tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post3534113595577175509..comments2024-03-17T03:42:21.277-05:00Comments on LEARNING CURVE ON THE ECLIPTIC: Jupiter the Jovial JuggernautTwilighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-83331956981881898072009-12-04T16:47:55.879-06:002009-12-04T16:47:55.879-06:00LOL type.....Jupiter ruler of skis - that's a...LOL type.....Jupiter ruler of skis - that's a new job for him!<br />I'm sure he's up to it! :-DTwilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-83500713235887410292009-12-04T16:46:38.125-06:002009-12-04T16:46:38.125-06:00RJ Adams ~~~ Coincidentally, I originally had atta...RJ Adams ~~~ Coincidentally, I originally had attached a <br />YouTube video featuring Holst's <i>Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity</i> but decided at the last minute to ditch it in favour of brevity. I doubt that Holst had astrology in mind, RJ. I'd guess that he concentrated on giving the piece a big, fat, robust feel, to match planet Jupiter's size, and the reputation in mythology of Jupiter, king of the gods', ruler of skis and of thunder. :-)<br /><br />Just because some readers, and I, might think there's "something in" astrology generally, that doesn't mean we're lacking in ability to do a spot of critical thinking - Skeptics tend to disagree. ;-)<br /><i>(Sticks tongue out at friendly skeptic).</i>Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-13072703962016788362009-12-04T11:29:26.976-06:002009-12-04T11:29:26.976-06:00In his suite, "The Planets", Gustav Hols...In his suite, "The Planets", Gustav Holst describes Jupiter as, "The Bringer of Jollity". Certainly, the opening tune is very robust, reminding one of fat, jolly, old man waddling about with a huge grin on his face (just my impression!). Of course, the central section was later used as the melody for the hymn, "I vow to thee, my country" - somewhat more sobering, though the piece manages to finish with a wonderful flourish.<br />Holst was certainly influenced by astrology, introduced to him by his close friend, Clifford Bax. Whether it impacted his composition of the "The Planets" is debatable. I'd prefer to think it didn't, but am probably in the minority - certainly, among readers of this blog! ;-)R J Adamshttp://sparrowchat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-78452450934433885692009-12-04T09:08:54.351-06:002009-12-04T09:08:54.351-06:00anthonynorth ~~ Well, that's what astrologers...anthonynorth ~~ Well, that's what astrologers think, it seems. :-)<br /><br />I think astronomers suspect that the asteroid belt might be the remains of one or more planets which formed there between Mars and Jupe, and Jupiter's gravity destroyed them.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-33697917394739057102009-12-04T09:05:51.472-06:002009-12-04T09:05:51.472-06:00WWW ~~~ Yes! Good name - but especially for an Ir...WWW ~~~ Yes! Good name - but especially for an Irish Wolfhound (I love 'em) the giants of doggie-world. :-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-63970743283440070732009-12-04T03:31:04.539-06:002009-12-04T03:31:04.539-06:00I suppose Jupiter reminds us of the gentle giant. ...I suppose Jupiter reminds us of the gentle giant. Isn't the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter? <br />An interesting post, that.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-67038187158376897072009-12-03T11:24:42.565-06:002009-12-03T11:24:42.565-06:00It's truly awesome, this mysterious planet.
As...It's truly awesome, this mysterious planet.<br />Aside: if I ever get a male dog again, I'm going to call him Jupiter.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.com