Confessions of a dreamer
Dream: On April 4, 2021 I had a dream: I asked two ladies for written feedback on my work which I felt I deserved. Some unseen authority figure told them they had to write my feedback. One of these female figures wrote on paper some words that were in cursive, in bullet format. The other one gave a written text that looked like it was borrowed from some internet site. When I reviewed it more closely, I was disappointed that the feedback appeared hasty and not really that helpful. Plus it was forced and not coming from their spontaneous appraisal of my work. Place: In a classroom type environment People/objects: papers, 2 women who were esteemed, one authority figure- a man who is unseen Turning point: Reversal of feeling from the request I made; wanted it to be feedback that was positive and it ended being cursory and rather flat [...]
Election 2020 Trump on Display
This Astrological Psychology post uses the Huber method to give a perspective on Donald J. Trump’s re-election prospects based on his Natal horoscope, Transits, Age Point (AP) Progression aspects to Pluto in his horoscope, and the Sabian symbol for 12 Degrees of Virgo which is the AP degree on November 3, 2020, the day of the USA election. Trump’s Natal Chart (Figure 1. below- I am focusing on Pluto in Trump’s 12th house, the house of Isolation, You-loss, the house of the unworldly man[i] which in his natal chart is unaspected. In Donald J. Trumps’ horoscope, Pluto is unaspected and lies outside the Megaphone, a 4 sided aspect figure characteristic of his unconscious motivation. That means that Plutonian energies are divorced from the energies aspect planets in his horoscope. Pluto draws energies from the environment when unaspected. As a psychotherapist, I recognize Plutonian energies as mafia- like power grabs that [...]
New Website
This has been years in the making. My new website: https://asklepiosconnection.com/ This 1s a study on Astrological Psychology using the Huber method and my specialty on interpreting dreams. You can do a number of searches. On the main page at the bottom, click on to get access to a free horoscope: On left top click on Free horoscope, use the Koch house system and there you go... This is a website that explores examples of your aspect patterns in a power point presentation; which is on the Services page; I have four podcasts on the Podcast page: 2 about Astrological Psychology and 2 on Dreams.This self-study module is recommended before you book a consultation from me . Enjoy! https://asklepiosconnection.com/
Reaching for inner truth- on the edge of gender
There are variables that influence the degree of gender expression in humans. Intrauterine high levels of testosterone in female fetuses can make tomboys out of biological females and genetic mutations of chromosomes called Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome create both male/female non-functional genitalia in one person. Of course no one has a monopoly on truth and there are many approaches. There are child rearing practices that influence gender identity. My focus here is on how the psyche produces contra-sexual identities through psychological identifications and unconscious mechanisms called autonomous complexes based on Animus/Anima archetypes and the how the Self orchestrates the whole process. We approach Truth as an ideal ; both inner and outer truths preoccupy our goals and desires. Perception of what images we are motivated by, what emotions stir us and what thoughts ultimately come to consciousness requires reflection and an inner journey. Lets go on an inner journey now into [...]
How Astrology Works: From Ancient Times to Now
In ancient times the planetary system of known and discovered planets included Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn only. Scientist priests observed the aspects of the planets in the course of the planting and harvesting year. In Iran at Persepolis 500 B.C.E. accounts of these Magi describe the time to plant (Na Ruz) and when to harvest crops. Astrology was used as a biological time clock in which transits of the Sun in the constellation of Taurus in aspect to Leo were used to determine these seasonal rituals.(1) In 320 B.C.E. Aristotle stated that "the planets effect people on an individual level intellectually. They neither determine or compel." The astrologers at that time used horoscopes for nations and rulers of nations to determine when is the best time for a particular event marriage, war and peace or a grand opening. This was called Electional Astrology.(2) The three wise men [...]
Outline for achieving psychosynthesis during COVID-19 Part 1
Personal bias: I am a 71 year old person who has been doing psychotherapy for 40 years and astrological analysis and counseling for the same amount of time. I have been dis-identifying from my former occupational identity (semi-retired), not counting on my strength from my physical body, and facing losses of relatives and friends through natural deaths. So when I explain mental health solutions, it is from the standpoint of a partial withdrawal from outer world engagements that enables me to eventually strive for spiritual goals. I realize for younger persons, they may not see my solutions the same way. For them psychosynthesis of basic needs is the order of the day. One of the advantages I have, is that I can see the illusions so clearly of the ego-attachments that prevent those from finding the light. A. Development of psychic maturity 1. Mental health problems are caused, in part, [...]
Explained: Dreams of trans-personal illumination from superconsciousness
Dear reader: I want to give you some background on Donald J. Trump and my feelings toward this President to give you a context for the following dream. It is a fact that he is a business man and has made some good business ideas like promoting that the US Postal Service (USPS) charge Amazon.com more for shipping to help with USPS deficit problem. He has also , it can be said , put the US on a financial footing in regards to one thing: our Nation's self-interest in our manufacturing base (although some would argue this point) through protectionist policies especially against China. But as an executive who is qualified to deal with global issues of health care, environmental global warming, and international negotiations he is abysmally a failure in my view. I believe that no matter what the Trump administration does to quell the nation through manipulative business [...]
Practical Steps in Dream Analysis
Introduction: Dreams are triggered by days events in the previous days of the dream or coming days in your current life. But the implications are that dream dramas innervate psychic energies that are constellated around psychological complexes in the Personal Unconscious. Complexes contain polar opposites of feeling values. Few examples: Submissive vs. Dominant; Expressive vs. Suppressed; Superior vs. Inferior; Courageous vs. Fearful; Protective vs. Risk taking. One of these sets of opposites triggers the affect/emotion of the dream. On awakening write in a daily log/journal the dream as it was presented with images, the course of the dreams and conclusion with date the dream. Write your feelings associated with the dream. Give the dream a name and save it for later in order to expand on its meaning. Usually when you have time to make associations with days events, feelings, and details that come to the surface from the dream. [...]