Skypatterns Skytalk

Astrologers have been looking forward to this time in history. We have speculated what the planet’s influence would bring in these “end times.”

We’ve all been watching the world changes for years now, whether they be changes in weather with tsunamis, volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and life altering seasonal changes. Or, changes in the economic patterns around the world. Or, changes in the consciousness of mankind.

Now, with Jupiter and Pluto in an exact square to each other, teaming up with the Saturn Uranus opposition, it’s all out war for our souls. Will we survive the battle and renew ourselves under the stress of these energies, or surrender and possibly die? It’s as if we are being torn to shreds, and like the phoenix, must rise again from our own ashes to fly to greater heights.

What is being called for in these difficult times is flexibility. We are being called to action as a species to change. We are being asked to let go of our attachments, our addictions, our patterns and security and walk into the darkness unafraid. It takes true courage and strength to truly let go and CHANGE. Obama knew when he was running for his presidency that the mantra of CHANGE would be his battle cry, as we felt instinctively that it was time for a new world, where freedom truly rings. The age of Aquarius is about freedom, and in order to change as a race of humanity, we must let go of what limits us in order to be free from it. We all have our work to do, and the planets in this configuration will have it no other way!

When Saturn enters the sign of Libra July 21, 2010, awaiting it at zero degrees Aries is the planet Uranus. They are in exact opposition AGAIN. Then, let’s not forget Pluto in Capricorn square Saturn and Uranus, creating a Cardinal T-Square.

Again, tell me what I’m supposed to learn, so I can get on with it!

Well, first of all patience. These are powerful energies that can move mountains, or level the playing field. This energy needs an outlet, preferably a humanitarian one that takes all of our well being into account. This energy could unite otherwise adversarial energies through cooperation and commonality. We can expect to see world issues looming through mid-August due to these planetary energies.

Or, like some astrologers speculate, it could be a push pull toward balance. Whatever has been on and off your mind since 2008 that needed to change, it’s time to make your move. There’s a rush of energy from this configuration of planets, and it lends itself to action oriented activities, especially those with early cardinal planets in their charts. (This means 0-5 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra and/or Capricorn.) Pluto=Transformation, Uranus=Awakening, and Saturn=Reality. It is time to change our collective reality, and taking part in it rather than having it take us apart, is the goal.

These changes are likely to involve our relationships with others versus our relationship with our self. Bringing harmony and balance to these polar opposites is our job. Seeing our beliefs, habits and behaviors that support our self undoing and keeps us from doing a better job is the playing field. We need to keep a sense of humor now, not take ourselves too seriously, and work through the changes. Pluto in Capricorn demands transformation of our support systems, in the physical world. Letting go doesn’t mean failure, it means freedom. Try some loving kindness towards yourself and others, while the world as we know it continues to change..

The New Moon in Cancer is aligning with the sun in Cancer, creating a total solar eclipse. If you are in the South Pacific you are in luck, as that is the best place to view it! The new moon will slide in front of the sun’s disk beginning at 2:15 p.m. EDT, casting a circular shadow on the Earth. The only land it will cross are Mangaia in the Cook Islands, Easter Island, a few scattered atolls, and southern Chile and Argentina. The next total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. is Aug. 21, 2017. Take time to go within today, look at the shadow side of your life, those things that hide within us and block our joy and progress. Make plans to address these as potentials for personal growth.

Are you feeling like everything is stacking up against you? Well, in a way, they are! The planets are lining up to do one last battle between the past and the future, astrologically speaking.

We are being tested as to what to keep and what to let go of. We are being challenged to grow, to admit defeat of the old patterns and surrender to our highest version. We are in the last leg of Saturn in Virgo, and as of July 22nd, the game is on, as Saturn moves into Libra.

Since 2008, Saturn and Uranus have been doing the tango, back and forth in and out of opposition. But this one is different, as before the planets were in the “mutable signs” of Virgo and Pisces. As of Thursday the 22nd, they both are 0 degrees “cardinal” in Libra and Aries. Just what does that mean? Mutable signs are flexible, malleable and willing to change, but in the cardinal signs, we are provoked to fight for change! This is really activated in our relationships with others, whether we are willing to lead the charge, or compromise and cooperate on others behalf.

As individuals it’s time to take a deep inventory of what is working in our lives and what isn’t, then proactively DO something about it. It won’t go away, it will only become more problematic as this date gets closer. Remember those who have come before us, what they have dealt with (The Great Depression, World Wars, etc.) and remember the way to the future is through the past. It all boils down to choice, whether you choose to master your own life, or give up. I vote to grow!