Is Islam the most insecure religion on the planet?
Now the Scientologists tend to get litigious if anyone publishes anything critical of Scientology, and Christians love too attack the personal character of anyone whose ideas oppose them, however both of these essentially amount to more or less legal albeit fairly petty responses to criticism. However Islam takes it too the extreme, for instance by Sharia the sentence for apostasy from Islam is death, blasphemy against Mohammad carries the death penalty in many regions, blasphemy against the religion caries many other harsh penalties. To the point where people have to be fearful of both their lives and their livelihood if they happen to be critical of Islam in a country under sharia. With such harsh and brutal responses to anyone who chooses to question Islam, does that not suggest an extreme level of insecurity in regards to the belief? Of course this is not true for all islamic countries, however where it is in place I find it too be both the most morally reprehensible aspect of religion in the modern world and scariest aspect of religion and general, above and beyond the perpetuation of ignorance. I am interested in hearing a response from a Muslim perspective as to justify these punishments. Thoughts and opinions on this appreciated
Are square aspects really bad?
I agree with the other answers here, particularly that labeling any aspect good or bad is inaccurate and over-simplified. I typically see squares as a challenge and oppositions as a need for balance. In addition to the “laziness” referred to, I have found that sometimes trines and sextiles can be “bad” when they involve malific planets. Trines indicate an easy flow of energy so a trine between Mars and Pluto isn’t necessarily favorable, it only shows it is strong. Many consider Jupiter benefic, but I have found it only expands what it touches, for good or ill. For example, Jupiter is often found, sometimes in “favorable” aspects, in the charts of horrific weather events such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Weather and mundane charts are excellent ways to see how aspects play out since they are simply manifestations of the energy and don’t involve someone’s personality or free will.Nothing is ever simple in astrology but has to be taken in context. When it’s related to a person’s natal chart, what matters is how the individual chooses to use that energy. Of course some aspects can be used in a “bad” way or push a person in a certain direction, but the choice is always up to them. For example, a grand air trine may incline a person to be too outspoken, lack tact, and/or never know when to shut-up as opposed to a master communicator in a positive way. Of course house placement relates as well to where this energy is directed.
6 PLANETS IN CAPRICORNS YET I AM STILL SO UNSTABLE?
I'm sorta sad that no one gave you the right answer yet, because it seems to obvious. But then I'm happy because that mean I get to be the one! It's exactly BECAUSE you have 6 planets (or 4 if you don't use modern planets, which I think you shouldn't) in one sign that you are so unstable. When too many planets crowd up in the same house and sign, too much energy becomes focused in one aspect of life and we become unstable, etc.
Can someone explain the Big Bang in a logical manner?
I am a man of logic, which is why I have trouble with most things that people so whole-heartedly believe, this time I want someone to explain to me how is the big bang logical? i have a few points as a base: 1. The big bang appeared out of NOWHERE according to what I've read, which is indeed highly illogical. 2. Explain to me how an explosion caused such an intricate placement of planets and stars that move in such synchronization, thing that goes against physics itself. 3. If the big bang was indeed real then how did sooooo much different elements appear from a single "energy blast" as I've heard some say. Note that there is no harsh feelings against anyone who believes in this or against stephen hawkins himself, in fact if someone can explain this to me with logical opinions and studies then I will be very grateful.
Will life always be difficult with a natal chart full of hard aspects?
Thank you for asking an interesting astrological question. The short answer is “no”.Now, let’s look at the LONG answer:In general, difficult or “hard” aspects imply that there are lot of archetypal themes that are working at cross purposes within your life. It is like having two or more powerful factions in the “congress of your psyche”. They have a lot of “voting power”, but their priorities are VERY different. Thus, conflict can be generated.What you need to know that this internal “friction” can engender conflict and difficulties. . . . no doubt about it. But, here is the exciting part: all this friction and conflict is VERY educational. If you are willing to work with the various demands within your psyche, you will learn a lot. As you get older, you will see that it is exactly these types of aspects that produce awareness or greater consciousness . . . . .wisdom.This does not mean that you will always be thrilled and joyful about all these opposing forces that will unfold over the years. Far from it. As a rule, hard aspects tend to produce greater awareness. Here is quote that sums it up . . . .“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” Friedrich NietzschePlease don’t feel that you should envy people who have only trines and sextiles - - the so-called aspects of ease and flow. In general, they do not stimulate awareness.By the way, if you take the time to learn more about Humanistic Astrology, you will be amazed as to what you can learn about yourself.Your quest for “meaning” will be rewarded !!
Venus trine Pluto...?
Ha! It's like you just got a questionable diagnosis .... it's not a bad thing and it's a flowing trine aspect so the energy of these two planets (ok, one is a planetoid officially) will blend easier than if they were a square or opposition. Even so, expect relationships to be intense -- Pluto rules the underworld -- so any time you find yourself having a mild crush it may feel like you're getting sucked down to the land of Hades ... you go into survival mode, things have sharper edges, feelings are intense, he or she is "to die for" ... it's a little dramatic, yes, but it deepens the quality of your love as well as your loyalty. It may take a few bumps in the road to get there and you may have to rub up against another's rough edges to smooth out your own, but ultimately it just means you're a passionate person for whom love is an alchemical adventure full of the highs and lows which mean living at its fullest. Also -- and this is something I've learned -- it's helpful to find something artistic you love -- as an outlet. If you focus all that powerful, passionate energy on an individual -- you or they could feel suffocated. Express yourself in other ways -- it will help your relationship. Take care.
Any experience? Saturn sq Uranus-can be explosive/violent when Uranus energy erupts from under Saturn control?
From what I've read the outer planet keeps the inner planet "in check" and forces it to reach its highest possible vibration before expressing. Anything less is likely to leave you feeling dissatisfied and possibly create havoc in your environment as well. Saturn has to ditch being gloomy, pessimistic, a wet blanket, being too harsh and critical. Saturn has to feel responsible and create structure. If these are Saturn's intentions, Uranus can give Saturn some strikingly good ideas, very innovative ones, on how to do that. Like a strike of genius. Should Saturn try to get away by avoiding responsibility, being too pessimistic (pessimism in essence is avoiding responsibility = 'it's not going to work, so why should I do anything about it?), etc., Uranus whips Saturn with some out-of-the-blue nasty events that force Saturn to go back on track. If not, Uranus continues the whipping. Squares are merciless in the sense that the outer planet is indeed given a whip and a short list of allowed behaviours on the part of the inner planet. Everything else gets a whip.