THE SOLSTICE & EQUINOX DATES

Recently I had an intuition that the Solstice dates were significant. The solstice and equinox points are currently an intrinsic part of the earth-sun cycle. First some basic standard physics of that cycle:

1. The direction of the earth's movement varies with the viewer’s position. From the North Pole the rotation appears to move in a counter-clockwise fashion. Looking down
at the South Pole the Earth’s rotation appears clockwise. Viewed side on earth earth rotates from the west to the east, tilted at 23.5 degrees to the right

2.The location on the Earth where the Sun is directly overhead at solar noon is known as thesubsolar point

The subsolar point occurs on the equator during the two equinoxes around March 20, Sept 20

3. During the equinoxes, the axis of the Earth is not tilted toward or away from the Sun . This situation does not suggest that the 23.5 degree tilt of the Earth no longer

exists. The vantage point of this graphic shows that the Earth's axis is inclined 23.5 degrees toward the viewer for both dates

(Graphic: physicalgeography.net)

An equinox occurs twice a year, when the tilt of the Eath's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the sun, the centre of the Sun being in the same plane as the Earth's equator4. A solstice is an astronomical event that happens twice each year, when the tilt of the earth's axis is most inclined toward or away from the sun,causing the Sun's apparent position in the sky to reach its northernmost or southernmost extreme

The name is derived from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still), because at
the solstices, the Sun stands still in declination; that is, the apparent movement of the Sun's path north or south comes to a stop before reversing direction

For half the year (from around 20 March to 22 September) the northern hemisphere is inclined toward the Sun, with the maximum

around 21 June, while for the other half year the southern hemisphere has this
distinction, with the maximum around 21 December.The two moments when the inclination of Earth's rotational axis has maximum effect are the solstices.

Here is a table for the solstice & equinox dates in 2009, 2010:

2009 equinox March 20 equinox Sept 22   solstice June 21 solstice Dec 21

2010 equinox March 20 equinox Sept 23    solstice June 21 solstice Dec 21

These dates mirror the present activation points of Saturn and Uranus. These two powerful forces in our solar system are activating a mutable cross pattern –the 2 horizontal and 2 vertical arms which involve all 4 mutable signs Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius at exactly the same points as the equinox & solstice points.

I am yet to work out exactly what this means other than to envisage that the
whole earth network is being altered by these two opposing forces. This scenario definitely contributes to other considerations as to what is happening on the planet. Also note the meaning of solstice = Sun stands still. Another symbolic reference from the
ancient world   EARTH IS BULL, SUN IS LION. This equates to the two clashing signs Taurus and Leo = MAY, AUGUST.

whoops look at URANUS

To the left at 5.15 am local time for Medan Sumatra sits the AC rising in Pisces 27 degrees 13. Sitting right on this point is the glyph for Uranus at 27 degrees 44. With the main structure of this chart having the prime meridian at 27 degrees 43, Uranus is the primary driver of the local energies manifesting as a significant earthquake here. ( Any reference on the role Uranus plays on physical structures will place earthquakes and electro-magnetism at the top of the list) In April-May as Saturn makes a retrograde pass to exactly oppose Uranus, an intense destructive pressure discharges on physical/material structures ( i.e earth, things,people). WHERE the forces discharge depends on local energetic resonance. Currently Baja, Sumatra showing this resonance.

So this Uranus-Saturn element is an added factor to build into the complex picture of what I regard as space weather involving a chain reaction of already known players and the role played by planet X

The URANIAN connection

For those who like to add in the larger solar system data to the scenarios of big changes, I'd like to mention the impact of planet URANUS, which has spent the past 7 years activating PISCES people/things/places, in particular, as well as others of the same mutable mode ( Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius). In almost a year's time URANUS will have finally left these signs to move onto fully impacting upon the cardinal group ( Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn) Important to note though, that in the critical period late May-mid August 2010 URANUS will strongly energise those cardinal people born close to/on March 20, June 22, Sept 24, Dec 22 (any year). This is a once-in-a-lifetime, full on burst of electrical energy which will enable those recipients to be more psychic/intuitive/guided. Involved with that expect BIG CHANGES, new directions, new beginnings. Also watch out for electrical risks (lightning, electrocution, accidents) Body areas at risk/under stress are ankles, Achilles Heel, nervous system/ electromagnetic field of the body as well as the weak areas related to each zodiac sign - eg. Aries is the head, wounds from fire & weapons.

For me this burst from Uranus led me to the Ning Network, confirmed several "senses" about the future, confirmed the true purpose of my solar sign to be a messenger.

I would expect and advise now, that anyone born in late mutables-early cardinals, which covers March 16-21, June 17-22, Sept 18-24, Dec 17-22 are all being highly activated to tune in to what is going on and coming ahead, particularly in the first period - up till late August 2010. This may not be you, it may be your friend, relative or child who has a message/vision/intuition. The more knowledge we can gather the better. This is just one potential source of 'knowing" that can manifest through people in 2010. The more we share the more we know.

The Uranian Connection

For those who like to add in the larger solar system data to the scenarios of big changes, I'd like to mention the impact of planet URANUS, which has spent the past 7 years activating PISCES people/things/places, in particular, as well as others of the same mutable mode ( Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius). In almost a year's time URANUS will have finally left these signs to move onto fully impacting upon the cardinal group ( Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn) Important to note though, that in the critical period late May-mid August 2010 URANUS will strongly energise those cardinal people born close to/on March 20, June 22, Sept 24, Dec 22 (any year). This is a once-in-a-lifetime, full on burst of electrical energy which will enable those recipients to be more psychic/intuitive/guided. Involved with that expect BIG CHANGES, new directions, new beginnings. Also watch out for electrical risks (lightning, electrocution, accidents) Body areas at risk/under stress are ankles, Achilles Heel, nervous system/ electromagnetic field of the body as well as the weak areas related to each zodiac sign - eg. Aries is the head, wounds from fire & weapons.
For me this burst from Uranus led me to the Ning Network, confirmed several "senses" about the future, confirmed the true purpose of my solar sign to be a messenger.
I would expect and advise now, that anyone born in late mutables-early cardinals, which covers March 16-21, June 17-22, Sept 18-24, Dec 17-22 are all being highly activated to tune in to what is going on and coming ahead, particularly in the first period - up till late August 2010. This may not be you, it may be your friend, relative or child who has a message/vision/intuition. The more knowledge we can gather the better. This is just one potential source of 'knowing" that can manifest through people in 2010. The more we share the more we know.

For extra reference

ME & YOU/ME vs YOU/ME-YOU

NOW we are in the MARS phase of the Sun, in the sign of ARIES - plus Mercury & Venus also in Aries means a lot of thoughts about ME what do I want. An opposing energy from SATURN in LIBRA means relationships are under stress -any that are shaky may not handle the opposing forces and conflicts. especially March 21-23. Impatience, irritation and selfishness are being offset against calm, balance and fairness, so try to make it a clean and dignified break not a messy one.
For those who can handle it this is a time for taking on that sort of commitment to a partner which involves outgrowing so much of the All About Me agenda. Tiger Woods take note.
With 6 planetary energies in ACTION signs ( the Aries-Libra-Capricorn-Cancer group) only Cancer is inactive currently and that's the least assertive anyway - so expect the other three to be pushing you to ACT if your personal energy pattern resonates with these signs ( i.e. your whole pattern as displayed when you were born - not just your Sun (Zodiac) sign). The tension, pressure & friction could be high with conflicting emotions, indecision so outbursts of a dramatic kind are on the cards, with the influence of Leo coming through Mars.


WATCH OUT for March 25-27 when another player in this group, heavy-hitting PLUTO has a big say in what goes down. Sadly this will come through as violence, abuse, physical harm for some, within the context of wanting to leave a controlling partner or change a relationship. If you are at all in fear of someone make plans now to be out of reach before the 25th. In others, this energy has the capacity to transform childish ways into responsible adult practices. How each of us responds is down to our own personal makeup and potentials


Full Moon March 30 continues this relationship theme for another lunar month. How we relate to others - fairly, selfishly, abusively, responsibly - all these options are under the spotlight, for you to make your choice

Astro Diary March-April

midMARCH-midAPRIL 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

In NZ the New Moon occurs at around 10 am, 16 March.

The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter & Uranus are all in the same sector of the sky –and all but Jupiter – so 4 “planets” are bunched up together in the sign (PISCES) that is most indicative of WATER. This table provides a small sample of various related energies and how they manifest, arranged in terms of contexts

CONTEXT	MANIFESTS AS
Environmental element	water, rain, sea, snow, ice, oil, plastic
People	born 19 Feb-20 March
Culture & things	movies, photos, ships, boats, fantasy, idols, worship, religion, spirituality
Emotions & states of mind	weepy, sensitive, spiritual, clairvoyant, compassionate, dreamy, sleepy, hypnotic, addicted, deluded, dishonest
Substances	liquids, drugs, poisons, alcohol, tobacco
Body weakness	feet, poisoning, overdose, addiction

As we approach the 16^th March and the gathering of the group of planets in Pisces, many of these manifestations are likely to show up in news items ( because a lot of this energy is coming through people, places, events). The amount of energy means the profile of these pisces expressions will be higher than usual, and in some cases happening very suddenly or in a highly unusual way due to the influence of Uranus ( in effect to March 2011). The influence of Jupiter continues beyond March and relates to an abundance or extreme of water ( tsunami, floods, storms, snow already in evidence). Any of the other manifestations can arise in a sudden, intense or unusual way this month particularly before the shift to Aries.

The planet Neptune & asteroid Chiron travelling in synch bring outpouring of collective empathy over suffering. Mass events like Chile bring out extremes –the best & worst in people.

The late March Full Moon in Aries-Libra will test relationships. Stay together or go solo?

From 21 March the highlighted energies relate to Aries and the planet Mars. These relate to:

CONTEXT	MANIFESTS AS
Environmental element	Fire, heat
People	born 21March-20 April males
Culture	military, arson, guns, weapons, speed, fast cars
Emotions & states of mind	anger, aggression, impatience, confidence, assertiveness, courage, independence
Substances	anything hot
Body weakness	head, abrasions, cuts, wounds

The marsy aggressive feel could be a bit pronounced on the 21^st with Sun, Mercury, Venus in Aries plus Mars linking in as a fire sign in Leo.  Bushfires and arson come to mind.  Saturn in Libra countering this energy means older people need to exert influence, as peace-makers, mediators in response to the raw, juvenile energies that are produced by lots of Aries-Mars influences. The rebuilding of Jupiter’s effect of exaggerating the water element, starts in March and keeps building through April, May. Neptune-Chiron effects continue from early March

The Aries New Moon on April 14 is about courage and survival.

What is Space Weather? Why do you need to know?

SPACE WEATHER is what is coming at us from space – since we are all bathed in an electromagnetic energy field that is generated by our own planet and which interacts continually with charged fields from the sun, the gravitational pull of the moon and the energy field of the rest of the galactic planets – we experience effects from all of those changing forces. They shift us up, down, sideways , they alter our reality, by serving up a continually changing set of circumstances, by altering our moods and responses, yet we also know that our lives are subject to cycles, where circumstances return or repeat: we seem to revisit the past and we are not alone in this. Everything in nature is cyclic, in fact everything goes around in circles. Everything from the trillions of subatomic particles that comprise you and all matter, to the water exiting your bath is moving in a cyclic, spinning system. How is it possible for you to feel separate from this? Only by forgetting or denying. You live on a spinning globe, which spins around a much larger spinning fiery sphere, a star we call the sun, which dominates our solar system of planets spinning in a gravitationally connected domain of space.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_System

This is a system dominated by spin, meaning movement in circular patterns, with inherently repetitive cycles –as obvious with the movements of the sun and moon in relationship to earth, enabling day-night-day-night continuing and the seasonal changes. The whole solar stem is not only gravitationally connected, but also energetically connected in an electromagnetic way. One form of that energy we call Light, but that is only the visible portion of the radiated spectrum. The sun calls the shots in terms of being the major influence over conditions in the rest of our solar system. We on earth, as well as everything else in our system of planets, are exposed to a charged field called solar wind, emitted from the sun. No one really knows how the complete system works. Scientists are yet to resolve the pathway opened by Einstein: physicists are still puzzling over the link between gravity and magnetism in order to reach the Theory of Everything.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_everything

Astronomy and physics tell us a lot about our natural and unseen worlds, so their research is very useful in contributing to the findings of other investigators who observe the impacts upon people, society, culture and planet earth. All of these aspects are quite specialised areas of enquiry and all are contained within the assessments made by astrologers who study past, present and future cycles in order to make sense of the experiences we have day to day, on our passage through time, living on a turbulent planent.