Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Saturn opposes Neptune: when reality and illusion are revealed

Saturn and Neptune oppose on Monday, June 25, 2007. This transit has been in effect since August 31, 2006. This the 3rd and last time these outer planets will oppose. This is a powerful moment.

Where were you when the illusion hit the fan? When you realized just what society has done and the cost and the karma and the responsibility? This outer planet opposition can influence us on a cultural level more than on a personal level, so you may not feel personally responsible. What if each one of us DOES make a difference? Could you have done anything differently, if you had been aware that things were so critical. Would you have made different choices? Can you start now by becoming more aware of the choices that are on your plate RIGHT NOW? That is all that matters.

Any dissatisfaction and disillusion we feel now can be more directed at those in power, who are entrusted to do the greatest good for the public. Have they? As a society, we may feel more disillusioned than protected as Saturn and Neptune oppose. We may realize that trusting blindly may not be in our best interests. Our beliefs may be based on deceptons and illusions that are the exact OPPOSITE of the truth. Only blaming what's "out there" may not be as useful as being honest with yourself.

When this major aspect is in effect, we can act out unconscious feelings we thought we had left behind in a distant memory. We may feel someone is subtly trying to undermine our progress and blame them for any increased anxiety or lack of trust we may be feeling. Taking responsibility can mean facing fears we may not really want to face, so telling ourselves stories can seem preferable and more comforting. "It's just for now", we tell ourselves. To get past the fear and into a positive state of mind, you don't have to wait for the "tides to turn". You can start now by using your conscious mind to put yourself in a positive state of mind. Be willing to face whatever obstacles are in your path to achievement; be willing to make commitments; be honest in business, politics, and all professional exchanges.

How does your reality compare with what you imagined? Is the reality the same as the dream? If it's not, how can you take responsibility and create the reality you want to live. Not everything you think you want turns out to be what you imagined. And that can become especially apparent when Saturn opposes Neptune (once every 39 years).

"What you see is what you get. But it sure ain't what we need" David Byrne


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