Spiritual Astrology in July-August-September 2009 Pt. 1 - Uranus, Neptune and Pluto Retrograde Reviewing Pathways To Higher Consciousness

by Robert Wilkinson

In the Spiritual Astrology series, we explore transcendent factors of the outer planets creating fields within which we demonstrate our Higher Self as we stand individually and collectively at the threshold of a new era. Today we explore the quality of the larger fields, what we are being taught, and how to cooperate with All-That-Is.

Part 1 will give an overview of the process of the larger "pulses" that Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto symbolize. Being the outermost planets, the transits of this Spiritual Triad of Invisibles are associated with the larger Spiritual energies at play beyond what we believe we can manipulate. They are related to the non-negotiable larger changes going on in the collective field.

I call their "departments of labor" Transpersonal Individualisation, Transpersonal Collectivisation, and Transpersonal Transformative. They all work together to whatever degree on very large global levels of activity which impact us since we're part of the collective field.

So what does it mean when these planets are retrograde? All retrogrades show us that sometimes it is more important to be inwardly oriented than outer-directed. These are times when our previous activities "echo back" information about what we've already experienced during a planetary direct motion phase.

Retrograde periods are where we can learn much about the world of the subconscious, and how past events and experiences impacted our inner nature. Usually a retrograde period is when the ripples on the pond of our lives "come back to center" whether we knew a stone had been dropped or not.

When the inner planets are retrograde, our personal life is most subject to review, reflection, re-doing or getting a new angle on those affairs. When the outer planets are retrograde, we get the same process of review but it impacts our place in the larger scheme of things, whether social, cultural, or transpersonal-global.

In the early months of each year the outer planets enter unknown zones of Spiritual futures indicated by degree spans not experienced in close to a century or more. This Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto-driven three-fold series of Higher Pulses each and together give us glimpses of phases of experience we've never known before.

At this point in history, they each go retrograde at various points in time during the Spring. By mid-Summer, they are all retrograde, bringing newer, deeper insights and connectedness with the Divine Process.

Then, over a span of weeks each Autumn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto all go direct in motion anew, after which time they retrace ground they've transited for the third time. These times finish up that particular span of experience even as the Transpersonal planets gather momentum to enter newer Unknown Zones.

So now that they're all retrograde, how can we best use these intertwined Spiritual energies? When the outer Triad are retrograde, it's a time when we can receive signals of external Transpersonal paths to our Higher Creativity, Connectedness, and recognition of the Seeds of the Future. We can do this as a result of the contrasting view (RX) of the larger Transpersonal field we confront anew, having experienced it when the planet was direct just weeks before.

These outer planet retrograde spans are when can find ourselves being shown broad signals prodding us to become more aware of our outer planetary function. This may involve adapting to society's or humanity's needs and/or opening ourselves to the unusual, strange, or hidden transformative possibilities of experience.

They are "karmic return" periods, since our opportunities to find a higher function are conditioned by past realizations of our Dharmic or Spiritual manifestations. These periods help us find an element of our larger planetary function(s) in order to fulfill our unique purpose within a Solar Systemic frame of reference through living a Transpersonal life.

We can learn how to purify an aspect of self to be of better service to ourselves and others, and/or find others with whom we feel connected in a higher or deeper sense. In concert with others, or communion with our Highest Self, we can demonstrate our creativity or special qualities and generate a "collective pulse."

When any of the Outer Invisible Triad are retrograde, we are given a chance to look back, receive inspiration and Divine idealism, and prepare for future new developments. We then can implement these as each goes direct in motion at their respective stations.

In Part 2 of this series, we'll explore the spans of experience the Outer Triad are reviewing to give a bigger picture of how we've been challenged to grow into our Spiritual Self in recent months.

Copyright © 2009 Robert Wilkinson

Comments

[CIndy]

I have transiting Pluto on my natal Jupiter in the 4th. I have heard so many different things, but nothing feels right yet. Any ideas?? I know this is powerful so I want to utilize it to the fullest. I am a spiritual advisor and do work from home..... I was hoping it would assist in my selling of my home, but the market it baaaaaad...

[Valerie]

I really like the metaphor of the ripples coming back to center, that really clarifies my perspective on the retrograde experience. Very cool. Of course, owing to my circumstances, I'm reflecting and reviewing much of past events. It's like going through the attic and finding treasure.

Thanks again for your insights! :)

[Isabel]

With Pluto in the first, Neptune in the Second and Uranus in the third, I guess this all will have to do with getting to know who I am, what my real Values are and how to WRITE or COMMUNICATE them to others?

Isabel