September 22/23: the Spleen of the XXIst century: the Equinox in September 2012, galaxy M77 and the paradigms of power and money nowadays

September 22/23: The Sun enters Libra, makes a parallel with galaxy M77. Each year, the Sun is at the equinox point in parallel to galaxy M77, one of the most interesting objects in the known universe. This means that each equinox acquires the connotation of this galaxy, whose emphasis is on development, communication, productivity, financial success. It is noteworthy that when the Sun enters Libra, an area dominated by social activity and relationships, brings in its route M77's paradigms. Somehow, one might think that M77 is the strongest mirror of the development of the consumer society, since the equinoxes have been aligned in parallel to the galaxy for the last 50 years, with a narrow margin.


M77: The importance of reflecting current paradigms

     The equinoctial point, and that ancient cultures knew very well, describes the development of large-scale circumstances, the world in general, in the big picture. Thus many astrological predictions are now made through the chart of the equinoxes, which describe the course of events in the world. For a period of about 100 years, of which half have already elapsed, the equinoxes on this planet will be aligned to the galaxy M77. This emphasis repeated twice a year for a century indicates a strong influence of this celestial object in the conformation of our civilization. Of course, "influence" should be understood as a reflection of the paradigms of power and money, especially since galaxy M77 is extremely powerful in the infrared.

     Hence, in some way M77 represents the present development of capitalism and the emphasis on marketing. Furthermore, this galaxy is one of the most gigantic cosmic accelerators known as its core  expels particles and gas and accelerates them at relativistic speeds. This certainly coincides with the constant technological leaps and bounds, which anyway is coupled with the general development of the global economy. We can identify or not with what this galaxy represents, but the fact is that today's society is oriented in this way, to some extent influenced by a trend of historic proportions.

     The excesses of a materialistic society obsessed with communication, we have been experiencing aready, too, and they must be balanced by the transit of Neptune in the sign of Pisces and Aries, in the next decade, giving more emphasis to the human side and the victims of corrupt politics and an economy of convenience. Still, M77 is excellent for business, so that projects that are initiated near this part of the equinox can be boosted by this peculiar galaxy. It is definitely a time of high productivity ... We must use it to advance in our projects!


Sun = Moon / Hades, emotional cleansing formula

     However, this time, at the equinox,  the Sun is midpoint Moon/Hades and Vesta/Pluto. This represents disturbed emotions, negative reactions, depression, etc.. The variety of disturbed states can be huge, but all are based on the need to overcome negative reactions, and literally expel from ourselves disturbed states of any kind. M77 is expelling gas at high speed, which is symbolic of an emotional purification, since one gets rid of what is not needed.

      Hence the traditional "seasonal purges" of  grandmothers' remedies, at least those of about one century... Our society emphasizes so shallow and corrupt values  (M77) so in in equinoxes like this, there can be a feeling of rejection or dislike about the surrounding, materialistic, senseless reality. If you feel invaded by some unexplained depressive feeling, or see someone who is being caught in one, here's the explanation.


The modern Spleen

     This feeling is like the "spleen" of  Baudelaire and the damned poets of the nineteenth century, a profound malaise own by the decadence of civilization. While many people will perceive this, it is not necessary to personally channel this trend, you have to let go and discard undesirable feelings. Let out negative emotions, express them, so you can uproot them from within. Floral therapy can be helpful in this process! Sometimes, the Sun as midpoint Moon/Hades means aggravation of diseases, so it is advisable to be watchful and disposed to a timely action if necessary. The decay process is accelerated, but if it is taken properly, it can indicate a detox at various levels. It is good time to discard everything that does not really serve us ... at home, in the mind, in our body, at a spiritual level...

     On international issues, this is clearly not a very good omen for some people, symbolized by the Moon that, combined with Hades, can be affected in many ways by the excessive power symbolized by M77. Further socioeconomic disaster can be glimpsed in some places, perhaps manifesting through destructive natural phenomena. No doubt we'll hear of some tragedies during the fall, but it is also important to be alert, to seize the opportunity that this renewal process is carrying, taking away what is not essential in our lives. The reality is that we can live very well without too many essentials, because all we're going to take from this life, is experience. M77, meanwhile, will, in about 50 years, stop its strong influence in human society, allowing history to rest from its dynamism, power, competition and overproduction.

    Hope you have a very regenerative and productive weekend!

     Carlos Duarte
     Research Astrologer