The 11th Hour, January 2022

THE 11^th HOUR

“In therapy the problem is always the whole person, never the symptom alone. We must ask questions which challenge the whole personality.” Carl Jung

           During the first half of this month we are in the sign of Aquarius and we have been in the transition into the Age of Aquarius for some time. Last month we discussed Jupiter, the planet of Aquarius in esoteric astrology and the meanings of both regarding all of humanity. In astrology we consider every sign to have its own “partner” planet and house which all work together no matter where they land in a chart. Jupiter and Aquarius are associated with the eleventh house. It would seem, as our pandemic trudges on and our economics devolve, that in the Age when we are all meant to recognize one another as One, we are instead becoming more and more divided. It might even feel as we shift into this New Age that humanity is in its 11^th hour.

          That idea is not incongruent with the idea that big changes – which we agree are needed – often come about as the result of 11^th hour dynamics. The magnetic poles of our Earth are an Aquarian idea as is the stubbornness (fixedness) which often attends unbudging attitudes on polar opposite sides. Transitions between Ages, and any changing times are often about the destruction of old, fixed ideas which need to be expanded upon. But many have a hard time giving up on those comfortable ideas, thus we create 11^th hour dynamics. As Carl Jung suggests, perhaps it is time to step back to look at the whole problem, rather than stepping in and assuming we already know. The Age of Knowledge supposes knowledge on a higher level than that which came before.

 Everyone: This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 20 – DEC 21
Planet: Earth

Dynamic: It’s a good month with few challenges.

Direction: Feel free to create one or two.

Soul Thought: It’s good for the Soul.

CAPRICORN

 DEC 21 – JAN 20
Planet: Saturns

Dynamic: This ongoing, chronic problem is getting old.

Direction: One way to overcome a problem is to ponder upon the problems of others.

Soul Thought: “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” Rabindranath Tagore

AQUARIUS

JAN 20 – FEB 20
Planet: Jupiter

Dynamic: Now is a time for compassion.

Direction: For those you disagree with as well as those you agree with.

Soul Thought: How to be One with All.

PISCES

FEB 20 – MARCH 21
Planet: Pluto

Dynamic: You may be trying to hold onto something that’s trying to break in two.

Direction: Maybe two is better?

Soul Thought: When two become one?