MORE ON THE DWARF PLANET

Astrologers in antiquity consider Sagittarius as the House of God. Recently, astronomers agree that the portion of the sky in Sagittarius is the center of our galaxy where a cluster of stars congregate in rapid motion. They explain that with so much matter in so tight a space this could only be because of the presence of a black hole. Thus, the Galactic Center is a black hole where things disappear. As such its gravitational pull is extraordinarily strong and the resulting turbulence radiates throughout the surrounding space.

In the solar system, the recently declared dwarf planet Pluto orbits its outer limits. Astrologers agree that Pluto is the planet of radical cleansing, transformation and power. Some astrologers even call it the Lord of Death. Throughout 2006 and 2007 it is connected or in conjunction with the Galactic Center or the House of God.

Since the influence of Pluto resonates with the power of the Galactic Center, we can expect to face our darkest times. There is likely to be a huge and massive purging on a global scale “of all that is dark, and fearful within us… and all that needs to be reworked and changed.” Being in Sagittarius, Pluto exposes the dark side of all belief systems – whether religious, ideological or economic – and forces Man to bring to light Truth. One way Pluto can operate to purify the field and clear obstacles is through catharsis and war. (When Pluto leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn, it is expected to change governments and the way we do business in all fields of human activity.)

Basically, Pluto in conjunction with the Galactic Center is a purge. In our case, the clamor for changes, even if the basic reasons (such as the revision of the Constitution) are self-serving, indicates the plutonian urge for transformation. We see the areas that need purging which are highlighted during the recent years. Some are specific to the dispensation of justice, to methods of governance, and to the exercise of political and military power. Others are not so overt but refer to human behavior. Even if the changes being manipulated by certain sectors in our society come about, but if they do not enhance and improve the moral and spiritual evolution of our people, the efforts to overturn and change the system will fester. Pluto’s effects, even if cataclysmic, are not sudden like that of Uranus but long drawn.

Nonetheless, the focus of this transformative purging is not only on the Philippines but all over the world. The terrible effects of Pluto conjunct Galactic Center encompass Humanity itself. The apparently “sudden” interest of astrologers in Pluto stems from the fact that it takes about 250 years before it conjoins the Galactic Center. As an indication of its importance was the recent controversy in astronomical circles, specifically the International Astronomers' Union -- over the downgrading of Pluto as a planet. Historically as well, there were tumultuous transformations in society and nations that coincided with its passage. It is not a coincidence that plutonium is the chemical element that holds the sword of nuclear extinction over all our heads.

It would be interesting to keep track on how the generation born during this period will act and behave two decades from now. They are born with the ability to delve into the unconscious and the hidden, and work with the intuition. They may discover new understanding of Earth's role in the Universe as they learn to live as a collective. This generation will possess the ability to pursue new and different spiritual visions - the gift of revelation – as they experience the need to transform their religious views to incorporate all philosophies and religions.

Those born on the day of the GC-Pluto conjunction -- especially at about 4 a.m. on December 19, 2006 -- are intense, obsessive and have great personal power. Transformation is the key factor in their lives. They will place importance on freedom of speech and thought and are one-pointed in their desires. Travel and religious causes are likely to feature in their lives. As well, they will feel the need to get their enormous energy levels under some control and can eventually develop self restraint, making them valuable as empathetic and powerful leaders of the downtrodden people of the world. They will want to change the world but would rather not wait for events to unfold.

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In December, there may be a strong earthquake somewhere along the longitude running through Surigao del Norte. If it strikes at Leyte Gulf a tsunami may be generated.