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The Mars Retrograde of 2024-2025

The 2024- 2025 Mars Retrograde Cycle ( Mercury retrograde and Mars retrograde overlap until 12/15/2024)

12/6/2024 to 05/02/2025

Mars entered the pre-Shadow retrograde zone on 10/4/2024 at 17’ Cancer 01
Mars Retrograde starts December 6 2024 at 06 Leo 10
Mars backtracks into Cancer on January 7, 2025.
Mars will go direct on 2/23/2025 at 17 Cancer 01
Mars reenters Leo on April 17, 2025
Mars leaves the post-shadow retrograde shadow on May 2, 2025, at 06 Leo10

Important Aspect during the Mars Retrograde cycle:

On 11/3/2024, Mars was in Cancer at 29’ opposite Pluto Capricorn at 29’ (this was right before the election)
On January 3, 2025, Mars retrograde at 1’Leo will be opposite Pluto at 1’ Aquarius.
On April 27, 2025, Mars will again oppose Pluto they will both be direct in motion at 3’Leo/Aquarius.

This Mars opposite Pluto aspect is highly volatile, involving the stubborn fixed signs of Leo and Aquarius. This combination often manifests as a defiant attitude, characterized by aggression and a lack of self-control. Actions taken at this time may not be logical. This transit can revolve around an obsession with power and dominance, as well as a refusal to compromise.

The second square in a series of three takes place on December 24, 2024, with Jupiter at 14’ Gemini square and Saturn at 14’ Pisces. Collectively, we are facing the cause and effect of our moral choices. A lot of FAFO will unfold.

On February 3, 2025, Mars at 19’ Cancer will Square Chiron at 19’ Aries: Chiron squares can be emotional and very painful. This aspect potentially will be more difficult for cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorns.

Image depicting the retrograde motion of Mars — The Retrograde Motion of Mars

The Mars Retrograde Cycle:

Re-examining and Reflecting on Actions and Consequences

Mars goes retrograde about every 26 months for 58-81 days. When Mars “goes retrograde,” it will look like Mars has changed direction, but it’s an optical illusion created by our viewpoint here on Earth.

Mars rules physical activities, life force, sexual energy, and the competitive and ambitious drive to get our basic needs met. Mars is how we go about getting what we want in life. A healthy Mars is confident, ambitious, assertive, and strong-willed. A Mars that is not well-placed can be indecisive, timid, and co-dependent.

Mars is exalted when in Capricorn, rules when in Aries & Scorpio, detriment when in Taurus & Libra, and in its Fall while in Cancer.

The Mars retrograde of 2024 – 2025 will spend its retrograde cycle in both Leo and Cancer.

Mars transiting in Leo, a fixed masculine fire sign, is thought to represent humanity’s best and worst traits. Known for their large egos and generous hearts, Mars in Leo needs to be the center of attention, self-confident, and courageous. However, Mars in Leo can also be rigid, prideful, and stubborn.

Mars transiting in Cancer is a much different expression than outgoing and confidant Leo. Mars Cancer is a difficult transit. Cancer is a cardinal feminine water sign, Cancer is concerned with emotions, family, home, and security. Mars in Cancer is debilitated by being in the opposite sign of Mars’ exaltation, which is considered to be in decline, weak, and hidden.

When a planet is in its Fall, it doesn’t have value, it is not listened to, hidden away, or cast out. A planet in its Fall can overcompensate, act oddly, or indicate an imbalance.

When Mars goes retrograde we can feel deflated, indecisive, and lack motivation. Mars’s retrograde energy becomes internalized, introspective, and hesitant to react. The internalized anger and stress can exacerbate health issues at this time.

Plans or projects can stall or move slower than planned. Accidents are a possibility due to impulsive behavior, disagreements, and aggressive confrontations, which are more likely to occur during Mars’s retrograde.

Sometimes delays, setbacks, and frustrations during the Mars retrograde help us to discover issues that need to be addressed and behaviors that need to be changed. The Mars retrograde can force us to examine Mars issues relating to anger, sexuality, and ambition. If you have been overworking, trying to cope with stress, or are experiencing health struggles the Mars retrograde can force you to slow down and use the Mars retrograde cycle time to reconsider how you have been managing your life.

The Mars retrograde is an excellent time to reexamine what has been working and not working in our lives. We can use the retrograde to reinforce and strengthen the routines that support our goals. We can review and hopefully gain understanding regarding our anger issues, impulses, desires, and ambitions.

If we decide to make changes it is best to wait to take necessary corrective measures when Mars goes direct.

The retrograde is a good time to review your goals and the methods you have been deploying to meet your goals.

You can make adjustments, work out the details, and take corrective action to implement changes after Mars has gone direct.

During Mars retrograde DO NOT buy or DIY anything mechanical! Do not force things! At this time initiating or being impulsive will not help and can have serious consequences.

The Mars retrograde is a good time to:

Review how you handle anger, conflicts, competition, sexual relationships, self-defense, and passive/aggressive issues.
Recalibrate, slow down, and redefine your relationship to Mars issues. Listen to your intuition, go with your instincts.
What in your life is no longer serving a purpose?
What is essential and what do you need to let go of?
Expand your perspective, be flexible, and accept changes.

Prepare for the retrograde and remember that:

“It is a wise person who rules the stars, a fool who is ruled by them.”

The Mercury Retrograde Cycle and the 2024 Fall Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius

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The Fall Mercury Retrograde

November 7, 2024, at 4:32 am Pre-Shadow at 06 Sagittarius 24

November 25, 2024, 6:42 pm Mercury goes retrograde at 22 Sagittarius 40

December 15, 2024, 12:56 pm (PT) Mercury station to direct at 06 Sagittarius 24

January 2, 2025, Mercury leaves Post Retrograde Shadow at 22 Sagittarius 40

Sagittarius Mercury Retrograde is Coming!

Mercury will start slowly down on November 7th, entering the pre-shadow period of the Mercury retrograde cycle. Mercury officially goes station to retrograde on November 25th. Mercury will be stationed to direct on December 15th. Mercury will complete its Fall Mercury retrograde cycle on January 2nd, when it leaves the post-retrograde shadow, having retraced its steps and returning to the degree when the retrograde started.

Here is a bit about Mercury and the Mercury Retrograde Cycle

The Planet Mercury

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It is never more than thirty degrees away from the Sun and takes Mercury 88 days to circle it. In our chart, Mercury represents our communication style, perceptions, thoughts, ideas, reasoning, and logic. Mercury is also important in the use of technology (phones, computers, mechanical instruments, and the Internet). It influences transportation and travel plans and is associated with commerce and trade.

Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, rules in Gemini and Virgo, and has challenges when placed in Sagittarius and Pisces.

If Mercury is behind the Sun in your chart your communication style is more cautious and reflective. ( hindsight)

If your Mercury is ahead of the Sun in your chart your communication style is more pragmatic and objective. ( foresight)

There are three types of solar conjunctions; cazimi, combust, and under the Sun’s beams. If your Mercury is conjunct with the Sun (under the Sun’s beams 8’ – ’17 degrees) one’s solar identity and one’s ideas are merged and the conjunction is considered mildly debilitated. The individual can be very creative but can lack perspective.

If the Mercury is 8 degrees or closer to the Sun, then the Mercury is said to be “combust” and afflicted. A combust planet is considered weak because, like the mythical Icarus, the planet is flying too close to the Sun and gets “burnt”.

Cazimi occurs when a planet is within 1 degree of the Sun ( or 17 arc minutes). Astrologer, Olivia Barclay states in her book, Horary Astrology Rediscovered “Any planet at the very heart of the Sun, within 17 minutes of its center, is called Cazimi and is considered most fortunate. (p.86)

Cazimi is an ancient Arabic term, (translated means heart of the Sun) for when a planet is within 17 mins arc of the Sun. Cazimi is considered to be a form of “accidental dignity”, fortified by the Sun’s rays, an auspicious and lucky time.

A Cazimi Mercury has been called the “mark of genius,” strengthening the abilities to communicate, gain intellectual insights, and have the ability to see “into the heart of situations and circumstances.”

Retrogrades Motions:

A retrograde occurs only from the Earth’s viewpoint. (Geocentric) A retrograde happens when a faster-moving planet catches up and passes a slower-moving planet during its orbit around the Sun. When a planet is retrograde a new synodic cycle begins. ( the conjunction of two planets thus starting a new cycle)

During retrograde motion, the Earth and the retrograde planet are closest in their orbit, (on the same side of the Sun) and the retrograde planet appears to be larger in the sky. ( except for Mercury and Venus)

The Mercury Retrograde Cycle:

Most of the time when we see Mercury it is moving in the same direction as the Sun. But, when Mercury is closest to the Earth it “appears” to reverse its direction for about three weeks. Mercury goes retrograde three sometimes four times a year.

The Pre-Retrograde Shadow:

Prior to going retrograde Mercury’s speed starts to slow down and we start to notice frustrations with communication, travel, and technology. We can use this “pre-retrograde” time to get ready and prepare. Be sensible and take the initiative to get ahead of possible mercury retrograde problems. Take your car to get looked at or get an oil change, check your tires, back up your computer, update your computer’s security and virus protection, and replace your smoke alarm batteries.

Retrograde:

Mercury slows to a halt and officially goes “station to retrograde”. This is when we experience significant frustrations regarding communication, commerce, travel, and technology. We can expect miscommunications, travel delays or the need to cancel and reschedule plans and technology can break down. As Mercury “retraces his steps” we can see what needs to be revised, reorganized, and restructured. Mercury retrograde can reveal flaws in our plans and our thinking process. We can be overwhelmed with blockages and beset with unforeseen obstacles, We may have to make changes, adjust our schedules, and repeat steps. It can be difficult to express ourselves clearly, or we misread what others are saying to us. Situations that begin under Mercury Retrograde often reappear or resolve themselves under a future Mercury Retrograde!

Mercury retrograde supports introspection, and re-evaluation, and can increase intuition and psychic awareness. Intuition works better than logic during this time. Trust your instincts, be guided by your dreams, and explore your creativity when Mercury is retrograde.

Remember to SLOW down, take your time, and double-check your work, pay attention to details. Mercury retrograde works best when focused on reorganizing, reviewing, redoing, and finishing projects.

When Mercury goes Direct

Once Mercury has gone “station to direct” we can slowly feel the retrograde release its gripe as the gears begin to move forward.

Post Retrograde ( two sometimes three-week periods)

During the post-Mercury retrograde period, as Mercury gains speed, situations start to “correct” themselves. At this time, we can begin to problem solve and work on the issues that the Mercury retrograde broke. During the post-retrograde phase, you are given the chance to handle the third pass of Mercury more effectively. ( Mercury is now retracing his steps)

Working with Mercury Retrograde

We can transform our experience with Mercury Retrograde and use the “backward” motion to our benefit. Knowledge is power. When Mercury goes retrograde, we can avoid unnecessary difficulties by following a few sensible guidelines and consciously working with retrograde energy.

1. Use the three-week window before Mercury goes retrograde (called the shadow period) to get prepared. For example:

Back up your computer, tablet, and cell phone.
Do car maintenance.
If possible, avoid purchasing big-ticket items that cannot be returned.
Avoid making agreements or signing contracts.
Do not start new projects

2. Know what sign Mercury will be retrograde in. The sign that Mercury is transiting while retrograde will tell you what specific difficulties you might encounter. For example, if Mercury was retrograde in sensitive and emotionally watery Cancer the retrograde would highlight issues around home life, domesticity, communications with family members, family resources, and emotional security issues. This placement can bring to the surface emotions that have been dwelling deep in the subconscious, and uncomfortable and unresolved emotions can rise to the surface. Communication can be filled with micro-aggressions. People tend to be more hypersensitive at this time and emotional misunderstandings can be difficult to resolve. Mercury retrograde in Cancer can tap into memories of unresolved emotional conflicts, and people and situations from your past can come into focus. This is a time when you can use your natural psychic abilities to further emotional growth. People can feel moody and have the urge to “nest” during this transit. Mercury retrograde in Cancer is a good time to do renovations, complete household repairs, work on a family scrapbook, or investigate your family’s genealogy.

3. Know what house the Mercury retrograde is traveling in. For example, if Mercury retrograde is moving through your 6th house prepare to experience challenges at work or with your co-workers. If it is traveling through your third house pay extra attention to how you are driving, and be careful when speaking it is easier to be misunderstood at this time.

4. In general, the best use of your energy during the Mercury retrograde is to slow down, pay attention to your surroundings, take the scenic route, and be mindful that you might run into delays, and it’s okay. Give yourself extra time to get where you are going, and be patient with yourself and others. Be prepared to possibly experience communication difficulties, misunderstandings, or delays at work or when traveling. Practice patience and be cautious. Review your work, recheck your schedule, double-check your calendar, and take the extra step to make sure things are done correctly.

5. Take time to relax, try to meditate, walk, and take a nap. Step out of your normal routine. The Mercury retrograde can be an excellent time to reflect, daydream, and imagine. Get in touch with your inner creative energies. Be open to psychic information.

6. Traditional astrology advises that during the Mercury retrograde it is unwise to enter into contractual agreements. Often contracts signed when Mercury is retrograde are flawed or the agreement will need to be revised or the legal matter drags on and on. DO NOT BUY BIG TICKET ITEMS like cars or computers. DO NOT BEGIN NEW PROJECTS!

7. The best use of our time and energy during a Mercury retrograde is to “retrace our steps”, circle back and review, re-examine, and revise if necessary.

Review

When Mercury goes retrograde, we often experience difficulties, delays, and frustrations with travel, communication, and technology. By knowing when Mercury goes retrograde, we can save ourselves a lot of headaches. We can prepare to meet the coming challenges.

Spend the retrograde reevaluating, reviewing, and completing projects. Ideally, Mercury retrograde is a fertile time to work with creative and spiritual energies. When we go with the flow of the retrograde things tend to go better. It is helpful to know the sign that Mercury is in while retrograde. The sign tells us “the mood” and behavior the retrograde period will exhibit.

Try to take preventive measures at least three weeks before Mercury goes retrograde. For example: take your car or computer for repairs or upkeep 3 weeks before the retrograde starts. Please wait until Mercury has gone direct for three weeks before starting any new projects.

When Mercury retrograde transits connect to your Natal, Solar, or Progressed charts Mercury issues; particularly, communications issues can become very challenging.

Remember the Do and Do NOT Do List for Mercury Retrograde

Do check and recheck travel plans, schedules, and appointments
Do review, re-do, review, tie up loose ends, repair
Do fix what was broken during the last retrograde
Do double-check written documents or calculations
DO NOT SIGN CONTRACTS, DO NOT buy big-ticket items, electronics, cars
Do not start a new project, take a new job, or avoid doing anything last-minute
If you must make a purchase, send important packages, or travel purchase insurance
Plan! Give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination or finish projects

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The Astrological Strengths and Weaknesses of Presidential Candidates VP Harris and Donald Trump

By Maire Wahosi 0 Comments

The upcoming United States Election

I recently attended several Zoom meetings with astrologers from around the world. The discussion focused on who each astrologer thought would win the upcoming United States election. The panels of astrologers were mostly represented by men, and there were only two women. The astrologers used different approaches and focused on different reasons why they thought a certain candidate might win. Interestingly, many of the men thought that Trump would win, and the two women thought that Vice President Harris would win. Every single astrologer thought there would be violence associated with the election.

When using Astrology to predict an election outcome, astrologers use many different tools. Traditionally, Electoral Astrologers analyze the Spring Equinox chart, the candidate’s natal, solar, and progressed charts, the country’s birth chart, and recent eclipses. And of course, the chart for election day. I think it is also helpful to look at the Autumn Equinox chart and look at each candidate’s Astro locality chart set to the White House.

Because it was Mercury retrograde when the Continental Congress declared independence from England, there is confusion about the timing of the United State’s birth chart.

There are several historical primary sources to help us decide the possible time that Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence.

John Adams from Massachusetts wrote to his wife Abagail every day and discussed what transpired during the meetings. Thomas Jefferson from Virginia and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, kept a diary. Several other members of the Continental Congress wrote letters describing the events in Philadelphia that summer.

Adams wrote to his wife on July 3 and told her that he believed that July 2 would be the day that the United States celebrated independence from England because that was the day that the Continental Congress passed unanimously a resolution declaring independence from England. It was then decided that the declaration needed revising. Thomas Jefferson, Adams, and Benjamin Franklin worked on revisions all day on July 3rd and into the morning of July 4th. On the morning of July 4th, the Continental Congress convened at 9:00 am, and ratifying the declaration was the second item on the day’s agenda. Noted, American historian David McCulloch writes, ‘Discussion of the Declaration appears to have continued through the morning until about 11:00 am when the debate was closed, and the vote was taken. (1988,p.137)

In a classic Mercury retrograde fashion, there are various birth charts used for the United States. Other charts are set for later in the afternoon when the trio of Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin were tasked with preparing a Seal of the United States; other charts are based on when the Declaration was printed, also in use is a historically unjustified middle of the night chart. The most popular is called the Sibly chart, it is an esoteric chart that “signifies” the event and is not based on historical facts. I use the mid-morning chart based on the Journals of the Continental Congress. I also refer to when the Declaration of Independence was read to the public on July 8th at Noon in Philadelphia.

For folks that don’t want to know the astrological why, I have added a Quick analysis to each section and will do a summary as well.

Trump’s Astrological strengths and weaknesses in the upcoming election

Trump, as you might imagine, has an extremely bellicose natal chart, filled with aggressive aspects and some very lucky Jupiter aspects, Trump has succeeded at failing upward.

Natal Chart with USA’s chart: Quick analysis: He is planning to use the same strategies as the last time he ran for office. He still has a strong appeal to the media, his base identifies with his grievances, he uses the Gish gallop technique effectively, and believes that any drama including negative attention is better than no attention.

His natal chart makes some very strong aspects with the United States’ natal chart. He has a talent for bringing out the worst in people. ( his Pluto on USA North Node, his Sun/North Node on USA Mars /MC, his Jupiter/Chiron on USA’s Saturn/Juno and opposite USA’s Chiron, his Sun/ Moon/ Nodes Square USA’s Neptune, ***his Mercury conjuncts USA’s Sun, Jupiter, Venus and it is all squared by his Neptune***)

Because his Mercury is elevated and in conjunction with the country’s Sun, Jupiter, and Venus, the main steam media created him. He gets nonstop media attention, and the conjunction is squaring his Neptune, so he is good at lying and spreading disinformation and effectively using the Gish gallop strategy, and these aspects are a strong indicator of celebrity cult status. His Chiron is exactly on the country’s Saturn. If Chiron is wounded, it lashes out and wounds whatever it touches. Saturn is the country’s foundation. He appeals to those who harbor grievances. He is angry and wants revenge.

The Solar Chart: Quick Analyses ~ Bad health, more legal troubles

This chart indicates serious health issues with the Moon in opposition to Saturn, and they both are squaring his Sun/Mercury/Venus. There’s also a nasty Mars squaring both the solar chart’s Pluto and his own natal chart’s Pluto. This can be violent, with uncontrollable desires, emotions, and impulses. It’s a dark aspect.

Progressed chart: Quick analysis: Physical and mental deterioration and a desire for unlimited power. There is nothing that he won’t do in the pursuit of winning.

His progressed chart is very weak. His progressed ascendant with his Moon is square Saturn/ Pluto on the 10th house cusp this shows bad physical and mental health. It also is an indicator of power struggles, the desire for power, and the misuse of power. Saturn in the 9th house shows he is having legal troubles ( that’s an understatement). But, also he hopes to rely on the courts to help him.

He continues to have success with the media because his progressed Mercury is elevated making very nice aspects to his Venus/Jupiter. He also has allies who are extremely wealthy and are donating huge sums of money to help get him elected.

When looking at his progressed chart with the USA’s chart, two significant things stand out. The USA’s Mars and his Uranus are Exactly conjunct on the 10th house, and both square the country’s Neptune. This is a violent, explosive, and deceitful combination.

The 2024 Aries Ingress Chart with Trump’s Natal:

Quick Analysis: A Violent Play for Power That Could Succeed

This chart is alarming. Trump’s Mars is elevated on the ingress chart’s 10th house and is opposite the ingress chart’s Mars; this is a very aggressive aspect. It indicates a person willing to go to great lengths to win. The ingress chart’s Mars makes favorable aspects to both his natal Sun and Moon. The astrologers who predicted Trump would win thought this combination of aspects indicated that he would prevail.

Not only that, but the ingress chart’s Moon is a few degrees from Trump’s Pluto. This is a shady, manipulative aspect that can also indicate violence. Once again, the media is seen helping him with his Mercury, making trines to the ingress Venus. Trump makes them a lot of money. Trump’s Vesta is exactly on the ingress chart’s Neptune. This is a well-known aspect of large thefts and an indicator of a conman.

Election Day 11/5/24 with Trump’s chart

Quick analysis: Repeating strategies like the last time he ran. This time more bullying and willingness to do whatever is necessary to win including violence, deceit, and manipulation. Over the top in every way possible.

Many states have been voting for weeks, so I decided to run the election day chart for polls closing in Hawaii.

Trump has two significant connections with the election day chart; transiting Jupiter in Gemini (detriment and retrograde in motion) is on Trump’s Sun /North Node, also making a nice trine to his own Jupiter in Libra (also retrograde). I think that this shows that he is overconfident. Jupiter can be exaggerative, especially in its detriment and retrograde. He believes he has allies (planets in his 11th house) who are willing to help him. He also has some allies (planets in his 12th house) that are plotting against him. If Trump wins, he would be showcased, but Vance would be in charge.

His Ascendant and his Mars are in a tight square to the malefic fixed star Algol and the transiting Uranus. He intends to bully anyone who gets in his way. This Summer, I wrote about how Trump and his running mate Vance, both had significant connections to the fixed star Algol. Remember that Algol represents the severed head of Medusa, poorly aspected Algol can lead to bad outcomes.

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Happy Equinox ~ Themes of Balance & Equality,

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September 22 Equinox ~ when the sun crosses over the Earth’s equator and night and day are approximately equal

The September Equinox heralds the first day of autumn for the Northern Hemisphere and, the first day of Spring for the Southern Hemisphere. At an equinox, the sun appears directly above the Earth’s equator. During the September equinox, the sun crosses from north to south. Day and night are equal in length at each equinox. The sun will enter the zodiac sign of Libra, ruled by the goddess of love; she seeks harmony, beauty, and social connection.

Mundane astrologers cast charts for the exact moment of equinoxes and solstices to understand what might happen for the following three months. I like to check the AstroCartography or locational astrology for all Equinox and Solstice charts to see trends and world events.

AstroCartography was pioneered and popularized by the astrologer Jim Lewis in the 1970s. The system uses astrology, astronomy, and geography to compare your natal chart, or a mundane event to a map of the Earth. The map shows each planet and its geographical position at the time of an event. For example, Mars might have been above the town where you were born. At that location you will feel more Mars; you might be more aggressive, argumentative, and competitive than if you lived under a Moon influence which would be fickle and emotionally sensitive. To complete the picture you have to factor in what houses and aspects are influencing the planet (s) that you are living under. AstroCartography is fun and very helpful.

The Autumn Equinox chart contains a waning but auspicious configuration called a Kite. The Kite occurred on 9/20 and included the Sun and the outer planets, Neptune in Pisces, Pluto in Capricorn, and Uranus in Taurus, all three outer planets are in the last degrees of their signs. In 2025 the configuration will resurface but each outer planet will have moved forward into new signs, and the focus will shift to fire and air signs. An outer planet Kite indicates that world events are changing and will be moving in new directions.

The United States national election comes several weeks after the Autumn Equinox. The Autumn Equinox chart holds some interesting insights related to the upcoming election.

I will do a separate post about the upcoming US election if you are interested. I just wanted to let you know that what I have to say is not for the faint of heart.

Pluto Re-Visits Capricorn 9/1/2024 to 11/19/2024

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Pluto Revisits Capricorn ~ Updated

September 1 the lord of the underworld, Pluto retrograded back into Capricorn for one last hurrah. Pluto entered Capricorn way back in 2008 and will move into Aquarius on November 19, 2024, and remain in that sign for the next 20 years.

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IUA) demoted the ninth planet from the Sun. Pluto now is classified as a Dwarf planet. Planets are defined as celestial objects large enough to have been made rounded by their gravitational orbit and their orbital dominance clears the space surrounding the planet’s orbit. Pluto is not large enough to exert its orbital dominance and is one of five dwarf planets in our Solar System. It takes Pluto 248 years to complete one full cycle around the Sun

For the purpose of astrology, Pluto is very much considered a planet and can exert a powerful influence in our collective experience and is often a profound teacher in natal and progressed charts.

Pluto provides transformational experiences at the deepest levels of consciousness. Intense, and destructive, Pluto destroys outdated decayed, and corrupted governments, institutions, and relationships, and as a Phoenix rises from the ashes to be reborn.

Pluto offers opportunities for growth through brutal honesty, reaching inside our psyche and shedding light on our inner demons, exposing our weaknesses, and uncovering our strengths. Pluto cleanses and eliminates allowing renewal, and new beginnings.

The negative aspects of Pluto often play out in the collective as power struggles, the rise of tyrannical and authoritarian governments, wars, pandemics, and the fall of long-standing empires.

Pluto in Capricorn

You might remember that Pluto in Capricorn (2008 to 11/19/2024) has been busy rigging the system, consolidating and concentrating its power through fundamental bureaucracies that support patriarchal capitalism. Pluto in Capricorn oversaw the 2009 Wall Street Bail Out due to the 2008 Wall Street Crash. In 2008, Wall Street power players in finance, earning millions, had set in motion a stock market crash that wiped out more than $2 trillion of Americans’ retirement savings. As the stock market crashed foreclosures and unemployment rose America faced the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of 1929.

Subprime mortgage lenders like Countrywide and Lehman Brothers caused the 2008 Wall Street crash. They sold millions of mortgages to homebuyers with poor credit and offered them “special rates” pushing unqualified people to buy homes they could not afford. Then they packaged the mortgages and passed on the toxic debt by the billions in the form of bonds. This irresponsibility happened when Pluto was in Sagittarius but reigning in and stabilizing the economy happened when Pluto entered practical Capricorn. The economy did not recover until 2013.

The American taxpayer bailed out Wall Street to the tune of $29 trillion. No major Wall Street executive went to jail for destroying the economy. Banks and other financial institutions including the very banks that caused the crash received bailout loans. The bailout loans were granted at interest rates far below the market rate. Meanwhile, an estimated 10 million Americans lost their homes to the Wall Street subprime crash.

So, Pluto in reckless and opportunistic Sagittarius let real estate companies and bankers hype subprime mortgages to unsuspecting homeowners and crashed Wall Street. Then Pluto in Capricorn had to put the economy back together and chose to feed trillions of taxpayer dollars to the very institutions that had caused the crisis. The bail-out allowed Wall Street to walk away with the minor sting of having to pay some fines, a few modest and watered-down financial regulations were instituted and no one of any importance went to jail.

Every time Wall Street and its newly minted billionaire class are asked to pay more taxes the financial world spin doctors insist that the economy will suffer if we anger the financial “gods”. Major multinational corporations, billionaires, and millionaires pay little or no taxes. Huge companies keep gobbling up their competitors. A handful of companies own all the grocery chains. Fossil fuels companies since the 70’s have been engaged in disinformation campaigns to confuse and lie to the public about their enormous contributing role in climate change and many countries are still subsidies the industry knowing that they are destroying the habitability of the planet. Income inequality is getting worse and the federal minimum wage in America hasn’t been raised since 2009 it remains at $7.25 and there is no state where an individual can pay rent when working for minimum wage. Many workers need more than one job to survive.

During the 2020 Covid -19 shut down the world experienced supply chain difficulties because most companies had been using JIT (“just in time”) shipping. To save money companies have very little stock on hand and the pandemic made it difficult to get products and consumers were frustrated by product shortages. Companies have used many excuses to justify raising prices such as; blaming the pandemic, product shortages, and wage hikes. Across the world, inflation has hit consumers’ wallets. The real reason behind raising prices is the unchecked power of corporations. Former US secretary of labor, Robert Reich believes that inflation is caused by, “the economic concentration of the American economy in the hands of a relative few corporate giants with the power to raise prices”.

A report by the United States Congress states that “the top four grocery chains control 72% of sales in metropolitan areas” and this consolidation of food systems drives prices up. Currently, grocery chain Koger is seeking to merge with Albertson in what would be the largest supermarket merger in US history. During litigation, it was revealed that Koger hiked the price of eggs and milk price gouging consumers.

During Pluto’s stay in Capricorn, our planet has been experiencing dramatic Climate change events. We have seen melting glaciers, heat waves, fires, floods, and famine. Not one single industrialized country has been able to meet its 2018 UN Paris Agreement commitments.

Scientists warn that we are now headed for a temperature rise of up to 2.6C and the world needs to take immediate actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

On March 20, 2023, while Pluto was in the very last degree of Capricorn, (the 29th degree of any zodiac sign is an Anaretic degree and considered to be “fated” and destructive), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report was released. The report was an 8-year-long undertaking with assessments from the world’s most authoritative scientific body on climate change. The 8,000-page report offers a grim analysis, detailing the devastating consequences of rising greenhouse admissions around the world. I have included a summary of the 10 biggest findings from the 2023 IPCC report at the end of this page.

From an Astrological perspective, the fact that this report was released while Pluto was in the Anaretic degree of earthy and ambitious Capricorn, a sign that represents traditional foundations of organizations, governments, and economies signals that these institutions are weak, tired, there is a sense of urgency and crisis looming. The Anaretic degree often indicates that “it is too late.” The report was a desperate attempt by climate scientists to warn governments to take action on climate change before it’s too late. Unfortunately, the media barely covered the report.

Now once again we are at the Anaretic degree and some scientists are saying that they believe it’s too late to save humanity from a climate apocalypse.

American Democracy in Crisis

America is currently experiencing its Pluto return. When the American colonists declared independence from England, Pluto was retrograde in Capricorn at 27 degrees. The current transiting Pluto will not retrograde back for an exact conjunction, but it will be at the Anaretic degree and close enough to cause major problems for the upcoming national election on November 5th. I will post more about the election once we get closer to the date.

Saying goodbye to Pluto in Capricorn

A lot happened while Pluto was transiting in Capricorn (2008 -2024) a huge financial crisis, the Covid pandemic, the acceleration of climate change, the rise of the billionaire/Oligarchy class, the gig economy, and the cult of MAGA/ INCEL. If you were affected adversely by Pluto’s transit through Capricorn, especially if you have planets or angles in the late degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn, spend the next two and half months reviewing and releasing the past. Decide now what you want to keep and what you need to discard. Try not to be dragged into past power struggles, and use this time to make sure that what you have built can withstand being tested by new challenges.

Be well in Peace with Earth & Sky, ~ Maire

Sources

Bailout: An Inside Account of How Washington Abandoned Main Street While Rescuing Wall Street. Barofsky, Neil

https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/12/04/house-hearing-wall-street-gets-bailed-out-by-fed-main-street-gets-sold-out/

Global Shortages During Coronavirus Reveal Failings of Just-in-Time Manufacturing

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/11/us-inflation-market-power-america-antitrust-robert-reich

https://docs.house.gov/meetings/JU/JU05/20220119/114345/HHRG-117-JU05-20220119-SD006.pdf

https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2024/03/26/high-food-prices-consolidation/

Summer 2024 ~ The Astrological Weather ~

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August is filled with exciting astrological drama! Mercury retrograde in two different signs is always a bit jarring. We will have two significant T-squares, a Blue Super Full Moon, and warring gods Jupiter and Saturn make a square and test our collective faith.

We begin with transiting Mars conjuncts Jupiter Gemini and they both square Saturn in Pisces

August 14th Transiting Mars and Jupiter at 16 Gemini 40 conjunct
August 15/16th Transiting Mars at 17 Gemini 42 square transiting Saturn in Pisces
August 19th Transiting Jupiter at 17 Gemini 27 square transiting Saturn in Pisces

The Major Players

1. Mars in Gemini

Mars is the planet that helps us defend ourselves. Mars in your chart shows the strategies you choose to keep yourself safe, pursue your desires and ambitions, and how you express your sexuality. How you respond to the transiting Mars will depend on the zodiac sign that Mars is transiting and how that sign affects your Natal, Solar, and progressed charts. During Mars’s transit through Gemini, the god of war uses the power of intellect, words, and persuasion to reach goals. This transit favors intellectual activity, writing, speaking, and educational pursuits. The positive use of this transit is people of like minds coming together to accomplish collective goals, spreading their message, and building momentum. Difficulties arise when people become too attached to their opinions, become argumentative, try to coerce people, or attack others’ beliefs or ideals.

2. Jupiter in Gemini ~ Last May when Jupiter entered Gemini we chatted about what we could expect. Here’s a quick review.

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, represents expansion and growth. A well-positioned Jupiter or favorable aspects with transiting Jupiter can create opportunities for promotions, relocations, travel, educational advancement, and spiritual and cultural exploration. However, Jupiter in Gemini is not considered a great combination, as it may lead to feeling scattered, and restless. This transit favors expanding businesses and commerce, particularly those offering personalized services, socializing, recreational and sporting events, and traveling for educational or religious purposes.

3. Saturn in Pisces

Saturn: ( In Greek he is Kronus) Saturn is the father of the Olympian gods, Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto, and the goddesses Ceres, Juno, and Vesta. Saturn is associated with the cyclic passage of time and seasons. His temples and symbols are representative of agriculture, harvesting crops, and the annual pagan Saturnalia festival. Saturn represents our karmic fate in astrology, governs societal structures, provides life-learning lessons, and requires discipline and the humility to accept limitations. When we “do our Saturn” we have the potential to achieve goals through patience and persistence.

Saturn has been traveling in sensitive and intuitive Pisces since March of 2023. Pisces struggles to manage Saturn’s need for structure, boundaries, accountability, and responsibilities. Pisces prefers to embrace emotions, delve into the creative collective unconscious, and go with the flow of the moment. When faced with challenging aspects, Saturn transiting in Pisces often will choose to escape, retreating from harsh realities into fantasy, escapism, and victimization. People who are experiencing transits with this placement might be struggling with events beyond their control, experience a ‘crisis of faith’, or feel defeated by overwhelming odds.

The Aspects

August 14th Mars in Gemini conjunction with Jupiter at 16 Gemini 40 at 11:21 am EDT/8:21 am PDT ( Mercury retrogrades back into Leo later in the day)
August 15 PDT 10:30 pm ~ August 16th EDT 1:30 am Mars at 17 Gemini 42 Squares Saturn at 17 Pisces 42
August 19th: A Mutable T-Square: Jupiter in 17 Gemini 27 Square Saturn 17 Pisces 27 at 5:46 pm EDT / 2:46 pm PDT. Also, Venus at 17 Virgo ’22 will square Jupiter and opposite Saturn.
August 19th A second T-Square involving fixed signs. A Full Super Blue Moon* in Aquarius will be opposite the Sun and Mercury in Leo while they all square the Uranus in Taurus. That’s a whole lotta stubborn! Have fun be safe.

Translation:

August 14th: Mars conjunction with Jupiter: If your natal, progressed, or solar chart is forming favorable aspects to this conjunction, you may experience feelings of energy, confidence, and enthusiasm. Now is a great time to start a new sport or take steps to improve your physical health. If you’re already involved in a sport, consider adding new routines or working to increase your stamina. Keep in mind that having Jupiter aspects can lead to excessive confidence. Avoid taking unnecessary risks or pushing your luck too far.
August 15/16: Mars Square Saturn: this aspect wants you to pause and reconsider carefully before taking action. This is the exact opposite of what the Mars conjunct Jupiter is telling you to do. Listen to Saturn, always, always listen to Saturn. Saturn is the Karma Master of FAFO. Be cautious dealing with authority figures, such as bosses, teachers, parents, or anyone who has power over your life during this transit. It is best to avoid conflicts and it is very important to respect your own and others’ boundaries.

August 19th: Jupiter square Saturn: This is a significant astrological event that often collectively brings about a test of faith. The last time Jupiter/ Saturn formed a square was May 26, 2016. Here we have the usurper son, Jupiter, making a challenging aspect to his traditionalist father, Saturn. There will be two opportunities to experience this aspect with the first square on August 19th, and then again on December 24th. This aspect can be difficult to navigate because Jupiter will bring opportunities, while Saturn will impose limitations and roadblocks. It will be important to examine all of your options before making any critical decisions. Make sure that any opportunities you are considering are grounded in practicality. If a compromise is possible, this aspect can lead to great results. This square will have an impact on women since Venus in Virgo will square Jupiter in Gemini and oppose Saturn in Pisces. This mutable T square is missing the prophetic firebrand and adventurer, Sagittarius. The goddess of love while transiting in Virgo, feels unseen, unheard, ignored, and insulted. This Venus is willing to get loud, demanding fairness from the judicial system. organized religion, and the publishing/media industry, (Jupiter). She is also willing to challenge the status quo imposed by authority figures, leaders, governments, and their agents (Saturn). ROEVEMBER IS COMING!

Also in the Mix:

Mercury is retrograde falling backwards from Virgo into Leo. On August 18th Mercury will revisit the square with Uranus that happened on July 21/22. We get the third square once Mercury has gone direct on September 6/7. Any aspects with Uranus indicate the need for caution, more so when Mercury is retrograde. Act accordingly.
More Venus events. After leaving the square with Jupiter, Venus in Virgo will square Mars, which is still in Gemini on the 23rd, potentially leading to relationship difficulties. On August 28th and 29th Venus is still in the sign of her fall; Virgo. She will make an opposition to Neptune in Pisces at the fateful Anaretic 29th degree. While this aspect can be tremendously creative, intuitive, and empathic it can also be completely unrealistic about matters of the heart. Luckily, the harshness of the opposition is softened by two lovely trines to the outer planets Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Aquarius.
I leave you on an inspirational note. Saturn in Pisces makes an out-of-sign but in orb sextile with both Neptune in very late Pisces and Pluto in very early Aquarius. Because these outer planets move so slowly these benevolent and inspiring aspects will be part of the collective gestalt throughout Saturn’s stay in Pisces.

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Sources

*Blue Moon: the third or fourth Full Moon in an astronomical season or the second Full Moon in a calendar month.

https://starwalk.space/en/news/full-moon-august

https://starwalk.space/en/news/full-moon-august#what-is-a-blue-moon

*Supermoon: A New or Full Moon at or near the closest approach to the Earth, known as Perigee. A Supermoon appears 7% bigger and 16% brighter than ordinary.

Dark & Twisty: July 15 & July 20th The Meet Up of Algol, Mars and Uranus

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Summer Fun Part 2: Dark & Twisty July 15 & July 20th

A Tangled Web of Emotions, Ancient Demons, and A Battle for Supremacy

The Players:

The god of war, Mars, will collide with the fixed star Algol, also known as the Head of the Ogre, and our galaxy’s rabble-rouser, Uranus all at 26’30 degrees of Taurus!

Mars is the planet that helps us defend and protect ourselves. Its placement in your natal chart reveals how you approach fulfilling your needs. Mars is how you initiate activity, pursue expressing sexuality, and defend yourself against threats. It’s important to know what sign Mars is transiting because challenging Mars aspects can make us prone to accidents, or cause us to overreact.

Algol ~ The Demon Star

According to Astrologer Vivian E Robson’s book “The Fixed Stars & Constellations in Astrology”, the fixed star, Algol is the “most evil star in the heavens.” Yes, that does sound bad. But, as the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy suggests; Don’t Panic..

Algol is one of the best-known variable stars in the sky and the second-brightest star in Perseus’s constellation. It is located at a distance of 90 light-years from Earth. Algol represents the head of Medusa, the only mortal daughter of primordial sea gods Phorcus and Ceto. According to myth, Medusa drew the wrath of the Olympian goddess Athena, who transformed her beautiful hair into hissing snakes making her appearance so frightful that anyone who gazed upon her would turn to stone. The Greek hero Perseus beheaded Medusa with the help of several gods and goddesses.

Uranus, the rebel of our solar system, is associated with independence, unpredictability, unconventionality, and extremism. A significant part of Uranus’ mythology involves his participation in multi-generational succession struggles, in which the younger generation challenges and displaces the established power held by their elders.

Mars, Uranus, and the fixed star Algol meet

Mars and Uranus align every two years, and this combination is known for its erratic and accident-provoking energy. The pairing can act as a catalyst, unleashing or intensifying conflicts. This aspect is more significant when contacting planets in your Natal, Solar, or Progressed charts or when placed on an angle in your chart. Check your chart, or ask your astrologer if the Mars, Uranus, and Algol conjunction is significant for you. During this meeting of Mars and Uranus, you might experience increased impulsivity and spontaneity, which can lead to creative breakthroughs or disruptive challenges. Mars and Uranus will converge on the morning of July 15 for those in the Pacific time zone, and later that same day Mars will join with the fixed star Algol. This alignment is said to cause accidents encourage violent extremes and result in unforeseen consequences.

Uranus’ conjunction with Algol is a rare event. The last time they met was on February 21, 1942, when the world was at war against fascism. The two will meet again on July 20th. The conjunction is said to cause extreme, unpredictable, and shocking events.

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2024 Summer Mercury Retrograde

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A little about Mercury:

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It is always at most thirty degrees from the Sun and takes 88 days to complete one orbit. In astrology, Mercury is associated with communication style, perceptions, thoughts, ideas, reasoning, logic, technology (phones, computers, mechanical instruments, and the internet), transportation, travel plans, commerce, and trade. Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, rules in Gemini and Virgo, and faces challenges when placed in Sagittarius and Pisces.

When we see Mercury, it usually moves in the same direction as the Sun. But, when Mercury is closest to the Earth it “appears” to reverse its direction for about three weeks. Mercury goes retrograde three sometimes four times a year.

Pre-Retrograde Shadow: 21 Leo 25’ (July 16 @ 11:50 pm EDT; 8:50 pm PDT)

On July 16th, Mercury will enter the pre-retrograde shadow at 21° Leo 25′. During this time, Mercury is slowing down before going retrograde. We may experience frustrations with communication, travel, and technology during the pre-retrograde stage.

It’s a good idea to use this time to prepare for the upcoming Mercury’s retrograde. We can start taking proactive measures now which can help us mitigate any potential issues that may arise during Mercury’s backward U-Turn dance.

Remember to use the pre-retrograde shadow before Mercury goes into retrograde to prepare. Take preventive measures. For example: – Back up your computer, tablet, and cell phone. – Perform any necessary car maintenance. – If possible, avoid purchasing big-ticket items that cannot be returned. – Avoid making agreements or signing contracts. – Do not start new projects during this time because the Mercury retrograde will come along and screw up your plans. Wait until the retrograde cycle has finished before taking on new projects.

Mercury Retrograde starts at 4’ Virgo 06’ (8/5 @ 12:56 am EDT; 8:56 pm PDT)

On August 5th, Mercury will slow to a halt and officially go “station to retrograde”. During Mercury retrograde, intuition typically works better than logic. It is a time for introspection, re-evaluation, and leaning into heightened creativity and psychic awareness. It is also advised to slow down, take your time, and double-check your work for mistakes while paying attention to details. Mercury retrograde seems to work best when we focus on reorganizing, reviewing, redoing, and finishing projects. Use this time to be patient, reflect, and reassess your plans and strategies.

Mercury retrograde is known for causing issues involving communication, travel, and technology. Often, it means experiencing travel delays, needing to cancel and reschedule appointments or plans, and encountering technology, car, appliance, and engine breakdowns. During Mercury retrograde, we may face difficulties in expressing ourselves clearly or misinterpreting what others are saying to us.

Situations that begin under Mercury Retrograde often reappear or resolve themselves under a future Mercury Retrograde. Trust me on this.

We can harness the power of Mercury Retrograde by using its “backward” motion to our advantage. When Mercury goes retrograde, we can follow sensible guidelines and work consciously with the retrograde energy to avoid unnecessary difficulties.

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Jupiter Is On The Move ~ Will Jupiter in Gemini be Lucky for You?

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Jupiter enters Gemini on May 25

Jupiter the largest planet in our Solar System is on the move entering the zodiac sign of the twins, Gemini on May 25th. ( 7:14 pm EDT/ 4:14 pm PDT)

We learned about Jupiter during our recent discussion about the Jupiter/ Uranus conjunction that happened in April.

Jupiter (the mythological Zeus in ancient Greek) is the fifth planet from the Sun, a gas giant, the first planet formed and the largest in our Solar System. It takes Jupiter slightly less than 12 years to complete one trip around the Sun. Jupiter has faint planetary rings and more than 95 moons.

In Greek mythology Zeus is the supreme ruler of the pantheon of gods and goddesses, he is the god of thunder and lightning, and the arbiter of morals and laws.

Hesiod in his epic, “Theogony” states that Zeus is the youngest child of Kronos and Rhea. Kronos lives in fear that one of his children will usurp his throne so once born he swallows them. Zeus’ mother to save him from being swallowed gives Zeus to Gaia to raise and gives the unsuspecting Kronos a stone wrapped in cloth to swallow. Once Zeus is an adult he works with Gaia to free his siblings and leads them in a war against their father, Kronos. After successfully overthrowing Kronos, Zeus rules from Mount Olympus always watchful that the Olympian gods and goddesses do not rebel against him.

Jupiter stays in each zodiac sign for a year. Ancient astrologers considered Jupiter to be the “great benefactor.” A well-placed Jupiter is auspicious offering opportunities, success in endeavors, and wealth. Jupiter rules in Sagittarius, is detriment in Gemini, finds its exaltation in Cancer, and fall in the sign of Capricorn.

Jupiter provides us with opportunities for expansion and growth. Jupiter opens the doorway to an exploration of the “higher mind”, knowledge through education, spiritual and intellectual quests, long-distance traveling, and multicultural/ religious exchanges.

The zodiac sign Gemini

Gemini is a masculine, mutable air sign known for its duality, intellectual curiosity, and openness to new ideas and new experiences. Gemini’s natural curiosity can lead to an individual who dabbles in a variety of interests and finds it difficult to focus on just one subject. Geminis are natural communicators, make excellent teachers, and writers, and excel in intellectually stimulating environments. Geminis are known for their quick-wittedness and sociability, but they can be fickle, superficial, and indecisive.

Transiting Jupiter in Gemini

Jupiter is the planet of abundance and expansion. Every 12 years** you will have a Jupiter return, Jupiter will return to the same degree as when you were born. This is considered a fortuitous event helping to expand your horizons and offering new adventures for self-discovery.

During a favorable Jupiter transit, we can experience auspicious events that can boost our confidence, increase our personal or spiritual growth, or help our careers. How Jupiter’s good luck will manifest depends on the house where Jupiter is transiting and the aspects Jupiter is making.

Jupiter is in its detriment when traveling in Gemini (opposite the sign Sagittarius which is its ruler). When Jupiter is transiting in Gemini it can feel somewhat scattered, mentally restless, and have broad but superficial interests.

The transit favors teaching, publishing, writing, and traveling for educational purposes. Transiting Jupiter in Gemini is also helpful in pursuing educational goals and expanding business and commerce, particularly businesses that focus on communication, personal services, imports/exports, and social media/ internet.

This transit is favorable for air signs ( Libra, Aquarius) and fire signs (Aries, Leo). The Mutable signs ( Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) should expect new changes, and prepare to be Busy. Be willing to say YES, and don’t miss your chance to expand your horizons! Now is a favorable time to grab opportunities to move in new directions.

Caution Advisory

If this transiting Jupiter is making hard aspects to your natal, solar, or progressed chart it can be tempting to be spontaneous, take unnecessary risks, or gamble on a sure thing … please reconsider. This is not a good time for you to be making assumptions, jumping to conclusions, or making on-the-fly decisions. To be successful you will need to make sure you have the correct information, be armed with practical knowledge, and have a plan to succeed. In other words, do not “wing it” and hope for the best outcome.

The Difficulty Zone

Scorpio and Capricorn Quincunx Gemini is an aspect considered minor with a tight 2’ orb but this aspect shouldn’t be ignored. Gemini has a difficult time understanding Scorpio’s intensity and Capricorn’s boring pragmatism, the signs have nothing in common. The Quincunx aspect requires we make adjustments or modifications, there can be frustrations due to misplaced or misdirected energy and the unresolved tension can lead to health issues. Jupiter can be antagonistic and make finding compromise difficult when he is one of the planets involved in the quincunx aspect.

Will Jupiter in Gemini be lucky for you? Be sure to ask your astrologer ~

**FYI

Are you having your Jupiter Return?

If you are 12,24,36,48,60,72,84,96 then yes.

The last time Jupiter was transiting in Gemini was 2012.

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A New Chapter for Jupiter & Uranus April 20,2024

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The Jupiter conjunct Uranus on April 20, 2024

Today we are going to look at a major astrological event, every 14 years Jupiter and Uranus make a conjunction and start a new chapter in their relationship. This year the conjunction takes place in earthy Taurus, while Mercury is retrograde, after two very intense eclipses. We are going to look at what each planet signifies, review the characteristics of Taurus, take a look at what happened in the past when these two outer planets met in Taurus, and speculate what the conjunction might bring to world events.

Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun is a gaseous blue-green ice giant with 27 moons, and 13 known rings and is tipped on its side, rotating the opposite way Earth and most other planets turn. It takes Uranus 84 years to complete one trip around our Sun. Named for the Greek primordial deity Ouranos, ruler of the sky, he was created by the great mother Gaia, he is the father of Titans, Furies, Cyclopes, the fifty-headed Hectoncheires, and the goddess of love, Aphrodite.

In Greek mythology, Ouranus/Uranus story is part of a multi-generational succession struggle. Uranus mistreats his mother/wife, Gaia, and he is a cruel father to his offspring, eventually, he is castrated by his youngest Titan son, Kronos. According to the Greek poet, Hesiod (700 BC), Kronos threw his father’s genitals into the ocean from this fertilization sprang the goddess, Aphrodite.

Kronos assumes power and suffers a similar fate as his father when after a decade of war against his children he is overthrown by his youngest son Zeus.

Uranus is a slow-moving outer planet, spending 7 years in the same zodiac sign. Uranus has generational influence and only takes on personal significance when making aspects to personal planets or angles in an individual’s chart. Uranus rules in Aquarius, is detriment in Leo, finds its exaltation in Scorpio, and fall in the sign Taurus.

Uranus is the rebel of our solar system associated with independence, unpredictability, unconventionality, and extremism.

Jupiter (the mythological Zeus in ancient Greek) is the fifth planet from the Sun, a gas giant, the first planet formed and the largest in our Solar System. It takes Jupiter slightly less than 12 years to complete one trip around the Sun. Jupiter has faint planetary rings and more than 95 moons.

In Greek mythology Zeus is the supreme ruler of the pantheon of gods and goddesses, he is the god of thunder and lightning, and the arbiter of morals and laws.

The Zodiac sign of Taurus

Uranus in Taurus 5/15/2018 to 4/26/2026

Jupiter in Taurus 5/16/2023 to 5/25/2024

The Jupiter/ Uranus conjunction takes place in the fixed earth sign of Taurus, she is sensible, grounded, and known to be dependable, resourceful, and determined but resistant to change. Taurus seeks to establish a strong foundation and a sense of stability and security are very important to her.

When Jupiter is transiting in Taurus there is an interest in how to expand economic opportunities in practical and sensible ways. Taurus wants to find a good bargain, make low-risk investments, and stick to a budget. The thrifty Taurus will rummage the thrift stores and garage sales for treasures. Rebellious Uranus is considered to be poorly placed in Taurus and is uncomfortable with the predictability and sensible nature of Taurus. Uranus in Taurus wants to give the material world a good shake and remind us of our human fragility compared to the powers of the natural world.

The history of Jupiter/ Uranus conjunction in Taurus

The Jupiter /Uranus conjunction happens every 14 years. When we experience a major astrological event and we want to try and understand how the aspect will manifest on the world stage we look to see what happened the last time the aspect occurred.

We find the Jupiter / Uranus in Taurus conjunctions happening in:

1015, 1098, 1181, 1858, 1941, 2024, and in the future 2107!

Let’s take a look at the 1858 conjunction that took place at 29’ Taurus. The last degrees of Taurus sits on the shoulder of the bull. This collection of seven fixed stars is called the Pleiades, sometimes called “the weeping sisters.” Planets transiting these fixed stars are said to have something to weep about and the placement is considered ominous.

Several interesting events transpired leading up to the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction.

“A House Divided Against Itself Can Not Stand” Abraham Lincoln 6/18/1858

In August of 1857, the United States suffered what became known as the Panic of 1857, the economic crisis was fueled by excessive speculation and inflation. Banks liquidated their investments and sold off railroad stocks and bonds causing a rapid decline in stocks and securities. The crisis spread to Europe, especially Britain and France, both countries had substantial investments in the United States. The failure of several banks caused a stock market panic and the public lost faith in the banking system the panic revealed the instability of American capitalism. In 1858, at the height of the economic downturn and with rumblings of an impeding potential civil war, America experienced a surge in evangelistic revivalism, called the Businessman’s Revival. Members of the business community turned to Christian revivalism to cope with the economic crisis and the existential crisis of slavery. The Revival of 1858 started in New York City and eventually, the revivalist movement spread to the South. Revivalism in New England focused on abolitionism and social activism. At the same time, the revivalist movement in the South introduced new forms of religious expression and strengthened established congregations. Once the Civil War broke out each side conducted revivals in their military camps, preaching that god was on their side of the war.

https://www.emaze.com/@AOOITZWC/The-panic-of-1857-presentation

During this conjunction, another influential event occurred; the discovery of gold in Colorado, known as the Pikes Peak Gold Rush, over 100,000 people flooded into the Rocky Mountains to mine for gold resulting in environmental consequences and conflict with indigenous tribes.

When we look at the Jupiter/ Uranus Taurus conjunction in May of 1941 the world is at war with Nazi Germany and fascist Italian dictator Mussolini. Europe is experiencing a horrific genocide targeting millions of Jews, Roma, homosexuals, people with disabilities, as well as Polish and Russians; an estimated 17 million people were murdered from 1933- 1945 by Nazi Germany. All through May, Germany’s Luftwaffe bombards Britain, and Northern Ireland, and the Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg, and Berlin. On May 9th the British Navy captured a German submarine U-boat on board, they found some secret cipher documents, and the “enigma” machine was discovered. This discovery would be instrumental in aiding the Allied war effort. (Interestingly, World War 2 started when Uranus was at 21’ Taurus). Continue reading “A New Chapter for Jupiter & Uranus April 20,2024 “