'Black Friday' Solar Eclipse - 11/25/2011

Its eclipse season again! This most recent round starts off with a new moon solar eclipse that peaks at approximately 1:12am EST on Friday, November 25...'Black Friday' in the US.

Eclipses usually occur two weeks apart from each other twice per year. Each series typically includes a lunar eclipse followed by a solar eclipse or vice versa. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is partially blocking the moon from the sun during a full moon. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun from the Earth during a new moon.

Full moons and new moons represent astrologically potent time periods anyway, but the eclipses just add some amplification and usually a little dose of the unexpected!

Astrologically speaking, new moons are generally a time of sowing seeds while full moons are a time of reaping what we sow. Where a new moon falls in our personal natal chart represents a time of new beginnings and laying new foundations in the parts of our lives represented by the astrological house that is highlighted. Where a full moon falls in our personal natal chart represents a time of sudden awareness, revelation, culmination and completion in the parts of our lives represented by the astrological house that is highlighted. Eclipses just add some spice and surprise to these time periods.

Ancient astrologers saw eclipse seasons as especially potent time periods with regards to wars and the fate of nations. I personally prefer to look at eclipses relative to the lives and relationships of individuals. In this regard, eclipse seasons are often potent times for unexpected change in terms of surprise new beginnings and to final culminations of things which have been building for some time.

This particular solar eclipse occurs at 3° Sagittarius and will be forming difficult square aspects to Mars at 7° Virgo and to Neptune at 28° Aquarius. It will also form a smoother flowing trine to Uranus at 1° Aries as well as an adjustment-seeking quincunx to Jupiter at 2° Taurus. Its 'Black Friday' in the US and shoppers will be out in masses. But the unusually early start to this year's event has some people protesting. Is there really any question WHY the 'occupy' movement is occurring? The only real question that remains is what to do about a situation where high powered executives are not held accountable. Forcing their workers to work strange hours for higher profits while they pass out on a couch at home somewhere, is just another example of the unaccountability problem.

With this eclipse occurring in Sagittarius (along with the start of Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius), I see some sort of 'wake-up call' incident occurring that leads to a need to reassess the value of rushing out to beat out other shoppers in a game that only serves an elite few. It may be that it takes an unfortunate accident to occur that reminds us that this kind of approach just isn't 'worth' it. Hopefully not though...

Depending on where this lands in your own personal natal chart, this eclipse is likely to lead to the start of some type of new initiative that requires independent action without any clear sense of which way is the 'right' way. Our values are shifting and we just don't need the collective approval that we always thought we needed to move forward. We are prepared to do the little details and grunt work to head in the direction of our visions, even without a compass. Such brave souls we are!

The experiences of this nature would be felt within the domain of the astrological house that encompasses the location of this eclipse at 3° Sagittarius. You would need to consult your own natal chart to find out where this position falls for you. For example, this point falls in my natal 3rd house which is the house covering contracts, discussions, information, and general life 'busyness'. For me (and everyone else who has 3° Sagittarius in their 3rd house) this could mark a new beginning related to my daily activities and contract discussions. I'll be hitting the ground running (Mars in Virgo) with a new venture (Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius/3rd house) and meeting with clients in a whole new way (Uranus in Aries/7th house) relative to my previous experience all while remaining unclear exactly what my cause is (Neptune in Aquarius/6th house) and whether it will actually support me financially (Jupiter in Taurus/8th house). Sounds about right ;)!

The combination of the house location of the eclipse, its aspects to other current planets, and its aspects to the personal natal planets yields a very unique interpretation for each individual. For the best results in this case, find out where this solar eclipse and the other planets involved fall in your natal chart. Then find any planets or personal points in your natal chart that are also aspected by these configurations.

Location of Current Solar Eclipse Configurations

Solar Eclipse – Sun/Moon @ 3° Sagittarius

Mars – 7° Virgo

Neptune – 28° Aquarius

Uranus – 1° Aries

Jupiter - 2° Taurus

The effects of this eclipse may ripple out as long as several months with initial conditions starting at or near the eclipse date (November 25, 2011). Mars recently squared the location of this eclipse from Virgo last week (~Nov 15, 2011) and won't form a conjunction with this location in early Sagittarius until ~Oct 10, 2012. You may have already felt some of the effects of this eclipse starting last week and the full force of what this eclipse is unleashing may not be fully apparent until October 2012!

General Advice:

Expanding beyond our comfort zones takes a 'leap of faith' at the very least. Fortunately, we are ready for the hard work and we are more aware of our independent needs and can honor this shift in values while taking chances with our 'truth'. Its one thing to know your truth, but its another thing to take action to honor it. Let the window that opens with this eclipse allow in the courage you need to act as though you actually value your truth for once!

Good luck!

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Solar Eclipse – 1/4/2011

Its eclipse season again! This most recent round started off with the full moon lunar eclipse that peaked at approximately 3:15am EST on Tuesday, December 21. Now the follow up to this initial eclipse is the new moon solar eclipse which peaks at approximately 4:03am EST on Tuesday, January 4.

Eclipses usually occur two weeks apart from each other twice per year. Each series typically includes a lunar eclipse followed by a solar eclipse or vice versa. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is partially blocking the moon from the sun during a full moon. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun from the Earth during a new moon. Full moons and new moons represent astrologically potent time periods anyway, but the eclipses just add some amplification and usually a little dose of the unexpected!

Astrologically speaking, new moons are generally a time of sowing seeds while full moons are a time of reaping what we sow. Where a new moon falls in our personal natal chart represents a time of new beginnings and laying new foundations in the parts of our lives represented by the astrological house that is highlighted. Where a full moon falls in our personal natal chart represents a time of sudden awareness, revelation, culmination and completion in the parts of our lives represented by the astrological house that is highlighted. Eclipses just add some spice and surprise to these time periods.

Ancient astrologers saw eclipse seasons as especially potent time periods with regards to wars and the fate of nations. I personally prefer to look at eclipses relative to the lives and relationships of individuals. In this regard, eclipse seasons are often potent times for unexpected change in terms of surprise new beginnings and to final culminations of things which have been building for some time.

This particular solar eclipse occurs at 14° Capricorn and will be in a difficult square aspect to Saturn at 17° Libra. It will also be in a wide conjunction with both Mars and Pluto in Capricorn. Depending on where this lands in your own personal natal chart, this eclipse is likely to lead to the start of some type of new initiative that requires an inner transformation in order to move forward. With Saturn in a close square to this eclipse, any new endeavors will start slowly but with proper adjustment can lead to eventual success. Most of the required adjustments are of an inner nature as it is our own sense of disempowerment that must be dealt with before we can move forward.

The experiences of this nature would be felt within the domain of the astrological house that encompasses the location of this eclipse at 14° Capricorn. You would need to consult your own natal chart to find out where this position falls for you. For example, this point falls in my natal 4^th house which is the house covering home, family, emotions, and our ‘bottom line’. For me (and everyone else who has 14° Capricorn in their 4^th house) this could mark a new beginning related to a place of residence or to a new sense of inner fortitude. The square to Saturn, in this case, is from the 4^th house to the 1^st house of self, image, and personality. For me this could be a time where I am faced with some moral dilemmas and other difficult decisions possibly related to where I live but also, more importantly, related to how I live. I will be challenged to set some boundaries and stick to them while also releasing old boundaries that no longer serve their purpose. Sounds like fun.

In general, this eclipse also falls at the midpoint of the Venus/Neptune square which perfects within minutes of the eclipse itself. In fact, a Jupiter/Uranus conjunction, a Venus/Jupiter trine, and a Venus/Uranus trine all perfect within a few hours of the eclipse as well! There’s lots of planetary activity occurring early on the morning of January 4^th! These energies add some dynamics to the eclipse and promise that the growth we can experience now make the required patience worth it as long as we are realistic. This eclipse will have a way of ushering in the realities that we have refused to face up to this point.

The combination of the house location of the eclipse, its aspects to other current planets, and its aspects to the personal natal planets yields a very unique interpretation for each individual. For the best results in this case, find out where this solar eclipse and the other planets involved fall in your natal chart. Then find any planets or personal points in your natal chart that are also aspected by these configurations.

Location of Current Solar Eclipse Configurations

Solar Eclipse – Sun/Moon @ 14° Capricorn

Saturn – 17° Libra

Mars – 21° Capricorn

Pluto – 5° Capricorn

The effects of this eclipse may ripple out as long as a few months with initial conditions starting at or near the eclipse date (January 4, 2011).

General Advice:

New developments and endeavors can happen now but we need to be realistic about how we go about them. We also need to grow beyond our own inner sense of disempowerment if we are to experience our full empowerment and head toward our goals. Strength and courage are indicated so we are more likely to take a chance on things even if we know it will hurt.

Good luck!

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Jupiter Conjunct Uranus: “Growing Through Surprises”

From May 2010 through January 2011, the outer planets Jupiter and Uranus are forming a conjunction (0°) with one another for the first time since February 1997. This is also the first conjunction of these planets in Aries since 1927-28. This pits the planet representing expansion, optimism, society, and growth (Jupiter) in cohesion with the planet representing authenticity, rebellion, rapid change, and technology (Uranus).

Just like with the Moon’s phases, the other planetary bodies go through their own phases relative to the Earth. Like a New Moon, the start of any coupled planetary cycle begins with their conjunction (same location in the sky). As the faster planet moves away from the slower planet, eventually it comes to a 90° angle (waxing square) to it, followed by the 180° opposition (like a Full Moon), the second 90° angle (waning square), and then the cycle finishes when a new cycle between the planets is born at the next conjunction. See below for the basic outline of the process including the associated energy of each of these important climax points in the planetary cycles:

Conjunction (0°) – Birth and creation.
Waxing Square (90°) – Tension due to growth.
Oppostion (180°) – Culmination and results.
Waning Square (270°) – Tension due to decay.

The Jupiter/Uranus cycle takes approximately 13 years to complete and represents a social, progressive, and surprising cycle as the expansive energies of Jupiter combine with the rebellious energies of Uranus. This cycle represents things like technological advancements, quick social changes, and surprises for example. Usually, at the start of these cycles, new technological achievements are hatched. As time moves on, there is usually some tension related to those decisions that come up for review around 3+ years later when Jupiter and Uranus make their first (waxing) square to each other. Then another 3+ years pass and Jupiter makes an opposition to Uranus. This opposition is the time where the culmination or results of those ideas and of the decision making that started at the conjunction bear their fruit. Then the second (waning) square represents a time of decay and last minute decisions related to the same energies birthed at the start of the cycle.

Below is a look at the most recent conjunction of these two planets in Aquarius as well as the current Jupiter/Uranus cycle in Aries/Pisces relative to US issues and concerns, followed by a look at where we are in the current Jupiter/Uranus cycle.

Most Recent Jupiter/Uranus Cycle (1997 – 2010) in Aquarius

Jupiter conjunct Uranus (February 1997)

Immediately following the last Jupiter conjunction with Uranus in the sign of Aquarius (sign of universal brotherhood, equality, and technology) in 1997, several related movements occurred. One was the rapid growth of the internet as a daily technology for both business and pleasure. There was also a major merger between Dean Witter and Morgan Stanley to the tune of $10 billion. In addition, the Dow Jones closed over 7,000 points for the first time and ‘Dolly’ became the first successfully cloned sheep.

Jupiter waxing square to Uranus (July 1999 – May 2000)

Over this time period, America Online buys Time Warner for $162 billion creating the largest corporate merger in history in January 2000. Then in April of 2000, Microsoft is found to be in violation of US antitrust laws and the dot.com bubble essentially bursts. Also, in May of 2000, Bill Clinton announced that GPS technology used by the military would be made available to the people. This waxing square period was a time to make adjustments to that which was initiated during the conjunction period in early 1997.

Jupiter opposite Uranus (August 2003)

This time period included a wide-scale power blackout in the eastern US and southeastern Canada. Also, shortly after this period a 12 yr old girl is sued for downloading music from the internet illegally. In addition, US Spacecraft Voyager begins to escape the earth’s pull as it drifts slowly away. Finally, the hottest temperature ever recorded in London occurs in August as part of the most intense heat-wave in modern European history. This time period represents what was birthed in 1997 and what grew and was adjusted in March 2000.

Jupiter waning square to Uranus (January 2007 - October 2007)

The IPCC completes a 3 year study and concludes that humans are very likely the cause of rising global temperatures world-wide. Barbara Morgan (backup for Christine McAuliffe who died in the Challenger explosion) is part of a mission aboard the space shuttle Endeavor. Finally, two teams of scientists, one in Wisconsin the other in Japan, announce they have discovered a way to make embryonic stem cells without using embryonic stem cells.

Current Jupiter/Uranus Cycle (2010 – 2022) in Aries/Pisces

Jupiter conjunct Uranus (May 2010 – January 2011)

What new technologies and social movements will occur this time around that will set the stage for the next 13 years? This conjunction first occurs at 0° Aries which represents the start of the zodiac. Whatever is birthed over the rest of 2010 into early 2011 you can bet it will have far reaching implications. This may include anything from surprise cures to diseases to new free energy technologies just to name a couple of potentials.

Jupiter waxing square to Uranus (August 2013 – April 2014)

Whatever is hatched around 2010 it will come up for review during this time period. With Saturn in opposition to the first Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in June 2010, rampant growth that is often related to these time periods will be kept at bay somewhat allowing this period to likely be less jarring than usual.

Jupiter opposite Uranus (December 2016 – September 2017)

Maybe cures that were initiated around 2010 get a chance to be spread to the world? Maybe oil is replaced as the primary fuel for transportation due to policies and discoveries initiated in 2010? Guess we will have to wait and see.

Jupiter waning square to Uranus (January 2021)

Who knows??


It appears that the themes for the most recent Aquarius cycle (1997-2010) related mostly to a focus on the internet and the space program. The rapid growth of the internet created a fast-growing monopoly on technologies from Microsoft and resulted in the need for adjustments in 2000 when Microsoft was found to be violating anti-trust laws. Then in 2003, the results of rapid growth and easy accessibility revealed itself when a 12 yr old girl is arrested for downloading music illegally. With foresight and proper regulations neither the ant-trust suit nor the music download case would have been necessary. But mostly Jupiter/Uranus cycles are about rapid growth without restriction. However, the emerging cycle from 2010-2021 starts with an opposition from Saturn, the planet of restriction, likely resulting in a more controlled growth model for this period for whatever is initiated.

Regardless of what actually occurs during this current conjunction time period (May 2010-January 2011), the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction of which we are currently in the midst is about the birth and initiation between optimism (Jupiter) and change (Uranus). Watch especially the two week periods surrounding the exact dates listed below for the most activity in this regard.

Jupiter/Uranus EXACT Conjunctions

June 8, 2010 – Aries 0°
September 18, 2010 – Pisces 29°
January 4, 2011 – Pisces 27°

Advice

When Jupiter and Uranus are in a conjunction it is time to embrace a new round of optimism (Jupiter) and technology (Uranus). Seeds are being planted for the next round of 13 years and it’s up to us to direct the sprouts of these seeds over the coming years.

The beneficial way to approach this time period is to allow the added optimism and expansive energies to enrich our lives and open up doors. However, it is important to not overshoot the mark or to take unrealistic steps toward unattainable ends.

On a global level, note that new scientific advancements will be on their way soon too that promise to improve the lives of many. Expect new energy technologies to emerge that rapidly change the way we obtain and use energy. Also, expect surprises. Jupiter and Uranus can sometimes bring on big surprises that we did not see coming. That this current conjunction initiates at 0° Aries (a fiery sign) for the first time during the nuclear age, I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw something quick and destructive during this period (i.e. nuclear attack, comet/meteor strike, widespread power outages from solar flares, etc.)

2010 will begin the process of unleashing all of the positive and negative potentials of this conjunction. Keep in mind that growth can be good and progressive technologies can be beneficial as well. But there are always downsides to rapidly infiltrating technologies and these must be recognized to maximize the benefits of this time period.

How might this be reflected in someone’s personal life?

From June 2010 through January 2011 expect to feel this rapid growth in your own life as well. Where this finds its way into your life depends on what part of your natal birth chart that this conjunction falls.

In my own chart, Jupiter and Uranus are meeting up in my 7th house of relationships, partners, and clients. I am bound to have brand new people coming into my life that offer a chance for expanding my horizons. But as much as I anticipate this, I realize that the ‘surprise factor’ is never truer than when dealing with this planetary configuration. I can try to predict how this will unravel in my life but the best thing I can do is just allow and be ready. Is this a marriage partner, a business partner, or something else? I just don’t know.



And so it is…



Are you interested in where this conjunction between Jupiter and Uranus will fall in your natal birth chart and what it may mean for you?

If so, contact me through my website (www.myastrochris.com) and we can set up a consultation.

Also, if you enjoyed the content of this type of article, please check back as I will be posting articles soon related to other planetary cycles which are at major turning points over the next few years as well. Stay tuned!

Uncanny Timing

Michael Jackson’s sudden passing certainly was shocking to us all. But what made it even more shocking to me and dozens of my Facebook friends was that one of my friends actually ‘predicted’ the event before the actual passing! The timestamps on the Facebook posts clearly show that the ‘prediction’ was made approximately 2 hours before his actual death! As an artist of timing (i.e. Astrologer) this prompted me to look at my friend’s natal chart and current planetary transits to see if there was anything occurring that would indicate an opportunity for such an uncanny prediction.

I’ve known this person for well over a decade and I am familiar with his tendency toward futuristic proclamations. While some of his ‘prophecies’ actually do occur in some form, most do not. However, I will admit that when he is ‘on’ he is typically ‘DEAD on’. This most recent example was no exception.

I have been researching metaphysical phenomenon for several years now and have talked to many practicing ‘psychics’ along the way. After much feedback and in combination with my own intuitive sense on the matter and with the realities of modern quantum physics, it is my conclusion that, in reality, there is no future. There is only the eternal ‘now’ moment of potential energy.

When people make accurate predictions of ‘the future’ it is actually less of a glance at the future and more of an assessment of the potential of ‘now’. The more factors you can take into account when making an assessment, the more accurate you are likely to be regarding any outcome. This is why a computer model that has more accurate input produces more accurate results. With ‘psychic prediction’ what’s really going on is that the ‘psychic’ is simply using more resources (i.e. extra-senses) than the average person in making their assessment. Everybody has access to more sensing resources than they typically use but some people are just more pre-disposed to using these ‘extra-sensory’ resources. But even those who are pre-disposed to using these extra-senses need to practice them and work with them to perfect their usefulness. Practice makes perfect after all.

Our modern society certainly doesn’t condone the consideration of any senses outside of the 5 accepted physical senses. As I write this, my TV is on in the background. Since we all know that there are hundreds of channels I could choose from right now, it would be ludicrous for me to suggest that the only channel that exists is the one within my physical awareness. The point is, other senses or realities can exist simultaneously while outside of our awareness. After all, can you see in infrared? I know I can’t. Yet infrared energy is being emitted by EVERYTHING that is above absolute zero in temperature (this basically means everything in the universe as we know it). So yes, real phenomena do occur outside of our immediate conscious awareness. But I digress…

Astrology certainly supports the concept that everyone at least has the potential for tapping into these extra-senses that connect us to the undercurrents of our existence. Every chart involves all of the zodiac signs, all of the houses, and all of the planetary bodies. But the configurations of these energies differ between each chart yielding information regarding unconscious pre-disposition and inclination. What I wanted to find out for my friend’s was the following:

1) Is there any pre-disposition toward tapping into the extra-sensory realms in his natal chart?

2) Was there anything to indicate that there was potential for tapping into this energy at the time of his prediction?

Natal Chart with Current Transits (in green) (click to enlarge)

In astrology there are 4 basic elements (Fire, Earth, Air, and Water). Fire energy represents where we obtain our intuition, inspiration, and initiative. Earth energy represents our ability to ground and make things real and useful. Air energy represents our ability to logically conceptualize, think, and communicate. Finally, water energy represents our ability to feel, connect, and grow. This represents four general elements of experience. Yet all of the 5 physical senses, of which we are aware, fall under the realm of earth energy. The other three energies are then unrepresented with regards to our sensory mediums. So, all of the other sensory mediums that may exist would fall under the fire, air, and water energies even though we have yet to define what these senses may be.

My friend’s natal chart is pre-dominantly made up of fire (red) and water (blue) energy. He also lacks air (orange) and earth (green) energy, relative to the average person. Though he may have to work harder at conceptualizing and grounding his ideas into reality, this represents someone who easily receives information and inspiration on an intuitive level and who easily connects to the undercurrents of life. His fire energy includes his Sun in Aries and his Ascendant in Sagittarius making this energy even stronger in this overall chart. His water energy not only includes his Moon, which is very important, but also a Grand Trine (three 120° angles) between planets in water signs (notice the blue triangle). This Grand Trine is made up of a Moon/Mars conjunction in Pisces, Uranus in Scorpio, and Jupiter in Cancer. A Grand Trine is a connection between planets in all 3 of one element (in this case it’s all three water signs). These planets in the Grand Trine are also in water houses (4^th, 8^th, and 12^th) amplifying the effects associated with this watery Grand Trine.

Water energy is the energy we would link most significantly to a connection to extra-sensory perception. People with a lot of water energy (myself included) are typically very sensitive and can easily feel out a room and gauge the general flow of the existing temperament. In general, a Grand Trine means that the energy flows so smoothly between the planets that unless it has opportunities for grounding it into reality, the energy tends to remain pretty dormant and unconscious. There is great potential (planets in water signs) for tapping into the extra-sensory realm and there is also an intention (planets in water houses) to do so in this life. However, since there is no impetus to utilize the water energy on a regular basis the fire energy tends to lead the way in his most outward personality while the influence of the water energy remains more unconscious. People with this kind of energetic set-up will tend to draw logical and practical people into their lives as a way of balancing themselves out energetically.

This brief assessment of his natal chart is just the tip of an enormous iceberg of information. But I will just leave it at that for the purposes of this article.

So were there any transits (green planets on the outside of the chart) moving through his chart that suggested an opportunity for tapping into his dormant water energies? The first thing I looked for was where the triple conjunction between Neptune, Jupiter, and Chiron in Aquarius falls in his chart. This triple conjunction started in May 2009 and will continue off-and-on through the end of 2009. This triple conjunction is the first of its kind since 1945 and the first in Aquarius in thousands of years! It is present somewhere in everyone’s chart and where it falls has significance. In this case, it falls in his 3^rd house of communication, information, ideas, contracts, siblings, and day-to-day interactions.

Taken alone, each planet’s position here can be interpreted. Neptune rules all that is mystical and difficult to explain logically. In general, it can be said that Neptune represents ‘psychic’ attunement. This planet has been traveling through his 3^rd house since early 2005 and will continue in that house for another decade or so. We usually only recognize the experiences related to Neptune as a background influence since it is very slow moving. Positively this can be a time of receiving mystical information and intuitive insight. Negatively it can point to a time of deceit and to ideas which seem impossible to ground into reality. This would be mostly due to a tendency toward over-idealism.

Jupiter is considered the benefactor of the planets and usually its transits represent times of expanded opportunity. Jupiter just entered his 3^rd house in the spring of 2009 and will not completely exit this house until mid-late 2010. This represents a time of opportunity with connections and contracts as well as an ability to find the write answers or words for situations.

Chiron is described as ‘the wounded healer’. It represents our ability with regards to wounding and healing and, when transiting, represents times of heightened sensitivity. Since early 2005 and through the spring of 2010, Chiron is in his 3^rd house as well providing opportunities to bring up and heal old wounds related to a sense of belonging and connecting as well being validated for one’s own ideas and insights.

The overall feel to this triple conjunction in his 3^rd house, which lasts for most of 2009, is a background energy of heightened opportunities for validation for his intuitive perceptions (i.e. extra-senses). With this in the background, there may be other opportunities for intuitive validation throughout the course of 2009 in addition to his accurate prediction of Michael Jackson’s death.

Along with this background influence was a couple of other brief aspects that combined together at just the time of the prediction. One of these aspects was an ingress (or entry) of the Sun into his 8^th house. The 8^th house is a water house and is considered the house of the subconscious mind and our ability to dig beneath and utilize hidden information (i.e. extra-sensory potential). The 8th house also rules death itself. The Sun travels through each house once a year for approximately one month. When it is crossing the threshold of a new house (cusp), it is a potent time for the expressions of the energies of the new house. In his case, the Sun was within 1 degree of his 8^th house cusp on the day of the prediction. This signifies a brief heightened awareness in terms of tapping into his subconscious realms and death. This aspect was active for approximately 48 hours and occurs once per year.

Finally, that brings us to the other aspect which involved the location of transiting Mars and Venus. Remember how I mentioned that he has that Grand Trine in water in his natal chart that lays dormant most of the time unless there is something to ground it into use? Well the day of the prediction fell right into a ~72-hour period that was RIPE specifically for grounding this energy in his chart. Mars and Venus were moving through the earth sign of Taurus which is a sign that represents the epitome of grounding. Mars represents our action principle and, when transiting, shows us where we are focusing our action energy. For him, Mars was traveling through his 6^th house of work, service, health, details, and accuracy. The 6^th house is also an earth house which amplifies the grounding effects.

So what does Mars in an earth sign have to do with the Grand Trine in water signs?

Mars wasn’t just in the very earthy sign of Taurus but, mathematically speaking, it was within orb of an opposition (180 degrees) to Uranus in Scorpio (12^th house) which is one of the planets that is part of the Grand Trine. This means that Mars was also forming a sextile (60 degrees) aspect to both Jupiter in Cancer (8^th house) and his Mars/Moon conjunction in Pisces (4^th House). All three points in the Grand Trine were activated. If you think of the Grand Trine as a kite floating in the sky, this kind of transit represents an opportunity to tether that kite to the ground! Picture a red line cutting across the blue triangle from Uranus in the 12^th house to the transiting Mars/Venus in his 6^th house.

More specifically, a Mars transit that opposes your natal Uranus is a once per two year event that provides an outlet for surprising, lighting bolt-like experiences associated with the actions we take. Venus in close vicinity to Mars just added a sense of creative energy to the prediction and even more amplification to what this transit represents. Also, this grounding of the extra-sensory potential in his Grand Trine occurred in the 6^th house. This explains the level of accuracy in the prediction since the 6^th house rules our meticulous attention to details!

In conclusion:

The triple conjunction of Neptune, Jupiter, and Chiron in his 3^rd house combined with the Sun entering the 8^th house and with Mars/Venus grounding the potential energy in the Grand Trine. The synchronicity of these three events represented a rare opportunity for tapping into his potential for extra-sensory perception and for opening him up to expanded opportunities for validation of his intuitive insights due to the high level of accuracy in this very specific prediction associated with death!

So there it is. We’ve shown astrologically that there is at least the pre-disposed potential in his chart for a connection to the extra-sensory realms and for the ability to access a more encompassing sense of what is occurring in the ‘now’. Also, the current transits in his chart yielded information about the specific opportunity to tap into these realms and to sense from a wider perspective what was happening in the world when he made his prediction. I think it’s very possible that he opened his intuition at the moment that he asked himself the question as to who he felt may lose their life that day. The answer came to him like a lighting bolt based on the conditions that he unconsciously sensed about Michael Jackson at the time of the prediction. Even though Michael didn’t die until 2 hours later, the events leading up to the death were in motion at the time of the prediction. It is these existing conditions of ‘now’ that he sensed, and not a pre-destined event in the future.

Like with all predictions, the outcome here could have been avoided. In this case, nothing was done to avert the conditions that my friend had sensed and so events unfolded without interruption. I am not implying that my friend should have done something about his premonition and warned Michael, for example. That would be a pretty ridiculous expectation considering his level of unconsciousness regarding his own extra-sensory perception potential and his level of difficulty in actually connecting with Michael Jackson even if he wanted to connect with him.

But it is important to note that, even in the case of tapping into the extra-sensory realms, the only predictions that come to fruition are the ones that are not intercepted. A computer model’s results are a reflection of the accuracy and depth of detail for the input that is uploaded into the model. The same is true for so-called ‘psychic’ prediction. The result of prediction is only as accurate as the amount of information resources being utilized at the time of the prediction.

The more thoroughly you can tap into the conditions of the present time, the better you can assess the trajectory of the current conditions. This is why psychological and emotional conditions can disrupt a reading by a practicing ‘psychic’. These conditions can sometimes block energy flow and therefore prevent the transmission of potentially useful information.

Everyone has access to the extra-sensory realms but some people can tap into it more easily than others. Either way, without practice, extra-sensory information usually does more harm than good as it typically leads to confusion when it is not grounded into something useful in our daily lives. And even with good practice and conscious awareness, being able to assess a trajectory of someone’s life based on current conditions (i.e. predict) is useless unless there is a willingness in the recipient of the information to be conscious of their own choices in each moment.

Living unconsciously with regards to our conditioned responses and habits leaves us at the mercy of our reactive inclinations. But with pure conscious awareness we have complete free will in our choices and everything in our lives is unpredictable! Ultimately, predictability is a function of consciousness. The more conscious you are of yourself in every given moment the less predictable you become!

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