I want to start this year with a more inclusive reflection
of the numerological and astrological aspects that I think are going to be of
great importance as we move into 2015. So I apologize if this is a bit wordy
and verbose but hopefully you will find it of value as you move forward into
this amazing year of 2015
Numerologically, if you add the numbers of the year together
you get the number 8. The number 8 is associated with Leo and the 8th
month of the year August. This gives warmth to the energy for 2015 and an
adolescent enthusiasm that opens to infinite possibilities, as well as, the
return of faith and belief in oneself to accomplish the tasks at hand. The
number 8 can indicate a pattern of increased wealth and abundance. It can also
indicate that emotions of grief and loss are flowing because of circumstances
or the grieving process related to the process of letting things go that have
outgrown their usefulness. You will find that many new opportunities will
present in an 8 year though it may be the second half of the year before you
can actually recognize them. This year favors financial moves and shifts
related to work and career. All options that expand your ability to make money
are heightened. You are being asked to rise up to a new wave of prosperity. The
energy of the 8 is strengthened in the summer and as we get closer to the 8th
month of August. It gives you an
opportunity to gain a new sense of independence and to feel much more
resourceful and efficient.
The Saturn going into Sagittarius December 23rd, 2014 helps
this along. Saturn invokes a craving for the qualities of the sign it touches
and with Sagittarius; it craves knowledge, wisdom, and qualities of life that
generate meaning. The deeper question is to find the authenticity as well as
the meaning and that is where Saturn gives groundedness and depth to the
Sagittarius. Saturn likes to go slow and as the God of Time it can make things
appear at times as if the forward motion stalls and it feels agonizing to
figure out how to make it progress further. But Saturn takes time to make
things have resilience and the ability to last a long time. Saturn wants to
control and the negative side of this in Sagittarius is that you might want to
control others with your beliefs and ideals. But don’t fall to the dark side of
this force. This pattern will make people finally realize that there is no
reward for imposing your beliefs on others and in some cases you will see
punishment for that behavior, especially in the global arena. Ultimately we can
only control ourself and even that is actually an illusion also.
With Saturn’s demand of structure and commitment you will
not be able to do the more negative expressions of Sagittarius, such as
excessiveness and irresponsibility. Saturn’s stern countenance will make you
pay a big price for not being on top of things. Saturn teaches that fleeting
moments of happiness at the expense of others or the bigger plan will not be
tolerated.
Saturn will teach you to let go of the lost causes in your
life. It will shine a clear light on the patterns that have outgrown their
usefulness. The Sagittarius part of that equation is aiming to increase your
understanding and awareness about your choices and how you have contributed to
the dysfunction that is happening. It is time to get real. It is time to think
in some new ways. Expect this to be messy at first but Saturn will force you to
clean up all the crap you have been making in your life. By doing that you will
gain a new confidence, you will create a new space to fill with something
wonderful, and you will let go of things that have no basis in reality. You
will discover that being positive gives you a wonderful feeling but if that
positive energy is not based or grounded in a true and authentic reality then
it is going to fall apart.
Saturn in Sagittarius demands that you find practical
applications for your personal philosophies. Just remember to not get to
Saturnian and become rigid in your thinking. There is a complete understanding
that will unfold over 2 and ½ years that freedom is not about escaping
responsibility – it is what you enjoy only after tending to your
responsibilities. You are going to be asked to walk your talk and practice what
you preach. But you will also have to tell yourself the truth about whether
what you are walking is actually working for you or just giving you a temporary
“feel good” moment.
As Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs it is a great time
to get into a more physically healthy place. With Saturn there you will
discover a newfound discipline that will help you keep your goals.
Sagittarius is traditionally outspoken but with Saturn there
you may take more time to brainstorm with others before you form opinions.
Sharing becomes a lovely theme to formulate these next levels of truth and help
you feel confident in your directions and choices.
Since Sagittarius is about learning and knowledge, you might
feel like you want to go back to school or learn some new things. Saturn loves
credentials after all. But you might also re-evaluate what you are learning and
decide if it is actually viable or not really what you want to do.
In addition we will have the last square between Uranus in
Aries and Pluto in Capricorn. (Can I hear the communal sigh of relief?) Yes,
this will help the energy flow and emotional disposition of many of us. It also
finally marks an ending to this Grand Cardinal Cross that we have been bearing
since the downturn of 2008. I believe that the heaviness will begin to lift in
the summer and the economy will also begin to recover and hopefully by the end
of the year we will all feel better and as if we have more money in our pocket.
I think it will take until or through 2016 to feel fully recovered but I am eternally
optimistic.
I am excited to see how this all unfolds. January feels
lovely, powerful, and expansive in may aspects though you might feel that
February has a bigger impact. So enjoy January. Feel into the positive shifts
happening. Let the intensity and fear of 2014 go and let us move into the
warmth and positive flow of 2015. We are finally on our way and things are
going to move in the ways that you have hoped. It might be more the end of the
year of 2015 when you solidly see and feel the full impact of everything you
have been doing finally manifesting in a way that makes more sense, but all and
all we are finally at the turn that everyone has been hoping for.
Let the wisdom of the Owl allow you to see the pathway
through the darkness. Let the Turtle ground you and allow you to feel safe and
at home. Balance and Justice is coming back into a tangible place that creates
a stronger feeling of safety and you are finally seeing beyond the mirrors
illusions and into the true reflections of who you really are.
Enjoy 2015!