July 2020 Spiritual Insights
The world is dramatically changing; nothing will be the same. There is so much social unrest and people are fearful and concerned about the future. We will get through this but we must remain calm. Many are looking for guidance during these difficult times and if you are reading this now you are one of the many who must provide guidance to others and set the example. Times are going to get more extreme as we are in the phase of a depression now. I keep referring to the five stages of death and dying as defined by Elizabeth Kubler Ross, now called stages of grief. This process can be applied to any cathartic event in life. Whenever we receive difficult news, we go through a psychological process to adjust to the change. The five stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. This is happening globally as we deal with the COVID-19. In this process, I believe we have advanced to the stage of depression based on Saturn opposing the New Moon this month.
What stands out astrologically this month is that Saturn exactly opposes the New Moon in Cancer at 4 degrees. Rahu and Ketu are 4 degrees Gemini/Sagitarrius as well causing many unfavorable events as the planetary relationship is uncomfortable. Rahu aspects Saturn in a 6/8 (quincunx) relationship with Saturn. This is very concerning! Many feel there is no way out of the current turmoil and this is what causes a feeling of hopelessness and depression. The upcoming transits of Mars as it will turn retrograde will cause great pain and revert many deeply in the phase of anger. These phases can go back and forth until the final result is reached which is acceptance.