Hello World!
Who am I to think that I can predict what’s going to happen in 2012? I even have a hard time figuring out what to cook for our next meal at times… But, I decided to put in my two cents worth on this subject. So, here it goes…
First, I want to get this out front and say, NO, based on the way I read the charts for this year the world is not going to end December 2012, as some believe the Mayan Calendar predicts. By the same token, we are witnessing rapid changes happening, either caused by natural disasters, or disastrous events caused by man.
Unlike previous ‘end of the world’ predictions, which had no astrological bases to draw from, there are significant astrological phenomena acting out between 2008 and 2015. Late part of 2008, Pluto was in its last degree, leaving Sagittarius, the sign of extravagance and self-indulgence- a Plutocracy era as many people called it. When a powerful planet changes signs, it’s usually an indication of a new life’s condition being introduced- in this case Pluto was moving into Capricorn. From that time on until now we have witnessed tremendous changes, some were good and others were not.
The main anxiety is caused by repeated difficult interactions between two outer planets that are historically known to cause global and generational changes: revolutionary Uranus and evolutionary Pluto!
Pluto representing abuse, decay and ending, moved into Capricorn during the last quarter of 2008, resulting in the fall out of big corporations, financial institutions and so on with respect to government issues. The so-called corruption in those areas having been exposed, evolutionary Pluto in Capricorn was in action –to end what was a decayed system.
Our first taste of Uranus’ entry into Aries was in late May 2010; when we were introduced to the Arab Spring. But only a little over a month later, Uranus went retrograde and back to the last degrees of Pisces again.
In March 11, 2011, on Uranus’ re-entry into Aries, an earthquake and tsunami hit Japan causing tremendous panic all over the world. Many lives were lost; the world’s energy industries were shaken. The damage to their nuclear reactors made a huge impact on the government of many nations, making them rush to reassure safety to their citizens. Uranus rules unpredictable matters, revolutions, and electricity, as well as earthquakes. Uranus in Aries was in full force- to break out from any hindering condition.
In 2012, we will have the first two of the seven ‘perfect squares’ or conflicts between the said two outer planets. The first will be on June 24th, and the second will be on September 18, 2012. I do not believe that this means that disasters will occur right on the same dates. But, I suggest looking at these dates like the warning honks of a train coming towards us at uncontrollable speed, and we better get clear, far, far away from it.
Interestingly, Neptune is entering Pisces on February 3, 2012 to join up with the other two outer planets. Neptune represents whatever dissolves. Drugs, alcohol, poison, oil and occupation of the ocean, fishing and piracy are also governed by nebulous Neptune. Its influence is subtle, deceptive, until the evidence becomes noticeably massive.
The positive influences of Neptune include visions and visionaries, thus our spiritual beliefs and practices will be enhanced. Religious and spiritual matters will become mind-boggling issues to the authorities and to ‘the know it all’ individuals. Many of us will devote our lives to these areas of practical spiritualism, while others will continue the path of fantasy, illusion, passivity and escapism. As the illusive planet, Neptune receives hard aspects from other planets, the year 2012, may well be the start of a Decade of Denial- as J. Lee Lehman puts it. Neptune will continue to stay in the same sign, Pisces, until the year 2026.
Keep sharing the Light!
Recommended reading material: Books by J. Lee Lehman, PhD
Astrology of Sustainability (2011)
Traditional Medical Astrology (2011)
Essential Dignities (1989)
From Michael Fox at Newgrange.com website… “Imbolc has been celebrated since ancient times, it’s a Cross Quarter Day, midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, this year it falls on the February 4th. The ancient Celts celebrated The Goddess Brigid at Imbolc which in Christian times became St. Brigid’s Day. At the Mound of the Hostages on the Hill of Tara the rising sun at Imbolc and Samhain illuminates the chamber. With the conservation works at the Mound of the Hostages I don’t think it will be possible to get near the entrance this Imbolc.”
