Sixth Night – Nov. 8 2009 – Nov. 2 2010.
First and foremost, as many of you know, November 8th marks the transition from the Sixth Day into the Sixth Night of the Galactic Underworld in Mayan astrology. This astrology is really an elaborate calendar that describes the patterning inherent in the evolution of consciousness. It does not mark time as we know it but is more like a describer of cosmic DNA patterning which all things in the universe are governed by.
To quickly re-cap, the calendar divides time into 9 Underworlds, each running co-currently and each 20 times shorter in duration than the last. Each underworld, in turn, is divided into 13 segments known as Heavens. They, in turn ,are divided into alternating Days and Nights, A new stage of development emerges everytime there is an energy shift from the Day into Night etc. As you might expect days are more external and productive times and nights are more internalized. Days are good for moving forward in the world on plans and activities and nights are times for reviewing, eliminating and fine tuning. Challenging forces in the external world are more prominent during the night phase.
The Sixth Day was considered to be flowering phase of this current Underworld.. The Sixth Night then, will be the resting and refining stage of what has come to flower in the past year. This energetic shift applies to each of us individually as well as, collectively.
On the global front, Day Six has seen the environmental crisis finally become a world wide concern. Likewise the world monetary system, which is based on abstracts that have little to do with the natural world, has begun to crumble. Both of these issues are really a manifestation of the same problem and must be corrected and put into balance during this current Underworld. As of yet, no far reaching solutions have manifested. To be sure, the Sixth Night will be clarifying and forcing these issues.
To further refine the rythmns present for the next few months lets look at several major planetary alignments in our solar system that are facilitating the new shift in energy?
Saturn in Libra
A few days ago on October 29th Saturn made its first entry into the sign of Libra where it will stay ( with the
exception of a final retrograde into Virgo April 7-Sep. 21 2010) until Oct. 5th 2012.
Saturn is known as a tough task master and great teacher. Its energies serve to develop responsibility and maturity through limiting circumstances. It is associated with karma what you bring into this lifetime, as well as, what you may create in presently through wrong actions. It takes approximately 29 years for this planet to make a cycle around the Zodiac. Therefore a change of sign brings a significant vibrational shift that will be felt both individually and collectively.
It has been in the earth sign of Virgo for the last few years. Virgo is concerned with health, work, service, purification and specialization. It is worth noting that the global acknowledgement of our planets poor health has happened while Saturn was in this sign.
So what can we expect of Saturn in Libra?
Libra belongs to the element of air — which is associated with ideas and communication. Libra itself rules relationships, the arts and most importantly balance and justice. Saturn is in exaltation in this sign, which mean that its energies can shine here when challenges are faced and responsibility is taken.
On a personal front the issues ruled by Libra will likely take a more prominent role in your life in the next 3 years. Work may need to be done in one or more of these areas. Issues that have not been thoroughly dealt with will demand attention now. Likewise successes that come during this time frame — have been properly earned and are enduring in nature.
On the collective front it is interesting to note that Saturn resides in this sign until late 2012, very near the end date of the Mayan Calendar. Libra’s concern for balance and fair play resonates appropriately with the over riding purpose of the Galactic Underworld , that is to correct the imbalances of polarity thinking in preparation for the birthing of unity concsiousness in the ninth Underworld.
Saturn square Pluto
To expand further, Saturn is now in an exact aspect which is called a square (stressful) with the planet Pluto. This will be in effect until mid-Febuary of next year. The symbolism of this combination is about breaking down old structures that are no longer effective. Saturn is the structure building force and Pluto by nature is transformational. Because they are in a stressful aspect resistance is present and significant change may not come easily.
T-Square Saturn, Pluto and Uranus
This aspect is actually part of a larger planetary configuration which includes the opposition between Saturn and Uranus These two planets have been in opposition to eachother since the start of the Sixth Day last November. Oppositions, as the name implies, put the planets in a contradictory relationship —one that is hard to find resolution for. Saturn represents the structured, status quo and Uranus represents revolutionary, futuristic and humanitarian urges. These forces have been in a kind of stalemate throughout most of the last year. Pluto is now in a challenging aspect to both planets. It will bring its transformational energies to the plate and create an outlet for these planetary energies to act through.. Resolution will become possible, in fact, necessary because Pluto energy demands deep, inevitable, transformation change. This t-square aspect will stay in effect throughout the entire time frame of the Sixth Night.
On a global level the Sixth Day has seen steps taken to improve the economy and the environment. However, as the symbolism of the opposition would suggest, attempts at change have met with resistance and as of yet little more than patch job solutions. Now that Pluto on board that will change!.
How this may influence you on an individual level, depends alot on where and how it interacts with your personal birth chart. That is what houses (departments of life) they are presently transiting and whether or not they are in close aspect to either the angles or any planets of in your birthchart. Close aspects to your chart will have a much more dynamic impact, however, this configuration does resonates at some level for everyone.
Mars retrograde
Finally, Mars will be going retrograde in the sign of Leo from Dec.20th of this year until March10th of 2010.
Mars is the action planet. It represents our motivational forces, ego drive and self interest. It is a volatile force associated with conflict and struggle.
Retrograde motion slows down and internalizes planetary energies. While Mars is retrograde expect plans and activities to be delayed or thwarted and anger to flare. Where ever actions have been premature or ill conceived, review and redirection will be called for.
Leo rules, authority, creativity, children, pleasure activities and romance. These are the areas that the Mars retrograde is likely to act in in your life.. Mars entered Leo on October16th and will not be fully clear of the retrograde phase until it reaches 20 degrees Leo on May 19th of next year. So in some respects the first stage of this process has already begun….
The Sixth Night promises to be a time of dynamic fine tuning of the forces put into place during the Sixth Day.
… and time contnues to excellerate!
Stay tuned for the May 6h mid-cosmic convergence –energy shifts of may 27 and. Jul 17 2010.