Starself Newsletter for March - The Revolution is Here to Stay - and What Good We Can do about It!

[Ricochet21]

Rick DiClemente’s
Astrology Newsletter
Volume 62, March 2011

The Revolution We’ve Been Talking About is Here to Stay

The revolution being caused by Uranus and Jupiter in Aries has been working in stages. You can see its effects all around the world. In order to understand it, you need to know a few things first:





Since 1/25/08, Pluto (P) has been greatly affecting Capricorn, the sign opposite, Cancer, and the two signs at right-angles (square) Libra and Aries. It has mirrored the great downfall of so many of our economic and governmental institutions. I have written ad nauseum about this for 3 years. It provides THE BACKGROUND of this whole story. Simply understanding what Jupiter and Uranus are doing in Aries is not enough. We have to understand this prima fascia case; Pluto is the underlying reason these changes we’re facing are so grave. Pluto doesn’t mess around. Yes, the Uranus (U) and Jupiter (J) entrance in Aries this past year is quite a revolutionary symbol enough, but against the backdrop of Pluto in Capricorn, this brings on change on a monumental level. Enough to break the backs of countries, enough to break governments and enough to break economic systems, and the banks.

Briefly, Pluto has been severe because it’s been in the most severe SIGN of the zodiac: Capricorn. Pluto and Capricorn both work to make everyone accountable for their actions unlike when it was in Sagittarius from 1995-2008 when we could just keep borrowing and passing the buck- here, have another credit card. The buck stops in Capricorn. The bills became due. Familiar?

So, for 3 years, Pluto traveled back and forth over the first 7 degrees of Capricorn, affecting also those same degrees in Cancer, Aries, and Libra. THIS SETS UP A FORCE-FIELD, a severely tense, worked-over area that has certainly been the sore spot in EVERYONE’S chart in those areas. If you have natal planets there, all the more reason that things have been heavily under the microscope for you. We’re all being affected by this. What does Pluto do in a few words? It lifts our rug up and shows all the dirt we’ve been hiding under it. At best, it’s a vain attempt to try to hide the dirt once again. Many people have been reacting very well to this impulse, known as, cleaning up one’s act. One’s that haven’t addressed and owned their own courage have fallen short and have been facing grave outcomes and unbelievable hardship.

So, Pluto will carry on till 2023 including opposing the USA’s Venus at 2° Cancer right now (economic collapse) and the USA’s Sun later on in 2014 (identity crisis and uprising from our “enemies”). Don’t be nation-centric, this Uranus in Aries is happening EVERYWHERE on earth right now.

During the same time Pluto was doing his thing, Saturn (S) in Libra has spent quite a time of it in a knock-down-drag-out-fight with Uranus (in late Pisces and approaching Aries.) Exactly opposite on the day of the Presidential Election, Uranus has been representing the left-wing or liberal (fighting for change) while Saturn has been fighting for all things right-wing or conservative (resisting change.) This sure added greater tension to the entire national and international dialogue. Their exact opposition finally broke up last year and has eased somewhat, but not much.

Needless to say, on the diagram above, where P and S and U are have been under great amounts of stress. It should be noted very clearly here:

The planets are not here to cause you or anyone a hard time. That is not their function. They are symbolizing important turning points in our lives, yes. But, it must be stated for the facts that many of my clients have been handling these important transits just fine with little stress. And, it’s not because they are LUCKY or have “GOOD CHARTS.” It’s because they’ve been responsible and have responded to the things they need to do in the world as well as to their own needs. Most people have not been so balanced, however.

So while Pluto was acting up in Capricorn, opposing all early planets in Cancer, squaring all planets in early Aries and Libra; Uranus was opposing Saturn; Uranus was squaring Pluto, Uranus was squaring Jupiter; etc. etc. etc. One big bundle of tension and change kept building. Each planet with its own voice and temperament. This is WHY things have been up, down, sideways, tense, relaxed and nutso all at the same time for the past few years.

Now, here come Uranus and Jupiter. Whoopee.

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[PADemD]

1. Have you studied the French Revolution (1789-1799)?

Is this comparable?

[Ricochet21]

2. It is comparable

with the fact that Pluto was in the same place when the American and French Revolutions occurred.

[OneGrassRoot]

3. Such an exciting time to be alive.

I have no words. Just :wow:, but in a good way. :)

Your newsletters are invaluable, Rick.

Thank you.

:loveya:

[Ricochet21]

5. Thanks OGR

we keep at it, you leading the way, we keep at it

fuck em

I ain't giving in to this crap

Healthy, productive revolution :hi:

[OneGrassRoot]

7. ...

I ain't leading nothin'... ;) ... but I'm with you in being ready for a healthy, holistic, productive revolution!

I've waited my entire life for this time; it sure feels that way, at least. I do have a twinge of feeling, "Oh, if I were only younger and had more energy!"... but I can't fall into that kind of regret or wistfulness. There's a reason I'm where I am, and who I am during this time, and there's always hope I'll get that energy back.

Being with these kids just starting college makes me wistful. The infinite possibilities and all.

;)

:hi:

[kimmerspixelated]

4. O, Rick!

Thanks for this! I love your newsletters, and this one,(I can't wait to read the rest) is special, I know!Whew! Everyone feels it, it's happening!

But...are we at the top of a roller coaster ride about to plunge with all the excitement and terror that comes with it and then even out the ride to realize,.." Hey what a trip that was?" Or is it more like the pulses felt when you put two magnets together??..

And then one or the other has to move?


:bounce: :popcorn:

[Ricochet21]

6. Just remember

you're in a revolution
Ms. Aquarius, don't try to figure it out or find out what predictable part you are in
Uranus is 100% unpredictable and Jupiter doesn't care.

Just revolt! :hi:

Don't you find this just revolting? :hi:

[davsand]

8. Not exactly revolting--more like anticipatory with a strong hint of angst

Do ya know how it feels to be sitting in the airplane--leaving for a much anticipated trip you booked on the internet--and you have to wait for a runway to take off? THAT is how I'm feeling this. I can hardly wait for take off, but I'm also wondering just what it will be like when I finally get to my destination--is it gonna be all that the travel guides promised or is it gonna be a trip to hell?

The only difference is this is my LIFE. I don't get to go home if it sucks when I get there.



Laura

[Ricochet21]

9. Very interesting take on it DS

The way I've always experienced Uranus is: it always surprises you. totally. It's always much better than you could have imagined or planned. Again, IT'S ALREADY underway. The 11th will add more emphasis continued by more and more over the next 7 years.

It's gonna suck and be great too, that's my assumption.
have fun, 10, 9, 8, .... :hi:

[MorningGlow]

10. I'm thinking...

You're right, Laura--"The suspense is terrible; I hope it'll last..."



:rofl:

Anyway, I figure...you get there and it sucks, you change your hotel room. And ditch the doddering organized tours to wander around instead. And talk to the locals and find a coffee shop you can make your favorite. It's not just what we get, but how we react to it. :hi:

[Ricochet21]

12. i have found that

Getting "there" is very much a Capricorn illusion. We ARE there. It is here. Doncha feel it? It's everywhere! It will be no diff than today except we'll b feeling more ready and much less like holding back. Good luck! :hi:

[MorningGlow]

17. Actually, I do!

I have been feeling it for a while.

It's funny, but years ago I always expected the shift to be sudden and dramatic--a real momentous instant event. Luckily a few years ago I started getting the sense that it was going to be a smooth slide (as long as we didn't try to hang onto the sides--that's a good way to chafe your ass, yanno?) and that's exactly what it feels like! :hi:

[Ricochet21]

19. I kinda see it as both

a gradual, then a spike. Uranus is completely known for 1)unpredictable, 2) sudden and shocking, 3) 1 event changes all
It's going to be educational to start reporting our results after 3/15 or so. :toast:

[MorningGlow]

21. I can't wait!

:thumbsup:

Then again, I always have had a thang for the dramaz... :rofl:

[davsand]

13. No trip has EVER gone exactly as planned. Never!

I love to travel, and I love to plan vacations. Having said that, I also have to admit that no matter how much time goes into plannning a trip, there is always something that requires adjustments on the fly. Either a rservation gets messed up or something breaks down, but it is always gonna be something, and more often than not, that "something" ends up being what I treasure (or maybe remember is a beter word...)most about that trip.

You are completely correct, "It's not just what we get, but how we react to it..."



Laura


Don't ya just love Wilie Wonka?? We were just commenting recently that we all want Oompa Loompas!

:)

[MorningGlow]

18. Oh yeah that's always the way

And as a parallel observation...I used to get really worked up about managing to stick to a trip schedule and make sure all the plans went off without a hitch--and no, that never worked! :P And I noticed that even if everything went smoothly, I wasn't enjoying it because I had spent too much time worrying about it, so I ended up traveling with a tension headache.

Then last year I surprised myself--on our annual trip to California with my mom and my son (to visit my brother and his family), we ran the risk of missing a connecting flight. My mom fretted, "What if we miss it?" and I answered, "Well, we're on a shuttle to the next terminal. There isn't much we can do but sit here. If we make it, we make it. If we don't, we'll get another flight." It just didn't matter, you know? BTW, we made the connection. :)

[Ricochet21]

20. How cool is that!

Congrats smooth one.

[MorningGlow]

22. LOL

I wish I were always that smoove. For now, I appreciate it when it happens. :P

[SheilaT]

27. Speaking as someone who was an airline ticket

agent for ten years, that's the attitude you must always have when flying. Things don't always go precisely to schedule when flying. Heck, how often does ANYTHING go precisely as scheduled?

[OneGrassRoot]

11. I'm thinking and feeling the destination is grand...

it's the "getting there" that is up in the air (no pun intended with your plane analogy...lol).

There may be lots of turbulence and other icky developments en route, but I trust the destination will be a very, very pleasant surprise.

Like Rick said, I think we've already taken off. We're in flight. How we respond to any turbulence and other uncomfortable events, and how we help others who are distressed, may be the key to this phase. It's that whole message of "it's not the destination, it's the journey" thing coming into play big time. ;)

Here's to hoping for as smooth sailing as possible. I hope we reach a destination that we can recognize as "ahhhh, we're finally here" in our lifetimes.

:hi:

:hug:

:grouphug:

[Ricochet21]

25. We're gonna be ok

we have each other
we're smart O8)

[kimmerspixelated]

28. Just saw this!

Haha ..what better time to revolt than when you're being revolt-ing!

[Delphinus]

14. Excellent work, Rick.

Reading and re-reading; will continue to learn and use it for guidance. Thank you. :hug:

[Ricochet21]

15. Delphinus

that's coolus
I keep trying to splain it Lucy and still ppl say I go over their heads
So, I'm back at the drawing board
I'm glad you can find understanding with it.

What I CAN'T say is how it affecting each chart; that would take hours and hundreds of charts.
So, I'm general, PREPARE FOR LAUNCH!
How are YOU feeling it!? :hide:

[Ricochet21]

16. Hey MR METTA

Are you still with us bro? :toast:

[kimmerspixelated]

23. THE THINGS I LIKED ABOUT RICK'S MARCH REVOLUTION.

What I liked most about Rick’s newsletter other than the fantastic explanation of how all this 3-11-11 revolution business is underway is that it in itself it is a many splendored thing.

Like a great western movie, we’ve got a coupla cowboys!
“…Uranus and Jupiter enter the ruckus in Aries, it’s not like these two cowboys are entering a nice quiet orderly saloon. The place is already in shambles and fights are going on galore as those swinging doors start flapping! That’s exactly WHY this period is so hard.”
“It’s all going on at once!”


And then later…… “Turn off your black and white filter.”
This western movie is in COLOR!

I am thankful about the explanation of retrograde.

“Uranus slowed and stopped and eventually started traveling backwards against the backdrop of the stars. Why? Because “it” was giving us 5 extra months to get ready (unconsciously) for our own revolution and the shake-up that was lying just ahead. When planets retrograde, they give us a chance to rethink, reorient, reconsider, etc.”

Thanks, Rick, I never knew that!


URANUS MAKES US FEEL READY

“There’s no more debate, there’s no more “how-to” book, there’s no more checking with Rick to see if the time is right! The time IS right. You feel liberated from inside.”

I personally, remember thinking that for once, I was finding self-help books not near as useful as I did before, like I was wasting my time. I definitely recall THINKING that I didn’t need them anymore. SO that was a bullseye moment, Rick!

I also have been feeling like I have a really big magnifying glass to examine everything that’s been “swept under the rug.” Nail-hitting again!

And then there is the downright beauty/dance of words…

“We’ve seen too much, we’ve heard too much, we know we live in a universe that is beyond description and is just too unpredictable.”

“At the same time, of course, we are in the middle of a widespread, meaningful spiritual revolution on our blue orb.”


And a fascinating fact! (Lots of them, but I like this one the most.)
March 11, 2011 at 7:49 pm Eastern. ----“And Uranus is the ONLY planet that hits exactly mathematically. “




“One complete orbit of Uranus is ONE BIG DEAL.”

I don’t know about you, but all of this makes me excited and goose-bumpy and ready to watch the wild, waltzing possibilities unfold just any old way it will.

A big round of Applause for Rick’s fantastic March Revolution Newsletter!

[Howler]

24. I second that motion.

:applause:

[japple]

29. My most favoritest part is:

maintain respect and tolerance for every.single.person.on.earth (that’s Uranus.)

I'm ready, though not buckled up. Just gonna go with the flow.

[eilen]

26. Look at Mars

Beginning or first week of April, Mars conjuncts Uranus, New Moon in Aries, Mars/Uranus/Jupiter squaring Pluto, Neptune moves into Pisces. The Neptune placement-- Hope, people having a vision, greater feeling of hope--people ready to go to extremes for their vision. Is the Pisces connection the water you were speaking of? Mars= the battle. One faction against another.

So look for the stage being set starting March 11 for April.

So says my astrologer Mom.