As each new year begins the astrological configuration at New Year defines the potential for what can occur in that year. For 2011 there was a very unusual situation. All the planets were direct, which means they were all traveling in the same direction. The last time it occurred was in 1997. Also, with the exception of Saturn all the planets are very tightly gathered – within 123 degrees.
Essentially this means that it will be very hard to be secretive. Things some people would rather not become public will do so. Conversations will be more direct and sometimes more forceful than would normally occur. Interestingly Julian Assange and Wikileaks was one of the main news items around New Year.
We’ve seen devastating floods and fires around the world – a message that we mess will the environment at our peril. I recently had a conversation with someone who asked the question “which idiot decided to put Brisbane where it is?” His point was that the flood plains on which Brisbane is built is some of the best farming land in Australia. Instead of using it to feed the population we’ve paved it over, built skyscrapers and as Jodie Mitchell said many years ago, “paved paradise and put up a parking lot”.
But what does this configuration mean on a personal level? This is a time to get focussed and really move forwards. Many of the obstacles and blockages we’ve been experiencing will be lifted.
While it doesn’t stay like this for the whole year (Saturn is stationary on Jan 26th and goes retrograde on the 27th) this energy does influence the whole year. So 2011 is the year to really work on achieving all those dreams and goals you’ve been putting off for a long time. It may not be all smooth sailing but you will know what you need to overcome.
(If you want some help with getting your goals clear check out our workbooks for Business & Personal goals at aviel.com.au -> resources -> goalsetting)