by Robert Wilkinson
Today we examine how the Grand Irrationality has begun to be set into major motion over the next few weeks through the transits of the planets through the Aries zone of influence. Mercury's moving through there now, so you can bet that whether the news reports it or now, major things affecting human destiny are already in motion right now!
As noted in the recent article, 21st Century Astrology - What is the Grand Irrationality and Why Is Everything So Strange?, since Neptune and Pluto are moving forward in the zodiac, the hot zones move forward every year. Right now in early 2011 the 7 "hot zones" of the Grand Irrationality are around 5-9 Capricorn, 27 Aquarius-1 Pisces, 19-23 Aries, 10-14 Gemini, 1-5 Leo, 23-27 Virgo, and 14-18 Scorpio.
Right now, Mercury is the first of the planets to hit the Aries zone. Since Mercury brings signs and signals showing us things to come, or things to coordinate, or things to evaluate, we can now get glimpses through "the Guide of Souls" about decisions we need to make and/or actions we need to take in the near future as other planets also trigger the Grand Irrationality as they too move through the Aries zone of influence.
So pay attention to signs, signals, ideas, and communications you have gotten over the past several days, since they are portents of major events rapidly approaching! As Mercury will go retrograde at 25 Aries on March 30, 1:48 pm PDT, 4:48 pm EDT, it will retrograde back across the Aries zone. That makes this coming Mercury retrograde very important in propelling us into a truer, higher "destiny" than what we've been living before now.
April will throw things into dynamic motion! The points coming in the next few weeks when we shall confront critical decisions determining future destiny are:
April 4-11 - Mercury retrograde (at the Inferior Conjunction) in the Aries zone
April 7-12 - Sun in the Aries zone
April 12-May 2 - Jupiter in the Aries zone
April 25-May 2 - Mars in the Aries zone (Mars conjunct Jupiter in the zone!)
May 5-10 - Mercury direct and Venus in the Aries zone.
The times when the Moon is also in one of the seven "hot zones" will obviously be major trigger points. Today with Moon in the Scorpio zone kicks it off with a bang!
Other times the Moon will trigger the Grand Irrationality during the times listed above will be April 3 (Moon in Aries just after the New Moon anticipates the Aries transits that follow), April 8 (Moon in Gemini zone), April 11-12 (Moon in Leo), April 15-16 (Moon in Virgo), April 18-19 (Moon in Scorpio), April 22-23 (Moon in Capricorn), April 26-27 (Moon in Aquarius), May 1 (Moon conjunct Mars and Jupiter in Aries!), May 5 (Moon in Gemini), and May 9 (Moon in Leo).
So heads up these next few weeks, since much will be set into motion across almost all areas of our lives. Certainly the areas ruled by the Moon, Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter will be!! I'll write more related to the Inferior Conjunction falling in the Aries zone in the near future.
© Copyright 2011 Robert Wilkinson
What is the grand irrationality?
Posted by: Amanda | March 22, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Hi Robert, Along with others I want to thank you for your rich and spiritual astrological perspective. I wondered if you could comment on 2 April Mars enters Aries, That means that on the date Mars the mundane ruler of Aries will be in that sign, Mercury the soul ruler is already in that sign and Uranus the Hierarchical ruler is already in that sign. That seems to speak about powerful spiritual potential to have all the rulers at home in Aries. Saturn the Hierarchical ruler of Libra is already there and in opposition to Uranus the Hierarchical ruler of Aries. Special times? What spiritual opportunity for humanity in challenging times. I'd love your perspective on this. Deepest regards Burke
Posted by: Burke Hunter | March 23, 2011 at 11:30 AM
@ Amanda: http://www.aquariuspapers.com/astrology/2011/03/21st-century-astrology-what-is-the-grand-irrationality-and-why-is-everything-so-strange.html
Posted by: Warriorlady | March 23, 2011 at 08:03 PM
I'm taking ten days off in April. And I happen to think it's a really good idea.
Posted by: Warriorlady | March 23, 2011 at 08:04 PM
You know how hot it's gonna be this summer? Extremely hot.
Posted by: Amanda | March 23, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Hi Amanda - As Warriorlady said..... That's just the most recent reference to this long term configuration affecting everyone. Use the site google box and enjoy the archives. And yes, it's going to get very hot in many ways over the next few years. Time to flame on!!
Hi Burke Hunter - This answer will be a bit long, since I must provide context. To explain to others who may not understand your references, most of it comes from the Alice Bailey material, specifically "Esoteric Astrology" (a difficult read if ever there was one!) I wholeheartedly recommend the Alice Bailey/Master DK material to all who want to understand the art and science of Initiation and such topics as Esoteric Psychology, Esoteric Healing, Cosmic Fire, and how Glamor is truly a world problem. For those interested in understanding more about Initiation, the 7 Rays, the 7 Planes and the Masters of the Wisdom, please begin with the linked articles and then get a copy of "Initiation Human and Solar." That will be one of the texts I begin with when I set up my classes in Hastened Attainment via The Wisdom Store, which even now is being created. (Just realize that in embracing this course of study, your life will truly change forever!) As you achieve personality integration and then open to the greater Work, you will find your Chakras never again "need cleaning," and the awareness you acquire will be with you across the rest of your lifetimes.
The only problem I had with the Esoteric Astrology material is that it was never made clear if we were to regard the planetary positions from a Tropical or Sidereal perspective. This has been a source of perplexity for students for decades. I tend to use Tropical, since the works were created specifically for a predominately Western readership.
With so many of the placements you mention, I can only surmise this is a great time for "balancing the pairs of opposites," thus giving all of humanity a chance to get beyond dualities and find the "perfect point of equilibrium" from which to integrate personality to whatever degree and find a reference point to avoid getting caught in the See Saws of existence during this era of The Great Transition.
I wrote about how to deal with Saturn opposition Uranus "Cosmic Centrifuge" energies a while ago when they were in their months' long opposition. Besides those articles which readers can find in the archives (or simply by following the link I just gave) I also wrote something about the dance that Saturn and Uranus do with each other in Uranus and Saturn - Inspiration and Reality, Freedom and Dharma. The opposition between the spiritual planetary manifestations you mention should help many to see a much greater perspective and how to use these energies in "spiritual" ways appropriate to their local conditions.
Hi Warriorlady - Thanks for giving Amanda the reference. Sometimes stepping back from the white noise of existence is a very good thing.
Posted by: Robert | March 26, 2011 at 08:11 AM