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NorthPoint Astrology Journal For November 17 to 23, 2008 Photo: Reflection nebula in the constellation Orion (NASA) Note: If you are unable to read or copy the text below, please
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An overview of events is what will benefit us the most now.
Changes are occurring so quickly, we cannot stay focused on the details.
Instead, we are encouraged to gather the essence of the intended learning,
to let go of attachment to form as needed, and then to keep flowing with the
river. This week marks the final complete week of Pluto's journey
through Sagittarius, as well as the last whole week of Uranus' retrograde
phase. These two planets are the "movers and shakers" of our solar system,
with their heightened influence most notable for corresponding with
increased change. Both planets are focused and very intentional now: Uranus is
at a standstill in preparation for going direct, and so his energies are
strengthened. And Pluto, as he prepares to leave Sagittarius, is working to
complete his contract for transforming belief systems that are not built on
Truth. Pluto has been in Sagittarius since 1995; his previous journey
through the sign was from 1748 to 1762. The wars of the mid-1700s were based
in the struggle to gain freedom of speech and religion, as well as the right
to create a future unfettered by the unfair rules of the past. During our current experience of Pluto in Sagittarius, we've
gone through modern-day versions of those philosophical battles. Organized
religions have been tested and in many cases renovated. An already-existing
conflict was exacerbated by an act of religious zeal, with the ensuing war
initially supported by the masses out of a common belief in "right and
wrong." On the positive side, the idea of the law of attraction, as
elaborated by Wayne Dyer and Abraham, as well as the "What the Bleep" and
"The Secret" movies, has gained strong footholds in mainstream thinking.
Very significantly, we seem to be moving beyond the need to psychoanalyze
through delving into a negative experience in the past, and are learning
instead to focus on the energy of what we want to create in the here and
now. Oprah's example of a "gratitude book" is a perfect example of this
shift. As Pluto sweeps the last dust bunnies out of the corners and
prepares to leave the building, we likewise can utilize the next 10 days to
do our own final purging of beliefs and thought patterns that have
restricted rather than supported us. As Uranus completes his retrograde phase in Pisces, he is
revisiting territory originally traversed in mid-March 2008. We are all
working with these enhanced energies of change, but if your chart shows
planets or points at 18 degrees of a mutable sign (Gemini, Virgo,
Sagittarius or Pisces), you are likely feeling Uranus' energies even more
intensely. And, because the Uranus-Saturn opposition was just two weeks
ago, we are all still dealing with that polarity -- the desire for change
and the fear of that change, as well as the imperative that whatever change
occurs must be grounded in reality and built on strong foundations. The
collapse of Wall Street, the housing market, and oil prices all reflect how
balloons that inflate beyond their capacity must eventually burst. It's always hard to return to work after a weekend of being in
our own flow of time and space, but with the Neptune-Mercury square on
Monday, we may be even less focused than usual. Try not to expect too much
of yourself or others in the way of concrete thinking or planning, but do
make yourself available as much as possible to the intuitive/creative side
of your brain. The aspect is exact mid-afternoon Pacific Time, so that
afternoon nap is a great idea -- you may even find your dreams particularly
creative, symbolic or inspired. Also on Monday, Venus interacts in subtle ways with both
Neptune and Uranus, challenging us to use our artistic senses in new ways.
All in all, it sounds like Monday's a great day to sit with a coloring book
and crayons for a few hours... Saturn steps into the spotlight in the latter half of the
week. The Saturn-Mars quintile on Wednesday is another subtle exchange, but
can be used to make concrete progress if we're willing to think creatively
and not be restrained by the rules. In other words, it's time to color
outside the lines -- and be proud of what we've done. The Saturn-Jupiter trine on Friday is the last of their five
such alignments since March 2007. The two planets have been dancing in and
out of aspect due to their respective retrograde periods over the past 20
months. This is a "good news" kind of aspect, one that combines hope
and reason and helps them work together. We can use this energy to help us
both envision the future we want, while being realistic about the steps it
will take for us to get there. Also building on the theme of hope are the Sun and Mercury, as
they enter Sagittarius on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The month of
Sagittarius is perfectly suited for the weeks in which most of us prepare
for one holiday or another, since the sign is known for its spirit of
adventure, generosity and openmindedness, as well as its desire to
understand patterns and symbols. Sagittarius is not known for its attention
to detail, however, and can be so dedicated to "truth" that tact is a
forgotten tool. It is quite an interesting mix of energies now -- to say the
least. The more we can tap into the optimism of the Saturn-Jupiter trine and
highlighted Sagittarius themes, the more groundwork we can lay for positive
outcomes in the weeks ahead. Radio Note: I will be the guest on The Peaceful Planet,
Marcia MacMahon's Internet Talk Radio program, this Saturday, November 22,
at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. We will be discussing "Astrology and the Ascension
Process," so it should be interesting! To listen, visit www.bbsradio.com and click on BBS Station 1.
For time zones other than Pacific Time, please go to the site and click on
"Radio Schedule" to find out when the show will air in your area. Blessings, Pam *************************************************** My three-part article discussing the Neptune-Chiron-Jupiter
alignment of May 2009 is now posted on my website at
www.northpointastrology.com/articles.html. If you would like PDFs of the
article, please e-mail pam@northpointastrology.com with the subject line:
May 2009 Alignment.
Highlighted Interaspects for November 17 to 23, 2008
Monday: Neptune square Mercury, Neptune semisquare
Venus, Uranus quintile Venus; Wednesday: Saturn quintile Mars; Friday:
Saturn trine Jupiter, Sun enters Sagittarius; Saturday: Mercury enters
Sagittarius About the Journal
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