Solunars by Aldebaran Sidereal Academy

Puns? What are they?

Recently, Saturn had begun its transit to my Uranus. It will last till the 4th of July (before it returns for a short while next year) and will station twice in the meantime.

I had this transit a while ago, for a few weeks back in late 2017 (Saturn 45° Uranus). My mother had recently gotten out from the hospital after some gastric issues and a surgery, and she requested that I take care of her while she recovers. I was worried this would last for many months, and I strongly felt that my personal freedom would be restricted by taking care of her. Was very frustrated inside but didn't reveal it to anyone. Then I eventually accepted it, it was during school break anyway and I got the hang of it, and she recovered quite soon by the time school reopened.

So when I saw this transit coming, I thought it would be myself feeling limited in my future internship because I feel overworked, burdened with responsibilities or something (and it could be that, my internship only begins in the middle of May) but I was already given the bitter medicine of this transit early on, just a couple of days ago.

I applied to a few places in hopes of getting an internship. I got two offers so far, one from a prominent human rights NGO in the country, and another from my Member of Parliament's office. I was even interviewed by my MP. (Well, not exactly my MP but from a constituency right next to mine. He's probably the only openly pro-LGBT politician, in this country where any such support voiced by any other politician would mean political suicide.)

Before I accept any offer, I would have to gain the approval of my course coordinator first (technically we need the Dean's approval, but if my coordinator approves, then so would the Dean). And so on the 13th of April, 12.59pm, she sent a message saying "I don't think the two will be approved. I would recommend you to look for something else while we wait for your approval."
I think she rejected her approval politely (or we are indeed waiting for the Dean's approval). I guess it's probably because the first is a human rights NGO that regularly takes part in demonstrations and the latter is a political office.

I really do feel very restricted and frustrated. Both of these job offers are great offers in great organisations/offices, in my humble opinion. I would gain lots of really valuable experience in either of them. I even told a lecturer that I got called for an interview with my MP (because the interview clashes with the final hour of his class, so I would need to excuse myself early) and even he said that it would be a great opportunity if I get accepted into his office.

Oh well. Back to looking for jobs. I really hope I will get approved to intern under either office, but I'm finding for other ways I can perhaps make use of my passion for human rights in my internship (like applying to human rights law firms).

This sounds really disappointing. (But I appreciate your sharing the story since it's a great transit story.)

Do you need the approval of the Dean to take this?

Jim Eshelman wrote: Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:06 am Do you need the approval of the Dean to take this?

To be honest, I really don't know. I asked my coordinator "does the university practicum board have the final say?" and she replied "Actually, the Dean is the one with the final say". I suppose I could reach out to my Dean about this, but I don't know how my coordinator would perceive that.

Appeal. Ask again. Go over your advisor's head. Ask the Dean directly, telling him your lecturer said this was a great opportunity for you.

Edited to add: Tell the Dean you're concerned about your coordinator's reaction to your going over her head.

Thanks a bunch, JSAD. 🥺 I'll try sending an email to my Dean tomorrow. If not then, I'll schedule one to be sent on Monday. It comes with a risk, but I think I can word my email well enough.

Thanks Scales for your experiences with Saturn-Uranus combo. It will help me in counseling my Nephew who always contacts me close to his Birthdays. On June 15 2021 he has an angular “outstanding incident” SSR featuring a partile Saturn-Uranus 90. I wish you the best on finding a career you are seeking, never give-up.

Glad I could be of help, Steve, and thank you so much for the well wishes.
I hope your nephew receives the most positive manifestation of his SSR

Tr Sa-Ur as combo are dancing together - meaning, this isn’t Sa alone...
Being an astrologer, I.e. knowing what’s coming up, you can look to create adequate channels for these , in the immediate life circumstances - conditions inner and outer.
— to the degree that we are, in advance, aware of the basic neutral symbolism of the planets involved, we are aligning ourselves with this as it is, known for what it is (and within a given time-framework); and are, simultaneously, open for learning from experience the specifics, particularities of manifestation of the given symbolism —- we can not possibly know these in advance; so, our inner openness of ongoing living in-with-by this making-love with the Universe attitude, to put it so, the child-like wonder for How it is unfolding, all the while moving from the awareness of what-is-known...

What transpired in a certain way in the past is not any basis of expecting the same, under certain such-and-such (any!) conditions, in the future.
— there is uniqueness and non-repeatability of each moment of time-space continuum, as it happens, for us in experience.

Thank you for the great words of wisdom that you are always willing to share with us, Danica.

Danica wrote: Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:29 am Tr Sa-Ur as combo are dancing together - meaning, this isn’t Sa alone...

True. Transiting Uranus will soon square my natal Uranus, with Saturn.

Danica wrote: Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:29 am we can not possibly know these in advance; so, our inner openness of ongoing living in-with-by this making-love with the Universe attitude, to put it so, the child-like wonder for How it is unfolding, all the while moving from the awareness of what-is-known...

Beautifully said, Danica

Danica wrote: Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:29 am What transpired in a certain way in the past is not any basis of expecting the same, under certain such-and-such (any!) conditions, in the future.
— there is uniqueness and non-repeatability of each moment of time-space continuum, as it happens, for us in experience.

Very true. Keeping that in mind.

I had decided not to email my dean, at least until after I first consulted my coordinator even further just in case. I got another offer from a prominent university press, and it pays slightly better, so I accepted that offer instead, since my coordinator was much more willing to approve it and also because I liked the offer too.

Last week, my coordinator became furious because apparently a few students contacted the Head of Department regarding their internship-related issues. She didn't like us bothering any other lecturer about this, since all internship matters fall under her supervision. So I imagine she would've been even more upset if I had emailed the Dean.

Thanks again everyone for your valuable input
I suppose one probable Saturn-Uranus manifestation during the internship would be feeling quite tired from commuting on public transport, since I don't drive yet, but it's alright, I really want to work in the capital city anyway.

I'm glad you got an offer you like that your coordinator also likes, and this will not hold you back. I've been concerned about you.

Appreciate it, JSAD Hope you get to relocate your upcoming LR to someplace better or at least be able to manage it well. Stay safe

That's great news too!! How wonderfully exciting! I loved when I worked down town, so much activity and such a wide expression of life! Congratulations again!!

Thanks again, Veronica! I don't know how I missed your post

Veronica wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 1:02 pm I loved when I worked down town, so much activity and such a wide expression of life!

Yess, that is what I'm looking for! Even though we're currently in a pandemic, cities are still quite bustling, as they inherently are