By Judith Gayle | Political Waves
With Mercury doing it’s regularly scheduled moonwalk, providing us an illusion of backwards motion, things seem to have slowed to a stroll. On various levels, we appear to have hit that sweet spot of indecision, glad to rest there awhile. In the best of retograde tradition, this can give us a time out, an opportunity to re-think. Decisions made during a retro are subject to revision, so its best to put them off for awhile longer, if possible. Sometimes it isn’t.
The heat is on. In northern Alaska and northwestern Canada, snow melted so rapidly that it caused serious — and unexpected — flooding. In India, where the temperature hit 120 this week, thousands of tankers have been secured to bring water to over 4,000 villages facing shortages. The death toll is closing in on two thousand, and the population is suffering dehydration and heat stroke, not to mention loss of animals and crops. This is occurring in Southern India, bordering Pakistan, but heat is already affecting the Himalayan foothills and quickly inching north toward more populous areas. Unhappily, meteorologists report that expected monsoon rains may be delayed by weather in the Pacific, exacerbating suffocating heat and drought conditions.
People are flocking to rivers and lakes in an attempt to cool themselves, although those of us accustomed to sanitation may consider that a perilous act in itself. HBO’s investigative news program, Vice, recently did a raw and disturbing piece on the human waste running through the streets of Mumbai, and the inability of millions of citizens to access safe drinking water. Fewer than half of India’s residents have indoor plumbing, and to say the waterways are fouled is an understatement, as dramatically illustrated here and here.
Flipping the coin, emergency services in Texas have been hard pressed to handle the rescue requests coming from 24 counties declared a disaster from severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes. Oklahoma has also had its share of flooding, although their death toll is not so dramatic; 20 of the 26 perished are from the Lone Star State, with an additional 13 missing.
Suffering moderate drought conditions prior to this wave of weather, which has dropped some 37 trillion gallons of water, lakes and streams are — barring additional weather emergency — not projected to return to normal until July. Considering this almost instantaneous turn-around, I rethought my desire to share some of the continual rainfall Missouri has suffered/enjoyed (depending on your point of view) with my California family and friends. You know: sometimes too much of a good thing, yadda.
Among those tragically lost in the extreme flooding was a Texas prom queen, on her way home from the dance. I found myself wondering if the locals knew they’d offered her up in sacrifice to their proud embrace of their Petroleum God, but then I ran across an article about the Texas governor signing a bill that prohibits cities and towns from banning hydraulic fracking. This technique was pioneered in Texas, by the way, with most of Texas crude coming from fracked wells. I expect them to stick with the JR Ewing mindset until the bitter end. The God of Oil remains well cared for.
Texas being Texas, the state we’re constantly warned not to mess with, the governor was reluctant to ask ‘big guv’mnt’ for a hand, even though the damage to Dallas-Fort Worth was extensive. They probably didn’t want to hear Obama declare, as he did when finally asked for assistance, that resources were available for response and that rebuilding would be a lengthy process, adding that the floods are a reminder that the nation needs to “toughen its response” to the disasters coming with climate change.
This is a concept no more welcome to conservative Texicans than those snotty un-American Advanced Placement History tests developed by elitist lefties to poison the minds of their children, but at least the Prez didn’t rub salt in the wound by mentioning the super El Niňo that promises even more mayhem. If you’re planning a vacation this year, you might want to check out this article posted on Kos. And because things can change on a dime, you might want to make it a series of long weekends or short trips.
The good news in all of this is that communities come together in a non-partisan fashion at times like this, responding with their humanity rather than their ideology, and whether we realize it or not, that lights up the planet. In Texas, volunteers are roaming through neighborhoods assessing damage and reporting debris, which in some cases towers over 20 feet high. People are still being evacuated from their homes, and community organizations are gathering resources to come to the aid of those in need.
In Nepal, where remote villages are still not accessible and helicopters are in short supply, OXFAM America — a well-respected charity group — has hired unemployed mountain guides and porters to help deliver relief. This is also a reminder that fall-out from natural disasters does not disappear over night, but requires weeks, months, even years of determined assistance from a concerned world.
In the political arena, little definitive happened this week, with Congress, happily, at recess. They will be called back early to deal with the Patriot Act on Sunday, although that too will occur under the retro, and will likely have that unsettled, unfinished quality we’ve come to expect — the kind that comes back later to nip your heels.
The 2016 election frenzy now includes more names on the Republican list of potential candidates, but no new ideas — except for blow-hard Donald Trump, who tells us he knows how to stop ISIS in their tracks, but won’t go into it. Trump and wee Lindsey Graham, who gets more bizarre by the moment, are still ‘leaning in,’ not quite ready to pronounce themselves serious contenders. Pataki and Santorum, on the other hand, now join more than 20 other conservatives trying to carve out a place for themselves in the Top Ten (the only ones that will be formally invited to debate).
Carly Fiorina — yes, the same Carly that called the Chinese unimaginative and Hillary Clinton unaccomplished — believes that environmentalists are responsible for a “man-made drought” in California. And Jeb, whose older brother even acknowledged climate change as a real problem with real consequences, thinks the science still isn’t in — but apparently the money is. This weekend, Jeb will be enjoying a golf and fly-fishing retreat fund-raiser with donors from the coal industry, at $7,500 a head.
On the left, Hillary is still mulling things over, Bernie is getting — better than first reported by Jon Stewart — a closer look and new response from a public that considers anything “old” or “socialist” a throw-away, and according to the Baltimore Sun, Maryland ex-Governor, Martin O’Malley, will be announcing today. All three are committed to action in terms of climate change. On the Republican side of the fence, none of them are. That tells the tale.
I’ve got news: money and power are NOT more important than survival! I write this under flash-flood alert, expecting another round of heavy thunderstorms this evening. Tornadic action has been spotted on the eastern edge of Oklahoma (tornado alley, the flight path of the Joplin disaster), the kind that can “develop in an instant.” There are no sirens out here in the country, no warning except through radio and television, although a few years back we had the volunteer fire truck come roaring through to warn against a possible touch-down (it did, just a half-mile away). With no shelters available, people are advised to get in basements or tubs, and, barring that, lie down in a ditch (the lowest point possible) with your head covered. I refuse that option. I don’t fancy meeting my Maker face down in the dirt.
To sweeten the pot, the Weather Channel just announced the opening of hurricane season. At a time when we must expect severe events, when extreme everything — weather, politics, religion, sports — pushes the envelope of our survival, we’re being given every possible option to realize what we’ve refused to acknowledge, to look our errors in the eye and re-think our options.
Weather has always been an inexact science, and predictions iffy. It has always been a cause of anxiety for those who are vulnerable and a topic of conversation for those, like Pea Patch residents, who are close to the earth and necessities of the season. Now, it turns on a dime, delivering the unexpected with a distressing level of frequency. Obama is right, we not only have to be better prepared for weather disasters, we need to be politically active to help prevent them.
I know you always want something to do on the other side of reading one of these articles, so please crank up your word processing program and write a letter to your climate change-denying Congressperson. You’ll find their address information here. All traditional warnings about being polite no longer factor into the conversation, from my point of view, so instead of being polite, kindly be as truthful as possible. Make your thoughts clear. Here is an example:
Dear Climate Denier
After years of reviewing all the information on climate change, and experiencing the extreme weather to which we are all now being subjected, I can only determine that your political stance on this topic is not just wrong but tragically wrong.
You are putting me, my family, my friends and the planet in jeopardy, day by day, while courting the wealthy people who continue to benefit from financial gain with no thought to tomorrow, happly reaping the rewards of corporate welfare today. I hold you directly responsible for what has NOT been done to protect us all from so severe a future.
And while we will not soon agree on this issue, we can probably agree that there are more people like me than like you; polls indicate well over 90 percent of citizens agree with over 98 perent of experts affirming climate emergency. I just want you to know that I know you’re playing politics for profit and I will no longer remain silent. I will do everything in my power as an American citizen to replace you with someone more responsible to this nation and the world.
Sincerely,
your friend and fellow American,
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You in? I hope you are. We need to do all there is to do, given the severity of the issue at hand. Government works from the bottom up, and your locally elected leaders think they can ignore you when you are silent. We need to raise a ruckus!
As always, love tells us that we are responsible to and for one another. And because things can turn on a dime — even the dire projections that inaction suggests in terms of climate change — let’s rethink our lethargy and raise our voices to make our position clear. That’s the loving thing right now, so write a love letter in defense of your planet (and me, I’ll wait until Mercury goes direct to put it in the mail).
Good point (in a great article) Jude, about how the flooding brought communities together. Therein lies the reason for apocalyptic seasonal weather patterns, at least on our present comprehension level. Not much concern to be found for a centuries and centuries ahead view at this point in the game, too many of us are looking out for only ourselves these days. That might be the meaning of transiting Narcissus at the 0+ Aquarius degree, the same degree of the up-coming Jupiter and Saturn cycle in 2020.
The chart for the present cycle between Jupiter and Saturn (that runs out in 2020) holds clues to answers for many (perhaps all if you are patient) dilemmas we’ve experienced since 2000. Take for example, the Patriot Act law situation. There is a little sextile in the 2000 Jupiter-Saturn chart between Mercury at 27 Gemini and Isis at 27 Leo (which conjuncts Pres. Obama’s North Node at 27 Leo). If we extend that sextile to the U.S. Sibly chart and combine it with the Sibly Pluto at 27 Capricorn, a Yod is created putting U.S. Pluto at the apex point of release.
I like to think of Isis in this case as symbolic of Restoration, or putting the parts back together. If that’s the case then it would be a good thing for Obama’s life path (NN). However, Rand Paul’s natal South Node (been there done that) at 29 Capricorn conjuncts the Mars in the Patriot Act chart at 29 Capricorn and both are very close to the U.S. Pluto (the apex of the Yod formed with the Jupiter-Saturn chart’s sextile of Mercury and Isis + Obama’s NN).
Adding to the picture is Mercury in Paul’s chart at 5 Aquarius and the Patriot Act’s chart Neptune at 6 Aquarius (conjunct the U.S. Sibly South Node and the Jupiter-Saturn chart’s Neptune, both at 6 Aquarius) which provides filibuster fuel. Filibuster and Restoration (Gemini and Leo) put pressure on U.S. Pluto (Capricorn) to Adjust (quincunx action stemming from Yod pressure of sextiling Mercury and Isis.) It’s showtime in the USA.
The New Moon at 25 Gemini on June 16 should initiate new rules regarding the Patriot Act as it falls only 2 degrees from the old Jupiter-Saturn chart Mercury (that sextiles Isis and the Obama NN) which will have, by then, nudged the U.S. Pluto death-grip hold on Congress. It is also opposite the Patriot Act chart’s Chiron at 25 Sagittarius (10/26/01, 10:55 AM EDT, DC)
Ever so grateful for your suggested letter to 18th century congress holdovers. (For me that’s Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell. Oh well.) Now we’re talkin’ and no punches held. I will pass it along to my Indiana friends!
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Thanks Judith,
I don’t believe any amount of torrential rains,floods,tornadoes,earthquakes (fracking),heat, pestilence,crop and food supply disruptions will stop the fingers of the Texicans,and Okiehomans from voting “R” come 2016. Even if communities are United in crisis!-until recognition of common values washes away that Scarlett letter “R” which reflects US/Them. I have had hope for some time for the pickup of steam for a third party middle, where most of us reside, for 2020. Maybe 2016 will truly create that potential.Even if a Big Bad old Socialist paves the way!
Bummer for the travel report. I guess I will just hang out along SoCal beaches with my poncho as the hurricanes sweep in the epic waves and moisture. Surfers will be happy campers! Haven’t seen a typhoon north of Cabo hit in years.
I’ll make sure to have a piping hot carne asada burrito in hand as I wash out to sea. Wouldn’t want to meet my maker without one or face up in the dirt or pine box! what was up with that lie in the ditch thing anyway-in Kansas ours were always full with water when the tornadoes hit and I was around and in more than a few.
You and the Piggles stay safe and don’t go floating down Turtle Creek.
Thank you, Gary B, for reminding me how barren life is without authentic carne asada. When I go home, I always pick up a big burrito, last minute, double foil-wrapped, and pop it into carry-on to bring back to my son. He’s always more anxious to wrap himself around that than around me. Ha! Sadly, it’s been too long, now, since I’ve had that opportunity … California carne asada is now the stuff dreams are made of.
I think they tell you to find the lowest point (ditch) because in their typical proper Midwestern style, they don’t want to say kiss yer ass goodbye. Were you born a Kansan? I can’t imagine. There are a lot of cross-over Summer Folk that have little places here in the Patch since we’re pretty close to the border. I must admit, I’m friendly but I keep my distance — they are a very uptight lot and so damnably TIDY, all straight lines and right angles, like their corn fields! A good place for a person named Gayle with a little dog to avoid.
And if ‘thoughts are things,’ big guy, you’d better buckle up for the creative-energy that will be poured into the fault lines with “San Andreas” just released. The Rock is highly watchable — which could easily kick up some real rock ‘n roll fears and frenzy, maybe even get the magma bubbling. I object to Armageddon movies and made-for-TV “end times” entertainment because thoughts ARE things, sending the imagination into overdrive. VERY dangerous and exploitive … but, you know … greed s good [sic].
More rain, but not so severe last night and today. Drier, with high temps next week should turn all that water into steam quick enough. Thanks for the good thoughts, kiddo. The Piggles send regards.
Judith, it sounds like you need a care package of Filippi’s pizza and carne asada burritos sent your way. Let me know if you have any shipping ideas and maybe we can make it happen!
Yes, I grew up in the suburbs of Wichita but found salvation in my 30’s in SoCal.
And yes, thoughts become things…just like many on here I have feelings to relocate,,,soon..but where…just look at your international weather forecast link! A nomadic hive society! Stay away from KS you and your little dog My Pretty!!!!
Be safe, Jude. I don’t know what’s headed to NoCal, but I do know that I was pressed hard by the powers that be to trek up here. Astrology says “be in a state of confusion now” and so I am. Nonetheless, the community is strong here — of the “Oklahoma” musical variety; if your crops should fail we’ll give you the shirt off our back — genuinely good neighbors but don’t bother with the menusha. Well, I’ll be taking in the new environment for awhile, but does seem to be about half and half strong Dem and strong Pub here. Might have to stop into Dem headquarters (right around the corner) just to get a picture of the demographics. I do get, however, that most peeps have the environment in mind; no doubt the history here lends itself to remembering the life-giving value of the land and sea.
I am musing…may all be well with you and yours in the Pea Patch…….and those in India, Alaska and Texas too.
Vice President’s son Beau Biden died today of brain cancer.
Terrible. Heartbreaking — Much love to Joe and Family. So sad 🙁
So tragic for the Biden’s, especially his young children, and the nation — and while we knew Beau had suffered that early stroke, his brain cancer was a closely guarded secret so his passing takes us all by surprise. There was expectation in Delaware that he would run for Governor in 2016. Just an ache for a family that’s already had their share of sorrow.
Great article, thank you for always raising the level of our awareness! Unfortunately, the earth’s climate is, well “changing,” which means that we are entering a realm that we don’t yet know. We can’t predict the usual weather, let alone the new weather. We used to be able to rely upon the farmer’s almanac, which relied upon historical records, observance of astronomy, the seasons, the earth’s patterns, nature’s patterns, including her animal life, and bird migratory patterns, but all of this is in disarray. This is changed and will continue to change, there is no turning back. We have to adapt. The question is, can we forestall where we are, or do we continue to cause anthropogenic damage?
As much as I want to exert pressure on Congress, climate change is such a sophisticated issue, and their minds are so simple (or they want to frame it so simple), that no letter will sway their opinion. It will require much, much more. Us/them is how it is debated because when it comes down to anything that discusses survival that is the only way the human can process the complexity of it all and unfortunately the entrenchment occurs. I have always liked the approach by the Framing Institute who has worked with this nation’s aquariums to bring attention to the issue of climate change, very simply by showing its effects in simplistic fashion.
Whenever blame starts, deaf ears follows, we have to find a better way, all of us. It can start with the choices we make, how do we support the oil companies we blame? How do we support the power companies? How do we support the freight movement, that is the consumerism that gets our goods to us? Do we buy locally? Act locally, influences globally. This small steps can make global changes and give each of us a feeling of empowerment. Together we can also make a difference, but if we begin with vinegar, it falls on deaf ears.
Good points all, Pisces Sun, thanks for sharing them. I agree, and have written about each over the years. Also about collaboration and peace-making and how to “pet the kitty” to produce a purr, not a hiss. Blame-gaming is non-productive, and only adds energy to (what A Course in Miracles) calls the attack/defend posture of the human ego. This piece, however, wasn’t about convincing anyone about the warming of the planet. If 90 percent of us agree, that’s more than enough to have grasped the reality of our problem.
Those who still think it’s a hoax — like Mike’s customer, for instance — won’t change until something happens to make them want to entertain more factual information. And as facts and logic have changed the mind of very few on the right over the last 15 years, I no longer consider either an effective argument for those who choose denial. Those led astray, however, are mostly comprised of older folks that choose not to flex with the reality of a new century. I expect many of them to give up the ghost this decade, into the next, along with much of their attitude, and data shows that to be a realistic approach to the problem.
Essentially, this essay is about extremes. Here’s a weird little piece, for instance, about some guys in Oklahoma cops tried to rescue when their truck got into deep water. Although there are few details available, they weren’t too happy about being rescued, the cops no doubt got very authoritarian about it and there was a scuffle. Turns out — oh SURPRISE! — one of the guys was armed and ended up being shot and killed. Cops may or may not have been wounded. Analysis? Extreme weather brought extreme policing to an extremely armed and stressed America. Extremes everywhere we turn is no way to live.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/30/troopers-kill-oklahoma-ma_n_7476790.html
Your (honey and) vinegar truism is apt, Pisces Sun — however, we’re talking about congressional leadership now, not citizens. Convincing neighbors that there’s a problem is going to get easier and easier as we go because the KIDS all know and accept the truth of this. And I’d suspect that many elected on the right know the truth of it, as well, but simply ignore it because Pubs have the “marching orders” thing down pat, it’s one of their strong suits. That the Baggers and those leaning Libertarian are causing trouble now — witness Rand Paul and his supporters as regards the Patriot Act — represents a growing split in that united front, and just one more … fatal, I think … flaw in the Grand Old (repeat, Old) Party.
Both Eric and Amanda wrote about denial — about truth-telling and the need to get right not just with others but self — this week, because the energy is pushing us toward that necessity. So what I’m talking about here is refusal to any longer remain silent — read that lethargic — without letting the deniers know how their constituents feel about their obstruction. It will not change the actions of those in leadership, but it may shake their confidence that they can do whatever they want without facing a growing demand for accountability.
Around here in the Pea Patch, for instance, there are so few voices speaking for the left that everyone just thinks there aren’t any lefty’s around — that’s not true at all, it’s just that, as retiree’s, they don’t want to borrow trouble from a community of zealots. Well, trouble came because we DIDN’T speak up, so now it’s do or die … especially for future generations.
And you’re right, weather change is already here, sadly — now we have to decide if we’re going to put those things in place that will assist us in adapting and surviving, or simply pretend everything’s fine while finishing off our bucket lists (if so, I’d recommend quickly.)
And it’s not like we haven’t had plenty of time to figure this out — working on six decades! Rachel Carson nailed our future problems in the 1960s with “Silent Spring.” Then-Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas called it “the most important chronicle of this century for the human race.” Carson was labeled an alarmist.
Almost 30 years later, Al Gore began doing his slide-show on global warming (back in 1989.) He was still doing it in 2006 when it was adapted into the Academy Award-winning documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” that put the phrase ‘global warming’ into play, and brought the concept into focus. Gore was labeled an alarmist.
We’re fifteen years into a new century, facing climate changes that are a gazillion times more dangerous than ISIS, world-wide, and we STILL don’t talk about it, STILL being thwarted by a handful of cynical politicians. Writing such a letter to a climate denier who “speaks for you” in the halls of government isn’t about changing their mind or swaying them in any way — it’s about calling them on their shit.
Those who write such a letter to a Congressional denier will be called an alarmist — not to mention a Libertard — but there will be no doubt in the mind of the recipient that someone out there with a vote is watching their every move, waiting for a weakness. I don’t WANT them to sleep well, cushioned by their money and lulled by their egoism. I want them worried and vulnerable, and ultimately, neutered.
I get it, trust me, I do, I make a living out of addressing head on climate change problems and what I know is with any problem you can only convince the middle ground, not those entrenched in their beliefs. If you begin a letter by labeling the person’s position, (“climate change denier”), then you give them a reason to become entrenched. What if they are not a climate change denier? What if they have been supporting legislation directed towards abating climate change, how do we know their voting record?
I honestly mean no disrespect here, and really shouldn’t be expressing this point during this time (Rx Mercury). I really respect your writing Judith but on this point, I have to disagree. When you tell someone that they are wrong, they will hear you as if you are speaking to them like the teacher in Charlie Brown (if you are lucky). There are other ways, this is not the way at this time, it is my humble opinion, that’s all that I am saying. What is useful is to know every congressional representative’s position on every activity that they supported that helped accentuate or even helped caused climate change activities. It is the direct action that is helpful, then the direct story, the narrative that follows and then of course, the money and the vote which ultimately gets there attention. This becomes the accountable element. We hold them accountable for their actions.
We can all send the letters, and please do so. But there is so much more that we should and must be done to really make a difference. A letter writing campaign will not affect their sleep, this I am sure of because there is evidence of the climate changing every day, and yet, members are still in denial. There is some real interesting research on this topic (why there are deniers) but it really comes down to the way that this was framed 40 years ago (quite brilliantly really, by the oil companies, power companies and Republicans, to a lesser degree). Deniers tied it to religion, economics, politics, American values and jobs, so when a statement is made all of those links are made. For example, you can say, the arctic is melting and seas are rising, causing greater storm activity. They hear,” you have to regulate power plants, due to additional greenhouse gases causing polar ice to melt when we have no idea why the ice is melting, the earth has gone through melting off and on and oh, by the way, the earth’s axis is tilting a bit more than it has been.” In other words, with die hard deniers, you just talk across one another.
Anyway, enough said by me on this for now at this time. I care enough about this topic to devote my life’s work to addressing it. But with that said, yes, I think Congress should be jolted, but I think it needs to be done in a researched manner. One needs to know the position of their congressional representative, call their actions on the table to make the accountable. And, better yet, if they are a climate change proponent, by all means, glorify them too, because we need to support and uplift the few of those congressman too, because in the end. legislation and budgets will need to be passed that can hopefully make a difference. namaste’
I’m in! Just last night at work I was waiting on a family at this pizza joint I’m working at for the summer. Anyhow, I was removing some dirty dishes from the table, and the older couple (grandparents) were talking about how some pond somewhere (I missed that part) doesn’t freeze over anymore, and how they used to be able to ice skate on it. Then, the mom (the younger one), probably in her 40’s or 50’s, and obviously a climate change denier, quipped “The pond’s not freezing anymore because of global warming”. Then she scoffed, and her tone, which I can still hear, makes my pulse race in anger. Thanks for the letter idea, I’ll use it to process some of the anger.
A holistic picture can be perceived when combining the energy patterns of major planetary cycle charts. Regarding the future of governments and the humanity they serve as they skirt around the climate change issues, we can look to societies prime astrological indicator, the Jupiter-Saturn 20 year cycle.
In 2020, when Jupiter and Saturn begin their new cycle, Sedna will be at 27+ Taurus and square the U.S. Sibly chart Moon at 27+ Aquarius which suggests domestic problems for the U.S. regarding water and/or the life of creatures and plants living there.
Back in 1891 when Neptune and Pluto began the cycle they are presently in, Venus was at 27+ Cancer. By the time the 2020 Jupiter-Saturn cycle starts, Neptune and Pluto will be within orb of a sextile, an aspect considered by a notable astrologer in these parts to be a working tool. One way their sextile could prove useful is by utilizing the 1891chart’s Venus at 27 Cancer in concert with the 2020 chart’s Sedna at 27+ Taurus who will be quincunx the Galactic Core (GC) at 27+ Sagittarius. Regardless of whether or not you consider this an actual Yod /Finger of God pattern (a 2020 planet sextile a 1891 planet, both quincunx a 2020 Galactic Core), we can learn a lot from the GC and the energy that will be activated.
The 2020 GC in turn will be sextile the 1891 (Neptune-Pluto conjunction) chart’s Uranus at 27+ Libra, and they both (2020 GC + 1891 Uranus) will quincunx the 2020 (Jupiter-Saturn conjunction) Sedna in Taurus, the same Sedna that will wreak havoc on the U.S. Moon she will square.
Within the 2020 Saturn-Jupiter chart there is a grand cross between Moon at 27+ Pisces opposite Pandora at 27+ Virgo, both square the GC at 27+ Sagittarius opposite Chaos at 27+ Gemini. Sedna at 27+ Taurus sextiles Moon, trines Pandora, is quincunx (as noted above) the GC and semi-sextile Chaos. Sedna will be an important figure (symbol) during the 20 year span the 2020 Jupiter-Saturn conjunction represents. We as a whole will be working out knotty problems, but we WILL have to address them (grand cross will see to that) and they will include Climate Change.
For the U.S. specifically, the 1891 Neptune-Pluto cycle chart carries a tie to the U.S. Pluto at 27+ Capricorn, not only through its Venus in Cancer opposite the U.S. Pluto, and it’s square from Uranus in Libra to the U.S. Pluto, but also through the 1891 chart’s Industria (industry) at 28+ Capricorn retrograde. This means that the 1891 chart has an inherent T-square with an open leg in Aries at 27-28 degrees. Transiting Uranus will reach that point in June, 2017, and transit there until October 2017, returning again in March, 2018. I’m certain that at that time, climate issues will not be a topic that can be put on the back burner by industry moguls nor climate-change deniers in government.
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Been watching Rand Paul blow a cork on the floor of the Senate, screeching, mind you — very interesting and not exactly ‘presidential,’ but surely invigorating as regards privacy and civil liberty. Then Turtle Man Mitch stepped up to complain about ‘disinformation campaigns’ — and I’m reminded that not only do these two share a state in common (hey be!) but Mitch gave Rand a (quid pro quo) nod to his presidential aspirations. It’s all very star-crossed, is it not?
As well, be, I click over to watch Fareed Zakaria on CNN when the network politics are over. He had a UN official on (can’t remember who, now) schlepping his new book on water wars — he expects them any time now, as do many others. Especially with so many corporations buying up water rights, it’s inevitable.
It’s ironic– icebergs melting and raising the sea while fresh water tables are waning and dropping. All very Neptunian. The gent held up a glass of clean water he said he’d gotten from an outside tap, said BILLIONS world-wide did not have that luxury and it’s getting worse daily. We need to invest ourselves in solving that kind of problem, not wasting time doing … groan! … whatever they’re doing in DC.
Thanks for putting so much effort into these conversations, kiddo, giving us a wider picture. Fascinating business about the 1891 cycle — talk about old business. But then, the Era shift information continues to speak of the release of old, dark energy with each new Earth event — quake, volcano, fire, flood — and the ability of souls to “fast track” their Karmic load with the experience. If we intuit that to be true, then it’s a reminder to trust that our Soul knows and leads the way … and it’s an affirmation that sissies were Not invited to this party!
And that describes you, aWord. You’re very courageous and an example to us all of trusting the IS to show the way. Continued support for your adventures, and big hugs to you and cat as you settle in for a spell.
Funny how people feel free to say things in front of the “help,” isn’t it, Mike? (That’s another thing I’ve been known to tuck into carry-on; big baggies of Filippi’s pizza. YUM!) Be careful as you write your letter — anger for the situation at hand is legit, but remember not to be personally insulting. I signed my prototype “your friend” because we’re all brothers and sisters under the skin — the intent of the letter isn’t to attack the recipient, which won’t make us or them feel better. The intent is to put them, and their anti-science rhetoric, on notice.
Thanks for the exchange this weekend, dearhearts — and from what I can make of it, it’s scratchy out there, everybody nursing their private sorrows … so keep yer heads down, yer hearts open and give away as many smiles as you can!