Sue Moon’s Blog

When I still allowed myself the luxury of reading novels, one of my favorites were the Dune books written by Frank Herbert. I picked one up the other day and opened it to this page:

“Good government never depends upon laws, but upon the personal qualitites of those who govern. The machinery of government is always subordinate to the will of those who administer that machinery. The most important element of government, therefore, is the method of choosing leaders.”

I’m feeling a deep need for change in the way we are governed as a people. Our government has such a death hold on each of us I wonder how we will ever get our rights back? And also, what can I do as an individual against that big machine? I muse about not paying taxes and have mixed feelings about that. I truly wish to support my country in what it needs, aid for the poor, better and smaller schools, healthcare for all, freedom to live life at a slower pace without having to pour most of our energy into just getting by. I wish not to fund war, it goes against every principle I live by which is to cause no harm.

One of my favorite astrologers, Simone Butler made some comments about August that I can really relate to:

“I love how astrology parallels current events. Sicko, Michael Moore’s terrific expose of the U.S. health care system, debuted during Saturn (reality) in Leo (executive privilege). That two-year transit, which ends this month, has illuminated nefarious abuses of power. As shown in Sicko, this includes the denial by HMOs of desperately needed medical procedures, often resulting in needless deaths.
While investigating socialized medicine in France and England, Moore discovered that both patients and doctors were happy with their system. In fact, he was assured that citizens would revolt if their rights to free health care were threatened. Particularly in France, with its long history of public protest, the government is afraid of the people and bows to their collective will.

In the U.S., however, people are afraid of the government and succumb to its rule. Health care reform will require Americans to stand up for their rights. As Saturn moves into health-conscious Virgo in early Sept., watch for a two-year dismantling and rebuilding process. Reform is inevitable. Already there is talk of Congress instituting free coverage for uninsured children. Yet we must let our opinions be known, whether by writing letters to Congress or the local newspaper, or staging public events in support of the health care system we want.

The time is ripe for speaking out and taking action: On August 6, loquacious Jupiter turns forward after four months in retrograde, and Mars hops into fast-talking Gemini until the end of Sept. As Saturn sweeps through the final degrees of Leo, we’re asked to claim our sovereignty on both a public and personal level. We often forget that we govern our own reality. What are the principles that make your life work? And, are there ways you’re failing to uphold them?

With five planets in Leo at the August 12 New Moon, it’s time to find pleasures that help, rather than harm, us. We can use all that fun, fiery energy to cook healthy meals for each other or play games together. A lazy day in the park or swim at the beach might leave you feeling better than an expensive night on the town. The New Moon opposes imaginative Neptune, so a stimulating art project or musical outing could also get your creative juices flowing.”