There is a rare green comet that is passing through our solar system presently that I would like to comment on. Comet Lulin is one of those interesting celestial flags that has been showing up recently to help facilitate the ’changing of the ages.’ Lulin is not your typical comet in several ways. It is rare because it only passes through our solar system once every million years and more over this is its first time ever that it is passing through the inner solar system — influencing us for sure, in some mysterious green way!
In astrology comets represent the infusion of different, unexpected and unusual information from outside sources that have something purtinent to add to our current evolutionary path.
So lets look at some of its characteristics, positioning and influences on us.
Its worth noting that the colour green is representative of the heart chakra. The chakra of christ consiousness and universal love — which is, according to many spiritual teachings, the method for ascension into our new reality in 2012.
Its considered quite an active comet that has ’lost’ and regrown its wayward tail twice already! It
sheds an unusually large amount of water compared to other comets. Water, of course, being the element associated with the emotions and is feminine in nature. Curiously enough, from our vantage point on earth its tail appears to be in front of its head! Coupled with that it is also moving backwards through the zodiac. These ‘contrary’ traits are comparable to retrograde action. Retrograde energy in astrology ‘reverses ‘ the flow of energy where ever it appears. It brings the qualities of slowing down actions, facilitating internal review, and reworking and releasing old methods that were ineffectual or outmoded.
The name Lulin adds up to the number 5 in numerology. This number represents change, adventure and unconventional intelligence. Perhaps the retrograde energy is asking us to infuse these qualities into our lives in a more inventive and creative way then we have in the past.
Its closest passage to earth is on Monday feb 23 at 7:43 pm pst , in the sign of virgo and only 2 degrees away from the planet saturn. Virgo is the sign of service and healing.
Saturn is currently the focal (controlling) planet in the sky which is nearly opposite the preponderance of planets that are in the sign of Aquarius ( jupiter, neptune, mars,mercury, north node, chiron (currently the moon as well). Aquarius is, of course, the sign of the new Age we are moving into. Saturn represents the crystaline nature of matter. Saturn also represents the force that turns concepts into a tangible reality.
Comet Lulin is giving saturn some extra jolts –some cosmic data that is of assistance to help us manifest the humanitarian and progressive values of Aquarius, into our reality.
Saturn has been in close opposition to the planet uranus for some months now. Uranus rules the sign of Aquarius. Lulin will make a close opposition to uranus at the same time that it is conjuncting saturn. Uranus is considered the planet of revolutionary thought and action. The opposition aspect which is energing uranus simply insists on breaking down the outmoded ways of doing things. The tension for this change is great.
Comet Lulin is on its way back from circling our sun and is headed back to the dark reaches of of solar system from where it came. It also passes closest to us during the dark of the moon. Both actions suggest the activation of dark moon goddess energy; the guardians of our subconsious nature and of the shadow side of our being. It is important to realize that embracing our shadow selves is a necessity in order to become a whole and balanced human being.
Lulin is visible (with binoculars) on a clear night, eastern sky and will continue to be visible till mid march before its out of sight.
It is also worth noting that the feminine planet venus will be going retrograde in motion from March 7-Apr 16 in the sign of aries (new beginnings). Its the planet of love, relationships and finances. T Understanding your true feelings regarding these areas of your life is coming up for review soon.
Lulin is no doubt is setting some unusual staging for this review period time, too!
Blessings All,
Gwenyth