Cosmic Insights for Navigating Life in Today’s Conflict-Ridden Version of
a User-friendly Universe
A User-friendly Universe Focus
The intended focus of this column is to share perspectives about cosmic trends in support of embracing the concept that we create our own reality. Further the intended uplifting premise is: If we (you) believe we (you)
live in a user-friendly Universe we (you) are more likely to enjoy experiencing life as being “User-friendly”. As an astrologer I reference the movement of the planets. I believe Interpreting their impact on us is profoundly helpful in revealing “User-friendliness”. And, however, sometimes the planets foreshadow challenging times.
Now is such a time.
July 5, 2024: New Moon in Cancer.
Cancer is the sign depicted by the symbol of a crab. Crabs have claws to protect their soft underbellies form being attacked. Cancer as an astrological sign is associated with protectively caring and nurturing self and
others. The New Moon the Sun, the source of power, and the Moon, the heavenly body that receives and reflects power back to us, are both in an energetic state of nurturing. However, is notable that, because they
are associated with a New Moon, both the Sun and the Moon are in the dark. Thus, both of these two entities, that are called “The Lights,” are in darkness. Therefore, the New Moon cannot necessarily be relied upon to shed light on the matter of being nurtured. Additionally, it is noteworthy and concerning that astrology reveals we are experiencing numerous “dark” challenges at the moment. Including:
1.) Saturn, the planet that rules Karma, turned retrograde on June 29. It will remain in retrograde until November 15. Saturn is the task master of the Universe. As people everywhere adjust to its reverse movement you may feel a heaviness and a sense of urgency that somehow and in some way you need to do something. Yet, because we are in Sun/Moon darkness, clarity about what this means may be hard to discern until July 8th or 9th when the Moon has move well beyond Cancer.
2.) July 4 was a US birthday celebration. A common astrological practice is to cast a chart known as a Solar Return Chart on a birthday. The placement of the Sun is the most important element of a Solar (Sun)
Return Chart. Upon casting this chart for 2024 I was alarmed to see the Sun in what is perhaps the most negative placement it can be in a Solar Return chart. The Sun in this chart is in the 12 th House of Endings. There are 12 Signs of the Zodiac. It, thus, logically follows the 12 th House is in a location
connected to endings. The theme of endings is magnified because the 12 th House is ruled by Neptune. Neptune is currently located at the very ending degree of Pisces. (Pisces is the sign that Neptune rules.)
Thus, this is a double whammy of endings by House and by Sign. (Endings can be jarring to the core of our being.)
3.) Further to the chart’s challenging elements included in this Solar Return chart is a conjunction (joining together) between Uranus, the planet of surprises, and Mars, the planet of war. They are in the earth sign of Taurus. Earth signs manifest in actuality. The wars actually going on (Ukraine and Israel) qualify as “dust of ancient civilizations.” They, similar to Pig Pen, are a mess. Our country is riddled with division. France is riddled with division. Conflict abounds.
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