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JUly 16, 2022
This week’s article is coming out under the light of a Pisces Moon. With an array of aspects that boggle my mind it is impossible to tie things up in a neat little bow. Instead of trying to synthesize all of this into a cohesive little nutshell, let me break a few of the key aspects down into separate compartments, and let you zero in on the ‘stories’ that might apply to you, or to any of the scenarios that are showing up in the world around you.
And just for fun – because I am having so much of it - as an extra treat for those of you who wish I was still writing weekly, sign-by-sign predictions your dream has come true. If that brand of astrology is your cup up tea, after a brief rundown on the aspects that have laid the foundation for what is going on right now, at the end of this column you will find a tribute to what used to be known as ‘Mother of the Skye’s Horoscopes’.
Let’s start with the aspects:
Astraea at the Midheaven: This reads as “Eyewitness to disaster”. It also relates to situations in which we are involved with others in endings/beginnings. One door closes and another one opens in the aftermath of disastrous situations and events. The aspect also includes films and photographs of public demonstrations and disasters.
Saturn square Astraea: Watching something come to an end, wondering “When will it be over?” How long will it take for things to come to closure? Where is the deadline? When will the time be right to end or quit a situation? How much time are we going to give this person? Thinking about when to quit. Putting the relationship with the Father to rest. Not knowing when to quit because we don’t have the capacity to grok the fact that a situation needs to end, or is in the process of coming to an end.
Saturn square Chiron with Mercury at the opposing midpoint: The mind is torn between changing its tune and remaining beholden to whatever it is stuck on. The tendency with this is to hold fast to old thought forms and core beliefs instead of breaking away from the herd, or the past. Is it possible for us to adopt a whole new perspective?
Siwa opposite Pallas: Redemption and renewal require the eradication of behaviors that require us to “Please Daddy”. “Daddy” can be literal, or he can be any authority figure who is relating to us in a domineering way. This aspect suggests that to continue to bow to the demands and expectations of others is destructive. It inspires us to look at the ways in which we sacrifice ourselves on the altar of conformance, convention, and codependence. It raises questions that force us to ask; “Who are we? Who would we be if we didn’t spend 90% of our energy being whatever others expect us to be?”
Vesta conjunct Pallas: People have agendas that do not include our needs and interests. They impose these agendas with no thought to what their plans might mean for us. We wind up getting swept up in, or wiped out by, their manipulations in a totally impersonal way. Others walk all over us. To have to be one step ahead of them, or psychologically shrewd enough, to see through their behaviors and manage situations in which we are being manipulated.
Pandora conjunct Mars: To use anger, aggression, and conflict to keep the pot stirred. To incite violence as a means to control things. This combination shows up on the mundane level as, “Let me turn this into an argument so I won’t have to look at what’s really going on” – or – “If I piss him/her/them off, I will be able to get out of having to be involved, take the trip, go to the reunion, visit my In-Laws, keep an eye on the kids, etc, etc. It also shows up as, “Let me pick a fight with you so you will leave me alone, or so I can use it as an excuse to go AWOL for a few days. On a larger scale, Pandora and Mars inspire public marches, and demonstrations, and things of that nature.
Aesclepius opposition Juno – Aesclepius relates to healing and health. Juno has to do with partnerships and committed relationships. On a basic level, this can mean that our partner is sick. It can also mean that our relationship is making us sick. (The expression “You make me sick” is a very real thing) On a deeper level, if we understand the mythology behind this, Aesclepius was a gifted healer whose specialty was his capacity to raise the dead. In aspect to Juno this opposition indicates that if we take hold of our primary issues and wake up to the idea that conscious equal partnership means, “I want for you what you want for yourself” and “You want for me what I want for myself” we can resurrect this connection, learn more about love, and continue as a couple in a more conscious way.
There are many other aspects in play right now. I am a good astrologer, but I am not enlightened enough to see what the bigger picture is all about. As much as I study and try to make sense of things, what I have yet to see about myself limits my understanding. Watching and waiting, I keep working on myself, with the hope that doing so will bring me closer to the source and open the space for me to use what I know to help others. As far as that goes, the best I can do is say everything is in a state of flux, it’s all up in the air, and at times like this, when everything is subject to change, the wise person keeps their house in order and waits on the Will of Heaven.
Till next time - XOXOXOX
Horoscopes
ARIES: March 21 – April 20
All around you, there are clear signs that what you have been aiming for is about to come into being. If that’s hard to fathom, prior to any rebirth a lot of things start falling away. And what seems more apparent than any glimmer of hope that you are turning a corner, is the fact that you feel stuck. Everything is exactly the opposite of what it appears to be, so take heart. With what you have going on in yourself, in your work, and in your relationships, it looks to me like you are about to rebirth, redeem, and/or reinvent yourself out of the chaos that shows up whenever life turns around.
TAURUS: April 21 – May 20
In all things, it’s a good idea to look at the part you play in creating them. It’s easy to own the good stuff, but much harder to be accountable for the things that live on the dark side of the experiential spectrum. None of this would be an issue if you could remember that God lives in ALL of it. And what’s even more interesting is that it’s the hard lessons that yield the sweetest fruit. Don’t shy away from anything and don’t try to talk yourself into believing that you can blow any of this off with an affirmation or two. Dig a little deeper. Getting real is where it’s at right now.
GEMINI: May 21 – June 20
What would seem to be a total no-brainer is taking way longer than anyone thought it would. This has nothing to do with the way you’ve handled yourself. Believe it or not there are times when the forces that watch over us install delays that keep what seems more than doable from bearing fruit. In some cases, this has to do with the fact that there are those who seek to keep you in your place – and sometimes it’s all part of an important lesson that takes forever to sink in. Be patient. You’ve got more than what it takes to get where you’re going. Give it a few more months
CANCER: June 21 – July 20
On the cusp of changes that have no precedent, here you sit wondering if all of your core beliefs are still working for you – and maybe wondering if they ever applied. Because you’ve come to a bend in the road, and what’s happening is that the structures that you have created no longer support whatever being yourself requires. The temptation to stay put competes with bigger needs to let go, and there are fears that you will lose it all if you break free. There is more to this than meets the eye. Draw upon your faith to steer your choices. This is a huge turning point.
LEO: July 21 – August 20
You are home free. Now that you’ve found the piece of you that had to lose itself in order to find yourself again, the desire to live and create is off the charts. What happens from here on out is bound to go up and down, but at the moment you are in a place where the fruits of your internal labors are giving you a chance to bask in the light for a while. Soak up all of it, and remember to be grateful for what spirit does for us when we bow to our lessons and do what it takes to look at the truth. The next few weeks are bound to reflect all of this goodness in ways that bless you even further.
VIRGO: August 21 – September 20
You’ve been minding your own business and towing the line for quite some time. At this point you’ve started to fall in love with whatever it’s taken to restore your body, mind, and spirit. In the course of moving on to higher ground, lots of things have fallen by the wayside, only to be replaced by people and interests that have more to do with who you are now. In the next few weeks, there will be opportunities to engage with others that test the extent to which you have lost the need to diminish yourself. This is bound to blow you away but you are more than ready for it.
LIBRA: September 21 – October 20
Lo and behold, there are options that weren’t there a few months ago. It looks to me like, the door just opened to something that holds the promise of expansion and improvement. You tend to err on the side of caution at times when a more adventurous approach is required. It comes down to what do you want for yourself and your loved ones? How much time have you got? The expression, ‘Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today’ applies to more than just your chores. The brass ring just showed up with bells on. Summon up whatever it takes to go for it.
SCORPIO: October 21 – November 20
You are at a point where pretty much anything goes. It’s as if you’re standing on the dividing line that separates the past from the future, wondering once again, “Who do I want to be when I grow up?” This is a cyclical shift and where you are at right now will either keep you where you are or give you another shot at the title. Picking up stakes and moving on, in your relationship, and in your work situation are included in this mix, along with the possibility of relocation. When the rest of your life is on the verge of unfolding, don’t let what’s known and familiar hold you back.
SAGITTARIUS: November 21 – December 20
Your relationship situation is interesting. The story varies, but in general there is so much riding on what’s up with your partner, you could use a little time off to consider your own issues. It doesn’t work for ANY of us to get too wrapped up in other people’s stories. And while it’s fine to empathize, it doesn’t help you or them to lose yourself. Right now, it would help if you could get real about your own affairs and your own life – because in order to be there for others, your own spirit has to be centered and strong enough to anchor and sustain them when the going gets rough.
CAPRICORN: December 21 - January 20
What happens next hinges on your ability to address every aspect of your experience, honestly. This may require you to rewind back to the point where the first lie got told, or to the point where you see that you made choices that were based on the fact that, you didn’t know any better. What you are faced with now could have easily been born out of good intentions; but you know what they say about “The road to Hell”. It’s time to get real. Double down enough to see what you did to create this and know that your willingness to do so is what it will take to turn things around.
AQUARIUS: January 21 – February 20
Things are amping up in ways that will allow you to put the pedal to the metal. Even though there is still more on your plate, everything takes place at the energetic level before it comes into manifestation. Just getting yourself to the place where you got clear enough to move forward was half of the battle. Now that you’re here, the rest of the way relies 100% on whether or not you can walk your talk. We never know what that will mean until we get there, but the good news is; you’ve come this far. And what lies ahead will reveal itself to you as you move on, one step at a time.
PISCES: February 21 – March 20
Within the framework of a huge amount of responsibility, it might be useful to breathe deep and reflect upon what you have accomplished in the last few weeks. Yes, there is still more to do, but the hard part is over. Recognizing the fact that the balance has shifted, and the ball is totally in your court has made you much stronger. When it’s all said and done, it’s as if somebody just handed you the keys to the kingdom. With that in mind, now you get to look at all of this knowing that you can do anything you want in a situation that has “Dream Come True” written all over it.
Copyright - Cal Garrison: 2022: ©
And just for fun – because I am having so much of it - as an extra treat for those of you who wish I was still writing weekly, sign-by-sign predictions your dream has come true. If that brand of astrology is your cup up tea, after a brief rundown on the aspects that have laid the foundation for what is going on right now, at the end of this column you will find a tribute to what used to be known as ‘Mother of the Skye’s Horoscopes’.
Let’s start with the aspects:
Astraea at the Midheaven: This reads as “Eyewitness to disaster”. It also relates to situations in which we are involved with others in endings/beginnings. One door closes and another one opens in the aftermath of disastrous situations and events. The aspect also includes films and photographs of public demonstrations and disasters.
Saturn square Astraea: Watching something come to an end, wondering “When will it be over?” How long will it take for things to come to closure? Where is the deadline? When will the time be right to end or quit a situation? How much time are we going to give this person? Thinking about when to quit. Putting the relationship with the Father to rest. Not knowing when to quit because we don’t have the capacity to grok the fact that a situation needs to end, or is in the process of coming to an end.
Saturn square Chiron with Mercury at the opposing midpoint: The mind is torn between changing its tune and remaining beholden to whatever it is stuck on. The tendency with this is to hold fast to old thought forms and core beliefs instead of breaking away from the herd, or the past. Is it possible for us to adopt a whole new perspective?
Siwa opposite Pallas: Redemption and renewal require the eradication of behaviors that require us to “Please Daddy”. “Daddy” can be literal, or he can be any authority figure who is relating to us in a domineering way. This aspect suggests that to continue to bow to the demands and expectations of others is destructive. It inspires us to look at the ways in which we sacrifice ourselves on the altar of conformance, convention, and codependence. It raises questions that force us to ask; “Who are we? Who would we be if we didn’t spend 90% of our energy being whatever others expect us to be?”
Vesta conjunct Pallas: People have agendas that do not include our needs and interests. They impose these agendas with no thought to what their plans might mean for us. We wind up getting swept up in, or wiped out by, their manipulations in a totally impersonal way. Others walk all over us. To have to be one step ahead of them, or psychologically shrewd enough, to see through their behaviors and manage situations in which we are being manipulated.
Pandora conjunct Mars: To use anger, aggression, and conflict to keep the pot stirred. To incite violence as a means to control things. This combination shows up on the mundane level as, “Let me turn this into an argument so I won’t have to look at what’s really going on” – or – “If I piss him/her/them off, I will be able to get out of having to be involved, take the trip, go to the reunion, visit my In-Laws, keep an eye on the kids, etc, etc. It also shows up as, “Let me pick a fight with you so you will leave me alone, or so I can use it as an excuse to go AWOL for a few days. On a larger scale, Pandora and Mars inspire public marches, and demonstrations, and things of that nature.
Aesclepius opposition Juno – Aesclepius relates to healing and health. Juno has to do with partnerships and committed relationships. On a basic level, this can mean that our partner is sick. It can also mean that our relationship is making us sick. (The expression “You make me sick” is a very real thing) On a deeper level, if we understand the mythology behind this, Aesclepius was a gifted healer whose specialty was his capacity to raise the dead. In aspect to Juno this opposition indicates that if we take hold of our primary issues and wake up to the idea that conscious equal partnership means, “I want for you what you want for yourself” and “You want for me what I want for myself” we can resurrect this connection, learn more about love, and continue as a couple in a more conscious way.
There are many other aspects in play right now. I am a good astrologer, but I am not enlightened enough to see what the bigger picture is all about. As much as I study and try to make sense of things, what I have yet to see about myself limits my understanding. Watching and waiting, I keep working on myself, with the hope that doing so will bring me closer to the source and open the space for me to use what I know to help others. As far as that goes, the best I can do is say everything is in a state of flux, it’s all up in the air, and at times like this, when everything is subject to change, the wise person keeps their house in order and waits on the Will of Heaven.
Till next time - XOXOXOX
Horoscopes
ARIES: March 21 – April 20
All around you, there are clear signs that what you have been aiming for is about to come into being. If that’s hard to fathom, prior to any rebirth a lot of things start falling away. And what seems more apparent than any glimmer of hope that you are turning a corner, is the fact that you feel stuck. Everything is exactly the opposite of what it appears to be, so take heart. With what you have going on in yourself, in your work, and in your relationships, it looks to me like you are about to rebirth, redeem, and/or reinvent yourself out of the chaos that shows up whenever life turns around.
TAURUS: April 21 – May 20
In all things, it’s a good idea to look at the part you play in creating them. It’s easy to own the good stuff, but much harder to be accountable for the things that live on the dark side of the experiential spectrum. None of this would be an issue if you could remember that God lives in ALL of it. And what’s even more interesting is that it’s the hard lessons that yield the sweetest fruit. Don’t shy away from anything and don’t try to talk yourself into believing that you can blow any of this off with an affirmation or two. Dig a little deeper. Getting real is where it’s at right now.
GEMINI: May 21 – June 20
What would seem to be a total no-brainer is taking way longer than anyone thought it would. This has nothing to do with the way you’ve handled yourself. Believe it or not there are times when the forces that watch over us install delays that keep what seems more than doable from bearing fruit. In some cases, this has to do with the fact that there are those who seek to keep you in your place – and sometimes it’s all part of an important lesson that takes forever to sink in. Be patient. You’ve got more than what it takes to get where you’re going. Give it a few more months
CANCER: June 21 – July 20
On the cusp of changes that have no precedent, here you sit wondering if all of your core beliefs are still working for you – and maybe wondering if they ever applied. Because you’ve come to a bend in the road, and what’s happening is that the structures that you have created no longer support whatever being yourself requires. The temptation to stay put competes with bigger needs to let go, and there are fears that you will lose it all if you break free. There is more to this than meets the eye. Draw upon your faith to steer your choices. This is a huge turning point.
LEO: July 21 – August 20
You are home free. Now that you’ve found the piece of you that had to lose itself in order to find yourself again, the desire to live and create is off the charts. What happens from here on out is bound to go up and down, but at the moment you are in a place where the fruits of your internal labors are giving you a chance to bask in the light for a while. Soak up all of it, and remember to be grateful for what spirit does for us when we bow to our lessons and do what it takes to look at the truth. The next few weeks are bound to reflect all of this goodness in ways that bless you even further.
VIRGO: August 21 – September 20
You’ve been minding your own business and towing the line for quite some time. At this point you’ve started to fall in love with whatever it’s taken to restore your body, mind, and spirit. In the course of moving on to higher ground, lots of things have fallen by the wayside, only to be replaced by people and interests that have more to do with who you are now. In the next few weeks, there will be opportunities to engage with others that test the extent to which you have lost the need to diminish yourself. This is bound to blow you away but you are more than ready for it.
LIBRA: September 21 – October 20
Lo and behold, there are options that weren’t there a few months ago. It looks to me like, the door just opened to something that holds the promise of expansion and improvement. You tend to err on the side of caution at times when a more adventurous approach is required. It comes down to what do you want for yourself and your loved ones? How much time have you got? The expression, ‘Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today’ applies to more than just your chores. The brass ring just showed up with bells on. Summon up whatever it takes to go for it.
SCORPIO: October 21 – November 20
You are at a point where pretty much anything goes. It’s as if you’re standing on the dividing line that separates the past from the future, wondering once again, “Who do I want to be when I grow up?” This is a cyclical shift and where you are at right now will either keep you where you are or give you another shot at the title. Picking up stakes and moving on, in your relationship, and in your work situation are included in this mix, along with the possibility of relocation. When the rest of your life is on the verge of unfolding, don’t let what’s known and familiar hold you back.
SAGITTARIUS: November 21 – December 20
Your relationship situation is interesting. The story varies, but in general there is so much riding on what’s up with your partner, you could use a little time off to consider your own issues. It doesn’t work for ANY of us to get too wrapped up in other people’s stories. And while it’s fine to empathize, it doesn’t help you or them to lose yourself. Right now, it would help if you could get real about your own affairs and your own life – because in order to be there for others, your own spirit has to be centered and strong enough to anchor and sustain them when the going gets rough.
CAPRICORN: December 21 - January 20
What happens next hinges on your ability to address every aspect of your experience, honestly. This may require you to rewind back to the point where the first lie got told, or to the point where you see that you made choices that were based on the fact that, you didn’t know any better. What you are faced with now could have easily been born out of good intentions; but you know what they say about “The road to Hell”. It’s time to get real. Double down enough to see what you did to create this and know that your willingness to do so is what it will take to turn things around.
AQUARIUS: January 21 – February 20
Things are amping up in ways that will allow you to put the pedal to the metal. Even though there is still more on your plate, everything takes place at the energetic level before it comes into manifestation. Just getting yourself to the place where you got clear enough to move forward was half of the battle. Now that you’re here, the rest of the way relies 100% on whether or not you can walk your talk. We never know what that will mean until we get there, but the good news is; you’ve come this far. And what lies ahead will reveal itself to you as you move on, one step at a time.
PISCES: February 21 – March 20
Within the framework of a huge amount of responsibility, it might be useful to breathe deep and reflect upon what you have accomplished in the last few weeks. Yes, there is still more to do, but the hard part is over. Recognizing the fact that the balance has shifted, and the ball is totally in your court has made you much stronger. When it’s all said and done, it’s as if somebody just handed you the keys to the kingdom. With that in mind, now you get to look at all of this knowing that you can do anything you want in a situation that has “Dream Come True” written all over it.
Copyright - Cal Garrison: 2022: ©
“The Walk of Life”
I have been a working astrologer for fifty years. The column that you see posted here every Sunday has been in print for the last thirty. Over time, my horoscopes have gained quite a following. Of late, they have expanded to include articles that showcase more than just run-of-the-mill, sign-to-sign predictions. If you learn something from what you find here, or if what I write helps you to make sense of things, or inspires you in some way, it means a lot to me. While you are on this website, you are welcome to take a look around. There are short stories, articles, videos, and free downloads that you won’t find anywhere else. All of it is free, and shared with a desire to bring light to the world. On any day when what’s written here opens your heart or your mind to something new, and you feel called to ‘pay it forward’ with some ‘loose change’, a donation, large or small, made to my PayPal account (paypal.me/calgarrisongmailcom) would be greatly appreciated, and make it possible for me to not only share the very best of what I have to offer, but to continue, “The Walk of Life”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qTHn_sxrN0&list=RD_qTHn_sxrN0&start_radio=1&t=0paypal.me/calgarrisongmailcom
“The Walk of Life”
I have been a working astrologer for fifty years. The column that you see posted here every Sunday has been in print for the last thirty. Over time, my horoscopes have gained quite a following. Of late, they have expanded to include articles that showcase more than just run-of-the-mill, sign-to-sign predictions. If you learn something from what you find here, or if what I write helps you to make sense of things, or inspires you in some way, it means a lot to me. While you are on this website, you are welcome to take a look around. There are short stories, articles, videos, and free downloads that you won’t find anywhere else. All of it is free, and shared with a desire to bring light to the world. On any day when what’s written here opens your heart or your mind to something new, and you feel called to ‘pay it forward’ with some ‘loose change’, a donation, large or small, made to my PayPal account (paypal.me/calgarrisongmailcom) would be greatly appreciated, and make it possible for me to not only share the very best of what I have to offer, but to continue, “The Walk of Life”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qTHn_sxrN0&list=RD_qTHn_sxrN0&start_radio=1&t=0paypal.me/calgarrisongmailcom
