Book Review
By Kathryn Andren
Uranus Square Pluto:
New Perspectives On The
Current Planetary Lineup In
Mundane Astrology
by Wendy Stacey. Released in 2012
endy Stacey’s recent
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book on mundane
astrology reflects a brief
history of the last century
through the lens of astrol-
ogy. She begins by dis-
cussing this bigger picture
of the Uranus and Pluto
aspect patterns in recent
years. Her writing reveals
to the reader a historical journey. Just like a
refined martial artist who steps back before
pushing forward, she takes the reader back
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in time, highlighting previous world events
before illuminating future possibilities. She
clearly states that understanding former
Uranus and Pluto patterns can support con-
text for economic, social and institutional
changes during this current cardinal square
and its ripple effects in future years.
While the book title Uranus Square Pluto
is very specific to the years 2012 - 2015, rest
assured astrologers will find timeless infor-
mation in Wendy Stacey’s recent book. The
sub title “New Perspectives On The Current
Planetary Lineup In Mundane Astrology”
could potentially be called: a brief history
of world events in the past century through
eyes of an astrologer. She gracefully intro-
duces and integrates mundane astrology
with a variety of events from the rise and
fall of political parties, to movie releases and
landmark literary works as signatures of the
current planet cycles.
In a chapter called “Back to the Future”,
Wendy Stacey spends a significant focus on
the former conjunction of Uranus and Pluto
in Virgo during the 1960’s. She illuminates
a wide variety of Virgo qualities includ-
ing an emphasis on work, health, data
collection and research. She suggests
that as this generation comes of age in
society, these Virgo qualities then further
permeate the culture. A final chapter
in Uranus Square Pluto concludes with
“Other Current Planetary Cycles” includ-
ing Neptune, Jupiter and Saturn. Having
a broader look at these planetary cycles
along with Chiron adds a more holistic
context and deeper dimension into cur-
rent world events.
In summary, while the aspect of Uranus
Square Pluto is significant of changing
times, this pattern offers opportunity on
personal and global levels for liberation
and empowerment. Wendy Stacey sup-
ports her readers and fellow astrologers
with the gift of looking back on planet
patterns, to learn from past lessons in
order to create new choices for future
generations. R
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No Place Like
HOME
Aries: a tent in front of the White House
Taurus: an Inn by the cowbells of rural Austria
Gemini: anywhere away from the village I come from
Cancer: the upper floor of my parent’s house
Leo: a mansion for my 10 cats and 15 dogs
Virgo: a beautifully designed apartment conveniently close to
the healthfood store, the hospital, and the spa where I work.
Libra: a space with enough rooms for exes to visit
Scorpio: your soul shall be my permanent dwelling
Sagittarius: my truck shall be my permanent dwelling
Capricorn: the dungeon of a 13th century French castle
Aquarius: 78th floor and above
Pisces: can I crash at your place tonight?
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