The Nativity of Virgin Mary
Mary's birthday
Mary’s birthday has been celebrated since at least the 600s on September 8th. This appears to be based the Eastern Church starting its new year on the same day, as well as the date given for Mary’s conception. Whether her birthdate has been preservered or the date is based on calendar convenience, the astrology is still interesting. This astrologer is still attempting to validate whether Sept 8 or other birthdates work for Mary, and the results will be posted when something workable is found.
In the Infancy Gospel of James, Mary’s parents are Sts Joachim and Anna. They have a story similiar to Abraham and Sarah: They were infertile and an angel announces they will give birth to a child. Anna dedicates the child to God. In other words, Mary was something of an ancient Israeli nun. She was a dedicated temple virgin, devoted to the Temple from birth. Mary was concieved and born without sin and never sinned in her life.
On September 8th, the Sun is at 16 Virgo. Virgo is ruled by Jupiter. The subruler at 16 Virgo is also Jupiter, shifting from Mars at 15 degrees. The third ruler, at 16, is Neptune. Simply going down the rulerships for every September 8th we get “Birth (Sun) of Immaculate (Jupiter) Virgin (Jupiter) Saint (Neptune).” This day is also known as the “Dawn of Salvation.” We can make that in these rulerships as well: “Dawn (Sun) Immaculate (Jupiter) Virgin (Jupiter) Saves (Neptune).”
Once again, the Sun’s degree placement shows what a day is about.