Jupiter, Chiron, Neptune: Another Dose

The general flavour of the conjunction has had me questioning its relation to current events. Here in the UK, we had a break-out of Swine Flu, and the biggest outbreak of measles in years. Astrologically, Chiron can be linked with physical problems of this magnitude. According to Liz Greene’s Barriers and boundaries:

"Chiron is often linked with physical problems, of both an organic and functional nature. Bitterness and disillusionment can express themselves somatically- perhaps in really lethal diseases like Cancer, but perhaps more frequently in a general lowering of resistance, leading to a predisposition of infections. Abscesses and boils, which are often linked with Pluto, may also reflect Chiron’s inability to throw off infection. This is a kind of somatised infection, a retaining of poison, and an inability to fight off the nasties, which enter the system from the outside, it is as though the body is saying, “What’s the point? Life is horrible anyway, so I just won’t bother to fight.” I have seen a number of examples of Chiron relationship with toxic conditions. Any of you who have ever gone through any dietary procedure to clear toxins will know that one of the immediate emotional effects is rage."

Forced to Disclose the Gender Pay Gap

A new equalities bill has been put into place recently, it will force those in power (Pluto in Capricorn) to disclose the gender pay gap in their organisation. The bill is to increase fairness and diversity and help Britain in the global economy. Age, race and gender discrimination will be under new equal laws. The new equalities bill is taking place under the current conjunction of Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in Aquarius. Jupiter in Aquarius believes in equality, and Neptune in Aquarius has greater openness to the differences between people. However, with Chiron in Aquarius it describes the collective wound, and bitter, painful reality of social prejudice still existing no matter how many laws are passed.

The recent political scandal over government expenses is still dominating the news. MP's wasting Tax Payers money. Pluto in Capricorn reflects deep mistrust in the government.

Abuse and Negligence, Who's not doing their Job?

A high number of child abuse reports have surfaced since Pluto moved into Capricorn. Authorities and outdated systems are exposed. The abuse of Baby P highlighted the low standards of Social care. The Fritzl case followed and just recently a report is out on the systematic abuse in state institutions run by religious congregations. The department of education has failed to carry out inspections, and children have been abused for years. A clean sweep in all these areas is desperately needed so that better systems are put into place.