DEVELOPING THE RESILIENCE TO FORGE YOUR OWN PATH
I have been saying for some time that we are in a pivotal moment for this country and for humanity. The IPCC report released last month clarified the omnicidal track we are on. Yet, world leaders are talking about talking about it. Many of the converging events of this era involve recognizing the destruction that the political and financial classes have hoisted onto world populations. And likewise, we are beginning to comprehend that current leaders have no intention of fixing the destruction that they have allowed and/or were responsible for. We must face the fact that leaders in every category have a sociopathic bent and rather than laud them, we should be holding them to account.
But after five years of political and emotional drama with Trump, many feel defeated. Covid, of course, put the nail in the coffin and many have just gone along with what "Good Daddy Biden" is saying perhaps only for the reason that he is not "Bad Daddy Trump". But really, when it comes to oligarchy, corporatism, militarism, financial chicanery (well, Trump's cabinet was pretty filthy), the country is bumping along on the same downward trajectory. And, as covid was exploited for financial and political power, so will the climate change issue be used to divide and conquer even further.
I know several readers have been dismayed that I have not been able to portend "good news". I am only a messenger of the trends - historical, cultural and psychological, that are on the horizon. Does one believe that I am happy to be talking about rampant abuses of power, technological overreach, psychological and biological warfare? Yet, these scenarios are being played out as we speak. The purpose is to awaken us from our stupor and our lazy relinquishment of personal power for safety and "security". There will be no security on a dying planet and without abrupt action, our best days may be behind us - provided we chose to stay stuck in the old paradigm.
As a counterbalance to much of the old world dying, a new world can come into being. But this is likely to demand much of us - emotional, moral, spiritual and mental resilience - and that means detaching from the paradigm that keeps us infantilized and addicted. Most people do not know their real power nor their magnificence as a spiritual being. Religious and political leaders would love to keep us subservient and therefore not likely to support us in personal or societal evolution.
Lack is another issue that shows us divorced from the creative source. Of course, I recognize that we live in the 3 dimensional world and require sustenance, but that is not our full spectrum self. Tapping into the ethereal and energetic realms allows us to grow in strength and brilliance with the ability to solve previously unachievable goals (like ending world hunger, climate change, inequality, etc). We are being poised on the edge of evolution and this is an exciting if terrifying thought.
And as clients, you know that I do not steer clear of the heavy stuff in your personal readings. I trained as a Plutonian astrologer, where it is about going into the darkness, excavating the pain and bringing us back into wholeness. In the same way that I might address abuse and horror stories in relationships, I must likewise be a truthteller when it comes to what is happening on the planet.
So my intention writing these horoscopes is not to comfort you - sorry, there are plenty of columns that will gladly do so - but to alert or challenge you into looking at the consensus reality world differently. Astrology is a tool that can allow one to recognize and cognize intersecting cycles while allowing plasticity in the interpretation. The energy is always happening, but as in our personal lives when things aren't working out, it is because the energy is manifesting in a default or lower vibrational frequency. With more consciousness, we can use the energy differently and develop a story/history for humanity.
Astrology has been bastardized and defanged in recent centuries and science has replaced religion or spiritual practices as our god. But any "ism" that doesn't allow for questions or repositioning, is simply dogma. Nowadays "follow the science" is simply a theocratic statement with nothing to back it up - or corrupted data to support an agenda. And what is that agenda? A transhumanist one of destroying our natural human biological selves in service to an insane power hungry grab at all life.
Of course, as someone who looks into long-term trends and analyzes the psychic temperature, the future does not look bright - if we stay on this dimensional frequency. But more light dispels the darkness and fear and if there is any reason to encourage you to be healthy, it is to let go of fear. Our bodies are miracles of healing and the external inputs that the medical industrial complex wants us to undergo/undertake disrupt the natural process of handling disease.
The scapegoating that is happening on all sides is a divide and conquer strategy. No matter what your take on the covid scenario, I will repeat that NONE of us regular folk know the real truth. We are being lied to in ways large and small and we would do best to unite to point fingers at the real culprit - the medical and surveillance industrial complex who are doing the bidding of the 1%. Our needs and desires are not part of this equation and this is our dire opportunity to destroy the false construct of hierarchy and power over/power under.
And has been said before, we are living not only a repeat of the Revolutionary and Civil War periods in American history, but also the 1930's - this from a global perspective. One doesn't need to look very far to notice a very ugly trend of fascism and scapegoating that has engulfed our nation.
Toward the end of the month, we enter the Pluto station phase along with Mercury retrograde. This timeline of 9/27/ - 10/17/21 will be quite volatile and reveal the true nature of what the covid agenda has been. We will also feel the fallout in the economic, social and healthcare arenas. Understand that this timeline continues the downward descent of patriarchal institutional overreach. Can this new totalitarianism be stopped? Yes, only if we wake up to the true nature of the crisis rather than the created narrative which at this point is the only one we are allowed to hear.
Sappho opposes Psyche 9/1/21 Leo/Aquarius
psychological manipulation
Our individual growth can assist in collective healing. At this time, we must work on ourselves, but not solely at the expense of engaging in the world around us. We may all be limping and stuttering, but we still have information and energy to impart. How can personal development/artistic expression assist in or is hampered by psychological brainwashing/doublespeak?
ARIES - you would like to have some romantic fun, but your tribe frowns down on it
TAURUS - you desire a mental health holiday, but bosses/clients want you back in the game
GEMINI - it seems that you're discovering that childhood imprints that came from religion have down their damage, you must find your own voice
CANCER - you feel like expressing a new side of yourself, especially when it comes to making money, but partners think it's too risky
LEO - you've got some new creative ideas, but partner may feel its selfish for you to pursue them
VIRGO - you don't have to be a drudge for life, there is a creative spirit within, yet it disrupts your daily grind
LIBRA - you may want to share you awakening with your friends, but those close to you caution against it
SCORPIO - if you decided to be more assertive with work, would it make family more nervous
SAGITTARIUS - you are someone who could develop an entirely new philosophy, but close friends worry you may be ostracized
CAPRICORN - doing some sexual clearing may take away from focusing on making money for others
AQUARIUS - if your partner has fun on their own, will you feel left out?
PISCES - can new daily habits help relieve you of past life trauma?
Vesta in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn 9/9 +10/21
standing for justice against tyranny
If we have not been totally unnecessarily influenced, humans have a deep desire for balance and justice. It is only if hatred and prejudice and dogma have been inserted that we fall prey to darker and more destructive thoughts and measures. A flare up of liberty and civil rights marches could occur surrounding the dates of the Vesta/Pluto square.
Do individuals have power or has our agency been totally stolen? That is up to us. We are battling formidable forces of propaganda on all fronts and the illusion of American supremacy is starting to crumble. Those in power want to maintain their stance and hence would rather clamp down on "dissent" than give an inch. However, some public recognition of this abuse of power may be more evident in these few days in Sept. and there is a chance for a David and Goliath showdown.
In our personal lives, we do we feel called to speak up for the truth and actual justice against unfair or abusive circumstances?
ARIES - you feel the need to support your tribe against overbearing corporate interests
TAURUS - you would like to "disable" religious or cultural programming from your everyday encounters
GEMINI - do you feel like you need to stand up to abusive personal or financial partners?
CANCER - you know how you would like to live and if your partner is not on the same page, at least state your case at this time
LEO - how can greater support in your community help your heavy work environment?
VIRGO - you feel impelled to charge what you really think your worth is, especially for creative work, don't let others talk you down
LIBRA - even if the old family programs (particularly mom's) rear their ugly heads, you know what is true and fair to you
SCORPIO - you're aware of your innate sensitivity, yes, you Scorpio, but may feel challenged to speak up to older authority figures
SAGITTARIUS - there is a cause you are invested in, but it may affect your bottom line negatively
CAPRICORN - you're feeling the pressure to be the hard ass, but perhaps listen to your team for once
AQUARIUS - seek out some new philosophies to replace the old ones that are judgmental
PISCES - there is a burgeoning interest in a new type of intimacy, but your peer group thinks you should follow the old rules
Jupiter in Aquarius inconjunct Pluto in Capricorn 24 degrees on 9/11
injecting some future vision into the current paradigm
September is a month to come up against pressure to conform, but concurrently the need to at least express one's real thoughts and promptings. Even if you fail against the establishment narrative, it is important that you try. As we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Jupiter in Aquarius (expansion of universal rights) hits a snag with Pluto in Capricorn (continuing hierarchical domination). Because of the horrendous, suspiciously synchronistic fall in Afghanistan, is it a setup for more conflict, lockdowns and censorship?
As with the pandemic, none of us really know the truth about this war and the motivations of the power structure. Of course, we can gather that the lust for drugs (both illegal and "legal" pharmaceuticals) and rare minerals has some role to play and the window dressing of bringing democracy or helping women is a facade for more profit-driven or craven ambitions.
Yet, people are waking up to the endless wars and questioning the narrative of American hegemony and realizing that we are no longer an ascendant nation but a failing military state.
Hence, even a nudge in the right direction is important as once we move out of Capricorn in 2024, we can actually begin to create the new world that we are visioning right now.
Personally, we're just trying on new ideas that veer from the conventional narrative. This is just a test run and it is unlikely that you will get far, but see how your new notions are different and create discomfort with the old guard.
ARIES - you are seeking a new kind of social network, but there is resistance from your corporate sponsors to leave the tried and true metrics behind
TAURUS - you've got some new ideas for your business, but may run into obstacles from traditional suppliers and international partners
GEMINI - you're mind is expanding and you see a different future for yourself but it may be at odds with what a traditional partner wants
CANCER - you may want to open up your relationship but a rigid partner does not want to give you that space
LEO - perceiving that your relationships are changing, it seems that daily life is still on an old slog so there's an undertow to change
VIRGO - you foresee a new lifestyle change but romantic partners are still attached to an old script
LIBRA - in order to reinvent your creative self, you may need to leave the constraints of home
SCORPIO - you are considering a new type of residence, but the old friends and family are holding you back
SAGITTARIUS - you have developed a more universal voice, but it may be impeded or limit your financial opportunities
CAPRICORN - even you want to do things differently, make money in new ways, but your own old self image gets in the way
AQUARIUS - you know you're on the right track of future change, but old fears and judgements may hold you back
PISCES - you are undergoing a novel spiritual awakening, but it is hard to share with the old friends and cohorts who are stuck in the old paradigm
In all the situations above, it is not likely that you can fully overcome the inertia of the past (considering it is the past 2,000 years of conditioning)! Yet, even seemingly impenetrable structures eventually fall under the weight of their own intransigence and what will ultimately fill the void ARE the new Aquarian ideals. So hold tight, change is coming even if it feels impossible under the current mindset.
Vesta into Scorpio
spiritual deep diving
As a preview to Scorpio season later this fall, we experience the passage of Vesta (our spiritual alignment, our "sisterhood") into Scorpio (the emotional depths). This allows us to locate the subterranean currents that are unconsciously influencing our lives. Scorpio energy gives us the courage to probe the darker side and unflinchingly kill off that which no longer serves us.
While it may be uncomfortable for many of us to delve into our trauma, it would behoove us to do so personally and collectively. And quite frankly, it is the only choice we have it we are going to change the world and move it in a more healthy direction. The poison must be excavated and the wound cauterized. There are many different ways and astrological transits that can accomplish this, but Scorpio is still probably the best as it accompanies the season of nature's death and sleep into the underground (to return in the spring).
This is the Persephone journey and those who attempt it will gain great strength and perspective. How can Vesta in Scorpio unearth the hidden buried emotions that are still poisoning the well of your psyche? What can be accomplished with this underworld journey?
ARIES - by exploring how emotional manipulation affected your choice of romantic partners
TAURUS - understanding that your relationships always include a questionable financial component
GEMINI - noticing how your emotional or sexual trauma affects your physical health
CANCER - noticing your addiction to romance and how you may sell your soul for a lover
LEO - sensing the weird oedipal undercurrent with one or both of your parents, one of your parent's acted like a child
VIRGO - realizing that you don't really trust even your closest friends, will they treat you like your siblings did
LIBRA - money may have an unusual seductive pull to it that doesn't always feel good, making money is somehow dirty
SCORPIO - admitting that you don't always trust yourself to do the right thing
SAGITTARIUS - as bright side as you are, you can be very taken in and taken down by addiction to darkness
CAPRICORN - you may notice that you don't really think anyone operates without a negative motive
AQUARIUS - you may think you are a sellout if you make a lot of money
PISCES - you can be bewitched by esoteric philosophies which may not be grounded in truth
In all cases, whatever you discover or acknowledge (and we all have some darkness or mistrust within), is actually "cured" by seeing the light. There IS power in the darkness and the secrets, but it tends to be a power over us. And the suspicions that you hold may be rooted in real past experiences but they do not have to color every encounter in the present tense. Decide where perspicacity is needed and where, otherwise, it is an anchor around your neck and a self-protective mechanism that is actually self-sabotaging. It's all good if we can transform the shit into gold.
Mercury, Mars, Sun into Libra
add some refinement to the proceedings
And while we are no doubt in chaotic and uncertain times, the balancing energy of Libra can be a welcome balm. Libra is a civilizing energy and focused on developing and maintaining relationships. We have re-discovered how important it is to be able to find like-minded souls as well as those people that we can depend upon in case of an emergency.
But this is not solely about survival. We also desire the solace and balancing effect that a beautiful environment provides. It can help our mental and emotional health to be in surroundings that are pleasing and designed according to our needs. We can always make small attempts in our lives to encourage harmony, equality and acceptance. A bit of civility can go a long way, as long as it is not complicity.
Where can you attract or create more equanimity in your life?
ARIES - in your personal relationships, strive to hear each other out before automatically responding
TAURUS - by creating a clean and elegant working space
GEMINI - spending time with art or music that soothes your soul
CANCER - focusing on house improvements that make it easier to interact as a family
LEO - be considerate with your words
VIRGO - take a realistic look at finances and notice how a balanced checkbook brings peace of mind
LIBRA - by spending a little extra attention to your dress attire
SCORPIO - by giving yourself some down time to dream
SAGITTARIUS - choosing to approach social media from a more diplomatic perspective
CAPRICORN - attempting to bring a sense of calm to the workplace
AQUARIUS - discovering a spiritual or writing practice to aid in the creation of new ideas
PISCES - agreeing to disagree with partner, retain kindness as a value
Mercury retrograde in Libra aspecting Saturn/Pluto conjunction of Jan 2020
the true nature and fallout of the pandemic
Toward the end of the month, we enter the Pluto station phase along with Mercury retrograde. To repeat, this timeline of 9/27/ - 10/17/21 will be quite volatile and may begin to reveal the true nature the covid crisis. We will also feel the fallout in the economic, social and healthcare arenas.
How badly have we failed to understand the origins of the virus and the intentions of governmental overreach? What will we find out next? How can we improve things going forward?
While Mercury retrograde is a recurring transit, in this instance, the news we hear may be more global, serious or profound. It will give us a greater sense of how we must conduct ourselves to handle the new global terrain. Do not be surprised if the narrative your were told is no longer viable or was ever real to begin with.
Of course, in our personal interactions, Mercury retro brings news, encounters, recollections of previous relationship stories and we may perhaps better understand why a person or situation evolved as it had. This is a time to reconstitute it should we desire, or decide that this situation must remain in the past.
Some issues that could arise have to do the with essential Pluto in Capricorn theme - abuse of power and how we react to it. Most of our concepts about relationships were forged in the crucible of patriarchy and hence some of our personal issues may also be archetypal or collective in nature. This may be the time to make that correlation that the personal is political or has been affected by your lifetime conditioning in a certain type of culture.
Where might you receive information that was previously obscured?
ARIES - how relationship partners perceive you, their reasoning in a past episode
TAURUS - how to adjust your working day operations in the face of the current economic or political climate
GEMINI - the mindset of previous lovers or business partners
CANCER - considering where you might want to live or move to, if relevant
LEO - what your neighbors or a close friend thinks of you
VIRGO - how can you make money in the current climate, will you retain the same clients
LIBRA - how do you present yourself to the world now, is it differently from pre-covid times
SCORPIO - understanding your co-dependent nature
SAGITTARIUS - how you are perceived in the larger world, your status has changed
CAPRICORN - what to do with your business or previous plans
AQUARIUS - seeing the world through a larger lens, understanding the perspectives of the abusers
PISCES - discerning whether you are in bed with the right people or not
Clients come to me to provide a bigger perspective to their lives - to link together seemingly disparate events into a more organizing whole. Astrology is about seeing patterns in behaviors, actions and tendencies and once the individual becomes aware of the subconscious program, they are in greater control and agency in their lives.
In a similar fashion, when writing these monthly horoscopes, I am attempting to bring sometimes differing events into some critical meta-analysis. We can, and I have gone down some detailed rabbit holes, but if I were to sum up the past 12 years, it is about learning to overthrow the abuser in one's life - and this includes the boss, the father, the partner, the government, the church and the overarching "modern" narrative.
We can investigate every single disturbing event in this timeline, if not thousands of years, and find abuse of power and lack of integrity at the top of the heap of misdeeds and horrifying choices. All of imperialism, capitalism, corporatism, military adventurism, "evil" science goes back to individuals or companies who choose to manipulate the people and resources for their own benefit. So whether we are looking at BLM, Me Too, environmental destruction, medical malpractice, opioid addiction, gun violence, domestic violence - it all goes back to a spiritual disabled being/organization pushing their illness onto others.
Colonization has been the name of the game for centuries and now that we have run out of lands and resources to plunder, mad scientists are trying to infiltrate and enslave our minds and bodies through chemicals, gmo's, unwarranted medical interventions, anti-depressants, pharmaceuticals, gaming, porn, vapid entertainment, junk food, sensationalist media - all to take us away from inner lives and install their nefarious or destructive programs and agendas. Religious leaders, the military, law enforcement, influencers, think tanks, media personalities all collude to keep us trapped in a false construct of weakness and despair.
This is a spiritual war we are fighting and if you are still giving your power away (as we all are to some degree) you must work hard to take it back. We must attempt to save the world before there is no world left to save!
An astrology reading is great guidance at any moment in time. But particularly in these years of great planetary shift, it can be very helpful in connecting you to your soul intended destiny.
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