Whatever new categories we’ve discovered since the Gemini new Moon, it’s certain there’s a simplicity and groundedness to them. Mercury in Taurus is pragmatic and devises simple and practical solutions to the issues at hand. Mars and Venus are also in sensual Taurus for this full Moon, attuning us to the natural world, urging us to look to nature and observe Earth’s natural laws for guidance. Complicated is not always better. As a matter of fact, when we find ourselves lost, it is always better to start simple and go from there.
Jupiter and Neptune in Aquarius inspire us to see with the eyes of spirit and rise above our limitations. Eric Meyers, in his article ‘Jupiter-Neptune: The Spiritual Landscape’ in the June/July 2009 Mountain Astrologer says: “Jupiter-Neptune provides a conceptual understanding (Jupiter) of trans-personal phenomena (Neptune).” It inspires an imaginal, mythic consciousness that helps us understand our spiritual landscape. The ancient myths of our ancestors contain the wisdom of our collective unconscious and it behooves us to step into that mythic realm and come to understand what stories we’re acting out in our personal lives and in our collective life. There is great power in the imagination and this conjunction along with Chiron might be the healing of our wounded imaginations, which have been manipulated and abused by the mass media. Perhaps we’ll see an artistic renaissance like we had in the 60s.
These two planets, along with the asteroid Chiron, advocate ‘the audacity of hope.’ There is always hope, even in the darkest times. This is the truth of the Winter Solstice, which comes at the end of the astrological month of Sagittarius.
While this combination of planets can give rise to delusions and spiritual confusion, the best way to use the energies is to go on your own personal vision quest and see what your soul wants to heal, in your life and in the world. We all have a unique purpose in life, even when we don’t believe it, even when we reject it. Sometimes that purpose isn’t fun: it isn’t about making a million dollars or having the perfect partner. Sometimes that purpose is to fight injustice, to grow in consciousness, to learn to live differently or to take care of unfinished soul business. The hope is that you’ll end up at peace with yourself and the world.
Another cosmic indication that suggests this is a time of hope and optimism for the future is what astrologers call a ‘mutual reception’ between Uranus in Pisces and Jupiter and Neptune in Aquarius. This means that these planets are staying in each other’s ‘houses’. Uranus (with Saturn) rules Aquarius and Jupiter and Neptune rule Pisces. Mutual receptions enhance the planets ability to operate smoothly and fully. This particular cosmic configuration has only occurred once in the past 3,000 years!
(See Raymond Merriman, “Is it Camelot or an Economic Armageddon?” in June/July 2009 Mountain Astrologer)
We’re still in the ‘mind’ field of the Gemini new Moon. The Full Moon in the opposite sign of Sagittarius shows us how much our minds have expanded and changed by what we are experiencing. Sagittarius brings awareness and meaning to the information that Gemini loves to play with.
Venus finally leaves Aries after 4 months of renewal and re-birth and goes into Taurus on June 6th. Along with Mars in early Taurus, they square the lunar nodes at 1 Aquarius/Leo. Any planet squaring the nodes has to be dealt with. Venus is the ruler of Taurus and says: All things natural and growing and beautiful – like sex, love, art, beauty and the body – must be taken into consideration when we transform the world. The Feminine Spirit of life must be valued.
We are now in the Zone of the big Cardinal climax of 2008-2015: Pluto in early Capricorn, Saturn in early Libra, and Uranus in early Aries. These planets will soon form a T-Square in the cardinal signs of action. During the next few years, these planets, which played a big part in the 60s revolution, will continue to bring surprises and changes to our structures. Be prepared to rock your world. Forget the old visions of early retirement and easy living. We are here to transform the world and these next years are critical.
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