Saturn Return Can Bite Me

Fun with random stoners in the park

nobody@vox.com(fullmoon) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:12:53 -0700

Leo guy: "I'm a Leo! I'm a Leo! Look, I have a lion on my skateboard!"

PIsces guy: "Man, I'm so glad I'm not a Leo so I don't act like that."

Taurus girl (me): *quietly snickering throughout the whole thing*

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Michael Lutin again

nobody@vox.com(fullmoon) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:39:11 -0700

From Daily Fix:

It's this way:
Wherever you have Sagittarius in your horoscope
you get bailed out at the last minute
It shows you how pointless it is to scream and be worried
because you have some good Karma stored someplace
from either last week or your last life
Of course if you know where exactly your JUPITER lies
in your horoscope,
you see even more clearly where
you can tap into extra strength
PLUS
YOU'VE GOT TO BLOW OFF STEAM SOMEPLACE
AND THAT'S WHEREVER YOU HAVE PISCES.

Interesting. Sadge is my second house of $, Jupiter is in the 8th house of other people's $. I guess I really shouldn't stress about money because somebody else (let's face it, my mother) will bail my ass out!

And Pisces in fifth = crafts n' shit.

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Are you better off being single?

nobody@vox.com(fullmoon) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:27:31 -0700

Part 1 of a series.

I have my planets of identity (Sun) and relationship (Venus) in my Seventh House -- plus my chart ruler is conjunct my Descendant -- so partnership to me feels like an essential nutrient. But many people prefer being alone. Is it by choice ... or inability to maintain a satisfying relationship?
Some people find that their commitment to work or a creative pursuit leaves little room in their lives for the demands of relationship. An occasional fling or one-night stand, yes -- but not the hard work that goes into maintenance.
If you work full time and then come home to churn out your novel or practice guitar, how can you also have the time and energy for another person? The more hours you spend with a partner, the less you have for your art or career. And what if you're a single parent who's hesitant to potentially destabilize your children's lives?
Some things may be more important to you than carrying on a romance. But maybe you just suck at relationships! It's important to know the difference, because permanent retreat from intimacy due to a disastrous love life should not be confused with "having greater priorities."
You can't blame the planets for your relationship life, but a look at their placements in your natal chart can indicate what's behind the difficulty with being partnered.

First off, Neptune:

Neptune, Pisces and the Twelfth House all share the theme of sacrifice. If you have this archetype prominent in your chart, you may have a tendency to give up nearly everything for your partner. You idealize them or take care of them, setting aside your own needs to put them first. You might derive pleasure from giving of yourself, but at what cost? What about your dreams, your aspirations? The danger of this pattern is that you neglect your own growth by putting all your attention on someone else.
Yes, sometimes the role of the person behind the scenes -- who props up the superstar -- is essential in its own right, and you are well suited for it. But other people are simply codependent or attached to the role of the martyr. If this is you, it does not necessarily mean you are better off single. However, this is a core pattern that you may not be able to overcome by yourself. There are 12-step groups for codependents, and psychotherapy can be helpful. But you are better off being alone for a while if you cannot help but fall into the same pattern again and again. If you keep attracting losers, it could be a sign that you're sending out the wrong signals.

Right off the bat, I'm thinking, "there's my mom." Sure enough, she has Venus opposed to Neptune, Pisces on the 7th house cusp and Pisces moon on the descendant. She is the QUEEN of this one.

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Scorpio + Taurus = PB&J

nobody@vox.com(fullmoon) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:12:22 -0700

I'm amused to see this one. My parents were this combination, as was me and the last ex, and I am generally surrounded by Scorpios. (My Scorpio boss, likewise, is surrounded by Bulls.) This kind of pairing happens a lot!

I am surprised that this chick has a lot of the planetary stuff I do- moon and Mercury as well.

I do have to agree that Sag moon + Pisces moon = brain-frying for both, though. My mom the Pisces moon is a bleeding heart who always needs attention and nurturing, and I will be like, "Get awaaaaaaaaay!"

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