Planet pivots charge events

By DON CEROW

Published on September 05, 2008

A scan of the week's events quickly focuses us on Monday, when both Jupiter and Pluto seem to us to "stop" and begin their direct motion. These are the "pivots" of the planets, when it appears to us on Earth that the heavenly bodies change direction in their path.

It would be like watching a lazy river with a leaf drifting along the surface in the current. After a while, a wind comes along and gently pulls the leaf in a small arc until it grabs hold and begins to carry the leaf back upstream, against the current. Headway continues for a while, but as the wind abates, the power of the current takes over once again turning the leaf back downstream.

The leaf has turned twice. Each of these turns is considered to be a pivot.

It has long been felt, and has been my personal observation, that the pivots are times when things are shaken loose, charged or have more power. Exact alignments are what we generally look at here in the Daily Planet's section of the WEB each week, but there are other triggers that can activate alignments, such as when planets rise, culminate or set.

Each of these triggers carries with it a nuance of meaning. So the question arises, how does one weigh the power of these various combinations when determining what to look at?

Ptolemy observed in the second century AD that the visible outer planets (those farther from the Sun) "fall" more slowly around the Sun and their pivots seemed to be stronger. The same can be said of the planets beyond our visual range, of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Although unknown as planetary bodies in Ptolemy's time, their pivots are stronger for the same reason.

On Monday, both Jupiter and Pluto pivot; Jupiter at 12 degrees 32 minutes of Capricorn, and Pluto at 28 degrees 30 minutes of Sagittarius. If you have any planets or angles in your chart at these degrees, you are about to be impacted. A degree or two either side of these positions is close enough. The tighter the alignment, the stronger the hit.

The power of the Lords of Creation are being focused through this 48 hour period. Jupiter pivots at 12:17 Monday morning (impacting Sunday evening), while Pluto is at the other end of the day, at 11:14 p.m.

These are strong currents. The wind is about to fill your sails. While the Jupiter pivot will trine Saturn, it will also be squaring Mercury and Mars in Libra. Translation? We can get much accomplished on the business level, but we could also affect some intimates adversely. Not everybody likes what you're doing, and this wind is likely to tell you exactly what they think of your misguided efforts. Be ready to be challenged. This current will help to move us along, but try to be mindful of how it may affect others.

The Daily Planets

Sept. 5 - 11, 2008

Friday, 5th- Although early morning is very nice, many feel as though they missed the beat today. Expectations don't go quite as planned, so ease up on what needs to be done. Better are 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. V/C Moon 11:45A-3:11A (Sat) enters Sagittarius

Saturday, 6th- The afternoon is buzzed. We can get things done, spend time jabbering, or both. The evening is a sharp rise in the energy level. Most people love it, but by the end of the weekend we may find our appetites were larger than our budgets.

Sunday, 7th- The next 48 hours is a turning point in efforts. Most of Sunday is steady, but there's a surge of energy through the afternoon. Much can be accomplished, but there's danger of over-reaching or being stretched to the limit. Check your equipment over and think safety.

Monday, 8th- Jupiter pivots early this morning, while Pluto pivots late tonight, both beginning their direct motion. Great accomplishments are now possible for many business concerns. You must be prepared to work. Do it before or after the V/C Moon, although after is better.

V/C Moon 12:42P-3:44P when enters Capricorn

Tuesday, 9th- There's ample physical energy today to get things done, but try not to squander resources on ornament or pleasantries. You will be tempted. Some will find late night invigorating, others aggravating. How open are you?

Wednesday, 10th- The morning is good, and we feel best about the afternoon if we put some real time into it. Quit by 5:30 p.m.

V/C Moon 5:38P-3:19A (Thur.) enters Aquarius

Thursday, 11th- Romantic, diplomatic or legal matters benefit from initiatives today. We are willing to follow what we like. Enjoy.

Astrologer Don Cerow can be contacted at (413) 219-4214 or by email at StarMyths@Earthlink.net. Athena's Web columns are archived at www.AthenasWeb.com.