Join the Association for Astrologers Approaching Middle Age
December 3, 2008 by Jeffrey Kishner
I recently completed my Pluto square Pluto transit, and although I’m “only” 38, I’m not feeling that young anymore. Certainly I can’t lump myself in with all those Pluto-in-Leo Baby Boomer Astrologers, but I’m not a whipper-snapper, either.
Of course, the Assocation for Young Astrologers is open to astrologers of all ages, and I would be eligible for the the post-Saturn return level of pricing ($30), as I have not yet had Uranus opposite Uranus. (Which I am so totally looking forward to.)
But why join another group, when I can create my own? Therefore, I’m establishing the Assocation for Astrologers Approaching Middle Age (AAAMA).
Pricing
Free!
Eligibility requirements
- Be an astrologer, even if you don’t actually make any money from it. (Or better yet, if you spend more money on books, mentoring, classes, website hosting fees and advertising than you earn.)
- Write to me about your aches and pains, your receding hairline, your protruding belly, your sagging whatevas. If you do it in the comments section, you’ll get free membership after your Uranus opposition Uranus transit, as an honorary Middle-Aged Person. (Otherwise, you have to pay!)
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Having passed all those milestones, I wonder if I qualify anyway, since I’m actually middle aged, that is if you expect me to live to the century mark.
For my Uranian opposition, (Aquarius/Leo )the Universe treated me to a brand new aortic valve replacement! Yeah! I can’t tell you how much I’ve appreciated that whole experience. You come away with a new appreciation for that soul sucking corporate job with health insurance, I tell ya.
As far as making money from the astrology, I’d say I have a way to go to get payed back for my library of astrology books, many of them so dog-eared that even though many of them are out of print, they aren’t worth the price I paid anymore. But hey, what’s the price of knowledge anyway?
But if you anticipate all the fun of the Uranian opposition, whoo boy, you’ve got a treat coming with the Neptunian Square (just what every Pisces guy needs at midlife!) and the Chiron return eleven years later.
It just keeps getting better.
I just got a scrip for reading glasses today! I’m officially old!
Hi Jeff and Beth!
I’ve passed those milestones, too, Beth, but was (luckily) able to keep the energy black hole of corporate health care at bay until recently; for my Uranus opp (which also happened to opp my Chiron and ASC) I got to move to the Northwest, something I’d always wanted to do–but I also remember it as a really rough time on a personal level (Uranus rules my ASC). I think, though, that the Neptune square, and then the Chiron return, are the ones to watch out for–so Jeff, you can relax for a (little) while!
ROFL! Good one, Jeffrey! Being a member of the Saturn-Pluto in Leo group, I’m officially older than dirt and am now undergoing the final Uranus sq Uranus transit. I guess that means I’m now in my second childhood?
Are you going to buy a red sports car, Neith?
Sign me up. I just found a gray hair on my North Node.
I’m 52. I’m an amateur, avid interest person who isn’t quite sure (no time to check with my current life) when the square hit but I’d suspect that it had alot to do with a first marriage at 49 and a child at 42!
Natally, Uranus is at 27° Virgo – is that in orb? I turned 40 back in March.
I need reading glasses too. I’ve gained 10 pounds for each decade that just does not want to go.
But you know what the worst thing is Jeffrey, I found out this year that I am a grandmother – 2 x over. A f’in’ Grandmother. My son’s ex-girlfriend failed to tell him about her pregnancy, the resulting child (beautiful girl with Jupiter on the Asc 2.5 years old) and tada, we found out. Then, that son happened to mention that his ex-communicated brother never bothered to tell me about his son, 21 months. I think I qualify for middle age. As for astrologer, I’m mediocre. I have the things I like to study, but there are big gaps in my knowledge. Been studying on and off for over 20 years though, read lots, and most people are happy when I babble at them about their charts – for free.
So, am I in?
Valkyrie, as Uranus just went direct, it’ll be in orb pretty darn soon. And the g’ma status definitely qualified you. Welcome to the club!
Hi Jeff,
With bad-ass natal Saturn conjunct my Sun, I’m doing the Dorian Grey thing and getting younger. (Or is that just senility talking?) I think I’m still eligible to join the club. I survived Pluto square Pluto, for starters. Highlights include bizarre and tough to diagnose health issues (with transiting Pluto in the 6th) and estrangement from family. Good times, good times.
Because one major transit is never enough, the Uranus Opposition was happening simultaneously, with Uranus on my Sun. (Someone should have warned me to quit caffeine–seriously. ) It’s as if some kind of button got switched on inside me. Acting on little but sheer gut instinct, I left my first marriage, moved cities, got “called” to astrology, and fell in love with someone whose Sun conjuncts my North Node.
I can’t sugar-coat the 18-month period where I felt blind and afraid. Forget one day at a time, I took things one second at a time. But, I will say that it forced me to operate on faith and intuition. Glad I won’t go through either transit again, though.
But I still say it was all worth it. To have given up the exhausting process of living according to everyone else’s values instead of my own is the best thing to have happened to me. And, hey–no paunch, and no grey–that’s what hair dye is for. (I may have shed a lot of useless baggage, but I still gots my vanity, baby!)
First the tree house, now THIS?!? Quit making clubs I can’t join Jeffrey, it’s mean!
AE, aging and death are inevitable. You’ll be eligible soon enough.
Hi Jeff
I want in! I just had a birthday and officially in the middle age thingy, have knee pain…back pain sometimes…and well, not too bad considering I should work out more.
Sag here, supposed to be athletic…I am more of a cerebral one unfortunately.
I’m laughing, Jeff. I’ve often wondered how long any Young Astrologers group can call the entity young…at what age? Is 40 the new 20? And in a tradition that’s all about ancient knowledge, has there ever been a benefit in being young? Other than being incredibly hip that is
I must say though, the Pluto in Leo generation started it (sorry, PLeos) The flock of PLeos at astrology groups I’ve attended made it hard to get a word in edgewise. Always, the PLeos, with hands raised and ‘but what about Me, and MY CHART?’ We had to stand up, be counted, and start our own. Ya know?
Oh, and no Uranus return yet…but are there discounts for old souls?
teehee.
Pleos!
Hey, let me in!
Couple of thoughts though.
I have Saturn in Aries, so the older I get, the younger I look. I have Jupiter in Leo, so my hair simply won’t recede, and I have Virgo rising, so I can’t live with a big gut.
Do I still get to join?
You gotta give me something to work with, Jeremy.
I can no longer read more than a paragraph of a book after 9 pm without falling asleep: does that help?
oh, i’m there all right — and it’s all right to be there …
I’ve survived all those milestones and can personally attest that whatever doesn’t kill us makes us older, fatter, grayer, saggier, and slower. But, you know, in a good way. As part of the Pluto in Virgo generation, I’ve spent my years as an astrologer being shouted down by the Pleos (heh) and unable to keep up with all you kickboxing, iPhoning, tweetering, Helenistic, socially adroit Pluto in Libra whippersnappers. But who knows; maybe having our first Pluto in Virgo president will give my underachieving generation the confidence to stand up a little straighter and get a word in edgewise!
I hate to say it, but I still can’t quite say the “4″ word… and with natal Uranus at 22 Virgo, am rapidly approaching the opposition… but… am continuing to fight it! (but then, I think that is something to do with 2 & a bit years of Uranus/ASC & Uranus/Sun conjunctions…