I spoke in earlier Substack pieces about the need to see hard aspects in the chart not merely as “afflictions” or as signs of dysfunction, but as sources of possible strength and resilience.
Thanks, Ray. Boy, it would be great to have a birth time for him, wouldn't it! He was born about two weeks after me, with some obvious differences and many similarities in the charts' aspect structures. My life hasn't been nearly as dramatic as his 😂. As you probably know, I see the hard aspects as simply being strong, dynamic, energetic (with his Mars square Sun, and square a possible New Moon, being especially dynamic. Quite a powerful man.
That was a phenomenal interview. I have a similar sort of chart. My teacher, Rick Tarnas, always suggested that squares are often teachers, building character and inner strength, sometimes by way of adversity. I've had some difficulties and have made mistakes, but am in a great place now. It's always edifying to see another example that clarifies one's own path. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Ray. Boy, it would be great to have a birth time for him, wouldn't it! He was born about two weeks after me, with some obvious differences and many similarities in the charts' aspect structures. My life hasn't been nearly as dramatic as his 😂. As you probably know, I see the hard aspects as simply being strong, dynamic, energetic (with his Mars square Sun, and square a possible New Moon, being especially dynamic. Quite a powerful man.
I do hope I'm able to track down his birth time somehow - if so, I'll let you know.
That was a phenomenal interview. I have a similar sort of chart. My teacher, Rick Tarnas, always suggested that squares are often teachers, building character and inner strength, sometimes by way of adversity. I've had some difficulties and have made mistakes, but am in a great place now. It's always edifying to see another example that clarifies one's own path. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Ray. Very interesting.