Inner & Outer Astrology - Article.... M.Kincaid 10/9

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Inner & Outer…

Astrology

 

This morning I was thinking, so often we think of our Planets only

influencing ‘outer’ aspects of our lives, we also need to

realize ‘they’ also represent our inner lives, or selves, as

well.

For example, delays in career, or disappointments with

relationships, or lack of fulfillment of desires.

All these are obvious ‘outer’ Saturn experiences so we

look at our charts to find out why. Maybe

Saturn’s moving through our 10th

House. Maybe it’s moving through our 7th

House of partnerships or maybe even moving through our 11th

House of desire or gain.

In all those examples the ‘outer’ signs of

Saturn’s presence are felt by us. So, we

try innumerable ways to change this situation.

Eventually, we begin to realize this same Saturn situation is also

about our inner life as well.

Saturn moving through our 10th House may be partly

wrapped up, or noticeable in career, with delays and frustrations there,

but the real lesson is inside. We’re

meant to do something with our ‘inner’ Saturn, and if we do

that, especially now, then that ‘outer’ sign of Saturn malefic

ness will immediately go away!

This experience, alone, shows us that Saturn’s highest

purpose is for an inner growth of greater balance, integraton of silence,

stillness and enlightenment.

 

Saturn is About

Enlightenment

 

So, let’s discuss how we can better interpret the outer Signs

of all the Planets, but in terms of their even more important and relevant

‘inner’ realities.

 

The Sun

 

The Sun’s clear ‘signs’ or consequences in the

outer include frustrations with life, with career, with lack of

self-confidence about going ahead or facing our problems. The tendency is to always look to circumstances in

the environment to justify the inner experience of a lack of inner

Self-strength or self-confidence.

But, the very moment that we realize our lack of outer

self-confidence is really a ‘sign’ of lack of inner Self; then

the process of Self, Sun strengthening can begin.

Then, taking even one step towards

strengthening that same inner Sun, we will not only find more

self-confidence within but will immediately feel more self-confidence and

strength on the outer.

 

The Moon

 

The Moon is also equally difficult to have weakened in one’s

Astrology. The Moon, almost always blames how

one feels on the outer. I’m worried or

anxious because we have no money. Or,

I’m feeling insecure because my girlfriend isn’t always there

for me. Or, I’m upset because my friend

looked at me weird, yesterday.

There are innumerable ways in which the Moon feels, and then looks

to the ‘outer’ to justify that inner feeling. I tell people all the time, whenever you find

yourself experiencing any of the outer negatives of the Moon; worry about

finances, worry about health, worry about family, work, or life itself;

stop blaming the ‘outer’ and immediately realize this is all

due, in part to your Inner Moon!

Again, the very moment that you take a step to strengthen your

inner Moon, both the inner and outer signs of Moonish weakness, will go

away.

Let’s say one already recognizes that there’s something

wrong within because of one’s constant worrying, anxieties, phobias

or depression. This is the first step,

realizing that even the innner worries are not the real

cause.

The next step, though, is to do something to strengthen that Inner

Moon. The very moment that you do that, not

only will the inner worrying subside but the outer worrying will

begin to become less as well.

 

Mercury

 

When Mercury is afflicted or undeveloped, some of the outer signs

of this are decision makings are difficult.

Also, many Mercurial communications are difficult or

unsuccessful. Because Mercury rules the

intellect and all communications, if it is weak or undeveloped then that

immediately translates with difficulties in one’s outer life of

decision makings, communications and even just simple

understanding.

One grasps or understands through the Mercury intellect. So, when Mercury’s having a rough time, we

experience it outside in our relations with others, work and in our

frustrations.

Again, the outer ramifications of a weakened or undeveloped Mercury

are just the outer signs of an inner reality that in almost all

cases is easier to change first, on the

inside.

Then, as Mercury is strengthened there, then, the outer and inner

expressions of that undeveloped Mercury will immediately

improve.

 

Venus

 

Venus, for most people is such a very important planet. Venus represents how we love and how we’re

loved. Most people then, wish they were more

successful in love. This however, is the outer

reality of the inner reality of a healthy and happy Venus.

When Venus is afflicted, weak or undeveloped, then the outer

expressions of love, relationships and affection are sorely lacking or

full of problems. The tendency of course is to

try and fix the innocent outer symptoms. We

try to get our spouses, or family members to be more loving. We tell people at work what’s wrong with

them.

Of course we rarely realize that outer love and relationships is

really an innocent reflection of our inner Venus’ loving

nature. We take even one step towards becoming

a more loving Venus person, or self, and we can immediately see that the

outer is a reflection of the inner.

Venus represents how in-tune we are with the Love potential of the

Universe. As a result of that, we love or

appreciate the Universe. The outer signs of

our lovingness however, are not the problem.

The problem is we need to develop an inner brilliant, full,

shining, and happy Venus. How to do that of

course is the key.

 

Mars

 

Mars is called the planet of

‘blame’. We receive tension from

others, we have arguments or disagreements, we even have people mad,

jealous or angry with us; and we can’t find the reason! This of course, is all our Mars stuff. The outer experiences of Mars include arguments,

disagreements, jealousy, betrayal, resentment,

etc.

We automatically assume that these things are caused by difficult,

impossible people. We even see weird, angry

and out of control Marish people so we assume they are the cause, of our

Mars grief.

The truth, however, is they too are just the innocent signs of the

inner condition or relationship with our inner

Mars.

If Mars is strong, and not misused by us, we have better success

with others; we have the ability to take care of ourselves and even stand

up for ourselves which are two of Mars most important

features.

Therefore, if you find any problems with your Mars outer life, then

look within and see if there’s something about your inner Mars that

too, needs strengthening or neutralizing.

I use the word neutralizing because Mars’ imbalance is often

an overly excessive or too strong influence.

Mars is very easy to miss use this way.

We always can pick up a club and try to solve our problems. Look at the World, today, (2006). Governments and whole nations are trying to solve

the problems of life, by being more Marish.

War is a Mars approach to the many problems of life. Mars, fighting, quarreling, disagreeing or making

war, have never solved the important problems of life. We are in a Mars educational grade and we’re

still failing drastically to understand Mars.

When Mars is miss understood, within, we find ourselves stealing,

lying, fighting, being dishonest, untruthful, and on and on and on. The very moment however, when we embrace the higher

truths of Mars, then outer signs of immature Mars will go

away.

Mars stands for courage and righteousness.

So, when we stand up for ourselves, and we stand for truth and what

is right then life becomes better. It

doesn’t hurt also, to unite a good or better Mars, to a healthy and

strong Venus lovingness too. Because the truth that is sweet is much

more palatable then the one that is bitter or forced upon

us.

 

Saturn

 

Saturn’s story also is extremely fascinating. Most people have the most difficulties with their

inner Saturn’s. When Saturn is out of

balance or un-developed, Saturn’s outer signs include: impatience, delays, frustrations, losses, grief and

suffering.

This is why Saturn is the primary planet for dis-ease, disease and

death, itself. When we’re out of tune

with our inner Saturn the outer signs of Saturn seem to be all around

us.

The key to solving many of life’s most troubling outer

experiences lies with strengthening a more positive and developed inner

Saturn.

When Saturn becomes stronger on the inner, we immediately feel

better, more rested, less tense or stressed.

Dis-ease, worry, anxieties, all go away and we feel more purposeful

and appropriate. Ever have the experience that

you find yourself at the right place at the right time? Maybe the phone rings and your best friend is

there.

“Hey! I was just thinking of

you!” “That’s funny, cuz I

was just thinking of you!”

“Ohhh…. Déjà vu” we can call it.

The truth is, we’re being more in-tune with life, with our

inner selves and the outer signs of that are there.

When we’re not being in-tune with life, our inner, silence

and stillness, then all manners of outer troubles and difficulties can be

found. We call our friends and no matter how often we try we

can't get a hold of them. " Oh, I'm sorry he just stepped

out of the office " , his secretary says.

You try his cell phone, and unbeknown to you, he just slipped into the

elevator where you couldn't reach him. Curse, fate, the

universe stacked against us? No, these too are all innocent signs of

a lack of inner developed Saturn.

Of course, even when we develop our inner Saturn, the outer

turmoil’s can still be there. But, when

we’re feeling good and strong, they don’t bother us as

much. What do we say:

“Oh, that grief, just ran down my

back!”

The key to outer happiness and success depends upon an inner,

well-working strong, and powerful, healthy inner

Saturn.

 

Jupiter

 

Jupiter is one of my favorite planets because it’s the one

that takes the least understanding. This

is because such things as faith don’t depend on intellect but only

upon our inner Jupiter. Jupiter rules

spirituality, progress and prosperity in life and as such is the primary

planet for outer success and happiness.

Jupiter is also the planet of good

luck!

If however, our Jupiter is malefic functioning or undeveloped then

troubles of faith or religion or our spiritual life

dominate.

We can blame God for our problems. We

can blame our spiritual institutions or teachers.

The problem however, is with our own, inner

Jupiter.

We make just one step towards a healthier Jupiter, and all problems

will begin falling away. This is why so many

people and religions talk about the importance of faith. “Have just faith, and whole mountains

will move, for you!” is a famous biblical proverb. Faith indeed can move mountains because it’s

a reflection of our all-mighty inner Jupiter.

Jupiter means Guru, teacher, or God. As

we revere, honor or enliven the Jupiter nature of our inner existence,

then also the outer signs of Jupiter-hood will automatically

improve.

 

Rahu/Ketu

 

Rahu and Ketu are the final symbolisms of the Jyotish, Eastern

system of Astrology. They are not real

planets, but both Western & Eastern Astrology talk about the

importance of ‘them’.

Rahu & Ketu instead, represent the mathematical points in space

that correspond with the Sun & Moon

eclipses.

When Rahu or Ketu are acting negatively then such things as

compulsions, obsessions and addictions

dominate.

I like to describe Rahu and Ketu as representing the ‘desire

mechanism’, itself. We all have

desires. We want this or that. Desires are natural to life.

But, when we’re out of tune or out of balance with our

Rahu/ketu we can find ourselves where desires dominate or rule

us!

Desires are our tools, and shouldn’t obsess, control, or

dominate us. When they do, we have many weird

and unhappy consequences. Addictions and such

problems are rampant throughout the World, just because the inner

realities of Rahu & Ketu are not

understood.

We take one step towards improving our inner Rahu/Ketu and

immediately desires begin to cease controlling or manipulating us.

Conclusion

 

 

We spend these stories of Planetary influence.

They do have an amazing accuracy to individuals and all of our life

situations. However, the Planets are also,

just symbolic of our inner Human nature.

We are a multi-fascinating, complex and multi-faceted human

beings. We are an ego, emotional,

intellectual, courageous, loveing, responsible, spiritual and desire

nature person.

However, all of these different aspects of human nature are just

that, different aspects about the same, one ocean of human

nature.

Human beings are multi-faceted spiritual, mental, emotional and

physical body creatures.

When we become more balanced within, then all manners of outer

misery and troubles disappear.

It’s like some good doctors say.

“All disease is a reflection of our inner immune

system.” We do one thing to improve our

immune system and all diseases will fall

away!

Like that we improve the inner balance of all our Planets, and all

the outer expressions of the grief of them, will

disappear!

In the next chapter we’ll look at specific people’s

Astrology charts, their symptomatic problems and their Astrological

solutions and experiences.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Mark Kincaid

 

 

Excerpted from new book: “The

Stars Within”

 

 

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