General
Forecast:
Millennialism
and Apocalypticism-
Groovy tunes, people! We have arrived at the current millennialist's
dream/nightmare, 12/20/12 - the Mayan End Times! Some people prefer
12/12/12, so please hedge your bets and be ready for the Ascension on
Wednesday the twelfth of December, just in case. I am truly trying to
keep my cynicism at bay, and it is hard.
Confession:
I do not “believe” in the Mayan Prophesy, however, I really
appreciate the spin many spiritually and evolutionary-minded folks
have attached to the occasion. Perhaps since Y2K was such a dud
following the apocalypticism preceding it, and because radio host
Harold Camping's May 21st
2012 “Rapture and Judgment Day” passed and the so-called
Christians are still among us, I am somewhat skeptical about the
predictions concerning the completion of the Mayan Long Count.
New
Cycle- Scholars
of Mesoamerican studies have fragmentary evidence (almost all the
findings are fragmentary) that indicate the start of a new Long Count
cycle (the 14th
b'ak'tun) correlates to our Gregorian calendar date of December 21,
2012. Interpretations made by archeologists infer that ancient Mayans
would not expect that the end of a Long Count indicates that the
world is ending, but rather making
it
to the end is a reason for great celebration! I can dig that.
“Finger-of-God”
Yod-
I can get behind the prophesiers who preach for personal and
collective awakening, attuning to cosmic and transcendent forces, and
recognition of the divine spark in all beings. The astrological
alignment coinciding with the ending/beginning of the Mayan Long
Count this month is very interesting and provides a great set of
symbols to project evolutionary idealism upon. So that is what I will
do in the following forecasts. What is occurring astrologically can
be seen in a horoscope map as a multi-planet configuration that makes
a sharp, arrow-like, isosceles triangle if you draw lines connecting
the glyphs on the chart. This particular shape is called a “yod”,
“Finger of God” or “Finger of Fate”, and is one of many
possible multi-planet configurations that astrologers use in their
interpretations. Avoiding too many technical details, I will merely
add that certain yods are special, because a “triggering” planet
will bi-sect the base of the triangle, forming an opposing point 180
degrees (opposite) from the apex planet. This yod, with Venus
at the activation point, is occurring December 20-22.
For
a nice image of the yod scroll down the page to “December 21 2012
Astrology Chart” at http://darkstarastrology.com/december-21-2012/
Four
Planets in Play- There are at
least three planets required to make a normal yod; the Solstice yod
of December 2012 also has a planet involved at an “activation
point” - Venus.
Jupiter is the apex
planet, Pluto and
Saturn are in each
other's sign (mutual reception) and form the base of the yod, 60
degrees apart. Since this configuration is occurring during the
much-anticipated end of the Mayan Calendar, it makes it
synchronistically interesting. It is also interesting since these
particular planets, minus Venus, have formed this pattern only once
since the year 1600, in May of 1989.
Free
associating on the four planets in play:
Jupiter
in Gemini – words make waves; expansive, inspiring, optimistic,
arrogant, judgmental and (self-)rightous orations;
freedom
to question; political platitudes
Saturn
in Scorpio – difficult decisions; death of ruler(s)/ruler(s)
dealing death; relentless hold on power;
ruthless
justice; fatal consequences; implacable will
Pluto
in Capricorn – institutional
corruption revealed; rule by the
rich;
absolute domination; leveling/destroying hierarchies;
shadow
government; destructive/constructive power
Venus
in Sagittarius – nature's wild beauty; women judges, actors,
politicians; harmonizing foreign interests; beautiful ideals;
reconciling divergent beliefs; appreciating other cultures
There
are many ways to see these planet/sign combos - the above list is
merely for illustration and no way comprehensive or complete.
The
trick is to see how these archtypes might interact and
synergistic-ally combine in news stories, and in our own lives. If we
are creative and bold, as we could choose to be, we can make of these
what we will, and co-create with these cosmic forces onto our own
life's canvass. If “ascension” is desired, why be passive? When
we know the factors in the mix, from a strictly astrological
point-of-view, we can invoke, entertain and risk participation rather
than merely watching, waiting and hoping for something good to
happen. The following forecasts are written in the spirit of Scoop
Nisker's famous advice, “If you don't like the news, go out and
make some of your own.”
Sign-by-Sign
Forecasts:
(If you know your Rising Sign/Ascendant read it as well)
Aries:
It is not your imagination, your hair is on fire, Rammy! If you think
you are thinking non-stop and that your brain is working overtime,
the planetary players concur. Do not worry about short-circuiting.
You might glow radioactively from your cranium and seem somewhat
feverish as you gab a mile-a-minute; this too shall pass. Before it
does, exercise your powers of positive thinking and work to mobilize
your creative imagination. You can master manifestation, the healing
power of prayer, and persuasive speech-making if
you
can focus long enough to develop, practice, and perfect your
massively-boosted mental powers this month. Learn, listen, glean,
grok, absorb and integrate from all the sources of wisdom at your
disposal during December. The Solstice yod will give you a chance to
prove to yourself that you do indeed have magical skills derived from
your powers of imaging, concentration and holding clear intentions.
Align your will with the Universal Will and “make it so”. For
practical instructions, get some cd's on The Silva Method, or take
the workshop.
Taurus:
Theme for December, Taurus – first get in the mood by listening to
the song, “A Little Help From My Friends”. Next, make a list of
any offers and invitations you have been putting off until “later”.
Finally, graciously accept those lunches, dinners and events, plus
cash in any “rain-checks” you have been waiting to “spend”.
You have several “yes's” to say, which may lead to “thank you
very much” and a re-balancing of accounts, so to speak. Are you
experiencing an energy-exchange deficit? Can't be sure? Ask your body
if it is time to collect on pleasures, payments and other debts that
are due you. If you get a wave of relief (or rush of bliss), then go
ahead and take care of reciprocal completions. It may be a very good
thing to bring 2012 to a climax with a clean slate in terms of what
should be coming back to you. Use the Solstice yod to replenish
yourself, as well as to maximize your happiness quotient by “cashing
in” your overdue beneficial karma.
Gemini:
Ah, you silver-tongued, perspicacious, weaver of wit and wisdom! If
you need to get your way using your way with words, Gemini, the
planets are aligned this month to lubricate your communications and
attune all the right ears to your frequency. If you have important
communications to attend to, or some writing, reporting or
publicizing to do, December should be fruitful for you. You may need
to adjust, refine and craft your ideas carefully, but the analysis
and revising you do will be worth the effort. If you need to polish a
manuscript, proofread a paper or rehearse a speech, take advantage of
the cosmic indicators and attend to your tasks, especially if you are
facing end-of-the year goals or deadlines. The Solstice yod suggests
that your audience is eager to receive whatever you need or desire to
send, type, text, message, announce, read, write or relay.
Cancer:
Put your heart into your work and reap rewards from unexpected
quarters, Cancer. This Solstice Yod signals a time of concentration
and consecration related to your chores, tasks and disciplines. Do
your duties with a smile. Treat your tools like they are treasures.
Wash your face like you are making love to your skin. You may not
receive direct or material compensation for your efforts, but the
scriptures advise us to be unattached to the “fruits of our
labors”. Do not be lazy, that would be wasteful and you will miss
Fortuna's offerings – be playfully productive and you will conjure
blessings from the Beyond. What form these blessings will take is a
mystery.
Leo:
Caught somewhere between the demands of your job and your struggles
to maintain your home is your playful self, calling out for creative
freedom, playmates, and opportunities to “be excellent” together.
What good is it to have an ego if no one is around to appreciate the
great person you have become? The holiday season in the U.S.A. finds
many wishing – wishing they did not have to deal with so-and-so
every year, or wishing for at least one beloved to spend the long
nights with while everyone else is supposedly celebrating. The
Solstice yod invites Leos to make room in their hearts for everyone,
family, in-laws, friends of friends you might not like, workmates –
hell, the whole human family! To activate December's gift for you,
Lion, all month long ask everybody what they wish the New Year to
bring. If you get asked back, say whatever is on your mind at the
moment, it may surprise you how many varied, divergent and even
contradictory wishes you have in your sub-conscious!
Virgo:
The prime polarity for Virgos stretches from the foundation to the
pinnacle, the root matters of your home, family and private life to
the most public and externally-oriented endeavors you are involved
in. Use this month's astrological influences to funnel resources from
either arena to benefit and fulfill the other. Money, recognition and
success in your career, for instance, wants to translate directly
into improvements in your home and/or enriched experiences with your
family or roommates. Nurturing support and the comforts of home
enable you bring your best self out into the world beyond your
neighborhood. Like a fountain, pour out your gifts generously to your
community by drawing upon the pool of simple pleasures and joys had
at home.
Libra:
Time to think, time to read, write, correspond and catch up on all
the communications with the connections you have far and near.
December is the time to ponder the meaning of life, get perspective,
wonder those big wonders and ask
the questions
that bring you back in touch with meaning, purpose and the sense that
life is a great game, or adventure. Benefits blow your way if you
open the windows of your awareness, Libra, and let some foreign,
exotic breezes freshen up your attitudes, beliefs and stagnant
state-of-mind. The goodness will come, if
you
allow your natural curiosity to open new horizons and take you beyond
what you “know” into new understandings about yourself, your
world, life, and why you are here. Stumped about what to ask to spur
you on your way to expanded consciousness? Go to
http://www.tabletopics.com/tabletopicscubes
and find an assortment of editions. Clue for you - this is not a task
to be taken on alone.
Scorpio:
Tense, Scorpio? Is it hard to relax, let go and let down your guard?
Giving in and giving up may be tricky for fixed-water types. Water
flows, foams, steams and falls freely from the sky, unless it is
frozen. Then we have ice. Are you a little ice-like lately, Scorp? In
order to receive, you need to relax, open and yes, even surrender.
Last month's eclipses should have softened you up some, revealing
when and how you harden your heart to others, or contract to protect
yourself. Set the intention to open yourself to the goodness and
bounty others are very
eager
to share with you. Get touch, practice deep breathing, exercise -
then nap. Ask for support in order to soften, let someone else guard
the gates for awhile, ask for some help with the heavy load. Embrace
abundance flowing your way to allow the current of living energy to
circulate the way it should - let it in, because accepting what you
deserve keeps us all in the flow.
Sagittarius:
The Solstice yod is a peak moment in the give-and-take, see-saw
journey you are on this month, Sag. Your giving nature will come in
handy, especially since the good you do for others will come back to
you in many wonderful ways. It is a two-way street. It is even o.k.
to realize that you are sewing seeds for your own prosperity and
happiness while you are ably assisting others. Cheer for others'
successes. Make connections and network to benefit your chums. Take
time to be supportive and generally helpful. You might even tap into
some vibrant, spiritual energies and awaken to lofty philosophical
realizations about the nature of existence on this planet, and
discover your own answer to the question “Whom (or what) do you
serve?” Homework: Listen to the original, or one of the many covers
of Bob Dylan's “You Gotta Serve Somebody”.
Capricorn:
Optimization and efficient utilization are typical terms we associate
with your tribe, Cappy. What about the terms waste, degradation and
failure? Those yukky words, by virtue of their polarity, are linked
to you also, and may in fact, be “by-products” of success.
Question your approach, inspect your methods and especially search
for any “sad, but necessary” consequences of your efforts and
striving, Capricorn. From the most minute and personal to the
grandest and most visible, your behavior and actions are making
waves, having effects, and sowing the seeds of future and tangential
consequences. This month's Solstice yod, as the Sun
moves into your sign, puts you on notice that anything willfully
ignored or shoved into the shadow pit of denial will sooner than
later thwart, undermine or kill your best-laid plans. Shoot for
integrity, first within yourself and then in relationship with the
world. Be as clear and clean as possible, because you are on the
threshold of having your way, making great gains, and moving into the
winner's circle. The rewards you reap will reflect the total sum of
your causes and effects. May you be satisfied with the results.
Aquarius:
Time to tune up your relationship with your inner child, Aquarius.
Sometimes Aquarians bear labels like “odd duck,” “stranger,”
“exile” or “lost soul”. That can hurt and, if borne long
enough, mark a personality and instill a seemingly permanent sense of
longing for brother-or-sisterhood, family, contact and connection.
The eternal innocent within you, that appreciative, eager and
ever-available part of yourself may need some coaxing, care and
reassurance if you have not been friendly to it for awhile (or ever).
If the inner child is afraid or sullen, and you need help with the
relationship, check out the Hawaiian system of Ho'oponopono. December
is for making time to play, indulging your silly and regressive side,
having some fun, and seeing if you can fully reclaim the sense of
wonder and wide-eyed hopefulness you are so famous for.
Pisces:
Stand tall and proud, Pisces. This is not the month to wither on the
vine or play wall-flower. Whatever you have been striving for will be
ripening in the next few weeks. The Solstice yod suggests that you
could
choose to cocoon in your nest, pulling away from external demands,
retiring to the comforts of home instead of engaging with people and
pet projects. I say thee nay! Take some rest, yes, and revel in the
nourishment of close friends, family and the warmth of your cozy den.
Be not lured and seduced into Van Winkle's slumber, though. You would
miss a major crescendo in your soulful symphony. This 'movement' is
related to recognition, manifestation, and claiming your place in
the world. It might take some extra effort and determination while
the nights are longest (in the northern hemisphere), but the planets
are aligned to put a spotlight on the star you are. For energy and
inspiration listen to “Top Of The World” by Van Halen.
