Basket Weaving

Here is my attempt to describe what appears to be a fresh level of spiritual awakening for me. Enough time has passed for me to see that this time period is significant. I mistakenly believed that the transit of Uranus to my IC as my progressed Ascendant also moves to 5 degrees Gemini would be about family of origin and home. I worried about sudden death or major accidents. This paired with the September eclipse led me to change my plan to travel to Chicago. I looked forward to this trip for a couple of years but then intuited that too much may be going on.

While I was correct about the chaos, I seem to be off track regarding my experience. This doesn’t mean that my concerns may still be realized because the main transits have not happened yet. Imminent but not in effect anyway.

I am not sure how the progressed Ascendant to my natal IC figures in, but I am so much more Gemini these days! Gemini and Uranus/ Aquarius impact one’s communication and nervous system. I am definitely more manic and am not sleeping that well. I am addressing this because as a therapist I know better than to standby and do nothing.

This current two week period is astrologically loaded. Most astrologers are touting the Basket as a paradigm shift for humanity. Here is a link for Pam Gregory’s video on this subject. While I am not certain if all the hype is accurate, my inner life is no longer recognizable. July 17th through July 21st is the anniversary of the acceleration of my second major spiritual upgrade in 2005. That one was sweet and foggy and cozy like a hot cup of cocoa. The one I am living now harkens back to my first awakening at age 17. I was hoping I was wrong about this but I am afraid I am not. That was when transiting Uranus was conjunct my Sun and stellium in the 9th house, squaring my Aquarius Ascendant. It was chaotic, transformative, abrupt, damaging, and exciting. It took me a long time to recover. I pray this is not a repeat.

Sometimes when I am in the midst of a transition, life throws me some obstacles that become distractions. Later the distractions take on a life of their own. For example in the summer of 2005 I needed to make a decision about leaving my job that I had for about 18 years. I was taking a course on Spiritual Discernment at Pendle Hill retreat center. I was extremely stressed but thrilled to slow down and work on myself. Within just  a few hours of arrival I discover my friend James was still living there. This created a major plot twist and I was torn. How do I focus on the purpose of my trip with James being on my mind?  He wanted to spend time with me and that was an offer I could not refuse. It turns out I was able to do both but James was a much more attractive option and took up most of my time and energy. I do not regret it but I had to return to my life and my challenges once I went back home.

This time the pattern repeats but with a twist. I began to notice that my spiritual abilities have been on fire. I am more telepathic , empathic, psychic and emotionally attuned. A few weeks into the woo I learn about Rick’s passing. If I did not seek this out on FB, I would not have known but I was nudged to do some detective work. Then two weeks later my friend Emily passed. How am I supposed to work on myself and prepare for the ” new ” me when I am back in the past? The good news apparently is that Rick is great at contacting us here at home. At least he is with me. I have been tracking all the signs and dreams. I think I even had a sign from Emily but it may be too soon. I knew she had been ill for awhile and we were in touch. Rick’s death shook me to my core. Honestly I was surprised at the depth of my sorrow. I have been wailing like a baby off and on. Just when I think I am cried out, I get triggered again. While I knew I was not completely over him, I was unprepared for this level of grief. I worried that he hated me ever since we parted ways. Now I see that he must still care or he wouldn’t be making regular contact.

Unlike in 2005, I am not doing a great job with the spiritual multi tasking. How can I create a new life while mourning these losses? I do not think anyone can truly understand my love for this man. That includes myself. Time cannot be wasted in 2026. Everything is moving so fast and I am not a youngster anymore. I have stuff to do to fine tune my healing and figure out what I really want for my life. I cannot force it but I cannot procrastinate or tell myself I am not capable of manifestation. The insights I am receiving are crazy powerful. People are noticing me differently, especially men. Sometimes I find myself singing out loud outside while  running errands. This and more is very reminiscent of 1978. However I do not want to return back there. Once was more than enough. It almost destroyed me.  While I know I have a stronger container, I sometimes minimize my energetic sensitivities.  Being in the company of others on the path can sometimes accelerate my growth. James certainly influenced me with his presence but he did not cause my awakening. BTW we are having a thunderstorm as I type lol! Yet another example of how my life operates these days.

So my mission is to weave a basket for my future rather than to morph into a basket case! This astro event impacts my 4th and 10th house angles so there is no way for me to avoid the onslaught of energy. I plan to rest more and and lean into creative pursuits. I have the benefit of understanding myself more as a senior rather than an adolescent. Wisdom helps but is not a free pass though. Perhaps sharing with others will be a way to provide support for those who are also navigating a daunting transition. Here is to gratitude for my blessings and for my opportunity to shed more old skin. I finally figured out why fox came into my life. Fox was preparing me for this season. Eventually some answers arrive if one is patient.

This was my calendar message for my birthday in 2025. I understand more of the message now than I did back then.

Blessings to all during this exciting new season, filled with retrogrades, powerful full moons, rare configurations and eclipses in August. The cosmic menu is filled with all types of experiences. May you all feast and enjoy whatever you choose to consume.

Namaste