Astrological Views on World News – July 2012 by Joni Patry
Article by Joni Patry
June was a peaceful month in comparison to the turning point about to take place in July. The planets have an effect on world events, and the hard aspects of July will result in big events that will shift the world.
Saturn retrograded back into Virgo giving a temporary break from worry about the incurring economic disaster. Jupiter is in Taurus trine Saturn in Virgo but this glimmer of hope will soon be lost as Mars nears a conjunction to Saturn in Virgo towards the end of the month. Furthermore, as Saturn transits back into Libra (August 3rd) it will be forming a quincunx to Jupiter (150 degrees), the worse aspect for the economy. We all know the worst is yet to come only we are in a state of denial. We cannot avoid the fact that we, as a nation, are trillions of dollars in debt. The media in America is hiding this reality & focusing on the Presidential elections.
July 2-3, Jupiter conjoins Ketu in Taurus at 10 degrees (Sidereal 10 degrees Taurus/ Tropical 3 degrees Gemini). If you have planets within a degree of this point conjunct or opposed you will have a big life transformation.
Neptune is forming a square to Jupiter and Ketu causing confusion and denial. Around the New Moon (July 19th) Pluto and Uranus are forming a square and the trigger, Mars, will align simultaneously to oppose Uranus and square Pluto. Furthermore, Uranus and Mercury are stationing and both turn retrograde at the same time. Computer glitches, technological problems, and mechanicals will cause delays and major setbacks. Back up your computer before this time. The major reversals will cause confusion and upsets that change the course and direction of global affairs. Expect the unexpected!
This is a very turbulent time. Avoid travel if possible around the days of the Mercury and Uranus station retrograde, July 13th-14th. This is not a good time to begin new projects or sign contracts. Actually most of the moth, July will be difficult.
I want to share a personal omen I had last year during the time I was writing my book Transformation of Consciousness 2012 and Beyond. I was traveling on a fairly empty flight while writing the predictions for the month of July. I realized all the astrological events that came together all at once in this month. As I contemplated all these occurrences, I asked myself what could this all mean? What is going to happen then? As I asked this question, I gazed out the window of the airplane and saw the clouds in the formation of an enormous mushroom. It looked just like an atom bomb had just exploded into a mushroom cloud. Could this literally be some sort of global destruction or does it represent an upheaval in our consciousness? I believe it is a little of both. To say the least, it will be a very interesting month.
Here is the excerpt from my book Transformation of Consciousness 2012 and Beyond for the month of July I wrote while traveling on the airplane:
“An explosive event will occur this month. Earthquakes and attacks will cause fear and instability worldwide. This event will change the world. It is a blessing for this will end the illusion and, after this stressful period, it will transform the world for the better. The event will affect the United States, for there will be a T-square with Mars in Virgo opposed Uranus in Pisces both squaring Pluto in Sagittarius. This T square will aspect natal Jupiter of the United States chart (14 degrees Gemini). On July 13-14, Uranus and Mercury will turn retrograde, adding massive confusion to the mix of sudden catastrophes. This will involve mass communications affecting the worldwide web. People will pull together and the outcome will involve the charity of those who help heal the ailing world problems. Very difficult events will bring people together in a healing event that exemplifies the awakening of true spirituality. This event will bring unity and spirituality like never before. This will be an awakening!”
In reality there are no bad events for they always wake us up to the truth, blessings in disguise. The aspects of the planets will awaken our planet globally and individually.
Spiritual Insights
This new wave of consciousness has inspired me to seek deeper the Mystery of Life, which has activated an even deeper appreciation of astrological knowledge. Since astrology is the oldest science and is the eyes of the Vedas, it can never be lost. Interest in astrology has gone through a low point. There is a disinterest in it by younger generations. Linda Goodman did a great service for astrology by bringing it to the masses in the 1960’s with her Linda Goodman’s Sun Signs. I must admit I read it cover to cover when I was only 13. I guess that was deep reading for a 13-year-old.
It gave a personality analysis that helped in understanding the self. We all know that this book only scratched the surface of astrological understanding because astrology is a tool to understand ourselves ultimately leading to self-realization. Because when we know “thy self” we know all that is our Universe. How cool is that? Isn’t that what we all want to know about anyway? What does this all mean for ME?
It is a fact that the planets affect global affairs, although many will say this is nonsense. But it is a fact that those who claim astrology is nonsense have never really seriously studied astrology
I just came across a magnificent book written in the 1900’s that I read in the early 1980’s but never really understood. But now the words have meaning to me. I loved the title, knowing it had to be valuable, In Search of the Miraculous, written by P.D. Ouspensky. He was a student of Georges Gurdjieff in Russia in 1915. This mind blowing book speaks of the timeless truths of mankind and the Universe. It explains how the planets control the masses on earth and how to work on our alignment of purpose and liberate the truth of our reality. Through understanding of the self we come to know the answers to life and the Universe, “as above so below.” All spiritual texts or scriptures reference understanding the self.
Use of the word Man has no gender. The Vedas are written in hymns using the body of man. As mentioned before, astrology is the eyes of man in the Vedas. This cosmic knowledge gives us sight into the unknown through understanding ourselves. Psychology has helped many become more responsible understanding the origins of their behavior, but astrology takes this to a much deeper level. And again the body of man (Purusha) is represented through the order of signs beginning with Aries and continuing through to Pisces. Aries starts with the top of the head and Pisces ends with the feet.
Coming to a much deeper level of understanding from this book, I see the astrological implications mathematically through cycles, the four elements and the relationship of the stars, planets and our Sun and Moon. I have come to understand through my in-depth study of the 12 houses how this parallels with the entire process of life, self-understanding and the teachings of Gurdjieff.
The 12 houses are simply different stages we all experience. They are the basis of an astrological chart and refer to the specific areas of our life, process of life, and the body. As the 1st house is our entrance into the world or beginnings, the 12th house is the end of life or endings. The richness and depth of life can be processed and understood though learning about the houses. There is a reason why there are so many references to the number 12 – as in 12 apostles, 12 planets, 12 signs and 12 step programs. This will give meaning to life and makes astrology practical and useful. The study of the houses can make astrological study beneficial for anyone.
I am now conducting webinars on the 12 houses. This is in essence the study of life and understanding the process of awakening your true self. Interestingly, if you know what houses the planets are in your own personal chart you will know your purpose, understanding the life experiences you are here to learn through the houses or life. This will represent who you are, and what you are here to be, experience and learn. As the planets continue to transit through the astrological houses they activate the houses or experiences as our life evolves. We will experience each house’s properties and lessons as the planets continue to move through the signs. This all depends on the natal ascendant of your birth chart. The wealth of information within this study will transform your life and the world’s understanding of consciousness and awareness. Astrology is the oldest and most revered science of all for it applies the science of the Universe to the self, combining science and spirituality. The ancients revered the stars in the building of their cities, creating calendars, and writing scriptures to give meaning to Man. It has come time for a renewal in spiritual awareness reviving the Study of Mankind; which is Astrology.
July 2012
- 07/03 Full Moon: 18 degrees Sagittarius, nakshatra Purva Ashadha
- 07/04 Mercury trine Uranus
- 07/13 Uranus turns Retrograde: 14 degrees Pisces
- 07/14 Mercury turns Retrograde 18 degrees Cancer; Sun square Saturn
- 07/15 Sun enters Cancer
- *07/17 Mars trine Jupiter, square Pluto, oppose Uranus
- 07/19 New Moon: 2 degrees Cancer, nakshatra Punarvasu
- 07/28 Mercury conjunct Sun
- 07/31 Sun trine Uranus; Venus trine Saturn; Venus enters Gemini
About Author : Joni has been a practicing astrologer and teacher for over 30 years, and founder of the “Galactic Center” in Dallas. She has been an online Vedic Instructor for the Online College, for the American College of Vedic Astrology’s Online program, is a faculty member for ACVA (American Council of Vedic Astrology), and served as the executive secretary for CVA (Council of Vedic Astrology), where she published and distributed the International CVA Journal. As a writer, she has published three books and many articles and research in Vedic astrology. Her book Eastern Astrology for Western Minds is a complete manual of Vedic astrology. Joni has organized international symposiums and is often a keynote speaker for national and international conferences. She has been on national television and radio programs as an authority on both Western and Vedic astrology. Her clientele includes the Who’s Who of America, including Hollywood celebrities. Her web site, www.galacticcenter.org , has a good deal of information for all students of astrology. She can be contacted at joni@galacticcenter.org
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