Greatest eclipse occurs at 08:50:35 UT in northern Sweden

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun blocking its light. In this case, the eclipse only partially obscures Earth’s view of the Sun. Nonetheless it will be powerful. If you have planets from 2 – 14 degrees cardinal then you will be affected by the energy of this eclipse. Countries affected by these degrees include (in no particular order): China; Iceland; USA; Italy; Spain; Azerbaijan … and they all fall in the eclipse zone. (image courtesy NASA – Espenak & Meeus)

The eclipse’s shadow starts in northern Algeria at 06:40:11 UT and travels east such that western Europe will be treated to a partial eclipse at sunrise. The eclipse continues on to Scandinavia and reaches its maximum at 08:50:35 UT in northern Sweden. A sunset eclipse will be visible from central Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and northwest China and ends at 11:00:54 UT.

With the eclipse occurring on the ascending Node, it’s energy is future-focused and brings with it new and challenging influences. Every eclipse is challenging but this one occurs with Pluto and Mars on either side creating a formidable stellium. There is nothing lightweight or cursory about it. Structural change will occur and it could get ugly. Pluto encourages profound change that can transform one’s fate. Throw Mars into the mix and it becomes explosive. Saturn is squaring this stellium so resistance, coldness, and formality will slow each step and enhance the seriousness of it’s effects. This is a major turning point on a global scale. The countries who miss it’s effects will feel the backlash proving we live in a global economy. Venus in Scorpio squaring Neptune is the blind spot where fantasy and passion override common sense.

The eclipse itself occurs at 13CAP38. The Sabian symbol for 14 Capricorn is “An ancient bas-relief carved in granite”. These images have their foundation in the ancient past, and they say that every picture tells a story and is worth a thousand words. Messages, knowledge and ideas from the past beckon and call us to attention. Sometimes the message is let go of the outmoded and no longer useful. That which is solid and reliable can in fact retard growth and progress. Therefore we must learn from the past and only use what is appropriate for today.

ARIES loves anything fast, red and hot, especially fast sports cars. Try sporty fragrances, a trip to the hair salon, skin care products, tickets to the races, a cactus plant, a dart game or rollerblades. Surprise them with a ride on a Harley Davidson motorbike.

TAURUS wants objects of value that stimulate their senses. A Lalique vase, diamond earrings, a gold chain, French perfume, silk lingerie, Beluga caviar, Moet champagne, silver goblets………the list goes on. Just empty out your wallet and they’ll be happy.

GEMINI needs mental stimulation – tickets to the movies, the latest bestselling novel, a mobile phone, fax machine, monogrammed stationery, a silver letter opener, headphones, a magazine subscription, gloves, or anything in pairs.

CANCER will appreciate anything you give them as long as its from the heart. These soft-hearted beings prefer the company of their loved ones so a ‘family’ dinner where they don’t have to cook would truly touch them. Kitchen utensils, silverware and pearls will definitely appeal.

LEO loves to receive gifts as long as they reflect their own personality. They love drama, music and all things creative. Tickets to the theatre, a play, a band, or to the latest art exhibition will bring them pleasure. A surprise party in their honour would have to top their list.

VIRGO loves to solve problems and work things more efficiently. Practical gifts such as a solar-powered calculator with their name engraved on it, a tool kit, or monogrammed, recycled stationery is sure to please. For something really different, offer to spring-clean their house.

LIBRANS delight in gifts that reflect artistic refinement. Consider an original pastel painting, silk lingerie, a hand-painted card with words of love, candles, mirrors, dinner for two or designer clothing. They prefer elegant fragrances with a subtle note.

SCORPIO loves intrigue and erotic undertones. Anything black of quality will please -a LBD, a leather wallet, or black lace underwear. They would also appreciate an insurance policy, a good detective story, and perfume with intense musk or spicy floral notes.

SAGITTARIANS love an adventure so send them on an outback safari or buy them hi-tech sport shoes. A suitcase, Swiss army knife, pushbike, or gym membership is also to their liking. They love animals so a new puppy would really make them smile.

CAPRICORNS want gifts that are traditional or represent status – real estate, antiques, classic fragrances, vintage wines, stocks and bonds, a leather briefcase, a ticket to the Museum. Family heirlooms such as jewellery and furniture are particularly appealing to them.

AQUARIUS rules all things unusual, unique and futuristic. Try giving them a reading by an Astrologer, crystals, a friendship ring, a laptop computer, a personalised mouse pad, a pyramid to meditate under, or membership at the planetarium.

PISCEANS are dreamers and romantics. Fine bed linen and herbal sleep pillows are a good choice, as are CDs, tickets to a concert or the ballet; write some poetry or create a tape for them to use in meditation.

Well it’s the end of the 2010 AFL football season and the Magpies reign supreme. However, they didn’t win the first contest. Indeed the game on Saturday 25 September was very uncharacteristically a draw. There have been only 3 draws in the whole history of the game. Of course the match had to be repeated the following week (2 Oct), and the 2 games were as different as chalk and cheese. Why?

Both charts (set for 2:30pm Melbourne) had Aquarius on the ascendant, making Collingwood Saturn in Libra and St.Kilda the Sun in Libra. At first glance it seemed obvious that Collingwood would win this match. But in fact the two teams came a draw. No one was more disappointed than the players but the whole stadium was relatively silent after the final siren. It was bizarre to say the least. A great close game with a very unsatisfying ending.
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So if Saturn was strong in the chart, and the was Sun weak, why was the game a draw?

Looking more closely at the first chart, the Moon in Aries was Void of Course for the entire match – so nothing changed and nothing happened. The two teams stayed in the same condition they started in – neither team the victor.

In the second chart of 2 October, at 22 Cancer the Moon was in an applying trine to Jupiter, so the winning margin promised to be large… and it was – 108 to 52. Collingwood more than doubled St.Kilda’s final score. This time Saturn was indeed the victor.

As of this moment we have no real election result. What we have is a hung parliament until the Independents decide which way they swing. The result should tell both parties that Australians aren’t impressed with either of them, and that they want the Greens to act as referee. That’s how I read it. We could also be called back to vote again. Troubled and changing times. The people are not happy with the government or the opposition because neither offers what we want. And if past behaviour is anything to go on, once in power they do whatever they like. Dishonesty is their policy.

So what does the astrology tell us???

The polling booths open at 8am and close at 6pm sharp. If you compare the charts of 8am and 6pm it looks like many people made up their mind at the last minute in the booth.

8am chart:
Labour = stationary Mercury in Virgo conj ASC and Liberal = Jupiter Rx 7 conj Uranus Rx.
At this point Julia looks ahead
BUT check 6pm chart:
Labour = Mars Libra 8 and Liberal = Venus Libra 8
Libs have Labour by the short and curlies
Even if you take ASC to be Labour, they are Jupiter Rx 2 (gates of Hades), and the Liberals become Mercury Virgo 7.

Looks ominous for Julia – lets see if the astrology is correct.

I flicked through the channels last night and chanced upon a documentary on SBS “The Sex Blog Girls”. It was an interesting insight into Zoe Margolis, alias Abby Lee, who started a blog in 2004 called Girl With A One Track Mind (girlwithaonetrackmind.blogspot.com). Her sexual adventures drew an online readership of a quarter of a million a month. They were published in a book in 2006 and after a year of anonymity 3 days later she was outed by a newspaper. In the doco, Zoe explains how her public profile and eventual exposure by the English tabloid media has altered her life. Read the rest of this entry »