There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed. ~ Mahatma Gandhi As we continue our visit in the Second House of the astrological chart, we are discussing possessions, the deep human impulse of ownership and our material side. Of course, this is such a volatile area for most … Read more
Imagine no possessions, I wonder if you can… ~ from Imagine, by John Lennon In February, we are delving into the matters of the Second House of the astrological chart. The Second House rules our material resources, possessions and the whole idea of “having.” As the First House could be likened to the child who … Read more
I don’t know much about being a millionaire, but I’ll bet I’d be darling at it. ~ Dorothy Parker Today, we begin to explore the treasures of the Second House of the astrological chart. As I have indicated, this is not meant to be a year-long lesson in astrology. But we are exploring the topics … Read more
Song of Myself by Walt Whitman Section 48 I have said that the soul is not more than the body, And I have said that the body is not more than the soul, And nothing, not God, is greater to one than one’s self is, And whoever walks a furlong without sympathy walks to his … Read more
As you may know, on weekends, I like to share the voices and visions of other dreamers, artists and wise people. This is from Simple Abundance, A Daybook of Comfort and Joy, by Sarah Ban Breathnach, and it ties in perfectly with our visit to the First House of the astrological birth chart. I have … Read more
Know thyself. – Inscription at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi We have begun our journey around the chart of the astrological houses with the First House, which rules our core identity, the Self that comes into this world. In 2006, astrologer Lynn Hayes had this to say about the houses, which might also be … Read more
The inciting incident is how you get [characters] to do something. It’s the doorway through which they can’t return, you know. The story takes care of the rest. ~ Donald Miller, from A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life Today, our year long journey through the houses begins. … Read more