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LEO, VIRGO and the SPHINX

2/9/2012

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LEO, VIRGO and the SPHINX

The crossing of the Sun from Leo to Virgo (on August 22/23 each year) is a significant astrological ‘event’. And it is especially significant at this time in history as the star Regulus sits on the cusp of the two signs. 2012 thus marks a major cycle, a change in rhythm, as the alpha (main) star of the Leo constellation shifts ever so slowly into the sign of the Virgin.

Sitting on the border of the two signs, Regulus conjures images of the Sphinx, to which Leo/Virgo has long been associated. In more ancient systems these two are thought to have constituted one sign, symbolic of a hermaphrodite stage of consciousness. The mystical Sphinx, with Leo and Virgo symbolising the co joined male/female energies,represents this stage of human soul development – the being with the body of a lion and the head of a woman.  

Along the great evolutionary path the impulse toward individuality precipitated a separation, as the awakening soul pursued individual experience. Leo, the sign of individuality, emerged then as a distinct and dominating influence and has been the signature of the soul’s journey (and its fall in the Christian context) ever since. Unity consciousness was usurped by duality. Adam and Eve (Leo and Virgo) are the archetypes towards which all dualities; male/female, dark/light, heart/mind, good/evil etc. refer. 

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Now Regulus, the Heart of the Lion, moving into Virgo, reminds us that we stand on the cusp of an era of re-unification.  There is much to suggest that Mankind’s future is tied to a shift in consciousness via which the true nature of the soul’s origin and purpose might be aroused. In the esoteric traditions this sleeping potential is protected by Virgo, the keeper of the mystery of the hidden soul nature. The process itself requires the reunification of the separated parts, the Leo/Virgo, male/female, higher/lower and heart/mind nature, into a consciously working whole. To this possibility the Sphinx has patiently waited. The story of Beauty (Virgo) and the Beast (Leo) echos the process in allegorical language while the mystic wedding, or coniunctio, is the alchemical expression. Jung dedicated his life to the very same process in developing his notion of individuation.

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Each year from now, as the Sun enters Virgo, it will align precisely with Regulus, reminding us of this great possibility, this great need. And each month the full moon will be a still more immediate reminder as the Sun and the Moon, the esoteric rulers of Leo and Virgo, stand as equals.  

Serendipitously this month’s full Moon in Pisces took place on the stroke of midnight (the beginning of the day) on the 1st of September (the beginning of the month), a beautiful and magical reminder of new possibilities arising from the union of opposites.

Here's the chart...... 

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Pisces Full Moon
Midnight
1st Sep 2012
Sydney, Australia

Till next time.........

Cheers

Bob
9 Comments
Sarah Hunter
2/9/2012 05:13:06 pm

A beautiful and succinct reminder of the energies abounding. I like how the article has a kind of Virgo "neatness" to it, allowing the potent truth of the information to shine. :) It's interesting that there are two shows on t.v. at the moment where men are expressing their feminine side - there's that show "House Husbands" and also
"I Will Survive". House Husband seems particularly a sign of the times, acknowledging the emotions and sensitivities of men as fathers and husbands. Finally things are balancing out!

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Anna
2/9/2012 05:26:56 pm

Thank you Bob, a special reminder of how this interplay between Leo and Virgo can manifest and to me it reads as a hope for better balance in the relationships between men and women, for are we not both just different by one pair of chromosomes?

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Bob
2/9/2012 05:59:26 pm

Anna,

Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully we are moving into an era of better rapport between the sexes which reinforces and reflects the potential for harmony between the yin/yang, body/soul dimensions of our own natures.

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Pam
2/9/2012 05:35:41 pm

Great read ... I am always amazed at the beautiful connectedness that you shed light on. These events are mostly too subtle for me to clarify for myself so I treasure your clarity and the interesting and accessible way you paint the current story. Thanks!

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Emma
3/9/2012 09:12:31 am

Thank you yet again Bob for this wonderful update....I particularly found this part interesting: "In more ancient systems these two are thought to have constituted one sign, symbolic of a hermaphrodite stage of consciousness. The mystical Sphinx, with Leo and Virgo symbolising the co joined male/female energies,represents this stage of human soul development – the being with the body of a lion and the head of a woman". Feels magical and hopeful - what we need right about now!

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Elaine
5/9/2012 05:08:26 pm

Ohhhhhh. That was so interesting. I was in the desert for my birthday....22nd August and found it a magical and stirring night! MMMM so much can happen all around us and we really have no idea!!! Also lots of dreams with images of strong confident males re-establishing contact. Felt very connected to the re-union of male and female energies within myself. Thanks Bob.

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Steve Denham
14/9/2012 12:55:01 am

Thanks Bob! I love the grandeur of your astrological vision and the way astrology itself covers everything below and above, from the tiniest detail to the most cosmic in scale. Yes it does give you hope, for the evolution of mankind, toward a new unity and creative blending of opposites. It really is time and thanks for shedding light on this great theme and mission.
steve

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