The characteristics of the sign Aquarius and its ruler
Uranus will be a major focus in the coming few years due to Pluto’s influence.
These energies, apart from indicating alternative, out of the box, big picture awareness,
the future and indeed technology, Uranus also importantly rules astrology
itself and its insight. Although Pluto, which is all about power and potential
abuse of power, is now temporarily back in Saturn ruled Capricorn, which
symbolises socio economic systems, the establishment, material issues, it is
notable that at the end of March, when Pluto first very significantly moved into
Uranus ruled Aquarius, there began a growing surge of online focus on new
aspects of astrology and advancement of exploration in that area( as well as
big concern re the potential of AI.)
This Pluto transition
between these two signs, only happens every 248 years. It is a huge shift
Astrological podcasts
have flourished… Of course, monetisation
is so often involved, but not always. Astrology has evolved considerably
recently. Because of the evolution of powerful astronomical discoveries,
astrological interest is also now probing further out into Galactic Astrology.
The influence of the planets orbiting beyond Pluto are now being examined. These
planets orbit very slowly in the Kuyper belt. (The Plutoid planets).
The significant
magnetic power of recently identified black holes in our galaxy, are also now being
recognised in terms of their considerable affect and their impact on our
galactic conditions. Astrologically, these newly discovered galactic forces have
significant influence on certain points and planets in our charts, if they
correlate with these newly found black hole locations. A whole new dimension of astrology in fact is
being born, that suggests that these newly identified planets/black holes indeed
potentially indicate a new important power and awareness in relation to our
whole civilisation and its values and indeed, our place in the universe.
The notable newly examined planets are Make -Make, Haumea,
both named after ancient Hawaiian goddesses, and Eris, named after a Greek goddess.
These goddesses, all in their own ways, represented environmental wisdom and
feminine power, fertility, warrior activist power re nature, connection to
source and essentially, the massive power and importance of the natural world. This
may be wishful thinking re these planets’ function. I hope not.
There is a theory among many astrologers, that in fact, the
further out the planets are, in our galactic system, the deeper the universal
value systems are, that they represent, and that we need to honour.
Back to Pluto …as his
influence now is so strong. Pluto entered earth sign Capricorn in November 2008,
and now, as is widely known, is see sawing critically between the end of that
sign and its entrance into the air sign Aquarius, which, as I keep referring
to, are 2 very different value systems. There is indeed a growing civil war of
these value systems playing out. This alternating is not over till late
November 2024, when he finally commits to Aquarius, staying there till January
2044. That period will bring an almost unimaginable sea change of awareness on
our planet.
Pluto (power) now back in Capricorn, till late January next
year, which is indeed all about the socio-economic establishment and under
Pluto’s influence, this has become increasingly ruthless in terms of an
increasingly greed-based form of capitalism (neo liberal). Pluto brings intensity and often obsessional tendencies;
re the areas he symbolises and certainly tests for the wise use of power of the
values of the sign he is in. We are now seeing the culmination and results of
the downside of misuse of power, relating to the economic system, that has been
pursued increasingly strongly since 2008. The power of capitalism in its worst
manifestation, is now fully revealed, with greater inequality now, than for
many decades … Free market economics has become ruthlessly unfair and dominated
by large economic opportunism for the few, often at the expense of the many.
The power of personal ego in politics, has also diminished both honesty and
genuine care for the population.
The narcissistic personality type has been and is still
visible in many countries’ political leaders … and now, many of these figures are
facing the consequences, as their time is nearly up. Pluto very much relates to
having to learn some powerful lessons re the results of misuse of power, greed
and abuse of a value system.
In so many ways we
have seen this, not least in the UK (Capricorn ruled). There is a sort of
Shakespearean quality in the lessons now having to be learned by many in power.
These people may be able to quote Shakespeare, but do they really understand
the profound morality issues re the use
of power, or indeed the meaning of hubris and nemesis, that Shakespeare so much
delineates in his work.
When Pluto does
finally commit to Aquarius, of course it will also have its downsides tested.
Pluto always tests for the wise use of the power and knowledge in the area he
is activating.
Fingers crossed the
new knowledge, new abilities, new philosophies, new wisdom, will not be
motivated by dark forces, but by the greater good of and the healthy survival
our planet and humanity...
(Potential misuse of AI, having been noted many times, by
many significant people is a real danger)
It is interesting how
many astrologers, including myself, have noted a spike in the no. of clients,
seeking insight, who have significant birth chart planets or points, in very
late Capricorn or the very first degree of Aquarius, which are now being
directly affected by Pluto’s power (only once every 248 years) They are going
through unique, once in a lifetime, powerful transitions in life…. not always
easy …
Looking specifically at this month. Saturn going through
Pisces now, since early March this year and till late May next year is not easy,
a karmic planet is in a karmic sign. It can cause hypersensitivity and fear,
and an overactive imagination. It can create conspiracy theory vulnerability
… People are very vulnerable, because
they are worried, as practicality and fears block dreams and optimism… The
financial crisis, not least in the UK is powerful. The UK is ruled by Saturn,
being a Capricorn country, and the economic issues are having a huge impact on
peoples’ psychological well-being.
However, positively Saturn can bring discipline to the
pursuit of a dream or ideal and as Pisces rules nature … the need to apply hard
work to preserve the natural world is now flagged up as a karmic necessity. Voluntary service to others and to benevolent
causes in a quiet way, is also typical of this position. With Neptune also now
in Pisces for the long haul, sensitivity to nature is extremely underlined …
and is hugely powerful as a generational influence, for all born from 2012-2026.
However, Pisces rules
the sea and water generally and Saturn rules reality checks, restriction, limitation
and flags up challenges, which self-evidently is a huge issue globally now with
climate change driven drought and relating to pollution, now frequently created
by some profit driven water companies. Saturn demands necessary focus and
constructive dealing with whatever he is affecting, . Saturn is essentially a
needed karmic schoolteacher and benevolent despot.
This Saturn position
also brings constructive discipline to artists and musicians (Pisces), but also,
the downside is that those creative activities and studies are currently being
rather restricted and undermined. This is being demonstrated in schools and
universities, notably in Saturn ruled UK, notably England, because those in
power don’t value the arts, in relation to perceived far more important
economic issues and priorities. The spiritual and aesthetic side of life, so
imperative for our psychological and literal survival, is totally downgraded,
on the altar of money.
Jupiter now in Taurus (earth sign and very much connects to
nature) till June 2024, welcomes nature and will help to maintain its power,
importance and healing capacity for us.
Mars leaves fiery and extrovert Leo on the 10th, and
moves into Virgo, till late August. There will be more caution and calm from then,
and detail will/should be checked, before decisions are made …
Rishi Sunak has a
seriously tricky Uranus conjunct his Sun now (every 84 years only) especially
strong, as Uranus opposes his natal Sun. He is so affected for a year. Upheaval and unpredictability are the mood
music for him. Wake up calls are strong,
but his lack of power and control over fundamental issues and indeed other
people, who can damage him, will be evident.
Putin, of course, is
much in the news now and he is indeed a complex man. He is a Libra with Scorpio
rising and Moon in Gemini… and Pluto, his ruler, conjunct his Leo Midheaven
natally... He has a ruthless energy,
with a veneer of civility. Retrospectively, in view of developments, I note
that the last week of June was indeed very tricky, as Mars was conjunct his
ruling planet Pluto then. A dangerous time for him and potentially for the
world. He was hit hard, and his reactions were critical.
Trump’s chart is very
activated in the first 10 days of July as Mars conjuncts his ascendant and its
own place. Mars rules his 9th house, which relates to legal issues,
so this will be a very eruptive, angry period for him. Mars will also square Biden’s
Sun and Venus then, a fiery time for USA politics generally.
On the 20th/21st, Mars opposes Saturn,
creating blocks and angry frustrations, potentially resulting for many of us,
in rash actions, and a pushing through of things unwisely, when in fact,
caution is needed.
Days that are
potentially powerful in impact in terms of significant challenges and
statements made, are around the 11th when Mercury opposes Pluto.
Also, events around
the 22nd/23rd are indeed quite dangerously confrontational and
potentially explosive, both individually and collectively, when the Sun opposes
Pluto.
Both these Mercury
and Sun opposition transits to Pluto, only happen once a year… Just as well.
leigh@astroanalysis.co.uk
