I remember an exquisite moment after the World Trade Center Towers fell. The international outpouring of compassion and grief grew so strong, it seemed we might suddenly ascend and enter a whole new era, one in which the forces of love and peace became stronger and more viable than the forces of violence and hate. Sadly, the moment quickly passed and the US leadership drove us in the opposite direction. Still, creating a new and better world is just the kind of the spectacular potential that’s available whenever Pluto—planet of transformation—meets Saturn—planet of the status quo. In 2001, Pluto and Saturn were in opposition. Now and through 2010, they are in square, in fact, exactly so as we approach this Scorpio New Moon. It’s important to look at current events in this light—particularly those experiences of violence and grief, like the recent massacre at Fort Hood. We should wonder about the shooter’s motives, but more deeply, we should wonder about the insanity of war itself. Is such institutionalized mayhem really viable? What does today’s world gain from killing so many innocents and maiming the ones who live?
Pluto/Saturn transits represent a strong invitation to transform our world. All great transformations begin with sacrifice. When there is a sacrifice, but no transformation, we’re left with just meaningless violence.
Thanks Dana! We need to pray for ALL humans.
Ellen
Oh Dana! Your articles are always sooo well written. I have really enjoyed your blogs & articles. I have followed your writings in the Mountain Astrologer as well. You always calm me down & can sometimes make me really laugh. Thank you for being such an awesome astrologer & a blessing to our planet.
All my best,
Paula Liberty
Love the Tower – perfect icon for 9/11 and the WTC. I totally agree w/your slant on war and peace. I’ve been sending emails to Biden and Obama daily, asking them to revamp their approach to the Middle East and Afghanistan. It’s easy to do on http://www.whitehouse.gov – if enough people write our administration, something good will happen. Thank for adding your view to cyberspace. Love and peace. CZ*
Very good post, Dana, and I agree with your sentiments. The older I get, the more I believe war is nothing but death, destruction and a total waste of resources in all ways.
Will humanity ever move past the need for conflict? I doubt it but then I have lots of Scorpio/Pluto aspects in my chart! 😀
A powerful and beautiful comment, Dana. It’s good just now to be reminded of the powerful potential for change of a Pluto-Saturn moment in individual and collective lives. I especially like this statement:
“Pluto/Saturn transits represent a strong invitation to transform our world. All great transformations begin with sacrifice. When there is a sacrifice, but no transformation, we’re left with just meaningless violence.”