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2003
- An Astrological Look At The Year Ahead…
I’ve
found that it is always a good idea at the beginning of any year
to stop a minute and reflect upon the one just lived… was
it progressive?… did you meet the challenges as they unfolded…
and learn their lessons?… how’s you heart energy…
joyous, disappointed, enriched, disillusioned?… or any number
of the huge range of human emotions we have at our disposal. Once
you are in touch with all of this then… whoosh… bless
it all and let it go. Then you can get on with turning your focus
toward the new, and get ready to do some ‘dreaming’
and set some fresh goals. These are simple principles and they do
indeed work!
So here’s a little rundown on planetary cycles and action
during 2003, a few ideas on what this might all mean, followed by
a brief rundown for the 12 signs. Let’s begin by reminding
ourselves that the convenience of January 1st as the mark of “new
year” is actually a fallacy in terms of true “Star Time”
as the Sun is actually travelling through the 10th sign of Capricorn,
and the true new year begins at the Vernal Equinox on March 21st
each year as the Sun enters the constellation of Aries, symbolic
of initiation and new beginnings.
So don’t be dismayed if you are not feeling quite brand new
just yet - Capricorn time for some is a time of reaping the results
of things begun last March 2002, and is also for planning, organising
and setting goals for the year ahead - all the Capricorn words.
This is followed by Aquarius time from 21st January and up till
February 20th, during which phase we are open to much socialisation,
networking and connection to new ideas and people who may assist
us in our new endeavours. Then of course comes the last sign of
Pisces from Feb. 20th until March 22nd - a time which is reflective
and offers us the release of the past cycle as we gestate and prepare
for the new birth at Aries.
The following is an extract from my article in Wellspring Astrolog
Annual 2003 called “Global Outlook” pg. 110. I thoroughly
recommend this Annual as there are a number of excellent articles!!
Uranus Enters Pisces.
One of the most exciting features of 2003 Astrologically speaking
will be the entrance of the bringer of revolution and innovation,
Mr Uranus, into the sign of Pisces on March 10th. He spends 7 years
in each sign as he has an 84 year cycle - considered to be a human
lifetime; during which we are supposed to fulfill the process of
becoming an ‘original’ and ‘individual’
person. These are his keywords, and his passage through any 7 year
period in a sign, heralds the emergence of new ground breaking developments
in the fields which are associated with the sign. So a few ideas
here may help to unlock the magic of Uranus and his fascinating
implications.
Uranus is the planetary ruler of Aquarius, and his discovery in
1781 opened the doors of invention and technology which are leading
us into the Aquarian Age or 2,160 year phase about to unfold. During
the past 7 years he has been passing through his own sign of Aquarius,
so since 1995 we have ‘opened’ a huge new phase in scientific
and technological progress - E-Commerce which links us all globally
(yes you are now officially a dinosaur if you can’t use the
Internet) ; the mapping of the human genes with the staggering implications
of gene treatment application in medicine and food production; global
human rights agitation and terrorism - to name just a few of the
massive developments which have occurred over the past 7 years.
Uranus was last in Aquarius between 1912 & 1920, the period
of the 1st World War with its resultant re-organisation of global
boundaries and power structures, and the birth of Communism. Within
this time also we saw a radical bursting forth of the Industrial
and scientific principles which have brought us to now. Each time
he moves through his own sign, we experience an exponential accelerative
rate of change!
This was followed by Uranus in Pisces between 1920 and 1927; the
roaring 20s with its’ fabulous expression of a new artistic
and cultural revolution - the Art Deco and Modernist movement and
Norman Lindsay with his nudes and satyrs - liberation in oh so many
ways from the constraints of the late Victorian era. Pisces is the
final stage in the 12 fold process, and as such teaches us of the
divine nature within each of us, hence our Spirituality, and all
forms of artistic, psychological and mediumistic inspiration. So
this was also the period during which arcane or ancient mystery
teachings resurfaced, through The Order Of The Golden Dawn and teachers
like Alice Bailey. The 1920s also saw major growth in the field
of Psychology, and the use of these ‘models’ which allow
us to explore our “inner spaces” - our psyche. The 1960s
took us much further again in this field, so we see again this accelerative
kick!
So keeping this historical perspective in mind, we can expect that
the next 7 years leading up till 2010 will offer us a very necessary
restoration and renewal in the artistic and sensitive nature within
us all, to balance up the technical left brain activities and evolution
of the past 7 years. Uranus is said to rule the 7th Ray Of Ceremonial
Magic”, so a greater acceptance of Wicca and Earth/Nature
ritual will also spread throughout the community, as people seek
to create links with their Spirituality, which conventional religion
is not offering them. In terms of art, film and style we will see
a new wave of highly original and eclectic mediums which reflect
a more individualised culture attempting to synthesise Spiritual
values - in short… a Spiritual Revolution.
This also links into the “human potential movement”,
as the Metaphysical concepts to do with body/mind health also filter
through into the collective, and people begin to take responsibility
for the fact that our thoughts create our reality… and our
health. Auto Immune system issues will become more prevalent, as
our Spiritual Health has everything to do with our Psycho-emotional
and resultant physical health. Neptune and Pisces rule the Immune
System and sensitivity on every level. The Horoscope for the New
Millennium (Midnight at Greenwich Jan 1st 2001) reflects this, with
its Moon in Pisces in the 6th house of health! The Moon reflects
the emotional health of the Collective, and its placement here tells
us that Spiritual health will have everything to do with emotional
health & safety.
As Pisces is a water sign and Uranus brings technological and scientific
innovation, we will probably see major developments in Marine Sciences;
fish and marine farming and self contained satellite cities built
off shore. The remarkable Arthur Clarke of 2001 Space Oddessy fame
offered us these ideas back in the 1960s, including fascinating
concepts such as Whale “milking”! Why not? After all
it was his original concepts from the 1940s which led to telecommunications
satellites. The oil industry will experience great change (Neptune
rules oil), as Green Technology finally begins to infiltrate the
corporate power structures! Perhaps Science will finally penetrate
the “mystery of God” and a creative fusion may occur
- there is an old saying that when “Science (Uranus) finds
God (Neptune) then East will meet West” - so there may come
a uniting rather than conflict between ideologies.
The psychic/intuitive function will explode onto the scene, with
increased interest and use of telekinesis, parapsychology and telepathy
- so start practicing now and get in early!! The film industry (another
rulership here) will continue to alter radically as computer animation
really explodes onto the ‘scene’ - virtual reality at
the movies and so on… the implications are enormous! Laser
technology will take us toward the reality of “beam me up
Scottie” - the sci-fi concept from the great mind of Gene
Rodenberry. Perhaps there will be another Spiritualist revival as
it becomes quite trendy to be talking about your past lives or to
your relatives on the ‘other side’! Traps for young
players here, so beware the bandwagon, and seek out those with experience
and pure intent!
The traditional models of conventional marriage relationship will
change at last, as we begin to understand the romantic illusions
of “love” complete with merging into the partner and
expecting them to save/rescue us from our lack of inner fulfillment.
The new “union” will be between two individuals who
‘choose’ to be together without power and control games
because of emotional insecurity.
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