Finding Liberation - Saturn Neptune 2015-2016

Finding liberation through the integration of two principles Saturn and Neptune is a key process on offer in the period 2015-2016
We are bathed in the cosmic soup, an ever-changing combination of vibratory energies which alter us on every level. Being able to mentally comprehend the meaning of any prevailing influence gives us opportunities to heal and develop our personal expression.

The current Saturn-Neptune cycle began in 1989. 2015-2016 sees these planets at the final phase of the cycle.

Look back to 1989 for significant life experiences which signify the qualities of Saturn and Neptune in your own life.
Further stages in the resolution of this dynamic pair occurred in 1998 and 2006 -so refer to these periods also.

a controlled release of water from a dam

To identify the way Saturn energy is different from Neptune energy - 

Saturn is the dam. Neptune is the water being contained
Saturn is structure, form, states of separation and protection
Neptune is formless, fluid, spirit energy, no boundaries, total connectedness, oneness
Saturn is the structured Earthly life
Neptune is the Spiritual Journey
Saturn expects commitment, discipline, stability
Neptune delivers compassion, service, unconditional love

Liberation comes from being able to resolve the polarity between these two very different energies within each of us.
Some people will identify as being more a Saturn personality. Others will see themselves as more Neptune.

But both are incomplete. Both require the integration of other energies to be resolved.
The Saturn-Neptune cycle marks a period in everyone's life when the time is right to find that balance.
In this end phase of the current Saturn-Neptune cycle, Saturn is in Sagittarius and Neptune is in Pisces
In 2016 Saturn creates challenges for Sagittarians born in the first week of December any year [also Pisces, Gemini, Virgo - the other mutable signs - born first week of March, June and September]
read the post on mutable signs of the mind
The potentials of Saturn in Sagittarius range from supreme achievement to extreme failure - and can occur in the realms of recreational or sporting activity, advanced education or study, overseas travel, or in the development of a mature, wise or profound spiritual framework for a person's place in the world.

In 2016 Neptune in Pisces is most strongly resonant for those born in the first week of March any year [but also very relevant for the other mutable signs as noted above]
Neptune plus Pisces is a double whammy situation because Neptune is the planetary force that carries the energy of Pisces [in the total time frame 2012-2025]
This combination enables Pisces in particular, but also its mutable sign team-mates, to become much more spiritualised - initially evidenced by becoming much softer, more sensitised, including more allergic and food sensitivity issues, ultimately more compassionate, humanitarian and sensing the connectednesss of all that exists.

The blending of Saturn and Neptune in 2016
For each individual the outcomes depend on personal potentials evident at birth and seen in the personal birth energy astrological picture - this determines which emphasis will dominate - whether it is time for Saturn to have more influence over the unfolding personality, or for Neptune.
Some of those people identified as being in the most influenced group will have extremely positive personal development in 2016 -though not achieved without hard personal growth work. Others who are not at the level for that will experience varying degrees of crisis, pain, tragedy, loss - all giving the opportunity to grow - but may not identify their gains and may fail to recognise the significance of a change in thought, philosophy, belief or faith which can initiate a new level of personal growth.
In other words, the reality of the situation as always is that different people will benefit in different ways and to different degrees as a result of their life challenges regarding integrating Saturn and Neptune for self development in 2016.

water has the capacity to destroy everything in its path

Questions that can arise include
How can I function in the everyday world [Saturn] and incorporate my sense of being a spirit in a body ?[Neptune] 

How can I connect with people [Neptune] and still keep my boundaries ? [Saturn] 

What sort of lifestyle [Saturn] will allow me to show my compassion and spiritual consciousness ? [Neptune]  

How much structure [Saturn] do I need for my sense of security - versus being able to flow freely ? [Neptune] 

How can I put into practice my beliefs about humanity, goodness, kindness, tolerance and the spiritual realms of existence [Neptune] while still needing to meet practical needs for work, income, shelter, food ? [Saturn]

How much escapism, fantasy, addictive behaviour, avoidance can my life sustain [Neptune] if I want to achieve stability in my personal and professional lifestyle ? [Saturn] 

How much separation, self protection, blocking, controlling can I maintain [Saturn] if I truly want to feel spiritually connected to humanity and to relate deeply to others ? [Neptune] 

How much serious, pragmatic, security-based thought is needed in making decisions [Saturn] versus the input from imaginative, idealistic dreams? [Neptune] 

the breach of a dam occurs when one force overcomes another

Each of us is urged by these planetary vibrations to reconfigure our thought processes, our decisions, our choices to find a form of liberation from the negatives that arise when any one of the energies is expressing too extremely in your life - too much Saturn, or too much Neptune.

some Saturn versus Neptune polarities that need to be integrated as a balance of the two extremes

Saturnian people are at risk of being too shut off, too blocked, too insecure despite extreme self protective measures because separation is not the pathway to the true state of connection.
The way through these negative survival choices is to identify the essential potential of Saturnian people as mentors, guides and nurturers of others - both in parental and professional roles. Truly accepting this type of adult societal position allows Saturnian people to recognise their true worth.

Neptunian people are at risk of being too sensitive to the harsh realities of practical existence -and so seek many forms of addictive escape through substances or behaviours which create an alternate world or an intoxicated or drugged state of mind. 
The way through these negative survival choices is to use the most positive Neptunian qualities of compassion, service to others, everyday kindness to establish a spiritual connection to humanity and all sentient beings.

when a container holds a liquid Saturn is working with Neptune in balance

If you are too rigid, too uptight, too serious, too fearful, too security conscious, too tied up with work, career, ambition or commitments -your Saturn needs to be chilled out with some of Neptune's positive, uplifting qualities.

If you are too loose, too undisciplined, too irresponsible, too 
uncommitted to humanity or society - your Neptune is needing some Saturnian structure, focus and sense of contribution to the everyday world.

when humanity places structures in the way of natural cyclic processes, Saturn falls to Neptune

In confronting the need to rebalance these two principles many will be aware of difficult or crisis situations where the two polar energies of Saturn-Neptune are contrasted:
The facts versus the lies
Reality versus fantasy/deceit/delusion/fiction/imagination
Pragmatism versus idealism
Resistance versus going with the flow
But the process really is about a merging of the best of both.

The resolution of Saturn-Neptune in general society would express as compassionate governments, and philanthropic corporates - organisations and businesses with a humanity-based agenda instead of the soul destroying extreme business and profit models which have created such wealth disparity and income equality across the world.

Is is no surprise that issues of homelessness, the cost of real estate, poverty are some of the related social issues very much emphasised in this Saturn-Neptune cycle.



Data: courtesy Astropro

The current cycle began in 1989 with 3 Saturn-Neptune conjunctions in Capricorn - from 10-12 degrees.

The next cycle begins in 2026 at virtually 1 degree Aries

Between 2016-2026 is a decade during which humanity needs to resolve the societal and personal issues surrounding negative Saturn, negative Neptune and how to integrate these two energies in their finest expressions.
The new cycle in Aries from 2026 will give rise to much consideration about the development of inner personal strength, a well structured sense of self, as well as questions about the nature of courage and of strength; questions/confusion about personal identity "who am I ?", loss of self, [the end of the "selfie"? ], the promotion of greater personal spiritual consciousness, compassion, kindness, humanitarianism.

Saturn Square Neptune - forces opposed 2015-2016

Saturn in conflict with Neptune in the period 2015-2016 produces an array of adverse energies, with often significantly difficult or challenging processes or outcomes. 

WORLD EVENTS OF RELEVANCE

• Jihadist mission to crush Western infidels 
• Western alliance against global terrorism
• Rejection of other faiths
• Fundamentalist beliefs spread widely
• Environmental devastation from El Nino climate or weather extremes
• Economic decline

Many of the major Saturn in Sagittarius vs Neptune in Pisces issues are identified here:

• Clash of beliefs - expect strongly opposed beliefs, repressive philosophies and rejection of religious or spiritual  perspectives
• Drought - Saturn restricting Neptune's water = declining soil moisture
• Damaging deluge or flooding - Saturn brings damaging effects after water initiates breakdown
• Restricted growth - Sagittarian expansion limited by Saturn's restrictive effect on water
• Maritime disasters - Saturn causes malfunction, restrictions, problems for vessels and people when travel by water or recreation in water is involved
• Insomnia - Neptune and Pisces are related to sleep. Saturn causes inhibited/restricted sleep
• Oil slump - Neptune's relationships include water, oil, chemicals, drugs, medicines, alcohol. Oil is heading downward and likely to be depressed on international markets whenever Saturn in Sagittarius is in conflict with Neptune in Pisces.
• Economic downturn - e.g. a restricted growth cycle has once again resumed in China, with global implications.
• Reality versus Dreaming contrasts clearly the mindset of Saturn versus Neptune. Unrealistic schemes for business growth will fail.
• Legal problems due to alcohol/drug abuse or excess
• Liver problems from drug/alcohol abuse or excess
• Over-extension problems eg risk taking, excess physical effort due to poor judgement, confusion, being unrealistic
• Arthritic pelvic conditions due to toxic overload, dietary-induced inflammation.
• Paint, gas, chemical and oil related problems also includes biological problems from related toxicity, any negative outcomes from the use of such substances. Problems with painters, paint quality.
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POSITIVES
A positive outcome for Pisces/Neptune dominant people:
Saturn is the reality factor offset against Neptune's illusions, delusions, fantasies, escapism.

This can bring Pisces/Neptunians down to earth in a beneficial way, bringing back structure, goals, plans, ambitions, managed growth, career focus -as a counterpoint to the dissolute, aimless, drifting, unfocussed existence that is likely to have preceded this new opportunity for balance.

A good time for sports people [Sagittarius] to abandon drugs and alcohol [Pisces] and make a commitment to attain mastership in their field [Saturn]

Saturn and Neptune operate in two vastly different harmonic frequencies and various negative outcomes are anticipated when these fields

 cross paths.

The period from mid November 2015-October 2016 will show many of the outcomes that are consistent with the incompatibility
 of these two energies.

Positive achievements will only arise due to considerable effort 
and self management.

Overall, most people will encounter a significant restraint or restriction in their lives - or observe such effects spreading globally in the nearly year long period of effect.

With Saturn in Sagittarius and Neptune in Pisces, in close range of a 90 degree angle to each other in the period 2015-2016, the mutable zodiac signs Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces, Virgo are most affected.

Saturn remains in Sagittarius 2015-2016-2017 - until December 20 2017

Neptune remains in Pisces 2011-2026

This summary of Saturn-Neptune covers the essence of the November 2015 post -which can be accessed for fuller context in that time frame.

update Dec 3 2015
The start of December 2015 saw examples of where on planet earth the signature themes were being grounded: record flooding in one state in India -reflecting the destructive forces of Saturn-Neptune in combination

read content: Heaviest rains in more than a century.

In Wales, UK heavy downpours, floods at start of Dec 2015:

This type of environmental event is occurring in the timeframe of a massive global outpouring of protests regarding the failure of governments to address extreme weather -which many believe are proof of "climate change" or "global warming". 

The UN global climate conference in Paris COP21 starting Nov 30 2015 was the catalyst for the global activism.

The human lifespan is very brief compared to the historical record which reflects clearly that planet earth has already seen countless cycles of climate and temperature extremes long before human impact.

There is no harm in being more sensitive to environmental imbalances which are likely to be aggravated by human activity and to aim for significantly reduced impacts, but the environmental atrocities born of corporate greed and centuries of trashing our planet cannot be reversed in a short time frame.

Planetary cycles are traceable indicators of past activity.

Saturn in Sagittarius in combination with Neptune in Pisces strongly reflects the desire of many to curb [Saturn] excessive [Sagittarius] gas emissions [Neptune/Pisces] & so this theme will also remain in force noticeably in the period until October 2016 in particular.

Pluto, boss of Scorpio, on the rampage

Every year for 3 weeks in November, 

Pluto is the boss

 

2015 sees Pluto with a Capricorn flavour -both Plutonians and Capricornians are control freaks at their worst -most comfortable when dominating or managing the behaviour of others, to their standards.

Pluto though is a very extreme version when taking domination to the maximum - torture, homicide, violation.

Ideally Pluto in Capricorn enables Scorpio types and Pluto responders to learn self management as well as the supportive guidance of others and a policy of benevolent support.

In societal terms Capricorn reflects the energy of governments and the banking system. 

Both of these institutions have undergone intense transformational experiences in places across the globe during the Pluto in Capricorn period since 2008, assisted by the role of Uranus in overturning systems, many societies have shifted towards austerity measures [whilst the elite enjoy ever more stratospheric benefits, perks and salaries]

We have only just witnessed the start of real austerity in this century. Much more radical change is on offer -and detailed extensively on this blog, accessible via keyword search.

Scorpio is the zodiac sign that carries Pluto's deep and often dark themes - power -its use and misuse, all matters concerning death and transformational events, the minefield surrounding sex and reproduction. 

update Nov 11-12 -Reported globally: NZ Prime Minister in widespread condemnation for using the issue of rape as a political tool. 

At the highest level, Scorpios and those influenced strongly by Pluto are capable of a major evolutionary journey in one lifetime, regularly developing their inner strength and extending their insights. 
Scorpios operating at their peak have immense healing ability, being capable of harnessing transformational energy for the benefit of others.
The metaphysical or energy realm existing beyond the physical is the level of perception that advanced Scorpios can tap into and utilise. In the simplest of terms, many have obvious psychic or pre-cognitive abilities.

Those Scorpios who linger in their attachment to power over others, manipulation, domination and cruelty are the ones to avoid. 

Having power over the lives of others is a responsibility few manage with humility so it comes as no surprise that when Scorpio energy is expressed extremely negatively lives are snuffed out, bodies are violated, people are tortured, enslaved, subjected to extreme mind control. Possessiveness and jealousy are classic Scorpio traits.

In November 2015
the Scorpio Sun-Moon conjunction [New Moon] connects with the position of Uranus, which brings sudden violent or sudden accident forces with likely fatal consequences to those closely resonating with that prevailing pattern [indicated in a personal birth chart].
This represents a riskier than usual period from November 8-14 as Pluto also brings to the fore thoughts of domination and control, along with thoughts of a wounding or damaging nature.
Pluto's close, but not exact angle to Uranus [Pluto in Capricorn-Uranus in Aries square at 4 degrees separation] evokes extreme destructive, violent and revolutionary forces
In total, not a pleasant combination.
Update Nov 14
Terror in Paris. Dozens slain in multiple coordinated attacks on Friday Nov 13 beginning around 9.45pm -CNN report
The atrocities committed have many of the hallmarks of a Plutonic rampage.
Also read extended post Slaughter in Paris November 2015

Venus and Mars activating the lunar nodes imply karmic male-female interactions which set the scene for some nasty outcomes. 
Be careful who you interact with in the stated period.
In addition collective events of a serious nature involving masses of people are within the range of possibilities

update November 21 2015
It comes as no surprise that a significant milestone has been reached in the West's response to Jihadism following the attacks in Parisian public places on November 13. French President Hollande promptly declared France to be at war with Islamic fundamentalists

This is part one of the November 2015 report.

PART TWO for November 2015 separately posted
An indepth look at the global consequences of Saturn and Neptune 2015-2016

Further related reading:
Posts on the astrological indicators of: Brutal Austerity, Power, Predators and Narcissists, Sex Offender Profiling, Nasty Criminal Energy

Astrology of December 2014 -global hotspots erupt

To understand the context of events of December 2014, some recent history is relevant:
The revolutionary  pan-Arabic movement called The Arab Spring grained momentum from December 2010
The context was:
Jupiter-Uranus conjunction at 26 Pisces
Neptune at 26 Aquarius = semisextile Jupiter-Uranus
Pluto conjunct the north lunar node at 3.40 Capricorn
Total lunar eclipse with Mercury in conjunction to the sun = 27-29 Sagittarius
Freedom, equality, social justice, issues of power, empowerment, power abuse, law, legal rights & a spiritually-driven need to redeem humanity are all collectively activated under these influences


That initial spark has been kept alight and planetary indicators show that since June 2012 deep unrest has reigned in numerous global hotspots under the influence of sustained activation by the planets Pluto and Uranus positioned at 90 degrees from each other.
By mid December 2014 there will have been 6 occasions of exact 90 degree square in a period of 2 and a half years.

The exact square of Pluto and Uranus in December 2014 is on the 15th but the effect of these influences being in close proximity will be evident throughout the month, having already begun to arise again in late November 2014.

Under these influences, anarchic rebellion, disorder and chaos surround collective efforts to counteract power abuse -whether system-based or in personal interactions.
Protest and dissent are evident signs of this process being brought into general awareness across the globe, with mass movements of people intent on changing the dynamics of power within all levels of society.

news updates mid December:
The Dec 15 siege in Sydney Australia reflects energy entirely consistent with the power abuse scenarios expected under the Pluto-Uranus effect
SMH report
Hostage drama timeline

The same influence manifested as a shooting in Oregon  report
and mass fatalities in another US shooting incident 
Six dead in shootings near Philadelphia

DEC16 mass shooting of school children by Taliban in Pakistan - mass fatalities

DEC 19 - mass fatalities in Australian shooting - Cairns - 8 children stabbed

Mass fatalities in various global locations show the intensity of energy for extremism that is prevailing in this December time frame -but a high alert situation remains in respect of dangerous situation and unbalanced people into the 2015 New Year....

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Events of December 2014 are a foretaste of the intensity likely in January 2015

The whole month has many high impact potentials for disturbed energy amongst people and the natural elements.
In addition particular points stand out:

All four of the cardinal signs -Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn will be activated in the range of 13-16 degrees, with the Sun, Moon, and 2 lunar nodes forming a cardinal cross pattern at the January 5 full moon -peak effects likely to fall in the range of days from 3-7 Jan 2015

Cardinal signs emphasise BALANCE and issues about relating/relationships.
Relationship with yourself
Relationships with others
Capacity to nurture and support others
Capacity to guide and mentor others
Role as a parent.
Where too much or too little effort is being applied

Critical issues are likely to arise around these areas -wherever relevant in your life [even non-parents have a quasi-parenting role in supporting others]

Power dynamics will need be addressed in the context of relating.
Tensions, dissent, conflict and violence are likely side-effects of confrontations arising re relating issues.

Beyond the personal domain of relating are the societal, communal, governmental contexts.
How well is your government providing support for its people?
How much power should governments wield?
Who is in control?

Again these sorts of questions give rise to public unrest.

January 10 is also notable for a rebellious, anarchic thread of energy being sparked with potential for aggression.
[ update January 7 2015 - Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris - astrological relevance ]
Aside from disturbed human energy [ other species are not excluded] the natural forces in our atmosphere and environment are subjected to significant readjustments -also in pursuit of balance - the four cardinal signs link to the four directions, the winds, the movements and flows of natural elements.
Expect significant extreme weather effects as relevant to changes that are already underway in your local climate: think of where the change is shifting [hotter? drier? wetter? colder? windier? etc] and notice if any intensification is forecast during January

Tensions: 2013-2014 transition

Don't be surprised if you are picking up on the atmosphere of strong vibratory tensions surrounding end of 2013-start of 2014.
The magnetic heliosphere dispensed by our Sun way out to inter-stellar space is a significant ingredient which binds the solar domain into one feedback system of sun, planets and the other stellar bodies -so what happens in one part affects the rest - this underlies our total interconnectedness to everything.
Buddhism is the only faith I know of which explicitly identifies this aspect of reality.

The tensions identified in the given time frame place strain on all biological, technological & natural systems = basically everything from people and animals, electronics, to the weather
This is the picture:

The ingredients are:
Sun, Mercury & Pluto all conjoined from 9 to 11 degrees Capricorn -at the top of the wheel
Uranus at 8 Aries on the left is at effective 90 degree angle to the Capricorn grouping
Mars at 11 Libra on the right is opposite Uranus and also at effective 90 degree angle to the Capricorn grouping
[some analysts would add Jupiter to the mix -being at 16 Cancer at start of 2014, therefore forming the shaft of an arrow in relation to the planets shown as an arrowhead. I use much tighter orbs or degrees of variation - but Jupiter if integrated in this pattern would amplify & exaggerate energy expressions = bigger, stronger etc]

This pattern illustrated is termed a T-square & represents an intensity of stress, tension under any circumstances -but when the factors include the aggressive Mars, volatile Uranus, extreme and transformational Pluto to Sun & Mercury the consequences are significant in terms of death and destruction.
Individuals lose their self control due to the pressure so there is more potential for violence, angry outbursts,
Pluto takes the intensity to the maximum so mass deaths, mass destruction, terrorist attacks, brutality, rape & murder are more likely outcomes
With Mercury involved people are vulnerable when walking, cycling, travelling on land by car, bus, train -road crashes, explosions, bombings, road rage all express this influence

This is not a time to take risks or provoke volatile people.
Of course the direct energy does not express itself in all people and all locations -each of us and every place has an energy blueprint or template which will either match strongly i.e. resonate with the stress pattern -or will be unaffected at a primary level [Secondary or indirect effects involve encountering people suffering from primary effects  [eg helping a road crash victim] . Tertiary effects would include reading or viewing news reports of signature events - so especially in this age of instant mass communications more of the global population are sharing the indirect effects of significant events via media.

At the very least you are very likely to encounter news in this transition to 2014 that is already indicative of the building energy: examples reported include:
Transport-related suicide bombings in Russia
German tourists assaulted in New Zealand
Sex attack on woman walking in Sydney
Volcanic unrest El Salvador, El Hierro
New Zealand has early high road death toll in vacation period
Brain trauma life threatening for Michael Schumacher
[Schumacher is in a high-risk situation having been born on January 3 1969
The Sun was at 12 Capricorn on that day and so his energy is very caught up in the prevailing tensions placing him at risk of dying -or being significantly changed]
Schumacher news
update January 18 2014 Doctor says Schumacher will never be the same
Research Vessel Akademik Shokalskiy trapped in Antarctic Ice:
At around 0720hrs AEDT on Christmas Day 2013, the ship became trapped in heavy ice a few miles from the coast of Antarctica, 100 nautical miles east of the French base and approximately 1500NM south of Hobart The icebreakers Xue Long and Aurora Australis and the French research vessel L'Astrolabe, sailed towards the Akademik Shokalskiy to assist.

The icebreaker Xue Long was prevented by thick sea ice from coming closer than about 6NM from the Akademik Shokalskiy, though has remained in open water nearby, able to deploy its helicopter The Astrolabe also turned back, after encountering heavy ice.

The Aurora Australis abandoned its first attempt to reach the stranded ship, as the ice was too thick to be broken and because of the risk of also becoming trapped in the ice. It was within 10NM of the Akademik Shokalskiy and will make a second attempt when weather improves. Plans are also being made for possible evacuation of 52 passengers and 4 crew by helicopter. -excerpt from Wikipedia Akademik Shokalskiy

With New Year's Eve being traditionally in many locations a time of mass gatherings and drunken revelry this year it is exceptionally important to avoid risktaking: the odds are stacked against you.
New Year's day continues the warning in effect on account of the added ingredient of the New Moon - meaning the Moon joins the Sun at 11 degrees Capricorn bringing even more potency to the already strong potentials.
This is the first Supermoon -near closest contact [perigee] with earth - for 2014 and it occurs when the Moon is in very South declination [at max South on Dec 31] which is another strain factor for the earth crust, seismicity, volcanism.

The 2012 phase of renewal: society, politics, environment

During the six year period 2011-2016 we will experience perhaps the greatest period of global social, political, economic and  environmental transformation known on our planet.

2012 marks a significant phase in this unfoldment which extends over several years.
 It is the sheer depth and breadth of change awaiting us that makes this era unprecedented.
Long-term tectonic-type readjustment  (which is also replicated geophysically via plate movement & seismicity) of social, cultural and political practices is assisted by technological networking on a scale never before possible in a phase of revolutionary momentum.
Now global awareness is set to increase exponentially regarding our planetary relationship within the larger systemic network - habitually dominated by our mega-star, the sun, but also home to a gargantuan cosmic environment.
For the purpose of this explanation, two factors operating in the geo-effective space environment set the scene for massive transformations in the given 6 year period of their tight alignment.

In the cosmic web earth sits amongst, magnetic field lines distribute resonances across vast distances of space. The energetic forces generated by Pluto and Uranus are known to have profound, long lasting and transformational effects.

Their current dynamic phase involving a tension-generating 90 degree alignment indicates that the creation of global change will be full of challenges, discord, upheaval, resistance versus repression - as two world views, the old versus the new -  stand off against each other, in a replication of evolution seen countless times before on the face of the earth as well as within it.
The greatest emphasis, for those with personal birth chart data, ranges in the band from 4 to 18 degrees and is expressed through the energetic profiles of four signs:
                                       ARIES LIBRA, CANCER, CAPRICORN
These are called the Cardinal group and significantly, they correspond astronomically to the four seasonal markers at the solstice and equinox points in March, July, September and December - created for us on earth by the relative position of the earth in orbit around the Sun. A simplified view, not to scale, illustrates this.

click to enlarge

In addition the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn shown on globes and in atlas maps indicate the band astride the earth's equator where the sun moon and planets have their astronomical passages in respect of our planet. Put simply, this points to the importance of this group of four signs in the structure of earth's relationship to the rest of the cosmos.
NASA and other scientists are already anticipating a long term cooling effect on earth due to an exceptional solar minimum unfolding in coming years, so the profound issues are not limited to human society.
A summary of the wide-ranging shifts we face signifiantly in this 6 year period would have to include the following, based on the signatures of the four cardinal indicators:
The fundamentals of human society and how it is structured and administered, from all levels of government, to business and the bedrock level of the family unit.
Personal and business relationships - the nature of marriage, parnerships
The role of the individual in the context of the whole
Parenting issues
Matters relating to homes, housing and habitats
Work-life balance
Personal careers, public life versus private life
Ambition versus nurturing
The economy, financial manmagement, budgeting, personal and public spending
Environmental issues ranging from resources & pollution to seismicity, volcanism, weather & climate
The state of change affecting our larger home, planet earth

June 2012 sees the first exact point of connection between Pluto at 8.24 degrees Capricorn and Uranus at 8.24 degrees Aries, but the winds of change are already in progress.
Those born on or closely around March 28, June 29, Sept 30, Dec 30, any year have this pattern applying extreme pressure since at least the start of 2012 ( in terms of their birth sun position.) Individual analysis will show any other planets under the gamma-rays of this duo.
(It barely needs to be stated that the Arab Spring, events in Syria and Greece represent just the starting point of this long-term Pluto-Uranus process)

A new start is neded for humanity which is intrinsically connected to evolutionary change affecting our planet. Significantly historic times are not just what you study in school. Some of us get to live through them and this era ranks very highly in terms of living on a planet in change in a dynamic universe.

Update May 14 2012
With the May 12-13 weekend marking a resurgence in global Occupy protests about system failure (you probably heard very little via mainstream media) be assured that this point in time is very powerful in terms of setting the future agenda for change ...that will topple leaders and their corrupt regimes across the world during the next 4 years in particular.
The balance of power has been distorted for way to long and is undergoing a clear correction. Read more on my continually updated blog, starting with:
http://astroblognz.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/may-2012-moons-eclipse.html
as well as:
Further reading:
Massive Transformations Ahead - related post from July 2011
Cooling report
NASA prediction from 2006 re solar cycles