by Robert Ayres |
At the time of our nation’s birthday, it is appropriate to pause and reflect on what our deeper purpose is as a country. With all of the controversies and conflict in our national political, economic and cultural life, we can easily become lost and confused as to what our country really stands for. If we understand the language of the stars, we know that their alignment at the birth of our nation will clearly delineate the cosmic intentions and destiny of the foundation of our country. The defining moment of our nation’s birth was the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia at 5:10 pm.
The Sun, representing the spiritual identity of our country, was in Cancer 13 degrees. Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and generosity, Venus, the planet of money and diplomacy and Mercury, the planet of communication and travel, were also all in Cancer. The position of these planets makes a strong statement about the most fundamental intentions of the foundation of our national destiny. The strong emphasis of Cancer principles embodies the primary theme of our country’s birth.
Cancer rules home and family, nature and nurture. It is the goddess principle of the divine feminine. It is the archetype of the mother which creates, nurtures and heals all life. Cancer also expresses the cosmic principle of soul and the source of love. The principle of home and family is to create a safe, secure place that is nurturing and healing. It is a place of sanctuary from the intensity, stress and conflict of the outer world. We must remember that at the time of the founding of our country, our forefathers were all refugees from other countries. All were fleeing Europe because of religious and political persecution and the lack of economic opportunity. America gave them hope for a new life of spiritual and material fulfillment.
As time has passed, disadvantaged people from all over the world have immigrated to this country to make it their home. We are now the most diverse multicultural nation in the world. There is not a race, religion or culture that is not part of the national fabric of our society. The United States is a microcosm of the whole world and all of humanity. We are the key to a planetary experiment to create a global family and demonstrate to the rest of the world that we can all come together as family, working together to create a better world. We are setting an example to other nations and societies that we can transcend the ancient divisions of race, religion, nationality and culture, which divided humanity from time immemorial.
The keyword for the Sun in Cancer 13 degrees is Revelation. The United States embodies a higher revelation of the family of humanity coming together in harmony, cooperation and love. Remember what it says on the Statue of Liberty in New York, “Bring me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.” We are a country of immigrants seeking a better life. In the process, we create a new society of unity in diversity. We are manifesting one of the most fundamental cosmic laws of life.
Cancer also rules Mother Nature. For anyone who has traveled our country and the world, one cannot avoid realizing that the USA is unique in the abundance and grandeur of nature. Our country is a blessed land of awe-inspiring natural beauty and resources. We are a nation rich in the bounty of nature. With this cornucopia comes the responsibility to establish right relationship between man and nature. The Native Americans preserved this land; they had a true understanding of its sacredness. Their relationship with this land is destined to become a fundamental part of our culture in the future. We will then be an example to the rest of the world of how humanity is to live in balance and harmony with the Earth.
The Moon of the U.S. chart represents the soul of the American people. It is also the planetary ruler of Cancer and therefore the ruler of the chart. At the time our nation was born, the Moon was in Aquarius 27 degrees. Aquarius is the sign that rules the goal of human evolution. It expresses as enlightenment, freedom and liberation. This planetary influence was a powerful, motivating force throughout the history of our country.
At the time of the founding of our country, the established form of government was monarchy. There were no democracies or representative governments. We established a new paradigm that became quite common today. We tend to forget the uniqueness of the American experiment. It shifted the governmental power of a nation, from privileged elite to the people. As Lincoln said in his Gettysburg Address, “This is a nation of, by, and for the people.” This radical concept, when put into practice, unleashed the potential for collective national consciousness to catapult us to be leaders of the world.
The keyword for the Moon in Aquarius 27 degrees is Repression. The soul of the American people intends to be free from repression and limitation. There are many levels to achieving true freedom and liberation, both spiritually and materially. We are a work in progress. There are many challenges currently and in the future. We must remember the fundamental principles for which our country stands. They need to be regenerated and renewed with each generation. We are a living example to the rest of the world of what is possible for human life and society.
When we understand the divine plan for humanity and the Earth, as it has been revealed in the stars, then we know the responsibility that we carry as a nation. The ultimate goal toward which humanity is evolving on this Earth is the perfected manifestation of freedom and love. This state of “Heaven on Earth” will be achieved when every aspect of life radiates these principles.
The United States of America is to play a central role in the achievement of this goal. We each carry a responsibility to be true to these qualities of consciousness within our individual lives. Birthdays are a time of renewal of our underlying purpose and destiny. Happy Birthday, USA!
2010 All Rights Reserved, Robert Ayres
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