We stand at a critical crossroads where lies, manipulation, and hypnotic thought intertwine with intense (and justified) fear. Across the world, extreme right-wing agendas have taken root, revealing the darkest sides of human cruelty, complacency, and passivity.

Assuming, dear reader, that you too long for peace and equality—how do we navigate these critical upcoming months?

This is not an ordinary time. The five outer planets and the Lunar Nodes of karma and evolution have all shifted signs this year, aligning fully into their new vibrations by 2026.

If you’re struggling to make decisions, you’re not alone. It’s difficult to chart a new course amidst such massive change. It’s as though we were playing one game—and suddenly, new balls, sticks, and hoops have been tossed onto the field, with unfamiliar rules and shifting goals.

Astrologically, these planetary shifts mark a profound turning point, an invitation to move forward toward progress and equality.

Pluto, planet of transformation, now forms a flowing trine with Uranus, the awakener that demands authenticity and liberation. Together they signal innovation, equality, and the birth of new ideas. After years of upheaval and testing, these two planetary forces are now ready to work together harmoniously.

They last joined forces in the 1960s in the sign of Virgo, a time focused on problem-solving, skillfulness, and service. That cycle birthed movements for civil rights, women’s equality, gay rights, organic food, and psychotherapy—virtually every progressive ideal that shaped modern consciousness. The current trine suggests it’s time to pick up the torch and move forward once again. The September 21 eclipse at 29° Virgo offers a potent activation point to harness these energies.

Adding to the momentum, Neptune and Saturn are once again aligned in compassionate Pisces, approaching their powerful new cycle in pioneering Aries next February. Neptune calls us toward empathy and spiritual awareness; Saturn helps us build enduring systems that embody those ideals. Together, they point to the possibility of a more compassionate society. Yet their shadows are visible too—illusion, deception, fear, and confusion clouding truth.

Why, then, didn’t progressive values take deeper root in 2020—or even in 2024?

Perhaps we weren’t ready. Perhaps we weren’t thinking globally enough, or listening to all voices. Perhaps greed, stubbornness, and media manipulation drowned out conscience and clarity. Maybe not enough of us were suffering yet to commit to the hard work required for lasting change.

But now—now could be the time. We could be ready.

And that brings us to the spiritual truth of thoughts, words, and action.

Thoughts: Focus your mind on the world you want to inhabit. Choose thoughts of love and possibility. Seek out uplifting teachers and voices that inspire hope. Don’t let the cycle of fake news or despair hijack your consciousness.

Words: Speak truth and encouragement. Remember—fear is the opposite of love. This radical turning point in history offers a chance to learn from our mistakes and choose compassion over division.

Actions: Transformation demands movement. Each of us must discern (a good Virgo word) how to participate in building the world we wish to see. This goes beyond politics—it’s about co-creating new structures through our time, money, and skill.

I believe we have one year—a precious window—to shift this world toward healing, equality, and freedom. If we fail to act, Mother Earth may take the reins herself, cleansing the planet more vigorously than we can imagine. Either way, a new beginning is coming.

I choose to make it one born of love, and hope you will join me.