3 posts tagged “astrology”

Fifth school shooting in a week? Astrologers do say that US school shootings do happen more often during Mercury retrograde, which we are in now.
   I imagine that there are some out there who feel isolated, unloved and pressured by society, a society that has gone off the rails from their perspective.
   The sort of society that sees, for instance, the whole Code Pink mess happen in front of its own eyes. Or corrupt politicians who have no understanding of the rule of law. Or a decline in values, Christian or otherwise, in most of the western world.
   This is nothing to do with weapons and the Second Amendment. I keep pointing out that the Swiss are far more armed than the Americans per capita, enough guns for every man, woman and child. And you do not hear of Swiss kids going to their schools and blowing other kids away.
   It tells you that there is something wrong with the environment these people are in. You can use the same argument to explain why some countries have more of one race in prison than another. There’s a disharmony, a hopelessness, for some, for which the only way out is to make a statement by taking others’ lives—and their own.

For those who believe in astrology, Mercury retrograde had some noticeable effects at its end peak in July 2007.
   One family’s Toyota Scepter Wagon, in the distance here, burned out on the northwestern motorway as it entered Auckland, New Zealand. Traffic was backed up for probably a mile or more; on my way, heading out of Auckland, the outermost lane was shut and there were some traffic delays.

Accident on Auckland NW motorway

Wellington Airport—carousel not working

Wellington Airport—civilians into security area

Wellington Airport—getting baggage

The end peak of Mercury retrograde was pretty astonishing. I tried not to make any real decisions or statements, in case things go wrong.
   For a start, Sunday was quiet. One friend whom I wanted to catch up with had her cell stolen. Another left hers at home. It was good for me to reflect on the pluses of the past week and catch up on emails.
   Returning to Wellington was a blast. AT&T Global would not connect to the Auckland Airport hotspots, despite having them listed. My flight was delayed an hour. Then, the carousel at Wellington Airport would not work and we had to leave our luggage unattended, walk into the security area, down the stairs and get our checked suitcases and bags ourselves.
   There were people to whom I wanted to make important calls, but being aware of this astrological cycle, I am glad I hesitated! While tomorrow may not be 100 per cent back to normal astrologically, I am going to get things back on track—somehow!
   My next post will have a few retrograde photos, for your entertainment. I am sure others were frustrated while yours truly was just marvelling at how sometimes astrology really works.