Mars Retro Jan to June 2012

[David_Mastrogiovanni]

[If no one objects I would like to present yet another example of this technique as per the current condition with Mars this first 6 mos of 2012.
As this year of 2012 is so controversial I am assuming that Michael will be so gracious as to allow me one more thread demonstrating the technique of prediction utilizing Sabian Symbol analysis of retrograde planets. {>>>and Michael you are so very hard to get a response from...If I sent a request for permission I figure it'll be the end of this year that I finally hear from you...and, this is timely material..besides, i figure you will delete it and reprimand me if it is not cool to post yet another thread on this technique.}]


A planet in retrograde does a one, two, three...do si do...little dance that is of important observational notice.
1. The degree and minute of the Zodiac it begins its retro. motion from.
2. The degree of the Zodiac it begins its 'Final Return' from.
3. When it returns to the exact degree and minute of the Zodiac that it started its retro movement from.
At each of these points its important to note the degree of the Zodiac the North Node is in at the time.

A planet at step number one is trying to release a principal/spiritual law of the Cosmos which is symbolically represented by the degree of the Zodiac it starts its retrograde motion from. This is the point I refer to as the "Stimulus"....what that particular planet is trying to get moving/influence [Stimulate...etc.] The symbol for the Noth Node at that time is "WHY" as it applies to society as a whole.

At step number two the planet is picking up'Ignition'energy for this 'cause' it is trying to achieve. The 'Ignition' is represented by the symbol for that degree of the Zodiac. The symbol of the degree of the Zodiac for the North Node at that point is, again, as to 'Why'.

At step number three we have the 'Release" and the degree symbology of the North Node again pertains to "Why".

This month on Jan 23rd @ [my local time] 4:54 pm Mars went retro @ 23* Virgo 05' 34"

The Sabian Symbol for the 24th degree of Virgo represents an impasse of the principle of '"Action"...that is Mars.
[From Dane Rudhyar's Book:]


"MARY AND HER LITTLE LAMB.

KEYNOTE: The need to keep a vibrant and pure simplicity at the core of one's being as one meets the many tests of existence.

[this Sabian Symbol] tells us that, though great, spectacular and resolute efforts are needed in order to achieve one's higher goals of destiny, still the essential quality as one journeys on "the Path" is a pure, spontaneous, fresh and nonviolent approach to all encounters. This of course is Jesus' entreaty to his disciples — that they should be like 'little children.'...
...the individual whose innocence is fixed upon spiritual realization should genuinely radiate [Rudhyar's Keyword] INNOCENCE."

I've talked about this degree symbol before and how it differs from the other degree symbol that incorporates a lamb in that 'Mary's" lamb was always the one sure to follow. That is 'Spiritual Agencies' believing in us ..'Humanity'. The complete turnaround of us following them and imploring for their assistance...they are entreating us.

The 'WHY' of this to human society as a whole is represented by the symbol for the North Node at the time ...which was at 13* Sag. 11'
the 14th degree of Sagittarius [ibid. ...and interestingly it was Dane Rudhyar"s Asc]
"THE GREAT PYRAMID AND THE SPHINX.

KEYNOTE: The enduring power of occult knowledge and of its quasi-divine Custodians, "Seed-men" of a previous cycle of existence.

. ....implies that such an archetypal knowledge remains the foundation upon which men's minds can still build solid and valid formulations, as new evolutionary developments are pending. This ...symbol suggests that this occult knowledge and the traditional process of acquiring it is still available, and that by accepting their principles modern man can best meet the challenge of our present world crisis. .... THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL ANCESTRY"

[David_Mastrogiovanni]

So when Mars goes direct it will be [local time] April 13th, 2012

Mars will be @ 03* Virgo 31'...interestingly this is the degree I get for my proposed birth chart of Yehua/Jesus...the symbol of 'Brotherhood' and White and a Black child playing together.
The Cosmos is saying that for Mars/Action to continue on it got stuck at 'Innocence"...[and , GEE? I can't imagine WHY..can YOU?]

and what this means is we have to back track and stimulate more 'Brotherhood' into action...the kind of brotherhood that crosses all perceived boundaries.

The North Node at that time spells it out specifically for Humankind @ 05* 57'
...and it will be a 05* Sag. 02 at the Final return [6//19/2012 @ local time 12:57 pm] so this is a very important symbol to understand why the additional 'Brotherhood' understanding/energy and to satisfy that 'Innocence' that Mars must meet a certain criteria of
[Rudhyar]
"A GAME OF CRICKET.

KEYNOTE: The development of skill in group-situations testing collective goals.

Any society is built on the interplay between groups of people, each group united by an at least temporary aim. The individual person within the group is assigned a particular role in the play; and definite rules have to be obeyed. The game teaches not only personal skill, but fairness and cooperation. Where this symbol is found, the value of making individual-will or ego-will subservient to collective cultural patterns is emphasized....

This...symbol .... refers to the importance of developing [Rudhyar's Keyword] GROUP SOLIDARITY."

[David_Mastrogiovanni]

some one at the astrology weekly forum replied:
"Wow. Is it significant that Mars went retro almost to the degree squaring the June 15 2011 Lunar eclipse (Sun at 24*Gem 24" opp. Moon 24*Sag24") and will turn direct almost exactly at the degree of the August 27 1969 lunar eclipse (Sun 3*Vir 58" opp. Moon 3* Pis 58")?"


...my answer was:...

"Good looking out...thanks for the 'Heads Up' observences...I'll give them some study later this eve.

I'm curious...though, as to Mars getting 'Stuck'...at 'INNOCENCE'

..is it because WE no longer have THAT [kind of...specific?...overall?...or?] innocence...or does it mean we have to re-kindle a kind of innocence that unabashed brotherhood is?


...Thoughts...Anyone?"