's sharp edges
and soothes his predesposition for controversy.

Water also makes him more clear thinking and less excitable; though there is
still a danger of over-obsessing on the detail of life and using Rooster's
love of systems in less than constructive ways. (The Chinese water torture
must have been a Water-Rooster's brain child).

Writing, detailing future plans and systems and generally re-organizing
things will be a Rooster's gift for the New Year.

Use it wisely!

For those of you interested in the "details" of the quarter, the New Moons
are on December 23, January 22, and February 21.

The Full Moons are January 8th, February 6th, and March 8th.

There is a partial solar eclipse on December 23rd.

The planet Mars is retrograde until the Ides of February (Feb 15).

Jupiter becomes stationary and retrogrades on January 28th, continuing
retrogression for the balance of this quarter and most of the next.

Pluto turns retrograde on February 26th and so remains for the balance of
the quarter as does Mercury, who goes retrograde February 27 and Venus goes
retrograde on March 11th.

Have Fun!!

Eshin-Fun




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