Inner & Outer…

Astrology

 

            This morning I was thinking, so often we think of our Planets only influencing ‘outer’ aspects of our lives, we also need to realize ‘they’ also represent our inner lives, or selves, as well.

            For example, delays in career, or disappointments with relationships, or lack of fulfillment of desires.  All these are obvious ‘outer’ Saturn experiences so we look at our charts to find out why.  Maybe Saturn’s moving through our 10^th House.  Maybe it’s moving through our 7^th House of partnerships or maybe even moving through our 11^th House of desire or gain.

            In all those examples the ‘outer’ signs of Saturn’s presence are felt by us.  So, we try innumerable ways to change this situation.  Eventually, we begin to realize this same Saturn situation is also about our inner life as well.

            Saturn moving through our 10^th House may be partly wrapped up, or noticeable in career, with delays and frustrations there, but the real lesson is inside.  We’re meant to do something with our ‘inner’ Saturn, and if we do that, especially now, then that ‘outer’ sign of Saturn malefic ness will immediately go away!

            This experience, alone, shows us that Saturn’s highest purpose is for an inner growth of greater balance, integraton of silence, stillness and enlightenment.

 

Saturn is About

Enlightenment

           

            So, let’s discuss how we can better interpret the outer Signs of all the Planets, but in terms of their even more important and relevant ‘inner’ realities.

 

The Sun

 

            The Sun’s clear ‘signs’ or consequences in the outer include frustrations with life, with career, with lack of self-confidence about going ahead or facing our problems.  The tendency is to always look to circumstances in the environment to justify the inner experience of a lack of inner Self-strength or self-confidence.

            But, the very moment that we realize our lack of outer self-confidence is really a ‘sign’ of lack of inner Self; then the process of Self, Sun strengthening can begin.   Then, taking even one step towards strengthening that same inner Sun, we will not only find more self-confidence within but will immediately feel more self-confidence and strength on the outer. 

 

The Moon

 

            The Moon is also equally difficult to have weakened in one’s Astrology.  The Moon, almost always blames how one feels on the outer.  I’m worried or anxious because we have no money.  Or, I’m feeling insecure because my girlfriend isn’t always there for me.  Or, I’m upset because my friend looked at me weird, yesterday.

            There are innumerable ways in which the Moon feels, and then looks to the ‘outer’ to justify that inner feeling.  I tell people all the time, whenever you find yourself experiencing any of the outer negatives of the Moon; worry about finances, worry about health, worry about family, work, or life itself; stop blaming the ‘outer’ and immediately realize this is all due, in part to your Inner Moon!

            Again, the very moment that you take a step to strengthen your inner Moon, both the inner and outer signs of Moonish weakness, will go away.

            Let’s say one already recognizes that there’s something wrong within because of one’s constant worrying, anxieties, phobias or depression.  This is the first step, realizing that even the innner worries are not the real cause.

            The next step, though, is to do something to strengthen that Inner Moon.  The very moment that you do that, not only will the inner worrying subside  but the outer worrying will begin to become less as well.

 

Mercury

 

            When Mercury is afflicted or undeveloped, some of the outer signs of this are  decision makings are difficult.  Also, many Mercurial communications are difficult or unsuccessful.  Because Mercury rules the intellect and all communications, if it is weak or undeveloped then that immediately translates with difficulties in one’s outer life of decision makings, communications and even just simple understanding.

            One grasps or understands through the Mercury intellect.  So, when Mercury’s having a rough time, we experience it outside in our relations with others, work and in our frustrations.

            Again, the outer ramifications of a weakened or undeveloped Mercury are just the  outer signs of an inner reality that in almost all cases is easier to change first, on the inside.

            Then, as Mercury is strengthened there, then, the outer and inner expressions of that undeveloped Mercury will immediately improve.

 

Venus

 

            Venus, for most people is such a very important planet.  Venus represents how we love and how we’re loved.  Most people then, wish they were more successful in love.  This however, is the outer reality of the inner reality of a healthy and happy Venus. 

            When Venus is afflicted, weak or undeveloped, then the outer expressions of love, relationships and affection are sorely lacking or full of problems.  The tendency of course is to try and fix the innocent outer symptoms.  We try to get our spouses, or family members to be more loving.  We tell people at work what’s wrong with them. 

            Of course we rarely realize that outer love and relationships is really an innocent reflection of our inner Venus’ loving nature.  We take even one step towards becoming a more loving Venus person, or self, and we can immediately see that the outer is a reflection of the inner.

            Venus represents how in-tune we are with the Love potential of the Universe.  As a result of that, we love or appreciate the Universe.  The outer signs of our lovingness however, are not the problem.

            The problem is we need to develop an inner brilliant, full, shining, and happy Venus.  How to do that of course is the key.

 

Mars

 

            Mars is called the planet of ‘blame’.  We receive tension from others, we have arguments or disagreements, we even have people mad, jealous or angry with us; and we can’t find the reason!  This of course, is all our Mars stuff.  The outer experiences of Mars include arguments, disagreements, jealousy, betrayal, resentment, etc.

            We automatically assume that these things are caused by difficult, impossible people.  We even see weird, angry and out of control Marish people so we assume they are the cause, of our Mars grief.

            The truth, however, is they too are just the innocent signs of the inner condition or relationship with our inner Mars.

            If Mars is strong, and not misused by us, we have better success with others; we have the ability to take care of ourselves and even stand up for ourselves which are two of Mars most important features.

            Therefore, if you find any problems with your Mars outer life, then look within and see if there’s something about your inner Mars that too, needs strengthening or neutralizing.

            I use the word neutralizing because Mars’ imbalance is often an overly excessive or too strong influence.  Mars is very easy to miss use this way.  We always can pick up a club and try to solve our problems.  Look at the World, today, (2006).  Governments and whole nations are trying to solve the problems of life, by being more Marish.

            War is a Mars approach to the many problems of life.  Mars, fighting, quarreling, disagreeing or making war, have never solved the important problems of life.  We are in a Mars educational grade and we’re still failing drastically to understand Mars.

            When Mars is miss understood, within, we find ourselves stealing, lying, fighting, being dishonest, untruthful, and on and on and on.  The very moment however, when we embrace the higher truths of Mars, then outer signs of immature Mars will go away.

            Mars stands for courage and righteousness.  So, when we stand up for ourselves, and we stand for truth and what is right then life becomes better.  It doesn’t hurt also, to unite a good or better Mars, to a healthy and strong Venus lovingness too.  Because the truth that is sweet is much more palatable then the one that is bitter or forced upon us.

 

Saturn

 

            Saturn’s story also is extremely fascinating.  Most people have the most difficulties with their inner Saturn’s.  When Saturn is out of balance or un-developed, Saturn’s outer signs include:  impatience, delays, frustrations, losses, grief and suffering.

            This is why Saturn is the primary planet for dis-ease, disease and death, itself.  When we’re out of tune with our inner Saturn the outer signs of Saturn seem to be all around us.

            The key to solving many of life’s most troubling outer experiences lies with strengthening a more positive and developed inner Saturn.

            When Saturn becomes stronger on the inner, we immediately feel better, more rested, less tense or stressed.  Dis-ease, worry, anxieties, all go away and we feel more purposeful and appropriate.  Ever have the experience that you find yourself at the right place at the right time?  Maybe the phone rings and your best friend is there.

            “Hey!  I was just thinking of you!”  “That’s funny, cuz I was just thinking of you!”  “Ohhh…. Déjà vu”   we can call it.   The truth is, we’re being more in-tune with life, with our inner selves and the outer signs of that are there.  When we’re not being in-tune with life, our inner, silence and stillness, then all manners of outer troubles and difficulties can be found.   We call our friends and no matter how often we try we can't get a hold of them.  "Oh, I'm sorry  he just stepped out of the office", his secretary says.
               You try his cell phone, and unbeknown to you, he just slipped into the elevator where you couldn't reach him.   Curse, fate, the universe stacked against us?  No, these too are all innocent signs of a lack of inner developed Saturn.

            Of course, even when we develop our inner Saturn, the outer turmoil’s can still be there.  But, when we’re feeling good and strong, they don’t bother us as much.  What do we say:  “Oh, that grief, just ran down my back!”

            The key to outer happiness and success depends upon an inner, well-working strong, and powerful, healthy inner Saturn.

 

Jupiter

 

            Jupiter is one of my favorite planets because it’s the one that takes the least understanding.   This is because such things as faith don’t depend on intellect but only upon our inner Jupiter.  Jupiter rules spirituality, progress and prosperity in life and as such is the primary planet for outer success and happiness.  Jupiter is also the planet of good luck!

            If however, our Jupiter is malefic functioning or undeveloped then troubles of faith or religion or our spiritual life dominate.

            We can blame God for our problems.  We can blame our spiritual institutions or teachers.  The problem however, is with our own, inner Jupiter.

            We make just one step towards a healthier Jupiter, and all problems will begin falling away.  This is why so many people and religions talk about the importance of faith.   “Have just faith, and whole mountains will move, for you!” is a famous biblical proverb.  Faith indeed can move mountains because it’s a reflection of our all-mighty inner Jupiter.

            Jupiter means Guru, teacher, or God.  As we revere, honor or enliven the Jupiter nature of our inner existence, then also the outer signs of Jupiter-hood will automatically improve.

 

Rahu/Ketu

 

            Rahu and Ketu are the final symbolisms of the Jyotish, Eastern system of Astrology.  They are not real planets, but both Western & Eastern Astrology talk about the importance of ‘them’.

            Rahu & Ketu instead, represent the mathematical points in space that correspond with the Sun & Moon eclipses.

            When Rahu or Ketu are acting negatively then such things as compulsions, obsessions and addictions dominate.

            I like to describe Rahu and Ketu as representing the ‘desire mechanism’, itself.  We all have desires.  We want this or that.  Desires are natural to life.  But, when we’re out of tune or out of balance with our Rahu/ketu we can find ourselves where desires dominate or rule us!

            Desires are our tools, and shouldn’t obsess, control, or dominate us.  When they do, we have many weird and unhappy consequences.  Addictions and such problems are rampant throughout the World, just because the inner realities of Rahu & Ketu are not understood.

            We take one step towards improving our inner Rahu/Ketu and immediately desires begin to cease controlling or manipulating us.
 

Conclusion

            We spend these stories of Planetary influence.  They do have an amazing accuracy to individuals and all of our life situations.  However, the Planets are also, just symbolic of our inner Human nature.

            We are a multi-fascinating, complex and multi-faceted human beings.  We are an ego, emotional, intellectual, courageous, loveing, responsible, spiritual and desire nature person.

            However, all of these different aspects of human nature are just that, different aspects about the same, one ocean of human nature.

            Human beings are multi-faceted spiritual, mental, emotional and physical body creatures.

            When we become more balanced within, then all manners of outer misery and troubles disappear.

            It’s like some good doctors say.  “All disease is a reflection of our inner immune system.”  We do one thing to improve our immune system and all diseases will fall away!

            Like that we improve the inner balance of all our Planets, and all the outer expressions of the grief of them, will disappear!

            In the next chapter we’ll look at specific people’s Astrology charts, their symptomatic problems and their Astrological solutions and experiences.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Mark Kincaid

 

 

Excerpted from new book:  “The Stars Within”

 

 

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