The United States of America is subject to the astrological energy influence just as each one of us is.

It is no wonder as of January 20, 2018, we have a government  shut down as Saturn (balance, karma, reaping what is sown) is making a square aspect to Venus ( money ).  In other words, it is time to put the brakes on wherever there has been an abuse of money.  We will see a temporary lift of this energy on the 24th of January.  Don’t be fooled as this is the year to bring in balance with government spending regardless what the Congress or the Presidency does.  As with all Astrological configurations, we will witness how this powerful task master (Saturn) plays out!  This is simply a “preview” of coming attractions later this year.  Watch the months of July through October.  If the lessons are not learned, we will have a few months to get right!

An even more important change is coming February 8th and 10th!  On the 8th of February, Mars (aggression, courage) will be moving into the 1st house (independence or impulsive, also war and courage), for the first time in 2 ½ years, Mars is indicating a new pattern ready to unfold.  Mars in this position gives power and courage to finally go for it!  It is quick and decisive!

Two days later, we begin a new 30 year pattern as the Solar arc ascendant will leave the house of power plays, back stabbing (8th) and moves into the 9th house (Diplomacy, Foreign people, Religion, Politics).  I do believe we can see the Congress changing how they represent the people of this country (after all, it is an election year)!

The Solar Arc Ascendant moving into to a new area for the next 30 years is a big deal!  The 9th house in a chart can sometimes be larger than life!  Exaggeration is not unusual or can be foot in mouth disease or the possibility of “over the top”, promising more than can be delivered.  Anyway we look at it, a new form of governing is about to unfold.  Perhaps we will see the people of the USA letting congress know what we like and dislike.   Just like in Great Britain, Parliament runs that country on behalf of the Queen; here congress runs the country on behalf of “we the people”.

What else can we observe as we finish up old patterns and bring on the new?  From now until the month of May, we will be finishing up an 84 year pattern as the mighty and unpredictable planet, Uranus moves into the sign of Taurus!   What does this indicate?  A pattern began in April 1935, regarding love, money, music, self-love and most of all, gratitude.  All the qualities Taurus represents changed way back then.  Uranus itself brings new ideas, times of trial and error, temporary situations and shocking unpredictable events.  Where things are too flexible, Uranus can make us more conservative.  Also, where things have been too conservative, it is a time to expand outward and become more tolerate.     Like all Uranus transits……change is inevitable!

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