Two years ago, after the election, I cried for weeks. I was not alone. Many of us held a deep inner awareness that we were heading into dark times. And for me, what unfolded was worse than I had imagined.

Meanwhile, I continued, hopefully, to interpret the movement of the outer planets into new signs throughout 2025 and 2026, and their remarkable alignment with each other, as a promise that sooner or later their higher potential would emerge.

When a planet enters a new sign, it's a curriculum change. The hard lessons and exposure of shadow material are often painfully evident before we begin to understand the possibilities. For so many planets to change signs within such a short period helps explain why our world has felt turned upside down. We cannot look to the past for easy answers, nor can we confidently predict the future. The spiritual practice of living in the moment has become a necessity rather than a philosophy.

For decades, Spirit has guided me to reassure you that we are building a new world, even when resistance is strong and it seems we're losing ground. We must stay connected to each other as we witness the dismantling of long-established patriarchal structures. It's all we've known, and hanging on to dysfunctional systems can feel safer than risking the unknown.

Yet the planetary symbolism continues to point toward transformation, even when the process is slow and challenging.

Saturn and Neptune in Aries invite us to do the hard work of creating new structures grounded in compassion, Oneness, and a deeper understanding of our individual and collective soul purpose. Vision alone isn't enough. We must bring our ideals into reality.

Pluto in Aquarius has the potential to expose our fears, the wounds that hold us back, and the buried secrets that prevent equality and progress. Through this process, we have an opportunity to transform old patterns into empowerment and a new vision of what is possible.

Uranus in Gemini awakens us to new ways of connecting and communicating, opening the doors to inventions, innovative ideas, and fresh perspectives.

Throughout this cosmic seismic shift, we are supported by the immense potential of technology, while becoming increasingly aware of the risks and challenges that require mindful attention. And perhaps more than ever, we need the healing and grounding that come through nature, authentic relationships, and connection with each other.

Despite the planetary promise and the encouragement of Spirit, I have sometimes wondered whether we could truly bring about the structural changes necessary to build a more compassionate society.

Some believe the entire system is too dysfunctional to repair and that only a complete revolution will suffice. But I believe we have to start somewhere. Perhaps that beginning includes a new generation of socially conscious leaders willing to listen, collaborate, and work toward the greater good.

And now, after this election, I awaken with tears of joy.

I see the courage and determination of so many people expressed through their participation in the democratic process. I feel renewed hope that we can move toward a society that prioritizes caring for people, protecting human dignity, and creating opportunities for everyone, rather than concentrating wealth and power in the hands of a few.

I know this is only a beginning. There will be challenges, setbacks, and unexpected turns along the way. Transformation is rarely a straight line.

But the sun is peeking through the clouds.

For a moment, I can glimpse a higher vision of what this country might become, and the hope shared by people around the world who long for a more compassionate and just society.

Perhaps we are beginning to align with the highest potential of these transformational planets. Perhaps we are remembering that we have the power to participate consciously in creating the future, rather than simply reacting to what unfolds around us.

We can be the change that makes a difference.

I'm not giving up hope.

Love wins.

And love asks us to be courageous, compassionate, and willing to stand together for the world we wish to create.