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Keeping a cool head in times like this is essential. My natal astrological chart shows that I have Mars in Scorpio. The description of that aspect really came out in my conflict:

These people make formidable opponents, although often quietly so. They keep their cool and their equilibrium on the surface. Below the surface may be another story, and they are unlikely to easily let you in. Mars in Scorpio has the potential to exploit others—these people see through others, and rely heavily on their gut feelings. 

While Mars in Libra is constantly striving to bring fairness to the world, Mars in Scorpio knows that life simply isn’t fair. 

Another astrological aspect that may have contributed to the events leading up to this and having the performances I have been having is the Venus Retrograde. It entered a full stationary position on May 15:

Venus stations retrograde on 15 May 2012 at 23°59′ Gemini. Venus is conjunct the fixed starAlnilam, the star in the middle of Orion’s Belt. It will also leave the retrograde zone on this star. The theme of pain again comes up, as Venus with Alnilam gives “Trouble through love affairs, scandal, enemies among women“. But the Chiron theme means the outcome is healing. And we see this with the aspect in this chart, Venus trine Saturn. It’s not exciting or glamorous, but serious and sober. Saturn is our teacher, so we are learning about love and affection.

I was asked by a colleague earlier this year what I would do if my class just refused to do what I asked them to do? What would they do if they rebelled in an act of solidarity? 

I think I said I could never imagine that happening to me. My students want to be in my class and are there to participate. They like and respect me too much to do such a thing. 

Today it happened…