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Cressida Dick<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The currently serving Commissioner for the Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, has again come under pressure to resign following this week’s sentencing of ex-policeman Wayne Couzens, who murdered Sarah Everard on 3rd March.\u00a0 Sarah’s murder is a watershed in so many ways, highlighting violence against women, and mistrust of the police, misogyny in the police force, as well as the inadequacies of police vetting.\u00a0 Should Cressida stay or should she go, and will she stay or will she go?\u00a0 The whole issue raises, among other things, the question of the responsibility of individuals in authority<\/p>\n

Birth Chart<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I wrote in April:<\/p>\n

“She is the first woman to hold the post.\u00a0 In her chart, she has a close opposition between Mars and Saturn, so is capable of being tough in this post which would assume toughness!\u00a0 Saturn trine Pluto in her chart is another sign of great strength, also a requirement.\u00a0 Saturn exactly trine her natal North Node assumes a karmic mission of seriousness and discipline.\u00a0 She took up the post on 10th April 2017, with transiting Mars squaring her Chiron (stressful, not healing), Saturn on her Jupiter (a limiting and disciplined event in her life), Saturn sextile her natal Chiron (requiring discipline for healing), Uranus trine her natal Uranus (a surprise), Neptune sextile her natal Saturn (complex discipline required), and Neptune on her South Node (a result of complex past karma).\u00a0 In her position, she has had to contend with lack of funding by the government, who have refused to increase pay for the police, as with the NHS.\u00a0 She claims that low recruitment can be laid at the door of the glamourization of violence and social media.”<\/p>\n

To which I would add:<\/p>\n

She has an extremely strong chart: the Moon conjunct Pluto links her with the police force, Mercury trine Mars can be combative in speech and able to debate, or stand up for herself; Mercury loosely square Uranus means she is not afraid to be controversial,\u00a0and Mars sextile Pluto conveys the sense of strength and power you would expect from a Police Commissioner.<\/p>\n

Sarah’s Murder<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Sarah Everard’s murder may prove to be a defining moment for the Met, and for Cressida.\u00a0 The event of course is beyond tragic for her family, and certainly changed Wayne Couzens life, as he has now been handed a Whole Life sentence, apparently a rare type of sentence.\u00a0 Only a hundred such sentences have been handed out since its introduction in 1983 (the year Pluto went into Scorpio, a telling ingress).\u00a0 A candlelight vigil was held for Sarah by the public.\u00a0 At the time of the murder, Cressida’s transits were Jupiter square her Mercury, Saturn square her Neptune (very difficult) and Uranus trine Pluto (insistent change).<\/p>\n

The transits for the chart of the Metropolitan Police at that time shows the North Node (karma) square its Venus (female issues), and Pluto square its Mars (the Institution in danger, or disrepute).\u00a0 Jupiter sextile its Saturn indicated an opportunity.<\/p>\n

Sarah’s chart shows a lighthearted and gentle spirit, with Sun sextile Jupiter and the Moon trine Venus.\u00a0 Harshness towards her may be shown by a conjunction of Saturn and Uranus opposite her Sun.\u00a0 Karmically, she had three squares to the Nodal Axis, which is quite unusual.<\/p>\n

Her murderer, Wayne Couzens, was Sagittarian (of the opposite to her Gemini Sun).\u00a0 He was a Full Mooner (very emotional), with the Sun square to Pluto, the planet of darkness, but also of the Police.\u00a0 However, he has apparently shown no contrition.\u00a0 Mars was unaspected in his chart, which could have been a problem (misdirected sexual urges, or something unattainable niggling at him).\u00a0 Jupiter was loosely square Uranus in his chart, indicating a Chancer.\u00a0 Was this a cocktail recipe for a murderer, or do other factors such as sociological considerations come into play in the development of such a psyche?<\/p>\n

How did he chance upon his victim?\u00a0 There is one karmic conjunction, which is her Mars on his South Node.\u00a0 Their synastry shows: her Sun trine his Uranus (his power of surprise), her Mercury opposite his Jupiter, her Venus trine his Pluto, her Jupiter opposite his Uranus – in each exchange, his planet has the advantage.\u00a0 That is not to say that her murder could not have been avoided, given the changes we know we need in policing and public safety for women.\u00a0 This murder exposed loopholes which needed to be addressed.<\/p>\n

Wayne’s actions impacting on Cressida’s life and work are also interesting to look at:\u00a0 his Sun at 28 degrees Sagittarius is exactly conjunct her Jupiter (the psychological principle of trusting to luck), which in turn is sextile her natal Chiron.\u00a0 His Uranus (shock) is on her Sun, and his Chiron (crisis) is square her Saturn, posing a troublesome problem.<\/p>\n

The transits operational for Sarah at the time of the murder included Uranus opposite her natal Pluto, in this case devastating change.<\/p>\n

And the transits operational for Wayne Couzens included Saturn sextile his natal Mercury, suggesting premeditation (a fact which is undeniable, in the face of all the preparation he made in the hiring of a van etc.)<\/p>\n

Cressida’s Life and Career<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cressida’s career has had its ups and downs.\u00a0 She earned a degree in Agriculture and Forest Sciences from Balliol College Oxford, before joining the Met in 1983.\u00a0 She later took a Master’s degree in Criminology.\u00a0 In 2005, she was at the head of the operation when the innocent Jean Charles de Menezes was shot and killed by the police.\u00a0 Though the Met was blamed, she was cleared of responsibility. She commented about this in 2008, saying: “If you ask me whether I think anybody did anything wrong or unreasonable on the operation, I don’t think they did.” \u00a0Later still, she commented: “The events of that day stay with one; I think about it quite often. It was a traumatic period. It was an awful time for so many people, obviously and most of all Jean Charles’s family, the people who were there when it happened, the firearms officers, the surveillance officers.” \u00a0In 2012 she oversaw the security operations for the Met in the Summer Olympics.\u00a0 She was selected for a five year term as Commissioner for the Met in 2017, notably being the first woman in that post.\u00a0 The announcement came on 22nd February, with transiting Jupiter on her natal Sun (a promotion).She criticized the cuts in budget to police funding, and also in 2018 warned about the effects of Brexit on services.\u00a0 In the same year, she initiated a campaign to recruit more female officers in the Met, something which is needed for the safety of women.<\/p>\n

What Now?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

81 women have been murdered in the 28 weeks since Sarah died, including the murder of schoolteacher Sabina Nessa in South East London on 17th September, for whom the public also paid a candlelit vigil. It is now clearer than ever that something needs to be done. \u00a0Is Cressida Dick the right person for the job?\u00a0 She initially recommended that if women felt unsafe in an encounter with a police office in the future, they should resist arrest, run away and flag down a bus or call 999.\u00a0 These and other recommendations which have been put forward all seem lame, and women have responded that the onus needs to be put on men to be educated and be responsible, and to act appropriately.\u00a0 That is difficult to implement if you are dealing with a psychopath or deranged personality which is determined to act out aggression.<\/p>\n

Today’s Observer Leader comments: “<\/em>All the emphasis is on women changing behaviour to protect themselves but there is an overwhelming lack of strategy to prevent male violence by working with perpetrators of domestic abuse and fostering healthy attitudes towards women and girls among boys.”<\/p>\n

The transits for the Met currently show a Solar Return (a spotlight on the Institution), Jupiter trine its Mercury (a good time to look at improvements), the Nodal Axis square its Venus (a karmic need to revise its behaviour towards women) and Mars opposite its Uranus (triggering a needed shock).<\/p>\n

The Observer this morning included suggestions going forward from prominent women, who came up with Compel Action, Improve Vetting (warning signs were ignored about Couzens), Changing the Culture, Earning our Trust (ironically, Boris Johnson urged us to trust the police), and the Police Listening to Us.\u00a0 Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding Jess Phillips advocated a change in culture, saying “British policing needs to, for the first time ever, prioritise violence against women and girls and include it as serious violent crime, with all the prevention strategies and resources that come with that.”<\/p>\n

Catherine Bennett, also in the Observer, comments on Cressida’s role: “The kindest thing that can be said about Cressida Dick, given the evidence of employee mistreatment of women tolerated in police forces, is that this misogyny is so entrenched as to have defied any attempts she may have made to expunge it.”<\/p>\n

In an article by Rajiv Syal and Vikram in yesterday’s Guardian, \u00a0they wrote:<\/p>\n

“Asked if Dick could continue in the job, [Lord] Stevens said she should ask herself some searching questions. ‘You have to look at yourself and say: Can I continue?\u00a0 Can I continue with confidence?\u00a0 Can I continue in a way that brings around the change that’s necessary to make the public feel safe…Have we got people in the police service who should not be there?'”<\/p>\n

Cressida’s transits for the sentencing this week show Jupiter trine her natal Sun, Uranus trine her natal North Node, Pluto sextile her natal Venus – someone has been brought to justice, but these transits imply she probably would not resign now.<\/p>\n

As for my penny’s worth, I think it all comes down to psychology, needing to get to the root of why men need to do this.\u00a0 And then the encouragement of violence through violent film and media.\u00a0 No doubt there are similarities across the globe, so the human race may need to be rewired.\u00a0 And yet, I believe that the human heart is fundamentally sound, so when and how does it get twisted in that way?\u00a0 Answers on a postcard.<\/p>\n

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

The Sun is opposite Chiron today, a day of wrestling with conundrums.\u00a0 Apologies for too many Observer quotes in my piece about Cressida Dick, but I felt that this week’s issue was too important and too complex to skim over, as I am sure you will agree (!)\u00a0 It is good to cultivate a good relationship with your Inner Healer today, and thus find more intuitive answers to any problems.\u00a0 Look more deeply into the source of the symptom or problem.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow (Monday 4th) brings us a splendid trine between Mercury and Jupiter (although Mercury being retrograde may take off a little of the shine).\u00a0 This aspect will help business transactions, and expand our horizons, minds and philosophies.\u00a0 This is an upbeat vibe mentally, one that takes in great wads of information, produces good ideas and may incline one to travel (as more countries are taken off the red list).<\/p>\n

A New Moon at 13 degrees Libra graces us on Wednesday (6th).\u00a0 Some of the artistic, musical and relationship issues you have been grappling with could receive new impetus and a more confident direction.\u00a0 Where there has been struggle, there could be more harmony.\u00a0 Where there has been vacillation, there may be more balance.\u00a0 But whether or not you are conscious of beneficial changes or shifts in these matters, they may still be progressing and bear fruit over the next month.<\/p>\n

Additional help arrives in the evening, with Pluto Stationing prior to turning Direct.\u00a0 We may feel we are coming through a transition, or at least on a more salubrious path.\u00a0 The ruminations of the entire retrograde period (since late April) bear fruit.\u00a0 Breakthroughs can take place at this juncture, e.g. reunions where perhaps people have not been speaking to each other.<\/p>\n

A fresh social vibe arrives on Thursday (7th) with the advent of Venus into Sagittarius.\u00a0 You may be in party mood, whether in person, socially distanced gatherings, or in virtual reality.\u00a0 Venus in Sagittarius ensures that the mood stays around, right through till 5th November.\u00a0 It is there if you need it.\u00a0 Venus in Sagittarius is a good-will-to-all men and women vibe.<\/p>\n

On Friday (8th) there is an upsurge of energy (and possibly conflict) with the Sun conjoining with Mars in Libra.\u00a0 This signals two days of intensity in relationships, due to a triple conjunction in Libra.\u00a0 You can get things done, but also it can bring out the warrior in people..\u00a0 If you are sure that you are entirely justified and constructive, then go for what you want.\u00a0 If you are a peacemaker, then your work may be cut out.\u00a0 It is not a day to take big risks, for either type of personality.<\/p>\n

The next component of the triple conjunction is the Sun conjunct Mercury which occurs on Saturday (9th).\u00a0 That brings a touch of sparkle to your consciousness.\u00a0 It is a good day to apply your mind with clarity,\u00a0 concentrate and focus,\u00a0 make important statements, and look to the future.\u00a0 You may write or speak some memorable lines.\u00a0 Look out for some telepathy, too!<\/p>\n

And the final side of the triangular process completes in the evening, when Mercury conjoins with Mars.\u00a0 This brings brisk action, mental and physical stimulation, and again can help movement in your projects.\u00a0 Again, there is a small element of risk of being incident-prone, as in minor cuts and bruises.\u00a0 So mindfulness is a key to successful outcomes.\u00a0 It is mentally acute and favours critical thinking, if you are composing an analysis, a review or critique.<\/p>\n

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