Venus 2012: The Apocalypse And The Power of Love

The end is nigh... as the sooth-sayer would say! But the end of what? It could well be the end of all suffering, for this is also the dawning of the Age of Aquarius where 'Peace shall guide the planets, and Love will steer the stars...' (as the song said).

Apocalypse is the word often used to describe the 'end of days' but, leaving Hollywood-style disaster Movies aside, what does this actually mean? The word Apocalypse means 'lifting the veil' or revelation of truth.

So what 'truth' will be revealed? The ultimate truth: the truth of our being, our true power and our own true nature.

"At a fundamental level, as human beings, we are all the same; each one of us aspires to happiness and each one of us does not wish to suffer. This is why, I try to draw people's attention to what as members of the human family we have in common and the deeply interconnected nature of our existence and welfare." - HH Dalai Lama

Is there anything in Esoteric Astrology that could hint at 2012 as heralding an apocalyptic Age of Truth and Revelation? There could be... especially if we look at the esoteric Rulers of the signs and planets.

On June 5th or 6th 2012 (depending where you are in the world) Venus will cross the face of the Sun in Gemini. This phenomenon, known as an 'occultation' completes a Venus Transit that began in 2004. This happens once every 120 years or so, but isn't it interesting that it is also happening in 2012? What I find interesting, is that Venus is also the Esoteric, or Soul Ruler of Gemini, lifting Gemini to its' highest Soul purpose of teaching Right Human Relations, between self and others, personality and soul, anima and animus, higher mind and lower mind.

The Soul Purpose of Gemini is directly linked to resolving the duality between the head and the heart, bridging the gap, and accessing the Heart-Mind [1]. This is a powerful opportunity for a global heart-opening, and astrologically could be the biggest event of the year in terms of human experience and spiritual awakening. Whatever happens during this period it is important not to get caught up in fear, but to stay focused on the highest love for one another and for all Beings. This is the message of the Gemini Soul: the power of transpersonal love.

During this time there will be waves of high energy flooding our planet, that will be detectable by those who are perceptive enough. It is important to remember that even if you can't feel it, you'll still be in the energy. Stay focused on your heart center, and be open. There is certainly enormous potential to experience deep heart-centered connection.

Mercury, Gemini's personality ruler, is also associated with the development of the 'Antahkarana' or 'Rainbow Bridge' which, once fully formed, allows access to Higher Consciousness and Higher Mind. With these major influences and energies around there is indeed the potential for another big shift in awareness on the planet on the scale of a quantum leap, as the human population shifts from lower mind and ego-centeredness, to Higher Mind and Heart-Centeredness.

With the Venus in Gemini occultation on June 5/6 2012 there will be, at one and the same time, enormous potential for both a global shift to Higher Consciousness and a mass heart-opening.

Will we all experience Divine Bliss and a 'Summer of Love' in 2012? Not necessarily, although that could definitely be an experience for many. In the past during Venus transits there has also been a history of turbulence and strife. This makes sense from an energetic perspective: in such high vibrational environments that which is not Love will come up for healing. For many it will be a 'purification' in the sense that all our undealt-with personal 'demons' may surface. If we are unable to face our own shadow with love we can expect it will not be a smooth ride, but if we are able to accept all our imperfections and bring them into our hearts, there is huge potential for healing.

Typical of Gemini, this could very well be a dualistic experience: with many being swept along by mass consciousness and mob-rule, increasing rebellion, rioting, and violence; while those who have been pursuing their own individual spiritual path may find it to be a time of greater heart-opening and deepening of compassion. It is more important than ever, during the coming years, to follow your own heart and not be swept along by mass consciousness.

The power of the heart has been underestimated throughout human history. The power of Love has been thought of as a woo-woo idea, not to be taken seriously. Yet as we approach these turbulent times, it is precisely the power of Love that could be our saving grace.

Researchers discovered that when a major event affects human emotions on a worldwide scale, such as 911 or the death of Princess Diana, that this actually changed the magnetic field of our planet. They discovered the power of the human heart, to change the world. From this information the Global Coherence Initiative [2] was founded, to teach us how to 'harmonize' our heartwaves and bring positive change to the world.

Are you hearing echoes of that song again ...and Love will steer the stars?

What if we are only just discovering the tip of the iceberg in terms of the power of love? What if pure, focused, directed heart-energy really does have the power to 'steer the stars'? As we move into an era of conscious choice and evolution, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that we actually do steer our own destiny, so indeed why not the stars? What we think and feel matters. Where we choose to focus our attention and how we choose to flow our energy, at this critical juncture, is highly significant.

Then maybe any potential apocalyptic disasters could be averted by us coming together in heart coherence, stabilizing the weather and climate on this planet. The very fact that we are discovering our own heart power now, at this point in our evolution, could be an early indicator of what we may expect during the coming Aquarian Age of Revelation.