Season of the Switch

by Ken Kalb

Earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, uprisings, overthrows, wars, financial volatility, political meltdown. Humanity seems to be becoming anesthetized to cataclysm as upheaval becomes the new normal. Uranus, the awakener is saying 'good morning' during its sunrise into Aries as it approaches a square formation with transformational Pluto between now and 2015. Yet this is only the beginning. For this quirky giant and ruler of Aquarius – spinning sideways and retrograde to the other planets -- is the Lady Gaga of the heavens. And the wild thing is, this logarhythmic rate of accelerating change will all seem tame a short stretch down the road. For the new Aquarian dispensation is being born of cataclysm, the very engine of evolution. That engine is now firing up.

During this wild ride through the labyrinthine matrix of unfolding stellar signatures, we are witnessing a veritable tsunami of zany events, both internally and externally. An hour of CNN seems like a recitation of intense Nostradamus quatrains – only with commercials. So let’s first review this fractal in the space-time continuum, look at the current triggers for this latest cataclysmic flashpoint, then preview some coming attractions for 2012 and beyond.

The Cardinal Cross – Guardians of the Portals

You have likely heard of the Cardinal Cross -- the outer planets forming a T-Square or Cross formation right at the charged seasonal or cardinal flashpoints. Picture giant Uranus in Aries on one side of a see-saw at the Spring equinox point facing Saturn in Libra at the other side at the Fall Equinox. At a right angle, both square-off transformational Pluto in Capricorn – and both grandly cross the Sun at the Summer Solstice.

These planets are like archetypal Guardians at the power portals of our planet.
And these potent seasonal switch points -- Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer -- are the astronomical points of shift which we experience each earth/solar year as the shortest and longest days (solstices), and times of equal day and night (equinoxes). In astrology, these are the cardinal or active points, and when a planet contacts them – shift happens.

So we have Uranus – zany planet of awakening and revolution, opposing Saturn – karmic planet of structure, both squaring Pluto – archetype of transformation – sitting right at the solstice and equinox points. Several cosmic events are triggering the Cross, the cosmic gateway through 2012 and beyond -- and why things are so intense.

I have called this a simultaneous christing and cruciifixion -- depending on one's evolutionary frequency: a period of breakdowns and breakthroughs on all levels. Human nature has proven that crisis is the true catalyst of evolution. And we have now entered an evolutionary hotspot, or should I say.... blowtorch!

The Spring Blowtorch and Summer Trigger

That Blowtorch got lit on March 11^th, when Uranus catapulted into the cardinal fire of Aries. Suddenly, the Earth cracked open and Japan cratered in a massive 8.9 quake, giant tsunamis, hundreds of aftershocks, and widespread radiation release.

In the US, the Ipad 2 was released. Well, besides earth-changes and revolution, Uranus also rules technology.

Shortly thereafter, revolutions throughout the Middle-East followed.

The entire cycle of The Cross has been synchronous with a quantum ramp-up of accelerating change (please see past The Lucky Star blogs).

The past is really only for the purpose of learning from and doing better than in each moment. And each one of us is experiencing a certain re-wiring of our diagram, perhaps even a re-coding of our DNA.

Warrior Mars — God of war, and action (in water-sign Cancer) — triggered the Cardinal Grand Cross on August 3rd, catalyzing and activating the changes that have been brewing and gurgling. The ensuing floodtide released events like the riots in London, mass demonstrations in Israel, collapsing economies in the U.S. and Europe, U.S. preparations to invade starving Somalia, and a spike in Earth-change activity all over the planet.

Looking Ahead to 2012 and Beyond

Between 2012 and 2015, the 126-year Uranus-Pluto cycle will be in a square aspect seven times. And that transiting square will make a grand square to the USA natal Sun.and Saturn. We are bearing witness to the US government and economic structure melting down and turning inside out. And that’s just one tip of the melting iceberg.

Perhaps the 4 crossing planets brings forth the vision of the book of revelations of the Four Horseman of the Apolcalpyse – conquest, famine, war, and death -- preceding the rise of the holy spirit. What crashes into ashes and rises from the remains will create the world of our future. But this is good news, and is really the law of the Uranian/Aquarian jungle. Look at the Tsunami in Southeast Asia for example. A quarter of a million souls left the planet, millions of people were shuffled around into instant families who were forced to create new lives out of the floods and their tears. Or the Japanese response to their disasters, simply awe-inspiring! When humans are up against their worst it brings out our best, and love is service in action. And I believe that the cataclysms and upheavals will only serve to burst open the heart of humanity to new dimensions of beauty, brilliance, love and light.

The Mayan Calendar and the Aquarian Age

Let’s consider for a moment the end point of the 13^th and final baktun of the Mayan Calendar on December 21^st of 2012 as a true Zero Point – an odometric reset of the 26000-year cycle of the Great Year. If true, then right now, we are in the final heartbeat of an age – roughly year 25,999 of 26000. Time to prepare the craft of our souls for rebirth.

W’oh yea, Must be the ‘Season of the Switch.”

Ken Kalb is the author of several metaphysical titles including The Grand Catharsis: an Astrolog of the Shifting Ages, LightShift 2000: Let’s Turn on the Light of the World, La Nueva Luz del Milenio and hundreds of articles. His websites include: www.lightshift.com, www.luckystarz.com, www.electricstar.org, www.miracle2012.com, www.thecosmiccoach.com. Email: birth2012@aol.com

Nowhere Man

Highly recommended reading...

http://www.truthout.org/nowhere-man

The Wild Ride by Ken Kalb -- Reprint from 6/1/2010

During this wild ride through the labyrinthine matrix of unfolding stellar signatures, we are witnessing a veritable tsunami of zany events. An hour of CNN seems like a recitation of Nostradamus quatrains -- only more intense and with commercials.
I will try to boil this wrinkle in the space-time continuum down, so stay with me on this....
...You have likely heard of the cardinal crisis, or what I have dubbed the cardinal challenge: The outer planets forming a T-Square or cross right at the seasonal or cardinal points. Giants Jupiter and Uranus around the Spring equinox point opposing Saturn at the Fall Equinox. Both Squaring off transformational Pluto in Capricorn, and both grandly crossing the Sun at the Summer Solstice.

These turning points -- Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer -- are the markers of seasonal change. They are astronomical points of shift which we all know externally by designating the shortest and longest days, and the equal times of day and night. In astrology, these are the cardinal or active points, and when a planet contacts them, shifts are likely. An opposition is like full Moon -- a completion of a cycle marked by intensity, and a square is the mid-point of an opposition. This is where things happen.
I have called this a simultaneous Christing and Cruciifixion -- depending on one's evolutionary frequency. A period of breakdowns and breakthroughs. Human nature has proven that crisis is the true engine of evolution. And we have entered an evolutionary hotspot, or should I say....blowtorch!

Well, on May 27, Uranus -- planet of revolution and ruler of the new Aquarian dispensation -- moved into Aries -- the starting line or ignition point of the zodiac. Whatever Uranus touches, shifts, often in a weird way. This is Springtime for Uranus, moving into the Mars-ruled fire sign of new beginnings. It is opposing Saturn -- ruler of structure and known as Father Time itself -- at harvest time, the Fall Equinox. Also, Saturn turns Direct on May 31, while Neptune turns retrograde. Indeed, this is a tug of war between the old and the new, both internally and externaly right at the powerful equinoctial vortices. Expect this planet to literally turn inside out on many levels during this phase. If you have a little (or a lot) of PSS -- pre-shift syndrome -- join the club, for this is a true twist in the space-time continuum! And both square (or activate) the most powerful force for internal transformation in our psyche -- Pluto -- near the Winter Solstice. Keywords: Visualization, reorientation, completion, activation. Wax your internal surfboard and ride the wild surf.
Now if that weren’t intense enough, Uranus gets a powerful boost in this massive shift. Expansive Jupiter also moves into Aries on June 6th, then conjuncts Uranus two days later on June 8th. Prepare for lift-off, beam-up, or at least a trampoline jump through your changes with the heavenly rearrangements.

Uranus will preview these massive changes, then retrograde back into Pisces. But on March 11, it will hit the "tilt" position once again at Zero Aries, re-activating the cardinal climax. That is when the Shift will hit the fan.

The last Jupiter/Uranus conjunction was in 1969 at the Fall Equinox (Zero Libra ) -- when there was a full blown cultural revolution in the US and the government landed a Man on the Moon. The last time this happened around the the Aries point was in 1927, when Charles Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic, and there were the rumblings of financial depression in the United States and Europe.

We are now in a period I have observed for dozens of years which I have dubbed The Grand Catharsis: a vortex of volcanic transformation from now through 2012. Expect the unexpected, and the unexpected to be chock full of surprise.
I’d suggest setting some deep intentions and preparing for some massive personal breakthroughs this summer for this new cycle. The Jupiter/Uranus conjunction marks nothing more or nothing less than a new revolution in consciousness. Uranus hitting the Aries Zero point triggers the activation of the cardinal cross. The opposition to Saturn in Libra suggests the awakening of thousands of karmic cycles on this planet. I get the feeling of an evolutionary split in the direction of people's of goodwill and those of control. The square to Pluto in Capricorn signals that this transformation runs to the core.

The doorway of change is always a bit strange, but it leads through the gateway of growth and into the magic garden of your dreams. Let's remember to have faith in the flow of love in the Universe that all will be well. And "trust in Allah, but tie down your pony..."

blessings, KK!

The Eternal Wow

The Eternal Wow

The pace of change quickens as Mercury the Messenger blazes the trail into the the new zodiacal cycle of Aries on March 9th. And the vibrational surf surges as Uranus catapults into the cardinal fire of Aries on March 11th. This marks the Birth of Spring for the Planet of Change. Uranus sings strangely from beyond the visible, raising the transcendental frequency another octave. Long overdue transformations are now ripening for a plan of action. Cataclysmic events of all kinds become the new normal. By April 1st, when Mars completes the Aries Shift Parade we will all be fully engaged in a fresh new cycle. A thrill fills us with exhilaration.

The Shift Parade

2010 ended with a rare visible Total Lunar Eclipse right on the Winter Solstice, whose shadow seemed to demarcate the end of a cycle. 2011 began with a New Moon Solar Eclipse on January 4 commencing entry into the new frequency. Massive Jupiter led the charge into Aries on January 23rd, firing up the ethers with fresh juice. Mercury enters Aries on March 9, followed by the Sun on the Spring Equinox on March 20th, and finally Mars on April 1st. We now have ignition. So Go for it and Just do it! It's time to put the plan into gear, step on the gas and get ready to go fast. Procrastination or hesitation are no longer options. Opportunity floodlights the high-voltage field. The time is NOW.

Body Mind and Spirit

Aries summons courage, Uranus beckons risks and inspires innovation. Just like Ipad 2 hitting the streets on March 11th, upgrades on all levels are ready for download and implementation. The plug has found the socket, the switch has been flipped. Uranus demands change, Aries rules the head. Change the head and the body will follow. A change in consciousness changes everything. I'm going to make parts of myself obsolete so I can reinvent them with wow.

Revolution

Uranus is about revolution, about the freedom of the human spirit. It was discovered in 1781, synchronous with the revolutions in America and France. In Aries, it is highly inflammatory, kind of like putting out the fire with gasoline. Both Uranus and Aries are volatile and disruptive. And the Golden Ram Aries is the god of war. I suggest breathing peace deeply into the bubble of your personal reality, as volatility explodes anywhere the crush of suppression has tried to flush human liberation and expression.

Uranus also rules Earth Changes, sudden events, awakening, true democracy, the unexpected. With its move into Aries, big sudden shift will become the norm.


Heavenly Wow

Uranus which means heaven in Greek, rolls sideways in relation to the other planets, with most of its 27 moons spinning retrograde contrary to all other satellite motions. It broadcasts the frequency of the rebel, the independent and erratic, the bizarre, the unusual. It dares us to be different and individual, blazing pathways into fresh new horizons with innovation and creativity. The pull of the past or expectation of the future melt into the eternal now, which is now morphing into....the Eternal Wow.

Uranus Notes

From the moment that Uranus was discovered by modern civilization, there was upheaval in the traditions of both astronomy and astrology. Saturn had previously been considered to be the boundary between our solar system and the rest of the universe, as it was the outermost planet that could be seen with the naked eye. In an instant of discovery with a piece of technology (Uranus rules discovery, technology, and the "sudden"), our solar system doubled in size.

Uranus is the only planet to be named after a Greek rather than a Roman god, because the Romans identified the Greek god Chronos with Saturn -- the son of Uranus, and oldest god. Uranus, which means heaven, is the 7th planet from the Sun, located near the halfway point between the Sun and Pluto. It was officially discovered in 1781, synchronous with the revolutions in America and abroad. It spins sideways in relation to the rest of the planets, and most of its 27 moons spin retrograde -- contrary to all other planetary and satellite motions. It has 11 thin rings, some of which are kept intact by shepard moons. A blue-green colored gas giant, which appears to roll wideways through its 84-year orbit around the Sun, Uranus spends 42 years with each of its poles alternately in sunlight and darkness. It is the nonconformist eccentric of our solar system.

In mythology, Uranus was Pronmetheus, a Greek superbeing who stole fire from the heavens and gave it to humanity.

The Soul of a Kiss

to reach across the auric abyss
sharing space and air, blending scent
in bravery and surrender
graceful gratitude
connecting tenderly
firmly, yet pliantly...
opening vulnerably,
yielding and asserting
giving, receiving, exploring, engaging....
tactile and intimate
fragile and precious
playful, mysterious
succulent and sexy...
enjoying and uplifting
the timeless sweetness of heavenly heart
transformational and psychedelic

the magical bliss of a kiss....

During this wild ride through the labyrinthine matrix of unfolding stellar signatures, we are witnessing a veritable tsunami of zany events. An hour of CNN seems like a recitation of Nostradamus quatrains or the Book of Revelations -- only more intense..... and with commercials.

I will try to boil this wrinkle in the space-time continuum down, so stay with me on this.
You have likely heard of the cardinal crisis, or what I have dubbed the cardinal challenge: The outer planets forming a T-Square or cross right at the seasonal or cardinal points. Giants Jupiter and Uranus around the Spring equinox point opposing Saturn at the Fall Equinox. Both Squaring off transformational Pluto in Capricorn, and both grandly crossing the Sun at the Summer Solstice.

These turning points -- Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer -- are the markers of seasonal change. They are astronomical points of shift which we all know externally by designating the shortest and longest days, and the equal times of day and night. In astrology, these are the cardinal or active points, and when a planet contacts them, shifts are likely. An opposition is like full Moon -- a completion of a cycle marked by intensity, and a square is the mid-point of an opposition. This is where things happen. I have called this a simultaneous Christing and Cruciifixion -- depending on evolutionary frequency.

Well, on May 27, Uranus -- planet of revolution and ruler of the new Aquarian dispensation -- moved into Aries -- the starting line or ignition point of the zodiac. Whatever Uranus touches, shifts, often in a weird way. This is Springtime for Uranus, moving into the Mars-ruled fire sign of new beginnings. It is opposing Saturn -- ruler of structure and known as Father Time itself -- at harvest time, the Fall Equinox. Also, Saturn turns Direct on May 31, while Neptune turns retrograde. Indeed, this is a tug of war between the old and the new, both internally and externaly right at the powerful equinoctial vortices. If you have a little (or a lot) of PSS -- pre-shift syndrome, join the club, for this is a true twist in the space-time continuum! And both square (or activate) the most powerful force for internal transformation in our psyche -- Pluto -- near the Winter Solstice. Keywords: Visualization, reorientation, completion, activation. Wax your internal surfboard and ride the wild surf.

Now if that weren’t intense enough, Uranus gets a powerful boost in this massive shift. Expansive Jupiter also moves into Aries on June 6th, then conjuncts Uranus two days later on June 8th. Prepare for lift-off, beam-up, or at least a trampoline jump through your changes with the heavenly rearrangements.

The last Jupiter/Uranus conjunction was in 1969 at the Fall Equinox (Zero Libra ) -- when there was a full blown cultural revolution in the US and the government landed a Man on the Moon. The last time this happened around the the Aries point was in 1927, when Charles Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic, and there were the rumblings of financial depression in the United States and Europe. Hopefully this time around, Thad Allen and crew will figure out how to cap/control the oil gusher and this ecocidal episode will help launch an Apollo project for a clean renewable energy policy.

We are now in a period I have observed for dozens of years which I have dubbed The Grand Catharsis: a vortex of volcanic transformation from now through 2012. Expect the unexpected, and the unexpected to be chock full of surprise.
I’d suggest setting some intentions and preparing for some massive personal breakthroughs this summer. The Jupiter/Uranus conjunction marks nothing more or nothing less than a new revolution in consciousness. The doorway of change is always a bit strange, but it leads through the gateway of growth and into the magic garden of your dreams.
blessings, KK!

Full Moon in Scorpio Friday, May 8, 2009 9:01 PDT
at 18º 40’ Taurus Scorpio

©2009 Lisa Dale MillerAll rights reserved

This is the truth or dare Full Moon; a time to honor the transformative power of truth-telling and a very intense Full Moon to put into action (through ritual release) the goals you set at the New Moon in Taurus. Since this Full Moon falls in a water sign, releasing your intentions near a stream, river, lake, or ocean is particularly powerful. But before you let go, have one last look at your goals. Whom do they truly serve? What will they bring to the world? Since Scorpio demands depth and fearlessness, this last look will have to be brutally honest. If your goals require a change of mind, of heart, and/or of action, this is the night to successfully tackle fears that could impede the ability to fully embrace change. Scorpio seeks deep truth by peeling back layers of lies and half-truths—within us and without us. This is a Full Moon to see things as they truly are, not as you wish them to be. The intense planetary configurations on this Full Moon will be a great help in this regard.
The Moon in Scorpio (intuiting the complexity of reality) opposes Sun (motivation) in Taurus (providing for basic needs and security) and both are square the amazingly spiritual Jupiter (bliss)/Chiron (healing)/Neptune (transcendence) conjunction in Aquarius, the awakener. This T-square challenges us all to look deep within to see our own fears and know how our fear creates divisiveness and suffering for others. The thread of commonality transcends any difference we might imagine exists between any of us. The Moon in Scorpio invites us all to see beyond the veil of intolerance and hatred, and embrace true reconciliation between all nations and peoples in conflict. How many more deaths? How many more bombs? How many more shooting sprees? How much more hatred? How much more displaced anger? Pluto in Capricorn and Saturn in Virgo urge us all to meet this call for sanity with real action.
On a personal level this T-square sets the bar quite high for each of us. How much longer can you say it is someone else’s responsibility or feel powerless to change the world? How much more can you blame others for your own condition? How many more times can you call yourself a victim without looking at your own ability to just let go and heal? Yes, Scorpio is tough love incarnate: see it as it is, not as you wish it to be, and then deal with it in as life-supporting a way as possible. We can each in every moment make the choice to be real and responsible for what we output to our loved ones and coworkers and community.
The Full Moon in Scorpio is a time to release attachment to old pain and arise like a phoenix from the ashes of burned off karma; freed from narcissistic self-obsession and ready to help others heal their own pain. Jupiter (relating), Chiron (wounding) and Neptune (transcendence) in Aquarius and Uranus in Pisces make this a particularly potent New Moon in Scorpio to wake up and out of victimology. Visualize yourself as a snake, shedding its dead skin to reveal gleaming new colors. The fresh-faced innocence of Venus and Mars in Aries will give you the energy to start anew.
The Full Moon in Scorpio is the night for full disclosure. It is the night to empower ourselves by naming our truth and shouting it from the rooftops. This is the Full Moon to celebrate our right to know. Though your merriment can take many forms, it should be done with others. This is the night to show up in a way that feels most honest for you, which sometimes implies revealing a secret or a fear. When we name our fear it loses its power over us. Make sure that if your agenda is to reveal, that you do it surrounded by a supportive, caring group of people. Don’t go this road alone on this night. Sharing the pain and the joy of disclosure is the way of Scorpio. It may only take one person to uncover a secret, but it takes many people working together to break the spell of illusion and denial.
The impulsive emotionality of Venus and Mars in Aries might make it challenging to openly discuss polarizing issues that have been hard to tackle. Make an effort to get beyond scripted points of view to find the real issues that divide and separate. Mercury in open-minded Gemini should help us to see all sides of any issue. Commonality can be gained from truthfully admitting where both side’s arguments lack focus and power.
Talking openly and honestly is challenging, but works magic for bridging gaps and bringing people together. Venus in Aries and Mercury in Gemini will lend lightheartedness to communications that could otherwise be quite intense. Try passing around a talking stick, allowing everyone to speak without interruption about whatever is on his or her mind, and in his or her heart.
Remember that on any Full Moon, the Moon is reflecting the light of the Sun in its opposite sign. The reflected light of the Taurus Sun is aglow with the love of and deep commitment to family values. Taurus likes hard work, and opening the lines of communication can be very hard, but ultimately very rewarding. This is especially true when issues of self-esteem (Taurus) lie at the heart of a family’s problems with trust (Scorpio) issues.
This is also a great time for couples to tackle trust issues, especially if a secret has been coming between the two of you. The aforementioned configurations will make this an intense night to reveal secrets and deal with the consequences, but the planets in water signs will provide enough empathy and love to get through it. Scorpio can bring destruction or relief and most times a bit of both. Just know that no matter what happens change is essential for evolution and growth. Remember that radical change done appropriately can lead to more solid relationships built upon openness and unconditional love. At its core, Taurus/Scorpio wants to love. Yes, Taurus can be judgmental, boorish, and opinionated and Scorpio can be too intense and demanding; but both signs eventually come around through an overwhelming need to love and give care.
The Taurus/Scorpio polarity requires that we learn about our power and then discover how to deal with it effectively. Those of you who can’t take all of this deep disclosure can do something a bit more fun. Join your friends for a game of truth or dare, or create a mystery game or a treasure hunt. It’ll be a hard night to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes, but it might be a lot of fun to try!
So meet the challenge of this Full Moon in Scorpio. Go deep enough to face the underbelly of your life, your goals, your community, your nation, and then arise to embrace your power to transform our violence-wary world!
©2009 Lisa Dale Miller All rights reserved
The Legend and Importance of Wesak
According to Alice Bailey, when the full moon of Taurus nears, travelers near the Wesak Valley begin to gather. Holy men and lamas find their way into the valley and fill the southern and the middle parts, leaving the northeastern end relatively free. The legend says that a group of great Beings, who are the Custodians on Earth of God’s Plan (Ascended Masters) for our planet and for humanity, gather at the Wesak Valley (also known as Vesak or Visakha). In the East, this date also marks a celebration of Gautama Buddha’s birth, attainment of Buddhahood, and His departure from the physical body.
The Wesak Valley lies at a high altitude in the foothills of the Himalayan-Tibet ranges. The valley is bottle-shaped, with the neck of the bottle to the northeast, and it widens very considerably towards the south. Up towards the northern end, close to the neck of the bottle, there’s a huge flat rock. There are no trees or shrubs in the valley.
According to Ms. Bailey, these Beings who are the Knowers of Divinity are the main participants in the Wesak Festival. They arrange themselves in the northeastern end of the valley, in concentric circles, and prepare for a great act of service. In front of the rock, looking towards the northeast, stand those Beings, who are called by their disciples, the Three Great Lords: the Christ, who stands in the center, the Manu or Lord of Living Forms who stands at his right; and the Lord of Civilization, who stands to his left.
As the time for the full moon gets closer, there is stillness in the crowd and everyone looks towards the northeast. Masters and disciples of all ranks take up symbolic positions, and form on the floor of the valley such significant symbols such as the five-pointed star, with the Christ standing at the highest point; of a triangle, with the Christ at the apex; or a cross, and other well known formations, all of which have a deep and potent meaning. This is all done to the sound of certain mantras.
These sound currents produced by speech and thought are patterns of Light being released. These sound currents wash the earth and indeed connect all life through a prism of love to the Light of God and to your ‘I AM Presence.’ All unclean spirits are hushed in that moment and Light fills the earth. It is a momentous occasion. A great ceremony takes place, and all of creation benefits. The love of God reflects through the Buddha, the Christ, and the Melchizedeks. All who partake of this gift receive a blessing. The Earth moves in step to these blessings and the Dove (Holy Spirit) descends with the Tones of Peace. These days, it is very important that all fan the Flame of Peace and of Love and assist the Masters in moving radiations of Love through Earth.