Mars/Saturn
Edmond Wollmann
Every two years or so Mars and Saturn complete a developmental cycle. Mars
which is the natural ruler of Aries reflects the idea of self identification
of definition from belief. It reflects how we define ourselves and our
"persona" (mask or false face) as we assert that idea spontaneously and with
desire we have chosen to be in this life.
Saturn is the archetypal symbol of the limits of physicality. It rules
Capricorn, the physical manifestation of belief on "Earth" in the physical
world. The structured and fear oriented belief that our reality is outside
of us and "impinges" or bombards us from outside.
When these two planets conjoin there is an extreme focus on the application
of the ego self (Mars) in physical reality (Saturn). The sign and house in
which this occurs reflects what sorts of "issues" in physicality the persona
will attempt to "impinge" itself upon and apply itself to in a very focused
and strategic way. It also reflects where there may be a "surfacing" of the
fears ABOUT physicality and how the affect the individual. There may also be
the experiencing of the beliefs and fears of being "thwarted" in that area
of life, and hence application then becomes focused and measured.
The last was 28 Pisces (March 22, 96) and the future one will be at 21 Aries
(April 1, 98). If you review these points in your own chart-both solar and
natal, you will find that this is where your primary focus of self
application has been (and will be) during that 2 year or so time frame.
When they are in opening or closing square to each other, these two planets
will be challenging the individual's beliefs in the validity of the self.
There may be overwhelming obstacles (if the person is of a negative view-pls
review my posts on positive/negative energy) or will experience temporary
setbacks or challenges to "step up" application of self to overcome the
apparent "blocks" in the physical world.
When in opposition it will seem as if strategy (Saturn) and a methodological
application of the self ITSELF may be dangerous to the furtherance of the
self and its goals at that time. Then the effect will be a conflict between
aggressive assertion (Aries/Mars) and not enough assertion or that caution
may be the best move. Either way there will be presented the opportunity for
the ego gain a higher sense of trust and to learn greater implementation of
strategy as the reflection of trust and conviction with the self's
preferences.
The ability to trust during times of difficult endeavor reveal the person's
overall "threshold of believability" that reflects by the willingness to
continue and to follow through, exactly the STRENGTH of trust the person has
in the endeavor and application it seeks. If the identity believes itself
the path it desires to be, then continued effort in the direction of
preference will allow it to learn what it needs to learn strategically to
MANIFEST that preference (high threshold of believability). If the
"external" appears too threatening and obstacle ridden there may be an
accumulation of self doubt and persecution complexes that diminish the trust
of the self that it is the path it prefers to be-or that that path is
realistically obtainable (low threshold of believability).
So it is that in this focused application of the self we believe is "all" we
are, when unchecked with the recognition of the unlimited spirit it is. Life
can seem threatening, overwhelming and not reinforcing to, or nurturing and
supportive of us and our preferences to be what we wish.
However, when the element of recognition that we create our reality as the
product of our belief and definitions is injected into the equation, we
allow ourselves to real-ize that the self we are or believe ourselves to be
in physicality is not "really" all we are. We are not on a path we are a
path. The "All That Is" created the idea that we are for a reason and no
creator would be so cruel as to create a creation and then not allow or
intend that that creation be able to fulfill the idea that it intended it to
be.
Sometimes the only "strategy" we are allowed to create is the recognitions
above and that everything must be unfolding as it needs to, to lead us to
that fulfilled expression. When this occurs, acknowledging that everything
is happening as it needs to, to get us to where we need to be to express
that preference must be trusted. Everything fits, nothing is out of line.
The convicted action of that recognition is the continued application of the
self and trust that whatever needs to be there to "educate" the physical
self for the preference and task it has chosen-will be there regardless of
the strategic and limited ego's "need to know every little detail" to make
SURE it will. Mistakes are incorporated and learned, and judgment of the
self for being "wrong" are minimalized, as they serve no real useful
purpose. Doubt is the true opposite of love- self love included.
As always, thank you for allowing me to share these ideas. If they serve you
use them, if they do not ignore them. They are simply suggestions and
offerings, and no one is asked to believe they are the only or "true"
answers simply because I have asserted them.
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Edmond H. Wollmann P.M.A.F.A.
© 1998 Altair Publications, SAN 299-5603
Astrological Consulting http://www.astroconsulting.com/
Roger L. Satterlee
Edmond Wollmann wrote:
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> Every two years or so Mars and Saturn complete a developmental cycle. Mars
> which is the natural ruler of Aries reflects the idea of self identification
> of definition from belief. It reflects how we define ourselves and our
> "persona" (mask or false face) as we assert that idea spontaneously and with
> desire we have chosen to be in this life.
And every two weeks the same spamola...Mars as the Assertive quality
and Saturn as the quality of Form are incredibly adaptive ideas without dogma.
Persona! Good grief, Ed, how does one create a persona without reference to
every single planet its aspects and its sign/house individual application. The only
rationale I can conceive for formulating these things as you do is the need to make
chart reading a cookbook affair...anything to prevent further thought, eh, Ed.
Stagnation, now theres a nice word where Saturn has Mars in a can...:)
Rog
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> Edmond H. Wollmann P.M.A.F.A.
> © 1998 Altair Publications, SAN 299-5603
> Astrological Consulting http://www.astroconsulting.com/
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