Aspects for the week beginning 13 March 2011
Within hours of Uranus entering Aries, a large scale disaster unfolded on our screens coming from Japan: earthquake, followed by tsunami and then nuclear plant meltdown. The national chart of Japan shows the sword of Damocles which has been present in the form of a Grand Cross between the natal Mercury, Saturn, Uranus and Chiron. I associate Saturn/Uranus with earthquakes, and Japan has a square between them natally, thus predisposing them to earthquakes. This earthquake, long expected, occurred as Jupiter activated the Grand Cross by transiting the natal Mercury. Jupiter comes to that position every 12 years, so what distinguishes this time from other such moments? The answer may lie in the timings of the eclipses, according to Marjorie Orr on her website. The Head of Disaster Management for the Red Cross was saying on Radio 5 Live this morning that in terms of unmet humanitarian need the situation in Libya and Tunisia is still more demanding, partly because of the sophisticated level of organization which the Japanese have in place. The scenes in Japan (brought from mobile phones to satellites to our TVs) have been incredibly graphic and nightmarishly surreal, with especially poignant reports about children being snatched from water or being checked for radiation, and all hearts are with them. Crossing over to the Libyan situation, we have blotted our copy books with our interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and while the world is agreed that something must be done, we are not morally equipped to save the Libyans from being slaughtered by the man who thinks they love him. The Arab League however are now declaring the need for a no fly zone, and they certainly have more authority to do so. Looking at the transits to the chart of the Arab League for this point in time, they may need a little more time to firm up their organization, confidence and thought before significant action can be galvanized, but this week Mars (action) is trine their North Node (karmic mission) and in two weeks time the North Node is sextile their Mars, indicating a theme of karma tied to action. However the period in between looks tough with Saturn square to their Nodal Axis, and they cannot afford to make things worse. In the meantime, all power and donations to the Red Cross. Provided you have got over the shock of Uranus entering Aries yesterday, you can prepare your strategy for Pluto’s square to Mercury today. Take extra super duper care of your communication equipment today, e.g. don’t put your iphone in the dishwasher. Communications going haywire today could take a day or so to put right. On Tuesday (15th) Venus trines Saturn and loyalty and commitment in relationships is the theme. Tender loving care is the requirement, though not necessarily what can be given, e.g. because of absence. If the iphone is still drying out, communication may still be difficult, and you will have to fall back on heart telepathy. Wednesday (16th) may restore communications with a conjunction between Mercury and Jupiter at 11 degrees Aries, a special day for people who have their birthdays around 1st April and who are sick of April Fool’s jokes. They will be listened to, and their message will be broadcast loud and clear. Venus will also be semi-sextile with Mars that day, so there is the possibility of mild flirtatiousness mixed in with the improved communication signals, which could be an interesting combination. But don’t rest on your laurels with caring for your communication equipment, whether it be your ears or something more hi-tech, because on Friday (18th) we are at the mercy of another Mercury wobble in the shape of an opposition with Saturn. Communications may reach an impasse on that date, and rail travel might be difficult or delayed. By Saturday (19th) we might be nicely primed for the fever pitch of a Full Moon in Virgo which will see us throwing a Virgoan strop if things are not to our liking. It requires all the laid back signs (Libra, Taurus and Pisces for starters) to throw their weight into the ring and remind us to get our priorities right. Think about times gone by when we didn’t have mobile phones – however did we get by?
March 13th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
A very sobering week Lana, one where I felt many times, how can anything ever go on when these global disasters occur? It brings up such questions in so many of us, the biggest one for me at the moment is HOW do we support and aid Japan with our economy on its belly? Those who know far more about world economy than me may feel I am completely out of order when i say let’s drop all world debt…. perhaps a wishful, fluffy thought; I don’t know. I wonder if there is anything astrological which would indicate appropriate giving in situations like this?
Certainly communication has had it’s problems today, email, phone, Facebook…. All very weird…. Sounds like a challenging week ahead tho I feel with your advice I can be aware of the looming paranoia before it does any real damage!!!
Thank you Lana!
March 13th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Listening to, birds, and watching, plants growing, Spring coming into it’s beauty makes it wonderful to be in the here and now of my home and garden. How dreadful then to see shocking disaster unfolding in far countries. I’m still holding on with my energies and hope somehow to contribute to, well hope. Thanks Lana, getting the astrological description helps me see the global actions clearer, good luck to us all for the coming week, love Sarah
March 13th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Hello Lana,
Once again your Blog is incredible and so very informative.
Your description of the scenes in Japan are exactly they way I view the situation.
Very upsetting to watch and I feel very helpless concerning their plight.
Don’t know what the final outcome will be.
On another note, in a previous comment (week beginning 23rd January), I mentioned our eldest son was an April 1st Aries.
Think he’s enjoying his Jupiter return, as along with our youngest son (a Capricorn) they enjoyed a trip to the Geneva Car Show last week.
Since Uranus entering Aries yesterday, I’ve been in a upbeat mood.
Feel as if something has changed!
Being a Virgo, is that significant?
I planted some Pansies and Primulas today, Spring is in the air.
Have a lovely week, Love Shirley.
March 14th, 2011 at 9:16 am
Dear Flick
Thank you for your ever-deepening outlook on matters, quite rightly including the economic implications in the equation.
Marjorie Orr does some sterling research on her website and has written about that dimension, mentioning that the “undermining transiting Neptune square [natal] Neptune Pluto won’t clear till late 2013”.
As you say, it does show how deeply we are all connected with events elsewhere in the world.
Much Love
Lana
March 14th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Dear Sarah
Thanks as ever for your refreshing and global perspective, reminding us of the adage “As Above, So Below”, and what is inside is also outside.
I am joining with you in the holding of the light energies, and the singing of O’Douce’s “In Lakech”! (A song never far from my vocal cords now).
Love
Lana
March 14th, 2011 at 9:28 am
Dear Shirley
It’s good to have your voice here, thank you! And I am so glad we see eye to eye.
Glad to hear progress of your son, and that he is making constructive use of his Jupiter transit.
Uranus did bring some lovely surprises as well on its entry into Aries, though the shocks claim our continuing attention.
I love your and Sarah’s focus on the birds and the plants, that’s very calming.
I am not sure whether Virgoans would be any more sensitive to the Uranian movements than any other sign, but those born at the very end of Virgo will have recently felt the opposition of Uranus and may be relieved to feel its switch to Aries.
Thanks and Love
Lana
March 14th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Hello again Lana,
I was born on the cusp of Leo/ Virgo.
The opposition of Uranus must have been having a profound effect, as I feel as if a black cloud has been lifted.
Very sunny here today, maybe it’s the change in weather that’s doing it for me!
The World events are still playing out in my thoughts.
Ill be Meditating at 3pm tomorrow.
Best Wishes to you and all your Blog followers.
Love Shirley.
PS I’ve been a fan, and it seems like you are too, of the wonderful Marjorie Orr for many years.
March 14th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
Dear Shirley
Uranus will have been forming a quincunx then to your Sun, but you will also have Neptune opposite your Sun, complicating your outlook. Maybe you also have another planet somewhere at 0 degrees of a sign.
Great to hear you will be joining us in meditation tomorrow.
As it says on the Light Body page:
“Light Pod and Channelling: Regular meetings for Light Body Graduates in Norfolk UK.
Next meeting will be on Tuesday 15 March 2011 at 3 pm in the UK:
At this Light Pod meeting we shall be focussing on peace in the Middle East. You are welcome to join us in thought.”
We will also of course be working with Japan.
Marjorie is an amazing Virgoan and works so hard in such amazing detail all the time – it’s breathtaking!
See you on the ethers tomorrow,
Love
Lana