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Saturn, the principle of form and focus, authority and limitation, is in the opposite sign of Virgo, where it demands practical results and self-knowledge. The asteroid Ceres in Virgo nurtures our sense of competence, discrimination and self-discipline so we can teach others to excel. Combined with Saturn's energy, they will encourage us to create solid, realistic foundations for the reforms we need, especially involving our health system, our food industry, our workplace conditions and our commitment to service.
This important opposition is the energetic signature of the ability to form a bridge between vision and reality. Both sides of this opposition trine or sextile Mars in Capricorn in the 9th House, so expect new business, labor and environmental laws to emerge from this administration, especially when Pluto transits out of the 8th house of rebirth and into the 9th house of law and higher wisdom in 2010.
If Obama can convince people that the changes he proposes make sense and are practical solutions to our problems, he will move his agenda forward. For our part, we the people need to educate ourselves on the issues, act locally and bring our unique talents into the community. It is no coincidence that the Obama administration is using the Internet to encourage people to take part in the important issues we are facing. This Inauguaration chart demands our participation like never before. This is truly the People's Inauguaration.
A Note for the Spring: we need to watch the Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune conjunction to America’s Moon and Obama’s south node this May and June. It will be a very healing time for the country and our sense of common purpose. President Obama will be an important part of what transpires. After that, 2010-2011 will be stressful and tumultuous as we struggle to overcome inertia and strong opposition from the corporate community, but that's when the real test of our determination will probably come.
