Dear friends,
My dear friend Chrissie Blaze is a highly gifted astrologer. For those of you who take store by astrology you’ll be interested in her predictions for this extraordinary year, particularly in light of all the tumultuous events of the past years, and the evidence, everywhere we look, that we are undergoing a profound evolutionary shift.
Here’s what she says:
‘From the start, 2018 is shaping up to be a profound astrological year, where we humans can, through hard work and determination, begin to move slowly but surely from chaos to healing and evolutionary transformation.
‘We are being assisted in this shift by one major theme for 2018: Saturn’s transit through its own sign, Capricorn, where this ‘Planet of Karma’ is comfortable. Another planet, Pluto, is also in this sign and has been since 2008, remaining there until 2023. Pluto’s energy is subtle, but its results hit like a ton of bricks. It is ultimately about transformation, regeneration and rebirth. Together, Pluto and Saturn mean serious business, particularly affecting institutions such as government, universities and federal agencies – all ruled by the Earth sign Capricorn – grinding them up and slowly bringing change to social order.
Humanity grows up
‘Capricorn rules our ambitions and career. We are now being commanded to get to work and take responsibility for our actions; when we do Saturn offers us the discipline to reach our highest and most noble aspirations. When we move our focus to the important issues of life and shun the frivolous, Saturn in Capricorn is our friend.
‘This transit of Saturn continues until the end of March 2020 and signals a time for humanity to grow up.
‘As well as these sobering influences, Jupiter transits Scorpio for most of the year untilNovember 8, when it enters Sagittarius. Jupiter receives powerful aspects during the year with the planets Neptune, Pluto, Chiron and the true North Node. This represents a time for us to broaden our minds and have more faith in ourselves and in life. It’s time to honestly acknowledge our faults as well as our strengths, so that we are ready for the part we must play in this evolutionary shift.
‘Jupiter in Scorpio is urging us to understand and express our deeper feelings and to grow emotionally. Scorpio is ruled by the power planets Mars and Pluto. While we all have the potential to heal, Scorpios are the natural healers of the zodiac. They have an intense emotional energy that they can channel; they are motivated to fix the broken and to heal those who suffer. Overall, this is a great year for self-improvement as well as greater emphasis on true spirituality, such as service to others, healing, prayer and directed intention.
‘The final major astrological event in 2018 features the planet of revolution and revelation –Uranus, the co-ruler with Saturn of the sign of the times we are in: Aquarius. This is the sign for today and the next 2,000 years - The Age of Aquarius. Aquarians are the pioneers of this Age, boldly shining the light of truth despite the cost; bringing the warmth of love to science, combining head with heart. Uranus boldly brings change to entrenched positions and truth to dogma. Saturn gives us the discipline, hard work and purity of motive to then bring order from the wake of a Uranus-style revolution.
Major financial shake-ups
‘Uranus is finally moving from the sign of Aries to Taurus in mid-May. After a brief return to Aries on November 6, it returns to Taurus on March 6, 2019 for seven years. We shall see a shake-up of financial institutions globally, and personally our attitude towards money and possessions, as well as our sense of security will change. While painful for some, all of these planetary influences are assisting us in our evolution. After some stormy times we shall see innovations in our monetary and banking systems more aligned to humanity’s needs.
‘More importantly, these developments will also bring new revelations about Mother Earth, which is so closely aligned to the Earth sign of Taurus. Although Uranus predicts more shake ups in the form of natural disasters, it also promises new revelations about the connection between humanity, the weather patterns and the upheavals on this planet - and how our thoughts and actions can begin to change things for the better.
‘With these four planetary themes there is no longer room for the trite, superficial pursuits or the excessive glamor that is pursued by many today. We shall no longer be so interested in shallow or temporary measures. We shall see, slowly but surely, a shift away from more meaningless pursuits towards more serious and fulfilling paths. This may happen through personal and global crises, but if we keep our eye on a higher path, from these crises will come increased understanding, greater wisdom, innovation – and heartfelt desire borne out of love - to solve the problems we have.
A missing planet
‘This spirit of the times is what inspired me to write my book: "Earth: Astrology's Missing Planet - Reconnecting with Her Sacred Power" published on February 23, 2018'. Strangely the influence of the Earth – this beautiful planet we touch, and which gives us all we need in our journey through experience - has been ignored in astrology and is regarded by many as a lifeless rock and resource for humanity’s greed.
‘Now is the time to acknowledge the Earth as a living, breathing Intelligence and give scientific evidence for this. In my new book I explain why, at this crucial, chaotic and yet hopeful time in our history, it is vital for us to understand more deeply our relationship with Her. I address the important question of the influence of the Earth in astrology that, until now have not been addressed seriously, and explain how you can find your "Earth sign" and use it to actualize your life purpose. Once we regain our connection with Mother Earth, lost over many centuries through the burgeoning of mechanistic science, we can at the same time begin to regain harmony and sanity in our world.’
Warmest wishes,
Lynne
