“The needs of the many outweigh needs of the few—or the one.” -Spock
In my previous post I introduced the 3 characters in the present Triple conjunction in Aquarius: Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune. In this post I’ll talk about what it means that they are in Aquarius (see more posts on the nature of Aquarius here).
Aquarius Is About Change
This sign is associated with breakthrough, change and experimentation. Aquarius is radical, progressive and drawn toward the cutting edge. This Fixed Air sign loves ideas and abstract thought—a well-thought-out idea is valued for its own sake. Aquarius is associated with breakthrough thinking and paradigm-shifting, giving access to the “Eureka!” experience—that moment of insight when the light bulb goes off over your head.
Aquarius Is About Science and Technology
Aquarius (and its ruler, Uranus) is the Scientist (sometimes the Mad Scientist!), the Brilliant One, the Nerd. This sign is experimental, loving to step back and look at things objectively. Aquarius is cool and collected, intellectual and logical. Uranus rules electricity and networks and Aquarius loves the rapid changes and developments in the computer field. Having to keep current with computer and software updates is a joy to Aquarius. This sign is fascinated with all things scientific and technological.
Aquarius Is About Community and Networks
Let’s face it, Aquarius loves people—but at a distance. Aquarius is the Humanitarian. the Social Activist, sometimes even the Scapegoat—willing to take the hit for the progress of the team. This is the sign of the Rebel or Revolutionary, the one who overthrows the King (Leo, Aquarius’ polar opposite) and decentralizes power, bringing it to the people. But Aquarius has difficulty getting intimate with actual individuals in real time. Connecting a little with a lot of people while keeping them at a cool distance is much more comfortable for this ultra-gregarious sign.
The Aquarian Dark Side
It’s easy to see how this sign, while associated with beautiful themes, can also go too far. Aquarius can be overly analytical, cold, emotionally detached, preferring hard logic over feelings or even inhuman to the point of being a sociopath who does not feel a part of the rest of humanity. Embracing social change can go too far, resulting in a radical who wants overthrow of the current order regardless of consequences or a social changer who wants their group’s agenda forwarded with no regard for the cost to others. Aquarius is prone to groupthink, to loss of individualism within the group-mind.
What It Looks Like When Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter Act In Your Life Through The Medium Of Aquarius
Neptune, the Spiritual Awakener, acting through Aquarius will bring you into contact with groups of people for the purpose of spiritual growth. Neptune in Aquarius says: “I am the spinner of dreams and fantasies. In Aquarius I’m dreaming of ideal communities, places where people can come together and feel a sense of universal connectedness in humanitarian causes. Some of the visions I dream up may not work in material reality and may lead to disappointment, but I’ll dream them anyway.” Neptune’s dark side expressed through Aquarius can bring you into contact with groups of deluded people who together subscribe to a shared point of view that alienates them from the rest of humanity, instead of connecting them to it. This is the sort of place people end up when they crave acceptance and will do anything (or believe anything) to get it.
When Chiron, the Wounded Healer, is in Aquarius, the time is ripe for healing past experiences of groups. Chiron in Aquarius says: “I’m going to get you into situations where you feel like an outsider so you can deal with the sense of alienation and rejoin the human family. I’ll also bring opportunities for joining groups that give you a sense of community in areas of your life where you may have not thought it possible. If ultimately you come to the understanding that we’re all in this together, my work will be well done.” The dark side of Chiron in Aquarius is the witch hunt, a situation where one person is cast out, misunderstood and the group is pitted against them. A witch hunt is hard to distinguish from a intervention, where a group gathers to show an individual his own shadow, because they love him and want him to stop some destructive behavior. Whether a situation is a witch hunt or an intervention often depends on your perspective and whether or not you take a victim stance. It is possible to endure something you may at first call a witch hunt and ultimately to respond to it in a way that make you more whole, not more broken.
And last, but definitely not least, Jupiter in Aquarius will create opportunities for playful, growthful and expansive group experiences. Jupiter says, “Go do a workshop, because your personal growth will go better with other people around. Throw a party and have fun with like-minded folks. Gain confidence in your ability to hang out and take up space with lots of people around. Expand your social network and enjoy all the varieties of people you’ll meet.” Jupiter’s Aquarian shadow side has to do with grabbing the group spotlight and puffing oneself up to be bigger than others. Jupiter in Aquarius secretly thinks, “of course everyone is equal—but some are more equal than others,” and sees himself and his contribution to the group as superior. This attitude can be leavened with a little humbleness to bring Jupiter back onto a level with his peers.
What is the mission of the Jupiter-Chiron-Neptune conjunction? How can we use it to make our lives better? Tomorrow I’ll finish up this 3-post series by bringing it all together. And maybe we’ll overhear a dialogue among these 3 planets.
To begin the thread you are in at the beginning, read this:
May’s Triple Conjunction of Neptune, Chiron & Jupiter
If you want to read other articles about 2009’s triple conjunction of Neptune, Chiron & Jupiter, look here:
Jupiter Conjuncts Neptune: Let Your Dreams Run Wild
Jupiter & Chiron Ask “Am I Too Big Or Not Big Enough?”
Neptune & Chiron Ask You To Bridge Heaven And Earth
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