I was just asking myself why I was feeling this
impatient, edgy mood. I haven’t been in the “groove” of my life today. I’ve
been floundering in-between things and haven’t had good exercise or good work
or anything to make me feel…what? Happy? Accomplished? Worthy? Yes, all of it;
or rather none of it.
And so I decided to check it out astrologically.
Wow! Four planets plus the Sun and Moon in serious Saturn ruled Capricorn, and
tonight is the dark of the New Moon. Add to that, it’s so cold outside it hurts
to walk, and top that off with an un-deliciously gray palor to everything! This
weather shuts us all inside and the mood here almost matches the grayness out
there. Even if you live in sunny California you’ll notice a serious tone to the emotional weather pattern for the next few
weeks..and then it breaks.
But why so bleak now? The Capricorn New Moon is tonight,
and each year it typically delivers the
goal setting and new beginning boost we often feel at New Year’s. But we
have to do it, create it. With 6 heavenly bodies ruled over by Saturn, it’s not
a gift this year—we have to do it the old fashioned way; we have to earn it.
We have to—or
rather I have to---apply myself to doing
something I care about, so I’m writing. And not I hope, into empty space
either. I’m writing to you, the reader. (Maybe you’ll let me know you’re
there?)
As an
astrologer I take it seriously that part of my job is to deliver the
astrological weather forecast. The current climate is tough, gray and needing
work. Today I need to translate this weather forecast from the Universe: dig your heels into something and do it!
Today. Tomorrow. Now. Wash the kitchen floor or paint a picture. Make some
soup and share it with a friend. Plan your year. All these will do to turn the
tide or as the Zen Buddhist’s say: To enable you to be in the Tao…in the flow
of things.
This is a time to think about your goals and to
begin to act. Sure, make a list, but be sure to begin something. This is a time
to turn alone time into creative solitude.…in
whatever way you determine that to be.
Saturn is depicted in mythology as a tough old man.
He’s a no frills or thrills kind of guy. But he has a promise for you: if you
do what needs to be done in your life, he will deliver the goods. Simply take
the next step in the direction of your dreams…or your survival. Saturn richly
rewards those who roll up their sleeves and use elbow grease!
“Go
confidently in the direction of your dreams. Whatever you can do or think you
can do, do it. Boldness has genius, power and magic.” Goethe
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