2010

Dear Friend - here is the latest Blog from Og. The Sun , today, 21 Dec., will enter Capricorn at 17.47 U.T. - and thus begin the deep, dark, solemn, sacred days which deliver us, step by step to Christmas Day - the day upon which the Sun can be observed to rise a little earlier, set a little later, evidence of the Return of the Light! - a time of great relief and joy to our forefathers, and none the less significant to all of us, now.

It might be appropriate, in this edition, to take a look at 2010, from the Astrological viewpoint. Astrology, properly understood and interpreted, does seem to indicate What The Universe Is Thinking- all Creation, manifest and unmanifest, or explicate and implicate, if you prefer, is a Unity; Wholistic, Fractal, even, and Man -"The Measure of All Things", able to interpret what is being "thunk" by the Great Cosmic Being. New Thoughts constantly arise, possibly including suggestions and encouragement as to How To Prepare for a major change of Ages -as in:- Pisces to Aquarius. As well as the end of a great Epoch in the Mayan, and other traditions-no great mystery if, as they did, you understand the nature of the cycles involved ;- as many clocks strike "Midnight" simultaneously.

One is reminded of the story of the Prodigal Son- that's us, folks, humanity in general- are we preparing to return "home" after a very long self-exile, enriched and strengthened, though, through our repeated and intensive experiences in this Earthly environment?

In the short term though ! - In 2010 probably the "busiest" area of the Zodiac is the region we know as the Sign Capricorn. The North Node of the Moon remains there for the year, suggesting
we depend a little less on tribal and familial allegiances (though they have their place), and begin to move out of the Nursery- and "plant ourselves out" in the wider world and the greater Universe - to evolve a little. Symbolically, we climb the hill (Capricorn) above our "village" (Cancer) , to appreciate the great span of the sky and stars above (Aquarius), and to gain objectivity concerning our lives, sensing the long-term prospectus, touching the Timeless in our solitary time upon the Heights. Reminds us of the Tarot Card "The Hermit".

Saturn Square Pluto in 2010 has been described as a "shrinking transformation" , as pressure is experienced on all fronts ; best encountered with authenticity and simplicity of outlook.
Saturn Opposite Uranus, on and off during 2010 represents contrasting and opposing opinions. For/against change. For/against the precept of Global Warming. For/against remaining in the E.U.You get the picture. Down here we see in black and white."Up there" we see in a vast and harmonious range of colours derived from the eternal Love and Intelligence of a great central, spiritual Sun.

Both Neptune and Uranus reach critical stages in their cycles - Neptune for inspiration and deep insight into the nature, effect and sustaining power of Spirit, as well as the great gift of friendship, as it contunues its progress through Aquarius- see the waters pour!.Uranus -be surprised! The unexpected, the radical; news and views of and from Space. Revolutionary rumbles, too - as when Popeye says:- "I can't stands no more!!"...especially in the Summer months when Uranus is joined for a while by Jupiter in early Aries. Things move quickly at such times when so many planets aspect each other from early degrees of the Cardinal Signs. If we can remember to be STILL ! and practice kindness in the midst of it all ...

Many thanks for your kind attention. I wish a Happy and Peaceful Solstice time to all Friends of Og's Blog..

As Ever;- David Matthews. (aka OG.)