I’ve been working on other projects, so I haven’t had a lot of time to work on astrology or dream-related projects.  With that said, I haven’t been keeping with what’s going on in the sky.  Today, I decided to take a peek at my birth chart and transits on astro.com and noticed Chiron squaring Chiron.

Chiron has always been a fascinating planet (asteroid?) to me.  It’s also known as the “wounded healer”.  In Greek mythology, Chiron was a healer who could teach others to heal – but could not heal himself.

Along with Taurus rising, I also have Chiron rising in my chart.  The 1st house is the “house of self”.  First appearances.  First impressions.  The mask/costume that people see upon their first meeting with you.  Saying that, it makes me wonder if I look like a giant bruise to others.  :)  (It’s funny to mention, that my skin really does bruise easily!).

Squares make rather difficult aspects.  But, if you know it’s there, then there’s the advantage of knowing the areas where you may need to work harder.

Chiron is transiting at the edge of my 10th house.  The 10th house is associated with public image, reputation, and career goals.

I’ve been having conflicting issues regarding how I would like to be perceived as well as conflicts in career goals.  This is something that has resurfaced in the last few weeks, so will be interesting to see how things will become as the Chiron square gets tighter.

Where is Chiron transiting in your chart?  Where do you have it natally?

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Related posts:

1. AstroMonday: The First House and the Ascendant

Leo rules the 5th house

I mentioned in my last post (Taurus Rising is back!), Saturn has entered my 6th house.  My 5th house, ruled by Leo, is now housing Mars retrograde until March 10, 2010.

Although, Mars retrograde is transiting through 5th house, my 5th house is free from the restraints of Saturn.  Saturn is a planet that teaches lessons, such as how to survive within certain restrictions.

Saturn’s transition from one sign to another lasts around two and a half years.  In the last two years, my life has undergone several changes.  The 5th house is the home of self-expression, children, and sex!   As Leo is the natural ruler of the 5th house, I believe that Saturn’s power was amplified.

Some of the changes in my life (mostly things that were out of my control), put a restraint on my “me-time”.  With Saturn’s move into my 6th house (the house of daily chores, scheduling, health, and fitness) , I feel that I’m managing my time better.  I have been “scheduling” time for creative projects.

Now, Mars is the planet of ambition and vitality.  It represents what “drives us”.   With Mars retrograde, the energy is focused inward.  As I said in my previous post, this may be the cause of inward aggression.  Anger.  The key to dealing with Mars retrograde is to channel that energy into something other than anger (Mars is also the god of war!).  For me, I have been focusing this energy into creativity – art, music, and writing.  Self-expression!

Although it sounds odd, I believe that Saturn has taught me about the lack of self-expression.  I had been prone to writer’s block and often avoiding art and music – even though they were things that I wanted to work on.  I am grateful for Saturn transiting into my 6th house – teaching me that even though I still have restrictions, there is a way to balance things (how appropriate with Saturn being in Libra!).

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Related posts:

1. Let’s talk about Mercury Retrograde!
2. Transits, the Sun and Moon in Leo, and Mercury Rx – Fall 2009

Hello, loyal readers!

I’m back!  It’s been three months since my last post.  I can’t believe that it’s been that long.  Also, I cannot believe that we’re in a new year – 2010!

Looking back, 2009 was a great year!

I “rediscovered” my interest in astrology.  I picked up my first deck of Tarot cards.  For a while, I was also in the habit of meditating daily.  I began doing dream interpretations for others.  It was a wonderful year for getting in touch with my spiritual side.

I made a lot of amazing friends through Twitter – something that I didn’t expect.  I have learned masses and masses of information through these talented souls.  If I hadn’t networked with them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.  And for that - I am very grateful for crossing paths!

As for Taurus Rising, we’re cruising into 2010 with a new layout!  I did a few CSS and widget customizations, so there may be some bugs lingering around.  If you spot any glitches on the site – please contact me or send me a tweet on Twitter. (Note: I haven’t tested the site out on IE or Safari, so I expect that there will be some issues in those areas.)

I anticipate 2010 to be an even better year!

We are going through a Mercury and Mars retrograde.  I thought about holding off on “re-opening” Taurus Rising, but then I thought, this blog has always been a work-in-progress.  I’m not starting a new project. The most important things to remember while being in a Mercury retrogrades is to be patient and expect delays.  I anticipate this and will do my best to work with what I’m given.

As for the Mars retrograde in Leo… what can we expect?  When a planet is retrograde, usually this means that the energies of the planet are more introspective.  Mars is the planet that symbolizes war, aggression, and what drives us.  The sign Leo is a very creative, authoritive, and a little arrogant.  What could this mean?  Putting this information together, I see inner aggression, frustration, and perhaps anger due to dissatisfaction with ego trips.  What I mean by that is – setting high expectations for ourselves, and falling short.  There is also the need to channel those aggressive energies into positive outlets.

How do you interpret Mars retrograde?

For Taurus Rising, I believe that means to write, write, write. Previously, I set some very high expectations for myself – that was very difficult for me to meet.  At least, during that time.

Right now, I have Saturn in Libra transiting through my 6th house.  The house of work and the daily grunt stuff (health, also).  Libra likes to balance things.  I hope that this will help me build a better foundation for my career aspirations and the Taurus Rising blog.  I also hope that it will assist me with balancing work with my personal life.

Taurus Rising will be one of my biggest projects for the year.  Although I know that it may be a lot of work, I embrace the opportunity.

It’s good to be back!

Now… what are your aspirations (career, health, personal, etc) for 2010?

Related posts:

1. Let’s talk about Mercury Retrograde!
2. Transits, the Sun and Moon in Leo, and Mercury Rx – Fall 2009

I haven’t been posting on here as much as I used to.  I realized that I was spending a little too much time online, so I’ve put myself on a little restriction from the Internet.  It seems to be doing wonders for me – rediscovering creativity and working on old projects.  I’ve also been able to catch-up on reading books and doing some real writing.

I decided to take a step back from my Tarot posts – I think I am going through information overload.  There are so many things to learn, so many things to read… it was easy to get overwhelmed.

However, I am happy that at the same time, I’ve discovered a new knack for astrology.  I’m finding it easier to read charts and do some little interpretations.  I’ve been reading some very interesting books on the subject and they will definitely be parts of the discussion for future blog posts.

I plan on bringing back my Tarot posts in the future, as well as Tarot readings.  But in the meantime, I need to take a break and focus on one thing instead a million different things.  :)

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A Tarot Question

I’ve been having problems reading Tarot cards lately.  Particularly for myself.  I never know what to ask the cards and often – the question that I do want to ask – I’m afraid of seeing the answers.

Then, there is the process of actually reading the cards.  When I ask my cards a question – how do I know if I am reading intuitively or if I am being biased.  For instance, if I’m afraid of seeing the answers – what if I see what I’m afraid of?  If I really want to see positive answers, what if I see what I want to see?

The joys of being a Tarot reading newbie.  :)

I’d appreciate any input on this question.  Thanks in advance!

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Don't let the emotions drown everything else out.

Here is the 3 Card Focus for the week of: October 18, 2009 – October 24, 2009.
This week’s drawing revolves around the cards: 7 of Wands reversed, Ace of Pentacles, Queen of Cups reversed.

7 of Wands reversed: You may be at a position where others are feeling envious or jealous of you.  Unfortunately, with some fame or recognition, others may try and go out of their way to bring you down.  Don’t let their efforts get to you.  Move on, stay strong, and realize “this too shall pass”.

Ace of Pentacles: You have been given the raw materials of being grounded and having common sense.  You have the ability to recognize or realize what will work or what won’t work for your project.  You have a good support system and a great foundation for working towards your cause.

Queen of Cups reversed:  You may be stuck in an emotional rut.  You may be feeling like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster and maybe things aren’t going your way.  When your emotions rain, it pours.  It may be drenching those around you.

Thoughts: I see a person that has reached the top level of one of their goals.  However, it has brought on some people that may be working (behind the scenes) to “get” to this person.  Don’t let this bother you, don’t worry so much.  You have a bunch of people that support you.  Stay positive and keep working toward your cause.

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Related posts:

1. Daily Tarot Card: Queen of Cups
2. Daily Tarot Card: Ace of Pentacles

I haven’t been around lately and I do apologize.  I feel guilty for neglecting my own blog!  However, the good bits are that I have been learning a lot in my absence here.  I’ve been learning a lot on the new forums (sorry, have to pimp it out again – I really am learning a lot!), new friends, and just a newfound understanding of things.  It’s almost as if I finally “get it”.  Anyway, I plan on writing on these topics whenever I get a chance:

• lunar nodes and spiritual life lessons
• astrology progressions
• transits!
• dream interpretations <- just love these!
• intercepted houses/planets

Of course, I need to do a lot of research on these… knowledge is awesome.  As you can see, I’ve also become more into astrology than Tarot lately, but like my Aquarius Mercury influences – my little obsessions change from week-to-week.  :)

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Wednesday's Waking Moments

As I mentioned in my previous blog entry (Have your dream interpreted by the AstroCreeps and TarotFreaks!), I am working on a series of dream interpretations for the blog.  However, that doesn’t mean that I will discontinue my dream interpretations on here.  I will continue to write about them as well as offer some tips on interpreting dreams yourself.

If you are interested in having your dream interpreted – send your dream to: dreams@astrocreepsandtarotfreaks.com – it is free, but I cannot guarantee that your dream will be selected.

Check out my first blog post for Wednesday’s Waking Moments.  It is a long entry, but it will give you an idea of how I like to interpret and my writing style.

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This is a call for your crazy dreams! Free analysis and interpretations!

This is a call for dream submissions!  Do you have a crazy dream that has been on your mind?  Do you have a recurring dream that you can’t figure out?  Check out my new series on the Astrology Creeps and Tarot Freaks blog called, “Wednesday’s Waking Moments”.

Every Wednesday, I will be selecting one dream from our readers.  I will analyze this dream, offer my intuitive insights, and then post it on our blog for the world to read.

If you submit a dream, you can request to be anonymous, as some dreams can reveal some private and personal information.  Also, I cannot guarantee that your dream will be selected.

If you are interested in submitting your dreams, please e-mail it to: dreams@astrocreepsandtarotfreaks.com

You can also visit: http://astrologycreepsandtarotfreaks.blogspot.com/2009/10/call-for-your-dreams-free.html for more information.

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Don't let anyone hold you back from getting the wheels in motion.

Here is the 3 Card Focus for the week of: October 11, 2009 – October 17, 2009.
This week’s drawing revolves around the cards: The Emperor reversed, Strength reversed, and The Chariot reversed.

The Emperor, reversed: With The Emperor in its upright position, it is a person that has some kind of authority.  It’s most likely a father figure, the head of the household, or perhaps even a boss.  It’s somebody that is respected.  When The Emperor is in its reversed position, we see a person that is abusing their power.  Perhaps a person that is losing authority.

Strength, reversed: This represents being afraid to face your fears.  Letting fear hold you back from something that has the potential to better yourself.  Fear of reaching a deeper sense of understanding.  This is being afraid and letting your fear hold you back from where you want to be.

The Chariot, reversed: The inability to move forward. There are roadblocks on the way, and they have prevented you from reaching or completing your goals.

Thoughts:  I see a person of authority that is holding you back from completing your goals.  This person is using their power to overpower you.  It’s a person that you may have a lot of respect for, perhaps a person that is talking you down – making you doubt yourself or your abilities.  All of these negative thoughts have brought some fear or anxiety into you.  You may be afraid to pursue your goals, because there’s that fear of failure.  So in return, this has stopped you from moving forward on your journey.

I thought that it was interesting that the cards drawn this week are part of the Major Arcana.  The Major Arcana represents the trials and learnings of life, through The Fool’s Journey.  So, my interpretation is that these are the beginning stages of something grand – and there are basically, there are roadblocks.

Overall, these cards read to me as:  Don’t let somebody bring you down and question your abilities.  Pursue your goals.  There is that fear of failure, but without taking chances, you’ll never know how the situation will end the other way around.  Take the chance and get the wheels turning, this will help you move forward.

Image courtesy of jana_koll from sxc.hu

Related posts:

1. 3 Card Focus: Strength reversed, 9 of Wands, King of Pentacles reversed
2. 3 Card Focus: Knight of Swords reversed, 3 of Pentacles reversed, Knight of Pentacles reversed
3. 3 Card Focus: 4 of Pentacles, 4 of Wands reversed, 5 of Cups reversed