Basic Guide To Western Astrology PDF

A BASIC GUIDE
TO
WESTERN
ASTROLOGY
FOR
STUDENTS & PRACTITIONERS
OF POLARITY THERAPY

BY
LISA MARIE SCHIMSKI, BA, RPP, RPE
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF ENERGYARTS

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KEY TO ASTROLOGY SYMBOLS

SIGN SYMBOL HOUSE ELEMENT MODALITY RULERSHIP
Aries

1
st
Fire Cardinal Mars
Taurus

2
nd
Earth Fixed Venus
Gemini

3
rd
Air Mutable Mercury
Cancer

4
th
Water Cardinal Moon
Leo

5
th
Fire Fixed Sun
Virgo

6
th
Earth Mutable Mercury
Libra

7
th
Air Cardinal Venus
Scorpio

8
th
Water Fixed Mars/Pluto
Sagittarius

9
th
Fire Mutable Jupiter
Capricorn

10
th
Earth Cardinal Saturn
Aquarius

11
th
Air Fixed Saturn/Uranus
Pisces

12
th
Water Mutable Jupiter/Neptune
PLANETARY SYMBOLS: MAJOR ASPECTS:
Sun North Node Conjunction (0)
Moon South Node Sextile (60)
Mercury Ascendant Square (90)
Mars Midheaven Trine (120)
Venus Chiron Opposition (180)
Jupiter Ceres
Saturn Pallas Athena ALSO:
Uranus Juno Retrograde
Neptune Vesta
Pluto (or )

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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
What is Astrology? 4
A Heritage Based on Observation 4
Does Astrology Work? 5
How Does It Work? 6
Polarity Therapy & Western Astrology 7
Involutionary and Evolutionary Perspectives on Astrology 8
The Archetypal Perspective on Astrology 8
Western Astrology in Dr. Stones Writings 9
How to Look at an Astrological ChartPart 1: Astrology & the Elements 16
The Air Element 18
The Fire Element 19
The Water Element 20
The Earth Element 21
How to Look at an Astrological ChartPart 2: Planets, Signs & Houses 22
The Planets (et al) 23
- The Personal Planets 23
- The Transpersonal Planets 24
- The Ascendant & Midheaven 24
- The Moons Nodes 24
- Solar & Lunar Eclipses 24
- Asteroids & Planetoids 25
The Astrological Signs 27
The Astrological Houses 29
Key to Astrological Symbols inside cover
A BASIC GUIDE TO
WESTERN ASTROLOGY
FOR STUDENTS & PRACTITIONERS
OF POLARITY THERAPY

Table of Contents (contd)
How to Look at an Astrological ChartPart 3: Planetary Aspects 30

How to Look at an Astrological ChartPart 4: Transits 32

Astrology Book List 35
Light Bulb Jokes for Each Sign 36
How to Get a Copy of Your Birth Chart 37
About EnergyArts 37
About the Author 37


INTRODUCTION

From ancient times to the present, people around the globe have used astrology to understand and
relate with the powerful forces that shape their lives from both within and without. In Western
astrology, our astrological birthchart can be viewed as the personal roadmap each of us is born with,
which reflects the archetypal energies that form and then guide us on our journeys through life.

Because the elemental paradigm of astrology is based on many of the same energetic principles that
are at the core of Dr. Stones Polarity Therapy, the insights gained through the study of astrology can
potentially deepen our understanding of these principles and deepen our work as practitioners. This
has certainly been my experience.

After studying astrology myself for over 40 years, I still consider myself a student of astrology more
than a professional astrologer. However, on my journey as a teacher, I have developed a fair amount of
written material that Ive used to introduce Polarity students to the basic principles of astrology. The
pages that follow are the result of this work to date.

Although it is certainly not a substitute for an in-depth class or a professional reading, this guide should
give you much of what you need to embark on your astrological journey and creatively explore the
many ways you can use an astrological birth chart* as a helpful tool for working with yourself or with
others in the context of Polarity Therapy.

May this work be of service to you and the people you work with.

Peace & Blessings,

Lisa Marie Schimski
May 2007

*For information about how to get a copy of your birth chart, please see page 37.

WHAT IS ASTROLOGY?

It is the nature of the human mind to recognize patterns and seek out regularities and correlations be-
tween all the many things that make up our world based on our observations. This ability allows us
to predict outcomes for future plans based on past experiences. And, by extrapolating relatively consis-
tent principles from well-observed patterns, we can also meet complex or unforeseen events and un-
precedented challenges with a greater level of confidence. The skillful utilization of this gift is proba-
bly at the foundation of what we consider to be some our greatest collective human achievements in
many fields of endeavorfrom art and architecture to mathematics and science to sacred rituals and all
forms of healing arts, just to name a few.

A HERITAGE BASED ON OBSERVATION
The study of astrology is based on correlations made between patterns observed among the stars and
planets and those found in the life events, relationships, and inner experiences of human beings and
communities.

From the most ancient times to the present, people around the globe have looked up and seen the in-
tricate patterns of stars and planets in the night sky. Our ancestors observed many things about these
patterns and information about these observations has been passed down from generation to genera-
tion over countless millennia.

And, without primetime TV, net surfing, and other distractions of modern life, our ancestors were
probably also keen observers of the human dramas around them. (Perhaps, instead of pondering the
story line of last nights episode of Law & Order: Traffic Violations Bureau and wondering whether
youll like the new CSI: Outer Mongolia as much as the original or arguing with your spouse over
whether CNN or FoxNews offers a more fair and balanced treatment of world events, they actually had
the time and mental space to notice correlations between star patterns and people patterns!)

So, what are some of the things our ancestors might have observed?

The most obvious were, of course, the daily rising and setting of the Sun and the monthly Moon cycle. Various
stages in the Suns daily cycle could be correlated with various activities and levels of focus and awak-
eness, while the Moons phases could be correlated with shifts in mood and psychological states, as
well as the menstrual cycles of women. (Even in modern times, many hospital emergency rooms, as
well as the police department, routinely schedule extra staff during the full moon, because theyve ob-
served a statistically significant increase in crimes, injuries, and mental illness during this time!)

There was also the regularity of fixed spatial relationships of the stars with each otherrather than moving
randomly, they created dependable images that could be counted on to withstand change over time. Our ances-
tors connected the dots and saw various animals and objects and people in various poses, which
slowly floated in an orderly fashion across the sky from sunset to sunrise. Some of these fixed constel-
lations became the signs of the zodiacand there are many, many more.


At a higher order of complexity, our ancestors observed the cyclical drift of these star patterns through time
over the course of each year. For example, although the stars that make up what we now call Ursa Major
the big bear (aka the big dipper)always have the same relationship with each other, exactly
where they will end up in the sky at a particular time of night changes throughout the year. In this
case, the regularity is from year to year the star pattern in the night sky on the night of the winter sol-
stice will always look the same as on the last winter solstice.

This level of complexity within a yearly cycle is similar to the change of seasons we experience in temperate
latitudes, which can also be correlated with changes in the relative lengths of days and nights, as well as where
the Sun and Moon rise and set on the horizon. (There are several ancient structures, such as Stonehenge,
which are constructed so that the Sun will rise at a specific place on the day of the Winter Solstice.) As
with the daily Sun and monthly Moon cycles, this yearly pattern can be correlated with various envi-
ronmental and social conditions, needs/ concerns, activities, skills, community rituals, and psychologi-
cal states as well as the behavior of animals, insects, birds, plants, etc.

Then there were the visible planetsMercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturnlarger than the stars and
dancing through their landscape of fixed constellations, sometimes forward, sometimes back, sometimes
dropping out of sight and then appearing months later. Their movement may have, at first, seemed arbi-
trary. Though, upon closer, long-term scrutiny, their periodic patternswhich span anywhere from less
than a year for Mercury to about 28 years for Saturnemerged.

Now that we have created artificial environments for ourselves where temperature, light levels, the
availability of food, and the ability to travel, etc. is dictated more by our personal whims and choices
than by Mother Nature, it may be hard for us to even notice what our ancestors were profoundly
aware of most of the time: that during different times of the day, the month, and the yearnot to men-
tion the span of a human lifedifferent types of needs, focuses, activities, concerns, and qualities of
consciousness emerge and recede in a natural rhythm that is in sync with our environment. And, when
we go out of sync with this rhythm, we can get into trouble.

DOES ASTROLOGY WORK?
Some modern-day critics of astrology categorically dismiss its validity based on a simple cause-and-
effect argument. They hear someone espousing an astrological paradigm at a party say something
about the influence of Mercury retrograde or a Sun-Saturn conjunction in the natal chart and
they think that what is meant by this is a direct cause-and-effect relationship between the planet and
the people. Very woo-woo, they might say, when the scientists arent looking, some lifeless mass of
rock hurtling around the Sun sends energy beams toward the people of planet earth to mess with their
free will Yeah, right! (Viewed this way, it sounds pretty silly to me, too.)
Many things observed cannot be explained.
Bodes Law

Whatever works, works!
Dr. Randolph Stone

I have been a student of astrology for over 40 years. What began to intrigue me more and more about
it was that it seemed to accurately describe my experience about myself and other people. This hap-
pened more and more as I moved beyond the more trivial insights of the Cosmopolitan Bedside As-
trologer and daily horoscopes. I went for several astrological readings during my teens and twenties
with highly experienced astrologers. In most cases, they were people I had never met before and who
did not know anything else about me except my birth date, time, place, and my name. Nonetheless,
they were able to tell me accurate details about my personality and how I related with others, as well
as very deep things about my inner lifethings that were not obvious externally and I shared with very
few people. They were also able to pinpoint critical moments in my past and the general nature of
these moments (e.g. when my father died when I was 16 and a traumatic event at the age of 5 that trig-
gered a long-term pattern of fear related to public speaking as well as the time when I was able to re-
solve it). I remember that there was a time period in college when I steeped myself in astrological in-
formation and was able to identify the Sun Sign of every new person I met, within a very short period
of time, with something approaching an 80-90% accuracy. These experiences allowed me to suspend
my disbelief enoughdespite sometimes persuasive arguments from scientifically-minded friends
and colleagues and occasional warnings from my own internal woo-woo meterto continue utiliz-
ing the wisdom and insight astrological thinking can potentially lead us to.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Having experienced that astrology works, I started to wonder how it works. Although I cannot say that
I have any sort of definitive answer as of yet, my study of Polarity Therapy has helped immensely in
developing a context in which to explore the time-honored observations and correlations of astrology
in a creative and useful way.

Dr. Stone was fond of quoting the Hermetic axiom: As Above, So Below. He tells over and over
again that the macrocosm is reflected in the microcosm and vice versathat what is happening on
one level of experience is reflected on other levels. So, rather than seeking out a simple cause-and-
effect relationship between the rest of the planets of our solar system and the people inhabiting ours, I
have begun to view astrological configurations as reflections of larger energetic patterns that underlie
everything. It goes something like this:

There is a continual cyclic interplay of energies in the universe that we and our planet Earth and all the
stars and planets of our solar system are part of. From the viewpoint of our planet, we can say that
throughout the year certain energies come to ascendancy while others recede (something weve lost
touch with to a large extent in modern times, but our ancestors were acutely aware of, as discussed
previously). These energies are archetypalfundamental to all people and found throughout nature. At
certain moments some are more activated than others. The dynamic pattern of these underlying ener-
gies is reflected in planetary movements as well as in our bodies and outer environment. Its not that
Mercury retrograde causes an unexpected communication problem, its more like the underlying
energy that is reflected in Mercury retrograde is also reflected in our personal experience.

So what about the birth chart? Well, no matter how easy it may seem to others involved, birth is an
incredibly traumatic experience: We go from floating in a warm, safe environmentthe only thing
weve ever known in this particular lifetimeand all of a sudden were being compressed and
squeezed out through an incredibly narrow opening into a world of lights and giant creatures who
have total control over our physical well-being... sort of like a scene out of an alien abduction movie.
There are theories that are being developed through trauma research that suggest that, possibly due to
the brain chemistry involved in the high stress of trauma, whatever is happening in that moment is
strongly imprinted on our psyche, as well as our bodies, usually in a way that operates below the level
of conscious awareness and tends to stay with us for a very long time. The birth chart is sort of a dia-

grammatic snap shot of the stars and planets at the moment of our birth as viewed from the place we
are born. Going back to As Above, So Below we could say that the energetic pattern inherent in the
universe at the moment of our birth, which is reflected at a macrocosmic level in this patterns of stars
and planets, is going to be strongly imprinted on us.

Just as with any other sort of trauma, our field of possibilitiesin terms of feelings, behaviors, and ex-
periences, and activities we are willing to engage incan be narrowed by it. And, the potential to
unwind the trauma and create a higher order of freedom and awareness is also there. (How we might
use astrology to do this is presented under Involutionary & Evolutionary Perspectives on Astrology
on page 8.)

POLARITY THERAPY & WESTERN ASTROLOGY
Polarity Therapy was developed by Dr. Randolph Stone, DO, DC, ND over the course of his life
(1890-1981). In this work, Dr. Stone brought together ancient wisdom traditions of both East and West
with an understanding of modern physics and numerous natural healing modalities in an attempt to
identify the underlying essence of all healing arts and utilize it in his practice. Both as a Mason and
as the librarian for the theosophical society for many years he was exposed to numerous teachings on
hermetic philosophy and Western esoteric traditions and incorporated a great deal of what he learned
into the principles of Polarity Therapy, along with skills and insights drawn from Indian Ayurveda, Ori-
ental Medicine, and his western naturopathic, osteopathic, and chiropractic training.

Western astrology has roots in the same Western esoteric traditions and its paradigm based on the 4
active elements of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth is not only similar to Polaritys elemental model, we
find it in Indian Ayurveda and the Chakra System. Moreover, astrologys 3 modalities of Cardinal, Mu-
table, and Fixed is similar to Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic qualities of energy used in Polarity and Ay-
urveda.

Each of the astrological signs is associated with a specific area of the body in an organized fashion
from the head to the feet. As you can see from Dr. Stones chart shown on page 11, the first sign, Ar-
ies, which begins on the first day of Spring, is associated with the head and eyes; the second sign, Tau-
rus, with the neck; the third sign, Gemini, with the shoulders and arms; the fourth sign, Cancer, with
the breast; the fifth sign, Leo, with the solar plexus and diaphragm; the sixth sign. Virgo, with the intes-
tines; the seventh sign, Libra, with the kidneys; the eighth sign, Scorpio, with the pelvis and genitals;
the ninth sign, Sagittarius, with the thighs; the tenth sign, Capricorn, with the knees; the eleventh sign,
Aquarius, with the ankles; and the twelfth sign, Pisces, with the feet.

Dr. Stone utilized these astrological relationships as a key part of Polaritys system of energy balancing
because he found strong correspondences between them and how energy flowed (and didnt flow) in
the body. For example, when a person is suffering from an imbalance in the Fire element (which re-
lates to the ability to focus, enthusiasm, anger, and digestion, among other things), the head, solar
plexus, and thighs may experience a statically held increase and/or decrease of energy (e.g. the head
may have a relative lack of energy, which results in mental fogginess or lethargy, while there may be a
relative excess of energy in the either the solar plexus, which can affect digestion, or the thighs). Hold-
ing various types contacts between these regions, allows the Fire energy to flow more easily
physically, as well as emotionally and mentally.

For many Polarity practitioners, an in-depth study of Western astrology greatly enhances an under-
standing and awareness of more subtle nuances of the Elements and how they manifest in our lives,
even if they do not fully embrace the predictive part of the work.


INVOLUTIONARY AND EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE ON ASTROLOGY

THE ARCHETYPAL PERSPECTIVE ON ASTROLOGY


ASTROLOGY IN DR. STONES WRITINGS


DR. STONES COLLECTED WORKS, VOLUME I, BOOK 1, CHART 4, PAGE 48

DR. STONES COLLECTED WORKS, VOLUME I, BOOK 1, CHART 5, PAGE 49

DR. STONES COLLECTED WORKS, VOLUME I, BOOK 1, PAGE 50




HOW TO LOOK AT
AN ASTROLOGICAL CHART

PART 1: ASTROLOGY & THE ELEMENTS

Western Astrology can be quite complex. There are numerous ways to interpret even the simplest
features of the chartand there are many additional details about planetary relationships that I still find
mind-boggling after 40 years!

I recommend that, if you are new to the study of astrology, you begin with the simplest level and add
layers of complexity. For those who are also studying Polarity Therapy, the natural first step is to look
at the chart through the lens of the 4 Elements.

In doing so, it is important to remember that everyone has all four Elements and is capable of manifest-
ing them. The elemental balance of the birth chart can tell us how easy or how difficult this process
may be. It will also tell us where someones energy is focused, what is most important to them, and
what their primary needs, resources, and challenges might be.

For Polarity practitioners, this information is invaluable. It can tell us how we might best relate to and
communicate with our clients, how they will approach various dimensions of their lives (as signified
by the planets and houses), and where they might benefit from elemental modeling to meet specific
challenges. Understanding our own elemental balance can also help us navigate through problematic
relationships with clients in our practices and our lives in general.

To evaluate the elemental balance of someones birth chart, it is important to look at the chart as a
whole. However, there are certain key factors that will show us how a persons energy is most con-
sciously directed and which elements are most easily accessed in everyday life. Thus, it is recom-
mended that you first look at the elements associated with the signs of the following factors:

Sun, Moon & Ascendant
Planetary Rulers of the Sun & Ascendant

Next, look at the personal planets (in the order listed): Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter & Saturn.

The elements of the signs associated with the trans-personal planets (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto)as
well as the moons nodes, asteroids, and other factorsare considered to be of less importance in de-
termining someones primary elemental expression because they usually operate below the level of
conscious awareness and have more to do with how we relate with the larger generational, cultural,
and cosmic forces that shape our lives than with the more intimate realm of our personalities. Strong
aspects or emphasis of these planets in the chart, however, increase their importance and make them
more consciously active.

The Key on the inside cover includes charts to help you identify signs, elements, planets, and plane-
tary rulerships and the following pages include descriptions of the primary characteristics of how each
of the four elements used in astrology manifests through the personality.


I will use my own astrological information as an example:

primary factors:
Sun () in Scorpio () = Water
Moon () in Gemini () = Air
Ascendant () in Scorpio() = Water
Sun in Scorpio = Water

secondary factors:
Mars () in Pisces () = Water
Pluto () in Virgo () = Earth

other personal planets:
Mars () in Pisces () = Water
Venus () in Libra () = Air
Mercury () in Sagittarius () = Fire
Jupiter () in Virgo () = Earth
Saturn () in Sagittarius () = Fire

The information above would indicate that Water is my dominant Element, with Air coming in 2nd,
and Fire and Earth much less prominent.

This is largely true, though it doesnt take into account a special feature of my chart: The fact that my
Sun (and north node ) is sitting right next to (aka conjuncting ) my Mercury and Saturn in Sagitta-
rius. This strongly increases the Fire level of my chart.

This is even further increased by a very strong aspect to this energetic focal point of Fire and Water.
Aspects are a special geometric relationship between planets in the chart that indicate how the ener-
gies of the planets involved relate with each other. In this case, the aspect is a perfect triangle, called a
Grand Trinea strong, harmonious relationshipbetween the Sun/North Node/Mercury/Saturn AND
Uranus () in Leo () AND Ceres () in Aries (). This creates a lot more Fire than would be ex-
pected otherwise.

THE AIR ELEMENT
GEMINI LIBRA AQUARIUS

primarily focused in the realm of thoughts/mind/intellect/abstract ideas

primary needs & drives: to think, analyze, evaluate, and ponder all sorts of ideas
curiosityasking questions
communication
verbal expression
relationships/social interactionas an avenue for thought exchange,
not emotional exchange)
to be successful intellectuallyrecognized as smart or interesting

gifts: quick-witted, agile mental faculties
ability to process and synthesize large amounts of abstract information
imaginative, ability to visualize
innovativeon the cutting edge of new ideas and trends
ability for problem-solving, planning, analyzing, evaluating, strategizing
easily disconnects from emotionscan be impartial, fair-minded, just, diplomatic, tactful
articulate verbal expression
works quickly
easily adapts to new ideas, people, circumstancesability to communicate with anyone
great storytellers, great jokes and puns

challenges: critical, judgmental (of self and others)
impractical (value of ideas over practical application)
easily disconnects from bodyoversteps physical limitations
easily disconnects from feelings (of self and others)can be cold,
heartless, aloof, calculating
spaced-out, lost in thought, scattered
restless, bored with routine
difficulty in focusing, making choices, bringing things to completion
endless pondering and planning with no action
obsessive thinking
opinionated
fickle, changeablecan passionately espouse and argue any side of an issue
masters of rationalization and denial
black-and-white thinking
sensitive nervous systemcan get over stimulated, high-strung, jittery, reactive
eccentric, fanatical

air imbalances manifest physically in: lungs/chest shoulders
nervous system kidneys
skin ankles
colon

THE FIRE ELEMENT
ARIES LEO SAGITTARIUS

primarily focused in the realm of self-expression/asserting will/initiation/taking action

primary needs & drives: to radiate, shining forth the light of who they are
to find and express their passion
to be noticed
freedom of movement, travel
freedom of expression
to take action
warrior spirit
to be successful in generalrecognized for who they are or the image and
energy they put forth (e.g. movies stars, TV
personalities)

gifts: enthusiasm, high spirits, optimism, faith
ability to initiate activities, get things moving, make things happen
unending strength, drive, fearlessness
will-power, assertiveness
charisma
self-esteem
passionate, demonstrative
straight-forward, honest, direct
focus, clarity
leadership, ability to take charge

challenges: self-involved, ego-oriented
easily angered, volatile temper (but usually does not hold on to it)
loud, overbearing, overpowering
acts before thinkingwillful, impulsive, rash behavior
prideeasily affected by others opinions or lack of attention
bluntinsensitive to feelings of others
impatient

fire imbalances manifest physically in: digestive system
liver, gallbladder, pancreas
heart, blood pressure
headesp. eyes
sympathetic nervous system, adrenal glands
thighs
fevers, inflammation, headaches

THE WATER ELEMENT
CANCER SCORPIO PISCES

primarily focused in the realm of emotions/feelings/astral plane/psychic phenomena

primary needs & drives: to make a deep emotional and/or spiritual connection with others
to nurture and be nurtured
to belong and be accepted
to explore and express emotions, spiritual yearnings, psychic connec-
tions, and sexuality
to be able to protect their vulnerability through secrecy and privacy
to be successful emotionallyrecognized as loving or lovable

gifts: highly intuitive, psychically and emotionally sensitive to others
nurturing, empathetic, caring for others
emotional depth
ability to navigate the dark realms of the unconscious
notices nuances and subtleties of behavior
creativeability to nurture new ideas, projects, etc. until they bear fruit
ability to see the hidden connections between things
ability to go with the flow
flows around obstacles or gradually wears them away
patience, loyalty
connected to the cycles of nature, in tune with unseen forces
ability to talk things out

challenges: can become overwhelmed by feelings
moody
easily affected by others emotions or psychic debris
emotionally or psychically invasive, seeping under others boundaries
excessive attachment to things, people, memories of the past
overprotective, smothering with love
compulsiveness, irrational fears, addictive behavior
spineless, easily led
foggy-brained, loss of mental boundaries
endless talk

water imbalances manifest physically in: pelvis, generative organs, bladder
lymphatic system, secretory glands, mucus secretions
breasts
feet
menstrual cycle
swelling, bloating, puffiness, excess mucus

THE EARTH ELEMENT
TAURUS VIRGO CAPRICORN

primarily focused in the material realm/the physical realm of tangible form and the senses

primary needs & drives: to feel physically and materially secure
to be organized and structured
to complete things, bring things into form
to be involved in practical activities with tangible results
to uphold traditional values, to do things the way the have
always been done
to be useful, of service
to enjoy sensual pleasures
to be successful materiallyrecognized for a job well done and
ability to provide for self/family

gifts: grounded, practical
reliable, dependable, consistent
capable, competent, efficientperformance-oriented
organized, detail-oriented, thorough
patient, persistent, persevering, ability to see things through to completion no matter
how long it takes
methodical, ability to do things one step at a time
ability to create and hold clear boundaries
ability to actualize and manifest
self-disciplined
great physical strength and awareness of body
courageous

challenges: conventional, unimaginative, no surprises, lack of spontaneity
addiction to routine, orderliness
rigid, stubborn, bull-headedunwilling to accept new possibilities
slow, plodding, dullunwilling to accept, new approaches or short cuts
fixations of thought
worry (especially over material concerns)
fearfulness, excessive caution, avoids risks
inability to connect with the spiritual dimension
over-emphasis on proving things through the senses

earth imbalances manifest physically in: colon, rectum, perineum
neck
knees
musculoskeletal system
tensions, spasms, tumors/growths
constipation/diarrhea

HOW TO LOOK AT

PART 2: PLANETS, SIGNS & HOUSES


THE PLANETS (ET AL)
THE PERSONAL PLANETS
(visible to the naked eye)
SUN: primary expression of who you are vitality ego creativity connection to Source
drive for recognition & significance your gift to the world how you shine forth your light
Yang energy Father archetype rules the sign of Leo

MOON: your needs, emotions & feelings the subconscious how you receive how you
nurture yourself & others habits sensitivity psychic awareness attachments Yin
energy Mother archetype rules the sign of Cancer

MERCURY: how you think & communicate intellect intelligence learning expression
through speaking & writing travel (short trips) Neutral (androgynous) energy
Child archetype rules the signs of Gemini & Virgo

VENUS: how you relate with others (feminine aspect) cooperation how you give & receive
love aesthetic sensibility your environment how you attract things & people to you
social urges your values how you achieve balance & harmony your feminine side
important women in your life Lover archetype rules the signs of Taurus & Libra

MARS: how you relate with others (masculine aspect) competition how you defend your
boundaries how you get what you want how you initiate things & take action your
passions, drives & desires sense of independence aggressive urges courage how
you fight your masculine side important men in your life Warrior archetype rules
the sign of Aries/old ruler of Scorpio (before the discovery of Pluto)

JUPITER: the expansive side of your nature how you give to others your generosity
optimism faith ideals how you manifest your vision how/where you find
opportunities succeed & find fulfillment where/how you find good luck where
you are prone to excess or indulgence Benevolent Father/Santa Claus archetypes
rules the sign of Sagittarius/old ruler of Pisces (before the discovery of Neptune)

SATURN: the contractive side of your nature how you focus your energies how/where things
are difficult how you meet adversity & learn through it how you claim or abdicate
authority/authorship of your life restrictions limitations discipline ambition
organization self-sufficiency safety/caution/self-preservation karma responsibility
relationship with time manifestation Stern Father/Old Wise Man archetypes
rules the sign of Capricorn/old ruler of Aquarius (before the discovery of Uranus)
The planets represent various archetypal energies and aspects of our being. These are energies that all
human beings share and need to express, albeit to different degrees and in different ways. The planet
indicates WHAT type of energy is seeking expression. The sign the planet is in shows HOW this
energy will operate and the specific quality of expression. The house position shows in what area of
life this energy will be focused.

THE TRANS-PERSONAL PLANETS
(not visible to the naked eye)
URANUS: your uniqueness & individuality your sense of freedom how you are different,
unconventional, quirky or weird how/where you rebel how you relate to change
how/where you find change that awakens you to the truth lightning flash intuition/
inspiration radical thinking Awakener/Trickster archetypes new ruler of
Aquarius

NEPTUNE: your relationship with the Divine, with Spirit & spirits of all sorts (including both
ghosts on the astral plane and alcohol) cosmic consciousness how/where you lose
your ego & your boundaries your imagination psychic ability how/where you are
prone to illusion, getting confused or are easily deceived obsessions drugs,
alcohol & anesthesia selfless devotion unconditional love suffering, compassion
& healing Dreamer/Healer archetypes new ruler of Pisces

PLUTO: your relationship with forces that you cannot control death, rebirth, transformation
(at the deepest possible level) how you use your personal power how/where you
come up against & explore taboos how you feel comfortable with not knowing
how you relate to your shadow things that are dark & unseen how you relate to
the sacred & the profane how/where you go to extremes Destroyer archetype
new ruler of Scorpio

THE ASCENDANT & MIDHEAVEN
(related to astrological houses)
ASC (Ascendant): 1st house cusp how you appear to others the surface level of your personality
how you view the world how you experience beginnings & how you begin things

MC (Midheaven): 10th house cusp your calling, career & occupation social status authority
how you take charge of the direction of your life your reputation responsibilities

THE MOONS NODES
NORTH NODE: your souls path in this lifetime where you are going/meant to go your
karmic future based on experiences in past lives directions to be pursued &
tasks to be resolved may be challenging & uncomfortable compared with...

SOUTH NODE: old patterns & ways of behaving that your soul has brought in from past lives
your karmic past an easy place for you to go that does not lead to personal
progress

THE SOLAR & LUNAR ECLIPSES
(the most recent eclipses prior to your birth)
SOLAR ECLIPSE: represents the gifts you have come to share with the world in this lifetime

LUNAR ECLIPSE: represents the lessons you have come to learn in this lifetime

ASTEROIDS & PLANETOIDS
Ceres, Pallas Athena, Vesta & Juno are the largest of a group of asteroids orbiting the sun between Mars
and Jupiter. They were first discovered in the early 1800s (just before the inception of the womens
movement), but were not regarded as significant astrological entities until the 1970s (when the
womens movement came to fruition). Collectively, they offer a much needed elaboration on the
feminine archetypes explored through Western astrology (beyond the Moon/Mother and Venus/Lover).
Because of their physical position, they can be looked at, collectively, as a transformational bridge
between the five personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus & Mars) and the two social planets
(Jupiter & Saturn).

Chiron is a planetoid that orbits the sun between Saturn and Uranus in a 51 year cycle. It was
discovered in 1977. Because of its physical position, Chiron can also be considered a transformational
bridge between the personal/social planets visible with the naked eye and the transpersonal planets
that are not visible.

CHIRON: MYTH: A wise teacher that was accidentally scratched by one of Hercules poisoned
arrows. Because he was immortal and unable to die, he lived his life in excruciating
pain. He became a great healer of others from what he learned in his attempt to heal
himself. He finally negotiated with Zeus to give his immortality to Prometheus (who
stole fire from the gods to give to humans) and was allowed to dwell in the
Underworld where he could release his physical pain.

ARCHETYPAL ENERGY: the wounded healerbeing wounded, wounding others, where/
how we learn through suffering and disappointment, wounds that lead us to greater
knowledge about how to heal ourselves and others, inward vision and shamanic
experiences, walking between the worlds, unique or magical experiences, teachers/
mentors, associated especially with the hands and thighs

CERES: MYTH: (Demeter in Greece) The Great Earth Mother. Goddess of Grain, Fertility, the
Harvest & the Eleusinian Rites. Daughter of Cronos/Saturn & Rhea. Sister of Zeus/
Jupiter, Poseidon/Neptune & Hades/Pluto, as well as of Vesta & Juno. Demeter/Ceres
was the mother of Persephone/Kore, who was taken to the Underworld by Hades/Pluto
(some myths say she went willingly, some say unwillingly). Distraught at the loss of her
daughter, Ceres withheld the energy of fertility and the earth became barren. Eventually
a bargain was struck with Pluto to return Persephone to her mother for half of the year.

ARCHETYPAL ENERGY: the motherhow we nurture others and how we like to be
nurtured, parenting (esp. single parenting), childcare and education, unconditional
love, relationships with parents and children, food issues, self-esteem issues, rituals for
transformation and dying, childbirth, womens blood mysteries, lessons of attachment
and separation,grief/loss/abandonment, issues of sharing, fertility, renewal, living for
and through children, mother-daughter wounds


PALLAS
ATHENA: MYTH: Daughter of Zeus/Jupiter. Virgin Goddess of Wisdom, War & Victory, Politics,
Strategic Planning, Justice, Arts & Crafts, and Healing. She sprang from Zeuss forehead
as a full-grown warrior queen. (Earlier myths say that, prior to this, Zeus had
swallowed Pallas Sea Goddess Mother whole while she was pregnant and Pallas
emerged when Zeus was struck with a headache that could only be relieved by
cleaving his forehead with a double-edged axe.) Also related to Medusa and Snake
Goddesses, as well as Amazons.

ARCHETYPAL ENERGY: the daughter and the warrior queencreative intelligence
using reproductive energy to produce mental progeny, adaptation of the feminine
wisdom principle to the needs of the patriarchal state (hence, relates to professional
women who give up relationship or parenting to excel at their careers), the ability to
strategize, the ability to rise above feelings toward compassionate justice, valor and
strength, political activism, artistic ability, androgyny, denial of femininity, father-
daughter complexes, prophecy & oracle, creative visualization, fear of success

VESTA: MYTH: (Hestia in Greece) Sister of Zeus/Jupiter, Poseidon/Neptune & Hades/Pluto, as
well as of Ceres & Juno. Goddess of the Hearth and Keeper of the Sacred Flame.

ARCHETYPAL ENERGY: the sister and priestess of the temple (the vestal virgin, i.e. she
who belongs to no man... they often performed sacred sexual religious devotions)
focus, commitment, dedication toward path and goal, integration of spiritual and
sexual energies, liberated sexuality, sexual fears, guilt & inadequacies, fear of intimacy
and commitment, transmutation of sexual forces, shows how/where we show focus,
commitment & dedication to our path and how we deal with sexual energy

JUNO: MYTH: (Hera in Greece) Both Wife and Sister of Zeus/Jupiter. Sister of Poseidon/
Neptune & Hades/Pluto, as well as of Ceres & Vesta.

ARCHETYPAL ENERGY: the wife and the divine consortprinciple of relatedness,
committed partnership, perfected and balanced union with another, intimacy, trust,
freedom & equality, infidelity, betrayal jealousy, relinquishing power, shows our
capacity for meaningful relationships and how/where we fulfill our intimacy needs


ARIES: I AM the Ram Warrior Cardinal Fire sign ruled by Mars the first step in
the descent of the life force into manifestation assertive energetic aggressive
butting heads good at initiation (but not necessarily follow though or completion)
courageous self-confident (at least on the surface) me first rash
impetuous risk-taking rises to a challenge (any challenge!) impatient Lets
get on with it!

TAURUS: I HAVE the Bull Keeper of the Estate Fixed Earth sign ruled by Venus
the life force gathering its resources strong as an ox stubborn as a bull
deliberate stable slow and steady wins the race enjoying the creature
comforts and sensual pleasures of life possessive its mine!

GEMINI: I THINK the Twins Child Mutable Air sign ruled by Mercury the life
force extends into the immediate environment and asks WHY? (and what and
where and how and when and...) curious versatile clever changeable
adaptable nimble here today, gone tomorrow quick-witted sense of humor
lost in details caught up on surface, lacking depth imaginations get carried
away detached from feelings

CANCER: I FEEL the Crab Mother Cardinal Water sign ruled by the Moon the life
force contracts inward to protect what seems vulnerable nurturing sustaining
protective, particularly of children and other vulnerable entities (such as feelings)
indirect (approaches things sideways) sympathetic fiercely loyal and protective of
family, community, peer group or tribe initially mistrustful of outsiders security-
oriented

LEO: I WILL the Lion King Fixed Fire sign ruled by the Sun the life force
expands outward to shine forth its Light charismatic proud in charge ego-
driven performance-oriented deep need to be noticed magnanimous
concerned with legacy & birthright needs to be honored and courted Enough
about me. So, tell me, what do you think of me?

VIRGO: I ANALYZE the Virgin Earth Mother/Maiden/Servant Mutable Earth sign
ruled by Mercury the life force returns to home base to organize and take
inventory of its resources keeping the house (or temple) in order (this includes the
body as the temple of the soul) separating the wheat from the chaff attention to
details thoroughness categorizing striving for perfection of self and others
meticulous critical nitpicking humble devoted to service health conscious
THE SIGNS
The 12 signs of the zodiac represent the various ways in which the archetypal energies of the planets
express themselves. The planets indicate WHAT type of energy is seeking expression. The sign a planet
is in shows HOW this energy will tend to operate and the specific qualities of its expression. The
sign appearing on the cusp of each house shows how you tend to deal with the area of life represented
by that house.

LIBRA: I BALANCE the Scales Lover/Mediator/Perfect Beauty Cardinal Air
sign ruled by Venus the life force moves outward to share its resources with
others at the marketplace refined harmonious diplomatic peace at any
price focused on relationships, art & culture identity may depend on
reflection from others decisions, decisions, decisions...

SCORPIO: I CREATE the Scorpion,the Snake, the Eagle or the Phoenix Shaman/
Denizen of the Underworld Fixed Water sign ruled by Mars & Pluto
the life force plunges deep into the Underworld to explore the realms of
darkness enigmatic mysterious discrete secretive able to see deeply
into the hidden motivations of others resourceful shrewd investigators
stinging vengeful focused on sex, death, and a deeper experience of things
makes friends with the monsters in the basement

SAGITTARIUS: I PERCEIVE the Centaur Traveller/Philosopher/Initiate/Student of
Higher Learning Mutable Fire sign ruled by Jupiter the life force, having
gained a deeper understanding of life, rises once more to share its Light with the
world adventurous travels far & wide fascinated with cultural diversity
independent freedom-loving bored with routine finding and expressing
the truth at any cost spiritual warrior self-righteous enthusiastic jovial

CAPRICORN: I USE the Mountain Goat Father/CEO/Empire Builder Cardinal Earth
sign ruled by Saturn mastery at the level of practical affairs focused on
material security & career fulfillment hardworking with focus on the larger
picture and future growth takes charge (and delegates) dogmatic
melancholy burdened responsible like Merlin, they are born old and
grow younger and more carefree as they get older

AQUARIUS: I KNOW the Water Bearer Scholar/Inventor/Madman/Genius/Magician
Fixed Air sign ruled by Saturn & Uranus mastery at the level of the mind
innovative eccentric inspired social focus on humanity vs. specific
individuals can create elaborate alternate universes in their mind and then
believe them to be real relates to others mentally (vs. physically or
emotionally) fantasy-oriented egalitarian high ideals

PISCES: I BELIEVE the Fishes Spiritual Seeker/Guru & Disciples/Addict/Victim
Mutable Water sign ruled by Jupiter & Neptune mastery at the level of
feeling highly sensitive to and affected by the thoughts and feelings of others
psychic sponges gentle caring indecisive non-commital wishy-
washy easily go with the flow easily lose themselves to something
outside (a cause, a guru, drugs & alcohol) martyr-complex in a
dreamworld imaginative deep compassion for human suffering desire to
be of service deeply spiritual (from a place of feeling and devotion more than
intellectually or philosophically)

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where the dramas associated with the planet will be played out in your life.

The chart below shows which signs are the natural rulers of each housethe one that resonates most
strongly with that particular area of life. On your chart, depending on what time you were born, a
different set of signs will be shown for each house, indicating the style in which you, personally, relate
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HOW TO LOOK AT

PART 3: PLANETARY ASPECTS



HOW TO LOOK AT

PART 4: TRANSITS




ASTROLOGY BOOK LIST
There are many interesting books out therehere are some that I have found the most consistently
helpful through the years:

*Making the Gods Work for Youthe astrological language of the psyche. Caroline W. Casey. Three
Rivers Press. New York, NY. 1998. (My current favorite... Incredibly witty and worldly as well as
deep. Focuses on the energy of the planets.)

Secrets from A Stargazers Notebookmaking astrology work for you. Debbi Kempton-Smith. Ban-
tam Books. (Humorously insightful and fun to read.)

Astrologya cosmic science. Isabel M. Hickey. New Pathways. Waltham, MA. 1970. (Sort of old yet
I find myself referring back to it often as a basic text. Not much about Pluto.)

*The Astrologers Handbook. Frances Sakoian & Louis S. Acker. Harper & Row. New York, NY. 1973.
(Good basic textgreat details about such things as the meaning of various signs on house cusps, as-
pects between planets, etc. Good basic reference.)

*Chart Interpretation Handbookguidelines for understanding the essentials of the birth chart.
Stephen Arroyo. CRCS Publications. Sebastopol, CA. 1989. (Simple, good outline on how to interpret a
chart.)

Astrology, Karma & Transformationthe inner dimensions of the birth chart. Stephen Arroyo. CRCS
Publications. Vancouver, WA. 1978. (Extremely insightful and deep. Especially helpful in understand-
ing the personal effects of the outer planetsmost books just deal with them as generational.)

*The Book of Housesan astrological guide to the harvest cycle in human life. Robert Cole & Paul
Williams. Entwhistle Books. Glen Ellen, CA. 1980. (Another all time favorite. Looks at houses through
the metaphor of planting cycles. Suggests a process that can be followed on a yearly basis to cultivate
ones life patha very helpful experience.)

*Saturna new look at an old devil. Liz Greene. Samuel Weiser, Inc. York Beach, ME. 1976. (Highly
recommended for taking a deeper look at Saturn issues.)

Horoscope Symbols. Robert Hand. Para Research. Rockport, MA. 1981. (Good general reference.)

*Asteroid Goddessesthe mythology, psychology and astrology of the re-emerging feminine. De-
metra George with Douglas Bloch. ACS Publications. San Diego, CA. 1986. (The conventional plane-
tary pantheon is definitely slanted toward masculine archetypes. There are four asteroids that are
named after goddesses and these archetypes help round out our understanding of the feminine princi-
ple in the charts of both men and women. Very highly recommended.)

Spiritual Astrologyyour personal path to self-fulfillment. Jan Spiller & Karen McCoy. Simon &
Schuster. New York, NY. 1985. (I am not thrilled with the writing in the first parthowever, it contains
one of the few comprehensive guides for using solar and lunar eclipses in the birth charta very use-
ful addition to understanding ones gifts, challenges, and what you have come her to do in this life-
time.)

*Highly recommended

A LIGHT BULB JOKE
FOR EACH SIGN*

How many ARIES does it take to change a light bulb? They changed it already.

How many TAURUSES does it take to change a light bulb? Tauruses gets bulbs
that don't need changing.

How many GEMINIS does it take to change a light bulb? At least two to take out
the old bulb, two to shop for a new one, two to write a book about it and
two more to discuss it on a talk show.

How many CANCERS does it take to change a light bulb? Their mom's change it
for them. Anyway, they'd light a candle if they have to.

How many LEOS does it take to change a light bulb? None. Their domestic
service professionals will change it.

How many VIRGOS does it take to change a light bulb? Usually just one. However, they
will need to clean the sockets, read comparative consumer information about light bulbs,
check the wiring and read all the warranties, guarantees and refund policies.

How many LIBRAS does it take to change a light bulb? Well, at least two to shop for
the bulb, and a couple more to look for accessories, and maybe a couple more to
return the bulb if it didn't work and do lunch.

How many SCORPIOS does it take to change a light bulb? A Scorpio light bulb
isn't changed. It's transformed. You just push a button and activate the next life.
Why do you ask? Are you a member of a law enforcement agency?

How many SAGITTARIANS does it take to change a light bulb? Sagittarians
don't change light bulbs, but they can teach you how to do it, for a fat fee.

How many CAPRICORNS does it take to change a light bulb?
Their secretaries will get back to you.

How many AQUARIANS does it take to change a light bulb? Aquarians don't have
to change light bulbs. They can invent better ones.

How many PISCES does it take to change a light bulb? O dear God, I don't know.
O that's it, the bulb will change itself, if it is God's will.

* Im not sure about the source of these. I think someone sent them to me in an e-mail. If anyone reading
this can help me to identify the original source, please contact me at energyart@aol.com.

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extensively at schools throughout the U.S. and internationally and is director of the
Polarity Program at the New York Open Center. Lisa has been practicing Polarity
for over 20 years and teaching for over 15 years. She is an ordained interfaith min-
ister with a private practice in NYC and upstate New York.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR...
HOW TO GET A
COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CHART...
To get a free copy of your birth chart, contact Astrodienst at

www.astro.com

Since the archetypes of the planets are mostly masculine, it is recommended that you request the addi-
tion of the following asteroids to the chart: Ceres, Juno, Pallas, and Vesta. This will give you a more
balanced view of your feminine side , as discussed on page 25. The addition of the asteroid Chiron is
also recommended, especially for those involved in the healing arts.

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