April 14/15: Ceres transits the equinoctial point in contra parallel to Jupiter, Uranus and galaxy M49, asking to balance the excesses of the economic system both personally and internationally

     The ongoing  triple parallel of Jupiter, Uranus and galaxy M49 is spectacular, and represents a remarkable tendency to renewal, both personally and internationally. M49 is a very bright galaxy, which tends to attract attention: it was the first to be discovered in its group. Of course, this astrological event is related to the phenomenon of Panama Papers, which exposes the mechanisms of capitalism, so well represented by Jupiter and Uranus.

    Whatever happens in the world, it is important to channel this trend also individually: it is a strong impulse that can bring positive changes in our lives. It is therefore an ideal moment to renew, to make repairs, to get rid of old stuff,to  change procedures, to experience in new territories, to expand our horizons... The brightness of M49 symbolizes light, vision, consciousness, which is making a lot of people conscious of the mechanisms of change and renewal as well. Uranus can bring drastic changes, but the presence of Jupiter reveals it can be for good and represent growth.

    On the other hand, we have to Ceres across the Celestial Equator, in a daring contra parallel to this spectacular trio. Ceres is also transiting in ecliptic conjunction to the vernal point, the point where the spring equinox happens. This in itself is a very important event for the world! Ceres has a strong presence in the present cosmic drama and comes showing us the enormous need to balance the excesses of Jupiter and Uranus.

     At the international level, Ceres, which represents Mother Nature, stands at a point which makes a strong counterweight to the symbols of overwhelming capitalism. It should be noted that currently,  minor planet Ceres is being orbited and photographed by the space probe DAWN, so, somehow, it had never been so close to humanity. And we need it very much now!

    If Mother Nature does a balance with these gas giants and giant M49, it means that we must make an effort to change the huge imbalance produced by an economic system based on exploitation and not in harmony with the environment. It is a time when mankind can only see this truth in a very straightforward way. The changes we can make are many, some may not be immediately feasible, but what is important is to become aware of how our attitudes and personal habits are involved in a network of situations that eventually end up damaging the environment and threatening survival of our species and many more. It is an ideal moment to question our real connection with nature and become aware, thanks to M49, of our actual positive or negative impact on the environment.

     If we want a better world, we must fight for it, but the best place to start this heroic path is oneself. Changes can be positive, but we have to implement them practically. If an individual is able to change their habits, he/she is able to change the planet. If you have control over yourself your effect on the mass of people is enriching and not complacent with the competitive and destructive system that we are sustaining.

    Does this sound revolutionary? Such is the effect of the Jupiter / Uranus combination. Both planets have been doing a set of parallel and antiscia lately, which will fade in the coming weeks, but that will surely leave an important mark in History through international events and our personal lives.

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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