Today is the first exact square alignment between Pluto in Capricorn and Uranus in Aries. Saturn is stationary right now, putting a clamp in any urge to flee, and it will change direction tomorrow. Jupiter is in a square alignment to Neptune in an aspect that will culminate tomorrow.
So if things are feeling a little intense for you right now, it’s not surprising.
We had some friends over last night and the topic of discussion was how to navigate these difficult waters. When we see the old order (Capricorn) crumbling around us (Pluto), and the forces for revolution (Uranus) awaken, what can we as individuals (Aries) do to aid the Universe in the rebalancing process? What can we do when we see corruption and devastation everywhere we turn?
This rebalancing is the very essence of the human experience. When a political system or national identity becomes corrupt or diseased to the point where it is no longer viable, that system will crumble or collapse under its own weight. Sometimes the decay is so great that the system needs to be destroyed (Pluto) so that it can be rebuilt, and there is no way to save it. Patching and band-aid repair are no longer viable, and at that point all we can do is get out of the way as the system collapses.
Then the rebuilding comes in, and that is when we are needed.
In our personal lives, the more authentically true that we can be to ourselves, and the more fearlessly we are able to face the cycles of change, the less difficulty we tend to encounter in the outside world and the better we are able to manage times of crisis. We can extend this philosophy to the fate of our planet as well: to take a longer view and resist the cycle of fear that keeps us from understanding the deeper energies that are at work right now.
Transformation is not always easy and during the process we encounter forces that are beyond our control. Astrology helps to identify the teachers and the essences at work so that we can have greater understanding, but ultimately the rebalancing process must be allowed to take place so that as humans we can continue to evolve and grow in understanding and wisdom.
♥ Thank you, dear Lynn! ♥
I’m actually glad “The Square” has finally arrived. It has been the “Sword of Damocles” all year for those who are aware of it, and now we shall see what it brings. And I’ve grown tired of Saturn dancing with my natal Moon, too. Thanks for the article, Lynn.
That is great advise and so well written. I really need these articles. My sun in in Aries 8° 14′ 4″. Thank you, Lynn.
Great article, I’m printing this one out!
Fabulous article, Lynn. I like your use Of planetary keywords – I do that too. Today is my nephews birthday. He always said he’d never marry. This week he got engaged. See big bad Uranus square Pluto isn’t always bad!
Great news Diane! You’re right about change – Uranus transits do often lead confirmed bachelors to marry. :)
“Transformation is not always easy and during the process we encounter forces that are beyond our control.”
So true, so true! At these times it feels like it’s impossible to see the forest thru the trees, but we’ll just have to follow (and trust) our inner guide. Thanks for a great post, Lynn. You do shine a bright light of understanding in these (dark and) troubling times.
Thanks Scorpio – appreciate your comment. :)
Change indeed!! Thanks for your columns- I am wondering if it’s just me or my generation that is having progressed Neptune, Uranus, Saturn AND Pluto returns right now?? And for me, transiting Uranus is opposing my Sun, so this square is super intense! That’s true for many Librans, right? I know the outer planets are more “mundane” (deal with world) – can you do an article on how these progressed outer planets affect us? Thanks!!
Lynn has a wealth of knowledge in old articles. Peruse those. I have learned so much from her articles on these topics over that last year and half. She written many. I am a libra feeling the opposing uranus and pluto square now… and my Midheaven is at 8degrees! Her articles help you understand, so embrace it, and learn. Transform. Or just duck your head under the covers and say a prayer. Or do both as any natural libra would do. Good luck.
Thanks Beth!