Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUG. 30 to SEPT. 9, 2012

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THURSDAY August 30th 2012

On Thursday, the Sun makes its annual health check-up by going opposite to CHIRON THE HEALER. Because the Sun is in Virgo, health issues are underscored during this aspect. Chiron has been in a beneficent trine to Pluto for weeks. This obscure asteroid plays only a peripheral role in most daily astrology forecasts. But this strong aspect to Pluto the transformer — an aspect which will last for nearly half a year — means that Chiron becomes a major player this year.

FRIDAY August 31st 2012

On Friday, the most spiritual Full Moon of the year occurs. The PISCES FULL MOON is the lunar phase which pits spirituality (Pisces Moon) against duty and obligation (Virgo Sun) to bring out the best qualities in both. Because this is the second ful moon of August at the end of summer, in ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC we call this the HOMOTHEOSIS MOON. Flamen Antonyus Subia will be celebrating special Moon Magic rites tonight during his Sacred Pilgrimage to Rome.

SATURDAY September 1st 2012

On Saturday, Mercury leaves lively Leo and enters health-minded Virgo, putting even more emphasis on health-care issues (see Thursday). Such issues will emerge as a major issue in the US presidential campaign this week. The coming month or so will be a great time for health and beauty make-overs and check-ups.

SUNDAY September 2nd 2012

On Sunday, you will be in store for an unexpected vision quest when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with surprise-filled Uranus and both are in a tight, 90-degree square angle to tranformation-minded Pluto. You can forget your planned itinerary for the day — instead just go forth and let serendipity lead the way!

MONDAY September 3rd 2012

On Monday, a powerful week is heralded by a square between Venus and Saturn and a propitious sextile between Mars and Pluto. Self-assertion and self-determination are energized by these power-filled aspects. You set ambitious goals and you are prepared to go after them and achieve them.

TUESDAY September 4th 2012

On Tuesday, profound insights are guaranteed when Mercury forms a trine with Pluto. However, a precondition for "seeing" these profound insights is finding a bit of peace and quiet on this fairly tense day so that you can focus on what Mercury/Pluto have to say to you. Find and follow your "inner compass" and don't allow yourself to be distracted by others who insist they know better than you do what course to take.

WEDNESDAY September 5th 2012

On Wednesday, this week of powerful self-assertion gets yet another boost when Mercury and Mars form a positive sextile. This is the perfect day for tooting your own horn and getting your personal message out there for the world to see.

THURSDAY September 6th 2012

On Thursday, Venus enters Leo to permit you to be more assertive and upbeat in your relationships during the coming month. But you may not feel very self-assertive on Thursday when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE (VOC) for more than 30 hours in the Americas and Europe! Think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period. Nothing very bad will happen.

FRIDAY September 7th 2012

On Friday, you awake refreshed from that long VOC MOON and veritably leap out of bed. But the by-word for Friday and indeed the whole weekend is to look before you leap! That's because the Sun forms a 90-degree right angle to exuberant Jupiter on Friday which encourages people to act or react without thinking of the consequences. This is not necessarily a bad thing, and can be lots of fun. But it can be very dangerous on the road — where pressing the pedal to the metal can be ill-advised.

SATURDAY September 8th 2012

On Saturday, the reckless mood of impetuosity and impulsiveness soars to new heights when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against the Sun and Mercury but then aligns in conjunction with exaggeration-prone Jupiter. The good news is that this is a great weekend to go partying. The bad news is that the roads will be filled with drivers who are taking unnecessary risks.

SUNDAY September 9th 2012

On Sunday, this reckless and impetuous weekend reaches a climax when Mercury forms a square to Jupiter and ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a trine to stubborn Saturn and dreamy Neptune. It will be hard to keep your mind on serious things (like watching the road when driving) and you will want to chatter and gossip. This is the classic textbook astrological recipe for an accident caused by someone updating their Facebook status while driving.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between September 10th and 16th when Mercury leaves me-firsty Leo and enters duty-minded Virgo, ushering a month devoted to health and work issues. More details next time ....

THE HOMOTHEOSIS MOON THE SEXY-SPIRITUAL PISCES FULL MOON

THE PISCES FULL MOON represents the sexual/spiritual energy we call the HOMOTHEOSIS MOON.

Each lunar phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Homotheosis Moon is the Spirit of Gay Sex.

This Spirit is libidinous and rapacious, with a sexual appetite which can never be sated. This Spirit is constantly on the prowl, continually cruising and it never ever, even for an instant ceases to think about and yearn for sex.

This Spirit knows that Gay Sexuality is a means to achieving Gay Spirituality and that Homosexuality is in itself Divine. HOMOTHEOSIS – Gay-Man-Godliness-Becoming-The-Same.

Homotheosis is the sacredness of being gay...it is Gay Consciousness...the realization of transcendence and bliss, the power and beauty of homosexual fire, spread everywhere, throughout the cosmos...the gay spirit that has existed since the beginning of time...which came into being in the body and soul of Antinous.

Homotheosis is a process of becoming as much like Antinous as one possibly can, of seeking to cultivate an Antinous-growth within one's own heart, of gazing out upon the world with the eyes of a passerby

This is the mystery of the Cosmic Love, where the Lover and the Beloved are united in a spirit that is more than coexistent, being of one substance. Homotheosis is the blessed state in which Gay Man and Antinous are undifferentiated.

Homotheosis is the Power and Blessing of Being Gay.

The PISCES FULL MOON enhances deep and soulful passion. This Lunar Phase is best suited for magical rituals aimed at harnessing sexual energy for gay spiritual purposes.

SAGITTARIUS FIRST QUARTER MOON

THE EQUESTRIAN MOON

TONIGHT Antinous the Moon God is in his first quarter in the lofty sign of Sagittarius, the sign of travellers, voyagers, pilgrims and those who embark on Gay Spiritual Quests.

In Antinous Moon Magic, each lunar phase represents a spiritual archetype. We call this First Quarter Sagittarius Moon the EQUESTRIAN MOON.

The Equestrian Moon is the best night of the year for blessings involving travel. 

Bless your faithful car, bike, boat -- or your beloved horse! 

This is the day to meditate or do a ritual involving a house move, change of jobs or relocation. 

On a deeper level, this lunar phase speaks of your spiritual movement, astral travel and astral projection -- this Moon says: "Try it, you can do it!" 

Here's a lovely depiction of the Equestrian Moon symbolism from Italian artist Giorgio Tavaglione's L'ORACOLO DELLA SIBILLA oracle cards.

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUG. 23 to SEPT. 2, 2012

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THURSDAY August 23rd 2012

On Thursday, Mars leaves Libra, the sign in which Mars is weakest, and plunges into Scorpio, where Mars is strongest. Scorpio Mars (water and fire, producing steam) occurs only once every two years and will generate lots of steam until October. Scorpio Mars is all about penetrating secrets and delving into the truth that lies beyond. This occurs on all levels — mental, emotional, spiritual and material. So we can expect NASA's Curiosity rover to make reveal some truly astounding Martian secrets.

FRIDAY August 24th 2012

On Friday, a mood of spiritual depth dawns which will last through the coming weekend as Scorpio Mars and other major planets form aspects to dreamy Neptune. The Sun sets the tone when it goes opposite to Neptune even as ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is at right angles to both the Sun and Neptune. In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC this is the SAGITTARIUS FIRST QUARTER MOON which we call the EQUESTRIAN MOON — the Lunar Phase we associate with spiritual movement and progress, astral travel and astral projection. On the material level, this Lunar Phase is excellent for making travel plans and for carrying out rituals for a safe journey with bountiful spiritual rewards.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY August 25th/26th 2012

Friday's spiritual dawning begins to really shine when incisive Scorpio Mars forms a strong trine with meditative Pisces Neptune. This aspect is exact overnight Saturday/Sunday, but it casts a rosy glow over the entire weekend and indeed onto the coming week. This is a weekend to trust your intuition and to then ACT on what your intuition tells you to do. Turn off your brain and tune in to your gut feeling.

MONDAY August 27th 2012

On Monday, Scorpio Mars boosts self-confidence even as ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns in conjunction with Capricorn Pluto and both are in a tense, 90-degree square to Uranus. This is a day when your self-confidence will be put to the test, but Mars will see you through.

TUESDAY August 28th 2012

On Tuesday, ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in opposition to Venus and at right angles to Saturn. This creates an atmosphere of annoyance and frustration at work. Deadlines and meetings have to be postponed, co-workers are plagued with self-doubts.

WEDNESDAY August 29th 2012

On Wednesday, all doubts and frustrations are swept away when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a surprise-filled sextile to Uranus and a party-atmosphere trine to Jupiter. You will be brimming with inspiration and ideas and will want to raise a toast to friends near and far. This Moon/Uranus/Jupiter configuration is perfect for travelers — even a trip to the grocery store becomes a Sacred Quest where surprises await at every turn.

THURSDAY August 30th 2012

On Thursday, the Sun makes its annual health check-up by going opposite to CHIRON THE HEALER. Because the Sun is in Virgo, health issues are underscored during this aspect. Chiron has been in a beneficent trine to Pluto for weeks. This obscure asteroid plays only a peripheral role in most daily astrology forecasts. But this strong aspect to Pluto the transformer — an aspect which will last for nearly half a year — means that Chiron becomes a major player this year.

FRIDAY August 31st 2012

On FrIday, the most spiritual Full Moon of the year occurs. The PISCES FULL MOON is the lunar phase which pits spirituality (Pisces Moon) against duty and obligation (Virgo Sun) to bring out the best qualities in both. Because this is the second ful moon of August at the end of summer, in ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC we call this the HADRIAN BLUE MOON. Flamen Antonyus Subia will be celebrating special Moon Magic rites tonight during his Sacred Pilgrimage to Rome.

SATURDAY September 1st 2012

On Saturday, Mercury leaves lively Leo and enters health-minded Virgo, putting even more emphasis on health-care issues (see Thursday). Such issues will emerge as a major issue in the US presidential campaign this week. The coming month or so will be a great time for health and beauty make-overs and check-ups.

SUNDAY September 2nd 2012

On Sunday, you will be in store for an unexpected vision quest when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with surprise-filled Uranus and both are in a tight, 90-degree square angle to tranformation-minded Pluto. You can forget your planned itinerary for the day — instead just go forth and let serendipity lead the way!

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between September 3rd and 9th when Venus squares off against Saturn to create relationship strife before Venus enters Leo to permit you to be more assertive and upbeat in your relationships. Later in the week, Saturn leaves ambivalent Libra and plunges into incisive Scorpio, where Saturn will remain for two and a half years. During this tumultuous time, dark secrets will come to the surface which will bring down some time-honored institutions or figures. Also next week, Mars enters fiery Sagittarius to boost the tempo for the coming six weeks. More details next time ....

THE LEO NEW MOON HELPS YOU BECOME WHO YOU WERE BORN TO BE

THE LEO NEW MOON tonight is your opportunity to let your inner Sun shine forth so that you become the being you were born to be.

In the Religion of Antinous we call this the SACERDOTE MOON because it represents the priestly spiritual development of Antinous from boyhood to mystery initiation and finally to godhood.

Each lunar phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Sacerdote is Spirituality itself. It is holiness and sacredness personified.

The Leo New Moon is the fierce moon of kindling the flame of courageous new faith.

This is the night to kick-start your self-esteem, to jump-start the dead battery that is your career or your love life or your artistic ambitions.

We all know the feeling -- chronic low self-esteem, chronic insecurity, a habitual feeling of powerlessness, of being at the mercy of others.

Take heart!

We are approaching one of the most sacred periods in our Liturgical Calendar. ANTINOUS THE GAY GOD is saddling up and preparing to engage in the SACRED LION HUNT.

The LEO NEW MOON which ushers in the season of the SACRED LION HUNT. Antinous fights the lion and grapples with the lion -- he and the lion become ONE and the SAME -- they join forces to create divinity -- HOMOTHEOSIS.


The awe-inspiring "Strength" card (shown here) from Stevee Postman's COSMIC TRIBE TAROT beautifully symbolizes what we are talking about.

During the LEO NEW MOON, we have the opportunity to shine. There's an ebullient child-like energy that draws forth the playful and creative self that resides within. Yet, when doing so care is usually taken since Leo wants to be nothing if not dignified.

The Sun God sign Leo aligns us with a feeling of wanting to be recognized and embraced for the special being we are. If other people's interactions with and attitudes towards us do not meet with these expectations, our pride is hurt and we roar with indignant rage.

Which is not a bad thing. Most gay men have problems expressing anger. We have been taught to be "nice" boys. We have been brainwashed to believe that "nice" means never daring to speak up for ourselves, never taking care of "Number 1". The result is that our pent-up rage sometimes makes us turn into a wild and raging beast -- the lion!

ANTINOUS THE GAY GOD has mastered the art of grappling with those leonine energies. He shows us that it is possible to become one with our "inner lion" -- without being devoured by it.

He shows us how to harness the enormously powerful Leonine energies inside us in order to boost our self-esteem, to end our powerlessness, and to energize us into standing up for ourselves with dignity and pride.

Antinous allows us to see how important it is to be generous in spirit and to radiate our inner light to those around us. He shows us how if we do not let our vital energy flow,  we may experience stress, tension and RAGE in our hearts, bodies, and mind. The Leo New Moon reminds us that we should proudly express our essential self -- a being that has great gifts to offer those with whom it orbits.

The SACRED LION HUNT demonstrated to Hadrian and the world -- and most importantly to Antinous himself -- that Antinous was no longer a common-born kid from the provinces. It showed that He was on the road towards Divinity.

The New Moon in Leo is also special to the Religion of Antinous because the Leo New Moon is creative and playful. The Leo New Moon is a bit of a show-off and likes to be in the spotlight, with all heads turned his way -- as with the Beauteous Boy himself.

The Leo New Moon is also eager to throw out old and ineffective habitual ways of thinking -- "I'm old, fat and stupid" "I'm unworthy" -- and eager to go for new solutions which will help us to get out of the rut which has become our everyday lives.

Many of you are familiar with the experience of waking up to the fact that your life is no longer working the way you have set it up. Sometimes this is due to a shift occurring inside yourself over time, and sometimes it is part of the larger shift that is currently affecting all humanity.

Change is happening at such an increased rate that it is difficult to predict what the future holds. As a result, many of the old ways of planning out a life are no longer applicable, and if you cling to them you feel strangely out of tune with reality. If you are in tune with the LEO NEW MOON energies around you, you will begin to question ideas that just a few years ago seemed sensible.

In the simplest terms, the shift you are undergoing right now has to do with recognizing yourself as being more than human -- the process we call HOMOTHEOSIS -- remembering that your earthly aspects are a very small part of who you are.

In truth, you are a multidimensional being. Gay-Man-Godliness-Becoming-the-Same.

When you begin to realize this, the life you planned for a limited conception of yourself no longer fits. You must meet the needs and qualifications not only of your body (the "monkey" as Flamen Antonyus calls it) but also of your Spiritual Heart. 

This realization dawns slowly for some and with the suddenness of a bolt of lightning for others, and each of you must find the way that works for you to integrate this new and larger sense of self into your life plan.

Tonight during this Leo New Moon, take time to reflect on becoming who you were born to be. Rather than focusing on a specific task, go to the center of your heart and meditate on the core strength of your soul. 

Perhaps you are here to bring beauty, whether through art, justice, or fashion. Perhaps you are here to help heal the  offering of the world, whether through your writing, activism, or as a physician. 

Or maybe you are here to bring insight and truth where there is confusion and ignorance....

By the way, Leo rules the heart, spine, and hair. Pay extra attention to these parts of your body around the time of this Leo New Moon.

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUGUST 15th to 26th, 2012

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WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY August 15th/16th 2012

On Wednesday and Thursday, interpersonal relationships erupt into a tug-of-war of turmoil Venus is in strife-filled opposition to possessive Pluto and at right angles to rebellious Uranus — even as warrior God Mars aligns with stubborn Saturn in indecisive Libra, creating an atmosphere of frustration and indecisiveness. On the global level, this volatile combination exacerbates conflicts between authoritarian rulers and rebels. On a personal level, your boyfriend wants to glom onto and cling to you and never let you go (Venus-Pluto). Then minutes later, when you have cancelled all plans in order to be with your boyfriend, he rebels and accuses you of being possessive and wants to call the whole thing off. Just take a deep breath and remember that this is happening all over the world — in international diplomacy, big business, and in personal relationships everywhere.

FRIDAY August 17th 2012

The LEO NEW MOON on Friday creates a generous, romantic and highly spiritual atmosphere. In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC we call this the SACERDOTE MOON of priestly exaltation. This is the day when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD merges with his heavenly father Ra-Herakhte in sunny Leo. This is the New Moon which says it's time to take a break from work and enjoy life for a moment. Instead of keeping your nose to the old grindstone, the LEO NEW MOON urges you to do something creative, something that boosts your ego, your heart and your spirit and makes you feel good — treat yourself to something that's glorious!

SATURDAY August 18th 2012

On Saturday, a lazy weekend gets underway when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes opposite dreamy Neptune. You will have a hard time concentrating on household chores and will want instead to go off into dreamland. Be careful with drugs and alcohol since the Moon/Neptune Opposition boosts the punch of all trance-inducing substances. This is a great day for trance meditation!

SUNDAY August 19th 2012

On Sunday, this hazy-lazy weekend reaches a crescendo of dreamy laziness when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE (VOC) for 30 hours in the Americas and Europe! Think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period. Nothing very bad will happen. But nothing very good either.

MONDAY August 20th 2012

On Monday, Mars lends you plenty of self-confidence when the Warrior God Planet is in tense aspects to Pluto and Uranus while forming a positive sextile to the Sun. This is a day to get up and get out and get things done.

TUESDAY August 21st 2012

On Tuesday, you jump out of bed and sing in the shower with rosy optimism when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a lovely trine to joyous Jupiter.

WEDNESDAY August 22nd 2012

On Wednesday, the Sun leaves its fiery home sign of Leo and enters dutiful Virgo for four weeks focusing on work and health. The Virgo Sun gets help on Wednesday when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms nice aspects with the Sun, Mars and Neptune.

THURSDAY August 23rd 2012

On Thursday, Mars leaves Libra, the sign in which Mars is weakest, and plunges into Scorpio, where Mars is strongest. Scorpio Mars (water and fire, producing steam) occurs only once every two years and will generate lots of steam until October. Scorpio Mars is all about penetrating secrets and delving into the truth that lies beyond. This occurs on all levels — mental, emotional, spiritual and material. So we can expect NASA's Curiosity rover to make reveal some truly astounding Martian secrets.

FRIDAY August 24th 2012

On Friday, a mood of spiritual depth dawns which will last through the coming weekend as Scorpio Mars and other major planets form aspects to dreamy Neptune. The Sun sets the tone when it goes opposite to Neptune even as ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is at right angles to both the Sun and Neptune. In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC this is the SAGITTARIUS FIRST QUARTER MOON which we call the EQUESTRIAN MOON — the Lunar Phase we associate with spiritual movement and progress, astral travel and astral projection. On the material level, this Lunar Phase is excellent for making travel plans and for carrying out rituals for a safe journey with bountiful spiritual rewards.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY August 25th/26th 2012

Friday's spiritual dawning begins to really shine when incisive Scorpio Mars forms a strong trine with meditative Pisces Neptune. This aspect is exact overnight Saturday/Sunday, but it casts a rosy glow over the entire weekend and indeed onto the coming week. This is a weekend to trust your intuition and to then ACT on what your intuition tells you to do. Turn off your brain and tune in to your gut feeling.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between August 27th and September 2nd when the Sun makes its annual health check-up by going opposite to CHIRON THE HEALER. Because the Sun is in Virgo, health issues are underscored during this aspect. Chiron has been in a beneficent trine to Pluto for weeks. This obscure asteroid plays only a peripheral role in most daily astrology forecasts. But this strong aspect to Pluto the transformer — an aspect which will last for nearly half a year — means that Chiron becomes a major player this year. Also next week, Mercury leaves lively Leo and enters health-minded Virgo, putting even more emphasis on health-care issues. Such issues will emerge as a major issue in the US presidential campaign this week. More details next time ....

THE MOON 'ECLIPSES' JUPITER

ON HADRIAN ACCESSION ANNIVERSARY

ANTINOUS Moon Magic is enhanced on August 11th when the Moon "eclipses" Jupiter for the third time this year.

Technically, this is a JUPITER OCCULTATION. If you live at just the right place on Earth, you'll be able to watch the waning crescent moon occult — cover over — the planet Jupiter for up to an hour Saturday, August 11th. Northern Africa, Europe and the Middle East are among the places that will see this lunar occultation of Jupiter at 9:32 p.m. London Olympics time.

If you live in the Americas, the occultation occurs Saturday afternoon (about 4:30 p.m. New York time), so you will not see the face of the Moon block out the pinpoint light of Jupiter.

While the Moon passes by Jupiter every month, only very rarely does it pass directly in front of Jupiter. This year is special because the Moon will occult Jupiter ten times between June 2012 and February 18th 2013.

August 11th is the anniversary of the ACCESSION OF HADRIAN as Emperor of Rome.

In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC Jupiter symbolizes Emperor Hadrian and the Moon stands for Antinous. In Classical Mythology, Jupiter/Zeus inseminated many mortals, siring many demigods, among them Pollux, Hercules and Dionysus (all three possessing ambiguous sexual orientation).

In conventional astrology, Moon-Occult-Jupiter is an optimal time for becoming pregnant. But in ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC it is the night for magically inseminating your spiritual self so as to bring forth or "give birth to" divine and enduring works.

Tonight is the perfect night for meditation, sacred baths and rituals which bring down the celestial energies of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD and the DIVINE HADRIAN and empowering your own life. 

At the very least, take a moment to remember the day on which Hadrian's long and heartfelt dreams and ambitions became reality and the path was paved for him to begin work on creating a civilization based on Hellenistic tolerance — and above-all his dream of founding the perfect religion based on love and beauty.

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUGUST 9th to 19th, 2012

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THURSDAY August 9th 2012

On Thursday you wake up to find You find that lost or delayed parcels and letters have finally arrived in your mailbox. Computer files you "lost" three weeks ago suddenly turn up in a folder you hadn't checked. Your "lost" credit card turns up between sofa cushions. You finally get a job interview offer on a job application you submitted a month ago. That is because Mercury is moving forward again after having ended its three-week-long RETROGRADE MERCURY period. Now is the time to sign contracts, commit yourself to major expenditures and make big travel plans. Be sure to ask a gay brother for advice on these new projects because Thursday is the TAURUS THIRD QUARTER MOON which we call the LUCIUS MOON OF GAY BROTHERHOOD.

FRIDAY August 10th 2012

On Friday you can forget about getting much work done if you live in the Americas or Western Europe when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE (VOC) for 25 hours. Think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period. Nothing very bad will happen. But nothing very good either.

SATURDAY August 11th 2012

On Saturday, get ready to do some serious ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC when the Moon and Jupiter align in Gemini for the JUPITER OCCULTATION. Technically, this is when the Moon "eclipses" Jupiter. While the Moon passes by Jupiter every month, only very rarely does it pass directly in front of Jupiter. This year is special because the Moon will occult Jupiter ten times between June 2012 and February 18th 2013. The Moon-Jupiter Occultation is the perfect night for ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC rituals aimed at opening your spiritual self to the magical power of Hadrian and Antinous so that the "Semen of the First God" flows through you to bring forth ideas of a divine and enduring nature.

SUNDAY August 12th 2012

On Sunday, the weekend ends on a convivial note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in positive configurations to the Sun, Mars and Saturn. A nice day for a Sunday Brunch.

MONDAY August 13th 2012

On Monday, the work week begins on a creative note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD engages in positive configurations to imaginative Neptune and convivial Venus. This is an enjoyable day when you intuitively sense what needs to be done to boost teamwork in an imaginative way.

TUESDAY August 14th 2012

On Tuesday, emotions are on edge when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in tense aspects to Pluto and Uranus — as if your emotions already sense what is about to happen on Wednesday and Thursday ....

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY August 15th/16th 2012

On Wednesday and Thursday, interpersonal relationships erupt into a tug-of-war of turmoil Venus is in strife-filled opposition to possessive Pluto and at right angles to rebellious Uranus — even as warrior God Mars aligns with stubborn Saturn in indecisive Libra, creating an atmosphere of frustration and indecisiveness. On the global level, this volatile combination exacerbates conflicts between authoritarian rulers and rebels. On a personal level, your boyfriend wants to glom onto and cling to you and never let you go (Venus-Pluto). Then minutes later, when you have cancelled all plans in order to be with your boyfriend, he rebels and accuses you of being possessive and wants to call the whole thing off. Just take a deep breath and remember that this is happening all over the world — in international diplomacy, big business, and in personal relationships everywhere.

FRIDAY August 17th 2012

The LEO NEW MOON on Friday creates a generous, romantic and highly spiritual atmosphere. In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC we call this the SACERDOTE MOON of priestly exaltation. This is the day when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD merges with his heavenly father Ra-Herakhte in sunny Leo. This is the New Moon which says it's time to take a break from work and enjoy life for a moment. Instead of keeping your nose to the old grindstone, the LEO NEW MOON urges you to do something creative, something that boosts your ego, your heart and your spirit and makes you feel good — treat yourself to something that's glorious!

SATURDAY August 18th 2012

On Saturday, a lazy weekend gets underway when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes opposite dreamy Neptune. You will have a hard time concentrating on household chores and will want instead to go off into dreamland. Be careful with drugs and alcohol since the Moon/Neptune Opposition boosts the punch of all trance-inducing substances. This is a great day for trance meditation!

SUNDAY August 19th 2012

On Sunday, this hazy-lazy weekend reaches a crescendo of dreamy laziness when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE (VOC) for 30 hours in the Americas and Europe! Think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period. Nothing very bad will happen. But nothing very good either.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between August 20th and 26th when the Sun and Mars both change signs. The Sun leaves its fiery home in Leo and enters dutiful Virgo for four weeks focusing on work and health. Meanwhile, Mars leaves Libra, the sign in which Mars is weakest, and plunges into Scorpio, where Mars is strongest. Scorpio Mars (water and fire, producing steam) occurs only once every two years and will generate lots of steam until October. More details next time ....

THE MOON OF LUCIUS AELIUS CAESAR THE TAURUS THIRD QUARTER MOON

TONIGHT is the night of the TAURUS THIRD QUARTER MOON which we call the MOON OF BROTHERS in honor of Lucius Aelius Caesar who was a veritable brother to Antinous at the imperial court of Emperor Hadrian.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the "Lucius Moon" is the Spirit of Brotherhood. This is the Kindred Spirit who accompanies you all your life and who is there for you through thick and thin. 

Even when all others abandon you, your brother stands by you. But he is no pushover. 

He admonishes you to do better, to straighten up and fly right, even though he himself is no paragon of virtue. 

This Spirit knows you a bit too well, perhaps. He is cocky and has a tendency to swagger and boast. He can be a free spirit who is a high-stepper, a bit of a dandy, a man with a chip on his shoulder, a brother who exudes "attitude".

On this night we remember Lucius Aelius Caesar (January 13, 101 - January 1, 138), who became the adopted son and intended successor of Hadrian, but who never attained the throne, dying of illness before Hadrian after a brief life of licentious love of luxury. 

Aelius Caesar is a major character in Marguerite Yourcenar's epic historical novel MÉMOIRES D'HADRIEN (MEMOIRS OF HADRIAN). Lucius, as we affectionately call him, is the recipient of much bittersweet love and adoration from followers of the Religion of Antinous. For us he represents so many pretty young men whose bright futures are thwarted by tragic illness. Aelius Caesar is often called the Western Favorite, because of the possibility that he rivaled Antinous for Hadrian's love. We venerate Aelius Caesar as the fallen Prince of Flowers, the spiritual twin brother of Antinous.

The Taurus Third Quarter Moon is about comfort and luxury along with practicality.

This is the night for ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC rituals on behalf of your "brothers", whether biological, social or spiritual brothers, and regardless of gender. This is the night you celebrate a brotherly good friend (generally male) who definitely is on your side, but who has a bit of "attitude". He loves comfort and style and can be a bit superficial at times. 

This can be a biological brother, but more likely a brother in spirit. He may tease you and be your rival but, when the chips are down, he will stand up for you and fight valiantly for you. Honor him, he is your brother!
 

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUGUST 2nd to 12th, 2012

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THURSDAY August 2nd 2012

Overnight Wednesday/Thursday, the AQUARIUS FULL MOON occurs. This is the summertime moon of generous gifts which we associate with Antinous/Vertumnus, the shape-shifting God of summertime bounty and generous gifts. We call this the DONUM MOON when magical rituals are performed for fortuitous gifts. And these rituals will get real help tonight from a well-aspected Jupiter!

FRIDAY August 3rd 2012

On Friday, the work week ends on a positive note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive aspects to Saturn, Venus and dreamy Neptune. This combination of practicality, sociality and intuition creates an atmosphere of harmony which segues nicely into a hot summer's evening of socializing.

SATURDAY August 4th 2012

On Saturday, you should brace yourself for a hectic and noisy weekend when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against Jupiter and forms a sextile to Pluto. All you want is to chill and relax, but niggling little errands and chores get in the way.

SUNDAY August 5th 2012

On Sunday, you might want to avoid discussions with your partner about relationship issues. ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is at right angles to Venus, which is a recipe for disputes and outright arguments.

MONDAY August 6th 2012

On Monday, the work week gets off to a power-boost start when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a 90-degree right-angle square aspect to Capricorn Pluto while engaging in positive aspects to impulsive Uranus and lucky Jupiter. Don't be surprised when people tell you what is on their mind, but it comes off sounding positive and constructive.

TUESDAY August 7th 2012

On Tuesday, love planet Venus finally leaves flirty Gemini — where it has been coy and playful since April — and enters romantic Cancer. If you have felt you have been strung along by a boyfriend for the past few months, you can expect your relationship with him to become more serious during the next six weeks. On the other hand, if you have been flitting between two boyfriends, you may find yourself under pressure to get serious and settle down.

WEDNESDAY August 8th 2012

On Wednesday, you wake up to find that lost or delayed parcels and letters have finally arrived in your mailbox. Computer files you "lost" three weeks ago suddenly turn up in a folder you hadn't checked. Your "lost" credit card turns up between sofa cushions. You finally get a job interview offer on a job application you submitted a month ago. That's all because RETROGRADE MERCURY ends its three-week Retrograde period and begins going forward again. Now is the time to sign contracts, commit yourself to major expenditures and make big travel plans.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY August 9th/10th 2012

On Thursday and Friday, you can forget about getting much work done if you live in the Americas or Western Europe when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE (VOC) for 25 hours. Think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period. Nothing very bad will happen. But nothing very good either.

SATURDAY August 11th 2012

On Saturday, get ready to do some serious ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC when the Moon and Jupiter align in Gemini for the JUPITER OCCULTATION. Technically, this is when the Moon "eclipses" Jupiter. While the Moon passes by Jupiter every month, only very rarely does it pass directly in front of Jupiter. This year is special because the Moon will occult Jupiter ten times between June 2012 and February 18th 2013. The Moon-Jupiter Occultation is the perfect night for ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC rituals aimed at opening your spiritual self to the magical power of Hadrian and Antinous so that the "Semen of the First God" flows through you to bring forth ideas of a divine and enduring nature.

SUNDAY August 12th 2012

On Sunday, the weekend ends on a convivial note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in positive configurations to the Sun, Mars and Saturn. A nice day for a Sunday Brunch.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between August 13th and 19th when Venus is in strife-filled opposition to Pluto even as warrior God Mars aligns with stubborn Saturn in indecisive Libra, creating an atmosphere of frustration and indecisiveness. More details next time ....

THE AQUARIUS FULL MOONTHE DONUM MOON OF ANTINOUS

 

THE AQUARIUS Full Moon occurs tonight.

This is the summertime moon of generous gifts which we associate with Antinous/Vertumnus, the shape-shifting God of summertime bounty and generous gifts.

The AQUARIUS FULL MOON is the full moon of letting go, breaking out of restrictions, busting out of prisons, liberating yourself from the chains which restrain you.

It represents a boon (material or otherwise) which comes your way through generosity. It is an unexpected gift from someone else.

Or it is a gift you give to yourself. The AQUARIUS FULL MOON is about philanthropic generosity

 In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC we call this the DONUM MOON when magical rituals are performed for fortuitous gifts. 

Antinous/Vertumnus is the divine aspect of Antinous representing his gift-giving ability. He holds a symbolic gift of fresh-ripened fruit and summertime blossoms which he is eager to give to you without reservation. It is yours. No questions asked. Take it.

Vertumnus also symbolizes his ability to morph and change bad luck into good luck. The Ancient Etruscans believed Vertumnus was a shape-shifter who could change his form at will. He brought gifts and bounty to those who had the "eyes" to perceive him in his many guises.

The Romans adopted Vertumnus and he became associated with the changing bounty of summertime, when fruit and vegetables materialized out of the ground and ripened and were ready for harvest — the bountiful gifts of nature.

According to Ovid's Metamorphoses, Vertumnus was enthralled with Pomona, the goddess of orchard fruits, and desired to be one with her. But she spurned him.

He assumed many guises — a fisherman, a soldier, a peasant, a reaper, etc. — but she turned him away every time. Finally, he assumed the form of an old woman and was so aged and unattractive that Pomona let down her guard.

Thus, Vertumnus engaged her in conversation and they became inseparable — which was what Vertumnus had wanted all along.

Ovid says that the moral of the tale of Vertumnus and Pomona is that you should never judge a gift by its outward appearances. Never reject the hand of friendship.

The Aquarius Full Moon is about philanthropic generosity. The Ancient Romans celebrated the feast day of Vertumnus — the Vertumnalia — during the cycle of the Aquarius Full Moon in early times (and on August 13th in later times) by giving each other baskets of fruit, flowers and other symbols of nature's bounty. The Aquarius Full Moon is associated with Antinous/Vertumnus in Antinous Moon Magic rituals.

Go outside tonight and look up at the full moon, with shooting stars cascading from all sides. This is the FULL MOON to wake up and break free of all mental, spiritual, political and ideological strictures. It is the gift of an opportunity.

The PERSEID METEORS (which reach their peak at this time of year) are symbolically aimed at you. 

Antinous is aiming his gifts of new opportunity directly your way. All you have to do is reach out and grasp it — and it's yours.