At 23:17 local time (UT 15:17) a magnitude 5.3 earthquake first hits Hualien (East Taiwan), although this is not a mega earthquake but it last more than 20 seconds this does made most people aware and panic,  10 minutes after another M4.7 earthquake happened .  

3 hours after another M 5.0 quake occurred in Taitung ( a little bit south ). 3 earthquakes in one night does made Taiwanese worry is there a major earthquake coming as the neighbour country Japan just had few mega earthquake early this month. 

From Astrological view, this area does need to be careful as both Solar Eclipse chart and Aries ingress chart has powerful planet on angles. On the 9th Mar 2016 solar eclipse chart Hualine area has Mars on Dsc and on the Aries Ingress chart Taiwan has Pluto near Dsc.

When 1st earthquake happened tonight (27th Apr 2016) Pluto was right on Ascendent. So as second earthquake as it only happened 10 minutes after, the 3rd one happen at 2:19 am Local time (18:18 UT) This time there is Saturn on Mc and Neptune on Asc.

Check the Fixed stars paran in Hualien East Taiwan area there is  Procyon setting when Pluto rising when Earthquake happen, the Procyon the Canis Minor. Ptolemy told us Procyon has Mercury Mars nature, Robson told us Procyon has meaning of action and sudden violence.    Ebertin Dr Brady talk about Babylonian meaning of this star is healing but Greek see it as small dog of Orion. jump on the stage before the big dog ” Sirius ” come to the sky.   

On 17th April Brazilian congress lower house voted to impeach President Dilma Rousseff, most people believe there are more behind this impeachment. At mean time there is mass demonstrations by a group called “Democracy Spring” began from Mid of April in US, so for the Police has arrested 900 People. I would like to exam these two event with recent lunation charts , Eclipse and New Moon Full Moon and Astromap according these chart.

Story 1. Political Crisis in BRAZIL  

The Political crisis in Brazil since 2015 is arrive the highest point when the congress voted impeach President Rousseff. Here is some paragraph from David Miranda ‘s Article on The Guardian website.

” The country’s elite class and their media organs have failed, over and over, in their efforts to defeat the party at the ballot box. But plutocrats are not known for gently accepting defeat, nor for playing by the rules. What they have been unable to achieve democratically, they are now attempting to achieve anti-democratically: by having a bizarre mix of politicians – evangelical extremists, far-right supporters of a return to military rule, non-ideological backroom operatives – simply remove her from office.

Indeed, those leading the campaign for her impeachment and who are in line to take over – most notably the house speaker Eduardo Cunha – are far more implicated in scandals of personal corruption than she is. Cunha was caught last year with millions of dollars in bribes in secret Swiss bank accounts, after having falsely denied to Congress that he had any foreign bank accounts. Cunha also appears in the Panama Papers, working to stash his ill-gotten millions offshore to avoid detection and tax liability.

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That the real plan behind Rousseff’s impeachment is to put an end to the ongoing investigation, thus protecting corruption, not punishing it. There is a real risk that once she is impeached, Brazil’s media will no longer be so focused on corruption, public interest will dissipate, and the newly empowered faction in Brasilia will be able to exploit its congressional majorities to cripple that investigation and protect themselves. ”

Here is the news link article by David Miranda  ” The real reason Dilma Rousseff’s enemies want her impeached” http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/21/dilma-rousseff-enemies-impeached-brazil

What we Since on the news is 2015 on going protests in Brazil demand President Dilma Rousseff’s exit because fail to save Brazil economy and she been accused of juggling federal accounts to make the economy seem better than it was before her re-election in 2014.

However the in the David Miranda‘s article he point out ” But what most outside Brazil did not see was that the country’s plutocratic media had spent months inciting those protests (while pretending merely to “cover” them). The protesters were not remotely representative of Brazil’s population. They were, instead, disproportionately white and wealthy: the very same people who have opposed the PT and its anti-poverty programmes for two decades.”

Now let us go to check few chart

1. Solar Eclipse Chart 2016Mars on the 1 degree Sagittarius near  Ascendent and Venus on 25 Aquarius on IC. When the congress voted impeach Mars was stationary on SE chart’s Asc.

2. 9 Mar 2016 Solar Eclipse with Brazil country chart

Here we can see the SE Venus is right on country’s Asc, Venus rules country’s IC, SE Mars is very close to MC in 10 and also rulers MC. This Mars trine country’s Pluto in 2 house and Pluto is another ruler of MC . Pluto in country ‘s chart ruler MC and locate in 2and house describe the corruption and long term military government in past history, the transiting Mars trigger this wound. The Jupiter on SE chart is on country’s Sun opposite by SE Sun Moon and both square Saturn in SE chart.

3.Full Moon chart’s Retrograde Mars are right on MC

Transit Pluto currently conjunct Rousseff ‘s Venus ( chart ruler )  and SE Sun Moon and Chiron square her Sun . 

When the congress voted  impeach in the evening of 17th April ( time unknown ) Pluto stationary on Rouseff’s Venus her Chart ruler. Mars stationary on the 8 degrees Sagittarius as I mention in other article the fixed star ” Antares ” is 1 degree away and interesting the ancient Chinese astrologer consider when Mars stationary near Antares will cause problem to ” Emperor” ( country leader).

In the Solar Arc chart Rouseff has SA Neptune conjunct NA Sun, suggest some confession with her image, SA Asc conjunct her NA Moon suggest at this moment she maybe showing her Feminine side  and caring image to people. The Mercury square Chiron describe the tension between Rousseff and media. The SA Mars square her Pluto and SA Uranus on her Mars totally describe the crisis she is facing and She may have to bring another revolution to against the conservative plutocracy power and against corruption  .

Does anyone see where is her SA Saturn ?       2 degrees Scorpio …on Brazil country chart’s Mars …Will she become the Heroine to over come the political crisis or Victim of Plutocracy ?

Very interesting if we check this Full moon when she face the huge political crisis , the Full Moon fall on 2 degrees Scorpio Taurus axis,  the lunation family of this full moon beginning at 23 October 2014 at 3 day before she been re elected. … Sun Moon are near her Asc/Dsc axis.

If we put New Moon on 23 October 2014 and Full moon on 22 April 2016  together with Brazil country chart we will notice again that country’s Mars has been trigger. 

I from David Miranda’s article I am also interesting in Brazil’s contemporary history

1. When the Military regime started in 1964, the Solar Eclipse of that year, New Moon was on 23 Capricorn,  Venus Saturn was on Brazil’s Asc.  Saturn conjunct North node opposite Venus. Mars in 1 degree Aquarius square country’s Mars and sextile Pluto. There there is also Pluto on the Sun .  This is Uranus conjunct Pluto in 60s and if you look carefully Brazil has Uranus on 3 degrees Capricorn and Pluto on 0 Aries.
2. From 1984 the Brazil move gradually from Military regime to democracy after leaves of  João Figueiredo and Civilians returned to power in 1985. Here we have the Solar Eclipse chart of 1984 Nov ( influence the presidential election ). Sun Moon in 10 conjinct MC. Pluto play an important role again this time right on country Mars. SE Mars square country Mars ( Mars return of the solar eclipse 1964) .   SE Saturn also opposite country Mars.     
3. As the March 1985 Brazil return to democracy I am also interested to the Solar Eclipse of May 1985 chart . In this chart we can see the SE Chiron Venus Moon and Sun all conjunct Brazil’s Moon Jupiter in 4th house.   The Sun Moon conjunct in 9 degrees Gemini. 
4.  When first left wing president Lula da Silva  elected in  2002. We can see the Solar Eclipse chart of December 2002 suggest this major change . Uranus on Asc, SE Jupiter and SE Mc conjunct south Node and Venus,  Se Node conjunct Jupiter Moon, Se Pluto and Sun Moon ,  square Sun, SE Mercury square country’s  Mercury and there is again SE Mars conjunct country Mars … wicked … 
5.  However if we put 2002 Solar Eclipse with 2016 Solar Eclipse together we will see some interesting point. Both Eclipse are locate at mutable signs and square Brazil country Sun in 14 Virgo. 2016 Saturn conjunct 2002’s Sun Moon Pluto and opposite Saturn. 2016 Venus conjunct 2002’s Uranus .   

 Brazil has Uranus on 3 degrees Capricorn and Pluto on 0 Aries. It react in 60s when Uranus conjunct Pluto, therefore we are not surprise when Uranus square Pluto from 2010 this country face another wave of upheaval.  This is showing us what’s Uranus Pluto square are working on .   Democracy or Plutocracy.

Story 2.Democracy Spring in Washington D.C

Yes it is happen in U.S now … but our media don’t want us  to know so they are keeping silence. ( my friend accuse me trust fake news… oh well …)

More than 900 ‘Democracy Spring’ protesters arrested in D.C.
Mass demonstrations by a group called “Democracy Spring” began last Monday. A related group, “Democracy Awakening,” joined the efforts on Saturday and are holding often integrated sit ins and other demonstrations to protest laws it considers discriminatory.

The Democracy Spring effort started in Philadelphia, where thousands began a 140-mile walk to the U.S. Capitol to “demand Congress take immediate action to end the corruption of big money in our politics and ensure free and fair elections in which every American has an equal voice.” 

What’s means “the corruption of big money in our politics   ” again the super rich and big cooperation has been dominate this country for so long is US Democracy ? or Plutocracy ?

Taurus Scorpio Full Moon will happen on 22 Apr 5:23 am UT at  2 degrees 30’ Scorpio (Moon) and Taurus ( Sun ). The influence will last for one month but the most obvious affect will happen between 22 April to 5 May (Before Taurus new Moon on 6 May ) . 

Stationary (Retrograde) Mars Pluto

During this time we are still under the influence of Stationary Pluto and Stationary Mars.  Both Planets started to go retrograde on 16 and 17 April but as they move very slow they still count as stationary until the end of April. On the 13 April and 16 April we have 4 earthquakes occurring in Burma, Ecuador and south Japan, as I mentioned in my last report, both countries have 9-10 degrees Sagittarius ascendent or descendent which is hit by stationary Mars.  Also some of  my colleagues who are familiar with Fixed stars point out the this stationary Mars is very close to the Fixed star “Antares”  which is located at 9 degrees Sagittarius. According to Ptolemy, Antares has Mars’s distractive nature (thanks Sharon and Ralph). Therefore we should be more careful with this Mars and the countries affected by this Mars (here I just repost the list from my previous report)

The countries that could be affected by stationary Mars include:

Sun near 8 degrees Sagittarius: Albania, Dominican Republic, Iceland, Ukraine, South Yemen

Moon near 8 degrees Sagittarius: France (1st Rep), Denmark (constitution), Portugal, Sri Lanka, US (Federal Constitution )

Asc near 8 degrees Sagittarius: Costa rica, Burma, Indonesia, Japan, Swaziland, US, Vietnam, Egypt

Mc/Ic near 8 degrees Sagittarius: Iceland, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, South Africa, UAE, Sri Lanka,  Philippines

Also do not forget the countries that could be affected by stationary Pluto include:

Sun near 17 degrees Capricorn: Burma, Saudi Arabia

Moon near 17 degrees Capricorn: Latvia, Morocco, Singapore, Russia

Asc/Dsc near 17 degrees Capricorn: Ecuador, Iraq, Latvia , Mexico, Greece, Poland, UK (1707)

Mc/Ic near 17degrees Capricorn: Lebanon, Nepal, Greece, Cuba, Syria 

About Earthquake 

4 major Earthquakes happened during Mars Pluto stationary, this is what Mundane Astrologers have given warming , major events usually happened during stationary of Outer planets. Some scientist suggest we should be more cautious about  the activity of ring of fire area.

We can use different techniques to find out the countries will been affected , Country chart like Japan Burma , Ecuador all have As Ds affected by Stationary Mars or Pluto, we can use Astro map from Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse and Ingress chart
If we look at Solar Eclipse chart we can also see those country have been affect by outer planets . Include  Japan  US west coast , both the Lunar Eclipse and Aries Ingress chart suggestTaiwan Philippine Indonesia New Zealand and west coast of South American ( Chile, Peru,Columbia, Ecudor)

Mercury retrograde

Mercury is retrograde from 28 April to 22nd May and between 25 Apr to 1 May is Mercury stationary, although most astrologers remind us that don’t make important decision and don’t sign important contract during Mercury retrograde time but I think it will be fine so long as we deal with our business more carefully.  Mercury retrograde suggests that we think twice and do not rush into any decisions, but does not suggest we “do not make decisions”.  Also, most astrologers suggest that you do not travel during this time.  I personally disagree, as for last eight years I often have important trips during Mercury retrograde time and I have been fine.  It could suggest some delay, so one just needs to be more flexible with one’s itinerary.

The Mercury retrograde is from 23 Taurus, if we have to re-do, re-write, re-think or re-negotiate anything, we should think about Taurus themes which include money, finance, resources, body, abilities, stability, accumulation.     Also Mercury stationary point is very closed to Fixed Algol it has been considered as most evil star in the heaven, has Jupiter Saturn natures, related misfortune, violence, decapitation, hanging, electrocution and mob violence. Dr Brady suggest Algol embody everything that men feared in the feminine. ( Thanks Theo for remind me about Algol)

Important Aspect

The important aspect include Saturn square Neptune, Jupiter square Saturn which remind us to be very careful with the financial markets and the dangers of religious fanaticism.  Usually the Jupiter opposite Neptune and Jupiter trine Pluto suggests bankers are more daring to invest.  The contrast between Saturn Neptune square (signs for bear market) and Jupiter Pluto Neptune aspects (signs for bull market) made finance market more unpredictable we could expect some dramatic actions for next two weeks.

Another indication of unstable financial markets is suggested by Venus conjunct Uranus.  This could suggest a shocking event: unexpected trading news or an unusual trading event could happened at this time. Uranus also suggests techniques that improve our life therefore we may hear some breaking news of technology, Medicine or Science.   

Un-aspected Sun until 28th April

Part from it’s contact with Moon, the Sun will appear un-aspected before 28th April, we may notice some people acting with total confidence and may appear a little forward. Usually the Sun represents famous people and country leaders.  We have more chance to see them act in this way and this may cause some conflicts.       

With Moon phase family this full moon in 2 degrees Scorpio could trigger events which happened between 23 October – 22 November2014 ( New Moon in 0 Scorpio)  and 24-31 Jul 2015 (1st quarter Moon in 0 Scorpio). The event happened during this week may be triggered again on 19 Jan 2017 as last quarter Moon will be in 0 Scorpio too.

Between October to November 2014 ( New Moon in 0 Scorpio): ISIL were a major concern in international relations; Libya and Syria were in civil war; the worries of Ebola outbreak arose; President Dilma Rousseff was re-elected in Brazil; the conflict between Ukraine and Russia was very intense; and the Hong Kong authorities start dismantling a protest site in Admiralty following a court order.

Dilma Rousseff

Very interesting as Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff were re-elected at same Moon phase family and Brazilian congress just vote to impeach her. We will see the Full Moon is right on Brazil country chart’s Mars ( ruler of MC ).  The Astromap from the Full Moon chart also have Mars (Mc ) Saturn (Mc ) Neptune(Asc) Jupiter(Dsc) pass Brazil. If we look her birth chart ( from Astro.com  )  the Solar Eclipse Point and Chiron all have square her Sun and transiting Pluto on her Venus , when the Congress vote impeach Pluto was station and turn retrograde on her Venus.

Astromap of Full Moon suggest we should be careful with following areas

America: West coast of US, East coast, Brazil

Asia Pacific: East Australia, New Zealand

Middle East, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Palestine   North Europe,Scotland, East England, East Europe    

30 April to 5 May Last Quarter Moon

The last Quarter Moon happens between 30 April and 5 May.  The ending of the lunation cycle usually bring the struggle of feelings to let things go.  However we should be careful of upheavals in financial markets in the first couple of days of May.  It could be a briefly peaceful week as Sun trine Jupiter and strongly Venus  will be un-aspected most of time, unlike the un-aspected Sun bringing arrogance, Venus suggests more peaceful and diplomatic actions during this period.  Venus also urges us to think about Its value, beauty, and peace.      

4 major Earthquakes happened during Mars Pluto stationary, this is what Mundane Astrologers have warned, major Mundane events usually happened during stationary of Outer planets. Very important that Mars was stationary at 8 degree Sagittarius conjunct with ” Antares ” a fixed stars has Martian nature.

Some scientist suggest we should be more cautious about  the activity of ring of fire area. This warning should be take seriously.

We can use different techniques to find out the countries will been affected , Country chart like Japan Burma , Ecuador all have As Ds affected by Stationary Mars or Pluto, we can use Astro map from Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse and Ingress chart

If we look at Solar Eclipse chart we can also see those country have been affect by outer planets . Include  Japan  US west coast , both the Lunar Eclipse and Aries Ingress chart suggestTaiwan Philippine Indonesia New Zealand and west coast of South American ( Chile, Peru,Columbia, Ecuador)

Retrograde Mars conjunct Antares    

It is very special opportunities when Mars stationary or retrograde near Antares, I have found in ancient Chinese astrological records talk about Retrograde Mars in centre of Scorpio constellation  especially conjunct Antares , ancient astrologers in China doest took the conjunction between Mars and Antares seriously. In their view Mars represent War, riots,drought.  When it conjunct Antares is a bad omen for the court (country).

In the ” Records of the Grand Historian ”  The Antares were considers as part of ” Heart mansion ” represent dragon’s hear. The area of  Heart mansion is between Antares to μ¹ Scorpii  which mean between 9 degrees Sagittarius  to 16 degree Sagittarius on the tropical zodiac ( from μ¹ Scorpii is another mansion call ” Tail Mansion ” ). The heart mansion has besically two meaning , one is dargaon’s heart another meaning represetn Emperor’s court (or sky god’s court ).

In the astronomy the Heart mansion contain 2 parts , the south part located in constellation Lupus, called Ji-Zu (積卒)  represent group of Soldiers.  Another part in Scorpion constellation represent dragon’s heart . 3 stars include in this constellation  Antares σ Sco and  τ Sco , Antares also call big fire also rerepsent the Sky Emperor ,  next to  Antares σ Sco represent crown prince of Sky Emperor , the   τ Sco  represent 2nd Son of Sky Emperor.

 The ” Records of the Grand Historian ” also explained Mars’ role in Chinese  astrology , Mars represent unrest, it suggest dispute in the court or war. Especially when Mars stationary  in Heart mansion (near Antares ) or Room Mansion ( Acrab β Scorpius ) suggest problem of  Emperor.

In Han-Shu ( the record of East Han dynasty BCE 206- 23 )

As astrologer report  retrograde Mars  in Heart Mansion  (as a bad omen ) at Spring time 7 CE, the Emperor Cheng of Han dynasty ( name: Liu Ao ) demanded the Prime minister  to commit suicide but very soon after death of Prime Minister Emperor Cheng died . 

Mars retrograde in Heart Mansion also mentioned In the The Treatise on Astrology of the Kaiyuan Era (724 CE) , it said When Retrograde Mars conjunct Antares will change the Minister and the Lord left his court. it suggest fall of important person or death of emperor.

Although Mars was not conjunct Antares but retrograde in Scorpio constellation on zodiac  ” Heart Mansion ” in July 2001 and we see the terrible event of 911 happened, some Chinese astrologer does concerned this tragic related to   Retrograde Mars in dragon heart (Scorpio constellation).

This stationary Mars near Antares was conjunct Burma’s ascendent and Japan’s descendent .

Here is more analyse about this 4 major earthquakes happen between 13-16 April

13 April Myanmar Earthqauke

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake has hit north west Myanmar on Wednesday 13 April, so far there are no death record. The strong earthquake can also be notice in north east India.

New on BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-36038029

Earthquake data from USGS

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us20005hqz#general

The astrological timing of this quake is interesting, as this week Mars and Pluto both stationary before retrograde. Usually we expect important events happened during outer planet stationary. The earthquake happened at 20:25 local time (13:55 UT) The Moon at event chart located at 16 degrees Cancer, this is sensitive point of recent year as Uranus and Pluto form a cardinal square near this degree. 

From astrological view this earthquake is not totally surprise, I have also gave warning of this country on my lunation forecasting  which published at 3rd April ( It is not an special skill if we check  Eclipse charts, Ingress chart  and care with Outer planet stationary degree). If we check the 9th March 2016 Solar eclipse chart of Mawlaik, Myanmar ( 40 miles from earthquake place ) we will see Uranus on Ascendent and Pluto on M.C with 1 degree orb . In the 23 March Lunar Eclipse chart The Sun Moon opposition right on Asc/Dsc axis.

The Aries ingress chart Venus conjunct Neptune on MC, I usually take Neptune as a sign of Earthquake ( as in the mythology Neptune’s triton could cause earthquake.) Saturn in the Ingress chart also near Descendent. If there is no death record in the end must be Venus blessing but it is too early to say this.   

On the New Moon on 7th April Pluto is 7 degrees away of local IC this will be very clear if we use Astromap.  After We exam all the important chart now we can come to timing of event.

We should not under esteem the power of  Stationary Mars, it is at 8 degrees Sagittarius near the Ascendent of Myanmar and square Mars in Country chart with 1 degree orb. Transit Saturn is right on Myanmar’s Jupiter. Transit Jupiter at 14 degrees of Virgo the Mc of Myanmar. When the event happened the Ascendent is on 19 degrees of Scorpio very close to Myanmar ’s Chiron and south node. The Mc of event chart is on country’s Saturn , The Transiting Neptune is on country’s IC. 

The transiting Moon is very sensitive in this event chart, honestly I rarely see the transiting Moon trigger other chart with exact tight orb like this  event, don’t forget on the Solar Eclipse chart Uranus and Pluto are Paran on the Asc and Mc square each other at 17 and 18 degrees of Cardinal sign which triggered by the transiting Moon of event chart. Part from the 16degrees of Cancer opposite transiting Pluto, square Uranus , Myanmar also have Moon at 17 degrees Libra on the country chart square by transit Moon.     

14 & 16 April 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes 

One hour after I first published the article of Myanmar earthquake, another Magnitude 6.4 earthquake happened near Kumamoto at 21:26 local time (12:26 UTC). This tragic made 3 dead 200 injured and 20 house collapsed. This is just the foreshocks the Main shock hit Kumamoto at 16 April 1:26 am JST.

This is another country has also effect by Stationary Mars, as Japan Meji constitution chart has 9 degrees Sagittarius Descendent, like Myanmar on the warning area of my Lunation forecasting.      

Transiting Mars station on Dsc is not only warning given by the planet, In the 2016 Aries chart  Japan  have Uranus on Mc this is very important sign of earthquake and for god sake we all know Japan is on the Pacific fire ring where most famous for earthquake, if we read the danger sing on Eclipse and Ingress chart or Important transiting planets affect the country chart a we should treat it carefully   .

With Astro map we can see that Kumamoto is 2 degrees away from Uranus Mc line, also we have Sun Saturn paran very close to this area.

The important Meiji constitution chart has 9 degrees Gemini ascendent therefore station Mars at 8 degree Sagittarius is on Descendent.

Chiron and South Node conjunct Mars and Venus return .

Pluto conjunct conjunct country’s south Node

The event chart of foreshock has Neptune ( again ) on IC .

16 April Main shock has Mercury conjunct IC

The Solar Eclipse chart has Saturn on Descendent and Venus ( again ??? ) on Mc . SE Venus also conjunct Japan Meji constitution chart’s Sun. 

 16 April Ecuador earthquake 

Few hours after Kumamoto earthquake another 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador on 18:58 local time on 16 Apr, according BBC news at least 77 people have been killed and injured more than 50.

Pluto is stationary and slowly move retrograde on Ecuador’Asc ( Mars is stationary on Japan and Burma’s Asc Dsc, all these place has contact with Stationary Mars and Pluto )

The sign also suggest by solar Eclipse , check the Solar Eclipse Chart ‘s Astromap Pluto IC and Uranus DS line is near Ecuador. If we look at New Moon chart Pluto Mc and Uranus IC is on Ecuador

New Moon 7th April at 18 Aries

On 7th April we will have Aries New Moon. Some astrologers call this Super New Moon, as this new Moon occurs near the Moon’s perigee (the closest point to earth of the Moon’s orbit). Therefore the Moon will increase its influence.   Aries New Moon brings a strong vitality to our World. If we read this chart symbolically, Aries has the meaning of new born, fresh start, initiate, also the new moon is the starting point of the lunar cycle also having meaning of beginning. So we can apply this energy to the things we want to start with.      

New Moon located on 18 Aries, the ruler Mars in Sagittarius in its slow motion before stationary and retrograde.  Mars also square its ruler Jupiter.

This reception between Mars and Jupiter may suggest that we have a chance to review the belief system (philosophy) behind our actions. Perhaps we will get a chance to see what slows us down and what make us feel restless and frustrated.

 Retrograde of Mars and Pluto

Mars will be stationary at 8 degree Sagittarius from 6th April to 29th April and go retrograde from 17th April.  This is not the only planet go retrograde at this lunar phase, Pluto will also be stationary between 15th -24th April and go retrograde on 18th April at 17 degrees Capricorn.  This New Moon will also trigger the square between Uranus and Pluto. Mars,Pluto and Aries represent survival issues in our life: how to find food; how to fight for food; how to fight for protect ourselves when facing attack and how to express ourselves in order to gain a chance to mate and reproduce.

We may be going to witness many events related to Survival, Violence and Fighting. The New Moon triggers Uranus Pluto square and also adds some flavour of social movement in this fight and strive for protection: how people survive in a changing society and how we survive when the world is not the one you are used?  The Mars square Neptune at this new Moon may be a warning of seafaring problems, drug abuse and epidemic.

The events going to happen this month could develop in the following related lunar phases: Dec 2016, Sep 2017 and Jun 2018.

Where

The areas more likely to be affected are Australia, New Zealand, Central China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, West coast of America, East Coast of America, Peru, Colombia, Spain, Portugal, Middle East, India, Algeria, Nigeria, West coast of Africa. 

The countries that could be affected by stationary Mars include:

Sun near 8 degrees Sagittarius: Albania, Dominican Republic, Iceland, Ukraine, South Yemen

Moon near 8 degrees Sagittarius: France (1st Rep), Denmark (constitution), Portugal, Sri Lanka, US (Federal Constitution )

Asc near 8 degrees Sagittarius: Costa rica, Burma, Indonesia, Japan, Swaziland, US, Vietnam, Egypt

Mc/Ic near 8 degrees Sagittarius: Iceland, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, South Africa, UAE, Sri Lanka,  Philippines

The countries that could be affected by stationary Pluto include:

Sun near 17 degrees Capricorn: Burma, Saudi Arabia

Moon near 17 degrees Capricorn: Latvia, Morocco, Singapore, Russia

Asc/Dsc near 17 degrees Capricorn: Ecuador, Iraq, Latvia , Mexico, Greece, Poland, UK (1707)

Mc/Ic near 17degrees Capricorn: Lebanon, Nepal, Greece, Cuba, Syria

1st Quarter Moon 14 April   (Sun 24 Aries, Moon 24 Cancer)

This 1st Quarter Moon will have its influence between 14-21 April, We already discussed that Mars and Pluto will be stationary and go retrograde during this time and Sun and Moon both quincunx Mars.  Your action may be paused by lack of motivation or fear.  When Mars and Pluto retrograde, it is the time to go inward rather the outward. When you feel frustrated, or when you want to regain your force, try to ask yourself (or discuss with your close friends or consultant) what stops you from moving forward? We may find our courage by recognising our deep fears and facing them to allow us to continue working on our challenges once Mars goes direct at the end of June.  Another hint that could help us to find a solution to the cause of our frustration (blockage) is this 1st quarter Moon which is linked with the New Moon of 16 Jul 2015 and perhaps events during that New Moon may help explain the current situation.

Major Aspect

Venus square Pluto

Jupiter square Saturn

Saturn square Neptune

Saturn trine Uranus

From 16th April Venus will square Pluto.  On the personal level this suggests: crisis in the financial area;  challenges in personal relationships; and also there could be issues of self-esteem. 

Currently the Jupiter Pluto trine has inflated the confidence of bankers and the financial markets were performing well in the last couple of weeks.  However, Venus square Pluto on the Mundane level raises concerns in the Worldwide financial situation.  This is not only indication of bad economic situations that we see in the sky: Saturn Neptune square are closer from April; Jupiter Saturn square and Saturn Uranus trine are all related to adjustments of the financial markets.

Venus not only relates to Money and Love but also to diplomatic relationships.  It is interesting that the  first quarter moon on 14 April are related to New Moon on 16 Jul 2015, during that time we had: the Greek economic crisis;  a group of Muslim women attacked a woman who was wearing a bikini in a park in France; and 2000 refugees tried to pass through the euro-tunnel causing Eurostar to stop services for a while.   It looks like the worries of the economic situation and refugee/migrant issue will be back in the news in April.