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Astrology & the dark night of the soul.

 

Astrology and the dark night of the soul

By Fiona Aedgar 


The  dark night of the soul is a psychological and spiritual journey which  causes feelings of bleakness, disconnection, depression and  hopelessness. Activities and people that previously brought us joy no  longer make us happy. The life that we once lived feels restrictive and  uncomfortable, like a shrunken sweater. 


During  this process, we struggle to find happiness and fulfilment from  anything that was once familiar and comforting. If we were already  practicing spirituality before the dark night, we may lose faith and  feel abandoned by our Gods and detached from former beliefs. 


We  may stop meditations, rituals or any spiritual contemplation because we  just think “what’s the point.” It’s important to realise that this  process is temporary and many others have gone through this journey  before you. Just as they did, you will return to the light as a stronger  and wiser person than you were before. 


The  term “The dark night of the soul” comes from St John of the Cross, a  16thcentury mystic, but the process is described in many older  traditions as Gods’ or Goddesses’ journeys into the underworld. Odin  hanging on the tree, Inanna’s journey through the underworld and Jesus  in the desert are just some examples.


A  dark night of the soul can be triggered by a traumatic event and we may  experience more loss as we continue to descend into the dark, lonely  tunnel. This process could be more appropriately named the dark night of  the ego. Our souls are complete and free from earthly attachments. It  is the ego that is shattered during this process as we question our  identities and our roles in the world. 


As  we reach the stage of the chrysalis, encased in a hard, protective,  shell, we feel the need to disengage with others. We may retreat into  solitude and avoid communication as much as possible. Lacking energy and  feeling exhausted are common symptoms and we may sleep more than usual  as this provides us with periods of respite. We  find ourselves alone in  the world with no help from others. We just can’t verbalise our  emotional states and we feel that nobody will understand anyway. 


During  this time, it’s common to be abandoned by family and friends. The  reason for this is that the dark night is our journey to empowerment and  we must take on this trial alone without any other human interference.  We may reject any offers of support and comfort from others as  attempting to articulate this experience is too taxing. 


Just  as our spirit animals accompany us on a shamanic journey to the lower  worlds, animals can be our greatest allies throughout this ordeal as  they offer unconditional love, expecting no words in return.    


As  we grow spiritually, our frequency changes and we no longer feel that  we have anything in common with people who were a large part of our  lives for years. We pine as we replay memories in our minds and wish for  everything to return to the good old days, but we can never go back.  The entrance to the past is closed and guarded by Griffins. Any attempt  to return to the old life will be a wrong turn in the shadowy maze of  the underworld. The past is now a crumbling pile of ruins. 


As  we descend further into the abyss, we detach ourselves from our old  identities and move towards a stronger connection to our souls. The ego  is a part of the human experience and we should never seek to remove it,  but create a balance between our earthly egos and identities, and our  souls. In Astrology, this is symbolised by the Sun and the Moon. The ego  can stop us from spiritually evolving as we stay stuck in old jobs,  relationships and activities that stop us from evolving.  


What  can we expect as we leave the nightside journey and emerge, bleeding  and dishevelled from the dark belly of the underworld and into the  light? Rebirth and illumination. Spiritual knowledge, wisdom and power.  Purpose in life and a new vision for the future. A greater sense of  fulfilment as we gain the ability to live authentically. Astrologically,  the descent is symbolised by the sign of Scorpio, leading to the  illumination and joy of Sagittarius. The process can take weeks, months  or years. 


Scholars of Astrology  benefit from extra insight that the planets can provide. The sky  contains the map of the underworld maze and moving in harmony with the  planets can guide us through the dark night of the soul more quickly and  with less suffering. 


Pluto, or  Hades, is the ruler of the underworld in classic mythology. Pluto  destroys, deconstructs and transforms. The toughest Pluto transits  polish the lump of coal into the diamond. 

Pluto  transits are always involved in the dark night of the soul.  We can see  the planet’s influence in transits to the birth chart, progressed or  solar arc. We may see progressed planets moving into the sign of Scorpio  and/or transits to the 8th house. In 2020 humanity has gone through a  collective dark night of the soul and this has been symbolised by  Pluto’s conjunction to the planets Jupiter and Saturn. Hopelessness,  fear and despair are emotions which some people have been feeling. Those  of us who have already experienced personal dark nights of the soul  have been less shaken by the year’s events.   


The  karmic North lunar node in the natal chart is hugely important in the  path of spiritual evolution as it holds the keys to new experiences and  outlooks. Conversely, the south lunar node highlights an area which we  need to move away from to achieve wholeness and growth. The South node  contains outdated behavioural patterns and bad habits, leading to a lack  of growth and stagnation. Holding onto this comfort zone too tightly  can lead to sudden chaos and destruction as the soul pushes through the  fragile shell of the ego. 


Neptune  and 12th house transits are commonly experienced in the dark night. The  12th house is a place of isolation. Creatures that dwell in this space  are frightening and symbolise the unhealed parts of the psyche. At its  highest frequency, Neptune symbolises unconditional love and forgiveness  and a deep connection to the spirit world. 


A  mistake commonly made during the dark night is to seek comfort through  fantasy and unhealthy escapism such as drugs, alcohol, porn, affairs and  risky behaviours. This only prolongs and worsens the experience.  Interference and attacks from entities will encourage these unhealthy  activities as the beings feed off negative energies and have an invested  interest in keeping the person from evolving. 


At  times a person experiencing their dark night may contemplate suicide  and this is a mistake as the spiritual work will have to be completed in  the next lifetime. Suicide also leaves a scar on the lives of future  generations of the family. 


The  returns of Saturn, and difficult aspects from the planet to the natal,  progressed and solar arc charts are common in this experience. Saturn is  connected to karma and his lessons can feel bleak, isolating and  joyless, but successfully navigating these periods leads to greater  wisdom and knowledge. 


Working  with the “Chironic arts” as I’ve coined them – Astrology, natural  healing, music and psychology – can provide relief and guidance during  troubled times. 


The  breakthrough period of enlightenment that comes after the dark night is  symbolised by the planets Jupiter and Uranus, and the higher frequencies  of Neptune. Jupiter gives us a vision for the future, following the  path of the arrow that shoots through the sky leads to a sense of  purpose and direction. 9thhouse natal and progressed transits and  progressed planets moving into Sagittarius can symbolise this period. 


Uranus  is the breakthrough planet which provides us with freedom and higher  states of consciousness after a period of chaos. Look for Uranus and  11thhouse transits and progressed planets moving into Aquarius. 


There  are many other Astrological movements which may be involved in a dark  night of the soul and checking your own personal transits regularly will  help you to identify upcoming periods of strife and provide you with  the comfort of knowing when these cycles will end.   

 Copyright © Fiona Aedgar 2020

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