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The Flow! Week of January 29 – February 4, 2012

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The Flow is a weekly blog published to better understand the flow of astrological, celestial, and magickal energies for the week, and how best to use them.   It is intended for those with little knowledge of astrology. 

For newcomers, the idea is to consider celestial influences as part of a larger whole, or the Flow.  All too often, astrologers tend to write about astrological events as if each were an isolated specimen as if pulled out of the sky and analyzed by itself – and there is no dearth of astrological sites on the net that write that way.  Here, it is the movement and interactions that are important and form the basis of discussion.

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Synopsis for the week: A Momentous Event

It is certainly not the end of the world, at least not yet. But this week an astrological event occurs that is so immensely momentous that reams upon reams of papers, articles, blogs, and TV and radio shows will all discuss it’s manifestation for years and years to come. And never discuss the cause.

On Friday, February 3rd, at 10:52am Neptune enters Pisces where it will remain until March 29, 2025.

Our world will never be the same.

OK, so maybe I’m making a big deal out of this. After all, Grant Lewi says that Sun in Leo and Moon in Taurus people have a penchant for making mountains out of molehills.

But I do not think this is the case, though Neptune, the planet of subtle can evince actions and manifestations that are difficult to discern.

I apologize in advance for the length of this column, but we are dealing with important matters, and it is good to be aware of what is likely to occur in our rather near future.  Listen to this:

“These revolutions arose from such a wide variety of causes that it is difficult to view them as resulting from a coherent movement or social phenomenon. Numerous changes had been taking place in…society.”

“…Both liberal reformers and radical politicians were reshaping national governments. Technological change was revolutionizing the life of the working classes. A popular press extended political awareness, and new values and ideas such as popular liberalism, nationalism and socialism began to spring up.

 “…Next the middle classes began to agitate. Working class objectives tended to fall in line with those of the middle class.”

 “The middle and working classes thus shared a desire for reform, and agreed on many of the specific aims. Their participations in the revolutions, however, differed. While much of the impetus came from the middle classes, much of the cannon fodder came from the lower. The revolts first erupted in the cities.”

Is this a history of the Occupy movement? A movement predicted in the pages of this very blog?

No. It’s a history of the Revolutions of 1848, the last time Neptune entered Pisces for a lengthy stay.

And before I ask Mr. Peabody to return us from the Wayback Machine, let me also say that mere hours before Neptune left Pisces and entered the militant sign of Aries, things were in such a state of agitation and political turmoil that the Confederacy fired on Fort Sumter.

Neptune in Pisces is going to be a rollicking time. Fasten your seat belts, you know the rest.

Sure there were lots of other astrological influences that lead up to these history making events. But at the root underlying them all were the subtle emanations of Neptune in psychic, psychological and spiritual sign of the fishes, Pisces.

The last lengthy stay of Neptune in Pisces was from February 17, 1848 to April 13 ,1861, and few other decades than the 1850’s can lay claim to such a pervasive shift in thinking, attitudes, and behavior than those ten dusty years.

Queen Victoria sat on the throne of the British Empire, and it was every inch an empire and growing. Franz Josef was Emperor of Austria-Hungary, Tsars Alexander II and Nicholas I ruled Russia, and Bahadur (inspiration for Barad-Dur?) Shah Zafar was Padshah of the Mughals. The United States was governed by a sequence of presidents who if not bumblers, bumbled their way through the presidency: Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchannan – all incapable of steering the ship of state through the shoals of the abolition movement.

It was not the best of times. It was not the worst of times. Those were yet to come, but it laid the foundation of much of what was to follow. And the actions of those times still echo like a boulder bouncing down a steel chute to this very day.

Because it wasn’t just the issue of slavery, an immensely momentous change in human thinking that manifested during this time, but the decade served as the intersection of the effects of the Industrial Revolution, democracy, capitalism, socialism, and nationalism. Unfortunately, the Revolutions of 1848 failed. Mainly a European movement, the aristocracy used every ounce of power they had at their disposal to suppress them. That does not fill me with great hope for the Occupy movement, which is similarly facing extreme suppression both here and abroad.

At least as reported by the mainstream media, the Occupy and 1848 movements both share a lack of leadership, cohesion, and acknowledged set of aims, goals, and/or demands. It’s all very nebulous, amorphous, and idealistic; all key traits of Neptune.

But I do not think it is totally hopeless, either. The abolition movement WAS successful, and unlike 1848 when Uranus, planet of revolution, was in Aries as it is now, Pluto, planet of transformation, also then in Aries is now in Capricorn, the sign of financial interests, government, and other large authoritative institutions. That leads me to believe that the cracks we now see in these institutions are ready to be cracked opened wide – leading to much needed reforms.

And while mass produced media was much more readily available in the 1850’s, it by no means is of the same impact as the rise of the Internet and social media. The people finally have a tool beyond the ballot box in which they can make their influence felt, and that is one effect of Neptune in Pisces that I believe we will see increasingly used to immense effect. Furthermore, for full disclosure, most of the Occupy activity has occurred while Neptune was still in Aquarius. Yet, I believe that since Neptune first entered Pisces last April, the Occupy movement grew from the seeds of the energies set in motion of that time.

The effects of Neptune in Pisces will not just be limited to the political arena. There are likely to also be significant effects in a vast array of fields. We are likely to see a fervent interest in spiritual matters and new religious movements. It was on March 31, 1848 that spiritualists set as the beginning of their movement when the Fox sisters reported they had made spiritual contact with the spirit of a murdered peddler. Many aspects of the New Age movement stand on the shoulders of spiritualism.

And it wasn’t just spiritualism that blossomed during this time, evangelism, Mormonism, and black churches all took root during this era. It was also a time of mass Catholic migration and the time when other religions such as Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism formed significant communities in America.

Neptune in Pisces is also a period in which it is likely that the we seek to celebrate the celebrate our diversity with a call for cultural homogenization – or at least an orgy of cross-cultural admixtures like Chinese soul food, Jewish pantheism, and mixed-gender sporting events. Neptune erodes barriers, and there are few barriers more powerful than the ones we invent to keep us apart. Neptune is likely to erode those walls like a storm carries a sandbar out to sea.

And finally, the last run of Neptune in Pisces produced some great and influential literature, including: The House of Seven Gables, The Scarlet Letter, Moby Dick, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Walden, The Song of Hiawatha, Leaves of Grass, the Hidden Hand, and Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations. The New York Times, Harper’s Monthly, and The Atlantic Monthly also all began publication during this era.

Stay tuned, we will be discussing much more about Neptune in Pisces in the weeks ahead. For those interested in reading my first column about Neptune in Pisces from April 2011, click here.

This column is already long and we have another significant event to discuss. No, not Groundhog Day, though may those of you experiencing the great non-winter of 2011-2012 enjoy an early spring! No, the other significant event is Imbolc.

Imbolc is the wiccan “sabbat” or holiday that occurs about half-way between Yule and Ostara (Spring equinox). Depending on the tradition, it is celebrated on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd of February. February 2nd is also Candlemas, and Groundhog day and February 3rd is the astronomical mid-way point between the winter solstice, and spring equinox.

Imbolc marks the stirring of life as the days grow longer and hints at the first signs of spring. Its name comes from the Celtic Oimealg for “ewe’s milk” as the celebration of lactating sheep and birth to come of the baby lambs.

The holiday honors Brigid, the exalted one. She is goddess of all things of all things of high dimensions, such as fire, highlands, wisdom, poetry, smithing, healing, and the wise arts. She is also associated with wells, the hearth, and home.

It is a time for cleaning out the clutter of winter, lighting candles, searching for signs of spring, and rituals involving milk.

However, you celebrate it, have a wonderful week!

To the Daily Details!

Sunday, January 29th

No major aspects

At the end of last week’s blog, I spoke of integrity, and of the importance of maintaining your integrity while satisfying your own needs. The manifestations of this can range from doing or not doing something because you feel driven by others’ expectations, following another’s will against your own instincts or needs, or letting the inner voice inside your head control your actions. Any of these manifestations are an indication that you run the risk of compromising your integrity when dealing with your own needs. To be sure, we frequently need to compromise in our relationships with others, and sometimes the joy of making someone else happy is reward enough. But that is not always the case, and when it happens, it can add resentment, drop by drop like stalagmites in a cave that when they meet, cut off all nourishment and support, signaling the death of that relationship. Most of today is a time when we need to be aware of how well we are satisfying our own needs and the cost to our own sense of self when we don’t. The Moon enters Taurus at 10:28pm soothing our souls, mending our psychic fences, and grounding us in the reality of practicality and lifting us out of the echo chamber between our ears.

Monday, January 30th

Mercury octile Venus at 8:46am

First Quarter Moon at 8:09pm at 11° Taurus

In the wee hours of the morning our spirits soar, so if you visit other realms you may wish to bring back a memory bead souvenir as a keepsake of your journey. It may offer a pertinent clue to a nagging problem you’ve been trying to unravel. The early morning hours are apt to be hectic. You have plans laid out, things to do, and realms to conquer, yet may be harassed by others making demands on your time. Unfortunately, especially at work or in the military, there is little room for refusal so try to make the most of it without getting frazzled or building up too much resentment. Sometimes, too, the universe steps in an delays our plans so they may prosper at a better time. It is less personal than you think, and satisfying these demands can lead to better times. In mid-afternoon, we get a break or a breakthrough so anything that comes your way in that nature can be used to your advantage significantly. Use your new weapon well!

The Moon is in Taurus all day, and the first quarter square between the Sun and Moon often casts doubts on our sense of accomplishment, self-purpose, and self-confidence. The abler you are to handle them without becoming despondent, the more productive the trine on February 2nd will be.

Tuesday, January 31st

No major aspects

We leave the first month of 2012 without the world coming to an end. That’s one down eleven to go. Leave extra time for unexpected delays in the morning, but otherwise most of the rest of the day is quite nice. Relationships and social gatherings of all kinds are favored, as we feel open, sympathetic, and kindly toward others, helping any meetings or interactions be more pleasant, cooperative, and satisfying. We truly want everyone to get along, making it rather difficult for the usual suspects to play power games or use you to fulfill their ambitions. I wonder if the day’s emphasis on the heart over the head will have a political effect on the Florida primary. Fortunately for all of us, the afternoon is an excellent time to work on our own projects, make headway with our plans, or make a to-do list. Framing the next steps in your mind can be very helpful making the results you desire real. In the evening, don’t let partners spoil your fun. Get the jump on them by confirming plans earlier in the day, diminishing the possibility that they’ll rain on your parade in the evening.

Wednesday, February 1st

Mercury octiles Mars at 12:52am

Venus opposes Mars at 3:41pm

Mercury and Mars spat just as we enter February. When the gods are angry, we mortals often suffer the consequences. Since the Moon is still in Taurus, financial and other practical matters may get a bit messy. If you find yourself scrambling to make ends meet, settle accounts, get your point across, or make things happen the way you wish, the solution isn’t to put more energy into the situation but to seek the help of others. Today, teamwork can accomplish what you can’t alone. After Mercury and Mars exchange celestial raspberries, Venus and Mars shove whipped cream pies in each other’s face. The only place men (Mars) and women (Venus) are apt to see eye to eye is in the bedroom, outside of that, don’t expect much cooperation between the sexes. As for same-sex relations, expect the girls to gang up on the boys and vice versa. The Moon enters Gemini at 11:15am, and we collectively pick up our iPhones and let each other have an earful. Verbal communication is likely to take on a sharp, satirical, and sarcastic tone leading to much merriment of the gods. And when the gods are laughing, our follies are oft the source of their mirth.

Thursday, February 2nd

Sun trine Moon at 2:01pm at 14° Gemini

Merry Imbolc!

Happy Groundhog Day!

The Moon is in Gemini all day. The earlier part of the day until about 5pm is quite good for business matters of all kinds. If you have a proposal to make, an important meeting to schedule, or decide an important matter, scheduling it for this time is apt to generate a favorable outcome. Here’s the trick, though. In order to make the most of these energies, whatever you do in the earlier part of day shouldn’t carry over in your mind into the evening. The evening’s doubts can cast a shadow that may make you feel like you need to redo or remake what you accomplished earlier in the day. The best way to resist this temptation is to put the matter to rest in early afternoon. You can pick up the thread tomorrow, but try to avoid rethinking things this evening. Maybe it’s the Groundhog Day influence, but reconsidering the days’ actions is likely to make you worse off, not better.

In general, today is a day for treading lightly. Yes, the Moon is in Gemini, so we all want to flutter around like butterflies doing 17 things at once, but whatever flowers you land on should be treated kindly and left with few footprints. You don’t want to leave a trail for any hungry hawks looking for an easy dinner.

Friday, February 3rd

Neptune enters Pisces at 10:52am

Moon octile Sun at 9:41pm at 30° Gemini

Today starts the rather long period of Neptune in Pisces. Neptune often distorts or mystifies in an effort to bring out alternative possibilities. While Neptune was in Aquarius, a sign that generally tries to adhere to science and facts, we’ve had birthers, truthers, and even deathers. We even have the comic ‘truthiness’ coined for truth that appears or feels true, even though it isn’t. I am hopeful that we will bid an unfond faretheewell to this intellectual nonsense and return our collective consciousness to the realm of reality.  Not certain, but hopeful. It is likely that Neptune will now focus his attention on spiritual matters, religion, institutions, and the nature of long hidden psychic and psychological complexes. Since these all fall under Neptune’s realm, I am equally hopeful that they will be handled in as positive a manner as Neptune can provide. Let’s hope so!

Otherwise the day is likely to be someone nerve-wracking at first as we run into bumpy ground with our associates, friends, and others with whom we network, both at personally and professionally. It’s best to take these emotional speed bumps in stride and not let them get your psychological wheels out of alignment. After work, and as the evening progresses we mellow and chill, perhaps with the aid of your favorite beverage. The Moon enters Cancer at 10:04pm.

Saturday, February 4th

No major aspects

It is little more than one week till Valentine’s Day, so if you have a special someone in your life, if you haven’t already, now is the time to make plans. Today is also a good day for meeting people in case you don’t have a special someone. If you’ve been stuck in the house, or hiding behind a keyboard, today is the day to be out and about. I can’t guarantee that you’ll meet someone special, but I can guarantee that your odds are better outside where others are more likely to meet you – unless you have a red light over your door.

The Moon is in Cancer all day so we are more easily swayed by our feelings and easy prey for a sob or hard luck story. In fact, we’re easy prey for ANY kind of story, so if you have one to tell, you’ll likely find others gravitate to you. Don’t make it too heavy, don’t expect a chorus of violins, but if you keep it light with just enough pathos to keep it interesting, you just might find yourself able to reel in someone interesting. Good hunting!

Wishing you all a wonderful week!



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