Cuspy Critters

For Those on the Cusp of a Zodiac Sign in Astrology

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Capricorn / Aquarius Cusp

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The third week in January is often the moment when those New Year’s resolutions bite the dust. While many folks may give up on them at this time of the year – YOU – with your cusp of Capricorn and Aquarius, can persevere and blaze those intentions right into concrete reality.  

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and Aquarius is also ruled by Saturn (by night) and by Uranus (by day).  So you get all that Saturnian boss energy, coupled with the more playful, innovative and humanitarian vision of Uranus. Maybe you stay up late scheming up new ways to change the world, and also have the practical thoughts to make it so, number one.

You combine the airy eccentric vibe of Aquarius, grounded by the Earthy, practical energies of Capricorn. Likely constantly abuzz with wonderful ideas in your head, you are capable of bringing them to fruition now, as opposed to some sci-fi future 40 years from now (Aquarians are known to tune into the future, Capricorns have the steadfast power of now).  You have a fantastic imagination, a strong sense of justice and can birth great things. Inspire us with your abstract determination.

Show us how it’s done, you magical cuspy critter!

Note: About these dates January 17th to 23rd. It’s flexible. Hey, many astrologers will say “a planet can only be in one place at once”, so you’re either say 28 degrees Capricorn, or 2 degrees Aquarius for example. But us cuspies know that we can feel the influence of the other ruling planet. We believe a few days either side of the switch (which BTW shifts every year and depends on where in the world you decided to bust into this planet) feels about right.

Sagittarius / Capricorn Cusp

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There’s something special about being born around the Winter Solstice, regardless of which sign you “truly” are.

It is a time of celebration, renewal, regrowth, an honouring of the darkest hour, the end and the beginning. Also it approaches Santa season, so hopefully it doesn’t mean you get cheeped out on the b-day gifts if it’s your birthday. Who wants a combo gift? 🙂

Capricorn is ruled by the taskmaster Saturn and Sagittarius by the lucky and generous  Jupiter. So at first glance the influence of Saturn may seem to be a burden, but perhaps the 6th planet from the Sun gets a bad rap. After all, Saturn’s field of influence are regeneration, wealth and amplitude. So not just a Cuspy downer:) 

As someone born on the cusp between these two planets, with the additional contrast of the Fire of Sagittarius and the Earth of Capricorn, you are likely exhibiting at least some sparks of joy amidst your workaholic tendencies.  As usual enjoy your cuspy critter status, flaunt it (although in a likely introverted way) and appreciate the tensions instead of fretting about them.

Happy Happy Joy Joy!

Galactic Center Rocking Rendez-Vous

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If your Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter or outer planets are in late Sagi/early Capricorn perhaps you have sometimes felt like you have a shortwave radio, while others just have am/fm“

A guest post from astro-tarologist Roxanna.

Venus and Jupiter are currently conjunct the Galactic Center, located at tropical 26 degrees Sagittarius. These two planets represent many things, but in this position we must look at their highest expression, for any planets passing through here are tapping into and ‘transmitting’  waves from a radio source far beyond.

If your Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter or outer planets are in late Sagi/early Capricorn perhaps you have sometimes felt like you have a shortwave radio, while others just have am/fm

The stars of the Milky Way are spinning out of and into the Galactic Center, also called Sagittarius A, where astronomers say there is a massive (but small) black hole, our galaxy’s yoni or naval. Sagittarius A is  said to be about 27,000 light years away. Even though the core is jam-packed with stars, they are only ‘light weeks’ from each other.

Original image: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech (saturated by us)

Back to Venus and Jupiter… (currently conjunct the Galactic Center)

Venus at her highest frequency represents LOVE and ‘Goddess’. Jupiter at his highest represents FAITH, ‘God’ [Holst’s ‘Jupiter’ (The Planets) just came on the radio as I typed that!] These two ‘benefics’ are perhaps the most venerated of the planet-gods, and, as religious deities, have thus been maintained in the Judeo-Christian faith as Mary and Jehovah, with Mercury-Jesus completing the trinity. Yes, Venus had her super-hot sex with Mars while married to Vulcan, and yes, Jupiter took every opportunity to spread his seed beyond the nuptial bed, but seeds and thereby babies don’t just need to be bred, fed and watered, they need love and faith, in order to thrive.

Venus Supplicating Jupiter — Rubens

This is an excerpt from Astro-Tarologist Roxanna’s blog. Read more of her musings here.

Highlights of this cosmically active week…

Wed Nov 20: Mercury stationed direct. Give it 3-5 more days.
Fri Nov 22: Sun enters Sagittarius 6:59 am PST/9:59 am EST
Sun Nov 24: Venus exactly conjunct Jupiter at 28 Sagittarius
Mon Nov 25: Venus enters Capricorn 4:28 pm P/7:28 pm E
Tues Nov 26: New (dark) Moon in Sagittarius, exact at 7:06 am P/10:06 am E
Weds Nov 27: Neptune direct
Thorsday Nov 28 (US Thanksgiving): Moon conjunct Jupiter, exact 2:50 am P/5:50 am E
Moon v/c until entering Capricorn 4:33 am P/7:33 am E

Our cuspycritters thoughts about this enticing Galactic Centre: What if art / creative output is on the other side of a black hole? Creativity > A parallel unverse?

A Ruben’s painting at the Galactic Centre?

Scorpio Sagittarius Cusp

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Nov 18 to 24 | Cusp of Revolution

When an Irresistible Force Such as You….

Scorpio  is a Water sign, traditionally ruled by Mars and these days by that planet with changing status, Pluto. Sagittarius is a Fire sign, ruled by lucky Jupiter

How might these signs affect you?

Your Combined Strengths:
Powerful,Passionate, Philosophical
Your Combined Weaknesses:
Secretive, Selfish, Smoldering

But who is to say if being selfish is a weakness? Maybe it’s your most potent tool to wield against a world that is full of OTT confessions.

Or to be Philosophical, while giving you much wisdom and a big picture view of the world, could it be a tad too a lofty position for you to get down to the practical side of life.

The key is to recognize the dualities, embrace what is important at the moment, and let the luck of Jupiter combined with the empathy of a Water sign make you be an irresistible force.

**Still on what may be a never ending quest to determine the status of Pluto as planet. Had seemed to be re-instated and yet some contest this. We vote Planet.

About these dates:  We personally feel that this is quite a wide berth: 18th to 24th, and would lean towards a November 20th to 24th say as the cusp. But, then again, most Astrologers don’t consider cusps to be real. ie: you either are born when the Sun was in Sagittarius or you weren’t. Yet, as cuspy critters ourselves, we definitely enjoy both the pleasure of reading both horoscopes (hey — double the fun!) and can feel the influence of the adjacent sign. We’re at 0 degrees and 30 degrees. So…. a few minutes later (or earlier)…poof, another sign.

New Moon in Scorpio

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As above so below, as within so without.

The New Scorpio Moon on October 27th opposes Uranus, and the Sun follows suit 1:15 am/4:15 am Monday morning. Meanwhile Mars is squaring Saturn, and Pluto.

I’m no yoga expert, but it feels like there will be a surge of regenerative energy available via root and crown chakras and that we should try to keep channels unblocked so that these can meet in the heart and possibly ‘blow us out of the water’.

With Scorpio there is root emphasis. (It rules the sex organs, too, but water seeks the bottom level – probably also why Pisces rules the feet). Below, it is the Scorpion, while above, the eagle, phoenix or dove. 

Pluto ‘below’ (on Earth) is plutonium, a super-charged, heavy metal. So is uranium, but we are obviously speaking of these in the symbolic sense. Pluto represents deep unconscious, while Uranus is more about higher as well as collective consciousness, or long-term (as in previous or future life) memory. 
At the center of it all, we have the union or marriage of Moon (silver) and Sun (gold), which is a heart matter. 

Scorpio is fixed, while Mars sq Saturn can create blockage, friction, or the necessary irritation to force powerful change. Both planets are in cardinal signs – new beginnings. Uranus has a Promethean quality and can unlock/release the winged beings inherent in the arachnid. The ‘higher octave’ of Mercury, it can turn Capricorn goats into unicorns.

So at the very least, get out for a walk (pref by water), to clear the system, and couple that with some kind of meditation/relaxation. The veil is getting very thin, we are bound to receive some kind of inspiration, insight or healing from beyond our usual, physical boundaries, if we allow it.

“There is no creation without the union of opposites.”

Guest Post by AstroTarologist Roxanna

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