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The painting, Dream of Dawn and the election were done
by Pamela Richards. Pamela says,
The intended effect of the painting was to powerfully
transform my relationship with my mother, which had
recently become more difficult. Since this painting
was completed, I discovered that a lunar eclipse had
occurred in July 2001 one and a half degrees from my
natal moon. This might explain some of my strong
feelings at the time.
Sagitarius rises, symbolizing freedom and
prosperity, with Mercury in
Libra sextile the ascendant in the tenth, representing an accomplishment
through magic in my relationship with my mother. The midheaven is in
Virgo, the exaltation of Mercury, the planet ruling acts of magic. The
planet, Mercury, in the house it rules, the tenth, denotes accomplishments
of independence and self-rule.
Saturn in Gemini in the
seventh represents a deliberate restriction on the
relationship with my mother, ruled by Mercury, thus, through means of this
magical act. The north node of the moon, in Cancer ruled by the Moon
herself, is also in the seventh house--a benefic influence in this house
which may offset any negative forces in the house of relationships.
The Moon, representing the mother, is in the
third house, in mutual
reception with Jupiter in the eighth. Interestingly, these planets are in
the exact reversed position in my birth chart--Jupiter in the third, Moon
in the eighth! Jupiter is in the chart for the painting is in his
exaltation in Cancer, trining the Moon.
The Moon represents the mother;
her placement in Pisces renders her empathetic, and her placement in the
third house makes her receptive to communication. The rulership of Saturn
in the third house again emphasizes the restrictions placed on the
relationship with her.
The Sun in the ninth is in Virgo, but the house
is ruled by the Sun
himself, with Leo on the cusp. Again, the philosophy is autonomy, through
revelation and discrimination of what is working and useful for the native.
Mars is in the first, ruling the fifth,
the house of self-expression and
creativity. I have to admit I was kind of worked up and angry when I
started this painting! The painting has a different style and subject
matter than my usual. I'm glad I was able to express my feelings through
the painting and not to take them out on others. The Mars energy used in
this painting was well-focused, I'm happy to say!
The outcome of this work: the period during and after
this painting has coincided with an improved
relationship with my mother. I'm still undergoing
some deep personal tranformations in this area of my
life, but I feel more positive about the experience.
I do not feel overwhelmed by the process, rather I
feel I am a dynamic part of it. I feel that I can
affect the process.
In my mind, my first "magical" painting has been a
success!
Artwork and Explanation Copyright 2002 Pamela Richards, All Rights Reserved,
Other text and layout Copyright 2002, Christopher Warnock, All Rights Reserved.
