Happy 2020 to you, and Epiphany, too (the latter, just past on one calendar and upcoming on another – either way, it’s a really good theme for the Energies of Now).
Were you happy to see the 2019 calendar-year come to a close? Relieved?
I know that for me, 2019 had me much more in the on-the-ground, out in the community, person-to-person realm, which meant more time away from the laptop, writing, and my beloved Sophia’s Children cyber-garden where kindreds stop by from time to time, as well as my own visits to some of your wonderful blog-spaces.
How about you?
When you reflect on the end of 2019 and 2020, do you feel the uncertainty or anxiety swirling, given the events catching the news headlines and the underlying gut-knot energetic of it all? And the underlying medicine or potential?

Yes, there is a lot swirling, to be sure, and more than enough to have sane people feeling on edge, if not at the edge of the collective concern and despair.
No fake-sugar coating or spiritual bypass here, sorry to say – it’s more empowering, ultimately, to engage rather than to bypass. Neither Saturn nor Pluto let us get away with La La Land for long.
Heavy stuff, which is pretty well aligned with a full-house (a.k.a. a Stellium, in astro-language) in well-earthed, sometimes leaden, and always Saturnine Capricorn just now.
That said, there is a lot of good, a lot of beauty, and much worth noticing, appreciating, building on, and standing with and for, too (as the steadfast Samwise told Frodo in Lord of the Rings). It’s important to keep a balance with that, and that can be tall practice at times.
Some years ago, I wrote a post called Transformation Fatigue and Keeping Heart — an ongoing issue for any of us who, well, actually give a sh@!, er, care, for what happens and what unfolds, and whether there is an element of compassion, caring, healing, insight, and wisdom to counter-balance the seemingly endless malfeasance of the Narci/Psychopathic folks in our midst.
That does keep us on our toes, yes?

What About the Saturn-Pluto Thing Happening Now?
Yes, it’s a cycle coming to a close — this cycle having started in November 1982.
What does that mean, collectively and personally? There’s a lot of insight to be found in looking at the astrological cycles.
For a really, really good and wise overview of the current Saturn-Pluto conjunction — and just what kinds of things actually happen in these cycles historically (including our own personal history), read one of my favorite astro-Wise Women, Anne Whitaker of Writing From the Twelfth House, here:
In the End is My Beginning: Paradox and the Saturn-Pluto Cycle (by Anne Whitaker)
May 2020 unfold with grace, joy, and wellbeing for you and for all, despite the rocky and sometimes heart-breaking start and looming challenges of this calendar year.
For self-care in the meantime, here’s a refresher: Amidst the Whirlwind, Center.
There is always the possibility for healing, renewal, creative, compassionate problem-solving, and some wild, Holy Grace, and it begins with each of us, wherever we are.
Big Love and Fierce Compassion,
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January 10, 2020 at 4:29 pm
Blessings to you, Jamie, and thanks as always for your warming and inspiring words in those exceptional times for us all. Trust you are well, and all good wishes for an exceptional 2020…and many thanks for your kind words and the Share of my Saturn/Pluto post. Anne
January 11, 2020 at 6:12 pm
You’re welcome, Anne, and thank you! Yes, these do seem to be exceptional times! Thank you for all that you share as well, Anne. May 2020 unfold with plenty of grace and blessings for you as well.
January 11, 2020 at 3:09 pm
I’m reaching out now with gratitude. Now more than ever the inspiration and comfort of others should bring us together just as it takes a village to raise a child.
January 11, 2020 at 6:08 pm
I agree, Sue! Thank you for stopping by (and emailing, too).
January 11, 2020 at 9:42 pm
Lately I’ve been very interested in Australia’s astrological charts (there are several) . There is a little used chart set for the moment the queen’s representative
declared Australia to be a nation in Melbourne on 1.1.1901. In that chart the Saturn/Pluto conjunction is transitting Australia’s MC.
On a personal note the conjunction is transitting my own IC. I’ve done lots of work on decoding what that means for me personally but have only just found the connection between my chart and the national one. I guess it makes me contrary to the general national psyche or something – no news there really but interesting to see it spelled out astrologically.😀
January 14, 2020 at 1:52 pm
Maybe it’s a good thing to be contrary to the national psyche in these times, Suzanne! 🙂 It’s interesting to make those comparisons – we could find clues about where we fit into the stories playing out in the culture/place we live. Thanks for sharing!
January 14, 2020 at 9:09 pm
Yes, it made me laugh when I figured it out. It must explain why I don’t like Aussie BBQ’s 😃 all that raw meat in the hot sun with blow flies -yuck. But on a serious note – I do find myself at odds with the mainstream often.
February 15, 2020 at 7:31 pm
That’s understandable, Suzanne, for sure! And no blow flies in the BBQ!
January 14, 2020 at 1:25 am
Thanks Jamie. Yeah, 2019 was rough… lot’s of upheaval, pain, loss, list goes on. But things seem to have shifted, which is good. Hope 2020 is a year of clarity and good cheer for you. Blessings — Jeff
January 14, 2020 at 1:53 pm
Indeed it was, Jeff. I’m glad you’re sensing a shift, which seems most welcome when it’s been a challenging-to-the-core kind of passage! May the shift-for-the-better continue to unfold for you (and everyone!) as the weeks and months unfold. Thanks for sharing all that you share!
January 14, 2020 at 7:37 pm
Blessings Jamie…Turmoil seems to be everywhere and yet….I still feel great excitement as to what is to come. In the end it’s what we make of it. I think 2020 will be quite a wild ride! Hang on…Peace to your heart
VK ❤
February 15, 2020 at 7:34 pm
Blessings and new year to you as well, Visionkeeper! Sorry for the delay – I’ve been away from the laptop more often and out in the community more often as well with the one-on-one, more local and extroverted to-do’s. There does seem to be turmoil and divisiveness, old wounds, really stirred up, but one possibility is always the change for the better and the raise in consciousness. May it be so! 🙂
January 22, 2020 at 8:15 am
All of the best for 2020…
Kind regards from Kavitha, Sunshiny South Africa
February 15, 2020 at 7:28 pm
Thank you! And to you as well!