Earth Mother Astrology

Okay This is Ridiculous!

2010-03-16T05:46:00.000-07:00

It has been a year since I offered any new info on delineating a chart. I have to unearth the books I use for reference but I will add a post on delineating the moon by the end of the month. From there on out, I will try to add a planet a month until we are done. Lots of changes in my personal life but no good reason for not adding to the blog except life got away from me and I was busy with other things. So like the title says...Ridiculous!

On a side note, I am working on doing paintings based on a person's astrological chart. I'm starting with mine and my son's (since I know them better than anyone else's) I am waiting for a book on Sabian symbols I ordered to show up. If you don't know what Sabian Symbols are, they are a symbol based on each degree of the zodiac. [Cafe Astrology lists them here.] By combining my own images gathered by reading the chart and incorporating the Sabian symbols I hope to create a work of art that resonates with the person who's chart is being used. I thought it would be nice to be able to display your 'chart' in a visual way. I'll keep you posted on how it works out ;O)

Mercury is Retrograde

2009-09-08T14:05:00.000-07:00

My Friend, Ms Mir, Has a great post on her blog about Mercury retrograde. Check it out!

http://msmirastrology.blogspot.com

so you know...

2009-08-29T05:06:00.000-07:00

the lighthouse and state beach, two miles from our new home

We are moving residences this next month so I won't be able to work on updating and adding to this blog until probably after the move is complete.(all my books are boxed!!) Hopefully my new work space will allow me to be a little more productive! I'll continue to check for any comments daily and can answer any questions you may have in the meantime.

Delineation of the Sun in a Natal Chart

2009-03-17T05:08:00.000-07:00

The Sun's psychological function in a natal chart is your basic identity and conscious purpose. Most people think that this is what they are that this is all there is to astrology but this is just one part of the greater whole. It is a vital part of the whole, but it is modified by the rest of the chart's planets, placement and aspects. Every member of a sun sign is different, some may be more similar than others but it is a remarkable to study the differences in personalities when you have the knowledge to read natal charts and see their subtle variations. I hope after this exercise you will have more self-knowledge and understand why you are the way you are and not necessarily the way the horoscopes say you should be!

Your sun sign shows your inner self, how you see yourself, your essence, your central core, your purpose or motivation. The Sun along with the Ascendant and Moon forms an astrological trinity that sets the tone for your entire chart. These three function as a unit of sorts(I'll go into this in more detail after we delineate each of the planets in your natal chart)

At this time, look at the information you have written down about your sun. At this time you should also note the element, polarity, modality and orientation if you have not already done so.
I'll use mine as the example:

Sun in Virgo in the 11th house
Element:Earth
Polarity: Yin
Modality: Mutable
Orientation:Interpersonal

Keywords for Signs:

ARIES
relates to Mars
corresponds to the first house
sign's primary need: to be independent and develop self-awareness

skillful application:
innovative, daring, spontaneous, direct, energetic, assertive, headstrong, independent, competitive, fearless, courageous

unskillful application:
careless, reckless, irresponsible, self-centered, starts but doesn't finish, impatient, overpowering, selfish, combative, uncooperative, coarse, temperamental, overbearing, belligerent

TAURUS
relates to Venus
corresponds to the second house
sign's primary need: to be resourceful, productive and stable

skillful application:
practical, earthy, sensual, resourceful, steadfast, stable, reliable, trustworthy, patient, deliberate, consistent, determined, artistic, aesthetic, domestic, placid

unskillful application:
materialistic, conservative, possessive, overcautious, stubborn, bull-headed, sluggish, lethargic, self-indulgent, lazy, passive, gluttonous

GEMINI
relates to Mercury
corresponds to the third house
sign's primary need: to communicate with and learn from others

skillful application:
intelligent, learns easily, witty, curious, inquisitive, logical, alert, rational, fluent, studious, verbal, articulate, talkative, sociable, flexible, adaptable, lighthearted, changeable

unskillful application:
superficial, spacey, shallow, over-intellectualizing, unemotional, wordy, gossiping, nosy, imitative, inconsistent, scattered, noncommittal, indecisive, high-strung, fickle, flighty, impatient

CANCER
relates to the Moon
corresponds to the fourth house
sign's primary need: to give and receive emotional warmth and security

skillful application:
feeling, receptive, sensitive, psychic, gentle, sympathetic, nurturing, protective, domestic, shy, collecting, tenacious, retentive

unskillful application:
insecure, moody, defensive, over-emotional, hypersensitive, touchy, brooding, smothering, clingy, overprotective, dependent, fearful, withdrawn, afraid to let go

LEO
relates to the Sun
corresponds to the fifth house
sign's primary need: to creatively express self and be appreciated by others

skillful application:
self-assured, self-confident, dynamic, radiant, authoritative, dignified, honorable, proud, thrives on appreciation, a leader, courageous, loyal, self-expressive, creative, dramatic, loving,
big-hearted, warm, playful, generous, romantic

unskillful application:
vain, self-centered, selfish, overbearing, conceited, stubborn, domineering, haughty, arrogant, patronizing, snobbish, childish, egocentric, possessive, demands to be center of attention, flirtatious, melodramatic, doubts own creative abilities

VIRGO
relates to Mercury
corresponds to the sixth house
sign's primary need: to analyze, discriminate and function efficiently

skillful application:
practical, efficient, clear, analytical, differentiating, discriminating, discerning, precise, detailed, meticulous, economical, fastidious, disciplined, helpful, serving, dutiful, humble, conscientious, health-conscious, unselfish

unskillful application:
petty, picky, skeptical, nitpicking, critical, judgmental, lacking confidence, self-deprecating, self-denying, prudish, obsessive-compulsive, workaholic

LIBRA
relates to Venus
corresponds to the seventh house
sign's primary need: to cooperate with others and to create beauty, balance and harmony

skillful application:
cooperative, sharing, partner-oriented, social, agreeable, easygoing, gregarious, considerate, balanced, just, tactful, diplomatic, charming, aesthetic, artistic, refined, pleasing, tasteful

unskillful application:
dependent, can't act alone, gives away power to others, indecisive, hesitant, passive, vacillating, over-compromising, superficial, vain, imbalanced

SCORPIO
relates to Pluto
corresponds to the eighth house
sign's primary need: deep involvements and intense transformations

skillful applications:
regenerating, cathartic, transforming, complex, healing, renewing, musical, probing, joining, piercing, erotic, magnetic, powerful, emotional, mysterious, hidden, deep, psychological

unskillful application:
power-hungry, destructive, violent, annihilating, sarcastic, obsessive, fixed, excessive, overwhelming, jealous, possessive, resentful, revengeful, vindictive, secretive, deceptive, paranoid, suspicious, repressed

SAGITTARIUS
relates to Jupiter
corresponds to the ninth house
sign's primary need: to explore and expand the horizons of the mind and world

skillful application:
wise, understanding, philosophical, aspiring, ethical, idealistic, visionary, moral, truth-seeking, open minded, optimistic, jovial, benevolent, tolerant, adventurous, wandering, seeking, outspoken, frank, loves animals, athletic, freedom loving

unskillful application:
condescending, pompous, ungrounded, self-righteous, opinionated, dogmatic, deluded, impractical, extravagant, indolent, scattered, exaggerating, seeking a free lunch, irresponsible, tactless, insensitive, wasteful, gambling

CAPRICORN
relates to Saturn
corresponds to tenth house

AQUARIUS
relates to Uranus
corresponds to eleventh house

PISCES
relates to Neptune
corresponds to twelfth house

1st HOUSE
2nd HOUSE
3rd HOUSE
4th HOUSE
5th HOUSE
6th HOUSE
7th HOUSE
8th HOUSE
9th HOUSE
10th HOUSE
11th HOUSE
12th HOUSE
[the rest of the signs and houses to be posted soon]

Keywords for the Elements:

FIRE
aries leo sagittarius
fiery, ardent, enthusiastic, spontaneous, self-sufficient, romantic
misused: bossy, too forceful

EARTH
taurus virgo capricorn
practical, earthy, dependable, conservative, sensual,
love material comforts, good recuperative powers
misused: dull, too materialistic

AIR
gemini libra aquarius
good communicators, intellectual, able to handle abstract reasoning,
logical, broadminded, objective, idealistic, unprejudiced
misused: cold, impractical

WATER
cancer scorpio pisces
feeling, sustaining, receptive, emotional, intuitive, responsive, sensitive, deep, susceptible to moodiness, easily influenced by the environment(no fighting in front of these little ones!!)
misused: can be self-indulgent, self-pitying, wavering
(note: because of societal pressures these signs are
usually harder for boys to handle than girls)

KEYWORDS FOR THE POLARITIES:

YANG (+)
FIRE(aries,leo,sagittarius)
AIR(gemini,libra,aquarius)

EXHALE
active
masculine
day force
extroverted
positive
electric
levity
conscious
logical
individualistic
outgoing
expressive
left-brained

YIN(-)
EARTH(taurus,virgo,capricorn)
WATER(cancer,scorpio,pisces)

INHALE
receptive
feminine
night force
introverted
negative
magnetic
gravity
instinctive
intuitive
social-collective
ingoing
receptive
right-brained

Keywords for the Modalities:

Qualities of the Cardinal Modality
aries - libra - cancer - capricorn
Skillful Application:
generating, beginning, doing, initiating,
originating, enterprising, active, direct,
purposeful

Unskillful Application:
starts but does not finish, impatient,
dissatisfied, overactive, forceful,overcommitted

Qualities of the Fixed Modality
taurus - scorpio - leo - aquarius
Skillful Application:
concentrating, stabilizing, sustaining,
finishing, establishing, preserving, conserving,
steadfast, focused, powerful, persistent,
constant, determined

Unskillful Application:
stubborn, rigid, resistant to change,
stuck,obsessed, overly retentive, inert, habit-bound

Qualities of the Mutable Modality
gemini - sagittarius - virgo - pisces

Skillful Application:

distributing, adaptable, flexible, adjustable,
connecting, linking, mental, adapting, learning,
changing, versatile, dual

Unskillful Application:
scattered, unfocused, depleted, dissipated,
diffused, distracted,inconsistent, prone to worry,
indecisive, restless, unfinishing

KEYWORDS FOR THE ORIENTATIONS OF THE ZODIAC:

PERSONAL
(Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer)
focused on personal wants and needs

INTERPERSONAL
(Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio)
social, focused on others

TRANSPERSONAL
(Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces)
universal, focused on ideals and abstractions

Delineating the Planets in Your Natal Chart

2009-03-15T14:51:00.000-07:00

I am going to start to explain how to start delineating your natal planets. We will start with the Sun and move through the personal planets(Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) and, finally, the Trans-Saturnian(or generational) planets. We will take one at a time and look at the planet itself, its sign placement and house placement. I will post general info in this post and start the planets in a day or two. Please feel free to leave comments with queries if you are confused. I do check these everyday even if I don't have time to write a new post!:o) Once we get through all of the planets we will discuss the angles and then the aspects. We will also discuss Chiron and other aspects of natal charts after we have a basic understanding of the individual birth chart.

So here's basic guidelines and suggestions!

* Looking at your Natal Chart write a list of all of your planets, their signs and placements.
Leave enough room to note the element, polarity and modality of each planet.
-i.e. (Using my own chart)
Sun in Virgo in the 11th
Moon in Leo in the 11th
Mercury in Virgo in the 12th
Venus in Virgo in the 12th
Mars in Leo in the 11th
Jupiter in Virgo in the 12th
Saturn in Aries in the 7th
Uranus in Virgo in the 12th
Neptune in Scorpio in the 2nd
Pluto in Virgo in the 12th

*Remember, the planets are the basic driving energies of the chart, the signs are how the planet functions and the house indicates where[what area/department of your life] the planetary action takes place

* Basic meanings of the planets:

Sun: represents your basic identity and conscious purpose

Moon: represents your emotions,feelings and daily habits

Mercury: represents your capacity to think, speak, learn and reason

Venus: represents your capacity to attract people and things that you love

Mars: represents your capacity to initiate, act and assert based on personal desire

Jupiter: represents your search for meaning, truth and ethical values

Saturn: represents your capacity to create order, form and discipline in your life

Uranus: represents your unique individuality and capacity to liberate yourself from past limitations

Neptune: represents your capacity to transcend the finite self through expressing unity with a greater whole.

Pluto: represents your capacity to transform and renew yourself

Pisces

2009-02-14T13:06:00.000-08:00

I'm very familiar with Pisces sun people. My Mom and 3 of my best friends are Pisces. My husband's best friend and two ex-husbands of one of my Pisces friends are all Pisces. One thing I can say about the experiences I have had is the better adjusted they are the better they do with their Sun's energy. Like Capricorn, these people often had a difficult childhood. Oddly the ones I know with the worst childhoods are the best adjusted adults. Ah, the irony of it all! Very sensitive, although they may not show it, actually they probably won't show it unless they know you well and trust you with their inner most feelings. Their feelings are deep,vast and, like their ruling planet, rather nebulous. To understand a Pisces, truly understand them, you probably need to have a little water in your chart, a well aspected Neptune or some twelfth house planets.

Sometimes they seem air headed but none of the Pisces I've met have ever been lacking in intelligence. They sometimes do foolish things (usually trying to cope with something bigger than themselves), they often try to escape the unpleasant aspects of their lives, but they are far from unintelligent. [to be continued...]

Aquarius

2009-01-24T12:15:00.000-08:00

I must admit I have had the pleasure of knowing many more Aquarian women than men. I worked closely with one for 7 1/2 years. Personally, I like them.

They are less 'emotional' than a lot of other signs. As a matter of fact, there is very little drama with Aquarians. To me that is a good thing. Could be that I have a little Leo in my chart(moon and unaspected Mars) so I don't need any more drama. Or maybe I need the balance. I have always found that my Aquarian friends are very thoughtful, even tempered and quite intuitive when helping with a problem. Without the emotion, it is much easier to process things.

Now that said, lack of emotion isn't always something you'd ask for in a relationship so that may explain why my one friend has been married numerous times. Another male Aquarian friend has had very few relationships, at 49 he has only been married once and had 2 serious relationships. He has a concept of what he wants that doesn't have room for the reality of the situation, until he's pushed his luck and lost the woman that he realizes wasn't really that bad after all!

Regardless, they are very independent and don't need constant companionship like other signs. They genuinely like people and have faith in humanity. They will work tirelessly to help create a better world. The ones I have met have had high moral standards.

One irritating thing that I found with my business "partner", she was so busy with all her projects that she would often leave all the work to me. She was EXTREMELY good at delegating. Every organization had one of her angels at the helm and each of these angels were so because they made things happen. She sparked the idea, and great ideas she has!! We did all the nitty, gritty. The good thing, she was the social one. She knew I wouldn't compromise my values to help a customer, supported my integrity and handled most of those folks herself. She didn't really like them but she was able to tolerate everyone. A true Aquarian!

Capricorn

2009-01-22T07:22:00.000-08:00

This is another sign that runs through my family. My maternal grandma, adult nephew and husband are the three that come to mind. All are very serious, all very work oriented, I can't speak for my nephew because I haven't been to his home, but both my grandma and husband leave a little to be desired when it comes to housekeeping. My theory on this is that it is(was) just not on their list of priorities.

My grandmother was very good with money, very frugal and was able to save up to buy her new cars with cash. She lived in a trailer with my aunt. She had a vegetable garden on her lot and worked for many years at a gas station during the day and as a newspaper delivery person before anyone else was awake. She didn't seem to have much of a sense of humor but I suppose if you were left by your husband to raise 8 children in a trailer you may not either.

My husband Is a much different story. He is very work oriented but absolutely HORRIBLE with finances. He hasn't seemed to mature to a point where he takes his responsibilities to heart. He wants to be responsible and he tries to do what is needed of him but the reality is he probably didn't have a model of the ideal father and patriarch. He had a father but he was a Libra Sun (square his son's) so they have very different ideas about family responsibility. I would think that His Libra parents also modeled a more indulgent lifestyle to their Cap sun Taurrus rising son. They often bought what they desired and set in motion that yearning for more where my grandmother had to survive the depression and had a much more pragmatic approach to life. I hope that he will be able to move into the energy of his sun sign because I truly believe this is where he will feel most accomplished however with that fixed sign indulgent ascendant it may be hard for him to change.

My nephew was born to my then 19 year old sister. his parents never married and he bounced around a lot. Much of his childhood was spent with my parents and I think that is why he is as well adjusted as he is today. He is a very serious boy and has a dry wit. He is very good with his little sister's and brother and has shown a responsibility beyond his years.

All of the Capricorns I have met have carried themselves with great dignity and have high moral standards. They tend to have difficult childhoods or great challenges that they have to overcome and generally the second half of their lives are happier and easier than the first. Late bloomers is what my mom used to call them. Regardless, they are good eggs.

Sagittarius

2009-01-07T07:05:00.000-08:00

I must admit, I have very few Sag friends. I know a lot of folks with Sag moons and Sag influences but Sagittarius Suns...not so much!

My sister, however, and an Aunt who is now deceased were Sagittarius. Perhaps it's my personal overabundance of Virgo planets or perhaps it is just the normal dynamics of sisters 2 years apart but I'm not fond of Sagittarius Sun. When I was little I looked up to my big sister, she was way more adventurous than me! She was outgoing and had lots of friends. Always on the go as I remember. Me, I liked to stay closer to home and participated in calmer, more controlled pursuits.

My sister tormented me, not to say that I wasn't able to dish some of that back. Being the good Virgo child that I was, I was often able to instigate fights with my sister and she would get the brunt of the punishment, you see she was always getting into trouble. Like I said she was adventurous and never listened to reason, she just went with the flow. She ended up in some predicaments I would NEVER have even dreamt about!

So from my sister's example, she liked horses and took horseback riding lessons, was the party girl always buying drinks for her friends(and everyone was her friend)funny, smart, very outspoken, she'd tell people what she thought whether they wanted her opinion or not, truthful but not tactful. [She's currently going to school for law the one thing I would think would be beneficial is tact, Sag doesn't seem to worry about such formalities!] When I was younger she would beat me up but then she would also beat up anyone who messed with me so I guess you need to take the good with the bad!

We don't speak anymore, as an adult I realize sometimes the best thing to do is to remove yourself from people who don't want to let relationships evolve into something more healthy.

But I like Scorpios so what do I know! :o)

Scorpio

2009-01-06T07:51:00.000-08:00

Like Virgo, I think Scorpio's get a bad rap. The range of Scorpio personalities is vast. Most that I've had the pleasure of meeting have been very intense, smart and reserved. They have a sharp side to their personalities but most reserve the stinging comment for those who have earned it. They have a sarcastic wit. Their energy is very focused. Many seem more exacting and detail oriented than some Virgos. They lean toward pessimism as they have usually seen a lot of difficult things in their lives. They are very deep and feeling though few people are allowed close enough to see it. Many people are so thin skinned that the first Scorpio sting and they are out. Those who can handle the intense sometimes abrasive energy find they have a very loyal and caring friend.

As far as sex and the Scorpio(everyone asks), they are much more than that, if in fact you find it to be their primary attribute, I think you have found one who has channeled all of their energy into that direction. More than likely sex has become the one area where they can express all that they are. Many Scorpio's have evolved beyond that and can focus energy more evenly across many different areas of their lives. They are very intense in many areas of life and live it to the fullest in their way. The weak of heart may not be able to handle them but again, in my opinion,
if you can handle their energy, they are a worthy ally.

Libra

2009-01-05T06:28:00.000-08:00

All of my In laws are Libra's.(mother father and brother in law[sister's husband])
Now I have Libra rising and there is a distinct difference between Libra suns and Libra Risings. The most notable is that risings seem to be more fair when they are involved. When Libra suns are in the middle of something they expect 'the scales to tip in their favor', that's how my mom always put it. Libra risings depending on the rest of their charts can be a bit more objective.

Libra suns also seem more indecisive. Don't get me wrong, this Libra rising has had her fair share of letting others decide what to do, but the Libra suns can't seem to decide anything they spin wheels for a very long time or go back and forth, back and forth.

Now I would imagine being married to a Libra sun would be pretty frustrating but could you imagine being the son of 2 Libra suns? My Capricorn husband is and let me tell you, he was in the middle the entire time!

Another thing I've noticed about Libra suns, from personal experience numerous times, if they ask you what you'd like as a gift don't do the Virgo thing of researching your item and truly picking out what you'd like because they will just give what they have bought in the past. A few years ago, my in-laws asked me what kind of washer/dryer we would like as a wedding gift. I researched it for a few days choosing a mid line front loading set that was rated very high, used less water for more clothes and was ecologically friendly. I sent them the pictures, model numbers, even found the best prices. They bought us the exact same top loading model they already owned. Now had I not been asked I wouldn't have been so miffed! There is nothing worse than putting time and effort into a pursuit that bears no fruit! The washer and dryer were fine, they'll probably need replaced before the other's would have and we are probably using way more water and energy but they are nonetheless a washer and dryer and serve their purpose....Just don't waste my time and effort! Based on other incidents my guess is the MIL wants to have as good as or better than her DIL. But that's just a guess and I have no intention on spinning my wheels trying to figure out a Libra sun!!!

Vacillate, that would be the best word to describe them from my experience! Oh, but generally they can be charming!( although the men seem more so to me that the women, but that could be because I'm a woman!)LOL

Virgo

2009-01-04T13:20:00.000-08:00

Ahh, Virgo! My birth sign, I also have 5 other planet placements here(Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Pluto and Uranus) My father was also a Virgo as were two of my most favorite boyfriends! I generally love Virgo men. They are self deprecating and modest, detail oriented and have common sense. Downside, they can be worriers but won't necessarily talk about what is bothering them. My dad was a great father, I remember lounging on and around him when we were young and he just took all the climbing and wiggling.( I actually think he liked that we loved him and wanted to cuddle with him!)

Virgo women sometimes seem awfully harsh to me, I have most of my Virgo planets in the 12th house so I think it may have softened my Virgo energy! Virgo mothers can expect alot from their children and hold them to higher standards than other people's children. They are detail oriented and smart. Demanding and critical but to put it in perspective they are probably even more demanding and critical of themselves.

Virgo's are often misunderstood, even if they are pointing out flaws, they are doing it out of the goodness of their hearts, they can see your vast potential and want to help you achieve all that you can be. It doesn't always feel that way, and it takes a while to learn how to share critical information in a tactful way, but is is from a loving place that they offer up their insight!

Oh, and while some Virgo's may be neat freaks not all are. There probably is some aspect of their lives that has to be ordered just so and they aren't so big on germs and such. I need to go wash my hands now just thinking about it!!

Leo

2008-12-24T05:51:00.000-08:00

Another sign I love , drama and all! Leo's are bigger than life.They have BIG personalities(unless the rest of their chart really tones it down, in which case wait it will all come out dramatically at some point!) There is a warmth and goodness to Leo's. They are generally an optimistic lot. The one thing that is a little obnoxious, they like to be center stage, another fire sign to contend with and they will do what they can to make that happen. Quite honestly, Leo would be way more entertaining to watch than the self oriented Aries and philosophizing Sag (although on a good day the Sag could be hysterical, but you have to find them on a good day!) Really though the Leo would want to be the one up there under the warm lights, Aries would probably make a commotion from the seats, the cheap seats if they really want to get under the Leo's mane. Sag would be working the crowd, one on one, joking and letting them know what's truly important, oh and buying them a drink!:o) But back to Leo, usually good in business and with money. They like nice things although they may pick dramatic clothes or surroundings which may make you wonder! I have a Leo moon and Mars, I have a dramatic flare and love vibrant colors, a little dramatic in my decorating, my Capricorn husband didn't like my single life kitchen (tangerine and kiwi green polka dots and wide stripes with lively and fun Matisse paintings) Quite honestly it was cute, most people thought ICK! until they saw the pictures. But he is a Capricorn and my tasteful, albeit fun and cheerful kitchen wasn't his thing. He prefers dark almost black colors and cheesy light up pictures of waterfalls( cap sun, taurus rising, sag moon) Thank goodness the touch of leo girl gets to decorate(and yes I take his boring self into consideration, I still decorate to my Leonine tastes but I tone down the fun, except for in the baby's room and my studio!)

Another aside, fire signs or those with fire prominant in their charts will often have red hair. Mine is Auburn(0 degree virgo sun, leo moon, leo mars) My sister has strawberry red(sag sun, mercury, rising) Mom (pisces sun, sag moon, venus, jupiter, and saturn in aries)has more of a traditional carrot red. Even when they have dark hair they may have the lovely warm lights in the sun!

Cancer

2008-12-12T06:56:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh...Cancer, my wee tot's sign (as well as two of my three favorite cats, My ex boyfriend's parents that are still friends, my best friend Sarah and my niece) And that's just the short list I'm sure there's more(oh yeah, my friend/landlady) I LOVE LOVE LOVE Cancers for the most part. There have been a couple(my step son and deceased uncle, and let's not forget George W) Who I really didn't like but there is a commonality with those maladjusted Cancers that I actually know, their mothers were exceptionally harsh in raising them and they ended up very bitter and hateful. My Uncle in particular ended up becoming an alcoholic(very common of water signs) He also went to Vietnam and I'm sure he had a hard time reconciling what he saw there. Probably a big reason he was the way he was. Sad really because Cancer's are very feeling people, ruled by the moon they are probably some of the most deeply feeling. Scorpio and Pisces are very sensitive also but both show their emotions less. Cancer boys and men need to be allowed to express their emotions without ridicule to grow up well adjusted. It just is part of who they are. I love on my little boy all the time, he's very affectionate with me but not so much with others, he's friendly but reserved. He is a happy boy though and I am convinced it is because I am a very peaceful, happy person at my core and that I have met his needs for attention and affection. That said a few things I've noticed about my Cancer baby: He's always liked to eat and has the classic cancer round belly(which is really cute since he's pretty trim everywhere else!)He's loved water since day 1. He's moody usually when he's hungry or tired. He likes to be close to his momma and when upset seeks her out.(yes, I have become the center of someones universe, a very weird but welcome thing) He doesn't like to have a meltdown in front of people, he's very charming in public but will show his discontent in the car or home.

Gemini

2008-11-30T20:02:00.000-08:00

I like Geminis. I would never want to marry one but I love to talk to them. I'm sure it's because we share a ruling planet, Mercury. Virgo thought processes are a little more straight line than Gemini, but Gemini is very quick and very ingenious. They are also a lot more outgoing than the bookish Virgo. Most of the Geminis I have met have had two distinct sides or personalities, which is one of the reasons I would never want to marry one!! I also have seen a bipolar type personality in some. They aren't necessarily bipolar but they swing wildly between a manic and depressive or angry state. One of my mentors was a Gemini sun. She was very supportive of me and my art and even commissioned me for numerous projects. She drove me nuts! I loved her to death but she drove me nuts, a bit of a micro manager, she wanted her fingers in everything! She was always happy with the finished product but I was always a few handfuls of hair balder by the time I finished, vowing never to do THAT again. Of course, she always had a way of approaching a new project and I always was inclined to accept. That would be the way of a Gemini!!

Taurus

2008-11-19T12:55:00.000-08:00

Okay, I'm a Virgo so I generally get along quite swimmingly with fellow earth types. I love Taureans, both men and women. They are earthy and probably the funniest of the earth signs. They love to have fun, sometimes their morals may be a little looser than Virgo or Capricorn but they are still Earth signs and therefore pretty moralistic. Let's face it they have their feet on the ground and know right from wrong. Now that said, being ruled by lovely Venus, they may like to spend money for lovely things. There may be problems with money depending on what else shows in their charts although I find it more typical of Taurus rising (of course, it is possible for Taurus folks to be quite good with money and have a fabulous money chart, you always have to look at the whole but if there is an indication of being a spendthrift, it probably has a lot to do with desires) They can be very hedonistic, and love to eat. They may even have the tummy to show for it! They are a friendly lot and I wouldn't give them up as friends EVER! Loyal until the end, they are fixed signs and generally want to share the good life with those they love.

Aries

2008-11-09T11:34:00.000-08:00

Okay, before I ruffle any tail feathers, I have Libra rising in my chart and therefore I have Aries on my 7th house cusp (open enemies) and a love/hate relationship with Aries. I love Aries men and Aries women....? Let's just say I could live without them.

I am a firm believer that some signs are easier for some people than others. Aries is such a strongly masculine sign that I believe it is just harder for the well balanced Aries woman to exist compared to the well balanced Aries Man. The same philosophy works for Pisces. Pisces women are typically better adjusted (read less neurotic or damaged or even more accepted for their frailty) than Pisces men. That said, Aries is a very self oriented sign, I don't know if I would call it self centered, but the world does revolve around them. It is the first sign of the zodiac and therefore it knows no other way but to be number one. That mindset in itself is one of their greatest strengths and weaknesses. A strength because it imbues the person with an inner confidence. A weakness because the person sometimes has the inability to be empathetic and therefore forge meaningful relationships. They may have trouble putting others first even when it's necessary. I think this is another area where it may benefit a man more than a woman. Aries is generally a very action oriented sign, They like to go out into the world and have it experience them (yes, I meant to say that) They care less about what they may do for the world, than what the world may offer them. Again, I wouldn't say they are necessarily selfish although many other signs might see it that way. It is their innocence when it comes to experiencing others. You really have to look at the manifestation of Aries from the point of view of a newborn infant. They need others but as a newborn needs constant parental care so does the Aries ego. In order for their confidence to blossom and mature they need to be surrounded by those who see how fabulous they are. They need to be center, they need adulation.

Sun Signs

2008-11-06T09:22:00.000-08:00

I apologize for a lack of posts! I have been working on my two craft businesses preparing for the holiday season and a craft show in early December so I've been a bit preoccupied with that! That and each of us in our household have fought off a wicked cold in the past 3 weeks(my baby boy's first cold in his 15 months! Poor baby!) Of course, I have also been addicted to election coverage and glued to the TV! Now that the colds are gone, election is over and I have a good grasp on my crafting, I hope to add posts on a more regular basis. I still want to delineate two more children's charts using the lessons but in the meantime I will start posting little blurbs of observations on the sun signs. Thanks for your patience!

Delineation Based on First 4 Lessons - Part 2

2008-10-14T18:48:00.000-07:00

Okay the next two charts are for Alexxa and Amaya, born 4 days apart on opposite coasts! They are very similar so I will delineate them together and show where they differ.

Amaya -born November 2, 2006-
10 degree Scorpio Sun, 0 degree Aries Moon, 8 degree Sagittarius Rising

Alexxa-born November 6, 2006-
14 degree Scorpio Sun, 6 degree Gemini Moon, 0 degree Leo Rising

Amaya has 1 Cardinal planet, 4(+ node) Mutable and 7 fixed placements.
Alexxa has 1 Cardinal placement, 3 Mutable and 8 fixed placements.

Both girls would be pretty stubborn and like their routines. Both would have a problem starting things but would stick to it once engaged. Amaya would appear to have an easier going personality due to her Mutable rising sign (although once you got to know her the stubborness would show!) With a fixed fire sign rising, Alexxa would be very comfortable in her own skin(no one is going to change this girl, she'll probably have a pretty good sense of self) but she will be fickle with her emotions(GEMINI MOON!!!) her feelings about things may change often!

Amaya has 6(+node) placements in water, 4 in fire, 1 in air and 1 in earth.
Alexxa has 6(+node) placements in water, 4 in fire, 2 in air and 0 in earth.

Both girls would be very sensitive, emotional, intuitive, enthusiastic and passionate.
Alexxa needs someone to ground her due to the lack of earth. She may exhibit drama queen tendencies if you don't teach her how to keep things in perspective!! Thinking things through would be a good way to help her do this. Also, watch Alexxa with relationships as she has neptune sitting in her 7th house so she may not see others correctly. Encourage her to get in touch with her intuition and to follow it at a young age so that she may attract creative sensitive types into her life instead of the alternative(escapists, addictive personalities, etc.)

Amaya has slightly more yin energy so she would tend to be slightly more influenced by mom than dad.
Alexxa is evenly yin and yang so she is equally influenced by both parents.

Amaya has 1 personal placement, 7 interpersonal and 4 transpersonal.
Alexxa has 2 personal placements, 7 interpersonal and 3 transpersonal.
Both girls would be other orientated and social. Amaya may need to be taught from a young age good personal habits( such as personal finance and the like) She needs to be encouraged to find out who she is, to be herself but not to let herself be pushed around by others(although she has pluto in the 1st so I don't think that will be a problem combining that with all that fixed energy!!)

Delineation Based on First 4 Lessons - Part 1

2008-10-03T09:20:00.000-07:00

OK! Since I have to work around my wee bot's sleep schedule I am breaking this into three parts. I have 6 charts of different children, 4 born within 1 month of each other and 2 born with a predominance of either elements, modalities or both. I will delineate the first two today.

James - born November 21,2006 -
29 degree Scorpio Sun, 9 degree Sagittarius Moon, 24 degree Aquarius Rising.

James has 0 cardinal planets, 7 fixed and 5 (+ node) mutable placements
With 7 fixed he is probably pretty stubborn, a creature of habit but may be very determined.
Since they are in water my guess is that he probably has a melt down(temper tantrum) when you tell him no or if you disturb his personal schedule. That said with the 5+ mutable planets(including his moon in Sag) it's probably not that long of a fit! He let's you know he's unhappy about it but then moves on. The biggest challenge James may have is motivation. Since he's lacking cardinal planets he may be lacking direction. Try to encourage him to try different things, if he shows a sincere interest, support him in staying with it. With all the fixed planets, once he is engaged he should follow through!!

James has 5 placements(+ node) in water signs, 5 in fire, 2 in air but 0 in earth.
He will probably be a very passionate boy! Forceful, idealistic and enthusiastic as well as sensitive. Watch for a tendency to be self-indulgent! He may seem very logical, but make sure he is truly understanding things. He has his rising in Aquarius so he will appear to be knowledgeable, unfortunately the only other air is his Neptune and his ruling planet, Uranus, is in Pisces, so he may be a little spacey!(on the positive side, he may be a very gifted artist or musician also!!) The lack of earth may make him undependable, probably because he isn't really practical(he could be a very dreamy, imaginative boy)and doesn't know the logical reasons why he needs to do certain things(like keep his room clean). try to create a structure for him to follow while he is young so he won't have to worry about trying to learn it later (side note: when a person has a fixed rising sign, it is very hard to change the habits they adopt in childhood)

He's evenly yin and yang. Probably gets along well with both parents generally speaking.

James has no personal planets, 5 interpersonal and 7 transpersonal.
He will be very group minded, worrying about his friends more than himself, watch against a tendency to be the scapegoat. Try to guide him towards the 'right' friends. He will have good judgment if he listens to his gut(feelings) his logic may fool him. He'll have high ideals and may have a tendency to be friends with people because he feels he could 'save' them.

Chey - born October 27,2006-
4 degree Scorpio Sun, 8 degree Capricorn Moon, 2 degree Capricorn Rising

Chey has 2 cardinal placements, 8 fixed and 2 (+node)mutable placements. Even though she too would be a bit stubborn and a creature of habit, she has a little more balance between the two less populated modalities. She would have a tendency to get stuck sometimes but would be focused and determined. She would likely have ideas but they may not form fully enough to follow through.She would be likely to follow through on things that 'feel right' to her. She may also have so many ideas that she couldn't decide on which ones to follow to completion, This would be due to some intellectual fogginess(that pesky Neptune is at work again!)In Chey's case it would have to do with her personal values and money.

She has a little more balance with her elements [ 2 fire, 1 air and 2 earth] although again she has a predominance of water(7 + node). She would tend to be intuitive, sensitive, possibly wavering and influenced by her surroundings. This is a child you probably wouldn't want to fight around as she would be very likely to internalize the discord and feel like she caused it. She would be conservative and ardent but also impractical and lacking reason.

Chey has a predominance of yin energy in her chart[9 + node] which shows she would tend to be quiet and introverted. She would probably be more influenced by mom due to this also. She may be a late bloomer.

Finally, she has 0 personal planets, 7 interpersonal and 5 transpersonal. Again, she would likely be focused on others and have high ideals and morals. Watch for a lack of self confidence and self perservation.

elements, polarities, modalities and orientations in the horoscope: Part 4

2008-09-09T13:23:00.000-07:00

today's topic: orientations

Most people who start studying astrology are aware of the elements in a chart. Some may be aware of modalities and polarities. Few that I have met(myself included) are aware of a sign's orientation. The orientations refer to the 3 stages of relationship between the individual and their environment. They correlate with the evolution of the twelve astrological signs. It's how we meet the world.

The three orientations are: PERSONAL, INTERPERSONAL and TRANSPERSONAL

The first stage, PERSONAL, is related to birth or infancy. A newborn's primary focus is on getting their needs met: food, clothing, warmth,personal contact. It sees itself as the center of the universe and its sole purpose is to assure its well being.
The first four signs of the zodiac (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer) correspond to the PERSONAL stage.

The next stage is INTERPERSONAL. As the child matures they become aware of other people and that they too have legitimate needs. In this phase, the child becomes a social individual, learning to interact with a wide variety of individuals.
The next four signs of the zodiac (Leo,Virgo,Libra,Scorpio) correspond to the INTERPERSONAL stage.

The final stage is TRANSPERSONAL. In this stage, the individual seeks to understand their relationship with the universe. They must accept their physical mortality and find a more spiritual connection.
The final four signs of the zodiac (Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces) correspond to the TRANSPERSONAL stage.

Like the elements and modalities, the orientations show both positive and negative applications.

An exaggeration of the PERSONAL orientation will result in a person who becomes selfish and egocentric. Those deficient in this orientation have a difficult time fulfilling their rudimentary survival needs.

An exaggeration of the INTERPERSONAL orientation results in a person who may become too other-directed, losing touch with their own personal sense of self. Lacking this orientation results in a person who is denied their need for human contact.

An exaggeration of the TRANSPERSONAL orientation may result in a person who is out of touch with the world. A person who is so concerned with the meaning of life that they forget about taking care of practical matters like paying the rent. The person lacking this orientation, experiences a lack of connection with the world as a whole and thus will lack a spiritual perspective towards life.

As before, look at your child's planets putting extra emphasis on the personal planets(these are: sun, moon, mercury, venus, mars and ascendant[rising sign]) making a list of the orientations then look at the rest of their planets(jupiter, saturn,uranus,neptune and pluto) See how evenly distributed the orientations are (ie: My son has his sun, moon, mercury and mars in personal signs, his venus,ascendant and saturn are in interpersonal signs he has no personal planets that are transpersonal but does have his jupiter, uranus, neptune and pluto there. All in all, pretty balanced but my guess is he will be more concerned about meeting his personal needs first, and with all the cancer energy he has I can assure you him getting fed is priority numero uno!!!)

In the next lesson I will tie all 4 lessons together and give numerous examples.

KEYWORDS FOR THE ORIENTATIONS OF THE ZODIAC

PERSONAL
(Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer)
focused on personal wants and needs

INTERPERSONAL
(Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio)
social, focused on others

TRANSPERSONAL
(Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces)
universal, focused on ideals and abstractions

new lesson to post soon!

2008-09-09T03:59:00.000-07:00

Sorry! My little one has been teething ,not sleeping like he normally does and more clingy than normal. If he gets a good nap in today I hope to finish up how elements, polarities, modalities and orientations work in the horoscope.

NEW LAYOUT!

2008-08-29T06:41:00.000-07:00

I was having problems with my content posting correctly. I'm hoping this new layout will allow my posts to look right. I think it makes it easier to read, plus I just really like the look of it! Hope you do too!Let me know!

elements, polarities, modalities and orientations in the horoscope: Part 3

2008-08-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

Today's discussion POLARITIES!

What are polarities? They are another aspect of the elements. It is actually the Yin and Yang of the elements.

Let's take the element of FIRE. What other element is needed to support a fire, what element is compatible? The obvious answer is AIR because a FIRE cannot burn without it. AIR literally feeds the FIRE allowing it to grow to its maximum potential and is necessary for its continued existence.

Another example on the other side, EARTH. Let's say you plant a seed. In parched EARTH your seed will not grow, WATER is necessary to nourish the soil so that it can grow to reach its full potential.

Thus there are two polarities:
EARTH and WATER(YIN[-]) and FIRE and AIR(YANG[+])

Yin energy is receptive. It is negatively charged and corresponds to EARTH and WATER because the signs in those elements are more receptive, introspect and self-repressive. They draw to them those things they need and conserve their energy within. Their keyword is SECURITY.

On the other hand, Yang energy is active. It is positively charged and corresponds to FIRE and AIR because the signs in those elements are more active, outgoing and self -expressive. They pour their energy into the world and are the go-getters of the zodiac. Their keyword is FREEDOM.

The more AIR and FIRE your child has in his/her chart the more resilient they will be.
The more EARTH and WATER your child has the more quiet and introverted they will be.

My little boy has 7 planets or sensitive spots in YIN or negative polarity and 6 in YANG or positive polarity. On the surface it looks pretty evenly placed but most of his personal planets(Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars and his Ascendant(Rising Sign))are YIN(remember this is negative, introspective energy) Only his Venus is YANG (and Midheaven, so he will probably appear more outgoing than he is) He is very demonstrative (Venus in Leo) but mostly to his mommy and mostly in the privacy of home. Many of his generational planets are YANG so he is part of a generation as a whole who will go out into the world and pour their energies into it.

Make a note of your child's planets in both polarities and look to see where the personal planets are located. Following is a table with keywords to help you understand your child's energy better.

KEYWORDS FOR THE POLARITIES

YANG (+)
FIRE(aries,leo,sagittarius)
AIR(gemini,libra,aquarius)

EXHALE
active
masculine
day force
extroverted
positive
electric
levity
conscious
logical
individualistic
outgoing
expressive
left-brained

YIN(-)
EARTH(taurus,virgo,capricorn)
WATER(cancer,scorpio,pisces)

INHALE
receptive
feminine
night force
introverted
negative
magnetic
gravity
instinctive
intuitive
social-collective
ingoing
receptive
right-brained

Yeah we added a non water baby!

2008-08-28T10:41:00.001-07:00

Okay so not a big deal I suppose but we were swimming in water babies! We have to come up for air sometime!!I'm working on the next lesson hope to have it posted within the next day!

My chart link expired!!

2008-08-19T04:17:00.000-07:00

I'll re-post it here so if you want to see it you can!

elements, polarities, modalities and orientations in the horoscope: Part 2

2008-08-18T12:53:00.000-07:00

Elements and modalities:

There is usually a small box on the natal chart (see image above) that tells you the elements and modalities of your child's chart. Across the top are letters C, F & M; these stand for Cardinal, Fixed & Mutable and are your modalities. Down the left side are letters F, A, E, & W; these stand for Fire, Air, Earth & Water and are your elements.

Today we will go over the Elements.

If you look at the above box you will notice that my boy has 4 planets and his midheaven in FIRE signs, 1 planet(and Chiron) in AIR signs, 1 planet in EARTH signs and 4 planets,ascendant and north node in WATER signs. What does this tell us? Only looking at planetary signs, it tells us that he is going to be a very sensitive (WATER predominant) boy who is also enthusiastic and self-sufficient(FIRE predominant). Now, his father and I will have to watch the boy to make sure that he learns practicality(EARTH lacking) and reasoning(AIR lacking).[ We will re-examine the lack of elements when we discuss the houses in the natal chart for the lacking elements may not actually be lacking at all!]

Note: When tabulating your totals give extra weight to the Sun, Moon, Ascendant and Midheaven

Again, we will go into more detail about how everything interrelates later in the lessons, for now make a little list of how many points are in each of the elements and jot down a couple words from the keywords below that describe how they are showing up in your child's personality.

Keywords for the Elements

FIRE
aries leo sagittarius
fiery, ardent, enthusiastic, spontaneous, self-sufficient, romantic
misused: bossy, too forceful

EARTH
taurus virgo capricorn
practical, earthy, dependable, conservative, sensual,
love material comforts, good recuperative powers
misused: dull, too materialistic

AIR
gemini libra aquarius
good communicators, intellectual, able to handle abstract reasoning,
logical, broadminded, objective, idealistic, unprejudiced
misused: cold, impractical

WATER
cancer scorpio pisces
feeling, sustaining, receptive, emotional, intuitive, responsive, sensitive, deep, susceptible to moodiness, easily influenced by the environment(no fighting in front of these little ones!!)
misused: can be self-indulgent, self-pitying, wavering
(note: because of societal pressures these signs are
usually harder for boys to handle than girls)

elements, polarities, modalities and orientations in the horoscope: Part 1

2008-08-07T10:07:00.000-07:00

You can get a pretty good overview of your natal chart simply by delineating your chart for these four concepts. Using my sons chart, I will show how this is done.

Elements and modalities:

There is usually a small box on the natal chart (see image above) that tells you the elements and modalities of your child's chart. Across the top are letters C, F & M; these stand for Cardinal, Fixed & Mutable and are your modalities. Down the left side are letters F, A, E, & W; these stand for Fire, Air, Earth & Water and are your elements.

Today we will go over the Modalities.

Looking at my buggy boy's chart you can quickly see he has most of his planets or sensitive points located in FIXED signs [There are 7 planets and sensitive points located in fixed signs in order from left to right & top to bottom are: Venus, Saturn, Midheaven, Neptune, Chiron, Mars and ascendant(or rising sign)]

He has 3 planets in CARDINAL signs [Sun, Moon, Mercury] and 3 planets/ 1 sensitive point in MUTABLE signs [Jupiter, Pluto, Uranus and his north node]

Now the fun part! What does this mean?
Well, in this case we are talking about a pretty FIXED chart.
Now the bug is only a year old and let me tell you, he is definitely a creature of habit, stuck in his ways and stubborn. He likes routine and if anything disrupts that routine, well, we have one cranky little critter on our hands.

The good news for our little boy is he has 4 MUTABLE placements and 3 CARDINAL placements. Now, while not perfectly balanced there is at least some flexibility(mutable) and initiative(cardinal) in his chart. The fact that his Sun, Moon and Mercury are all in Cardinal signs shows that he will have initiative and the ability to engage in purposeful activity. He is quite the little explorer and he is very active from the moment he wakes up. His flexibility is more of a generational effect [the planets located there are considered generational, their orbits are so slow that many children born within a certain period of time will have these planets in the same sign]
Since mommy has an overabundance of mutable planets in her chart, we hope that she will be able to help him develop a little more flexibility!

We will go into more detail about how everything interrelates later in the lessons, for now make a little list of how many points are in each of the modalities and jot down a couple words from the keywords below that describe how they are showing up in your child's personality.

Keywords for the Modalities:

Qualities of the Cardinal Modality
aries - libra - cancer - capricorn

Skillful Application:
generating, beginning, doing, initiating,
originating, enterprising, active, direct,
purposeful

Unskillful Application:
starts but does not finish, impatient,
dissatisfied, overactive, forceful,overcommitted

Qualities of the Fixed Modality
taurus - scorpio - leo - aquarius

Skillful Application:
concentrating, stabilizing, sustaining,
finishing, establishing, preserving, conserving,
steadfast, focused, powerful, persistent,
constant, determined

Unskillful Application:
stubborn, rigid, resistant to change,
stuck,obsessed, overly retentive, inert,

habit-bound

Qualities of the Mutable Modality
gemini - sagittarius - virgo - pisces

Skillful Application:

2008-07-28T12:58:00.000-07:00

Here is a useful chart I found that deciphers all the astrological symbols you will need to have working knowledge of as we start to delineate the natal chart. Feel free to save the image to file so that you can refer back to the table when off-line.

Your Child's Chart

2008-07-26T07:58:00.000-07:00

Here is my son's chart (with sensitive info removed!) I will use my buggy boy's chart as example until someone requests or offers their child's chart(with sensitive info removed!) The first step is to actually get a copy of your child's chart. To do this you need to have the birth date, exact time and location of your child's birth. I personally go to www.astro.com and use their free chart service. This sight offers many different options but for our purposes just get the basic natal chart. If you have any questions or problems getting the chart let me know. In the next post we will examine the basics of the astrological chart.

About Earth Mother Astrology

2008-07-25T09:59:00.000-07:00

This blog is for anyone with an open mind and open heart who wants a tool to understand and encourage their child's full potential. We will learn to nurture their natural gifts through the study of Child Astrology.

Your child's personality develops over time and you, as their parent, will see it as it develops. But did you know that many traits show up in your child's astrological chart even before you can see it developing? By having a basic guideline of what to expect you can encourage your child's gifts and positive behaviors and discourage or help redirect their challenging or difficult behaviors.

By understanding your child's astrological chart, you can find:
-Which parent will be more influential in the child's life
-Which parent will be more tested or frustrated by the child
-What activities will be interesting to the child
- How the child learns
and many more aspects of their developing selves!

All levels of knowledge are welcome and encouraged.
You will need to have your child's birth date, exact time and place to be able to create their accurate birth chart.

Welcome to Earth Mother Astrology!

2008-07-25T09:40:00.000-07:00

Hi!
Welcome!

This blog started as a forum outside Cafemom to discuss our child's potential through the study of astrology. I hope to have useful information on this blog that is easily understood and accessible to most users. Please be patient with me as I have a small boy that I'm rearing as well as a husband, 3 cats, a dog and a fledgling business(see my other blog: busylittleelf.blogspot.com to see what I'm talking about!)

I will try to make one significant post each week.
I have started a group on google groups[see link in side bar]
If you are a cafemom(or would like to become one!) please visit our group:
http://www.cafemom.com/group/earthmotherastrology
I will be monitoring the cafemom group daily so leave me a post and I'll get back to you!

Thanks!
Kelly