Friday, September 17, 2010

Aromatherapy

As most of you know, I've become one of those people who is very interested in living my life organically and naturally without all the chemicals we find today in almost everything around us.  Something I have become interested in lately and are thinking about trying is the use of aromatherapy.
What is aromatherapy, well it's the practice of using volatile plant oils for psychological and physical well being.  Aparently certain smells when inhaled cause a response your brain to make you feel a certain way.  I looked up some of the types of oils I might be interested in trying.

To reduce anxiety the following oils are used (in different recepies)
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Clary Sage
Frankincence
Geranium
Lavender
Mandarin
Neroli
Patchouli
Roman Chamomile
Rose
Sandalwood
Vetiver


To bring confidence:
Bay Laurel
Bergamot
Cypress
Grapefruit
Jasmine
Rosemary
Orange


To fight off feelings of stress:
Benzoin
Bergamot
Clary Sage
Frankincense
Geranium
Grapefruit
Jasmine
Lavendar
Mandarin
Neroli
Patchouli
Rose
Roman Chamomile
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Ylang Ylang

A recipe I might try first is this one:
Multiply your blend by 4 to obtain a total of 20 drops of your chosen blend. Add your oils to a dark colored glass bottle and mix well by rollling the bottle in between your hands. Add the appropriate number of drops from your created blend to your diffuser by following the manufacturer’s instructions.  

If interested in finding out about the healing powers of aromatherapy please visit some of the links below:
http://www.aromaweb.com/default.asp
http://www.aromatherapy.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy
http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Finding inner peace?

I often wonder what it means to be me.  I guess what I mean by that is why am I here, what is my purpose in this lifetime.  Am I meant to be something amazing and glamorous or am I supposed to be just the average Joe Blow who goes through life just hanging on as much as they can, nothing really to show for it?  What makes a person rich, is it money or is it other things in life?  Yeah we could all use a million bucks in our life, but buying things we could never really afford before, is that what is going to make a person happy?  I think it goes past the monetary value of something, past the possessions one has. 

First and foremost, I think for someone to truly be happy, they must be content and happy with themselves.  No one can be happy only if they have "things" or "people" in their life.  If you can't be happy alone, how can you ever be truly happy with another human being?   I have silly things like this go through my mind all the time.  Wondering, pondering the meaning of everything.  Not sure how many other people think like I do, but man it drives me bonkers sometimes.  I feel like I"m crazy or something.  I just want to find that perfect harmony that makes me completely content with everything around me.

I've started by getting content with my body.  I am taking care of it and nurturing it back into the state it should be in.  I give her enough water to stay hydrated, I am fueling her with more fruits and veggies, allowing the digestive track to work properly.  I'm slowly working up my exercise routine so that I get in optimal health again, no problems with my body fat or my cholesterol or even my stomach.  It's about getting me to a point that I feel amazing without having to take medications to feel OK.  Once I become comfortable with my health and my body, that will be a major step in the things I want to accomplish. 


Next, work on complete contentment with my mind and soul.  Now this is a bit more tricky.  How does one fight their own mind you ask...it's been a long process to get even where I am today.  Learning from everything I do, not always judging everything based on the past.  Forgiving myself for mistakes and learning to be stronger and move on in life with less guilt and things holding me back.  Am I completely there, hell no, but I think I've made major progress over the recent years and I plan to continue working on it as I go.

My Natal Charts

Got the idea to run my natal report from Jenn (mycrazysanity.blogspot.com).  Curiosity got me so here are my results:

Christina Owen Sex F
Prescott, AZ 4 United States 04/20/1980 02:42 - Julian day 2444349.90
Adjust 7.00 ST 16.07 Lat 34.32 Long 112.28
 

Planet Positions, Ascendant, & Houses

The following table shows the position of the planets in your chart, by sign and degree. On the right, you will find the sign of your Ascendant and the signs on the cusp of each house in your natal chart. The Roman Numerals refer to the houses, where the Ascendant is also the first house and the Midheaven is also the tenth house. For example, if the sign Taurus is next to Mars, you know your Mars is in Taurus. If the sign Libra is next to Venus, you know your Venus is in Libra. If Cancer is next to Ascendant, you have a Cancer Ascendant, and if Leo is next to II, Leo is on your 2nd house.

Zodiac in degrees 0.00 Placidus Orb:0
SunTaurus 0.28 AscendantAquarius18.21
MoonCancer10.13 IIAries 2.16
MercuryAries 8.42 IIITaurus 7.16
VenusGemini15.19 IVGemini 3.41
MarsLeo26.59 VGemini26.17
JupiterVirgo 0.18 R VICancer19.22
SaturnVirgo21.03 R VIILeo18.21
UranusScorpio24.31 R VIIILibra 2.16
NeptuneSagittarius22.30 R IXScorpio 7.16
PlutoLibra20.08 R MidheavenSagittarius 3.41
LilithLibra 1.48 XISagittarius26.17
Asc nodeLeo27.18 XIICapricorn19.22

 

Aspects

The following table shows the planetary aspects in your natal chart. Short interpretations are found below.


PlanetAspectPlanetOrb/Value
SunTrineMars 3.28 91
SunTrineJupiter 0.10 103
SunTrineNeptune 7.58 0
MoonSquareMercury 1.31-190
MercuryTrineMidheaven 5.01 30
VenusSquareSaturn 5.43 -5
VenusOppositionNeptune 7.10 -37
VenusTrinePluto 4.48 32
VenusTrineAscendant 3.02 44
MarsConjunctionJupiter 3.18 206
MarsSquareUranus 2.29 -53
MarsTrineNeptune 4.30 35
MarsOppositionAscendant 8.39 -5
JupiterSquareUranus 5.47 -2
JupiterTrineNeptune 7.49 1
JupiterSquareMidheaven 3.22 -15
SaturnSextileUranus 3.28 19
SaturnSquareNeptune 1.27 -46
UranusConjunctionMidheaven 9.10 10
NeptuneSextilePluto 2.22 25
PlutoTrineAscendant 1.47 8
  604 -353 251

 

Asteroids & Chiron

The following table shows the positions of the four major asteroids and Chiron. These points are not as commonly used by astrologers, but are presented here for those interested in knowing where the asteroids are positioned in their birth chart.
ChironTaurus12.53
CeresTaurus16.30
PallasAries 3.55
JunoCancer28.54
VestaGemini 7.51
FortuneAries 0.00
South nodeAries 0.00
Natal Chart Report

Birth Chart

This birth chart report shows the positions of the planets for Christina Owen .

The Sun represents vitality, a sense of individuality and outward-shining creative energy.

Sun in Taurus

There is something very solid about Taurus natives, no matter what the rest of their charts say about them. Though they are dependable most of the time, this generally shows itself more in habit than in outright helpfulness.

Taurus natives are sensual folk--and this includes sex, but extends to pleasures in all areas: they delight in the sensual pleasures of food, a comfortable blanket, a richly colored aquarium to look at, the smell of flowers or spring rain, pleasing melodies coming from their stereos, and so forth. Some might even say they live through their senses more than most.

When Taurus natives work, they work hard. They do it with a steadiness that may rarely be considered quick--rather it's a dependable, plodding, and steady effort that has its payoffs. Security is immensely important to Taurus--some of them actively seek wealth, while others are content to be "comfortable". The Taurus definition of "comfortable" may not be exactly the same as the rest of the signs, but comfort is definitely a driving force.

Although hard-working, their fixed and comfort-loving nature sometimes makes them appear lazy. This is only because they separate work and leisure so well. When they work, they work hard, and when they play, they don't really "play" as such...they relax. A Solar Taurus who has kicked his or her feet up is rooted there--you'd be hard-pressed to get them to move. On a mental level, you'll likely have the same problem. Taureans stick with things and ideas, and therein lies one of the reasons why they are known for their stubbornness. Taurus is a fixed sign, and they have a fair measure of tradition and steadiness in their make-up that keeps them rooted.

The possessiveness associated with Taurus shows up in all areas of life in some way. Taurus likes to own things (and sometimes people). A nice home, a piece of land (this can be modest), a paid-off car, that aquarium mentioned earlier, a couple pets, maybe a solid business...In love and relationship, there is an earthy kind of possessiveness that may be considered jealousy by some, but there is actually quite a difference between being possessive and being jealous. Taurus natives are rarely jealous and petty. They do, however, think of the people they love as theirs--it adds to their sense of security.

Short description:

She is strong-willed. She has charm, and is tolerant and stoical. She likes pleasure and the good things in life. Appreciates the Arts.

Weaknesses: obstinacy, laziness. She can be materialistic.

Taurus ascendant Aquarius

Sun in II

You take pride in what you own, and have a strong drive for security. You have staying power, and you hate to let others down once you've made a promise. Avoid over-identifying with what you have. Concentrate on proving your worth through your strong value system and your incredible ability to stick with things and with people. Take pride in the solid and secure foundations that you build, as well as the lasting relationships you aim to maintain, while being careful to avoid possessiveness. You seek a safe and secure job, you satisfy your needs, which are substantial. You may be given to spending money impulsively.

91 Trine Sun - Mars

You are enterprising and have powerful stores of energy that you can draw upon when needed. You respond to problems or challenges with a spirited and enthusiastic confidence that is admirable. You are naturally competitive, and this trait is generally well-received by others simply because it is unforced, unaffected, and sincere. You truly believe in fair play, and you seem to be in love with life. When you are expressing competitiveness and courage, it's easy for others to smile and accept these traits as positive ones rather than being rubbed the wrong way. You have good physical vitality. Although competitive, you are not naturally combative. You may enjoy sports or games that are competitive, but not violent. Breaking the rules of a competitive game is particularly upsetting to you. You are more able than most to control your desires, aggressions, and instincts. You know how to be fair, and you expect others to be fair. As such, sneaky behaviors, uncontrolled impulses, violence, and rage are offensive to you.

103 Trine Sun - Jupiter

Endowed with generosity and friendliness, in some ways you appear to be lucky in life. You attract good things with a positive frame of mind and a charitable disposition. Rarely entirely "down and out", you are usually well-received, helpful, and well-informed. You may enjoy travel and have a special affection for foreign places and people. You're generally not very competitive, and for the most part not combative either. As a result, you are usually well-liked. You are usually good-hearted, possessing strong morals and much faith in life and in people. You prefer to find the good in situations and in people. You don't have a lot of patience with those who break the rules, as you generally believe in order, equality, and the law. You usually make good on your promises, and the sincerity you exude can be trusted. Looking on the bright side is your forte--people can turn to you for a pleasing dose of faith and optimism. You are quick to chuckle and can't resist any appeal to your sense of humor. Some people with this aspect are downright jolly. Others are less conspicuous, but their faith in life and willingness to find humor in life are nevertheless obvious.

0 Trine Sun - Neptune

There is an unmistakably dreamy, inspired, and sensitive side to you. A marked appreciation for music and the arts is present. The connection of Neptune with the Sun, which represents the ego and the will, certainly softens some of the hard edges that might be found elsewhere in the chart, adding a sensitive and spiritual dimension to your personality. You are naturally compassionate. It is so completely natural for you to accept that there is more to the world than what is before your eyes, that you tend to presume everyone must be spiritually-inclined. Of course, you come to realize that this is not the case at some early point in your life. Your attraction to spirituality and metaphysical subjects is usually marked. These aspects favor writers, artists, and musicians. You are sensitive to those who are suffering, although you are not usually taken advantage of. You are humanitarian and may have a special connection with animals. If other aspects and positions in the chart support it, you are not one to dominate others or assert yourself to the point of brashness. You have a fertile imagination, are full of inspiration, and very emotional - all qualities that you may use on the professional level.

The Moon represents the emotional responses, unconscious pre-destination, and the self-image.

Moon in Cancer

This is the most subjective position of the Moon. The Moon is "at home" in the sign of Cancer, as the Moon is the natural ruler of the sign. Moon in Cancer natives have a large potential to be able to get in touch with the feelings and moods of others. Often, they are quite wrapped up in themselves. Their memories of the past are outstanding, especially for all things emotional. Moon in Cancer people are never detached--they cling to things, their home, and people they care for. They seek out security and familiarity in all they do. They look for peace and quiet. Their attachment to all that is safe means they are a little leery of change. These peace-loving souls dislike superficiality in all of its forms. They are devoted and accommodating. The insecure ones accumulate things in an attempt to feel secure.

Because of their strong attachment to, and memory of, the past, others may complain that Moon in Cancer natives tend to whip a dead horse. They may dwell on hurts long after everyone else has moved on. When they feel they have been taken for granted (which may be often!), they don't always confront others directly. This is when they can use roundabout ways to get your attention. In fact, these natives, when they are insecure, can become quite manipulative. They can also be victims of habit. These people can have a hard time compartmentalizing their lives, simply because their watery Moon tends to know no boundaries. Sometimes, as a result, they may act irrationally.

One of the most delightful characteristics of Moon in Cancer people is their loony sense of humor. These people can be extraordinarily funny. Their moodiness can baffle others, but their unique outlook on life is something most people can appreciate. When treated with tenderness and understanding, Moon in Cancer natives return the favor with warmth and protection. Give them security, and you'll take the crabbiness out of the Crab, at least for awhile. These people are wonderfully dependable overall, despite their occasional mood swings. Make a friend of Moon in Cancer, and you will be taken care of for life.

Short description:

She is likeable and sociable. Very sensitive to environmental conditions and surroundings. She likes home, habits, comfort and her little world. Very caring and protective of loved ones.

Weaknesses: subject to indolence, inertia. She is impressionable and too sensitive. Family problems.

Moon in V

She likes pleasures, distractions of all sorts. Emotional life is rich. She loves children, and will have a lot. She will be self-taught.

You love to share emotional experiences with loved ones and have a flair for the dramatic. Love affairs are magnetic and intense, and you don't take them lightly by any means, although you may go through much change with regard to your romances. You are attached to children, whether they're your own or not. Your creative hobbies are subject to relatively frequent changes, and you have innate artistic talent. You have a vivid imagination and are given to daydreaming often. There is a sense that you are always in touch, or trying to get in touch, with your inner child. If the Moon is challenged, you may have problems with impulsive shopping or gambling, or with frequent love affairs that never fully satisfy you. In any of these cases, you are more attached to the game than the player, and this is something to work on if you are looking to find true fulfillment. You might take risks just for the fun of it, but in the process, you are being irresponsible to others and to yourself.

-190 Square Moon - Mercury

There is a conflict here between the head and the heart. Your emotions tell you one thing and your mind tells you something else. The result is a see-saw effect: you can be emotional to the point of irrationality at one moment, and logical the next. How to blend the head and the heart is a constant struggle for you, usually because you have a tendency to resist blending them! You love to chat, enjoy story-telling and writing/poetry, sometimes enjoy bending the truth, and you possess a sparkling wit! You are animated when you speak, and have a sense of humor that others appreciate simply because it's very imaginative. You may be especially adept at satire. People can usually read your mood by how much you're talking. When nervous or excitable, you talk up a storm. Moodiness is a characteristic, definitely, and an especially subjective nature makes you prone to hypersensitivity. It usually has to do with the fact that you take in so very much from your environment. This is also one of the reasons why you tend to be indecisive. You may swing between irrational and rational thoughts and feelings. It's pretty much something that takes place "upstairs" in the mind, although others are sure to see the struggle from time to time. You are always interesting, and usually funny. You have a tendency to misrepresent yourself with what you say from time to time, but you're a charming, if a little kooky, friend.

Mercury represents communication, Cartesian and logical spirit.

Mercury in Aries

She makes quick decisions, streamlines learning, is direct and straightforward in speech, possesses an innocent charm, and can easily motivate others with her enthusiasm. Loves a heated dispute. Lively mind which quickly understands a given situation. She is very resourceful and capable. Prefers to jump into a decision and doesn't have much patience with pretense.

Mercury in II

Intelligence geared towards ways of making money, becoming rich. All methods are good, sometimes she is on the borderline of honesty.

You have a very practical mind and intelligence, seeing the obvious, most logical answer to any predicament often before others. You don't like to be put on the spot or pushed into talking or coming to a conclusion. Studies are similar--you need to work at your own steady pace. You can be quite one-track minded at times, not very happy with multi-tasking, and often quite fixed in your opinions. Sensual stimuli is more relevant to you than abstract concepts.

30 Trine Mercury - Midheaven

She likes to have her own ideas about things, to form an opinion and think over the problems it poses. She is an intellectual.

Venus represents an interest for emotions and values, exchange and sharing with others.

Venus in Gemini

Venus in Gemini people will try to win over the object of their affection with witty conversation, displaying just how much they "know", and demonstrating their diverse interests. These lovers are playful -- some might even call them a tease. They are hard to pin down, and they resist relationships that promise to become too "comfortable". Even those with their Sun in Taurus or Cancer, whose outward demeanor may suggest some reserve and caution, will want their relationships to be stimulating and full of conversation with Venus in Gemini. Venus in Gemini men and women don't want to be tied or bogged down in their relationships. They appreciate lightheartedness in love. Although they are willing to talk (perhaps endlessly) about the relationship, you may get the feeling that they gloss over some of the deeper issues. In love, their tastes change often, and it can be hard to know what to expect from one day to the next (or, sometimes, from one hour to the next!).

Pleasing Venus in Gemini involves supporting their need for fun and variety, showing interest in their brainpower and knowledge, and giving them space for friends and activities outside of the relationship. Let them know just how much fun you have with them. Try not to get overly miffed by Venus in Gemini's changeable, fickle ways. Remember that time spent with your lover will be exciting and invigorating.

Venus in IV

She is lucky enough to have many happy occasions all through life. Strong friendships which can affect the emotional life. She usually makes a good marriage. Happy family life. Good work situation.

You seek balance, beauty, harmony, and peace in your home and domestic life. You might be especially attracted to luxury or quality/comfort items in the home, and you likely have an eye for interior decorating. There is a loving, personal touch to the way you decorate your home. Your love is decidedly sentimental, and you show your affection through nurturing and displays of sympathy. You don't give your heart out easily, but when you do, you do it with great emotion. It's very easy for you to become attached to a partner, and possibly smothering or overly dependent if you are not careful. Your parents' marriage affects your own partnering skills and style more than most. A parent may be especially charming, beautiful, or otherwise Venusian. On the negative side, this parent may have been especially indulgent or overprotective with you.

-5 Square Venus - Saturn

This aspect sometimes means unhealthy sensuality. She is hard, and does not know how to express her emotions. She is frightened of showing her love, and this leads to disappointments, break-ups, lack of satisfaction. It is likely that she had problems with her mother, who did not know how to love her or give her self-confidence. She doubts, is suspicious and jealous. She will learn how to be happy in love, to be at ease with herself and to control her jealousy in the second half of her life, thanks to an older person, who gives her self-confidence back to her, so she can then trust others.

-37 Opposition Venus - Neptune

She might lack self-confidence and her ideals are not easy to achieve. In love, she is unstable and deceitful or meets people who are like this. She is easy-going and follows others' wishes in love, and she lets the partner take the initiative.

This aspect indicates a suggestible romantic nature. Being "in love with love" is a strong possibility. You are naturally compassionate and are generally willing to go over the top for a loved one. It's hard to say whether your expectations in personal relationships are too high or too low. On the one hand, you tend to easily accept behaviors in your partners that others wouldn't accept, as you are compassionate and even drawn to people who others might consider trouble. On the other hand, your romantic dreams may be so powerful that you are easily disappointed with the reality of relationships. Deception in love is possible, but self-deception is even more likely. In love, you see what you want to see, rather than what is. Feelings of being used or deceived may come up. However, if a distinct pattern exists in your love life that involves you being let down, deceived or used, it will be especially worthwhile to examine whether self-deception was at work.

The possibility of clinging to romantic delusions is very high with this position. For example, some with these aspects cling to a romantic notion that someone loves them when in reality that person doesn't return the affection. Or, they may cling to a romance that has lost all hope. Another possibility is devoting their love to someone who is unattainable or who is unable to commit. Yet another Venus-Neptune scenario is loving someone who treats them badly, all the while clinging to an idealized image of the partner. No matter what the scenario, romantic yearning and longing, as well as delusion, tends to be the theme. The expectation here is that loving someone requires self-sacrifice. The result is an attraction to relationships that are co-dependent and even abusive. Venus-Neptune people are drawn to victim/savior relationships, and they can play either the role of victim or savior! Dependency or neediness in a partner can be confused for love. In an attempt to love unconditionally, you may too readily sacrifice your own needs and eventually feel used.

32 Trine Venus - Pluto

Her emotional and sex life is powerful and rich. She lives out truly passionate love affairs.

44 Trine Venus - Ascendant

She likes everything beautiful, the Arts, balance and harmony. She is amiable and sociable. She likes entertainment and has a loving nature.

Mars represents the desire for action and physical energy.

Mars in Leo


This is one of the more sexual positions of Mars. While they are rather easy to arouse, their passion is long-standing. Mars in Leo natives enjoy sex more than most, as long as heavy doses of love and romance are part of the package. In partnership, they demand loyalty and admiration. Impatient with small-mindedness and disloyalty, Mars in Leo natives generally have a strong idealistic streak. They easily get fired up when they feel they've been humiliated, and they defend their high principles with ardor. Mars in Leo natives act with their heart. Their ego is tied up with their actions, so that most anything they do becomes a source of great pride. Though some are self-righteous and quarrelsome, the more sophisticated people with this position are kindly leaders.

Mars in VII

She dominates her associates, colleagues. She is the same in love life, dominating the spouse and this makes for a stormy relationship in prospect.

206 Conjunction Mars - Jupiter

She has a good sense of organization, she is jovial, frank and sincere. She is full of dynamism and over-abundant energy. She loves life and takes all it has to offer. She likes sports and the outdoor life. She is successful professionally and emotionally. She usually has lots of children.

She is honest and forthright in her dealings with others, and she tends to trust others readily. She can be a bit careless about spending money, however, and this is probably because she is so eternally optimistic that there will always be plenty around. The possibility of failure does not enter her mind, although success itself is not that important to her.

-53 Square Mars - Uranus

She is full of contradictions. She is original, tending to the eccentric, violent, headstrong, impatient and irascible. She fights to the bitter end to overcome hurdles, and has the strength to overcome them.

35 Trine Mars - Neptune

Her feelings are dominated by wisdom and geared towards the ideal. She likes water, sea voyages. She likes odd people.

-5 Opposition Mars - Ascendant

She is quarrelsome, critical and violent. Her success is obtained by dubious means.

Jupiter represents expansion and grace.

Jupiter in Virgo

She attracts the most good fortune when she is helpful, honest, orderly, and pays attention to details. The service industries, nutrition, and health are prosperous avenues. Practical and technical knowledge and skills are most valued. A real problem solver and others appreciate her help. Doesn't always feel lucky or especially ambitious. Rather, hard work is valued.

Jupiter in VII

She makes a good marriage, with a useful partner who helps to bring success if only by his advice. She never goes outside the bounds of legality.

-2 Square Jupiter - Uranus

She is too independent and her liberty is all-important. She lacks diplomacy, and her extravagance is shocking. She likes verbal battles and espouses extremist ideas in order to shock her companions. She has a number of internal tensions.

1 Trine Jupiter - Neptune

She is very generous and altruistic, helping people in difficulty or sick people. She knows how to listen or, at least, how to give that impression. She is a dreamer, with lots of imagination: she likes the Arts.

-15 Square Jupiter - Midheaven

She aims big and is often disappointed with small advancements or successes, wishing they were bigger and better. She may bring every conversation around to herself, which is a tendency that should be kept in check. She has highs and lows in her professional life.

Saturn represents contraction and effort.

Saturn in Virgo

She likes order, harmony, method and balance. She can undertake long-term medical or scientific studies.

Weaknesses: she is intransigent, stubborn. Misuse of medicines, or asking for too much medicine.

Saturn in VII

She takes one-to-one relationships very seriously - so seriously that she may never marry or marry late. Relationships, marriage may not be fruitful or may be felt to be burdens if Saturn is afflicted. A strong sense of responsibility towards partner. Partner may be serious, mature, or restrictive. She marries fairly late but her feelings are sincere and stable. She is persevering, methodical and persistent, which brings professional success.

19 Sextile Saturn - Uranus

She knows how to be on top of the situation. She perseveres, is determined but ingenious and original. She is very practical. She proceeds slowly, but is always bound to achieve her objectives in the end.

-46 Square Saturn - Neptune

Living conditions are difficult for Uranus represents individual liberty, egoistic liberty.

Uranus in Scorpio

Intelligent and subtle. Adores research, inquiry, investigation. Very sensual.

Uranus in IX

Interested in humanity. She is highly intellectual. She travels a lot. Her mind is always alert, even when sleeping, during which time she often resolves the problems of the previous day.

10 Conjunction Uranus - Midheaven

She must have a job that allows her complete freedom, something non-routine. She likes change, has a lot of energy and knows how to influence others in spite of her originality.

Neptune represents transcendental liberty, non-egoistic liberty.

Neptune in Sagittarius

Likes long voyages, things foreign, water.

Neptune in X

She is a very idealistic person, and wants to see her ideals, hopes, and dreams made concrete and real in the everyday world. She is driven to put ideals into action.She has great ambition, which sometimes obsesses her. She always wants to check work already done, she is terrified of being less than perfect.

25 Sextile Neptune - Pluto

Pluto represents transformations, mutations and elimination.

Pluto in Libra

Looks for new ways to relate to others.

8 Trine Pluto - Ascendant

She has will-power and ambition, and likes to have her own way.

House I is the area of self identity. The ascendant is a symbol of how one acts in life. It is the image of the personality as seen by others, and the attitude that one has towards life.

Taurus ascendant Aquarius

Ascendant in Aquarius

How unique and original Aquarius rising natives come across! These individuals are just that -- individuals, and they won't let you forget that fact. Often turned to for advice, these natives possess intellectual poise and savvy. They often are curious, and quite learned, in both science and metaphysics--anything that involves advancement of the human race holds much appeal. It's hard to shock an Aquarius rising. They've seen it all, or at least want you to think they have. In fact, they often enjoy shocking others. Not that they are flamboyant by nature, but they do like to, albeit quietly, get a rise out of others. Some natives born with Aquarius on their Ascendant can be quietly provocative and irreverent. Most people with this Ascendant are quite friendly and likable. Their personality quirks generally go over quite well with others. They generally give others quite a bit of freedom--accepting, as a rule, people from all walks of life as equals. And, their somewhat cool and detached curiosity about all that goes on around them appeals to most.

Curiously, Aquarius rising people can be a little standoffish while also coming across as humanitarian and kind. Often labeled as independent and original children, Aquarius rising natives often feel a little "different" or "special" throughout life. They often feel like they are on the outside looking in, and their ability to observe and deduce is often uncanny. They're also adept at getting things to work, even when the parts that make up the whole seem like a puzzle with unusual pieces--especially when it comes to groups of people. This sets them apart as managers and team leaders. The Ascendant often reveals physical mannerisms and even choice of dress, as it shows how people present themselves to the world. With Aquarius here, natives sometimes have a quirkiness to their manner, and some dress in a slightly offbeat manner--not enough to make them stand out like a sore thumb, but just enough to express their original temperament.

Because these people seem so open to new ideas, it may be surprising when you encounter their decidedly stubborn streak. Aquarius is a fixed sign, after all. The ascendant sign shows how individuals react to new situations, and with Aquarius rising, there can be a resistance to change that seems to belie the native's generally progressive nature. There's a distinct inflexibility with Aquarian rising people, and, sometimes, a tendency to want to force their opinions on others. With their eye to the future of mankind as a whole, some people born with an Aquarius Ascendant overlook the more personal needs of the people closest to them. They are often attracted to partners who possess self-confidence and ardor.

House II is the area of material security and values. It rules money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions.

House II in Aries

Financial success is more likely when she uses her entrepreneurial spirit. However, impulsive spending is likely. Won't ask for money, wants to be self-made. Doesn't receive much financial help.

House III is the area of social and intellectual learning.

House III in Taurus

One is never better than when at home. Not much travelling or taking of a sudden or unexamined initiative. When travel occurs, it is to comfortable and familiar areas. Everything is calculated and deliberate: the motto is "slowly but surely".

House IV is the area of home, family, roots, and deep emotions/sense of self-worth.

House IV in Gemini

Impossible to stay in one place, frequently changes home. If the job is monotonous, she will often change firm. The ideal profession would be one offering a lot of change, moving around, meeting lots of new people. An equally erratic love life is to be expected.

House V is the area of creative self-expression, romance, entertainment, children, and gambling.

House V in Gemini

Likes to please: She can spend hours in the bathroom, preparing to go out, in the hope of meeting someone to dazzle. Likes interminable discussions with friends.

House VI is the area of learning by material transaction.

House VI in Cancer

Likes jobs in contact with the public. Weak point: the stomach.

House VII is the area of one-to-one relationships such as marriage and partnership, and of social and intellectual action.

House VII in Leo

Marriage for love, based on confidence, honesty, sincerity.

House VIII is the area of emotional security and of security of the soul.

House VIII in Libra

Happy old age, natural death.

House IX is the area of learning that shapes the identity.

House IX in Scorpio

Likes long voyages, especially by sea. Might participate in regattas, likes risk, sport.

House X is the area of material action. The Mid-heaven represents the work one will do in his life, the place one will take in the world of society. It becomes more important as one grows older

House X in Sagittarius

Job involving travel, especially abroad, and if possible with some risk attached. One of the professions.

House XI is the area of search for social and intellectual security.

House XI in Sagittarius

Loves above all travel, adventure and friends are often from abroad.

House XII is the area of education and of emotion.


House XII in Capricorn

Disappointments are difficult to digest, the bitterness can last a long time before she is able to react positively.


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Monday, September 13, 2010

Family

Family is something we take for granted sometimes.  Our siblings, our parents, grandparents, etc.  We assume they will always be there, but when the time comes and they are not, we find ourselves wishing we had done something different or known them better.
I guess I feel like I want to get closer to parts of my family that I do not know very well.  I know my mom has cousins and such I have never met because they live in England.  It would be cool to meet extended family and friends.  Only family I've ever known is my small immediate family.  My mom who raised us kids on her own, she is amazing.  We had our ups and downs growing up, but every family has those.  To this day I don't know how she did it on her own, with the little salary she had raising us and us turning out as well as we did.  I love my mom and thank her every day for the things she has done for us.  My mom still lives in Prescott, Arizona and is retired.


My father, I can't say I know him that well.  He left when I was only around 4 years old.  I tried over the years to get to know him, but then he just does something that makes me change my mind.  He never seemed to want to know us that well, and so I really don't try that hard to know him either.  Why call someone dad whom you don't know as a dad because he was only there a couple times a year?  I hate to say that, but I don't see him making any effort on his end either.  My father will be 71 this year and it's sad to know I feel like he is a stranger.  My father lives in Phoenix, Arizona.


My siblings are awesome.  I'm closest to my sister Angela.  She is one of the most amazing women I know.   She is smart, beautiful, funny, witty, and she will do anything she can to help anyone.  She is a brave soul who teaches elementary school kids.  It takes a certain character and type of person to do what she does.  She has her degree from University of Arizona and I am proud of her every day for that.  Angela currently lives in Enid, Oklahoma with her husband Jerod.  I'm hoping that they make me an auntie soon....


My brothers Philip (Angela's twin) and Mark (older sibling), we do not keep in touch as much as I wish we did.   They are also amazing people, when they aren't too busy with life to talk to their sister.  Mark is an amazing mechanic who is living in San Jose, California.  He has 4 beautiful kids, two of whom I've never met yet.   He is a hard worker, and although he has had his share of trouble in the past, he is totally awesome!  Philip will always be my baby brother, I don't care what he says, yes he is 27 years old now and he is a lot taller than me, but he's still my baby brother.  I love him very much and proud of how far he has come.  He is currently doing management at La Paloma Country Club in Tucson, Arizona.  He, like Mark is a very hard worker and I believe there are amazing things to come to him in his future.  I wish I could get to talk to him more often.

I have no living grandparents.  The last grandparent I had was my moms mom and she passed away mothers day of 2002 at the age of 89.  I was very close to her, she was an amazing woman.  My mom was an only child so I have no aunts or uncles or cousins on that side of the family.  From what I know my father has a brother, whom I never recall meeting or know if I have any cousins from.  So my family pretty much consists of the people mentioned above.  I do have one of two half sisters from my father's side, Lisa whom I keep in contact with and love very much.  I do not know my other half sister because she did not want to know my siblings and I.  


I think I just wanted to share my family with everyone and how much I love them.   Family is what makes our lives.   I believe family is what teaches us to be the people we are today.   I want to get closer to everyone in my family and let them know every day how much I love them, for you don't know if tomorrow they will still be here.   Remember to love your family, and keep in touch with them, family can be an important part of our lives.  My family is scattered all over the US, but I'm thinking of a way to bring us all together at least once a year, it could be fun!  I miss them and want to see them.