Wow! What an incredible example! Thank you so much, Michelle for sharing those insights! I always love reading these analysis! This one really captured me, for some reason.
I’m curious about the Antiscia between the IC and the Moon/Mercury conjunction. Could this also be a sign of someone with a mind that is deeply connected to the the place of mystery and endings (perhaps even more so with the sign of Capricorn at the roots and it’s association with the gate of the Gods)? I wonder also if she might have inherited this controversial gift or dark craft. Perhaps it felt ancestral with that exiled Venus in Scorpio in her 2nd house of resources sextiling the IC?
I can see in her 3rd house all the scepticism and doubt, as well as the need for that glimmer of faith and hope amidst the backdrop of world wars, economic depression and the pressure to rise above it all and make ends meet, perhaps at any cost, with that malefic enclosure of the Sun. The pressure must have been so intense. Perhaps even from her husband (Mars) and her children (Saturn).
I also love how the new moon is in her joy in the 3rd house and is still dark. I wonder if this can also signify and amplify that connection to those invisible realms and the world between worlds? But also the threat from the Crown?
Also, would that debilitated and hidden mercury ruling the 9th and 12th houses also be an indication of this spiritual/intuitive gift but also perhaps enemies?
It feels like Mercury would also speak to that magician energy. I can imagine people in her community feeling enchanted and/or hypnotised by her and her rituals. It’s beautiful also seeing how people would have felt inspired, healed and soothed, with the presence of the Moon connecting with Jupiter.
I love the way you ended this article with the question of what roles we play in our own lives. I find it so intriguing to see how these roles are influenced and shaped by the environment and culture around us and how they in turn influence and shape the people, culture and environment.
Even though I can see how a debilitated mercury could be that shifty trickster, I also wonder about the people in power who wrote her story, impacting how she is remembered. I wonder about their likely intention to undermine her, and others as well as those taboo practices by making her appear as evil and/or fraudulent?
Thanks so much once again to you and the brilliant AO team! I so look forward to seeing what engaging content and art you’ll share in 2024!
What a fabulous addition to this article! I can't tell you how much I enjoy reading your impressions of the chart. What a treat! I definitely agree with all the suggestions you made and I'm glad that Helen Duncan has inspired you from beyond the veil.
The fact that Mercury is under the beams didn't capture my attention too much since it's already well on its way out of there. But since it's debilitated and in the 3rd house, I agree, we could definitely think of Mercury representing some potential enemies, and perhaps even in Helen's immediate environment.
I love how you're reading the Moon/Jupiter connection. Yes, she must have inspired many people and nurtured their love for the unseen forces.
A big heart-felt thank you for your support throughout the year, Rawia! May 2024 be filled to the brim with joy and abundance for you and yours!
Thank you so much, Michelle! I’m so delighted and grateful to hear that you enjoyed reading my impressions. And I’m also glad that Helen Duncan stoked the flame within!
Thank you for pointing out Mercury’s position in the synodic cycle here. I’ll try to keep that in mind for next time!
Thank you, once again Michelle for skilfully nurturing and warming those germinating seeds within!!
May 2024 also be filled with joy and abundance for you and your loved ones!! And may the dazzling ones shower us all with their protection and blessings!
Wow! What an incredible example! Thank you so much, Michelle for sharing those insights! I always love reading these analysis! This one really captured me, for some reason.
I’m curious about the Antiscia between the IC and the Moon/Mercury conjunction. Could this also be a sign of someone with a mind that is deeply connected to the the place of mystery and endings (perhaps even more so with the sign of Capricorn at the roots and it’s association with the gate of the Gods)? I wonder also if she might have inherited this controversial gift or dark craft. Perhaps it felt ancestral with that exiled Venus in Scorpio in her 2nd house of resources sextiling the IC?
I can see in her 3rd house all the scepticism and doubt, as well as the need for that glimmer of faith and hope amidst the backdrop of world wars, economic depression and the pressure to rise above it all and make ends meet, perhaps at any cost, with that malefic enclosure of the Sun. The pressure must have been so intense. Perhaps even from her husband (Mars) and her children (Saturn).
I also love how the new moon is in her joy in the 3rd house and is still dark. I wonder if this can also signify and amplify that connection to those invisible realms and the world between worlds? But also the threat from the Crown?
Also, would that debilitated and hidden mercury ruling the 9th and 12th houses also be an indication of this spiritual/intuitive gift but also perhaps enemies?
It feels like Mercury would also speak to that magician energy. I can imagine people in her community feeling enchanted and/or hypnotised by her and her rituals. It’s beautiful also seeing how people would have felt inspired, healed and soothed, with the presence of the Moon connecting with Jupiter.
I love the way you ended this article with the question of what roles we play in our own lives. I find it so intriguing to see how these roles are influenced and shaped by the environment and culture around us and how they in turn influence and shape the people, culture and environment.
Even though I can see how a debilitated mercury could be that shifty trickster, I also wonder about the people in power who wrote her story, impacting how she is remembered. I wonder about their likely intention to undermine her, and others as well as those taboo practices by making her appear as evil and/or fraudulent?
Thanks so much once again to you and the brilliant AO team! I so look forward to seeing what engaging content and art you’ll share in 2024!
Happy holidays to you all!!!
What a fabulous addition to this article! I can't tell you how much I enjoy reading your impressions of the chart. What a treat! I definitely agree with all the suggestions you made and I'm glad that Helen Duncan has inspired you from beyond the veil.
The fact that Mercury is under the beams didn't capture my attention too much since it's already well on its way out of there. But since it's debilitated and in the 3rd house, I agree, we could definitely think of Mercury representing some potential enemies, and perhaps even in Helen's immediate environment.
I love how you're reading the Moon/Jupiter connection. Yes, she must have inspired many people and nurtured their love for the unseen forces.
A big heart-felt thank you for your support throughout the year, Rawia! May 2024 be filled to the brim with joy and abundance for you and yours!
Thank you so much, Michelle! I’m so delighted and grateful to hear that you enjoyed reading my impressions. And I’m also glad that Helen Duncan stoked the flame within!
Thank you for pointing out Mercury’s position in the synodic cycle here. I’ll try to keep that in mind for next time!
Thank you, once again Michelle for skilfully nurturing and warming those germinating seeds within!!
May 2024 also be filled with joy and abundance for you and your loved ones!! And may the dazzling ones shower us all with their protection and blessings!
Aww thank you so much, Rawia, for your warm-hearted wishes. It means a lot!
Thank you! Happy holidays to you, too. May the New Year bring bountiful blessings.
Omg this was an amazing read. As a medium myself, I am captivated by her story and see some similarities to mine. Thank you Michelle!!!!!!
It's awesome that there are similarities! Thank you for letting me know, and for reading my article :)