2010 - The Revolution: What does 2010 hold in store for us?

History repeats itself. You could say that it is because man does not learn the lessons of history or does not think that history’s lessons pertain to his generation. Whatever the reason, history does have a tendency to repeat itself. As an astrologer, I can see that as the planets circle around and around the sun occasionally repeating various patterns and cycles. Just like the new moon and full moon cycles, everything comes back around full circle astrologically speaking. As 2010 begins, we have two major cycles coming back around AND they are clashing with each other. This is not necessarily a bad thing.

Cycle #1 – Pluto in Capricorn

It takes Pluto 246 years to circle all the way around the sun one time and therefore to travel through all twelve zodiac signs. Each time Pluto changes zodiac signs we see big generational changes. Pluto digs deep down into the core of a zodiac sign, ferrets out how that zodiac sign might look if allowed to run in excess, forces us to look at the flaws in society as they pertain to that specific zodiac sign, and then expects us to fix, heal, clean, modify, or somehow change things.

The last time Pluto passed through Capricorn, we experienced both the French and American Revolutions. Therefore, it is not surprising to see Iran and other countries experiencing unrest. People want a say in how they are governed. They want a more democratic reality. Once again, the “peasants” are revolting against the “royalty”. While it is true that there are always battles for independence, freedom, and self-governance happening somewhere in the world, what is different about it now is that Pluto is helping them to win.

We may celebrate July 4th, 1776 as our Independence Day, but it took years to build up to that point. People did not go to bed on July 3rd feeling as if everything was just fine and then woke up on the morning of the 4th thinking, “Hey wouldn’t it be cool if we became an independent nation?!” That did not happen until the end of Pluto’s visit through Capricorn. Revolutions take time to simmer and time to build up to a full boil.

Why does Pluto’s travels through Capricorn inspire such things? Because Pluto forces us to look at reality. Capricorn rules over professional goals and aspirations, leadership, public reputation, success, fame, civic duty, and our role in society. Are you a loser, a dumb peasant, a slave, a blue-collar worker? Or are you a winner, royalty, a king, a CEO? Societies create systems and hierarchies. We create Ladders of Success to climb. We play “King of the Mountain”. We define “the haves” and “the have-nots”. There is nothing wrong with this game we have created. There is nothing wrong with aspiring to achieve a certain level of prestige. What is wrong is when the game is rigged. When “the haves” cheat, lie, or somehow trap “the have-nots” into a life of poverty with no way out. Pluto forces us to look at this, see it for what it is, and then cheers on the peasants as they storm the castle or write their declarations of independence.

Pluto moved into Capricorn in January of 2008 and will leave in January 2024. He has had a little time to settle in and have a look around. Various countries all over the world are being forced to take a long hard look at how they have structured their “Ladder of Success” game. Corrupt governments, corporations, societies, and outlooks will be hit hard by Pluto’s travels through Capricorn. Revolution often involves bloodshed, pain, and hard work. But it is better than the alternative, allowing the corrupt and greedy to reign without compassion and integrity.

I wish I could say that Iran and the other countries that will battle over democratic principles will see their “new day” by the end of 2010. However, that is not how these things go. Their battles will continue, but Pluto is a slow and patient planet. He will not be leaving the battle any time soon.

Cycle #2 – Saturn opposes Uranus

I have discussed this in the monthly horoscopes over the last couple of years. Back in 1965 and 1966, Saturn was passing through Pisces and Uranus was passing through Virgo. They opposed each other during this two-year period. Saturn represented the old ways of doing things, an older generation’s views, and the idea that you should not question authority. Uranus represented the new way of doing things, a younger generation’s views, and the idea that authority must always be questioned. Alone, each of these themes has their place in society. We need a bit of both in order to keep balance. However, when the two oppose each other, then we see big generational clashes, like what happened back in 1965 and 1966.

It took a little over 40 years, but they have finally switched places. Beginning in mid-2008 and ending in mid-2010, Saturn is in Virgo and Uranus is in Pisces. And once again, they are opposing each other. Therefore, we see generational battles occurring again. It showed up in the presidential election and it is showing up in our political battles. Voters under 40 have a very different view of things than people over 40. The Baby Boomers who were the young new generation back in the mid-60’s have now become the older generation resisting change. And years from now, today’s young people will be dealing with something similar.

Other Planets Get Involved

Back in the mid-60s when Saturn and Uranus were in opposition, Pluto teamed up with Uranus and helped the younger generation to eventually “win” their battle to begin creating the changes they wanted to see. Now, Pluto has moved on to create that “Revolution” energy discussed earlier.

In 2010, Jupiter will join Uranus and help the younger generation move towards innovation and change.

Mutable versus Cardinal Zodiac Signs

Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. They bring in new concepts. Seasons begin.

Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. They hold the status quo. Seasons hold stable.

Mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. They tear down what is no longer working. Seasons end.

Back in the 60’s and again in 2008 and 2009, the opposition between Saturn and Uranus happened in mutable signs. The focus then and now has been on what no longer works, on finding faults in other people’s views, of recognizing that change is necessary. We have spent the last couple of years arguing over who is too big to fail, whether or not various systems and governing policies are still relevant, etc. We have panicked and cried as our old ways of doing things came tumbling down around us.

In 2010, Saturn and Uranus will battle one last time (with Jupiter’s help). This time, they will start out in mutable zodiac signs, but will move into cardinal signs. That means that the nature of the battle changes drastically. We move away from noticing what “no longer works” and we begin focusing on “rebuilding.”

We will argue over what to build, how to build, what the “new day” should look like, what kind of systems, regulations, etc will help us to rebuild. We are still bickering, but it is about growth instead of death. That in and of itself makes it a better energy. And then in mid-September 2010, the battle ends. Saturn will continue moving forward into a cardinal sign and Uranus will backtrack into a mutable sign until 2011 when he will finally feel like moving into the cardinal sign full time.

The Intersection

There is a time during the summer of 2010 when Pluto’s revolutionary energy clashes with both ends of the Saturn/Uranus battle. Jupiter will have caught up with Uranus by then. This means that Neptune will be the only big titan of the zodiac NOT involved in the battle. At that point, all four planets will be in cardinal signs. It will be the peak of the battle and also the grand finale.

It is my belief that because of the cardinal signs and because Jupiter and Uranus are teaming up to inspire innovation, green technology, universal education, and global brotherhood, that they will “win” in the battle against Saturn who is stuck in the old ways.

I also believe that Pluto’s desire to help the little guy so that he has a fighting chance at real success in the game of life, will work well with Jupiter and Uranus’ new approaches to old problems.

Those of you stuck in the old ways will probably see this as a time when all hell broke loose. When I look at the New Year before me, I see the end of an old battle about old things fought in an old way. And I see the rebuilding of a “new and improved” way of life for most of us. I visualize saws, hammers, blueprints, clean sunny skies, and people happy to work building a future they can feel gives them a fair chance at success. I see economic, political, and religious freedom growing stronger around the world.

No, I do not see us living in some type of utopian lala land. I do not see the economy back to where it was, but I do see it getting better, especially after September. I do not see the Democrats and Republicans holding hands and singing campfire songs together, but I do see our government moving forward and no longer stuck in gridlock. I see us digging ourselves out of a hole. I see us working our buns off, but happy to be doing so. And yes, I hear some old folks in the background complaining that these kids aren’t doing it right, not like they did it back in their day.

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