Midpoints are simply the planetary point between two planets. If there is a planet in Scorpio and one in Virgo, the midpoint can be found in Libra. You take the mathematical position of one planet, the mathematical position of the second planet and divide them by 2 and you have a midpoint. As an example let’s take Mars/Saturn, a particularly destructive energy midpoint.
Mars in Virgo at 159 degrees (9 Virgo) and Saturn in Cancer say at 116 degrees (26 Cancer) add those two numbers together and you end up with 137 degrees (17 Leo)
Let’s take this a bit further. Mars at 81 degrees (21 degrees Gemini) and 194 degrees (14 Libra) add and divide by two, again 137 degrees (17 Leo)
There are literally hundreds of midpoints in a chart and often times; if a number of them are set off and supported by additional transits to major points in a chart you get a predictable reaction to the midpoint, if you understand the meaning of the midpoint.
Half-sums as they were originally called have been used off and on since Guido Bonati (born in 1230) a famous Court Astrologer of the Emperor Frederick II. Later Alen Leo, a well known English Astrologer (born Aug. 7, 1860) used them intermittently in his work. Enter Reinhold Ebertin, a German astrologer who researched and developed a streamlined version of midpoints which he named Cosmobiology. Ebertin wrote 20 books on the subject and is recognized as the definitive leader in this field.
This elucidation brings me to the point of Ebertin’s book “The Combination of Stellar Influences” detailing the potential ramifications of a particularly midpoint being aspected and it’s from this book that I will be quoting for the Mars/Saturn midpoint.
Mars/Saturn - Harmful or destructive energy, inhibited or destroyed vitality. Biological Correspondence: “The bone-forming processes,” joints, muscles, inflammation of the bones or bone-marrow. Death or atrophy of an organ, particularly a paralysis of the muscles belonging to the breathing mechanism.
Mars/Saturn aspected by Jupiter
The complete concentration of energy upon a particular objective to the entire exclusion of other interests, the ability to render quick work (satisfactorily) The ability to destroy or eliminate something thoroughly- The stage of improvement during an illness, a fortunate separation, a quick dissolution (of the body) a very pleasant and easy death.
Mars/Saturn aspected by Neptune
Weak vitality, an insufficient power to tackle resistance or any obstacles in one’s path-way of life. Waning powers and weakening efforts, self torment, the undermining of the vitality (through poison, gas or an epidemic) A mysterious death, a grievous and grave loss.
The Mars/Saturn midpoint takes on a greater significance at this particular time because America’s Mars/Saturn and GWB’s Mars/Saturn are at the exact same degree of 137 or 17 degrees of Leo – both Jupiter and Neptune are aspecting these midpoints now and off and on throughout the spring and summer, setting off dramatic events for the US and the President.
The Mars/Saturn midpoint falls in the 9th house in the US Chart as our acceptance of the inevitable change of attitudes, values, morals settle in on the cultural psyche, we will move out of this period of time with a new consciousness, a “death” of holding on to what we think life has to be and we will be forging a new life and new way of thinking for this country.
Saturn is in the 10th house in the US Chart and rules the 2nd house. Mars falls in the 7th house and rules the 4th house. Possible manifestations will be a burst housing bubble, loss of economic power with the dollar falling to unprecedented lows. The sudden collapse of the health care system in this country including health insurance is a possibility. There could be new information regarding the prescription drug addiction of the US and the pharmaceuticals knew it all along. The loss of a leader, Congress and the Supreme Court in disarray, limited travel and a new concept of the meaning of the word “Republic.” These are just possible manifestations.
For George Bush his Saturn is in the 12th house and rules his 6th. Mars is in the 2nd house and rules his 10th. The Mars/Saturn midpoint falls in his 1st, so his manifestations will be more personal as opposed to the higher mind consciousness of the country. He could suffer a possible wasting disease leading to confinement, personal attacks, scandals involving money, a loss of prestige and credibility among the masses, increased anxiety and fears. There could be a pronounced floundering of leadership (I know that many people already see this but not everyone sees it.) Again, these are just possible manifestations.
The square between Jupiter and Neptune has many meanings from the spiritual to the creative to lying to kidding ourselves. The one meaning rarely mentioned about the combination of these two planets is the most dramatic – the bubble that burst. And the “bubbles” in this country right now are huge. One only has to watch nightly news to see one bubble and that’s the media. Most of us reading this article see the other bubbles.
Water and lots of it in the form of rain/snow will be widespread throughout the spring. Oil will continue to rise and the oil barons will continue to get as much money from us as possible all the while refusing to testify in front of Congress regarding their excessive profits.
Confusion in Congress on how to deal with their being marginalized, they could begin fighting back for the power they ignorantly gave away, that fact will begin to dawn on them. Congress will be the laughing stock of the nation by fall and they won’t like it at all.
Just a side note on Michael Brown, he’s been trying to negotiate some financial help from the WH for several months and has been kicked to the curb by his good buddies. He is now trying or attempting open blackmail over his personal emails to and from the President. Dangerous game for him to be playing and could end up with the proverbial “Godfather” horse head in his bed. “Heck of a job Brownie” is naive in his dealings with this cabal. There isn’t any doubt he can play mean-spirited hardball and intimidate those he considers beneath him but he isn’t in the same league as this cabal. Brownie is small potatoes for them.
The world is no doubt on a collision course between religions, cultures and race but the surprise will be in the outcome.
Stay prepared with water, dried or canned food, vitamins, and a plan of action. Get to know your neighbors, learn to like them. And you don’t need a ton of money to start socking away under your mattress some coins. If you cannot afford gold (and I can’t) get some silver coins and in lieu of that, some quarters or half dollars in coins, but stay prepared and practice staying out of fear. Cosmic support and help are right at your elbow, the trick is to ask and trust the guidance, because we all have “ruby slippers” we can click together at any time.