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Cardinal Grand Cross<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Preparations \u2013 Part 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Grand Cardinal Cross takes place between 20th<\/sup>-23rd<\/sup> April inclusive, and will be very intense.\u00a0 It is composed of 2 oppositions (Mars opposite Uranus and Jupiter opposite Pluto) and four squares (Mars square Pluto, Pluto square Uranus, Uranus square Jupiter and Jupiter square Mars).\u00a0 World events are likely to reflect this set of interlocked problems (such as the problems between Russia and the rest of the world over the Ukraine), and you may have noticed crises building in society or your own personal circles.\u00a0 So I have devised some preparation, in two parts.\u00a0 The situation can be looked upon as an opportunity for everyone to get their act together.\u00a0 I will be doing regressions and future life progressions in the Watford area during that time, and I feel like that will prove to be taking the bull by the horns.<\/p>\n

General principles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You need to strengthen the function of each arm of the Cross.\u00a0 For example, if you have a weak Jupiter principle, you may lose sight of the Hope you need for the task.\u00a0 If you can balance all four psychological principles as represented by the four planets involved, you will be creative rather than responsive to events. Take my Quiz below to find out where your strengths and weaknesses lie, and what you need to work on or develop before 20th<\/sup> April:<\/p>\n

Are you fit?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Add your score as you go along.\u00a0 If you do not know the answer, give yourself 1 point for the benefit of the doubt.<\/em><\/p>\n

General Questions:<\/span>
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Do you have a Grand Cross natally? Score 5 points for Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Are you observing a build up of crisis or crises in your personal life? Score 5 points for No<\/em><\/p>\n

Have you been working with Astrology for 5 or more years? \u00a0Score 5 points for Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Subtotal<\/em><\/p>\n

Mars:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Are you an Aries Sunsign, Ascendant or do you have Mars Rising? Score 5 points for a Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Is your natal Mars well aspected? Score 5 points for a Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Do you consider the Inner Warrior to be one of your Archetypes? Score 5 points for\u00a0 a Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Subtotal<\/em><\/p>\n

Jupiter:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Are you a Sagittarian Sunsign, Ascendant, or do you have Jupiter rising? Score 5 points for Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Is your natal Jupiter well aspected? Score 5 points for a Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Do you consider yourself a lucky person generally? Score 5 points for a Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Subtotal<\/em><\/p>\n

Uranus:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Are you an Aquarian Sunsign, Ascendant, or do you have Uranus rising? Score 5 points for Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Is your natal Uranus well aspected?\u00a0 Score 5 points for Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Do you cope well with change? <\/em>Score 5 points for Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Subtotal<\/em><\/p>\n

Pluto:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Are you a Scorpio Sunsign, Ascendant, or do you have Pluto rising? Score 5 points for Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Is your natal Pluto well aspected?\u00a0 Score 5 points for Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Have you been in Psychotherapy or followed a Spiritual Path, i.e. are you used to working on yourself?\u00a0 Score 5 points for Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

Subtotal<\/em><\/p>\n

Grand Total<\/em><\/p>\n

Results:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Add up the totals for each section individually, and then the Grand Total:<\/p>\n

If your overall score is 35 or over, this may be a good shift for you, but you may still need to work towards the full score of<\/p>\n

If your overall score is between 5 and 35 you still have a good chance of a reasonable transition with a little work<\/p>\n

If your overall score is 5 or under, stay at home and chill out<\/p>\n

Instructions and Homework<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the score for the individual sections, where there is a section\u00a0 with one score of 0, there is a need to work on that principle or planet, according to the suggestions and antidotes below.<\/p>\n

General poor function<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

If you know someone with a Grand Cross in their natal chart, observe how they manage it<\/p>\n

If you are involved in a crisis, meditate for an overview<\/p>\n

If you are a bystander to a difficult situation building up, try to look at the whole and perhaps work with the individuals involved<\/p>\n

Go back to your favourite Astrology textbook and feel the foundations of the planets and signs noted above, until you are confident you can handle them<\/p>\n

Read \u201cGaia\u201d by James Lovelock<\/p>\n

Mars poor function:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Read \u201cAssertiveness for Earth Angels\u201d by Doreen Virtue<\/p>\n

Read Dan Millman\u2019s \u201cThe Way of the Peaceful Warrior\u201d, or re-read it if you have already done so<\/p>\n

Increase your level of\u00a0 daily exercise slightly, for physical fitness, with your favoured activity, such as Qijong.<\/p>\n

Jupiter poor function:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Read uplifting literature or re-read a favourite Self-Help book<\/p>\n

Read \u201cThe Luck Factor\u201d by Richard Wiseman<\/p>\n

Strengthen your philosophical streak, by reading a philosophical work, such as by Alain de Botton, which relate philosophy to modern living<\/p>\n

Strengthen your Inner Child, by playing, on your own or with a child or grandchild<\/p>\n

Read a good Joke book<\/p>\n

Uranus poor function:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Read \u201cEmbracing Uncertainty\u201d by Susan Jeffers<\/p>\n

Interact with your networks, strengthening group consciousness and interaction<\/p>\n

Do one rebellious thing every day to accustom yourself to the consequences of your actions<\/p>\n

Pluto poor function:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Meditate with the aim of bringing into balance the four principles, and centering yourself<\/p>\n

Create or work with a mandala to achieve wholeness<\/p>\n

Practise your spiritual path more regularly<\/p>\n

Gaze at your navel<\/p>\n

Connect to the Divine through prayer<\/p>\n

Coming Next Week \u2013 Part 2
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Aspects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On Monday (14th<\/sup>) you have a chance to flex your muscles prior to the Cardinal Grand Cross with a mild square.\u00a0 This square of Mercury and Jupiter tends to produce over-stretching of resources, especially mental and geographic (e.g. travelling) resources.<\/p>\n

By the evening, with all the mental stimulation, your antennae will be twitching with information from other dimensions, with a conjunction of Mercury and Uranus.<\/p>\n

At 23.48 Hrs in the U.K., only 33 minutes after Mercury conjunct Uranus, and only 12 minutes before midnight, Pluto turns retrograde, and our psyches may take a turn, or revolve to an earlier state.\u00a0 Issues we thought we had resolved may need another layer of examination.<\/p>\n

In the. early hours of Tuesday (15th<\/sup>)\u00a0 Mercury is trying out the Cardinal Grand Cross for size, gathering information prior to the involvement of Mars.\u00a0 This time it squares Pluto, and you may feel temporarily confused about your reality.\u00a0 Something you thought was true may be in doubt, for instance.\u00a0 Consider that both realities may be true.<\/p>\n

Later, you awake, rise and shine on Tuesday to an eclipse, so preparation the night before would be helpful.\u00a0 If you wake in the night from the Mercury-Pluto square, have yourself some chamomile tea and lavender on your pillow in order to have a complete sleep cycle in between, before the Full Moon.\u00a0 That way, through your dreams or through deep sleep, you may access the deep wisdom of this Full Moon in Libra, which may bet attuned to relationships, your relationship with yourself, or artistic or musical expression.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday (16th <\/sup>) Mercury opposes Mars late morning, and tension and irritability may bring frayed tempers or nerves.\u00a0 Again that window asleep may have proved crucial to how you perform in the day.\u00a0 If circumstances allow, go back to bed and re-set your nervous system.\u00a0 Otherwise, stay away from fractious types.<\/p>\n

Friday (18th\u00a0 <\/sup>) brings some welcome and light relief from the pre-Cardinal Cross angst.\u00a0 Venus trines Jupiter, and you may have a pre-planned or impromptu celebration, or an enjoyable social occasion to look forward to. There is a chance to let your hair down and relax in the company of friends and loved ones. This aspect takes place in the early hours of the morning, so its benefits may have extended to the evening before, i.e. Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Mid-morning brings another favourable aspect towards Venus, a sextile with Pluto.\u00a0 Someone you met socially might prove that they are not just a pretty face, in fact they may just have a diploma in counseling, and you can counsel each other.\u00a0 Role play the Cardinal Cross, and you will really be making the most of this warm and non-frivolous aspect.\u00a0 Anyone having a diploma in counseling should make good use of this morning.<\/p>\n

If you have followed the suggestions for Part 1, you\u2019ll be nearly ready and limbered up for the exercise and tasks of next week.<\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n