Astrology, 21st Century Financial Mysteries and The Sequester

The Astrology of The Mysterious Financial Sequester and You

Ride A Celestial Parachute And Land Safely During The Economic Free Fall

By Dikki-Jo Mullen

At the beginning of March, 2013, the word sequester ( refers to mandatory government budget cuts) echoed over and over again in the news media and in private conversations. Comments concerning  The Sequester are warning about the economic impacts of mandatory actions (budget cuts) that, apparently, no one can stop. All Americans and consequently the world economy are to be inevitably affected by The Sequester.

The word sequester, according to the dictionary, has several meanings.

1. Sequester – to set apart, segregate. 2. Take property to cover an obligation. 3. Seize or demand an enemy’s property.

None of these definitions actually give off any warm fuzzy feelings. A sense of powerless prevails. Worse still, no one in the government seems to know what is to come of it all either. As individuals, we all must hold on, riding the economic roller coaster and doing as well as we can. Astrology can offer very real and tangible help. It’s time to take your power back!

Perhaps you have a sister, a friend or (worst horror of all) spouse who has come home with the dreaded pink slip. Maybe you have just lost your own job and now have plenty of time to study astrology as a result. With Pluto, planet of mass karma, regeneration and transformation, in Capricorn, the sign of business and security, its hard to define exactly what the recession is and how it will end. The traditional guidelines for monetary management and finding security just don’t apply any more.

First of all, maintain a positive outlook. The mass negative programming that everything is going to heck is dangerous. Pluto has a special link with the deep mind and the direction of energy. Now, more than ever, thoughts are powerful. What the mind dwells upon is likely to manifest. So, decide right now that you will be among those who will turn the current economic climate and its unique demands into an asset. There truly is a silver lining amid the clouds of doom and gloom.

Consult your horoscope for needed direction and perspectives. Perhaps you can start a new career or make a long cherished dream become reality. Begin with the suggestions below related to your Sun sign, that’s the familiar birth sign we all know. Then look at your rising sign (ascendant) for deeper insights into how the tangible, physical world around you impacts you. Last of all look at the sign your Jupiter was in at birth. The largest of planets is the traditional greater benefic in the heavens. It shows where, when and how your luck will take a turn for the better.

Aries

Tuesday is the day of the week related to Mars, your ruling planet, so apply for new jobs on Tuesdays. Meanwhile surround yourself with bright colors. Red is especially lucky for you, wear it when going on an interview. Most years a lucky break can come your way in June, August or the winter holiday season. Meanwhile keep your temper in check (no one else wants it). The aggravation of being out of work or short of funds can give you a short fuse. Exercise can help. Jog, life weights, etc. Check to see if work in a sports related field could provide at least some part time income. Sharpen your mechanical skills too. Learn more about your car, tools, appliances, etc. You dont take orders well and are innovative, so consider self employment. Can you start a handy man or Jill of all trades business?

Taurus

Fridays are your best days for job hunting, as they are linked with Venus, your ruling planet. Colors to heal and help you are rose, moss green and powder blue. Use them in your wardrobe or home décor. Most years a financial break will come in July, March or just before autumn starts. Meanwhile develop your interest in music. Perhaps you could sing or even give music lessons as a semi-professional. Gardening can heal and relax you. Can you sell home grown plants or produce? Learn more about the healing qualities of herbs and fragrances. They can enrich your future on many levels. Be flexible, The Bull can be especially distraught over a job or economic upset. You tend to resist change.

Gemini

Wednesdays are your best time to seek a new position as thats the day associated with Mercury, your ruler. Add plaids, dots and stripes to your home décor, for a lift. For your interview wardrobe try peach, yellow and light blues. Most years a lucky break will come in August, April or early October. Meanwhile talk about your options with others. Conversations can become valuable brain storming sessions. Friends can help you find a way out of financial difficulties by sharing new ideas. A short journey will alleviate depression, as you thrive on a change of scene and will tend to grow restless sitting around the house. Catch up on reading, sharpen computer skills, or study calligraphy while between jobs. Collect jokes or intriguing legends and stories to share with others. A good laugh is always excellent therapy and you tend to delight in humor and irony. You can benefit indirectly by uplifting the mindset of those who are taking the sequester too seriously.

Cancer

Ruled by the Moon, Mondays are your days to move forward with seeking new job opportunities. When you interview colors that will lift your spirits and create a good impression are russet, blue-greens or pearl. Try redecorating with these hues too. A financial break and better luck can come your way most years in May, early September or near Halloween. Meanwhile don’t over eat and control depression by staying busy. Make an album of keepsake photos, sort through collectibles and junk (offer some for sale on e-bay or at a consignment shop, many successful antique dealers are Cancers). Prepare a family tree, study genealogy. A trip to a lake or the ocean will give you a lift on a bad day, you are healed by the waters. Work caring for babies or the elderly can become a good temporary or part time job. Visit flea markets and second hand shops to add to a collection or learn the antique biz in-depth.

Leo

Sundays, identified with the Sun, your ruler, are your lucky days. Plan for the future, send in applications, if possible arrange interviews on Sundays. (Monday appointments will work well for you too) Wear bright tropical prints and sunny island colors, or include these in your home décor, to give you new energy and an aura to attract success. A financial break can come along in mid October, December or during the first weeks of spring most years. Meanwhile dont let your hurt pride at being out of a job make you a wild cat at home. Rejection, while being hard on all of us, is especially rough on the proud, noble Lion. Humor will help, sharing affection with loved ones, getting involved with a community theater or sports would be beneficial. Working with young people, learning photography, experimenting with making items of glass or ceramic are all worth exploring. The tourist and recreation industries can be excellent venues for temporary employment.

Virgo

Look for your next job on Wednesdays, the day related to Mercury, your zodiacal ruler. Colors to select for interviews or to spruce up your home office include mauve, tan, lime green and bright sky blue. Control anxiety, have faith that all will be well, worry and stress can make you ill when out of work. Do not be afraid when you have no other choice is a good axiom for meditation. Vitamins, natural foods, and medicinal herbs can benefit you on many levels. Can you sell health products? Plant a kitchen or window garden. Try keeping a journal. Your writing can win you new opportunities, perhaps you can sell some freelance articles. Keep up with your reading, visit the library often. Most years a financial break will come your way just before Thanksgiving, during January or late April -mid May.

Libra

Fridays, linked to Venus, your ruler, are your best days to look for work. Colors to make a good impression or for decorating include emerald green, ivory, Tiffany blue and bright pink. A financial break can come your way most years in early December, near Valentines Day or in June. Meanwhile make the most of your good looks. Experiment with beauty care and wardrobe changes. Learn to do manicures, style hair or sew. Learn more about law and politics, perhaps taking a Community College class. Form a support group with friends and neighbors who are in the same circumstances as you, the companionship can alleviate the pain all around. Devote free time to learning about gems, metals and crystals (most Librans adore jewelry).Make a medicine bag of stones which relate to prosperity. Eastern and Middle Eastern thought can offer valuable insights. Try doing yoga postures, read the works of Yogananda, Kahil Gibran and similar authors for encouragement.

Scorpio

Tuesdays are your days to seek a new position, they relate to Mars, your co-ruler. Colors to wear or add to your surroundings include chocolate brown, teal, black and deepest red and wine tones. Avoid becoming sarcastic and embittered if youve had a set back. Let the old ways die and think of this as a rebirth, a fresh new life ahead. Studies that can help include reincarnation, self help books and investment strategies. If you offer assistance to those who are really down and out, a hidden opportunity can come your way. A fishing or boating trip can relieve depression too. Most years a new opportunity will break for you just after New Years Day, in March or near Fourth of July.

Sagittarius

Thursdays, which link to Jupiter, your ruler, will be the most auspicious for interviews and job seeking. Colors to wear while seeking employment or to give your surroundings a lift include royal blue, bright purple, navy and olive. You enjoy games and a battle of wits. Draw upon your competitive self, invoke the inner warrior to meet the challenge of establishing a new career path. Most Sagittarians relate well to animals. Perhaps you can volunteer with an animal rescue. Look for part time work with horses, wild life rehab or dogs. What about being a pet sitter? You relate well to both churches and schools, so part time or volunteer positions in either can evolve into a new career. A favorite game, such as chess or bridge might open a new door of opportunity too. A financial break can come most years in early February, near Easter or during August.

Capricorn

Saturdays, linked to Saturn, your ruler, are your best days for career planning and job hunting. Since Saturn and Capricorn have a profound link to economic cycles, find out what your grandparents or great-grandparents did to survive during the last Great Depression during the 1930s. How can you apply the same principles to todays world? Colors to wear for luck and healing and to add to your home décor are forest green, indigo and deep grey. Involvement in recycling, ecology, working with wood, refinishing furniture or starting a home day care or elder care service can be ways to bring in the needed funds. Learn from history. Financial cycles from times past yield valuable clues to survival now. Most years your luck will change for the better in March, May or near Labor Day.

Aquarius

Saturn, your co-ruler, indicates that Saturdays are the best times for you when it comes to seeking a new position and making career plans. The colors youll find healing and uplifting for your wardrobe and home décor are all shades of blue-purples, silver and electric, vivid day-glow hues. New Age thought can be particularly helpful to you in finding your way through the economic jungle. Learn more about astrology, numerology, and related topics. Native American studies and world mythology can also offer kernels of truth and wisdom to sustain you. Psychology, counseling and community improvement projects are all great outlets for you. Stay informed about new developments in your field. Gadgets, inventions, technologies, computers can all enrich your free time and be potentially helpful. Look for a lucky break or offer to come most years during April, near Memorial Day Weekend, in mid October or mid December.

Pisces

Thursday, the day of Jupiter, your co-ruler, is the best day of the week for you to set up interviews and job hunt. Colors to perk up the Feng Shui of your surroundings and to select for a business wardrobe include red-violet and all of the watery pastels such as sea foam green and aqua marine. Meanwhile, enjoy dance. It will keep you healthy both physically and mentally. Ballet, folk dance, modern dace, etc. all have a special tie to Pisces. Pets can also comfort you and bring you peace. Finding homes or foster for stray or abandoned animals can be fulfilling. Volunteer at the local Audubon Society or wildlife sanctuary. Try not to complain and whine too much, you can unintentionally discourage those around you who are working on their own problems. Daily meditation practice and creative visualization can help draw better times. Making your own herbal teas, jams and jellies for gift giving can eventually become a way of generating a bit of extra income. A turn for the better is likely most years during May, late July – early August and November.