Since
the Sun is in Libra, key events will involve themes that The Scales
rule over: partnerships, lawsuits, contracts, negotiations, diplomats,
and the concepts of fairness and equality. Pluto in Capricorn draws in
participants from the realms of business, government, and politics, as
well as anyone in a position of authority. Eris in Aries activates the
themes of individual rights, with
courageous action driven by the desire for autonomy and
self-determination.
On
a personal development level, we'll want to pay attention to where and
how we tend to give our power away. It might be that we cave in to loved
ones, to authority figures, to certain situations, or even to our own
angers, fears, and anxieties. Whenever we get thrown off
balance--emotionally or mentally--we've given our power away to
something, and can benefit from coming back to our
center, our true source of empowerment.
A SUBTLE
but potentially noteworthy aspect occurs on Thursday this week. Jupiter
and Pluto will be exactly 30 degrees away from each other, forming a
semisextile aspect. Astrologer Robert Hand writes in his book Horoscope Symbols that with a semisextile, we
may face "a forced choice between two conditions," where the universe
seems to ask us to let go of one option in favor of another. Mr. Hand
further explains:
"The
usual problem with these aspects is that their effects are so subtle,
one cannot clearly see what is happening. The only resolution for these
tensions is to become extremely conscious of the patterns of difficulty
themselves and to do whatever is necessary to alter them. "
THIS MINOR ASPECT
carries more weight than usual because it is the last time Jupiter and
Pluto will interact before they align in 2020. They will be at the same
degree of Capricorn three times in 2020--on April 4, June 30, and
November 12. These dates should be highly instrumental in advancing
the major shifts that are initiated in early 2020, when Saturn and Pluto
align.
In
essence, Jupiter and Pluto are checking in with each other this week,
nodding to each other and saying, "Are you ready for the big show?"
Thus, we will want to watch events closely now, for they most likely are
a preamble to what will unfold more fully throughout 2020.
ALSO PIQUING my
interest is that both Pluto and Jupiter are in aspect to the asteroid
Pallas Athene this week. This draws my attention because each time
Jupiter and Pluto conjoin in 2020, they will also align with
Pallas. This means that the goddess of wisdom and justice is playing a
pivotal role in
current and future events.
Right
now, Pallas is traveling through Scorpio, enabling us to perceive
truth, to see beneath the surface and find what lies hidden beneath.
Astrologer Demetra George writes her book Asteroid Goddesses
that Pallas in Scorpio "pierces to the core of the difficulty and gets
to the root of the problem ... Pallas in Scorpio is the wisdom of
insight--penetrating to the core and grasping the
essence."
Now
is the time for revelations. They may be disruptive, but they are
integral to the process of transmutation that is now underway.
INTERESTING,
then, to read Ms. George's description of Pallas in Capricorn, which is
where the asteroid will be in 2020 when she aligns with Jupiter and
Pluto:
"Pallas
is very strong in Capricorn, representing the ability to formulate
precise structures into which raw creative energy can coalesce. Instant
manifestation is possible and can be seen as a magical process. Pallas
in Capricorn is the wisdom of order--putting things in their proper
sequence."
ANCIENT SCULPTURES of
Pallas Athene show her with an owl on her shoulder and a serpent around
her feet. Like Owl, Pallas helps us to see form where there appears to
be only darkness. The symbolism of Snake refers to an alchemical
process, wherein
poisonous venom--when correctly processed--is used in medicine to enable
a profound process of healing and transformation.
In
my mind's eye, I see Pallas, Jupiter, and Pluto sitting at a conference
table this week, planning events that will help humankind evolve into
our greater potential. Saturn and Ceres are also in the room, but not
yet seated, awaiting their call to full participation in December and
January.
With
the help of these guardians of our solar system, we can perceive
positives where we might tend to see negatives. By calling on their
assistance, we ultimately will be able to convert lead into gold. The
process is already well underway.
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: Depending
on where your birth anniversary falls in the week, you are either at
the end (birthday early in the week), middle (birthday mid week), or
beginning (birthday late in the week) of a powerful time of personal
transformation. Your self-concept is shifting at very deep levels, as
you become aware of
previously untapped aspects of your psyche. You are no doubt feeling
quite passionate about some issue in your life, and may even be caught
up in a power struggle. This is your opportunity to get in touch with a
part of yourself that you may not have known before, that has gifts for
you. It is also a time to realize the unconscious patterns that may have
been controlling you from behind the scenes, patterns that you are now
ready to transmute and release. As a result of this alchemical
process, you will ultimately move into greater self-empowerment, which
also enables you to claim your life mission more fully. (Solar Return Sun quincunx Vesta, sextile Jupiter, square Pluto, opposite Eris)
Pam
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