Neptune history repeats

By DON CEROW

Published on May 09, 2008

We have been watching Neptune as it laps the waters of the Moon like waves against the shore in the chart of the United States, born on July 4, 1776. It'll be happening over the next few years (2008-2011) and it happened before.

The U.S. Moon is in Aquarius in the third house. Aquarius represents liberty, freedom and equality. We were conceived (Moon) under rebellion (Aquarius), the land (Moon) of the free (Aquarius)- an emancipation proclamation by an Aquarian president.

We are a nation (Moon) of backyard (Moon) inventors (Aquarius), scientists (Aquarius), photographers (Aquarius) and educators (Aquarius). With our Moon in Aquarius, American women (Moon) have blazed new frontiers (Aquarius), gaining social equality by obtaining the right to own property, to have a voice in court, get a job and vote.

The third house deals with ephemeral communication. It's what the nation talks about on a daily basis. It's our newspapers, periodicals, emails and phone conversations. It is our contract and our word.

When Neptune makes a strong aspect, its watery element softens the issue and shifts its focus. Because Neptune deals with the subconscious, its below our awareness. Uncertainty beckons. When Neptune triggers a planet in the third house, it can mean we change the nature of the agreement, contract or what was said. Congressional guidelines can be vague or ambiguous.

In 1798 and 1799, Neptune aligned with the U.S. Moon and we fought the Quasi War with France. Ships were sunk, lives lost and a new, modern navy was born, yet war was never officially declared by Congress. It was a legal obscurity, lost in limbo.

The next series of passes when Neptune aligned with the U.S. Moon were between 1844 and 1847. In April of 1844, the Texas Annexation Treaty was signed by the U.S. and the Republic of Texas. It provided for admission of Texas as a territory, but in June the necessary two-thirds majority to confirm a treaty was not obtained by Senatorial vote.

This was the first wave of Neptune washing up against our lunar shores in that series, softening national borders. It was the first attempt to absorb (Neptune) Texas into the nation (Moon). Southern states wanted Texas in the union as a slave state. Northern states opposed admittance for precisely the same reason. President Tyler's approval of the Joint Resolution at that time has been called into question. Some scholars believe it was not legal under international law.

The Neptunian wave of 1845 caused Mexico to break off diplomatic relations (no communications) with the U.S., while the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo brought the war and Neptune series to an end, when Congress ratified the treaty on March 10, 1848.

Under the first set of Neptune parallels to the U.S. Moon in 1798, we engaged in a war which was never legally sanctioned. Under the second set of Neptunian parallels to the U.S. Moon in 1844, we ratified a treaty on land that had already been designated as a republic, therefore requiring a two-thirds majority vote in Congress - which never happened.

Our U.S. Moon in Aquarius is being triggered by Neptune now. The first in this series of alignments was exact at the beginning of March. Next week we tell the tale.

The Daily Planets

May 9 - May 15, 2008

Friday, 9th- Our plans are being refocused. Hold off on financial enthusiasm. Actions taken because of excitement generated Saturday evening could be explosive. Jump not, nor attempt to force things. They blow up in our faces; we're to blame. Best time for social activity: 7:30 to 10 p.m.

V/C Moon 8:06P-9:10A (Sat) when it enters Leo

Saturday, 10th- We push hard this morning, but be careful. Rips, tears or pushing too fast does not serve. Curb enthusiasm. Early afternoon is more productive. Energy to remodel or resurrect is strong, but it may bite. Actions could be toxic.

Sunday, 11th- The reverberations were early this morning, and we feel the discharge through lunch time. Early evening is good, later evening buzzes. Be willing to roll with the changes. There are some opportunities. Can you do it today?

Monday, 12th- Morning through the early afternoon is Void of Course. The energy is pleasant and relaxed, but we may not get much done or decisions made may not come to fruition. From 3 p.m. on is very industrious and much can be accomplished right up until midnight. Rest up, and then ride the wave.

V/C Moon 7:57A-2:48P when it enters Virgo

Tuesday, 13th- The Virgo Moon produces a fastidious nature. The price of things gets to us. Through the afternoon some become a little critical, others just clean or organize. 10 p.m. is best.

Wednesday, 14th- Before 9 is nice, but things aren't what we hoped around noon. It throws people off-kilter for the rest of the day. It's not what it seems. The truth is obscured. There isn't enough information.

V/C Moon 12:38P-11:46P when it enters Libra

Thursday, 15th- The day is one framed by our interactions with others. We're busy throughout the day, but we start to gain on it after 6:30 p.m.

Astrologer Don Cerow can be contacted at (413) 219-4214 or by email at StarMyths@Earthlink.net. Athena's Web columns are archived at www.AthenasWeb.com.