A-K R: 2.12. 22
Astro-Kinetic Reflection
Temporally Conditioned Reverberative Thoughts
Resulting from Astro-Kinetic Contemplation
Mars and Venus conjunct offering a holistic view of the person, one where masculinity and femininity co-operate. They are positioned in Capricorn, where prudent engagement is intensified brining the masculine to the forefront. Two other factors draw masculine dominance out in this engagement. The Moon in Cancer implying strong feminine energy stands in opposition to this configuration, setting the prudent at odds with the intuitive. But this stressful opposition is tempered by the conjunction also being in sextile with Jupiter in Pisces, a masculine order which draws from intuition. This sextile reminds us that intuition can be prudently applied. Meanwhile, the Moon is at the same time in Trine with Jupiter completing a circuit and offering a full picture of balance and harmony.
In today’s #OfficeofReadings the concept of teaching is developed and can be applied to the masculine urge to “mansplaine”. This urge is the urge of Jupiter, to bring peace by imposed order. But it goes astray when it is applied on a micro level or imposed when not required. Paul states in the office, “Do not delude yourself into thinking God can be cheated: where a man sows, there he reaps: if he sows in the field of self-indulgence he will get a harvest of corruption out of it; if he sows in the field of the Spirit he will get from it a harvest of eternal life”. The urge to “explain” must be tempered by need and not subject to self indulgence.
Blessed Isaac of Stella goes on in the second reading to add, “Let us have compassion for each other and love the brotherhood we share, bear each other’s weaknesses and fight against each other’s vices. Whatever religious practice or observance it leads to, any teaching or discipline that fosters a stronger love of God and, through God, of our neighbours, is most acceptable to God for that reason. This love is the reason why things should be or not be, why they should remain the same or be changed.” This is a shocking quote to one who has crystallized a practice or methodology and assumes it is the best in all circumstances. It demands a willingness to adapt based on what live requires.
The intuitive balance offered in the heavenly bodies show slow moving but true adaptability that is necessary for the survival of a defined system. It takes an imposed order and with the ability to self reflect and change course. We see this motion in Saint Benedict of Aniane whose feast day is celebrated today.
Benedict founded a monastery where the monks did manual labor, copied manuscripts, lived on bread and water except on Sundays and great feast days when they added wine or milk, if they received any in alms. The results of his austere rule were disappointing, so he adopted the Benedictine Rule, and the monastery grew.
As we gaze at the heavens we see the signs of these same motions. Can I listen to the existing order and benefit from the present wisdom as it is manifest? If I support that system, can I listen to intuition and adapt to the needs present if the system is not meeting those needs? This delicate dance is not so mathematical as the motions of the stars and planets, but it does operate according to law, the law of love.
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