Neptune Retrograde and the Synchronicity of the Sabian Symbols

Something which never ceases to amaze me about astrology is the synchronicity and symbolism which is so apparent in it. 

As Neptune which, amongst other thing rules Oil, Oil Wells and Oceans turns retrograde, appearing to travel in the opposite direction, the symbolism for the degree which it occupies has the Sabian Symbol of "A Butterfly emerging from a Chrysalis". The picture this symbol paints is, to my mind, very apt for the disaster facing the Gulf of Mexico from the current crisis. Marc Edmund Jones, the astrologer who developed the symbols gives the meaning to this degree in a negative context as "An utterly sluggish response to reality". I think that is a pretty fair statement concerning the response, of BP. the operators of the well, to the disaster.

   
The view from the opposite side of the horoscope circle, in the sign of Leo, has the symbol "A Mermaid" of which the negative is "A lack of discrimination and an awkward sensitivity" Once again very symbolic of the response.

It has to be hoped that now Neptune has changed direction the tragedy can also have a change of direction. Neptune has been at its current position since April 10^th ten days before the whole sorry affair started.

On a more positive note the Symbol for the Aquarian degree brings with it an "An awareness of the wonders of creation and of the existence of life". While the opposite symbol in Leo can bring "A willingness to trust the instincts". 

Perhaps the as Butterfly flaps its wings and the Mermaid its tail they have the inherent possibility to change the mindset of the big oil companies along with governments and the car industry to bring badly needed change in our approach to transport and the fuel which drives it. Should that prove to be the case this current disaster might been seen to be a turning point in the battle for the natural resources and the air quality of our planet. I can only hope it is not a forlorn and naive one.

   
Neptune turns Retrograde @18:48 UT on 28Aqu42...Turning Direct on 7th Nov @ 06:04UT on 25Aqu54 #astrology