By Jamie

Uranus in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn is the most significant and most challenging planetary influence in a generation. These planets came together in the mid 1960′s and will oppose each other from 2045. There are seven exact Uranus Pluto squares between June 2012 and 2015. So for the next five years we are living through a major generational upheaval. We hare starting feeling this already, as these planets came within one degree of the square from June 2011.

Uranus represents change, invention, revolution and higher awareness, it’s effect is shocking, unpredictable and erratic. Pluto represents globalization, destruction, transformation and renewal, it’s effect is grinding, ruthless and extreme. Both of these planets are distinctly non-personal and emotionless, yet their effect is dramatic and deeply felt. The square is the most challenging of the planetary aspects representing tests and challenges, it’s effect is stressful and frustrating. Here are some quotes from people discussing this Uranus Pluto square on our Facebook Page:

• ”Feels exciting, global awakening.” Viviana Staikowa.
• ”our government is finally going to go thru a major change. Both scary and needed.” Ruby Page.
• ”Unrest. Polarisation between those who want change and those who want to keep the status quo.” Lynda Stevens.
• ”a truly major shift that will surpass all previous shifts…The world is headed towards “rock bottom,” a place we need to get to in order to wake up to higher consciousness for humanity and the world.” Philip Young.
• ”a very rebellious/revolutionary and transformative ride that will create a major energetic shift globally.” Susan Powell.
• ”I forsee some difficult birth pangs for the Aquarian Age as the old guard is swept away.” Al Mackenzie.

Uranus Square Pluto History

The last series of squares was between 1932 and 1934, with five exact hits. Many of the fears astrologers have about the upcoming series are based on what happened to the world in the early 1930′s, the Great Depression, political and social upheaval, and the rise of dictators and extremism. For a different perspective, a more esoteric view, we can look at Heliocentric astrology. This is useful for the major outer planetary aspects, as when viewed from the Sun (Helio), we get a more solar system based view, there are no retrograde motions, so we end up with one moment in time for the exact square.

In the 1930′s, this heliocentric event occurred in January 1933. This was the height of the Great Depression, the stock markets were was bottoming out, and unemployment was peaking. In January 1933, Adolf Hitler cemented his power, becoming Chancellor of Germany. Soon after, the Reichstag fire led to the a Decree nullifying many German civil liberties. Pluto, discovered only three years prior, was in line with the Earth. This put a very Plutonic influence on this square for us. For this 1933 square, Pluto was also conjunct a fixed star called Pollux, in constellation Gemini. Ebertin says “Pollux has a strong Martian nature and has the name ‘the wicked boy’ of the of the sibling Twins. According to its nature, this star is brutal and tyrannical, violent and cruel” [Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.41].

Uranus rules invention and technology, and square Pluto we saw in the early 30′s great advancements in this area. If we look to Hitler as a manifestation of ruthless Pluto control and power, we can see how he harnessed the cutting edge technology of the day. He was the first political leader in the world to take advantage of air travel, spreading his message in person all over Germany. He also led the way in the use of new media as a tool for propaganda.

Uranus Square Pluto Peak

Today, our new technology is the Internet, and this does give hope for a “global awakening”. We will most likely face similar challenges to those of the 1930′s, in the news we already see extremism rising, unemployment rising, nationalism rising. One big advantage we have today is global networking that the internet provides. It will be most important that this Uranian freedom is upheld, and it will be challenged by Plutonian organizations and governments. We see the Plutonian influence already with China. We see the Uranian influence already with Wikileaks.

Now to the climax of the upcoming Uranus Pluto square. The Heliocentic event of 1933 turned out to be very useful when we looked at the timing. Here is the exact Heliocentric square coming up, November 2013. As our Facebook friend Jen DeMorgan stated, “oh *$#%”. A very challenging T-square pattern. Jupiter opposite Pluto, our faith is going to be tested, as will growth and prosperity. The focus of the planetary aspect pattern in on Uranus, radical change and higher awareness. Hang in there with us for the ride.

Uranus Square Pluto Dates

We will be looking in more detail at each of the seven exact square as they approach, from our earthly perspective through the geocentric horoscopes.

• Uranus square Pluto June 24 2012
• Uranus square Pluto September 19 2012
• Uranus square Pluto May 21 2013
• Uranus square Pluto November 1 2013
• Uranus square Pluto April 21 2014
• Uranus square Pluto December 15 2014
• Uranus square Pluto March 17 2015

The focus is on revolutionary change. The most telling of the seven squares is the one in the middle, the one closest in time to the Heliocentric Uranus Pluto Square. Massive social, political and economic upheaval.

Uranus Square Pluto June 2012

There are two exact aspects in 2012 of Uranus square Pluto, the first on June 24, the second on September 19. These planets square each other within one degree orb from June 3 to October 10 2012. Those things we believe are related to this square have been manifesting for at least one year, such as the financial meltdowns and the revolutions in the Arabic counties. As the exact aspect nears, we should expect these dramas to increase, both in number and intensity.

The heliocentric chart posted below under the subheading “Uranus Square Pluto Peak” describes the overall influence of this major planetary aspect. It’s very challenging because Jupiter is opposite Pluto, making a T-square to Uranus. But for now we want to see what this first square in June 2012 looks like. Uranus on the fixed star Algenib makes one a “reformer or agitator“, so the revolutions are set to intensify. The worst will come out with Uranus square Pluto on the destructive fixed star Facies. You might expect a more calming and peaceful influence to come from Venus sextile Uranus. I’m not sure about this given that Venus is retrograde and in the stormy Hyades of constellation Taurus, “tears, sudden events, violence, fierceness“.

In times of trouble, people often turn to their faith for guidance and comfort. In this chart, you see Jupiter is conjunct the South Node, and as Jupiter rules our faith and belief systems, you could say we will return to our faith, the old ways of orthodox religion, or for some of us, the even older ways of Paganism. It gets really interesting from here because Jupiter and the South Node are very tightly square Neptune, which also rules religion, but more so the higher personal relationship with the Divine, rather than the structure of the Church. This square suggests that the global challenges we are set to face, will see some involvement of religion, but this in itself will be a source of conflict.

At the more personal level, we may be torn between the comfort and security of the Church, and the less structured, more individual spiritual path as shown by Neptune on the fixed star Fomalhaut. Marina found that this star has a very ethereal nature, a lot like Neptune, and is associated with gurus. Uranus square Pluto does suggest major changes in technology (the internet), so we may see a rise in spiritual and religious personalities and movements on the web. This, and our personal spiritual journeys are supported by Sun trine Neptune, so long as we avoid the alure of these smooth talking gurus and other Neptunian catches like drugs, “All is well if Sun trine Neptune keeps the right company. This would work exceptionally well on a spiritual path and in service to humanity as a whole“.

One more point of interest is that Ceres is conjunct the May 2012 Solar Eclipse degree making it especially significant. Ceres, as the ruler of cereal crops, may indicate that the simmering food supply issue becomes more prominent later this year.

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