2nd House
Journal
2007My second house goes from March 2 (11Pis37) until April 10th (21Ari22). The contents of this journal are never predictable. Some years it's just a sentence or two and some years it's much more.
The month of March is universally a THREE month, which expands our sense of happiness, optimism and expression
March 2
Still on Vacation in Sunny Mexico
Some vacation. We had planned to go snorkeling but I ended up even sicker than the day before. So disappointing. But at least we did enjoy our evening out last night. I'm just hoping I'll feel well enough to survive the plane flight tomorrow
March 3
Spent the morning packing. Still not feeling great but I'll make it home. We had to check out at noon but John met Frank and Darleen on his way to settle the bill so we just moved up to their suite until it was time to go. We'd been concerned since we'd missed them Thursday that we wouldn't see them again and we both really enjoyed their company.
The flight was a little late leaving Mexico and then it was even later leaving LA. We were so concerned about making the flight that John picked up the wrong bag at customs. We decided to check it through to our destination since we weren't sure at all what would happen to it if we didn't return it to the right airline (we'd switched carriers in LA). We got home at midnight and I was so beaten up I went right to bed. The stomach problem was causing incredible pain and I spent most of the day eating codeine tablets like they were candy pills
It will start with the unexpected changes that come with the Full Moon Eclipse and end with the goals you set with the New Moon Eclipse. This is followed by the direct motion of Saturn in April and finalizes your intentions to further your aspirations. It seems as though we are ready to again take a step forward in our lives. In the past twenty-four months we have slowly but surely moved forward in redefining a particular area in our chart
This eclipse took place in my second and 8th house
March 4
Didn't even try to do anything -- still pretty sick -- John returned the bag and put in a claim ticket for his bag, then he picked up Clancy.
March 5 "The Sun connects with the winds of change caused by Uranus on Monday, the 5th, which sets the pace and prompts us to get used to a new way of life that will be organized and set up between the Lunar Eclipse on March 3rd and the Solar Eclipse/New Moon on March 18th. "
Feeling a little better which was a good thing since I ended up with a busy day. Got to the doctor's at 9:00 to find out she was hung up getting back from her adventure in New Orleans (Habitat for Humanity). Finally got into see her at around 12:00. She had my lab work and wrote a prescription which she promised would do the trick this time (i.e. no more hot flashes.
Spent the rest of the morning and afternoon on the phone. Ended up agreeing to do a technical conference in DC in May and worked on some issues for a non-profit I belong to. By the time I got off the phone at 3:00 I was beat.
The spousal unit and I got into a huge fight -- as usual it started over politics and then escalated. I ended up staying awake all night trying to figure out what to do with his complaints that I refuse to engage. About 2:00 in the morning I realized that he is simply bored and is complaining because I don't share his interests and therefore don't provide him enough intellectual stimulation. What a hoot - I'm coming across as the dumb wife when in fact the problem is the opposite. I have a very intellectually challenging life
March 6
Now it looks like I'm coming down with a cold. Brief check in with a client but low energy. Didn't do much else
March 7 Once Mercury turns direct, late on the 7th and gathers steam on March 8th, we will begin to recognize that this change of direction is an important factor in expanding the theme of happiness, optimism and creative options. Mercury will have returned to 25 Aquarius on 7th and 8th and this brings the issues to us to see from a different perspective. Mercury was first at 25 Aquarius at the end of January, so all of the events in February will be reviewed for important issues to revise and bring to the month of March.
March 9 Today was the first day I was really back on my feet. I never thought the cold would leave me.
Met SB at Starbucks to talk about his trip, his writing and possible opportunities with some of the non-profit programs in the neighborhood. I had quite forgotten how tough it is to learn simple little things like viewpoint and I wonder if I got back to writing fiction if I'd find I can do it as well as I can describe it. SB wasn't really very forthcoming with great details about his trip to India to attend a futuring conference. He was invited to play with the big boys (SO) and I was hoping to pick up some insights -- which I didn't get. Our discussion around non-profits was much more productive. I realized that in general it wasn't what I wanted to do. I did tell him that the only place I thought I'd really fit was the GF since they had enough money and power to keep me amused.
The CMs came over with their two boys. Very nice evening. I'm so glad we met them and so glad they like hanging out with folks their parents age. We thoroughly enjoy them
March 10
Had the tribe over for dinner. It was really nice to have a long discussion with RM. He's certainly growing up. RA is still a handful and was busily eating sugar rather than food. Still a very pleasant evening. I finally gave up though and went to bed around 10:00 -- RD Jr. came over to switch cars so RD could leave the truck with us. Just means we need to get our act together and actually do something on the house.
March 11
Went to RA dance recital. Glad I went - the rest of the family only stayed long enough to see RA dance and than beat it home. I stayed with RK and we had a nice chat about our possible novel. It was interesting to hear her thoughts. Very different than mine but I think the partnership could be great fun. She's a terrific writer and it would make the task much more manageable.
March 12 "This week, we begin by formulating new goals and plans that we want to put into place"
In the late morning I got a call from a recruiter I've stayed in touch with about a potential opening with the Borg. After a brief discussion we decided that I wasn't a good fit but that the position they had out of state would be a better fit. Since they called me I decided I'd better get my rear-end in gear and see what I could find if the pot was starting to boil. I spent the afternoon applying for jobs (a fact that made the spousal unit happy). I went to career builder and stumbled on a job that I've wanted for the last 7 years. In fact to be honest I have worked my butt off making sure that I'd hire me. Anyway I applied. For good measure I also applied for two other open positions they had. Then I noticed that another company that I've repeatedly expressed interest in working for also had two openings. Got on the phone and called the recruiter and told him to figure out a way to get me in there for an interview.
Outlook for (a large analyst firm) responding to my application for an analyst position. Got 48 unchanging "It will take the co-operation of several others to achieve your aim. Do not neglect to truly investigate the aspect of human nature at work in the situation and use these insights to organize others and implement you plan"
Not sure if this is good news or bad. I ended up spending a lot of time investigating possible meanings. I simply have decided to take it as a positive omen and enlist the positive energies of my friends where appropriate.
March 13
Hodge poge of images. Ted has all sorts of stuff on the floor in my dining room and living room. I definitely am feeling out of control. Someone (my father?) keeps moving the position of the dining room table and I keep trying to get it back where it belongs. I know that I should be working on my treasure map for Dr. J but I know that absolutely nothing is catching my interest. The dream keeps jumping back to my journey and I keep asking myself why I'm seeing someone who isn't human? He's dark with ridges on his head. I keep thinking I should recognize him and that there's something important in the fact that he's shown up know. The dream shifts and Ted has more of my stuff on the floor. Some of the statues from my bedroom and a couple of rocks.
Got a call on the resume I submitted to the Analyst firm. I have an interview Thursday. I admit I'm getting rather distracted. I'm so excited I can barely contain myself. What's ridiculous about this is that it would entail a move back to the east coast where the cost of living is even higher than it is here.
Decided to update journal. The most significant thing I noticed was that Uranus was having a significant impact on me. It turns out that it has crossed over into my second house and is in orb for my mid-heaven. Uranus first crossed in in March then went retrograde and came back in on January 3rd. That was the day I quit. What I've noticed is that we can't see things before we're ready to understand them. Not sure why.
March 14 "This focus on new plans and goals continues through Wednesday evening as new agreements bring all people together in Thursdays meetings and discussions. These group meetings and discussion occur on Thursday with a fair amount of intensity as Moon connects with Mars."
I've been so fussed today I don't think I've really accomplished much. The Analyst firm contacted me about another job, though the recruiter missed the fact that I was on the other coast. I sent back a nice note that we were happy to relocate. Called two of my friends and told them what I was up to tomorrow and then had another friend send me some recent reports by the company so I could at least be up to speed on what they were saying. Interesting that I don't always agree. Obviously part of getting accepted will be to spout the party line. On the plus side I found their planned research in my area very intriguing and could get excited about having access to sources I don't have now (and will never have). Did hear back from either of the other two recruiters. Also talked with one of my fellow board members about our non-profit. I'm feeling more encouraged about the possibility of success on that front as well.
March 15
Did the call with the HR manager -- it seemed to go along rather well. No need to relocate now (though that might be a possibility in the future. No calls from the other things I'm trying to get going though. Also decided to call LP about opportunities in the Atlanta area. Turns out he's very interested in the Spousal Unit. A friend just called him yesterday with an opening.
Question: Asked what advice the i=ching had for me in approaching LR with the Analyst firm (the hiring manager and high mucky muck). The answer at first appeared almost frightening but later took on a fairly accurate meeting. Of course prognostication on a future event is always chancy. 10 moving through line 4 to 61.After digging around the web looking for various interpretations -- the one that seems to be the most right on the money is the fear that one feels when one is proposing marriage to a partner where there is a fear of rejection. In many ways a job situation is much like an arranged marriage -- there needs to be a commitment but that commitment is based on a value proposition -- Does the perspective spouse shows off well enough and will she work enough and bring fruitfulness to the relationship in sufficient measure to make it worth of making the contract. From the point of view of the wife is there security and freedom from harm and will the off-springs of the union be treated fairly.
Line 4 is the equivalent to 8 Libra: A blazing fireplace in a deserted home
I read I number of interpretations about this meaning but what finally came to me is that there is energy already in place (warmth and light) that is waiting for someone to appreciate it. this can be a reflection of the job or a reflection of me. It can also be an open invitation to come tend to the fireplace. I should say that this is also in tight orb with my sun at 9 Libra.
March 16 Opening the door to Friday brings in a great deal of activity as many aspects hit one right after the other, continuing all day long. This becomes a very full day, with so many events bringing many issues and elements into the day to be addressed and to respond to in one way or another. Moon connects to Mercury, so information flies into the day with a great deal of feeling and intensity.
Spent the day getting ready for the party. This will be the first St. Patrick's Day party we've had since 2003. Last year we didn't do anything and the two years before that we did a Spring Party. Given that a number of people have decided not to come because they don't want to be driving I think we might go back to an Equinox party.
March 17 "By the time we stagger into Saturday, all those planetary happenings will leave us feeling as though we have a hangover and the party won't have started"
The party was a great success. We only had 10 people but we had a wonderful time. Had lots of time to visit with people which is a rare thing for a larger party. Turns out some people didn't come because they thought there'd be so much of a crowd that they wouldn't be noticed
March 18 The last time there was a solar eclipse at this same 29th degree of Pisces was in 1252; the next one will be in 2379. However, there were previous eclipses near this degree on March 18, 1988 and March 18, 1969. Think back to the personal themes in your life then and review the progress of your personal growth. This is a north nodal eclipse, suggesting that we are being called to develop new skills and talents through independent effort.
Sabian Symbol: 29 Pisces
"Light Breaking Into Many Colors As It Passes Through A Prism"The symbolic degree interpretation of this particular eclipse praises the Beauty of the Individual Spirit and the Light of Unity with the realization that fulfillment includes recognition of the multiplicities. We look into a glass of many reflections. What does what you see reflect about who you are? Look at the people you see today and think: "You are another me.... I am another you..." This is a game, of course, but one that shows everything in a different light.
The Sabian symbol for 29 degrees Pisces tells us that light breaks into many beams of color. The Sabian symbol for the last degree of Pisces tells us that what we project, we become.
The web, though tattered, is now being rewoven. Find your connection.
Mercury moves out of Aquarius and into Pisces on the 18th as well. When the Sun rises on the 18th and slowly connects with the Moon, the Solar Eclipse that occurs later that night provides the powerful new energies that herald in the cosmic changes and transitions that are a part of this year.
New Pastures
Springtime brings new life, new energy and green pastures of possibilities to our lives. This year's no different, yet activated by a 28 degree Pisces New Moon/Solar Eclipse March 18, positioned very near the end of the 360-degree zodiac wheel, something significant will likely come to a close for us over the next few months. Perhaps a volunteer effort, a long service commitment, a job, a relationship, a personal habit pattern--some way of being in the world to which we've long been involved or attached will likely require letting go.
This letting go may have been some time coming, and may involve some tears, but also could be assisted by the natural dissolving energy of Pisces. This transition:
1) Will involve letting go of something that we've been involved with or committed to for at least a year, probably many years;
2) Will involve a loss of innocence in some way, a need to let go of a childlike approach to life that may have been useful up until now, but which has likely been outgrown;
March 20
CM came over and ruthlessly went through my closet. About 90% of the old stuff I had went into a pile on the floor. It was actually rather sad that there was that much I'd been hanging on to that either didn't fit or didn't look good. I've noticed that fashion isn't very interesting these days. I think that's why there isn't much that I particularly like in my closet.
March 21
Had a quick call with a client -- seems they want me to finish up the strategic plan for them. Spent the day doing some more research on strategy. I also needed to do that in order to finish up the call for papers that I owe CC.
Also worked with the HR call at G to get my interviews scheduled -- I'll be talking to four different people
Writers Group met. We spent the evening going over RK's short story Writing a short story is so very difficult -- it needs to be focused and powerful to keep the readers attention. She does a good job but this version just got too long.
March 22
Finished up the call for papers in the early morning and contacted another friend about possibly submitting something for the issue that I'll be editing.
Met IE for lunch -- nice visit -- I need to make an effort to stay in touch with these people. She is also going to have her daughter finish up the graphics for my presentation. I told her to wait on the logo until I see whether or not I get the job with G.
Met E for coffee after lunch - seems he's thinking about going back to work and at the local foundation
March 23
Reviewed the strategy presentation in the morning and then had a check in call -- not really focused since the first interview is Monday. Also finally got the invoice sent out and a mini quote on the additional work
March 24 & 25
I kept pouring over my old journals. Not sure what I was hoping to find.
I did sort through the clothes CM and I had thrown in a pile and decided that most of them really could go. Some of them are definitely too old and out of still and the rest of them never looked that great anyway
Finished up the column that is due and sent round to BS and RK to see if they could give it a quick read. SB got back to me -- I made the changes and got it off by the deadline
March 26
Interviewed with the head of the practice group. Seemed very nice -- Not a tiger who's tail I needed to avoid as the i-ching seemed to caution. He was very focused on the business and not on the content issues. His role in the interview process was just to bring me up to speed as to the requirements of the job. the other three interviews will establish my technical qualifications.
Have I mentioned that I'm deathly allergic to tree pollen. According to the pollen alert I subscribe to the count is now high-medium and will be for weeks. Excuse me while I die. I'm also completely out of all my prescription meds. Last year wasn't bad at all in fact I naively thought I'd developed a resistance. As it turns out I couldn't be more wrong
March 27
Did my second interview. I had briefly met him once before. I'd always wanted to chat with him since he is the arbiter of what's what in the software space for my profession. Over the years our paths have crossed a number of time. Wasn't really sure how the interview went, though I didn't feel it went badly.
Kwan Yin's first birthday By tradition Kwan Yin has three metaphysical birthdays that track her evolution into a bodhisattva
March 28 Had a nice lunch with RH. She's had a tough time at the company. If the thing doesn't come through with the east coast company I'll definitely get back in touch with her about working for one of the VCs in her network.
Mercury Shadow End
March 29
Had my appointment with TJ. I really like visiting with him.
March 30
Had the "important" interview this morning. A is actually the person who runs the group and if she likes me I'm definitely half way to the job. I think the interview went very well. We seemed to very much be focused on the same things. The major negative was that we were scheduled for 45 minutes and it only ran for 35. My feeling was that she'd determined everything she needed to know and was interested in making good use of her time. She had read my stuff before and made the comment that they were looking for a fresh voice.
March 31
The month of April is universally a FOUR month, which expands the efforts required to organize and put our plans in order. This theme is our focus for the whole month after many creative options presented themselves during March. April tosses a lot of projects and tasks into our in box and we will be very busy organizing and determining the plans to put into place.
Putting it all in order takes a great deal of time in itself, so we will feel inundated from the very beginning as Mercury connects with the changing winds of Uranus on April 1st. We move from having all in order to a huge gust of wind taking many parts of our life and blowing all the papers everywhere. Now we have to revise our thoughts, ideas, plans and organization. All is in a state of chaos as many issues are being tossed in the air, as the Full Moon follows on the 2nd of April. These two events provide a surprising welcome into April. Jupiter turns retrograde on the 5th, which gives us a chance to see what needs to be done and gives us the opportunity to fix the chaos that we have walked into in April. Mercury moves into Aires on the 10th, which requires that we become very innovative in our approach to organize and process the information that is in our life. Once we have a New Moon in Aires on the 17th, we are then met with the boot-camp sergeant on the 19th turning direct. This will help us to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and harness the organizing power of Taurus on the 20th and begin to address the important issues to put our life in order. The organizing power of Taurus will be a saving grace in April after the surprising gusts of wind blow from early April us into a whole new world.
April 1 Putting all the projects we started in March in order takes a great deal of time in itself, so we will feel inundated from the very beginning as Mercury connects with the changing winds of Uranus on April 1st.
Kept waiting to get my final slide material and final gave up early in the morning. I went through SCs comments and realized I was definitely trying to cover too much. I spent all morning updating the presentation and reworking the slides. I used their plain white background and that eliminated most of the size issues. Didn't quite get done when I had to leave to meet CM
CM and I tried to shop until we dropped -- problem was there was absolutely nothing to buy. She found that my clothes choices weren't quite so hard to understand once we really looked at what was available. On the other hand if I really needed an interview suit I'd be pretty hosed.
A Grand Trine forms in the heavens during April between the Sun in Aries, Jupiter in Sagittarius, and Saturn in Leo (4/1-4/15). There is a feeling of power in the atmosphere, prompting more self-confidence than usual.
This Grand Trine affects you in solar Houses 3, 11, and 7. Consequently you will experience good luck in your friendships, one-to-one team relationships, and easy communication with all those you come into contact with.
April 2
Clancy still isn't feeling well. Managed to get him into the vet. TWIM was worried about the skin rash but I felt there was something else wrong. She heard a minor heart mummer and told us he needed his teeth cleaned rather desperately. He was so good about chew bones when he was younger and now he barely touches them.
April 3 Ran Errands and tried and failed to get a little more organized
April 4 Weds
Stared the day with a early (6 am) phone call with one of my associates in my non-profit. I need to get a charter written so I spent the morning trying to see where everyone else was on the topic. Also launched a rather lengthy discussion on the list about risk.
The pup is still dragging his tail. I'm going to go down and pickup his thyroid medication and see if I can talk to the vet about why he's still so exhausted -- I think it goes beyond a thyroid problem-- unfortuantely the vet wasn't there so I'm still waiting and worrying
Transiting
Trine
for the next couple of days
This aspect would have a tendency to have a little more effect because it would trigger my natal square between these two planets. It's also significant in that it triggers the second, sixth and indirectly the ninth house.
There is a subtle shift from the urge to acquire knowledge as a predominant tendency, to one of being capable of utilizing it for the benefit of self and others.
You apply your mind to establishing a firm foundation for future work, where your investigative and research interests are directed towards a clear aim and purpose. Your basic orientation is humanitarian; you prefer to put your talents and energy into spheres that you believe will make a positive contribution to human progress.
Uranus can offer those lightning flashes of holistic insight which cut through the processes of the analytical mind. You should be capable of integrating the spiritual perspective into the mundane material world, thus cross-fertilizing the levels and forming an inner balance within yourself.Mercury Square Uranus: Your initial reaction to most social traditions, rules, and beliefs will be a belligerent opposition, even if you hide most of this activity within your own thoughts. A 'rebel of the mind!'.
If Mercury is lord of the 5th, you should be able to express yourself more easily now as inhibitions are lifted and ideas flow more freely.
April 5
Today's count is suppose to be medium but tomorrow is suppose to be through the rough at 11. I think they're off a day. It started last night and I'm going underwater again
I guess I thought we were skipping Easter this year. As John says we have so many holidays that I was voting for limiting our calendar. Of course that was silly of me. These are exactly the same words I said last year. Easter always seems to sneak up on me. Last year I cooked lamb and took it to RK's house. This year I'm thinking maybe I should have everyone over here. I just need to come up with a menu
April 6th "if Jupiter rules your fifth house of creativity, and you are waiting for the right time to start your novel, doing it while Jupiter is retrograde is probably not the best time."
April 7
The Celtic Bird Festival, The seeking of signs in the returning flocks of birds. "The Northern Wheatear, Sand Martin, Barn Swallow, Sandwich Tern, House Martin and Sedge Warbler will be here soon, if they have not already begun arriving, to signify the true coming of Summer. " Didn't notice any birds but the Sun was out and I actually didn't need a sweater all day.
April 8
Eostre is generally said to be an Anglo-Saxon goddess goddess of dawn, also associated with various aspects related to the renewal of life: spring, fertility and the hare (quick and numerous reproduction).
April 9 Pagan Tree day is a movable holiday in the Green Rose tradition - This is a day to honor the trees in your life. For me this year in addition to tending to my offering tree I've decided to explore the lesson of silence that trees can teach (which is especially appropriate since this festival falls in my third house)
April 10 4:07 pm PDT,
Mental Mercury makes minds move fast in fiery Aries. This is excellent for sparking fresh ideas, although concentration can suffer when brains overheat. Punchy patterns of speech polish words with a confident sparkle that can make old ideas seem new. Impatiently getting to the point, though, might be interpreted as aggression when it is not intended.
