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As long time readers of this column know, the world is going through an intense phase. It is a kind of Judgment Day process; symbolized by Pluto changing Signs, and is something I have been trying to wake people up to for some time.
The Sun takes 12 months to travel the Zodiac, whereas it takes Pluto about 280 years. Every time Pluto changes Sign, matters linked to that Sign come up that the human race must deal with and put in balance to keep progressing. As examples: Pluto entered Scorpio 83/84, which is when AIDs became a reality. Pluto entered Sagittarius 1995 and religious wars have escalated most dramatically since then.
Pluto made first entry into Capricorn, the Sign of Judgment, January 27 this year (the tree of life started to shake). Pluto dipped back into Sagittarius on June 15 for a wind up whirl (the tree of life started to shake some more). The beginning or end of a Sign is very potent, as we can see from things that have unfolded this year. Potent and transformative, like it or not, Pluto returns to Capricorn on November 28. Not to exit until January 2024. The die is being cast. It is very important you enter this time with your mind free and clear.
Realize that all the crazy chaos going on is totally man made. The quote included from the strange old book “The Teachings of Osiris” which recently came into my hands in last issue’s column was chillingly clear as to where we were heading. Just to recap and remind with the last few lines. “If mankind fails to grasp the true reason of his being incarnate on Earth, materialism will obliterate spiritual ethics entirely, and he will become a robot dominated by mass materialism which will smother his higher spiritual self and leave him wandering in a fog of illusion and material chaos.” And this time include the following lines. “The forces of evil and destruction are using men of material intellect to carry out their plans upon Earth. These sway, with fair words and promises, the masses, producing for them a vision of heaven upon Earth if they will follow them….It is for this reason that as many teachers as possible are being trained upon the Earth plane to combat this state of disharmony which the black masters are fostering.”
It is said that the “truth shall set you free,” and in this incredible time on Earth when our future, individually and collectively, is very much in the balance, the underlying dynamics of this world must be understood if we are to heal and stabilize it. Even more so since there are those who have deliberately kept us in the dark, using hypocrisy, hubris and hatred. (Just look at the Howard and Bush administrations.) These further quotes from ‘The Teachings of Osiris’ help illuminate our basic situation and what to do about it.
Here is a prime understanding for you to get. “Thou must know that there is only one law, the law of cause and effect.” The idea of ‘karma’ from the East reintroduced us somewhat to that basic law of life. You get back what you put out. The intention behind what you are doing or thinking is the all important factor. That’s why it’s a very good idea to know yourself.
One last quote that sums much up. “The nations have got to recognise that the material Earth life is for a purpose, and that purpose must be fulfilled sooner or later. There is no escape, and the life of idle luxury must cease. Behold how the Atlantean, Egyptian and Roman Empires did perish. My son, even as they did perish, so can an entire planet be erased from the astral spheres.
“Salvation is in the balance, and great shall be the price which must be paid by those who have sown the seeds of evil. “As thou dost sow, so shalt thou reap, yea, and for all time.” The judgment day which doth approach is the judgment of mortal Man upon himself. He doth profane Nature - and Nature doth rebel.”
Heavy stuff I know. But to paraphrase the Dhammapada, better one day of truth than a hundred years of lies. When you can see more clearly the way it really is, then you start to lift your consciousness. And this will make that magical difference to your world, and the one we all hold in trust together. Meditation, contemplation and positive affirmations help accelerate your mastery and understanding. Now lets look at specific star Sign material to gain more clarity on what’s ahead, and therefore better able to respond.
ARIES: CAREER & LIFEPATH: Work very consciously with what your true aims and ambitions are. Anything not true for you could falter. Whereas if you’re on beam, excellent developments are possible. Applying yourself to your ambitions and work through October, makes you trebly successful through November. Especially when fortunate Jupiter trines executive Saturn in your work zone November 12 to 26. With Pluto entering your career and life path zone November 28, its important that these life areas are in good order.
MONEY: Guard dollars and valuables wisely. Mars affecting your wealth can make for silly spending, even loss or robbery if you’re not on to it. However, by paying good attention here your fortunes can, even spectacularly rise, especially through November.
RELATIONSHIPS: Reasonable chemistry with others. (However, watch out for poison or damaging confusion October 11, November 4, 13 and 18.) Just beware mistakes or misunderstandings, especially until October 15 (when Mercury then turns direct in your relationship realm). Great powers of communication enrich your love life and multiply invites.
TAURUS: The Destiny Factor operates quite strongly here. Like it or not, even your very thoughts affect the results you encounter. So where you encounter muddle or confusion in thinking patterns, especially around ambitions, time to sort it out. Then the light of success can far more easily flow. Pay particular attention to work details (and health) until after Mercury directs October 15. Careful to mange your business and career relationships constructively and conflict free over these months. Real flash points: October 11, November 4, 13 and 18.
MONEY: Watch developments with your finances and assets closely. Make ‘safety’ an operative word with possessions. Pluto’s potent presence in your prosperity realm until November’s close requires it. But do so, and this attention could pay off, big time.
RELATIONSHIPS: Passionate Mars in your relationship realm promises action. But be sure to project harmony, not hostility to invite the kind of passion you want. (And watch it on ’Flash Point’ days listed above.) New people can be met too.
GEMINI: CAREER & LIFE PATH: Mars moving into your work zone on October 5 signifies serious star muscle to plough into your goals. Just be sure to remember ‘you catch more bees with honey than vinegar,’ and that you are making appropriate effort. On the other hand, don’t put home or self nurture out of the equation. Getting the balance right and focusing constructively on goals through October not only works well then, but also amplifies the power of success through November, especially November 8 onward.
MONEY: Keep home and family finances in order, and avoid taking on new debt. Any crises around end of October, beginning of November are then better defused. Your prosperity power then escalates through November. Career, family, real estate or just ‘lucky’ money can replenish coffers.
RELATIONSHIPS: Powerful Pluto getting ready to exit your relationship realm after a 13 year sojourn indicates powerful dynamics here. Act with wisdom in all interactions. Don’t be surprised if ‘fate,’ ‘Karma’ and ‘destiny’ all pay a visit.
CANCER: CAREER & LIFE PATH: The transformative power of Pluto buzzes about in your zones of work and health prior to exiting late November. Pay excellent attention to both, so as to engage this energy constructively. Otherwise it could be rather destabilizing. And be sure you’re sincere about what you do, and want to do. If not, change it, before Pluto does it for you. However, right efforts are going to produce meaningful and desired results. Partnerships, interaction and communication with others can all be sources of great help. Especially through November. You can seriously impress others too.
MONEY: Caution is advised. See to the safety and security of assets and possessions and financial structure. Otherwise a few shocks could unfold; especially October 11, November 4, 13 and 18. Even so, fortunes can rise through November. Professional skills and competence in sparkling form.
RELATIONSHIPS: The good fortune factor is quite strong here, especially if you make an effort. And you should. Because Pluto taking up residence in your relationship realm indicates only what’s right for you survives. However, Venus here in November indicates your charms will attract the right magic.
LEO: CAREER & LIFE PATH: You’re on a mission to accomplish, whether or not you’re aware of it -yet. Starting out with the understanding that your success and accomplishing power is becoming greater and greater these months enables you to far more profitably cash in on your growing star power. Which can really hit stride in November. Business and professional endeavours can now really begin to hit target. A mixture of success and good fortune shaping up in November helps you create even better results.
MONEY: All your career or business interests properly handled through October are going to pay, very possibly big time, through November. Restructuring debt works well then too. Money due to you, eg. Cash payouts or debts, more easily arrives in November, as well.
RELATIONSHIPS: Basically the outlook here is fine. But you must beware of damaging pressure building at home destabilizing relationships. Quite deadly days are October 11, November 4, 13 and 18. Fostering bad vibes, not truth, at home or anger within wrecks your commonsense and charisma.
VIRGO: CAREER & LIFEPATH: Clever Mercury, your ruling planet, not directing until October 15 means you must pick up on every stitch, but also get plenty of sleep until then. Then the remarkable journey your whole life can go on is able to unfurl to fuel potential. (However, make particular effort to drive, work and communicate safely October 11, November 4, 13 and 18.) Professional Saturn in Virgo has been teaching you much since arriving there since September 2007. Joining with successful Jupiter through November means rewards can arrive.
MONEY: Mixed influences here. If you watch the budget closely through October, especially the first half, you not only save money, but also amplify your prosperity power. And there is a bit of luck around you in November -especially from 14.
RELATIONSHIPS: Some issues may have to be got to grips with. And its best to do this clearly and dispassionately. Rolling around in resentment spells disaster. Given that your love life can reach an all time high, especially through November its silly not to settle the curly bits.
LIBRA: CAREER & LIFE PATH: Intelligent Mercury retrograde in Libra until October 15 means check things twice and look after health. This not only improves your professional success, it also amplifies the happiness in your birthday season (Many Happy Returns!). Somewhat surprisingly what shows up with regard to life and professional success, is the better you know yourself, the more in tune with your inner self, the better you’re going to do. Meditation, prayer, positive affirmations all help. Results can cascade through November.
MONEY: Your money power is tricky. On the one hand you’re in line to expand fortunes (Property, inheritance and business all looking good). But on the other, carelessness invites loss or fraud. (Be especially careful October 11, November 4, 13 and 18.) Regular meditation manifests more wealth.
RELATIONSHIPS: Beware silly rows over money or jealousy. And do take particular care on the specific dates listed above. However, there are deep themes at work in this realm. New love and romance is seen to settle down around your home and inner self as we move through November. Could be marriage for singles and marvellous milestones for the paired.
SCORPIO: CAREER & LIFE PATH: Feisty Mars in Scorpio can have your ambitions burning. But with the Sun in your less physical, more spiritual zone, until October 23 you need rest and sleep to apply yourself successfully. When your star rises October 24, you can be super effective. However, you can also make valuable ground beforehand by heeding the above advice. Social and career circuits can be very helpful. But the major underlying theme is your inner evolution accompanying Pluto’s, your ruling planet, changing Signs. Answer the challenge, and your fortunes rise, eclipsing a period of relative obscurity.
MONEY: Pluto gearing up to leave this realm indicates you should ensure no problems waiting to happen. Eg. Unpaid debts etc. Budget money wisely. Keep assets safe. Then the way is free for increasingly prosperous flows, November especially. You could find your values and beliefs need updating too.
RELATIONSHIPS: Life is in transformation. No less here either. Passion and power and love are around you. (Excellent meetings await for singles.) But your personal behaviour decides what you reap. So handle all interactions thoughtfully. Especially October 11, November 4, 13 and 18.
SAGITTARIUS: CAREER & LIFE PATH: Critical months ahead. Handle life with wisdom, and you can end November with new status and new wealth. Its that good. But Pluto now winding up over 13 years of tutoring Sagittarius, can test to see how much you’ve learned. Even more important reason to navigate carefully. Manage physical energy carefully too. Lack of sleep will lessen your force for success. And these rare combinations of energy can bring you rare chances for success.
MONEY: This is part of why employing your innate intelligence to guide your energies wisely is critically important. You will find the proverbial luck of Sagittarius coming back to you, in gold card status; especially November.
RELATIONSHIPS: Pluto clears out deadwood. So anything inappropriate for you goes -like it or not. (But the real thing can be deepened, even if you have to thresh stuff out.) Days like October 11, November 4, 13 and 18 need your particular wisdom.
CAPRICORN: CAREER & LIFE PATH: Much can be achieved in these two months. And in fact, you should try to do so. Then you’re working in conjunction with the deep inner transformative process going on as Pluto moves toward entering Capricorn. Not thrown around in turmoil. Mercury retrograde until October 15, and affecting your ambitions realm, means pay attention and check twice. Social and professional circles assist with ambitious progress. Successful Jupiter in Capricorn trine mighty Saturn November 14 onward helps bring a cascade of desired results, and more, if appropriate effort’s put in.
MONEY: Manage your money carefully and consciously. Dangers of hitting crises then lessen. Beware damaging arguments over money or assets, or carelessness or theft costing you too. This extra attention will more than save you. But be extra careful October 11, November 4, 13 and 18.
RELATIONSHIPS: Singles get yourself out and about. Promising introductions await. November 14 onward, Venus in Capricorn amplifies amazing love potential, whether single or paired.
AQUARIUS: CAREER & LIFE PATH: Life is action-packed here, and there will be some critical developments. So you’re well advised to start paying crucial and thinking attention to these areas. Tests are around, and days you must be particularly careful are October 11, November 4, 13 and 18. Carelessness or resentment truncate your chances. Relations with others are kind of under scrutiny too. Be pleasant, ethical and thoughtful to shine. Not get shown up. You can transform your career and public profiles now if you work consciously with your life. Its trouble if you don’t.
MONEY: results here are linked to how well you’re handling your life. Professional and business interests can pay now. Interestingly, meditation and contemplation increase your prosperity power quite considerably. November 14 onward could be quite miracle-making.
RELATIONSHIPS: Don’t take anything for granted with your loved ones. Keep the flame alive. And be particularly careful on the above listed dates. Then your love life takes on very deep and meaningful potential: With wonderful changes  wrought by November’s close.
PISCES:CAREER & LIFE PATH: Evolutionary, like it or not, Pluto has been affecting these areas since 1995, except for a brief vacation January 27 to June 15. Indicating that October and November are highly critical months in determining the flow of your life. Being aware that this is so puts you at the point of being able to captain all wisely. Think back to how things were the time Pluto was absent. Use understandings from then to further empower you now. Then all those years of effort under Pluto can result in greater rewards and kudos.
MONEY: You cannot afford to be reckless with finances or possessions. Even fraud or robbery are possible. Especially dangerous days are October 11, November 4, 13 and 18. However, this extra attention amplifies your money magnetism, as well as minimizes problems.
RELATIONSHIPS: There is sublime potential for new love now, whether married or single. Travel, educational or internet factors could be involved. New meetings around too. Power and magic become even more potent after November 14.