Year: 2012

Pluto/Uranus Square

“Enchanted and spellbound,   in the silence they lingered

And rowed the boat as the light grew steadily strong

And the birds were silent as they listened for the heavenly music

And the river played the song…” Van Morrison, Piper at the Gates of Dawn

The influence of the Pluto/Uranus conjunction – one of the signatures of 2012 Astrology – is growing stronger and will be exact for the first time in June. This aspect has to do with the evolutionary changes occurring on the earth now, including the tsunamis, earthquakes and stronger than usual storms.  One of the questions symbolized by this aspect concerns how we inhabit the earth and whether there are more harmonious ways to do so. Throughout time people have found inspiration and healing by visiting hidden springs and mystical sites. It is a good time now to visit or find special places that have that kind of meaning and significance for you. It can be as small as a local fountain – a place that can restore peace and tranquility in trying times and allow for a more meaningful spiritual and personal connection to the earth.

New Moon in Taurus

Ancient texts refer to lightning as the “hand of God” and say that if a person survives a lightning strike they can experience instantaneous enlightenment. One of the Sabian symbols associated with the new Moon at 1 degree of Taurus April 21 is “An Electrical Storm Illuminates the Heavens and Forests.” Lightning needs a ground and through the 26th it bodes well to provide extra down time and expect the unexpected – as the electrical Mercury/Uranus conjunction in Aries comes into play once again. The information coming through will likely not be easily integrated initially but will become clear over time.

Sabian Symbols from 360 Degrees of Wisdom by Lynda Hill

Mars moves direct, Saturn opposes the Sun

It is a good time to implement any lessons learned  or new initiatives born  under the recent Mars and Mercury retrograde periods (since late January)  –particularly those associated with creating better health by improving daily routine. The Sun’s current opposition to Saturn now indicates progress will be made through careful planning, discipline and perseverance.