“We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. It’s just like that. The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.” ―Pema Chödrön
When I saw the images of Notre Dame collapsing into flames, like many others I was shaken to the core. The beloved cathedral has anchored the same spot in Paris for 850 years – so long that it seemed permanent, unshakable. Yet in a savage reminder of the impermanence of life, its iconic roof and spire have burnt to cinders. This is not the first time that the cathedral has been desecrated – many of its religious images were destroyed or damaged during the French Revolution of the 1790s. And French billionaires have already vowed to fund reconstruction of the roof and spire – so there’s no doubt Our Lady will live to see another day.
Still, one can’t help but think of the chaotic Tower card in the Tarot, depicting a tall structure perched atop a mountain, with lightning setting it on fire and people leaping from the windows. It represents a sudden breakdown of the old so that new life can rush in (or a sudden surge of energy that leads to a breakthrough or revelation). It’s noteworthy that this energy enters through the top of the building, knocking off the roof to awaken the crown chakra. We’re reminded that divine intervention is always a factor, even in disaster.
At the time of the Notre Dame fire, Venus squared retrograde Jupiter in Sagittarius just after the Sun trined it. Jupiter’s backward turn in its own sign last week focused energy on the partial destruction of a time-honored institution, while the Aries Sun has inflamed the proceedings. Yet Jupiter in Sagittarius also calls us to a higher spiritual awareness. When retrograde, a planet takes us back to the past to recover what’s been missing. So, we could look at this as a fiery call for awakening from a long-neglected Goddess demanding her due. Especially as the site on which Notre Dame sits was reportedly once a temple to Isis.
The upcoming Libra Full Moon (April 19, 4:12 a.m. PDT) catalyzes unpredictable Uranus – often associated with the Tower card. The Full Moon is also at the critical 29th degree, a “last gasp” energy that brings about changes or endings of old ways of being – especially involving relationships. As the second Libra Full Moon in a row, this authentic “blue moon” brings our attention once more to whatever winds of change began stirring at the March 20 Equinox/Full Moon at zero Libra.
Headstrong Mercury charged into fiery Aries on Tuesday night, with Venus soon to follow on Saturday, so things are apt to happen fast. Aries is a me-first sign, independent and sometimes pushy. Many of us may be acting impetuously, especially those with strong fire placements.
Taking space might be your best option, as the Full Moon’s square to heavy-duty Pluto brings pressure to bear on close connections. If you’ve been holding back from saying what’s really on your mind, it may come barreling out of your mouth now. The Moon’s sextile to Jupiter will help you speak the truth. But don’t let an unbridled desire for freedom cause you to burn bridges you may later want to re-cross. If irreconcilable differences exist, they need to be addressed. But take time to go within before doing something rash. You may just be feeling that natural process of things falling apart so that they can come back together again in a new way.
Looked like directed energy weapons to me. The cathedral lasted for 850 years of straw, candles, incense, oil lamps, drunken soldiers, wars, and centuries of wear & tear, and then it goes up overnight because of —- what exactly? With modern fire departments right around the corner? Like they haven’t drilled to protect the most important structures in their city? It’s their 9/11.
Sorry. Not buying the “accidents” or “carelessness” cop out. But what else would you expect the media to say? They never ask real questions.
Good point, Charlotte.
burning bridges used to be my way, your point about wanting to cross agin is well taken
Yes it used to be my way too, Ellen. Mostly because I lacked conflict resolution skills and awareness. Even if we don’t choose to cross those bridges again, it’s good to know we haven’t destroyed all possibility of doing so. 🙂
Thank you for your post, Simone. I felt it was a very resonate interpretation of the energy of such an event that happened at Notre Dame recently. (You and your readers might also enjoy a video I came across over the Easter weekend that I found to also be insightfully guided regarding the recent events. Amanda Ellis- New Earth Rising- Notre Dame, Christ & Mary. Here is a link below.) Looking forward to reading more of your posts at Mooncircles and thanks for allowing me to share this additional info.
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Thank you so much, Janet!
Thank you ! I appreciated the note about Isis. I didn’t know that. Regardless of the mechanics of how the fire started, the events leading up to it and the celestial as well as Religious timings seemed to indicate that it was orchestrated by the ‘heavens’ to wake us up. A ‘cosmic conspiracy’ to help us bring balance to the divine masculine and feminine in each of us and to our world order.
Well put, Denise! I totally agree. 🙂
From the Netherlands – There is no evidence whatsoever of the fire in the Notre Dame being arson or terrorist activity. There were builders at work and a shortcircuit is mentioned as the most likely cause. Please don’t spread doubt and fear.
Thanks for your input, Marga. The essay was written before the cause of the fire was revealed, It’s currently being updated and will hopefully be on the site by day’s end.
I love your insight of the events. Thank you.
Glad it resonated, Mary!