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This week’s synopsis: Where are we again?
Where are we? That is the question of the moment. If you feel like you’re in the middle of a jumbled muddle in a muddy puddle, you are not alone.
Bear with me a bit while I paint the general social-political landscape. The slow moving outer planets – Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus rarely affect us personally, however they form the basic foundation on which the more personal energies of Jupiter, Saturn, and Chiron operate. You can’t really tell what they players are going to do until you have defined the playing field. We will get to that soon.
Pluto, that madcap agitator of transformation is in the early degrees of the earthy sign of Capricorn, and he busy at work fomenting change in the high Capricornian institutions of government and big business. We feel this right in our pocketbooks and in the realignment of wealth and power that this brings.
Right now, Pluto is crawling through the very last vestiges of the part of Capricorn that deals with power and the demand for recognition. Pluto has been in this area of Capricorn off and on (mostly on) since January of 2008, and has been busy both restructuring our economy, bringing illicit deeds to the light of day, and transforming our idea of the role of government.
Pluto leaves this area of Capricorn on Friday and enters a part of the sign that is more harmonious and cooperative. Whether that will be evident in our politics remains to be seen, but it could also be indicative of some economic good news.
Neptune has been dilly-dallying at the end of Aquarius and beginning of Pisces for the past few months. Unfortunately for those of us who follow politics, it means the crazies are out in force again. Neptune, planet of mysticism, drugs, religion, and confusion does not sit well in intellectual, iconoclastic Aquarius. Neptune’s sojourn through Aquarius has given us buckets of nifty gadgetry, but has also tended to turn the public mood cold, uncaring, and disinterested in others’ troubles. In February, Neptune enters Pisces where he is much more at home, and this will do much to subdue public rancor promoting the politics of the insane and improve our collective compassion, caring, and comprehension that helping the needy helps us all in important ways.
Zany Uranus is revving up his engines in fiery Aries having entered the sign for the next seven years last March. Why do I call Uranus zany? Because Uranus acts like quantum matter — you never know what it is going to do next, or what the effects of its actions are going to be. It often reminds me of an absent-minded chemistry professor. You don’t know if he’s going to blow up the classroom, transmute lead into gold, or reveal the answer to important questions from one minute to the next. And Aries doesn’t help matters. The sign is generally impulsive and impatient, does not understand any part of any word of negation ever invented, and dances where demons fear to tread.
This makes for a highly volatile environment. Almost anything can happen. Conventional wisdom? Yesterday’s news. Take nothing for granted? Couldn’t happen in a million years? Tomorrow is millionth year plus one.
Chiron, the planetoid of the Wounded Healer, is very much seen as the bridge between the impersonal outer planets and the more intimate inner planets. He is now trotting through Pisces, a sign very strongly associated with hospitals and other methods of healing and dissolving our pains, wounds, and karma into the oceanic domain of the fishes.
Chiron was in Pisces encompassing most of the ‘60’s, from late March 1960 through late January 1969. The sexual revolution? A quest to finally heal the repressive mores and gender stereotypes of the post-Victorian era. The Great Society? A quest to heal the epidemic of poverty in this country. The Counter-Culture? A quest to heal the self in the midst of a consumerist culture. The Vietnam War protests? A quest to heal a nation, and ideas of incessant, senseless, and debilitating war.
Chiron only entered Pisces in early February, and it will take time to get its feet wet, so to speak. So how all this will play out remains to be seen, but already some trends are becoming evident. People are much more concerned with the spiritual well-being. This could lead, over the next eight or nine years into a spiritual reawakening. And try this one on for size: feelings matter more. How people feel about something is taken much more seriously than before.
Now we come to the personal planets, Jupiter and Saturn, who are driving much of our individual long-term actions.
Saturn has been in Libra since late July 2010 and will remain there until early October 2012, when about a year from now it will enter Scorpio. Saturn is the planet of our responsibilities, limitations, and individual karma. He’s the Karma Kop, holding the scales of justice and the guards of the gate of the ring-pass-not. In Libra, he has been forcing us to work on our interpersonal relationships, emphasizing the importance and ramifications of cooperation, fairness, consensus, and personal boundaries.
It is no idyll utopia that Saturn pushes us toward, but to better understand the manner in which we interact with others, bringing into sharp focus what the benefits and costs of that manner are. Are we wishy-washy marshmallows that allow others to walk all over us? Then perhaps it has been time to learn how to set some boundaries and stand up for what we want out of life. Are we obstreperous, cantankerous, blowhards? Then Saturn just might come along and teach us how to get along. Either way, the emphasis is on relationships and the importance of maintaining good healthy ones.
And don’t forget — the most important relationship any of us have is the one with our own Self.
Furthermore, Saturn has an ulterior motive. While we’ve been busy arguing, compromising, and setting boundaries, Saturn is subtly transforming us into different, more socially skillful, better people who are both better able to relate to others and satisfy our own needs and lifestyle. It isn’t easy, and many of us have undergone some difficult if not traumatic experiences, but the struggle is worth it. And for those of us who have already been through the trauma, Saturn’s job for us is to put what we have learned into practice in our every-day lives.
Finally, Jupiter is currently in the earth sign of Taurus. Jupiter generally remains in a sign about a year, and true to form, it entered Taurus in early June 2011 and remains there until early June 2012 when it will enter the next sign of Gemini.
Jupiter, bringer of fortune, adventure, and opportunity in practical Taurus is a reminder that our best success this year comes from those actions and interests that are solid, reliable, and offer security. Taurus is often considered an agricultural sign, and that’s because Taurus’ actions are slow, steady, dependable, and reliable. Bonds, precious metals, and natural resources are better than volatile stocks and get-rich-quick schemes.
Also, like a field of grain, good roots secure and generate wealth. Those things with which you have deep connections and long-standing interests are those areas that will be most productive and successful.
Taurus also has a softer side, and with Jupiter here there is an emphasis on enjoying life in the present. Whether that takes the form of lavish meals, sensual luxury, and expense simply for the pleasure of it, or an extra chocolate cookie for desert, we all share an appreciation for the good things in life we have and a need to enjoy them.
So where are we?
It may seem trite to say that we live in difficult, volatile, and treacherous times, but there are long-term difficult, volatile, and treacherous astrological processes afoot. Our very ideas about what kind of country we are or what kind of people we want to be is changing, simultaneous with an unprecedented shift of wealth in the West not only to the top of the income scale, but more generally from West to East. Nations are displacing traditional tenets of sovereignty with interconnected economic associations, compacts and obligations. The economic climate of Athens can send the price of IBM stock tumbling.
We are in the midst of a tense conflict between Pluto and Uranus that reaches a plateau next June that lasts until mid-March 2015. It’s likely to be a time of significant change and upheaval that will set the stage for us politically, culturally, and economically.
Personally, the focus is on our relationships and putting into practice what we have learned. Now is the time to address those things in our lives that are not working the way we want them to, and to use our newfound skills to help us achieve our goals and ambitions. Goals and ambitions that are best served by devoting our energies to those areas that have long-term potential, offer security, and provide the opportunity for growth.
I hope you found this useful. It is, unfortunately much longer than I intended or would like, but you have a whole week to read it!
On to the Daily Details!
Sunday, October 2nd
Mars square Jupiter at 10:21pm
The Moon is in Sagittarius all day. If you enjoyed Saturday, the good times should continue through most of the day today. Emotions run high in the morning, so go easy on yourself if you happen to burn the toast or run late. Generally we feel good, and our mood is optimistic…and for good reason, it’s a day when we can pretty do whatever we want and have a decent astrological wind at our back. Even though this is a Sunday, there is a good possibility of good news, making progress toward long-term goals, or having something rather nice occur as the afternoon fades into evening. Buona fortuna!
Monday, October 3rd
No major aspects
The Moon enters Capricorn at 1:16am, so overnight the good times stop rolling. Today has all the potential to be a rather creative day. If you are involved in the arts, design, or marketing fields, or in influencing public opinion, you ought to find inspiration and good ideas plentiful and useful. Even if you’re not in one of these fields, you may find a new way to solve an old problem, or put the right people together to make substantial progress. A little after noon tempers have a tendency to flare, so watch to be sure that you don’t get involved in anything you might regret later. Furthermore, in the evening our emotional selves and rational selves are not reading from the same playbook. If you find yourself beset with doubts, worries, and insecurities, take a bath, watch TV, or imbibe in a little comfort juice – it will do wonders to take your mind off things!
Tuesday, October 4th
No major aspects
The Moon is in Capricorn all day. Today may not be the happiest day of the week, but it may be quite productive. Our thinking is sharp, on point, and directly addresses the issues at hand. The astrological energies are conducive to business dealings, and if we are willing to trust our Selves we should be able to make good progress with the day’s activities. Heightened emotionalism may still be a bit of a problem, but hey – this is one time the fault truly is in the stars!
The most significant danger today is in damaging otherwise good relationships, particularly those of the romantic variety. If little annoying things have been building up, try to keep them in perspective – they are, truly, just little annoying things. Not worth causing a blowup or consequent breakdown over. Think of them as good karma chips and an opportunity to be more tolerant. Temptations are also likely to flutter by with their siren call. Be careful! Whatever you say or do is not likely to remain secret for long!
Wednesday, October 5th
No major aspects
The Moon enters Aquarius at 8:18am and we all go just a touch bonkers. In a good way! Freed from the restraints of demanding Capricorn, we feel the need to express our personal independence and freedom from limitation. We are just a bit more inventive, original, spontaneous, and imaginative and can put those talents to good use if we try. In fact, today is highly favorable for brainstorming, generating new ideas, and getting people to cooperate toward a common goal. In the late afternoon and evening, beware of making important purchases or taking on more obligations – either may be rather difficult to handle and have hidden strings attached.
Thursday, October 6th
Mercury conjoins Saturn at 3:01pm
The Moon is in Aquarius all day. Overnight energies are rather stressful. If you find yourself up in the wee hours of the morning upset or concerned, you may be best advised to leave them to address later in the day. As the day gets underway, the astrological aspects greatly improve favoring all kinds of activity and problem solving. Like Monday, today has all the makings of turning out to be a substantially productive day, particularly if we put our minds to it. There is also a good possibility that opportunities could fall from the sky like rain, but only if we’re attentive enough to perceive them. There’s a good chance that many of us could wake up feeling slow and lethargic today – more inclined to call in sick than set the world on fire, but if you are willing to apply yourself, there could be substantial opportunities to achieve goals and ambitions. And if you call in sick, instead of being where they could do you the most good, you’ll be at the beach!
Friday, October 7th
Venus trine Neptune at 4:29pm
Tonight at sundown begins Yom Kippur, the highest and most solemn of all Jewish holidays. A good yontif to all our Jewish friends and family!
The Moon enters Pisces at 6:13pm. Ah, what a day today could turn out to be! Like a fairy tale, or a trip through a hall of mirrors little is exactly as it seems. Not so much because there’s intentional deception, but because it is so easy to see things as we want them to be rather than as they are. There’s a misty, shimmering glow to our thoughts and opinions that is so alluring that we couldn’t possibly let reality tarnish them! Be careful, then, today of walking too far out on a limb. You must just come to find out there’s no tree in that rarefied air.
Later in the afternoon and evening Venus and Neptune make lovey-dovey, and so should you. If you are involved in a good-standing mutual relationship, you shouldn’t let tonight’s opportunity go to waste. Enjoy each other! These energies are so favorable that even if your relationship is a bit on the rocks, you might be able to use it to help smooth over some rough edges. And if you are in the market for a relationship, tonight could be the start of something wonderful. Just keep in mind that no small part of the energies today are mystical and romantic, almost illusory, so that the stardust you see tonight could turn to coal dust rather quickly.
Saturday, October 8th
Venus enters Scorpio at 10:50pm
The Moon remains in dreamy Pisces all day. The energies today are fairly favorable for a wide range of activities. Attending to chores, making plans, being with friends and family or doing whatever you please. For those of you who followed my advice earlier in the week and avoided making large purchases, today is a good day for going shopping and doing so. It’s certainly possible today that parents or other relatives might make an intemperate remark that could cause some hard feelings – and serve as a good opportunity to clear the air and leave any misunderstandings and their attendant baggage behind. On the whole, however, today should be a good day for domestic harmony, good spirits and tranquility.
Venus enters Scorpio tonight and since this post is already so long and it is so late in the week, we’ll discuss next week!
Wishing you all a wonderful week!
Wishing you all a wonderful week!
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