trifecta

While I periodically read horoscopes for entertainment, my knowledge and curiosity had been limited similar to my perspective on feng shui (luck be the lady). However, since Thanksgiving, my latest research topic(s) have evolved around astrology, numerology and spirituality. Initial searches on Gemini to try to perhaps put some logic behind a toxic relationship led me to do a deeper dive in astrology beyond the normal Sun sign of the zodiac. 

I never fully identified with the Virgo, and had rationalized it as perhaps being a cusp; however, 7 days isn't so much cusp. After running my natal birth chart though, my personality appears to be more aligned with Sagittarius, which is my moon. Greeks used to identify by their sun or moon sign based on whether their birth time was before or after sunset/sunrise, which may explain why I identify more with moon and am a night owl, since I was born at 10:52pm. Also, someone with a life path of 2 is ruled by the moon. There's nothing spontaneous about the Virgo, but Sags are all about spontaneity and risks although the Virgin is more introspective and analytical. Then again, my personality number of 5 also explains the risk taker, childlike persona.

Likewise, numerology was just something I saw in the magazines, never really understanding it other than the calculation that was provided based on birthdate. I have always been intrigued though with patterns, sequences and numbers in nature, such as the golden ratio, Fibonacci sequence and fractals. However, focusing on the Sun sign or the life path number are one dimensional in a 3-D or 5-D world, and is akin to stereotyping a person based on only one factor like gender or ethnicity. Humans are multi-faceted and even with these abstract scientific studies, it requires looking at Sun, moon, ascendants, life path number, soul urge number, etc. to better comprehend how such potential patterns may provide some guide to a soul.

Nature vs. nurture...DNA explains our physical makeup but what explains our personalities? Siblings, even twins, could be polar opposites although they were raised in the same household. My mom and I often muse that we were lucky that I turned out the way I did despite the nurture, or lack thereof, that was provided to me. So is there some science (or art) to astrology, numerology and the divine spirits?

Regardless of which -ology or -scope, it seems as if there is a common theme for me. I seem to have hit the triumvirate (metal pig, Virgo and life path 2) when it comes to independence, service and loyalty, avoiding the limelight (the typical strong woman behind every successful man - the divine feminine). He (wood tiger, Aries and life path 7) also has common themes of adventure/creativity, impulsiveness/temper and leadership, basking in the limelight (the divine masculine).

His life path 7 has opened me to better understand his periods of being off the grid as he's a bit of a loner (despite being an ENTP, which is balanced by his soul urge and expression numbers of 3), immersing himself in intellectual pursuits and projects, and connected with nature. While I've always felt that he's been honest, there's a mystery behind his eyes and smiles and things that he doesn't say.

In one of the descriptions, it notes that "there's a good chance [he]'d love learning to fly". During our last time together, he mentioned that learning to fly by age 50 was on his bucket list, when I commented on his knowledge of all things related to jets and airplanes. As for career, I found it interesting that one site noted that he'd be "on the cutting edge of new ideas and technology," excel in public speaking, and if combined with "intense desire to travel," he'd be extremely satisfied. These are all exactly the reasons why he loves what he does.

My expression/destiny number is 7 so perhaps that is why I understand this part of him and have my moments of going off the grid as well.

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Today marks the beginning of the year of the fire rooster. Both Eastern and Western horoscopes mark this year as the year of change either because of the fire element or the first year of a new cycle. It seems fitting that many forecasts for the pig reminds me to take care of myself and not get involved in other people's problems since "pigs tend to sacrifice their own happiness and comfort for the sake of others". Apparently, it also calls for a change of job that may entail relocation.

All great goals to have for a new year, and for this pig to get off her lard and focus. Chúc mừng năm mới! Wishing everyone much love, fortune and happiness.