After reviewing the cosmic coordinates of which I was about
to write, I paused. The title. What would I name this blog? All
fired up? Ok but not great. Rebel,
Rebel? Warmer. With a
Rebel Yell. Mmmm. I don't think so. It says something when the three
titles emerging for this month’s message all have to do with fire and
rebellion. Each is pertinent.
Yet none of them rang true (see below).
To say that we as individuals and global society are on the edge of new thresholds, of breaking down the old to make way for the new is putting it simply. President Trump’s actions in the last ten days of January is a very vivid reminder of how one person can truly change the entire, interwoven landscape that we live in.
To say that we as individuals and global society are on the edge of new thresholds, of breaking down the old to make way for the new is putting it simply. President Trump’s actions in the last ten days of January is a very vivid reminder of how one person can truly change the entire, interwoven landscape that we live in.
For those awake and paying
attention, these days are fraught with a divisiveness that few living in the
United States have witnessed, mostly not seen since the Civil War era 150 years
ago. This openly hostile energy fans out
in waves like a tsunami, affecting all in its path. The ripple effect globally (as that is the
world we now inhabit whether acknowledged or denied) is indisputable. A friend of mine recently reminded me of the
drama triangle: victim--bully/perpetrator—rescuer,
and how we often subconsciously act these roles out in our personal lives and at work. This is certainly the
case with the collective psyche right now which has given rise to nationalism and
populism by those who feel victimized/abused/abandoned in their life
circumstances.
Each of us, our actions, words
and intentions touch another. Awareness
of this fact is essential. Living consciously of our behavior towards
others minimizes the opportunity to slip into roles our better selves would not have us play (whether victim—bully—rescuer).
So forging through the days
ahead, it is best to align your thoughts and efforts with the utmost honesty;
that way, as a collective whole, truth emerges, is seen and heard, and will
prevail.
Every ounce of pure, factual truth is necessary as February opens with raw fire
power; a seething agitation fomenting stokes the unsettled undercurrents
already surging at the end of January. Prepare: The next four weeks are not for the faint of
heart.
At the very end of January,
Motivating Mars (and ruler of war)
entered its own sign of Aries. A few
short days into February, on the 3rd, Venus, planet of love and
relationships joins her male partner Mars in Aries packing a fiery punch. These two play duck and cover. Watch for impulsivity, restlessness, anger,
raw emotion and power releases. Power plays and power grabs. The
upside of the two interpersonal planets in Can-Do Aries is the willingness to
take a fresh look at old situations and do
something new, perhaps startling yourself and others. In short, you won’t be sitting still. Feel your get up and go? Your push to do rather than think?
Blasting off is all very fine and
well as long as you have a plan behind the intent. Act smart and wisely, not just for the sake
of poking a reaction. This is crucial: NO REGRETS. Know that when you look back on your actions
this month you left a catalog of deeds and words to feel at peace with. When facing decisions, ask whether your
choices will make you part of the solution or part of the problem. Think before speaking; ask how you would receive the words (or actions) you
are delivering? Helping us now is
Messenger Mercury and transformer Pluto in pragmatic Capricorn. These two really apply caution to what courses
through us. It is truly very helpful to have checks and
balances this week knowing one foot is on the gas and the other hitting the
brakes. Capricorn Mercury tempers our
thoughts and language, while Pluto measures our urge to surge forward with
cautious deliberation. They say: how
will you manage all that you initiate now?
Be real and realistic.
Half of the planets are in
cardinal (action-oriented) signs the first part of February. We feel every bit of this. Five out of ten planets tell us to go, go, go. On the
positive front: those stuck in a rut may
be catalyzed into movement. It is an
excellent time to launch new projects, ventures and relationships or re-start
any of these that may have stalled or broken down. Feel like you are on a launch pad ready for
lift-off? Well, you are!
Making February even more
exciting is the helpful energy flow between Serious Saturn in adventurous Sagittarius
and Uranus in Aries. This gorgeous
alignment fosters our breakthroughs, willingness to try something new and
different, step out of our comfort zone and hiding place. Ask:
what have you got to lose? Nothing really. And gradually during the coming weeks,
Venus and Mars grow closer to Radical Uranus.
Forewarned is forearmed: take
precautions where you can; harness this rare power surge productively and
positively; dance in the daylight rather than with your dark side.
Helping us hear our better angels
now is Messenger Mercury’s turn into inventive Aquarius on February 7th. The Messenger planet shines brightly in this
communicative sign, where it is wildly creative, imbuing our thoughts with keen
insights and initiatives. Over the next
week, February 7-14, Mercury aligns beautifully with Venus and Mars in Aries,
adding to our creativity and keeping our head calm, cool and collected. Such detachment serves us well. Our minds are particularly sharp and clever
with the lunar eclipse of the Full Moon on February 10-11. Mercury and the Sun (our thoughts and will) in
Aquarius help minimize the drama otherwise abounding with this Leo Full Moon
baiting us into playing said roles mentioned above.
The creative potential for this
eclipse is immense with the gorgeous alignment between Aries Uranus,
Sagittarian Saturn and the Leo Moon opposite the Aquarian Sun. Can you say:
genius?! Feeling boxed in (caged, perhaps) by
life circumstances or relationships?
This planetary formation shows you the way out. Possibly more than one solution emerges. We, each of us, whether you think of yourself
as creative or not, are in fact inventors of our lives, manifesting our
potential every single day. What
direction is it you want to turn now?
Adding to this celestially
action-packed week, Generous Jupiter turns retrograde motion in Libra on the 6th. We may feel the urge to pause ever so gently
in our relationships, both to ourselves and others. This energy acts much more subconsciously and
subtly than say when Messenger Mercury turns retrograde, causing communication
snafus. With Jupiter’s inward motion, we
may ask: what am I getting out of this
relationship? Am I benefitting others,
my partner, family, co-workers, myself…and how?
Jupiter’s continued opposition to Radical Uranus expands our awareness
to a larger world view as to how our actions impact our community and
environment including the animal and plant kingdoms, the very air we breathe.
Uranus is the Great Awakener and
we awaken now individually as well as the collective body, while it forms
helpful planetary angles. The
Resistance movement in the United States has stirred a sleeping giant and will
blossom, full blown. At stake is nothing
less than Earth itself. If there is one
thing each of us has in common with our “other” fellow man, it is our beloved
planet. We are reminded now that
precious natural resources of the earth are not to be taken for granted (as
signified by Uranus’ challenge to Jupiter and Pluto). How we use
these resources truly matters as much as how we steer our personal drive,
energy and focus.
With the preponderance of
invention and creativity now, harnessing renewable energy sources (such as
solar and wind) rather than further exploiting Mother Earth for limited fossil
fuels makes sense. Time to divest from
our personal and collective need for ego power trips and do what is right for the long-term, the future of our
children. Jupiter in Libra reminds: the health of the land, air and sea is a
relationship we all need and can agree on.
Faith, understanding and a
universal ONE-ness, arrives with the
Sun’s entrance into dreamy Pisces on February 18. Through the end of the month, our will
conjoins with the Lunar South Node, then Neptune, clarifying, distilling,
releasing. The final sign of the zodiac,
Pisces represents the highest and lowest of humanity: the saints and angels along with the
derelicts and addicted. As always, we
have a choice about how we direct our will.
Choose wisely during the final days of February. Are you trying to escape and avoid something
or someone? Or are you applying elbow
grease and know-how, good old-fashioned effort to solve your situation?
With the Sun’s conjunction to the
South Node and Neptune opposite the Lunar North Node in industrious Virgo, we
may be very tempted to press the escape button.
Watch for (excessive) drug and alcohol use, avoiding emotional
relationship hurdles requiring effort and work (including clearing up our own
act!) Help is available now for the
asking. If no one has told you or given
you permission: It is OK to be vulnerable, not have all of the answers, admit we need
help. Focus on productive work,
conscious healthy living, and mindful well-being. Ask how
can you be of service to others? Thereby
helping yourself along the way. For as
the visionary New Moon in Pisces on February 26th instructs: we are
ONE. We are the collective body,
collective mind, collective soul. Flow
now into your highest Self, listen to your better angels, follow their guidance
to heal yourself and the world all around.