Portraits of the Planets
Thanks to NASA and all the wonderful science and technology involved, we are able to see images of our neighbouring planets in a new light ( with some colour enhancement ).
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Space Speculations
As some of our own human race have attained advanced development beyond the average and are so balanced and wise that we consider them evolved beyond our own stage of knowledge, skills or wisdom, so there must be differences and degrees of perfection of humans in other spheres and on other planets.
Perhaps there are races so much more advanced than us in one way or another that we would get a different perspective, if we were to acknowledge this likelihood, or even make contact with those who are different from us.
Confused About Planets?
Astronomers are passing through some fast moving changes and discoveries, many of which have resulted in some confusion for astrologers who adhere to a a slow moving traditional science based upon a certain number of identified planetary bodies. Although there has always been acceptance of the possibility of new discoveries through the wonderfully advancing science of astronomical technology, the planets identified and researched have remained for some time as stable as far as astrology is concerned.
As the newer planets-Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were discovered, the essential research to confirm their influence upon the Earth and upon us as its inhabitants, intensified and is firmly recorded in astrological data.
Earth Becoming Intolerant
There are many signs that our planet Earth is becoming intolerant of the abuses that man has inflicted upon the ground, water, air and very structure of the ground.
For decades those who were receptive to the spiritual forecast regarding great natural upheavals and changes to herald era are now convinced we are in the middle of these changes that will present us not only with ‘climate change’ alterations in temperature but with volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, mud slides, torrential rains, floods, snowstorms, hurricanes and bushfires. Increasing extreme weather patterns are here and becoming more difficult, even in Australia, a continent that is used to flood and fire and famine, the last is giving some cause for concern because of the extent of crop losses recently. Naturalists are anxious about the numbers of species that have become extinct over the last century.
Influence of Earth Upon Other Planets
We are so used to considering ourselves as the centre of things and concerned with the affect other planets have upon our life here on Earth.
But what is the influence the Earth has upon the other planets?
Our tardiness in posing this very important question points to our questionable readiness to relate to what we find living on other planets. Locked in our limited self- interests, we are slow to imagine the possibility of a real inter-relationship with intelligences outside our little home planet.
Venus and Mars – in Astrological Houses
These planets when placed in the Birth Chart – introduce an important factors that relate to one’s personal love life and relationships or when assessing fortunate or problem areas in life.
Venus in a male chart will indicate relationships with female or gentle influences as Mars helps in determining relationship with males in a female chart. These planets represent opposite poles of energy related to electro-magnetic powers. Venus energy is centripetal or inward pulling as Mars radiates centrifugal force.
Planets in the Houses
First a reminder of the concerns of each House in your Chart. Houses are areas or segments numbered in an anticlockwise sequence and refer to particular well established interests identified not only through tradition but verified by astrological research over many recent decades e.g.
1st refers to appearance and personality (this house or segment begins on the left horizon and downward 30° in the Equal House system ) followed by…..
Spiritual Messages of the Planets
Sometimes referred to as ‘Music of the Spheres’, the harmonies and influences of the great planetary vibrations and their interactions affect us all unconsciously but to others who are sensitive to the subtle energies beyond our Earth these subtle orchestrations are very real. It is a matter of what we ‘tune in’ to.
Just as some have not cultivated a delight and appreciation of harmonious music best heard in the beautiful examples of classical music and follow the modern trends that accent discords and drumbeat so we differ in our musical appreciation and our responses to life and its sounds.
Numbers of Planets – In Our Solar System
There have been many changes and adjustments to our scientific data on planets.
At a time when we are observing planets in other systems far beyond the reaches of our own sun, we are struggling to determine guidelines as to what constitutes a planet and how many exist in our own Solar System before naming these objects to satisfy all.
Venus
The planet Venus is shrouded in veils that disallow us viewing its surface. The astrological influence of the planet is cloaked in garments of tradition that enhance the life qualities of beauty, art, love, romance, pleasure, harmony and all that is good in human culture. It is therefore thought that Venus is the planet of bestower of one’s dreams and romantic yearnings, as of material wealth and ease.
The general properties are well known in this way, but there are subtler influences beyond material comforts and pleasures. To relate Venus as the planet of Love we must embrace the range of this emotion if we are to be able to interpret an individual’s chart so that we can apply our knowledge appropriately.
