2024-04-29
I’ve been reading up on my T-square and am pretty astounded about how accurate it is. My T-square involves a Mars-Saturn opposition with Jupiter and the Moon as the focal point. The tighter T-square is with Jupiter as the focal point but the Moon is still technically within orb as well.
It’s a mutable T-square and probably the only good thing about it is the fact that Jupiter is in domicile in Sagittarius. Jupiter rules over 2/3 of the T-square as well: the 1st house and the 4th house, where Saturn is. So it’s nice that at least Saturn, despite squaring Jupiter, is ruled by Jupiter. In fact, Jupiter is the final depositor of my chart. So, following up the rulership chain, even Mars answers to Jupiter, too. My Mars is in Virgo, which is ruled by my Capricorn Mercury. My Capricorn Mercury is ruled by Saturn and, as we know, my Saturn is ruled by Jupiter. So, it all leads to Jupiter eventually.
The book I’ve been reading, “Planetary Aspects: An Astrological Guide to Managing Your T-square” by Tracy Marks, points to the focal point as being the key to managing the T-square. It makes sense in my case, since Jupiter colours my entire chart. The downsides of Jupiter is it’s expansiveness. It wants too much. Does too much. Thinks too much. On the other hand, Jupiter, when used correctly, is used purposefully with a discerning eye. It can still grow, but it grows the right things.
The Moon as the focal point, on the other hand,has a hard time taking care of itself. It is dependent on others for emotional and even physical nourishment to the point of codependency. A proper moon will have emotionally fulfilling relationships, will nourish others, and be self-sufficient.
Can I just say, called out?
The opposition though is the main source of tension. The Vrigo/Pisces axis is an interesting one. Virgo is a perfectionist whereas Pisces is “easily disillusioned.” It often points to putting attention on the wrong thing, worrying about things not grounded in reality. It could also mean escapism from responsibilities. Just like how my Jupiter needs to be more discerning, the Virgo planet should also be more discerning. It should focus on the correct practical actions in order to fulfill the Piscean ideals. There’s also an emphasis on service. But meaningful service, pointing again to the Pisces side of the opposition.
This is interesting especially considering that the houses the opposition takes place in are the 4th and 10th houses. There is a push/pull between home and work. To balance it out, the book suggests to work from home (take that companies with mandated return to office, the stars I should work from home), have a healthy work-life balance, be involved with work that concerns with matters of the home, having family involved with work, having a “work family,” or bring your more homely aspects of your personality to work. Honestly, a lot of those things I can’t argue against. They’re all things I value in a work place. I know people roll their eyes at the idea of “a work family” but I find that when I care about my fellow co-workers on a personal level, it makes work all the more bearable.
All this information I still haven’t got to the “managing your T-square” bit. Right now I’m on the chapter about how transits and progressions can influence your T-square. I’ve been interested in progressions these days so that section was quite interesting but not that helpful. It was literally just, “a progressed planet aspecting your T-sqaure can change the dynamics of your T-square.” Thank you for that information, very helpful.
Anywho, I’m only 52% through the book. I’ll probably do another check in once I’m finished reading it. And hopefully I can actually apply it (my Jupiter focal planet says I like to learn but that I don’t apply my learnings, hah). Hopefully I will be a changed woman by the end.