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1 MERCURY MESSENGER Official Newsletter of the Federation of Australian Astrologers Inc WA Div President: Edith de Burgh ph: Editor: Carol Jenkins No. 010 November 2007 The content of this newsletter is for information only and does not necessarily reflect the views of the FAA Inc. WA The President s Report give you an estimate of the This is my very last MM report as president of your local branch, and let me take this opportunity to tell you how privileged I feel to have worked with such a great group of people. I can t believe that it is a full five years since I joined the committee, with the last four years as president but that just goes to validate the old motto of time going much faster when you are having fun. As indicated previously my reasons for not re- nominating are purely of a work commitment and travel fatigue nature, so I m pleased to stay on the committee but I will take things at a slightly less frenetic pace. So I get the best of both worlds. The AGM is almost upon us, yes, it s almost Sunday, November 18 th and we d love to see you there! If it helps you we can promise you that you won t be roped in for a job, a perennial fear of anybody attending an AGM. But once the actual meeting is over we Ouch mind that tail! can get down to the real business at hand and that is to have us a jolly Christmas windup lunch and BBQ and drinks and merriment. All that is going to happen at Carol and David Jenkins place (see main notice in MM for more details). If you can t make it to the meeting at 10:30 but would still like to come to the lunch then we d be most delighted to have you on board. We will provide rump steaks and sausages for the BBQ, also a strictly non alcoholic punch (dream on, Edith), some nice red and white wine as well as tea and coffee. What we d like you to bring is either a salad, vegie, potato bake or sweet to share. Could you please get in touch with Carol for a bit of coordinating so we won t end up with twelve Greek salads and no pavlova or vice versa. Also - and this is most important - if you cannot make it could you please send us your proxy to ensure that we have a quorum. You can give your proxy to any attending financial member you wish; they don t have to be a committee person but can be, the choice is yours. This is also the last normal MM for the year; in December you will get a short version with the new committee listed. On the good news front I ve just had an from Penny. She and Neville had a hell raising good time in Bali and are back in town, feeling in the pink of it. Now if that isn t good news then I don t know what is. Before I go I would like to thank everybody but particularly your hard working committee. Dianne Lawrence deserves a special mention for having stepped in at a very short notice to take on the role of acting treasurer. Penny and Neville for having done such an extraordinary job for all these years, The editor reserves the right to edit article submissions and advertisements before publication Page 1

2 especially Neville who doesn t even get to join the astrological fun side of it all. Robyn Binks for the competent and prompt web mistressing, Roslyn for doing such a sterling job with the secretariat, Carol for being an MM editor extraordinaire (all you have to do is to look what she s done with the MM) and of course the committee members Jeff, Gerda and Louisa for all the work behind the scenes. And now finally, I will see you at the AGM and if not, have the best ho, ho, ho ever and we ll no doubt catch up with you when Rob Hand comes to town, if not at the National Conference in Sydney. Edith de Burgh Upcoming events for 2007 Sunday 18 th November FAA WA AGM (be sure to mark this on your calendar) Meeting starts am (Casual BBQ Lunch and annual wind down to follow) - This will be a relaxed and enjoyable event and all members are encouraged to attend, come and join us at Carol and David s place. - Please bring a plate to share and be sure to Carol first to let her know what you are bringing along. This is for catering purposes (we don t want to end up with half a dozen cheese cakes). - Or fill out your proxy form and send it to a committee member. Help the environment have your Newsletters sent in an This way you can even read your newsletters when you are overseas or just out of town for a while on business or holiday. You can keep up to date with the activities of the FAA WA here in Perth. Members have indicated it s easier to archive their newsletters this way. Just send me a request via to Carol Jenkins davidaj@westnet.com.au November 2007 No. 010 Page 2

The Dalai Lama's Journey Fourteenth Dalai Lama born July 6 th 1935 Takster, Amdo, Tibet The 14 th Dalai Lama, His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, is the religious and political leader of Tibet's

His message of tolerance, mutual respect and compassion has earned him worldwide respect and recognition, but many people tend to disconnect when they hear how he was selected.

3 The Dalai Lama's Journey Fourteenth Dalai Lama born July 6 th 1935 Takster, Amdo, Tibet The 14 th Dalai Lama, His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, is the religious and political leader of Tibet's government-in-exile and has long been a thorn in China's side. His message of tolerance, mutual respect and compassion has earned him worldwide respect and recognition, but many people tend to disconnect when they hear how he was selected. Astrologers generally don't have a problem with the concept of reincarnation. Difficult or dynamic planetary configurations are often explained in terms of karma, or lessons that need to be learned. The more favorable placements indicate mastery over certain areas, or gifts resulting from right living and good deeds. The Dalai Lama's horoscope shows a powerful dichotomy between what might be called a cosmic blessing and a pattern of victimization and violence. Coincidentally, the Dalai Lama shares a birthday with George W. Bush. Both world leaders were born on July 6 when the Sun was in the family-oriented sign of Cancer. According to his mother's account, the Dalai Lama was born just before sunrise, attended by auspicious signs and omens indicating he was the reincarnation of a prominent holy man. His birth chart likewise shows many signs of a spiritual life, but primarily by the positions of Jupiter and Saturn and their harmonious links to the Sun. Saturn, the planet symbolizing authority, is found in the Ninth House of religion, and is given mystical tendencies by being in otherworldly Pisces. Saturn's position translates into the easy assumption of religious authority by being in a favorable 120- degree angle (trine) to the Sun. The Sun is also trine Jupiter, the planet naturally associated with religion, which in turn is trine to Saturn. Together, these three planets create what astrologers call a grand trine. The Dalai Lama's grand trine is a cosmic blessing denoting wisdom, mastery of inner silence and spiritual protection. Jupiter and Saturn, the biggest planets in the solar system, are also symbolic of larger social and political issues. Their relationship with the Dalai Lama's Sun (personal identity) strongly links his personal destiny with the cause of his nation. The Soul's Path The natal pattern that shows violence and victimization begins with Pluto, the planet often associated with trauma and cataclysmic events. Before exploring Pluto, it might be helpful to look at the previous Dalai November 2007 No. 010 Page 3

4 Lamas. The ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth Dalai Lamas all died before they were twenty years old. Scholars suspect that Manchu Chinese seeking to weaken Tibetan leadership killed them. Then, the thirteenth Dalai Lama was born in 1876 and died on December 17, 1933 after a life-long struggle to maintain Tibetan independence from China. The thirteenth Dalai Lama was forced into exile twice and survived invasions from both British and Chinese armies. Just before he died, the Chinese communist army was poised for another, final invasion. The fourteenth Dalai Lama's chart reflects the oppressive tension concurrent with the thirteenth Dalai Lama's exit and the tenuous circumstances of Tibet's independence: Pluto is conjunct the Moon's South Node. Astrologers use the South Node to describe where a person came from in the previous life. It's not a planet, but a point in space marking where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic (Earth's path around the Sun). The celestial mechanics of the South Node, and its polar opposite, the North Node, aren't as interesting as their use in determining the evolutionary journey of the soul. As explained by astrologer Jeffrey Wolf Green, Pluto conjunct the South Node is specifically correlated to an unresolved emotional or psychological trauma. The nature of this trauma is clarified by Pluto's conditions within the horoscope, beginning with its location by house and sign. Pluto resides in the First House of self-determination and gives an instinctual drive for a special or unusual mission in life. Pluto is modified by being in the sign of Cancer, which is associated with the home, or for a political leader, the nation. From this we can see his past lives have been largely motivated by the desire for Tibetan independence. Pluto is further conditioned by a difficult square to Mars, making the patterns constellated around the South Node the source of a lifelong struggle. During the 1959 Tibetan uprising, the Dalai Lama escaped to India, where he heads the government-in-exile to this day. Since then, an estimated one million Tibetans have been killed under Chinese rule, 6,000 temples and religious sites have been destroyed and the land used as a dump for China's radioactive waste and other environmental degradations. The soul's evolutionary path can be described by the conditions of the North Node, which for the Dalai Lama lies in the Seventh House of partners. Evolving personally, and for Tibet, means working out a mutually agreeable relationship with China. China's present state of intransigence means this road is blocked for the time being. The Dalai Lama announced on the occasion of his 65th birthday that he didn't think he could accomplish his goal of autonomy within China during this lifetime. "Logically," he says, "the previous life escaped from Chinese hands, so the next life should also be out of Chinese control." Compassionate Moon The Moon represents one's instinctive responses to daily life. The Dalai Lama was born with the Moon in the modest and service-oriented sign of Virgo. The typical "dryness" of Virgo, however, is strongly modified by the close conjunction of Neptune with the Moon. This idealistic and spiritually sensitive planet perfectly reflects the compassion for which the Dalai Lama is known. Neptune with the Moon also symbolizes the orphan or abandoned one. Over 40 years in exile make this an essential theme of his life. Restrictive Saturn opposes the Moon-Neptune conjunction from the Ninth House. The repression of religious practice is one interpretation of Saturn in this house. However, it also represents highly developed spiritual teachings. While this opposition is another mark of exile, it led to a wider distribution November 2007 No. 010 Page 4

5 of Tibetan Buddhist teaching than would have occurred without the Chinese invasion. That something positive could come out of something so negative corresponds perfectly with the non-judgmental nature of these teachings. We learn, then, that valuable lessons can come in many forms. Article from author Michael WolfStar O'Reilly Committee Details PRESIDENT: Edith de Burgh Baramba Gingin 6503 Ph: VICE PRESIDENT: Robyn Binks 2/57 Raleigh St, Carlisle 6101 Ph: SECRETARY: Roslyn Drayton PO Box 459, Fremantle 6160 Ph: TREASURER: Neville Foster 5 Elmwood Ave, Woodlands 6018 Ph: nfoster@iinet.net.au EDITOR: Carol Jenkins 53 Sandringham Prom, Canning Vale 6155 Ph: davidaj@westnet.com.au Gerda van Dongen 102b Arkwell St, Willagee 6156 Ph: gerda@aapt.net.au Louisa Long 1 Shackleton St, Bassendean 6054 Ph: louisal@westnet.com.au Jeffrey Farrow 37 Kariong Circuit, Duncraig 6023 Ph: fds@iinet.net.au What is our history? Who were our founder members? What are our goals? Where do you find articles? What is our code of ethics? What are Astrochats? Where is student s corner? When are the special events? It s all there, and much, much more, find out today! Check out our website Search????? November 2007 No. 010 Page 5

6 Astro*Carto*Graphy & the Asian Tsunami by Patrick Curry of EQUINOX Many Theories or Multiple Factors working together? Astrologers have different theories about the astrological pointers to the Tsunami in the Indian Ocean. By comparison, 9/11 was much easier to read with Pluto on the ascendant of the US chart (plus many other factors). 1. Could it have been connected with the recent (announced March 2004) discovery of the planet Sedna, named after the Inuit goddess of the vengeful seas? 2. Before the Tsunami, some astrologers have suggested that Uranus in Pisces should signify the start of seven years of marine technological development combined with stormy seas resulting in maritime chaos. Initially this was mirrored in movies like Master & Commander. Then severe hurricanes: Alex, Charley, Ivan and Jean in 2004 and Katrina, Rita and Wilma in 2005 seem to be confirming a trend. On Dec. 26th Uranus was in a stressful square angle to Mars in Sagittarius - a dangerous combination symbolic of sudden devastation involving the sea and many cultures. 3. Most astrologers will agree that the Cancer/Capricorn Full Moon on the day of the earthquake was significant as a trigger. Astro*Carto*Graphy provides a fourth theory or factor: At the exact moment of first quake, Saturn was setting and Chiron was rising above the epicentre (plus the Node of the Moon was at the IC). This was what Arabic astrologers would call a "paran". On an ACG map it is marked by the crossing of two or more lines. This paran or crossing was moving westwards at 1,000 mph (625kph) - so it was a fleeting moment and travelling faster than the tidal wave. However I feel it was significant for a number of reasons: On 26 Dec. this alignment had extra strength with the Full Moon. Though not in close orb, Saturn and Chiron were opposed along the same sign axis as the Sun (Capricorn) and the Moon (Cancer). Saturn in Cancer and Chiron in Capricorn, symbolises the separation of parents from children. With (according to the press) over 100,000 children losing a parent, this is one of the most tragic results from the disaster. There will be much fostering of children - appropriate since the mythological Chiron was a mentor and teacher and Cancer - the sign of motherhood. As I am no expert on the Node of the Moon lines I will leave comments to other astrologers. taken from page: Astrology News from EQUINOX November 2007 No. 010 Page 6

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