Astrologers note: I use a solar chart beginning with 0 degrees of the Sun Sign on the Ascendant. I then use equal house cusps, following with the next sign ~ 2nd House, 0 Taurus, and so forth.
So we have the calendar New Year, the Chinese New Year, and the official 0 degrees Aries point, shall we say, to start the Astrological New Year! I like to look at mundane events every three months on the solstices and equinoxes to gage what our nation can potentially experience during that time. However, you can also apply it on a personal level.
The Sun on solar Ascendant at 0 degrees Aries signifies a time to be selfish, to focus on OUR needs. Because it’s in a square to Pluto in the 10th we may still appear strong and powerful but on the verge of crumbling. We are in the middle of a huge transformation that comes out of tearing down and rebuilding. I predicted the down turn in the economy last fall with Pluto’s entry into Capricorn ~ the downfall of corporate America.
The Sun’s sextile to the North Node in Aquarius in the 11th suggests it’s time for us to follow the example of others and foster friendships with powerful allies. It’s trine to the South Node in Leo in the 5th, says maybe it’s time to pay more attention to our youth and their issues because they will one day be taking care of us!
Venus Retrograde in Aries in the 1st also reinforces the theme of self love and healing old wounds. We’re stealing ourselves away to work on our inner conflicts. Its same configuration to the nodes as mentioned above, supports the notion of healing our children and keeping them on track. We can set goals, hopes, and intentions perhaps by using our friends as role models. Venus’ sextile to 11th house Jupiter in Aquarius strengthens the idea of following other countries examples, especially those who have evolved out of similar circumstances particularly in regards to gas/oil shortages as evidenced by Neptune conjunct Chiron in the 11th also.
Our most public display of transformation can be seen in our economy. Venus is in a funky aspect to retrograde Saturn in Virgo. We are working harder for less money. We’re going backwards in order to move forwards. We’re downsizing and learning to live without as we review our spending habits.
Saturn in the 6th, trine the Moon in Capricorn in the 10th puts us on the world stage to illustrate how we can re-build, re-structure, and re-establish ~ our work force, our health care system, and our overall existence. While the Moon sextiles Mercury conjunct Uranus in the 12, Saturn opposes them. We may experience some unexpected help from sources that wish to remain anonymous. At the same time we can run into challenges from hidden enemies, and/or institutions such as hospitals and higher education facilities. And it should finally become apparent that mental health concerns need to be addressed as importantly as physical health issues. Mars in Pisces in the 12th reinforces these themes. However, it’s sextile to Pluto suggests it may force us to take action in unforeseen ways ?? We may also benefit from prominent, powerful, yet secret sources.
I’ve spoken many times on my radio show appearances this year about Jupiter in Aquarius and what a beautiful metaphor it is for our new government and the imminent changes up on us! It’s conjunction to Neptune and Chiron, in the same sign as the North Node lends hope for healing our fuel crisis. It looks like a large portion of our energy supply will continue to come from foreign sources.
While Aquarius can be reluctant to change, it’s still a very open minded, progressive sign that is prone to alternative choices. What impressed me most with the Vernal Equinox chart is this configuration in its natural 11th house, provides us with an awesome opportunity to emulate other nations who have come through difficult times. We can look to them to inspire us in new directions.
Since we tend to set an example for the world anyway, by joining forces and establishing mutual respect, we can grow and prosper as part of the global community!
Recently:
- New ‘Snow’ Moon in Aquarius , February 13th 2010
- February Astrological Predictions featuring Aquarius!
- New Moon Solar Eclipse at 25 degrees Capricorn, January 15, 2010
- January Astrological Predictions ~ Featuring Capricorn
- Mercury Retrograde December 26 - January 15, 2010
- Winter Solstice, December 21, 2009
- DECEMBER 2009 ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring SAGITTARIUS!
- New Moon in Scorpio ~ November 16, 2009 ~ Courtesy Of Skybear Astrology
- NOVEMBER ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring Scorpio
- New Moon in Libra ~ October 18, 2009 ~ Courtesy of Skybear Astrology!
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