Lynda Hill's Sabian Symbols

Jumping To Conclusions And Jumping Ship: January's Aquarius New Moon

I had examined myself pretty thoroughly and discovered that I was unfit for military service. Joseph Heller -Catch 22

A man must consider what rich realm he abdicates when he becomes a conformist. Ralph Waldo Emerson

His secret realization of his physical cowardice led him to underrate his exceptional moral courage. Vera Brittain

COWARD, n: one who, in a perilous emergency, thinks with his legs. Ambrose Bierce

I was court-martialed in my absence, and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence. Brendan F. Behan

There are two freedoms – the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; and the true, where he is free to do what he ought. Charles Kingsley

The brave man inattentive to his duty is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts in the hour of danger. Andrew Jackson

Many apologies for the lateness of this new Moon newsletter, I have been away at the FAA conference in Melbourne having a fabulous time catching up with so many friends, and meeting new ones; it was a fabulous week. I know that some don't realise that the effects of the new and full Moons stretch on into the future, sometimes for the coming month and sometimes longer if major events happen during the month in question, so please know that this influence is still very much around.

I smiled when I realised the Sabian Symbol for this new Moon speaks of going AWOL. I have not missed doing a newsletter for such a long time. It's Aquarius 3: A Deserter From The Navy Stands Suddenly Aware Of A Dawning Truth: Freedom Is Never The Result Of Compromise. The following is from my book The Sabian Oracle: 360 Degrees Of Wisdom:

Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue: January's Cancer Full Moon

Tis not the many oaths that make the truth; But the plain single vow, that is vow’d true. William Shakespeare

I dreamed of a wedding of elaborate elegance; a church filled with flowers and friends. I asked him what kind of wedding he wished for; he said one that would make me his wife. Anon

Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up. Joseph Barth

The curse which lies upon marriage is that too often the individuals are joined in their weakness rather than in their strength - each asking from the other instead of finding pleasure in giving. Simone de Beauvoir

MARRIAGE, n. The state or condition of a community consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all, two. Ambrose Bierce

Marriage is a great institution, but I’m not ready for an institution. Mae West

A good marriage is like a good trade. Each thinks he got the better deal. Ivern Ball

Occurring on January 9, the Cancer full Moon is an interesting one and one that brings up issues of relating and relationships. The Sabian Symbol is Cancer 19: A Fragile Miss, Representative Of Proud Old Blood, Is Wed In A Marriage Ceremony By A Priest To An Eager Youth Of The New Order, or more simply, A Priest Performing a Marriage Ceremony.