MARCH 2022 GOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

 

The month starts with significant global stress and crisis, for obvious reasons.  We have endured Covid and now war haunts us.

 Around the 3^rd Mars and Venus in Capricorn conjuncts Pluto simultaneously, which is rare and intense in its power for us all, to say the least.

 But powerfully and very unpredictably, Mars, the traditional God of War, moves into Aquarius on the 6^th, as does Venus simultaneously. Aquarius is Russia’s natal sign.  Venus helps potentially with negotiations, but the power of Mars in Aquarius is detached, unpredictable, willful and fixed. In fact, it’s a law unto itself.  Mars transiting position in Putin’s chart this month and early April is also triggering angry, powerful, assertive energies.   Around the 11^th of March, it certainly activates his chart dangerously when it squares his ascendant. (If we have his exact correct ascendant degree)

Of the most significance for Putin, as I referred to last month, is that Uranus (ruling planet of Russia), which is now in Taurus, his house of relationships, is also opposing his Venus currently, which only happens every 84 years and was exact most of February and continues for the first half of this month. This again underlines the very rebellious and indeed potential paranoid and significantly unstable tendencies in people.  Because Venus also rules his relationship area, his defiance of cooperation and his desire for freedom to do as he wishes, independently of others needs and desires, is not only rare, but unpredictable, rash and risky.  His need to rebel against the status quo, to have his freedom, power and independence of action, is overwhelming during this time.  There is often with this placement, a powerful desire to break or manipulate, a previously accepted status quo. In fact, it is classic of metaphorical or literal divorce in any relationship.

Importantly also however, Uranus, currently travelling through his house of relationships, very much also points to the unpredictability for him, of the behaviour of those he is dealing with and indeed of those around him. The rebellious power potential of his enemies and assumed friends, will be strong and which he certainly didn’t anticipate.

 Putin has Scorpio rising natally and Pluto, his ruling planet, when born was conjunct his Leo Midheaven (public standing) in his natal chart. That points powerfully for a hunger for supremacy, power and control, as his overriding life goal.

 On a global level for us all there is a very strong emphasis on Uranus ruled Aquarius now (wake up call, upheaval and change) as Venus, Mars and Saturn are currently all in that sign, as is Mercury, till the 10^th. This, combined with the powerful position now of Uranus travelling through Taurus (nature /land, the earth), suggests that we will all need to hang onto our hats this month…when weather patterns and geophysical shocks are as likely as geopolitical ones. 

Saturn, the planet of restriction/limitation/karma and necessary lessons, in Aquarius, since the end of last year, (the sign cited remember, as Russia’s natal sign) has seriously stirred up Putin’s brooding anger about his power being potentially diminished, but it opposes his Pluto and his Midheaven in early April (every 30 years), which will however, somehow limit his power …. A karmic event. This will ultimately however actually benefit him, but he won’t necessarily see that.

 Boris Johnson, because of the importance of intervening world events, seems to have so far opportunistically and conveniently, escaped what seemed very likely, in terms of having to step down from his position. Indeed, his chart is looking very buoyant between the 5^th and the 10^th when he is favoured by Jupiter, but it is fleeting.

Between the 22^nd and 27^th however, when Jupiter squares Johnson’s Mercury, and Mars squares his Neptune, he needs to think long and hard before he speaks or acts.  Carelessness / or any lack of truth can be very damaging to him then.

Talking of truth, the very significant fact about this Ukraine crisis, is the amount of disinformation that the west is being accused of by Russia, and the disinformation being given out by Russia .. This is the real global danger of the very downside of Neptune currently, and for the long haul, being so powerful now in its own home sign of Pisces.   Truth/lies are all confused. Social media can make or break the outcome of situations, with their massive influence.  Invisible spread of foggy information is now extremely and literally lethal.

Indeed, around the 22^nd /23^rd are dangerous and risky days generally, affecting us all, when Mars squares up to Uranus.  This is possibly the most crazy and unpredictable period of the month.

Jo Biden is also deeply affected by Uranus in Taurus this month, as it exactly opposes his powerful Natal Mars in Scorpio from March 12^th till April 4^th, and which only happens every 84 years.  That too is certainly very unpredictable, challenging, dangerous and chaotic for him, but Jupiter opposing his Midheaven, between March 22^nd and 26^th, brings him some peace and protection.

 There is this month however, despite the distressing events, there are a few hopeful signs of some resolution, as there are several planetary aspects of grounded, reasonable behaviour too for our planet., so it is important to have faith, that some logic and balance prevails.

 I think it is very important to acknowledge also, that this month, Pluto, on the 10^th moves into 28 degrees of Capricorn (30 degrees in each sign) which starts the final 2 degrees of Pluto’s long journey through that sign, which that planet has been travelling through since 2008. It will be another 248 years before it reaches this same point again.

The final few degrees of an outer planet’s journey, (especially Pluto) through a sign, brings to a head the karmic lesson needed to be learned, related to the symbolism/values of the sign it is travelling through. Capricorn rules the predominant socio-economic order and the establishment and represents the growing power and challenges of capitalism globally. Pluto has tested for use of that power, both potentially constructively used, or abusively/ ruthlessly employed.  This final 2-year period is the denouement of that testing.   Hence, we are facing a sea change in our global economic systems as a result of misjudgments and misuses of power, and corruptions economically, since 2008 ....not least addiction to Russian money by certain governments, since then. Therefore, there is now an urgent need to face new realities re economies. In fact, a new world order will be forced upon us, as the fallout of complicated globalisation manifest.

The Ukraine war situation will very much instigate this, as well of course, the increasing power and challenge of climate change outcomes.  Inflation will rise dramatically as will energy costs, especially gas prices and the dependency on Russian gas by Europe, will be seriously affected.  The need for investment in and development of alternative sources of renewable green energy will be massively stimulated, no choice... Banks will be significantly affected; economic uncertainty and food prices are all going to be hugely impacted. Our value system will be challenged, as will the downside/fallout of greed and complacency re neo liberal capitalism’s developed prevailing ideology.

 When Pluto commits itself to Aquarius (scientific progress and technological innovation and big picture awareness) at the end of 2024 and staying there till 2044, we will then see what huge developments are possible, re the good and constructive use of power, or indeed the abusive/ misjudged use of power, re the above qualities, plus re the need for greater humanitarian awareness (Aquarius).

 We are teetering at the significant beginning of a new and extremely challenging transition in world history.

 

 

 

FEBRUARY 22 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

 Boris Johnson is certainly high profile in the news, and he has indeed had Saturn squaring exactly up to both his Jupiter and Neptune (every 15 years) between the 27^th of January and strong till the 6^th of February, creating a very stressful T square for him.

That is an aspect of a huge reality check/wakeup call and the realisation of a situation of his own making. It affects his status and the roots of his being.

 All fantasies and smoke and mirrors (Neptune) and optimism (Jupiter) about self and his image during this period, is severely undermined, by the reality checker and lord of Karma, Saturn. However, the Sun also squares his Neptune and Jupiter on the 4^th suggesting that he will claim/feel success in some way then, which is both fanciful and escapist… and which will prove somewhat temporary. Narcissistic tendencies create a fight with the truth to the end.

If all this doesn’t carve a very sticky ending of his position, he really will be made of Teflon, which in many ways he is … but whatever happens, his position/status and respect from others, at the least, will be severely weakened.

 Mercury, Johnson’s Sun ruler, also moves direct on the 4th, as indeed it does for us all, having been retrograde since January 14^th. Clarity about issues that have been on hold since then resumes, even if that clarity is unwelcome, denied, or challenged by some.

 From the 16^th to the 22^nd he is in strong rescue mode for himself, when he has a once every 12-year Jupiter opposing his Pluto. His push for power, achievement and ego gratification will be at all costs then, no matter what situation he is in. 

 Pluto starts to support Biden’s Sun in February from the 3^rd, which should empower him, his judgement and determination to achieve, and late month Jupiter supporting his Mars, will accentuate his successes and enable wise actions.  Uranus however, continuing his march through Taurus, will prove unpredictable for him personally and in his work challenges. This is especially true in March, when Uranus opposes his Mars, as it did last November...

 It is interesting that Since the Cop climate crisis conference, the climate emergency is becoming increasingly a visible reality, but it seems to have been seemingly downgraded as an issue by many leaders, having ticked a box at the conference, not least Boris.  The power of Pluto in Capricorn in the final few years of his journey, since 2008, through Capricorn (economic establishment) is certainly holding sway, as the economic drives and the power of raw capitalism, at all costs, still ruthlessly dominates.

 Indeed, significant leaders in our world are acting like oligarchs, driven solely by power, ego and money, regardless of the fallout for the planet, in what seems like a last-ditch attempt to gain what they can. When Pluto moves into Aquarius in 2025, the focus of power (Pluto) will change. Technological power will dominate, however that could be for good or ill with Pluto power driving it. We have already seen the battle between those two uses, re technology.  As Aquarius is also linked very positively to a more alternative, humanitarian and big picture value system, one hopes passionately that those qualities will become more universal.

 Jupiter in Pisces now and Neptune ongoing for the long haul in Pisces, is certainly auguring well for the arts and appreciation of nature, but it will certainly also encourage the spread of fantasy information and fake news.  No complacency re Covid should be assumed, as the power of Neptune/ Pisces now can indeed show the remarkable ability of nature to adapt and silently evolve, in many interesting and potentially worrying ways.

 The power of Pisces and Neptune now, can correlate with much fog, re motive and what is really happening …not least re the truth re Russia’s motives re The Ukraine… and the truth re many significant issues that are conveniently side-lined or covered up.

Russia is an Aquarian country and with Saturn now in that sign, till March next year, it may well find itself in some difficult positions as a karmic result of Putin’s ambitions, and when Pluto moves into Aquarius in 2025, staying there for 19 years, Russia may indeed during that period, become considerably more ambitious and ruthless on the world stage.

 Putin’s chart is certainly currently denoting behaviour that is risky and daring … he is in the mood for adrenalin. He has a powerful Scorpio rising and you don’t mess with that, despite his Libra Sun cooperative front. He has currently got the risky, adrenalin seeking planet Uranus, by transit, opposing his Venus (every 84 years). Venus rules his relations with others (7^th house) and is his Libra Sun ruler. This started in May last year and was back strongly in late November and all December.  Plans were afoot then, based on an urge for rebellion and a need for stimulation, risk, freedom and change. However, this month and the first half of March, it is very powerful, before it wanes in influence, for the very long term. When Uranus is powerful by transit, as currently this is for him, it is extremely unpredictable and potentially dangerous. However, Because Venus is in good relation to Uranus in his natal chart, he will plan well… no matter how risky.

It is very relevant to remember that Putin was the head of the KGB…a classic Scorpionic organisation.

The 4^th, when the Sun conjuncts Saturn, is potentially a day of some reality checks for us all and as Mercury moves forward again on that date, suggests we will have some clarity re the way things are moving.   On the 11^th/12^th Mercury conjuncts Pluto when intensity of communication of a significant resonance is likely… but Mars in Capricorn is well aspected this month especially around the 4th ,8^th, 13th and 24^th.and this can bring some constructive, intelligent moves by responsible leaders (?). Also, the 18^th can bring welcome surprises or breakthroughs when Jupiter sextiles Uranus.

 An unpredictable period of potential shock or surprise communications is around the 25^th, when Mercury squares up to Uranus.

 The New Moon is on the 1st is at 12 degrees of Aquarius and the Full Moon is on the 16^th at 28 degrees of Leo.

The New Moon is a time for new starts, whilst the Full tends to bring things to a conclusion, and truths tends to erupt.

  

 

 

 

 

 

JANUARY 2022 ANDTHE YEAR IN GENERAL, GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW.

 

2022 is complicated, not least as Jupiter is inconsistent, floating between Pisces and Aries… Two hugely contrasting energies.

 Jupiter left Aquarius on the 29^th of December, and has now moved into in Pisces, till May 10^th, (having visited Pisces temporarily between May 13^th and July 29^th last year.) He will then, from May 10^th, dip his toe into Aries, staying in that sign till late October, when he returns to Pisces again till December 20th, 2022, when he will return finally to Aries, till mid May 2023.   This sort of extreme meandering of Jupiter, which also happened last year between Pisces and Aquarius, and now between Pisces and Aries, continues to imply a real and now even stronger ongoing conflict and confusion of values, systems and priorities for humans.

 This conflict/contrast increases this year, as Aries is the first sign of the 12 signs of the Zodiac and Pisces is the last sign, and therefore they could not be more different signs.  Aries is fire and Pisces is water, potential enemies of elements.

 Fire boils water and water puts out fire… but also, potentially so different, they can’t even fight, as their whole language of life can be indecipherable to the other.

Fire is ambitious, determined, worldly and driven by desire, enthusiasm, competition and often a considerable ego, whilst water is about the emotions, creativity, spiritualty, sensitivity and often escapism/illusion.

 Jupiter, when traversing a sign, underlines that sign’s characteristics and brings a sense of success and a priority of emphasis on that specific sign’s value systems, often to an excessive degree.  Clearly the huge contrast between Pisces and Aries qualities, alternating in power by Jupiter’s shifting presence, will therefore create a significant conflict between these two signs priorities and a yoyoing of these two contrasting values

 Jupiter in Pisces certainly also suggests there will be a real need for emotional satisfaction from the arts and will inspire artists and writers to great things. It will also very much put the preciousness of the environment, nature, its creatures and especially the Neptune ruled sea, as centre stage for many and spiritual values of whatever sort, will be craved. The power of the heart, the soul and the humanitarian side of humanity will be strong.

 However, in Aries, strong ambition, desire to win and a fiery, competitive determination, will also be underlined… as well as great courage to achieve.  All that matters is the motive and its morality. Negatively it can bring ruthless, worldly, material self-seeking and determination to win at all costs, in terms whatever satisfies the ego.  It also underlines the power of the autocratic leader and the narcissistic personality.

The down sides of both can be a danger, of course.

 In Pisces case, the negative is an overdoing of fantasy, and some paranoia about the power of the state and the great power of the spread of fear/and conspiracy theory. It can also bring powerful and damaging escapism. Social media will be truly powerful, obviously, in this respect. The no boundaries principle will be enhanced by Jupiter in Pisces and that of course can be applied to the spread of anything., whether pandemics or conspiracy theories.  As Pisces totally relates to the sea, the issue of migratory crossings will grow increasingly as an issue.  Not only to escape political/economic oppression, but also increasingly to escape climate change effects.

 This Pisces quality can also ironically, make some vulnerable to the cult type, hypnotic power of leaders who exploit their hunger for any strong men in power to give them something to believe in. It can in extremis, bring a blindness to the dark side of leaders, as their rose-coloured spectacles can be a sort of self-protection from the truth.

 So, the manifestation of these two qualities will be interesting and divisive and with little mediation between the two. Socio-politically the simple conflict of values re Pisces and Aries will certainly be between the clash between growing dictatorship/authoritarian tendencies in governments and true democracy.  Also, between the ongoing desire to see eternal economic growth versus a need to reset our values, so that survival of humanity is made possible.

The earth will always survive of course, and logically, it knows currently it will be much happier without us, if we don’t change our abuses of it.  Hence its current messaging...  The power of Pisces is in many ways, the power of nature to teach us.

 It is important to say that after Jupiter finally leaves Pisces, on December 20^th, 2022, (not to return to that sign for another 12 years), he will then again re-enter Aries to complete his work there, and where he will stay till May 16^th, 2023.

 Saturn remains solidly in Aquarius all year and till early March 2023, giving an ongoing, steady, progressive and serious emphasis on science and the advancement of this, when used for the benefit of humanity and the planet. He will also, being the karmic schoolteacher, highlight the dangers of the potential hubris and nemesis of the misuse of science and technology.

 Neptune, however, also currently powerfully remains in Pisces all year and (since 2012 till Feb 2026 and only every 165 years), continuously now, underling the power of that sign in the big picture. The outer planets, especially Neptune, emphasise long lasting significant global existential issues/generational influences; and Pisces certainly, corresponds to invisible spread from whether it be technological or epidemic power, but also, yes, it can also too underline paranoia and smoke and mirror.

 The most positive feature of course is that because it underlines human compassion, sensitivity and humility, it brings a very potential powerful and positive motivational force, for the direction of humanity, in terms of climate change awareness.

  It shows us that Nature doesn’t need us, but that we need nature.

Pluto (power) still in Capricorn (current neo liberal economic system) till 2025 is symbolic of the ruthless march of the power of money, despite all its fallout.

 2025 will be the start of a game changer, when Pluto moves into Aquarius

 Uranus remains in Taurus all year, suggesting ongoing unpredictable and sudden shifts and changes in the earth’s infrastructure. Mother earth itself will bring surprises and distress… related to its sustainability. Environmental security is threatened. Because Taurus also rules money and economic stability/ security, economies for sure, are in for some ongoing shocks.

 Back to this month. Mercury goes retrograde on the 14^th till February 4^th. Always this brings frustrations, delays and a necessary, enforced rethink of so many things, not least about the balance of the economy, versus public health, so what’s new?  Frustrations will abound and there is likely to be a sense of quite profound anger, impatience and confusion, which will affect people’s mood and mental health.   However, the balance of power in terms of value systems will be shifting, as the humanitarian heart will be strong.

 Venus moves direct on the 28^th and that will be felt as a boost to plans to move forward, not least for Boris Johnson (Venus is his ruling planet) who has been hiding somewhat, since it went retrograde on the 19^th of last month.

 The tricky and unpredictable periods this month will be between the 12^th and 17^th when Mercury is squared by Uranus. Crazy, mixed messages and unexpected changes of plans and some shocks/reversals are in the ether. The 30^th also sees some chaos and shock potential when the Sun squares up to Uranus too. These Uranian times too are the most likely periods for potential geophysical disruptions on our planet.

 Intense events, when power can be used for great good or the opposite, are around the 16^th and the 29^th when Pluto conjuncts the Sun and Mercury respectively.

 Days of some deceptions, lack of realism and smoke and mirror type events or utterances, are around the 11^th/12^th when Mars squares up to Neptune.

 The positive days are around the 1^st (New Year’s Day) when there can be some sense of breakthrough or hope., and the 5^th, which is good for the power of the heart and indeed the arts.

  It looks like an ongoing time of some confusion and angry rebellion against the status quo in many conflicting ways and with definite highlighted clashes in value systems.

 One thing is sure this year, is that change will be enforced upon us uncomfortably, if we do not collectively, especially governments, have the humility and the acceptance of the need to revolutionise our damaging predominant value systems.

 The spiritual versus the material, is growing in conflict, or even the sense of the archetypal good versus evil.

 I wish us all and the planet all possible benign progress for 2022.

 

 

 

DECEMBER 2021 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

Jupiter moves sign approximately every 12 months, and he finally moves from Aquarius at the end of December (the 29^th) into Pisces. He did temporarily dip his toe into Pisces, for a trial run, from mid-May till the end of July this year but is committing to that sign from late this month. I will talk more about the implications of this shift later.

 Whatever sign Jupiter is in, there is a great focus in those signs’ qualities, both the very positive potential, but potentially also where there can be an overindulgence of the downside.

Till late December the power of Saturn and Jupiter in Aquarius is strong. It is a rational, big picture, innovative air sign. it rules logic, science /technology/alternative ideas, and study (including astrology) and can signify a rebellion against the status quo and a desire to rebel against small mindedness and conservative attitudes, politically as well. There has been a notable surge over the last few years in the interest in astrology, not least encouraged through technology/social media.  Aquarius is also a sign of humanitarian values and because simultaneously Jupiter has been accompanied by Saturn, (a rare coming together of these two planets in that sign) the emphasis has been hugely on challenges to the best minds, re how to deal constructively with existential problems that have been consuming our planet and its people, not least re climate change and the pandemic.

 Saturn remains in Aquarius till early March 2023, so plenty of time for more focus of that planet on those areas, but Jupiter in that sign also, also, has brought an additional huge boost and relatively successful public recognition of the benefit for all of us, that such things as the vaccination and collective efforts to limit climate disaster can bring. It has indeed bought a beneficial, popular, and successful insight into the great advantages of wisdom and scientific knowledge, and the greater awareness of the talents that humanity has, for trying to put right, things that have gone wrong. Global cooperation is a must when Jupiter is in Aquarius   It is just sad that it takes an extreme and obvious crisis, for this to happen, when those in the know, (climate change scientists and epidemiologists) have been waiting for such events to hit us hard, for some time.

The shift of Jupiter into Pisces in late December, committed there till May 10^th, will certainly underline the more emotional, spiritual, compassionate, sensitive, profundity of caring for the planet and the creative side of humanity, and will emphasise the power of nature and indeed positively, it will also bring a greater passion about nature’s value and beauty and the very urgent need to protect it and to change our ways in order to do this, for our very survival.

 However, ominously and at its worst, this planetary position will bring a potential lack of rationality.    All signs have their downsides and Neptune ruled Pisces, can lose touch with reality, and sometimes become convinced of the potential dark side of science. A bit of paranoia and a rather dark imagination can creep in, as can excessive idealism ..

 Neptune of course is now very strong in its own sign of Pisces (2012-2026) and with Jupiter there too, it can underline some of the more uncomfortable aspects of this position. Jupiter (plenty /excess/growth) will show in Pisces, how it can enhance this sign’s great ability to overwhelm us, not only in the power it gives to the growth in invisible spread, epidemic wise, but it  will, simultaneously speed up the corresponding increase in the growth of the no boundary, spread of conspiracy theories and social media propaganda, with all its dark smoke /mirror and blatant misinformation potential, re the epidemic and indeed possibly, re many other things.   Neptune and Jupiter, both in Pisces, has the unavoidable double power potential of both the very positive qualities of this sign, but also the downside of the extremes of this sign.

 For sure what we are being reminded of now, is the power of nature (Pisces) and its remarkable ability to challenge us and remind us that it will not sit back and let us do what we like. The concept of God, as I see it, is not so much in biblical terms, but as being about the power of the “Grand Originating Dynamic “(GOD). It is impossible to grasp the complexity of this dynamic, which is emanating from the whole universe. Its morality and laws are powerful and beyond our understanding, but it will draw a line when it is threatened by man. The existential principal of hubris and nemesis I believe always applies.

 The power of Pisces becoming so strong now, underlined by Jupiter about to enter that sign, will certainly grow our awareness of the limits of our power and the unlimited power of nature, to redress a balance, if necessary, by whatever means.

 All December, Saturn is hovering in square position to Uranus, (exactly so from the 23^rd to January 1^st) This is a real clash of the Titans and indicates a real conflict between the needed discipline/limitations (Saturn) and the hungry desire for freedom (Uranus). No doubt it will manifest re the Covid rules and precautions, and a clash between the social yearnings re Xmas, versus the fears and limitations attempted to be reimposed, because of new Covid variant dangers.

 Mars has been in Scorpio since the beginning of November and remains in Scorpio till December 13^th. This is a powerful position, bringing uncomfortable truths and ruthless behaviour to the forefront of our consciousness. Boris Johnson has been challenged by this planetary position in November, not least between the 21^st and 24^th when Mars opposed his Jupiter and was in conjunction with his Neptune, a time when he realised that loyalty to him is not unconditional and that forensic detail in one’s work, really matters, not just ego.

 Jo Biden has had Mars transiting many of his planets and significant points since early November continuing till late December. This is a tough period for him, not least related to behind scenes challengers, who are enemies from the past. (His 12^th house has been very activated)

 Venus, now in Capricorn, moves retrograde on the 19^th and remains so till January 29^th. Personal reflection will be underlined for many, and relationships revaluated, and much soul searching will be needed. There will also be a need for people to reassess their relationship with themselves. Venus retrograde puts the emphasis on profundity and inner strength and takes away from material values in favour of more spiritual ones .it is meditative and profound in its positive potential, but it can cause psychological withdrawal and some alienation. Again, one wonders if this is a reflection on the limits of socialising that is imposed on many during that period, because of the new Covid variant, and how we are forced to turn inwards, and rethink so much.

 Days of intensity re emotions and events are the 10^th-15^th, when Venus conjuncts Pluto, and again on the 30^th, when Mercury conjuncts Pluto. Uncomfortable feelings and truths and profound communications will be apparent, individually, and big picture wise.

 Days of confusion, some deceptions, or at least lack of clarity, plus smoke and mirrors re facts and potential chaos, are manifesting on the 7^th/8^th and the 12^th when Mercury and the Sun square up to Neptune respectively. Additionally, Mars squares up to Jupiter on the 8^th, suggesting also then, that we all need to be wary of the powers of the metaphorical used car salesmen then, and to be fair… saleswomen too.

 The 1^st, 6^th, the 20^th, have the best potential in terms of astrological profile.

 There is a solar eclipse on the 4^th at 12 degrees of Sagittarius, which can be a time of the new and the refreshing. The full Moon falls on the 19th at 27 degrees of Gemini, a time of some eruptions that are inevitable and endings of chapters, that have potentially been building for some time.

 I think I should confirm that I see myself as a person, and as an astrologer, as a realist, but some people see me as a pessimist. If they are right, then I can only ever be pleasantly surprised by unfolding events.

 I wish you and us all collectively, the very best for this Christmas and 2022.

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 2021 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

 As the world’s challenges seem to grow and when there is a sense of cumulative crises, with no apparent final comprehensive solution, a sort of existential sense of stress and anger rises, manifesting in many unpleasant ways, both individually and collectively.  The pandemic and the climate crisis, being the prime issues of course.

 This is a period where most politicians are completely out of their depth, as their knowledge of what to do is very limited and experts are often ignored or side-lined, if it clashes with an inbuilt political and economic ideology and the ego of political leaders. …

 The gap between experts in their field and politicians is huge and has been growing so much bigger over the last decades, and the problems we face now are increasingly complex, and global. In many ways politicians are merely bystanders as the consequences of many decades of habitual human behaviour are coming home to roost.  Big empty promises are increasingly apparent.  Even with the best will in the world, politicians are mostly out of their depth. However, in so many cases, experts are sacrificed on the altar of the power of politics, especially money/economics, and populism.

  Astrology is very relevant to this rant.

This month will seriously reflect all this, as Scorpio dominates, especially as Mars is so strong in that sign (his own, co ruled with Pluto) all month. Scorpio is intense, ruthless, forensic and driven to win, at all costs, no matter what one is fighting for, and serious clashes of values may well be apparent.  The planetary power of Scorpio currently is in direct opposition to the power of Uranus, now in Taurus.  That is quite ominous.

 The COP26 climate conference may well reflect this mood. Promises made by those in power, will in many cases, be just that… with little follow up.  Frustrations and anger will be the result. Absences will be telling. Mere ticking boxes by many politicians, is increasingly obvious., creating extreme responses of frustration. There may be some confrontations that are upsetting. Between the 8^th and the 13^th Mercury conjuncts Mars in Scorpio. That is very powerful in terms of negotiations that can be ruthlessly progressive and determined, or potentially, stubbornly immoveable and angry.

 Boris Johnson, who is hosting the COP26 conference, has on the 7^th and 8^th his Sun conjunct to his Neptune and opposition his Jupiter, which speaks loudly of his characteristic wordy over selling, over idealism and fantasy, and a desire to be a hero, with little interest in detail. There is much smoke and mirrors on our planet, in terms of our leaders and business, who’s promises are without plan or sincerity. Johnson will also feel out of his depth, as he knows too well that the conference will not live up to the hopes of many.  Faux environmentalism is rife among many leaders.

 Days when events on our planets are disruptive, dangerous and surprising, both politically and especially geo physically re our earth’s infrastructure, are significant around the 5^th, and very powerfully around 17^th/18^t, especially as there is also a lunar eclipse on the 19^th. Uranus is being very activated on all those dates, and events will be disruptive.  The 13^th/14^th will also bring some unexpected communications and decisions, made public.

There is a huge clash and gap now, more than ever before, between science and political/ socio economics. This is because the former is now revealing uncomfortable truths about our planet’s condition, which is largely counter to mainstream political and economic goals and ideologies. This is totally correlating with the movement of Saturn and Jupiter now through Aquarius (science and big picture truth) versus traditional politics, short termism and economics, underscored now by the critical last lap of Pluto in Capricorn (money, establishment and power) which has dominated since 2008 and ongoing till 2026. This last lap will see the ultimate conflict between the powers of neoliberal capitalism with the profound, necessary changes needed for our civilisation’s survival, which in truth, needs to overthrow our prevailing global economic value system., which has, over generations created this global environmental collapse. Greed and wealth are the root of it all.

 These next-door signs of Capricorn and Aquarius could not be more different in their perspective, and the clash now is obvious with these so contradictory planetary placements.

 It is very telling symbolically that Greek mythology tells of the god Saturn, ruler of Capricorn, devouring his sons, one of which was Uranus, ruler of Aquarius, because he had been advised that one of his sons planned to overthrow him, and he could not accept that.

 Jo Biden, who is a powerful Scorpio (4 personal planets in that sign) has had Saturn opposition his Pluto (every 30 years) from the 23^{rd of} October and continuing till November 17^th. This speaks of the frustration he is, and will be experiencing, re the real limits to his power, which he feels both internationally and ideologically.  Those frustrations will be expressed this month, not least when the Sun conjuncts his Mars around the 5^th and then when Mars conjuncts its own place around the 18^th.

 Ongoing Neptune in Pisces (2012 till 2026) is now creating 2 powerful forces.

 Firstly, a totally necessary and increased sensitivity to mother earth and nature, with a horror of what humanity has done to achieve so much destruction of our planet; and with a desperate desire to limit at the least, that damage, most notably among young people (a movement which will get massively stronger in the coming months and years.) Personal ego is totally downgraded on the need to ensure the survival of our species, by ensuring our valuable infrastructure of nature, is totally respected, healed and regenerated.

The other response to the current Neptune position, has simultaneously created the power of conspiracy theories, denial of facts, smoke and mirrors, that are hard to deal with for many, (the truth is too hard to handle) aided and abetted of course by social media, which can breed lies, in a way that is almost hypnotic.  Neptune, like all the planets, have their pluses and negatives.

These two manifestations are classic of the wonderful upside and the scary downside of the power of Neptune, so very strong now in its own home sign of Pisces (every approx. 165 years).  

 It is also noteworthy how certain leaders on our planet have in the last few years taken on a role of self-styled and increasingly immoveable leaders, reducing democracy and trying to create virtual dictatorships.  They are often in denial re such issues as climate change or downgrade it. Delusions of grandeur and narcissism have crept in. Again, this is a real downside of the power of Neptune in Pisces, when ego gets distorted and self-styled illusion and fantasy dominates.  This is often created as a result of significant psychological damage forged in childhood. In fact, mental health issues have been increasingly flagged up as an important factor in some leader’s behaviours. The trouble is, like cult leaders, their influence on many is undeniable, even hypnotic. They are seen as saviours. They can do no wrong in the minds of their followers, who are often themselves dominated by selective perception, to protect themselves, in order to suit their own ego.

These sorts of leaders always end up in some sort of ignominy, but it can take too long, and much damage is done beforehand.

Neptune Idealism can be so constructive and wonderful when motivated by compassion, sensitivity realism and for the genuine good of all, but delusion, the downside of Neptune, can be so damaging.

 November is a tricky month for us all and much uncomfortable truth can be exposed, and that partial lunar eclipse on the 19^th in Taurus, will likely underline this.

  

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2021 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

 

With Mercury retrograde till the 18^th and since September 27th, frustrations and delays abound, not least in England.  All month, till the around the 24^th Mars and the Sun are both in Libra nudging each other. This can only bring an atmosphere of barely disguised tensions and anger in people and global politics and a there is a ruthless desire to win This will however be bathed, in some disguise of charm and claims of fairness and this will be especially strong on the 8^th.

 However, the mood is clearly dangerously intense around the 2^nd, 17^th and 18th and around the 22^nd when Mercury, the Sun and Mars all respectively, square up to Pluto.  Power struggles that can be dangerous, are in the air, particularly on the 22nd.

The fight against climate change, so illuminated now by the facts and by direct and plentiful global experience, is growing as a priority for many, for obvious reasons, and it is increasingly creating serious eco anxiety, especially in the young, whose future is felt to be seriously threatened. However, so many people in power, are still in reality, very much still side-lining the issue, in favour of financial interests and growth, although lip service is being paid to it by many leaders.  There are of course leaders who totally acknowledge the vastness of the problem and are doing their best to address it, but it is only collective global cooperation which will make a significant enough difference.

 A huge existential clash of values now is coming to a head globally and with Neptune in Pisces and Uranus in Taurus now, nature is doing its best to wake us up, which is as clear as day , especially again to the young, but the old establishment socio/economic order (Pluto in Capricorn 2008 till 2025) is dominating and creates such a strong sense of ego , that it is just too much for many with power to face the inconvenient truth of a massive needed change of values and priorities.

 The technological development we are seeing is rapid and mind blowing in so many ways, for both good and ill, especially now Aquarius is so strong with both Jupiter and Saturn in that sign, but sometimes it seems we have become too smart for our own good, with wisdom becoming side-lined, again, often on the altar of money, power and ego alone.

When Pluto ,which equals power..( think of the words Plutonium and Plutocracy) moves in 2025 into Aquarius, (innovation, big picture, technology), it is hoped that power in that area will be combined with a humanitarian outlook and a collective wisdom, but because Pluto seems to revel in personal power, ego and control, there is a worry that technological advancement can then be used as a tool for dangerous control, manipulation, power and even warfare, without having to drop a single bomb.   Technology allows countries potentially to be held to ransom by other countries, if they can powerfully infiltrate technological systems. We are already seeing widespread misuse of technology, and this could become dangerously socio-political very easily.

 Motive is everything with Pluto, magnificently regenerative and healing when used well, or very destructive and dark, when used for reasons of selfish gain and power.

 The Gray Zone concept is looming as a reality.

 Boris Johnson has Mars on his ascendant between the 1^st and the 4^th.suggesting thar others will be problematic to him in their challenge and he will be under some duress … not least re economic issues, and looking at the England birth chart, Jupiter is currently square to the natal Neptune, which certainly points to an over optimism, a lack of clarity and reality, plus a desire for heroic jingoistic glamour, when it comes to innovative international relations.

 Biden’s chart continues to be stressed and from the 23^rd when Saturn opposes his natal Pluto (every 30 years) till November17th.  International relations are very difficult for him then and his power is at least totally limited, and at worst, really threatened.  Saturn is also squaring his Part of Fortune, most of the month, quite literally implying that his luck is at a very low ebb.

 There is still for the USA chart, a powerful transit of Pluto opposing the natal Mercury (Since March 2020 and till January 2022) suggesting a powerful and protracted period of stress, relating to the international reputation of the States (Since March 2020 and till January 2022)

New world orders are developing, broken alliances are manifesting with new, seeming illogical ones formed. Shape shifting and obscure agreements, are being announced, without clear reason, other than, it seems, the desire for immediate power of certain egocentric leaders and short-term economic gain, regardless of long-term consequences or risks. This is notable now, in the terms of new international agreements and deals, regarding increased proliferation of nuclear weapons.   This is indeed a manifestation of the downside of Neptune in Pisces, since 2012, which does indeed create behind the scenes smoke and mirrors and deceptions, resulting from the often fanciful, ego centred motives of certain powerful, but often foolish men, who only see the future in terms of their own glamourous tenure of office and who are wilfully ignoring the risks. The good of the world is sacrificed on the altar of perceived individual, national heroism and ego … A sad but increasingly common fact, re many of our world leaders.

The full Moon is on the 20^th at 27 degrees of Aries and the New Moon is on the 6^th at 13 degrees     Libra. Libras born around the 6^th/7^th October may well feel at the time of the New Moon, as if a new chapter is unfolding, whilst for Aries, born around the 17^{th of} April, there may be around the 20^th, a sense of an ending in some context, that must erupt in some way.  Things come to a head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 2021 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

 The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was alarmingly confirmed on Sunday 15 August, when they took Kabul. With hindsight, the chart for that day was very powerful in Kabul.   There were 2 strong fixed T squares of planetary influences at work, triggered by the Moon going through Scorpio, involving the Sun, Uranus, Saturn, the Moon, with Jupiter also nudging his way in. … all in fixed signs.  To top that, on the 15^th around the middle of the day in Kabul, for a few hours, Scorpio was rising and conjunct the Moon in that sign, which totally rubber stamped the power of the almost Fixed grand cross created.

 Fixed signs are the most immoveable, stubborn and durable of the signs.

 Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but an astrologer can’t be looking at every country every day.

 This was ominous for not only that country, but with significant global implications, especially with a powerful disruptive Uranus involved, and notably when challenged by Saturn, which is still happening now .

 Saturn challenging Uranus is basically a challenge to freedom, and those challenges to freedoms can be for either the collective good, or to the detriment of all, depending on one’s ideology, temperament and viewpoint.  We have seen this with the whole epidemic dynamic; and this clash of these two planets has indeed been around, on and off globally, since the appearance of Covid.

With Afghanistan, the likely limits put on the population’s freedom by the new regime, are now very much perceived by most of the world, as repressive and creating a frightening and very dangerous situation for many.

Now, looking at events in Afghanistan, we know why, as I mentioned in last month’s blog, that Jo Biden’s chart was so tough then.

 His chart is not looking easy at all this month either, as he has an every 30-year Saturn exactly opposing his natal Pluto from the 3^rd till the 30^th.  This limits his power enormously, especially in international dealings, as Pluto is in his 9^th house in his natal chart (international and legal issues).

 He will not achieve what he wanted, during this time, but when Saturn says no to Pluto in anybody’s chart, it is often because that person is not meant to have what they want or assumes they will get, as other lessons are needed to be learned and therefore their power is often very stymied. What one wants and what one needs, are often very different. This energy returns with a vengeance in his chart, from the 23^rd of October till 17^th November this year too, and in truth, it never really goes away throughout September till late November. 

However, because Saturn is in good relation to Pluto in his natal chart, he will manage this challenge better than many leaders would, as he will have some humility and will adjust.  It will however be a tough time for him.

Talking of leaders, Boris Johnson has Mars squaring his Sun and Venus around the 12^th and 13^th of ^this month, when he may have much to struggle with, in terms of some nemesis coming back to haunt him from his past behavior and decisions, and around the 20^th he will be in an uncomfortable situation again, especially on the 21^st when the full Moon will square his Sun and Venus.

 Being the month of Virgo, there is also a strong activation of Johnson’s 12th house in his birth chart, indicating that much energy in his life will be focused on behind-the-scenes secrecy and there will be potential obfuscation of truth. The 12^th house relates strongly to past and karma.

 Importantly this month, Mercury on the 27^th, starts on his notorious, customary retrograde period (approximately 3 times a year). This continues till October 18^th. He is passing through Libra for all this period.  Hence, as always, this will be a period of delay, frustrations and blocks globally. This not least will be connected to problems re the principles of Libra, relating to issues of harmony, worldwide diplomacy, negotiation and a block on fairness and justice. This will also affect us all personally too, to some extent, especially in the areas ruled by Libra in our personal charts. Many Sun sign Librans will be more aware of this, than most. Boris Johnson has a Libra ascendant and so will certainly feel the strain during this period., especially next month.

The thing to remember about Mercury retrograde, is that this event should be used as an opportunity for a rethink and recalibration of issues, as when this block is there, it is a time to learn from, and not to just to make us frustrated and angry. Also, patience is demanded, if we are on the wisest track.

 Climate change issues have loomed ominously large in the last few months and technology is now in no position to dawdle in terms of innovation to ameliorate the problems the world faces; and indeed, the now ongoing position of Saturn and Jupiter in the futuristic, humanitarian and technologically innovative sign of Aquarius, are in the spotlight.

 The problem is, we need global motivation from all governments, to invest in these areas, and that involves a need for wisdom and a lack of corruption, in terms of dubious vested interests. Those short-term interests may be good for those in power and their ego, but not for the whole of humanity and the planet.   Pluto in Capricorn (2008-2025) is still fighting its corner, a planetary position which is mainly concerned with preservation of the power of the old status quo and the old ruthless, consumerist economic order and the idea of eternal economic growth, at all costs to the earth… Neo liberal capitalism, no less. The unsustainability of this ideology is now screaming out.

The biblical quote “money is the root of all evil” is incorrect. The correct quote is “The love of money is the root of all evil”.

 Short term gratification, governmental flag waving and paying mere lip service to the need for change, is feeding egos only and it must concede humbly, to the urgent action to bring real long-term gain for the health of the planet, and therefore for us all.

 It is becoming obvious, I think to many, that corruption of governments is the 2^nd biggest threat to our planet, after climate change.

The sensitivity to and appreciation of nature, as brought to us by Neptune in Pisces (2012-2026) is totally seeping into our collective consciousness, in terms of what really matters, and it isn’t the exploitation of the planet, for personal wealth. Also, Uranus in Taurus (2019- -mid 2026) which is all about shock and change in our earthy infrastructure, is certainly also doing his bit to urgently wake us up.

We all need to beware of deceptive circumstances around the 2^nd and 3^rd and the 14^th, when Neptune is opposed by Mars and the Sun respectively. There will be then the danger of smoke and mirrors and confusion.  Things will not be as they seem, although the arts can be inspired in some way then. The 23^rd and 24^th see Venus in Scorpio opposing Uranus, when the unexpected is in the air and some shock and revelations are possible, personally and globally.

 Days of potential progress and breakthroughs are the 6^th and 7th and the 17^th bringing strength, regeneration and breakthroughs in some way.

AUGUST 2021 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

The very powerful, and existential climate change impacts, that are affecting our planet now, are more intense and faster in development than even many climate scientists anticipated … and that my friends, is genuinely scary and if ever nature is trying to warn us, it is really speeding up on that process now.

It seems that the whole Covid crisis is like a mere practice run for the massive threat of climate issues now burgeoning upon us, and it is a daunting, but essential challenge, as to how we must cope with these cooperatively, on a global level.

Astrologically, Uranus in Taurus, since May 2018 till May 2026, is the most significant indicator of this energy. Uranus is synonymous with unpredictable change, disruption, some chaos and necessary shock, (feels negative) but which demands action on a whole new kinder, innovative, technological, revolutionary, and essentially on a humanitarian level (positive). Taurus relates to literally the earth, our security and value systems, and the practical functioning of our planet. Hence the status quo and our infrastructure must, as a matter of emergency, be radically addressed in terms of a necessarily changed value and economic system. Respecting nature and its complex delicate balance and interactions, need total honouring, and indeed our own survival depends on it. 

 We need nature. It doesn’t need us.

Jupiter back now again in Aquarius (Innovation, progress, technology), since the end of last month, and staying there till the end of December this year, augurs well for ongoing enlightened, benign progress (positive Jupiter) in relation to scientific breakthrough… which has already served us well re vaccination progress… It also will now need to focus increasingly urgently on how technology can bring change and radically limit our man-made damage to the planet.

It is also true that Jupiter’s potential for advancement and growth can have a downside .. and his journey through Aquarius this year, has also correlated with the huge increase in power that technology has over us all and there has been a very significant rise in the tech companies’ economic worth and power. As a result, we have in many ways, a world dominated now by a technocracy, which holds massive power for ill, as well as good, and which can certainly dominate our governments. Its genius potential can be used for dark motive, and it can completely outwit and indeed even control our rulers. Certain world leaders can now also use it to gain advantage and power over other countries rulers, who mostly are completely blindsided by technology’s dark potential.

 When Pluto (power) enter Aquarius in 2024/25 (for 20 years) the potential then re technology is rather daunting.

Saturn, a benevolent despot, or to put it another way, a karmic schoolteacher, (discipline and tough lessons) is also now in Aquarius, (since December 2020 and till March 2023) and is therefore showing us the necessity principle, and brings harsh reality checks about difficult, even revolutionary changes that must be made. Since Uranus rules Aquarius, the whole principle of Jupiter and Saturn being in that sign, accentuates essentially the need for growth in innovation and an enlightened insight and revolutionary change on a global level. These planetary placements serve as an essential wakeup call, that must honour the need and huge discipline required, in how we collectively do things for the benefit of our planet and all on the planet. 

The downside of Saturn (discipline/lessons) in Aquarius is rebellion against the blocks on freedoms, even if they are necessary. The libertarian right wing of political parties, find imposed discipline, even if for the greater good, an insult to their ingrained sense of entitlement and to the assumption that eternal economic growth is the only valid creed… and even of course, greed.

 When money is the only God, we are in deep trouble.

 Pluto however (ruthless power for good or ill) is still in the sign of Capricorn (2008- till 2025) which is a sign linked to traditional, conservative, established economic systems and infrastructures, and often the very antithesis of Aquarian values. (England is a Capricorn country). This indicates an ongoing conflict therefore between the necessity, of the new and positive, revolutionary big picture values, versus the clinging to the old social and economic hierarchies, even though the survival of humanity is at stake.

The planet itself, however, will always survive, with or without us… and probably more happily with the latter, if the current status quo is not changed.

 This is a unique moment in human and planetary history.

Neptune is in his once every 165-year visit to Pisces (2012-2026) and so is now playing a powerful role on people’s consciousness and value system. Pisces is about the power of the spiritual and the simple, not least related to the appreciation of the value and beauty of nature and indeed, that of the creative arts too. Because Neptune rules Pisces, the hunger to value these qualities is felt doubly strongly now and will be a very powerful, inbuilt generational characteristic for all who have been born during those years when it is in its own sign (As above). Pisces and its ruler Neptune are also about metaphorical and literal, invisible spread (already obviously globally verified, pandemic wise) and about the power of the collective unconscious. Negatively, potential insidious influences, especially illusion/ delusion/lies, can now more easily be spread, for obvious example, by the power of social media.

Emphasis on Leo during this month is always a cause for more extrovert, expansive and confident behaviour, but the downside of that sign, being that an excess of those characteristics, can lead to a price to pay later. The increased power of ego and entitlement can create a mood of overconfidence and overreaching, re the emergence from the epidemic.

However, carefully considered optimism, backed by some evidence, is not necessarily proved wrong.

Around the 2nd when the Sun opposes Saturn, there are essential reality checks for us all, as the spirit of personal adventure and ego, may well clash with necessity of collective consideration.

Around the 4^th Boris Johnson has Mercury squaring his Neptune, when his predisposition to be vague, evasive, and to proclaim big, empty ideas, or be economical with the truth, especially re finance/economy, will be very strong. However, he has a very positive boost, after that date, when Jupiter trines his Sun till the 15th. He will then be in celebratory and confident mode, validly or not, either privately or indeed publicly.

 Jo Biden needs care and caution round the 5^th-22^nd when Jupiter squares his Sun and Venus, he is in danger of over promising or being overconfident, however, a simultaneous Saturn trining its own place in his chart, will give him some wise and self-reflective grounding. August is not ever really the best month for Biden, as the Sun squares up then to all his 4 powerful Scorpio planets.

 Days of some stress for the planet in general, and unpredictable eruptions, not least potentially geophysically and climate wise, are around the 7^th, when the Sun squares up to Uranus. And around the 8^th there is for many, much confusion, smoke and mirrors and lack of clarity about the trajectory of our collective travel.

Days of potential breakthroughs/ progress re our world, are the 3^rd, the 12^th the 20^th, 23rd and the 26th, when positive aspects from the inner planets to the outer planets, can then augur generally well for us.

The new Moon falls on the 8^th at 16 degrees of Leo, and the full Moon falls on the 22^nd at 29 degrees of Aquarius. Those born around August the 9^th, may find the that the 8^th of this month therefore brings opportunities for the initiation of the positive new, whilst those born around February the 19^th, may find that the 22^nd brings to a head stresses that have been building, and which may finally manifest then, quite eruptively. It can indeed mark the closure of a chapter.

 

 

 

 

 

JULY 2021 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

 Jupiter entered Aquarius on December 20^th last year, in his once every 12-year visitation …  He worked through that sign fast, bringing a speedy, much needed scientific triumph in vaccination development and research and recognition of the humanitarian universality of the need for cooperation in this issue (all Aquarius values). He then temporarily entered Pisces on May 14th where he stays till the 28^th of this month, and then he returns to Aquarius till December 29^th, 2021, to complete his welcome goals there.  From Pisces, positively, he has really underlined the focus on the value of our environment and love of nature and the urgency to wake up big time, to the need for protection of and the beauty of nature (all Pisces values) … and a strong focus on sea health (Neptune, God of the sea and Pisces ruler) has also been much emphasized.

 He has also brought a longing to get back the power of the arts and music into our lives, another Pisces focus a need for the soul to be fed. Negatively the power of Pisces has underlined the spread of conspiracy theories re mind control and dangers via vaccination, Pisces is a sign, that in extremis, is vulnerable to fantasy and some paranoia… and can bring confusion too about direction of travel re Covid control.

 The power of the continued conflict between need for freedom versus the ongoing need for caution re Covid, still hovers, as Saturn (restriction) still challenges Uranus (freedom) by rare square aspect in the heavens. This totally eases next year.

 On the 3^rd and 4^th, there is a rebellious unpredictable feeling in the air, both individually and globally, when Mars squares Uranus. Economic shocks and poor judgment are a possibility then too. Accident proneness and impulsiveness generally can be an issue. Indeed, it will be wise for us all, not least politicians/leaders, to stop and think before action, notably If Leo or Taurus, born between the 4^th and 8^th of May or August.

 Mars in Leo till the 29^th underlines the collective urge this month to live life more to the full, to chase the Sun via holidays and to express social creativity and feel the life force …hard to repress, even if needed… especially for Leos.   Around the 13^th sees a particular high passion in many, re enjoyment of life, not least in love life, and in the arts, when Venus conjoins with Mars.

Jo Biden has a few challenges this month, conflicts and blocks loom large around the 1st, the 16^th and 26^th. Strong egos are likely to frustrate him, at all costs, on principle, rather than logic.  Also, Pluto is opposing his Jupiter all month and the 1st half of next month. He will therefore be in real determined mode in order to achieve his goals. which, in turn will attract a strong ruthless desire by others to sabotage his actions.

 Boris Johnson has a very careless and a strong sleight of hand orientation around the 6^th and 7^th when Mars squares up both his Jupiter and Neptune. The used car salesman in him will be dominating. Having Saturn's ongoing, every 30-year conjunction to his Part of Fortune point, has not helped his position in terms of good judgment.

 Days of frustration and reality checks, generally for us all, are around the 1^st/2^nd and the 7^th when Saturn forces us to slow down and get real, without anger, both in our personal and collective lives.

 The 17^th/18^th brings a once-a-year Sun opposition to Pluto.  The quite explosive power of determination and confrontation is significantly in the air then. Power struggles no less, and the 25^th, also has the flavour of a real ideological power struggle, when Mercury opposes Pluto.  Ruthless arguments will dominate the ether. Trying to change others’ views will then be futile.

Pluto can bring obsession and potential abuse of power, from self or others when in challenging mode.  His ongoing journey through Capricorn (2008-2025), which rules the established economic order, has undoubtedly brought abuse of power re neo liberal capitalist philosophy, including massively increasing financial inequalities, tax evasions and a rise in power of monopolies and corporations etc…  If you combine that with Uranus (unpredictability /change /innovation/risk and technology) now in Taurus, since March 2019 till April 2026, a sign about money and values, (happens every 84 years), this points also to an ongoing revolution in the way we do money.

Cashless society is becoming the prevailing mode of financial transaction and Uranus, being the ruler of technology, has also seen the significant rise of crypto currency, with all its unpredictability and ephemeral qualities.  However, because Uranus also rules shock, and unpredictable danger, we have also seen a whole global economic crisis because of the shock of the epidemic and a huge loss of income for so many, whilst indeed others have thrived.

We are all in the same storm, but certainly not all in the same boat.

 Also, with the massive power of technology and its increasing unpredictable uses and abuses, not least re money, there has been an underreported huge rise of serious online and phone financial scams, which many have been vulnerable to, and authorities seem to have little ability, or maybe the will, to prevent this.

We must remember that Neptune ongoing in Pisces now, has a downside of confusion, deception, and smoke and mirrors, which can make many vulnerable.

We live increasingly in a technocracy., especially with the power of the sign of Aquarius which is so powerful re technology and Uranus (which rules Aquarius), now so strong. This power can be used for amazing progress for the greater good, or indeed otherwise.

 The energy of every planet has its downside and how we choose to use the powers of our planets (and our signs) are a matter of a mixture of personal choice, morality, wisdom, ideology and the prevailing value system of our society’s influences on us.  That is the human condition. As humans we have this struggle, but never more has the choice of our use of power, either for the greater good, or for personal gain, been more vital and indeed existential, as for the first time in human history, the survival of the entire planet, or not, can depend on those choices.

 Astrology has an implicit morality, as it reveals the choices we have and indeed importantly, the resultant karmic lessons we need to learn as a result of how we individually and collectively choose to express the power potential implicit in our charts.

 The outer planets particularly, which are generational in influence, as they stay for years in each sign, test the collective motives and morality of prevailing global values and direction of travel at any given period.

 To be unusually positive, the days of potential breakthrough and inspiration are the 5^th 12^th, 15th and 20^th, when wisdom, insight, inspiration and positivity can dominate the energies.

  The Moon is new on the 10^th at 18 degrees of Cancer and Full on the 24^th at 1 degree of Aquarius.

 

 

 

JUNE 2021 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

 

Mercury, currently in Gemini, moved retrograde on the 29^th of May, and stays that way till the 22nd of June.  It has and will certainly bring delays, blocks, confusion, misinformation and uncertainty in terms of messaging, not least re pandemic information and travel guidance. This will continue to be the case for much of the month. On many levels, when Mercury is retrograde it demands a rethink, rather than a stubborn, blind and often pride driven push forward, despite that push often not being logical.

Jupiter visits each sign for about a year, every 12 years, and he is now temporarily and so sensitively in Pisces from May 13^th till late July, but he will then later return to complete his work in Pisces twice more, before he finally moves away from Pisces in late December 2022.  His journey through Pisces in this 12-year cycle, therefore, is very unusually interrupted by a short return to Aquarius, then a 6 month visit to Aries, before returning to finally complete his task in Pisces, in the last 2 months of 2022.  I feel that this quite unusual meandering of Jupiter, is to make us all aware quickly, of the healthy balance humanity needs to address and achieve of necessity, between compassion, emotion, spirituality and the heart (Pisces), science, rationality, realism and innovation (Aquarius) alongside the power of the ego and the principle of survival (Aries).

 Negatively, from Pisces Jupiter can bring some over idealism and delusion over realities and an overenthusiasm about celebrations, notably re the demise of the pandemic. This is understandable, but combine confusion of messaging with over idealism, and some red flags are likely. Invisible spread of disease, or merely insistent spread of rumour or fantasy, is classic of the downside of Jupiter in Pisces.

Jupiter in Pisces is however wonderful for the power of all the arts and for spiritual concerns, but in extremis, it can create delusion, illusion and misguided conclusions.

 It is certainly true that many people in many countries, have vaccine fear and an out of proportion belief in its great potential harm. Jupiter in Pisces certainly underlines the potential power of an overactive imagination and spread of delusional information and fake news. Jupiter in Pisces can however be so positive when positively connected to the power of the heart, compassion and caring, not least re the preciousness of nature and our planet.

Saturn is concurrently in Aquarius now (science/humanitarian concerns) from last December till early March 2023, is however strutting forward magnificently in terms of his task (Saturn) of rolling out the vaccine availability so well in so many countries, but the current Pisces input can also simultaneously cause an irrational response in many...including a potential unrealistic idealism about our complete ability to now happily grasp unhindered freedom from restrictions.

 Pisces is a sign ruled by ruled by Neptune, God of the sea, and is also co ruled by Jupiter itself. Currently and rarely, Neptune is still moving through his home sign of Pisces (2012-2026 and only every 165 years), so now, with both the rulers of the sign traversing it, there is a double powerful influence of Pisces on humanity. This combining brings, among other things, therefore a great longing in humanity for the joys of being near the sea, even for many, a desire to live near the sea and it will drive many to want to travel to be near the oceans. Positively, it will also put much emphasis on the need to protect the seas/oceans from further damage by humanity.

 It is notable that Boris Johnson has Saturn continuing to conjunct his part of Fortune in his chart (every 30 years) till the 19^th of this month and indeed it has been hovering there since the end of April. It will notably be exact around the 11th of June, and his luck then is likely to be a little challenged, and uncomfortable stuff will likely catch up on him, especially as Uranus from the 12^t of June, will also be squaring the same point (every 42 years). This brings left field, unexpected eruptions to his plans, and disruptive outcome of unwise ventures.

 The 6^th sees Mars oppose Pluto on a global level, this has potential for anger, violence and rather primaeval power struggles and abuse of power on the globe and indeed we all need to be aware then of tensions potentially rising in our personal lives as well. The USA and Jo Biden may be acutely aware of this power around that time. Biden also has a powerful, rare Uranian transit opposing his Mars for the first half of this month. This can bring unexpected upsets in his professional path related to the erratic behaviour of others… and he will also need to look before he leaps.

 Also, around the 3-7^th will be a time for all of us to remember that the truth of information given and received, will be very hard to detect and ascertain, as Mercury squares up to Neptune then. Sleight of hand and plain potential deception and confusion is in the air. We all need to be careful and try to be clear in given and received information… especially as Mercury is also retrograde then, ensuring that frustrating chaos can ensue, and nothing is as it seems.

Around the 13^th/14^th the Sun also squares up to Neptune when much smoke and mirrors will be in the global ether.  Things will not be as presented.

 The 23^rd/24^th sees Venus oppose Pluto. This brings passion and intensity and can be very enthralling and hold potential for the power of personal desire to dominate and cause abuse of power and control issues. All that matters is motive with Pluto. If the motive is genuinely for the greater good for all, Pluto can be magnificent and healing. However, if it is for personal selfish gain, it can be a power that is destructively coercive, both in personal experience and on a political stage.

 The ongoing clash (square) between Saturn and Uranus continues. This has been especially in manifestation, related to Covid, i.e., the clash between disciplined caution (Saturn) and freedom (Uranus).  The signs they are in, point strongly to the clash between the realities and constraints of science and epidemiological facts (Aquarius), versus the need for the freedom to unleash the economy (Taurus).

This current planetary global conflict of energies has been operative since last April, and is continuing erratically till next September, when it eases, but then recurs strongly from November this year, till around February 2022. This time span will bring some tricky problems for politicians around paths forward and resulting frustrations for many.

 There is a Solar eclipse on the 10^th at 19 degrees of Gemini. A solar eclipse can augur especially well for the birth of the new. It favours all born around June the 10^th.

The full Moon falls on the 24^th at 3 degrees of Capricorn and is often a little eruptive in terms of outpourings of repressed problems that can bring some inevitable endings of chapters, or at least, a clearing house of issues, that need to be left behind. This will potentially personally impact most those born around June 25^th and December 25^th. It can of course, be just a mild and private wake up call.

 Globally, a full Moon can cause some outpourings of natural eruptions in nature, or some potential socio-political crises in certain countries, where tensions have been quietly rumbling.

 

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MAY 2021 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW

 

 There is an important planetary shift this month. Jupiter moves into Pisces.

Whatever sign Jupiter is passing through is where his benefits and gifts are underlined.

Jupiter moves through each sign every 12 years and spends on average 1 year there, demonstrating his task in that sign’s energy.  People with strong Pisces in their birth chart will be pleased.

 On the 13^th of this month, Jupiter, makes this shift and moves away from Aquarius and temporarily only, dips his toe into Pisces, where he hovers in the very early degrees of that sign till July 28^th. From then, he returns to complete his task in Aquarius, staying in that sign till December 29^th.

From December 29^th however, he will then return into Pisces, to commit to finalising his job there, until May 10th, 2022.

He has been in Aquarius since December 20^th, 2020 and he has indeed during this period, been working alongside Saturn in the same sign, which a rare combining. This has demonstrated the amazing speed of scientific development for the greater good, not least re the development and roll out of vaccines and shifted the mood towards a need for greater humanitarianism and equality … not least racially.  The results of the pure drive of capitalism and ruthless economic growth (Strong Capricorn over the last decade or so) is showing its downside and is looking less robust in value and a realisation of the need for bigger picture wisdom, is showing its face, not least in climate change awareness and the essential need for global cooperation re planetary health, as opposed to nationalism. Big picture, more existential realisations are emerging (Aquarius).

The move into Pisces by Jupiter this month, will give us all a taste of what is to come from the end of this year, in terms of areas of development.

  The water sign of Pisces, ruled by Neptune of course, is all about the emotions, the heart, the spiritual and the artistic and indeed nature. It is a powerful influence for compassion. there is a greater sense of intuition, which sometimes, in extremis, can lead to astral illusion, not free of egotism … Positively, however it brings a great need for the heart and soul to be honoured, as opposed to just the mind and the material. Sensitivity is totally underlined, as is empathy, humanitarianism and compassion.  The sea (Neptune ruled) will become also of major focus in terms of its health and importance on our planet and love of it will really be powerful. Indeed, the human heart will be much more aware of the value of the whole natural world, for our psychological wellbeing and indeed for the health of the whole planet. The arts too will become an increasingly strong and hugely focused area, especially after recent starvation of that quality in humanity. Some major creativity of great significance in all areas of the arts will be manifest.

 The arguments against climate change happening, is already redundant and with the new Pisces influence, the power of oneness, caring and cooperation needed to protect our planet, will be indisputable. Neptune is currently (since 2012) powerfully moving through its own sign of Pisces (every165 years for 14 years) …. and now add Jupiter to the mix, and the power of this sign is clearly going to be increasingly self-evident.

 The powerful, destructive leaders in the world when it comes to their values of pure interest only in money and power, will become increasingly redundant and the forces for the heart and soul will gain in strength We have already seen the transition in the USA, in terms of leadership values and priorities and the same shifts will need to happen in many other countries, not least Brazil[LO1] .  Lip service alone to a change in values will not cut it.

 Of course, there is always a downside to any planetary position and Jupiter when in Pisces, can be OTT in that sign’s principles and qualities and therefore can bring over idealism, emotionalism, excessive fantasy, illusion and therefore escapism, including a danger of addictive behaviour, which is often a manifestation of a sensitivity to realities that are felt to be too great to tolerate and deal with.  There is also the danger of deceptions (negative Neptune). Strong emotions and idealism can be taken advantage of, and it can invite dangers via the already familiar dangers of the powers and illusions of social media influence, bringing distortions of truths and its appeal to people’s vulnerability, to a more damaging degree. The border between reality and illusion/ fantasy/lies can be very blurred when negative Pisces is manifested. The danger of the influence of ego seeking and indeed often delusional cult leaders is also flagged up, i.e., those who take advantage of others’ vulnerability, idealism and gullibility.

 The positives of this planetary position of Jupiter in Pisces, can be truly heart-warming, joyous, beautiful and indeed, evolutionary, but the dangers can be destructively illusionary. We need to be very careful and discriminating.

 The good news is that with Saturn totally remaining in Aquarius till early March 2023, we have the rational balance of his influence, alongside Jupiter in Pisces... to underline the science, truth and the pragmatism of our collective humanity’s needs and the wise use of our hearts, souls and minds, all combined in balance.

The Sun exactly conjuncts Uranus on the 1st of the month, but its influence is at work for several days either side of that date, so this period is a potential time of eruptions, literally physically, such as earthquakes and volcanic activity and/or metaphorically i.e., socio-politically. Being in Taurus, it is likely to do with our planet’s physical energy fields and possibly connected to economic issues.

 Anyway, expect the unexpected around those dates.

 Mercury in his home sign of Gemini from the 4^th and then moves retrograde on the 29^th of the month and stays in that mode till June 23rd.  This will, as always, be a period of delay, blocks and frustrations. and is also flagging up a period where patience is necessary, as well as probably a necessary rethink, set back and reassessment. Geminis be aware, not least Boris Johnson.

There is a total Lunar eclipse on the 26^th at 5 degrees of Sagittarius. That will be a time of endings of chapters and eruptive reality checks, that have been bubbling up for some time, for some who have significant natal planets involved in that degree… Obviously though, for those born around November 28^th and May 27^th.

  The new Moon falls at 21 degrees of Taurus on the 11^th which can be a time of new beginnings in some obvious or private way.  Again, especially true, if it connects with any strong planetary chart position you may have, but strongly anyway, obviously, for all born around May 11^th/ 12th.

 

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