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Transformational Times, By Barbara-Lynn Freed
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What's Happening in the Heavens? - January 2011
2011 Overview
Here are some dates that may come in handy later in the year.
Mercury Retrogrades
3/30/11 - 4/23/11
8/3/11 - 8/26/11
11/24/11 - 12/14/11
Remember these are times you don't want to start new projects, or sign contracts, for you
will encounter major delays in your endeavors, and miscommunication.
There is a partial solar eclipse on January 4th,that occurs at 13 degrees, 38
minutes Capricorn, and will be especially felt by people who have planets in
Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn around thirteen degrees.
During this eclipse, there will be a stellium (many planets lined up in a row) of North
Node, Pluto, Sun, Moon, and Mars in Capricorn, with Sun, Moon and Mars square to
Saturn in Libra. Although these squares may seem challenging to us, they will also push
us into action to accomplish something. And with Saturn there, along with the new
moon, it will be a good time to begin seeding a new foundation for our 2011 goals and
activities.
The major event for 2011 will be the partial solar eclipse at 9 degrees Cancer on July 1,
2011, as Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto will form a T-square. With the addition of the eclipse,
this configuration will form another grand cross in the heavens. Get ready for some
fireworks, as Pluto, the planet of transformation, squares Uranus, the planet of
Revolution, while both oppose Saturn the planet of resistance, and structure. Stay tuned
to see more about these happenings, later in the year.
What's Happening in the Heavens?- February 2011
Recently there was a huge panic in the news, and online, that everyone's Birth Sign
would be changing because of the Earth's wobble. This is simply not true and here's why.
What is new for the masses is old hat for astrologers. We have known about the wobble
and precession of the ages for thousands of years.
What is Precession of the Ages?
Because the Earth's axis wobbles, the stars and constellations appear to slowly rotate
around the Earth, and this causes the plane of the ecliptic (the constellations) to shift very
slightly each evening. It takes about 2,160 years for the sun to move into another
zodiacal constellation, and about 26,000 years to complete a full cycle. This movement
is called precession of the ages. Hence, the talk of moving from the Age of Pisces, to the
Age of Aquarius.
Why does this phenomena not affect our Birth Signs?
For most western astrologers like myself, our astrological system (Tropical) is based on
how the earth rotates around the sun, so that our points of reference are the solstices and
equinoxes. In this system Precession is irrelevant. However, for astrologers who follow
the Indian Vedic system (Sidereal), procession will change a person's sign. The nice
thing about astrology is that both these systems are valid and accurate. They simply
focus on different information.
What about the new sign Ophicuhus?
As you may remember from a past newsletter, this sign is not new either. Recognized in
ancient times, Ophiuchus resides between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and is known as the
Serpent Healer, the symbol of eternal life. It also has the ability to prevent death through
healing, and can also resurrect you from death. For some reason, it was removed from
the zodiac a long time ago. Perhaps it was simply easier to work with the number 12,
rather than 13, or maybe it was cast off when the Goddess religions fell from favor. In
any case, astrologers are not going to add it back into the mix any time soon.
What's Happening in the Heavens? - March 2011
This month Aries, the most masculine sign of the zodiac is in the limelight. Mercury will
be in Aries when it goes Retrograde on March 30th, and will stay in this sign for nearly
three months. As Mercury rules the mind, and Aries rules impulsiveness and unbridled
action, it will probably be a good idea to watch what you say during this time period.
Remember, Mercury Retrograde is a time to tie up loose ends and not start projects, so
when you feel that burst of mental energy luring you into a task, make sure to use it
finishing up things, instead of forging forward.
On March 13th, Uranus will end a seven-year cycle of being in the sign of Pisces, and
enter Aires and stay there until 2018. Those of you who have Planets in cardinal signs,
(Capricorn, Aries, Cancer or Libra), will be affected more than the rest of us. This
planetary sign and planet combination will activate your impulse for freedom and be sure
to clean out anything in your life, that is no longer working for you, in the next few
years.
It will also mark the beginning of a Uranus/Pluto square that will continue for many
years. As the square denotes conflict and challenge, expect to see fireworks fly. Uranus
represents spontaneous combustion, and Pluto symbolizes, construction through
destruction, we may see a break down in societal institutions, and much transformation in
our own lives.
And on March 28th, Jupiter in Aries and Saturn in Libra will begin an opposition that
will need balancing in the next few weeks. Watch out for your personal pleasures and
desires, interfering with your professional and relationship responsibilities.
March 20th the Spring Equinox marks the Sun moving into the first degree of Aries.
This is one of two days during the year that we have equal time of day and night.