JUPITER and PLUTO in CAPRICORN

The influence of Capricorn becomes more significant to the world with the entry of Jupiter and Pluto in 2008. Most interesting is that Jupiter will enter the sign at the beginning of the year, opening, so to say, the path to the next flow of energy of Pluto. Jupiter, along with Venus, are the most beneficial of the planets. Therefore, the entry of Jupiter in Capricorn is most favourable for the energy of Pluto.

Jupiter in Capricorn can bring a tendency towards a growing sense of expansion and influence, both on lower and higher levels of achievement. If we consider the lower level of its energy's work we will find that the philosophical and materialistic outlook of some political leaders will be structured in a way to fit their own selfish ambitions, on personal and national levels. This is political power for the leader's own ends.

On the other hand, if we take into consideration the higher level represented by this this configuration, we can find evolved and far-sighted leaders combining politics with spiritual views.

In the world-arena, the crystallized, materialistic ambitions of the former type will give the way to the new and hopeful avenues represented by the latter.

This energy will affect the individual as well as nations as a whole. Time will be a major factor with Capricorn because Capricorn's influence is slow to take effect. However, the slowness allows the development of perfection, along with deep motivation to reach some heights and expansion in this configuration.

On a more subtle-level Pluto in Capricorn will display a dynamic energy which eventually destroy forms that hinder the free expression of the pure life-force and impediments to the birth of a new culture and civilisation.

On the other hand we will find the “voice” of the masses throughout the world.

Their sound, “the sound of the Nations”will be herd. The sound of the masses is rising.

Benazir Bhutto has been killed what will be the next political step in Pakistan?

In a far-future the masses will take the lead.

If we take into account the situation in China , we find out that China is ruled by Libra.

When Pluto will be for many years ahead in the sign Capricorn, it will be square to China's ruling sign.

For sure the 2008 Olympics games will be very open challenge for this country. The challenge will be to find relentlessly new avenues for a better, peaceful, and educated state of things, in China, and in restructuring the socio-economic scene.

The square aspect in Astrology, indicates internal conflict of interests in the Chinese's arena.

But, paradoxically, because of this tension, things finally will have a way out.

Pluto in Capricorn is forceful and if the energy is locked it will cause deep psychosomatic disturbances in the long run.

A Jupiter conjunct with Pluto can bring expansion and deep regeneration to Capricorn, insuring success to perfect some expectations in the global political-scene.

The awareness and consciousness of being part of a Greater Whole will make us “world-citizens” insuring the seeds of harmony will blossom in the future.

Leni provides a large variety of astrological services, workshops, readings and is an accomplished lecturer and writer, in both English and Italian. She has appear on television and radio, and is much in demand for the both traditional and soul centered astrology.

Leni Sibilio

http://.astrominds.com

leni@astrominds.com

Pluto in the chart of U.S.A.

The transit of Pluto in the chart of U.S.A.

If we look at the U.S.A.'s national chart, cast on July 4, 1776 for Philadelphia, we find, since 2003 , the transit of Pluto in her seventh house. This is a pivotal moment for all the world's affairs.

The chart of U.S. shows the sun in the sign of Cancer and her rising sign 20 degrees Gemini.

In 2004, Pluto, being 20 degrees Sagittarius, made an exact opposition with the conjunction Mars and Ascendant in the national chart. With Mars in this position, the chart shows a strong martial, aggressive attitude, both at home and in foreign affairs. It attracts wars, strikes, riots.

Pluto rules psychotic outbreaks in the collective unconscious. This can bring an obsession with wars, because the seventh house depicts, traditionally, the open enemy.

This area, in Mundane Astrology, rules relations with other countries, all foreign relations, treaties, alliances, wars and all related aspects of national affairs.

With the position of Pluto, in the chart of U.S., we can see the type of projected enemies. Enemies which are lived out as “scary shadows” for the whole nation.

Psychologically this configuration powerfully indicates anxieties and deep rooted fears of destabilization. Because projected enemies are a psychological projection, as when the nation perceives threats from other countries, it attracts, magnetically, what is feared. To identify with our own national fears, can be a very difficult task, because the nation must assume, in the end, their own fears.

Threatening issues from foreign countries are dealt with deep paranoia, whenever this astrological configuration appears in a “mundane chart”.

But the Plutonian energy, when positive and harmoniously dealt with, brings purification and fresh starts in life. Pluto ends old schemes which stand on the way to evolution, and clears the way to reforms.

This aspect is still active right now, because the effect of Pluto is very deeply ingrained.

We can say that, realistically, Pluto is pushing the U.S. capacity to regenerate human relations. If we can turn this opposition into a more harmonious aspect such as the trine aspect, we might learn an “interpersonal“ way to deal with world-conflicts.

Pluto in opposition to Mars suggests a tendency to use more power than necessary to accomplish goals. If we turn it into a trine aspect, we can find creative ways to use vital energies: transforming energies.

A trine can also transform the national drive to win at all costs, into a regenerative dialogue between the two countries: finding a healing synthesis.

Between 2009 and 2010, Pluto will cast again, another opposition: from the first to the seventh house.

This time Pluto will be opposite to the conjunction Venus and Jupiter in Cancer, in the first house.

Which could result in ending relations, philosophical and religious mass-persecutions. Again, if we are able to turn the opposition into a trine, the problem can be partially solved by using profound understandings among the opponents. The contributions of past lessons can bring light in this shadowy projection.

Instead of violent ends, a larger and intense sense of beauty, along with a sense of interaction, can release a “fusion-quality”, which is Jupiter main task.

New avenues to find diplomatic intercourse.

A regenerative way of developing fraternal relations in the U.S.'s chart, is around the corner which not only will be a benefit for the rest of the world but also for their entire nation. Pluto is slow moving planet, but restless in reforming old conditions.

From separation to fusion: this is the planetary task!

The ladder of evolution is endless, as the minds and hearts of people, their potentials are infinite.

Leni provides a large variety of astrological services, workshops, readings and is an accomplished lecturer and writer, in both English and Italian. She has appear on television and radio, and is much in demand for the both traditional and soul centered astrology.

Leni Sibilio

http://.astrominds.com

leni@astrominds.com

JUPITER IN SAGITTARIUS

Jupiter in Sagittarius, this is Jupiter's own sign: it gives a great enthusiasm in life: large ideas, big schemes and an open generosity. It is a position which favours the mental body and an intuitive perception of life. The transit of Jupiter in Sagittarius will continue up to the end of 2007 and portends positive attitudes towards world's problems.

Jupiter displays an energy which brings fusion: it blends different polarities, and different point of view. The planet produces a type of activity in humanity which pushes both individuals and nations, to experience directly different situations, giving birth to wisdom. Which, ultimately means true understanding. It blends mind and love, head and heart, spirit and matter, both individually and in social issues. Jupiter is a synthesising power wherever it falls in a chart, it shows where this fusion is most likely to happen.

Jupiter in Sagittarius has much to do with Love and Wisdom, with the abilities to sense the perspectives and motivations beyond the apparent.

In the Soul-centred Astrology, Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Earth, giving a practical touch to his wisdom.

I noticed that, in this period, many petitions has come to me via e-mail: reinforcing the vision and hope brought up by this configuration. These Petitions cover global warming, peace, animal issues, etc. These petitions come from all distant countries. With Jupiter in his own sign, we can figure out that practical solutions can be expressed by wisdom (which is a mental quality). Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Israel, Africa -- we are all linked to their conflicts. What happens in the farthest galaxy has repercussions in our planet, that is why the fusion quality of Jupiter is so important is so important in world-affairs.

Many groups and individuals are aware of the pressing need of this fusion. That is why the use of the internet is such a catalyst to solve problems, both national or individual. This is a diplomatic labour fuelled by Love. Much contribution to this effort is given by Jupiter in Sagittarius.

Intuitive thoughts in religious disparities can mould separative philosophies; however, spiritual principles are universal in their nature! In this way all religions are interconnected to one another.

The sign of the Archer points to the diplomatic solutions which enlarges the vision of a fused-society, and Jupiter adds the enthusiasm and the zeal to make it happen!

Leni provides a large variety of astrological services, workshops, readings and is an accomplished lecturer and writer, in both English and Italian. She has appear on television and radio, and is much in demand for the both traditional and soul centered astrology.

Leni Sibilio

http://.astrominds.com

leni@astrominds.com