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The Career OPA’s Quarterly Magazine
Astrologer
ASTROLOGY
and DIVINATION
plus JUPITER
IN PISCES
02 2021
JUNE SOLSTICE
V30
The Organization for
Professional Astrology
V28-03 SEPTEMBER EQUINOX 2019 page 1
The Career
Astrologer ASTROLOGY AND DIVINATION
22 Why Magic, And Why Now?
02 JUNE SOLSTICE p. 11 Michael Ofek
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2021
28 Palmistry as a Divination Tool
REIMAGINING LIFE Anne C. Ortelee
WITH THE GIFTS OF ASTROLOGY 32 Astrologers in a World of Omens
Alan Annand
36 Will she Come Back to Me?
ASTROLOGY JUPITER
Vasilios Takos
and DIVINATION
39 Magic Astrology and a
in PISCES Talisman for Success
Laurie Naughtin
JUPITER in PISCES JUPITER IN PISCES
p. 64
Editors: Maurice Fernandez, 64 Jupiter in Pisces 2021-2022
Attunement to Higher
William Sebrans
Truths and Healing
Alexandra Karacostas
Peggy Schick
Proofing: Nancy Beale, Features
Jeremy Kanyo 68 Neptune In Pisces' Scorpio Decan
Design: Sara Fisk Amy Shapiro
11 OPA LIVE Introduction
Cover Art: Tuba Gök, see p. 50 71 Astrology, the Common
© 2021 OPA All rights reserved. No part of this
12 OPA LIVE Vocational Astrology Belief of Tomorrow
OMARI Martin Michael Kiyoshi Salvatore
publication may be reproduced without the written
consent of OPA, unless by the authors of
76 Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces:
the articles themselves.
17 OPA LIVE Grief Consulting Crystallising Emerging
DISCLAIMER: While OPA provides a platform for articles for Astrologers Awareness
to appear in this publication, the content and ideas are Magalí Morales Robbie Tulip
not necessarily reflecting OPA’s points of view. Each
author is responsible for the content of their articles.
The Organization for Columns p. 56
Professional Astrology
6 TRANSITS OF THE SEASON
Anne Sundell
46 Breaking the Fourth Wall
Russ von Ohlhausen
52 The Business of Astrology
Stormie Grace
56 Saturn: Our Great
Galactic Teacher
Anne Redlich
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The Career Astrologer
p. 58
Dear OPA Members,
W elcome to our June Solstice edition. We’re halfway through 2021,
dancing in the square of Uranus and Saturn, weaving together a rich
Articles tapestry of innovation and progress, synthesized with the urgent need for
a sustainable earth, and our collective need to be more personally ground-
44 Astrology and Weather ed in our choices in this ever expanding technological age.
Öner Döşer
We are working through this complicated integration within OPA. We
58 Astro-Expressionisms: have morphed permanently into virtual offerings of our conference and
Art and the Astrological
certification trainings, while we still plan to also offer personal retreat confer-
Experience
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As a result of the ease and affordability of Zoom trainings, we have a
record number of OPA Members pursuing certification—plus over a 30%
increase in membership during the past year.
p. 44 We are proud of our fantastic April virtual conference and are hopeful
that at least part of our next conference will be in person. We will find the
balance of earth and technology.
So much change!
I am personally very excited about the fabulous Stormie Grace join-
ing our board this month, while several talented individuals have stepped
forward to volunteer their time and expertise as we expand into the next
year. More on this soon.
Happy PRIDE Month! We send heartfelt wishes to all of our LGBTQ+
members and friends. It’s taken a long time to get here, speaking of radical
change, but through the courage of all who “came out” when it was partic-
ularly risky to do so, we are in a whole new world in terms of freedom to
express one’s sexuality and gender in most countries throughout the globe.
Happy Juneteenth! A worthy celebration, and a reminder that so
much more needs to be done to create true equity.
May your Solstice season be sweet! We value your support and membership.
In gratitude,
Kay
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Welcome to our
June 2021 Solstice Issue
by William Sebrans
Horatio: Jupiter represents where we have or are really asked is to balance our faith with
O day and night, but this is wondrous strange! are called to faith, and it is an act of consid- healthy doses of discernment.
Hamlet: ered faith to trust in a synchronistic cosmos, That blend of perspectives should
And therefore, as a stranger give it welcome. -- one where planetary motions, colors, come naturally to us when it comes to the
There are more things in heaven and earth, plants, palms, birds, and anything at all, methodologies described in many of the
conspire in a moment to convey a truth not articles, herein. That’s because to proceed
Horatio,
accessible to our purely rational philoso- with such faith takes rigorous study, prac-
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. phies and narratives. tice, humbling, and dedicated collegiate
Hamlet Act 1 It is also faith, to not only hear and conferencing to “tap the magic” no matter,
heed that very particularized truth, but except in very rare cases, how intuitive or
to receive a course of remedy that can miti- believing by nature one may be.
gate or avert one that is potentially harmful …And that all said, there’s no harm
to body, mind, and soul, as it is, as well, to done, and considerable advantage prom-
augment advantage and opportunity in life ised in looking out for faeries, elementals,
by using similar methods. and Middle-Earth dwellers on Midsummer's
The “history” of divination transcends and Midwinter’s Eve.
prosaic history, going back beyond our Certainly, we have been fools for lesser
written speculations to ancient oral things, no?
traditions and even earlier, to indige-
nous practices that saw and continue to
embrace Nature’s fantastic web of effects
and appearances as one great omen, Summarized below, awaiting you in this
magically interconnected. issue, is yet again another impressive array
Planetary and stellar influence, as of thought-streams, images, and perspec-
reflected in our charts, our palms, our faces, tives on astrology’s multifaceted expressions
and in the myriad animals, plants, gems, in our various worlds.
natural formations, synchronistic events—
all can give us, with study, cues to the chal- • OPA Live presenters deliver practical
lenges and the benign invitations of the insight into:
moment. Vocation: OMARI Martin
In this issue, we explore horary, Location: Wolfram
magical elections and talisman creation, Finances: Rachel Lang
palmistry, and other divination practices Grief Counseling: Magali Morales
Edward Robert Hughes Midsummer’s Eve, 1908
from both the Western and Eastern tradi- • Offering perspectives on the Divinatory
tions, all of which reference what is going
T
Arts: Laurie Naughtin, Alan Annand,
rying to shake the ponderous effect on “above” to what is going below, around, Vasilios Takos, Anne Ortelee, &
of the Saturn and Capricorn ener- and within. Michael Ofek
gies of the past years, is like trying Jupiter in Pisces’s natural propensity
to take your neighbor’s cat out for a walk. to bless, —blesses, then, our investigation. • The Jupiter in Pisces theme receives
It will go when, where, and how it To be clear, Jupiter doesn’t always diverse treatment from: Amy Shapiro,
damn well pleases. bless; he can create trouble, like the rest of Michael Kiyoshi Salvatore, Peggy
That said, Jupiter’s temporary ingress his stellar family. Schick, Robbie Tulip
into Pisces, out of the clutches of Saturn’s We know his excess well — spreading • And we have this year’s regular col-
dominance, —along with the relaxation of what needs to be limited, over-extending umns from, Anne Redlich, Russell Von
the late 2020 Nodal square to Neptune — faith where verification would serve better, Olhausen, Stormie Grace
has created for many of we pilgrims, some- and reaching to the stars at the expense of
thing of an intermittent breather (…just cleaning the messes in our finances, sock • Our quarterly interview, this time with
enough to enjoy the sultry pleasures of the drawers, and relationships. OMARI Martin
Saturn-Uranus square all by itself ). Still, he remains a ready ally in our • …and articles from Oner Doser,
This issue of Career Astrologer high- search for meaning, even in application Madalyn Hillis-Dineen, Amir Bey
lights and merges two related themes, to the most practical affairs of the day.
as suggested in our visionary cover art “Walking the mystical path with prac- Welcome to the ride and thank you for
– Jupiter in Pisces, and the Art of tical feet” is the golden center, and all we being OPA members.
Astrological Divination.
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stations retrograde at 2° degrees 11´ in feeling of insecurity, call for social change,
Transits Pisces making a beautiful trine to this
Solstice Sun. Jupiter’s retrograde phase
will last until Oct 18 this year.
and a need to challenge the status quo.
So, while enjoying the holiday let´s also be
careful and stay safe.
of the The stationary planets are often per-
ceived to have increased intensity in the
chart, making an impact on a global scale.
You can explore where Jupiter and
Uranus will be transiting in your chart
during this time, and apply these influences
Season The aspects they make are highlighted
and in the Solstice chart, Jupiter is making
only one major aspect through the trine
to your personal life.
Capricorn Full Moon – Pluto/Venus
to the Sun. This is even more interesting as opposition (June 24)
Jupiter can also be seen as unintegrated The Full Moon in Capricorn on June
when not making any other major aspects. 24, with Pluto opposing Venus, might
Periods when Jupiter has been stationary bring up more intense emotions. In the
have been viewed as significant concern- sign of Capricorn, the Full Moon high-
ing religious or ideological matters. People lights the conflict between our sense of
who have been instrumental in religious duty and our emotional needs which can
and ideological causes have often been make us feel vulnerable. At the Full Moon
born with Jupiter station. To mention a there is a general feeling of restlessness
few examples, spiritual leader Dalai Lama when the energies involved are opposing
was born during stationary Jupiter in each other. With Pluto and Venus in the
Scorpio, as was dictator Adolf Hitler with same framework, we may confront issues
stationary Jupiter in Capricorn. It´s time to concerning power and other insecurities
look back and rethink some of the beliefs concerning ourselves or close relationships.
and practices that have been established
up to this point. How do we find our own
truth? As the world is slowly opening up
BY ANNE SUNDELL after the pandemic, this might also be a The stationary planets
time when limits are fully tested as we pro-
ceed into a new and unknown reality. are often perceived
In the Solstice chart, Uranus is also to have increased
JUNE 20 to opposing the Scorpio Moon, while
intensity in the chart,
Saturn and Mars square it, adding a
SEPTEMBER great deal of restlessness to the whole
picture. This aspect might also add to the
making an impact on
a global scale.
22, 2021
H
appy Birthday all Cancers! This
period kicks off with the Sun mov-
ing into this emotional water sign.
It offers to reacquaint ourselves with the
realms of this first water sign. When the
Sun moves through Cancer, we might get
a bit more sentimental and emotional,
reminders of how this Sun sign expresses
itself. We might want to spend more time
with family and loved ones, and what
time is better than the gathering of fami-
ly at midsummer?
Summer Solstice – Sun in Cancer
Trine Jupiter in Pisces (June 20-21)
During summer solstice, the Sun is at
0° degrees of Cancer and has now reached
its point of no return, the point as far north
as it can go from the Equator during its
whole yearly cycle. In the northern hemi-
sphere night equals the day and there is
light all around the clock, especially where
I live in Finland. Simultaneously, the largest
of our planets, Jupiter, slows down and
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It is time for “shadow work”, bringing to a change in our foundations and the use
the surface what lurks beneath. of resources. This can lead to contentious
For example, you may feel more pos- energies with parental figures or govern-
sessive of your loved ones. Pluto’s influence Karmically speaking, ments. It is worth paying attention to our
might suddenly make things seem very T-squares in fixed signs health during this time, especially the car-
black and white. dio/vascular system (Leo/Aquarius axis).
The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon refer to very old
Someone once described this con-
degree, 3°27 Capricorn, is “A Human Soul, patterns of behavior figuration as driving a car with only three
in its eagerness for new experiences, that invite wheels. The T-square containing three
seeks embodiment”. Embedded in the planets with a tense connection to each
feelings of power struggle we might also reconsideration and other is not easy to navigate. To be able to
be needing to prove ourselves as this Moon improvement. better resolve this we might need to add
sign asks us to act in a confident and delib- the “missing” point that makes this pattern
erate manner. balanced.
We will simply not accept a no for an tation of being difficult to deal with ener- Globally this might express a period
answer. The sign of Capricorn is challeng- getically, especially when situated in the of time when frustrating feelings and ener-
ing us to keep a rational head, take charge unyielding fixed signs. These alignments gies run higher than usual. From the end of
of our emotions and help us achieve the also reflect very strong energies that can June into early July, we are eager for chang-
goals we have set. This Full Moon time help us strive toward our goals in a consis- es that are not coming quickly enough.
might therefore be a very productive tent fashion.
one, finishing personal projects and other If we break down this square, the
loose ends, placing mind over emotions. planets opposing each other are Saturn Sometimes the
A reminder of the body parts associated hitting the brakes in Aquarius, opposing
with this Moon sign are the bones, includ- missing “fourth wheel”
Mars in Leo pushing the gas pedal, while
ing joints, knees, teeth or spine/back. the focal planet, Uranus in Taurus is chal- is the solution to the
Perhaps a time for a visit to the chiroprac- lenging the status quo of our economies
tor or massage therapist?
built-up tension, and
and resources. The primary reoccurring
theme for this year will remain the Saturn in this case, it would
URANUS – MARS – SATURN and Uranus square. Karmically speaking, be the empty
T-Square 12-13 degrees Fixed T-squares in fixed signs refer to very old
SIGNS (July 1) patterns of behavior that invite reconsid-
point of Scorpio at
Driving a car with three wheels— eration and improvement. 13°-14° degrees.
During this period of 2021 we will be Mars opposing Saturn describes a con-
experiencing a T-square in the fixed signs of frontation with authority figures, a need to
Taurus, Leo and Aquarius that will be exact challenge leaders. This is reinforced by the Sometimes the missing “fourth wheel” is
on the first of July. T-squares have a repu- square to Uranus in Taurus which prompts the solution to the built-up tension, and
in this case, it would be the empty point
of Scorpio at 13°-14° degrees. While there
may be irritation, the positive side of this
intensity can bring to fruition many suc-
cessful projects that require determination
and strength. It is important to be more
conscious of our own personal rhythm,
especially around early July. Once we push
through and get this fixed energy started,
there´s hardly anything that can stop us.
A Spiritual Cycle – Venus and Mars
conjunct at 19 Leo (July 13)
On July 13, Venus and Mars end
another cycle at 19 degrees Leo. These
relationship planets form conjunctions in a
series of events recurring over a thirty-two
year period and are seen as highlights of
spiritual growth. It may be of interest to
check out where this conjunction is play-
ing out in your personal chart, as this is an
area of your life where these symbols can
teach you something about how you relate
to the world around you. This is simultane-
ously a starting and an ending point of the
feminine and masculine forces, the conjoin-
ing of the emotional and passionate sides
these two planets represent.
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Transits of the Season A new energy boost – New Moon @ At the end of August, the Full Moon in
16 Leo (August 8) Aquarius will conjoin Jupiter as the Sun
The New Moon gets a boost of fire will be ingressing into Virgo. Jupiter gives
Asteroid Juno /Hera, associated with energy in the sign of Leo at 16° degrees this otherwise “cool” Moon sign enthusi-
ideals in relationships, will station retro- and daily life kicks off in a grand way. This asm and optimism. It represents our need
grade on the South Node the 14 of July. new start can also propel us into a new to enhance our social life and get together
When planets or asteroids are in contact direction – relative to the house matters with likeminded people, maybe in a group
with the Lunar Nodes, they highlight where it falls in your chart. In the sign of studying astrology. Jupiter is also the planet
karmic issues related to relationships — we Leo, this lunation is square Uranus possi- ruling spiritual growth and worldviews, so
may experience a need to resolve old pat- bly making us feel restless and impatient as themes associated with the meaning of life
terns with our partners. we want change to happen rapidly. can become of greater interest. The Virgo
In the sign of Sagittarius, Juno helps This lunation brings out the gentler Sun a day later will add to the practical
us acknowledge our values in partnerships, side of Leo, perhaps through generosity arrangements we need to address, so it´s
placing an emphasis on the spiritual and and heart-centeredness. The New Moon an auspicious time to make those plans real
intellectual sides of relationships. In a in a fire sign offers us the opportunity to and get to work!
fire sign she may ask us to focus on the commit to new goals, and possibly even
shared visions and questions regarding represent a new romance. In Leo this is a Mars opposing Neptune at 22 Virgo/
independence and freedom within our good time to enjoy the fun things in life Pisces (September 2)
relationships. Perhaps we require greater and let your inner child out to play. With A complex configuration aligns with
intellectual stimulation or a reassessment of Uranus on the scene, there can always be a Mars in Virgo opposing Neptune in Pisces.
our shared values or visions. surprise or alteration of plans, so it´s import- Mars in Virgo aims at precision and strategic
Another Asteroid Goddess, Ceres/ ant to be a bit more flexible than usual. action, whereas Neptune often represents a
Demeter, moves into Gemini, the last day loss of focus, uncertainty, and more difficul-
of July. As she travels through each sign, ty getting a grip on reality.
this Goddess teaches us about the twelve This opposition can manifest in a num-
different ways we can nurture ourselves In the sign of ber of ways, and, as with oppositions, we
and others. In the sign of Gemini, Ceres tend to slide from one planet theme to the
is prone to use meaningful conversations
Sagittarius, Juno helps other. In a positive way, this can generate
and information as a way of showing affec- us acknowledge our inspiration for artistic expression, motivat-
tion. How about reading that book that ing us to use the practical energy of Virgo
values in partnerships, Mars to manifest the dreams of Neptune
you never found the time to delve into? Or
talk to your friend about some important placing an emphasis on in Pisces.
matter which can enrich and deepen your the spiritual and The challenge is to find the balance
experience now more than usual? Examples between what we can and cannot control.
of public figures born with Ceres in Gemini intellectual sides of We must be careful not to lose ourselves
are the brave pilot Amelia Earhart and relationships. in the process. This pattern requires a ges-
astrologer Alan Leo, both pioneers in their ture of self-sacrifice and being of service.
own fields of travel and publication. We must be mindful about maintaining
healthy boundaries and how we are assert-
ing ourselves; learning when to fight and
when to let go. Possible self-doubt or a feel-
ing of defeat can emerge, prompting us to
focus and decide on what we feel is really
worth fighting for. Happy Solstice to all!
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Astro.com
George Demetra, Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology,
Psychology and Astrology of the Reemerging
Feminine (ACS Publications 1986)
Grasse Ray, Under a Sacred Sky: Essays on the Practice
and Philosophy of Astrology (The Wessex Astrologer
Ltd 2015)
Wolf Green Jeffrey, Pluto The Evolutionary Journey of
the Soul (Wessex Astrologer Ltd 2011)
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Rudhyar Dane, Astrological Aspects (Noble Offset
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FOUR ASTROLOGERS DISCUSS
REIMAGINING LIFE
WITH THE GIFTS OF ASTROLOGY
A year locked up with a partner, to continue working virtually, we were
navigating Zoom space, brought often caught in the upheaval of family
Introduction many relationships to an end. Some
left their jobs to homeschool their
and friends.
To help you deepen your astro-
to children. As remote work became a
permanent choice, many have moved
logical skills in key theme areas, we
have asked four expert astrologers
OPA LIVE to a new location or are still consid-
ering a relocation. The loss of loved
to offer their expertise in the areas
of personal finances, vocational
ones has brought new and old clients astrology, locational astrology and
by Kay Taylor in to lean on a trusted astrologer to consulting skills for grief.
get through the grief.
And it’s not just clients who need NOTE: The articles by Rachel Lang (personal
support to navigate intense transitions. finances) and Wolfram (locational astrology)
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Many astrologers have faced daunting are for OPA members only.
lot has changed over the past
choices. Even if we were lucky enough
eighteen months. For some,
it was a complete wipeout of
life as they knew it. Others have been
hobbling along, while some are busier
than ever on the front lines of their
fields, including research, technology
and healing.
As astrologers we are asked to
support people as they reimagine
their life in whatever new, post 2020
direction it is going.
The Saturn/Uranus square
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progress and unexpected change.
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REIMAGINING LIFE OMARI MARTIN
RACHEL LANG
WITH THE GIFTS OF ASTROLOGY WOLFRAM
MAGALÍ MORALES
of birth, place of birth, and time of birth.
The MBTI® personality inventory and the
DiSC behavioral assessment tool are sub-
Vocational Astrology: jective and based on how one answers the
questions at the time the survey instrument
Which Way is Up?
is completed. However, all three can be
used to identify a career for which one’s per-
sonality and behavior are optimally suited.
by OMARI Martin Houses of Vocational Astrology
The Rechter Approach
The Second House
The second house is resources. It
What is Vocational Astrology? value in corporate or academic settings. conveys not only the desire, or lack of it,
Vocational astrology is the process However, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® for material goods (including money), but
of identifying trends in the natal chart (MBTI®) personality inventory has as its pur- the natural ability, or lack of it, to obtain or
that point towards a particular profes- pose to make the theory of psychological accumulate these things. The sign on the
sion or industry. This would include and types described by C. G. Jung understand- cusp should be considered first. The ruler
not be limited to doctor, lawyer, teacher, able and useful in people’s lives. Based of the sign on the cusp must be considered
social worker, engineer, politician, cler- on how the questions are answered, one second. In dignity or exaltation, there is an
gyman, salesman, banker, jeweler, etc. may lie somewhere between the following ease of acquisition, but the opposite is true
While specific roles or positions have been polarities—extraversion or introversion; of the fall or detriment. When the ruler
named, each belongs to a profession or sensing or intuition; thinking or feeling; is afflicted, it is necessary to reach out to
industry. There are some individuals who judging or perceiving. Then, there is and work for accumulation. Third, aspects
have a successful career, but they do not DiSC, which is a behavior assessment tool to the ruler of the sign on the cusp are
like it. Others like their career, but may not based on the DiSC theory of psychologist next in priority. The presence of squares
be successful especially in terms of dollars William Moulton Marston, which centers on denotes much effort - an overt reaching
and cents. The word successful itself is four different behavior traits: dominance, out to bring in funds and possessions.
subjective and has a different meaning for inducement, submission, and compliance. Oppositions always indicate choices, and,
different individuals. This theory was then developed into a in the case of the second house cusp ruler,
According to Luntz (1962): behavioral assessment tool by industrial this means the mental application to
“A person of strong will-power, fixed psychologist Walter Vernon Clarke. accumulating funds, or good choices in
determination, and perseverance may Vocational astrology is based on objec- investments, or accounts. The absence of
achieve moderate success in a vocation for tive information, namely an individual’s date hard angle aspects suggests a good steady
which their horoscope shows them to be flow of resources and insurance against
unfitted. But the horoscope also shows the abject poverty at any time in life. Planets
preponderance of fixed signs and other indi-
The profession or placed in the second house are fourth in
cators that mark the will that did it. To what industry vocational priority. The nature of the planet lends
heights, however, might this will not have itself to the affairs of that house.
astrology helps to
carried them had they followed the lines of
their natural aptitude as laid down in the identify in the natal The Sixth House
natal chart? Swimming against the current is The sixth house determines the
chart is based on the manner in which one gets along with
good exercise but slow progress.“
The profession or industry vocation- combination of the co-workers, as well as the services ren-
al astrology helps to identify in the natal four elements — fire, dered. The quality of the sign on the cusp
chart is based on the combination of the should be considered first.
earth, air, and water,
four elements — fire, earth, air, and water,
which can yield success and satisfaction. which can yield success • Cardinal: Capable of being promoted,
Unfortunately, this particular application desires varied tasks, wants to experi-
and satisfaction. ence accomplishment
of astrology is not recognized as having
page 12 The Career Astrologer OPA’s Quarterly Magazine• Fixed: Loyal, capable of sustained
concentration, wants to experience
security and lack of tension
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should be considered fourth.
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Jupiter form trine aspects to the Sun and
Venus. Jupiter rules the Midheaven. Does it
get any better than this? Let’s see.
• Mutable: Detail oriented, dexterous, Vocational Astrology: Speaking of Jupiter, it rules the
wants to experience perfection Celebrity Profile, Whitney Houston Midheaven or 10th house cusp, which is in
Whitney Houston was born on August Sagittarius at 18 degrees 23 minutes. This
The elements, as usual, give hints: 9, 1963 at 8:55 pm EDT in Newark, New is the house of Career, Public Standing,
Jersey. The source for the birth time is Achievements & Honors. In her natal chart,
• Fire and Earth: “Thing” oriented, the birth certificate according to Kathryn it is found in the first house in Aries at
would prefer to work alone and be Farmer with a Rodden Rating of AA. Her 19 degrees 29 minutes and is retrograde.
autonomous natal chart really stands out because the According to Carbone (1984), one with
• Air and Water: “People” oriented, does Moon and Jupiter form trine aspects to this placement of Jupiter retrograde in the
not prefer to work alone and needs the Midheaven. Also, the Sun and Venus, first house wants to be recognized for the
communication with a wide orb, form trine aspects to the progress made in life. It is conjoined by the
Midheaven as well. Then, the Moon and Moon. Being recognized or achieving suc-
Dignities and detriments, etc. of the cess in life is something that was strongly
ruler of the sign determine ease or lack of desired and, most likely, she felt she could
it in performance. Aspects are the second easily achieve it. She was born into a family
priority. Afflictions to the ruler of the sign Being recognized of famous female singers, namely Dionne
on the cusp (squares in particular) would Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick, and her moth-
or achieving success
suggest lack of accord with co-workers er Cissy Houston. Yes, she entered the
and difficulty in performing tasks. This can in life is something family business. There is a trine aspect
take the form of personality clashes with that was strongly between Jupiter and the Sun.
co-workers in the cardinal signs, complaints With her natal Sun in Leo at 16
about other’s work in the fixed signs, and
desired and, degrees 42 minutes, she possessed will-
temperamentality in the mutable signs. most likely, power and determination to succeed. On
Planets placed in the house lend descrip- stage, she was a diva, who commanded
Whitney Houston
tive coloring to the service performed and the attention of the audience with her gift,
are considered third. felt she could style and grace of a queen. Besides, the
easily achieve it. Sun is dignified in Leo. With this major
The Tenth House aspect with Jupiter, she traveled interna-
The profession is defined best in the tionally and was known all over the world.
tenth house. It is one’s place in the world,
and one’s superiors, if that applies. The
individual signs found there have much
to reveal concerning the particular occu-
pation to which one is best suited, and
should be considered first. The nature of
these signs on the tenth house cusp can
also define the personality of one’s immedi-
ate supervisor or manager, and the aspects
to the ruler show whether compatible rela-
tionships with supervisors or managers
are to be expected, and should be consid-
ered second.
Take note of the ruler of the sign on
the cusp and whether it is in a comfortable
placement, just in a sign, or uncomfortable.
Aspects to the ruler must be considered
third. Squares and oppositions do not
deny success, but lend a bit of an obstacle
to pursuits and demand more attention
to that area of life. Often the square can
lend strength, and the opposition a good
decision-making ability. In a conjunction,
attributes of the planet other than the ruler
are superimposed on it. Trines and sex-
tiles, of course, lend ease of operation and
smooth professional ability. The attributes
of planets placed in the tenth house lend
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at a chart of a celebrity retrospectively to
The Sun is the ruler of the 6th house cusp, behold how astrology works and planetary A good way
which is the house of Health, Work, and energy is manifested in the life of an indi-
Service. The Sun is found in the house it vidual. A good way to verify some of the
to verify some
rules. With Leo on the cusp, it speaks to delineation and synthesis is through taking of the delineation
one who could have a long career and in a look at progressions, transits, and declina- and synthesis is
the spotlight. This was certainly the case tions. In theory, specific planetary aspects
for Whitney whose career lasted approxi- should signify or align with major events in through taking
mately 25 years. the life of the native. Next, we take a look a look at
Mars is the ruler of the 2nd house at this for Whitney Houston.
cusp, which is the house of Money, Values, progressions,
and Possessions, which includes Talent. In Whitney Houston: transits, and
her natal chart, it is found in the 7th house The 28th Grammy® Awards declinations.
in Libra at 8 degrees 29 minutes. While The 28th Grammy® Awards stand
Mars is in detriment in Libra, she was not out for Whitney Houston, because this is
shy about being social and probably did when she won her first Grammy®. This
not experience stage fright. Whitney has ceremony occurred on February 25, 1986 Progressions
shared that she started singing in the at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, The secondary progressed Moon in
church at an early age. It is probably safe California. She won the award for Best Pop Aquarius at 8 degrees Libra 52 minutes
to say that at every performance she was Vocal Performance, Female. The song was forms a trine aspect to her natal Mars
able to lead the audience through their “Saving All My Love for You” from her first in Libra at 8 degrees 29 minutes. Mars
experience with her artistry. This applies to album. What were the secondary progres- rules her 2nd house of Money, Values, and
her musicians too. sions for Whitney this particular evening? Possessions. The Moon symbolizes people,
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her adoring fans, and in Aquarius their
ideal image of the winner for this award.
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Progressed Declinations
The progressed Sun by declination
is 8 degrees north 26 minutes and is
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How Whitney
The award is a possession and winning one contra-parallel her natal Ascendant at
certainly leads to more recording contracts 8 degrees south 25 minutes. The con- looked to the public
as a singer, which is more money. tra-parallel is viewed as an opposition. (Ascendant) that
Secondary progressed Jupiter in Aries The progressed Sun cast it rays upon her
evening at the
at 18 degrees 38 minutes and retrograde natal Ascendant and everyone watching
forms an exact trine aspect to the 10th was able to see her. The spotlight was Grammys® was just
house of Career, Public Standing, and clearly upon her, especially as a newcom- as important as how
Achievements & Honors in Sagittarius at 18 er. The other nominees previously listed
degrees 23 minutes. This was a big win for were accomplished singers, especially Tina she sounded. Meeting
her because of the category and, again, Turner who experienced her first hit with the expectations
it was her first album. As previously stat- Ike Turner in 1960.
ed, one with this placement of Jupiter Progressed Mars by declination is 8
of others can be
retrograde in the first house wants to be degrees south 54 minutes and is parallel rigorous (Saturn).
recognized for the progress made in life. to her natal Ascendant at 8 degrees south
The completion of an artist’s first album is 25 minutes. The parallel is viewed as a
progress. This helped set the bar for her conjunction. Progressed Mars imbued
career expectations with Arista Records, her with the energy to be courageous and Transits
her public standing with fans, radio sta- dynamic to sing live on stage. In all prob- Transiting Saturn in Sagittarius at 9
tions, and other female singers, and was ability, this is most likely how she wanted degrees 21 minutes is forming a separat-
a significant achievement as a new artist. the audience to see her. Without question, ing sextile aspect to her natal Ascendant
The competition was tight that night. she was able to overcome any nervousness. in Pisces at 8 degrees 24 minutes. The orb
She won against, Pat Benatar, Madonna, is less than one degree. On this particular
Linda Ronstadt, and Tina Turner. evening, she did sing “Saving All My Love
Secondary progressed Saturn in for You” live on stage. The live audience and
Aquarius at 18 degrees 22 minutes and those watching from home had an expec-
The progressed
retrograde forms an exact sextile to the tation that she would sing the song just like
10th house of career, public standing, Sun cast it rays upon it sounds on the radio. There was very little
and achievements & honors in Sagittarius her natal Ascendant to no room for her to improvise and miss-
at 18 degrees 23 minutes. According to ing a note was totally out of the question,
Carbone (1984), one with Saturn retrograde
and everyone not that she would do such a thing. How
may demand much of oneself; placed in watching was able she looked to the public (Ascendant) that
the twelfth house one could be inspired evening was just as important as how she
to see her. The sounded. Meeting the expectations of oth-
to work hard. Whitney’s self-discipline
(Saturn) easily (sextile) paid-off (honors) spotlight was clearly ers can be rigorous (Saturn).
with a significant boost to her career and upon her, especially Transiting Saturn in Sagittarius at
public standing (10th house). Saturn 9 degrees 21 minutes is forming a sep-
rewards discipline. Interestingly, like
as a newcomer. arating square aspect to her natal Mars
Whitney, cousin Dionne Warwick also has in Libra at 8 degrees 29 minutes. Mars
Saturn retrograde in the natal chart. rules her 2nd house of Money, Values, and
Possessions, which includes Talent. The
orb is less than one degree. That evening,
she showcased her talent and she sang the
song with the same energy (Mars) like it
NATAL CHART DECLINATIONS sounds on the radio. This was not a chal-
lenge (sextile aspect) for Whitney even
Sun 15 N 50 Mar 03 S 07 Nep 14 S 02 MNN 22 N 06 considering it was her first time singing
Moo 01 N 54 Jup 06 N 16 Plu 19 N 41 MSN 22 S 06 at the Grammys®. With this energy, she
Mer 07 N 52 Sat 15 S 59 Asc 08 S 25 engaged the audience in this social setting
Ven 18 N 25 Ura 10 N 34 Mid 22 S 56 (Libra) and pleased them all.
The transiting Sun in Pisces at 7
SECONDARY PROGRESSED DECLINATIONS degrees 15 minutes is forming an apply-
ing conjunction to her natal Ascendant in
Sun 08 N 26 Mar 08 S 54 Nep 14 S 10 MNN 22 N 16 Pisces at 8 degrees 24 minutes. The orb is 1
Moo 19 S 41 Jup 05 N 52 Plu 19 N 22 MSN 22 S 16 degree and 9 minutes. According to Hand
Mer 04 S 38 Sat 16 S 31 Asc 17 S 44 (2001), one will feel as if they have received
Ven 09 N 29 Ura 10 N 03 Mid 19 S 33 a new burst of energy and enthusiasm,
which substantially renews confidence to
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national, state, or local level. Second, above and economic conditions below.
face the world and represents a new start consider if the industry for that vocation
for the year like one’s actual birthday. On or career is new and in a growth phase As above, so below, as within, so with-
the next day, the aspect would be closer or mature and declining. This will help out, as the Universe, so the Soul.
to exact and she definitely would have had determine current and future demand - Hermes Trismegistus
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We didn´t do much astrology for the
remainder of the session. I´ve heard it said
Grief Consulting Skills that the only profession that doesn´t slump
during an economic crisis is astrology.
for Astrologers
Although astrology has entered the main-
stream and continues to gain respect as a
helping profession, I don´t think I´m wrong
How to best support your when I say that some clients seek our help
clients with their losses in when their circumstances overwhelm their
understanding. Sometimes people come to
these difficult times us for help when they don´t know what else
by Magalí Morales, MSW to do, when they´re hoping for a miracle.
Given the Coronavirus pandemic and
the huge crises of our times, some of our
clients are likely to have sustained many
W
hen I think of how grief shows on the Saturn Return, the transits of mid- losses and be grieving. The loss of loved
up in the astrologer´s consulting life, etc. If a client is anywhere in their late ones, of work and income, of our usual
room, I remember a session I had 20s or early 30s, we talk about their Saturn modes of socialization, and many freedoms
with a 31-year-old woman from my yoga Return. When I mentioned the exact date we all used to take for granted. Parents are
community I´ll call Sarah. of Sarah’s return, her jaw dropped. “That is grieving the loss of childcare and young
When I first met Sarah, she had shared when Joe died,” she said, and broke down people the loss of in-person schooling.
with me that her partner had died about a in sobs, “What does that mean? Did Saturn Grandparents are grieving the loss of touch
year before. They´d had a remarkable rela- kill him? Do the stars hate me that much?” and contact with their families.
tionship, they were both into theater and One glance at her bi-wheel showed What does an astrologer do with a
acting, and had a riotous sense of humor. me that at the time of her Saturn Return, grieving client? We are not grief counselors
They were playful and very close. “I felt like Sarah’s natal Sun was conjoined by Jupiter. and we don´t need to be, but we can learn
Joe could read my thoughts,” Sarah said, There were all kinds of transits that we tend to respond with sensitivity and skill, as
“He was closer to me than my skin. And to interpret as positive happening for her well as with discernment about which cli-
then he died.” in the midst of her Saturnian struggle. I ents may need additional help from a grief
I told her how sorry I was about her got the sense that there were mysterious, counselor, therapist or support group.
great loss. Things like that shouldn´t hap- hidden gifts that would come to her from
pen to people her age. I offered a hug, and this time in her life, but that was not the
she cried in my embrace for a while. We moment to push on with my astrological
developed a trusting relationship. When I insights. Sarah was heartbroken, truly Grief is a natural
saw her at the yoga center and asked how wounded, by the unexpected loss of her
she was doing, she´d tell me the truth. best friend, partner and soul mate. What
and healthy human
Then one day she came in for an was required was for me to sit patiently response to
astrology reading. I love developmental with the profound pocket of grief that I had loss and change.
astrology and have always placed emphasis inadvertently opened for Sarah.
Grief is not
depression.
What is grief?
Full disclosure. I was a trauma-focused
therapist for 15 years. My outlook is pri-
marily humanistic. Although I view reality
through an archetypal astrological lens,
I also view it through the lens of trauma,
attachment theory, family systems, and
anti-oppression. This means that I am espe-
cially biased against the pathologization
of grief. I am opposed to the view that we
must medicate, control, or eradicate grief.
Grief is a natural and healthy human
response to loss and change. Grief is not
depression. Depression is a stagnant condi-
tion, whereas grief moves and flows. Grief
hurts, but it is not harmful. The only thing
to do with grief is to let it be expressed.
Melancholy, Odilon Redon
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Like a cup that is overflowing with the als in which we would create an altar and Ultimately, grief as a response to loss
water of emotion, when we cry, we let out place on it small bundles of cloth containing catapults us into a process of change. We
some of that water, creating spaciousness. objects that symbolized each of our many astrologers may be able to discern what
The only way out is through. griefs. We got full permission to cry, weep kind of change is afoot by interpreting
In times of loss, it is common for us to and wail, to be silent, to sleep, to be held. At a person’s chart and looking at current
regress to earlier states of maturity and to the end we would bury the bundles, giving planetary influences.
lean on older coping mechanisms. Crying them to the Earth as solemnly as if we were From the Evolutionary Astrology per-
ourselves to sleep, or until we are calm is having a funeral for all of our losses, large spective, we can find a lesson even in the
one of our oldest and best coping skills. and small, individual and collective. Dagara most painful of events. Saturn creates a
The other is to be held and witnessed in Grief Rituals are radical contradictions to limitation or pressure. We can respond
our pain. A mother will comfort her crying the ways we are socialized in mainstream by getting depressed or by enlisting our
baby by slowing her breath and remain- culture to repress our true feelings, to fear self-discipline. Pluto takes away a part of
ing calm, by making soothing sounds and falling apart when what we need is precisely our identity. We can respond by being
holding the child until the emotion has to stop holding ourselves together. self-destructive or by mourning our old
been expressed and they have returned to I believe one reason there is a mental identity and creating a new one. Uranus,
center or balance. health epidemic in this culture is because especially if aided by Mars, can disrupt our
When we witness another person’s people aren´t taught about grieving, which plans and create chaos. Resisting change
grief or pain, we are imitating the posture in trauma theory we´ve discovered is one won´t help, only creative openness will.
of that mother who remains calm and cen- of the main aspects of emotional healing. Chiron brings up wounds of our past for us to
tered, unconditionally loving, trusting that If we could all have permission and heal or resolve them. We can feel victimized,
the emotion will find resolution—at least room to fall apart, to miss work while being but the lesson is that our old coping strate-
for now—if we allow it this safe and non- supported by our community, we would gies no longer work and we must adapt.
judgmental space. Some grief is too great be a healthier society. In this article, rather than go deeper
to find resolution in one instance of griev- into the astrology of grief, I offer you a tool-
ing. A person may need to grieve for days, kit to help you make space for a client’s grief
months or years. Some grief returns in full when it shows up in your consulting room.
force during anniversary or when some-
I believe one
thing triggers its memory. But allowing a reason there is a ASTROLOGERS’ GRIEF TOOLKIT
person a moment of grieving while wit- mental health
nessed with unconditional positive regard Listen. The best thing you can do for a
is a gift that always brings some relief. epidemic in this grieving client is to listen, listen, and listen
In traditional cultures that acknowl- culture is because some more. Do not be in a hurry to return to
edge grief publicly and have rituals about the brilliant astrological insights you have for
this process, grieving individuals don´t
people aren´t taught them. Do not jump into fix-it mode. There is
struggle as much emotionally. For example, about grieving, which in incredible value in you bearing witness from
in Mexico we celebrate the Day of the Dead trauma theory we´ve a nonjudgmental, unconditionally loving
on the eve of November 2nd by placing stance. Speak only when you notice a shift
photographs of departed family members discovered is one of in your client. If they are crying, look for
with their favorite foods, as an invitation for the main aspects of the moment when they can breathe more
their souls to come feast with us again. We deeply again or make eye contact.
write Calaveritas, funny poems about dying, emotional healing.
we eat sugar skulls with our own name on
them, we create skeleton figurines that rep-
resent the day to day activities of the living.
Día de los Muertos is sad and soulful, but
also full of hilarity, it is how we convey that
death is just the soul playing peekaboo
until the next incarnation.
The Jewish tradition of mourning is
equally rich. Cutting one’s hair, tearing
one's clothing, reciting the Kaddish, sitting
Shivah for seven days. I’ve never experienced
these rituals, but it must be comforting to
have a cultural prescription for times when
we feel overwhelmed and stranded, a way
to signal to our community that we are in
that sacred state called mourning.
Sobonfu Somé, a teacher of ritual from
the Dagara tribe of Burkina Faso, taught me
the most about grieving. She led grief ritu-
page 18 The Career Astrologer OPA’s Quarterly MagazineOffer empathy. I am so sorry. That is so
hard. Sounds incredibly painful. These simple
phrases go a long way in letting a client
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lations, like survivors of sexual or relationship
violence, LGBTQI individuals, parents, etc.
know that you believe them, you validate Any situation in Encourage self-care and healthy cop-
their truth, you care. Do not utter empty which a grieving ing. What will you do in the next week to take
platitudes. Some of these culturally com- care of yourself? This is a great question to
mon phrases are hurtful, invalidating and person holds ask at the end of your session, to encourage
toxic. Please no Everything happens for a negative self-beliefs the client to be kind to themselves. Coping
reason. This too shall pass. If it´s not happy, skills can be healthy, or not so healthy.
including guilt,
it´s not the end. Crying is better than self-medicating.
self-blame and shame, Talking to a trusted person is better than
Reflect back. Ask questions. These could indicate the need isolating. If a client cannot come up with
are ingredients of active listening, a pow- some healthy coping skills, you can help by
erful tool of the helping professions. When for additional support. gently suggesting (remember you´re not
you listen carefully, you can reflect back the “shoulding” on them) that they get good
core of what you hear as a question. Don't food, good sleep, that they lean on people
assume anything and allow your client to depression. Depression happens when we they trust, and engage in soothing activ-
confirm or correct you. The purpose is to let cannot grieve and are stuck. As long as our ities. I call these “things we do with our
them gain clarity about what they are really grief is being expressed in ways that don´t hands and feet”: cooking, crafting, writing,
feeling. I'm hearing that you really miss your harm us or anyone else, it is not pathologi- walking, gardening, etc.
mother. It sounds like you wish you'd done cal. That said, we need to…
something different. I want to understand, Do your own work. We astrologers are
do you feel ________? Listen for signs a client may need helping professionals, and subject to the
additional support. There are signs and parallel process of dealing with our own
Understand there are (nonlinear) behaviors that may indicate that a per- human condition, while helping clients
stages of grief. Although there is some son needs additional help with grieving. deal with theirs. The better we take care
controversy about the stages of grief as Traumatic grief happens when a loss is of ourselves, the higher the quality of our
described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her compounded with an event or events that services. I encourage you to process your
1969 book On Death and Dying, they are are shocking, unexpected, violent, which own grief and heal your own trauma. This
a helpful guide. She identified that when overwhelm a person’s ability to cope. In will protect you from compassion fatigue,
faced with a great loss, individuals tend- his book, Say Her Name, the Guatemalan- as well as make you aware of your own trig-
ed to move through these stages before American writer Francisco Goldman gers and minimize the likelihood of them
reaching acceptance of their loss: describes his own traumatic grief: his showing up in your client sessions. Learning
Denial. The refusal to accept there has young and adored wife died in a surfing anti-oppression and improving your cul-
been a loss. accident shortly after they got married, tural competence are avenues toward
Anger. Anger at themselves, at others, and her family blamed him for her death, treating all clients with dignity, respect,
a desire to find and blame whoever is guilty and at first, he almost believed them. Any kindness, and sensitivity, especially when
for causing the loss. situation in which a grieving person holds they come from a different cultural/ethnic/
Bargaining. An illusory attempt at negative self-beliefs including guilt, self- socioeconomic background than your own.
control. “If only I had/they had… then this blame and shame, could indicate the need Remember that the crises of our times have
wouldn´t have happened.” for additional support. Other red flags are: shown us more starkly than ever the other
Depression. Active Grieving. Falling rage accompanied by threats of violence; pandemics of racism, gender violence and
apart. Feeling heartbroken and sad. Crying, suicidal talk and threats of self-harm; and poverty. In this unfair world, some people
weeping, wailing. Not wanting to get out anything else that gives you the impres- have more losses and therefore more unre-
of bed. Feeling that everything is hopeless sion that the client is not able to cope with solved grief than others. I invite you to join
and useless and there is no future. Hitting their life circumstances. me in the commitment to end all forms of
bottom and staying there as long as neces- oppression, including and especially racism.
sary, until the natural upswing toward… Keep a list of professionals, agen- A better world begins with you.
Acceptance. A state of integration, cies and groups to refer to. Remember
when we can accept our losses, take stock not to assume anything or “should” on Magalí Morales MSW, is an evolutionary astrologer,
of what we still have, and recover a sense your client. Ask, “Would you like more shamanic healer, writer, mom and climate activist
who believes that in order to heal the world we need
of future. support?” If the client says yes, offer a sug- to begin by healing ourselves. Healing begins at the
Kübler-Ross’s great contribution is gestion from your list. I suggest you find individual level and continues when we work to heal
that grief is a process. We all move through out information about psychotherapists our societies from oppression and violence and our
these stages when faced with a great loss, (make sure you include therapists of color environment from climate chaos and extinction.
Magali has been using astrology to help people fall
not in a linear, but cyclical way. Remember and therapists or agencies who work with in love with their highest destiny for 15 years, as well
grief can be triggered by anniversaries or low-income individuals); grief support as offering healings and deep spiritual counseling,
strong reminders of what we lost. groups; self-help groups, including 12-step in English and Spanish, in person and in the virtual
Most importantly, remember that recovery groups; suicide prevention space at: www.magalimorales.com
actively grieving is not the same thing as hotlines; support groups for specific popu-
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