Yo Ho Ho!
As most of you know, I work primarily as a writer and writing coach these days. (My new book, Bang the Keys: Four Steps to a Lifelong Writing Practice, comes out this summer, with Penguin). However, I have a long, torrid, lurid, but never horrid history as a Jungian Astrologist (and author of Queer Astrology, published by St. Martins) as well.
Since we basically went to hell and back as a species this past year, and since the year is ending I thought I'd better post this short blog report, and let folks know that I am doing a little astro special for the holidays/new year (great gifts!): One hour consult, by phone or in person for $100. I'll look at your chart; check out your transits and mainline some important matters for you personally to meditate on; and help you to mainline a plan of action for '09. The time is yours, so I'm also happy to look up partners' charts, etc. Okay, on to some important notes for us all.
PLUTO ENDS ONE CRAZY 12 YEAR CYCLE, ANOTHER KINDA CRAZY BEGINS
Pluto, planet of self-transformation, the force that forces us to shape up or ship out, spent 12 years in the wild, erratic, religion fanatic sign of Sagittarius. Those superficial days are over, people. We learned how to laugh at ourselves (heck, my bad '80s 'do is now immortalized on Facebook!), and the world got smaller thanks to insane amounts of social networking, ubiquitous blogging (not mine of course), and other freaky, friendly endeavors.
And 2008 was a mighty transitional time. Pluto transited back and forth between the old ways of Sagittarius and the new ways of Capricorn (the sign it is now going forward in for the next twelve years). If you felt like YOU had one foot in the old world, and one in the new, this past year, you are far from alone, babe.
But now, as 2009 approaches, each of us must think of the new year, as not just a singular ushering in of the next 12 months, but a cosmic, let's get our shite together opening to a new 12 year cycle, a complete cultural shift. (Gobama!)
SUBSTANCE OVER SPIN
The Capricorn era is upon us, and although we will continue to Twitter and multi-task, a new era of seriousness will begin to overtake the superficial, spin-centric lack-of- focus focus of the previous era.
Are you clear on what your mission is, what your purpose in this world is, what you want to accomplish –– why, when, and how? If you are fuzzy on any of the abovey, lovey, I suggest you pull out your meditation cushion, and your notebook, and start ruminating. Then end your sitting session by strategizing … on paper, in clear, concise language. One of the great things about the Capricorn era is that we may actually be able to get things done, rather than just friggin' talk ourselves to death! How? By identifying our goals (personal, professional, and yes, even spiritual), writing 'em down and then working towards making them real.
The dark side?
A focus on practicality and efficiency that may feel downright corporate.
Even Oprah may have gotten a little sick of Oprah, and all the feel-good, self-esteem-building vibology that surrounded the previous Sag era (our gal Winfrey has moon in Sagittarius, btw). But, the distinct LACK of warmth and fuzziness of the times to come may be a little chilling. We may need a little Stuart Smalley! (Has he won the Senate seat yet or what?) Our social networks may have grown, but a certain reality that we must take care of our own __ whomever we can fit in our tiny lifeboat –– has become apparent.
If another terrible attack befalls us, we are first going to worry about those family and friends who comprise our inner circle, who are in our wills, and on our insurance policies (and we better have those things in place, peeps). We are not going to worry as much about people who we only know via one line updates and profile pages, are we?
Final Questions, Folks
What is your purpose? Can you and will you articulate it? How will you manifest said purpose in the real world? All these questions are very Saturnian in nature. But don't think of them as gloomy, Gus. Saturn rules Capricorn, and Capricorn is ruling us for the next decade plus. Look around and you know that time is running out for our planet, and for us, if we don't get our acts together. I've rhymed enough in this missive (sorry, I hail from Queens, and came of age in the era of Run DMC), but let me leave you with just one more:
Say "no" to distraction; take some real action.
Happy Holidays!
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