You don’t need to be a card reader or clairvoyant to know that the world is in an uproar. When the slower moving outer planets are in play the world moves and changes. And when they gang up together it can be a free for all. It would be wise to load up on your echinacea and stock up on your favorite products because money and resources will be in short supply. Crazy weather promises Gramma’s home remedies will bring the old to the new.
The Sun in this chart rules the President and sits in the 11th house, where Congress holds session. The Sun here hangs between Venus and Mars. One wants peace and the other wants war.
The 2nd house rules the national budget, taxation, supply and demand and the stock exchange. Saturn and Neptune are close together here and it is not a pretty sight. Saturn indicates lack or need. Time to tighten your belt. Neptune often leads to fluctuating public opinion. Neptune can indicate fraud, slander and distortion.
The planet Uranus hangs at the bottom of the chart, a very critical point. This is the planet of surprise. If you can think of it, that is not it. You can’t think of it, it is beyond your ken. It hangs between Communication and transportation on one hand and housing/real estate on the other. This area also rules the party not in power. It promises some crazy weather. This can also mean weather on the political front.
Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in this mix have powerful connections. And with Pluto in Aquarius as a little side-dish adding to the blend, life-changing events are on the table. This can bring sudden changes that are abrupt and can also bring changes to attitudes, which take a bit longer.
The Full Moon on January 3 is full-blown Capricorn, with Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in a neat little row, bringing all that Capricorn energy sitting in your lap. Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, says good-bye to all that holiday partying, bringing it to an end. Like Uranus at the ingress at a critical point, here Saturn sits there. It can bring cold, destructive winds and, along with Neptune, fog and haze. For me and you, all this Capricorn energy says, “Get back to business.” Saturn/Capricorn says do what you have to do. Don’t put off any chores or payments, if you do, it will come back and bite you.
The New Moon on January 18 keeps us firmly in Capricorn country. This period, we have Mars moving up and kicking up some dust with Uranus and Pluto. This brings some intense energy that can bring in some forced change. As we move into the First Quarter, energy moves into Aquarius and Mars connects with Pluto. It’s a revolutionary time. Pluto is taking his baby steps in Aquarius and he will be in Aquarius until 2043. The last time he was here was during the American Revolution when the Constitution was written. Aquarius rules the collective. When Pluto moves into a sign, he first moves the crap around. It is hard going with Pluto when all the garbage gets pulled out, but in the end, somehow Pluto transforms and makes it better than what it was. During this particular timeframe, money and the stock market do some rocking and rolling along with some crazy weather. For you and me, we have to keep our cool and try to remain friendly with those who have opposing viewpoints.
February brings us the Full Moon with Aquarius leading the parade of planets in the 7th house of international relationships, public reaction to foreign policy, and the balance of trade. Aquarius rules the people with the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Pluto facing off with the Moon in Leo in the first. The first house rules the population as a whole, public opinion, and grass root movements. The Moon in Leo is holding the fort against all the Aquarian energy. Traditionally Leo is the King and Aquarius is the people. Once again, the Sun is bracketed by Venus and Mars. Aquarius is an air sign and leading the parade is Mercury, (who does well in a fellow air sign), so whatever the topic of discussion, there will be lots of it. Many voices, many points of view, and bringing up the rear is Pluto cleaning up the debris. In the lives of us regular people, the 7th house is about relationships. With Venus and Mercury together conversations and friendships rule the roost. The passion here is ideas and discussions.
The New Moon on February 17 is a Solar Eclipse in Aquarius. This eclipse is in the first house once again and calls out to the people. There is a congregation of planets in this all-important home of the people. This energy raises public consciousness. This may be a critical time for folks here at home. The planets are all in a row from the Sun and Moon to Mercury, Venus and the very important connection between Saturn and Neptune. Missing here is Mars, in Aquarius in the 12th house, which rules behind the scenes situation manipulation, terrorist activity, crime, as well as hospitals and charitable institutions. And Mars here is sure to stir it all up. It needs to be noted here that this Eclipse degree opposes Donald Trump’s natal Descendant, or 7th house, which speaks of allies or open enemies. This degree also opposes Trump’s natal Mars in Leo. I expect to hear some fireworks.
A few days after the Eclipse, the very important conjunction between Saturn and Neptune at the Aries, the point where Spring arrives. It takes 35 years for these two to repeat their connection. Saturn is the conservative side of society. Neptune can indicate fraud and slander. They have a hopeful side but I’m not betting on it. These guys do change society. In 1917 the Russian Revolution occurred, influenza, and the (almost) end of WW1. In 1952, Stalin died, Elizabeth 1 became queen, and Putin was born. In 1989 the Wall came down and Putin began his rise to power during those chaotic years. I’d keep my eyes on him over the next few days, months, and years because havoc from that area will affect many people.
The Lunar Eclipse on March 3 shifts the energy to Pisces. Once again, the first house is highlighted with Sun, Mercury, and Venus leading the parade. Mars, inching into Pisces, is here in the secretive 12th. Expect him to stir the pot along with retrograde Mercury. Check the facts. I’m hoping for diplomacy on all fronts. Venus will have a go of it, but I fear Mercury Retro may muck things up. This is the time to make revision, review and do fin- tuning before finishing any project. All this Pisces energy on the upside brings a lot of compassion and human rights to the table. On the other side, we get fraud and slander. Pisces can often make things unclear. Best bet is to take the high road in any situation.
The New Moon is on March 18, setting the stage for Spring’s entry in a few days. This New Moon in the 6th house speaks to public health, the working class, and the food supply. The 6th house is also considered to rule the army. Mars, who actually does the work of war, is not at his best in Pisces, being cozy in the house of fun. Goods and services may be delayed or disappear. This could be Mother Nature doing a dance through the cosmos, or could be people problems. Worker unrest, bad management, or government intervention. Mercury is still retrograde. The Spring Equinox is two days after the New Moon and Mercury moves forward. Hopefully life will move forward as well.
Do not despair. The slow-moving planets often bring changes that upset the apple cart. But from these configurations scientific breakthroughs occur and enlightenment brings change. The brightest and the best are born under these aspects. Taylor Swift with Saturn and Neptune has a boat-load of talent and a charitable heart. Pluto in Aquarius does bring revolution, but not only the kind that occurs on the battlefield. Pluto in Aquarius can revolutionize technology. It has already begun. When Uranus moves into the friendly connection with Pluto, us regular folks can’t conceive of it. Wherever Pluto goes, he’s into power and control. When in Capricorn, the power went to the corporations and made the rich even richer. Super Pac and hidden donors put their money where it favored business to their advantage. With Pluto now in Aquarius, it’s power to the people. We’re going to like this ride.