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Annotated Article Index by Topic 2009-2011 The Radical Virgo http://www.radicalvirgo.com Articles are written by Joyce Mason and copyrighted by Joyce Mason unless otherwise noted, as in the case of guest authors. Please do not reprint or redistribute any article without permission. (Linking to any article on The Radical Virgo is OK. You may freely share this index.) For permission to use articles by Joyce, contact: joyce [at] joycemason.com. For other authors, contact them via the information at the bottom of their article(s). Go to the last page for the Top Ten Articles of All Time on The Radical Virgo. Aspects Is the Semi-Sextile a Good Aspect or a Bad One? by Donna Cunningham (7-Feb-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/02/is-semi-sextile-good-aspect-orbad-one.html The aspect involves planets in neighboring signs. But are they good neighbors or bad? That is to say, are they harmonious or at odds, do they support each other or bicker, and do they bolster each other’s efforts or sabotage them? Humor: Love’s Many Aspects (12-Feb-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/02/humor-loves-manyaspects.html What if your aspects were talking to each other like lovers on Valentine’s Day? Semi-sextiles: Also see under Zodiac, All Planets, Auntie Joyce: “Love Thy Astrological Neighbor—You’re Alike! Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Astrology Plus (Astrology combined with other modalities) Fully Seasoned: Astrology and Ritual http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/09/fully-seasoned-astrology-andritual.html How to create your own rituals and celebrations at the solstices and equinoxes. Also see under Planets/Pluto: Flower Essences for Pluto and Resilience—“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Astrology and Tarot: The “Astro-Tarot” Reading (24-May-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/05/healing-poems-for-chironsigns.html I find tarot to be especially helpful in giving a deeper understanding to transits. How I combine an astrological update with the Motherpeace Tarot. Astrology and Flower Essences (7-Jun-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/06/astrology-and-floweressences.html Flower essences offer something you can do to help yourself through the emotional turmoil of tough transits or natal challenges because they transform emotions. For Vedic astrology and herbal teas for planets, see “Planetary Teas: Magical Herbs for Sun through Saturn, An Interview with Wes Brown” under Interviews. Flower Remedies for Practicing Astrologers by Donna Cunningham (24-Mar-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/03/flower-remedies-forpracticing.html Donna recommends remedies for planetary attunement, concentration, enhanced synthesis skills—and more. 2 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Astro-Memoir The Gene for Astrology (3-Apr-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/04/gene-for-astrology.html The place of my paternal ancestors played and important role in transferring astrology from East to West. Being adopted, I never knew about these roots for 38 years. I’m the only one who got the gene. Also see under Planets/Jupiter: “The Magi and My Last Jupiter Return,” Parts 1 and 2 Bigger Than the Sky Posts These articles put astrology into a larger metaphysical context. Your Cosmic Tractor Beam (11-Jul-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/07/your-cosmic-tractor-beam.html How dynamic attraction works. It’s all about projecting your true resonance to attract people on your wavelength. The Great Flow Charters in the Sky (18-Jul-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/07/great-flow-charters-in-sky.html Some metaphors for how karma and reincarnation work. Do You Trust Astrology—or Your Gut? (23-Jul-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/07/do-you-trust-astrology-or-yourgut.html Sometimes astrological guidance and gut instincts conflict. Which do you follow? Blogging Can U Blog? What to Look for in the Birth Chart by Donna Cunningham (29-Apr-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/04/can-u-blog-what-to-look-for-inbirth.html 3 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 A strong Mercury and some outer planetary influences for stick-to-itiveness may be your ticket to success. Books Winter Astrology Reading: Five Astrologers Share Their Faves (19-Jan-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/01/winter-astrology-readingfive.html Winter is the perfect time to catch up on your astrology reading. Check out these great recommendations! Books by the Fire: Winter Astrology Reading 2011 (24-Jan-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/01/books-by-fire-winter-astrologyreading.html Astrology blogger group weighs in on their favorite astro-reads. Celebrities Michael Jackson A Tribute to Michael Jackson: World’s Most Radical Virgo (25Jun-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/06/tribute-to-michael-jacksonworlds-most.html Chironic (Healing) Arts Spring Forest Qigong: Combining with the Universe by Elizabeth Wescott (15-Jun-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/06/spring-forest-qigongcombining-with.html A follow-up to the post, Chiron and Chi. Although it’s not about astrology, per se, it expands on the practical application of creating a practice that brings integration of body, mind, and spirit. 4 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Cultural Explorations A New Zodiac: The Osani Circle Game (28-Jun-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/06/new-zodiac-osani-circlegame.html An image where children form what looks like a human zodiac circle— and the game that goes with it. The Conscious Convergence, A Wave of Unity: July 17-18, 2010 (10-Jul-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/07/conscious-convergence-waveof-unity.html The Conscious Convergence is global event, which paves the way for the ninth and last wave of consciousness in the Mayan calendar system. It's called unity consciousness. It's also the end of dualistic consciousness where we are separated into East and West, male and female, black and white, spirit and matter and so on. The Chart of HAIR: Why We Should Care (14-Oct-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/10/chart-of-hair-why-we-shouldcare.html The opening of The American Tribal Love Rock Musical had everyone singing “The Age of Aquarius.” Even if the lyrics are not technically accurate from an astrological perspective, HAIR brought astrology into the living rooms of America. Its chart and influence have rocked your world. E-books by Joyce Mason Chiron and Wholeness: A Primer (29-Sep-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/09/chiron-wholeness-primer-byjoyce-mason.html Describes content of popular primer on Chiron with link to reader feedback. Healing Poems for the Chiron Signs http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/05/healing-poems-for-chironsigns.html 5 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Describes Poems to Heal the Healer: The 12 Chiron Signs. This e-book has background about how we can expect the arts to flourish during Chiron in Pisces, including poetry. Joyce has been a published poet since 1973. She was inspired to write a poem for each Chiron sign, suitable for framing to inspire each individual to see the healing arc of his or her hero’s journey. PUNCs E-volve (4-May-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/05/puncs-e-volve.html Description of e-book on Outerplanetary (Extraordinary) People articles with customer review. Electional Astrology The Art of Timing by Joann Hampar http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/04/art-of-timing.html Electional astrology is the art of timing, and its purpose is to give you the advantage by selecting the most appropriate time to achieve a successful outcome. Equinoxes and Solstices (See Solstices and Equinoxes) Experiential Astrology/Bringing Astrology to Life Who Would Play Your Planets? (20-Jul-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/07/who-would-play-yourplanets.html “Cast” the planets in your chart with movie and TV characters. Be surprised what you’ll learn! Holidays Valentine’s Day 6 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 See Humor, “Love’s Many Aspects” Earth Day Touching Earth—the 40th Earth Day Celebration (21-Apr-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/04/touching-earth-40th-earthday.html A prayer-poem celebrating Earth. Hugs to Mother Earth on Her Day (22-Apr-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/04/hugs-to-mother-earth-on-herday.html Each year as April 22 and Earth Day approaches, I realize more than ever that the earth element reflects our own bodies—that we are made up of the same four elements as this lush planet we’re lucky to call home. What we do to Mother Earth, we do to ourselves. Halloween Scorpio for a Day (26-Oct-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/10/scorpio-for-day.html A humorous romp around the zodiac with costume ideas on how each sign might “do Scorpio” for Halloween. It’s that time of year Scorpio rules! Happy Haunting from The Radical Virgo! (28-Oct-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/10/happy-haunting-from-radicalvirgo.html Halloween lore and background of other nearby holidays, including Chiron’s Nov. 1 anniversary of discovery. A dip into Chiron’s Discovery chart and what the season of scary is all about. Thanksgiving Jumpin’ Jupiter! Happy Thanksgiving (23-Nov-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/11/jumpin-jupiter-happythanksgiving.html 7 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 History of American Thanksgiving and the BIG part Jupiter plays—plus a contemplation of your own Jupiter and how it can contribute to a lifetime of thanksgiving. Winter Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Etc. Winter Solstice Prayer (15-Dec-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/12/winter-solstice-prayer.html A Yule prayer poem. Winter Gifts on the Cusp of Christmas (24-Dec-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/12/winter-gifts-on-cusp-ofchristmas.html Personal winter rituals that cap the year with a review of your achievements as well as letting go what doesn’t serve you. Profound and easy! Humor: Gifts for Every Chiron Sign (9-Dec-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/12/humor-gifts-for-every-chironsign.html Let’s face it. The holiday season can bring up old wounds like nobody’s business, especially when you combine high stress with relatives. My suggestion? Shop their Chiron signs. “Happy Holidays,” Another Kind of Peace Sign (12-Dec-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/12/happy-holidays-another-kindof-peace.html How encompassing all spiritual paths in our holiday greetings extends peace and understanding. Winter Solstice Blessing (19-Dec-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/12/winter-solstice-blessing.html A Yule prayer poem. 8 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 New Year Zodi-Yuks: New Year’s Resolutions from Aries to Pisces (26-Dec-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/12/zodi-yuks-new-yearsresolutions-from.html In case you’re too tired from Tinsel Time to write your own, leave it to The Radical Virgo—and start the New Year out with some laughs. Also see Quotes for various holidays. Humor Astrology and Humor (16-May-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/05/astrology-and-humor.html Humor is built into our differences, starting with the oppositions and squares between signs. We’re closest to spirit when laughing. A proposal to remember the light side of the zodiac. Also see “Funny Movies for the Signs” under Movies. Auntie Joyce Auntie Joyce’s Astro-Aphorisms (6-Jan-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/01/humor-auntie-joyces-astroaphorisms.html Some old saws reinvented with a twist and chuckle for each sign of the zodiac. Auntie Joyce’s Astro-Aphorisms #2 (1-Apr-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/04/humor-auntie-joyces-astroaphorisms-2.html Auntie Joyce’s Astro-Aphorisms #3 (3-May-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/05/auntie-joyces-astro-aphorisms3.html Buzzin’ and Rompin’ ‘Round the Zodiac with Auntie Joyce, AKA: Ms. Do Bee (6-Jul-11) 9 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/07/buzzin-and-rompin-roundzodiac-with.html When Auntie Joyce was very small, there was a wonderful kids’ show called Romper Room. This educational offering on early TV (1953) had a wonderful character called Mr. Do Bee. This oversized Bumble Bee taught children how to behave--the do’s and don’ts of manners. Auntie gives her Ms. Manners recommendations for the signs. Interviews Meet Gavin Carruthers: Transformational Astrologer (14-Jan-10) www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/01/meet-gavin-carrutherstransformational.html Gavin was my first astrology teacher. His take on astrological consultations and the client-astrologer relationship formed the backbone of my own ethics and practice as a star coach. Check out his wisdom, classes and DVDs. Planetary Teas: Magical Herbs for Sun through Saturn, An Interview with Wes Brown (29-Nov-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/11/planetary-teas-magical-herbsfor-sun.html Inspired by Vedic astrology, how Wes develops teas that are talismanic and medicinal. An Interview with Steve Bhaerman and his Alter Ego, Swami Beyondananda (9-May-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/05/interview-with-stevebhaerman-and-his.html You know him as Swami Beyondananda. You’ve met him in the Radical Virgo sidebar in The Daily Laughsitive. Now he’s here to help us kick off Humor Month on The Radical Virgo Joyce’s Novel Journey (Radical Departures) No Small Change on The Radical Virgo (27-Sep-11) 10 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/09/no-small-change-on-radicalvirgo.html How a whisper on Bell Rock led me in a new direction, long overdue, as a novelist. Transitions on The Radical Virgo as I shift gears to put fiction on the front burner for now. Radical Departure: The Book Blurb (1-Oct-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/10/radical-departure-bookblurb.html A brief description of The Crystal Ball, my humorous mystery that takes place at a futuristic costume celebration. Radical Departure: Zipped Lips (8-Oct-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/10/radical-departure-zippedlips.html Since I’m entering The Crystal Ball into a contest, I can’t publish excerpts or risk disqualifying myself. It’s process over content for now in my book adventure reports. Radical Departure: Borrowing a Cup of Sugar (15-Oct-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/10/radical-departure-borrowingcup-of.html I thought this book was supposed to be a rewrite, but it’s mostly a new write! Radical Departure: Book Signings and Other Inspirations (23-Oct-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/10/radical-departure-booksignings-and.html How attending other writers’ book signings inspire me and remind me that at the end of all this hard work, there’s a party. Radical Departure: Book Research Trip to San Francisco (4-Nov-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/11/radical-departure-bookresearch-trip-to.html 11 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 A consultation with a long-time San Franciscan and visiting the neighborhoods where my action takes place will keep The Crystal Ball authentic. Radical Departure: Mazes and Evening at the Improv (10-Nov-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/11/radical-departure-mazes-andevening-at.html Writing a book is like solving a three-dimensional puzzle in motion— and getting my characters out of the corners I write them into is like Evening at the Improv. Radical Departure: The Home Stretch (15-Nov-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/11/radical-departure-mazes-andevening-at.html The last lap is the most dangerous time for me in any project because it’s the last time I can bail. Exploring my issues with completion. Radical Departure: It’s Done! (Nov-16-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/11/radical-departure-its-done.html I’m jumping up and down! One Last Radical Departure: The Book Is in the Mail! (22-Nov-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/11/one-last-radical-departurebook-is-in.html I made my goal of mailing The Crystal Ball into the St. Martin’s First Crime Novel Contest on Nov. 22. How the powerful, Master Number 22 influences my life. Movies Marquee de God (15-Feb-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/02/marquee-de-god.html Review of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Pierce Brosnan plays Chiron! 12 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Funny Movies for the Signs (23-May-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/05/funny-movies-for-signs.html A spin around the zodiac for flicks to tickle each sign’s funnybone. Planets What Planet Are You From? http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/08/what-planet-are-you-from.html A tour of the planets to reassess your resonance and determine which planets lead you. Sun Starstuck: Overcoming Performance Anxiety (15-Aug-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/08/starstuck-overcomingperformance.html Leo, ruled by the Sun, tells us performing has something to do with fire—being stoked. Moon (including New Moon) Moonwalk: Cancer (7-Jul-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/07/moonwalk-cancer.html The first of a year-plus series of monthly New Moon posts that explore each Moon sign and its transiting impact in depth, starting with the Moon in its own sensitive sign of Cancer. Moonwalk: Leo (4-Aug-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/08/moonwalk-leo.html Leo Moon--and Leo Moons I have known and loved turn out to be all the most significant men in my life. Do you have a Moon sign magnet? Moonwalk: Virgo (3-Sep-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/09/moonwalk-virgo.html Virgo Moon feel emotions and sensations acutely in his or her body. These individuals are clairkinetic; they pick up vibes with their fingers. 13 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Moonwalk: Libra (4-Oct-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/10/moonwalk-libra.html You might find it hard to believe that Venus rules this normally sweet Moon sign when its native is temporarily enraged, usually because of injustice. Moonwalk: Scorpio (3-Nov-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/11/2010-by-joyce-mason-allrights-reserved.html The Scorpio Moon is time for emotional and physical intimacy. To see yourself, warts and all. To become comfortable with your own vulnerability. Moonwalk: Sagittarius (3-Dec-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/12/moonwalk-sagittarius.html There’s nothing like a Sag Moon for contemplating your personal beliefs and how you express them. It’s a great goal for this New Moon, regardless of your natal Moon sign. Moonwalk: Capricorn (31-Dec-10) http://www.radicalvirgo com/2010/12/moonwalk-capricorn.html “Can” those bad rumors about Goat as a difficult Moon sign. As the proud owner of a Capricorn Moon, I’ll introduce you to nuances of this Moon you rarely hear and some facts about goats that explain a lot, including this Moon sign’s excellent long-term relationship potential. Moonwalk: Aquarius (29-Jan-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/01/moonwalk-aquarius.html The image of a monolith, as in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey captures Aquarius Moon for me. Recognized by many critics as one of the greatest movies ever made, “2001” vibrates with Aquarian themes: human evolution, artificial intelligence, and technology. Moonwalk: Pisces (1-Mar-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/03/moonwalk-pisces.html Navigating the watery medium of Pisces Moon. The mission of Pisces is to go to ecstatic states (Heaven) and bring the information and feelings encountered back to Earth. 14 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Moonwalk: Aries (27-Mar-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/03/moonwalk-aries.html For Aries, it’s not a Moonwalk; it’s a Moonsprint. That’s what Aries Moon does —launches headlong into the next adventure. Emotional Maturity: The Secondary Progressed Moon Cycle by Mandi Lockley (18-Apr-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/04/emotional-maturity-secondaryprogressed.html The passage of the Secondary Progressed (SP) Moon around our chart, just like Saturn’s passage, reflects these phases in our lives. In short, the SP Moon’s passage around our chart can be described as a cycle of emotional growth and maturity, as opposed to the more tangible, worldly maturity we associate with the Saturn cycle. Moonwalk: Taurus (27-Apr-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/04/moonwalk-taurus.html Moon in Taurus feels like a spa day, and when it colors a month’s cycle, it’s easy to spin fantasies of lots of R&R and maybe even winning the Lotto. Moonwalk: Gemini (30-May-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/05/moonwalk-gemini.html Tips for the Gemini Moon challenge of rogue mind chatter, which may help some other signs, too. Mercury (including Mercury Retrograde) Jest Gear Down and Humor Mercury Retrograde (7-Sep-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/09/quotes-for-signs-3.html How to avoid Mercury Retro disasters by keeping your activities focused on what it’s good for—and by keeping your sense of humor. Personal cautionary tales from when I didn’t follow my own advice. Auntie Joyce Talks Turkey About How to Hone Your Mercury (18-Jul-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/07/auntie-joyce-talks-turkeyabout-how-to.html 15 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Auntie Joyce thinks we could use the equivalent of a Pilates class to get our Mercs in better shape for this crazy cyber sprint we’re all signed up for, this marathon of Mercurial madness called the Virtual World. A humorous romp through Mercury by sign with social networking in mind. A Blessing for Mercury Retrograde (20-Aug-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/08/blessing-for-mercuryretrograde.html A poem to put our heads straight about the gifts in Mercury’s retrograde cycle. Ten Ways to Celebrate Mercury Retrograde (1-Aug-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/08/ten-ways-to-celebratemercury.html Here are some ideas about how to go with the flow and celebrate that every gear shift has Reverse for a reason. It’s true of your vehicle— your body—too. Is Mercury Retro a Mean Santa? (26-Nov-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/11/is-mercury-retro-meansanta.html Tips for a merry holiday season, even with Mercury in Retrograde. Venus Where Does Your Love Live? Venus in the Houses (10-Feb-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/02/where-does-your-love-live.html Your Venus sign is your love style—its house, your base of operation. Venus Girls, Fleeting Beauty (22-Feb-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/02/venus-girls-fleeting-beauty.html Beauty is like a Jupiter Transit. It’s a drive-by cute-ing. It’s fast and doesn’t last. A think post about beauty, both inner and outer. Jupiter The Magi and My Last Jupiter Return, Part 1 of 2 (4-Jan-11) 16 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/01/magi-and-my-last-jupiterreturn-part-1.html How a quest for “something missing” in my spirituality launched my next 12-year Jupiter Cycle and the surprising places it took me. The Magi and My Last Jupiter Return, Part 2 of 2 (5-Jan-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/01/magi-and-my-last-jupiterreturn-part-2.html My journey to heal with the Catholic Church has an astrological punchline. Back to School: Jupiter and the 9th House, Part 1 of 3 (2-Sep-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/09/back-to-school-jupiter-and-9thhouse.html Jupiter through the signs. Back to School: Jupiter and the 9th House, Part 2 of 3 (8-Sep-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/09/back-to-school-jupiter-and-9thhouse_08.html Planets in the 9th House and how they operate. Back to School: Jupiter and the 9th House, Part 3 of 3 (13-Sep11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/09/back-to-school-jupiter-and-9thhouse_13.html Jupiter through the houses. Also see “Jumpin’ Jupiter! Happy Thanksgiving” under Holidays, Thanksgiving Saturn Tools for Saturn in Libra (2-Nov-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/11/tools-for-saturn-in-libra.html 17 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Astrologers consider Saturn to be exalted in Libra. Who will be most affected by its three-year pass through the sign of relationship—and how? Saturn in Libra: “Form” Your Love Live, Chart Your Relationship History (4-Mar-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/03/saturn-in-libra-form-your-lovelife.html First of two articles that help you sort your relationship milestones by Saturn Cycles. Very revealing. More Saturn in Libra Exercises to Understand Your Relationships (5-Mar-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/03/more-saturn-in-libra-exercisesto.html Second of two articles that help you see your relationship patterns with the possibility of applying some of Saturn’s best qualities to optimize them: wisdom, realism, grounding, work and discipline. Also see “A New Timepeace” under Chiron. 18 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Chiron Keyword Corner: Hero (9-Apr-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/04/chirons-key-word-cornerhero.html Chiron was a mentor of heroes. Chiron in your chart mentors the hero within you. Keyword Corner: Ecology (4-May-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/05/chirons-keyword-cornerecology.html Chiron was keeper of the forest. What that means for us in terms of healing the Earth. Wholeness and the Inner Marriage (28-May-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/05/wholeness-and-innermarriage.html The Chiron Sector and Relationship, as well as Joyce’s theory on how Chiron is associated with the Virgo to Sagittarius sector of the Zodiac because of the association with transition, among these signs and the houses they rule. Why Chiron? Gifts of the Wounded Healer (20-Jun-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/06/why-chiron-gifts-of-woundedhealer.html Chiron in a nutshell—an archetype for positive male energy. Keyword Corner: One-of-a-Kind (30-Jun-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/06/chirons-key-word-corner-oneof-kind.html Chiron was unique even among the unusual centaurs, half-man and half-horse. The joys and triumphs of being a real original. Chiron and Pluto: The Comet Brothers (27-Jul-09) 19 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/07/chiron-and-pluto-cometbrothers.html There are surprising parallels between Chiron and Pluto. If you have trouble discerning between the energies of the two, this will help and support why they feel similar. Chiron: Your “Higher Moon” (14-Sep-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/09/chiron-your-highermoon_14.html Before Chiron was discovered, humanistic astrologer Dane Rudhyar predicted that a planet would be discovered between Saturn and Uranus that would act like a Higher Moon. How the discovery of Chiron in that location fulfilled his prophecy. Chiron: The Shaman Centaur by Larry Williamson (20-Oct-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/10/chiron-shaman-centaur.html The constellation Centaurus is primarily associated with Chiron, a wise, immortal being who was the King of the Centaurs. He was renowned for his healing skills and a wise teacher and mentor. A New Time Peace: Bending and Mending Time (11-Nov-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/11/new-timepeace.html The influences of both Chiron and Saturn on our perception of time and how the discovery of Chiron helps us “bend time.” Keyword Corner: Teacher and Wounded Healer—and the Reason for Winter (3-Jan-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/01/chirons-key-word-cornerteacher-and.html Our wound is often our best teacher. Winter is a time for dying that often brings mourning and depression. Relish your cave time and embrace your pain until you hear what it came to tell you. Chiron in Pisces: Integrity and Integration (16-Apr-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/04/chiron-in-pisces-integrationand.html 20 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 The last time Chiron was in Pisces was in the 1960s. Themes of racial and musical integration and fascinating firsts in health and healing were prevalent. Keyword Corner: Halves and Composites (13-May-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/05/chirons-keyword-corner-halvesand.html Like Chiron, we, too, are half-breeds as spirits in bodies, trying to realize the pains and pleasures of bringing heaven to earth. Chiron and Vocation: Do What You Love and Wholeness Will Follow (21-Jun-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/06/chiron-and-vocation-do-whatyou-love.html Chiron is that force inside you that hones a multitude of skills to prepare you to perform, for the rest of society, that special thing that only you can do. Keyword Corner: Horse (27-Sep-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/09/chirons-keyword-cornerhorse.html Why was Chiron half horse rather than half goat, ram, llama or turtle? Outerplanetary (Extrarodinary) People, Part 1 of 5—Chiron (19-Oct-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/10/outerplanetary-extraordinarypeople.html Introduction to the series about people with the outer planets prominent. I call them PUNCs for Plutonian, Uranian, Neptunian Chironics. PUNCs have a mission to bring back information from the leading edge to help catalyze evolution. The discovery of Chiron brought a new way of doing astrology and potential for healing the planet. Winner of the Chiron New Tagline Contest (26-Apr-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/04/announcing-winner-of-chironnew-tagline.html Meet “The One True Alchemist” and the runners-up. 21 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Also see Happy Haunting from the Radical Virgo under Holidays/Halloween for a discussion of Chiron’s Discovery Chart (1Nov-1977). Chiron and Chi (8-Jun-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/06/chiron-and-chi.html Whether our pain is physical or emotional, being stuck causes most, if not all our grief. That stuck factor is parallel to the blocked energy flow that the Oriental healing arts aim to correct. It’s ironic in the case of acupuncture that being stuck with something—a fine needle—can actually correct stuck energy. Suggestions for Chironic healing modalities that might appeal to each astrological sign. Also see “Spring Forest Qigong: Combining with the Universe” under Chironic (Healing) Arts. Uranus Outerplanetary (Extraordinary) People—Part 2 of 5, Uranus (25Oct-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/10/outerplanetary-extraordinarypeople_25.html Uranians spread stolen fire with their fingers and carry the torch of enlightenment to the world, especially through the Internet. Neptune Boundaries 101: A Course for Neptunians (7-Mar-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/03/boundaries-101-course-forneptunians.html How to deal with a strong Neptune—and learn to draw lines in the psychic sand. Outerplanetary (Extraordinary) People, Part 3 of 5—Neptune (7-Nov-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/11/outerplanetary-extraordinarypeople.html 22 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Neptunian Survival Tricks and The Magic of Dis-Illusionment: A practical guide for recognizing when you might be a victim and how to avoid it. Neptune’s gifts are so great; it’s worth the hard work to learn to navigate the fog. Pluto Flower Essences for Pluto and Resilience—“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” (9-Mar-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/03/flower-essences-for-plutoand.html Some flower essences and other suggestions to help you roll with Pluto’s punches. Sleepless in America: What’s Pluto Got to Do with It? by Ivory Phoenix, C.I. (Chronic Insomniac) (12-Mar-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/03/sleepless-in-americawhatspluto-got-to.html A humorous and astrological approach to the problem that keeps millions of Americans awake at night. Outerplanetary (Extraordinary) People, Part 4 of 5—Pluto (12-Nov-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/11/outerplanetary-extraordinarypeople_12.html Pluto: The reason for suffering and how to put passion to work. Also see “Chiron and Pluto: The Comet Brothers” under Chiron. Outer Planets See Outerplanetary People series under Chiron, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto—or enter keywords Outerplanetary People into the Search Box on The Radical Virgo) Newer Planetary Discoveries 23 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Five More Plutos? The Dwarf Planets by Allison ChesterLambert (21-Feb-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/02/five-more-plutos.html We don’t need astrology to tell us that life is getting more complicated, but we do need an astrology to describe it. And when, in August 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced a re-shuffle of the terms used to describe the objects orbiting the Sun, it started a whole new adventure in astrology Planetary Patterns The University of Pelion Online (20-May-09) The conjunction of Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter in Aquarius. Among other things: The trio reflects the way we are relating online through short films and music (Neptune/You Tube, Blip) and self-publishing (Jupiter/blogs and micro-blogging on Twitter, Facebook, and similar social networking sites). With Chiron in the middle, the great mythical healer has gone high-tech and established a cyber Mt. Pelion. Evolution: Homo Sapiens Morphs from Homo Asinine to Homo Improvement (30-May-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/05/evolution-homo-sapiensmorphs-from-homo.html Whadda ya say we all lighten up a little on the Big Change Transits? A perspective on the Pluto/Saturn/Uranus Cardinal T-Square. Rebirth the Earth (24-Jun-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/06/rebirth-earth.html A Prayer for the Cardinal Grand Cross, Lunar Eclipse and Related Skyworks Quizzes The Astrobabble Quiz (7-Apr-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/04/astrobabble-quiz.html 24 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 What’s your AQ—Astrobabble Quotient? A tongue-in-check examination about how much you may put off others by speaking in star tongues. Chiron Quiz: How Strong Is Your Chiron? (17-Aug-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/08/chiron-quiz-how-strong-is-yourchiron.html The most popular post on the Radical Virgo of all time! Find out Chiron’s emphasis in your chart. Written by request of Donna Cunningham to complement her series of planetary quizzes. See Take the Planetary Tests: https://skywriter.wordpress.com/planetarytests/ The Chiron Resonance Quiz: What’s Your Chi-Res Score? (17Sep-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/09/chiron-resonance-quiz-whatsyour-chi.html How much you identify with Chiron’s myth, astrological characteristics, and cultural implications may be even more important than its astrological “weight” in your chart. Find out how. Quotes Astrological Quotes for the Signs (2-Jun-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/06/humor-quotes-for-astrologicalsigns.html Humor: Quotes for the Signs #2 (6-Jul-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/07/humor-quotes-for-signs-2.html Quotes for the Signs #3 (2-Sep-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/09/quotes-for-signs-3.html Quotes for the Signs #4 (13-Oct-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/10/quotes-for-signs-4.html Holiday Quotes for the Signs (29-Nov-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/11/holiday-quotes-for-signs.html New Year’s Quotes for the Signs (28-Dec-09) 25 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/12/new-years-quotes-forsigns.html Valentine’s Quotes for the Signs (2-Feb-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/02/valentines-quotes-forsigns.html St. Patrick’s Day Quotes for the Signs (2-Mar-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/03/st-patricks-day-quotes-forsigns.html Quotes for the Signs #5 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/06/quotes-for-signs-5.html Quotes for the Signs #6 (9-Sep-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/09/quotes-for-signs-6.html Quotes for the Signs #7 (25-Feb-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/02/quotes-for-signs-7.html Quotes for the Chiron Journey (10-Aug-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/08/quotes-for-chiron-journey.html The arc of Chiron’s healing journey involves managing pain, overcoming, and giving back (vocation). Quotes for all parts of the process. Quotes for the Signs #8 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/08/quotes-for-signs-8.html Winter Holiday Quotes for the Signs – 2011 (5-Dec-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/12/holiday-quotes-for-signs2011.html Solstices and Equinoxes Prayer on Spring Equinox (19-Mar-110 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/03/prayer-on-spring-equinox.html A poem about awe and new begnnings. Summer Solstice – “Let the Sunshine In” (13-Jun-09) 26 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Celebrate summer by reviewing its astrological meaning and tips for how to shine during the days of maximum light. It’s Spring! Let’s Get Seedy (20-Mar-10) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/03/its-spring-lets-get-seedy.html How to celebrate and plant your seeds of intention at the Natural New Year. Semi-Circle/Autumn Equinox (23-Sep-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/09/semi-circleautumnequinox.html A poem to welcome autumn and a reminder, “To everything, there is a season.” Musical surprise! Toolbox Rituals New Moon Manifestation Ceremony by Dana Stone (16-Apr-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/04/new-moon-manifestationceremony.html Celebrate the New Moon with a ritual and meditation that will set your course to get what you want out of the next 28 days. Your Solar Return and Solar Return Meditation (7-Jun-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/06/your-solar-return-and-solarreturn.html Tips for making the most of your of the annual moment the Sun returns to “home plate.” Put your desires out to the universe at this time you most shine for optimal manifestation during your coming birthday year. Also see Solstices and Equinoxes Transits 27 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 The Depths of Change: A Cup of Courage in Times of Tough Transits (12-Jul-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/07/depths-of-change-cup-ofcourage-in.html What I learned from my Pluto/Chiron transit. Zodiac Signs All Signs How the Signs Tweet (19-May-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/05/humor-how-signs-tweet.html Humorous look at the Tweet styles of the signs. See anyone you know? High Signs #1: Living on the Upside of the Zodiac (2-Aug-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/08/high-signs-1-living-on-upsideof-zodiac.html Aries through Cancer High Signs #2: Living on the Upside of the Zodiac (9-Aug-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/08/high-signs-2-living-on-upsideof-zodiac.html Leo through Scorpio High Signs #3: Living on the Upside of the Zodiac (15-Aug-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/08/high-signs-3-living-on-upsideof-zodiac.html Sagittarius through Pisces Auntie Joyce: “Love Thy Astrological Neighbor—You’re Alike!” (18-Jan-11) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/01/auntie-joyce-love-thyastrological.html A tour around the zodiac where the relationships between adjacent signs are illuminated with laughter. Who knew semi-sextiles could be so much fun? 28 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 Aries God Is Not An Aries (26-Mar-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009_03_01_archive.html Humor: Of course, God isn’t an Aries. Manifestation takes much more time than an Aries would have patience for. Virgo Wordgo: The Virgo Way with Words (25-Apr-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/04/wordgo-virgo-way-withwords.html Why are Virgos so in love with words? Explore the facts and fun of word work and play. The Radical Virgo (11-May-09) http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/05/radical-virgo.html The article that started it all, first written in the 1990s—a revisioning of Virgo that’ll make you a proud owner of this much maligned sign. Primarily aimed toward Virgos for self-understanding, it also explores the lives of celebrities with Sun or other planets in Virgo, such as Michael Jackson and Madonna. 29 Radical Virgo/Annotated Article Index 2009-11 The Top 10 Articles of All Time on The Radical Virgo* 1. Chiron Quiz: How Strong is Your Chiron? http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/08/chiron-quiz-how-strong-is-yourchiron.html 2. Chiron in Pisces: Integration and Integrity http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/04/chiron-in-pisces-integration-and.html 3. Quotes for the Signs #2 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/07/humor-quotes-for-signs-2.html 4. Chiron Resonance Quiz: What’s Your Chi-Res Score? http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/09/chiron-resonance-quiz-whats-yourchi.html 5. Emotional Maturity: The Secondary Progressed Moon Cycle by Mandi Lockley http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/04/emotional-maturity-secondaryprogressed.html 6. Saturn in Libra: “Form” Your Love Life, Chart Your Relationship History http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2010/03/saturn-in-libra-form-your-love-life.html 7. Quotes for the Signs #7 http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/02/quotes-for-signs-7.html 8. Astrology and Past Lives: The Nodal Axis – The South Node, Where We Come From … by Lana Wooster http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/03/astrology-and-past-lives.html 9. Ten Ways to Celebrate Mercury Retrograde http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2011/08/ten-ways-to-celebrate-mercury.html 10. Chiron and Pluto: The Comet Brothers http://www.radicalvirgo.com/2009/07/chiron-and-pluto-comet-brothers.html * As of December 5, 2011. The Top 10 is determined by the number of hits on each article and relies on statistics provided by Blogger. 30