Any angular relationship between Saturn and Pluto is important astrologically speaking, as both heavenly bodies symbolize archetypes that are difficult to handle by nature, nothing pleasant per se: restriction, control, confrontations, transformations, profound changes... Of course, as with most astrological events, it is possible to find a for a positive outlet for these general trends if we know them in advance. And Saturn and Pluto, when put together in any aspect combination, should be paid close attention.
The last phase of the Saturn / Pluto cycle starts
On June 20, 2015, a few hours from the Solstice, Saturn and Pluto are placeded at a distance of 45 °, called semisquare. This event initiates the last phase of a cycle that is currently closing and that began in 1982, when they were in ecliptic conjunction. The last planetary cycle phase, sometimes referred to as balsamic implies the dissolving of the points of reference of the last cycle and sowing the seeds of the next one. It is a time to gather experiences and reflect on them so they help to start the next cycle. Saturn and Pluto will start again their new cycle on January 12, 2020, when they are again in conjunction. This means that, in the balsamic phase, which lasts roughly from June 2015 until January 2020, is a time to reflect intensely about matters representing both planets. What do they symbolize? In order to not be prejudiced with astrological theories and repeat information abounds on the Internet, I think it is only necessary to observe the events that happened when the cycle started started. "In my beginning is my end," wrote T. S. Elliot, and now we are so near the end of this cycle Saturn / Pluto, it is possible to evaluate its effects, and evaualte the paradigms from which it started. In any case, it's what we have to do when 2020 arrives...Major structural changes and economic events
The exact conjunction of the two planets took place on November 7, 1982. Given the importance of this event, we would expect a lot of situations around this time that give us a clue. There is no disappointment, as there were many important events in the world within that month ... The most significant from an economic point of view, is that the excess of production led to falling oil prices. Pluto symbolizes everything under the ground, hence its association with coal and oil, to begin the cycle in 1982, they seemed to generate too much pollution. However, the explosion of a gas tank in Afghanistan kills 176 people on November 3rd. On the one hand, the excess production is regulated by Saturn, which represents restrictions. On the other hand, Pluto reveals the destructive power of this way of structuring our economy, along with the potential impact it may have (and has had) on the environment ...
In other words, the oil crisis at the time questionedthe overexploitation, while the explosion is an example of violence and destructiveness relying on this form of energy production. This serious question, which of course did not change the economic policies substantially during the last three decades aded up that year to a recession in the United States, another indicator that the Saturn / Pluto relationship shaking the financial structures of our society, and it is clear that their interaction regulates the market, balancing prices and generating crisis.
Political and financial balances
This was about the oil, but it is noteworthy that around the month of November 1982 there were also many important events in this period in world politics. Above all, there were many changes of presidents: Yuri Andropov in the Soviet Union, Yasushiro Nakazone in Japan, Miguel de la Madrid in Mexico, Helmut Kohl in Germany, Paul Blya in Cameroon, Olof Palme in Sweden, for the second time. In Poland, the Solidarity opposition movement was declared illegal, and November 14, its leader, Lech Walesa, is released after 11 months in prison. In Israel, a month ago, there were huge protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Menachem Begin. In Lebanon, there is a civil war and the assassination of President-elect Bashir Gemayel. All this corresponds to the meaning of Saturn and Pluto in social terms, which translates into a profound structural change in governmenst. Just as it happened at the time ...Other events that also coincide with the conjunction of Saturn and Pluto in 1982 are, however, quite positive. In the market economy, the Dow Jones Industrial index reached a historic record on November 3, despite the depression, and the very day of the explosion in Afghanistan. Perhaps this simultaneity reflects the regulatory aspect of Saturn, showing an economic structure to expand by the optimism of the investors, but is also based on explosive elements. At that time, globalization was not as advanced as today, and in the same month of November 1982 leaders from around the world gathered seeking to expand free trade. Another important meaning of the Saturn-Pluto combination: the limits are modified, also in international trade. This means that during the coming years, by 2020, we need to think much about the effects of free trade and an oil-based economy, to rescue what has been useful and modify what has not worked or has proven to be destructive.
The emergence of benchmarks
But that's not all: in 1982 there were also events that marked permanently the mass culture. Sony launches its first CD apparatus, and the first CD's are distributed among the public. Michael Jackson launches the album Thriller, the best-selling in history. Definitely, these events related to the conjunction of Saturn and Pluto reflect the emergence of prevailing cultural and economic patterns. In the case of the cycle that is closing, the whole duration of the trend is 38 years... Almost four decades over-exploiting oil based on the fantasy of unlimited gain and riches, without taking proper care of the consequences for the environment and people. Money goes first... to believe in this premise in 1982 might be the last chance to do it with some credibility in modern times. We might not be able to rely any more on the assumption this production mode is good for us. What's next?Changing paradigms: reaching out 2020
When viewing the chart of the next conjunction, on January 12, 2020, it is clear how the paradigm shifts towards cleaner and renewable sources of energy. Among these is clearly the predominant Solar. The Saturn-Pluto conjunction happens conjunct the Sun (hence the idea of solar energy) and the asteroid Ceres, which represents the consciousness of nature. Indeed, it is noteworthy that in these moments Ceres, the minor planet, is being visited by the space probe DAWN, just as the New Horizons probe is about to reach Pluto. The fact that both spacecraft have a simultaneity in celestial bodies whose connotation is as important as natural resources and governs survival, is no accident. The likelihood of this simultaneity is minimal, and may not be repeated in an extremely long time, if at all...We are living crucial moments of transformation in the current socio-economic structure.
Ecological and sustainable orientation
Thus, the fact that Ceres andthe Sun are in conjunction to Saturn and Pluto involves a new paradigm based on energy, environmental and solar conscious. This will also have an effect in other areas such as communication and trade, since Mercury is also involved... In fact, the combination of such a large number of planets within a few degrees of the zodiac is unusaual and it has a name. This is what is called in astrology a stellium, or conjunction of various celestial bodies, in this case five. And although this is yet to happen in five years, it is important to glimpse right now to know right where we are heading to. Today at least, the final phase of the paradigm of economic growth based on oil begins.The entire cycle 1982-2020 has been plagued by pollution incidents, many of them terrible, and this regardless of the waste generated by the petrochemical and industrial production. Now, in 2015,as it enters its final phase, this process has to be evaluated by society at large. Both individually and collectively, we must push for economic conversion, because the interests of capitalism today continue to insist on the same system, that according to the Saturn/Pluto phase these next five years, will be increasingly questioned everywhere. As consumers, we have the responsibility to change our habits towards sustainable forms, or the planet itself (Ceres) will force us to do so, at the risk of being eliminated as a civilization in a dramatic climate change...
Structures starting to break
Now, in 2015, an aspect of 45 ° between Saturn and Pluto happens to initiate the phase of dissolution. This indicates a structure crumbles, the one that began in 1982. The rest is clear, it will go through a gradual dismantling until the year 2020, both on practical and theoretical issues. The events that will happen in the coming weeks, and some of the weeks before are related to this breakdown. In Mexico ,for instance, the layoff of hundreds of thousands of workers from PEMEX, the state-owned oil company, indicates the vulnerability of this structure to the corruption of international capital. In three decades, it's already rotten. All this is happening in the midst of a crisis caused by the collapse of oil prices. But the dismantling is not only of PEMEX, but of an obsolete system and probably will not have the long-term success sought by current buyers. At present, this sounds unreal, but in 1982 things appeared unreal and now they are part of our daily lives...CD's and pollution! And the rest.The semi-square between Saturn and Pluto then has a meaning of questioning, a crisis in social, political and financial structures based on oil production. Obviously, political shocks in various parts of the world are expected, which is not difficult to happen, as Pluto and Uranus have been in square for five years, shaking strongly the roots of our civilization...
Above al,l it is important to question the need for a lifestyle that is not sustainable. The commitments for a change in this direction are already a fact in several countries! There is much, perhaps too much to be done yet, but in five years, as we approach 2020, something can be done, so it is important to be aware now, questioning ourselves on how we contribute as consumers in favor or against ecology.
In the immediate personal level, how can we use this semi-square between Uranus and Pluto?
M13: the paradigms of abundance
Saturn is conjunct the Hercules Cluster, or M13, the Northern Hemisphere's largest star cluster. M13 is the equivalent of an overcrowded city, and reveals the concept of abundance, and the myths that surround it. M13 transits once a day above the meridian of Las Vegas, in the United States, place in which the myth of money has taken institutional proportions. On the other hand, M13 also transits other economic centers' meridians such as Tokyo, Japan, or politically strong places like Tehran, Iran. President Barack Obama has M13 in the meridian of his natal chart sky, another indicator of power.As Saturn initiates the final phase of the "oil era" in conjunction with M13, it reveals a mechanism of economic regulation, most likely a crisis in which the excesses of oil capitalism are confronted with necessary limits, and big mistakes. The recent oil accidents are a small sample of it. But, at the individual level, in our personal lives, we must also have structural change. Each person will experience this in a different area, depending on the position of this semi-square in their own natal chart (Saturn is at 29 ° Scorpio). But most events will be related to the way in which our lives are connected to sustainability in an ecologically viable existence.
Transforming ineffective strategies
Beyond oil, Saturn with the Hercules Cluster points to the way in which we take responsibility for our source of wealth, and the personal myths that we have deposited on them thereon. Probably we will have to change some of our beliefs about money ... and abundance, thus renewing our means of production. If we see signs of a big change these days or weeks to come ... look forward! Staying in the same framework can be counter productive, be part of the future, not the structures that are crumbilng...
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It is no longer a dream, but a necessity.
Thanks, Saturn and Pluto, for reminding us of this!
Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer
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