Mercury\'s Vertex Illumination

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1 Your Reading - Salvatore, May 3, :15 - Traralgon, Australia Mercury\'s Vertex Illumination Salvatore, Taurus Born May 3, 23:15 Traralgon, Australia Created the 8th May 2017 Page 1/19

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3 Mercury\'s Vertex Illumination WHAT IS THE VERTEX ASTROLOGICALLY?: The Vertex represents a role or part we play that is not a matter of personal choice but is fated or destined. We cannot really change things signified by what is involved with the Vertex. Vertex events involve other people. Often their actions come from things already set in motion. They are automatically forcing "personality completion" or bringing out what is expected of us. For example, a person with a Vertex in Cancer may not be comfortable dealing with emotional or family matters until he learns to do so. Vertex events make it possible to learn this. The Vertex represents one's lot in life determined by one's past. The sign the Vertex is in represents a quality one needs to bring out, i.e. with the Vertex in Aries one needs to bring out initiative, the courage to start new things and to lead. The results are inevitable unless the actions had been changed sometimes years earlier. The Sun on the Ascendant gives a personal approach to life, but one has something to say about it. Sun on the Vertex, though, is a "Key Man" in a group or collective setting and very much subjected to fated situations. Coming on the right side of the chart, the Vertex is also a mirror to ourselves as to how other people see us. It shows expectancies of a person as a result of the reputation he has earned. The Ascendant is our face to the world; the Vertex tells how the world interprets this face. It represents the result of personal growth as it is interpreted by one's environment as a result of what a person has done. Delphine Jay has written that "as a result of what one is (Asc.) and what one does (MC), the Vertex represents what is expected of him." Therefore, the Vertex symbolizes a facet of our natures that we are compelled to bring forth. One way to think of the vertex is that the ascendant is the body, the MC the soul, and the vertex the spirit. The vertex shows expectancies from a person as a result of the reputation he has earned. It brings forced personality completion since it is a cycle finalizer. It is heavily activated when a cycle is Page 3/19

4 ending. It represents the result of personal growth as it is interpreted by one's environment as a result of what one has done. At the asc. we take from the environment (i.e. food, air, etc.). At the MC we give but with compensation. At the vertex we are expected to return to our environment by service. The vertex is also known as the wish factor, but these wishes are fulfilled in a perverse manner. There is always the involvement of others in some manner. It is the reflection of what we are (asc.) and what we do (MC). While the descendant reflects how other people react to us, the vertex reflects how our environment responds to us. Many think of it as representing a fated quality in the sense that we have little or no control over its actions. Being an East-West polarity, the vertex represents others and the anti-vertex, the self. The antivertex represents the cause and the vertex, the effect. The anti-vertex indicates an area of ease or favors freely given. We're used to events brought by the anti-vertex. They're comfortable. However, the vertex indicates challenge. These events are impersonal. They're not under our control. Like the nodes of the moon, the north node and the vertex are indicative of challenge and growth while the south node and the anti-vertex are indicative of ease and familiarity. A person needs to go a step higher in the sign of his natal vertex, and each time the vertex changes signs by progression, he is challenged to learn the lessons of the new signs. Bringing it forth, we must remember that the potential has always been there. This is an area of our lives we know we could develop and will have the chance to develop when the Vertex is activated. THE VERTEX: WHAT YOU'RE FATED TO DEVELOP The Vertex works somewhat like the Moon's Nodes since the Vertex and its opposite point, the AntiVertex is also an axis. We say we have already developed the qualities of the South Node and we get out greatest growth from the North Node. Likewise, we have well-developed qualities of the AntiVertex, and we need to bring forth the qualities of the Vertex. Page 4/19

5 How aspects to the Anti-Vertex work Conjunctions to the Vertex are oppositions to the Anti-Vertex. This shows the need to balance and use what you already know with what you are developing by using what both signs signify. Sextiles to the Vertex are Trines to the Anti-Vertex. While you have the opportunity to develop the qualities of the Vertex, it is easier for you to express those of the Anti-Vertex. If you allow this, it could hold back your efforts to express the Vertex sign. Used constructively, it's a highly harmonious aspect. Squares to the Vertex are also squares to the Anti-Vertex, so you have impediments in developing the things signified by the Vertex sign and from using the innate talents of the Anti-Vertex. This is the most challenging aspect of all. Trines to the Vertex are the easiest and usually most favorable aspects. They are also sextiles to the Anti-Vertex, so you have both the ease and opportunity to develop what these signs signify. Oppositions to the Vertex are conjunctions to the Anti-Vertex. Here you have the strong welldeveloped talents of the Anti-Vertex, which may overshadow your development of the Vertex sign. Neglecting one over the other is not the best use of this. You may meet opposition from someone else when your fated events occur, or you may take the easier path of the Anti-Vertex. Quincunxes to the Vertex are also semi-sextiles to the Anit-Vertex. While you're fated to develop the sign of the Vertex, help from your Anti-Vertex is just beginning to develop giving you little help from Page 5/19

6 previous development. This results in minor irritations that could eventually develop into big problems such as health or financial concerns. To handle this you have to adjust to the differences of the two signs. Vertex in Gemini, Anti-Vertex in Sagittarius You are expected to bring your ability to communicate or write to the fore, and to use hard-core facts to clarify situations. People expect you to come up with ideas and present them clearly, speak, write, or instruct, debate your own view point, and gain a position as a spokesperson. Doing these things may improve your ability to get your ideas across to others because you learn to choose your words carefully and have the facts to back them up. You also gain the confidence to speak out because you have developed communication skills and maintained a youthful curiosity. In short, you are well prepared with facts when tested. With your Vertex in Gemini like Jimmy Carter ( , 7:00 am, Plains, GA, Rodden Rating AA), you must come up with ideas and present them clearly. You will be called on to speak, write, instruct, and debate your own viewpoint. Some are elected to be a spokesperson and to use hard-core facts to clarify a situation. This was seen in Carter's life when he had to have facts to debate Gerald Ford. He has been called our most successful ex-president for his work since his Presidency, which included speaking, writing, and instructing. In 2002, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the Camp David peace accord. Not developing these skills allows you to generalize or go off on a tangent, losing the point you are trying to make. You may avoid research and fail to achieve mental flexibility and clarity, or you may get hung up on a single goal instead of developing the diversity you need. Innately you have already developed an understanding of the principles behind facts (Sagittarius). You have well-developed religious or philosophical beliefs that give you a good foundation on which to build. Now you are expected to back these with concrete, specific knowledge (Gemini). Vertex in 5th house: Page 6/19

7 Your ability to be creative and yet retain your individuality is one possible issue. You have much to offer the world but need to develop the self-esteem and courage to have the confidence to do so. Your generosity and ability inclines people to call on you to work on entertainment projects or to guide young people, which you often do by example as well as work. For some, love affairs, romance, or sports become the vehicle to bring these about. You are expected to retain a sunny disposition. Vertex Sextile Mercury: Communication and education are two areas where your abilities are expected. You have a good mind. You have opportunities to be involved with neighbors, travel, brothers and sisters, or writing. Your opportunities may come from new technology. Keeping up with the latest means of communication is a must. Vertex Square Venus: Your love relationships require special attention. To avoid conflicts, you have to be careful to encourage only those whose values are similar to your own to avoid conflicts. You may experience the loss of a loved one. Laziness or a lack of neatness may manifest. Great care is needed in the handling of money. Physically, there can be concerns with the throat, voice, tonsils, or veins. Vertex Trine Jupiter: The expectations you have for yourself often motivate high achievements. In some cases there is Page 7/19

8 fame and luck. Legal, religious, and philosophical matters are carried out with the highest ethics. You see people for who they are, and you want your life to expand beyond the life in which you were born. Vertex Opposition Saturn: You may be pushed into a role that is not your real self. Others oppose your efforts so that you have to learn to stand up for yourself. Your own sense of responsibility provides balance that enables you to be the person you should be and to defuse any tension. THE ASCENDANT: WHO YOU ARE The Ascendant is who you are and how you express yourself. The Midheaven describes what you do (your career) and also one of your parents. As a result of how you express yourself and what you do, you are expected to express the characteristics and tasks of the Vertex. Aquarius Rising: You enjoy being different and are proud of your individualism. You are quite set in your ways unless Uranus is in a mutable sign (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces). Physical exercise is necessary for you since you tend to have sluggish circulation. You have a friendly, outgoing personality that is likable and attractive to others. You take a positive Page 8/19

9 approach to life and seem very confident. Your stubbornness is not apparent on the surface but it is there strongly. You're humane and impersonal loving man more in the mass than individually. You're an idealist and a rapid talker particularly about your own ideas. These ideas can be very modern and interesting since you live in the future (unlike Cancer who lives in the past). Physically Aquarians are apt to be handsome because of your regularity of features. You want to be liked even though you appear to be indifferent. Your personal magnetism draws others to you and they'll often accept behavior from you that they won't from others. You cannot be pushed into anything you do not want to do. Any sort of constraint is difficult for you to accept. You need to develop the art of relaxation. ASPECTS TO THE ASCENDANTThe Adjectives in Interpretation Aspects to the Ascendant are like the adjectives in a sentence. They tell who, what, when, why, and how the Ascendant is affected. Taking interpretation to this level enables you to know yourself much more specifically. Every ascendant aspect shows a potential for different expressions of the personality. Regardless of the ascendant sign, it takes on the characteristics of the planets (energies) aspecting it, and the kind of aspect (conjunction, sextile, square, trine, quincunx, or opposition) tells how you are apt to express this energy. Usually we can choose to express this energy positively or negatively. Sun Square Asc.: You will have to sacrifice your individuality if you wish to gain the acceptance of others. There is a conflict between your individuality and the way you present yourself to the world. Others may not see you as you actually are. You may try to dominate others and have difficulty making yourself understood. You have much personal drive when you find the right path for achievement. The Page 9/19

10 difficulty comes in dealing with people in authority who expect you to recognize your inferior position. Moon Square Asc.: You have to sublimate your own feelings and emotions to get along with others. You need to overcome your sensitivity. Often the relationship with the mother is challenging. Some with this do not act decisively and create annoyances, which get in the way of partners and others close to them. It can create problems with relationships including marriage. With maturity you may overcome a hot temper and sarcastic tongue. Uranus Opposition Asc.: Wanting extreme individualism, you have a desire for freedom in marriage and other close relationships. This is frequently found in the charts of divorced people. There is a tendency to meet people suddenly, become infatuated for a short time, and then break off the relationship. People with this could benefit from counselors or friends who encourage them to get to know the other person better before committing. This could help prevent the let down or disillusionment that comes from hasty relationships. You attract people who want their own freedom. Your resentment of authority may cause problems in reaching your own goals. THE MIDHEAVEN: HOW HIGH CAN YOU REACH The Midheaven (MC) indicates the highest level to which one may aspire. It shows one's position or status in the world and what the person has aspired to achieve. It also indicates a parent or parents Page 10/19

11 from whom a person gets his station in like, especially as a child, and indicates how far a person is able to rise above his birth condition. Later, this status comes from his employer or the nature of his life's work. Ambition, or its lack, is indicated here too. The Midheaven shows how favorably or unfavorably a person is known. The sign, ruler, and aspects to the ruler indicate the ease or difficulty one has in reaching his potential. Planets in the 10th house may give additional information. Politically it has a connection with the government. MC in Libra You are known for your tactfulness with the public. This is not always so with those in your home, however. Any profession in which you create beauty suits you, such as architecture, design, or interior decoration. You see one of your parents as being one who provides beautiful and artistic surroundings as well as refinement. Often this parent is very social, tactful, and peace loving. If your midheaven ruler, Venus, is afflicted, this parent may be seen as fickle, apathetic, and indecisive. You see all sides of an issue in your career making you fair and just. The field of law as a lawyer or judge suits you. Often you're the peacemaker who uses diplomacy, tact, and charm to achieve your career goals. You may have to work harder to display these tactics in your home with your own family. Some are loving for the sake of expediency. You need to define your goals early in life to avoid wasting your talents in partying, playing, and having fun. The key is to bring balance into your life by using perspective to see what is the most important to you. Your ability to socialize and to see the other person's point of view is an asset to you. MC Trine Vertex: You draw people and situations to you that help you gain prestige and allow you to express your talents. You probably had a positive role model in one or both parents. Your own abilities are allowed to have beneficial expression. Changes in your position in the world are happy ones. Page 11/19

12 ASPECTS TO THE MIDHEAVENHow You Handle Each Stage of Your Life Aspect you have to your Midheaven give a more thorough interpretation of how you come across than the sign only. When we are born we get out identity from our parents or the circumstances of our birth. With each stage of development we usually have more control of this public image. As a child you began to develop an identity through your social contacts as well as your parents. As a teenager, you begin to establish your own identity apart from your parents. Next, your educational level and your job or career identifies you. Marriage usually brings a major change in identity,y and so on as does every stage of your life. The sign and aspects to the Midheaven indicate how you handle these stages. With each planet we develop differently. Venus Quincunx MC: People are drawn to you like a magnet. A grace and ease of movement are an asset for any sports activity. You are at your best working with people, and you tend to win them over by turning on the charm. Some attract people who want to take care of you, so you must watch being too dependent on others. Once you make the essential modifications that improve your capacity to function, you may express an artistic or musical talent. Jupiter Conjunct MC: People see you as being a moral, upstanding person. You work to keep this favorable image. You may find teaching or the legal fields appealing due to your interest in law, order, and ethics. If Jupiter is in the 9th house, travel and sports undoubtedly interest you. Religion could be another field that attracts you. This is a favorable aspect for those in the public eye or those who pursue a career in politics. Its helpful for attaining prominence. You will never jeopardize your standing in the community to get ahead. Page 12/19

13 Saturn Sextile MC: Youre often so dedicated to your goals that you dont have much time for social activity. You do things in a systematic way. Taking care of your possessions you act with method and organization. You do more than your share of the work knowing that success comes from hard work. You try to do the right thing even if you have to sacrifice popularity to do so. You can become a figure of power yourself with your respect for authority and your dependable, mature attitude. Neptune Conjunct MC: Sensitivity to everything around you gives unique abilities. You seek a career that brings spiritual rewards and, perhaps, neglect seeking the material rewards. A strong Saturn or Mercury with this gives a superior grasp of reality through your awareness of subtle factors that others miss. This sensitivity often leads to artistic talents and ability for writing due to your well-developed imagination. Many are drawn to service careers and the healing professions. Pluto Sextile MC: You have much skill and ambition. You are always looking for ways to improve your chosen careers. People in positions of authority give you their support and cooperation. You will do well in occupations where you can give guidance or advice. The practices of law and business management are professions where you will feel comfortable. Others are aware of your leadership ability. Usually youll decide on your career direction early in life, often with the help of a friend. Page 13/19

14 THE IMUM COELI: WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL SECURE The MC and the IC are the parental axis. Aries on the IC means that one parent is described by the Libra MC and the other by the Aries IC. These signs do not necessarily describe the parents so much as your perceptions of your parents. Thus, your perceptions may be very different from those of a brother or sister with the same parents. Like the natural sign of this cusp, Cancer, the 4th house cusp (Imum Coeli or IC), represents nurturing, security, and your base of operations. Security usually comes from the nurturing parent, whether this is the father, mother, or other caregiver. In a broader sense it represents protections such as police, military personnel, or fortifications. It shows whether or not you have a base of operations you can count on and a place where you feel secure. It describes the actual home or dwelling where you live. In addition it represents conditions in the last yeas of your life. The sign, ruler, and aspects to the ruler as well as planets in the house describe these conditions in your life. IC in Aries The MC and the IC are the parental axis. Aries on the IC means that one parent is described by the Libra MC and the other by the Aries IC. These signs do not necessarily describe the parents so much as your perceptions of your parents. Thus, your perceptions may be very different than those of a brother or sister with the same parents. An Aries parent is seen as an energetic, pioneering person. Sometimes this parent is seen as a domineering parent who wants you to follow in his or her footsteps. If the ruler, Mars, is afflicted by squares or oppositions or some of the conjunctions, this parent is more apt to have the negative traits of Aries such as being bossy or domineering. If Mars is well aspected by trines or sextiles, this parent may be seen as having the more positive Mars traits, such as being eager, competitive, dynamic, pioneering, and taking initiative. You are usually independent of your family and background. Instead, you strike out on your own. Sometimes there is strife in the home that inclines you to want to build your own life. Page 14/19

15 The 4th house is also your home environment. Being Mars ruled there is much activity in the home. A parent could be a do-it-yourself type, and there may be mechanical devices and implements there. You have been affected by family quarrels particularly if Mars is afflicted. As with all Mars-4th house influences, you are usually happier away from your parental home. You must take extra care to avoid fires in the home. Fortunately, you maintain your strong constitution and energy even in old age. Also, you have an interest in environmental and ecological concerns. THE DESCENDANT: HOW YOU RELATE TO OTHERS Since you are represented by the ascendant, the descendant or 7th house cusp describes others you attract into your life. This includes your spouse or the person who is most important to you with whom you operate as an equal as well as others in general. Open enemies and opponents are shown here too. The descendant is a reflection of who you are. i.e. An aggressive or self-centered Aries ascendant attracts a Libra type who is a more easy-going other-centered person; a Leo ascendant person being too personal attracts an Aquarian type who is impersonal. Each ascendant type attracts its opposite sign and often projects his own needs on this person. In conflicts such as court actions, power struggles, or war, the descendant describes the nature of the opponent. Libra, the natural ruler of the 7th, seeks balance and harmony even if he has to fight to get it. The descendant sign, ruler, aspects to the ruler, and planets in the 7th if there are any describe contracts and public relations. Desc in Leo You attract marriage and business partners who are powerful and well established. Sometimes the partner dominates you. You will not tolerate this long, though, due to your Aquarian independence. You and your partner are generally amorous, but you do not fit smoothly into partnerships or marriage. Compromises are difficult with one partner being very strong and the other very Page 15/19

16 independent. Neither will play a subordinate role for long. To be happy the partner must not try to make you over. It works best to accept him as he is. We lack what the 7th house indicates. Leo there indicates the need to build your ability to love from the heart. Aquarius, being a mental sign, needs more heart understanding. You expect complete devotion from your mate but are not always willing to give it. You are likely to attract a person you can be proud of. Sometimes admiration exceeds love in your relationships. Some of you will express your own power potential through the partner. Marriage is of great importance in your life. If the sun is afflicted one of you may try to force his will on the other. You can attract strong, close, and loyal friends. If the sun is not afflicted there can be increasing success after marriage. You have a selfconfident manner that favors dealing with superiors and gives you popularity. You can be a good salesman or promoter. THE NODES: SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT The Moon's nodes move at a rate of about 3' per day making them very useful in natal, progressed, solar arc, and transit charts. There is an electromagnetic disturbance when the Moon crosses the ecliptic. Unlike the planets, the Nodes in themselves are not energies although they are based on the Moon. They operate in a polarity, the North Node and the South Node. They are representative of the disturbing nature of changes. Since the Nodes always oppose each other, there is a quality of finality in its interpretation. If the North Node is stronger (i.e. a conjunction of the North Node and an opposition to the South Node, or a quincunx to the North Node and a semi-sextile to the South Node) these disturbances show changes to be more open and expansive according to the Jupiterian nature of the North Node. If the stronger aspect is to the South Node, the opposite indicates that the disturbances may be just as severe but will be less public in its manifestation giving a more Saturnian nature. This is not to say that one is better than the other. Some benefit comes from any change, no matter how disturbed the normal conditions of life may be during the time of flux. The Nodes have much to do with relating - how we relate to new people, conditions, or any change Page 16/19

17 from the normal. We find them activated when people enter or leave the life, new jobs or work relationships either entering or leaving the life, or new neighbors or friends who enter or leave. There's a karmic aspect to the Nodes. We have already experienced and developed the nature of the South Node, so this is the more comfortable placement. The North Node shows an area where we get our greatest growth and development, but these changes are not as comfortable because they represent new relationships or experiences. North Node in Scorpio, South Node in Taurus You tend to be materialistic placing a high value on your possessions. You may be too practical for your own good. What other's see as strong sensuality and sexuality may stem from your need to be possessed and accepted. You have already developed a love of the artistic and luxurious. You have not fully understood other people's values in past lives, so now you grow by developing sensitivity to the things that others find important. You tend to do things the hard way because it's the way you're used to. Listen to your feelings. Accept change and let go of old ways. A personal revolution can produce your rebirth and a sense of independence. You are fearful of crises and overly focused on security. You attempt to achieve success through sheer will. You need to loosen the grasp you have on things and people around you while you develop your soul's need for transformation, change, and regeneration. Your karma is to overcome the extreme possessiveness of your past lives. You must learn self-control, for, without discipline, you can too easily allow your past incarnation habit of selfindulgence to make a shamble of your present life. Your karmic residue of stubbornness and laziness keep you from the transformation you need. North Node in 10th House, South Node in 4th House: There is a dilemma between your career or world and family. You need to develop competency, responsibility, discipline, and achievement through your career while also developing a sensitive caring and compassionate nature. There is a need for being practical as well as being one with Page 17/19

18 feelings and empathy for your family. Parental ties may be strong. You need to take charge of your life and accept responsibility. In past lives you have ignored the ones who cared for you, and now your spouse and children seem to be unappreciative of all that you do for them. You could be overly focused on emotional problems yet must maintain independence as an adult. Youve developed sensitivity to the opinions of others. Conflicts with family members over real estate will manifest for some of you. You need maturity to overcome childish reactions. When you can offer shelter to others, it brings you great happiness. The financial and emotional security that you crave can come by clearly defining your goals and achieving them. You feel that you had little care from others, so now you must be the adult instead of the baby. You are capable of executive positions if you are business-like and take control. North Node Quincunx Venus: A new love changes your life and habit patterns. There is strain in making the needed adjustments, but it is worth the effort in the long run. You find reorganizations in your finances disturbing until you become adjusted to them and gain perspective of their importance. North Node Trine Mars: You seem to know when to act so you are in harmony with others. The ability for harmonious actions is there too. As a social leader you gain popularity. This favors politicians and others who lead public lives. You also have the energy to deal with social trends and institutions. North Node Conjunct Jupiter: Page 18/19

19 You have the ability to act in a way that harmonizes with the social, cultural, and religious attitudes of others. Popularity and good fortune are likely to follow. However, there is a tendency to accept unquestioningly traditional values without subjecting them to critical analysis. Expansion may be too fast and too easy for you bringing the possibility of a fall. You tend to take too much for granted. North Node Conjunct Neptune: Your intuitive ability helps you to be in the right place at the right time. You're attuned to what is socially popular and acceptable. Yet, it is important for you to exercise discrimination since you can easily go along with the thinking of the crowd without thinking of the consequences. North Node Sextile Pluto: You have a special ability to transform social trends, customs, events, and institutions. You are aware of the forces behind these social institutions and cultural attitudes and know how to manipulate the hopes and fears of society. Page 19/19 Powered by TCPDF (