Astro Forecast: Aug. 29 — Sept. 8

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUG. 29 to SEPT. 8, 2013

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THURSDAY August 29th 2013

On Thursday you can expect to feel electrified and socially adept when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive aspects with spontaneous Uranus and with love planet Venus.

FRIDAY August 30th 2013

On Friday the work week ends on a note of efficiency when the dutiful Virgo Sun is in a productive trine with steady-as-you-go Saturn. Your might may wander from time to time as ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a dreamy trine with Neptune — but pay attention to your daydreams because they may give you valuable insights into problem areas in your life.

SATURDAY August 31st 2013

On Saturday you wake up from rather scary dreams (Moon opposite Pluto) but the spectres of the night are banished very quickly when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with lucky Jupiter to give this weekend a pleasant party atmosphere.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1st 2013

On Sunday the weekend's party atmosphere reaches its peak when the Sun is in a positively profoud trine with Pluto that enables you to get down and dirty and show what is really inside of you ... deep ... down ... inside. This is a good day to grow beyond yourself ... shed your old shy image the way a snake sheds its skin ... and present your shining inner self to the world.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd 2013

On Monday the work week gets off to an ambitious start when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns in perfect conjunction with Mars in sunny Leo and also forms a square to workaday Saturn. These aspects give you plenty of self-confidence and determination for the week ahead.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd 2013

On Tuesday it's love at first sight with a perfect stranger when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a trine with surprise-filled Uranus and a sexy sextile with graceful Libra. Okay, maybe this won't be a lasting love. But it will be intense for as long as it lasts.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4th 2013

On Wednesday it's time to get out your crystal ball or scrying mirror when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in 180-degree opposition to Neptune. The up side of this heavenly configuration is that you truly "see clearly" (clairvoyance) what is happening all around you and the general direction into which things are heading. The down side is that your favorite illusions are swept aside so that you clearly see how you have been deluding yourself. That can be a rude awakening.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5th 2013

On Thursday we come to the Virgo New Moon. This is the lunar phase which, in Antinous Moon Magic, is called the PLOTINA MOON in honor of Emperor Trajan's wife, the Empress Plotina, who lobbied on Hadrian's behalf, ensuring he would be Hadrian's successor. The Spirit of the Plotina Moon is the Spirit of the Crone, the Wise Woman, the White Witch, the Great Mother Isis. But "she" is a Spirit Guide who transcends gender — she is the ancient gay wizard in your soul.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6th 2013

On Friday the work week comes to a somewhat bitchy end when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns in conjunction with Mercury in persnickety Virgo. Your co-workers tend to place too much emphasis on trivial or minor details, are overly fussy and generally just, well, bitchy. Naturally, you will not be overly critical of them — since you are the epitome of grace and tact.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7th 2013

On Saturday you might want to buy a lottery ticket when the Sun forms a sextile with lucky Jupiter and ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in opposition to anything-can-happen Uranus. The strangest things can work out to your advantage.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8th 2013

On Sunday over-indulgence in the good things of life is very possible when the Sun is in perfect alignment with Venus and both are in a 90-degree square angle to exaggeration-prone Jupiter. Well, you know what Oscar Wilde (Saint of Antinous) once said: "Nothing succeeds like excess!"

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between September 9th and 15th. You will want to make travel plans on September 12th when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is at right angles to both the Sun. 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. More details next time ....

THE ANTINOUS MOON OF CONSOLATION THE GEMINI THIRD QUARTER MOON

TONIGHT's Gemini Third Quarter Moon is the lunar phase of serendipitous good fortune which we call the CONSOLATION MOON in Antinous Moon Magic.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Consolation Moon is the Spirit of the proverbial Cloud with a Silver Lining.

This Spirit calms and soothes and says it will all be better ...  and manages to work minor miracles which do in fact make things better.

This is the Spirit of the little things in life that make one smile ... a chance encounter, a pleasant discovery, a little something that brightens one's day.

This Spirit cannot solve all problems, but it can offer rest and refreshment and a word of encouragement and a kiss which invigorates and restores faith.

It is called the Consolation Moon because it is the Lunar Archetypal energy of serendipity and fortuitous misadventures. You win the Silver Medal (but not the Gold). You win $20 in the lottery (but not the jackpot of $20 million).

You open an email from an online bank expecting bad news ... but instead you find that your old Aunt Minnie has transferred a little money to you. 

Or you suddenly find $50 in an old wallet.

We associate this Lunar Phase with Antinous/Eleusis as depicted in the statue at the top of this entry. 

We remember the initiation of Antinous into the Eleusinian Mysteries in Greece at the outset of Emperor Hadrian's Imperial Tour of the Eastern Provinces.

It represents the spiritual illumination which Antinous received during the initiation ceremonies in the dark labyrinth ... his personal assurance that he could triumph over death, that death is not the end.

Meditations and rituals tonight should focus on finding ways to change a dire situation into a more positive one ... or turning a seemingly coincidental encounter into a serendipitous opportunity for gain.

Astro Forecast: August 22 — September 1, 2013

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUG. 22 to SEPT. 1, 2013

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THURSDAY August 22nd 2013

On Thursday ANTINOUS SUMMER BLUE MOON forms a generous trine to lucky Jupiter and a sextile to anything-goes Uranus ... this brings good fortune your way ... but only if you are willing to do something daring. Remember what the Romans said: "audica favet fortuna" ... fortune favors the audacious.

FRIDAY August 23rd 2013

Overnight Thursday/Friday the Sun leaves sunny Leo and enters worry-wort Virgo ... and later Friday Mercury joins the Sun in Virgo ... where they both shine a spotlight on every perceived fault and blemish. For the next four weeks, a lot of energy will be spent on worrying about the little things and trying to fix things that may not actually require fixing. But if there IS something that needs analyzing and fixing, then Virgo Sun and Mercury will focus in on it. Hey! How about a style make-over? A health check-up? Or at least clear up the clutter in your work space.

SATURDAY August 24th 2013

On Saturday the Sun and Mercury both in conscientious Virgo mean this is a weekend to tackle those tedious chores around the house that have been piling up for weeks. Virgo Sun and Mercury love to roll up their sleeves and scrub away every germ in every nook and cranny. The down side is that you may feel slightly overwhelmed by the task at hand ... Virgo loves to feel inadequate ... and loves to worry.

SUNDAY August 25th 2013

On Sunday you may want to avoid those picky neighbors of yours when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a tense aspect to Mars and in persnickety aspects to Virgo Sun and Virgo Mercury. A tiny detail could lead to harsh words on both sides of the garden fence.

MONDAY August 26th 2013

On Monday an usually creative and surprise-filled week gets kicked off when Mercur is in opposition to intuitive Neptune and love planet Venus is opposite impetuous Uranus. Be careful what you wish for in the way of love and romance — you just might get it! On the down side, there is a tendency all this week to misinterpret the romantic intentions of others — or to overlook someone's flirting attempts to get your attention.

TUESDAY August 27th 2013

On Tuesday the old cliché about not judging a book by its cover becomes the motto of the day when the critical Virgo Sun is in opposition to illusion-filled Neptune. It is easy to pull the wool over unsuspecting people's eyes. Be sure you have your eyes open.

WEDNESDAY August 28th 2013

On Wednesday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against the Sun and Mercury but then aligns in conjunction with exaggeration-prone Jupiter. This is the GEMINI THIRD QUARTER MOON which in Antinous Moon Magic is called the CONSOLATION MOON because it is the Lunar Archetypal energy of serendipity and fortuitous misadventures. You win the Silver Medal (but not the Gold). You win $20 in the lottery (but not the jackpot of $20 million). It is about finding a $50 bill in an old wallet.

THURSDAY August 29th 2013

On Thursday you can expect to feel electrified and socially adeot when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive aspects with spontaneous Uranus and with love planet Venus.

FRIDAY August 30th 2013

On Friday the work week ends on a note of efficiency when the dutiful Virgo Sun is in a productive trine with steady-as-you-go Saturn. Your might may wander from time to time as ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a dreamy trine with Neptune — but pay attention to your daydreams because they may give you valuable insights into problem areas in your life.

SATURDAY August 31st 2013

On Saturday you wake up from rather scary dreams (Moon opposite Pluto) but the spectres of the night are banished very quickly when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with lucky Jupiter to give this weekend a pleasant party atmosphere.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1st 2013

On Sunday the weekend's party atmosphere reaches its peak when the Sun is in a positively profoud trine with Pluto that enables you to get down and dirty and show what is really inside of you ... deep ... down ... inside. This is a good day to grow beyond yourself ... shed your old shy image the way a snake sheds its skin ... and present your shining inner self to the world.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between September 2nd and 8th when we come to the Virgo New Moon. This is the lunar phase which, in Antinous Moon Magic, is called the PLOTINA MOON in honor of Emperor Trajan's wife, the Empress Plotina, who lobbied on Hadrian's behalf, ensuring he would be Hadrian's successor. The Spirit of the Plotina Moon is the Spirit of the Crone, the Wise Woman, the White Witch, the Great Mother Isis. But "she" is a Spirit Guide who transcends gender — she is the ancient gay wizard in your soul. More details next time ....

Astro Forecast: August 15th—25th, 2013

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUGUST 15th to 25th, 2013

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THURSDAY August 15th 2013

On Thursday your mind will be bursting with brilliant ideas when Mercury and the moon form a fine trines with the "Eureka" planet Uranus. Pay attention to hunches and "coincidental" tips — an advertising jingle or lyrics on the car radio may give you a brilliant idea.

FRIDAY August 16th 2013

On Friday Venus leaves guilt-tripping Virgo and enters lovely laid-back Libra for a month. As this new cycle takes hold in your life, romance and social interaction take on a greater importance for you. Harmonious ties to others are what you yearn for; refinement and elegance are what you seek. The ideal partnership, the perfect balance, the highest standards of truth and beauty — these are some of the things that quicken your pulse now.

SATURDAY August 17th 2013

On Saturday a rather down-to-earth, nuts-and-bolts kind of weekend is heralded by tense aspects between ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD and Libra Venus and also with Neptune, Saturn and Pluto. It is the sort of weekend best suited for clearing out the garage and sorting and disposing of old junk ... the sort of weekend when a boring chore like polishing copper pots actually seems fulfilling.

SUNDAY August 18th 2013

On Sunday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in unproductive aspects to Jupiter, Uranus and Mars — one word is all it takes to start a major argument. Just saying ....

MONDAY August 19th 2013

On Monday you will have a hard time keeping your mind on work when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a romantic trine with love planet Venus and squares off against stubborn Saturn. Your thoughts revolve around love and romance, while work piles up on your desk.

TUESDAY August 20th 2013

On Tuesday beware of false promises and things which sound too good to be true. ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in opposition to boasting Leo Mercury, meaning that ego-driven people end up promising more than they can deliver.

WEDNESDAY August 21st 2013

On Wednesday lucky Jupiter and unpredictable Uranus form a powerful anything-goes aspect to each other in time for the Full Moon. There are two Aquarius Full Moons in succession this year, which makes the second one August 21st the ANTINOUS SUMMER BLUE MOON ... and it coincides with the Sacred Lion Hunt when Hadrian and Antinous slew a man-eating lion in Egypt. This is the extra special ANTINOUS DREAM MOON for making extra big wishes ... dare to think big!

THURSDAY August 22nd 2013

On Thursday ANTINOUS SUMMER BLUE MOON forms a generous trine to lucky Jupiter and a sextile to anything-goes Uranus ... this brings good fortune your way ... but only if you are willing to do something daring. Remember what the Romans said: "audica favet fortuna" ... fortune favors the audacious.

FRIDAY August 23rd 2013

Overnight Thursday/Friday the Sun leaves sunny Leo and enters worry-wort Virgo ... and later Friday Mercury joins the Sun in Virgo ... where they both shine a spotlight on every perceived fault and blemish. For the next four weeks, a lot of energy will be spent on worrying about the little things and trying to fix things that may not actually require fixing. But if there IS something that needs analyzing and fixing, then Virgo Sun and Mercury will focus in on it. Hey! How about a style make-over? A health check-up? Or at least clear up the clutter in your work space.

SATURDAY August 24th 2013

On Saturday the Sun and Mercury both in conscientious Virgo mean this is a weekend to tackle those tedious chores around the house that have been piling up for weeks. Virgo Sun and Mercury love to roll up their sleeves and scrub away every germ in every nook and cranny. The down side is that you may feel slightly overwhelmed by the task at hand ... Virgo loves to feel inadequate ... and loves to worry.

SUNDAY August 25th 2013

On Sunday you may want to avoid those picky neighbors of yours when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a tense aspect to Mars and in persnickety aspects to Virgo Sun and Virgo Mercury. A tiny detail could lead to harsh words on both sides of the garden fence.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between August 26th and September 1st when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against the Sun and Mercury but then aligns in conjunction with exaggeration-prone Jupiter. This is the GEMINI THIRD QUARTER MOON which in Antinous Moon Magic is called the CONSOLATION MOON because it is the Lunar Archetypal energy of serendipity and fortuitous misadventures. You win the Silver Medal (but not the Gold). You win $20 in the lottery (but not the jackpot of $20 million). It is about finding a $50 bill in an old wallet. More details next time ....

TONIGHT IS THE MOON OF PROMETHEUSTHE SCORPIO FIRST QUARTER MOON

PROMETHEUS was the first thief and it was thanks to his larcenous thievery that humans are not living in burrows and dens like animals.

He stole fire from the Gods and brought it down to us mortals living on Earth. And at this, the hottest time of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere at any rate), we celebrate the SCORPIO FIRST QUARTER MOON with this legendary act of "breaking and entering with malicious intent to commit a felony."

Tonight is the night of the THIEF MOON, the PROMETHEUS MOON.

In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC, each phase of the moon represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Thief Moon is the Divine Thief. This Spirit is the stealer of hearts. He sneaks up on others and intentionally relieves them of those things they hold dear. We associate this lunar phase with Prometheus.

One of the Titans, Prometheus fashioned men out of clay (women did not appear until Pandora), and Athena breathed life into these clay men. Originally all men had Prometheus' power to foretell the future (the Greek name "Prometheus" means "Forethought") but Zeus became enraged that a Titan had created a sentient and nearly divine race, so he stripped them of that fortune-telling power and also stripped them of fire.

Prometheus urged his fellow Titans to use cunning and stealth to overcome the Gods. But when the Titans opted for brute force, Prometheus foresaw the outcome and betrayed the Titans and went over to the side led by Zeus.

But when Zeus turned against men and wanted to smite them all and create a rival race, Prometheus betrayed Zeus by stealing fire and giving it to his clay men so that they would have a light to see their way without the help of the gods — even if only a few were clairvoyant, not all, as he had originally intended.

Outraged, Zeus bound Prometheus to the rock and his eagle dined on his liver every day. But being a Titan, he could not die, and his liver was restored every night.

In the end, Prometheus won his freedom by foretelling that Zeus would meet his downfall if he mated with a certain mortal woman — which is why Poseidon fell and Zeus did not, because Zeus heeded the foretold warning.

Prometheus was the first thief. He was the first Divine friend of mankind. It is fitting that Prometheus graces the fountain at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. Prometheus was mankind's first divine friend, who gave us the civilization-building gift of fire. It was stolen from the Gods!

Thus the SCORPIO FIRST QUARTER MOON is a time of cunning and deception, thievery, robbery, stealth. Unlike the PERDITION MOON, which is about loss in a general sense, the THIEF MOON is about intentional taking. 

In a very literal sense, it can signify a night when break-ins or burglaries are rife. But most often it represents your inner self — the things you rob yourself of — self-esteem, self-love, self-confidence, for example. By robbing yourself of these qualities, you are vulnerable to real-life thieves. 

But this lunar phase is also talking about the positive aspects of being a thief, like Prometheus or Mercury. Antinous/Mercury is the God of Thieves, Con Men and Convicts. Prometheus stole fire from the Gods to give to mankind, saying it rightfully belonged to mortals. Mercury famously stole from Apollo and yet charmed his way to "acquittal". 

Tonight's lunar phase is reminding us about the "inner thief" inside all of us — the ability to take what we need without asking in advance. It is about getting back what is rightfully ours by means of cunning and skulduggery. We are all thieves, only the dishonest ones deny it.

The SCORPIO FIRST QUARTER MOON is the moon of thievery and deception heading towards the AQUARIUS FULL MOON next week — which we call the DONUM MOON of generous gift-giving.

CHIRON FIRES HIS ARROWS TO HEAL YOUR WOUNDED HEART

HEALING energies get a sudden and dramatic boost in mid-August when Chiron the Healer comes galloping to the rescue to form a beneficent trine with Jupiter and Saturn ... three heavenly bodies which are so slow-moving that this positive aspect is rare indeed. 

Mid-August is also the peak of the PERSEID METEOR SHOWER ... and when you look up into the nighttime sky it is almost as though Chiron the archer is firing flaming arrows at you directly.

This obscure asteroid plays only a peripheral role in most daily astrology forecasts. But this strong aspect to lucky Jupiter and determined Saturn means that Chiron becomes a major player this year. 

In Greek mythology, Chiron was one of the Titans, the greatest of the Centaurs. Chiron was the tutor to a great many gods and demigods, including Prometheus, Theseus, Achilles and Hercules, to name but a few.

Astrologically, Chiron represents a person's healing energies and, indeed, the word for "surgery" in many European languages (chirurgie in French and German, cirugya in Spanish, chirugia in Italian and Portuguese) comes directly from the Ancient Greek words for "Chiron Hands" — a healer with the skilled hands of the Titan Chiron. The "special gifts" of the coming months involve psychic healing.

You may have been feeling that you are trapped in feelings of guilt, remorse or pain. You feel like the scapegoat or even the victim of change and circumstances beyond your control. 

You feel like you're in some horrific Harry Potter scenario and are all alone in a dark and spooky forest. This is when Chiron the Centaur gallops to your rescue and carries you to safety. 

Chiron shows you why all of this has happened, and Chiron offers you options for moving forward — out of the darkness. 

Chiron, Saturn and Jupiter are so slow-moving that these powerful energies will last for weeks and will be reinforced once more when the trine reaches its climax on August 21st. 

The power of this Grand Trine is upped when Pluto the transformer joins in the fun, peaking on August 26th.

On a personal level, you can expect a positive and expansive outlook which can benefit your well-being at this time. You may be more open-minded with regard to experiencing new things, which will allow healing of your mind, body, and spirit.

For instance, you could seek higher understanding and meaning in your life through a guide, mentor, or spiritual person or increase your inner knowledge by means of educational processes, religion, or meditative practices during this period.

An urge to travel to far-away places (real or imaginary) may also be experienced. You may discover new perspectives on your beliefs, faith, and sense of hope.

Restoring peace and harmony in your personal life and relationships is possible now through your interest in healing your own wounds, as well as extending compassion and generosity to others.

Astro Forecast: August 8th — 18th, 2013

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUGUST 8th to 18th, 2013

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THURSDAY August 8th 2013

On Thursday there is good news and some less good news when Jupiter and Mars are in 180-degree opposition to Pluto and Mercury enters me-firsty Leo. The good news is that you have the feeling you can do anything and it will come out right. The less good news is that you may be over-exaggerating your abilities. But then ... nothing ventured, nothing gained.

FRIDAY August 9th 2013

On Friday the work week ends on an energetic note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms nice sextiles with Jupiter and Mars, which have been in near-conjunction with each other for more than a week. Financial and business matters get taken care of and you clear off your desk for the weekend in nothing flat ... and leave work feeling ready to sow a wild oat (or two) ....

SATURDAY August 10th 2013

On Saturday the perfect weekend for shopping takes shape when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with money-conscious Mercury and forms a sextile with style-conscious Venus. This is the perfect cosmic lineup for going into town and meeting friends at the mall.

SUNDAY August 11th 2013

On Sunday Mercury squares off against stubborn Saturn while ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in tense aspects to Pluto, Jupiter and Uranus. This creates a day when you long for harmony on the one hand, but you tend to speak your mind without the slightest hesitation on the other hand. Take our advice and try to avoid topics you know will only lead to arguments.

MONDAY August 12th 2013

On Monday the work week gets off to a nervous and jittery start when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a tension-filled aspect to Mars. Everyone around you seems to be on edge, and nothing seems to work right, and the more you try to force things to work right, the more frustrated you get.

TUESDAY August 13th 2013

On Tuesday you can clear the air with some well-chosen words that get right to the quick of the matter when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against Mercury but forms positive aspects to intuitive Neptune, staunch Saturn and profound Pluto. Tempers may flare briefly, but they will settle down again quickly once the dust settles.

WEDNESDAY August 14th 2013

On Wednesday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is at right angles with the Sun for the SCORPIO FIRST QUARTER MOON, the lunar phase we associate with PROMETHEUS the DIVINE THIEF — this is the night to get in touch with your Inner Thief — the ability to take what we need without asking in advance. It is about getting back what is rightfully ours by means of cunning and skulduggery, and using your skills to help others. We are all thieves, only the dishonest ones deny it.

THURSDAY August 15th 2013

On Thursday your mind will be bursting with brilliant ideas when Mercury and the moon form a fine trines with the "Eureka" planet Uranus. Pay attention to hunches and "coincidental" tips — an advertising jingle or lyrics on the car radio may give you a brilliant idea.

FRIDAY August 16th 2013

On Friday Venus leaves guilt-tripping Virgo and enters lovely laid-back Libra for a month. As this new cycle takes hold in your life, romance and social interaction take on a greater importance for you. Harmonious ties to others are what you yearn for; refinement and elegance are what you seek. The ideal partnership, the perfect balance, the highest standards of truth and beauty — these are some of the things that quicken your pulse now.

SATURDAY August 17th 2013

On Saturday a rather down-to-earth, nuts-and-bolts kind of weekend is heralded by tense aspects between ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD and Libra Venus and also with Neptune, Saturn and Pluto. It is the sort of weekend best suited for clearing out the garage and sorting and disposing of old junk ... the sort of weekend when a boring chore like polishing copper pots actually seems fulfilling.

SUNDAY August 18th 2013

On Sunday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in unproductive aspects to Jupiter, Uranus and Mars — one word is all it takes to start a major argument. Just saying ....

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between August 19th and 25th. There are two Aquarius Full Moons in succession this year, which makes the second one August 21st the ANTINOUS SUMMER BLUE MOON ... and it coincides with the Sacred Lion Hunt when Hadrian and Antinous slew a man-eating lion in Egypt. This is the extra special dream moon for making extra big wishes ... dare to think big! 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.

Astro Forecast August 1st — 11th, 2013

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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AUGUST 1st to 11th, 2013

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THURSDAY/FRIDAY August 1st/2nd 2013

Thursday and Friday are a write-off for getting any work done when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE for most of both days — causing delays, rescheduling, lost messages and missed opportunities. Remember we always say you should 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 — certainly nothing particularly bad — but also nothing particularly good. No point waiting for messages and calls to be returned ... they will be waiting when you arrive for work on Monday.

SATURDAY August 3rd 2013

On Saturday the weekend gets off to a smooth and graceful start when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in splendid aspects with dreamy Neptune, productive Saturn and festive Jupiter. It looks like a perfect day for inviting a few friends over.

SUNDAY August 4th 2013

On Sunday pleasant impromptu guests are likely to drop by, or perhaps you will meet someone online you had never expected to meet — when the Sun forms a trine with anything-can-happen Uranus and ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in positive aspects with love planet Venus and steamy Mars.

MONDAY August 5th 2013

On Monday the work week gets off to a good start when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns in conjunction with Mercury in ebullient Leo, allowing you to express your inner most feelings with aplomb.

TUESDAY August 6th 2013

On Tuesday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with his heavenly father Ra-Herakhte for the LEO NEW MOON, which we call the SACERDOTE MOON which spiritually kickstarts your life. 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.

WEDNESDAY August 7th 2013

On Wednesday the reverberations of the powerful LEO NEW MOON continue to kick your life into high gear when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms highly fortuitous aspects to lucky Jupiter and regenerative Pluto. This is an energy-filled day for taking decisive steps to make your dreams come true.

THURSDAY August 8th 2013

On Thursday there is good news and some less good news when Jupiter and Mars are in 180-degree opposition to Pluto and Mercury enters me-firsty Leo. The good news is that you have the feeling you can do anything and it will come out right. The less good news is that you may be over-exaggerating your abilities. But then ... nothing ventured, nothing gained.

FRIDAY August 9th 2013

On Friday the work week ends on an energetic note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms nice sextiles with Jupiter and Mars, which have been in near-conjunction with each other for more than a week. Financial and business matters get taken care of and you clear off your desk for the weekend in nothing flat ... and leave work feeling ready to sow a wild oat (or two) ....

SATURDAY August 10th 2013

On Saturday the perfect weekend for shopping takes shape when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with money-conscious Mercury and forms a sextile with style-conscious Venus. This is the perfect cosmic lineup for going into town and meeting friends at the mall.

SUNDAY August 11th 2013

On Sunday Mercury squares off against stubborn Saturn while ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in tense aspects to Pluto, Jupiter and Uranus. This creates a day when you long for harmony on the one hand, but you tend to speak your mind without the slightest hesitation on the other hand. Take our advice and try to avoid topics you know will only lead to arguments.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between August 12th and 18th when Venus enters lovely laid-back Libra and ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is at right angles with the Sun for the SCORPIO FIRST QUARTER MOON, the lunar phase we associate with PROMETHEUS the DIVINE THIEF — this is the night to get in touch with your Inner Thief. More details next time ....