Ken Wilkinson asked, regarding the Complex Teenager in this world:
“Do you and this teenager have the same rising sign? You mentioned that you are both misleading at first handshake. Just wondering, fascinating advice!”
Thanks Ken, and we don’t! The Teenager is an Aquarius rising which I assume is what lets him connect initially. He says he makes friends easily and then problems ensue. Sounds familiar.
But in my case, I have Jupiter conjunct the ascendant, giving me dimples and a huge grin. I look happy and sporty and very, very approachable. But like the Teenager, look out below!!!!
Here’s an old bit I wrote in 2002 about my situation:
I have Jupiter rising and I appear at first glance, to be at large and optimistic. I definitely go out in the world with a huge welcoming grin. This attracts people to me, however a large number of them run for lives when they learn that in fact, I am an intense piece of work. Like this.
“Here’s some jokes, but enough of that, already. Let’s discuss my favorite thing. The rim of hell! Who’s going, who’s been, who’s come back since the last time we talked? And let’s not forget about who’s circling the drain, and who didn’t make it. Sex, anyone?”
This happens all the time but what can be done? This is how I am strung. It would be impossible for me to stop grinning. Oh, I could try to warn the public. I could wear a shirt “Beware the Undertow” but that would make my laugh, which is one up on the grin, so scratch that.
Or I could try to be more superficial? Nah…that’s not going to happen unless someone gives me one of those sneak lobotomies. How about I just be me, and you just be you?
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And I am making this sound fun, but it’s not. It’s like the whole world wants to know you for about five minutes! They want to know you, until they know you!! But I will say this: When people like Teenager and I do make a real connection, it is deep and lasting. And I would rather have that than twenty flighty fly-by-night friends.
And here’s another thing…
Just check this blog over the last few days. First it’s full of Henry and his spirituality (Jupiter rising) and next thing you know people are getting stabbed!
What can I say, man? Welcome to the ElsaElsa blog! 