THE BEEHIVE, June 2023

THE BEEHIVE

“We must ponder upon these things.” Dr. Douglas Baker

As we slide into the lazy, hazy days of summer Venus and Mars raise a conundrum for some of us, a delightful one to ponder, something my teacher often advised. The conundrum is this: Astronomically, Mars passes through “The Beehive,” a cluster of stars in the center of the constellation of Cancer on June 1 and 2. Then Venus follows his path on June 12 and 13. They are heading toward their closest conjunction of only a little more than three degrees which happens on July 1. Look up! The symbols of Man and Woman will be clearly visible . . . in the constellation of Cancer.

Yet, astrologically speaking, both planets have just left the sign of Cancer and entered into the sign of Leo by the time each passes through the Beehive and then onto the dance floor in their slow dance together. Enter, the Precession of the Equinoxes which has astronomy and Western astrology a bit off balance in their dance together. Yet, it still works because mankind has been stargazing in wonder for millennium rather than stargazing through the technological advancements of today, like the telescope, only a few hundred years old. So, rather than focus on the differences, the “connections” of this dance are more delightful to ponder. Bees and the beehive are related to Cancer because of its ruling of home and the masses, masses of anything, including people. Thus, for instance Cancer rules China, which is home to one of the largest populations in the world. Yet, bees are also related to Leo because of their connection to honey, the sweetness of life which Leo rules. And Leo rules Love so this dance between the symbols of Man and Woman takes on a special sweetness when contemplated in the sign of Leo. Men and women are often a conundrum to one another, and so, even that fits. We’ll explore the future of the Precession at another time.

 Everyone: Venus is at its evening best on the 4th.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 20 – DEC 21
Planet: Earth

Dynamic: You took a chance and shot high.

Direction: When it lands, where are you?

Soul Thought: Focus!

CAPRICORN

 DEC 21 – JAN 20
Planet: Saturns

Dynamic: You have a clean slate this month.

Direction: It’s a good time to ponder something imponderable.

Soul Thought: Like, “Who Am I?”

AQUARIUS

JAN 20 – FEB 20
Planet: Jupiter

Dynamic: A tough start to the month may influence your finances.

Direction: Know that it lightens up and look for it.

Soul Thought: What is true value?

PISCES

FEB 20 – MARCH 21
Planet: Pluto

Dynamic: You’re doing your own dance this month, back to where you were.

Direction: Take advantage to finish that last little piece that wasn’t quite done.

Soul Thought: Opportunity versus Challenge.