 by Benjamin Bernstein
I'm beginning my series on the astrology of 2012 with a shorter-term view: the three months between the 2011 Winter Solstice and the 2012 Spring Equinox. In mundane astrology, which focuses on the astrology of countries and world events, solstice and equinox charts can provide a helpful quarterly preview. (For the sake of brevity, I'll call these "seasonal charts".) I'm using the United States Winter Solstice chart: December 22, 2011, 12:31 AM, Washington DC.
 UranusIt's no secret to anyone that we are now living in revolutionary times. Events such as the Arab spring uprisings, the global Occupy movements, and the recent election protests in Russia leave no doubt about that!Uranus, the planet associated with revolution, has been in hard (challenging) aspect to the Sun in all of these charts for the last three years. Aspects to the Sun have special power in these charts because the Sun's entry into the Cardinal signs - Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn - mark the beginning of each season. Uranus' effect has been even stronger since it entered fiery, volatile Aries in 2010. The 2011 Winter Solstice chart is no exception: Uranus makes a dynamic and challenging square (a 90° angle) to the Sun as the Sun enters Capricorn, and the orb of their aspect is less than 1°. ("Orb" indicates how exact an aspect is.) This indicates thatthe fires of revolution will continue to burn brightly for the next three months, and also invites us to revolutionize whatever needs refreshing in our own lives!Continue reading here....
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