ESM – Astrology Primer – The Signs
ESM / Earth & Sky Medicine – Pilot Program
Integrating Natural & Energy Medicine with Astrology
Gemini Air Moon today – read on to learn all the ins and outs of the archetypical signs of astrology. Sharing information (Gemini) is ‘written in my stars’ (natal horoscope) as my ‘great work’ and contribution to the community (MidHeaven).
Many say they need more information since they only know popular Sun sign astrology which is, by definition, very limited. A webinar with text and workbook on archetypical astrology is in the making to provide more in-depth information (Gemini), analysis (Virgo) and synthesis (Sagittarius).
Note the factual tone in Gemini/Air today – different from the impassioned Aries/Fire or ponderous Taurus/Earth earlier this week. The astrological cycle alternates between Yin (Water-Earth) and Yang (Fire-Air) which can feel a little turbulent as the Moon flies through the elements every 2-3 days, going from Fire to Earth to Air then Water. Some of us like change and variation more than others, and guess what? That is clearly revealed in the horoscope!
Gemini is about questions, the logical way to proceed to acquire information. Wait for Sagittarius to connect all the dots of Gemini data for the big picture answer or to get information intuitively instead. At this Air stage on our journey, we are blowing like the wind, witnessing thoughts – or the feelings that proceed the thought!
Exercise: “Who Am I?”
We continue to reflect on the question of Aries: “Who am I?” Of course, the complete answer to that is known first at the end of a life well lived.
- How do you relate to your Sun sign archetype now, using the core essence of the sign listed below?
- Perhaps you know your Moon sign as well – do you feel at home with those qualities?
- Do you think other people would recognize the ‘persona’ of your Ascendant more than your Sun or Moon?
- During April/Aries, we are targeting Mars – how much does the sign delineation below apply to your energy and drive?
“As above, so below; as within, so without; as the universe, so the soul…”
Understanding a planet is so much more than understanding the sign it is in. House placement and aspects to other planets will affect it as well.
When you are ready, get an interactive session with me to better unravel the complexity of astrology. Remember that the multifaceted nature of this stellar art and science reflects the many dimensions of your being as well.
If you do not know the TIME of your birth, find your birth certificate so your Ascendant can be calculated and your chart properly reflect the houses/arenas of your life. Let me know if you do not have your chart, I will be happy to send it free of charge.
Astrology Primer: The Archetypical Signs
The primer is intended as a quick reference for those just starting out learning the vocabulary of astrology. Step by step, woven throughout this year, I will do the same for the planets, houses and aspects. If you choose to engage this year, the ESM program will empower you to be able to basically understand the symbolism and meaning of your own horoscope. Amazing guidance is within grasp when you can read the map of your chart!
ARIES Cardinal Fire – Positive – Personal
Mars – 1st house
“I am” – The Ram – The Individualist
Archetype: Warrior, Pioneer, Daredevil, Survivor
Source of Fire, impulse power, trusting thrust of direct transmission.
Initiating Identity Action
Need to be independent and develop self-awareness
Keynotes: initiative, courage, impulse, enterprise, thrust, passion, leadership, egotism
TAURUS Fixed Earth – Negative – Personal
Venus – 2nd house
“I have” – The Bull – The Materialist
Archetype: Earth Spirit, Musician, Silent One
Concentration of Earth, stabilizing influence, internal security.
Stabilizing Material Security
Need to be resourceful, productive and stable
Keynotes: endurance, steadfastness, productivity, practicality, security, sensuality, stubborness
GEMINI – Mutable Air – Positive – Personal
Mercury – 3rd house
“I think” – The Twins – the Communicator
Archetype: Witness, Teacher, Storyteller, Journalist
Circulation of Air, ongoing flux, external mobility. Diversified action.
Adapting to Social and Intellectual Learning
Need to communicate with and learn from others
Keynotes: Multi-facedness, adaptability, duality, duplicity, versatility, inquisitiveness, sociability superficiality
CANCER – Cardinal Water – Negative – Personal
Moon – 4th house
“I feel” – The Crab or Turtle – The Nurturer
Archetype: Mother, Healer
Source of Water, emotional force, felt-sense, bonding and clanning strategies, laws of necessity
Initiating Emotional and Soul Action
Need to give and receive emotional warmth and security
Keynotes: emotionality, defensiveness, sympathy, vulnerability, nurture, clinginess, tenacity, ambition
LEO – Fixed Fire – Positive – Interpersonal
Sun – 5th house
“I will” – The Lion – The Sovereign
Archetype: King/Queen, Performer, Child, Clown
Concentration of Fire, dynamic expression, high style, creative performance, personal power of innocent pleasure.
Stabilizing Identity Security
Need to creatively express myself and be appreciated by others
Keynotes: regality, pride, enthusiasm, drama, self-assurance, generosity, opinionatedness, playfulness
VIRGO – Mutable Earth – Negative – Interpersonal
Mercury – 6th house
“I analyze” – The Virgin – The One Who Serves
Archetype: Craftsman, Servant, Martyr, Perfectionist, Analyst
Circulation of Earth, technical competence, skillful handling, meticulous preparation, purity of intent.
Adapting to Material Learning
Need to analyze, discriminate and function efficiently, striving for purity on earthly plane
Keynotes: discrimination, analysis, critique, efficiency, perfectionism, service, purity, fruitfulness
LIBRA –Cardinal Air – Positive – Interpersonal
Venus – 7th house
“I balance” – The Scales – The Harmonizer
Archetype: Lover, Artist, Peacemaker
Source of Air, harmonizing power, enforced mutuality, rules of conduct between partners, intimacy.
Initiating Social and Intellectual Action
Need to cooperate with others and to create beauty, balance and harmony
Keynotes: relatedness, partnership, cooperation, diplomacy, conciliation, indecisiveness, compromise, judgement
SCORPIO – Fixed Water – Negative – Interpersonal
Pluto – 8th house
“I desire” – The Scorpion, Eagle, Phoenix – The Transformer
Archetype: Detective, Sorcerer,/Shaman, Hypnotist, Psycho-therapist
Concentration of Water, passionate focus, commanding persistence, transformative power.
Stabilizing Emotional Security
Need for deep involvements and intense transformations
Keynotes: intensity, mastery, magnetism, penetration, power, sexuality, secrets, transformation, intimacy
SAGITTARIUS – Mutable Fire – Positive – Transpersonal
Jupiter – 9th house
“I understand/I believe” – The Archer – The Seeker
Archetype: Gypsy/Nomad, Student, Philosopher
Circulation of Fire, super-sensual expansion, intuitive perception, freedom-fighting.
Adapting to Identity Learning
Need to explore and expand the horizons of the mind and world
Keynotes: quest, questioning, adventure, spontaneity, optimism, tactlessness, philosophy, freedom, dogmatic
CAPRICORN – Cardinal Earth – Negative – Transpersonal
Saturn – 10th house
“I utilize” – The Sea Goat or Unicorn – The Consolidator
Archetype: Hermit, Father, Prime Minister
Source of Earth, self-organizing influence, executive attainment, goal oriented sobriety.
Initiating Material Action
Need for structure, organization and social accomplishment
Keynotes: authority, discipline, conservation, caution, responsibility, consistency, scapegoat, society, great work, mastery
AQUARIUS – Fixed Air – Positive – Transpersonal
Uranus – 11th house
“I know” – The Water Bearer – The Humanitarian
Archetype: Genius, Revolutionary, Truth Sayer, Scientist, Exile
Concentration of Air, Idiosyncratic freedom, unpredictable and intermittent, interactive.
Stabilizing Social and Intellectual Security
Need to be innovative, original and to create social change
Keynotes: detachment, revolution, reason, eccentricity, idealism, humanity, brotherhood, the different drum
PISCES – Mutable Water – Negative – Transpersonal
Neptune – 12th house
“I believe” – Two Fish, Dolphin – The Dreamer
Archetype: Mystic, Dreamer, Poet
Circulation of Water, all absorbing, unifying force, high impression merging, dissolving differences.
Adapting to Emotional and Soul Learning
Need to commit to a dream or ideal and work towards its realization
Keynotes: compassion, impressionability, receptivity, vacillation, imagination, malleability, mysticism, transcendent union
Wishes from the heart of my Gemini Moon, be inquisitive, keep blowing through the information!
Laura