October 16th to 22nd October 2006
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TUESDAY October 17 Names of new planets email Dear Jonathan, Who are the people who decide on the names of new planets and how do they come to their conclusions? If they had named Eris after a different legend would that have set you all off in a different direction? Thanks, Daphne Dear Daphne, An international committee of astronomers chose the name. We do not know how or why, but by long-standing tradition, we astrologers honour all decisions and definitions made by our scientific brethren, even if they show us no such respect in return. They chose what they chose. We must accept and interpret that. |
WEDNESDAY October 18 What about Ceres email Dear Jonathan, You have written a lot about Eris - but what about Ceres, the asteroid recently promoted to a 'dwarf planet'? Zack
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THURSDAY October 19 Tuesday 17th comment I did extra meditation on Tuesday. I figured, if the earth really was going to be being bathed by an interdimensional UV ray that could amplify consciousness a millionfold, I'd like to be in on the act. It was a pleasant day but I don't recall experiencing blinding enlightenment. Or perhaps I did, but my mind couldn't cope so I forgot it all immediately afterwards. Oh well. This weekend, though, may yet bring us a more memorable experience of love, wisdom and happiness. An exceptionally auspicious quadruple conjunction will coincide with shooting stars each night, from midnight to 4am. |
FRIDAY October 20 �Orionid� meteor shower The ancients believed that the dark of the moon allowed things unseen to become visible. That's happening now. This weekend's lack of moonlight will reveal the yearly �Orionid� meteor shower. Stunning shooting stars are being formed as spaceship Earth now travels through a trail of debris left by Halley's Comet. Bits blaze briefly as they burn in our atmosphere. Wish on those stars if you like and wish too, on the New Moon itself which is happening at the 28th degree of Libra. Venus and Mars are also in this part of the sky. It's an auspicious quadruple conjunction. |
SATURDAY October 21 No Thought for the Day |
SUNDAY October 22 Mercury, the winged messenger comment Your Week Ahead: This could be 'one of those weeks' - especially if you work in sales, marketing or transport . Or if you buy, sell, write, count or compute. Likewise, if you are trying to strike a deal, negotiate a contract or seek out a secret. Mercury is slowing down. Next weekend, it begins a three week 'reverse trundle' through the zodiac. It's an optical illusion. Planets don't really go backwards - but, when they appear to be standing still, the issues and processes they govern tend to grind to a halt. Mercury, the winged messenger, was the ancient equivalent of a motorbike courier. The sky's gods and goddesses, this week, may not all be answering their mail! |
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