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What is a Cardinal Cross?
A Cardinal Cross occurs when the slower moving planets and asteroids such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto move into at least three of the Cardinal signs. When Saturn entered Libra on July 21, 2010, a Cardinal Cross was formed by Uranus in Aries, Saturn in Libra and Pluto in Capricorn. This Cardinal Cross will last until October 6, 2012 when Saturn enters Scorpio. The last similar Cardinal Cross occurred during the Great Depression from 1929 to 1933.
The Symbolism of the Cardinal Cross
Cardinal signs initiate the change of seasons. For example, the arrival of Aries marks the spring, Cancer introduces the summer, Libra coincides with the fall and Capricorn heralds the beginning of winter. Cardinal signs are also focused on taking action. Thus, the gathering of Cardinal signs in a Cardinal Cross symbolizes a time of change and conflict within society. Individuals who have Aries, Libra, Capricorn or Cancer prominent in their astrological chart will experience more changes as a result of a Cardinal Cross.
Significance of Cardinal Cross
Astrologers interpret the arrival of a Cardinal Cross as a time for humanity to work towards a common goal. As the planets in the Cardinal Cross produce a square with each other, and thus are not helpful to each other, the road to resolution will not be easy. Individuals will experience conflicts as they realize they must first learn to understand others then find common ground to achieve goals that are beneficial for the greater good. In doing so, the energies and strengths of all individuals may be capitalized to be utilized to great effect.
Impact of a Cardinal Cross
Planets in the Cardinal Cross are not only within 90 degrees of each other, they also produce at least one opposition such as planets in each of Aries and Libra that are opposite each other in an astrological chart. This planetary tension provides the motivation for change and growth in society and urges resolution. The arrival of a Cardinal Cross indicates a time to listen to one's intuition and heed inner yearnings to take action as the Cardinal signs are inclined to do. Individuals will find greater achievement of goals when taking actions that coincide with their spiritual purpose.