Cardinal Points & Festivals

Hello beloved.

Right now, we have both the Sun (0 ♊) and the Moon (26 ♊) in the sign of The Twins, Gemini. The current moon cycle began on the 19th of May in Taurus, and last night, the moon was a waxing crescent in Gemini. Tonight will be the second night of the new phase, and we’ll see another waxing crescent lit up at 4% in Gemini.

There are two festivals coming up that I’m now recognizing because of astrology. Vesta is the Goddess of hearth and home, and her festival, Vestalia, is celebrated on June 9th. The inner sanctum of the temple of Vesta is open on June 7th and closed on June 15th.

The second is the feast day of Saint Mary Magdalene on July 22nd. In addition to the connection between July 22nd and my ascendant, Mary Magdalene was also connected to Diana and Artemis (Moon), the Goddess of the Hunt.

The last thing I wanted to share is something I consider to be very important because it’s hidden information. Most of us know the Cardinal points in astrology; Aries and Libra share one axis, and Cancer and Capricorn share the other, but did you know these points are connected to Cardinal Virtues in Cristian Theology and classical philosophy?

The Cardinal Virtues are Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance.

Moon/♋=Temperance

Venus/♎=Justice

Mars/♈=Fortitude

Saturn/♑=Prudence

9th House Hosting Sun Plus 4

The astrological 9th House is known to be a broader version of the 3rd. The energetic relationships between planets and the influence of planetary archetypes can manifest in the 9th House and be relative to long-distance travel, higher thinking, philosophy, higher education, and publishing and literary pursuits.

Right now, Taurus is taking up the majority of space in the 9th House, and there’s definitely an abundance of energy in Taurus.

There’s a conjunction with the Sun on the 26th degree and Uranus on the 19th degree. Taurus is a sign of love and beauty, it’s ruled by Venus the Goddess of love, and it’s natural home is the 2nd House of possessions.

A conjunction between the Sun and Uranus can deliver a blast of will power to a necessary awakening. Taurus energy can be lazy, and the 9th House is definitely not a place for laziness. Uranus is jolting us to awaken because there’s much to gain (possessions) from pursuits in the 9th House. It could be a sudden interest to travel somewhere , or it could be a sudden interest to study and devote oneself to sacred or philosophical texts. Possessions need not always be something tangible, the truth perhaps, can be one of the greatest possessions of all.

On the other end of the sign, we have Jupiter 0 degree, the moon 4th degree, and Mercury on the 6th degree; that’s a three planet conjunction. Jupiter is sign of expansion and abundance, the Moon represents our subconscious mind, and Mercury represents our the part of our brain we use for everyday thinking. Given the sign and house and the conjunction between Uranus and the Sun, this three-way conjunction is showing an opportunity for mental expansion, and more importantly, the discovery of something previously unknown.

The presence of Mercury indicates communication of some kind, and this could be a conversation with someone who’s in possession of information or knowledge you need. It could also be you communicating the discoveries you’ve made during quiet study or meditation.

It’s not often we see five planets in one sign, and it wont last long. The Sun and the Moon will both enter Gemini in a few days.

Moon Conjunct Chiron; It’s All Coming Back

This morning, I found myself in contemplation for three hours while I sat in the morning sun. My attention was once again brought back to the North Node in my birth chart, and my ascendant (1’43 Leo).

The North Node represents where you’re going in this lifetime. It also represents the energy that needs to be harnessed to fulfill our soul’s mission.

My North Node is located on the 29th degree of Leo in the 2nd House. The star, Regulus (The Lion’s Heart) is also on the 29th degree of Leo. So, I have this conjunction between Regulus and the North Node.

The timing of this, of course, is perfect because May is the month when Regulus shines the brightest after the sun sets.

God already showed me that I was Gaius Octavius in a previous life, but that whole thing started flooding back again. I guess I missed something. For those who don’t know, Gaius Octavius was the First Roman Emperor (Caesar Augustus).

So, what did I miss?

Well, the 12th House is the end. I have Cancer in the 12th House, and on the 29th degree, there’s Orcus retrograde. Leo is tied to Italy and Rome, and Orcus is believed to have had a temple built in Palatine Hill, Italy. The connection I missed was that Augustus had his Imperial Palace built there.

My chart picks up from there with the 1st House beginning on the feast day of Mary Magdalene (7/22, which is also the first degree or first day the sun enters Leo). Metis, the Roman Goddess of wisdom and deep thought is on the 12th degree of Leo, and the only 1st House Placement I have. Which is kind of interesting because as you can see, I do a lot of deep thinking.

As far as my chart goes, I’m going to stop there. I didn’t want to tell you every specific detail about this morning’s meditation session, but I had to mention the part I did so you would understand the Moon’s placement for this morning.

At 10:52 this morning, the waning crescent Moon was located on the 17th degree of Aries in the 9th House. The Moon was in conjunction with Chiron, and both formed a square with Mars on the 27th degree of Cancer in the 12th House. Chiron was the wisest of the Centaurs and he was a teacher. A Chiron/Moon conjunction in Aries in the 9th House will bring all the subconscious and hidden thoughts and memories about the self to the surface.

Contemplation about past lives and reincarnation is a 9th House thing.

Can you see how that works?

The ninth house is the house of the higher mind, philosophical thinking, long-distance travel, and higher education. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the ruler of the 1st House. The first house is the house of self. It’s who you are, were, and will be.

The Midheaven in my birth chart is 17 degrees Aries. That’s where the Moon was this morning. Chiron was using the power of the moon and the moon’s placement to to show me the highest point or culmination point of my chart as it related to my first house of self, Leo.

It was showing me that in a past life, I had everything. I was the Frist Emperor of Rome. That’s why I have the Jupiter 7th degree/Mars 12th degree conjunction in Virgo in the second house. That’s abundance through action, aggression, and war. Jupiter and Mars in the second house is acquiring possessions in abundance through conquering, through war.

But they’re both retrograde.

As a matter of fact, Orcus, Metis, Make Make, Jupiter, Mars, and Pluto are all retrograde stretching from the 29th degree of cancer in the 12th House, to the 21st degree of Libra in the 4th House.

And if all those retrogrades represent not an open door, but a closed one and a review of my past lives, than this life begins with me personifying Uranus, the Awakener, and the God of my sign, Aquarius.

The seventh house sun (18 degrees Aquarius) is born in bondage, but wakes up, breaks free and gains independence (Uranus).

Eternal Love

This will be easier to understand if you follow astrology, but even if you don’t, you’ll still get it.

My natal moon is on the 2nd degree of Scorpio, which is kind of interesting because for the first, I think, 12 hours of the day I was born on, the moon was in Libra. I think it just entered Scorpio a few hours before my birth.

Scorpio is not a very good placement to have a moon. They say the fixed nature of Scorpio makes it difficult for the native to be emotional, and because of that, most people who have a natal moon in Scorpio are misunderstood.

On top of that, my natal sun is in detriment in Aquarius in the 7th House. I’ve often heard people say a 7th House Sun is born in bondage, and maybe there’s something to that because I’m 43, and I’ve never been married. I’ve always felt like committing myself to a relationship meant sacrificing a part of myself.

There’s lots of interesting stuff like this going on in my chart, and I’ll give you one more before I get to my point. Mercury is exhalted in Aquarius, but in Pisces, it’s in its fall. Mercury in my chart is on the zero point degree of Pisces.

You can’t make this stuff up!

I’ve always believed a chart full of unfavorable placements and aspects was full of opportunities and mysteries, and I think that holds true.

Now, despite the amount of illusion in my chart, there’s one thing that definitely stands out, and that’s my ascendant. I’ve been practicing and studying astrology since 2008, and it was only two months that I finally woke up to truth about my ascendant.

The numerical code for “I Love You” is 143. The feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, Apostle of the Apostles, and the first of the women who followed Jesus to proclaim Him as having risen from the dead is celebrated on July 22nd.

7/22, from an astrological perspective, is the end of Cancer and the beginning of Leo.

My ascendant is 1°43 Leo, and I looked at this point in my chart probably thousands of times over the years, and it never meant anything to me until two months ago.

Now, it carries a special meaning.

Despite all the uncertainty, all the illusion, and all the detriments and falls; no matter how difficult and hard life gets, there’s a message of eternal love right on my ascendant.

Sex

Good evening friends, followers, and fans!

I do apologize. If you’ve been following me for the last five years, you might’ve noticed a drop in productivity. You’re right, the numbers are way down, and while it would be my choice to write and blog-posting two to three times per day, that scenario isn’t my reality yet. The bills have to get paid, and until this blog can do that, I have to work.

Okay, so, lets get into the meat of this post. I’m a fair guy, and I’m sure there are lots of men and woman out here who are fair as well. I’m not a selfish person. When two people are talking, meaning they met at some point, continued talking with one another, and their relationship eventually progressed to the level of intimacy, the big talk is going to come at some point.

The big talk is about what two people want out of a relationship. We’ve been sleeping together for several months, and things have been good. Then, one day, you tell me you want more. You want someone who’s going to be with you on a serious level. You want someone who’s going to love you and your children, and take care of things financially.

That’s a lot to ask of someone, but not unreasonable. I’m fair. I say to you, listen, I love you. We’ve been talking and sleeping with one another for a while, but at this point, I can’t give you what you want. I’m just not ready. If you feel like you want more, and you want to be able to date to find Mr. Right, go ahead. I’m not going to stop you from meeting someone who can give you what I can’t.

I’m not giving you the nod to start having casual sex and one night stands on a regular basis. That’s not right, and that’s not fair.

Moving forward.

When it comes to sex, I’ll admit, I’m not a saint. I’ve had lots of premarital sex in my 20’s. However, I was always in a relationship. I was never into one night stands, or sex with random people, and I’ll tell you why.

Sex, to me, is more enjoyable and more stimulating when love is involved. Some people love having sex, and they love having lots of random sex with lots of random people. That’s not really me.

For me, sex is first mental, then physical. It’s starts with an eye catching attraction. Something about you draws me to you, and it could be a beautiful face, a nice butt, or whatever. I’ll approach you, and things progress from there. The most enjoyable sex for me is when I can connect with my partner on a mental level. Sex starts in the mind, and it manifests physically.

I’m mature, and I don’t paly games. There’s a progression to things. You can have the best body in the world, you can have the nicest ass on the planet, and you might be really good at what you do, but if we’re not connecting on a mental level, none of that matters.

To the people who are more serious about sex, and the people who might not be sexually active yet, I had an epiphany several months ago. My body is a temple, and I want to keep that temple clean and healthy.

You eat healthy, you exercise, and you take good care of yourself. You don’t put drugs, alcohol, or nicotine in your body. You’re in pristine condition, untouched. That was me at one time, and I’m sure that’s a lot of people right now.

So, let me share something with you no one ever bothered to share with me.

Sex is a choice, and you should be viewing your body as a temple because if you’re going through all this trouble to keep your temple clean, healthy, and pure, you’re not going to let just anyone enter your temple. You’re not going to be so willing to share your temple.

That was my epiphany. Your body is a house of god. You can’t see what’s going on on the inside, but that’s why the outside is a reflection of the inside. Whatever you see on the surface of your body, is an outward physical manifestation of something going on within. Take your body seriously. Take your life seriously. It’s okay to play, it’s okay to have fun, and it’s okay to hang out and spend time with friends, but make yourself and your life your number one priority because I know now at 43, that no one else is going to.

Have a great night, and enjoy your Sunday tomorrow.

In Love With the Fame

With Venus in the 10th House right now, love and beauty entered the realm of career and public reputation. I wouldn’t be wrong to assume love could be used to further your personal goals and agenda in this area as well. I’m not suggesting you sleep with the boss to get that promotion you want so bad, but if you put a little extra care and love into your pursuits, it might really pay off.

It’s possible a recent career choice has made you very happy, and the truth here is when you love what you do for a living, everything else seems to follow.

The 10th House is also an area that represents a place you’ve arrived at through your own efforts. Don’t be afraid to show a kinder and more loving side of yourself if you’re not seen in that way already.

Cancer is the sign here, and Cancer is the sign of home and family. At this time, I would look for opportunities coming by way of the family. Sometimes, a parent or a sibling might have a friend or know someone who could be of help to you.

A lot of people don’t recognize this, but the home and family play a huge part in where you end up in life. The 4th House (home and family) represents your foundation, and parents who are well known and successful in their careers tend to have children who follow suit. Family members can open doors for us that friends can’t.

But, let’s not get too wrapped up in the 4th House because we’re talking about the 10th House. If you’re looking to increase your popularity and gain more recognition or even fame, it’s hard to ignore someone who genuinely loves. Right? Doesn’t love conquer all?

A Chosen Generation

One time, I was working in a food store, putting frozen food in the freezer when I noticed a priest walking down the aisle towards me.

Me: “Excuse me, Father.”

Priest: “Yes?”

Me: “Do you believe in Jesus?”

Priest: “Absolutely.”

Me: “Do you believe in the miracles he performed, that he was crucified and died on the cross, that he rose again three days later, and that his resurrection was a return back to life from the dead?”

Priest: “Yes, I do.”

Me: “I do too. Can I ask you something else?”

Priest: “Sure.”

Me: “Do you believe in reincarnation?”

Priest: “Well, I don’t know. Do you?”

Me: “I do.”

I think I wrote about that conversation on here a while ago, and it was because I couldn’t believe the Priest’s answer when I asked him if he personally believed in reincarnation.

If you believe in Jesus, and he’s the central figure of your religion whose greatest victory was conquering death by resurrecting, how could you not believe or have any doubts about reincarnation?

I’ve done some serious and time-consuming studying on reincarnation, and most of that information I presented in Smorgasbord 2, Smorgasbord 3, and here on Nooz Buffet, but some people think I’m crazy for believing in it.

There are lots of people who will never even mention reincarnation in public because they’re in fear of the back-lash and ridicule that’s sure to follow.

I, however, will continue studying reincarnation, I’ll continue presenting my findings, and I’ll continue asking God to show me the truth.

If you’re doing the same thing, or starting to feel the urge to go in that direction with your current studies, let me turn your attention to the First Epistle of Peter, Chapter 2 verse 6.

Therefore, it is also contained in the scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”

Some people don’t need the reassurance of the Good Book, but it’s always there if you need it.

Personally, I believe we’re all here for a reason, part of which is to seek our connection to our personal source and remember.

The system we live in is intentionally designed to prevent you from remembering. We’re bombarded with false information right from the start. Like cattle, it’s school, graduation, career, and having children and starting a family.

There’s no time for contemplation, spiritual pursuits, or “finding yourself”.

If you take the time to do that, what do people say?

They say, “Oh, he went off the deep end. Oh, he’s lost. Oh, he’s into some coombaya shit.”

You get ridiculed, people say you’re crazy, and they distance themselves from you.

But it says right in the Bible that we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, and that we were called out of darkness and into His marvelous light. It says we are now a people of God, who once weren’t, and we’ve now obtained mercy that we were once without.

You see, I really believe we lived before. I believe we all did. I believe remembering is now possible, but we must pursue that knowledge and wisdom personally. I believe we lived before but have no recollection because we were in darkness. We weren’t supposed to know, but now, it’s time.

It’s time to remember.

Nooz Now

May 4, 2023 Edition

Followers, Friends, and Fans, thank you for visiting Nooz Buffet dot com, and welcome to this May 4, 2023 Edition of Nooz Now.

I’m your host, Francis Joseph LaManna, and let’s get into today’s nooz!

♉️ Since I’ve been writing about astrology so much lately, I’m going to start with astrology now. According to Tropical Astrology, our Sun is currently in the earth sign, Taurus. The moon will be in Libra this evening, but on the night of the full moon, which is Friday, May 5th, the moon will be in Scorpio ♏️.

Here’s something interesting for you guys; since America gained its independence in 1776, Pluto moved exactly 4 degrees from the 26th degree of Capricorn to where it is today on the “zero point” of Aquarius.

Also, on that warm summer evening back in July of 1776, the star Regulus was on the 26th degree of Leo. When America turns 300 in 2076, Regulus, aka the Heart of the Lion, will have moved 4 degrees to the “zero point” of Virgo ♍️.

Seems like the stage is being set for something special as the Lion gives his heart to the Virgin, and planet Sedna returns to its perihelion for the first time in 11,400 years!

🥊UFC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has evolved tremendously over the years from basically a bare knuckle no weight class street fight in a cage into the professional sport we all know and love today. I don’t know him personally, but I have a lot of love and respect for Dana White.

This weekend, the UFC comes to my home state, New Jersey. Yes, the Prudential Center in Newark will host UFC 288 Saturday night, May 6th. The main event is a title fight between Aljumain Sterling and Henry Cejudo.

🍽 Someone dumped 400 pounds of cooked spaghetti in the woods in a New Jersey town. I have no clue what that’s about.

🎬 Over the years, a multitude of actors have come on camera to speak the truth about Steven Segal and weather or not he really knows his shit when it comes to acting and fighting. Apparently, Charlize Theron was the latest, and she referred to Segal’s movies as a fraud.

Personally, Steve Segal is one of those guys I’ve grown to love over the years. I’ve had my own questions from time to time, but whatever. As a writer, I’m aware that I must be able to move my audience in certain ways and evoke certain emotions, and I’m sure it’s the same thing when it comes to movies and acting. Even if you make a serious action film with lots of violence and people laugh at it, you’ve still succeeded. It’s not what you intended or expected, but people still reacted.

I don’t know how much martial arts Segal knows in real life, or whose ass he could’ve kicked when he was in his prime, but he’s still interesting and fun to watch. Real fans know what I mean.

🏛Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Chair Bob Mendez, D-N.J., was upset with President Biden’s decision to send 1,500 active military members to America’s Southern border. According to Mendez, there’s already a humanitarian crises in the Western Hemisphere, and deploying the military sends a message that migrants are a threat that requires our nation’s troops to contain, and that’s not true.

So, here we have Mendez sharing his opinion about Biden’s decision. I have to ask myself here, is it because his last name is Mendez and he’s a Democrat that he’s even commenting about this?

What do I mean? Well, a long time ago, I broke down how democracies function. It’s mob rule where 51% wins out and rules. The other 49% is usually split into minority groups that are represented by members of the democratic party.

I get Mendez feeling the need to speak up here because of the ethnic background of those involved, even though that’s the only reason he would, but they’re not even American citizens.

Second, there were a lot of reports that came out explaining the situation at the border as a major crisis, so maybe Biden felt the military was needed.

And three, why didn’t Mendez or anyone else speak up on behalf of the American people when Biden wanted the military to get involved with certain aspects of the pandemic recovery?

In closing, I would like to say that America needs to worry about America and not the Western Hemisphere. Also, anytime you have droves of migrants crossing a border illegally, it can become a dangerous situation for citizens and non citizens.

Alright, everyone, enjoy the rest of your day! Thanks for visiting.

Harmonious and Favorable

This morning, at approximately 10:08, the 10th House Sun (9 degrees ♉️) was within 120 degrees of the 3rd House Moon (9 degrees ♍️). In astrology, when two planets are within 120 degrees of one another, we call it a trine; it’s a harmonious and favorable aspect.

Because Taurus and Virgo are both earth signs, it’s an earth trine.

The energy right now is favorable for communications and local travel. Today is Sunday, and if you have the day off from work, it’s the perfect time for shopping, visiting family and friends, or doing something you’ve been dying to do all week but haven’t had the time. Just getting out of the house and cruising through your old neighborhood might be what you need to put things into perspective.

As far as conversations go, right now, it could be extremely beneficial to speak with someone of the opposite sex, maybe your significant other. With the Moon and Sun in trine, only good things can come out of sharing information, your feelings, or your plans about your current profession.

Someone from the opposite sex might be able to provide you with an angle or a view you were previously unaware of.

I see something more in this reading.

With the Sun and Moon in trine, there’s harmony between man and woman, night and day, and all the other things represented by both luminaries. In addition, through Virgo, the Moon brings tremendous focus and attention to detail to the table. In Taurus, the Sun, which is already blessing 10th House endeavors with will power, will now because of the Bull, have staying power and the ability to settle in, get comfortable, and make a serious run.

With the placement of the Moon in the 3rd House, and the Sun in the 10th, I think this might be the perfect time to start a home-based business. I see nothing but opportunities for success and public notoriety.

You can write, start a podcast, and create a website from the comforts of your own home, and with the Sun shining in the 10th House, public recognition is sure to follow.

Open up the lines of communication and bring the discussion to the table!

April 26th Chart Shows Karmic Energy

Yesterday morning, in the April 26, 2023 Edition of my Moon Scope, I shared my interpretation for the Moon’s placement in the 1st House on the 21st degree of Cancer.

The hidden message was that it’s time for us to step out of our comfort zones. The universe was telling us that the time is right for us to shift our focus away from home and family and away from the familiar.

It’s time to break out of our shells despite what the people close to us might say or think. The energetic push is for us to be authentic, true to ourselves, and in aggressive pursuit of the unfamiliar people, places, and experiences that will promote new growth.

In a sense, after the break out, we must embody the characteristics of the huntress and become the personification of the Moon Goddess, Artemis.

Yes, this was my interpretation of the reading, and sometimes, when the universe sends us a message, curiosity gets the best of us, and we want to know why. We’ll, I didn’t need to look any further than the 11th House square (aspect) between Jupiter in Aries and the Moon in Cancer.

Squares reveal tension between the two planets involved, and the tension is karmic energy. Squares place obstacles in our path and make things difficult, but not to prevent our progress or to stunt our growth. The universe understands that it’s only through the struggles of difficult times that we learn certain lessons.

That’s what breaking out of our shells is all about, and that’s what pursuing unfamiliar people, places, and experiences for new growth opportunities is all about.

So, the square between Jupiter in Aries in the 11th House reveals the reason why. Jupiter represents abundance, expansion, and good fortune. The 11th House is the house of hopes and wishes, friends, social organizations, and the future.

Balancing the karma and working with the energies between the Moon and Jupiter can pay off big in the long run. A door to a brand new future can be opened, but it begins with “the self.”

I don’t think I need to go into detail because you should be able to easily see the cause and effect here. Breaking out of your shell will attract new people to you. If you’re outgoing and willing to try new things, you’re going to have new opportunities, learn new things, and discover new resources. You can build an abundant and more prosperous future when you go after what you want and live without fear.

Opening up and showing people a side of you they’ve never seen before will completely change this cause and effect energy and alter your future for the better!