I’ve found what I believe to be Julissa Brisman’s date of birth. This is based on an interview with her mother in which she states that: “This [April, 24th] would be her 26th birthday” (source: Marin Finucane, Boston Globe article: http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/) According to this information, Julissa’s birthday would be April 24th, 1983.
Julissa’s Sun would be @ 3° Taurus, opposed by Saturn @ 0° Scorpio Rx, her Moon would be either Virgo or Libra, depending on her time of birth. Her Mars @ 13° Taurus, her Mercury (dispositor of her Venus)@ 23° Taurus conjoining Chiron @ 25° Taurus, Venus @ 12° Gemini (out of bounds @ 24N) , opposed by Uranus@ 8° Sagittarius and Jupiter @ 9° Sag. Her Pluto is @ 27° Libra. Neptune is @ 29° Sag. Her Nodes are: NN 27° Gemini and of course SN @ 27° Sag.
Since I don’t have a time of birth, I’m using a sunrise chart for both J.B. and Philip Markoff.
I’m not only curious about her natal chart, but the synastry (natal and progressed) between J.B. and P.M. Certain things jump out at me at first glance. The Lunar Nodes, for one. Markoff’s natal North Node is @ 3° Taurus, exactly conjunct Brisman’s Sun. If the North Node represents our soul’s path, then this suggests a karmic link between the victim and alleged perpetrator (to state the obvious). The composite Sun for the two charts is 28°Pisces34″. Interesting – almost the last degree of the zodiac. Also of interest is that on April 14th, retrograde Venus was about to station direct at 29° Pisces, conjunct their composite Sun. Also, transiting Mars was at 24° Pisces, within 5 degrees of the composite Sun. Mars can indicate violence of course. But Venus, why Venus? Maybe there’s a correlation between Venus retrograde on the composite Sun and these two individuals finding each other (past life relationship?….who knows.) I know that this kind of tragedy doesn’t only take place when Venus is retrograde, but remember – when Venus is retrograde – what you see (in others) is not always what you get. Also in the composite chart, Mars is at 24° Aquarius, transited by Chiron, Jupiter and Neptune. I’ll study the composite chart and relationship charts more if and when we ever get exact birth times. Moving on to Julissa’s Solar Arc progressed Sun. It’s positioned at 28°Taurus51″. 29 Taurus is a critical degree (this is a hair away) since it’s the position of the Pleiades, or the “Weeping Sisters”, a group of stars associated with tragedy and sometimes violent death (according to Astrologer Celeste Teal). Yes, the progressed chart, when connected to fixed star positions is quite significant. Celeste Teal’s book has a chapter on the subject of the Pleiades:
Amazon.com: Predicting Events with Astrology: Celeste Teal: Books.
There’s so much more. His Pluto at 7° Scorpio opposing her Sun, Mars and even more closely, her Sun/Mars midpoint. In any case, I’d be curious what others have to say about the Nodal connection and anything else you see. this was just a cursory look at the two charts. I’ll be studying this more and would appreciate it if anyone could let me know the time of birth on either P.M or Julissa Brisman (difficult as that may be to find).
Please see my previous post on Philip Markoff: Philip Markoff : The Aquarius Who “Wouldn’t Hurt a Fly” | astrologic.us. – and remember – he’s innocent until proven guilty.
Blessings & Peace.
SAH
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Published April 27th, 2009 at 12:39 pm in Astrology, promotions with no comments
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So here we are, almost at the last degree of Pisces and the end of the zodiac. Maybe you’re champing at the bit and anxious to start some new project. Not so fast. Starting anything, aside from your washing machine is inadvisable right now. Wait ’til Friday 3/20 – The Vernal Equinox – and The Sun will have entered Aries. Case in point, the Iraq war was started when the Sun was at the last degree of Pisces…and we know that went just swimmingly. Tonight there’s a Mercury / Saturn opposition, while the Moon conjoins Pluto. This is not the most cheerful of moods. Again, hang in there. Change is coming.
Published March 18th, 2009 at 1:20 pm in AstroLogic, Astrology, promotions, Video with no comments
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“March comes in like a lion – out like a lamb”, “Beware the ides of March”, “Madder than a March hare”. Yeah, that about sums it up for the third month of the year. I don’t know about you, but March always seems to be a volatile month for me. Maybe it’s Pluto stationing retrograde in mid to late March (or early April) for the last few years, or maybe it’s the shift in consciousness from Pisces to Aries. Whatever the case, here’s our monthly Solar Astrology outlook for all 12 signs. If you know your ascendant, you may read that as well. As you know, Solar, or “Sun sign” Astrology is only a glimpse of what’s happening in your life and where your focus is. True astrological insight is gained by studying your entire chart - and the transits and progressions you’re experiencing. That said, here we go:
- Aries – Old partners are popping back into your life. Doesn’t mean you have to go there, but maybe there’s something you can learn from looking back. From the 22nd on, be careful not to self destruct, and watch your back. You aren’t ready to act on your plans until April 22nd. If you buy clothes this month, make sure the store has a good return policy. Think about changing your look, but don’t do it yet. Strange dreams may provide insight.
- Taurus – You may be preoccupied with your career goals this year, but some Taureans (not you of course) are going to be taken in by a sneaky love affair now. With your ruling planet, Venus, going retro in your solar 12th? Fuggedaboutit. Stick to work and hang in there ’til May for the fun stuff.
- Gemini – Catch up with old friends, and keep writing that book. No book? Maybe some travel then. The Full Moon on the 10th will magnify some of the themes you’ve been living out for the past several months. Juggling home and career. Private life vs public. But hey, who’s better at handling the juggling act? Career surprises (breaks?) around the 20th-23rd. Avoid scandal.
- Cancer - A surprise message from afar..maybe around the 22nd. Or maybe it’s God calling. Choose enlightenment over negativity.
- Leo - Sit down with your partner (or alone) and put the checkbook, credit cards, and all the bills on the table. Be proactive about finances or there could be a rude awakening, especially around the 10th. Personal conflicts should subside after the 22nd.
- Virgo – Everything you’ve been going through over the last 6 months comes to a head, especially around the 10th. Make sure the meds haven’t expired, if you catch my drift. You may feel like you’re playing defense after the 22nd. Focus on staying productive and the next 7 months will be less gut wrenching. By the way, I know this guy who makes awesome tinctures and essences – great for whatever ails ya.
- Libra- The cliche about Libra is that you’re indecisive and vacillating (or is that redundant?…hmm, not sure…what do you think…I dunno, maybe). Well, right now you’re thinking twice about the one you’re with. Or maybe you’re thinking about someone from the past, and all the what if’s? (or wtf’s). With your ruling planet retro in your Solar 7th, this is NOT the time to decide on matters of the heart. Wait ’til mid May or so.
- Scorpio – Your main focus should still be home (feathering the nest) and family matters, but there is a chance to act on your creative impulse this month. Focus on your heart center, and act accordingly.
- Sagittarius - The pressure will let up eventually, just not this month. The 10th is stressful on both the work and home front. You’re not only burning the candle at both ends – you are the friggin candle. Your home is your sanctuary so put some of your restless energy into improving the feng shui. Check for leaky water and gas pipes.
- Capricorn – Whether you’re studying hard or dealing with an ongoing legal matter, things reach a critical juncture on the 10th. Important communication may alter your plans. Watch what you say. It can and will be used against you (or for you?).
- Aquarius - Wasn’t it Ophelia’s old man who said: “Neither a borrower nor a lender be” ? Either you’ve learned that lesson or you’re going to. Lock up the credit cards- especially after the 22nd, when impulse spending is a bad idea. Try not to rely too much on your partner’s cash flow. Regardless, you seem to have divine protection when it comes to money (and just wait ’til 2010).
- Pisces – Special message to Rihanna – dump the bastard! Why the #$%* do Pisces women take such abuse?!? Please get therapy. For many Pisceans MAJOR relationship issues coming to a climax on the 10th or thereabouts. All you nice fish out there…you’re about to feel renewed, especially after the 22nd. To further digress re: Rihanna: No – C.B. -a double Taurus- will not change. And besides, his Saturn and Neptune square your Venus. OK, so his North Node is conjunct your Sun. Destiny – shmestiny. Venus retro on your natal Venus may get ya’ll back together, but not for long. Have your people call mine, k?
Thanks for reading and blessings to all.
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Published March 1st, 2009 at 6:34 pm in AstroLogic, Astrology, promotions, Video with no comments
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Don’t worry, no scary belly pics here! Since we’re getting this question a lot, here it is – Nadya’s date of birth: July 11th, 1975. She was born in Fullerton, California, no time of birth available yet. Yes, she’s a Cancer. Her Sun is conjunct Saturn and forms a T-square with Jupiter (excess) and Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Libra. Her Moon is in Leo. What really strikes me about her chart is Ceres in Taurus conjunct the Moon’s South Node. In Solar Arc progressions, Jupiter is conjunct her natal Ceres (within 1º ). That’s some major mommy karma! We wouldn’t want any of those eggs to go to waste now would we? This may prompt a study of Jupiter/Ceres connections in women with a multitude of offspring. Hopefully we’ll get a birth time for Nadya. Until then, I’m thinking Taurus rising. Fixed at least. What do you see?
Published February 12th, 2009 at 7:51 pm in Astrology, promotions with no comments
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The Moon is void of course in Taurus until 1:11pm ET (US) when it enters Gemini. When the Moon is void in Taurus, it’s exaltation, it “performeth somewhat” according to medieval astrologer William Lilly. (The same goes for the Moon void in Cancer, Sagittarius and Pisces). Unless you’re ok with that endorsement, hold off until the afternoon for major purchases/decisions. In fact, there’s a window of opportunity between 1:11pm and 2:00pm, when the Moon trines Jupiter. Use this time to make important phone calls. Mercury will begin to slow down tomorrow (moving less than 40′ of arc per day), before going retrograde on the 11th. Take care of business today.
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Published January 7th, 2009 at 9:55 am in AstroLogic, Astrology, promotions with no comments
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