Shaping the space with the very boundaries I have dared to cross.
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And at last, I know my fate, that of the solitary man who has shaped his space with the very boundaries he has dared to cross.
— Jorge Luis Borges
Clearing Ground: Building Space for What Matters
Good morning, everybody. This week’s post is written but impactful because there are a lot of transits letting us move ahead—if we’re ready. Venus, the planet of values, of listening to oneself and others, of knowing what is essential, has just moved to Capricorn. So while it might feel restrained, it’s a powerful time to take stock of how effective the definition of your essential needs is, and if you’re creating a structure for your values that’s balanced with everything else.
The Lunar nodes are going to move to the axis of Virgo and Pisces in January. So this is an important moment, because Venus, as the ruler of the South Node, is circling back and saying,
“Look, we have to look at what the last year and a half has been in terms of how I relate to things, situations, or people, and how my relational values are different now from where they were a year and a half ago.”
So, it’s a good time to look and take stock. At the same time, it is going to be squaring the nodes in early Aries. So, being the ruler of one of the two nodes—the South Node—is creating this push-pull feeling of, “Okay, I can revise what I’m going to let go of and what I’m moving forward towards.”
Moving forward is about having the courage to stand up, speak up, and do what’s right for you as an individual. You’ve probably mastered in the last year and a half what it means to create your own space to be you, without being forced to follow any other herd or create a persona that isn’t authentic.
Value is Subjective
One of the best decisions I made since the end of 2021, when the nodes were in the Taurus-Venus axis and then shifted to the Libra-Aries axis Mid 2023, was to invest my time and resources into learning everything about Money, Bitcoin, and Austrian economics. As a result, I now understand that value is subjective and that human action is central to good decision-making. It’s no longer the price that matters to me, but rather this understanding of equilibrium—that life is a process of things going up, things going down, and that it’s how you respond to these shifts that brings real value.
The second important thing is the Full Moon on the 15th, with the Moon conjunct Uranus in late Taurus. This full moon is a culmination. And since Taurus is ruled by Venus, this moment brings a very individual connection to personal needs. There’s likely something sudden that’s going to make you realize that even though you thought something was important, it might not resonate anymore.
Whether it’s a relationship, a thing, a situation, or something you used to value tremendously, now it’s just gone; it’s finished. So, get ready to let it go. And if you’re not letting go, something outside your willpower might make that decision for you.
Not the first Glimpse of New Horizons: BE BASED
Then we have Pluto finally entering Aquarius. This ingress has already happened a couple of times—think back to March 2023, then January 2024, before it slipped back to Capricorn. We’ve been getting glimpses of what the future may look like. For some, it’s intimidating; for others (like me), it’s exciting. It’s all about new technologies, new ways of communicating, and fresh perspectives. In other words, full acceleration. The caveat? If one isn’t grounded and centered, disassociation from the body, emotions, or what we perceive as real may expand for the worse.
If you’ve been doing the work to know what it means to be an individual, then when you’re confronted with large groups of people or fresh ways of seeing things, you’ll probably feel the excitement of stepping into the unknown. You’re likely halfway through learning new skills—especially in technology—and yet, the fear of not being validated may also be heightened. Still, you’ll trust the person you’re becoming because you’ve been working on your values, courage, and sense of direction.
What does it mean to be an individual in 2024, going into 2025? With all that’s happening around us, the question is: Is the person you’re connecting to ready to rock and roll, or still unsure of the way forward? I can’t answer that question for any of you.
Next year, Uranus enters Gemini, bringing with it a surge of curiosity, adaptability, and revolutionary ideas that may challenge even our most basic ways of thinking and communicating. This shift invites you to stay flexible, grounded in self-knowledge, and ready for anything—especially when it comes to engaging with the world in new and unexpected ways.
The Fire of Creation or the Gift of Release
Now, onto Mars. Before it goes retrograde next month, it’s in the bold sign of Leo, bringing this feeling of wanting to be seen and validated. I hope you’ve felt creative lately because creativity abounds right now. Every day, you get to decide:
-Will you create or destroy?
This is an inner desire you’ll feel—to initiate something new or keep on burning away the past. That’s up to each individual.
Saturn finally going direct in Pisces after being retrograde since summer. I have Saturn in Pisces in my natal chart, so I know this energy well. Saturn is about defining reality, while Neptune is about dissolving it—no boundaries. Saturn wants structure, but Neptune says, “What structure?” This dynamic becomes especially interesting as we approach a conjunction of Saturn and Neptune, where reality, as we know it, will begin to dissolve.
The world as we know it is about to become something completely different. My question is: Have you been preparing for this new reality? No one knows exactly what it will look like, so if you cling to the reality you wish for, you might feel disappointed. Rather than becoming disillusioned by outcomes, focus on doing the work within. Take responsibility and understand that every action has a reaction. Where you are now is a result of the choices you’ve made. That doesn’t mean you’re stuck—you can still shift your perspective and explore new ideas.
Embracing Change as a Quiet Act of Strength
With Jupiter retrograde, now’s a chance to rethink the ideas and expansions you’ve been exploring in recent months. What are the concepts that still hold potential? What structures are you building? As Saturn wraps up its rule over Pluto in Capricorn, things are accelerating as Pluto enters Aquarius, inviting us into a wild period of transformation. Uranus, which will guide the next 20 years, is culminating with a full moon in Taurus, opposite the sun in Scorpio. Remember, the Saturn square to Jupiter will last until summer 2025, when they’ll both move into cardinal signs that initiate new cycles.
It’s a time of deep shifts and decay, shedding the structures we’ve been used to—maybe for the last 16 years or longer. Think back to when Venus was retrograde in Capricorn at the end of 2022 and when the nodes were in Scorpio and Taurus. Have you gathered the insights you need? All the preparation you’ve done is about to start yielding results. Even if the landscape is foggy, you still have an inner trust that your steamboat is heading where it needs to go.
Bitcoin is pumping, life is pumping, and creative energy validates itself when value is aligned with the true needs of the individual. Grounded, “based” humans can then collaborate without sacrifice—eager to make offerings for the greater good of humankind.
Supportive energies
There are some beautiful aspects unfolding. Neptune is forming a supportive sextile with both Uranus and Pluto, offering a flow of visionary insights and transformative energy. This aspect softens boundaries and invites us to dream and create, blending the mystical with the practical in a way that feels almost magical. Don’t fall into the dooms and glooms—there is always light, even when fogginess abounds.
Meanwhile, Pluto and Uranus are beginning a harmonious trine, which encourages profound change that feels natural and smooth. This trine is all about reinventing yourself with ease—shedding old layers and embracing new perspectives that align with your highest potential. It’s a reminder to trust the process, to let beauty flow through change, and to stay open to the possibilities these cosmic harmonies bring.
This aspect is personal to me, as I’m one of those souls born in the mid-60s when Pluto and Uranus met in Virgo. It’s empowering and supportive, encouraging me to keep discerning when to cut off what no longer serves and when to live fully in a process of metamorphosis.
The tension of the future is unbearable in us. It must break through narrow cracks, it must force new ways. You want to cast off the burden, you want to escape the inescapable. Running away is deception and detour. Shut your eyes so that you do not see the manifold, the outwardly plural, the tearing away and the tempting.
There is only one way and that is your way; there is only one salvation and that is your salvation. Why are you looking around for help? Do you believe that help will come from outside? What is to come is created in you and from you.
Hence look into yourself. Do not compare, do not measure. No other way is like yours. All other ways deceive and tempt you. You must fulfill the way that is in you.
— C.G. Jung, Liber Novus, 130 [1914-1930]
Colorful new things
And with that, I’m off to El Salvador tomorrow! I’ll be speaking at a conference about Bitcoin as the Promethean potential for liberation. It’s a very Aquarian topic, and I’m super excited about it. Yes, I’m nervous—but that’s normal when you’re doing something for the first time. I’ve spoken in public plenty, but this is the first time I’ll be discussing Bitcoin as a permissionless tool, and it couldn’t come at a better time than as Pluto enters Aquarius.
I also received the samples for a public art commission I have been working on for the University of Washington’s new interdisciplinary Building opening soon, so I am Psyched about that!
Last but not least, I’m opening a limited time frame to facilitate small groups or individual sessions on Bitcoin for Beginners. For more info, just DM me!
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy—real joy. This word has been hijacked in recent months, but I’m bringing it back to its true concept: joy is what you feel when you’re authentic when you’re anchored in your own creativity.
And remember, Mars confronting Pluto is just showing you the places where you need to do the work because those fears are actually what will give you the drive to move into another realm.
Stay courageous. Be bold. Be you.
A little offering here: Gene Key 42 (as Richard Rudd expresses it), where Chiron is currently transiting—and where the USA’s chart has its Chiron—bringing a powerful Chiron return for those of us who live in this “land of the free.” Chiron signals where we feel vulnerable, but even more so, where our strength lies: the courage to be unique. This is especially meaningful, as it also aligns with my natal Mars.
Gene Key 42 speaks to the cycles of life, endings, and the art of graceful completion. It teaches us that every ending holds the seeds of a new beginning, encouraging us to let go without fear and to trust in the unfolding next phase. In its highest expression, Gene Key 42 illuminates how life’s natural cycles bring profound growth and transformation. It’s a reminder to navigate these transitions with openness, honoring each stage of life as essential to our journey.
I'm catching up on posts. This was a great read. Thank you for sharing. The Gene Key 42 audio at the end is a nice finish as well. So thank you for that.