I’m not a member of any astrological organization or governing body that awards astrological certification.
And the thing is this: I don’t need anyone’s approval to do what I do.
I know what I am. Somewhat 😉
And my clients are the true test. Do they come back? Does what I do resonate with them? What’s my feedback like. (Read some Testimonials here). They are the ones who “certify” me. If I am making them happy and giving them their money’s worth, and then some, then I’m doing my job and I’m of service.
I never stop reading, never stop learning, never stop working with my intuition. I’ve had enough school for now (B.A., M.F.A.). Maybe I’ll return some day. Who knows? I’ve got Saturn in my 9th House, the top-most planet in my chart — a natural teacher like dear old Dad (and Mom actually). Fair but strict. 🙂
Not that I have anything against such organizations. I don’t. I learned from an outlaw astrologer who had EVEN LESS interest in such things than me. I guess I’m a bit of the same. He doesn’t blog though — is a totally word-of-mouth astrologer/psychic/teacher even though he does teach classes.
I may be branching out into teaching this year, especially 1:1 lessons (attention all tri-state area folks!) as Jupiter transits my 9th House and the other day someone emailed me about this very topic which hasn’t been on my mind while Jupiter was retrograde but… Jupiter is direct now so we shall see.
Sometimes I think I’m a lone wolf so that *you* don’t have to be. It’s a 1st House Pluto thang. Taking a (karmic) hit for the collective, so to speak.
What does your chart say? Are you a lone wolf, team player, or both?
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27 thoughts on “Are You A Lone Wolf Or A Team Player?”
I feel I’m both. I think Taurus Sun in the 2nd, Jupiter in Libra/7th = team player, but Uranus in Libra/6th =loner. What you said about my Chiron being in the 12th makes sense. Maybe feeling “off” makes me withdraw from others.
Lone wolves get a bad rap these days. Indeed the term ‘wolf’ indicates someone who could be a bit scary & possibly dangerous. I think I like Camus’ ‘Outsider’ to describe myself which somehow seems also a bit sad. So how about hermit? I think it’s an Aquarian thing for me with Merc, Saturn, Mars & Sun all in Aqua. But as they say there are “all sorts of variables operating in the network”. I’m a Chinese Dragon so tend to retreat to my lair a bit, plus cannot forget Linda Goodman’s –Aquarius fights best with her hat–she puts it on and leaves.
I find people very confusing and I’m completely gormless when it comes to their deceptions. I feel somehow more ‘at home’ by myself and when I remember to remember it, I’m never really alone.
Love your comments, Link! Great Linda G quote too 🙂 I like the lone wolf thing maybe because I’m such an animal lover 🙂 any wolfie makes me smile.
It’s all about ME ME ME ME
Yet, despite this loud drum banging sometimes I wish I was part of something, belonged somewhere, had a tribe of like minded persons around me, be in a “club”
… And it’s embarrassing because I am fiercely independent and don’t people know it 😀
I’m both. I have Pluto, Uranus, Sun, Mercury and Venus in Libra – that’s a LOT of social Libra energy. However, I have Virgo rising that likes to do things alone and Mars in Aquarius likes independence.
Like a good Libra, I find the balance of both. 🙂
I agree with you – def a combination!
lol i don’t blame u for that! rather its what keeps things interesting here! 😉
Cap moon in 1st, plus Cancer Venus in 7th, plus Gem Sun/Mars in 6th, plus Libra saturn/pluto in 11th I just can’t help myself its in my “blood” 🙂
oh i agree you dont need any certs to be a great astro counselor! You’ve always hit key points with me and l’m always pleased with our “talks” 🙂
aw thanks, spacerockz! That Cap/Cancer thing is always an interesting one – you’ve got the whole family inside you!
Sometimes I just like to write cranky/grouchy posts 🙂
hahah 1st -i love my avatar.
2nd – i am a team player (sometimes to a fault) that will drag the weakest link to first place just because I feel everyone deserves to feel respected.
awwwww that’s sweet!
Yes Aliza! I keep bemoaning I need some more freaky type friends! LOL errrrrr…. ones that I can visit close by… not just my few online buds…. as much as I love them. 🙂 Ummm but not “trying to hard to be freaky”, you know? I am a nutbag traveling incognito in a sensible Mom suit. 😛
yep, we got you alllll figured out, Beth 🙂 you’re not the only one. Go forth and find your peeps! Merrily, verily!
Woot! 😀
Lone wolf, all the way! I’m a terrible “team player.” It’s because I work harder, faster, better, stronger than my team mates. I compete against myself, which just makes me even more effective! I wouldn’t mind working with others, but my experience is that they can’t keep up.
That’s gotta be my Mars (Scorpio) – Uranus (Sagittarius) conjunction in my 7th. My ex had Mars in Scorpio too, and he was the only one in his workplace that couldn’t work in the team, but he was well-liked by his boss for having a huge amount of energy.
aries? your affliction 😉 sounds a little different than what i was describing, but valid all the same. you don’t shun the social scene. You are a leader.
My poor Aries is intercepted in the 12th house with nothing in it! 🙁
That’s true though, I do tend to be a leader in the social scene. It’s neat. 🙂
Someone told me Chiron in the 12th=Lone Wolf. True?
Never heard that one — Hmm. For me, Chiron in the 12th is someone who can’t even see/feel *what the fuck is wrong* or how they restrict themselves. They can’t get at it. This is true for a lot of 12th House. The root of the wound stays nebulous. Chiron in the 12th.. actually… sounds to me like someone who would FORCE involvement cuz they prob couldn’t bear to be alone.
How do you know…the lone wolf thing. I mean astrologically of course. I can tell you that I’m a back of the room, refusing to participate kinda gal in my own right but is it my Pluto that dictates this?
Off the top of my head: Could be a Scorpio Sun thing. Could be an unaspected Uranus thing (Uranus doing her own thing and unaspected can make her that much more DIY.) Those are just two examples. Could be Pluto 1st House but again as always, need to know more.
Also abt Uranus: Individualist streak I look towards Uranus aspects esp to personal planets. Also could be a lack of “social” indicators in the chart i.e. less Libra, less Leo…
Am I just being more confusing???
Both. lol
I’m either leading the team (rare, if ever) or sitting in the BACK of the room, refusing to participate 🙂 An astrologer once told me though that I had a chart that was ideal for starting a church lol working on it!
I have a LOT of play between Saturn and Uranus energies in my chart, and it’s such a mixed bag with me throughout my life, a constant vacillation between feeling like needing to be out on my own little planet, and the need to cooperate with my fellow human beings. Maybe it’s just natural Aquarian feeling, loving and appreciating Humanity, but, at the same time, not wanting to be pegged down to any one group or identity.
Right now, I’m kinda tired of trying to bang around on my own, not needing anyone else, I feel a need to have SOME sort of Community to belong to, to feel a kinship. But, I still need to be different, just like EVERYone else. 😛
Haha Aliza… I’m not a religious person per se, but when you form that church, I might sign on! 😉
right on, Beth! Signing you up! 🙂
Does family function as community for you at all? or not really, something else?
wooo! lol
Well Aliza… Hmmm you know? Even within my family, like at holiday gatherings… I still felt on the outside looking in… sort of odd. But at the same time… I feel a strong duty toward supporting family. Perhaps the separation was all on my part. Because as time passes, I find I am letting barriers between myself and Other dissipate…. I suppose it helps I have Neptoon on the DC for that one. lol
I am consciously making myself more available to other people, really opening up. People, they ain’t so bad after all. 🙂 Like they say… you get back what you put out there.
To me well you sound like you are truly living your uranus/saturn stuff – I mean your Cap is all that “duty” for sure and the Aqua stuff is outsider-looking-in and Saturn is ruled by both and… it spins out infinitely! Making you feel like an alien with a boulder on your back, ya?
I say you need some new groovy pals in RL – maybe an astro meetup in your town? Pardon my mothering-hovering btw 🙂