Along
similar lines, I'm reminded of a quote from futurist Barbara Marx
Hubbard that I shared in my webinar last January. This is paraphrased,
scribbled in my notes from an interview I heard a few years ago:
"If we were to go into labor, but didn’t know we were about to give birth, we would think we were dying ..."
THIS PROCESS of giving birth to a new timeline – and of being birthed ourselves into new form – is exhausting on all levels. Even as we continue to function in our lives, doing the work we are called to do, it is vital that we take considerable time for healthy self-care, and get as much rest as possible.
Planetary
activity helps us track the course of this evolutionary process, giving
us signposts and mileage markers. This past week, we experienced the
third and final Jupiter-Pluto alignment, which has corresponded with
what may be the strongest wave yet of the global pandemic. As noted last
week, the two planets conjoined at the exact degree of
last January's Saturn-Pluto alignment, and thus were activating that
tornadic influence as well.
THE EFFECTS
of this Jupiter-Pluto event will ripple through our lives for a few
weeks yet, perhaps easing more noticeably in mid December as Jupiter
nears its ingress into Aquarius. Until then, personal
activities will most likely be restricted as before, drawing us inward
and compelling us to face and transmute the misqualified emotions that
we find there.
On
the one hand, we might say, "We've done this before, we can do it
again." But we also have been dealing with these challenges for so long
that most of us are weary and feeling overwhelmed. And yet, it is often
in our state of greatest vulnerability that we are most open to profound
insights and growth.
IT'S LONG been
anticipated that November 2020 be a powerful time, with all that's
going on astrologically. Last week was especially impactful as Jupiter
and Pluto conjoined and Mars stationed
direct. This coming week, we continue to make our way through the birth canal.
Adding
to the complexity of these days, last night's New Moon marked the
beginning of a two-month-long eclipse season, opening us to the
energies of the Lunar Eclipse that occurs on November 30. Eclipse
seasons are always a time of
significant shifts in awareness and circumstances, with enhanced
opportunities to release karmic baggage and embrace a new future. This
eclipse season lasts until the New Moon on January 12, with the
highlight being the Total Solar Eclipse on December 14.
WE ARE ALSO
in the final phase, the completion days, before the Jupiter-Saturn
alignment in Aquarius on December 21. As I'll explain in more depth in
Thursday's webinar (and will write about in future
Journals), this
event marks a major shift point in the story of humanity, with links
back to 20 years ago, 200 years ago, and even 600 years ago.
In
preparation for this pivotal event, this "paradigm shift," it makes
sense that our primary work is to transmute and clear that which might
interfere with our taking that next evolutionary leap. This is, at least
in part, why there are so many deep issues converging now, like
tributaries of a stream merging to form a river of change.
BOTH MERCURY
and Mars are now moving direct, providing more support for our own
forward motion. However, both planets are still in their post-retrograde
"shadow phase." This is the term given to the time after a planet goes direct until it passes the degree where it first went retrograde.
In
especially complex times, such as what we are now experiencing, we may
not see full resolution of issues that arose during the retrograde phase
until after a planet emerges from its shadow. The end of Mercury's
shadow phase is on November 19, which will help free up information and
communication. Mars doesn't leave its shadow until January 2, at which
point
we should be feeling less restricted in our ability to take action and
pursue our desires.
HERE are
my thoughts on the day-to-day aspects for this week. The most
significant days are Monday and Tuesday, with Eris in hard aspect to
both Venus and Jupiter.
Monday-Tuesday
Venus opposite Eris, Jupiter square Eris: This
is very contentious energy, with these three planets forming a cardinal
T-square. Any time we see Eris involved in a hard aspect, we can expect
controversy and divisiveness. Venus in Libra tries to bring about
consensus, while Jupiter in Capricorn at the apex of the T-square
represents potentially
extreme reactions by those in charge. Eris is the catalyst for change,
and is not overly concerned about what carts must be upended to fufill
her aims.
Mercury opposite Uranus:
Unexpected or surprising information may come forward, or
communications could be very erratic. This is unstable mental energy,
but can also open our minds to higher insights.
Wednesday-Thursday
Sun sextile Saturn, Venus square Saturn, Venus enters Scorpio, Sun enters Sagittarius: Some
starts and stops as we work to finalize issues that we've been working
on for the past three to four weeks. We may experience a reality check
in the areas of finances or relationships.
Sunday
Sun sesquiquadrate Mars, Mercury quincunx Mars:
Disagreements, angry words, self-righteousness, and judgmental
attitudes as the clamors of "I'm right, you're wrong" are especially
loud.
Venus trine Ceres: This
aspect perfects late Sunday night Pacific Time, providing a calming
influence to end the weekend and the possibility of reconnection with
family and loved ones.
WEBINAR THIS THURSDAY! I've been hard at work on the slideshow for my "Paradigm Shift" webinar
on November 19 – and I can't wait to share it with you! (See class description below or click here to register.) A couple of notes:
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If you're not able to attend at air time, no worries! The
class will be recorded. Everyone who registers receives links to the
replay and slideshow, usually within 24 hours of the event.
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("If Your Birthday Is This Week" follows the class announcement.)
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