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The formal foundation of the modern Netherlands occurred in 1581, under
the proud and independent sign of Leo. The planet Pluto, as it moves
through Sagittarius, both emphasises and transforms this strong, independent
and self-expressive core, and although obvious changes will be necessary
through European unification it seems that the Netherlands will experience
great benefits and a strengthening and validation of her national identity
and creative contribution.
This may also be felt economically, as Pluto
moves through the part of the birth chart concerned with national resources
and wealth, suggesting that material as well as creative benefits are
likely to enhance a sense of well-being over the next few years. Meanwhile,
Uranus, planet of change and disruption, comes back to its place in
the birth chart - a full 84-year cycle - and, despite invoking a certain
resistance and conservatism, reflects a willingness to embrace the
sense
of a larger human family and all the changes this is likely to imply
on the domestic level.
There is a curious paradox in the birth chart
of the Netherlands: Saturn and Uranus both placed in Aquarius in
the sphere concerned with roots suggest that there is a deep inherent
conflict
which impels the nation first toward isolation, then toward a more
global consciousness. This fundamental tension is likely to be aggravated
as
Uranus and also Neptune move through Aquarius, but ultimately the
innate willingness on the part of this nation to embrace new and challenging
ideas - one of the most attractive dimensions of the country's history
- will transform any reactionary elements and truly usher in a new
age.
Liz Greene, 1999
(Data used: 26 July 1581, 12.00 pm LMT, The Hague) |
