Astrology: Autumn Equinox, September 22, 2024- Part 2 - Chart

Closely following the full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces on September 17, we have an intense, high-energy fall equinox chart, that will take us through the final shift of Pluto from Capricorn to Aquarius and the two returning Jupiter-Saturn squares that could be quite turbulent as some easier planetary aspects fall into place in 2025.  

1-Pluto, Neptune, Uranus/Moon, Sun/Mercury kite

 A tight Sun opposite Neptune (Sept. 20) aspect brings escapism, dispersion and confusion, but it is framed by a strong kite formation, which brings very supportive tools to deal with it. Original, open, creative, spiritual impulses are accompanied with a tight Sun trine Pluto (Sept. 22) which helps with decisiveness and concentration.The Moon and Mercury give an added sense of cooperation, positive change and a harmony of feeling and intellect. Surprise new friendships can occur. This pattern can serve to give a strong personal preview of the Uranus, Neptune, Pluto 2025 to 2028 –  Magic Triangle (minor grand trine). According to Astrology King: 'This Magic Triangle should make us more open-minded, progressive, open to change and accepting of others. It will bring amazing discoveries, inventions and breakthroughs in science, technology, travel, communication and medicine.'

 

 2-Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury t-square 

This loose t-square gives the Jupiter square Saturn aspect a fairly close connection to the kite pattern.

With Jupiter forming a square to Saturn, circumstances present us with an opportunity for personal or professional growth, although the rewards may be delayed. We must restructure our lives or plans in accordance with rules, laws, limits, and the demands of reality. Ultimately, this process can lead to a stronger, more resilient version of ourselves or our projects. Mercury opposite Saturn (Sept. 18) brings pessimistic, uncommunicative tendencies. Mercury square Jupiter (Sept. 21) brings a tendency to overstate things. The Jupiter-Saturn square has two more upcoming exact stations: Dec 24 2024 and Jun 15 2025.

 

3- Venus square Pluto

Adding to the Sun opposite Neptune haze, this tight aspect (Sept. 22) makes passions run high, with feelings of jealousy and possessiveness. Manipulation and underhanded dealings can color relationships now, with power plays arising in relationships.

4-Mars trine Saturn

To the previously mentioned destabilizing elements, Mars trine Saturn brings a strong sense of determination and efficient action to further strengthen the strong focus of the positive kite aspects.

 

Summary 

1-Pluto, Neptune, Uranus/Moon, Sun/Mercury kite

The tendency for escapism, dispersion, confusion with problems of misinformation is accompanied by strong opportunities to resolve such problems with clear thinking and original, creative solutions.

 2-Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury t-square 

The general flow of one's projects can receive some personal reality checks and setbacks, which can be discouraging.

3- Venus square Pluto

Further destabilization could occur with emotional drama and relationship intrigues.

4-Mars trine Saturn

One can also find a strong source of resilience and determination to resolve problems efficiently.

 

Prognostic

We could be in for an intense fall season, marked by a month-long volatile Mars-Pluto opposition. There are some intense aspects that can bring destabilizing and escapist tendencies, with some accompanying drama and relational power games. But the strong accompanying tools of clear thinking, strong focus, determined perseverance along with a good sense of cooperation, transformation and creativity makes this an ideal opportunity to clear away problems of confusion, ambiguity, and delusions that are impediments to the progress of one's projects.

 

Upcoming aspects

Oct 02 – Solar Eclipse at in Libra

Oct 26 –  Neptune sextile Pluto out of orb

Nov 03 –  Mars (Cancer) opposition Pluto (Capricorn) *

Nov 16 – Uranus sextile Neptune out of orb

Nov 19 –  Pluto in Aquarius

Nov 25 –  Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius

Dec 15 –  Mercury direct

Dec 24 – Jupiter square Saturn 2 of 3

 

 

Astrology: Autumn Equinox, September 22, 2024- Part 1 - Review

The Summer forecast was:

It is a good time for socializing and building new relationships. A motivation for idealistic, transformative social projects is favoured. This can bring an enthusiasm for dynamic, efficient, productive action, that can be misguided. A certain amount of friction and conflict can emerge along the way

 

As an example that seems to exemplify the forecast, in Montreal, a homeless shelter built beside an elementary school has caused many incidents and debates, becoming something of a symbol of the homeless crisis in the province of Quebec, Canada.

 

I was forecasting August to be a volatile month, however, July had some major events in the US. On July 13, Donald Trump was shot in the ear. On July 2o, Joe Biden stepped down from the election race, and endorsed Kamala Harris. On July 31, the US Gymnastic team Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey & Hezly Rivera completed their redemption journey with an Oympic team gold medal win (with the gravity defying power of Oz).

 

Unusually, I consider that an aspect such as Mars (Gemini) square Saturn (Pisces)(Aug 16) has a strong effect through a full 10-degree orb, therefore it is worth tracking for most of August. I noticed some strong Gemini (Air) and Pisces (water) influences with several major storms, floods and naval accidents. 

 

On August 15-16, there was a major pipe rupture in Montreal, a major Typhoon in Japan, Hurricane Ernesto caused devastation in Puerto Rico, major air quality advisories due to forest fires across Western Canada, heroic boat rescue in Washington, DC. There were several bridge incidents as well (Senneville, Montreal, Shaanxi, China , Thunder Bay, Halifax). On the Super Moon Blue Moon, August 19, there was the Mike Lynch-Stephen Chamberlain coincidental deaths-Palermo yacht incident.  On August 28, there was a major flood in Gujarat, India. 

 

These events occurred at around the same time as the first exact Jupiter square Saturn (Aug 19). There will be two more exact stations, a process which will last about a year, it can be considered a period of reflection and adjustment that marks the completion of the first quarter of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle, lasting about 4 1/2 years.

 

On September 2, Pluto made its final ingress into Capricorn, before it moves to Aquarius on November 19. Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to Israel’s streets over the government’s failure to secure a ceasefire-for-hostages deal with Hamas.  Several #metoo related cases achieved verdicts, such as Peter Nygard on September 9, and Diddy on the eclipse of September 17, in Pisces (a water signs), as a major rain system, Storm Boris, causes at lest 21 fatalities across Europe.

Astrology: Jupiter Square Saturn August 19 2024

Reaching the first square in the Jupiter-Saturn cycle, there has been much upheaval in that period. At the same time, it is a period to lay down new foundations, build new structures, and embark on new enterprises.

 

As we enter the first of three  squares, a process which will last about a year, it can be considered a period of reflection and adjustment that marks the completion of the first quarter of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle, lasting about 4 1/2 years.

 

1- Enters Jul 23 2024 Is Exact Aug 19 2024  Leaves Sep 15 2024

2- Enters Nov 18 2024 Is Exact Dec 24 2024 Leaves Jan 23 2025

3- Enters May 5 2025 Is Exact Jun 15 2025 Leaves Jul 10 2025

 

According to Robert Hand, a Jupiter Square Saturn transit can bring:

'many adjustments in your life, separating yourself from persons or circumstances that are doing you no good. You will change many standards of behavior and morality that you realize are inappropriate and generally realign your conception of duty and responsibility more in accordance with reality. In the process you may experience a considerable amount of tension, and for a time you may be confused, not quite knowing whether to go backward or forward, to expand or cut back. (Planets in Transit, 295)

'With Jupiter forming a square to Saturn, circumstances present us with an opportunity for personal or professional growth, although the rewards may be delayed. We must restructure our lives or plans in accordance with rules, laws, limits, and the demands of reality. Ultimately, this process can lead to a stronger, more resilient version of ourselves or our projects.

This can be a time of temporary fluctuating finances, increased personal commitments, sudden obstacles to our goals, energy dips, or ups and downs with our faith/outlook. We might ask ourselves, “Why am I doing this?” What for?” or “What’s the point?” more frequently. There can be a sense that we’re not in the right place at the right time during this phase.

During this period, it is crucial to breathe new life into old plans rather than strike out with a new plan altogether. We may need to make sacrifices in one area of our lives to grow in another. It’s important not to overextend ourselves now and to avoid attempting easy fixes or shortcuts. The need to adjust our expectations is a natural part of the process, and with patience and perseverance, we can confidently navigate current obstacles and challenges.'

https://cafeastrology.com/aspects/jupiter-square-saturn.html

'Jupiter square Saturn transit creates inner tension as you face a lack of opportunities, criticism or limiting circumstances. Your judgment may be impaired, you may experience a lack of initiative or become a slave to routine. Structures or long-held beliefs may break down, leaving you uncertain and unsure about your future. Any area of your life that has gotten out of control or is creating this tension will be subject to the strong hand of Saturn.

You could experience financial hardship, so you must limit spending on luxury items or entertainment. A relationship on rocky grounds may lead to a separation or significant shakeup. Events may force you to reassess previously held strong beliefs. Destructive behavior patterns such as addiction may end during this period.

To use addiction to drugs, gambling, or porn as an example, the withdrawal phase indicated by this transit may be painful and require you to withdraw from society. It will be a struggle and leave a vacuum in your life. Once through this stage, there will be many opportunities to fill the void with activities that allow you to express your creative side and bring greater satisfaction to life.

The above example can apply to any difficulties you experience. As a long-term problem reaches a crisis point, there will be initial frustration and uncertainty. The next stage is a struggle where hard work and patience are required. The third stage is where all the hard work and determination pay off. Increased wealth, travel, and further education are all possibilities. As you come through this challenging transit, you may take on a more responsible position or outlook, but at the same time, achieve inner contentment and happiness as positive change and personal growth are achieved. There will be recognition and even professional advancement in the long run.'

https://astrologyking.com/jupiter-square-saturn/

Astrology: Jupiter Square Saturn August 19 - 5-year review 2020-2024 Jupiter-Saturn Cycle 1st quarter

5-year review 2020-2024 Jupiter-Saturn Cycle 1st quarter

 

It's been 4 1/2 years since the start of the new Jupiter-Saturn cycle. After the initial five-year phase of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle, marked by the first Jupiter square Saturn on August 19, (which can be viewed as a transition phase, where the previous cycle's accounts get squared, and the main challenges for the new cycle emerge) we will be entering  the more optimistic, productive period of the initial ten-year Jovian phase, to be followed by a more Saturnine phase. Pluto is still on a volatile Capricorn/Aquarius cusp for 2024, but the Jupiter, Pluto, Neptune minor grand trine is in place, so we've almost reached a new, positive sky formation, a distinctive change from the last 10 years. The second exact station occurs on Dec 24 2024, and the third on Jun 15 2025, which will mark the end of the first quarter period in the twenty-year Jupiter-Saturn cycle.

 

Moreover, this new Jupiter-Saturn cycle marks a definitive shift from earth signs to air signs, which will last until 2159. The previous Jupiter-Saturn cycles were in earth signs since 1802. One can interpret this as the age of oil and carbon fuels, whereas the next cycle in air signs can mark a new era of alternate energies, along with satellite and computer technologies that have developed over the last 40 years. In the following years, four outer planets will be changing signs over a four-year period, 2023-2026, and so by 2026, we should be witnessing an interesting paradigm shift. 

 

2020

With an eclipse on December 14^th, Saturn entering Aquarius on the 17^th, Jupiter entering Aquarius on the 19^th, we arrive at the Winter Solstice,  which coincides with the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn: a remarkable confluence of events to conclude a remarkable year.

2020 saw the start of three major cycles with Saturn-Pluto (January 12, It was at this time also that a worldwide coronavirus pandemic began to manifest itself, escalating over the next couple of months), Jupiter-Pluto, and the Jupiter-Saturn shift into 200 years of air transits. 

2021

After the major social upheavals that the Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto conjunctions of 2020 brought with the Covid-19  epidemic, this intensity spilled over into the first quarter of 2021, marked in the United States on January 6^th with violent public demonstrations at the senate buildings in the nation’s capital and in Myanmar where the army overturned the government, resulting in major public protests. One of the year's major aspects, Jupiter square Uranus, went exact not long after, on January 17.

One facet of this aspect can be seen in the rise of tensions with autocratic governments, according to Kenneth Roth:

The conventional wisdom these days is that autocracy is ascendent, democracy on the decline. That view gains currency from the intensifying crackdown on opposition voices in China, Russia, Belarus, Myanmar, Turkey, Thailand, Egypt, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. It finds support in military takeovers in Myanmar, Sudan, Mali, and Guinea, and undemocratic transfers of power in Tunisia and Chad. And it gains sustenance from the emergence of leaders with autocratic tendencies in once- or still-established democracies such as Hungary, Poland, Brazil, El Salvador, India, the Philippines, and, until a year ago, the United States. (Can Democrats Rise to the Occasion? Human Rights Watch World Report 2022)

2^nd exact Saturn-Uranus square, June 14, 2021; Jun 9-15 period included:

More than 350,000 people in Ethiopia experiencing dire hunger, with millions more facing "high levels of acute food insecurity," Naftali Bennett was sworn in as Israel's new prime minister, ending former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 12 years in office.

Around the Summer Solstice, also in the United States, ten mass shootings happened across the nation leaving at least seven people dead and more than 40 injured. It was the latest in a streak of violent weekends in America. The weekend before this, there were also 10 mass shootings that left 12 people dead across seven states.  On June 25 A Minnesota judge sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

Another interesting event that illustrates this tension and also coincides closely with the 20-year Jupiter-Saturn cycle has been the end of United States military occupation of Afghanistan with the ensuing return of Taliban rule around August 14. The September 11, 2000 destruction of the World Trade Center occurred six months after an exact Jupiter-Saturn conjunction, the latest Taliban takeover, eight months after the most recent conjunction. 

 

2022

 

With Saturn-Uranus square (December 24, 2021) difficulties  arrived, with a highly contagious Omicron Covid wave beginning during the holiday season, and with mounting frustrations, a remarkable Canadian trucker vaccine mandate protest occurring by the end of January.

Jupiter sextile Uranus, February 17, 2022 and

the US Pluto return 

on February 20, coincided quite closely with the Russian invasion, see my analysis of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

The two powerful stellia in the Spring Equinox chart indicate a strong humanistic, compassionate, social, global solidarity against the invasion. This moment coincided with a record United Nations vote supporting a resolution against Russian aggression in Ukraine and also a strong vote to end plastic pollution.

As an example of the positive Piscean (Mars, Venus, Saturn in Aquarius) and Aquarian (Jupiter, Neptune in Pisces) energies, on April 2nd, Pope Francis gave an apology to Canadian Indigenous people for the Catholic Churche’s role in the forced assimilation and abuse of the residential school program 

Jupiter-Neptune conjunction, April 12 Jupiter sextile Pluto, May 3rd

The Summer quarter had two very volatile aspects, with Mars in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn  going exact on July 1^st and Mars square Saturn, exact on August 7. Below are some events occurring around the time of the Mars-Pluto square:

- UK prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns

- Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe 'has died' after being shot twice by navy veteran during campaign speech. 

- G7 summit in Elmau, Germany: The G7 leaders want to fight the climate crisis, hunger and war. 

- a fundamental shift in NATO’s deterrence and defence, with strengthened forward defences

- Ecuador’s government restart talks with Indigenous leaders spearheading protests against the soaring cost of living

- Thousands return to Sudan streets demanding end of military rule

- Libya protesters were demonstrating against deteriorating living conditions and political deadlock

- North Macedonia: 47 police officers injured in protests against deteriorating living conditions 

Amid that rather tumultuous period, the UNGA adopted the resolution on 28 July 2022, recognizing the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a human right.

On the  Oct 25 Solar Eclipse and also the November 7 Lunar Eclipse, some unexplained incidents occurred, such as a bridge in Crimea being sabotaged, and in Russia, Darya Dugina, daughter of Russian traditionalist, Aleksandr Dugin, was assassinated. 

2023

Although not as numerous and dramatic as the previous semester, there were still a few significant protests, notably in Peru (over deposition of former president Castillo), Israel (over 80,000 Israelis protest against Supreme Court reform), Brazil (Bolsonaro supporters), France (retirement age pension eligibility), and Greece (major train derailment). In Canada, the results of an inquiry into the Ottawa trucker convoy occupation revealed a comedy of errors.

A rare 50, 000 year-cycle comet appeared in the skies and a major earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria. As Saturn entered Pisces on March 7, 200 countries agreed to a legally-binding treaty, the UN High Seas Treaty, to protect marine life in international waters, which cover around half of the planet’s surface, have long been essentially lawless. 

Near the Spring equinox, March 21, Russia and China had an important meeting, Xi,Putin reaffirm partnership in 2nd day of talks. and there was an earthquake in Pakistan and Afghanistan.  For March 24, Pluto entered Aquarius, there were major tornadoes in midwestern, southern U.S, and ex-US president Donald Trump was arrested.

June 11 Pluto Retrograde re-enters Capricorn We've seen an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war and an indictment of an ex-US president. Some spectacular water disasters, a Greek migrant boat sinking with 700 casualties on June 14, and a Sub-Marine exploring the Titanic wreckage had an accident causing five fatalities, June 18 

June 19  Jupiter in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces -Nato works on first defense plans since Cold War.  Another Saturn in Pisces related-theme of water regulation awareness occurred on July 11 when a growing list of countries have also called for a halt to deep-sea mining, at a key moment for the fledgling industry as the International Seabed Authority (ISA) meets to determine rules for mining

On July 17,  Russia suspended its participation in a crucial deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, once again raising fears over global food supplies and scuppering a rare diplomatic breakthrough to emerge from Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Record Forest Fire outbreaks in Canada were announced, July 24. There was a military coup in Niger on July 25.

October 8 Mars square Pluto Oct 14  New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra

Although the Hamas attack occurred a day before an exact Mars square Pluto on October 8, a volatile aspect where pretty much anything can happen, and so the Israel-Palestine war begins.

Also in this amazing two-week period, elections in Poland, Switzerland and New Zealand brought in right-wing governments, with a left-wing candidate coming in in Argentina. The COP 28 meeting was marked by controversy and confusion as, although a last-minute breakthrough agreement was achieved, with "nearly every country in the world has agreed to “transition away from fossil fuels” – the main driver of climate change.'

December 13 as Mercury goes retrograge, coincidentally, at the same time, US Congress voted to launch an impeachment inquiry against the president. 

 

2024

 The new year witnessed a massive earthquake in Japan,  along Japan’s western coast of a 7.5 magnitude. Pluto returned to Aquarius on January 21^st, and there was a major earthquake in China, snowstorms in the US, and a new temple for Ram in India was inaugurated. A difficult Mars square Uranus aspect occurred on March 9 and Haiti’s PM Ariel Henry tenders resignation as country descends into gang-faction chaos, Sudan is being reprimanded for blocking Humanitarian Aid amidst a hunger crisis, with Sweden officially becoming a member of Nato.

Perhaps to underscore this big shift, the eclipse season , March 25-April 8, was quite powerful. On April 3 Taiwan Earthquake. The quake was the strongest to hit Taiwan since a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in 1999 that killed 2,400 people. April 4  Earthquake in New York  Apr 8 – Solar Eclipse in Aries- Total Solar New Moon Eclipse in Aries Mon April 8 2024 'Great American' Leslie Hale Apr 05, 2024. '2017 was the year US became ‘divided’ politically and  it was a period of drastic change & beginning of 7 years of political upheaval in US that continues today

Apr 20– Jupiter conjunct Uranus

May 10- Powerful Solar Storm, a rare G5 geomagnetic storm not seen since Halloween 2003 is supercharging the northern lights around the world.

May 23 – Jupiter sextile Neptune - On May 20, the chief prosecutor of the InternationalCriminal Court sought arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over actions taken during their seven-month war . On May 24 The International Court of Justice (ICJ)  issued new provisional measures that order Israel to immediately end military operations in Rafah in southern Gaza and to open the governate’s border crossing for urgent aid deliveries.  

May 25 – Jupiter in Gemini until June 9, 2025

June 02 – Jupiter trine Pluto

Mexico elects first woman president, Hunter Biden trial, Donald Trump convicted, Israel protests, Korean trash balloon wars

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/03/us/5-things-to-know-for-june-3-mexico-election-hunter-biden-trial-trump-convicted-middle-east-trash-balloons/index.html 

June 11 –  Mars square Pluto (Aquarius) *

Hunter Biden found guilty of gun charges, Hamas protests on US campuses, man hijacks bus, US housing and car prices increase

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/12/us/5-things-to-know-for-june-12-hunter-biden-gaza-protests-economy-bus-hijacking-medical-debt/index.html

On July 2o, Joe Biden stepped down from the election race, and endorsed Kamala Harris.

On August 15-16, there was a major pipe rupture in Montreal, a major Typhoon in Japan, Hurricane Ernesto caused devastation in Puerto Rico, major air quality advisories due to forest fires across Western Canada, heroic boat rescue in Washington, DC. There were several bridge incidents as well (Senneville, Montreal, Shaanxi, China , Thunder Bay, Halifax). On the Super Moon Blue Moon, August 19, there was the Mike Lynch-Stephen Chamberlain coincidental deaths-Palermo yacht incident.  On August 28, there was a major flood in Gujarat, India. 

First exact Jupiter square Saturn (Aug 19). There will be two more exact stations, a process which will last about a year, it can be considered a period of reflection and adjustment that marks the completion of the first quarter of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle, lasting about 4 1/2 years.

On September 2, Pluto made its final ingress into Capricorn, before it moves to Aquarius on November 19. Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to Israel’s streets over the government’s failure to secure a ceasefire-for-hostages deal with Hamas.  Several #metoo related cases achieved verdicts, such as Peter Nygard on September 9, and Diddy on the eclipse of September 17, in Pisces (a water signs), as a major rain system, Storm Boris, causes at lest 21 fatalities across Europe.

From Sept 24-29, Hurricane Helene struck. It was was a devastating tropical cyclone that caused widespread catastrophic damage and numerous fatalities across the Southeastern United States. It was the strongest hurricane on record to strike the Big Bend region of Florida, the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Maria in 2017, and the deadliest to strike the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Helene

Oct 02 – Solar Eclipse in Libra, annular

5 things to know for Oct. 3: Middle East tensions, January 6 election revelations, one million US power outages, Bank of America computer failure

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/03/us/5-things-to-know-for-oct-3-middle-east-tensions-january-6-case-power-outages-childhood-vaccines-bank-of-america/index.html

Full moon in Aries October 17, 2024  

Oct. 16 - Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, believed to be the chief architect of the militant group’s October 7, 2023, terror attack that set off the war in Gaza, was killed by Israeli forces. 

On Oct 26, there was  an apology from the President of the United States to Indian Boarding School survivors and families happened. It’s the first step towards reckoning with the truths and atrocities of the American Genocide aimed at children and opens the healing

Nov 03 –  Mars (Cancer) opposition Pluto (Capricorn)

The dramatic death of social media star P'nut the squirrel palpably impacted US election discourse.

Why the Death of P’Nut the Squirrel Has Become a National Political Event

Nov 4, 2024 Kase Wickman 

https://vanityfair.com/style/story/pnut-squirrel-trump-musk-election

Flood in Spain, Nov 4

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c937lq3dn05o

Soccer player Hugo De La Cruz died after being struck by lightning during game in Peru. Nov. 4

https://www.marca.com/en/football/2024/11/04/6728a3a2e2704eb4178b4597.html

Nov. 5-  US election. Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris in a clear-cut win.

Nov 19 –  Pluto enters Aquarius

Pluto's final ingress into Aquarius proved to be quite eventful, with much political drama in its wake. Also Mars opposite Pluto back in orb in December until May, hence high-profile murders, deaths, accidents...Elon Musk's SpaceX aborted a highly anticipated booster catch attempt during the sixth test of Starship; in a major escalation, Ukraine fired US-made missiles into the Russian region of Bryansk, President-elect Donald Trump continued his string of unconventional Cabinet picks; a “once in a decade” bomb cyclone swept through the northwest US and parts of Canada; Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, climbed to record highs.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/20/us/5-things-to-know-for-nov-20-spacex-russia-trump-transition-bomb-cyclone-bitcoin/index.html

On December 8, the festering 13-year civil war in Syria ended, with tumultuous democratic tensions in South Korea, Romania, France.

Election-Related Protests Surged in 2024

More than 160 significant anti-government protests erupted around the world this year, December 16, 2024

https://carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2024/12/election-antigovernment-gaza-global-protest-tracker-2024?lang=en

 

2025

 

Mars retrograde opposite Pluto, January 3, with added pressure from the Jupiter-Saturn square and the still unstable Pluto ingress into Aquarius, heralded a dramatic start to the new year. Some events, over the full period of the aspect, which ended around January 29, including the dramatic Eaton, California fires where, sadly, the Altadena Theosophical Library Center and Press was lost: 

South Korea plane crash (Dec. 29)

Jimmy Carter passing (Dec. 30)

Lightning strike US Capitol, Washington Monument, and Empire State Building (Jan. 2)

Mass shooting (New York) (Jan. 2)

Puerto Rico power outage (Jan. 2)

Two US-based "terrorist" attacks (New Orleans and Las Vegas) (Jan. 3)

Massive fireworks explosion in Honolulu (Jan. 6)

Central US winter storm (Jan. 6)

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau steps down (Jan. 6)

Tibetan Earthquake (Jan. 7)

Los Angeles fires (Jan. 7)

January 13 Full Moon in Cancer  conjunct Mars opposite Pluto, sextile Uranus, trine Neptune, a cradle pattern or trapeze, which gives good support against a strong opposition... Stern Venus conjuct Saturn opposite Jupiter. It was also close to comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) as the  full Moon occulted Mars and Venus was at its greatest eastern elongation.

At this time, the initial Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement  was reached. The Israel-Hamas war began October 8, 2023 Mars square Pluto (exact) (Oct 14  New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra) Israel-Gaza cease-fire Jan 13 Full Moon in Cancer conjunct Mars rx opposite Pluto (5 degree orb).

There have been several high-profile airplane crashes, with US fatalities from crashes more than doubled in 2025 compared to 2024. It seems to coincide with the ingress of Pluto in Aquarius, an air sign. 

One event that can serve as a good overall illustration of the prognostic was the Washington Ukraine Minerals deal press conference on February 28. 

The Full Moon March 14, 2025 Lunar Eclipse saw Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on historic peace treaty, avalanches in Canada,  and severe storms in southern U.S. Around the same time, March 12, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live began its first tour in North America.

Spring began with United States tariff trade and expansion challenges

The March 29 – Solar Eclipse coincided with March  30 Neptune in Aries 

Major ice storm in Ontario, causing extensive power outages

Major earthquake in Myanmar, 1700 casualties, 

a test rocket intended to kickstart satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded less than a minute after takeoff from Norway, dangerous line of storms targets nearly entire Eastern Seaboard after killing at least 7 in central US

Apr 04 – Saturn sextile Uranus (1 of 3)

Hands Off’ protests take off across US and Europe to oppose Trump agenda, thousands in Spain join nationwide march to protest against housing crisis

Mars square Pluto, April 26 saw some striking events:

April 21 -Pope Francis, committed to service, humility and healing, dead at 88

April 22  Indian-administered Kashmir attack by a group of militants saw 26 people killed, with survivors saying the militants were singling out Hindu men.

April 26 These are the 11 victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy in Vancouver. Dozens more injured in vehicle ramming at Filipino event

Arpril 28 - Surprise, rapid Canadian Federal election based on reaction to American tariff hikes and territorial designs

May 25  Saturn in Aries 

Russia-Ukraine, Israel/Palestine wars escalate, a spate of mass shootings in US, man drives van into crowd at Liverpool soccer game. 

June  9 Jupiter in Cancer

Air India plane crash with 270 casualties, a major immigration protest crackdowns in Los Angeles , a mass shooting at a school in Austria, Israel launches major offensive against Iran

Sky Stone dies 

Brian Wilson dies 

Jun 15  Mars square Uranus 

June 15 – Jupiter square Saturn (3 of 3)

https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/16/us/5-things-to-know-for-june-16-minnesota-shootings-israel-iran-russia-ukraine-g7-vaccines  

June 18 – Jupiter square Neptune (1 of 1)

G7 leaders fail to reach major agreements on key global issues after Trump's early departure  

US hit by blackouts as sun releases colossal burst of radiation... and experts warn more is to come