posted December 22, 2010 06:58 PM            

2011: A Year of Dharmic Evolution ~ 21 Dec 2010

by Philip Sedgwick

First, the winner of the Galactic Trilogy CD is Betsy Hsu of Oklahoma. Thank you all for entering.

As the year winds down everyone wants to know: Will 2011 be better than 2010? Any suggestions for new year's resolutions?

Here you go. Here's a look ahead for 2011. As you can see, the dwarf planet influences do their best to shake loose some evolution. How about a consultation to line up your personal chart with these amazing, progressive patterns? Or you can purchase a Galactic Report to grab a look at your chart you've never known existed before. And there's that Galactic Trilogy CD: the antidote for sleepless nights.

Looking ahead to 2011 most astrologers will discuss the reentry of Jupiter and Uranus into Aries, which they contend should fire things up. It surely will. Some may discuss the opposition of Jupiter to Saturn, not such a big deal especially after the dull thud of the promise of Armageddon cardinal cross of 2010. However thoroughly documented, these standard, more classically accepted transits sell the big picture short.

Consider that for most of next year Uranus, Eris and the Dark Moon Lilith pioneer symbolically fresh, unfurrowed turf in sky sector Aries. For five months of the year, Jupiter is in that mix. Still, this does not consider the collection of aspects of Jupiter and Saturn to an additional planet, Haumea. There's so much to be missed! Most astrologers will fail to note that at the apex of this Aries collection this spring, in two different patterns, we will enjoy five planets and the Sun with the Dark Moon all in Aries, and six planets and the Dark Moon will be in Aries! And there's a series of oppositions to two planets in Libra - Saturn and Haumea. I don't know about you, but with all the goings on in the going concern of Aries, I certainly don't want to be missing any clues.

To make things easy, the rest of the Galactic Times is more or less a bullet point cheat sheet for 2011. As the potent windows of time arrive, I'll write more in the GT's, realizing there are thin resources online for grasping the consciousness and evolutionary building potential of the dwarf planets. But for now, print this out. Feel free to post it somewhere under a handy dandy magnet, and you may pass this around... given you let everyone know where you got it, of course. Shameless plug in this next sentence... you know, on my website you can purchase the Galactic Trilogy and you'd have an ephemeris for all these bodies as well as a very cool Jupiter through Sedna 1700 - 2050 all in one place! How can you not have one of those??

A note about the dates for the transits: As I was animating my astrological software for these dates, I was using my time zone (MST, +7) and the exact event may not occur on the same day in your locale.

Anyway, back to the long term Aries pattern of Uranus (returning in March), Eris and the Dark Moon Lilith. To keep it simple, I'm going to borrow from a keyword for the Dark Moon that I heard from Demetra George years ago: authenticity. Given the unique, adventurous, contentious, maverick-like, iconoclastically individualistic nature of both Uranus and Eris, the question becomes: is your personal brand authentic? Or is it a thin varnish of bravado and bark over a mushy core of Hogwartian hogwash? If you claim concern for the planet, are you actively engaged in shifting the collective consciousness to wrap around progressive solutions?

Given all the Aries energy fixing to follow here, some may contend that warlike situations may come to a head. It's true. They might. However, with Saturn in Libra (and also Haumea and Rhadamanthus, the wise afterlife judge who while presiding over Tartarus determined the merits of the life of humans and the effect of the life on their souls), hope for negotiating peace in previously unachieved circumstances could manifest in substantial and enforceable treaties and accords.

Ironically, this Aries conflagration seeks to put an end to the "all about me," "my life is worth a million tweets" consciousness. Don't even get me started on the insidious solipsism of social networking, not to mention the soporific content of such sites, or the horrific data mining and strategically crafted advertising, just for you, based upon your profile details and search history. With all the Aries to come, make sure your individuality, privacy and tranquility are not distressed by the urges to fit in. Or at least if feeling fight when Mercury is in Aries, take the time to spell your incendiary sign slogans correctly.

So onto include the messages of ignored and unused planets as well as some classical patterns! Fasten your seatbelt...

Jan 3 - Jupiter conjunct Uranus. This potent combination squares the Galactic Center, no doubt showering anyone who stops to consider with a heap of brainstorm material. If only the fear of rejection, persecution and worry about being deemed a loon can be put aside. Safety tip: make sure you're not coming off like a crazy, and if presenting in-sane (oxymoron intended) concepts to the world, do so with respect for the archaic, retentive ideas of those you intend to influence and enlighten. Be grounded and practical. At the end of the day, people want to say that at the end of the day they had a better day because of your zany applications.

Jan 8 - Jupiter opposite Makemake. Refine your prowess, potential, creativity and magic. Take time to accurately assess resource requirements. Filter out exaggeration and boastful behaviors in lieu of concise calculation of what resources your goals need to fully blossom. Get ready to get going.

Jan 22 - Jupiter returns to Aries for a rather fast romp through the sign. Here we find Jupiter tracking lickety split through the Zodiac. Because he comes closest to the Sun in Aries, he travels fastest in this sign. Translation: When opportunities appear, answer the knock and do so swiftly. Otherwise, choose not to open the door and live with no regrets. If only we could get him to put his promises about success in writing.

Jan 23 - Uranus opposite Makemake. Just because your latest revelation presented to those whose assistance you sought was met with reaction similar to having said that ketchup/catsup is made from fruit, the validity of your claims must stand on their own merit. Weird requires an infusion of reality and practicality.

Jan 25 - Saturn stations going retrograde, 1° 16' short of an exact conjunction with Haumea. Structure is the backbone of any creative venture. Follow the format rules, dammit. Structure is the backbone of all creativity. In a literary world, if you go maverick in writing a novel or screenplay, for instance, you'll be tossed in the bin without a read. Imagine, if you use a prettier font or fuss with the margins, it'll be noted you cannot play by the rules and your creativity gets ignored - which Eris despises. Sorry rule breakers and nonconformists, that's how it works. No need to waste a valid shot (transit) because you whipped up a flowery title page and used a font that looks like cursive writing; that in the real world spells a-m-a-t-u-e-r. As well, if you want to be taken seriously, make your writing perfect. No tyops, speling errors and stuff.

Mar 9 - Mercury enters Aries, joining the longer period pattern of Jupiter, Eris and Dark Moon Lilith in Aries. Add "think before you speak" to the notes to self.

Mar 11 - Uranus enters Aries (Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Eris, Dark Moon Lilith in Aries). How do you make your way the right way? The old axiom of the right way, wrong way and my way (or Navy/Government way) applies.

Mar 21 - Sun enters Aries (Sun, Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Eris, Dark Moon Lilith in Aries). Work to keep in mind that the data dot you use in life for focus - the center of your Youniverse - is in free flow motion with the data dots of every other person and thing in creation.

Mar 28 - Jupiter opposes Saturn in Libra. Actually, this should be great. A built in system of checks and balances exists for about a week either side of this date. The blend of caution and courage offsets negative rashness, and/or the inability to observe details because of one's high velocity through life and brash foolishness. Remember, even daredevil Evil Knievel, checked the wind before whisking off the precarious edge of a canyon wall in search of other side while flying crazily on a motorcycle. Monitor all systems on an ongoing basis, even after getting the green light to go. Airline pilots do that in flight. Apply the healthy concept of calculated risk. Negotiate as necessary without compromise. Wrap around the concept of systolic and diastolic heart actions.

Apr 2 - Mars enters Aries (Sun, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Eris, Dark Moon Lilith in Aries). Ah yes, the outdoor culinary expert decides that the coals do not heat fast enough for the cookout's time line. Thus, a squirt of fire starter hits the coals, turns into a river of fire and blows up the can in the well-intentioned chef's hands. Mis-en-place. Properly prepare every little detail of life. When putting the details into the motion of manifesting a great plan, follow the order and time line that guarantees success. Short cuts, while the intent is understood, should be avoided. At this point we stand on the cusp of Mercury going retrograde. While the detour down this street and that street makes sense, no doubt the GPS provider has not had a chance to document life's latest sink hole one block away.

Apr 3 - Mars conjoins Uranus. As air traffic controllers are known to say, expedite your ascent... when it's your turn, of course. Cutting off another in any arena of life is likely to provoke unfavorable and potentially aggressive reactions. Inattentiveness and multi-tasking without focusing on the tasks at hand are the mother of burns, cuts and accidents. Get in your body, ensuring you can feel your ankles and feet. Proceed briskly with vigilance.

Apr 4 - Mercury goes retrograde, conjunct Eris. More people will wonder why they have no new friends or tweet replies on this day than any day in three years. Feeling excluded? Socially inept? Get tuned into your real mission in life. Redefine where you belong. Reclaim your life. Get off the social networking sites, video games and any other distraction that provides you with what you believe is an opt out of life agenda. You'll never get that full rich feeling honestly achieved and accelerated blood flow desires from simulated life (video game enhanced dopamine notwithstanding). No need to make anyone spell this out for you even if you cannot find the asteroids Cialis and Viagra in your horoscope.

Apr 10 - Jupiter opposes Haumea, Mercury conjunct, Sun conjunct Eris. Wow! Imagine that if you invoke your fullest and most potent creative aspirations and they do not receive immediate acclaim, which speaks nothing of the merit, quality or brilliance of your aspirations. While not congruent with Aries thinking, persistence and perseverance are attributes requiring more than four minutes of consecutive attention. To harvest the fruits of your creativity, become an attentive gardener of your psyche, talents and confidence.

Apr 19 - The Sun migrates into Taurus (Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Eris, Dark Moon Lilith in Aries). The symbolic heat index goes down a few points. Of course when an outdoor grill's temperature drops from 600 to 550 degrees, you can still burn your meat or make your tofu too toasty.

Apr 20 - Venus enters Aries (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Eris, Dark Moon Lilith in Aries), Mercury and Mars oppose Saturn. The grill now reads 625 after a stint at below 600. Venus adds phenomenal personal and social pressure to matters of money and relationship. Take a moment to review: Is what I want serving the ultimate goal of my incarnation?

Apr 28 - Jupiter conjunct Eris with Mars, Mercury and Venus oppose Saturn. Mark a window three days on either side of this date. Jupiter and Eris, when consciously conspiring, can reset any wrong in life. A restoration of position, reconsideration of talent or a proposal, or anything that furthers one's dharma gets an upward push, assuming upward is the ideal direction to pursue.

Apr 29 - Mars conjunct Eris. No fighting. Play nice in the sand box. Back off when feelings get hurt. Work out how your actions may have been misinterpreted. Clear and reset your intention and give it another go. Of course, if you have been a pain in the ass, knock that crap off or enjoy the isolation created by being constantly cantankerous.

May 10 - Mars enters Taurus (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Eris, Dark Moon Lilith in Aries). The maximum intensity starts its wind down. However, if you've learned to love intensity, you might unwittingly fabricate unproductive drama to keep your adrenalin flowing. The words, "It's mine!" are heard louder and more frequently.

May 16 - Mercury and Venus enter Taurus (Jupiter, Uranus, Eris, Dark Moon Lilith in Aries) Symbolically, after foreplay, you get down to it and do the deed in the most savory manner possible. Here anything that you've carried as a banner needs to be stuck in the ground and around it an entire creative culture built. Attend to your sensuality in a huge way. With all that charge, all your senses should be heightened. Feel them all. Your senses and reactions are yours. While the planets in Aries tend to project one's reality onto others, if others do not reciprocate, accept that reality.

Jun 3 - Jupiter enters Taurus (Uranus, Eris, Dark Moon Lilith in Aries) Okay, the pot of tapioca has come to a full boil. Hopefully, despite the impatience and inattention inherent in the Aries demeanor the pot has been constantly stirred to prevent burning and sticking. Now turn off the heat and let the pudding thicken. By this time of the year, all one's cards for the balance of the year should be in play. Calming should follow. Cooler heads collectively guide the planet forward and soothe the Chicken-Littles of the world from the valence level of hysterical doom forecasting back to an effective, proceed with caution... or for those who have gone a bridge too far, retreat as fast as you can to your effectiveness zone. There's still a short time to extract one's efforts from collateral crossfire.

Sep 21 - Saturn conjunct Haumea. We're back to the creativity formula from earlier in the year, though this time with more focus and ferocity. So, whatever editorial critiques have come your way, apply what makes sense. Find your bootstraps and the discipline to manifest major, long term creatively inspired projects. This is a window of receptivity to efforts well applied. Better to use such windows than miss them. Be clear, this is a window of presentation of what has been done... not the determination to do something big. Ideally, one who has been riding the wave all year has something fabulous to pitch and now sets sights on the manifestation of the next project. In line with Saturn to dwarf planets, the next big deal needs to be implemented by the time (sooner is okay) that Saturn meets Sedna (February 2014).

Oct 26 - Saturn opposes Eris. Draw the line. Determine which interaction with others, both in real life and online works for you. Cut loose of all affiliations and interactions that zap your vitality. By this time of year, you need to be impeccably dharma-driven. No one with a purpose has time for incidental distractions and nuisance demands that do not further.

Looking ahead, to 2012, on May 8th Jupiter will conjoin the enigmatic Sedna. On June 24th, Saturn opposes Eris on his station, going direct just 5 minutes of an arc short of an exact opposition. Much more on these patterns as 2011 unfolds and we prepare for 20Y2K12.

I can't do anything on those right now. My keyboard just reported that with the Aries tenor to this GT, I've been tapping on the keypads harder than normal. My keyboard wants a break.

Regardless of how you celebrate the holiday, may this festive season be peaceful and prosperous. Here's to a most fabulous 2011 for all of you... or if you favor a different calendar, here's to a brilliant twelve moons to come.

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