Planet Waves Monthly Horoscope – August 2009

[Shallah Kali]

Normally this is a membership service so I am glad PW is offering this sampler :)

http://planetwaves.net/pagetwo/2009/07/28/planet-waves-monthly-horoscope-august-2009/

A year of incredible activity in the sign Aquarius reaches another peak with an eclipse of the Moon on Aug. 5. Think of the Moon as a veil and an eclipse as drawing back the veil. When this happens, a small, meaningful planet called Nessus is revealed. Nessus orbits our Sun, buzzing in the space between Saturn and Neptune. It was discovered in 1993, and was the first planet named at the suggestion of astrologers. Nessus is the thrd discovery in the Centaur group of planets, preceded by Pholus then Chiron. We live with Nessus energy every day, but like most of the facets of astrology we don’t give it a name in real life. In Aquarius, Nessus is about the tendency of people to hold one another to harsh codes of social conduct; to brutally enforce rules on one another; and to outcast anyone who dares to show a little individuality — this, regardless of the alleged belief systems of the group. Powerful influences are inviting us to step out of our narrow boxes of limited self-concept, which we tend to live in like crates that define our whole reality. There are people who can individuate in the face of harsh adversity from their peers, but not everyone is strong enough. You may not be strong enough to do it without support, and the planets in their courses are saying: we’re all in this together. Give to the world what you need the most. We will all be better for it.

[elleng]

1. WOW, Shallah!

Feels here as if Nessus revealed itself this evening, and I've been 'individuating since!' Hope its good for 'us!'

[Shallah Kali]

2. A bit more general info on Nessus - potentially triggering as Nessus deals with abuse of all kinds

http://planetwiki.planetwaves.net/index.php?title=Nessus

http://www.planetwaves.net/contents/nessus_notes.html

Nessus is a planet that addresses the healing of abuse patterns. The abuse can be psychological, physical or sexual in nature; it can be 'potentially inappropriate' contact or behavior; and it can involve revenge. Nessus has themes that feel like 'the return of karma' and what goes around comes around. Actions have consequences, but you can almost always discover the source. Nessus is a very good diagnostic tool in handling situations with these themes. It shows us where and how we've been hurt in the past, and how we're likely to hurt others -- and how we can heal those hurts.

[elleng]

3. OMG!!!

:hug:

I MAY actually be able to sleep now! THX SO MUCH, as usual!

[Shallah Kali]

4. Hope you are ok and what I linked too didn't trigger a bad reaction.

Eric Francis of Planet Waves has often mentioned that Nessus points to abuse just as the asteroid Hylonome often indicates self-injury.

:hug:

[elleng]

5. NOT AT ALL!!!

If correct, relevant 'abuse' VERY mild, but along a long trend I think I've been subject to/participated in for a long time. Earlier abuse much much worse.

Suggests my inclination of early evening, to remove myself therefrom, is a good thing! Which suggests I can rest well now!!! THANKS!!!

[Shallah Kali]

7. So glad it was a good OMG!

keep taking care of yourself :hug:

[Fire Walk With Me]

6. I like it. Very timely.

Thanks for posting! :)

[Shallah Kali]

8. I am glad this was useful to you as well

Aquarius really hit a nail on the head for me.