Our fifth experiment has concluded. Here is the sixth experiment, which again depends on your comments for its success.
The chart below is submitted by J Angelita
4 January 1967, 1:25 A.M., Hamilton, Ohio (Butler County), USA
Please post, as a comment, an initial outline interpretation at the very top level. This should be around 3-10 paragraphs with, for example:
- What is your intuitive reaction to the chart overall – chart image, shaping, direction?
- What key features might you expect to be of major significance for this person?
- What sort of issues might be arising for the person at this point in their lives?
Others may comment on your interpretation, or produce their own.
The idea is to give us all a bit of practice and to give outsiders some idea of the astrological psychology interpretation process.
This is the last of the originally submitted charts. We may occasionally publish further examples if there is the demand.
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Chart image, shaping and direction:
The intuitive image I see in this chart is a boat with retractable sails. Perhaps this is someone who frequently needs to retreat below decks to regain stability and tranquility.
The mainly fixed shape indicates that when their boat starts to rock, they’ll immediately find a way to steady it. And, when overwhelmed by life, they could retreat ‘below deck’ to avoid contact, which, of course, could make relationships difficult (Cradle aspect pattern).
With an excess of green aspects this person is sensitive to mental stimuli. They could be so busy following and questioning every thought that they find it difficult to switch off. With so many thoughts to pursue, they‘ll be filled with doubts and uncertainties and coming to conclusions could present a problem, maybe leaving themselves and those in their wake confused or exasperated.
Both horizontal and vertical aspects means they could find it difficult being themselves whilst also trying to cooperate with others.
With an emphasis on the 6/12 axis, working hard to prove their worth out in the world could conflict with the stronger need to isolate below deck. A lesser tension on the 4/10 axis could mean that sailing off courageously to explore the world on their own (JU in 10th), will conflict with the need to remain in the comforts of home (VE in 4th).
Key Features:
Although driven to work hard out in the world whilst endeavouring to prove that they’re capable of supporting themselves (Saturn in 6th), they’re likely to be more comfortable below decks observing life through the safety of the deck hatch. Validation will instead come more from within and by working in a self-effacing role, perhaps as rescuer, social worker or spiritual healer.
Often, they could be happy sailing far and wide, physically or mentally and feeling confident about where they’re heading (JU in 10th), but when life gets too much they‘re likely to retreat below deck to switch off or to explore the very edges of their inner, perhaps spiritual world. The issue of survival may frequently crop up in their life causing them to withdraw and question ‘who and what am I, why am I here and where have I come from?’ The answer will be, not to prove their worth to the physical world, but to realise their worth as a spiritual being here working in the world.
Current issues:
As their Age Point is nearing the MC, I suspect they’ll be feeling the pressure of becoming themselves rather than continuing to pretend to be who they’re not. This may be especially difficult as their AP is in Cancer and will be drawing them to continue adapting to conditioning and feeling the reassurance of belonging. However, now is the time to become fully fledged and to take on the responsibility of nurturing others. Having spent so long deriving comfort and stability below decks, especially if spiritually aware, they may be able to assist others in finding the same kind of emotional security. As AP is sextile PL, it’s definitely time to reconnect with their spiritual self, to change for the better.
Hello Marilyn,
As feedback to your posted comments, and to tell you a bit about me: Retractable sails – there are times when people can become too invasive or inconsiderate and I ‘go below decks so to speak’. I relax and regather my thoughts and myself through self practices I know work for me. My health at times is affected by others harsh actions or in-actions, whether they realize it or not.
I am sensitive to mental stimuli and have subjects I love to read and learn which I use in my work, but my thoughts do not rule me as much anymore, I am more aware of when I need to switch off. I can be a workaholic but have learned that isn’t the best way for balance.
I worked on previous communication issues working past many doubts, uncertainties, and inconclusions, toward a more positive clarity. I can easily admit my faults and listen to others feedback. I am a good communicator and can convey what I perceive, know, or think.
I do at times find relationships difficult when people expect me to be something I am not or have some fantasy in their heads, or simply cultural differences. I have met people along the way who tried to ‘shape me in unrealistic ways or act like they are me’. I was in confusion of my being in a fragmented state for a long time and finally grew out of it with intensive and deep study. I am now in a more harmonious clarity of my being and at peace with myself. I am the self that has grown into now.
I left my home country (with a lot of inner conflict which I had to wade through and work on until I came to balance with it), and moved to a foreign country which I feel at home in. I have lived here for years now.
I have learned skills to use out in the world of work, but have found it difficult at times due to people expecting either something unrealistic, or expecting me to do my work- how others ‘do it’. I have my own way of working. I do spiritual healing with Past Life and Prenatal Astrology, Tarot, a sort of recondite sciences social worker. Psychology has always fascinated me and I study all the time.
I love to travel and see the earth and lovely places when possible and have interesting conversations with others. I love to hear what others have to say and about their experiences or thoughts and their lives growing up.
I do not pretend to be anyone but me.
I love to nurture others when those times arise.
There were conditioning problems for a while.
I do not always feel I belong or feel comforted as there are family issues on their sides now. Though I am quite willing to talk to some of them in a loving, congenial manner, and if good, work on healing things. I am close to a very small amount of family and friends though I intend that to grow. Though in friendships, I am open to making more. I am quite sensitive so it has to be with people whom I feel a connection and comfortable with. Mental spark for conversations is quite important to me. I admire knowledgeable people-though not in a conceited way, but an actual admiration way that they applied themselves to learn something that sparks their interests and that they enjoy.
In my work though I am quite professional with no problem in conversation.
Your comment: “The answer will be, not to prove their worth to the physical world, but to realise their worth as a spiritual being here working in the world.”, helped me.
I want to Thank you Marilyn, for taking the time to tell me what you see. I appreciate it.
Angel x
I can say I was a bit disappointed that more Astrologers didn’t comment. I was interested to listen to their perceptions as people see things in different and unique ways.
Angel
Hi Angel,
Great to read your feedback…. Thanks.
It’s good to receive confirmation of some of the things I was able to pick up from reading your chart, and it’s also interesting and helpful to learn a little more about you.
Like you, I wish more people had contributed as it’s always helpful to see things from others’ perspective.
Marilyn x