Thursday, June 26, 2014

THE CANCER NEW MOON
THE ADONIS MOON OF ANTINOUS


TONIGHT's Cancer New Moon is the moon of romantic renewal which we call the ADONIS MOON in Antinous Moon Magic ... the lunar phase which enhances partnerships.

Each lunar phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Adonis Moon is the Perfect Lover.

This is the Spirit which dwells in each gay heart. It is the ultimate friend, partner, soul mate and lover.

This Spirit embodies the perfection of a gay relationship, the perfect friend, the perfect companion.

This Spirit defies all conventions and may not conform to societal formats for partnership, but it nonetheless constitutes the perfect partner.

To paraphrase a classic Grace Jones song, this  Spirit may not be perfect, but this spirit is perfect for you.

Throughout history, Antinous has always been identified with Adonis, the god of beauty and desire, and a central figure in various mystery religions. The statue shown here is of Antinous in his guise as Adonis.

Adonis is one of the most complex figures in classical times. He has had multiple roles, and there has been much scholarship over the centuries concerning his meaning and purpose in Greek religious beliefs. He is an annually-renewed, ever-youthful vegetation god, a life-death-rebirth deity whose nature is tied to the calendar.

His name is often applied in modern times to handsome youths, of whom he is the archetype. Adonis is often referred to as the mortal god of Beauty.

Rituals and meditations tonight are best suited for focusing on your partner ... or how to find a partner ...  or simply a good night for being with your partner.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

ASTRO FORECAST: JUNE 25 — JULY 6, 2014

Antinous Astrology Forecast

JUNE 25 to JULY 6, 2014


WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 2014

On Wednesday, Mars jams into 180-degree opposition to Uranus ... again. This happened only recently, sparking rebellions in the Ukraine and fighting in Iraq and elsewhere. Mars wants to settle old grudges while Uranus is bent on revolution. The combination is a textbook scenario for armed conflict and strife. On the personal level, a long-simmering situation may finally boil over with explosive results if you are not careful.


THURSDAY/FRIDAY JUNE 26/27, 2014

Overnight Thursday/Friday, the gentle and romantic CANCER NEW MOON soothes the tensions of recent days and weeks. In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC we call this the ADONIS MOON ... the lunar phase which enhances relationships ... Antinous has always been identified with Adonis, the god of beauty and desire, and a central figure in various mystery religions ... Adonis is the divine ideal lover ... Rituals and meditations tonight are best suited for focusing on your lover ... or how to find a lover ... or simply a good night for being with your lover.


SATURDAY JUNE 28, 2014

On Saturday, expectations run high but patience is in short supply when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in difficult aspects to Uranus, Mars and Saturn. On the one hand, you intend to get a lot done. But on the other hand, nothing seems to work out as you planned, or at least not as quickly as you had hoped.


SUNDAY JUNE 29, 2014

On Sunday, you see the world through rose-colored glasses when the Sun forms a rosy trine with Neptune even as Venus forms a 90-degree square angle to Neptune. This is a good day for smooth-talking gigolos who pay fanciful compliments to you — and you find yourself actually believing them.


MONDAY JUNE 30, 2014

On Monday, the new work week gets off to a dynamic and industrious start when ANTINOUS THE GAY GOD is in generous aspects to Venus, Urans and Mars while being in a no-nonsense square-off to Saturn.


TUESDAY JULY 1, 2014

On Tuesday, Mercury ends its three-week-long Retrograde phase and starts moving forward again. When you go to work on Tuesday you will find parcels and emails which had been in spam filter limbo for three weeks ... and you can sign contracts and make travel plans and major expenditures without having it all backfire on you. You will finally sell that car you have had on the market for three weeks with no firm buyers. A lake-front house which has been for sale will suddenly find a buyer out of the blue who will take a chance on the drought ending soon so that the lake is brim-full again soon ... that was a special advisory to a special reader!


WEDNESDAY JULY 2, 2014

On Wednesday, premonitions and déjà vu are enhanced when ANTINOUS THE GAY GOD is in 180-degree opposition to intuitive Neptune and later on at right angles to Venus. Trust your intuition and let your daydreams provide answers to thorny problems which plague you.


THURSDAY JULY 3, 2014

On Thursday, discipline and obedience to rules are required when ANTINOUS THE GAY GOD forms productive aspects to both Pluto and Saturn.


FRIDAY JULY 4, 2014

On Friday there will be skyrockets galore — and not just because it is the 4th of July Independence Day holiday in the US. This is the one day a year when the Sun is in 180-degree opposition to Pluto. The good news is that Pluto is Retrograde, so its mischief is understated and undercover. But the bad news (for the USA) is that Pluto opposite the US Sun on the national birthday means trouble for major American corporations and institutions. For the rest of us around the word, this is a good day to stay well clear of US embassies, military bases and other potential terrorist targets. And in your personal life, of course, Friday is definitely not a good day to pick a fight with your lover — not if you don't want to be locked out of the apartment all weekend. And for everyone: Please drive carefully and vigilantly!


SATURDAY JULY 5, 2014

On Saturday, we come to the Libra First Quarter Moon, the beautiful moon of balance and equilibrium we call the VENUS MOON in Antinous Moon Magic ... This is Venus Genetrix, the Mother of Rome ... Rituals and meditations tonight are best suited for questions about your mother or your "inner mother" and also about finding flexible solutions to problems. The serpentine qualities of the "Snake Goddess Moon" offer insights into how to slither around or through seemingly impervious barriers in life.


SUNDAY JULY 6, 2014

On Sunday, you may want to invite friends over for an impromptu brunch when ANTINOUS THE GAY GOD creates a party atmosphere thanks to positive aspects to Mars and Mercury. But watch out for over-indulgence and binge behavior when the Moon squares off to Jupiter.


SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between July 7 and 13 when we come to the Capricorn Full Moon, which is the lunar cycle we call the TOWER MOON in memory of the observatory tower which Emperor Hadrian built at his Villa to study the stars. This is the moon for reaching for the stars ... seeking job promotions ... stretching on tiptoes to grasp something previously unattainable .... More details next time ....


Wednesday, June 18, 2014

ASTRO FORECAST: JUNE 18 — 29, 2014

Antinous Astrology Forecast

JUNE 18 to 29, 2014


WEDNESDAY JUNE 18, 2014

On Wednesday we come to one of the most fortuitous days of 2014 for friendship and romance when love planet Venus forms a sexy sextile with jovial Jupiter. Whether in professional and business relationships, or in personal one-to-one relationships, these two planets shower you with blessings. It will be hard to remain alone today.


THURSDAY JUNE 19, 2014

On Thursday we come to the second Pisces Third Quarter Moon in succession, which makes the second one June 19th the ANTINOUS SUMMER BLUE MOON ... and it barely 36 hours before the June Solstice. This very special lunar phase enhances your wish-making capabilities. As you look into the Solstice night skies you truly can wish upon a star and ... as the old song says: "When you wish upon a Star ... Makes no difference who you are ... Anything your heart desires ... Will come to you ... If your heart is in your dream ... No request is too extreme ... When you wish upon a star ... As dreamers do."


FRIDAY JUNE 20, 2014

On Friday Retrograde Mercury backs up into perfect alignment with the Sun in the final degrees of Gemini. This is a good time for going back over old disputes and disagreements and to revise and review them in order to seek new ways to resolve them.


SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2014

On Saturday the Solstice occurs at just about 12:00 noon British time — a special treat for the throngs at Stonehenge — and ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with Uranus in conjunction for an extra special Solstice celebration which brings heart and mind together with sparkling surprises.


SUNDAY JUNE 22, 2014

On Sunday you can anticipate a pleasant day with friends and relations when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive sextile aspects with Mercury, the Sun and intuitive Neptune.


MONDAY JUNE 23, 2014

On Monday, love is in the air when Venus leaves dependable Taurus and enters airy Gemini. If you have been thinking about spreading your wings and diversifying your love life, the coming four weeks is the time to do it. Gemini Venus is also a good time to diversify money matters. Love and money will be "up in the air" for the next month, so be flexible and in order to take advantage of the airy opportunities.


TUESDAY JUNE 24, 2014

On Tuesday, fickle Gemini Venus gets a bit carried away when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms exuberant aspects to both Venus and exaggeration-prone Jupiter. It's a good day for gossip and flirtation.


WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 2014

On Wednesday, Mars jams into 180-degree opposition to Uranus ... again. This happened only recently, sparking rebellions in the Ukraine and fighting in Iraq and elsewhere. Mars wants to settle old grudges while Uranus is bent on revolution. The combination is a textbook scenario for armed conflict and strife. On the personal level, a long-simmering situation may finally boil over with explosive results if you are not careful.


THURSDAY/FRIDAY JUNE 26/27, 2014

Overnight Thursday/Friday, the gentle and romantic CANCER NEW MOON soothes the tensions of recent days and weeks. In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC we call this the ADONIS MOON ... the lunar phase which enhances relationships ... Antinous has always been identified with Adonis, the god of beauty and desire, and a central figure in various mystery religions ... Adonis is the divine ideal lover ... Rituals and meditations tonight are best suited for focusing on your lover ... or how to find a lover ... or simply a good night for being with your lover.


SATURDAY JUNE 28, 2014

On Saturday, expectations run high but patience is in short supply when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in difficult aspects to Uranus, Mars and Saturn. On the one hand, you intend to get a lot done. But on the other hand, nothing seems to work out as you planned, or at least not as quickly as you had hoped.


SUNDAY JUNE 29, 2014

On Sunday, you see the world through rose-colored glasses when the Sun forms a rosy trine with Neptune even as Venus forms a 90-degree square angle to Neptune. This is a good day for smooth-talking gigolos who pay fanciful compliments to you — and you find yourself actually believing them.


SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between June 30 and July 6 when we come to the Libra First Quarter Moon, the beautiful moon of balance and equilibrium we call the VENUS MOON in Antinous Moon Magic ... This is Venus Genetrix, the Mother of Rome ... Rituals and meditations tonight are best suited for questions about your mother or your "inner mother" and also about finding flexible solutions to problems. The serpentine qualities of the "Snake Goddess Moon" offer insights into how to slither around or through seemingly impervious barriers in life .... More details next time ....


Thursday, June 12, 2014

THE SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON
THE DENARIUS MOON OF ANTINOUS



TONIGHT's Sagittarius Full Moon is the Lunar Phase which we call the DENARIUS MOON in Antinous Moon Magic.

This the classic "Money Moon" of ancient lore. This is the best time to fulfill dreams for achieving the riches you have always sought ... and remember that "riches" are not counted in terms of money, but in terms of the wealth of love and warmth you give to others.

The Sagittarius Full Moon is the "lucky" moon of jovial excess and exuberant spending.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Denarius Moon is the Spirit of Wealth and Abundance. It is the embodiment of largesse and of all material and spiritual riches. It is the Spirit of Richness in all its many meanings.

It is symbolized by a Roman coin bearing the profile of Antinous. In ancient times, Antinous coin/medallions were prized by his worshipers as a sort of portable Sacred Token or Pocket Shrine.

In ancient times many followers of the Blessed Youth felt it was necessary to have a tangible representation of Antinous with them at all times for protection and for blessings.

The rich had small, light-weight traveling busts or bronzes made to accompany them on their journeys. Poor people made do with more crudely made representations, such as coins and figurines and medals made of lead, clay and other base materials.

People of modest means who were lucky enough to get their hands on one of his commemorative coins would carry it with them for protection, often even wearing them.

Many were pierced by holes and hung from the neck as talismans: Antinous' image offering protection against evil, sickness and death. Other such medallions were mounted in frames to adorn household altars, and others were buried with the dead to invoke the god's aid on the perilous journey into the unknown.

Meditations and rituals tonight are best suited for delving into matters concerning material wealth, as you might expect. But on a far more sublime level, this is an ideal night for delving into the true treasures in your life ... the things you value most.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

ASTRO FORECAST: JUNE 12 — 22, 2014

Antinous Astrology Forecast

JUNE 12 to 22, 2014


THURSDAY/FRIDAY JUNE 12-13, 2014

Overnight Thursday/Friday we come to a rare Friday the 13th Full Moon — there will not be a Full Moon on a Friday the 13th again until 2049. Amid several tense planetary aspects involving Pluto, Uranus, Saturn and Venus (for starters), this is not the upbeat Full Moon we usually expect at this time of year. But it offers a ray of hope for you. This is the SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON — which we call the "DENARIUS MOON" because it focuses its light on treasures in your life. And because major planets such as Mercury, Pluto, Saturn and Neptune are Retrograde right now, this Full Moon is the best time of the year to use ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC to open your heart to ancestral spirits, , guardians, spirit guides or past-life soul mates. They have a "treasure" of experience which they will lovingly impart to you.


SATURDAY JUNE 14, 2014

On Saturday you may want to avoid your annoying and picky neighbors because Mars and Pluto square off to encourage strife and argumentativeness. Avoid confrontation wherever possible.


SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2014

On Sunday the Mars/Pluto tensions are offset a tiny bit when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a nice trine with Venus to help you do some cocooning to close out the weekend.


MONDAY JUNE 16, 2014

On Monday the new work week gets off to a very productive start when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in positive aspects with ambitious Mars and impulsive serendipitous Uranus as well as squaring off to Saturn to ensure determined effort.


TUESDAY JUNE 17, 2014

Tuesday is ideal for career networking when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a 90-degree right angle to Venus as well as trines with Mercury and the Sun. Also Wednesday Retrograde Mercury reversed out of Cancer and re-enters Gemini. So if you said some things a couple of weeks ago which you now regret, you can go back and undo the verbal damage


WEDNESDAY JUNE 18, 2014

On Wednesday we come to one of the most fortuitous days of 2014 for friendship and romance when love planet Venus forms a sexy sextile with jovial Jupiter. Whether in professional and business relationships, or in personal one-to-one relationships, these two planets shower you with blessings. It will be hard to remain alone today.


THURSDAY JUNE 19, 2014

On Thursday we come to the second Pisces Third Quarter Moon in succession, which makes the second one June 19th the ANTINOUS SUMMER BLUE MOON ... and it barely 36 hours before the June Solstice. This very special lunar phase enhances your wish-making capabilities. As you look into the Solstice night skies you truly can wish upon a star and ... as the old song says: "Makes no difference who you are ... Anything your heart desires ... Will come to you ... If your heart is in your dream ... No request is too extreme ... When you wish upon a star ... As dreamers do."


FRIDAY JUNE 20, 2014

On Friday Retrograde Mercury backs up into perfect alignment with the Sun in the final degrees of Gemini. This is a good time for going back over old disputes and disagreements and to revise and review them in order to seek new ways to resolve them.


SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2014

On Saturday the Solstice occurs at just about 12:00 noon British time — a special treat for the throngs at Stonehenge — and ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with Uranus in conjunction for an extra special Solstice celebration which brings heart and mind together with sparkling surprises.


SUNDAY JUNE 22, 2014

On Sunday you can anticipate a pleasant day with friends and relations when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive sextile aspects with Mercury, the Sun and intuitive Neptune.


SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between June 23 and 29 when the gentle and romantic CANCER NEW MOON soothes the tensions of recent days and weeks. In ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC we call this the ADONIS MOON. This segues into a miracle-filled week when Venus changes signs .... More details next time ....


Thursday, June 5, 2014

WHY ANTINOUS LOOKS SO SAD
ON SUCH A 'LUCKY' DAY



TONIGHT's Virgo First Quarter Moon is the Lunar Phase we call the MOON OF MELANCHOLY ... but don't worry ... it can be your "lucky" moon.

Each phase of the Moon represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype in ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC. The Spirit of the Moon of Melancholy is the Spirit of Despondency and Despair. It is the worrier, the pouter, the Spirit which feels guilty and inadequate.

It is the negative side of Virgo, not the caring and dutiful side, but rather the side which frets and mopes and feels inadequate for the task at hand. It is sadness for the sake of sadness, without cause. It is the Spirit of Chronic Depression.

In English-speaking countries, "Melancholy" is almost a dirty word.  Puritan upbringing has conditioned us to grin and bear it, to adopt a stiff upper lip attitude. But suppressing this feeling is as bad as wallowing in it. 

Other cultures are not so uptight about acknowledging this feeling of sadness. They realize it is a necessary part of life. It is what the French call "larmoyant"  a lovely word which rolls off your tongue so languidly. It describes a lack of joy, a vague feeling that life is not what it should be. It is Peggy Lee singing that minor-key ballad "Is That All There Is?" 

This moon signals those areas of your life where things are not going well and you have a right to sing the blues. But it also signals those moments when we wallow in self-sorrow and almost enjoy brow-beating ourselves  for no good reason.  

Don't suppress this sadness, but don't wallow in it. Instead, savor it for a moment and discern what your gay spiritual heart is trying to tell you. 

ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD uses this lunar phase to invite you to reflect on those parts of your life or your living and job environment which may be making you sad. 

You may come to the realization that the sadness you are feeling is not coming from within yourself, but rather that it is originating elsewhere — coming from someone else or from some other situation.

As you know, many gay people are highly sensitive to the emotions of others, and to the "vibes" of a location or situation. You know how you can enter a space, such as a room or a house, and you immediately sense whether it is a cheerful or a sad place. You know how the sadness of others can affect you — even at great distances.

You may be feeling sadness and then the phone rings and it is a special person who needs consolation, and you realize that the melancholy you were feeling had its origins with that person, not with yourself.

Most people ignore such "coincidences." But this sensitivity is an integral part of ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC. That is why the "Moon of Melancholy" is important. It is the best time of the year for meditation and rituals concerning sadness — in yourself and in others.

Examine your own life and see if where the source of your sadness lies.

If you find the source of sadness in your life, then this Lunar Phase provides you with the energy to effect changes which will move you out of melancholy into the next lunar phase.

More about that coming up ....  

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

ASTRO FORECAST: JUNE 5 — 15, 2014

Antinous Astrology Forecast

JUNE 5 to 15, 2014


THURSDAY JUNE 5, 2014

On Thursday we come to the Virgo First Quarter Moon. This is the Lunar Phase we call the MOON OF MELANCHOLY ... but don't worry ... it can be your "lucky" moon ... In English-speaking countries, "Melancholy" is almost a dirty word. Puritan upbringing has conditioned us to grin and bear it, to adopt a stiff-upper-lip attitude ... Other cultures are not so uptight about acknowledging this feeling of sadness. They realize it is a necessary part of life. It is what the French call "larmoyant" — a lovely word which suggests there is great beauty in sadness ... For example, crying at the movies is very beautiful and cleansing for the soul ... it is cathartic and healthy ... Meditations and rituals on this night are best suited for identifying the source of sadness in your life. If you find the source of sadness in your life, then this Lunar Phase provides you with the energy to effect changes which will move you out of melancholy into the next lunar phase.


FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2014

You will say thank the God it's Friday when the Sun forms a liberating sextile with rebellious Uranus while ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in sextiles with Saturn and Jupiter. It all means it's time to break out of the routine and go out and hit the clubs Friday night.


SATURDAY JUNE 7, 2014

On Saturday Mercury does an about-face and goes "backwards" as seen from Earth until July 1st. This RETROGRADE MERCURY phase is a time of confusion in communications and commerce. About three times each year, Mercury the communications wizard turns into Mercury the fast-talking con man. This is the RETROGRADE MERCURY phase, and it lasts about three weeks. So RETROGRADE MERCURY will be serving up glitches and snafus. If you are buying a new mobile phone, be sure to read the fine print about hidden costs. Planning to move into a new apartment? Check the kitchen and bathroom for tell-tale signs of mold before signing the lease. Remember over the next three weeks that MERCURY wants you to play his sly game to win — not to be a whining victim. Make him proud of the way you play his game!


SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2014

On Sunday you can count on optimal conditions for a brunch or garden party when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in socially conducive aspects with Mars and the Sun as well as spicy aspects to Pluto, Uranus and over-eager Jupiter. It is a recipe for conviviality and over-indulgence.


MONDAY JUNE 9, 2014

On Monday Neptune does an about-face and goes Retrograde from now until November 16th. Retrograde Neptune in intuitive Pisces means there will be an atmosphere of nostalgia and yearning for a return to the "good old days" — which were not all that good to start with. The combination of Retrograde Neptune and the SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON on Friday the 13th means that this week is possibly the best time of the year to get in touch with your elders — whether living or not. The stars are opening the portals between the worlds for you to contact your ancestral spirits, guardians, or past-life soul mates. On the mundane level, it's a good day to call your grandparents. You may be surprised at the Sagittarian wealth of advice they have to offer.


TUESDAY JUNE 10, 2014

On Tuesday the green-eyed monster rears its ugly head when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in opposition to Venus. Jealousy, envy and all sorts of loss-related fears abound.


WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2014

On Wednesday there is good news and there is not so good news. The good news for those of you who live in the Americas is that optimism abounds when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a pleasant trine with lucky Jupiter. The not so good news is for those of you who live in the Eastern Hemisphere when the Moon goes VOID OF COURSE during office hours ... resulting in a carelessness and Jovial frivolity. Not that that is necessarily bad. It just means you may not get as much work done as you had hoped.


THURSDAY/FRIDAY JUNE 12-13, 2014

Overnight Thursday/Friday we come to a rare Friday the 13th Full Moon — there will not be a Full Moon on a Friday the 13th again until 2049. Amid several tense planetary aspects involving Pluto, Uranus, Saturn and Venus (for starters), this is not the upbeat Full Moon we usually expect at this time of year. But it offers a ray of hope for you. This is the SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON — which we call the "DENARIUS MOON" because it focuses its light on treasures in your life. And because major planets such as Mercury, Pluto, Saturn and Neptune are Retrograde right now, this Full Moon is the best time of the year to use ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC to open your heart to ancestral spirits, , guardians, spirit guides or past-life soul mates. They have a "treasure" of experience which they will lovingly impart to you.


SATURDAY JUNE 14, 2014

On Saturday you may want to avoid your annoying and picky neighbors because Mars and Pluto square off to encourage strife and argumentativeness. Avoid confrontation wherever possible.


SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2014

On Sunday the Mars/Pluto tensions are offset a tiny bit when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a nice trine with Venus to help you do some cocooning to close out the weekend.


SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between June 16 and 22 when we come to the second Pisces Third Quarter Moon in succession, which makes the second one June 19th the ANTINOUS SUMMER BLUE MOON ... and it barely 36 hours before the June Solstice .... More details next time ....