Wow, what an explosive week of events last week that
mirrored the astrology of these times. Astrologers must do their best to
maintain objectivity, whether with individual clients or when reading the tides
of history, both difficult tasks to achieve as our own
inclinations/viewpoints/experiences/beliefs/values/etc color our way of seeing/interpreting
the world, which as the new physics has shown us can influence the way events
unfold! Yet somehow on some deeper, perhaps spiritual level, it all make
sense/seeks balance. Yes, clients may come to you that are experiencing similar
issues to ones you’ve had – but is that not perhaps the way the Universe works:
bringing together “likes”, so they can learn from one and other? Politically,
astrologers can’t help but have their own leanings also, so a week like this
past one can really test objectivity. I personally believe that the events that
occur are reflecting the general collective consciousness, and thus have messages
for us to help us evolutionize. Since current political systems seem incapable of
doing that, I definitely lean to the left politically, and I can’t help but see
most of these current issues telling us we need to change how we live in order to
stop from devolving into total chaos and perhaps even self-annihilation as a
species. This week had the latest examples.
Last week, we had a Sun/Jupiter conjunction, normally a
harbinger of optimism/good news/financial gains, yet world markets including
the Dow crashed heavily. Why? Because Jupiter is in weak position in Gemini:
things may look good on the surface but there is little substance beneath;
conveniently overlooking the details because they are annoying; neglecting
those feelings inside that what you’re being told can’t be substantiated; insensitive
emotionally towards others who are not benefitting from current ideas; and being
too detached/objective/superficial/gossipy. The gains of the past months in the
markets fit the descriptions above: that’s why they crashed finally!
Meanwhile, Mars sextile to Uranus and quincunx to Pluto
triggered the Uranus/Pluto square with the help of a Full Moon (conjunct Pluto)
in Capricorn – the US and other countries were revealed to have massive internal
spying databases built on all the e mails and telephone calls made by all its
citizens and that it was actively spying on other countries as well, which did
not help in getting international help in trying to arrest the leaker.
Meanwhile, Brazil was the latest country to explode in open rebellion against
their current system and how it cheats the masses and benefits the few – the timing
of this event during an international soccer tournament kept it in the
international media spotlight and with both the World Cup and Summer Olympics
due up in Brazil over the next few years, it will likely continue to do so.
Also, the Mercury/Venus conjunction in Cancer brought together
a divorced family to negotiations for the first time in a long time as the two
Koreas agreed to enter talks, and Mars/Chiron/Neptune set off hurricane season
in the gulf.
During the Full Moon, the oil capital of Canada, Calgary, gets
major flooding – flooding that keeps getting worse worldwide because of the use
of oil and its effect on the climate and thus weather: here the flooding is in
the very province that the infamous Keystone Pipeline will be shipping oil from
as they degrade thousands of square miles of natural wetlands that absorb flood
waters naturally for its oil – oil that is enough in volume to put the world’s
atmosphere beyond the point of major increases in temperature that
climatologists warn will lead to catastrophic weather related results just like
this flood – think nature is exposing the issue under the Full Moon and asking
old power structures to change or be changed?
A quick look at the Summer Solstice chart set for Washington,
DC can show the themes of issues coming up for the USA in next 3 months. This
chart has a 27* Pisces Ascendant making Jupiter, still in detriment in Gemini,
the ruler of the chart – all those things I said about Jupiter in Gemini above
will be key energy in the USA for next quarter. The Sun/Jupiter conjunction
falls in the 4th house of real estate, the homeland and communities,
the roots of a society, nationalism, and the masses. These are the areas where
this Jupiter in Gemini will be felt the most: any gains/optimism here may be
shallow/superficial/overlooking details/etc. The Moon in Scorpio (fall) in the
8th house also quincunxs Jupiter showing the masses must adjust values/philosophies
in matters of international finance and corporate power or that it could lead
to death like policies that choke our nation. The Uranus/Pluto square is
angular in this chart and thus very active: Uranus rising in the 1st
house shows sudden shocking events could happen to the nation as a whole both
physically and psychologically, and Pluto in the 10th shows a power
grab or struggle for the President and actual threats to his well-being. The
Neptune/Chiron conjunction is also rising but in the 12th house, which
shows some heavy losses or feelings of helplessness may occur. The Nodal Axis
falls in the 2nd/8th houses suggesting continued karmic
lessons about resources will continue. Saturn retrograde in the 7th
house indicates restrictions and loss of power in the faces of allies.
Looking at the week ahead, we see a couple more major shifts.
Monday is relatively quiet as the Moon in Capricorn opposes
Mercury/Venus likely making it a very interactive with others day: lots of
communications, socializing, deals, etc.
Tuesday is the first major shift as Jupiter ingresses into
Cancer, the sign it is exalted in. It will go from a place of weakness to a
place of strength over the next year. This is a sign of great hope for it
brings a genuine caring attitude towards others: the realization that you’re
security is predicated on others around you feeling secure too, so a
willingness to work at things that benefit/take care of all. This will fuel the
“go local” movement for sure. It’s also interesting to note that it is kicking in
while “Obamacare” goes full on in its effects and many people who were not
being cared for will start to be. Investments in health care industries and the
care of the elderly industries will likely be beneficial. This may also have people
assess the roots of where they come from and try to re-align themselves more to
them and their original intent. Perhaps even the judicial system will step in
for the people and the Constitution’s original intent. This is definitely a
sign of hope in these trying times and seems to say that caring for each other
is where we will get the most benefit this next year.
Wednesday has the other big shift of the week as Mercury in
Cancer goes retrograde until July 20th.Here we may have our
emotions/feelings leaving us tongue-tied in an inability to truly express how
we feel verbally to others…or if we do leaving them confused or even hurt…which
could lead to silent battles and power struggles (like a couple who only
communicates to one and other over practical necessities via post it notes!).
This is a good time to go within and truly assess what we need to sustain
ourselves emotionally. This can also cycle up old habitual ways of thinking
that is learned ancestral behavior and has no real use anymore and is holding
you back from being your genuine self. It can easy to get mentally obsessed
because of inability to control your emotions – be careful if you find yourself
on that road, as it can be quite self-destructive to your relationships with others
ultimately.
There is also a Grand Trine in Water as the Sun in Cancer
locks into and triggers the Saturn/Neptune trine that blogged about a few weeks back: “Saturn and Neptune have been in a trine since last September
when Saturn first entered Scorpio. This trine will be getting an exact hit
later this month on June 12th, so it is very tight at this time
period. This aspect is working on the Collective level to help us learn from
our mistakes and the resulting confusion and uncertainty that have been the
result of our choices – much of this has to do with an oil based economy/energy/civilization
(Neptune). The trine helps us to see how we got to where we are and to start
realizing that spirituality and higher consciousness must be given greater
value in order to resolve the problems of today. People are able to subordinate
much of their own ego under this energy and work for more altruistic goals
willingly. People gain energy and relief through service to others/each
other/the Collective. Ideals and reality are able to merge easier now, yet
there is a grounded approach that does not allow us to get too high and
excited, but more reflective/contemplative. We may also become aware of
resources that have been hidden from us prior to now.” This makes it a great day to work with this energy
and to get the help of others while doing so.
There’s a bunch of
positive lunar transits on Thursday and Venus ingresses into Leo making this a
positive, possibly exuberant day. Venus in Leo (through July 23rd) can
have us acting as quite the exhibitionist in our desire to get attention/love
from another/others. Many times however our attraction to others is only based
on physical attributes under this energy. In general, we are warm toward others
and we will be quite loyal to our friends now too.
Energy may get a bit
bumpy/awkward/challenging on Friday as the Moon squares Mars as Mars sesiquadrates
Saturn: we may feel blocked/restricted in our actions by some authority/law/situation
today that has us feeling quite irritated/angered/frustrated. Arguments/fights
with others are possible. Best to work alone on some hard physical product, but
even these efforts may be thwarted in some ways.
Saturday’s main event
is a 3rd Quarter Square of the Moon in Aries to the Sun in Cancer: emotionally
we are charged up and ready to take on the world/take some risk/have an adventure,
but the self would rather rest at home in its shell feeling safe and secure
with what it’s got – the challenge is how to meet the needs of both.
The weekly
Moon/Uranus/Pluto hard aspects are missed overnight as they perfect early
Sunday morning while most will be asleep. Do be careful of dangerous people and
places if you are out to the wee hours Saturday night. Otherwise Venus
conjuncts Ceres on Sunday making it a day of giving and receiving nurturing in
some forms. This is a good day to create nurturing environments also.
Creativity and sexuality will be fertile too.
Next week will be a challenge as the Sun gets in a T-Square
with Pluto/Uranus. The world will no doubt have some more shocks to deal with.
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