The Vertex

[u4ic]

Can anyone tell me what the significance of the Vertex is? Right now, my progressed sun is exactly conjunct my natal vertex - and the only interpretation I've come across about the Vertex is 'fateful (romantic) encounters' (and that seems to be transits, with progressions lumped in).

Err...considering that's highly unlikely to impossible in my life right now, I'm wondering if there are any alternative explanations.

I feel like I'm on the verge of something (big, better, positive) right now, I've been very sick for 5 years, but am starting to improve (still, not enough for a social life, which is why I doubt the 'fateful romance' theory. That grand square is hitting my venus in the 5th - venus ruling the 2nd and 7th, so maybe I'm wrong). Perhaps it has something to do with a change in health?

FYI, my natal Sun is in Virgo in the 5th, the sun rules the 5th, and the conjunction is at 10 Libra in the 6th.

Thanks for any help. :hi:

[NMDemDist2]

1. i wouldn't discount a relationship

my DH of 14 years and I were platonic friends for almost two years before the world shifted

just saying, a relationship can start very slowly

[BlueIris]

2. Aw. :-)

:-)

[u4ic]

5. Sounds like you found the love of your life!

You're absolutely right; I've never experienced that before, but I've known so many couples that were friends before romance blossomed. :hi:

[BlueIris]

3. Well, at least I'm not the only one on this board...

who is being told she's going to find herself in a relationship soon who knows that this prospect is essentially impossible. I, too, have been told that astrologically, I'm on the verge of something better. At least there's that. No clue what the Vertex, is though, sorry. :-)

[u4ic]

6. It seems like we both have important planets/points

being hit by this grand square. It's very painful, but I hope out of the pain springs healing, understanding, and a better life. For both of us. :hug:

[Flying Dream Blues]

4. Fateful encounters...

The vertex is a point in the chart that is often activated at major life turning points. I have found that most of my romantic partners have planetary connections with my Vx. But I have also found that the vertex itself is often being contacted during fateful periods in my life.

In your case, with your progressed sun conjunct the Vx in the 6th house, I would look for changes in your core being/self/body/health (SUN) related to the workplace, your health, pets and/or service to others (6th house). The fact that your natal sun is in the 5th means that this period could also have a romantic or creative flavor, or even have something to do with children.

Since progressions stay in orb for a relatively long time, often times what triggers the actual events are the contacts to the point by transit. Look at Mars and the Sun in transit over 10 Libra (and although the conjunction will be the strongest trigger, squares and oppositions should also be noted). On New Year's Day, the Sun will be square your Vx at 10 Cap., and in a few months (don't have my '06 ephemeris handy) Mars will square your Vx at 10 Cancer, and about 3 months after that will hit 10 Libra.

On trigger dates, even if "nothing" happens, try to get a general sense of anything happening on that day or the few days before and after. Sometimes you will get a foreshadowing of an event to happen later. Just also be aware of new people and new opportunities being presented.

If you've been sick for 5 years and are now starting to regain your health, I would say this is a major turning point in your life. I'm very happy for you, and hope that this trend continues!

Good luck and I hope this info helps a little.
:)

[u4ic]

7. Thank you very much, ThruTheLookingGlass!

For both all the information, and your good wishes.

I've actually been sick for 14 years with CFIDS/Fibromyalgia, and a little more than half that time, non-functional (ie couldn't work, and often couldn't even take care of myself). The past 5 years have been particularly h&llish, for over a year I was bedridden and the next 3.5 essentially housebound, too ill to go out. It's only been since the summer that I've started to live a bit more of a 'normal' life; I still cannot work, but at least I can do my own shopping, driving and have even eaten out a few times.

I feel like I've been dead the past 5 years, and once again, I have to start my life all over again (at 39). There have been many, many losses (the only thing that has survived all of them is my old car!) - loss of friends, job, money, independence, relationships...the first time I had to do it, I was 27, and was a lot easier. I thought Pluto would be more prominent in my chart with these losses and 'transformations', hitting personal planets or important points, but it isn't. Just a conjunct to Uranus, a trine to the MC...though it is part of a kite formation that I have.

I hang on to hope of something better, and that's why I was questioning this progression, with the hope that it will bring beneficial change.

I noticed some interesting transits on Jan 1, in addition to what you mentioned...including transiting Venus opposite my natal Mars, transiting Mars square my Venus, and transiting Jupiter opposite my Venus. Transiting Saturn is also conjunct my Venus. Venus is getting hit! I wish I could use the opportunity. x(

I will check the ephemeris and note when the progression is aspected. Thanks again for the wonderfully detailed answer! :hug: :hi:

[Flying Dream Blues]

8. You're very welcome. So glad the world is looking a little

better...fourteen years is a lifetime of being ill, and five years of being all but bedridden is just horrible. Whatever you're doing, keep doing it! :) And your hope of something better is a great step toward making that happen, I truly believe.

If you're 39, you could be having either Uranus oppose Uranus or Pluto square Pluto. Depending on other points in your chart, these can both be very challenging times for sure.

Take care and I hope you continue your healing journey until you have your whole life back.
:hug: