December 21, 2012

I meant to write about this last week, but I’ve just moved and have been extremely overwhelmed with getting settled, Christmas and regular astrological work. But, just under the wire (except in the eastern hemisphere), here is what I wanted to say about tomorrow, December 21, 2012.

Over a decade ago, I attended a lecture at the ARE about the Mayan Calendar and the Great Pyramid. John Van Auken showed us slides indicating that not only was the Mayan Calendar ending in 2012, but that the time line on one of the features in the Pyramid also ended simultaneously.

In a cartoon circulated widely, a Mayan says to a friend that he has “run out of room” on the circular stone tablet of a calendar he is carving and that it would probably “freak out a lot of people in the future.” That seems to be what has happened. Some of the proposed possibilities are quite far-fetched. We really don’t know what is going to happen, if anything. The truth is that there are several cycles the Mayans used, and they will all come together congruently at a new beginning point on December 21, 2012, and I’ve read, at 11:11 am EST. I’ve done a chart for this and used Washington, DC as the place, arbitrarily since a place is never really mentioned. That the cycles are ending and setting up a new series of major and minor cycles spanning thousands of years is all that we really know for sure.

The problem with this chart is that it isn’t the same system the Mayans used (about which I know nothing), so it is probably useless. However, we can see it as an “event” chart and read it from that perspective. The only things I can see that would indicate a rising of consciousness and/or vibration for humanity—which I believe has been going on for years and will continue—is the sextile between zero Capricorn Sun and zero Pisces Neptune, which not only rules the ascendant, but conjoins it on the twelfth house side, as well.

Neptune and Pisces (and the 12th house) are considered the indicators (when positive) of spiritual union. Zero degrees is a new beginning. A sextile is a positive opportunity, so perhaps the beginning of this set of cycles is an opportunity to begin a better connection to spiritual union with God and our brothers.

On the other hand, Venus is opposing Jupiter and both are square the ascendant. Jupiter and Venus in adverse relationship is over-indulgence and over-confidence (among other similar things), and when square the ascendant, there can be poor judgment about what to do with that. Saturn in Scorpio in the 8th house is trine the ascendant, so although there may be some wise guidance from “others” who are really in control and older (spirit guides?), the almost exact quincunx between Saturn and Jupiter could show an issue like this: Jupiter is ruler of the MC (authority) and since Sagittarius is on the MC, the authority could be our earthly religious or political leaders. Saturn in Scorpio and 8th house is sextile its dispositor, Pluto, almost exactly, and as mentioned, trine the ascendant. I’d say that secretly, there are going to be a lot of powerful, disciplined and persistent methodologies easily followed or offered, but that they will be at odds with our leaders. No connection whatsoever. It can be firm civil disobedience that is easily done.

There is a yod here—all at 8 degrees—of Jupiter at the apex to Saturn and Pluto. The yod is sometimes called “The finger of God” configuration and indicates a kind of compulsive energy. Jupiter is the ancient ruler of Pisces, so it rules the ascendant, too. Being in Gemini, the whole crux of this “event” is what we choose to believe, what we say, what we listen to, write and read. I think one result of all this is a plethora of “words.” It will take a very thoughtful and discerning person to be able to separate the truth from over-indulgence in ego. The Moon, after all, is in Aries in the second house, and this can be very lucrative for many—especially since the Moon trines Mercury in Sagittarius conjunct the MC.

In the end, our spiritual journey is in our own hands for the most part. If our vibratory rates rise, I believe it will be because of our own choices. We may have some assistance, but then, we always have, with our spirit guides. And lastly, we are in an illusion of our own making, so there will probably not be an external “something” that does anything. We wake up as we grow and realize the truth about our existence…that the only real thing is love and “fear” is the enemy.

Obama vs Boehner

Nothing much has changed except that Obama no longer has to be thinking about getting re-elected. As we head again into a Republican-ruled house with Boehner at the helm, it’s a good idea to look at their natal charts to see what the problem is that results in their inability to compromise—or rather, Boehner’s inability; Obama goes overboard trying to compromise.

The chart that I’m using for Boehner is my own rectification, and the time of birth could very well be totally wrong. However, Obama’s time—7:24 pm on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, HI—is pretty accurate (although some astrologers disagree). However, I’m not using anything in Boehner’s chart that would depend on an exact time of birth except the composite. Boehner, born November 17, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH at my speculated time of 7:37:07 pm, has Pluto (18 Leo 12) exactly opposing Obama’s ascendant (18 Aquarius 03). In other words, it is on Obama’s seventh house cusp. The seventh house sign reveals the one that is our shadow—a whole lecture would be necessary to explain why we also attract that sign (or versions of it) as our mates. It is also in orb of conjoining Obama’s Sun. When someone’s Pluto affects anyone that strongly, there is an enormous power struggle, with the one holding the Pluto seeing the other as a huge threat. The push to preserve one’s own “power” would be extreme and unnecessarily strong. We have witnessed that for four years.

Obama’s Uranus (25 Leo 16) is exactly square Boehner’s Sun (25 Scorpio 21). Boehner would see Obama as a loose cannon that has to be reined in. Obama’s Pluto (6 Virgo 59) is conjunct Boehner’s Mars (12 Virgo 03) and that is also a power struggle, but with a little rage thrown in. Obama’s Saturn is square Boehner’s Moon. He would see Obama as depressing and negative—hard to imagine, but it’s from Boehner’s viewpoint which, as we know, is extremely emotional. Although not in orb of the aspect, their Mercuries are in squaring signs. Their methods and styles of communication are in conflict.

There is more, but those are the principle problems. Not a good match. The composite offers a different insight. If Boehner’s chart is rectified correctly, then the composite has Neptune on the descendant making a grand square with the Ascendant, Jupiter and Uranus. That, in itself, is not too much—chaos, jumping to conclusions, deception, covering insults with humor and many other manifestations, but what IS a problem is the composite Saturn in the compromising seventh house in square aspect to Pluto. That is a very hard aspect to overcome. Further, they are in fixed signs, showing that the relationship is adversarial and very hard on both people—neither one wanting to budge an inch.

However, there is hope. The composite chart’s Sun and Mercury trine Jupiter in the tenth and sextile Uranus in the fourth. Mars trines the MC. And Venus conjoins the Sun and sextiles the Moon. Even though I wouldn’t advise this “couple” to make a life together, there is a possibility that they can respect each other enough to do their jobs without getting personal about it.

Remember, too, that Saturn is in Scorpio for the next 2 ½ years, so both will be under a great deal of strain—Boehner with it in his Sun sign, and Obama with it squaring his Leo/Aquarius placements. Boehner has lessons about excessive ego and force (Sun square Pluto with Sun in the rectified fifth), and when Saturn goes through anyone’s Sun Sign, it is the end of a 28-year cycle, so is very important. Therefore, when Saturn goes over that aspect in November 2014, he will see how well he has been doing. At that time, it’s good to note that Jupiter will be going over Obama’s Leo planets—a very auspicious sign.

The Election

When I gave a talk last Christmas at a Richmond NCGR party about the year ahead, I didn’t answer the question about who would win the election because I was sure it would be rigged and felt it didn’t matter. Even recently I’ve been reluctant to get into that game of educated guessing. But, since people keep asking, I’m going to do an analysis of three charts—Romney, Ryan and Obama—for the day after the election.

Romney
One of the reliable things in astrology is the Saturn cycle. When it is at the Mid-heaven (MC), a person has reached a pinnacle. One’s career is on the upswing as it goes from the fourth house to the tenth—and especially from the seventh to the tenth. Romney’s has just entered the sixth, so it has a long way to go before he reaches “the top.” Since the presidency is the ultimate peak, I’d conjecture that he hasn’t reached his ultimate achievement in this cycle. (Each cycle is about 28 years long altogether.) It would be more likely if this were the 2020s.

The day after the election, which is when we would ordinarily know who won, Saturn is close to squaring his MC, Venus, heading toward a square to Pluto and conjoining Chiron. Progressed Mars is about to quincunx Jupiter which shows a disappearance into privacy. Jupiter rules the 7th (the public); Mars rules the 12th (privacy) and the quincunx shows separation. The only good thing I can see is the progressed and solar arc MC trining Pluto in about three months. That COULD show a new career, but radix Pluto is opposing the MC and conjoining Saturn, so that will trump the trine. (That Saturn-Pluto conjunction opposing his MC deserves an article, it says so much about proving himself to “daddy.” He is power-hungry.) Solar arc Mars will square natal Pluto in less than a year from the election, so if he DOES get the presidency, that could be an ill-advised war. Personally, I think he will be ill then and maybe need surgery.

When I’m stumped, I look at the tertiary progressions. His tertiary angles will change signs right after the election, which indicates a shift in his life. It could indicate new responsibilities, but there is nothing else to support it. In fact, tertiary Saturn is one MINUTE from opposing natal Mars—an indication of frustration.

Ryan
Mr. Ryan’s Saturn is about to enter his 12th house, an indication of obscurity. This is when people retreat to write a book or “find themselves.” It is time to review one’s life up to then and ordinarily indicates a slow period. It is not usually related to public acclaim. He will emerge in a couple years to build a new foundation for his life. The big thing coming for him is that in one and a half to three years he has a huge indication of real problems. At that time solar arc Saturn will square the MC while at the same time solar arc Neptune conjoins Mercury (classic for lying) and the MC will oppose his natal Saturn. That is crushing to one’s career.

Six months before the election, his MC changed signs, which can be when he first entertained or got wind of the idea of being more than a Congressman. But it isn’t supported. The biggest thing is this: he was born with a tight conjunction of Neptune to the Ascendant. On a positive level it can be very spiritual and sensitive, but used negatively, it can be deception and delusion. That conjunction is being squared by the transiting Neptune and the progressed Moon had just left it in opposition the month before—very confused or delusional.

The tertiaries for Mr. Ryan are even more spectacular. The tertiary Sun is being opposed by the transiting Neptune within one minute!! And the tertiary Sun is at zero Virgo, squaring his ascendant and Neptune. I don’t see how this much confusion can possibly be a clear “win.” Plus, less than a month later the tertiary Venus also squares natal Neptune. But the most interesting thing is that the tertiary MC is opposing natal Uranus within six minutes. Probably exact a day or two before. That is shock and surprise in one’s career.

Obama
Obama’s Saturn is approaching the MC. It was on its way up (between the 7th and 10th houses) when he was elected in 2008, and now it is approaching the pinnacle. It will get there in April and December 2014 and then August 2015. That is when one has gone as far as one can go in career.

However, solar arc Moon will oppose Saturn less than three months later, so there can be a heavy-hearted event connected with the inauguration. Transiting Mars is square his natal Mars, too, indicating a minor shift in one’s life.

But the best thing is the tertiary progressed chart. The MC is 15:44 Libra, and the tertiary Jupiter is opposing it at 15:48 Aries—very indicative of a win. Plus, the Sun and Moon on November 7th are conjunct both at 29 Gemini—a new beginning. A little over two months later, the tertiary progressed Sun will conjoin natal Venus, which rules the MC, another positive indicator. There is a great deal of anger right after the election, though, because tertiary Mars is minutes from conjoining tertiary Pluto, both in the ninth house—the courts.

Retrograde Mercury
In the late afternoon of Election Day, Mercury will retrograde. That happened when Bush was first elected, and it had to be decided by the Supreme Court. We might have a similar problem this time with no outcome officially until three weeks later when it goes direct. Since I think elections are rigged these days, and candidates are in corporations’ pockets, it might very well be that someone who doesn’t like the outcome will fabricate a distraction. That would explain Ryan’s surprise and confusion. In conclusion, I think Obama will win, but not easily—mostly because of the retrograde Mercury.

Paul Ryan

{I see no way to post the chart, so his data is: Jan 29, 1970 at 2:37 am in Janesville, WI}

The most startling thing about this chart is the almost exact Ascendant-Neptune conjunction with an orb of only three minutes. Such a close configuration overwhelms the chart and becomes the primary focus. At its best, it can indicate wonderful sensitivity and compassion—even psychic ability, but used negatively, it is one of the indicators of deception. Sometimes it is a little of both. Of course, we are in full control of how we use our chart’s energies, but at this time in our evolution, most people are oblivious about their charts, so hardly consider it. Another factor is how strongly it is connected to other points in the chart. In this case, Neptune is strong but not connected much with other planets except through midpoints, which, incidentally, underscore deception but extraordinary talent, as well.

It is connected to Mercury in a semi-square. Many people think the minor aspects are not important, but when it is one of only a few to a planet, and one (Mercury) rules the MC and Descendant (angles), it becomes very important. Since Mercury is speech and thought, then this aspect underscores the ability to deceive—especially in the career and partnerships (the houses Mercury rules). Other aspects from Neptune and the Ascendant are a trine to Mars and Chiron, an opposition to Hygeia and a quincunx to Saturn. He comes across very ably (Mars in Aries) and is very inspiring to those who agree with him. Neptune trine Mars is extremely charming. The Saturn aspect is another matter entirely. Saturn rules the third house (speech), so there is a separation between the way he comes across and what he is saying. Sun conjunct Venus in third indicates a person who speaks easily and charmingly. Couple this with Moon in Libra, and you have a very smooth talker. The combination is quite aware of what people want to hear, and he is able to deliver.

This is the chart of a very, VERY ambitious man. Pluto in the tenth house can often indicate a need for power in career, and since it is sesqui-quadrate the Sun and Venus in the third, we will not see this in his speech—another dissociation. Saturn in Taurus is insecure about wealth, and being in the fifth and square the Sun, he needs to prove himself. I don’t believe he’d realize that about himself because Jupiter (the antithesis of Saturn) is also square the same two. His “cure” for feeling insecure is to over-compensate by unconsciously projecting extreme confidence. Mercury, ruler of the tenth and seventh is trine the MC, so he will be successful because of his speaking ability. Since Mercury is in the second and rules both the tenth (career) and the seventh (marriage), he would gain income from both. Since Mercury is in Capricorn, he is careful about his reputation in both areas of his life.

He also has Sun and Venus trine Uranus, which is charismatic with a touch of genius. He has enormous potential, but the drive for success, couple with a penchant for being easily persuaded (Neptune) and telling people what they want to hear, can lead him down the wrong path. He has Mars opposing Uranus, too, which can indicate hasty action without enough research.

Forecast

All this year Pluto and Uranus are stressfully activating his natal Mars and Uranus, co-ruler of his third house (Koch system), which indicates it is a year of fast thinking and mental pressure. In early September progressed Moon goes into Gemini and opposes the Ascendant and Neptune, bringing in true confusion about policy and what the people want (Moon rules the ninth) or even what is legal or truthful. Since transiting Neptune is square all that, he very well may not know what he is doing—or not be able to separate truth from fiction.

There is so much going on at this time (to be expected) I can’t mention all of it, but the most important things are that Saturn is going into the 12th house right after the election just after it conjoins his Jupiter. This is usually a time of introspection when things are not moving very quickly, and indeed, that is also shown by solar arc Saturn squaring the MC less than two years after the election. So if he gets elected, which I doubt, it would be a hard time following. Two years later also, the progressed MC also opposes natal Saturn further showing that the career is not going so well.

Four and five years (both) from now he will be revising his philosophical viewpoints, and I believe a new Paul Ryan will emerge.

Gemini/Sagittarius & Cancer/Capricorn

Gemini – Sagittarius This polarity resonates with the third and ninth houses, which are about language and learning. We think of Gemini as day-to-day talking and communicating as we go about our business in the neighborhood, and Sagittarius as the more profound philosophies and systems society creates, such as religion and universities. That is why there is more of a representation of these signs in the charts of people who are teachers, clerics, writers, publishers, etc. Sometimes Gemini is a chatterbox who has to express through words more than others. Not all of them are, however, since a chart has many components and each, being unique, can have brakes that limit urges of all kinds, including talking. But, if the Sun is there, so is an active mind that is curious about whatever is there at the moment. Many people with a strong Gemini influence can juggle quite a few things at once and be easily distracted, so unfinished projects and books can be scattered all about like a whirlwind blew through. Since the symbol for Gemini is “the twins,” that idea is expressed in the character, as well. First, it is the sign of split personality, but not in the Jekyll and Hyde sense. In other words, it’s not opposites, necessarily, like “good and evil.” It is a coping mechanism whereby, if one door closes, Gemini’s first impulse is to do something different and re-invent him or herself. Whenever I have looked at the charts of people with multi-personality disorder, there has been a strong Gemini component—most often the Moon in that sign. I remember reading in one book about a child who developed this disorder when she couldn’t deal with what was happening, and so “became” someone else who could deal with it better. Of course, this is rare, but I think the ability to do it comes from Gemini energy within the psyche. In ordinary, healthy people, it expresses as turning ones attention to a different thing entirely when anything is thwarted. For instance, if a Gemini’s significant other leaves the relationship, Gemini will appear to change and find a hobby or interest that will take his mind off it, and for that reason it appears that s/he doesn’t really care all that much. Not so. It’s just a coping mechanism as is the desire to “talk it out.” Geminis love gadgets, media, books—anything that keeps his mind occupied. S/he will usually have two of most things that are used often so there can be a back-up. Unless one is an un-evolved Gemini who is merely interested in gossip, you will usually find a keen intellect with fine reasoning ability and sharp wit. Sagittarius, the opposite of Gemini, is also an intellectual sign, but paints with broader strokes. The Sagittarian wants to understand the big picture to which Gemini has brought the small pieces. You could compare the two to elementary school (Gemini) and higher education (Sagittarius). Or compare Gemini’s “words” to Sagittarius’ “language.” Gemini is the individual mind, and Sagittarius is the mind of society out of which many minds create systems of thought for the group such as legislation and religion—even rules for sports, which is the same thing on a recreational level and the reason that Sagittarius rules sports. It rules politics and universities. These are systems of thought to bring order to society. This is why the Sagittarian is keen on justice and honesty. A Sagittarian will blurt it out the “truth,” as they see it, spontaneously even if it’s not pleasant to hear. They are often accused of having “hoof in mouth” disease. However, a great number of them will have Scorpio planets, so it is not always true. Cancer – Capricorn This is the polarity of security. Cancer is security in the home and Capricorn is security in society. They resonate with the fourth and tenth houses—which are “home and emotional security” and “career and reputation,” respectively. Cancers, whether male or female, love their homes and all that is found there—good food, warmth, love and closeness. If a Cancer has found that feeling of being wrapped in emotional security, it is hard to leave or lose. Therefore, even with obvious flaws or pain, a Cancer will hang on for dear life to something that represents home and security to him or her. These are the people who are close to their mothers (or would like to be) and to whose home the extended family flocks because they are always there for everyone—the keeper of the hearth. Most of the time, Cancers are good cooks and gardeners (and this includes people with fourth house planets and personal planets in Cancer—particularly the Moon). Family is the first priority and sentiment runs deeply. A Cancer will keep mementos because of the event it evokes, whereas Taurus keeps them because of their value. (Keep in mind there are many Taurus people with Moon or planets in Cancer.) Often accused of moodiness, Cancer is extremely emotional and is unable to hide it. Therefore, feelings can be easily hurt, or losses can be felt much more keenly than the average person. But, they bring that caring sensitivity to their jobs and others outside the family. Consider yourself fortunate if you have a positive Cancer boss since he will care about your family, your retirement, your problems, etc. It would probably take him or her a long time to decide they had to fire you, even if your performance would warrant it. Capricorn is the business person of the zodiac and is quite complicated. The drive is to succeed in the world, and being ever so conscious of his reputation, s/he would usually be mindful of being respectable and reliable. Organization and conservation skills are strong. Usually, Capricorn makes sure s/he gets value for their money and has a reputation for being “tight with a buck.” This does not mean they are stingy (although possible), but merely have an organized way of handling money and are naturally conservative. They plan ahead and have to have an agenda before embarking in any direction. The complication arises with inner insecurity that is not apparent on the surface. No matter how successful one is, there is a tendency to compare him or herself to others, and there will always be those who have done better, are more successful, have more security, etc. Or they might beat themselves up for missed opportunities or not doing something better. Since Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, which is “conflict, pain and doubt.” Capricorn energy doubts the self and holds up a very high standard, in the first place. Therefore, criticism is felt deeply and sensitivity to it is very high. It can even be assumed when no one meant any criticism. The main ideal for this sign is to reach high ambitions and to be as successful in one’s chosen path as possible so that he or she feels secure in society and prepared for any eventuality.

Tomorrow...

History unfolds in accordance with a series of cycles involving the outer planets. These cycles unfold like this: First there is a conjunction of the two planets. Then the faster one moves ahead of the slower planet and eventually forms a 90 degree angle when it gets one quarter of a circle beyond it. We call that the “waxing square” much like we call the first quarter of the lunar cycle the waxing quarter Moon. That is a time of adjustment to the promise of the conjunction. Then there is an opposition of the two where full awareness of what the cycle is all about dawns on us. Then the waning square when the planet (or Moon) is 90 degrees from coming back to a conjunction. We have a chance to finally heal whatever the conjunction told us was on the agenda. The longest of these cycles is Neptune and Pluto, which is roughly about 500 years in duration. Great religious-spiritual evolution is shown with those two. But also there is great change in society because of a pivotal event. The last conjunction was in the mid-1890s. It was in Gemini, and we had germination of the Gemini-like inventions of the automobile and airplane, the radio, etc. It was a boom time in easier movement and communication. The last time they conjoined before that was around 1400, just after Guttenberg was born (circa 1398). The printing press was operational by around 1450. That conjunction was also in Gemini, which rules language, communication, etc. and changed society forever. One of the most important of these outer planetary cycles is Uranus and Pluto. Because Pluto has an elliptical orbit, their cycle is anywhere from about 114 to 124 years in length. The current waxing square of Uranus and Pluto is the second stage of a long cycle that started in the sixties when they conjoined—actually 1966. At that time, there were demonstrations and assassinations, the Vietnam War protests, etc. We are now at a time of "correction" and reminding ourselves of the things we were concerned about then. In this cycle, the "turning points" (squares and oppositions) are always predicated on the original conjunction. There will be two more corrections. The opposition in 2045 and then the waning square a similar number of years after that. During these corrections, history has told us that there will be rebellion leading to great change. We are already seeing it in the “occupy” movement. When this was getting in range, we had the BP oil disaster and the Japanese tsunami crisis among other things, like the Arab Spring last year. Uranus is called the “great awakener” and Pluto is “total annihilation and rebirth.” Many writers, including myself, mention the ‘30s as the last time we had a Pluto/Uranus square. But, the square in the '30s was a waning square from the last cycle—roughly starting in 1849-50—so this one is different, not only because they are in different signs, but are about different issues in history, although the manifestation of destruction to clear the way for renewal will seem similar. Back then the conjunction was in Aries. Aries is war and egocentric, dictatorial energy and that was the last throes of the last cycle. Just because the cycle ended, doesn't mean we learned our lesson. The one this time starting in the '60s was in Virgo, and I believe it is all about agriculture and the food supply, which is Virgo’s domain. At this first quarter, we are just awakening about Monsanto et al. Another factor about this is Pluto in Capricorn. Wherever Pluto is, there is a "destruction and re-birthing" of whatever is associated with that sign. Capricorn rules Big Business, corporations, the “father” figure, discipline—and not always the kind sort. It rules control, and with Pluto, it is total control. The last time it was there the Puritans (after they had felt so oppressed they had left England) were then further so oppressed in the New World—taxation without representation—they formed an independent country. The United States chart has Pluto in Capricorn. Now it is here again for the first time since then, and the oppression is getting unbearable under corporations and "authority" of all kinds, including banks. It will not leave Capricorn until 2024, and it will take that long to effect change. No cycle stands alone. There were three other cycles that began in 1989 when three of the outer planets conjoined in Capricorn--right about the time Monsanto and other New World Order people began their plots in earnest. Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all came together in Capricorn. Each one has cycles of different durations, but are no less players in this drama. Tomorrow, June 24th, in the wee hours EDT, (8:15 GMT) the first of seven exact square aspects will begin between Uranus and Pluto. Don’t expect a major event tomorrow, although it’s not out of the question. It is the portal of an unfolding of extreme events that will last until nearly 2016, if not into that year. The dates when the Sun (June 29-30), Moon (June 27 and weekly thereafter) or Mars (July 16-20 the soonest) trigger this square will bring the events. It will be triggered by these and other planets on a regular basis thereafter. The good part is that the evils we are enduring will no longer be tolerated and many brave souls will resist being controlled by the conglomerates, and when it is over, we’ll be in a new paradigm with the next rebellion, if needed, scheduled around 2045. You can find some excellent essays about this at www.billherbst.com Look in his archives and read those around 2006-2009. He has some wonderful insights about this.

Past Life

I was reminded recently about an exercise I did around 1970. I had just read Max Long’s book, Secret Science at Work, and learned a method of contacting the subconscious mind. I used a pendulum, which can be a ring you wear often, or any over-one-ounce object, suspended on a string. I now have an amethyst on a chain which can be purchased in just about any new age store. I wanted to find out my previous life birthday. The idea is to ask the subconscious to move the suspended object in assigned directions. For me, I asked it to swing vertically for “yes,” horizontally for “no” and in a circle for “I don’t know.” It took half a day to do the training. Your “subby,” as Isabel Hickey called it, might be quicker. Then I asked about the century, then the decade, year, month, day, etc. I found out I was born on November 7, 1871 somewhere in England with 20 degrees Libra rising. I’ll probably never know my birth town. However, I didn’t have an 1871 ephemeris or a computer, so I ordered one just for that year from the Rosicrucians. Here is the chart with my current one around it. The odds of so many contacts being just about on the money…only minutes apart…is uncanny. It appears I improved slightly with Venus, ruler of both charts, being in exaltation now instead of its ruler. But other than that, it looks like I’m pretty much the same. You might want to try this exercise. I think it’s a valuable tool for guidance in your evolution.