"There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable; for in politics there is no honour." Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), former prime minister of England and Leader of the Conservative party.
Note: On today's Full Moon in Aries, specific details about this lunation and the coming Mercury Retrograde may be found in our October update, released in late September.
Irony seemingly knows no boundaries. A 19th century quote from a very conservative politician about the then state of politics and inter-party clashes in England mirrors quite poignantly the recent political strategy employed by 87 very conservative politicians in the US House of Representatives. This strongly aligned "Tea Party" group actually succeeded in shutting down most of the US Government for 16 days this month. In the end, in typical, unorthodox Mercury Retrograde fashion, nothing was accomplished by these 87 upstarts, other than deferring once again unresolved Federal debt and budget issues.
This dynamic action of a government shut down represents a text book example of how Uranus in Aries (rebellion and change) and Pluto in Capricorn (melt down of no-longer working politics, governance, business structure, rules etc) create mayhem, chaos and strong clashes every 35 years or so when they
come into strong aspect with each other. This current cycle continues through 2015.
In this latest soap opera version of Uranus/Pluto, we witness an insane political intransigence now in play in the United States, rebellion by masses in other parts of the world, and a recently expanding stock market bubble (new record highs) that once again is bound to burst by 2015.
This most recent intensity of "political party/ideology first...country second"...played out for 16 days, beginning on October 1 (the day Mercury entered the Retrograde Bubble). If the past 16 days are any indication of the implications of this coming Mercury Retrograde, we're in for a doozy of a ride over the next 6 weeks.
On the Earth front, there were six 7+ Earthquakes recorded around the planet over the past 10 days. Perfect example of Scorpio taking things deep in intense ways.
Remember too, that events occurring prior to the actual retrograde in a few days (October 21), usually mirror what to expect during the retrograde itself and the eventual unwinding of the retrograde intensity. That doesn't mean the government will shut down again in the near future. However, it does indicate that strong issues around trust, shared resources, and death (all Scorpio themes) will be behind significant events in the news.
And because Mercury is essentially not moving over the next few days as it nears its retrograde start, communications can move into the danger zone rather easily. One suggestions: in all matters of communication, practice gentle sharings from the heart.
Meanwhile, the Universe in its generous way, adds these additional cycles to the Mercury retrograde shadow period (Oct 1 - Nov 28):
- the next exact square of Uranus and Pluto occurs on Nov 1 (aready well in play)
- 2 more conjunctions between Mercury and Saturn in Scorpio further amplify communication issues involving matters of authority, shared resources and trust;
- and 2 eclipses (lunar and solar) occur over the next 2 weeks adds intensity to these lunations. In turn, their effect is more pervasive, rippling 6 months out.
To stay apprised in present time of all that is unfolding, I encourage you to read our last astrology update, which covered the month of October. There, you'll find a time line of significant energy days, suggestions for navigating the Mercury Retrograde, and a more detailed description of this current Aries Full Moon.
This is a powerful time to update your astrological chart for 2014, or if you haven't explored its profound themes and archetypes, a perfect time to do so. Kathryn or I offer professional Life Path Astrological consultations live or by telephone to assist you in navigating these strong waves of change. Remember, whether you are aware or not of planetary cycles amplifying events in your life, the effect of these vibrations will make their presence known in your life. As a teacher once said to me "awareness is power".
Later next week, we will post our astrology update for November. In the meantime, utilize your inner sensing about where, when and how to engage with the transformative vibe now unfolding in all quarters of life. May discernment be your guide. Sat Nam.
Note: On today's Full Moon in Aries, specific details about this lunation and the coming Mercury Retrograde may be found in our October update, released in late September.
This dynamic action of a government shut down represents a text book example of how Uranus in Aries (rebellion and change) and Pluto in Capricorn (melt down of no-longer working politics, governance, business structure, rules etc) create mayhem, chaos and strong clashes every 35 years or so when they
come into strong aspect with each other. This current cycle continues through 2015.
This most recent intensity of "political party/ideology first...country second"...played out for 16 days, beginning on October 1 (the day Mercury entered the Retrograde Bubble). If the past 16 days are any indication of the implications of this coming Mercury Retrograde, we're in for a doozy of a ride over the next 6 weeks.
On the Earth front, there were six 7+ Earthquakes recorded around the planet over the past 10 days. Perfect example of Scorpio taking things deep in intense ways.
And because Mercury is essentially not moving over the next few days as it nears its retrograde start, communications can move into the danger zone rather easily. One suggestions: in all matters of communication, practice gentle sharings from the heart.
Meanwhile, the Universe in its generous way, adds these additional cycles to the Mercury retrograde shadow period (Oct 1 - Nov 28):
- the next exact square of Uranus and Pluto occurs on Nov 1 (aready well in play)
- 2 more conjunctions between Mercury and Saturn in Scorpio further amplify communication issues involving matters of authority, shared resources and trust;
- and 2 eclipses (lunar and solar) occur over the next 2 weeks adds intensity to these lunations. In turn, their effect is more pervasive, rippling 6 months out.
To stay apprised in present time of all that is unfolding, I encourage you to read our last astrology update, which covered the month of October. There, you'll find a time line of significant energy days, suggestions for navigating the Mercury Retrograde, and a more detailed description of this current Aries Full Moon.
Later next week, we will post our astrology update for November. In the meantime, utilize your inner sensing about where, when and how to engage with the transformative vibe now unfolding in all quarters of life. May discernment be your guide. Sat Nam.
Aloha from Chicago
Starman, Joseph Mina
October 17, 2013
©Gemini Awakening 2013 all rights reserved
Starman, Joseph Mina
October 17, 2013
©Gemini Awakening 2013 all rights reserved
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