2010 promises to be another year of dynamic change. While the New Year doesn't exactly begin with gusto, as it gains traction the shifts will be swift, dramatic and momentous. As always, deepening a personal commitment to conscious living is a good place to start preparing for what lies ahead.
There's a lot to be "sorted" during the coming months. That culling process requires integrating your highest ideals with everyday choices. If you want peace, live a peaceful life; if you want to put an end to the violence of poverty, find a way to work for everyone's prosperity—not just your own. "Be the change you want to see in the world" may be a cliché in our current age of media over-exposure and cynical spin, but an idea becomes a cliché because it expresses truth—and the truth of this idea is far from worn out. Who among us has already accomplished the feat of living a life that causes no harm?
This year, and the next several years, coming to terms with the interconnectedness of life will be the top personal as well as collective priority. As local and global situations intensify, pay close attention to how the reality of individual actions, reactions and responses create the Zeitgeist. 2010 holds the possibility of understanding the paradox that while no one person determines destiny, every individual decides the fate of us all. Feelings are contagious, as are ideas and ideals. Co-creation is not simply a matter of visualization; it's about feeling the power and the truth of transformation, even when transformation seems impossible or improbable. So don't be afraid to hope, even if hope feels frail or fragile.
Part of the shadow work of 2010 is figuring out how to deal with disappointment when change isn't magically instantaneous. Don't let that disappointment turn into a sense of futility. The despair of uselessness will only incapacitate the heart and turn it bitter. Better to frame existential angst as a tool for growth and use it to open places in the heart that may have become atrophied or frozen, but in reality have been lying dormant, waiting for this cosmic moment to arise. For while the intensity of daily life increases during 2010, so do the opportunities for creative transformation.
As 2010 unfolds, there will be two key junctures. The first is April 26, 2010, when we experience the fourth Saturn/Uranus opposition, and the last of this series in mutable signs.
The signature of this opposition is the dissolution of the status quo—something we are already living through. But as Jupiter joins the fray in May and June, as Uranus moves into Aries, the very pressing issues of social justice—health care, homelessness, poverty, education and violence to children and women—will be unavoidable.
Be prepared to take a stand, especially during June, July and August, as the fifth exact opposition on July 26 occurs in cardinal signs, which are the signs of action. From April through August, we will be building toward this crescendo of planetary activity.
At the risk of eating my words, I will say this: Most, if not all, of us will look back on these months as a time of destiny, when our choices, personal and collective, set the compass for the next course. Again, think about the future you want to co-create.
The details for January
2010 begins with Mercury and Mars Retrograde. Yes—it is a drag when both of the primary planetary wheels that drive the day-to-day mechanics of daily life move in reverse. But this is also an opportunity to slow down the pace of regular routines to see what could use a little "grease." Mercury retrograde is best understood as a time when all sorts of delays interfere with communication efforts and travel plans. But it is also traditionally a time to review what is already in motion, which means it is best spent examining the details of life with an eye toward what would benefit from a correction or adjustment. Mars retrograde is a little trickier, given that Mars is a forward-moving force not given to backward glances.
Yet this Mars Retrograde is in Leo, a fiery force of its own, and that fire and passion is sure to burn off some of the frustration typically associated with retrogrades in general.
What's more, Leo is the sign of creative self-expression, which means that as Mars covers previous terrain, there will be occasion to review plans, projects or individual pieces with an eye toward improvement. Leo is also the sign of romance; so don't be surprised if lovers—old, current or new—arrive for a check-in or to be checked out. Mercury is retrograde until January 15; Mars is retrograde until March 10.
We ended 2009 with a lunar eclipse on the afternoon of December 31. Because lunar eclipses symbolize conscious concerns overriding unconscious drives, you may have found yourself toasting to a new year that's more interested in results than theories. But try not to let pragmatism overwhelm idealism—we are going to need strong, positive visions born of the best of us to co-create a future that works well for all of us.
On January 15, there is a solar eclipse. Solar eclipses symbolize unconscious drives overriding conscious concerns. Because Venus is conjunct with both the Sun and the Moon during this eclipse, inspired visions for the future based on what matters most are likely. For while Venus is the goddess of love and beauty, she is also the goddess of ultimate value, and her presence is sure to evoke an authentic response to personal as well as collective situations in need of change. Keep in mind, we tend to feel eclipses six weeks before or after the actual event, so don't be anxious if you lose your emotional footing.
Also be aware that all month long we are in the grip of the ongoing Saturn/Pluto square, a difficult interaction that fosters a fervent determination to adhere to the letter of the law. Avoid obsessive clinging to a one-way-only attitude. Instead, embrace latitude, if such a thing is possible, and allow for the notion that most of us are sincerely doing the best we can to survive the vicissitudes of earthly existence.
The Saturn/Pluto square signifies the potential for harsh punishment, so avoid, to the extent that you can, a judgmental attitude or superior stance. Instead, make love, personal as well as collective, your answer to what ails.
Aries March 21-April l9Use the double retrograde to organize and then reorganize every detail of your life, again. Believe me—you will not be bored by the process. Quite the contrary; you will be invigorated.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Focus on knowing what activities serve your growth and then eliminate what doesn't work. This isn't about abrupt disconnections— it's about being able to identify and transform negative patterns.
Gemini May 21-June 21
While the old adage "adversity grows the soul" may sound glib, it does express a profound truth, especially if your intention is to transform an old, problematic pattern.
Cancer June 22-July 22
You're likely to be revisiting persistent relationship issues that have previously eluded resolution. Good—this is another opportunity to approach the situation from a new, positive perspective.
Leo July 23-August 22
Think about how you want to redefine yourself. Pay particular attention to issues of leadership, loyalty and generosity—three Leonine themes always in need of attention, renovation and recalibration.
Virgo August 23-September 22
Compulsively mulling over the same situation isn't going to "fix" it. So if you haven't learned to surrender what you can't control, this would be an opportune moment to embrace the lesson of letting go.
Libra September 23-October 22
You are already wearing your heart on your sleeve, so rather than trying to hide your feelings, own them. And remember that others are just as entitled to deep, passionate intensities.
Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 21
If you're willing to consider the possibility of restructuring certain daily routines, you'll awaken the potential to actually make changes you've been pondering for awhile. Be disciplined as you proceed, but also be bold.
Sagittarius Sept 23-Oct 22
Yes, it is possible to say, "It's all about money." But it is also possible to frame your current situation as an opportunity to explore your ultimate worth, something that cannot be measured in dollars and cents.
Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 19
You, too, are going through a redefinition (read Leo, above), but rather than focusing on the same issues as your fiery counterpart, your makeover is focused on expressing your
creativity.
Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18
As relationships become a major focus, try not to jump to conclusion too quickly. Give this phase a chance to unfold in its own time, and you will make one important discovery after another.
Pisces February 19-March 20
It is not advisable to feel responsible for everyone and everything. Take a deep breath, step back, and make time to reconsider what and whom you want to carry into the future.
© 2010 by Ralfee Finn
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