The central focus of our inherited 61” x 50” painting commissioned by in-laws from a local artist in 1992 is a goddess, a torn fabric, and a mortal turning into a spider. Just past the goddess’ right shoulder and nearly hidden by trees are three fates. In astrology charts, each of the three can be cast in charts as individual asteroids (Klotho 97, Lachesis 120, Atropos 273). Another option: Moira 638 discovered by Reverend Joel Hastings Metcalf (1866–1925), astronomer and Unitarian minister born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and graduate of Meadville Theological Seminary and Harvard Divinity School.
Sunday, May 30th, local, 4:44 CDT:
Pallas 23° 01′ conjunct Neptune 23° 01′ Pisces
Moira 20° 47′ Pisces
Tuesday, June 8th, local, 15:20 CDT:
Moira 23° 20′ conjunct Neptune 23° 20′ Pisces
Pallas 24° 41′ Pisces
Local chart of incorporation, January 24, 1853, noon:
Sun 4° 45′, Mars 5° 13′, Klotho 5° 16′ Aquarius
Moira discovery, May 5, 1907, Taunton, MA, 00:00:
Moira 24° 34′ Rx Scorpio opposite Pallas 24° 38′ Taurus
Image above: “This updated version of the iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ image taken by the Voyager 1 spacecraft uses modern image-processing software and techniques to revisit the well-known Voyager view while attempting to respect the original data and intent of those who planned the images.” Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Image below: Updated image web page includes a simulated view with slider bar.
Recent nocturnal events: Shadow of a raccoon backlit by moon cast on wall at 4:44 (May 30th), and early hours this morning (June 5th), a blue dot incident.