The change of leadership and the planned new economic
policies of UK government symbolise the beginning of the final death throes of
the predominant values of our current prevailing socio-economic system… This is
a microcosm of the direction of travel on a global level, as the astrology of
outer planetary activity, notably Pluto, clearly indicates.
The planet Pluto is all about power (the words plutocracy
and plutonium says it all). As an energy, it tests for the wise use of power,
in which every sign he is travelling through, which is currently Capricorn (2008-2025).
Ultimately, if there has been abuse of power related to the values related to
the characteristics of that sign, then there is a nemesis, an often-self-created
implosion of the system. Capricorn is
all about the prevailing establishment and socio-economic system and now Pluto
is in its final 2 years of his journey through that sign, it is certainly
pointing to the fact that the global economic order is seriously disintegrating.
The UK is a Capricorn nation, and this death knell, is being totally exemplified
by the current much increased right-wing emphasis on what has been decided will
create economic growth, being imposed on the UK by the new prime minister and
her chancellor. The shift to the right is being mirrored elsewhere on our
planet, not least Italy, and not to mention the abuse of power as seen in the
current nationalistic, fascist style actions of certain presidents. This all
indicates a last-ditch desperation to reinstate an out worn value system, that
is not in any way based on equality, or relevant to the current, urgent existential
planet earth needs.
20025 will be a momentous period of change globally, when
Pluto commits to Aquarius.
In many ways, this is
all indicated astrologically. In 2008
when Pluto first entered Capricorn (every 248 years) there was indeed a large
economic crisis in Capricorn ruled UK, when the economic ideology of growth at
all costs, suddenly became prevalent then, caused by a large reduction in
regulation, greed by banks and especially by the fraudulent misuse of money by
mortgage salesmen, which ultimately proved disastrous. Now once again, a side-lining of regulations
is being promoted, and hugely inequitable tax cuts are being pursued to further
enrich the rich, and apparently it is all a drastic, last-ditch attempt to
rescue our economy and create growth. This
is purely ideological driven and has previously proved to be disastrous and
indeed illogical, not to mention, abusive of power.
The theory of eternal economic growth, at all costs, is the
same creed as the cancer cell, it eventually destroys everything around it, and
indeed therefore, itself.
The truth is, this
direction of travel will be the ultimate downfall of that free-market theory
and our current regime, and by the time Pluto commits to Aquarius, at the end of
2024, continuous till 2044, we will have begun then, of total and desperate necessity,
a complete revolution in our values and ideas…, in Britain, at the least. This will reflect the need to move away from
greed, inequality, exploitation of nature and ruthless chasing of profit …and
more toward values reflecting the urgency of the need for basic planetary
survival and much greater equality… all Aquarian qualities …
But… and it is a big “but”
… the downside of Pluto in the sign he is in, as was mentioned, is a misuse of
the power of the characteristics that the sign symbolises. Aquarius energy is indeed connected to big
picture insight, and humanitarian values. However, it is a sign also very connected to
advancement of science, especially the development and power of technology. Advancement
in that area, will be hugely underlined under the regime of Pluto in Aquarius. However, as we are already aware, technology
can be dangerously misused by nations to hold other nations to ransom and to exploit
people’s vulnerability. Technology can
be a great progress maker, but also a great disrupter and mischief maker, in
the wrong hands.
Motive is everything, with all energies, not least where
Pluto is involved.
2024 is the year a general election must be called in the
UK, if one isn’t forced beforehand. This is totally in line with an inevitable
shift of values and energy, indicated by astrological forces then.
The sad death of the
Queen (she had Capricorn rising) also correlates with a changing dynamic in our
Capricorn ruled UK. Although the
monarchy will continue, its manifestation will change. The end of an era is
profoundly unfolding. It is interesting how the death of the Queen correlated
with the anointing of a new and a very controversial, Prime Minister.
Liz Truss’s chart
looks very challenged this month. She has Uranus exactly opposing her Mars, from
October 12th to November 7th. This once only every 84-year
transit, indicates chaos, disruption, wilful and very risky and rather crazy actions
and events, also unpredictable opposition and a high risk of literal or,
metaphorical accident proneness. She also has Pluto continuing to oppose her
Mercury till mid-December. This is a once every 248 transit, that although it indicates
a ruthless push for power by herself, it also indicates ruthless opposition and
challenges to her ideology, that can lead to a metaphorical death of her
position and indeed, a silencing. Additionally, she has Saturn squaring her
Mars all October and through the first half of November (ever 15 years) which
suggests blocks, challenges and paralysis of her will, re plans and policies.
Anger all round, no less.
Putin has had Saturn
squaring his Jupiter since September 10th and which hangs around till December
4th. That brings a real sense of disillusionment and being thwarted
in his goals. In late December, when Saturn also squares his Midheaven and very
challengingly also squares his Pluto (his ruling planet), there is a clear
suggestion of his loss of status, by force or through a quiet retreat.
Significantly when Mars (his co ruler) moves retrograde from October 30th
for a very rare lengthy period of nearly 10 weeks, he will likely take a step
back in some way. That’s the optimistic
interpretation of his response to this frustration of energy and thwarting of
ego. Resentment, frustration and even
shame, that these transits can bring, can also cause a dangerous, vengeful response,
that could suggest a “scorched earth” action, i.e. If I can’t win, nobody can.
Looking at the general prevailing energies in October, that
can influence us all in some way, Mercury finally moves direct on the 2nd
having been retrograde since September 10th. We will start to really
see and experience the results of events, that have been partially paralysed/on
hold, since early September… Days of critical intensity and possible danger are
around the 19th/20th when the Sun squares up to Pluto,
and again around the 27th/28th when Mercury squares up to
Pluto. Ruthless power struggles globally
and personally, reach a zenith on those dates.
Also, around the 12th when Mars squares up to Neptune, there is a danger
of over idealisation, and smoke and mirrors are in the ether… and we can be
sold a bit of a sham.
There are however some indications of progress around the 7th,
14th 17th, 23rd when some positive and constructive
forces are permeating… for us all.
Importantly, when
Mars, which still in Gemini, moves retrograde on the 30th of this month,
staying in that mode and sign till January 12th, there will be paralysis
of external energy and drive, for us all. It will also feel like, our “leaders”
and everyone, are running out of ideas, and a void of direction will be evident.
Interestingly, London is a Gemini city… so it will be a centre of chaos and
attention, but the influence of this Mars position and mode of action, will be
global. Politicians will tend to be all talk, no action, as those in power will
in many ways, have no clue what to do. There will also be many promises and
declarations, but little delivery. However, dangerous internal discontent and
festering significant collective anger will rumble, and behind scenes plans
will be growing. There will also be a general sense of public rebellion growing,
in the face of disturbing leadership behaviour.
Hang on to your hats, this is a very significant global
period.
