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Ask the Oracle – June 27, 2014

By Julia Bondi

I am a Libra born October 1, 1979. I am experiencing a world collapse now as my father recently took his life in February. I was living in Asia for 7 months before this occurred and am now back in the states, close to family as we heal. I work in the field of childbirth and childcare and I am sensing this is going to change soon. I feel big changes coming within myself and this brings on a lot of fear. It’s like I know I’m gaining gifts from such a life collapse and opening to deeper skills but I have no idea how this is going to look for my future. I’m having a hard time just being here now. I question where I need to be living, when I will find the man who can care for me as much as I deserve and desire and what work is in store for me for my future? I’m trying to be very gentle with myself which is the most difficult part. My father was a good man, such a beautiful man. His friends tell me I was the bright star in his darkness. I was the free spirit he wished to be. He was born on Christmas in 1950. I feel still a bit of shock and just can’t believe this is my life now. I go between anger and sadness on a daily basis. I also worry about him still and want to know how I can help him go to a higher place. Blessings. (ES)

Nothing is more painful and life altering than loss, especially a loss that collapses our world, our identity and our future. Parents and children are the most painful losses for most people though the loss of a beloved spouse can be as heartbreaking. Parents are meant to be the foundation that supports us in our lives, our rocks. Your use of the word “collapse” is an accurate expression of this foundational loss in your life, a life which has been profoundly altered. The two most obvious transits in your chart are transiting Uranus opposing your natal Venus (within 1 degree where it often sets the stage for a new life unfolding) and transiting Neptune conjunct your South Node of the Moon in Pisces. While both of these indicators would always signal significant, meaningful changes in your life which would be shocking or unexpected and likely would evoke deep sadness, loss and questioning of everything you have known, they would not necessarily indicate a death. In your chart, your Ascendant ruler is Jupiter which is conjunct your North Node of the Moon in your 8th house of death and loss, the connection which makes a loss of this magnitude through death a possibility. Venus rules your 10th house of career and your 5th house of joy, creativity and children, our legacies. Your sense that your career/your work will be shifting is surely true though it may be next year when the aspect is exact before you either know what you are called to or before you are able to make the transition to this new chapter in your life. As profoundly sad as your loss is, your North Node and Jupiter in your 8th house along with your Mars suggest that you will be able to learn from, grow from, understand and find genuine peace with your father’s death. In time, you will be able to see Jupiter’s purpose in your father’s path and your own though your daily emotional journey is and should be just as you describe until it isn’t. With all of the air in your chart (4 planets in Libra and your Aquarian Moon), it is crucial that you allow yourself to grieve fully. Your Capricorn father was born on a full moon which is often an emotional roller coaster. Capricorns may tend toward some degree of depression. In addition, your father’s planets show trauma in his history which has been triggered by transits in the last several years. Love and prayer are the tools to assist your father as he heals and finds his way. Trust his journey and your own as best you can, more in time. Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto in Libra emphasize the importance of relationships in your life, the necessity for them to be your teacher in lovely, joyous and hard ways. Some good news;  your progressed Moon which is the co-ruler of your marriage house will conjunct your Descendant in approximately 2 years; both Uranus and Pluto will aspect your Venus in the next several years transforming your career, love life and location; and your marriage will be a deep, romantic and interesting one. You have wisely been gentle with yourself as you need to be during this 1st year of loss and as long as needed. Your sense of what is coming in your life is very right; trust it to unfold over the next several years. It is likely that you will move overseas again due to your 9th house Sun, the position of an international life. Natal Venus/Pluto conjunct your Midheaven make you the bright star in many people’s lives.

You recently answered one of my friend’s questions and I was happy to see how accurate your answer was. You lifted her spirits and mine. My question is twofold, questioning the two topics that have plagued me since birth. I was born September 11, 1963. Sorry, my questions are heavy. My life is a bit heavy. I’d accept that these things won’t change if that’s what you see. Even hearing that they won’t change will help me cope. If there is hope, I’d like to know what to try. First, I have had the symptoms of an autoimmune disease/disorder and severe endocrine problems since birth. I haven’t been able to get a diagnosis or help and am now 50 years old. I recently contracted Lyme’s disease and am not able to take all the antibiotics. I’m afraid all this illness is permanent of worse. Is there any hope of healing? Second, my mother has rejected, hated, and been jealous of me since birth. Recently, I realized that she and several of my family members have personality disorders (mental illness). I can’t seem to let go of their awful lies and attacks against me. Is there any hope of me letting go? (SI)

Sadly, I believe you are correct when you suggest that some of your family members are mentally ill. Many lay people do not realize that mental illness is far more prevalent than they would expect and far more destructive in families and relationships. Four planets in your 4th house of home and family with the Sun conjunct Pluto and Uranus certainly qualifies as a statement of the trauma, pain and destructiveness of your family in your life. While these planetary indicators do point to your family in general, your Moon is right on the Ascendant also squaring your natal Pluto highlighting your Mother as the dominant, pervasive influence in this unfortunate family dynamic. In most cases, Pluto family problems are not resolvable nor are they meant to be resolved with the family members themselves. It is best for you to separate yourself from this hurtful dynamic, find your own caring family through friends and mentors and build a life that is healthy for you. This is not a burden you need to continue to carry. Though you have no planets in your 6th house of health, it is ruled by Pluto illuminating the relationship between your family history and your illnesses – both the genetic component of your autoimmune and endocrine issues since birth and the ongoing impact of your family’s lack of healthy support and love compounded by their destructive, damaging influence. Because your natal Pluto rules your house of health and quincunxes both Jupiter and Saturn, these illnesses are physical and ideally should be treated medically within reason (Saturn rules traditional medicine). However, it is equally important to accept, step completely out of and heal within yourself this powerful family karma/dynamic. Natal Saturn quincunx Pluto is tough for health which suggests that you will likely be dealing with some health challenges for this lifetime but Saturn is also trine your Moon and sextile Jupiter offering you significant opportunity for improvement if you address both the physical and family/emotional aspects of your health conditions. Due to Saturn’s square to Neptune, I wonder if you have been exposed to any toxins in your environment as you surely have been in your emotional life. This is a very important time to work diligently on your health as transiting Saturn has moved into your health house for a 3 year stay, a time to stabilize and improve or to worsen depending on what you do in this time frame. While transiting Uranus is still quincunx your natal Pluto (a health aspect which may describe the Lyme disease), transiting Pluto has begun to trine its birth position again noting the importance of this time for healing using different methods with a deeper awareness for better results. There is hope for improvement and, yes, you can let go if you understand and fully accept the reality of mental illness. It may be difficult for your Virgo Sun conjunct Pluto to fully believe and know that you cannot fix/improve/make sense out of their behavior but you can trust the your own need to/right to live free of their attacks and lies. In 2015 when transiting Uranus conjuncts your natal Jupiter in your 11th house, you may find a partner if you want one and surely will find new friends and support from others as well as a new direction in your life. Life can be freer and more dynamic then after this year of deep release and healing. I hope this information is helpful and supportive in a Pluto life which is always a heavy one yet one that can be a profoundly healing and transformative one.

Filed under: Ask the Oracle, Home Oracle New Moon

About Julia Bondi

Julia Bondi began her study of Astrology and Metaphysics in 1973. Julia has been an accomplished counseling astrologer, intuitive, teacher and writer for more
than 30 years. With degrees in clinical psychology and esoteric philosophy Julia brings insight, clarity and caring to her work. As a seeker, intuitive and teacher Julia draws her wisdom and dedication to spirituality from her moon rising on her ascendant, her 12th house stellium in Gemini and her Pisces midheaven. Julia can be contacted by email.

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m  Conjunction:  Like peas in a pod, planets in conjunction tend to come from the same place. They act together, but it’s also hard to tell them apart. This aspect can increase talent, focus, and intensity (“two are better than one”). Or one planet can disappear as the other dominates. Their connection feels so natural, it’s easy to think everyone blends these planetary energies just as you do—but mostly, they don’t!.

p  Sextile:  Planets in sextile are compatible, though without any fireworks. This aspect doesn’t demand your attention. It quietly presents an opportunity. You can join these archetypal forces. Donna Cunningham has called this the “Oh, that!” aspect, because that’s generally what her clients say when she describes their benefits.  To get the most from sextiles you need to actively work them.

q  Square:  Squares are wild and wonderful—but difficult too. The power struggle between these planets was likely defined in your youth, when they were impossibly challenging. People are usually aware of their squares. They force the issues that make you to grow. And that’s their gift. They ensure you learn your lessons. When you rise to the occasion, they bless you with energy, action, and success.

r  Trine:  Michael Munkasey has dubbed this the “goddess aspect” because it’s so lovely. Identifying talents you may have perfected in a previous life, trines can bring you joy. There’s a nice flow of energy between planets in trine. They support and reinforce each another. But without any struggle, you might take them for granted—neither using nor developing their gifts. An unattended trine can sometimes trick you into negative behaviors.

t  Inconjunct/Quincunx:  Your quincunx planets are innately incompatible. Bringing them into harmonious expression requires constant adjustments. This can be stressful, also motivating. You’ve got to keep changing your process, opinions or attitude—which promotes highly creative solutions.

u  Opposition:  They say opposites attract—and planets in opposition are never far from each other, though they’re constantly bickering. You may be triggered into awareness of this aspect by other people who seem to resist or undermine you.  An opposition can make you feel uncertain, insecure, or discontent, until you can accept and see yourself in both energies. Typically people find it easier to identify with one side and project the other onto unsuspecting others in the outer world.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.