hEyOkA mAgAzInE. DOWN-SIZING PLUTO ACTUALLY UP-GRADES THE SYSTEM

Last August, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) got busy re-conceptualizing the solar system. More sophisticated than before, the sun system is now categorized into three kinds of planetary bodies: true planets that are solid like the earth and others close to the sun; intermediary planets that are partially solid but also gaseous (this is where Pluto was sent); and the non-planetary orbs that are gas and dust. This is a cursory glance at the remodeling of space and serves as a reminder of what the Union decided just over a year ago. While at first glance this may seem like old news, the changes are still exciting when hidden parallels surface between modern astronomy and the spirituality passed down through antiquity.

Some ancient cultures posit that the planets are the chakra of our solar system, like the centers of activity in the human spirit body. For example, earth is supposedly the base or survival chakra, and Mercury the mental or will center. What seems amazing is that suddenly astronomers are dividing the solar system into categories that are in keeping with the known chakratic system. In other words, there are dense, heavy planets (lower chakra), and high, light and barely discernible non-planets (higher chakra). In between are placed a small number of intermediates, called dwarfs, that so far include Pluto and a few asteroids lumped into what could be considered the bridge in the middle (heart chakra).

Many people seem to feel that Pluto got the short end of the stick in the new scientific model; but when looked at from this perspective, Pluto retains its importance. Those familiar with the chakra system are aware that the heart does serve as bridge, letting energy pass from one end of the system to the other. And in modern times, something even more important occurs here. At the cusp of the Aquarian age, the heart center is the biggest receiver of energy from both the core of earth and the galaxy beyond the solar system. Without realizing it, astronomers may be demonstrating some agreement with the ancients. At least by proliferating the new schemata worldwide, the IAU helps spread among the masses the underpinnings of planets as spiritual chakra. People will agree to the fresh scientific paradigm never knowing the spiritual information hidden beneath the surface. And the truth goes on.

Modern astrologers in Greece studying the roots of their ancient language recognize that Pluto is “the Healer.” People familiar with the chakratic structure understand the heart is the healing chakra. So, Pluto “the Healer” now goes home to assume his rightful place in the heart of our solar chakratic system. Thanks to the IAU, on the collective unconsciousness level, things are now set straight. Of additional interest are the asteroids placed in the intermediate category with Pluto: Eris and Ceres, rock formations from the belt between Mars and Jupiter. According to Greek sources, Eris is the goddess of strife and Ceres (Demeter in ancient Greek culture) is “goddess of all information and history of earth.”

Pluto sits at the heart with two goddesses. Eris is argumentative, (her Roman equivalent is named “Discordia”), giving Pluto, the healer, something to work on: discord. What conflict does he heal exactly? How about whatever Ceres/Demeter brings up from “all the information and history of earth.” Maybe starting with the human-generated battles of recent centuries. That should keep them busy for a while. In the future IAU plans to add more asteroids to the middle category, (energy to this chakra). Likely candidates are the asteroids Quaoar, “the creator” of the Tongva Tribe in California; and Sedna, “Sea” goddess of the Inuit. Maybe Sedna can wash away the scars from the healing accomplished by Pluto, Eris and Ceres. Once Quaoar comes along, this creator might then find a peaceful home within the heart of the astral system. The point is: more is going on here than meets the eye. The Union challenges humanity to alter the planetary order and by doing so, gives a surreptitious opportunity to champion another—more mystical—transmutation underway.

Eileen ike West, MA, is a resident of Austin, Tx, and the author of the fantasy-paranormal romance novel, Away From Hannah’s Castle. She credits Donna Woodwell, Four Moons Astrology, Austin, Tx for the IAU insights, and Georgio/Litsa Martzoucos, Athens, Greece, for the ancient interpretation of cosmology.