The Grand Cross 2010 - 2011

By Bill Herbst, Astrologer July 2010

Over the coming months, two astrological configurations stand out in bold relief — one in late June, the other in early August. Both are cardinal Grand Crosses, i.e. enlargements or completions of the Saturn-Uranus-Pluto T-square that is the dominant alignment in our heavens through 2011.   Together, they set the stage for enormous changes over the next few years.

The first configuration that relates to the changes ahead is the lunar eclipse. The second, more significant configuration is the Saturn-Uranus-Pluto T-square. The coming together of a short-term event (the lunar eclipse) and a long-term event (the outer-planet T-square) is extremely important to astrologers because its various components form a very coherent pattern - something that draws any astrologer's attention.

Early 2010 Upheavals

For years, I've been observing the spring lunar festivals of esoteric traditions, the full moon alignments during the Sun's transits of Aries, Taurus and Gemini. These are the festivals of the Christ (Easter), Buddha (Wesak) and the Festival of Goodwill, also known as the Festival of Humanity.  Each is a transmission of divine light streaming from the celestial realms to reach the hearts of all who are open to receive the blessings.

This year is a bit different. The transmissions are more intense. There's more at stake, and a sense of urgency.