In mundane astrological analysis, we experience an event so that we can integrate a transit. We can learn the lessons of the transits by watching films, soap operas or news stories; by reading a book, or by observing what is happening around us.
Sometimes an event is local or personal, while other events grab the attention of the world. This is the case with the 12 boys trapped in a cave in Thailand (July 2018), as Mars retrogrades in sidereal Capricorn, alongside the south node, Ketu. Ketu represents a sense of loss, of feeling trapped in our physical form and wishing to be free of our confines. This event has struck a cord, helping us to integrate the lesson of Mars retrograde and its conjunction with Ketu.
On the other end of the spectrum, the north node, Rahu represents a void we long to fill in the process.
Rahu, the obsessive hunger that dwells inside us all, is currently transiting the lunar sign, Pushya, which is located in sidereal Cancer. Pushya represents our need for nourishment, from our basic physical needs to our spiritual aspirations.
Brihaspati (Jupiter), the adviser to the gods, rules this lunar mansion and the planet Jupiter is exalted in the sign, representing the comfort we receive from those that guide and comfort the soul.
Rahu is Jupiter’s opposite, bringing up issues of over-consumption while transiting Pushya. Rahu represents a distortion, an exaggeration, and a strong desire to have something, whatever the cost - to the point that we obsess over it and cut off its life supply. We take and take, until there is nothing left, reducing the very thing we wish to have.
Rahu probably represents the opposite of sustainable living!
Sometimes astrological symbolism plays out in some obvious ways, that one wonders if those performing acts, such as in the performance in the video below, are aware of the transits.
Sometimes an event is local or personal, while other events grab the attention of the world. This is the case with the 12 boys trapped in a cave in Thailand (July 2018), as Mars retrogrades in sidereal Capricorn, alongside the south node, Ketu. Ketu represents a sense of loss, of feeling trapped in our physical form and wishing to be free of our confines. This event has struck a cord, helping us to integrate the lesson of Mars retrograde and its conjunction with Ketu.
On the other end of the spectrum, the north node, Rahu represents a void we long to fill in the process.
Rahu, the obsessive hunger that dwells inside us all, is currently transiting the lunar sign, Pushya, which is located in sidereal Cancer. Pushya represents our need for nourishment, from our basic physical needs to our spiritual aspirations.
Brihaspati (Jupiter), the adviser to the gods, rules this lunar mansion and the planet Jupiter is exalted in the sign, representing the comfort we receive from those that guide and comfort the soul.
Rahu is Jupiter’s opposite, bringing up issues of over-consumption while transiting Pushya. Rahu represents a distortion, an exaggeration, and a strong desire to have something, whatever the cost - to the point that we obsess over it and cut off its life supply. We take and take, until there is nothing left, reducing the very thing we wish to have.
Rahu probably represents the opposite of sustainable living!
Sometimes astrological symbolism plays out in some obvious ways, that one wonders if those performing acts, such as in the performance in the video below, are aware of the transits.
I recently watched a performance by artist Sáerlaith Molloy at an arts festival in Co. Kerry, which involved the artist standing underneath a mould of udders, mouth open wide, taking in the liquid that dripped down into her throat, inducing a gag reflex and lots of coughing and spluttering. It was extremely uncomfortable to watch.
Pushya is one of the most auspicious and peaceful signs of the zodiac. It is symbolized by an udder, representing its ability to nourish. Rahu distorts and exaggerates so that we search for nourishment in places which are not as wholesome, for example, or by going to excess and overindulging - quite literally gagging on what we are attempting to ingest!
This could be nutrition, of course, but Rahu represents something specific for everyone, as well as the area of life each experiences the sign Cancer.
So, for example, Aries rising individual's may search for more security (4th house) during Rahu's transit in Pushya, while those with Libra rising may look for more work and recognition (10th house). But Rahu sometimes only supplies the want.
What area of life are you currently trying to fill a void? Have you had your fill yet?!
The performance piece was intriguing, and won the overall prize for the best artwork in the festival. Was this because the artist tapped into this transit on a subconscious level?
Rahu represents the subconscious, so whether the artist was conscious of Rahu's current transit is a moot point I guess.
What is more interesting is the symbolic expression of Rahu's current transit in Pushya in her intriguing performance piece.
OM TAT SAT
I recently watched a performance by artist Sáerlaith Molloy at an arts festival in Co. Kerry, which involved the artist standing underneath a mould of udders, mouth open wide, taking in the liquid that dripped down into her throat, inducing a gag reflex and lots of coughing and spluttering. It was extremely uncomfortable to watch.
Pushya is one of the most auspicious and peaceful signs of the zodiac. It is symbolized by an udder, representing its ability to nourish. Rahu distorts and exaggerates so that we search for nourishment in places which are not as wholesome, for example, or by going to excess and overindulging - quite literally gagging on what we are attempting to ingest!
This could be nutrition, of course, but Rahu represents something specific for everyone, as well as the area of life each experiences the sign Cancer.
So, for example, Aries rising individual's may search for more security (4th house) during Rahu's transit in Pushya, while those with Libra rising may look for more work and recognition (10th house). But Rahu sometimes only supplies the want.
What area of life are you currently trying to fill a void? Have you had your fill yet?!
The performance piece was intriguing, and won the overall prize for the best artwork in the festival. Was this because the artist tapped into this transit on a subconscious level?
Rahu represents the subconscious, so whether the artist was conscious of Rahu's current transit is a moot point I guess.
What is more interesting is the symbolic expression of Rahu's current transit in Pushya in her intriguing performance piece.
OM TAT SAT
