Week of December 30th 2024

Yes. Well… eventually. As history has shown there is almost always a peaceful, and more prosperous future on the other side of tumultuous times. Unfortunately that future will not unfold as soon as 2025.

One of the things I notice about some Astrologers is that they focus on events happening within their own country only when looking at transits. I’m losing count of the number of times I hear “Trump’s return to power coincides with (certain transit).”

While America does have an important geopolitical influence on the world, the sun still rises over Japan just as much as it does over Tucson, Arizona. At least the last time I checked. This means that astrologically, the influences of the stars and planets have a global effect which becomes important in the following context:

We are likely heading for a period of revolution in the world. This is true in America, as well as Europe, as well as Africa. You name the country. Pluto entered Aquarius in November no matter where you live. The last time this happened was in the late 1780’s, a period in history that was also tumultuous. Remember the French Revolution? Of course you don’t - you were all way too young.

More to the point, anger has been brewing for awhile. As our world heats up, the gap between wealthy and poor grows ever larger (Pluto in Capricorn), advertising becomes more powerful and aggressive over time (Eris in Aries) and people become easier to manipulate through technology, the creative, empathetic and community-oriented among us get more unhappy by the day.

We are all seeking the freedom to exist, to be at peace, to live a less complicated life and express our individuality. But how do we get there? Perhaps revolution is the only way; a truly scary prospect. Revolution is never peaceful.

Is 2025 going to be scary/crazy/challenging/depressing? Let’s turn this on its head for a moment. If you could create a better tomorrow, what would you do?

I like to think of a quote from Lord of the Rings that I think is appropriate to remember during these times we are entering:

“Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.”

Perhaps we are all Hobbits at heart, and we all have our own personal version of the Shire somewhere in our idealized worldview.

The Week Ahead Astrologically

The holidays did not provide the easiest energy this year, and this coming week is also going to be a little bit challenging as well. Friday, January 3rd sees retrograde Mars in opposition to Pluto. Not a good day at all to be picking fights or biting off more than you can chew in the world. Most of this week might be a good time to lay low and return to your life slowly.

Making big, sweeping New Year’s resolutions are not likely to stick this year due to the aforementioned energy, but little things do add up and make a difference.

Monday’s new Moon in Capricorn encourages us to return to our ambitious plans we left behind during the holidays. A perfect day to start moving forward again. The following day sees some nice, soft Lunar aspects to Uranus and Neptune, closing the year out where you have an opportunity to set some good intentions for 2025. How can you do your part to plant seeds for the Shire you will one day be happy to call home?

Enjoy these first two days to close 2024, because the energy to begin 2025 the rest of the week is a little tricky. Keep your eyes fixed on your goals, do the work you need to do, and return to your sense of home this week. The more you spend time in potentially uncomfortable or combative situations, the harder this week will be. It’s a great time to focus on peace and being close to the people you love.

Every true revolutionary starts by making small, positive differences to better the lives of those around them.

Happy 2025!

Words of wisdom: Fear often comes from a sense of helplessness, which can often keep us stuck. Where in your life are you feeling helpless to make change in your life?