Well, hello everybody.
Many of you have already purchased my book, but what is this book really about? At its heart, it's about relational values.
What does that even mean? It means developing a deep relationship with myself—tuning into my needs, understanding my values, and creating a life that aligns with them. It's about listening, reflecting, and taking intentional steps toward greater self-awareness and fulfillment.
My connection with astrological archetypal language is deeply tied to relational values. By examining harmonics and exploring astrological positions, we can observe and correlate the interplay of the classical quadrivium—numbers, geometry, harmonics, and planetary bodies. Rooted in Pythagorean thought and later formalized by medieval scholars, these principles provide a framework for understanding reality and validating the logic behind physical phenomena. This knowledge can serve as a platform for interpreting the archetypes embedded in the depths of the psyche.
Astrology, the Logos “λόγος” or discourse about the stars, is a language of numbers, harmonics, and planetary cycles, interpreted through myth. The archetypes “ἀρχέτυπον” are primal forms through which humanity mirrors its own experiences and predicaments. Astrology also serves as a validator, bridging space (geometry) and time (harmonics) to determine the nature “φύσις” and physics of our reality “πραγματικότητα.”
~Monika Bravo, The Nature of My Reality, RELATIONAL VALUES [language], page 12
This article reflects on our personal and collective journey at a significant threshold, highlighting the balsamic energy of release and preparation for new beginnings, the role of harmonics and relational values in understanding cycles of connection, and the impactful 2025 transits, including the North Node’s passage through Aries and Pisces, Venus and Mercury retrogrades, and the Saturn-Neptune conjunction.
It also examines the unique astrological influences on the early 1990s generation, shaped by the Saturn-Neptune-Uranus-North Node conjunction.
Ultimately, it emphasizes relationships—how we gracefully close chapters, embrace new beginnings with courage and trust the process, even when the path ahead is unclear.
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Thresholds mark moments of potential transformation, a space between the known and the unknown. These spaces invite reflection and courage as we step into uncharted territory.
Phases
Discovering relational values has shaped my understanding of who I am, what I’m doing, and where I’m going. This journey hasn't just been about looking inward—it emerges as a practice of sharing what I've learned, so others might forge connections with my experiences and find their own inspiration to grow.
In my book, I explore the quadrivium (the ancient study of arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy) as a vital starting point for understanding the nature of my reality. As someone who feels deeply and processes the world emotionally, these tools have profoundly transformed my perspective. My approach is holistic: I work with precise astrological data, observing how geometric relationships create resonating or dissonating aspects, which are then validated by time cycles. I assign mythological and psychological meanings to these aspects to support my process of inquiry based on Evolutionary Astrology and Human Design paradigms.
That's why I've invested time writing and recording my thoughts so I can share these insights with you. My hope is that through my work, you might feel encouraged to deepen your connection with your own needs, values, and inner world. In doing so, perhaps you, too, will discover a sense of sovereignty and empowerment through this practice and process.
The aspect is a living reality, a combination of energies, not an isolated event. The conjunction, for instance, does not mean simply a coming together, but a synthesis of two energies, which will unfold and integrate over time.
– Dane Rudhyar, The Planetary Aspects
How We Learn
Think back to school—how were we taught? Often, it was through images, metaphors, or stories that formed relational connections in our minds. It’s fascinating when you think about it—our understanding of reality often begins with how we’ve been taught to perceive it.
Now, if you were anything like me in school, staying focused wasn't always easy. I was one of those distracted kids, tuning in only to the things I liked. Sometimes it wasn't even the subject itself that lost me—it could be the tone of the teacher's voice, what they were wearing, or how I was feeling that day. Looking back, I recognize just how much my emotional state influenced my ability to connect with the world around me.
And here's the kicker: all of this weaves into harmonics.
We exist at our core, made of wavelengths. We emit frequencies, and the world around us vibrates. Depending on the frequency we're operating at—how tuned in or out we are emotionally—our wavelength shifts. Emotions flow just like waves. When we live in emotional dissonance, it feels like being out of tune with our surroundings. We experienced connection, unable to resonate with the world.
For instance, a balsamic phase in a relationship might feel like the fading of familiarity, where old patterns dissolve to create room for something more aligned with our growth. In a career, it might manifest as the completion of a long project, signaling the need to pause before initiating new goals.
Right now, we stand at a powerful balsamic aspect in history, both collectively and personally. The balsamic phase manifests as a time when cycles come to a close—a period of reflection, integration, and release. It emerges as a challenging energy to hold, but it proves essential for growth.
Balsamic energy calls us to surrender, embodying the foggy, uncertain nature of Neptune in Pisces or the 12th house1. Imagine standing on the edge of a dense mist, unable to see what lies beyond. For some, this fog may appear disorienting or even frightening. For others, it can transform into a source of illumination, revealing deeper truths if we're willing to trust our intuition.
But here's the challenge: many of us struggle to close chapters with intention. The impulse to start something new often overshadows the need to reflect, integrate, and make meaningful closures. This can leave us carrying unfinished emotional baggage into our next phase of life, making it harder to move forward with clarity.
Emotionally, the conjunction could feel like a spark of inspiration or renewal, whereas a square might feel like hitting a wall that demands introspection and adaptability.
A Circle of Connection
Let’s get visual—because metaphors and images can serve as powerful tools for grasping reality. Imagine a circle, a perfect symbol of wholeness and unity. When we divide this circle into three, we create a triangle—a harmonious trine—measuring 120 degrees. Divide it into four, and you have a square—90 degrees—embodying tension, action, and structure. Keep dividing, and each division carries its own meaning and energy.
Dane Rudhyar’s work on harmonics highlights how phases reveal the cyclical movement of energy. For example, the conjunction, when two planets appear at the same point in the sky, resembles a new moon: a seed moment, a beginning. There exist two ways to experience this aspect, the dissolution of a journey (balsamic) and the initiation of a new journey (new phase). The first-quarter square—a 90-degree bond—represents tension and action, a moment of breaking away from the source and stepping into the unknown.
These aspects in astrology illuminate the dynamics of connections—whether between celestial bodies or people. According to Rudhyar, aspects represent relationships between planets. They are symbols of energies in a living process, and the meaning of an aspect is not fixed or static; rather, it evolves overtime.
The analogy between astrology and music2 deepens when we consider how aspects like the square (90 degrees) and semi-square (45 degrees) align with intervals in music, such as the dissonance between mi-fa (E-F) or the tension between the perfect fifth (C-G) and the minor third (C-E♭). Just as the tension in these musical intervals creates anticipation and movement, a square in astrology creates friction or challenge, demanding action and growth. Similarly, a semi-square (45°, or 1/8 of the circle) creates a subtler form of tension, pushing for adjustment. These moments of tension—whether in music, astrology, or even financial markets—are signals for transformation.
In financial charts, these intervals, whether in decimals (0.25, 0.125) or fractions (1/4, 1/8), help traders identify moments of support or resistance where equilibrium may be tested or disrupted. Like in astrology or music, these intervals mark times when the forces of tension or friction drive change.
As Gurdjieff once said, “Without friction, no movement; without movement, no life.” This principle resonates in both celestial, musical, and financial realms, where tension creates the conditions for progression.
By identifying whether we are in a conjunction, square, trine, or any other phase in a relationship, we can adjust our actions accordingly. In a square, communication and compromise may help overcome tension, while a trine might inspire collaboration and ease.
Tuning into the Qualitative Energy
BioGeometry is the science of establishing harmony between biological fields and their environment through the use of a design language of form, color, motion, and sound.
— Ibrahim Karim
Biogeometry, a science developed by Mr. Ibrahim Karim, with whom I have studied along with his daughters, offers tools to recalibrate our energetic frequencies. Beyond quantity, energy is also qualitative; the unseen, formless energy around us profoundly influences our environment, health, and experiences.
Using pendulums based on sacred geometric shapes, such as squares and triangles, we can align our wavelengths with the natural frequencies of the Earth. Tools like the BG3 and IKUP pendulums facilitate this realignment, harmonizing our internal vibrations with the energies surrounding us. Biogeometry recognizes that the harmonizing and healing energies of BG3—comprising Negative Green, Higher Harmonic Ultraviolet, and Higher Harmonic Gold—are created through shapes, colors, sound, angles, and motion, producing a balancing effect on biological systems.
Energy resonates at distinct frequencies detectable by our senses, from the visible spectrum of light to the auditory and tactile ranges. Many wavelengths—like infrared and ultraviolet—exist beyond our perception yet still impact us. Just as musical intervals or astrological aspects create unique vibrational effects, the subtle energies of sacred geometry influence our emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being.
This connection between energy, resonance, and harmony reveals a profound truth: the universe, like music, operates through frequencies that interact with us in ways we can measure, calibrate, and harmonize.
Personally, I use humming and polyvagal exercises to shift my vibrational state, promoting calm and balance in my nervous system. These practices, much like tuning a musical instrument, help align our energy to resonate more harmoniously with the world around us.
Emotional Harmony
Here's where it becomes really interesting: just as these celestial aspects reveal relationships between planets, they also illuminate the dynamics in our human connections. Whether it involves a partner, a friend, or even ourselves, we continually navigate these cycles of connection, tension, and growth.
When we're in harmony—our emotional body aligned with our inner needs and external environment—we generate resonance, much like a beautiful piece of music. But when we're out of tune, living in emotional dissonance, we experience stagnation, disconnection, and inability to move forward.
Recognizing our emotional wavelengths helps us tune to higher harmony. It starts with grasping the "aspects" of our own inner world:
-Where do we stand in this cycle?
-Do we find ourselves at the beginning of something new (a conjunction)?
-Are we encountering a challenge that pushes us to act (a square)?
-Or do we dwell in a moment of flow and ease (a trine)?
-Does a confrontation emerge between two viewpoints (full moon)?
A conjunction is a powerful merging of energies—something new being born.
A square brings forth challenge and friction—moments when growth requires effort, courage, and action. The action either emerges as an internal crisis (1st quarter square) or manifests as a crisis that stems from society (third quarter square).
A trine reveals moments of ease and resonance, when energies align naturally and are supportive, like a harmonious chord in music.
Electromagnetic Beings We Are
As electromagnetic beings, we are constantly interacting with the Universe’s energetic frequencies. Our bodies, composed of trillions of cells with their own bioelectric charge, create a field intrinsically linked to the electromagnetic forces surrounding us. Whether consciously or not, we resonate with the Earth's magnetic field, the sun's vibrations, and even modern man-made frequencies.
Our thoughts, emotions, and actions shape this field, influencing our vibrational state and affecting how we relate to others, navigate the world, and heal. Like tuning an instrument, we can recalibrate ourselves to align with the frequencies that support harmony and balance.
As we become aware of the frequencies we encounter and the vibrations we emit, we could gain the power to shift our state and create a harmonious relationship with the world. This isn't about achieving a "higher" or "lower" frequency but resonating with what aligns with who we are and what we seek to accomplish.
Our environment, relationships, and thoughts all impact our energy. Recognizing and addressing dissonance is an opportunity to adjust, recalibrate, and move toward resonance with our desired state.
Surrendering + Thresholds + Metaphors
To determine which planet is closing, measure them in relation to the slowest and fastest. Venus closing in on Mars, for example, represents a balsamic relationship until it moves forward, initiating a new cycle. The Sun, as the slowest reference point, governs all closures and beginnings. My natal Jupiter, for instance, is in a balsamic aspect to the Sun because it stands at 3°36’ Taurus while my Sun is at 6°57’.
This period transcends personal closures—it includes our bonds with others. Endings bring both pain and opportunity. They create space for new beginnings.
Think of a bond that has run its course. You might feel sadness, but also liberation—a recognition that the connection has fulfilled its purpose and that it’s time for something new to emerge. This embodies the energy of the threshold.
On a collective level, this energy plays out in dissolving systems, ideologies, and structures that no longer serve us. Simultaneously, new ideas and innovations take root, manifesting Aquarian energy—groupthink, collective progress, and innovation. However, if we lose our sense of individual agency and heart-centered joy, the collective energy risks becoming directionless. Without personal authenticity, contributions to the collective lose their meaning.
Think of this moment as standing at the shore of a vast ocean. The waves pull back, taking with them the sand and debris of the past. For a moment, you stand in stillness, unsure of what’s next. Then, slowly, the tide rises again, bringing new waters, life, and possibilities.
Or imagine a caterpillar in its cocoon. In this balsamic phase of transformation, the caterpillar dissolves into a formless state, unable to sense its previous identity. This surrender proves necessary for it to emerge as a butterfly.
These metaphors remind us that uncertainty is a natural part of growth. The fog, stillness, and dissolution signal not failure, but that something new awaits on the horizon, ready to be born.
As we stand at this threshold, I invite you to reflect on the connections in your life—both with others and with yourself.
What chapters approach their close?
What asks to be released?
How can you approach these closures with intention and grace?
At the same time, consider what new beginnings emerge.
What bonds, ideas, or opportunities call to you?
How can you step into these new cycles with courage, clarity, and an open heart?
This embodies the essence of balsamic energy: to honor the past, embrace the present, and trust the future.
Learning from the Past to Shape the Future
The rare 1990-1992 Saturn-Neptune-Uranus conjunction in Capricorn shaped a generation uniquely equipped for transformation, offering insight into our present transitions.
The 1989 Saturn-Neptune conjunction at 10° Capricorn marked the fall of the USSR and the emergence of a new European framework, reflecting profound societal endings and beginnings. Now, as Saturn and Neptune exist in a balsamic aspect—this time in Pisces—we approach another moment of societal dissolution and reformation. We will have to wait until February 2026 for them to meet at 0° Aries, while the North Node will reach this important point on January 11, 2025. Where does this fall in your chart?
A Generation Shaped by Dissolution
The Special Energy of 1990-1992: I feel a deep kinship with these souls, having forged meaningful connections with many of them over the years. I admire and support their desire to confront all of it and their willingness to rebuild.
Perhaps it’s my Saturn in Pisces, Neptune in my 10th house, Capricorn ruling my 12th house, and my own Pluto in Virgo in the 8th house that helps me understand their commitment:
• To confront decay and support the dissolution of a trauma-laden civilization is deeply inspiring.
The energy of the Saturn-Neptune cycle lives deeply embedded in those born around these conjunctions. Particularly, individuals born during the 1990-1992 period carry the rare conjunction of: Saturn (structure), Neptune (dissolution), and Uranus (revolution), All under the karmic influence of the North Node in Capricorn.
The early 1990s saw Jupiter in Cancer opposing a cluster of planets in Capricorn, and many individuals born during this time also had Chiron in Cancer, conjunct either Jupiter or the South Node. This configuration represents a tender emotional vulnerability, giving these souls the ability to tap deeper into what needs to be embraced from the heart. It also highlights the journey of coming of age as accountable individuals, with the strength and wisdom to steward the healing of this evolving cycle of humanity.
I feel connected to this energy as well because my North Node is in Cancer. Even though they have the nodes in reverse, I have learned a lot about how to open my heart through deep friendships and connections with this generation. Their tender emotional vulnerability and ability to embrace and balance their own growth have deeply mirrored my own journey.
For those with personal planets—like the Sun, Moon, or Venus in Capricorn—this period created a distinct and powerful energy that’s both challenging and transformative. For the past 16 years, Pluto’s journey through Capricorn has been preparing this generation for the deep transformations they approach as Pluto enters Aquarius. These individuals came into a time of endings and beginnings, carrying both the closure of one cycle and the potential for a bold new era.
This generation, shaped by the combined influence of Saturn’s structure, Neptune’s dreams, Uranus’ revolution, and Pluto’s transformation, resonates deeply with collective energy. Many step into leadership roles, contributing to innovative fields, and confronting the challenges of societal collapse with resilience and creativity.
Depth in Innovation
In 1989-90, the nodes resided in Aquarius-Leo, emphasizing the collective versus the individual—a dynamic that echoes strongly with our current moment. By 1991, Saturn entered Aquarius, heralding an era of innovation and group-focused change. As Pluto transits into Aquarius, we stand on the cusp of extraordinary shifts. The emphasis on groupthink and collective solutions grows, but as we move forward, it’s critical not to lose: Individual agency, and the connection to our own heart and joy.
Without personal integrity and authenticity, group progress and awareness become hollow with the danger of becoming a disembodied collective blob.
The Generations Born During and After the Conjunction
The individuals born just before this conjunction—often referred to as Millennials—carry a distinct energy. They came to a world on the brink of immense societal change and have already experienced their Saturn return—a rite of passage that occurs around age 29. These individuals have had time to reflect on their sense of responsibility and their connection to the societal structures around them. Now, as they approach their third nodal return (around age 37), they step into a new phase of alignment with their life purpose.
Harmonics and the Individual: A Personal Connection
This energy resonates deeply with me, as I also carry balsamic aspects in my chart:
• My Moon approaches Neptune in Scorpio at my Midheaven, symbolizing the desire to dissolve, revise, and integrate.
• My Jupiter exists in a balsamic relationship to my Sun, and my Uranus to Pluto.
• My Saturn, while sextile to my Sun, resides in Pisces and approaches the Sun’s energy, signaling the eventual completion of a larger cycle in this lifetime.
Living with these energies has given me a deep understanding of the desire to close chapters with intention—to integrate and revise so that what emerges next feels truly new. I see this reflected not just in my own life but also in the cycles of the cosmos and the world around me.
The Threshold of Courage and Creation
The next six months emerge as a profound time of transition. As the North Node, Neptune, and Saturn play out their cosmic dance, we receive a call to honor the dual nature of this energy: The courage to act, and The wisdom to surrender. Whether we confront generational challenges or revisit our connection to endings and beginnings, this threshold invites us to pause, reflect, and prepare for what lies ahead. It’s a time to take what we’ve learned from the past, listen to the voices of the present, and step forward into the future with boldness and grace. The road ahead may appear foggy, but the first step remains within our reach.
What is at Stake? The Solstice Squaring the Nodes
The December 21, 2024, Solstice brings a powerful alignment, with the Sun squaring the Nodes of Fate. This final cardinal square in the current cycle emphasizes action and decisions that align with our soul’s evolution.
The Capricorn-Cancer axis highlights themes of inner and outer authority. After 16 transformative years of Pluto’s influence, we are now capable of owning our responsibilities and stepping into our power.
The Moon in Leo opposes Venus in Aquarius during this time, underscoring the need to balance individual expression with collective needs. This ongoing theme invites us to honor our unique selves while staying meaningfully connected to others.
Reflecting on six months ago—around July 2, 2024, when the Sun in Cancer also squared the Nodes—may provide valuable insights. What did that period bring to you? Now, those themes resurface for review, offering an opportunity for clarity and alignment with your long-term goals.
The Solstice square calls for reflection, courage, and alignment. Embrace this dynamic energy—you should feel energized and pumping. Whatever happens, whether in your life or the outer world 👽, you got this!
Currently, Saturn is in a balsamic relationship to Neptune (culminating on February 26, 2026), and the North Node is in a balsamic position towards Neptune and Saturn, with the relationship culminating in early 2025.
Pythagoras, the ancient Greek philosopher who spent 22 years in ancient Egypt, is credited with introducing us to harmonics. Through his study of musical intervals and their mathematical ratios, he revealed the profound connection between sound, geometry, and the natural world, laying the groundwork for much of our understanding of resonance and frequency.
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