This is a month of new beginnings. Jupiter and Saturn are conjunct. A conjunction between any two planets indicates the beginning of a new cycle. With Jupiter and Saturn the cycle is 20 years. This is also the month when a new President of the United States is inaugurated. The election in November was followed by unprecedented challenges to its results. Even though the courts of several states found no evidence of fraud, there are many people who still don’t accept its results. Looking at the transits for Inauguration Day, January 20, we can see how the country is likely to experience this transfer of power.
There will be an alignment of six of the ten planets that fall into the US’ second house. This is the area of life that pertains to our values as a nation. Four of those planets will be in Aquarius, the sign of the group mind and the social collective. It is also a sign that values individuality and freedom, which are core values of this country. But it’s also a house that focuses on material security, safety and comfort. What is the intersection between liberation of the individual and our collective desire to survive? In many ways that question will be answered over the next four years.
There will also be three planets in the fifth house. Those planets are the Moon, Mars and Uranus. The focus here is on Mars (conflict, anger, aggression) with Uranus (the unexpected, radical change and the co-ruler of Aquarius). The Moon brings those influences into major focus in the here and now. Another conjunction, hence more new beginnings. This conjunction in turn is square (90 degree separation) to the planets in the second house. The square is a challenging aspect. This suggests an unprecedented action by a group of people directed at those who strive for a safe and secure transition of power. I was surprised that there was no armed uprising immediately after the election, perhaps now is the time that that will occur.
One possible concern is that the conflict won’t be generated by an organized group of agitators, but by one person who is taking it upon himself to correct the fraudulent election that was stolen from, in their mind, the rightful winner. The response from the tradition-oriented masses (the six planets in the 2nd house of security) could be such that we the people circle the wagons in a collective affirmation of our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power.
Whether we adhere of the philosophy of the Democratic or Republican parties, we are all Americans. Any threat to continuing this often challenging and rarely elegant concept of the people governing themselves could be met with both swift rejection of the rebellious chaos and a reaffirmation of our countries core values.
Similarly there are other expression of the Mars- Uranus conjunction in the 5th house. This is the fun house, the one that likes to play and party. Perhaps these influences could lead to unprecedented exaltation of happiness among those who have felt marginalized by this country’s leadership throughout its history. Perhaps this could coincide with the demonstrations for social change that took place last summer and fall.
There is another positive interpretation of these planetary patterns with 4 planets in Aquarius, the sign of uniqueness and the unprecedented cutting edge, and Mars conjunct Uranus, the co-ruler of Aquarius. It could lead to another type of new beginning. That is, we will start becoming more accepting of people who are different from ourselves. Those differences may be racial, economic, ethnic, sexual or of those suffering from mental illness. One of the qualities that has driven the idea of our national exceptionalism is that we strive to integrate spiritual qualities of love and acceptance into our governmental and social order. This is a wonderful time, with so many planets in the house of values, for us to take a collective stand to reaffirm that philosophy and those expectations.
Joe Biden’s chart has a similar rising sign as that of the United States’ chart, so the transits to his chart are very similar to those affecting the country. I will be addressing those and other major planetary alignments in my annual Perspectives talk that will place via Zoom on Tuesday January 5 starting at 7 PM. The cost of that is $15. MP3 recordings of the talk will be available through my office for $10. Contact me if you would like a copy or would like to be part of the Zoom talk. You will receive a link to the talk by Monday January 4.
Aries: Start the New Year by focusing on practical issues. This is a good time to initiate projects that are oriented toward financial security. Pay attention to what you are allocating your resources to. A big shift could occur in mid-month.
The Link LonkDecember 28, 2020 at 03:23PM
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/january-wheel-of-light-a-month-of-new-beginnings/
January Wheel of Light: A month of new beginnings - Sonoma County Gazette
https://news.google.com/search?q=Wheel&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
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