As astrologers know well, timing is everything when it comes
to events of global importance. The Pope’s visit to the U.S. was exquisitely
timed to coincide with not only a
critical time in U.S. politics (on the cusp of a new election year), but with
the 70th anniversary of the United Nations and with the September 25-27 (Super Moon!) U.N. Summit for the
Adoption of the post-2015 Agenda, where the hot topic will be global sustainable
development goals—a concern the Pope eloquently expressed in his speech today
at the U.N.
There’s so much more to consider in all this (see earlier post about the Pope's chart itself), but for now, a few
astrological observations about the Pope’s historical visit to Congress. Because
his stated intention was to speak to the country at large, through our representatives in Congress, we’ll examine the U.S.
Sibly chart and the chart for the Pope’s visit to Congress for the biwheel (see
below):
· Pope’s Visit
Sun conjoins Sibly MC. The Pope is clearly the “man of the hour” with a serious
message for the nation about its responsibility and role in the world.
· Visit
Mercury in Libra conjoins Sibly Saturn, squares Sibly Sun in Cancer. The Pope’s
message is seen being literally delivered to the halls of Congress (Saturn)
here, but his message is also directed to the larger nation and the Executive (Sun).
The Pope made several pointed comments about the perils of extremism, polarization
and “a simplistic reductionism which sees only good or evil; or if you will,
the righteous and sinners.” Quite appropriate for this Mercury in Libra—and for the ears of Congress!
· Visit
Jupiter in Virgo opposes Visit Neptune in Pisces; Visit Jupiter sextiles Sibly Jupiter;
Visit Neptune trines Sibly Jupiter and Venus. These may seem like “soft”
aspects, but Visit Jupiter opposite Neptune created a spiritual context and elevated
the tone of the proceedings. As one reporter put it, there was an air of “reverence”
in the chamber that he had never witnessed before. Jupiter and Neptune together
speak to the “common good,” a guiding principle for the Pope that our economic/political
system tends to sweep under the rug. The “softness” of the Visit aspects to
Sibly Venus-Jupiter reflects the proverbial “velvet glove” with which the Pope
delivered some pretty harsh criticism—on the issue of the U.S. role in the
global arms trade (“… money that is drenched in blood, often innocent blood”),
on the need to direct business efforts differently (“a noble vocation…especially
if it sees the creation of jobs as an essential part of its service to the
common good”), and on the many ways economic justice falls short. The Pope poked
at open wounds in Congress and the nation as he promoted the reciprocity of the
Golden Rule (Venus-Jupiter-Neptune) in regards to today’s refugee crisis and to
other immigrants knocking on our doors: “…most of us were once foreigners…We
must not be taken aback by their numbers, but rather view them as persons,
seeing their faces…” The need to better balance human and financial interests
was a constant theme.
· Visit Mars
and Venus in Leo oppose Sibly Moon in Aquarius; Visit Mars falls inconjunct
Sibly Pluto in Capricorn. This potent, fiery Mars befits the strength and
courage of the Pope’s message; Venus in Leo reflects the affection with which
he delivered that message. The American people’s response (Sibly Moon) has been
all over the place, as might be expected, but if Pope “bobble-head” sales are
any indication (clearly we’re not
getting his anti-consumerism message), many were impressed by his warmth and
the aura of leadership he projected (Mars in Leo). The Leo-Capricorn inconjunct
suggests the Pope’s speech rattled some cages on high—especially on Wall
Street. He does, after all, promote adjustments to the capitalist system
(Pluto), with the aim of making the economy more sustainable for all concerned—not
an easy sell.
· Visit
Saturn in Sagittarius sextiles Visit Sun in Libra-Sibly MC and opposes Sibly
Uranus in Gemini. Clearly, the timing of the Pope’s speech allowed him an
amazing teaching (Saturn in Sagittarius-Uranus in Gemini) opportunity, and
early comments suggest that the lessons are resonating with American public
consciousness (MC). Scientific studies have failed to impress, but the Pope’s ethical
spin (Sagittarius) on scientists’ warnings about climate change show signs of
hitting home.
· Visit Moon
in Aquarius trines Sibly Uranus in Gemini; Visit Uranus in Aries opposes Sibly
Saturn and square Sibly Sun. The Moon aspect fits the almost clinical,
matter-of-fact style the Pope adopts in his speeches. With Uranus disposing
this Moon, it’s clear that the Pope spoke with an authoritative voice and
delivered a clear call to action that will perhaps set some action in motion
during the months remaining of the current Uranus-Pluto square (Aries-Capricorn).
This harsh cardinal square has promoted polarization and extremism, of course,
and we can sense that with his critique of the arms trade and with many comments
he made in his speech to the U.N., the Pope is frustrated with the inability of
regional stakeholders to resolve Middle East crises and to avert the tremendous
human suffering we’ve been seeing with the refugee crisis.
· Visit
Uranus in Aries conjoins Sibly Chiron and trines Visit Venus in Leo. Here
we see that the Pope’s visit was clearly a call to action—action that works to
heal the planet we have helped to wound and works to elevate our consciousness in
regards to humanity and human relationships.
The Pope’s speech to the United Nations, delivered this
morning, was an exhaustive deepening and broadening of the themes touched upon
with Congress; however, there’s an inner consistency in both messages that speaks
to the gravity and focus of this dedicated human being. Please feel free to add
your observations on these charts and
the amazing times we’re witnessing!
Raye Robertson is a practicing astrologer, writer and former
university English instructor. A graduate of the Faculty of Astrological
Studies (U.K.), Raye focuses on mundane, collective-oriented astrology, with a
particular interest in current affairs, the astrology of generations, and in
issues of public importance such as education and health. Several of her
articles on these topics have been featured in The Mountain Astrologer and other publications over the years. Raye
can be contacted by comment here, or at: robertsonraye@gmail.com.
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Robertson 2015. All rights reserved.
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