Last week online news sources touted the discovery of a new, unusual Kuiper Belt Object out beyond Neptune. This object is highly inclined (110 degrees) and travels in a retrograde orbit lasting 212.45 years - likely because of a collision long ago knocking it out of the Kuiper Belt Object fray. Thus, it has been given the “nickname” Niku - Chinese for rebellious.
How rebellious? Well, it does move contrary to the status quo planetary revolution pattern. It soars way above what is normally in the range of objects relative to the ecliptic. In fact, it’s so rebellious, it resists all typecasting and insists upon defying rules and regulations.
First, it is not new. 2011 KT19, aka Niku, first came to the conscious attention of astronomers on May 31, 2011. As often happens, distant objects are sighted, then they drop out of sight for some time... planetary orbit parameters, too near the Sun. It was rediscovered in 2015, reevaluated, and given a “found again” personality moniker here in 2016.
Second, this object is not eligible for naming. In order to be named, according to the International Astronomical Union’s rules, the object’s orbital elements must be refined. When refined it is assigned a minor object solar system number. That’s not happened. So, Niku, is just a nickname and it is unlikely it will remain as the official nomenclature.
It is curious to note that concurrent with Niku’s press release, heliocentric Mercury in Sagittarius aligned with Niku’s north node (also a heliocentric reference) of 3 Sagittarius 37. So the mission statement was declared. Which is what?
Certainly rebelliousness and following the path that goes beyond less traveled into previously unknown and never before imagined can be seen in the news... and political campaigns.
If the current orbital parameters of Niku (again, not its real name, but easier to type than 2011 KT19) hold true, the degree of perihelion weighs in at 25 Libra 57 on the scales, also a heliocentric degree. This could change - likely only a little, but it’s not yet time to carve it in stone. We do know that it now transits 24 Libra 31. Presumably, Niku soon approaches its most urgent, fastest-moving point in orbit where it receives solar emanations through the shortest distance and thus maximum intensity. Or the astrological/astronomical equivalent of “game on!” Or as the politicians say: Join (Libra) the revolution (Niku).
So what in tarnation is so urgent about this Sagittarian-Libran, far-reaching, out of the box Kuiper Belt Object?
It is highly inclined... highly inclined to follow the Sagittarian truths it maintains and within those truths, highly inclined to lead others to unify by joining the fold, and then follow a course that differs from the norm. The objective truths would be:
A solid belief system creates a firm, balanced stand.
It is unwavering within its inspired, universal truths.
It upholds the idea that others may benefit from its alternative view of consensus reality.
Nice theoretical models, however, a modicum of caution for this object within the rebellious moniker might be well applied to ensure...
The “truth” does not consist of rapidly spun, impulse thoughts spewed without a sense of continuity.
The “truth” is not forced upon others.
That it is not said that if you want to join, you must believe exactly as I do, otherwise, you’re not as evolved.
There is no B.S. involved. We all know what that means... bombastic speculation and broadly spread silliness.
Regardless of how rebellious any solar system object is, it bears repeating that it moves in a regulated revolution, gravitationally prescribed by the core of our solar system - the Sun. You can be as rebellious as you want... as far off the grid as you can wander... still, your range is dictated by the influence of the Sun.
There’s some other Kuiper Belt/new planet news, too.
Recently, 2016 FL19 was catalogued. It has a whopper of an orbit, 43,506.5 years. Though huge, this Scattered Disk Object is not the orbital length record holder. That distinction holder is 2012 DR30, who revolves around the Sun in a leisurely stroll of 56,936.7 years! When you consider that as the new century began the largest confirmed orbital period came in at about 300 years, the expansion of what we know our solar system to be... has literally exploded. The metaphorical implications are virtually unbounded.
The above two longest period contenders may yield to uo3L91, a primary suspect in confirmation of the new, significantly-sized planet way, way out there. Mike Brown, demoter of Pluto and promoter of Planet Nine, and his team actively scour data on this object. So new and recent is their discovery, its orbital elements are not verified enough to post. However, they are convinced uo3L91 is proof of Planet Nine, and its assumed location becomes more clear! A new planet (no, not Planet X/Nibiru) - a planet whose merits no one can argue! What will it do to astrology? What will it do to collective consciousness?
Things as we know them now expand, becoming vaster, broader, wider. More options. More choices. More alternatives. Pick well. Pick consciously. Pick resting on your beliefs, cultivated consciousness and dharma direction.
More soon.