Reconsideration

By Len Wallick

Sometime tonight for most of us, Mars makes its way into Capricorn. This raises some questions. As to what it may actually mean, that will largely be left to you, dear readers, as you answer the questions raised in the context of your own lives.

The first question hearkens back to when Mars ingressed Sagittarius way back in late October. It was nearly the halfway point between the Libra equinox and the Capricorn solstice which is now just a few weeks away. Venus was retrograde in Scorpio at that time, conjoined with the Sun and was (get this) after its long trip to Libra and back, within one degree of where Venus is today.

The asteroid Eros was conjoined with Mars for the transition and they remained partners for much of the Sagittarius adventure. Gradually the red planet pulled away and today Eros is within a degree of the Galactic Center point that the Moon crossed yesterday.

At that time your faithful correspondent suggested that Mars leaving behind a sign it ruled may have precipitated a shift in the balance of influence over the whole zodiac in favor of Jupiter. When one takes into account that the biggest planet rules Sagittarius, that it was (and still is) ensconced in Pisces — the other sign Jupiter dominates — along with Uranus, and that none of the other planets were in signs of their own domicile, one can at least lend credence to the assertion that Mars made Jupiter top dog at the time.

Now, once again due to a Mars sign change, one must reconsider dominance of the sky, this time in favor of Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn. That’s the first question. It’s a worthy inquiry for several reasons, not just because of one planet. The ringed one is currently direct in Libra where it is exalted, which is to say all the benefits of rulership with none of the responsibility. In addition, the two signs that Saturn does rule are auspiciously populated and getting more so. And it’s not just a matter of numbers. Aquarius, Capricorn and their current residents are closely related to the tenor of our recent times.

Aquarius is currently host to Chiron and Neptune. Both in direct motion and nearly conjunct — these two have a combined cachet that closely resembles the recent revelations originating from WikiLeaks this year. Up to now, the Neptune tenure in Aquarius has mostly served to disappoint, thereby witnessing an era of arrogant obfuscation which for the most part was successful at fooling most of the people most of the time. From stolen elections to false flag events, to financial shenanigans on a monumental scale, you name it, it has been one long, jaw dropping, head spinning walk down a foggy garden path.

Chiron has recently appeared to bring some redemption as Neptune approaches the end of its long saga in Aquarius. Cutting through the deceptions brought about by both the fog of war and Foggy Bottom, the inconvenient benefic has thrown a stark light upon the absurdity of the established order’s efforts to recover its deceptions. To use just one example, witness the State Department’s recent directive to current and future employees to disregard what is now a matter of public record. As if that will do anything but make them look even more pathetic.

Speaking of the established order, that brings us back to Capricorn, the other sign ruled by Saturn. Tonight’s admission of Mars to the goat’s fold is not the beginning, nor is it the end but it may have tipped the scales. Pluto has been there since 2008, reminding us over and over again to get in touch with our values so that we can find them in the dark. Just how that could be important is now becoming clear; we may have to.

Mercury preceded Mars into Capricorn as December got underway. In a few days it will station for a dual sign retrograde that, by popular intimation, promises to offer unique insight and one informative, e-ticket ride. For one example, consider the issues of air transportation. Along with communication, electronics and thought, transport — especially via the air — is included in Fleet Foot’s auspices.

We have seen the Transportation Security Administration actually exceed the absurdity of the State Department to the extent that almost nobody is fooled anymore. Now that the security measures for airline passengers consist of a choice between radioactive assault and physical abuse, it is clear that our safety is not and never has been motivation for making air transportation increasingly inconvenient, less comfortable and more dangerous than ever before. It almost seems like some sort of experiment.

So now we have Mars in Capricorn and the primary question is whether the hegemony of the planet of expansion (Jupiter) has been overtaken and overcome by the lord of limits, the commander of contraction, Saturn. Your loyal servant is going to stick his grizzled neck out and call it. Yup, even before the Sun enters, even before Mars hooks up with Pluto, even before the Mercury station which will make it all the more plain, the sky is now ruled by Saturn and it’s going to get stronger.

Please understand that this is not gloom and doom, nor is it a prediction. Saturn is not such a bad vibe. After all, what better way to know and define yourself than through the experience and (ideally) use of limits? So answer this question for your own sweet self, is your curmudgeon correspondent full of goat poop again? Or does the old codger have a knack for sorting the ACs from the DCs at least once and awhile?

A couple of other questions to consider. First, no matter where Mars is, desire will be found. As it makes the transition from manifestation to form, can you find your niche of participation? It’s there somehow, for nearly everyone. Something is awaiting your personal energetic contribution of Mars desire to make something take shape. Take a few moments of the compressed space-time that is characteristic of this time of year. Ask yourself, what and where is your spot to make an imprint in the wet cement?

Next, remember the centaur planet Crantor that was there on the cusp to conjoin Mercury upon its entrance to Capricorn as December dawned? The gatekeeper, the voice crying out in catharsis, is what we called it. That voice did indeed appear to resonate with you. Well, Crantor is still there. Not on the cusp anymore, the goat-mart greeter has moved inside the door where it will conjoin with Mars late tomorrow or early Thursday, depending on where you are. Try to remember where your head was at on the cusp of the month and compare it to where your desire is tomorrow and ask yourself what the parallax view of Crantor looks like. This is a rare opportunity to get a personal fix on centaur energy.

Finally, and this is really sticking the neck, both arms and one good leg out there, the applying eminence of Saturn opens up a can we were saving for next year. Most of you reading this have been informed over and over about the impending new rendition of last year’s cardinal T-square, consisting of a long-lived square between Uranus on the Aries Point and Pluto in the first degree of Capricorn. This to be exacted seven times in total, carrying us through 2012 and beyond.

Well, it appears that Saturn, the third member of last year’s T-party is not exactly going into retirement. Next October, just as Uranus and Pluto are working the inside, the ringed one is taking this up on the outside with an opposition to Eris. Imagine that, the whole new goddess has the good ol’ boy right where she wants him, and vice-versa. If one grants the same level of auspicious implication to this cardinal opposition as to the cardinal square, then it is not too early to begin taking it into account. And it’s not just Mars that has tipped us off today.

Try getting up before dawn on a clear morning sometime soon. Look to the southeast and see the amazing grace of Venus. Nope, that’s no airliner coming in for a landing, nor is it a UFO, that’s a planet. While planets do not twinkle as stars do, one could swear that Venus is giving us a wink. That’s because she once again picked her spot in Scorpio. Take a tip from Venus and pick your own spots where you can make the most difference and from which you can help the rest of us see it coming.

It would make you look as beautiful as you really are.

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