When I investigated the astrology for November, I felt
uncomfortable … (I consider myself a realist, but some see me as pessimistic). The events of October re the Middle East
proved, as astrologers feared, that Mars, by squaring Pluto from the 7th and
then moving through Scorpio from the middle of October and staying in that sign
through till November 25th, would in some way, really live up to that planet’s
dark potential. Mars co rules Scorpio
along with Pluto. War/death was the worst scenario … and here we are.
November (Scorpio month of course) is honestly looking
particularly intense, as the Sun is also then powerfully conjunct Mars in
Scorpio from the 13thto the 23rd. This doubles the power
of Mars and Scorpio. Both placements being fixed, determined and often
ruthless. Scorpio can also be very
forensic and healing, when used positively, but collectively politically, it
can be very dangerous too, because of the intensity of feelings and the
intransigent power of stances and ideologies.
Additionally, to
these positions, the Sun and Mars conjunct in Scorpio, both also oppose Uranus
in Taurus, from around the 10th to the 14th. This
indicates unexpected very powerful eruptions and chaos during that period, that
can be caused by either human induced unpredictable, explosive and dangerous actions,
related to conflict, or by the power of nature, showing its potential to be
dramatic and explosive in behaviour, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions,
wildfires/flooding.
It can indeed be a
combination of both these events…. dramatic human conflict as well as nature’s
response to natural forces, or indeed its response to conditions we have
created by our environmental abuses. Suffice it to say, that period is truly
globally and powerfully chaotic in its potential… not inevitable, but very likely.
Of course, there are positive planetary alignments too in
the month, when the good and the just can prevail, not least around the 6th
/7th when Venus’s trines Pluto, giving power to the potential for
healing, also the 17th when there is sensitivity and a more
humanitarian mood, when the Sun and Mars trine Neptune. Also, around the 20tth
through to the 22nd, when the Sun and Mars both sextile Pluto, bringing
intelligent insight and potential healing, powerful action.
However, the power of the darker potential does rather shout
out very loud.
Interestingly, also
during October, Benjamin Netanyahu, had Pluto exactly squaring his natal Libra
Sun (every 124 years), which is a classic transit for a defiant power struggle
and war footing.
Jo Biden this month
has Mars conjunct his natal 4 Scorpio planets in his 12th house and
trining his natal Jupiter around the 18th, activating his mood and positive
power enormously; and not least his behind scenes efforts to influence others
in power, but it is also very psychologically stressful.
Rishi Sunak still has
his protracted Uranus opposing his natal Sun, on and off since June 2023, till
May 2024. This is a tough period, which is very shaky for him (and only happens
to him every 84 years.) This is creating a chaotic period when others around
him are unpredictable and his support from others is very uncertain and changeable
now. The Conservative party is clearly on very insecure ground currently, which
is unnerving for him, and he will swing in his path/policies rather chaotically,
trying to please everyone, especially those with power and money, who support
his party… This is also a very stressful one for his mental health as his mood/
instincts are changing chaotically, and the power of others is undeniable in
influencing him.
Interestingly Keir
Starmer has Saturn opposing his Uranus currently, which he has had on and off
strongly since September this year and haunting him through to January next
year. This happens to him every 30 years and indicates his constant battle
currently between two stances. i.e., that which likes to be safe and stick with
what he feels is traditional/not extreme (Saturn) and therefore not alienate
marginal labour voters, whilst also wanting to express the need for a radical
change (Uranus) to a more revolutionary, socialist society. He is seesawing
between the left and the right of the Labour party, to keep all sides happy.
These two planets,
Saturn and Uranus, are very much planets that are representative of conflicting
values and attitudes. Unfortunately, Starmer is finding that any lurch to the
right, for the sake of perceived popularity with disillusioned Tory voters,
often makes him look weak. Indeed, both he and Sunak are both seesawing now with
their current Uranus opposition influences… Sunak’s conflict is in a
considerably more powerfully protracted way than Starmer’s, however.
They will indeed though currently both be feeling very
stressed, jumpy and indeed torn internally.
This conflicting, confusing stances that intelligent leaders
are all bumbling between, totally reflects the clash of values we are all
facing now on a very big picture global level… and of course is a complete
manifestation also, of the current rare planetary transition of Pluto (main
ruler of Scorpio) from Capricorn to Aquarius, that is so powerfully underway.
The UK is a Capricorn
country and the transition from greed and corruption in economic values to a
fairer and more just scenario there, is clearly seen increasingly as essential.
Indeed, the clash of values on our planet is everywhere. Climate change action versus the old economic
order. We are all hovering between the old
collapsing order and a revolutionary new one, that is truly felt to be needed,
by many. The intensity of struggle and the intransigence of the old order and
the determination of the new for a change of values, is growing fiercely.
As mentioned very much in previous blogs, this is a hugely
powerful see saw period of Pluto (power) leaving the Saturn ruled earth sign of
Capricorn (the material / the establishment /tradition), after approx. 20 years
and entering the Uranus ruled air sign of the very different values of Aquarius,
i.e., radically new, more enlightened, fairer, intellectually driven, big
picture, innovative one, in so many ways, (Aquarius values). where it will stay for approx. 20 years.
This imminent transition which happens only every 248 years,
is still underway, as it is indeed protracted.
Don’t underestimate the powerful impact on us all that this has. The old is dying, the new is budding, but
it’s meanwhile, a ruthless fight between the old order and value system, and
the beginning of a potentially revolutionary one. This shift has been hovering
since March of this year and the change is finally committed to in late
November 2024, but the battle on so many levels, between the two signs values,
is critical and most intense indeed in this coming year.
When the likes of the courageous Chris Packham and the
usually very politically neutral, legendary David Attenborough, are being now
so outspoken about the need for us all to wake up and act powerfully re climate
action… we know that people who value our environment and nature and indeed
planetary survival, are desperate. Indeed, as in Chris Packham’s case, are even
openly considering the question of the validity of our need for breaking the
law, on the altar of planetary survival, and indeed therefore of all our survival.
Very different value
systems are now at war, in so many ways and on so many levels.
Buckle up, as this
conflict between the old and new is a bumpy ride.
But also, beware that
the new position of Pluto in Aquarius, which can be very potentially positive
in terms of a revolution socially/economically/ environmentally and from a more
humanitarian perspective, and certainly technologically, can however, like all
major shifts of planetary energies, always bring potential downsides and
dangers. This is when the extremes of the qualities of the sign involved, are
exploited negatively, for purely personal power and gain. Like every action in life, motive is everything.
The Moon is new on the 13th at 20 degrees of
Scorpio and that that can be a time of some intense, challenging compromise for
leaders to consider. The Moon is Full on the 27th at 4 degrees of Gemini and
unusually opposes Mars in Sagittarius simultaneously. Although Mars has left Scorpio at that point,
it does indicate that this full Moon could indicate a final act of
international daring that has been brewing for some time. Full Moons are known for bringing things to a head,
a rather explosive conclusion often, that can expose some hidden truths.
leigh@astroanalysis.co.uk
