The Cardinal Cross Climax
(2008 – 2012)
Many are asking me questions about the Astrological planetary Cardinal Cross Climax and 2012. What is it and what does it mean? Cardinal Crosses occur when the outer planets move into Cardinal signs and have reached aspects that are traditionally representative of great movement and change on a global scale. These planetary aspects shake things up politically and economically, thereby affecting each of us personally. Pluto moved into the Cardinal sign of Capricorn in 2008 and Uranus moved into Aries during 2010 and lastly, Saturn moved into Libra in July of 2010 and will exit in October of 2012.
Whether you are familiar with the term “Cardinal Climax” or not, you are likely feeling it, and know intuitively that change is occurring on many deep levels. Our beautiful mother, Gaia is going through a massive metamorphosis during our lifetime, reflecting unprecedented earth changes and events. For many, there is a sense of doom and loss of hope. Simultaneously, for many others, there is anticipated enthusiasm for regeneration and renewal. Researchers and present day spiritual leaders are persistently presenting us with ancient and modern day evidence that implies we are undergoing a “great human awakening”.
Before we delve more deeply into the meaning of the “Cardinal Cross” a couple of definitions may be helpful. Let’s begin with an understanding of Cardinal signs. Ancient Astrologers considered the Cardinal signs to be the movable signs associated with the changing of the seasons when the Sun made its journey into Aries (Spring Equinox), Cancer (Summer Solstice), Libra (Fall Equinox) and Capricorn (Winter Solstice). A planetary Cardinal Cross occurs in the heavens when the slower moving planets occupy the different Cardinal signs.
The Cardinal Cross aspect was activated on July 21, 2010 when Saturn moved into Libra and made a challenging aspect to Uranus and Jupiter in Aries and a difficult aspect to Pluto in Capricorn. Things are heating up and it is going to get hotter! This Cardinal conflict of cosmic energy is expected to be very intense for not just a few, but all of humanity. This intensity does not mean doom or gloom, but is an indicator of the imperative changes needing to occur on a collective level. That said, you may have surmised by now that this Cardinal celestial signature will have a more direct and personal affect on those with Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn planets in their horoscopes. Cardinal people can be dynamic leaders with a strong sense of purpose or destiny and are not afraid to try new things. There are many wonderful gifts that our Cardinal sisters and brothers offer us and this will be the time to take notice.
Taking notice is something you will not be able to avoid, as it is likely you will continue to witness battles of will during this period. These global battles have manifested as cataclysmic earth events while Gaia strives to rebirth herself as prophesized in the Mayan and Hopi traditions. The most recent oil spill catastrophe in the Gulf is a distressing example of human greed, dominating wills and lack of right relationship with the planet that sustains us. We are also witnessing intense changes on an economic level in our country; in fact, the last time there was a similar Cardinal Cross aspect was during the U.S. Great Depression of 1929-33. When any system collapses, it can provide an opportunity for those affected to bring justice and a sense of order and balance out of the chaos.
It is up to each of us during these unprecedented times to take responsibility to restore balance and harmony where we can. The movie Avatar illustrates our culture’s integration of the Cardinal Cross energy. Considered by critics to be a huge risk, Avatar instead broke numerous records as the highest grossing film ever produced. What was its appeal and why was it so wildly popular? Movies tend to reflect our current state of mass consciousness and the title itself is an obvious message. An avatar, according to Eastern spiritual teachings, is a teacher who comes to earth to restore dharma, to balance good versus evil. Similarly, Jake Sulley, the movie’s protagonist, listened to his heart and chose the pursuit of justice.
Justice can only be pursued by following our hearts and not our heads. Indigenous cultures are referring to this time period as, “the shift of the ages”, signifying the shift from the head to the heart, and the knowledge that all life forms are sustaining each other in one harmonious, unified energy field. Change is imminent during the next few years under the Cardinal Cross influences. It is an especially important time to focus on solutions, remain optimistic and continue to cultivate love and compassion for all sentient beings.
“Be the change that you want to see in the world.”
Mohandas Gandhi
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
