"When an inner situation is not make conscious, it happens outside as fate." Carl Jung
"What's
happening to me now?" This is what we ask the astrologer---or ourselves in
times of change. By looking at the
transits of the outer planets you get a glimpse into the 'climate' of the time,
and unique insights into what's
happening to you now. There are always several things happening at the same
time, and like a good 'weather forecast' the art of astrological analysis is to
be able to analyze the parts into the whole. But if you know what transit is up
for you now—well, here's a quick and easy guide to help you figure it all out!
Jupiter Transits:
Played out optimally:
Developing
a sense of faith and trust in the process of your life, and intuiting a
benevolent order and reasoning behind the appearances of things. You feel a
sense of grace or luck and new opportunities opening up. Life feels more expansive
and threads of meaning are seen. You have more self-confidence because you feel
you have more resources to work with (money or talents) and so you're acting
from a place of abundance rather than scarcity.
Problems with:
Because
there are fewer obstacles or tension you could get lazy and miss the
opportunities of this 'climate'. This is a green light time for you to take
advantage of opportunities around you. You can afford to take some risks now.
But although you may find yourself lucky or your world expansive, make sure to
stay humble, not arrogant, and don't over-extend yourself---with food or money!
Avoid all forms of over-doing.
Rx:
The power
of your intentions are very strong now, so watch what seeds you sow—what you
wish for may come true! There are
opportunities and hidden meanings in events now, so look for the
'syncronicities' (events united in time; meaningful co-incidences) and act on
them. Curb your ego and pride, and feel confident that you are in a harmonious
flow with the Universe.
Saturn Transits:
Played out optimally:
Development
of self-discipline and self-respect. Learning patience and good timing. Turning
loneliness into creative solitude. Doing the "work" that must be done
in a responsible manner. Creating new structures and definitions of who you are
and what your life is about. Saturn rules the bones and skin, houses,
institutions, and the forms that relationships take. Issues with time and
boundaries often arise.
Problems with:
Lowered
energy states, illness, depression, delays and frustrations, suppressing
emotions, lack of imagination and a refusal to 'sober up' to the demands of
reality.
Rx: Learn to do things alone; learn to cultivate creative solitude! And at work, be willing to show up and not cut corners and take the easy way out. Find the quiet joy in being "responsive" and doing
a good job at whatever is called for—whether it be changing diapers or working
late hours or learning to organize one's time better. Understand that Saturnian
times often feel like times of hard work or delay—in the short run---but they
yield great rewards in the long run both materially and karmically. Wherever
there is unfinished business karmically you will be tested for your maturity
and wisdom. Persevere in your dreams and learn to prune your life of excesses
and say 'no' when appropriate.
Uranus Transits:
Played out optimally:
Developing
your individuality, uniqueness, and acting on forgotten dreams. Daring to
question 'authority' (parents, bosses, partner, institutions) and your own
social conditioning with all it's assumptions and expectations. Dare to swim
upstream against the social pressures of your friends or groups you've
identified with in the past. Be willing to change your routines and have the
courage to act differently and at times, impulsively. Take the calculated risk.
Go for the adventure and rebel against whatever in your life feels
inappropriately oppressive.
Problems with:
Nervousness,
anxiety, irritability and restlessness. Impatience with others. Recklessness
and rash actions. Being insensitive to other's feelings. Acting eccentric and
'picky' instead of uniquely yourself. Being afraid of breaking the rules and
speaking your truth even when you know you're right. Feeling as if the ground
is shifting under you and you don't know how to be flexible to the changing
times and feelings.
Rx:
Let go of
fear and ego-based pride, and allow your higher self and intuition to guide you
to right action. Allow yourself to
daydream and "putter about" and to think outside the box of
conventional thought. Question your own patterns, habits, and assumptions. Let
the phrase "Let's do something different" be your mantra. Get
creative and be willing to let go of your current level of stability and
security to gain a larger life. Get moving, get out, and play!
Neptune Transits:
Played out optimally:
Personality
empowerment and worldly ambition relax into giving way to a larger less
self-centered perspective. Less ego and more inspiration. Finding what God or a
higher power means for you. Letting it be OK not to know all the answers;
learning to take life one step at a time. Paying attention to your intuitive,
spiritual, creative and compassionate impulses. Finding ways to shift realities
so that you experience life from different perspectives and see the
inter-relatedness of all things. Letting boundaries relax; seeing life more
like an impressionistic painting and less like a map that's leading you
somewhere.
Problems with:
Confusion,
disillusionment, laziness, escaping into addictions, glamorous delusions,
fanatic ideas, and feeling helpless. Generally feeling lost in a fog. Feeling
the pain and injustice of life and getting caught being the victim-martyr, or
playing the rescuer or the 'persecutor' without deep understanding and empathy
for the other person or the larger picture.
Feeling uncomfortable in this transitional space and not nurturing
yourself with enough inspiring activities.
Rx:
Listen to
music, walk on the beach, take long showers, buy yourself flowers and read an
inspiring book. Take yourself on a retreat or vacation. Don't make important
decisions now, but let the rational mind relax into as much beauty and serenity
as possible. Dare to explore different perspectives and look deeply into
matters of the spirit. Take a night class, pick up the paint brush or guitar,
or volunteer to help wherever you feel compassionately drawn.
Pluto Transits:
Played out optimally:
Developing
the capacity to discern truth and discerning a sense of one's destiny.
Realizing the absurdity of narrow pursuits and thinking small. Having the courage to delve into one's darker
side and the taboo areas of life to bring healing and light. Having the courage
to go through hard times and major life changes without becoming cynical.
Releasing and letting go of everything and everyone that moves out of your life
(or that isn't right for you) and allowing life's changes to flow through you
without 'clenching'. Allowing yourself to come into your own power and to act
and speak from a place of empowerment.
Problems with:
Taking the
attitude that life is 'just one damn thing after another'. Moving into violent
and dogmatic spheres of life where there's an attitude that the end justifies
the means. Becoming rigid or arrogant, and getting involved in power struggles.
Feeling that life's problems feel overwhelming, and that you must hold on tight
to what you have; resisting the phoenix-like experience that life is wanting
you to experience right now.
Rx:
In some
way, find a way to let aspects of your life die and be re-born. De-construct
and re-construct. Don't be afraid to
look at the darker/messier sides of yourself and others and see where there is
still "gold in the shadows." Recycle, repair, redo, and renew. Delve
deep and work below the surface to find the deeper 'bottom line.' Be savvy, but above all, be honest and above
board in all your affairs, and don't take short cuts. Avoid dangerous people
and mad dogs. Tackle big issues with humility, and allow yourself to grow into
your wisdom and power. 'Step up to the plate', doing what needs to be done,
while allowing yourself to regain your sense of astonishment; you are being
re-born. (c) Elizabeth Spring Please ask permission before reprinting.
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