The Olympics

The Opening Ceremonies have already begun over in Beijing as I write this so guess this comes a little late. The Date and Time for the ceremony is very special as it is a string of 8's. 8/08/08 8:08 pm. Scorpio is the 8th sign of the Zodiac so the Moon placed in the 8th Sign is appropriate. The Moon is placed in the 8th House which is its own house. The number eight is also associated with the Venus Cycle. Venus in this chart is in Virgo in the 6th House conjunct the Descendant. The Chinese think of this date as very fortunate and many couples are getting married on this date. The Venus and Moon emphasis on partnership and family come through strongly.

Beijing Olympics
Opening Ceremony Aug. 8, 2008, 8:08 pm Beijing, China

Sun 17 Leo; Moon 13 Scorpio; ASC 7 Pisces; NN 19 Aquarius; MC 17 Sagittarius

Scorpio is competitive and strong willed. A feeling of control in order to gain the highest possible results will be very strong here. That's great for athletes. The Moon is apex to a big t-square in the chart as it squares the Nodal Axis which is layered over an opposition of Sun in Leo to Neptune in Aquarius c. Chiron. Leo is the sign of Games and Playing but it is conjunct the South Node in Leo which is not its favorite placement. I already know that there is some tension over the Spirit of the Games which seems to be hanging over these Games. Beijing is polluted and unhealthy, the Chinese have banned a U.S. Team Member for his political affiliations with suffering in Darfur. The Nodal Axis plus Sun and Neptune placed in the 6th and 12th Houses shows some concerns about Health and Toxicity. Inconjuncts can show Health issues as well and the only one in this chart connects Neptune with Mars in Virgo in the 6th House. Neptune rules poisons and drugs so there could be issues concerning both here.

On the other hand, Neptune is in its own house which should also be auspicious for my favorite sports, Gymnastics and Water Ballet. All the water sports should be awesome. Anything that happens outside in the bad air might be less interesting to watch. From the looks of it we won't be able to see any of the long distance races through all that smog anyway.

Neptune, of course, is in mutual reception with Uranus and Uranus here is in the 1st House of this chart and opposing Mars in Virgo and squaring Pluto in Sagittarius up in the 10th House. This is a very volatile combination. It's not an exact t-square but it is on the Angles of the Charts. Security must be kept very strong at these games and strict attention paid to the Rules. When the Moon hits any of these planets by hard aspect in the coming weeks we should watch for Attacks of some kind. I hope Beijing doesn't have an Earthquake.

Jupiter rules the Midheaven here. That's great for the Archery and Equestrian competitions and also for a show of broadmindness toward other countries. Opinions might be a little harsh though. Jupiter's in Capricorn in the 11th House and is a singleton in Cardinal Signs. He is also trining Saturn which rules Capricorn so there is a positive spirit of coming together on a responsible social level. Saturn is conjunct the Descendant showing that there is a feeling of repression and authority. This might dampen the fun a bit but the successes that occur here will be very well earned and have a lasting impact on people. Should check NBC's chart to see if they are capable of perking up the serious tone of this chart for us American viewers. I know the Knitting community has been planning their Ravelympics. This is a list of all the things they will make while watching the Games. teehee, what a fun crowd. I'll be on the Internet watching them more than the TV. Well, except for the Water Sprites, so pretty.