The Luminaries: Sun and Moon
The state of the solar system at the time of your birth points to self-similar (fractal) qualitieswithin you. But of all the planets, the "lights" - the Sun and Moon - are thought to indicate themain polarity of your being. In psychology, this has been articulated in the concept of complementarity between the conscious and unconscious contents of the mind. The Sun and Moonact as positive and negative poles - an intentional, directing element (Sun), and a suggestible,receptive one (Moon). In a beneficial relationship, the emotional conditioning of the Moon is givena purposive and positive expression by the astrological Sun. This has been called 'intentionalliving'. Wherever we allow our consciousness (attention) to rest, that we vitalize.
The Astrological Sun
There is only one center to our solar system, and there is only one center to your psyche. The Sunis the great central powerhouse which illuminates us and shows us where we can get the mostfrom life by radiating all that our sun represents. In Jyotish, the astrology of the Hindus, the Sunis known as 'atma karaka', or soul indicator, signifying a person's confidence, authority and power- the ego center of the horoscope. The Sun is our central identity and 'true self', in that it istoward this more than anything that we should be moving and developing. Thus, it representsthat which we wish to become and those we look up to. It is also our essence, our bliss, and thatwhich we do for the sheer fun of it. The Sun is creativity, original flair, celebration and glory - thequality of output we tend to expect from heros and celebrities. But we are each capable of givingout more than we do - and I don't mean money. The Sun is about having a purpose large enoughto animate the whole of your life and going about it with a tone of appreciation and joie de vivre.Your Sun shows how and where you can shine.
Light your fire!
Sun in Aries
You are a born pioneer, always wanting to be first and never afraid to go it alone. Your sense of mission makes for impulsive, sometimes rash, but always brave actions. Aries is self-starting andmakes things happen through leadership. The Sun in this sign is decisive and dynamic, buildingforward momentum by taking deliberate action: 'Do the thing and you will have the power.' Yoursis the spirit of the moment, the new impulse, the directed effort. You operate best when you havemade a personal investment and are working purposefully toward a goal. Look for the challenge,the adventure, and for your chance to take charge and become the master of your circumstances.Aries is the sign of leaders and 'firsts'. It is impulsive, assertive and spontaneous. It tends to actfirst, only thinking about what it may have done later. Rushing in where others fear to tread, Ariesenergy is attention-getting and always provokes a response from the surroundings and fromothers. It loves decisive action and self-reliance.
Sun Sextile Saturn
Responsibilities are easy and tasks are taken on one after another. Can accomplish much. Down toearth. A strong willingness to help out. Purposeful, focussed and efficient, the organizational skillsare good and a career in one of the physical sciences is probable. Willingness to take advice, so Itis helpful to work with those in authority or those who are more experienced.
Sun Sesquiquadrate Moon
Torn between different directions in life with feelings going one way and willpower another. Asense of being caught in the middle - forced to choose between surroundings that are emotionallysupportive (but not progressive) and new directions that bring advancement but may be at theexpense of comfort. Getting these opposing energies to work together requires real compromisingskill. It is helpful to see life not as 'black-white' or 'all-or-nothing', but as a complex sliding-scaleof varying shades and subtleties.
Sun Sesquiquadrate Pluto
Magnificent willpower. Comes on strong and tends to intimidate. Presence and concentration arevery forceful. Likes to get down to bare essentials right off. Not afraid of a good confrontation.This intensity puts self and others through a lot of changes. Would be great at research or anywork that requires digging, searching, investigating, and getting beneath the surface. Menespecially are drawn to or somehow involved in 'underground' activities. Sex drive is powerful andneeds outlet.
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