Welcome to your weekly forecast for October 7-13, 2024. I'm your host, Alison Dale. In this week's episode of "Cycles of Time," we'll be going on a deeply personal and spiritual journey as Pluto stations direct in Capricorn and the sun transits through the sign of Libra and the Human Design Gate 57, the Gate of Intuition.

With the sun transiting through the Gate of Intuition, we'll delve into the profound impact of the "Facing the Fear Beast" interactive sculpture by Tigre Marshall-Lively, a powerful representation of facing our inner fears and traumas. This large-scale piece serves as a communal mirror, allowing us to face our fears empathetically and collectively, a theme interconnected with the astrological transition into fall and the metaphoric territory of the spleen.

I explore historical and cultural perspectives on the spleen, linking it to emotions like anger and worry, and advocate for "venting" as a healing practice. Drawing wisdom from the I Ching's hexagram 57 "Gentle Penetration" and Human Design's "penetrating aura" of projectors, I discuss the virtues of subtle influence and gentle persistence in social dynamics and personal growth.

We'll venture into the realms of intuition and shadow work with insights from Gene Key 57. I'll share my own journey through intuitive clarity, emphasizing the power of embracing our fears and unease as pathways to transformation, a theme echoed in Pluto’s transit through the last degrees of Capricorn and Rumi's poetry.

Tying in current events, I'll discuss how increasing global ocean temperatures, military spending priorities, and climate change intersect with social and environmental justice. From my harrowing experiences during Hurricane Katrina to recent climate disasters, I highlight the importance of mutual aid and community resilience.

Finally, we touch on the upcoming full moon in Aries, Indigenous People's Day, next week's Gate of Continuity, and offer a poignant look at the looming elections and their implications. Join me as we embrace intuition, persistence, and empathy in these transformative times.

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