Astrological Musings is three years old today! And what a ride it has been. This blog’s beginning was somewhat sudden and with no real planning, so no electional chart was constructed to determine the most auspicious day for its launch. I actually set up the Blogspot domain in May of 2005 but didn’t put the blog in motion until
my sister visited for Thanksgiving and helped me get everything rolling. I never actually did an analysis of the chart for the first blog post once it was up, not wanting to discover anything negative that might discourage me, but I thought this might be a good time to try it!
The chart for AM (11/19/2005, 9:25 pm, Chapel Hill NC) has the Sun in Scorpio reflecting the probing nature of this blog to leave no stone unturned in the hunt for astrological connections. The Sun conjuncts the Nadir of the chart, the cusp of the fourth house of home and inner life, revealing the fact that the blog is almost exclusively written at home and delves into the inner
world of people, places and events to discover what goes on under the surface.
Leo is rising in the chart, reflecting the blog’s attempt to entertain and therefore bask in the admiration of its readers.
Mercury was retrograde in the chart which will shock many of you who would suppose that a professional astrologer would NEVER begin a venture with Mercury retrograde. I would argue that Mercury retrograde is actually beneficial here, because we look not only to the future but also into the past to glean historical data that will help to forecast
upcoming events.
Mercury is in Sagittarius, helping to keep the tone light and enjoyable yet with a strong focus on the Truth, and it sits nicely in the fifth house of creativity and self-expression where it is squared by Uranus in the Eighth House. Uranus square to Mercury reveals an iconoclastic mind, and it’s true that here at Astrological Musings we work hard to offer revolutionary new (Uranus) ideas (Mercury) that help to break through old and outmoded philosophies.
Uranus in the Eighth House is an interesting placement, considering the variety of viewpoints expressed in the comments where people often like to be anonymous (the Eighth House governs energies that lurk below the surface – it has to do with sex, death and other people’s money but also the occult and weird things in general).
The Moon is in Cancer in the Twelfth House – longing for a deep connection to the divine (Twelfth House) with a desire to nurture and to feed the soul (Cancer). There is also a deep sensitivity with the Moon in Cancer, and perhaps a strong identification with the emotions of humanity in the world at large. Venus in Capricorn opposes that Cancer Moon, reminding me that sometimes in order to take care of others (Venus/Cap) you have to step out of your
comfort zone (Cancer Moon0.
Aries sits right on the Midheaven where it wants to run independently and be its own boss. Fortunately, my editor here at Beliefnet lets me run amok to my heart’s content. Mars is in Taurus, reflecting the stubborn perseverance with which I sometimes cling to my views, and it is opposed by Jupiter which exacerbates those tendencies. Still, this is a pretty fortunate placement as Jupiter provides plenty of enthusiasm and confidence to wake up every morning and believe that the world is interested in what I have to say.
Saturn is rising in the First House of this chart, reflecting the fact that writing a blog every day is hard work. It takes a lot of discipline and focus to find things that are reasonably interesting and put it into a form that will be entertaining. But writing this blog is its own
reward, and even though Saturn in Leo often delays (Saturn) gratification (Leo), Saturn’s rewards are great. Saturn also trines the North Node of the chart, showing that it is that hard work that will help this blog to fulfill its destiny!
So today, on the Third Blogiversary of Astrological Musings, I thank you dear readers for helping to make this blog a success!
posted November 19, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Happy 3rd birthday on your blog Lynn. You’re an awesome astrologer. I love reading your sharings. I hope you will continue for many moons.
You are appreciated!
Sally
posted November 19, 2008 at 10:22 pm
I love your writing!
posted November 20, 2008 at 7:25 am
Happy Blogiversary, Lynn! Here’s to many more.
posted November 20, 2008 at 7:56 am
Happy Blogiversary Lynn,
You are doing a fantastic job entertaining and enlightening us all. Keep up the good work, take vacations when needed(we’ll miss you but do understand) and continue to explore new realms.
Thanks so much for a great first 3 years:)
Laurel
posted November 20, 2008 at 7:56 am
As someone who struggles to post twice a week, I’m in awe of your output
I’ve discovered your blog only recently, but I always enjoy your posts, particularly when you apply astrology to current events and politics I’m amazed and very impressed that you’ve managed to keep it going for 3 years – that’s true Saturnian stickability!
Congratulations and happy birthday
posted November 20, 2008 at 8:45 am
Congratulations Lynn! Happy anniversary! I never miss a day of your blog and often quote it to people. Of course most of the people I quote you to don’t understand a thing about astrology but that doesn’t stop me.
An incidental aside I can’t resist – do you know that November 19th is Larry King’s 75th birthday – it’s also Ted Turner’s birthday. Maybe that’s a good day for medial moguls.
XOX
posted November 20, 2008 at 8:53 am
Congratulations, dearest Lynn! Your blog is such a gift to us all (as well as a treat!)… I love checking in daily.. your warmth and wisdom are truly a blessing in my life.
May you celebrate many, many more anniversaries!
- Beth Owl
posted November 20, 2008 at 10:05 am
Thanks everyone for such wonderful good wishes! I think I’ll take the rest of the day off.
posted November 20, 2008 at 10:17 am
Dear Lynn,__I just want to add my congratulations on your 3rd Blogiversary to the ones that you have already received. __Since I discovered your Blog a few months ago, I have been reading it faithfully. In fact I cannot wait to read it, and get my daily dose of explanations about the how, why and what of the World we are living in at this exciting time.__Thank you so much for sharing the gifts of your insights and __understanding: for giving me, and so many others, an illuminating, enlightening and enjoyable daily pleasure – long may you continue to do so.__In Divine Love and Friendship,__Sarah Beacom
posted November 20, 2008 at 11:46 am
Congrats Lynn! As I know from personal experience, it requires alot of work to grow a blog and not give up (thanks Saturn!). You’ve done an excellent job and you’re fortunate to be part of a larger entity that gives you the freedom to write about what inspires you, without holding back.
posted November 20, 2008 at 12:36 pm
yes Lynn I echo the sentiments. I feel that you pretty much approach your articles on the blog from a neutral perspective, which is an exception to the rule on the mundane blogs, which makes what you have to say more salient and honest. Good Luck.
posted November 20, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Happy Birthday, you go girl.
posted November 20, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Happy Blogiversary Lynn!!!!!! Here’s to another awesome year of interesting and juicy bits!
posted November 20, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Happy Anniversary! Reading your blog is the highlight of my on-line day. I also love how you graciously link to other excellent astrology sites. Keep up the good work!
posted November 20, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Hey Lynn -
I originally found your blog by way of another excellent astro blog I read regularly – Robert Wilkinson’s Aquarius papers (www.aquariuspapers.com). I love your blog! In a post a few days ago you mentioned you have Gemini rising – me too – so maybe that’s another reason I connect with your writing and with you.
I have the current Pluto in Cap in my 7th, Uranus in 10th, Saturn in 4th – 3 of the 4 angles lit up with heavy hitter outer planets – you too? It’s a wild ride, isn’t it…..
CONGRATS on your anniversary. Keep going! keep growing!
Diane
posted November 21, 2008 at 7:24 am
Thanks again everyone!
Diane, I actually have the 5th and 11th houses intercepted, so I have Leo/Aquarius on the MC/IC, but Pluto is firmly settled in my 7th house just about exactly conjunct my Mars at this exact moment!
posted November 21, 2008 at 11:20 am
Congrats Lynn! Your blog is always a delightful, informative and thought-provoking read. Here’s to the next three years!!
posted November 21, 2008 at 1:20 pm
thank you so much for all your work and insight!
posted November 24, 2008 at 8:38 pm
3 years! Congratulations! And may they be only the first of many happy and successful more!