Regulus Moves into Virgo
After spending 2167 years (from 156 BC to 2011 AD) in the royal constellation of Leo (service to self/give to others but with strings, kingly rule), the great star of Regulus , moved into the constellation of Virgo (service to the people) on November 29, 2011, and will stay there for another two millenniums. This transition completes the Grand Mutable Stellar Grand Cross and ushers in a new era in our spiritual evolution.
As one of the four royal stars, this configuration ushers in great change for humanity because the global consciousness transitions from a kingly, or aristocratic, age to an age of service and humility. Power will shift from the rich and noble class to the common working people who will no longer be looked upon as ignorant slaves but will be treated with dignity and respect.
The History of Regulus, Fomalhaut, Aldebaran and Antares
Regulus, along with Fomalhaut, Aldebaran and Antares, were known as the four royal stars by the ancient Persians, because they appeared to be associated with the rise and fall of kings and leaders over people and states. When any of these stars was conjunct with the astrological Sun, Moon, Ascendant, or mid-heaven (MC) of individuals, the interpretation was that the individual would be catapulted into power and prominence or experience a downfall or demise. Regulus in particular was associated with kingship, especially during its stay in Leo (2000-156 BC), the sign of kings. The other three stars in the cross would serve as challenging or balancing forces to this influence.
Another special feature about Regulus was its proximity to the ecliptic (about half a degree), giving it strong resonance to the Sun and therefore power and regality. This is especially so when the Sun and Regulus are in conjunction as well as parallel during the late August or Leo-Virgo cusp period. This is when the powers that be (Leo) are highlighted or when the masses (Virgo) make their presence felt.
All four royal stars have since moved from the fixed to the mutable signs at different times during the last 700 years or so beginning with the Aldebaran-Antares half of the cross around 1300 AD. The move from Taurusm and its opposite Scorpio, into Gemini, and its opposite Sagittarius, may have been the driving force behind the birth of the Renaissance movement as well as the colonization movement in the Americas. The printing press (Gemini) and the spread of the scriptures (Sagittarius) were also possible outcomes of this transition. Alderbaran is currently at about 10° Gemini tropical and Antares at about 10° Sagittarius tropical.
Beginning in 1725, the other half of the cross began asserting itself as Fomalhaut moved from Aquarius to Pisces, ushering in Great Britain as a dominant sea power, steam power, the Victorian era, secret societies, and mystical religions. It may also be behind the more modern developments of oil, chemicals, film, photography, psychology, and collectivism, and will no doubt continue to spawn even further developments. Fomalhaut is currently at 4° of tropical Pisces. Lagging behind the other three was Regulus, which moved from Leo to Virgo, on November 29th, 2011 AD.
Regulus, Fomalhaut, Aldebaran and Antares as The Grand Mutable Stellar Cross
Now, after years of waiting and watching, all four stars are in the same mode again, balancing each other out, and officially ushering in the mutable era, or epoch of humanity, where learning, communicating, and adapting will be central to our existence. Gemini, Sagittarius, and Pisces have given us the knowledge, ethics, and intuitive capacities of the mutable mode, but Virgo will put it all together into practical and tangible application. The importance and ethics of agriculture, labor, health, climate, and environment will begin to take hold in a big way.
The four Royal stars moving from Fixed to Mutable signs creating The Grand Mutable Stellar Cross
The decentralization of power from kings (government leaders) to the common working people (society, nations, countries) is another important development of Regulus moving into Virgo. This is already taking shape in the "Occupy" movements worldwide. Monarchies and autocratic rule will cease to exist as power (Regulus) now flows to the people (Virgo). Other influences, such as Uranus (Aquarius = rebel, end of old paradigms, new thought) in Aries (power, blood, war, passion, moving forward), the discovery of Eris, the end of the Mayan calendar (December 21, 2012), the population explosion, the Internet, etc., are also adding to the momentum.
A Star Called Alcyone
Another star worthy of mention is Alcyone (central star of the Pleaides), which moved from Taurus (moves slow to change, secretive, secret societies, old monetary system) to Gemini (intellectual, quick wit, emotional spirituality, friends to the world) in 2000 AD. If Alcyone is the star our Sun orbits (others say Sirius) then this is a major event. This means that our solar system as a whole is moving from materialistic Taurus to intellectual Gemini.
As we prepare to move into a new year of promise and challenge, we are constantly reminded that nothing is ever forever. The best we can do is to remain in the moment, heed the warnings, and adapt to our environment. Our existence depends on our ability to change with the times. We do this by letting go any perceived notions and judgments of what should be and accept what truly is. The kingly reign of the elite is over. It's our time now. Heed the Call and take hold of your true purpose... to assist in bringing about our spiritual evolution.
