Astrology by Paul Saunders

I look at the horoscopes of people in the news and the events shaping our world. Happy reading, Paul Saunders

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Full Moon in Cancer – Foreshadowing a deeper and more intense change

I don't know about you and in your life, but the last few days have seemed to me to be pretty intense. We have just been through a very difficult moment as Mercury stationed retrograde while activating the big aspect of 2021, the Saturn square to Uranus. This brought back issues from 2021 into focus, and forced us to face matters that we were responsible for, maybe for difficult positions that we had put ourselves in previously? Both Mercury and Venus are now retrograde for pretty much the rest of this month, and we likely find ourselves to be in some kind of roll back situation until they both turn direct – first Venus on 29th January followed by Mercury on 4th February. These will dredge up situations linked to previous decisions and rules activated by the Mercury station, and we may have to deal with previous social contacts or maybe financial issues affected by Venus. All these will have to be considered and reviewed by the end of the month.

Now in the middle of this process, we have the Full Moon tomorrow in Cancer which funnily enough activates those two planets that I mentioned, Mercury and Venus. If you follow my work, then you will know that Full Moons shine a light on and reflect what is going on. They do so in a manner connected to the sign that they fall in, and the sign of Cancer is one of emotion, linked to home, family, security and sensitivity. It is interesting that the crab often moves forward by going in a sideways motion. That may be a contradiction in terms but it's often true. Often you find that Cancerians are really good at sidestepping an issue, and getting them to be open is a harder job than you may realise.

  The energies from the full Moon which is occurring opposite to Pluto in Capricorn tomorrow then suggests that whatever is revealed in the next few days will provoke an emotional response from something that is either controlled, buried, or pushed into the long grass. A Cancer Full Moon opposite Pluto is a recipe for burying the truth, sidestepping the issues through force or control, or manipulating what is going on, because of the sensitive nature of the truth. It might take until Mercury and Venus clear their retrograde motions, before any forward progress will be able to be made. There is change and a shift coming and being activated now, but it may take a while for the purging to begin. The reason is because it lands opposite the midpoint between Venus and Mercury, both themselves retrograde. What comes out will be a reflection of the matters linked to Mercury (communications, decisions and rules as Mercury was with Saturn as it turned) and social responsibilities (Venus in Capricorn).

  This Full Moon tomorrow is also harbouring and previewing a deeper change for us all, as less than 24 hours after it perfects, the Lunar Nodes switch from Gemini/Sagittarius into Taurus/Scorpio. What does this mean? Well, we are seeing a switch from mutable energies in Gemini/Sagittarius to fixed signs, so where it was easy to evade, dodge and change tack since Nodal the entrance into the mutable signs since the Summer of 2020, things will start to become much more fixed and rigid soon. You know, life has seemed in a constant state of flux and transition since Covid really started to take hold. Just look at the international travel world, and the constant shifting of the rules that have occurred mirroring the constant social flip-flopping between opening up and shutting down our lives. I promise, all that is going to settle down a lot more once we get into the Taurus/Scorpio Nodal transit. Finally, we will get a level of certainty that will increasingly take hold in the next 18 months, and there will not be all these constant changes that will complicate matters. What I am inferring is that this upcoming Full Moon is the last chance to dodge the bullet and to deflect the real issues, before we must find a more settled and permanent solution, and that's what the public and the loved ones around you will increasingly want and demand.

There are not a lot of other important aspects on this full Moon chart. Transiting Mars is coming away from a square to Neptune that brought chaos and uncertainty around what was going on, and it will have highlighted people's sacrifices, and also things that they wanted to hide and keep under wraps. Lies that were told may have been brought to the surface in the last week. The energy was definitely volatile last week because of this.

  Venus retrograde is rolling back into a trine to Uranus, and brief romantic and social contacts may form in the next week, but don't expect them to be more than a passing attraction or moment of fun and enjoyment. Talented people who we have known in the past may also come back into our lives. We may be exposed to new ways of making money, or different ways of being creative, possibly linked to methods that you tried before. Don't be afraid of taking a chance on someone who may be clever and different but possibly unreliable, as they may be capable of helping you to break through the problems that you face.

So, my feeling is that we are coming towards the end of the culture of uncertainty that we have been living in. What this Full Moon does is highlight the potential future conditions that will be laid down for some time to come, but before we get there, there will be a moment where there will be an attempt to deflect or fool us all into accepting something that is not exactly real or right. Once that is cleared through, then I predict a more settled and constant future where will will finally know the conditions that we will have to adhere to.

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Is the UK on the verge of another “Winter of Discontent”?

We all live and experience cycles because eventually the planets come back to the same or similar parts of the universe in their orbits around our Sun, and in so doing they affect similar regions of our zodiac triggering problems or challenges that we may have seen before. In Britain, we may be start to see a situation that harks to the past developing once again, and the chief protagonist in all this is Uranus.

 The Winter of Discontent was a moment in British history pertaining to the autumn and winter of 1978 into 1979, a time of industrial strife, strikes, cold weather and it lead to the downfall of the Government of Prime Minister Jim Callaghan. Back in 1978, there was an inflation crisis developing due to the Government's mismanagement of the economy, with the cost of living rising at a crippling rate - inflation was at one point rising at 26% per year. The Government has set a limit of 5% for all pubic wage settlements however because of rising prices, the unions who had a grip on power and had huge influence on the Labour party were constantly demanding more to keep up with the ever increasing cost of living. The pinch point came in late 1978 when the car company Ford agreed to an incredible 17% wage rise for its car employees, and immediately the unions of nationalised industries such as rail, power and steel production elsewhere demanded the same from the Government. Ministers refused to match Ford's agreement and the demands of the unions, and this lead to strikes across the country during the bitter winter months. There were power cuts, industry ground to a halt and even refuse collectors (see picture above) and gravediggers downing tool refused to work until they received acceptable pay settlements. Rubbish piled on the streets as it was not collected, and bodies lay in morgues, preventing funerals from taking place.

Now during 1978 to 1979, transiting Uranus was moving in the 11 to 18 degree region of Scorpio, and against the UK natal chart, it meant that the planet of disruption was in the second house of the way the nation looked after its money supply. This part of the chart represents the incomes that are paid, the value of the currency, and the general state of the economy. Those years were characterised by erratic financial decisions and severe volatility.

This year into next year, Uranus has moved around to be moving in the 11 to 18 degree region of Taurus, so it is directly opposite to the position that it was in during 1978 to 1979, and low and behold, we in the UK are once again seeing rising prices, financial instability and the beginnings of a potential crisis that may extend on into the winter. This time, the problems are not so much of our own nature and fault, but through skyrocketing gas prices that are putting pressure on home-owners and businesses alike. Added into this is a labour shortage and supply chain problems. created by a combination of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

  Back in 2016 the UK decided to take back control of its own economy (control is ruled out of the 8th house) and though the push for going it alone, it has left the nation isolated and vulnerable as foreign nationals, previously an integral section of the UK workforce upped sticks and returned home to their home nations. The UK is also weaker as it is much more reliant on the whims of others, as naturally there is strength in numbers, and this increase in international gas prices is putting strain n all sectors of the UK economy (the 8th house also rules the power and resources that the country needs to run it) and you will notice that Uranus is only just starting to oppose Neptune at 18 degrees Scorpio in the UK 2nd house, the planet that rules natural gas as well as sacrifice and suffering. In my view, there is more pain to come down the tracks for the UK, as this connection will not become exact until next year, so you can imagine that the potential fall out that may occur in 2022 and beyond.

  All these deficiencies are being concentrated at the same time, and you can see the potential for Uranus to cause a whole lot more instability, shocks and problems as it pushes through the 8th house in the next 3 – 4 years. Now because disruption is emanating from the 8th house, the Government will constantly be hostage to the whims of others who supply power and goods to the UK to keep it moving, fed and run. It has decided that the UK doesn't need to share with others and Uranus in the 8th in a fixed sign often indicates someone who stubbornly refuses to defer to anyone else. As a result of all the problems and the substantial borrowing that has taken place (borrowing and debt is another 8th house issue), taxes are rising, power costs soaring will cause potential hardship, and this will exacerbate splits in the UK between those who have the necessary resources to get through any future hardship, and those who haven't.

There is an old saying, “Pride becomes before a fall” and my sense is that unless he is very careful, Boris Johnson and his complacent attitude may be sleepwalking into a nightmare scenario. The huge gains and goodwill that he won from the Brexit vote might evaporate very quickly if the British people suddenly find inflation, interest rates and thus house prices and general costs rising way beyond their means to pay. History is there to teach us, and everything I am seeing reminds me of the time when I was younger and the lights and power went off. Boris and his ministers would do well to read up, and heed the warnings that are already being given.

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New Moon in Libra on 6th October 2021 – Rapid Change

We are coming up to the next New Moon occurring in a few days time on 6th October, and naturally it will be happening in the sign of Libra, the sign of relating with others, of equality and justice. There is a very interesting dynamic with this lunation that may see some quite dramatic turnarounds in our relationships, and you already may be starting to feel a shift that is occurring

Now this New Moon makes a couple of close aspects, one conjunction and one inconjunct. The conjunction comes with the planet Mars, and so as this new lunar cycle begins, there will be a compulsion within us to act. Mars is primeval, impulsive and will make a move without thinking of the consequences. New Moons bring new beginnings, and what better way to get a project, and idea or even a business or partnership underway than to do so under a New Moon conjunct to Mars? The same can be said of relationships and new situations regarding physical love and sexual contact. The new Moon in Libra wants to focus our gaze on something or someone else, and Mars tells us to “go on and get on with it!”.

  So we have motivation and maybe impatience as part of this New Moon. We also have shock value too. The reason is that the Sun and Moon in Libra will be making a close inconjunct aspect to Uranus. Not only is there a need to act and do something positive right now, but there will be a direct feeling that whatever you do, it should be new, different, revolutionary, exciting, fresh... I think you get the idea!! The inconjunct indicates that there is an adjustment or change as part of the whole picture coming together, and so that means that we will be motivated to go in a new direction and maybe to change something that had finally got stale, old, not relevant any more, or even boring.

Moving back to the whole theme of 2021, you will remember that the year is under-pinned by a Saturn square to Uranus, and we have already had two of the three aspects in the series between these two planets. The first was in February and the second was in June. Right now with Saturn retrograde, these two planets are 6 degrees apart so the square is weak. Its message to us over the course of the year is to ditch old fashioned values and things in our lives that have been limiting us or holding us back, and to move on eventually to pastures new. With Saturn out of the way for the moment, with a New Moon and Mars linking up with Uranus to shift the dynamic and to be pro-active, now is a moment when we can turn things around and breath in a sense of revolution or freshness into the mundane parts of our lives, and in so doing starting to fulfil the Saturn Uranus square.

All this in Libra happens when Mercury, the planet of the mind is retrograde and still square to Pluto, the planet of power and transformation and trine to Jupiter too. This is important, and Mercury retrograde in Libra makes us think and consider in our minds about the person opposite us. Back a few weeks ago, I said that Mercury retrograde might shake up our attitudes to others, our in our lives, our relationships as well as to matters of fairness and justice. If ever you are to break ties with someone and to go in a different direction, or to seek payback or equality for something seen as unfair, now will be the moment that you will act to change the agenda, to ditch the boyfriend or spouse who has been letting you down, to get the justice you have been seeking for ages. The need to make a decision (Mercury) to bring the agenda back into your own hands and to grab back some control (Pluto) will be very very strong. The trine to Jupiter will be asking you to break out and to take a chance, to expand you life experiences, to believe in yourself and your ideas and decisions. Many of you with planets in the 11 to 15 degree range will be feeling this New Moon like crazy as all four planets Sun, Moon, Mars and Uranus will be sitting at 13 degrees of their respective signs. You will be in the cross-hairs of this potent energy to make a direct and sudden change.

  This new Moon many have a profound impact on our lives in the context of moving on from anyone who has not lived up to our expectations, and you may suddenly get the urge to do something radical and new. We should never deny the planets and with Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury all ending retrograde and turning direction in this month of October, this moment may prove to be the lighting of the fuse that sets of a series of explosions that knocks down and eradicates the blockages in our path to a few and brighter future.

  Grab the nettle and make the move. Red hot passion and excitement, revolution and change awaits you if you want it. It might not last forever, but it'll give you new persective. You'll be ultimately glad you did by the end of the year...

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How will the United States deal with its Pluto Return?

Tomorrow we enter October and a month that will see three of our outer planets starting to march forward once again. It really will be a turnaround month with Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury all switching motion from retrograde to direct. Just for the record, Pluto stations on the 6th followed by Saturn on the 11th. Then Jupiter and Mercury simultaneously change direction on the 18th October within 10 hours of each other. By the middle of the month we really should be starting to build up a head of steam, engines ready to go, as the prospect of making some forward progress in our lives becomes an actual reality. Much of what we were able to muster in the previous month or two may have been linked in some way in the past. Now we will be able to use everything that we have been given, and look to branch out into fresh territory.

Now I want to focus in this article on Pluto, the first of the planets to turn. Pluto retrograde allows us all to inwardly transform and rectify all that needs to be confronted, sometimes things that we were unaware that needed changing. It's also the case that Pluto in retrograde will dredge up and force us into dealing with things that we had consciously hidden away in our psyche from others. There is no compassion in the way that Pluto operates and it can quite brutally compel us to act, even if it's the last thing that we needed to do. The amount of stress and dread that we have to endure when Pluto unearths a matter that we must address can be overwhelming at first, however the sense of relief when we actually cope with and conquer the issue is equally life affirming. I am sure that in the last few months since April that there was at least one incident of these forces putting immense pressure on you, and just recently you will have finally dealt with it.

As an example of this, Britney Spears in the past few months during Pluto retrograde was able to deal with a conservatorship that she was stuck under for the past 13 years. Pluto has been moving in her 4th house of home and family passing over her natal Venus (her chart and 8th house ruler) and South Node conjunction, a point linked to the past. Pluto effect is all about power & control & Venus ruling her chart made this personal to her character, and linked to someone else controlling resources as well as her life (8th house). Of course with this conjunction based in her 4th house, this was connected to her home life being restricted & internal family tensions that need to be addressed, tackled and conquered. It must have been excruciatingly difficult for her to take on someone who she will have loved, but this is the challenge that Pluto set her. Just last night, Britney was set free from her father's grip on her life, just one week before Pluto stations on this conjunction for the final time, and now she has freedom to marry if she wishes, forge a new home life, and maybe to become a mother. Good luck to her.

Now as you will be aware, Pluto will halt at 24 degrees Capricorn and in this phase of of forward motion, it will progress to 28 degrees Capricorn by the springtime of next year. As it reaches 27 to 28 degrees Pluto will encounter the natal Pluto of the United States, and this nation will experience its first ever Pluto return. This will be the first of several hits lasting into 2023. Remember what I mentioned about Pluto and what it does. Pluto forces you to confront parts of your existence linked to power and control, matters that have been parked internally and almost consciously forgotten about, because you didn't want to, or were afraid of, confronting them.

  So what problems in the past 238 years linked to Pluto has America parked away, not fronted up to deal with? What matters lie in the American psyche that are still unresolved? Let's go through a few potential scenarios.

  Race and subjugation – The issue of slavery and the inability of America to deal with subject with fairness and equality with regard to the ethnic communities that call the United States home is something that has been inherent within America since before independence. As you will have seen, this is something that reared its ugly head in the past couple of years, a fire lit by the reaction to the George Floyd murder by a white police officer. Still there are elements of discrimination and racism that exists in America, and it may be that the coming couple of years may bring these practices to a crescendo. Might individual states bringing forth voting restrictions aimed at trying to suppress the rise of multi-cultural change and equality in America be the fuse that lights the dynamite under this matter?

Debt – America continues to rack up trillions of dollars of debt and spend without ever trying to reduce the mountain of money that is owed. It currently stands at an eye-watering $28 trillion dollars and gross domestic product of the US currently stands at nearly $23 trillion. The US is racking up more debt that it can handle or pay back, and in individual terms, the US owes just about $230,000 for every single tax payer in the nation. That is scary stuff, and at some point, this issue will have to be tackled. The Pluto return, and remember Pluto rules monies owed might bring about a moment when the US has to face up to her obligations in this regard.

World Power and Domination – For the past 100 years, America has been the world's most powerful nation and she has turned herself into the world's policeman, the country others turned to when rogue states and leaders abused their remit. Pluto brings about a transformation of power and control, and the recent pull out of Afghanistan I think highlights the first stanza of the waning of global American power. No empire has ever endured indefinitely, and as America pulls inward, maybe to address some of the matters that I highlighted before, China is extending its influence. Might this moment be one a tipping point where America in decline has to face up to China on the rise?

A Green Revolution – Pluto is quite literally linked to power in the physical sense, and the US has always plundered her own underground resources to power its heavy industry and economy. Now as hurricanes get stronger, the climate gets more unpredictable bringing drought and flash floods, wildfires and plunging temperatures, it will be incumbent on the world's most wealthy nations to go green and to find more environmentally better ways of protecting the global surge in temperatures. This Pluto return may see the US pursuing a new way to power its industry, transport and housing, through a renewed green and technical revolution.

The Dis-United States – The calling of independence for the 13 British colonies was a moment when they broke with a power that didn't want to be associated with. Not since the US Civil War has there been such a divide between so called red and blue states. There seems to me as a distant observer the widest divide between Republican and Democrat that I have ever seen. Culturally, philosophically, even through the media that either side consumes and digests, I notice that splits are widening and widening, even within family groups. I think the Pluto return will in some way force America to internally resolve these issues. How is a question that I don't think I can answer, but I can hypothesise. Will some states band together to have kind of self determination more in line with their own belief systems and philosophical expectations? Might this in turn lead to some kind of internal power struggle? I hope not. The storming of the Capitol building in January 2021 showed how easy it was to destabilise the United States, even for a few hours, through the actions of a few thousand of people determined on forcing through change. The nation is riddled with millions of guns and weapons as the right to bare arms lies within the constitution. Any internal struggle on a Plutonian level could literally turn into a bloodbath. I have a feeling that the events of 2022 through 2023 may exacerbate the splits between those who want to move the nation forwards as a diverse equal society where everyone is considered of having a chance to succeed, and those who want to keep everything as it has been, protecting what they see as American heritage and historical patriotic values. Unfortunately, sometimes it is difficult to move forward without a lot of pain and suffering, and the very nature of Pluto and how it works to completely change the direction of travel, means that the bastions of the past are completely wiped out or destroyed, leading to jealousy and violent opposition in those who feel that they have lost out.

  I do think that the United States is going to endure one of the most fundamental and difficult moments in its history in the coming few years, as the nation adjusts to a different global reality combined with the need to change for the better internally. I live in the UK and Britain had an empire that spanned a quarter of the globe. The adjustment that we as a nation had to go through as the power and influence we once had disintegrated and drifted away, has been one that has been hard for us to handle as a nation. Losing the say and influence you once had is not an easy sensation to accept, and it has now regressed to such an extent that keeping the United Kingdom united with its 4 constituent parts of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland may be beyond us in the years to come, and remember this. In the past 8 years, the UK has gone through a Pluto conjunction to the natal Sun in Capricorn and then a Pluto opposition to our natal Moon in Cancer. On the back of that we have had to go through Brexit and then all kinds of internal struggles. The UK is not a nation at peace with itself at the moment. The United States may itself have to deal with a time of reckoning in the years ahead.

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The Full Moon in Pisces on 21st September – The incomplete truth

We are on the verge of another full Moon, and this one early tomorrow morning (UK time) lands in the sacrificial sign of Pisces. As you will know if you have followed my work or any other reputable astrology writer, the Full Moon is a moment in time when everything comes together and the full extent of a situation is known and revealed. Now I preface that this is normally the case, but in this particular situation and under this full Moon, I am not so sure if the full extent of what is going on will be opened out. The reason is that both Pisces where the Full Moon will be located and its conjunction with Neptune moving in its own sign may cast elements of doubt and will bring a lack of clarity over proceedings. I say may, because with Neptune and Pisces, you never know where the end is, as everything is so open-ended.

The Full Moon will occur at 28 degrees Pisces and funnily enough it reconnects an aspect that occurred much earlier in the month. Back in early September, we experienced a Mars Neptune opposition that characterised and oversaw the pull out from Afghanistan – military (Mars) Neptune (disintegration). Now this Full Moon pulls this opposition back together with Mars conjunct to the Sun and Moon conjunct to Neptune. There could be ramifications, follow on events and weaknesses highlighted and linked to the things that affected us in the first week of September. You may also start to understand or realise the extent of the chaos that has been going on; not that this Full Moon will be much easier to handle either as there will be an element of instability that will be happening right now too.

  Now I always feel that the effects of a Full Moon start to manifest a few days before the event, and I think you saw that happening with the decision a couple of days ago of the US, UK and Australia to band together in a new cooperation deal, and to simultaneously cut France out of a major submarine deal with the Aussies. We have the military angle (Mars), the nautical angle (Neptune), the decision to act (Mars), the betrayal and dissolution (Neptune) plus the reveal (Full Moon) of behind the scenes discussions (Neptune/Pisces). All this happened before the lunation had even come together. My sense on seeing the way this Full Moon was forming, was that in some way many of us are going to get let down in some way by what goes on over this weekend, and things may get extremely emotional. The Neptune and Pisces elements opposed to Sun Mars suggest that actions we do may not work out, or we may feel disappointment, loss or a feeling of not being given the full picture. Whatever you try to do may be undermined or incomplete, and somebody out of view may make things difficult. Remember, Neptune also represents the hidden enemy. The other feeling I had was one of loss and letting go. We may see some prominent deaths linked to Mars and Neptune, so military, sport, people of action or those in the acting, dance, music, visual and creative worlds. There will be things that you will not be aware of that are going on, so be careful not to pre-judge things.

  As ever, the aspects surrounding the Full Moon will also play a part in shaping the effects of what is going on too. There's much to look at. Mercury, slowing down before retrograde later this month makes two aspects. First is an almost exact trine to Jupiter, so there will be an emphasis on big ideas and looking at the wider picture. This aspect promotes faith, religion and beliefs as well as culture too, and it is highly appropriate that a couple of days ago, travel restrictions for those of us in Britain were lifted allowing those of us in this country to travel widely and more easily and cheaply too. At the same time, Mercury squares Pluto, so there is an element of control and being forced into places that we might find uncomfortable or difficult that may come into the mix. As ever, Mercury square Pluto goes deep and can be troubling, through the language that is used and the mental manipulation that is present.

  The square between Saturn and Uranus is very wide at present (currently 7 degrees) but it will be pulled together by Venus at 11 degrees Scorpio opposing Uranus and making a square to Saturn. Thus we have an element of surprise and maybe limitation and harshness linked to love and relationships, as well as money and values. Someone you care about may be difficult, act in an unpredictable or disturbing manner, or you may get stung in a financial way through something you never expected. This is going to be a tough Full Moon and maybe you've already felt some of the effects already that I have outlined. All I can say is battle on through and don't hold grudges against those who you may think have let you down. Things may be incomplete, you may not know all the information you need to make an informed decision, or something important may be hidden from you. Therefore you might be wise to allow the dust to settle before reacting to any situation?

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Emma Raducanu - The New Queen of Tennis

You cannot imagine the amazement, delight, shock and joy in the UK today, as the whole nation was gripped by the exploits of (until recently) a relatively unknown teenage prodigy. Emma Raducanu has swept the word before her, going from qualifier to US Open Tennis champion. There is a well loved Xmas song often played in this country from the Pogues called "Fairytale of New York", and that's exactly what this astonishing victory was.

The thing about Emma is that behind the fun, the selfies and obvious sporting talent is a ruthless killer on the court. She did not lose a set!!! Not even a tie break!! She did not give any opponent a chance. It was tennis at its most graceful, and also at its most brutal efficiency.

Emma is a Scorpio, born 13th November 2003 with South Node conjunct Sun. That for a sportsperson is a fascinating position, as it brings a karmic element to one's life. It suggests that they have mastered their past life skills (in Emma's case in Scorpio dealing with power, pressure and change) and she will be almost familiar with those sensations. Walking to the vast bowl and pressure cooker atmosphere of Flushing Meadow for many would make them feel overwhelmed. For Emma, one might suggest to her it's second nature because of the conjunction. She has an amazing Mars opposition to Jupiter, Mars in imaginative dreamy Pisces and Jupiter in analytical Virgo squared onto Pluto, the planet of power.

 Here is imagination, a computer like focus, sporting prowess and power and huge determination and physical strength. The Moon conjunction to Saturn in Cancer holds emotions (and there are potentially many ) in check to keep her in the moment. Venus conjunct to Pluto is passionate, Mercury in Sagittarius is fun and loves to travel, and square to Uranus brings great intelligence and fabulous reactions. She has the whole package from this chart.

My one worry is that North Node in Taurus opposite her Sun. That North Node provides resources for her and will do all her life. What happens when everything becomes familiar and run of the mill? You can see the excitement of the adventure for her, and she thrives on it. North Node in Taurus says to me that she will struggle if things remain the same, or she achieves everything she desires too early; if she becomes wealthy beyond her dreams and the constant grind of the tennis tour wears on her. How she deals with the trappings of success will be her biggest test. That's for the future though.

Let's celebrate a miracle, the freshness of youth and a fabulous new talent in the world of sport...

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Mercury Retrograde in Libra – How we relate to each other

Yesterday as we experienced a New Moon in Virgo, Mercury quietly entered the retrograde zone where it will be operating between now and 22nd November. Often we Astrologers get fixated on the actual degrees where Mercury stops and stations, and we forget the general theme that is going on. Especially in Virgo season, one might be prone to take our eyes off the wider picture, but we shouldn't.

This Mercury retrograde will occur between 10 and 25 degrees of Libra, and so Libran themes will be the ones that will be examined and adjusted in the next couple of months. So those of relationships and how we relate with others, fairness and balance, law and justice and also beauty and what we perceive beauty to be.

Remember, Mercury is the planet of how we think and perceive, and so it is our mental attitudes that will be required to reconsider how we react to such situations involving the themes I mentioned above. It stands to reason then that a lot of relationship issues are going to come under scrutiny as we progress from September through until November. You may already be starting to look at that area of life in particular, and I already have two friends who are very starting to focus on their relationships, and how their partner is letting them down in some way. You may ask yourself if your partner is treating you fairly or justly, are they giving you what you need or are you being taken advantage of. Also, you may ask yourself if you should make or create a new relationship with someone? In global terms, that question is being asked of all the national governments in regards to the new Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Do you normalise relations with them, and what will that mean fr the future if you do? Ostensibly, Mercury retrograde in Libra asks us to look at those across the table from us, and focus on their needs, or our needs in relation to them. Fairness is will also be a big theme of Mercury retrograde this time, as to whether you are getting a good deal for the efforts you are putting in, and how you should react if you are not and are being exploited. Legal decisions may turn around in the coming weeks, and decisions made may be rescinded or reversed. For example, in the Britney Spears case, just as Mercury entered the retrograde zone yesterday, her father went public that he wishes to end the conservatorship that has been hanging over her for the last 13 years. Suddenly the tide is turning, just as I predicted a couple of months ago (on my old Astrology Facebook page). And he may still suffer legal consequences for the impositions he put on her in years past. On a lighter note, you may now be considering how to beautify your surroundings, and to colour your life. Libra is a sign of making things pleasant and agreeable, not only for yourself but for others too, so there may be consideration now to change the look and feel of the places you live or reside, to give a room a new lick of paint or to change the furniture or the furnishings. You may be looking to get a new autumn wardrobe and to buy new clothes for the autumn and winter. It will be change around time in a perceived sense, to bring yourself more into line with others and to gain their favour. Every Mercury Retrograde has its own themes and you should be aware of them in order to make the best of the coming months. So stop thinking about your own desires and wishes, and put yourself in the shoes of others and think how they see you and how you go about things. Then through this consideration for others, you will get to the late autumn and winter months in a better and more contented place than you are in now. If you appreciate this article, please share it with others. I was hacked recently on my Facebook profile and I lost thousands of followers. I am trying to rebuild through my new Facebook Astrology page, and here on my blog, and I would appreciate it if you were able to share my work as widely as you can. Thank you...

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Simone Biles wthdraws from the Tokyo Olympics

There is no doubt that Simone Biles has over the past decade been the best female gymnast on the planet. Supreme at her sport and almost unbeatable, but even the great ones cannot stand in the way of the planets when they come knocking on the door. Today in a surprise move, she withdrew from the US Gymnastic team in the middle of the team competition, siting mental health issues as the cause.

Simone was born in Colombus, Ohio on 14th March 1997 at 00.30am (this time is quoted without verification) and so she is a Sun Pisces with Sagittarius rising. The time given brings sporting Mars conjunct her North Node widely conjunct to her Midheaven. Sport is her chosen profession, and it shows. The Mars in technical Virgo is part of a grand trine, trine to the Moon in Gemini and Neptune in late Capricorn. Certainly, her sporting prowess is linked into her emotions, and there a huge amount of talent here for her to tap into with Neptune conjunct to Jupiter and Uranus. She has ability allied with a focused need for perfection. Sacrifice is also part of this mix, and I don't doubt that to be such a successful sports person, she has had to sacrifice much to get to and stay at the top. Pluto on her Ascendant opposed to her Moon shows incredible determination, intense emotions and great power and strength to draw upon through her physical body.

So what caused her to pull out of the competition today? Well she is undergoing a set of most difficult apsects. Firstly Saturn is now sitting on her natal Jupiter, her chart ruler, and Sagittarius is noted for extremes, extremes of hope and enthusiasm, and also extremes of upset and disillusionment. Saturn on her chart ruler brings a cloud over her, it will restrict her physically, and takes away hope. The amount of responsibility on her may be dawning on her too. Remember too that Uranus is sqare to Jupiter as well, and this may have promped this unexpected and shocking decision.

The second aspect sees transiting Netpune on her natal Sun, and also conjunct to her natal Mercury and South Node too, while widely opposing her Mars. Neptune brings confusion, worry, sacrifice, suffering and it will drain her physically too. If her birth time is correct, it will also be opposing her Midheaven, affecting her career and her standing with the public. Neptune conjunct her Mercury does suggest mental weakness and being unable to think straight, and remember that Mercury also rules her Midheaven as well. For a Pisces native who will naturally lack some direction, this conjunction may affect her mental state, and her career prospects quite dramatically.

It just shows that even the best can be really affectd if the outer planets gang up on your natal ones. As a sports fan I wish her well, and urge her to take her time to come to terms with what is going on. We may find that this is her last Olympics as Neptune changes her professional perspectives for once and for all...

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This Week in Astrology - 26th July until 1st August 2021 – Flexibility

This week begins rather quietly, and there will be no new aspects on either Monday or Tuesday, and it's only in mid-week when the action will begin. This will see Mercury which has been moving through emotional Cancer shift into brash and bold Leo early on Wednesday 28th July. As it does so, it will immediately pick up on an inconjunct aspect to Jupiter, and here we may have an issue of being too forthright for our own good, before suddenly realising that we have rather overstepped the mark. It is possible that we may have to retract what we say, or express our ideas and feelings in more measured terms. Decisions we make in the heat of the moment we may come to regret, and the landscape will change further later on in the day, as Jupiter moves out of Pisces and back into Aquarius. What started out as a good idea, may end up being a total misjudgement, so be prepared to make last minute changes, if needs be. If you are making a trip today, watch out for unexpected delays, or things going wrong en-route.

As this day comes to a close, Venus moving in Virgo will make a square to the Lunar Nodes, and someone who we are a relationship with may act in a rather critical or exacting manner, forcing us to look at our own ideas or motivations. Also, our values may also diverge from what is expected of us, and then we may reach moral crossroads point, where we have to choose what path to take in regards to something that we really care about. On 29th July, there will be a devil may care feeling about the energy surrounding us, as Mars in Leo opposes Jupiter newly back into Aquarius. This opposition may drive us on to do something new, exciting or adventurous, but it may make us foolhardy too. Mars in Leo will want to make a bold statement, and Jupiter in Aquarius is original in the extreme. As Jupiter is retrograde, might this linked to unique actions that we have planned to do, but never got around to doing in the past? Something you promised yourself, such as travelling to a far off land, doing some extreme sport or challenge, learning a new and dangerous skill? Pride can come before a fall, and you may bite off more than you can chew, so make sure you do everything with an element of safety, or with a consideration of moderation built in. As the day comes to a close, Mars moves into Virgo while still opposed to Jupiter, and suddenly you may start to pull back from the over-ambitious energy from the day before. Mars in Virgo makes us much more exacting and careful of the details, as well as bringing a much more modest and considerate sense to the actions that we are carrying out. In short, we will start to think of others ahead of ourselves – Virgo is the sign of service, and no service is ever possible without two parties being involved in some way. This could be a day in the wider world of unwise military action across international borders – lets see if that pans out correctly? Whatever arises from the day before, the 30th sees Venus making a difficult inconjunct to Saturn. Now this is an aspect of relationship strain and adjustment, and some kind of emotional disappointment or stress, with someone you care about, may be developing now. It could be that they are not moving with the times, or are refusing to be flexible about something? Unless one of you either compromises, or changes your values, then you may end up really frustrated. This is a day when you could lose money, or find out that something is not worth what you thought it was. Set the bar low, and therefore lessen your initial expectations. Sunday the 1st August finds Mercury combust to the Sun, as they make a conjunction in the early degrees of Leo. Often this particular event makes it difficult to get your opinions or ideas across to others, and this may definitely be the case with the Sun in its home sign. As hard as you try, others may be intent on doing their own thing, and not listening to your point of view. If this happens try not to fret about things, as it will be a temporary blockage. The problem is that you may be put down at the same time, with Mercury also opposing Saturn on this day. This is a very critical and conservative connection, and it may be almost impossible to get others to change their minds, indeed they may be more intent on telling you what to think or do. You may feel very under the gun, from those who have seniority over you. This could all lead to some emotional hurt, and Venus in an inconjunct to Chiron points to this day being one that may be rather upsetting. Relationships could be damaged unless one side backs down, and the same theme of the whole week will play out again. By that I mean that those who back down, act in a much more considerate and modest way, and who are prepared to be flexible even in the face of mounting opposition, will be the ones who come out the other side of this week in the best situation. I am still accepting online consultations via Skype. If you are interested in having one of these with me, please get in touch. Thanks...

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Harry and Meghan – A rebellious marriage

The news that Prince Harry's memoirs could land him and his wife at least $20 million has gone down like a lead balloon over here in the UK. Apparently Palace officials have indicated that the Royal family have almost resigned themselves to the fact that more allegations and scandal lies in wait for them when the book is finally published next year.

This set me thinking as to why this marriage of Harry and Meghan are so hounding the very institution that allowed them the opportunity to have such a worldwide platform in the first place. It seems to me that they are hell bent in sticking the knife into the Royal family, who they know cannot answer back, while profiting from it all along. There is a sense of cruelty and greed here that I cannot escape from, and I wish that they could just get on with their own projects away from Britain, and in the words of the saying “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie”. Until this moment, I hadn't really wondered why as a pair they are acting as a wrecking ball for the British Royal family, but on closer inspection I may have found an Astrological reason for it, and it lies in the synastry of both, and also in the composite charts of the couple. A composite chart is one where the Astrological factors of a couple (and you have to have the full accurate birth details for both partners) are combined into a single chart. There are a couple of types of these, the normal composite that combines Ascendant and planetary midpoints, and the Davison chart which is one linked to joint time and space. Both are relevant, and both for Harry and Meghan very much show that “as a couple” they act very differently and very destructively for their internationally known family. If you also look at the synastry for Meghan on Harry, then you start to see the motivating factors at play too.

Now I do not doubt for a minute that Harry feels the pain of the loss of his mother Princess Diana very acutely, and when something like that which he had to experience occurs, it lives with us constantly, and often you will not be able to let the emotions go. He had a close attachment to her (Moon conjunct North Node in 4th house in Taurus), something that was lasting and unchanging and highlighted even more through the trine from his Moon at 21 Taurus to his Virgo Sun at 22 degrees Virgo. That Moon in the 4th house trine to his Sun in the 8th says that he is a very private man, he likes to keep things in house. He doesn't go public. That would be something that does not come naturally for him at all. Why then is he suddenly going so public, and in the same breath lifting the lid on his family (Moon in 4th house in Taurus)??

When you look at the synastry between Meghan and Harry, you start to see why. On Meghan's natal chart, there are two planets that are ultra stressed and work at counter points to her life. Firstly there is a frustrated Mars in Cancer sitting at the apex point of a t-square linked into an opposition from Midheaven to a repressed Moon Saturn Jupiter conjunction. Mars in Cancer in the 12th is a very defensive security motivated Mars, it is hidden and complex (12th house) ruling the 10th house so this Mars is likely to work actively and somewhat aggressively behind the scenes (12th house) to get a public reaction (10th house) against things that are emotionally upsetting to those she cares about (Mars in Cancer). Mars in Cancer doesn't so much step forward as move sideways to dodge the bullets, or hides in the shell to protect itself, and yet it has claws too, and this is a cardinal planet that can provoke first, in an emotionally charged way. So how does this dynamic work? Moon Saturn Jupiter in Libra opposite to the Midheaven is always on the look out for emotional justice and fairness (Jupiter in Libra) of one's own emotional difficulties and disappointments through one's relationship (Moon Saturn in Libra). These hurts are spread far and wide (Jupiter) and made public (Midheaven) through the square to Mars. With Mars hidden as I said, she will act covertly to bring things to the surface. You have to also understand that this is an ego driven woman with both Sun, Mercury and North Node in Leo in the first house. How attention seeking can you get?? These is a strange private public balance that she has to try and negotiate and work around. She wants a big public reaction and wants to be noticed, but also needs to hide the motivational side of things away in some regard. Now the other stressed planet is Chiron. It lies at the point of a Yod on her chart, a finger of God aspect. At the base of the Yod is a sextile between Pluto and Neptune, the two most powerful agents of change in the zodiac, both of which work in a covert or internal way. Here is the ability to wound (Chiron) through manipulation, jealousy, greed and power (Pluto) and through using suffering, sympathy, solitude, escapism, fantasy and deception (Neptune). This Chiron in fixed Taurus is ultra nasty, patient, unchanging and determined. The real kicker is when you start to put Harry and Meghan together on a synastry chart, and then things come to life. Just look where those two stressed planets lie in relation to Harry's natal chart?

  Firstly Meghan's Mars. It is exactly on Harry's descendant, his point of marriage and life partner. It is my assertion that her covert behind the scenes actions, that frustrated 12th house Mars in Cancer, provokes him in the most personal way possible. It is through him that she gets her emotional frustrations indicated through that Saturn Moon Jupiter conjunction in Libra (sitting in his hidden 8th house of inevitable change) out into the public sphere. Secondly that Chiron at the point of the Yod in Meghan's chart sits in Harry's 4th house conjunct to his Moon, the planet of Harry's emotions, his mother, his family and his roots. She wounds him, and at the same time and reminds him of his own hidden hurts around Diana. He's too much in love at the moment with a young family to smell the coffee as they have a joint target, the way they feel mistreated by Harry's family. That will eventually die down once all the revelations come out, and then they will have to focus on each other. So there is this war going on this war going on between Harry & Meghan as a couple, and Harry's family in particular. To explain that further, we have to go to the composite charts.

Remember the composite charts see these two acting as a couple, as one entity. There are some common features on both. Both charts have a Venus Mars conjunction square to Neptune and South Node, and this is a very powerful indication of attraction, love, sex, fantasy and escape linked to matters of the past (South Node). Is there something that may in time undermine and disintegrate that attraction through the Neptune South Node square? Remember, the South Node is not a point linked to the future, it is a detrimental one steeped in matters linked to the past. Only time will tell in that. Both composite charts have a tough as nails Saturn Pluto conjunction that squares the composite Moon, and this is a connection that has severe implications for both of their families. Saturn is repression, disappointment, feeling a sense of responsibility and authority, and Pluto tears things down and destroys to build a new structure. Do Harry and Meghan as a couple think it a responsibility to change their families, to be in control of them, to be frank, brutal and/or manipulative towards them? This is a serious connection that in due course may undermine their own emotions for each other too. That hurt, betrayal and mistrust works both ways, and I don't doubt that there was a lot of control and administration over them from the family they call "The Firm", but that's what the institution of the Royal Family is all about. It is a powerful entity that is the bedrock of British society. It has rules, it keeps things secret, and it is stuck firmly in the past. That is not going to change. Now here's the problem. Both charts have Uranus square to their composite Sun, in one case Uranus conjunct Jupiter makes a square to the Sun. This is a very independent, rebellious square that needs to change the status quo. As a couple, they will want to do their own thing without care for tradition, the past, or anything staid or old fashioned. Together they are like a lightning bolt of change, a revolution, they are rebels with a cause. Now this spells trouble while they are together for whoever gets in their way BUT it does not spell long term either. Uranus connections are fleeting, they are not supposed to last. Any electrical storm will blow itself out, and calm will return. I have always expressed my doubts that these two will last the test of time, and this Sun Uranus square only reinforces that view. Nevertheless, while they are together, it is my thoughts that Harry and Meghan will wreak havoc together, especially on their families and those they are emotionally attached to, before they part and go their own separate ways.

And I think that they will. The thing about Davison charts are they are time space derived, and so putting transiting planets against them does work. Transiting Pluto is now on their composite Midheaven opposing their composite Moon which rules their composite 4th house, and the pressure they are putting on the Royal Family is immense and damaging. They are bringing everything into the open, dredging up the dirt, and making it public. Transiting Uranus is squaring Mercury in the 10th house, so internet media deals are happening, interviews with Oprah, impending book deals all to make money (Mercury rules 2nd house of finances and 6th house of work and routine). It all fits. Soon though, that transiting Pluto will turn inwards to square their composite Pluto in the 6th house ruling the 7th house of partnership and marriage, and Uranus will soon hit their composite Ascendant in 2022/2023. As Uranus hits 16 degrees Taurus, lets watch what happens to them as a couple, and a couple of years down the line as Pluto heads for the sign of Aquarius in 2023/24 and that Pluto square Pluto, then the cracks may be really opening up in their union, and their marriage.

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This Week in Astrology - 19th to 25th July 2021 – From the shadows into the light

The week begins with a bit of a jolt, as Mercury in Cancer moves today (19th July) into a testing square to Chiron. This could be a moment where our words or decisions come back to haunt us, and we may have to swallow a large chunk of humble pie. You may be on the end of a sharp rebuke, or instead this may be a time of a learning experience as you start to realise the impact of saying something out of turn has had on someone? Sudden matters linked to education, local issues or travel may crop up in the news wires today.

Tuesday is a day where we can make some progress. Mercury fresh from the Chiron square will form a nice sextile to Uranus, and the communication channels will be buzzing once again. A day of bright ideas, swapping thoughts with others, group conversations and technical excellence. Get in touch with friends or colleagues, and see what they think.

There are no new connections on Wednesday however Thursday will be a busy day, as Venus rolls into Virgo and then immediately opposes Jupiter. Now this change of sign for Venus will make us much more careful in our spending habits, and much more attuned to our relationships. No more showboating and making grand gestures will pay off, but rather small acts of kindness and appreciation will be the order of the day. Adjusted and more modest values are often a result of Venus in Virgo, and the opposition to Jupiter, will in my opinion, only make us that more mindful.

Also on Thursday, the Sun moves into Leo, and Mars makes a nasty little inconjunct aspect to Pluto. The Sun in Leo is at complete odds to Venus shifting into Virgo, and on one level we will want to be on show, and in another we will prefer to stay out of the limelight. Maybe we will want want personal recognition, but when it comes to partnership issues or what we desire, we will want these things much more in the background? Certainly you will start to feel a shift in energy starting to happen, and more will occur next week too. On a separate note, Mars already in Leo will start to find that it is being undermined or manipulated in a public way, and this may lead to some kind of humiliation, irritation, or even anger. Mars in a fixed sign will not want to change course, and yet there may be a compulsion to adjust from a higher power. This is uneasy energy, and we may see a bit of a backlash today from those who feel as if they are being railroaded into a course of action, that they would rather not be taking.

On Friday, as the Sun forms an inconjunct aspect to Jupiter, then you may get into a situation where you accept a challenge, and then realise that you have taken on much more that you can deal with. The Sun in Leo always shows bravado, but Jupiter in Pisces will only increase the suffering and sacrifice, if you have made a mistake. Jupiter does allow us to learn and widen our perspectives though, so use any experience like this to be wiser and more knowledgeable in the future.

  On Saturday we have a full Moon in Aquarius, quite a powerful one too, as it will be widely conjunct to Pluto. This will reveal the extent that something has transformed in your life, or it may dredge up a secret or underground issue that has remained working in the background for some considerable time. This may be a moment when the power or influence of a group, a friend, the community or someone you network with will be revealed. Use their influence to help your own situation. At the same time, Mercury will be making an exact water trine to Neptune. This is a lovely aspect opening our minds to all sorts of creative influences and ideas. Inspiration will be at a peak now, and in particular we will be able to feel what others want, like, and are willing to give up. This is also an aspect of getting your message across in a very fluid and pleasing way, so use your communication skills to the full.

  Things will become a little more tense on that front on Sunday, as Mercury opposes Pluto. Now not only will you be able to get your message across via the weakening trine to Neptune, but you will be able to manipulate or control others to your way of thinking too. So plenty of chances of getting others to commit to following your lead without them realising; this is a dream scenario for those of a more dubious nature. Once you realise that you are being coerced into something untoward though, there may be a level of opposition that suddenly develops. This is also the perfect aspect for research, and for looking for hidden answers and meanings. A great day for analysis and for picking through the data to work out a perfect strategy.

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Climate Change and the Outer Planets

It is very noticeable that this summer, the world is already starting to suffer from considerable weather events that are causing death, destruction and severe pain and problems. From the horrendous floods in Central Europe to the extreme heat in Russia, Canada and the Northern US states as well as the accompanying wildfires, it's been a very difficult few weeks. Can Astrology shed any light on what's going on? Maybe it can...

These are events that affect us all on a collective level, and so it makes sense that you have to look towards those planets outside the orbit of Saturn to try and make sense of things in terms of climate. By that I mean the planets of Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and Chiron. It so happens that three of those planets are definately in the spotlight right now.

Firstly Chiron has just staationed retrograde on 15th July, on the back of Neptune doing the same at the end of June a couple of weeks ago. When planets slow down to a stop before turning direction, their influence over us all increases exponentially, and their effects become more extreme and powerful. Makes sense, doesn't it?

 Now Chiron in Aries is wounding in a sharp shock way, events that suddenly hurt and cause pain, but in the same breath teach us lessons for the future too. Neptune in Pisces is still moving very slowly, and is linked to suffering and sacrifice. Just from those two examples, you can see the possibilities opening out.

Now Neptune is currently sitting on the fixed Star Markab, it's currently at 23.47 degrees Pisces, and this star in the constellation of Pegasus, the winged horse, is one of stability. The star is placed on the winged horse's back at the place where a saddle might be, and it's a point where one might feel secure if the horse was travelling at high speed. Now Neptune at this point will lessen the ability to remain stable, it brings chaos and makes us doubt that things are under control. In particular, Neptune more than any other planet in my view, affects the weather patterns, you see the awful floods in Germany and Belgium, and I have the sense of things getting out of balance as Neptune sits on this star, as we look on and remain helpless to understand why this is happening.

Uranus is now conjunct to the star Menkar. Menkar is the primary star in the constellation of Cetus the Whale. This is a generally malefic star linked to the collective consioucness of mankind. This star can affect mass hysteria or populations acting as one as we feel what is going on, and individuals who have connections to Menkar (currently at 14.37 degrees Taurus) often can tap into what the public want and need, almost without being told. This is a star nevertheless of total chaos, and when President Trump took office, this star was sitting on the Ascendant of his inauguration chart. You see how chaotic that term of Presidency was? I called it on the day that he assumed the Presidency, and I wasn't wrong either.

Uranus on this star points to disasters that affect wide populations that are almost impossible to control. Sudden matters that involve us all on a group, community or even a world level. The climate and the implications for our handling of the earth definitely falls into that catagory. I will also bring in Pluto into the mix too, moving as it is in the sign of Capricorn. This long term transit highlights the transformations in the world that Governments and big business are having to make, due to underground and sometimes hidden factors. Pluto tears down structure and things we know, so that we can build a new reality. It's a fact that we are destroying our planet and using up it's hidden resources at an alarming rate, and at the same time destroying nature, and causing plantary problems because of our greed and lack of consideration. All this has a cost, and Pluto will make us change, or destroy us completely.

  And as for what is going on at the moment? Let's quickly look at Germany and Belgium, and in both instances, stationary Chiron is playing a leading role, turning retrograde close to an angle. In Germany's case, it turned conjunct the Midheaven of the chart, with Belgium, directly on the IC, in both cases putting strains on home owners and governments alike. Charts are below...

You know we have to look after the planet otherwise these type of incidents will continue to get worse. We all have to play our small part as part of the whole - thats what the planets are telling us right now...

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Britney Spears – Freedom On The Way? (Update)

Tomorrow the case against the conservatorship of Britney Spears returns to court. As you will be aware, last time the judge ordered that Britney's financial situation (she is worth $50 million) should be administered jointly by her father and a body that Britney approved, the Bessemer Trust. This ruling went against Britney, who wanted to get her father completely removed from control over her financial position. Instead, the judge put in place a compromise, and unsurprising considering the fortune that Britney sits on. The Bessemer Trust has since asked to be removed from the responsibility, leaving her father still in sole control, and so this will continue to be something that she has to contend with. Remember natally, Pluto, the planet of control sits square to her Venus (the planet of money) within her 2nd house of personal finances next to Saturn, so this lock on her money will take a lot of shifting.

Now tomorrow, possibly the more important ruling will be decided, as the judge has to conclude if Jodi Montgomery, appointed in 2019, will continue to have complete control over her personal life and decisions. This is something that even Britney's father is concerned about, and all the indications that I see in the Astrology suggests that this control over her is likely to be revoked.

There is a huge emphasis on the Nodal Axis (both natal and transiting) in the astrology for tomorrow against Britney's natal chart. The Nodes refer to the past (South Node) and the future (North Node), and just look what is happening here in regards to them? The transiting Nodes are highlighting Britney's Sagittarian Sun, with South Node tomorrow sitting exactly on the same degree as it, linking Britney to past decisions (Sun in 3rd house). This is a crossroads moment for her.

  Now in the next day or so, we will have an exact Sun/Pluto opposition in the sky, so matters of control and power will be in the spotlight. The transiting Sun sits exactly on Britney's North Node (the future) and Pluto will be conjunct to Britney's chart ruling Venus (Libra Ascendant). Remember, Pluto tears down what is in place, and transforms it to bring about a new reality. This opposition happens across her 10th to 4th houses, public and private, work and home life. Something is changing in this sphere, and to her personally.

Transiting Saturn is the planet of authority and limitation, and at the first ruling on 24th June, it was sitting directly on Britney's natal Moon, the ruler of her Midheaven, so there was likely to be a bit of a block on what occurred then, and that duly occurred. Now, Saturn has regressed off that Moon and although it still sits a degree from it, it is now making an ever closer more positive sextile to Britney's Sun. My view is that this decision is more likely to go in her direction.

The planet of expansion is Jupiter, and transiting Jupiter now is making a close trine to Britney's natal Jupiter as well as a trine to her Midheaven and a square to Uranus, the planet of independence. Squares in Astrology work from as an outside source having an effect on you, and here a change of direction is suggested. Jupiter rules her 3rd house of decisions, and Uranus rules her 5th house of independence and self determination.

  There a couple of other close aspects affecting her chart, and the first one sees transiting Neptune opposing Britney's 12th house Mars, the ruler of her 7th house, the house of opposition and those opposed to you. Neptune degrades and diminishes, and here the behind the scenes individual acting against Britney's best interests may well be losing power. Now I do have to be careful here, as Neptune's opposition may cause confusion instead of something direct and clear, and Neptune may muddy the waters yet more as to how freely Britney can act. Neptune is however travelling retrograde now as to direct when the first directive was made, and so a turnaround is more than likely.

Finally, transiting Mercury will be exactly on Britney's Midheaven tomorrow trine to her natal Jupiter, and if this isn't a representation of a public ruling freeing Britney up to make her own decisions for herself, then I don't know what is?

I think that things may finally go in her favour tomorrow releasing her from some of the shackles of control, and finally she will be able to live her life in a bit more freedom, at least in some regard... If you appreciate my work, please share it widely. I am still available for online consultations. Please message me for more details – thanks...

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This Week In Astrology - 12th until 18th July 2021 – Love Is In The Air

  There's a warm feeling abut the coming week in the heavens above us, and we start off in a hugely philosophical mood with Mercury in humanistic Cancer making a trine to Jupiter in Pisces. This is a day of huge emotion and joy, both of tears of happiness and disappointment, and whichever side of the coin we find ourselves on, we will be able to learn lessons as well from those feelings surrounding us all. There is a wide outreach surrounding the energy today, and we will understand that we can aspire to more and to go further than we have done. Big plans come out of Jupiter trine Mercury.

On the 13th July, the lovers in the sky meet up in the sign of of the lion. Mars and Venus make a conjunction at 19 degrees Leo and this is a day of showing love lots of love in the most dramatic way possible, experiencing romance and needing attention. This is a day of big gestures, of lavish spending, and of going that extra mile to get exactly what we want. Definitely not a time to hold back, but to truly let go and express whatever you feel inside.

On Thursday 15th the Sun moves into a compassionate and sensitive trine to Neptune as Chiron stations retrograde. After the very expressive days earlier in the week, there is a far more gentle and subtle feel to the energy now, as intuition and kindness takes over. We will need this soothing love, as a wound or hurt opens up requiring healing of some description. We may make sacrifices for others, help the disenfranchised and more vulnerable around us and be encouraged to show our compassionate side. Unreality and fantasy may be in the air too, and we may not be able to believe what is actually going on. A day of innocence and naivety perhaps, and escaping the rat race of everyday life, so find a place of peace and calm to recharge your batteries, if you can and recovering from what went before.

 As the week ends, things will start to get decidedly more tricky. On Friday 16th, Venus forms an inconjunct aspect to Neptune and suddenly we might find that something or someone that we value or love might not be as straightforward, or as honest, as we think. There is a chance that we can get fooled by someone we care about, or we find out that the cost of something is not what we thought it was. This will be a reality check moment where we have to adjust to reality.

The Sun in Cancer moves into a opposition to Pluto on Saturday 17th July, and suddenly we may face a level of opposition that we haven't faced recently. There is a power battle going on now, and either we will be in a position to get our own way, or we will be manipulated or be backed into a corner to submit to the will of someone else. Be in control or be subtly controlled – this moment will be one of finality, where we will need to show both strength, resilience and determination.

Sunday will be a most unsettling day, as all of the inner planets make inconjunct aspects to outer planets. First Venus forms an inconjunct to Pluto, then Mercury makes an inconjunct to Saturn and then Mars makes an inconjunct to Neptune. We may feel strangely intense, lethargic and mentally blocked all at the same time if that makes sense and whatever we intend to do, we might have to adjust our expectations and ideas because the outcome just doesn't feel right. This day may be incredibly frustrating and one where we can never get the answers or responses we want. Satisfaction is not guaranteed, so lessen what you expect, take what you can get, and don't get angry if your free will is denied.

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The New Moon in Cancer on 10th July 2021 - Togetherness

We have just come through a New Moon in Cancer in the early hours this morning, so this is a lunation focused on emotion, caring, compassion and aimed at the circle of loved ones around us. I sense that it will foster a real sense of togetherness. This is also a New Moon where we will be looking to protect and secure what we have achieved not only in a personal sense but also on a wider more national level too. New Moons promote new starts and beginnings and if things have been a little rocky recently, then this new Moon will give a chance to start again, bring forward new initiatives and to make the sacrifices necessary to heal problems of the past.

The reason for this is that the New Moon in Cancer forms a sextile to Uranus and a wide trine to Neptune. There is a chance to see things in a different way and to offer an olive branch at the same time. There is a lot of caring and sympathy here and on the back of a tough couple of weeks when Mars battled with Uranus and Saturn, this easier energy may come as a welcome relief. Community and looking after everyone en-mass will be themes coming out of this New Moon for sure. A sense of togetherness, idealism and renewal will be strong, as everyone pulls for a common cause.

Now its not to say that the astrology around this New Moon is benign, it's far from that. We still have Saturn making its square to Uranus, and Venus, now closing in on a conjunction to Mars in Leo will still be in a dispersing opposition to that Saturn and a tense square to Uranus. The planet of love and values will still be under strain, and you may have had financial disappointments, relationships situations that let you down or stressed you out recently. Nervous tension will be in the air.

The Saturn opposition to Venus urges patience in love and monetary situation, even if Mars is urging you to act in a very vigorous or assertive manner. If you are being blocked in some way, try a new approach or be innovative to break the ice – that's what the Venus square Uranus is telling you to do. You may also find that friends or groups come to the rescue, just when you think all is lost. Chiron sextile to Saturn also suggests that where difficulties lie, we will be able to learn the lessons of what is going wrong, so that we can find a way around the problems we face. They say every cloud has a silver lining, and it seems to me that just at the last minute, we can turn things around, often with the help of others. There will still be a sense of uncertainty surrounding us with Mercury still in its last square to Neptune, this is the third of three hits between the planets, and you may not be sure of what to believe, and if everything happening now is true. In a way we will hope that things turn out all right, and this is indicated by Mercury also starting to move into a trine to Jupiter that is slowly building in the next few days. So despite the problematic connections present at this full Moon today, everywhere I look I can see that there are chances to learn, change, adapt and fix things that have occurred in past and with the help of the ones we love, and the community around us we can find solutions and hope for the future. So I urge you to be with those you feel most comfortable with, support and assist them and use this energy to your best ability. Remember, trying to do things on your own can be incredibly tough and sometimes we have to admit that we do need support. Don't be afraid to ask if you need it, and you'll be amazed when others come up the help that you need. I am currently accepting Astrology readings online via Skype for the next couple of weeks. Please email me for availability and details. Thanks... :)

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This Week in Astrology - 5th until 11th July 2021 – Venus Takes The Spotlight

Hi everyone. The coming week in Astro terms is sort of a mirror image of last week, in so much as one of the inner planets enters the Saturn Uranus square to turn up the heat. Last week it was Mars in the mix, and this week Venus will be the star of the show.

The week begins today on the 5th July with the Sun moving into a nice sextile with Uranus, so a day of moving ahead and one of trying new things out. It's a chance to look into the future without the consequences of being criticised for it. Science, technology and collective group issues may dominate your agenda.

Tomorrow, the 6th finds the last Mercury square to Neptune, the third in a series of three that have been affecting us since Mercury went retrograde back in June. When these planets hook up in a square, then reality becomes blurred, and as Mercury is still in Gemini, expect mixed messages, confusion as to what others want and try not to commit to anything important as the truth will not be as straightforward as it seems. You can fall prey to scams and illegality if you are not careful.

On Wednesday 7th, Venus moves into an opposition with Saturn and simultaneously forms a trine with Chiron. Venus is the planet of values and desires and there may be a level of disappointment that comes out of this day. You might not be able to get exactly what you want, somebody may hurt you, or the amount of love or money and resources you expect to receive may not come up to your expectations.

Relationships may be strained and there may be a harshness in the air that you pick up on. Now there may be extenuating circumstances causing the cold or somewhat frugal atmosphere, and the healing trine to Chiron will be one of understanding and sympathy as you learn why all this is happening.

Getting to Thursday 8th July, Mercury forms an adjusting inconjunct to Pluto as Venus moves into a square with Uranus. This is potentially tricky energy. The motivation to break away and form new ties or break the mould will be very strong after the blockages and disappointments of the day before, but in doing so, you may be manipulated or coerced into making decisions that are unwise or just plainly idiotic. Values may be tossed aside, and a new way of thinking may emerge. It is possible that the changes that we decide to enact will be ones that look exciting, but Uranus connections rarely last, and so expect any shifts to be temporary ones.

The weekend sees a caring Cancerian New Moon on Saturday 10th July, and finally things should calm down a lot. This is a moment for family and for those who are held close to your heart, and for concentrating on matters close to home. Emotions will be fired up, but in a good way, and I can see a lot of love in the air. Mercury shifts into the sign of Cancer following on after this lunation, and the tone of everything will take on a much more humane and sympathetic hue. Rather than being focused on ideas and concepts, we will look for a much more personal type of connection. This will be a patriotic weekend where the emotions rise, and being there for the ones we love, and for one another, will be our prime motivation.

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Sir Elton John – An Astrological appraisal of the original “Rocket Man”

Ok guys, it's a long time since I've done a celebrity astrological profile, so I thought it might be a change to do one for once. In the news at the moment here in the UK, Sir Elton John has been openly criticizing the UK government over the Brexit deal stuck with the European Union, as it means very restrictive and expensive visa schemes for any touring artist from the UK who wants to work or perform in Europe. For worldwide artists such as Sir Elton who have a full team who have to travel around with him on tour, these are impositions that he is vehemently fighting against.

You will not be surprised fine then, that Sir Elton is a Sun Sign Aries, shooting from the hip and saying exactly what he thinks. Sir Elton was born Reginald Dwight in Pinner in England on 25th March 1947 at 2.00 am in the morning. His Sun sits in the third house of communication alongside Mars being in the the neighbouring sign of Pisces, which itself is square to Uranus sitting on his descendant at the point of a T-Square with his Sagittarian ascendant. This combination aimed at this third house is one of shameless self-promotion, it is flamboyant, unique, different, sexually expressive and experimental.

It is something Elton's father could never get his head around, being as he was, a military man who who spent a lot of his life in the Royal Air Force. You can see the lack of love that came from his father through the trine from the Aries Sun to Saturn Retrograde in the kingly sign of Leo. Remember, whenever you see Saturn retrograde, then you'll know that there was always an issue with the father when growing up. Saturn also makes a debilitating square to Elton's 4th house Taurean Moon, so you can fully understand how emotionally restrictive the growing up process at home was, and why he needed to break free and do his own thing. That Uranus opposed to his free and easy Sagittarian Ascendant was not going to be denied, and the outlet came through public performance, as seen by a separate trine from Uranus up to a Libra Midheaven.

There is much musical talent that flows through this chart, and the most lofty planet is Neptune in Libra in his 9th house conjunct to Elton's Midheaven. Here is a love of music, beauty, culture, diversity, travel, ideas and endless dreaming of far off distant places. You'll also notice that Neptune is part of a Yod pattern, sextile to Pluto in the 8th house and both these planets make inconjunct aspects to the planet of communication Mercury in the idealistic sign of Pisces. Mercury sits next to Mars and so there is motivation to speak out (you have seen that in full view in the last couple of days) and of course to sing, something that comes from deep inside. Here is a great imagination which is acted upon, and with Mercury ruling his 6th house of everyday work and 9th house of international travel and cultural expansion, you could see that an international singing career would be one that he would fall into quite nicely.

Even though he was extremely talented and very expressive, Elton's success would never have come without a relationship, one that started in 1967. That was the moment when Elton and Bernie Taupin came together and shared a flat, and started to write music together. Bernie, a Gemini born on 22nd May 1950 was the quiet genius and lyricist, who helped Elton create hit after hit after hit.

On Elton's chart, his chart ruling Jupiter sits retrograde in his 11th house of friends and corporation, square to Venus in Aquarius. The planet of relationships is rather cool in this sign, it is not as emotional as you might think, and yet there is an electric star quality to anybody who has Venus in Aquarius. These people like unique and different relationships, and ones where they can have plenty of space to do their own thing. That relationship between the quiet friend Bernie, and the expressive Elton worked like a dream, and because Jupiter is retrograde, and because Bernie stayed in background (retrograde planets do work inwardly not outwardly), you can imagine that there was was a nice balance between the two. Looking at the synastry between both, that's exactly the case.

There are three major opposition's between Elton and Bernie's charts. Firstly you can see Bernie's very creative and imaginative Sun Neptune opposition sitting over Elton's chart ruling Jupiter conjunction to his Nodal axis. Secondly, Bernie's nodal axis conjuncts with Elton oh so important Mercury in Pisces, the way and manner that he communicated and sang. Thirdly, Burnie's Uranus opposes Elton's Sun, so the talent and unique abilities that Bernie had in song writing were expressed through Elton's performance. See how important the nodal axis connections are? If ever you find yourself in an important relationship, then chances are that you have a nodal connection with the other person.

And one other thing before I finish. Probably the most famous and iconic song that Bernie and Elton wrote was “Rocket Man”, which also became the title of the biopic film of Elton's life that was made very recently. How more appropriate can you get for a pioneering Aries individual, whose Ascendant is square to Mars, whose Ascendant is in the exploring sign of Sagittarius opposed to the planet representing space and the universe, Uranus?

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