2009-2010
An astrological Perspective
on the Economic Outlook
A lot
has been said about Pluto entering the sign of Capricorn
being responsible for our current economic woes, however,
Pluto is a generational marker, it spends some 15 years
in any given sign but it does bring profound changes
when coupled with other things. Its general influence,
whilst in Scorpio, was to reveal the truth about sex
scandals, the effects of which carried through to when
Pluto was in Sagittarius where many religious people
were called to task for their actions against children
in schools, orphanages and similar organizations, eventually
Sagittarius justice was imposed. However, whilst Pluto
was in Sagittarius it also exacerbated religious fundamentalism
and we have been subjected to violence as a result of
some people’s extremist religious beliefs. This
was aided by Uranus in Aquarius which can bring out
dictator like traits which are uncompromising, Aquarius
being a fixed sign and not prone to flexibility. I expect
that Pluto, whilst in Capricorn, will reveal the truth
about dodgy business and government dealings and indeed
it appears to be doing a fine job of it already.
Pluto
tipped Capricorn in February 2008, retrograded back
to Sagittarius July 2008 and then moved into Capricorn
again in December 2008 where it will stay until April
2023.
If we
are to look at the short term effects of today’s
economic situation it is more likely the influence of
Saturn opposing Uranus that is causing the problems
although Pluto has a longer term agenda which is working
in unison with this aspect and others. Rarely does one
aspect or planet in sign cause anything, it is always
a combination of influences and this makes Astrology
a rather intriguing art form.
Saturn
is ability, stability and authority, Uranus is about
change and upheaval and so in opposition the status
quo can get torn in two. Because of the retrograde motion,
Saturn makes 5 passes in opposition to Uranus.
5 Nov
2008 direct at 18 Virgo
5 Feb 2009 retrograde at 20 Virgo
12 September 2009 direct at 24 Virgo
27 April 2010 at 28 Virgo
27 July 2010 direct at 0 Libra.
Although
we knew of difficulties in the business and financial
world because they had appeared late in 2007, the western
world managed to keep a lid on it and bumble on. Pluto
had been prodding for the truth since slightly before
February 2008 but it was not until Saturn opposed Uranus
in late October early November in 2008 before governments
were forced to admit that we might be in a recession
and it might be not very much fun. Uranus will level
foundations which are not solid and so, for the period
of this aspect influence, we will see many unexpected
happenings which might just shatter our comfortable
lives in various ways. No matter how Saturnian authorities
try to control the situation by throwing money at problems
Uranus will have its day and order will be denied until
sufficient change has been facilitated.
If we
consider the dates listed above we can see the beginning
of admittance of economic problems worldwide and these
will continue until Saturn has finished the dance with
the Uranus opposition in July 2010. That is to say we
will be in economic recession with our stock markets
trading sideways until this time and in between here
will be some more unexpected news which will probably
rock our worlds (unexpected being Uranus’ influence)
from time to time.
The important
thing to know is that this is just a cycle, an ebb and
flow or life, we have been here before and we will be
here again, it may look different but things go well
for a time and then adversity can set in. During the
Saturn opposite Uranus phase Saturn also makes a square
aspect to Pluto which will signify the falling of businesses
and in some cases even governments. Anything which is
not truthful and built on solid foundations is likely
to flounder but even some institutions that appear to
be solid will feel the tertiary effect of the current
economic climate and so it will be a period of insecurity.
The Saturn opposite Uranus and Saturn square to Pluto
influences will be over by August 2010 and because Saturn
will then be in the sign of Libra we can progress with
confidence.
Whilst Saturn was in the indulgent sign of Leo (Jul
05) there was a lack of attention to detail and too
much excess. When Saturn entered the sign of Virgo (Sep
07) attention began to be paid to detail but by then
it was too late and we will be paying for this until
Saturn settles in Libra which coincidentally is also
when Saturn finishes its adverse aspects in July 2010.
It is
just a cycle and it does us no harm to tighten our belts
from time to time. We are developing into a race of
people who want everything now so Saturn may teach us
to have patience and to live with moderation and within
our means. For those lamenting their reduced circumstances
at least if you are reading this you are going to be
better off than some, for those in third world countries
who have nothing making do with less means a death sentence
so be grateful for what you have and, if you are able
to, try to support those who are not as fortunate as
you. Remember, it is not forever and you may test skills
you never knew you had. Also remember that when the
good times come again you should live within your means
and try to place yourself in a position where you can
ride out any storms that may come in the future. The
richest people are not those who have the most money
but the ones who can thrive on the least.
Hazel
Leung
January 2009
