With Uranus (democracy) reaching the 15th degree of Taurus (sign of his fall), we reach the apex of the struggle between dictatorship, and government by the people and for the people.
Globally, we see
a brighter future approaching; it will take several years to get there. The
Sun Parallels Saturn on the 12th, then Conjuncts Saturn on the 16th. To relax, re-evaluate, and engage with the larger society: this is the best use for this time of self-discipline. This happens just prior to the
Sun entering Pisces on the 18th, and the New Moon on the 20th. Both events provide steps to a better future.
Neptune offers silent rewards during the last week.
On the 24th, Jupiter Contra-parallels Neptune; on the 28th, Venus Contra-parallels Neptune. If we know who to ask, and what to ask for, the gifts are bountiful.
The Full Moon
The Full Moon on the 5th at 1:28 PM EST is at 16 degrees of Aquarius/Leo. Uranus Squares both Sun and Moon, forming a T-Square in Fixed signs. The basic tenor of life is shaken. Our personal lives require an emotional shift to stay reasonable and relevant. Fixed signs store karma and emotional energy. Change is time-consuming and difficult. We have decisions to make; do we go for a Band-Aid or a cure? Do we go for short-term expediency, or dig in for a long drawn-out struggle over values? A week later will tell the answer. Karma comes home to roost. There will be another challenge to democracy. Disquietedness of the T-Square is echoed in Mars Square Venus; internal conflict between our urge for freedom and our desire for harmony spills over and partnerships may suffer. However, because Venus is Sextile Uranus, Mars is Trine Sun, and Sextile the Moon, the nervousness and change of direction are not confined to our individual lives but will play out in public life. With Mercury Conjunct Pluto and Sextile Neptune, calmer voices maintain balance. Mercury plunges deep and finds harmony in a higher truth.
The Sun enters Pisces
The Sun enters Pisces on the 18th at 5:35 PM EST. The Sun is Conjunct Saturn at 28 degrees Aquarius. This is a stabilizing factor that will help everyone be more productive when we keep the history of our current situation clearly in focus. Venus is Conjunct Neptune and Sextile Pluto; love, recognition, and personal satisfaction grounds us. Our better nature rules this solar month. Mercury (data) Conjuncts the Moon (public) and Squares the Nodes; factually true information getting out to the public is crucial. The collective mindset will move forward.
The New Moon
The New Moon on the 20th is at 2:05 AM EST on the 1st degree of Pisces. Saturn Conjuncts the New Moon from 28 degrees of Aquarius; this is a huge stabilizing influence. With Neptune and Venus in Pisces, along with the New Moon, there is an overwhelming desire for peace. Mercury Sextile Jupiter and Trine Mars show a rash of new ideas promoted with much enthusiasm. In Washington D.C., Mars is the only planet above the horizon and in the 7th house (open enemies). The peace that is longed for will not come easy. Venus is Sextile Pluto, both on the 29th degree. We finish up something long in the works. In Washington, Venus is Opposite the MC and Pluto are Trine. Economic negotiation will reach a climax. This will play out in people’s personal life as well as government.