Part One: The Murderer and The Victims

Yosemite National Park in eastern California is a popular tourist attraction due to its natural beauty of mountains, lakes and forests.  It was within this fabulous setting in 1999 that a tragedy occurred.  A woman from nearby Santa Rosa, her daughter and a companion were abducted and murdered near the Rock Arch entrance to the park.  Two bodies were later found in a burnt-out car, the body of a young girl was found later.  Normally this might be just one more story used to illustrate some astrological chart work.  In this case a new approach will be taken.

This blog-series will use timed charts of the murder and the victims to compare multiple views of a single event. Also, the processes used in Return charting and Cyclic charting will be done in some detail as a means of helping readers of this blog develop their own skills in this approach to Astrology.

Cary Stayner’s life started out tough.  Life stayed tough, ended tough.  Cary didn’t view himself as tough, merely a victim of circumstances.  Cary saw his younger brother kidnapped, not returning until seven years had passed when he had escaped from his abductor.  During that time his parents had mourned the loss of their younger son, leaving Cary outside of their unhappy circle.  Cary retreated into his outdoors life in the mountains of/near Yosemite National Park.  When the brother returned all attention shifted to him; books and a movie resulted.  After awhile the media attention ended.  What started of as a brotherly reunion faded into aimlessness. Cary retreated again into the great outdoors.  His brother soon drifted through life for a few years and then died in a motorcycle accident.  Cary went to live with an Uncle.  The Uncle was murdered, found by Cary.  Cary retreated to the great outdoors.

Cary’s outdoor-life included Yosemite National Park in eastern California, not far from Merced where he grew up.  He became a maintenance man for part of the Park’s facilities near the Arch Rock entrance.  It was against this magnificent wilderness backdrop where Cary did a bad thing, a very bad thing.  He became a murderer.  Before we look at his misdeeds we need to look at his chart.  What we are looking for are strong patterns that will likely activate when contacted by the angles of Return or Cyclic charts.  Both Return charts (Solar or Lunar Returns) and Cyclic charts (t/Moon-n/Sun Cycle charts) are not static charts but have their angles advance day-by-day, allowing the cycle defined by the moment of their happening to flow onward, reflecting the life of the subject.

Cary Stayner’s natal chart, relocated to Mariposa, CA (a town near the Arch Rock entrance of Yosemite) from the east coast where he was born, has a few significant factors.

·         Venus opposite the Asc. angle; one who seeks and appreciates love and reciprocal harmony for and from others.  This really isn’t strange in the heart of a murderer when you consider that what he wanted most was denied to him (from his perspective).

·         Mercury-behind-the-Sun in the 8th house;  Mercury perceives and organizes what he sees in life around him.  This isn’t a curious or creative pattern, rather a pragmatic pattern.

·         Uranus-N.Node in the 8th house; Cary is an individual, wants to be seen as an individual, is attracted to excitement and new situations involving others.  Cary became a devotee to the Big Foot legends, Big Foot being a hominide-like creature said to roam the western forests.  This bizarre ‘hobby-belief’ fits with the Uranus-N.Node pattern.

·         The one square in this chart is Part-of-Fortune square Neptune; acting upon fantasies, struggling to find meaning in delusional scenarios, acting in haste when confused.

When any of these patterns arise in a Return or Cyclic chart they will tend to bring the natal behaviors forward into their current experiences.  Let us next look at the natal chart of Carole Sund of Santa Rosa, CA.  She, along with her daughter, Julie, and a friend, Silvina Pelosso were three of the four victims of Cary Stayner.  Carole’s chart has several patterns that we can expect to find in her Return and Cyclic charts.

·         Uranus at the Asc., opposite Mars-Part-of-Fortune; Finding unpleasantness in some who have strange habits or behavior, seeking to avoid such people.  Mars-PoF indicates hasty decisions and actions. Conversely, one who enjoys thrills and surprises.  Uranus-Asc. also squares Neptune in the 4th; Attracted to thrills and excitement, the grand stage of life.  Experiencing dramatic places.

·         Mars-PoF square Sun in the 10th; One who enjoys the physical side of life, activities, involvement, challenges.

·         Mercury square Jupiter-Pluto; Typically one who persuades others, likes to talk and thing big.  But also one who finds large-scale opportunities and places to view and share with others.

In both of the above natal charts I have indicated the manner in which I view the charts relative to using them within a Return-or-Cyclic chart setting for the purpose of reviewing the flow of the subject’s life.  My purpose is not to do a depth analysis of a subject although this kind of review tells you quite a bit about the person.  The object of this review is to better understand these planetary patterns as they are likely to express themselves when subject to angular contact.

In the next posting, we will look at the actual Return or Cyclic charts of these two subjects for whom we have birth-certificate times.  I also have the birth time of Julie Sund, the daughter or Carole, who was also killed but on an unknown date.  The birth data of the fourth victim is not presently known to me.

Dave.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oscar Pistorius Faces The Dark At The End OF The Tunnel

Oscar Pistorius heard the dreaded news. The feelings he experienced must have tightened his chest and stomach like a turn-screw.  For him, a dark period lay ahead.  Five years as a jail sentence, at least ten months for certain, likely more lay before him.  There is no light at the end of this tunnel leading to prison.

 

Up until now this blog site has explored t/Moon-to-n/Sun cyclic charts.  Moon-Sun charts show how we strive to maintain or restore balance in our life in the face of on-going change.  In this posting, a t/Moon-to-n/Saturn cyclic chart will be used to depict how Pistorius faces and/or deals with restriction, limits, hardship and how he might seek to find self-discipline.  “Facing” restriction, depression, hardship is shown by t/Moon-conjoining-n/Saturn while “dealing with those attributes and looking for self-discipline is more related to t/Moon-opposite-n/Saturn cyclic charts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pistorius’ t/Moon-opposite-n/Saturn cyclic chart is shown above.  The date and time data has been retained so that readers can see how construct a chart like this with their own software.

·         Oscar’s Oct. 12, 2014 t/Moon-opposite-n/Saturn Cycle has t/Moon in the 4th opposite n/Saturn in the 10th; suggesting a theme of “Adapting or experiencing restrictions and depression relative to one’s status and goals in life.”

·         This is amplified by t/Saturn on the MC angle; harshness and control is placed on one’s outlook on life.  A doubled-up Saturn sets the tone for the entire chart, more so than the theme as defined by the houses of the Moon and opposed planet.

·         n/Mars at the Asc. points to his self-anger, and with the square to t/Saturn, his frustration over the events of his life.

·         t/Part of Fortune (t/PoF) is always considered a trigger or interpretive feature in this form of cyclic charting.  Here, t/PoF conjoins t/Venus-t/Sun, all opposing t/Uranus-n/N.Node.  His sense of love for life, for his former  girlfriend, his disastrous actions are all seen in counter point to t/Uranus-n/N.Node; sudden shifts in his associations and neighboring community.

This is a telling chart.  Let us now diurnally advance this chart to the date of his sentencing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·         n/Sun at the MC; Oscar’s personal life focus and intent is being re-shaped on this date.

·         t/Neptune is at the Asc.; Ones dreams/nightmares or disillusionments are at hand. n/Mars represents his sense of command, his presence — it is in the 12th house of restrictions and waiting.

·         SUPPORTIVE of the above angular positions are t/PoF approaching the n/Asc.; changes in his environment are due.  t/Moon opposite t/PoF shows that his emotional state is in shock over the adjustment that is now required in his situation.

These charts are, I believe, the first t/Moon-n/Saturn cyclic charts to be used on this blog site.  As we will see in coming months they are powerful tools.  Months ago I used t/Moon-to-n/Mercury cyclic charts to show how the Obama Administration dealt with the botched roll-out of the Health Care web-site — Moon representing changes and the public in general, Mercury representing the Republican nay-saying and computers. 

Each type of Moon-to-Planet cyclic chart has to be chosen to fit the situation and the views which the astrologer wishes to have of a situation.  Dave.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pope Francis’ Synod; No Consensus, Lots of Discontent

All parties to the Synod on Family Issues had their own views as to what should result from the two-week conference.  Unfortunately, no two attendees had the same views.  Even more unfortunate was no two could agree to a middle ground on any issue.  For every hopeful interim statement there was a chorus of dissenting views.

The Synod has ended, the follow-up Synod will convene next October with the Pope wishing that thoughtful introspection will bring more consensus building towards a more positive outcome.  Yeah.  Good luck with that.  The weight of history, the course of conservatism and the fear of change is preventing open discussion from leading to a more positive solution or manner of dealing with modern life.  If the Church cannot change the course of modern life, and if modern life cannot change the Church, then the two must separate.  Let us look at a progressed daily angles chart for Oct. 18th, 2014 derived from the 2013 Solar Return.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This chart is produced using RIYAL software which permits the daily chart’s angles to orient the chart with transits on the outside, natal planets re-orientated within the inner wheel.  To understand the Pope’s reaction to this week’s results, note the following:

• n/Venus opposed to the Asc., t/Venus opposed to the MC; This doubled up pairing shows that ‘harmony’ with others is difficult to achieve, that a new start for the goals and future of the Church is difficult to achieve.
• t/Sun opposed to the MC; a new start seems unlikely even though this is often a pattern for change and new developments.
• t/Mars conjoins n/Sun-n/N.Node while n/Mars is conjoined by t/N.Node and t/Mercury.  Another doubled-up pattern where ideals and core beliefs (Sun) is attacked-discussed (Mars) while one’s established presence/stance (n/Mars) is subject to discussion by associates (Mercury, N.Node).

The chart reflects the reality but does not provide solutions.  Dave

Added comments: I had finished this post very late last evening and didn’t feel that I had made all of the observations that I might have had in mind.  In my view, the Pope might be feeling a bit disappointed in the Synod group for not being able to come to some sort of consensus as a start to continuing exploration of how to bring the modern world and the timeless Church together — or at least closer.  It was in that vein of thought that I noted the planets as “being in opposition to the Asc. or to the MC points.”  When one has to consider Venus as not relating to love or balancing, etc., but has not being able to reach out to another or achieve a balance, then I thought that casting Venus as being in an OPPOSITION pattern would emphasize that.

Now, it may be that Pope Francis, being familiar with Church politics, is quite aware that a Synod of Family Issues would initially fail, and may continue to be “less than satisfactory” for the near future.  He may be trying to accomplish a “softening of the church’s stance” in the eyes of the membership without changing the nature of the Church’s teachings.  I just thought that I would add these views.  I had expected to see stronger roles for Saturn as a symbol of conservatism and resistance to change, but that is not so.  Dave.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pope Francis; Some Cardinals Rebel

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014: Cardinals offer a Conservative push back against a conciliatory statement yesterday in which questions were offered asking about accepting the gay community in a more open way. Let me quote CNN’s John Sutter, “The current middle ground — with church leaders saying “homosexuals have gifts and qualities to offer the Christian community,” but not fully embracing them as equal humans in the church and under the law — is unsustainable and dangerous.”  This illustrates the perilous issues being raised by the Synod on Family Issues.  How can the Church move forward?  Should it hold its position on issues which are costing it in terms of membership and support?

Let us look at a t/Moon-opposite-n/Sun Cyclic chart for Pope Francis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two notable patterns are immediate seen in this chart; t/PoF-MC opposite n/Pluto and n/Pof-Desc conjoined by t/Saturn.  A doubled-up PoF is a sure sign of chaos and problems not resolvable at this moment.  Lets look at each angular pattern.  t/PoF-MC opposite n/Pluto clearly defines the Pope’s intent to change the direction of the Church, while the n/Pluto defines a recognized power struggle in terms of him knowing the ramifications of what the Synod has to face.  The t/Saturn at the Desc. angle conjoining his n/PoF denotes his calculated plan to explore change for the greater church body.   From the t/MC-opp-n/Pluto pattern we can astrologically hopscotch over to n/MC opposite t/Pluto — a doubled up Pluto, a doubled up MC.  There is a huge, can I say “HUGE” power struggle going on.

All of this fits with the nature of t/Moon in the 2nd opposing n/Moon in the 8th.  The “theme” for this placement is “Managing investments brings conflicts if one strays from areas of expertise.  Confidence to be shown in the face of competition.  Emotions to be kept in check.  Others may show stress, you have to show assuredness. Drawing upon own resources.  Managing your public face.  Conflict in/over values.”  In this case “managing investments” refers to the Church’s established and developed doctrine.  The Pope is playing a long-term and careful game.  Various constituencies within the Church will have their say, their vote, but not necessarily their way in the end.

Let us now move to today, Oct. 14, the date the rebuke by some Cardinals to the statements of yesterday was made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

t/Saturn-Desc. conjoins n/PoF;  a conservative plan reacts to change.  n/Pluto remains near the IC angle without company from another planet.  Note that t/PoF (a ‘trigger’) conjoins n/Venus-n/Moon.  The natal chart pattern of Moon-Venus square Uranus points to a love of the people as a defining part of Francis’ identity.  Other non-angular triggers would be the t/Moon and t/Sun; t/Moon conjoins n/MC (invoking a public platform) and t/Venus-t/Sun-t/N.Node conjoining n/Mars; his core focus (Sun) of loving (Venus) people (N.Node)  provides him with a sense of strong presence and confidence (n/Mars).  So, the charts reflect the reality.  Isn’t that nice?

t/Moon-to-n/Sun Cyclic charts reflect the attempts to maintain or restore balance in our life when life brings change.  These charts build upon the strongest astrological foundations we have.  Permit me to quote Dane Rudhyar, from his “A New Type of Lunation Guidance” available on-line at the Rudhyar Archival Project.

“Life is an interplay between two polarities or forces.  One releases energy (light, heat and other less-known types of radiations); it is the Sun.  The other distributes this solar energy wherever it is needed to meet the demands of a living organism striving to maintain, reproduce and expand or transform itself in its earthly environment; it is the Moon.  The Moon alters its counternace, symbolically speaking, because the needs of the organism constantly change.  The organism has not only to face ever-renewed challenges in its environment or outer life; it also must grow from within, unfold its powers and faculties, mature — and eventually decay.”

It is useful to refresh our mind and recollection of the basic forces that seem to empower our astrological practices and the magic of our charts.  These types of charts are so easy to use and so wonderfully descriptive of one’s life, within the context of that life, that they bring constant amazement to me.  I hope each of you enjoy them as much as I do.  Dave.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pope Francis; In A Brave New World, Part One.

The Pope had a world-wide survey conducted in 2013 to determine the interests and issues most important to Catholics.  As a result of that survey a Family Issues Synod has been convened in Rome attended by various levels of clergy and lay people.  A wide range of highly controversial subjects will be addressed.  The topics, the nature of discussion, and any resulting changes will likely mean great changes within the Church of Rome over the coming years.

As of Friday, October 10th, 2014 two astrological cycles have converged to emphasize the changes initiated by this Pope.  This posting will examine his 2013 p.c. Solar Return chart and Progressed Daily Angles chart.  The next posting will examine his t/Moon-n/Sun Return and diurnally advanced chart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Popes p.c. 2013 Solar Return (Dec. 18, 2013) is located for Rome Italy.

• Most notable is n/Asc. at sr/IC. ‘Personal Prediction’ notes “Life will take a new turn this year, offering changed conditions to which you will have to adapt to.  \Plans and projects are either started earlier than expected or delayed.  Others will be available to help or need to have their issues considered.”  This is fully appropriate to this Synod’s purpose. Any discussion will raise an issue to a level that cannot be ignored, but which must be addressed in some way.
• n/Mars and t/Mars bracket the IC. Mars represents the “presence” of the Pope in terms of him being the force that has initiated this moment in time.  With n/Mars in the relocated-to-Rome natal first house, we find an activist personality.  The advancing IC angle has contacted t/Mars this past week, activating the expectations and spirit of the Synod.  t/Mars-n/Asc. opposite t/Uranus-MC indicates the radical nature of this highly public joint gathering.
• n/Pluto-Asc. opposed t/Venus-Desc. This combination indicates that the heart and love of his Church will be subjected to fundamental and irrevocable change which he has instituted.  We must take this chart, this period, these actions very seriously.

If we play astrological hopscotch with n/Pluto, we find t/Pluto opposite t/Moon.  Both Moon and Sun play the role of triggers in these cyclic charts.  The public (Moon) is fully geared up (opposition) to deal with possible widespread social change (Pluto).  Given that the sr/Asc. conjoins n/Pluto and the n/Asc. is at the sr/IC angle, there is no mistake about a basic new force of change being let loose within the Church.

The Progressed Daily Angles Chart for Oct. 10th, 2014 is shown below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the 9½ months since his Solar Return, the angles have advanced and have just about returned to their Solar Return position.  The theme of the Solar Return is about to be fulfilled at this cyclic point.  Consequently, we find n/Pluto again at the Asc. angle and n/Asc. again at the IC angle.  Let us look at the differences.

• t/Venus-IC opposite t/Uranus-MC; the harmony of the Church and its representatives will be highlighted. Can t/Uranus define the individuality of this collective moment?  Or will individual biases created conflict?
• t/Sun in the 4th conjoins t/N.Node-n/Mars; The Sun represents the guiding spirit of the Pope, united with his wide-audience associates comprising the Synod membership. His will and intent (Sun) and forceful presence and commitment (Mars) will cause discussion, resolve, actions to be considered.

What is likely to happen in the next few days?  t/Mars will overtake n/N.Node, energizing the t/N.Node-n/Mars pattern just discussed.  Over this weekend, t/Sun will contact n/Mars, adding the Pope’s personal energy to the force of discussion.  t/Moon is in opposition to t/Saturn (a classical family issues pattern) indicating that resolution of some issues just has to be accomplished.  Anything less will wreck the Church.  Anything more will also change the Church.  Wreckage or change — which is preferable?  The Pope has launched his Church into a brave new world.

In the next posting I will use t/Moon-to-n/Sun Returns to examine this same date.

Given the nature of this event, an event not covered by the news in the U.S., astrologers have a major new development to track in this highly active papal administration.  This writer is not Catholic but I do recognize the magnitude of what this Pope is doing.  Dave

 

Eval Knieval’s Failure Becomes A Triumph

Pictured here is Eval Knieval’s Rocket Motor Cycle and his jump suit, these items were part of a most-spectacular jump effort.  Eval intended to jump the Snake River Canyon in Idaho, U.S.A.  This mile-wide canyon was far too wide for a conventional motorcycle to jump, so Eval constructed a rocket to  help him make this leap.  The first text rocket failed to go the distance and crashed into the river canyon.  So did the second rocket.  More design work, more construction, a safety parachute to help the rocket land if the jump is not successful.  

On Sept. 8, 1974 Eval was prepared to take his latest rocket creation over the mile-wide river canyon, cliff to cliff.  This was a notable stunt and attracted a great deal of attention.  The first chart we will look at is Eval’s 1973 p.c. Solar Return, located to the Snake River Canyon in Idaho where a monument has been erected to commemorate the event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most notable feature in this precession corrected tropical Solar Return is the close re-allignment of the MC to the n/MC and the Asc. to the n/Asc.  This is typical of one’s 39th year but not in the 35th year.  In this case the relocation from his birth place causes the angles to shift four years before his 39th year.  This pattern generally relates to a redirection of one’s life, or one’s death.  In some cases, this angular reestablishment does not mean big changes in life — an opportunity wasted.

Tightly angular is n/Jupiter at the Desc., n/N.Node-t/Mercury at the IC, n/Uranus at the MC —- all in addition to the angular realignment.   t/Mercury at the IC; a new jump-spectacular is in the offing.  (For Eval, Mercury almost always is his “motorcycle jumping” symbol.  Conjoining the n/N.Node, this suggests a major attempt to reach out to others (associates, fans).   n/Uranus at the MC; his individuality (also known as his reputation) is a key part of his plans for this year.  He needs another big show to impress the public. n/Jupiter at the Desc.; he is planning a big opportunity for others to enjoy.  Let us look at his chart for the day of his jump attempt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Almost a year passed since his previous Solar Return, during which time two rockets were designed, built and tested — and failed.  For his third rocket Eval added a parachute to permit a failed jump to let the rocked (and himself) down somewhat gently.  On Sept. 8th, 1974 Eval fired off his rocket.  Unfortunately it went up but not outward, the parachute deployed to early and he and his rocket floated downward, drifting back to the foot of the cliff from where he was launched.  Fortunately the rocked landed at the river bank and not in the water.  Eval was safe.  Let us look at his chart for that date.

t/Mercury-t/Mars-t/Pluto group around the Ascendant; a highly dramatic event involving jumping will be attempted.  t/Mars conjoining n/Mars points to the amount of energy and personal presence that Eval poured into this event.  Not n/Mercury square n/Pluto — creating a doubling-up of the Mercury-Pluto pairing. This combination provides great concentration, a quick response capability, the ability to persuade and impress others.

We don’t see Moon, Venus or Jupiter angular in this chart — indicators of success.  t/Sun is in the 12th.  n/Sun is contacted by t/Uranus in this period, only suggesting that he wanted recognition.

The points to take from these charts is that doubled-up planetary pairs really tell us much about the events of the day.  Part of this doubled-up pairing has to be angular.  We can also see that some leeway has to be given to “angularity.”   From this example it would seem that 3 or 4 degrees is applicable.  Generally I like to see a limit of 2 to 3 degrees, but that is not always the case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eval Knievel’s Insanity; Keep On Jumping, Keep On Being Injured

Eval Knievel was one crazy dude!  Almost every jump resulted in bad injuries during the early part of his career.  In this post I will address the jump/injuries that finally made him famous.  In late 1967 while attending a boxing match at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, Eval noticed the famous fountain and decided that he would jump it.  The problem was that he was not well-known and couldn’t get the attention of the Caesar’s Palace management.  Creating a dummy corporation, faking the phone voices of several lawyers, and persistent calls finally led to a booking.  ABC would not broadcast the jump live but would buy the film if it was exciting enough to draw a TV audience.  Actor John Derek, with his wife actress Linda Evans as cameraman, filmed the event.  Let us first look at his 1967 p.c. Solar Return for 1967.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Oct. 17, 1967 precession-corrected Tropical zodiac Solar Return is calculated using the RIYAL for Windows software.  (see the Calculation sub-menu for downloading and usage instructions).  This Solar Return has it’s vertical axis active due to near-by planets. n/Mercury very near the MC (9th house side) suggests a motorcycle (Mercury always seems to denote motorcycles, jumping, moving fast for Knievel) adventure at a far-away or distant place.  In this case we have to nuance “distant” as meaning the big-time attraction of Caesar’s Palace, a venue very much out of his league in terms of small-time racing at local tracks and stunt-shows.  This n/Mercury opposes t/N.Node at the IC (and Lilth, which I will not address now).   The Moon’s Node in cyclic charting equates to contact with others — in this case his racing/jumping is intended to reach out to others (an audience).   Often we can look at t/Moon to give us a clue about the Solar Return when there is little angular activity to hand a delineation upon.  t/Moon conjoins n/Saturn; a public damper on a hyped up event might be seen when trying to place this in the context of his life.  Let’s look at the daily angles chart for Dec. 31, 1967.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here we have some angularity to tell our story.  n/Moon at the IC; attempting to build or gain a widespread public audience.  The natal conjunction with Pluto has always given Knievel a drive to succeed and dominate.  t/Neptune-t/Venus-n/Venus at the Desc. angle opposing n/MC at the Asc. angle is a very strong and complex pattern.  n/MC at the Asc. (an angular match-up) indicates that he will speak and act to promote his goals.  t/Neptune at the Desc. points to the drama he has created for the event (Las Vegas adores showmanship, is intolerant of anything less than stupendous).  t./Venus, n/Venus at the Desc. with the nearby n/N.Node opposing n/Uranus tells us that money and his desires to be attractive to the public is assured by his exciting act and the thrill of watching for either success or injury to result.

The result of his jump over the famous Caesar’s Palace fountain was serious injuries including a crushed pelvis, crushed femur, fractured hip-wrist-ankles, a concussion and a month’s hospital stay.  So, where is Mars in all this hurt and injury?  n/Mars conjoins n/Neptune — note that t/Neptune is at the Desc. angle.  n/Mars is contacted by t/Pluto-t/Uranus; this all adds up to injury, serious calamity, suddenness and excitement.

ABC was thrilled with the event.  The event-filming was bought.  What’s better than a dramatic build-up followed by a terrible ending and all the drama that goes with it.  Knievel’s injuries and failure to jump the fountain gave him the fame he has always sought.

We have seen in these charts the presence of Black Moon Lilith at the angles.  I’ll have to do some research to see what this means in cyclic charts.  Dave.