17/04/2021
In ‘Down to Earth’ last Sunday, we discussed this week’s astrology which held strong Aries + Gemini energy, indicating speed + action. I said we’d be busy. And what’s funny is that even though I can describe what’s coming, when it actually shows up I’m like, Oh, so you meant REALLY DAMN BUSY. Ok got it. 😅
That is the beauty of astrology. It will describe what’s happening whether you are a willing participant or not. When we are willing + aware, we can use planetary energy to our advantage. When we are unaware or in resistance, the energies are still there, but the way we experience them can be less productive + more conflicted.
The other big energy we discussed was Pluto squaring Venus, Sun + Mercury. Pluto represents obsession, compulsion, power struggles, paranoia, shame, guilt, control, + dark, hidden or taboo topics. With 3 planets making a tense aspect w Pluto, it’s likely this energy came up for you in your personal life, and there’s no doubt we saw it combined w Aries energy in the collective. We saw the dark underbelly of America exposed through more mass shootings, more horrific + racist police violence, + data breaches exposing significant abuses of power + still more racism. Transits to Pluto bring his significations to the surface for us to confront, and we must choose how to respond. Sometimes it’s important to engage in direct action (protests taking place against the examples above).
In other Plutonic situations, it’s important to release attachment. If you find yourself obsessing over a thought, or something someone said to you today, take a moment to ask yourself, “Is this helping me? Is this bringing me closer to myself or drawing me further away?” If answer is that you have been pulled off center, your work today is to stop feeding the monster + come back to yourself. You can do this through a physical practice (yoga, pilates, etc) or through meditation. Whatever you choose, do it with the intention of gathering yourself up and shifting your focus internally until you feel supported.
Tomorrow EST will discuss how to work with the astro energies for the week ahead + meditate together. Link in bio to sign up. Recording available.