The most troubling thing about election day is that the transiting Saturn – Uranus Opposition (exact on Nov 4th) is also squaring transiting Venus. Venus will have completed her Transiting T-square to Saturn and Uranus, coming into exact square with both planets on Nov 3rd. This is an unsettling T-square all on it’s own because it is both financially unstable and rife with philosophical/negotiation breakdowns. So much for both political parties getting along.
But this isn’t all, Transiting Venus will be in EXACT opp to the US Mars on Nov 5th and square the US Neptune on Nov 6th. BOTH Saturn and Uranus are applying to make hard aspects (repeatedly) to the US Neptune in the next 6 mos.
THIS MEANS THAT EVENTS SET OFF ON ELECTION
DAY/WEEK WILL CREATE INTERNAL STRIFE FOR THE
US – WELL INTO 2009.
People, and the US as a whole will be feeling angry and ready to fight. Also, anyone who tells you the housing crash is over is just plain lying. It’s not over. Not by a long shot. The entire next 4 year administration will b forced to look at this problem, as well as the problem of dwindling resources, food supplies and other basics of life.
These problems will continue regardless of who takes the White House. For my money, I say Obama is the clear winner to the people, but the McCaine Republicans will try to steal it and it will be an ugly battle. Computers are the culprit. Perhaps even some good old fashioned protests will get stirred up. Mars is the focus of all this energy. We can expect Election Day to trigger all the standard angry, warlike results. But don’t forget that Mars also rules sexuality. I think we are in for more salacious sex scandals than you can shake a, umm, stick at.
Yes, the Election is coming up. This is true, and most people are worked up about it. The Uranus – Saturn opposition that becomes EXACT on Nov 4th – Election Day, will make sure to stir up plenty of controversy and TROUBLE. The old Guard (Saturn) is pitted against the New Guard and nobody will give an inch. More than any other aspect present at this time this one is a sign of more trouble in already troubled waters. This Election Day has transits that create LONG-TERM turbulence with the US chart – no matter who is elected. It is a dramatic time. I expect the results of this election will be very challenging and cause turmoil (Uranus) for a lot of Americans.
IT’S BASIC ECONOMICS: The current financial crises we are facing is a basic lesson in ’spend less than you make,’ but on a huge governmental scale. This crisis and the fact that world stock markets (Uranus) are continuing to crumble(Saturn) today is all related to this Saturn-Uranus opposition. Here is a very clear article that lays it out in simple economic terms:
I never took trigonometry, but Astrology actually uses plenty of this kind of math! So the same laws apply.
The election isn’t going to solve any of our problems, sorry folks. I wish it were that simple. Of course, we still need to go and vote, but the US is in for some real bashing by Saturn and Uranus over the next year, and there is just no way to avoid this.
Saturn and Uranus in Opposition also create unpredictable Human Behavior and Hate crimes.
Last night I saw a play about racism at The Actors Gang. This is Tim Robbin’s theater, and he was there. We spoke briefly about the upcoming election and he was concerned about disenfranchised voters. I mentioned that PBS had a YouTube station set up for people to video tape their voting experiences. He’s on Bill Maher tonight, and will be giving out the link, but here it is for you now
Seeing that play sure made me feel white, while at the same time reminding me that I am Jewish. I was sitting next to one of my closest friends who is Palestinian. Under different circumstances we should hate each other, but neither of us sees ourselves purely through race identity. The GIFT of Saturn combined with Uranus is the ability for us to ‘get past’ our tribal/survival thinking. Indeed thinking from a perspective of vision instead of fear and us against them survival is the ONLY remedy for Saturn opposed to Uranus woes. It’s time to remember that we’re all in this together.
Anyway, feelings about color is a major issue and concern in this presidential ‘race’. Maybe this gives is all a chance to look inwards and see where we have a victim/victimizer inner drama taking place (Saturn opposed to Uranus). One of the most powerful moments in the play was when an actress pointed out that seeing what the effects of man’s inhumanity to man really ARE, she realized that she could do this. We all could. This issue is on the surface for us to collectively address, heal and move to a new level. My intention is for this to be easy and for us to collectively move to a higher state of awareness. But I still think it’s a good idea to be prepared (but armed with courage and loving action).
Of course, the only answer to racial tension is to create a community and identity that transcends the borders of skin color – a wholeness. The only way to really do this is for us to see ourselves as all part of the whole – all connected to the one planet we share our earth walk with. Really, if we think about it, we can’t ever get away from our connection to oneness. Simply by virtue of our feet being connected to the ground through gravity, that ground connects us to every other living thing on the planet. In the truest, most real sense of it: we are all ONE. One Planet.
Saturn Opposed to Uranus wakes us up to the possibility that it could take a crisis that threatens the planet itself, Is this what it takes for us to pull together and see this?
I hope not, but looking at the Astrology for next year, I fear yes.
I am merely the thunder (Saturn) that warns of the approaching lightning (Uranus).
Today the Full Moon is in Aris at 22′. This represents some sort of ending for new beginnings, difficult beginnings or impulsive actions. To see the whole Year’s Moon Phases go to this page.
The two weeks following a Full Moon are a time for us to release and let go of something connected to the sign of the Full Moon – in this case Aries. This can mean anything that is governed by Aries. Here is a partial list of Aries ruled subjects:
Military Tactics
New beginnings
Impulse
Competition
War
Conquest
Inspiration
Recklessness
Winning
Selfishness
Insensitivity
Crassness
Inconsideration
Additionally, the chart house where you are experiencing the Full Moon will impact what area of life you are being asked to let go of something.
For Example: The Full Moon in Aries in your 5th house of lover’s, children and creative projects might ask you to give up selfishness or impulse in your love life, or ask you to let go of an issue related to winning at all cost for your child, or it could show you where you have been impulsive, reckless or warlike around a creative project. These are all Aries issues through the lens of the 5th house.
Another example might be: The Full Moon in Aries in your 3rd house of siblings, neighbors, short trips and communications. The Full Moon in Aries in the third house might suggest you are too aggressive on the phone/e-mail/fax machine. Or it could suggest that there would be mail that puts an ending to something you just started. The Aries Full Moon in the 3rd house could also suggest a violence or anger problem in connection to a sibling or neighbor that you will need to deal with somehow.
These are just a few examples of what the Aries Full Moon could mean in different chart houses. Below are the houses and their meanings:
1st house: Self expression, how others see you
2nd house: Money and possessions, sensuality
3rd house: Siblings, Neighbors, short trips and communication
4th house: Home and immediate family, emotional roots, Mom
5th house: Children, creative projects, lovers and pleasures
6th house: Routines, work, employee’s, pets, health
7th house: Partnerships, justice, legalities, contract
8th house: Shared finances, stocks, bonds, mortgages, sex & death
9th house: Groups, foreigners, higher education, philosophy
10th house: Career, reputation, Status symbols, Dad
11th house: Politics, Humanitarian causes, social groups, parties, complicated systems
12th house: The unconscious, dreams, secrets, mysticism, art, insanity
You can use this guide to get a better idea of what the Full Moon in Aries means to you, and what you are being asked to let go of over the next 2 weeks.
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Let’s talk about Mercury Retrograde (Direct again on Oct 15th but not out of the shadow until Oct 30th). Over the years, my experience with the backtracking planet, that twisted trickster, monkey-wrench in the works joker of all jokers, Mercury, has given me much to cry about. But Mercury Retrograde has also given me much to laugh about.
I find the best way to do this is by telling you a story. Over the past few weeks while the little prankster has been going backwards, I have had to revamp my internet/wireless router, attempt to install a new dishwasher, travel all over town to pick up my mail from 3 different locations (don’t even ask), juggle returns for a phone jack, install Skype & AIM and catch up on my social networking. And if that wasn’t enough, I am now faced with the choice of which coffee shop I like best – there are 5 Starbucks (6 if you count the one inside Pavilions), 3 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s and 1 Peets Coffee within walking distance! And of course there is my Libra brother that I’ve been worried about (Mercury is in Libra). And I haven’t even scratched the surface. Can you relate?
Then, of course there was the time during Mercury Retro I tried to replace a glass shelf for a bookshelf and after many trips to the glassman (which was it’s own trip to the dark side, but don’t distract me). I finally got what looked like a replacement shelf. But no, what I ended up with was a shelf that was HALF the thickness I needed – even after I had SPECIFIED THE SIZE. Of course it wasn’t in writing, so Mercury left me footing the bill. Ahhh, chalk it up to some kind of karmic payback. You see, this IS what Mercury Retrograde is up to – he’s balancing the scales. Somewhere, someplace I messed with a glassman, and now I had to pay the price! Mercury Retrograde cost me my pocket change.
YES, Mercury Retrograde rules pocket change, AND personal change. the best way to sum it up is with this very mercurial saying about change: “change comes from within.”
Mercury governs all these subjects: siblings, neighbors/neighborhoods, short trips, mail, phones, etc, etc. So, we can all see why the Retrograde Mercury has gotten such a bad rap. He sure is a BUSY bugger. But is it all BAD? I don’t think so.
But there’s more, the problems that Mercury’s highlighted are not news to me, I knew I’d have to deal with every last one of them. They just require attention. The fact is, once most of this is settled into a routine, a system or a clear course of action then there will be stability around all of them. This is an extremely GOOD thing. Not only that, but I know how to look at Astrological dates to plant seeds for new growth under prime Universal conditions. And Retrograde can actually be a VERY POWERFUL time to do this.
**My disclaimer: I only stand behind the dates I have personally selected for you, this is called Electional Astrology and is the art of creating the BEST timing for starting things using the timing of the Universe. One of the reasons we are having problems in our economy and with the out-of-whackness of our environment (don’t get me started) is because we are out of whack with the COSMOS. Proper selection of timing puts us back IN WHACK with the timing of the Universe. And that leads to success and Happiness.
Successful date selection is the name of the game, even during a Retrograde Mercury!
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Do it now while you’re still thinking about it!
For those who don’t know or remember, back in 2005 & 6 I was writing in my PUBLISHED columns about Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac and saying that they were stressed to the breaking point and if they collapsed they would take out the whole US economy with them. I also said that the Government would bail out Fanny and Freddy over the individual consumer. This is exactly the crisis that Congress is trying to solve today with the 700 B bailout. They already saved Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac, but now there’s no money to save the consumer.
Financial Crisis on Wall Street, in the Mortgage industry and in the Stock Market has everybody talking. This happened while Mercury has been either Retrograde or inside his shadow – he entered his shadow on Sept 3 at 8′ Libra, went Retrograde on Sept 24th at 22′ Libra, turns Direct on Oct 15 at 8′ Libra and finally leaves his shadow on Oct 30 at 22′ Libra. What this means is that we will hear a lot more drama on these subjects until the end of October.
Why has retrograde Mercury stirred up so much trouble? It has more to do with the aspects he’s triggering than the fact that he’s retrograde. But no doubt amateur astro-buffs of all stripes will blame him. The real reason this has been so staggering to the US economy stems from the 3 fold aspects that square the US Sun & Venus.
Also, last summer the crisis began with all the mortgage companies that collapsed during the Venus Retrograde. Like I always say, Retrograde just shows us what needs to be fixed. Fix it and we’re fine. Ignore it and we’ve got problems.
In October the other major retrograde we need to be aware of is the Chiron Retrograde since last May 25 at 21′ Aquarius. He goes direct on Oct 25th at 16′ Aquarius. This one is another story altogether. Over the summer Chiron has been responsible for a trend towards finding a spiritual tribe to belong to.
Re-union and reconnection has been highlighted – weather consciously or not. What happens when Chiron goes direct at the end of October is that we feel and find the need to team up with and join our tribe. It becomes more and more clear to us all that we belong with people who ‘get it’ about us and we don’t want to waste our time with those who don’t. In fact doing so will be hard on our health and well-being. So heed his call and join up with the team that you really belong to.
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Aries: Long-term issues come up for review and clearing this month – especially around your family or those who are part of your team. Responsibility, action, and everybody carrying their own load all needs to be evaluated. Here’s a thought: a physical problem cannot be resolved on the mental plane. In other words, you can’t THINK your way out of a broken water pipe! The opposite is also true. Make sure that you are in balance on all levels, because if one is being ignored, I guarantee it will give you problems.
Taurus: Business, power, hard work and responsibility are the main course for you this month. If you are willing to embrace the challenge with 100% commitment then you should actually enjoy being pushed to explore the best of what’s inside of you. After all, that’s the only way to know that it’s there. You are being asked to step up and be the very best and most powerful you that you can imagine, so get clear on what that is and go for it!
Gemini: There’s nothing new going on all month. You will be going over and re-doing everything that’s been haywire, up in the air and full of drama since Mercury first entered his shadow on Sept 3rd. This is actually one of those super-productive cycles for you, but you’ve got to look at it this way in order to make the most of it. It’s also a good idea not to reach for the future quite yet, you’re not into a new cycle until November.
Cancer: The Full Moon Oct 14 is at 22′ Aries. The New Moon is Oct 28 at 6′ Scorpio. For exact timezones go here: http://tinyurl.com/3udlca It’s all about Mars and action for you this month. First the Aries Full Moon asks you to let go of a military approach to problems because taking charge, or being demanding just won’t work. Then the New Moon in Scorpio asks you to delve into a greater level of intimacy, sharing, bonding and psychological union with others. This may include sharing what you own and merging in a physical way as well.
Leo: You feel like a genius when you hit on the long term solution to a current problem this month, and it IS a brilliant solution. Just don’t go overboard with hype or lofty words. The tendency to expect to much, promise too much or build castles in the air won’t help you to serve your real cause. Please pay attention to cutting things down to a real life-sized proportion. This will allow you to actually accomplish what you set out for, AND to be sure that everyone feels good about it.
Virgo: The evaluation, re-evaluation and re-organization of everything in your physical tangible world is well underway. What do you own? What can you do with your possessions? Where do you want to ‘put’ them? These are the kinds of questions you are working to solve all month long. Ultimately you’re taking stock, cataloging and budgeting/investing your assets where they will best suit you. If you are paying close enough attention this will lay the foundation for a strong future.
Libra: Some kind of tough reality around values, money or possessions is inescapable this month. There are cloudy days in every human’s life, but it’s what you do with and about it that determines what you’re made of. IF you rise to this karmic challenge and meet the tough lesson with grace and dignity then it won’t have to be a giant nightmare. In fact, even a break-up or divorce can be done amicably and kindly, all it takes is heart and maturity.
Scorpio: Mars is at home all month in Scorpio, which helps to make you feel most like yourself. Or at the very least filled with energy and momentum. Of course, when Mars crosses your Sun sometime in the next 6 wks (depending on birthdate) you’ll be all filled with Piss ‘n Vinegar and ready to jump to a fight at the drop of a hat. Careful with that itchy trigger finger there cowboy/girl. Athletics, wrestling and sex are all good outlets for this aggression. But please understand, this isn’t the key to harmony, it’s the key to energy release.
Sagittarius: You’re wrestling with a mixed bag of opportunity buried in a big pile of mud. In other words, things can get done, but you’ll be getting your hands dirty. Try to keep your eye on reality and stay focused on the small steps of progress and accomplishment. it’s too easy to only appreciate the grand sweeping gestures and to overlook those small wins and accomplishments. But it’s the little victories that ultimately add up to the big ones.
Capricorn: You feel like the job is on your shoulders to step in and clean up some kind of mess, play Daddy or Mommie and make everybody sit up and behave themselves. You may have the opportunity to do just that. In order to fully embrace your power though, you’ve got to recognize certain realities about who you are in the world. This means that you’ll have to embrace your role as ‘tough cop’ and step into it when appropriate, or risk having it run over you like a runaway squad car.
Aquarius: Your two rulers Saturn and Aquarius oppose each other all month long. The result is tension. This tension pulls you back and forth between the big picture and the tiny details, as well as between status quo rules vs. revolution. The key lies in finding a way to use BOTH at the same time. I know it sounds impossible, but it’s really the only way.
Pisces: On a global level you are really setting up your long-range system and plan. You’ll get the help you need as well because Mars – god of action and military might is on your side. So, go ahead and launch a campaign, plan a strategy and execute a plan of action. These are keys to your good fortune all month long. In business this is often called the art of Sequencing, and at it’s core it is an act of military strategy (without the guns).
Below is an excerpt from this weeks Newsletter for all to read. Obviously everyone is worried about the financial crises on Wall Street, in the mortgage industry and the stock market and what it means for the future. There is also a lot of buzz out there about the Mayan calendar and the date of Dec 21, 2012 when that calendar comes to an end. Many people have even speculated that it means Armegeddan. My view is NO, it’s not the hysteria that some people want to make it out as.
But we ARE in for some very disruptive times. There will be more financial chaos related to banking, mortgages and the stock market all through October (stay tuned for my October Horoscope). The upshot is that we have gotten so far away from nature that this was necessary to get our collective feet back on the ground, WE NEED TO START CARING FOR EARTH, OUR HOME. Here is what I wrote about the Astrology of this current financial upheaval in stocks, banking and mortgages and what it means for the future 2012 and beyond:
THE LONG VIEW: OK, I could write 10 pages about this, but I know that neither of us has that kind of time. So here’s the cliff notes version:
*The governments (around the world) will collapse. Astrological indicators show that this will happen within the next 20 years.
*In the short term, money is currently being consolidated into the hands of a small number of people.
*The next way wealth will be measured is by who controls the worlds assets like: gold, platinum, metals, land and business. This will put companies and corporations in charge of word decisions.
*The Earth herself is waking up to the abuses humans have heaped upon her, and not to sound all ‘fire and brimstone’ or anything – but with Katrina and all, we ‘aint seen nothin’ yet. Life on this planet is going to get more physically HARD in a lot of places. This includes the Western World.
*Finally, not all of this will happen at once. And while it IS happening there is a huge rebuilding of the NEW paradigm of life on earth. THIS is where all the joy and hope and prosperity really exists.
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