Archive for April, 2012
As 2012 progresses so many things which have transpired in the first quarter of the year point to the fact that this is a most unique and unusual time perhaps eclipsing even the fears of the ancient Mayans. Whether one looks at politics, the international scene or the weather, it is clear that something out of the ordinary is impacting this frail blue orb that we inhabit and, in turn, all of us as well.
As I examine this period more closely, I find my attention being drawn to the area of finance, both local and global, and believe that something significant is on the horizon. The hints of what may lie just ahead can be seen in heavens and is the focus of this article.
There are several significant astrological events all occurring in a condensed period of time from May 15 through the Summer Solstice. This also includes the recent reversal of direction of Pluto,The Dark Lord-on April 10 in the sign of Capricorn. While each of these events individually would have an impact here on Earth, the combined energies of all of them magnify the potency of these aspects. Specifically, the realm of banking, finance, and money-related items are going to be in the astrological crosshairs of these cosmic encounters.
First and foremost, the Pluto Retrograde which began on April 10 will continue until September 17. As I have written about previously, the Dark Lord brings about transformation and eliminates the old and outworn. In the sign of Capricorn, the structural aspects of our world such as our financial and banking systems will receive the full brunt of the Dark Lord’s focus.
Things hidden will be brought to light, given that Pluto governs big business, crime and the underworld and also the Great Depression, the impact on an already shaky global financial system particularly in the early summer could be both potent and path changing across Europe and even here.
As Pluto’s 160 day rearward dance progresses, and some of these hidden truths become revealed, karmic balance is going to make those who have taken advantage of the system the hardest. Regrettably since they are also in control, the trickle-down to the rest of us will also be significant. A kind of financial fatalism could be a tipping point to more than just prime-time drama during the summer.
With the Dark Lord’s ongoing mission of transformation through destruction as the backdrop, several other cosmic elements will contribute further stress on our collective wallets, hearts and minds-among other things. Coming up next on the astrological hit parade is Venus. Please check out my article on Psychic Cosmos.com and elsewhere for a discussion on the Goddess of Love and her impact, both historically on the Mayan culture, and as dynamic force in relationships-personal, professional, international and emotional in the present day.
More than just a pretty face, Venus also governs money and values. Additionally, the Love Goddess also impacts societies and justice. When she, too, goes retrograde on May 15, financial resources will begin to dry up, sources of supply (both of cash and necessities) seem to be diminishing and a general feeling of “everyone for themselves” could lead to both domestic and international unrest.
I have written about what I foresee as a very intense period coming up in the next 60-90 days. Some of these articles will be available on PsychicCosmos.com and elsewhere in the near future.
Fortunately, this backwards waltz only lasts until June 27, however, when combined with the Plutonian backdrop and other forces which are discussed next in this article, the roughly 42 days of retrograde may well seem (and possibly be) an eternity for the world markets.
Related articles by Lou:
2012 Predictions – Astrology The Financial Future A Cosmic Conundrum Part II
Summer and the Livin’ Ain’t Easy
Astrology as Predicted is Happening
Books by Lou Raedwulfe:
All books available at Amazon or by clicking on the links below:
The RuneChest: A Runic Oracle with Interpretations for the 21st Century
2012 Stones and Stars A Look forward with Astrology and Runes
2012 Astrological Overview – Through a Glass Darkly or Not
This can be a week of important transformation: if you are not afraid to be practical and strong willed. If your mind is racing with “what if” scenarios, do not fear. Things will have a way of working out for the best. Expect a passionate Full Moon in Scorpio this Saturday.
Aries Much of what you have been doing that has made things so busy will begin to slow down. Mercury in your sign means talk is just as important as action. This is a lucky time for sharing your interests. Get out more and enjoy making contacts around the neighborhood.
Taurus The Sun in your sign makes this an especially lucky time to relax and indulge your favorite creature comforts. The more time you spend outside, the more balanced you will feel. If your birthday is this week, it’s a power packed time to make major changes. Be willing to surrender what no longer works.
Gemini Venus in your sign guarantees pleasant relationships with people. It’s lucky for bringing friends or family together. If you want to improve your looks, or find a better job, this week can help you achieve your goals. Be sensible when it comes to romance. Do not make assumptions just because you like someone.
Cancer This is a powerful week to take a stand for the sort of life you know you want, need, and deserve. Do not allow the need to take care of others stand in your way. Often things that seem most impossible can be resolved. Just set a goal and believe in yourself.
Leo What do you enjoy most? This is a lucky week for sharing your interests with friends, old and new. Not everyone may appreciate you as you would like. This does not have to dim your confidence or enthusiasm for life. Good things are coming your way! Unexpected news can open the doors of opportunity.
Virgo While this can be a powerful week to get things done, emotionally things can be dicey. Some may be in the grip of powerful obsessive thoughts that are not pleasant. They are also not based in reality. Refuse to let fear or worry take charge. Center yourself in calm and simplicity.
Libra This week demands you take stock of your life. If you work too much, feel unappreciated, or simply do less enjoyable things in favor of what you think you “should” do: stop! You have the power to rearrange any situation. Look for practical solutions to get more fun and pleasure out of life.
Scorpio Transformation is your bread and butter. This week pushes you out of the nest and towards a better and more effective way of being. Emotions can be running high. Saturday’s Full Moon is a time for reaping what you have sown. A positive attitude will help you find solutions to any problem.
Sagittarius It’s never too late to start over. This is a powerful week to face the more practical aspects of your life with an eye to making necessary changes. Avoid blaming yourself or others for situations that have not worked out as you would like. Be extremely honest about your feelings and needs.
Capricorn You may feel up against a wealth of old habits or emotionally trying attitudes. This is because you are on the edge of some important breakthroughs in your life. Do not isolate yourself. Share your adventures, good and bad, with someone older who loves you unconditionally. You are on the cusp of a brighter future.
Aquarius Do your best this week to focus on down to earth matters. There can be major transformations in areas that support both your serenity and security. Spend more time focusing on budgets and the way money flows in your life. Relax with good friends to improve your spirits. Be especially patient next Saturday.
Pisces Your sympathy for others will make you especially well liked. Neptune in your sign increases your natural psychic awareness. This is a powerful time to make a good impression that will help you with business or political interests. If you have a sweetheart, take time to plan something special under next weekend’s Full Moon.
What is happening in the stars for the week of April 22-28, 2012?
If you had hoped things would begin to settle down, take heart! The entrance of the Sun into Taurus brings us a more settled and satisfying week. Some long standing frustrations and delays will at last see positive change. This is a lovely time to get outside and appreciate the beauty of nature.
Aries This is a powerful week for you to trust your intuition. Your inner voice should not be ignored. It can prevent you from making a foolish choice, or lead you to start something new. Confidence and good humor will help you shine. Be patient with people who seem slower or less adventurous than you.
Taurus Good things are coming your way! Throw yourself into practical projects that make your home and garden more beautiful. This is an ideal time for bringing out your inner farmer. You may begin to see the results of actions taken months ago. Have faith that you are building a better future.
Gemini Venus in your sign is incredibly bright right now. Find the Moon and you will see Venus as well. The energy this brings is incredibly pleasant. It’s an ideal time to upgrade your wardrobe, run around with friends, or plan a party. Love relationships will grow if you talk about your feelings.
Cancer It’s one of those pleasant weeks where simple pleasures can be a true source of joy. Food, friendship, and fun should be your watchwords. If you like to cook, or garden, now is the time to share your interests. Learn more about local produce and organic foods. A more natural approach supports health and healing.
Leo Be willing to talk about what you value. There is the potential this week for breakthroughs both personally and in your relationships with others. Long standing family problems do not need to be forever. There is a way to forgive and move on. Outdoor activities, shared with people you love, can improve your perspective.
Virgo If you straight overhead in the early evening you will see the very red planet Mars moving through the early degrees of Virgo. For the August born, this is a period of action and excitement. For all, this is the time to have courage. Do not let your tendency to worry dominate your thinking.
Libra You could be especially busy this week. Make lists and do your best to stay organized. Be very clear about what you will and will not be able to do. Pretending nothing is wrong just to keep the peace or make a good appearance will work against you. Relax more and accept things as they come.
Scorpio This is an important week for close relationships and legal matters. Be sure you have made your position clear to others. It is important to set boundaries that work for you. This is a lucky time for making a break with your regular routines. Relax more and go with the flow.
Sagittarius There can be arguments or conflicts this week that will ultimately help you clarify what you value. You have a tendency to speak first and think of a diplomatic approach later. Do what you can to avoid “foot in mouth” disease! Control any temptation to say the first thing that crosses your mind.
Capricorn You continue to be under a very positive and supportive energy. This can allow you to put practical plans into action. It also holds the potential for finding a deeper sense of who you are. As a result, you may be able to bridge some long standing estrangement concerning people you love.
Aquarius The energy this week is tremendously supportive for making social contacts and getting out with friends. Team building and collaborative projects will enjoy an easy flow. Do not isolate. The more you are willing to share with others, the better everyone is going to feel. It’s a positive time to review your personal finances.
Pisces You will be happiest sticking to regular habits and simple pleasures. This can be a relaxing time, if you are willing to take lessons from the most innocent and trusting creatures in your life. Projects close to the earth such as gardening or spending time reading in the sun, can help recharge your batteries.
What is happening in the stars for the week of April 15-21, 2012?
Expect an unsettled and potentially frustrating week. Don’t blame yourself. What happens is no more your fault than when your joints ache when the weather is cold and damp. Be courageous and speak your truth! You don’t want to die wishing you had been more honest to the world about who you are. Saturday’s unsettled New Moon enters with much unfinished business and missteps in the mix.
Aries You may misplace tools, find everything requires doing over, and generally hit walls where smooth sailing should be the order of the day. Keep your sense of humor! This is simply a stormy and unsettled patch of astrological weather. Be patient and also willing to look at things from a fresh perspective.
Taurus Keeping thing simple will help you fly under the radar and avoid unnecessary drama. The Sun enters your sign April 19. This makes it a great time to enjoy good food, supportive friends, and the beauty of nature. Be willing to review your money situation. Make practical plans to protect your interests.
Gemini All kinds of unwelcome situations can test your patience and maturity. You may be especially critical of yourself or others. Worse, you may be the target of some unpleasant opinions no matter how good your intentions. Be prepared to surrender a relationship that no longer works. Slow down and shorten your to-do list.
Cancer If things seem especially unsettled, or disappointing, remember this too shall pass. This week’s energy challenges you to say what you think, even if you are in a very uncomfortable situation. There is likely to be an explosion if you hide your feelings and pretend nothing is bothering you. Pamper yourself more.
Leo You may be sailing along wondering what is wrong with everyone else. This is an ideal time to focus on personal health and fitness. This is a good week for brainstorming ideas that will need to take practical form later on. Help others see the bright side and be more confident.
Virgo Don’t blame yourself for anything that comes your way this week. Things can be stressful and disappointing. It’s not the end of the world. This is the messy, chaotic stage before a rebirth. Some will be able to at last make a decision about something that has been unsettled for several months.
Libra This week you are going to have to deal with people, even if it’s unsatisfying and messy. Keeping up appearances may have worked in the past, but right now, it’s about the last thing you need to care about. What comes up right now holds the potential for healing old wounds.
Scorpio This is a time when you may notice you are seeing the results of commitments made in the last few months. If you have been seriously working to become more stable emotionally and practical financially, things may begin to show a silver lining after a long dark period of challenge and change.
Sagittarius With the astrological weather so unsettled, do your best to be upbeat and flexible. Be ready to adapt your approach, especially where finances and close relationships are concerned. Remember other people may be reacting to temporary stress. Accepting a breakdown could be the path to healing. Don’t give up on your dreams.
Capricorn Who said transformation was easy? Your feelings are likely to continue to be especially intense. The biggest power struggles are likely to be in your own mind and heart. The more you can accept yourself, warts and all, the quicker you will be truly empowered. This is a slow process of letting go; be kind to yourself.
Aquarius You may not realize how stubborn you can be. Your best approach to challenges and conflicts will lie in being less attached to your usual habits and approaches. Good luck appears when you are willing to embrace the unexpected and untried. Your natural and spontaneous creativity can help you make wise choices.
Pisces You may be challenged this week to surrender people, situations, feelings, and things that no longer serve your best interests. Stressful situations you encounter this week can actually open the door to reorganizing your life in a more effective and satisfying way. Be open to learning and growing from the feedback others give you.
What is happening in the Stars for the Week of April 8-14, 2012?
This is likely to be both a busy and an intense week for most people. Any plans or bright ideas you have had in the last three weeks would be best reconsidered before you put them into action. This begins a positive period for going over (again) concerns and habits that no longer serve your best interests.
Aries Relationships with others will demand a serious and fair approach. A positive attitude is a powerful thing. It’s important to appreciate the simple pleasures you share with those you love. If your birthday is this week, you are at a crossroads. Some things must be accepted as other things are surrendered.
Taurus You are in a strong position to make positive and lasting change in any area of your life. Things that have not worked out as you had hoped will benefit from another try. Those born near May 6 are under a lucky star. Take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way.
Gemini This can be a stressful or at least challenging week especially where your love life is concerned. You may want something badly, get a second opinion. Your imagination can be running wild! At the same time, it is important not to doubt yourself. Those born in May must refuse to let insecurity dominate your thinking.
Cancer Focus on making your home more pleasant and secure. You will be happiest when things are simple and uncomplicated. This can be a very pleasant time to invite people over to share a meal. Do not neglect any health concerns. It can be helpful to seek a second opinion or do your own research.
Leo Your creative energies are strong! This is a lucky time for romance, for planning travel, or indulging in anything you most enjoy. Be sensible when it comes to spending. Your natural optimism can have you take risks at times when a more conservative approach would be more sensible. Avoid impulsive decisions.
Virgo Continue to do your best in whatever situation you find yourself in. It can be a time when you feel a little off-center or out of balance. Just go with the flow! Appreciate the people in your life who truly care about you. Problems you face head on will be less trouble tomorrow.
Libra The more you do things with others, the happier you will be. This is a great time for running around with friends, planning parties or simply being part of an active social network. If you have wanted to clean out your closet, now is the time. Consider updating your look and try something different.
Scorpio It’s a lucky week! Be ready to take advantage of any opportunities that come your way. The more you are willing to talk about your deepest feelings, the happier you will be. Partnerships are favored, so be flexible and willing to see things from another’s point of view. Surrender old hurts.
Sagittarius You are in an odd situation where positive outcomes can emerge from a serious of uncomfortable or unexpected events. Relationships can be full of uncertainty. Verify all your facts. You may reach some sort of crisis Tuesday and Wednesday. After that, things begin to settle down.
Capricorn This remains a critical and positive time for you. Do not let disappointments or delays stop you. Just keep pushing forward. There is nothing coming your way that cannot be successfully managed. It’s a lucky time for renewing old friendships and making peace in the family. Share your highest hopes and you’ll people truly care.
Aquarius Any stresses you feel will be easier if you share them. The more time you spend having fun with friends, the more rewarding this week will be. Do your best to avoid toxic people and situations. Life is too short to be sidetracked in emotional dark places. Trust your intuition.
Pisces Spend as much time as possible relaxing and centering yourself. Even if you are busy, carve out some quiet time to nurture your own mind and spirit. Those born in February can be under the spell of an idea or person. Remember that anything too good to be true, most likely is an illusion.
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The solar eclipse and new moon which occur on May 20/21, add yet another layer to the celestial “cake”. This eclipse occurs on the cusp between Taurus and Gemini. Classical astrologers have noted that a solar eclipse in the former denotes a scarcity of “products of the earth” and can be hurtful to mankind. Clearly, the energies here point to shortages of necessities which could be the result of commodities markets being impacted by both natural and man-made events.
The new moon has long been recognized as a time of beginning as well as the conscious and sub-conscious balancing of wants and needs. Given the scenario I have described up to this point, this could be the actual start of the transformation pushed by the Pluto, Dark Lord in his dance with the Goddess of Love. There could be more fireworks this Memorial Day week-end then anyone could imagine, particularly with a financial squeeze right at the start of the summer season.
As mentioned in a number of articles that I have written this year, June 4-6 will be what I believe is a period of the perfect astrological storm. In the space of 48 hours, Neptune, the Sea King, goes retrograde. There is a total Lunar Eclipse with the moon in Sagittarius, Venus transits across the Sun (still in retrograde) and squaring Mars, God of War, in the process. Though associated with love and romance, Venus also rules greed and this aspect will rear its head during that week.
It is not inconceivable that a natural event such as an earthquake, volcano, or hurricane, could deliver an unexpected and devastating blow to the western hemisphere. This event, in turn, could push the already shaky financial house of cards completely over. Additionally, man-made lunacy (appropriate for a total lunar eclipse) could become revealed and reviled leading to an even further lack of trust across the board. A sense of denial, escapism, and being caught up in spin or illusions could result in a financial meltdown from an unexpected direction.
Deeper spiritual wounds added to the mix when Chiron goes retrograde June 11. While the world tries to make sense of the previous week’s chaos, fractures of the more personal kind will also be felt as those social lifeboats that were taken for granted suddenly come up too short, not unlike a certain fated vessel whose centennial sinking was celebrated in April.
Between the potential of meteorological, geological, and geo-political upheavals during this short time period, one can expect the financial world to whipsaw wildly and resources becoming depleted (or withheld). An air of desperation competes with futility which could lead to social unrest of a more primal, physical and violent nature both here and abroad.
This, however, is only a prelude to an even more intense period throughout the summer which will be the subject of future articles. Skilled psychics and astrologers, such as those on PsychicCosmos stand ready to provide counsel and guidance to one and all during these most peculiar of times.
Horoscopes by Lou
Related articles by Lou:
2012 Predictions – Astrology The Financial future A Cosmic Conundrum Part I
2012 The Year Ahead According to the Runes
2012 Stones and Stars available at Amazon
The RuneChest available at Amazon
Books by Lou Raedwulfe all available at Amazon:
2012: Stars and Stones available at Amazon.com
The RuneChest also available at Amazon.com