Guest guest Posted December 25, 2003 Report Share Posted December 25, 2003 Dear Renee, First let me say I love the "firecracker"! Suits you. Cool. Okay, I'll TRY to be less longwinded than usual. This whole thread started with a gentleman (whose name STILL escapes me) who complained that his life has not turned out as materially well as his brothers. Richard then, in comparison, brought up his friend of the Aquarius Saturn in 10th fame. This friend has also complained that things don't turn out well for them. So, in looking for possible reasons, some criticism has been leveled toward their blunt speaking and perhaps less than social adherence to the truth "at all costs". It is perfectly possible that Richard has "pointed the finger" at his friend for their personal incompatability. And you are right, he'd be wrong in that. But she's the one complaining about things going wrong for her. So the point in this conversation is to see where she may be her own worst enemy. Richard and his relationship are his business which he will figure out or won't, but isn't the topic. Also, the topic is these individuals' personal relationships and business relationships. Silence, compromise, etc are being discussed in regards to a one-on-one relationship. As in business being a Venusian thing. Getting along GENERALLY generates more business than not. At no time has anyone advocated silence on global issues or adherence to "feel good" morality in the squashing of other cultures/countries/peoples, etc. The catatonic sheep mentality that you abhor is abhorent, but a different subject. Yes, truth and being outspoken and to the point can be refreshing things, but not all the time. That doesn't make the alternative being "deceitful and delusional". Often, "truth speakers" deliver these truths whether they've been asked for or not. You don't want the rabbits to try and change the zebra, but Mr. Zebra shouldn't hound the rabbits with what the do wrong ALL THE TIME. Truth speaking OFTEN leads to pointing out the faults of everything. If you don't think you do this, then I'm sorry Renee, you have just a tinge of delusion yourself. You just don't see it. In personal relationships, truth telling does often lead to the comments you stated as being rude such as "gee that dress is ugly" or "stuffing your face too much lately? Your jeans are too tight". Both statements are probably true. But if you didn't state them, wouldn't you, under your own rules, be being deceitful? I know several truth sayers who end up stating these comments (yes, I admit it, directed to me) believing that they are being truthful and not realizing it's rude. Not in the heat of the moment anyway. But maybe the rabbit didn't ask. Maybe the rabbit doesn't find this truth refreshing. Maybe the rabbit can still remember this same truth stated yesterday and doesn't need the reminder. I know this sounds exaggerated. But within the family and village, truth sayers can often get caught in this kind of excess of truth saying. That's were the blunt mouth gets in their own way. The rabbits start to avoid them. Yes, "we" need to learn from those with "fixed knowledge" and Yes we probably resent them for their outspokeness, but that doesn't change that they have something to learn too - and it's not to be deceitful or delusional. Perhaps they need to learn that actions speak louder than words, or that truth will be listened to if shared gently not given bluntly on the head. Maybe that truth should be given when asked, or God knows cause I don't - I'm a rabbit what do I know. I just know that seldom is anything just black or just white, and that everyone has something to learn even those who know all the "truth". Anyway, those are my Saturn in Capricorn in the 5th 2 cents worth (does that make it half as truthful than if in the 10th?). Oh, and Merry Christmas! :-) New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2003 Report Share Posted December 25, 2003 Dear Mary....you are not a wabbit (LOL)....you are a wise owl:o) I have a gold necklace with the name 'Buggs' that my hubby gave me one Xmas....my nickname he gave me some years ago. How ironic! Comments below.... This whole thread started with a gentleman (whose name STILL escapes me) who complained that his life has not turned out as materially well as his brothers. Richard then, in comparison, brought up his friend of the Aquarius Saturn in 10th fame. This friend has also complained that things don't turn out well for them. [me] In fairness (my primary motivation), may I add that not all Saturn in the 10th people 'complain' and that many who complain may have Saturn elsewhere in their chart....just to point that out. [you] So, in looking for possible reasons, some criticism has been leveled toward their blunt speaking and perhaps less than social adherence to the truth "at all costs". It is perfectly possible that Richard has "pointed the finger" at his friend for their personal incompatability. And you are right, he'd be wrong in that. But she's the one complaining about things going wrong for her. [me] Therefore it's ok for the astrologer to be critical, use her as an example for many who have Saturn in the 10th ? It did not seem to me to be strictly about his friend but also about generally pointing fingers at all who have Saturn in the 10th (possibly only in Aquarius....not sure). This is generalizing. This is like saying that all Scorpio's are not to be trusted or all Gemini's are airheads....see? All black's are stupid. All Asian's are better at math then whites. [you] Also, the topic is these individuals' personal relationships and business relationships. Silence, compromise, etc are being discussed in regards to a one-on-one relationship. As in business being a Venusian thing. Getting along GENERALLY generates more business than not. At no time has anyone advocated silence on global issues or adherence to "feel good" morality in the squashing of other cultures/countries/peoples, etc. The catatonic sheep mentality that you abhor is abhorent, but a different subject. [me] Agreed:o) [you] Yes, truth and being outspoken and to the point can be refreshing things, but not all the time. That doesn't make the alternative being "deceitful and delusional". Often, "truth speakers" deliver these truths whether they've been asked for or not. [me] But not always. Depends on the individual makeup of the person. Maybe the 'obvious' obnoxious argumentative types you are referring to here but there are many who hold their principles to their hearts closely while being Venusian most of the time depending on where Venus is in their charts I suppose and in what aspect to other placements, what houses she owns and so on. Venus on the Asc. Jupiter and Saturn in my 10th. [you] You don't want the rabbits to try and change the zebra, but Mr. Zebra shouldn't hound the rabbits with what the do wrong ALL THE TIME. [me] Only when it affects the zebra and his 'village' and family. I believe in live and let live until it affects what I consider to be off limits. Maybe that's the difference. My perception was that a Saturn in 10th individual 'always' speaks their truth bluntly irregardless of who it affects, asked or not which is not what I think is fair. I could care less what wabbits do unless they affect my space or leave an impression of something that I feel needs to be adjusted for all who may be influenced by it. I dislike the 'it's ok (to say or do something about someone else or generalizing) until it happens to me' attitude...know what I mean? [you] Truth speaking OFTEN leads to pointing out the faults of everything. [me] But isn't that what Richard did? Point out the faults of Saturn in the 10th? <G> [you] If you don't think you do this, then I'm sorry Renee, you have just a tinge of delusion yourself. You just don't see it. [me] See....you and I do not know each other so never assume a person does not know their own faults:o) I would not assume that about you so I would appreciate the favor being returned. I would disagree that one of my faults is to 'often' point out the faults of *everything*. Having survived working in government for many years, I would have not made it the first day there if I point out the faults of everyone and everything wrong with government let alone years of service. Having survived severe child abuse for years as a child....I would be dead or in a padded cell had I not kept my mouth shut and allowed sleeping rabbits to sleep many times when I could have provoked much more abuse by pointing out the faults of the abuser....not that I didn't blow up now and then out of self defense. So no....never assume you know another person's history. I have held my tongue more times then I cared to in order to keep the peace for all concerned be it a personal situation or public. This does not mean that I do not speak the truth when and where I feel it's truly appropriate. [you] In personal relationships, truth telling does often lead to the comments you stated as being rude such as "gee that dress is ugly" or "stuffing your face too much lately? Your jeans are too tight". Both statements are probably true. But if you didn't state them, wouldn't you, under your own rules, be being deceitful? [me] You assume you know my 'rules' and my definition of truth. Truth to me is not concerned with a person's appearance *unless* I feel it is potentially a problem for them in some way or for others. If someone comes out of the bathroom at work and has not zipped up their fly....and it's obvious...then one would gracefully say something to them in order to spare them embarrassment. If my spouse looks less then perfect at any given time, has gained weight or what-have-you but it does not affect a *goal* he has or it does not affect his stance in the community or endangers him in some way emotionally, psychologically etc....then I could care less as I love the soul and not the outer package. Everyone has their priorities in relationship to what truth is important to state and what is not. If it serves no purpose other then to hurt someone or malign a person, group and so on unfairly (generalizations) then why say it at all?? <G> [you] I know several truth sayers who end up stating these comments (yes, I admit it, directed to me) believing that they are being truthful and not realizing it's rude. Not in the heat of the moment anyway. But maybe the rabbit didn't ask. Maybe the rabbit doesn't find this truth refreshing. Maybe the rabbit can still remember this same truth stated yesterday and doesn't need the reminder. [me] I agree. The Saturn in the 10th rabbit may have heard this stated yesterday too. [you] I know this sounds exaggerated. But within the family and village, truth sayers can often get caught in this kind of excess of truth saying. That's were the blunt mouth gets in their own way. The rabbits start to avoid them. Yes, "we" need to learn from those with "fixed knowledge" and Yes we probably resent them for their outspokeness, but that doesn't change that they have something to learn too - and it's not to be deceitful or delusional. Perhaps they need to learn that actions speak louder than words, or that truth will be listened to if shared gently not given bluntly on the head. Maybe that truth should be given when asked, or God knows cause I don't - I'm a rabbit what do I know. [me] Maybe a sense of balance and fairness on both parts would be a nice thing to have. Checks and balances....what is acceptable and what is not. As far as the rabbits avoiding extremely outspoken people....that's their choice. The extremely outspoken people should avoid the rabbits if they get on their nerves to the point that they spout off *all* the time. This is an extreme. [you] I just know that seldom is anything just black or just white, and that everyone has something to learn even those who know all the "truth". [me] We all see a part of the entire concept of truth. In this dualistic world of light and dark, black and white....I do see many things as cut and dried due to my experience in the world. I do acknowledge that there are many areas where my book of rules is completely foreign to someone else and if there is no way to have a meeting of the minds in order to be heard and also to listen....then I go back to my village of Zebra's. Peaceful co-existence is fine with me:o) [you] Anyway, those are my Saturn in Capricorn in the 5th 2 cents worth (does that make it half as truthful than if in the 10th?). [me] No....it means you see the big picture from 'under the horizon' in the 5th house. I see it from up above on the Midheaven. You have your telescope of the sky and I have mine. C'est la vie. In this world of should and should not....I wonder if anyone has ever pondered the idea that maybe wherever you have Saturn in your chart....that is what you are meant to experience for that lifetime. Most other people won't 'get it' because they cannot relate. So why criticize where Saturn is at all if that is the experience they are meant to have? [you] Oh, and Merry Christmas! [me] Merry Xmas right back atcha!! Buggs :-) New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat : gjlist- gjlist/ gjlist Your Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2003 Report Share Posted December 25, 2003 Oops. I AM delusional. I have Saturn in the 6th. New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Wabbit holes are awfully dark, aren't they? Mary Quinn [mary1quinn] Thursday, December 25, 2003 3:26 PM gjlist RE: [GJ] Saturn in 10th/Aquarius/1965 - Renee Oops. I AM delusional. I have Saturn in the 6th. New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat : gjlist- gjlist/ gjlist Your Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Dear Renee, Being a 1963 baby, I was born in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit! And every time I delude myself into thinking I'm an owl, the sun comes up and I discover I'm a Wabbit sitting in a tree... Yes, you are right it's all about balance. Some people have it, some don't. Some complain, some don't. Some critisize, some don't. Some everything, some don't. Generalization, sadly, sometimes comes from a lack of time to type out EXACTLY what you mean. Sometimes it's from ignorance. So I guess one is left with delineating each individual's chart. Sometimes, though, the temptation is great when you find a larger than usual (perhaps) group of people exhibiting the same trait that have, say, Saturn in Aquarius in the 10th. And sometimes we are in a worse mood than others and we are harsher than normal, more critical, say. You are right in that I should not assume your personal history. I meant to repeat what you had said yourself without including the bulk of your e-mail (to save space). Sorry if I got it wrong. By that same token, we can neither of us assume anything about Richard's history either. In fact, I'll just climb down from this tree seeing that a wabbit in a tree is a rather ridiculous sight... New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Hey...my daughter is a fire wabbit!! I hear ya, Mary and I agree:o) You should hang out in trees more often... Happy New Year.... Renee Mary Quinn [mary1quinn] Friday, December 26, 2003 4:19 PM gjlist RE: [GJ] Saturn in 10th/Aquarius/1965 - Renee Dear Renee, Being a 1963 baby, I was born in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit! And every time I delude myself into thinking I'm an owl, the sun comes up and I discover I'm a Wabbit sitting in a tree... Yes, you are right it's all about balance. Some people have it, some don't. Some complain, some don't. Some critisize, some don't. Some everything, some don't. Generalization, sadly, sometimes comes from a lack of time to type out EXACTLY what you mean. Sometimes it's from ignorance. So I guess one is left with delineating each individual's chart. Sometimes, though, the temptation is great when you find a larger than usual (perhaps) group of people exhibiting the same trait that have, say, Saturn in Aquarius in the 10th. And sometimes we are in a worse mood than others and we are harsher than normal, more critical, say. You are right in that I should not assume your personal history. I meant to repeat what you had said yourself without including the bulk of your e-mail (to save space). Sorry if I got it wrong. By that same token, we can neither of us assume anything about Richard's history either. In fact, I'll just climb down from this tree seeing that a wabbit in a tree is a rather ridiculous sight... New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat : gjlist- gjlist/ gjlist Your Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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