

November 30, 2010

WikiLeaks in Sagittarius On November 29 WikiLeaks released hundreds of thousands of U.S. State Department cables that reveal some of the behind-the-scenes thinking in the nations diplomatic corps. This provoked comments of concern from American officials claiming that exposure of these documents is damaging to foreign policy and the security interests of the U.S. and its allies. Whether this will prove true in the long run is still to be seen, but the planetary patterns behind this event are clearly visible right now. The astrological story starts with communicative Mercurys presence in outspoken Sagittarius. The messenger planet is called debilitated or weakened in this sign because the expansive and generalizing nature of Sagittarius does not work well with the data collecting and detail-oriented nature of this little planet. Talkative Mercury becomes a blabbermouth in fiery Sagittarius where it lacks discretion. True, Mercury passes through this sign every year without a major dump of diplomatic papers but this verbal planet is particularly hyper now. It joined assertive Mars in Sagittarius on November 20 and then formed tense 90-degree squares with expansive Jupiter on the 25th and rebellious Uranus on the 27th. Its tough to keep secrets under these volatile and untamed circumstances. Independent Mars formed its square with Jupiter on November 29, corresponding with the exact date of the WikiLeaks document release. Mars in this stressful angle with boundless Jupiter is out to expose the truth regardless of the consequences. The warrior planet will square explosive Uranus on December 3, completing this four-planet pattern with whats likely to be a surprising event. Sagittarius, paradoxically, is the sign of big truth and big lies. Its based on subjective beliefs that allow it to exaggerate to make a point and is not limited by petty facts. Religion, for example, is not required to match material reality to move the hearts and minds of billions of people. While the Bible, Koran and other holy books are taken as literal truths by many, aligning scripture with scientific facts is not necessary for most adherents to the faith. Their higher truth is not limited by physical reality. U.S. officials are saying that the release of these documents is damaging to world peace. Yet thats based on the assumption that peace is the primary purpose of American foreign policy, a debatable notion when waging war is currently practiced in pursuit of that supposed peace. The truth, it appears, is not about facts but in the interpretation of them. Some believe that this action by WikiLeaks is dangerous and destructive and others believe that airing this information is desirable. In this Sagittarian season its notable that private information has gone public and that were tasked with examining our ideas about the risks and rewards of exposing secrets, a challenge that applies to our personal lives as well as to public policy. As published here on my Tarot.com blog. Blog Index - Links to Jeff's other blogs



