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We all remember the powerful exponent of feminine liberation Gloria
Steinem. Remember Ms. magazine? Gloria was the embodiment of
charisma and fierce independence. She was a serious crusader for
women's rights using television, free lance writing, college campuses and
fund raising as her vocal medium. Can we see the articulate, sarcastic,
intelligent and deep persona symbolized in Gloria's natal horoscope?
Does it suggest that this is a soul with passionate, philosophical beliefs
that must be heard? One brief look at her natal birthchart
reveals all this and much more. Gloria's chart is a wonderful example
of real life astrology in action.
Let's begin with the general element overtone in Gloria's chart...fixed
FIRE. Fixed fire is determined passion, enduring aspirations,
deliberate action, and steady courage. Gloria is Scorpio rising with
her Sun and Moon both in fire signs! Scorpio rising projects a public
persona of depth and power. Scorpio individuals dare to venture into
taboo areas and talk about what everyone else would like to keep silent
about. With her Aries Sun and Leo Moon we can expect an impassioned
idealist who is fervent, adventurous and incisive with a big appetite for
life. Her energy to be numero uno fuels her reigning need to be loved, admired and
respected. Gloria needs recognition and validation in whatever sphere
of life she engages in. Often, with a dominant fire emphasis, an
individual's ego need for applause can blind their
own true self-perception.
Gloria's dramatic and fiery Moon is found in the ninth house of publishing,
travel, philosophies, higher education and higher truths. It makes a quindecile aspect to serious Saturn (ruler of her third
house of communication) suggesting both upheaval in early childhood as well
as possibly being driven by a fear of loss. According to astrologer Ricki Reeves this aspect suggests one who..."can
exhibit strong emotional control. May be driven to succeed to prove
one's self". We can appreciate that Gloria's early homelife had its share of difficult challenges. She
also has her Venus closely linked to Saturn straddling the fourth house cusp
(early home, roots, inner foundation). Venus linked to Saturn suggests
themes of duty, severity, austerity and responsibility within her early
years. She may have acutely felt a lack of tender affection from her family
of origin. Positively, a Venus and Saturn aspect suggests she is able
to be faithful, steadfast and earnest in matters of the heart once she
overcomes her early fears of lack and rejection.
Gloria's daring Sun in Aries conjoins the warrior planet Mars in the fifth
house of creative self actualization endowing her with significant
assertiveness and high energy to fight for women's rights. The Sun
linked to heroic Mars offers potential for boldness and pioneering
leadership. In addition, her Sun quindeciles
Jupiter in the eleventh house of spiritual and worldly aspirations.
This aspect again suggests one who is driven to attain success and
recognition as well as one who can be opinionated, judgmental and egocentric
(Ricki Reeve's text on The Quindecile).
With her expansive and benevolent Jupiter in the eleventh house, she will
attract many friends and good fortune in areas of group consciousness.
Planets found in this house are often found in charts of world servers who
have come to earth to raise our collective consciousness furthering
humanitarian ideals.
Gloria's planet Mercury is in Pisces suggesting idealism and
inspiration. It is also in quindecile aspect
to her midheaven (parents, career, vocation) which brings her recognition for her
intelligence as well as putting the spotlight on her obsessive drive to share
her ideas with others. Her Mercury is also linked to psychological
Pluto precipitating profound and persuasive thoughts as well as an analytical
and probing mind. Pluto (ruler of her first house of public persona) is
also found in her ninth house of higher truths and belief systems. It
is the focal point of a challenging T square configuration suggesting she
possesses psychological stamina and intensity of purpose. She was
endowed with the ability to probe into taboo matters with great depth and
insight.
Remember the Aries Point? In astrologer Noel Tyl's
words..."There is the potential of public projection for the person in
terms of the planet, point or midpoint configured with it". Gloria
has her Aries Point = Jupiter/Mercury bringing her sharp intellect, writing
and publishing abilities to the forefront. Gloria is well known from
her published works on women's liberation. She also has Aries Point =
Venus/Ascendent projecting appreciation and
niceness which softens her assertive approach. Her Aries Point = Node/Ascendent brings forth publicly her ideas about
relationship. This point also suggests she will meet many individuals
who will help her further her destiny.
Last but not least, Gloria has the planet Uranus (uniqueness, individuality
and unconventionality) located in her sixth house of work. It is in quindecile aspect to her ascendant! This aspect
strongly suggests an individual who is obsessively driven to alter the status
quo through innovative thoughts and ideas. Gloria must find a way to
actualize and communicate new paradigms in feminine consciousness!
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