By Len Wallick
Today (or tonight, depending on where you are), the Full Moon in Libra furthers the cardinal sign ambiance that has consistently been the daily tableau since the Vernal Equinox. With frequent emphasis on the first degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra and or Capricorn this pattern is consistent with the events that have taken place in our public and private lives. The political has now become continuously personal. This phenomenon is a clear indicator of a new era.
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Before attending to the Full Moon, however, please allow us to pause and consider a rather momentous transit that concluded the eventful week just past. The point that represents the center of our galaxy has clearly and cleanly moved into the twenty-eighth degree of Sagittarius.
When we look at an ephemeris, the Galactic Center, if it is listed at all, is classified as a “fixed” point or “star.” Indeed, it would seem to be so. However, it does in fact progress along the zodiac at the almost imperceptible rate of about one arc minute per year. In other words, it takes over sixty years to move one degree; This is longer than it takes for Saturn to orbit the Sun twice. And it’s not really what’s moving — the Earth is wobbling, creating the illusion of movement.
The Sabian Symbol for Sagittarius 28 is “a splendidly built bridge, a heritage of unknown ages, still spans the beautiful and wildly primitive stream.” This image is consistent with the vision that Eric has forged into his annual editions over the last several years with titles “Bridge to the Core” and “Spiral Door.” It brings us into immediate appreciation of the vision he has unwaveringly held and communicated through Planet Waves.
The fact that this change of degree takes place within days of a historical grand cross aspect in the first degrees of a cardinal sign is no accident. The fact that it occurs in the midst of a long series of outer planet squares and oppositions in the cardinal signs is entirely consistent. This small change of degree is a big milestone along the road of astrological events that began in 2008 and which will carry through to 2012 and beyond.
In today’s blog we cannot hope to convey the full meaning of the Galactic Center’s transit to a new degree. Nor should we try. After all, we have more than half a century to sort that out. However, we can take clue from the Sabian representation. We have come to a bridge constructed long ago and still useful. That bridge intersects (in a square aspect, if you will) something even more ancient. A representation of the Earth in its natural dynamic, the source and sustenance of our physical being.
But that’s the future and this is now. A Full Moon is the most accessible example of an opposition. The Sun is on one side at 9+ degrees Aries, the projector. Luna is on the other side, in the opposite sign, 9+ degrees Libra, the screen. We, here on Earth, are in the middle, the audience.
In the hours before this monthly opposition takes place, the Moon enters Libra with yet another in the recent and continuing series of cardinal point events. Minutes later it conjoins Saturn, retrograding towards its penultimate opposition with Uranus. Soon after it forms a sextile (sixty degrees of separation) with Mars, moving forward in the third degree of Leo, as we move forward towards making our desires real after a long winter of getting clear on them. Finally, just before fullness the Moon forms a square (90 degrees of separation) with Pluto in Capricorn, bringing us back to the big picture and the transformations we will be called upon to co-create in the years to come.
Thus the unique character of this Full Moon is defined. Not so much a culmination of the last few weeks, although there is some of that. Rather, a moment to contemplate what we have been through and are in the middle of. As such, it may be wise to take some time away from being in action, some time to reflect.
Some of us can still remember when the only way to view a motion picture was in a theater. This required stepping away from the activity of life for a few hours. It required us to be quiet and still in a public place as we sat in the dark among friends in passive observation. If weather permits, we may be best advised to do the same tonight as we view that big silver screen in the sky. To put the issues and conflicts and tension aside for an evening. To pull the paddle out of the water and drift along on the smooth water, thinking about where we have been and look around to appreciate where we are. To be refreshed.
Such a respite will become increasingly rare. Venus reminds us of that. Soon after Luna has reached the peak of fullness Venus marks the near end of its heroic journey in Aries by forming its very first trine (120 degrees of separation) to the Galactic Center in in its new degree. Hearing the flow of the un-tamed stream, standing before the ancient bridge.
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ok so Len asked me politely to correct myself. 30 sag isn’t for another 120 years. But taking one step at a time – we are now working toward the 29th degree of sag. Most of us won’t be in the body when we reach 29 (in 60 years – 2070 in earth years). Earthlings start edging toward the glory awakening at 30 Sag. (60 to 120 years) – or fall into new zealotry?
Well we generally begin reading for the next degree and the last few years leading to the exact 28th degree we’ve seen communication sky-rocket. I’m assuming a slow start on our tired old fat bodies too. It’s like waking up and knowing you have to go on a diet. Same thing with this dream world – time for me to wake up.
Look at Sag 30 to see what we are striving for over the next 60 years –
Sag 30 A picture of regal and sacerdotal pomp and glory reveals itself; the Pope is holding audience in his palace.
Sacerdotal is from Middle English from Middle French, of or relating to priests or sacredotal robes. Interesting, eh? I’m thinking this is the glory – like the glory of God you read about in the old testament – the spirit. Remember that in the old testament, the people wanted an earthly king, so God gave them Saul. It was the the beginning of the end of our ability to see in the spirit – or at least that is what I imagine. Once fully separated from our source, we could barely function and we have been living in fear ever since.
When is the last time we were at Sag 30? 6,000 years ago? Somewhere around about there? That would be Genesis I think.
Patty – good idea to look ahead like that. Tomorrow’s blog does that (but not quite so far ahead). Thank you.
Sixty years ago we were pulling out of the depression and the entire world became connected over the next 60, electronically, by satellite and by phone etc.
Sag 29 A perspiring fat-boy is mowing the grass; he has discovered the handicap of flesh and is determined to lose it.
I read more here than weight – weight of fear. Fear makes people stop thinking about who they really are. Maybe we get rid of the physical body?
What does Dane say about this degree BK?
be – thank you and please see tomorrow’s blog for a preview of Chiron in Pisces.
Nicely done Len, very nice. All that bridge-talk made me think of Chiron. Sort of a bridge crossing the bridge to get to Pisces; famous for its duality. (Maybe Eric will resurrect his Chiron in Pisces article some time soon!)
This full moon may square my Sun but it trines my Moon. One of the advantages of a quincunx. It may not be a totally smooth ride, but it’s not the month from hell either. Gonna sit back passively tonight, watch a double feature and hope the earth doesn’t wobble too much. Thanks for the lovely mood of your piece today Len. (or maybe the lovely peace of your mood?)
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Fe – Best wishes for your vacation (assuming that’s what it is). Please be safe and let us know about the highlights.
Jude:
DOUBLE that whee!!!
Funny, Fe — this Full Moon conjuncts my Neptune in Libra in the eighth house. I was just thinking “sleepless.” 🙂
Timely GC report, Len … and lovely, as always. For me, this whole last decade was a march toward the bridge. May we all glimpse where we’re going now, and create the journey with love.
Always good to take a breather at the full moon, especially as intense, relentless, and difficult as this one is!
Mystes:
As of mid-week next week, I will be at the center of the heart of Yemenja in the Caribbean. I think YOUR analogy is apt. Wheee!!!
Thank you, Len. As beautiful as it is informative.
Fe, how about a Stravinsky SeaSpring with nymphs and mer-men?
(splash!)
M
Len:
As always, beautiful analogies and so deft. We have passed the hairpin curve and are at the bridge overlooking the water rushing wildly below us.
We’ve got to move forward, as the time says, not back. But we also need to know where we’ve come from to get a sense of where we’re going.
The GC is at the exact degree sextile Neptune (in Libra) in my eighth house. Money? Sex? Both?