The
Cosmic Story: Sagittarius New Moon 2016
The
Quest for Truth & Meaning
“Each
of us is put here in this time and this place to personally decide
the future of humankind. Did you think the Creator would create
unnecessary people in a time of such terrible danger? Know that you
yourself are essential to this World.” - Chief
Arvol Looking Horse
The
Sun entered fiery Sagittarius on November 21st until
December 21st, emerging out of the darkness of our Shadows
and our fears about death which we encountered in Scorpio into a more
light-filled, optimistic energy that heralds the rebirth of the Sun's
light and our inner 'light' on Winter Solstice. As the days shorten
in the northern hemisphere, we are called to the hope, optimism and
gratitude that Sagittarius is known for.
After
any death-and-rebirth experience, we emerge with an expanded vision
of the possibilities of life. Sagittarius is the sign of philosophy
and cosmic law—where the central truths of life and death are
honored. This is the sign and the time to emerge out of our
self-centered vision of life into a much broader view of life that
includes others as well as the Earth and all her children. We are
seeing that as patriarchy makes a last grab for power, the Divine
Feminine is on the rise. It is the women of Standing Rock who lead
with prayer and vision. The men are there protecting them. That is
the true balance between men and women which patriarchy tried to
overthrow.
Sagittarius
is all about the Truth. Sagittarians are Truthspeakers and
Truthseekers. Since they're also curious about life, they often
wander off on travels that will help them understand the fullness of
life. Restless as all fire signs are, Sagittarians always have a
goal in mind. That's the arrow that
this celestial archer aims at the heart of the matter.
Sagittarians
see life as a quest for meaning,
seeing endless possibilities and opportunities to go on adventures of
discovery. So you can see why Sagittarians are so much fun—they
want to break out of old molds and do something expansive and
sometimes even extreme. Fun-loving and often very comfortable in
their physicality, they don't mind pushing the limits both physically
and mentally.
When
we speak of Sagittarius, we think of the Centaur—the
horse-man—whose constellation shines in the night sky. Sagittarius
is the sign where we unit our animal nature with our human spirit.
And while most of the Centaurs were wild, unruly beings, the most
famous Centaur associated with Sagittarius is Chiron, who was the
wise teacher of many of the Greek heroes. In fact, Sagittarius is
associated with Spirit, the fiery essence within each of us that
yearns to expand our awareness and our field of influence, for
Sagittarians are also the teachers of the zodiac who want to
motivate, inspire (in- "in" + spirare "to breathe")
and 'light up' others. It is
when Spirit finds a home in our human nature that we thrive.
But
sometimes we forget that the image of Sagittarius is that of an
archer who is aiming his arrow. In fact, Sagittarius' glyph is an
arrow. So you'll find that Sagittarians often aim their arrows
high, especially through their blunt and direct speech. They'll tell
you the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. That's because
Sagittarians are 'straight arrows' – sincere, honest, above board
and bound by their promises.
Unfortunately,
Sagittarians expect the rest of us to do the same, and when we don't,
they get very depressed about hypocrisy and the state of the world.
And when that happens, the initial generosity that prompted the
promise leaks away and they get scattered. So it's important for
that Sagittarian part of each of us to stay focused and concentrate
on what's important to us. Find Sagittarius in your birth chart to
see what aspect of life is shaped by this need for Truth and openness
to possibilities.
Otherwise,
the disappointment turns into Sagittarius' Shadow—dark despair and
an inability to find their faith again. Or even worse, they believe
they're the only ones who own the Truth and can become quite
overbearing at times. Donald Trump has his Moon exactly on his
South Node in Sagittarius—so with his South Node emphasis, he's apt
to feel he's right while everyone else is wrong. His 'I'm
the only one who can fix this'
attitude comes from this old Sagittarian complex which can deny
truths (such
as Climate Change)
which run counter to unconscious beliefs from past lives, like
his grandfather's and father's belief that they could con the masses
by blaming their detractors.
Having the South Node on his Sagittarian Moon increases the
possiblity of being lost in the negativity rather than in
Sagittarius' natural optimism. (For an interesting read about the
President-elect, read The
Making of Donald Trump
by David Jonston—winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for journalism.)
While
the Sun travels through Sagittarius, remember to stay open to new
ideas and possibilities for your life, since these will enhance the
new light and life that we'll birth at Winter Solstice and all
through 2017.
Sagittarius
New Moon 2016
The
New Moon in Sagittarius occurs on Tuesday, November 29th
at 4:18am PST/ 7:18am EST/ 12:18pm GMT.
The
Sabian symbol for both the Sun and Moon at 8* Sagittarius is: Within
the depths of the Earth, new elements are being formed.
This symbol is so apt for what is going on in America and around the
world today. Unconscious forces are at work with our collective
psyches, helping us find new responses and solutions to what is
happening in our world. We are finally waking up to a new sense of
ourselves as empowered citizens. All this is going on within our
individual psyches, so pay attention to your dreams for they'll show
you the way.
The
asteroid Juno/Hera is conjunct this New Moon, so when you're planting
that new Sagittarian seed, remember that it is our relationships
which define us. The Greek goddess Hera was called the Perfect One
and her consort was supposed to perfect
her. When Zeus didn't, she raged. With Jupiter/Zeus now in Libra,
the sign of partnership, perhaps he's finally willing to listen and
engaged in equal partnership. The
people at Standing Rock are showing us the right way to do things
between the sexes.
This
New Moon squares (challenges) Neptune and the South Node in Pisces,
asking us to really discern what is true from what is delusion and to
let go of the fears and victimhood that are such a profound part of
the Age of Pisces. For those of you with a strong spiritual center,
this aspect can also awaken your imagination to help you discover
your truth.
Saturn
and Mercury are also in Sagittarius, so question your beliefs and
find your truth. Don't look outside yourself for the answers, but go
within and listen!
Jupiter
is considered the 'ruler' of Sagittarius, meaning his curiosity, his
sense of expansive vision, his spiritual awareness of the cosmic laws
of life align with Sagittarius' purpose. Jupiter is in Libra now,
expanding our sense of fairness and justice—especially important in
America as we see patriarchy fighting to hold onto control. This is
the moment to take justice and fairness into our own hands and not be
afraid to stand up against tyranny and oppression. We see it
happening in North Dakota, as the 'security forces' the oil company
hired are seriously injuring the peaceful protesters. Those 'new
elements' gestating in our collective unconscious will help us stand
up for truth. Mars in out-of-the-box Aquarius supports Jupiter in
Libra's quest for fairness and justice. It's time to stand up for
our ideals and grapple with the forces of regression and domination.
Susan Seldon Boulet ~ Libra
Jupiter
becomes part of the still dynamic energies of the Pluto in Capricorn/
Uranus in Aries square. Jupiter opposes Uranus, Eris and Ceres in
Arie, showing us that when we are willing to be warriors for the
Truth, we need to collaborate with like-minded individuals. When
Jupoiter squares Pluto and Venus in Capricorn, we are pushed to shift
our perspective about what is important to preserve in our society
and what needs to be released. We do not need more oil pipelines
(which keep bursting and polluting our water) when new sustainable
energy technologies are becoming readily available. The pipelines
only purpose is to feed corporate profit.
It's
time to take responsibility for the world we live in, for our own
authority—for who else is the 'author' of your life? Our choices
and our actions speak to who we are. Are you happy with your
choices? Did you make those choices in consideration of others'
needs? We have to start thinking about 'us' rather than only about
'me'. We have to stop being selfish and entitled and grow up to our
responsibilities.
These
energies form a tense aspect called a T-square, meaning these planets
are all in 3 Cardinal signs. The fourth leg, which can stablize the
energy, is in Cancer, so if you have any planets from 15*-25* Cancer,
work with this nurturing, feeling, feminine energy now to center
yourself in these chaotic times. Find your center within
yourself—find your soul.
Americans
are celebrating our Thanksgiving this week, a time to be grateful for
the gifts we have. Even in our dark times, we have been blessed. So
take a moment and pray for those who are in need, in war, in famine
and in pain. And most of all, pray for the Water Protecters who are
facing horrific menace brought to them by North Dakota and our tax
dollars. (Did you know that Trump owns $2 million stake in this
pipeline?
http://www.nextworldtv.com/videos/energy/no-water-no-life.html
)
In
these dark times, my wish for you is to walk in the Light.
Cathy
Psalm
15 -- Mitchell Translation
Lord (and Lady of Life), who can be trusted with power,
and who may act in your place?
Those with a passion for justice,
who speak the truth from their hearts;
who have let go of selfish interests
and grown beyond their own lives;
who see the wretched as their family
and the poor as their flesh and blood.
They alone are impartial
and worthy of the people's trust.
Their compassion lights up the whole earth,
and their kindness endures forever.
(The Psalms, translations by Stephen Mitchell)
Lord (and Lady of Life), who can be trusted with power,
and who may act in your place?
Those with a passion for justice,
who speak the truth from their hearts;
who have let go of selfish interests
and grown beyond their own lives;
who see the wretched as their family
and the poor as their flesh and blood.
They alone are impartial
and worthy of the people's trust.
Their compassion lights up the whole earth,
and their kindness endures forever.
(The Psalms, translations by Stephen Mitchell)
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