March 16, 2015, Uranus Pluto Final Square – "The Square Deal"

Ever notice that Uranus' glyph looks
like the starship, Enterprise?

Complacency feels good in small doses, but a steady diet of it bogs us down and prevents our growth, both personally and globally. That’s the warning that comes along with tarot’s wish card, the 9 of Cups. As Shakespeare wrote, “The sweetest honey is loathsome in its own deliciousness.” The Universe, always a great one for shoving us out of our comfort zone, decided that two planetary bodies would form a square every few decades and shake up the social and political mores of our humble planet.  As you’ve probably guessed, I’m talking about the Uranus Pluto Square.

Uranus in Aires and Pluto in Capricorn began making a series of square formations back in 2012. On Monday, March 16, 2015, at 7:53 a.m. PDT, the final, exact squaring of Uranus and Pluto for this three year cycle occurs as both planets move to a position of fifteen degrees and eighteen minutes within their host signs and at a ninety degree angle to each other.  We’ve felt the ramp up for this planetary configuration all month, not to mention having felt the effects of Uranus and Pluto’s tandem movements for the past three years. We’ll continue to feel their effects for the rest of the year, but the greater implications of their effect on this period in history (2011 to 2017) may not be understood for at least another decade. 

The squaring of these astrological powerhouses has been

Note that Pluto, that planet of transformation
has a new glyph, but my keyboard
can't show you.

observed and recorded throughout human history.  Genghis Khan swept through Mongolia under this configuration. These astral bodies witnessed the Reign of Terror (1793 to 1794) and the rise of Napoleon during the 1792 - 1794 square.  Hitler was declared chancellor of Germany when these two planets danced together in 1933 and they heralded the social upheaval and discord of the mid 60’s, as well as the escalation of the Vietnam War.

Deva Padma's wonderful depiction
of "The Fool," Uranus' tarot card,
from OSHO Zen Tarot©

Uranus is the planet of revolutionary energy and broad, sweeping change on a societal scale.  Aires is the warrior, the harbinger of the new, the bold and exciting.  It also carries a “me first” energy that does not compromise well.  Pluto is the planet of transformation and spiritual growth. Capricorn’s energy  focuses on intention and a strong commitment to goals. It likes organization and the restructuring of existing systems is just fine, as long as that restructure agrees with Capricorn’s vision.  The ram and the goat – forceful and stubborn. 

During astrological events that are considered profound we must ask ourselves, “What comes first, the chicken, or the egg?” Do occurrences such as the Uranus Pluto square cause the upheaval we’ve witnessed during the past three years, or are we guilty of merely pulling out historical events that support an astrological perspective? To use another egg-shaped metaphor, “It’s six of one, half a dozen of another.”  We live in a time of radical extremism on all sides of the square and no one side is guiltless of promoting their own agenda heedless of cost no matter which perspective you take. 

The critical difference with this Uranus Pluto square is that

Pluto's tarot association, #20, Judgment
as depicted by the amazing Kris Waldherr in
"Goddess Tarot'©

we’re no longer confined to using swords and spears, or even buzz bombs to reach our respective goals.  Nuclear weaponry changed the face of aggression seventy years ago and we all became the proverbial children living in a tinder box playing with a lit match.  

As we dance on the edge of potential extinction, we also dance on the edge of greatness. That’s the dichotomy existing in our species. We enjoy technical marvels and tremendous breakthroughs in science and medicine. When we collectively apply our human brains, we come up with solutions to age-old problems. It is important to remember while we look at the shadows we must also remember to look for the light. Of the two, light is the stronger and it is what shows us our path during the darkest of times.

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Mars in Sagittarius, September 13th to October 25th, 2014 – “Genghis Khan Meets Dora the Explorer”

On Saturday Mars, our fiery, warrior planet, takes up

Ciro Marchetti's depiction of #16, The
Tower, from the legendary
 "Legacy of the Divine Tarot"©

residence with Sagittarius, the Archer.  We’ll develop the attitude of the conqueror, but with the attention span of a gnat.  It’s not quite as bad as that.  We will have moments of pure gold where we gain extraordinary ground in our lives – surmounting obstacles, seizing the day until we succumb to the tangents presented by the roads less traveled.  Mars in Sagittarius marries the mind of a conqueror

 with the heart of an explorer.   

This is a transit for risk takers and there’s a significant up tick in our competitive natures. We greet life enthusiastically and with idealism.  The Martian fire is still present, however. Sagittarius simply points it in the direction of moral principles and concern for the human condition.  Ethical behavior and staying true to our convictions becomes more important during this transit and we don’t allow a great deal of flexibility in either one.

#14, Temperance, as envisioned by
Corrine Kenner and John J. Blumen
is their deck, "The Wizard's Tarot"©

During Mars in Sagittarius we can demonstrate quicker wit and embrace bold plans for overcoming challenges.  Ideas flow fairly easily and while we have the warrior spirit to execute these plans, we often lack the focus necessary to stick with them to completion.  Mars in Sagittarius produces scattered energy making us easily distracted. Focus, people, focus.

Tarot’s card associations for this transit are #16, The Tower, (swift, unexpected change) for Mars and #14, Temperance, (carefully blending the components of your world, spiritual, emotional and material, for balance) for Sagittarius.  They nicely sum up the exchange between the warrior and the hunter.  If you find yourself missing out on opportunities due to lack of focus during this transit try meditating on some of tarot’s ‘follow through’ cards to ground yourself and narrow that energy beam to where it does you the most good. 

Here are some helpful cards for meditation: Queens of

The powerful Queen of Wands from
"The Wizard's Tarot"© by Corrine Kenner
and John J. Blumen 

Wands (creative action, confidence and skill), Knight of Pentacles (steadfastness to duty and tasks even when you’d rather not), 9 of Wands (perseverance, going the distance though difficulty) and 7 of Pentacles (tending to tasks which will yield longterm results).  There are certainly other components to these cards, because tarot is a marvelous blend of both simple and complex concepts. ( See Blog: “Lights, Camera, Action” for using the suit of Wands for motivation.)  However, you get the idea and if you’re a tarot reader you probably have your own favorite cards to motivate yourself. In any case, have fun and try pulling tarot energy to guide you through this transit.

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Mars in Leo August 27 To October 15, 2013 - “Fighting Fire With Fire”

“like fire and powder,

Which, as they kiss, consume.”

Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 6 by William Shakespeare 

Tarot's card for Mars in Leo the
7 of Wands from "Steampunk Tarot"©
by Barbara Moore and Aly Fell

Mars gives us Leo at its vainglorious best.  Passion, drama, intrigue.  The only thing missing is the sword fight – well, let’s hope so, anyway.  Mars in Leo brings fire (Wand energy) to everything the great lion touches.  People with this configuration in their birth chart and those born in the lion’s den will feel the effects of this transit most dramatically, but there will be more than enough power spilling over us all.

Bold moves, individuality, self-confidence and creative

#8, Strength is Leo's ruling tarot card
from "Steampunk Tarot"©
by Barbara Moore and Aly Fell

expression are the framework for Mars in Leo.  We are risk takers, holding our own against all comers.  Tarot’s Seven of Wands (creed, principle, defiance) embodies the spirit of Mars in Leo.  This is not a transit of humility, or quiet confidence.  Mars in Leo makes its claims loud and clear. “If I want it, I will take it and what I have, I hold.”  Don’t be surprised to see images of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara (I’ve been on a Clark Gable binge lately) springing to mind either.  This is also a sexually heated transit filled with heavy-lidded looks and bedroom athletics.  Leo can be very carnal and Mars is a conqueror. Sigh! 

High-minded Mars in Leo is the proverbial “Lion Heart.”  Mars carries an expansive, fiery energy that when combined with leonine sensibilities, has little tolerance for oppressive and restrictive people, situations, or ideologies. Positive Leo in Mars sets the  tempo and others easily fall into step.  This is leadership at its most natural.  The Mars in Leo transit is a time for expansive thinking and action.  See your goals and move towards them steadily and with confidence.

Mars' ruling card, #16, The Tower
as envisioned by Ciro Marchetti for his deck,
"The Legacy of the Divine Tarot"©

There are only a couple of concerns about this transit.  Ungrounded, you can fall into a boastful swagger rather than confidently moving forward.  Pride is the Achilles’ heel of Mars in Leo.  Holding your ground can too easily turn into bullying to achieve what you want.  You may tell yourself it’s a matter of principle, but remember, everyone has principles: Genghis Khan, Custer – even Blackbeard had them.  Pull information through your heart, not through your ego.  Some fires burn too hot and too quickly.  They consume all the fuel without completing their intended purpose.  Expansive thinking and actions are great, but pace yourself and be mindful of the situations around you.  Otherwise you end up sitting in a pile ash leading nowhere.

Pull in the power of this transit, work with it and achieve your personal best.  Just remember to pace yourself with meditations and physical exercise.  Enjoy!

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