FACEBOOK April 14, 2022

By Erik M Roth of Inspiral Nexus

In the early morning of April 14^th in North America, the Sun moves into its annual conjunction with planetary body called Eris at 24°20’ Aries.  Since 1922, Eris has been in the sign of Aries and this will continue until transitioning into Taurus between 2044-48.  So, every year since 1925, the Sun has met Eris in Aries (1922-24 they were conjunct in the sign of Pisces).
Eris is one of the most distant planetary bodies from the Sun in our solar system, taking over 550 years to orbit, which is more than twice the duration of Pluto.  Because Eris moves very slowly Eris and the Sun will be in conjunction again on April 14^th in 2023, 2025, 2026 and 2028.
Eris lived up to its general mythology when its was discovered and named in 2006.  It was this discovery that prompted the IAU (International Astronomers Union) to redefine what it meant to be planet, reducing Pluto and Eris to be classified as dwarf planets and Ceres “promoted” from asteroid to a dwarf planet.  Eris is the goddess of chaos and discord and certainly this symbolism divided the astronomical community as many still consider Pluto as a planet.
Looking deeper into the mythology of Eris and what she was famous for, we find that it was the Olympic gods and goddesses projecting upon Eris and blaming her as the cause of the Trojan War in ancient times.  But Eris, while not entirely innocent, got the gods and goddesses to face their issues (and what we can’t control) and the result was a war.  Eris is a catalyst and has a potent mental strength, intelligence, and wit to go along with a mischievous/playful side.
Eris can be found prominently featured in many natal charts of feminine activists, including Susan B Anthony and her work in the women’s suffrage movement in the 1800s.  Eris brings empowerment of the feminine into the chart, particularly if Eris has a hard/dynamic aspect to a personal planet or point.  Eris can also have a Uranus-like effect as a theme in a person’s life.  However, Eris’s qualities in the charts need more study to fully comprehend the variety of impacts in can have in the chart.  Though, astrologer Henry Seltzer in his book, The Tenth Planet – Revelations from the Astrological Eris, is insightful.
With this conjunction in Aries, we can tap into our own strengths, our aptitude and try rocking the boat of our own life when it needs to be shaken up a little in order to help us see and/or face our issues.  The Sun helps brings these things to light and understand the shadows of it all.  Eris has disrupt but also illuminate at the same time.

FACEBOOK APRIL 11, 20

By Daniel Giamario

The much anticipated exact conjunction of Jupiter with Neptune is tomorrow, April 12^th, at 7:42AM PDT at 23Pisces58.  There is a great deal to share about this, and I refer you to the Equinox seminar a few weeks ago for the larger story– https://shamanicastrology.com/march-equinox-2022.  I will share some of the highlights here.

This is the first Jupiter/Neptune conjunction in PISCES since March 17, 1856.  The pattern is every 166 years.  The next won’t happen until 2188.  Their last conjunction at the turning of an astrological age was in 113BCE, seeding a 166-year period through 54CE.  I feel that the exact conjunction (following the influence of Dane Rudhyar) is the seed point, like the “new moon” of the historical 166-year time-frame.  Like any new moon, this conjunction establishes the archetypal pattern for the 166 years to come—a Jupiter/Neptune in Pisces epoch.  If the one in 113BCE was part of the zeitgeist of the transition to the Pisces Age, this will be part of the even greater transition occurring now, that is of a greater order of magnitude than a shift into an Aquarian Age.  1962-2034 is a “Great Turning”, which also includes the convergence of many timelines: the end of Kali Yuga, the end of the “Fifth Sun” of the Mayan calendar, the end of a “Fourth Turning”, the 6^th mass extinction, as well as the end and beginning of an entire 26,000 year precessional cycle.  What an amazing time to be alive!

Jupiter expands, activates, and amplifies whatever it forms a relationship with.  In itself, this characteristic? Process?  is neither good nor bad.  In the current case, Neptune in Pisces is the recipient.  What can expanded Neptune in Pisces mean?  Celestial world Neptune connects us with the universal Love force of Ananda.  When present, we can feel as though we are being ‘held’ by that Love emanating and pervading all that is, from the One Reality, in harmony with the Law of One.  The connection can be felt, not just imagined or thought about.  From this place, all is well, and the Universe is unfolding as it should.  From a Middle World perspective, however, confusion and delusion can also greatly increase.  Ungroundedness and unrealistic idealisms can lead to extreme spiritual bypass and light polarization.  The Piscean hunger for expanded and altered states of consciousness can lead either to self-realization or delusional madness.  This is particularly true if one is not remembering that our journey includes both evolution but also involution.  The Underworld part of this equation is, as always, surrender; here it’s the surrender of the limited egoic self, akin to the Buddhist perception that the “Self” is empty.  In Vedic language the Atman and Brahman are one.

As with any monthly New Moon, the ceremonial significance of planting a seed of intention is quite important.  The intentional visioning of this seed point can be seen to extend for 166 years.  This visioning process, that includes the creation of a new narrative, is so important now.  Various names have been given to this: “The Great Awakening”, The Greater Reset, Prime Earth, 3D to 5D, etc.  Our school uses “The Turning of the Ages”.  Each of us has a part to play.  For me I am not visioning the so-called “Great Reset”, as being promoted by a small group of scientific and corporate elites who think they know what’s best for us.  This is a delusional vision lacking any Piscean compassion or empathy, rather connected to the shadow of Aquarius.  Let us not be deluded.  I love the words of a song from 1967:

“I opened my Heart to the whole Universe, and found it was Loving”  –Roger Mcguin, the Byrds

FACEBOOK  April 10, 2022

By Erik M Roth of Inspiral Nexus

The “hard-to-sight” planet, Mercury, ingresses into the sign of Taurus late on April 10^th.  Most people will not be able to catch sight of Mercury at this time but may begin to do so on the 11^th just after sunset.  Mercury is currently sitting right on the ecliptic so under a very clear and flat horizon, we can see the -1.5 / -1.4 magnitude planet.  As April progresses, Mercury’s brightness will be less, but it will become easier to spot due to its separation from the Sun by late in the month.
Astrologically, Mercury’s entry into Taurus shifts the world mind from the instincts and fast-paced missions of Aries into a slowing down and appreciation of the beauty and sensuality of life.  Mercury is activating the physical senses more acutely to help us savor and take pleasure in the gifts in our life.  Being in the body and “feeling” into the sights, smells, tastes, sounds and touches is what Taurus is all about.
Mercury’s journey through this sign will bring it to a conjunction with Uranus on the 17^th, stirring up the Uranian qualities of the unexpected and sudden (and sometimes dramatic) shifts in life.  Taurus also connects us to the conveniences in our lives and how much is sacrificed to have those conveniences.  Examples include being able to have most things we want with a few clicks or touches on a computer and mobile device.  From food to office supplies to gifts of any kind, we can sit back comfortably knowing it will arrive soon without having to drive or otherwise go somewhere to get it.  It definitely is a bit of a Taurus dream come true.
Uranus’ position in Taurus has been a disruption of our Western World conveniences and comforts.  Mercury may help us recognize (along with Uranus) a radical new approach that takes us back to the roots of Taurus in our relationship with Earth.  Perhaps we can find those pleasures in the gardens and mountains, stars and oceans and in each other?  Perhaps the pleasures and comforts we seek are right outside the door?  Or maybe we need to take a trip to remind our soul of its own pleasures in that physical realm?
Take a peek to see if you can spot Mercury this month in the west just after sunset.  Meditate on your own relationship with the physical realm and see where you may nourish your soul in the pleasures and comforts of Earth’s bounty.

FACEBOOK April 5, 2022

By Erik M Roth of  Inspiral Nexus

In the early morning sky, Mars moves into conjunction with the planet Saturn on April 4 (and 5^th), 2022 at 22°24’ Aquarius.  This is the first conjunction for these 2 planets in Aquarius since March 31, 2020 at 00°32’ Aquarius.  In 2018, they were also conjunct at this time of the year, but in the sign of Capricorn on April 2^nd.  In 2024, Saturn and Mars will conjunct again around this time on April 10^th but at 14°40’ Pisces.  This year’s conjunction in Aquarius is further commentary on the last one in 2020, having emerged from the sign of Capricorn during the beginning of the pandemic and seed-point that it brought onto the globe.

The two planets are conjunct the two stars (Nashira and Deneb Algedi) of the tail of the Goat-Fish constellation, representing the transition from the watery domain to the middle-world earthen reality, a transition that is symbolic of our current Turning of the Ages.

Aquarius, in its essence, can help evolve our consciousness beyond the mold and societal constructs we’re deeply embedded in.  It can crack open the seed with a charge of the cosmic vision and sprinkled with novelty.  Meaning, something that hasn’t been seen or experienced is appearing on the scene beyond linear-constructive thoughts.

Mars and Saturn can bring in a strong cord of assertive activity and pushing through the limits and constraints currently in place.  This can create powerful tension that eventually will be released.  It also is a remark upon the state of the patriarchy and the masculine in general.

What feels like a slow grinding decay of the enveloping paradigm, is, actuality, moving faster than in decades and centuries prior.  It’s a matter of an awareness of the past and a higher-level perspective of how humanity is evolving across the board, including with the Earth and Sky.

The sabian symbol for this conjunction is Aquarius 23 (always adding one for a sabian symbol).  This symbol is a “big trained bear performs, sitting on a huge chair”.  What we can look at with this symbol is the fact that something powerful has been “trained” or “programmed” to entertain the people.

For Aquarius, this is a highly radical image and one that seems ready to “break free” from the chains of performance and its programming.  But it can also be looked at as something of the bear not knowing or realizing that it can be something beyond just a performer.  For Saturn in Mars here, it can feel like the foundation of this job the bear does can decay away with the insertion of new conscious awareness.

One of the more powerful effects from the pandemic and the last Saturn-Mars conjunction has been a powerfully massive shift in the workforce, especially in the United States and the rise of new unions at places that never had them.  There is a rise in fighting for equal rights among workers and in the social arena too.  Things are still fluid here, but its build up could expand even more with Saturn in Aquarius for another year.