Uranus, the planet of revolution, also has some dramatic transits that will further open the floodgates of change. The Uranus square to Pluto denotes a time when existing political structures are shaken so that new forms can take their place. Also square to Mars, this Uranus transit reflects the desire for freedom to act with any restraint. This type of frenetic energy is filled with accidents waiting to happen; the likelihood of some transportation accident during this Olympic cycle is greatly increased.

The opposition with Venus and the quincunx with Mercury retrograde highlighting the emotional volatility and communications confusion that will play out especially during the first two weeks of the games. Misunderstanding the message could cause emotions to boil over regardless of the consequences. Expect some kind of political blunder obscuring the actual content of what was being said and which leads to an over-wrought emotional response by a much larger audience than expected.

Mercury the Messenger has a unique role to play during the games beyond the synastry of the two charts. For the great majority of the time, the Messenger continues to run in reverse; it does not go direct until August 7th. During this time, both Neptune and Pluto will form quincunxes with the Messenger. This most difficult of aspects will definitely be under affliction from the Mercury retrograde.

Expect lots of time to be wasted on planning things which are not realistic or obtainable. The continued interference with communications will only add to this problem. Promises, particularly from those “in charge” will be hollow and will not be able to be kept. Trying to keep track of the correct order of things will also result in some political missteps and possibly add to an international problem that currently exists.
Mixed messages from the realm of finance will only serve to confuse and anger those trying to make sense of what is going wrong.

Even the weather will seem as if it is out of control. Expect an unusual meteorological event to take center stage right in the heart of the Olympic Games; possibly even affecting them. There is also the chance of an earthquake along the Ring of Fire that could catch everyone by surprise.

In ancient times, the Games were a time to measure the athletic talents of competing cities or regions to see which one would triumph. Later, this event expanded to nations and became as much of a political statement as an athletic one. In this year of 2012, with so much in flux and so much uncertainty, this series of athletic trials has become a focal point for attention across the globe. With that kind of focus, the energies of the astral bodies also becomes magnified and lends an enhanced meaning to the phrase: Let the Games Begin and hopefully end on a good note.

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With the start of the XXX Olympic Games in London, the latest installment of athletic (and yes, political) competition continues a tradition that began over 2700 years ago at the ancient Greek site of Olympia. The echoes of those past games still resonate today both in the heavens as well as on the field of competition. Comparing the chart of those first games with the “natal” chart of the 2012 London Olympics reveals a powerful synastry reaching across the mists of time and space with the potential to impact far more than who will win a gold medal.

The term “synastry” describes the analysis of the interaction between two or more astrological charts in order to predict how their relationships will affect events in the future. When a planet aligns with another at a moment in time, this is known as a “transit”. In this case, I have looked at the chart for the date of the first Olympic Games August 22, 776 B. C. at Olympia in relation to the chart for the opening ceremonies in London on July 27th, 2012. There are several profound aspects and transits that could impact not only the Games but the world at large.

Perhaps the most significant aspect is the Pluto Opposition Pluto Transit. This is not a normal time and there is a true sense that what is occurring is, in fact, fated. . With this transit, we all are extremely vulnerable to the impact of deep and profound change. This is a time of endings and new beginnings. Authority and existing power structures will be challenged-and will not give up willingly.

The location of the Pluto at the first Olympic Games was in the sign of Cancer. Its present day position resides in Capricorn. As mentioned in several of my previous articles, Pluto in Capricorn is dynamic and transformative on a global scale. In contrast the placement of Pluto in Cancer the emphasis is on radical changes on a personal or social level. The combination of internal and external transformation makes this a unique moment in time that could radically alter what we know as “reality”.

The conjunctions between Pluto and Mars, and Pluto and Uranus heighten this kinetic frenzy. As this intense energy ramps up, expect wild fluctuations in the world of finance which could lead to an upheaval on the existing status quo before the Torch is extinguished in London at the Olympic Games. Some of the existing political structures will collapse in dramatic and probably violent fashion, including some that are less expected than others.

On the personal side, the Pluto the Dark Lord finds itself squared to Venus. While this heightens intense physical relationships, it can also result in receiving what is believed to be wanted, but, in truth, not what is actually needed. As a result, scandals, both personal and political could make the beginning of August truly the start of “the dog days”.

The Moon, representing our emotions and the very tides of existence is also under duress. With squares to the Sun, Neptune, the Midheaven and the North Node, the battle between ego of certain leaders and emotions of their constituents could add a lot of tension. This could be a harbinger of the “have-nots” deciding to try and take matters from the “haves”. Again, this is more on global scale than one individual country.

Emotional excess and over-reaction will add to the confusion with the result being uniformly poor choices both on the home front and beyond. This can be a precursor to the Euro-crisis dissolving into a revolution, perhaps in Greece, but possibility elsewhere in Southern Europe within the next three weeks. The ripple effect could cause even more confusion with the common question being: Who is really in charge?

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Lou Raedwulfe is the author of Stars and Stones – A Look Forward with Astrology and Runes, 2012 An Astrological Overview and The RuneChest. All books are available at Amazon for Kindle and Barnes & Noble for Nook from $12.99. He is also a psychic advisor, clairvoyant, tarot master and rune master.  Get a reading today from him at www.PsychicCosmos.com

On July 27th, at 9:00 p.m. (BST), the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games will commence in London. All the pomp and pageantry will begin the latest installment of a ritual that began nearly 3000 years ago in Olympia, Greece. In a real sense, this event is both a mirror of the past and a reflection of things to come. The stars in play here are not only on the tracks, fields, and pavilions of the various venues but also those that reside in the heavens and whose paths will impact us here on Earth long after the last gold medal has been given and the final anthem has been played.

Astrologically speaking, there are several ways that the Games of the XXX Olympiad can be examined. In this article, I am going to focus on the “natal” chart for the opening ceremonies; were the Olympics a “baby” this date and time could certainly qualify as the basis for casting a natal horoscope. Much as a birth chart can map out a course of events, influences and behaviors for a person, the calculations here can be said to influence that entire “lifespan” of this latest installment of athletic competition.

Of particular interest is the cosmic activity of Pluto, the Dark Lord. As I have noted in a number of articles, Pluto in Capricorn manifests potent energies of transformation and destruction of the old and outmoded on a global scale. We have seen many examples of this in the last few months in financial matters, upheavals in many countries involving ending existing power structures, and even transformative meteorological events. With the eyes of the world focused on London, Pluto’s aspects take on an even greater importance.

Perhaps the most noticeable of these planetary connections are the three quincunxes (or inconjucts) that will be occurring during the start of the Games. This aspect is one of the most difficult to deal with since the planets involved are of different elements and the signs in which they reside are of different natures. This is the aspect of synchronicity where one thing occurs triggering a second occurrence that is related but whose connection is not readily apparent. Diversion, challenge and redirection are all features of the quincunx; with Pluto as one of the “partners” these elements will be magnified.

On July 27th, the Sun and the Pluto form a quincunx. Although the games may be a diversion, the world is going to have to focus on those items and events that everyone would prefer to ignore. The events in Syria, the growing Libor scandal and the increased saber-rattling involving Iran would all qualify on potential transformative events that cannot be denied.

Mercury also in involved in a Pluto quincunx. With the ongoing Mercury Retrograde and the Pluto Retrograde also in reverse, a major communication snafu with life-altering potential is highly likely. Lack of control (governments, banks??) could cause a house of cards to topple even as world records are shattered by the athletes who are striving for medals and glory.

The third quincunx involves Jupiter. Here, latent insecurities about the future will cause distrust and fear of the unknown that could lead to a knee-jerk reaction leading to a failure or collapse of an existing system. There is a sense that this could involve southern Europe although North Africa continues to be a concern.

Another important aspect involving Pluto, the Dark Lord, is the square. There are two of these plus a semisquare which are important to examine. The semisquare involved the Moon. A lot of emotions will be brought to the forefront in external events or demonstrations which, in reality are a reflection of an emotion or truth that is deeply blocked.

This could well be a singular event that, for a brief moment in time, transcends the boundaries of different world views, and reminds us that we are all part of the proverbial human family. Unfortunately, this can also lead to impulsive actions or decisions that could radically change the face of the globe.

The square between Mars and Pluto is of particular concern since it magnifies reckless actions and given Pluto’s transformative nature, a change could come whether we are ready or not. This could be a precursor to some kind of event or occurrence during the ceremonies that have ripples far beyond what anyone could have foreseen.

Then, there is the generation influence of the square between the Pluto and Uranus. This is a generational effect which directly impacts existing power structures both in government and finance. A further revelation concerning the ongoing monetary crisis that is sweeping the globe could overshadow pomp and circumstance. Again, the potential of a singular event occurring within the sphere of the opening ceremonies is likely. How we respond to it and the changes it could bring are still in flux.

As such, watching the Olympics unfold on the 27th of July could carry a far greater meaning than the “passing of the torch”. What new flame will be lit remains for us to bear witness to and to record for those who follow.

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Lou Raedwulfe is the author of Stars and Stones – A Look Forward with Astrology and Runes, 2012 An Astrological Overview and The RuneChest. All books are available at Amazon for Kindle and Barnes & Noble for Nook. He is also a psychic advisor, clairvoyant, tarot master and rune master.  Get a reading today from him at www.PsychicCosmos.com