Rod has studied astrology for over 20 years, both through self study and through LSA and Faculty of Astrology. His favourite aspects are mundane and a humanistic approach to astrology. He has written a number of books on astrology in Chinese and has taught it in Mandarin for around 10 years. He is co-founder of the Academy of Astrology with Jupiter Lai, which aims to promote Western Astrology to Chinese speakers.
From early this year we have Saturn square Uranus. And the Sun still trigger this set of aspect. Saturn square Uranus does not only indicate the battle between “new” and “old”, the conflict between different classes or group, the battle between rebels and authorities but also related to financial markets. Saturn in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus, give us some hints of “ internet” “ technology” , “ finance market “. Here we got this interesting event. Millennials in battle with the wall street investors, and now several tech companies are join this battle including Facebook try to ban the group related to this chaos and Google deleted 100,000 reviews after Robinhood’s app was flooded with bad reviews on the Play Store..
Moreover, the Saturn Uranus cycle is related to unsettle and reform of the finance market, regulation of financial markets by the government (authority) last time when Saturn opposite Uranus between 2008 -2010 was global credit crunch and that, a series of financial market regulations was carried out by governments in different countries. This year we are under the influence of Saturn square Uranus for a whole year. Part from political conflict, financial market will definitely draw our attention. Although The first square will be exact on 17th Feb , but the last week’s Sun was triggering this square.
This is just beginning of this Saturn square Uranus saga, and it will not end soon. The meaning behind this battle is not only between Redditors and Wall Street investors, but I also agree someone mentions that this is about millennials, they are going to carry out their missions of building a new world under the influence of Jupiter Saturn conjunction in the air sign ( for next 200 years ) and say goodbye to last 200 year which dominated by earth signs. It is not easy and this is just the beginning. And Don’t forget the U.S just steps into the Pluto return in the 2nd house of Sibly chart, a reform of the economic system is coming.
The New Moon on 13 Jan, located at 23ºCapricorn is conjunct Pluto, the symbol of death, crisis, loss and grief. At this time the cases of COVID-19 are still increasing in Europe and this new Moon may suggest that more people face a life-or-death situation. Especially in UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal which have Chiron near I.C in the new Moon chart.
With Mars conjunct Uranus in Taurus square Jupiter, Saturn in Aquarius, the conflict between Freedom and Security; old traditions and new ideas; different generations or races will become more intense. The dispute about the role of social media and big tech companies is also related to this set of aspect. The conjunction of Saturn and Uranus was at the end of the 1980’s, around the time of the eastern European revolutions and so Saturn square Uranus may indicate further development of those events.
The new Moon also aligns with the fixed star Peacock (24 ♑︎06 ) in constellation Pavo, this is related to Argos, in Greek mythology he was the hundred-eyed giant who guarded Zeus’s lover Io and was killed by Hermes. This may suggest some people face danger in their duty. Open your eyes and be cautious.
It will be very busy for astrologers in next few days, we have Solar Eclipse on 14th December, Saturn move back to Aquarius on 15th, Jupiter ingress Aquarius on 19th, Capricorn ingress on 21st Dec and Jupiter Saturn conjunction on someday. Seriously, I feel overwhelmed by all the analyse I have to work on
Eclipse happened in Sagittarius suggest that the Law, Religion, Foreigner affaire , higher education , international politic, international trading are the major issue that we should focus on, the fire element indicate the war , military action , riots , explosion , robbery , mining , furnace , wildfire, hot weather , energy power and lightning may draw our attention.
Although this total solar eclipse can only be observed in South America, but surely it influence will no limit in this area, however the South America may face stronger impact.
In the Eclipse chart New Moon conjunct with Mercury, this suggests problems maybe related to communication, transport, education, children and young people. Mars in Aries trine new Moon offers a little bit help, it gives power to move forward , however the square to Neptune and semisetile to Pluto indicate the pandemic situation is more likely last a little bit longer. Jupiter as the ruler of this Solar Eclipse is not in a good condition, Jupiter in Capricorn in its fall and sextile Venus in Scorpion ( detriment ) indicate we may not return to normal as we want but it will not be that bad.
Sun and Moon conjunct at 23 Sagittarius this align with the Ras Alhague the fixed star in Ophiucus, the symbol of healer, at this moment we are still under the influence of COVID-19’s threat, even the vaccine and treatment are appeared but still not available for everyone, the Sun and Moon align with Ras Alhague suggest we have to in one way take this pandemic more seriously , in another way it suggest we have take time to heal and balance our life.
UK & EU
The Eclipse chart in UK and EU has the new moon in 6th house, this suggest that no matter what is the result of the Brexit talk, both side will have damage in the industry and business, especially working class people will face huge impact, factories maybe face certain interruption related to energy ( Sun ), water (Moon ) distribution and transporting ( mercury ). The working class should get support from Charities, Unions and Parliament as Mars in Aries rule 6th and 11th which reduce the impact on these people. If we check the astromap the Pluto Saturn Jupiter Ds line and Neptune MC line pass by East European countries and Russia may be indicating the pandemic situation will be more serious in these area.
The U.S
The U.S has Eclipse in 10th all the media focus at this moment is the presidential election, although the result is clear but President Trump and his support are not concede, fortunately there is no indication suggest huge conflict will happen until next spring ( Aries Ingress 2021 ), however certain political disruption or “ undermine “ are in process as Mars Pluto square and Pluto as Ascendent and 12th house ruler. In the Astromap we have Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter, lines across Midwest areas if people do not take pandemic seriously, it will have terrible consequences.
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
With new Moon tightly conjunct IC, the conflict of the border between China and India will be the main issue for next year. Also 4th house related to the opposition party, this will be very important in Taiwan, and in Hong Kong this suggests the pro-democrat anti government actions maybe will be the major concern of government. IN China as there is no opposition party in an authoritarian regime, 4th issues may be related to housing policy and house price and this also apply to HK and Taiwan.
Saros Cycle 142
This Solar Eclipse belong to the number Saros series 142, it started on 17th April 1624, it has Mars, Jupiter Pluto aspect Node suggest highly active energy, in one way it can increase the productive forces, in another way it may be causing more conflicts. Saturn square Uranus is an important astrological configuration this will echo the Saturn Uranus conjunction and both sextile Node in 1624 chart ( when this series began ). We usually see the important events develop or evolve with Saros cycles, as it take long time to process these are usually important and has a huge impact.
The same series include 1768, 1786, 1804, 1822,1840, 1858,1876, 1894, 1912, 1930,1948, 1966,1984, 2002.
Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States, by Howard Chandler Christy (1940)
In 1768 while the conflict increases between the British Empire and North American colony, 12 years after in 1786 when 6 states of the U.S resulting in the scheduling of the Philadelphia Convention to draft a national constitution, and process began from May 1787. Will this indicate something relate to the U.S constitution may be happening next year? Interestingly, at this moment Trump is trying to overturn the result of the presidential election, but do you know one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history also happen during Saros cycle 142, in the 1876 presidential elections Republican nominee Rutherford B. Hayes faced Democrat Samuel J. Tilden, eventually the Democrats conceded the election to Hayes in return for an end to Reconstruction and the withdrawal of federal troops from the South. The Confederation Congress establishes the United States Mint to make common coinage and currency for the U.S in 1786. As of this moment the U.S faces Pluto return and this maybe trigger economic system reform.
We all know UK will leave E.U from January 2021 after this Eclipse, but the UK’s relationship with the EU was indeed started from the same Saros cycle when United Kingdom applied for EEC membership in 1967 ( Saros Cycle 142 ) and eventually Join EEC in 1973. In the same Saros cycle series in 2003 was the year when most East European countries join EU the at same year EU proposes the first European Constitution.
In 1876 China stared attacked Xingjinag (Uighur) started the process to make Uighur become part of China called “ Xing Jian “, and same year famine happened in China. 12 years after, China lost first Sino- Japanese war and signed the Treaty of Shimonoseki in 1895, Taiwan has become Japanese colony, but the Taiwanese people against the Treaty of Shimonoseki and formed the short-lived Republic of Formosa. The cultural revolution was also related to this Saros cycle, it started in 1966 and it has influence in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong 1967 leftist riots were indeed related to cultural revolution. And again in the Same Saros cycle, 1984 was the year when United Kingdom started the process to hand over Hong Kong to China, the Joint Declaration on the future of Hong Kong were signed on 19 Dec 1984. And we know Uighur, Hong Kong and Taiwan are the current political hot spots for China and Saros cycle indicate important development may happens with Eclipse.
The fear of AIDS increasing first on 4th March 1984 The U.S. FDA approves a blood test for AIDS, used hereafter to screen all U.S. blood donations, in April World Health Organization (WHO) hosted the first International AIDS Conference, by the end of year the actor Rock Hudson dies from AIDS.Interestingly, on 14 December 2020, on the same day of Solar Eclipse UK health authority announced lifting a blanket ban for any men who have had sex with men in the last three months.
The other things related to Saros series 142 maybe also will have further developed during this time, include The Internet’s Domain Name System was created in 1985, and The first UK cellular mobile phone network was launched by Vodafone. If you are old enough, you will remember “ We are the world was recorded in this year for help famine in Africa. The supersonic passenger jet, Concorde, makes its last ever flight in the end of 2003 .
It is very interesting to see similar things related by Saros cycle 142 and they all related to current events, apart from Solar Eclipse we will have Capricorn ingress and Jupiter Saturn conjunction. They are more or less showing same things, first the Covid-19 pandemic will last a little bit longer than we think. The Brexit maybe goes to cause some problems, but eventually both sides will find way to survive. However, I am not that optimistic about the economy, as both Jupiter and Saturn will square Uranus in Taurus in 2021, there is a big change we will facing another economic crisis again.
I was not prepared to write this article because it is very busy at work this moment, but I don’t know why once I finish my work, I started to write “ few lines “ about Eclipse, and eventually… I blame Mercury in Sagittarius conjunct with Solar Eclipse.
In Mundane astrology, the Jupiter Saturn conjunction can be seen as a blueprint of social development. Jupiter represent ideas, theories, developments and truths, Saturn is about experience, executive, protection, limit and realties.
Every twenty years these two planets conjunct each other, and people start to carry out their plans, building up a different society from the experience (Saturn) and new ideas (Jupiter), when Jupiter conjunct Saturn a new planetary cycle begins.
In 2020 there will be a Jupiter Saturn conjunction at 0 degree Aquarius on 21st December, this is an extremely important astrological configuration for the year, decade, or even century.
The characters of the Jupiter Saturn cycle are not only repeated every twenty years, there are at least two other things we need to notice. First, Jupiter and Saturn always conjunct in the same element (different signs) for about 200 years and the second is that there is a transition period called the great mutation which happens between the changeover of the two elements. This article will focus on these two themes as the Jupiter Saturn conjunction in 2020 marks the end of the Great mutation and the start of the influence of the Air element which will last for next 199 years.
If we look at the different Jupiter Saturn conjunctions for more than 200 years, we find that Jupiter and Saturn always conjunct in the same element (but different signs) for around 200 years. For example, between 1802 and 2000, this conjunction happened mostly in Earth signs, apart from 1822 in Aries the Fire sign and 1980 in Libra the Air sign. If we also count the great mutation from the begin to the end that would make it around 240 years or more.
Therefore, the Jupiter Saturn conjunction not only indicates the important themes of next 20 years but also tells us the element that people will focus on for around 200 years. The change of elements follows the order: Fire, Earth Air, Water, then starting again at Fire.
Between 1365 and 1643, they happened mostly in water signs apart from 1385 and 1405 in the air signs and 1603 and 1623 in the fire signs. These fit into the age of discovery of human history, European explorers went outside the Mediterranean, across Atlantic Ocean, discovered the Pacific Ocean and made the first circumnavigation of the globe between 1519 and 1522 by the expedition of Ferdinand Magellan.
Between 1603 and 1821, the Jupiter Saturn conjunctions occurred in Fire signs boosting social development, the industrial revolution, and also those revolutions which changed old political systems. These revolutions changed some regimes changed from monarchies to republics, democracies or autocracies and some made countries independent. We also notice the growth of materialism and reliance on substances when Jupiter Saturn conjunct in Earth signs, for example between 1802-2000, the new techniques and improvements give people a better material life.
Making a prediction of who is going to win a Presidential race is not easy in astrology. Most people think it just a case of who has more luck will win the election but in my experience, it does not work this way. A country’s leader represents the country and in Mundane astrology the country leader’s chart and its transit and progression will show what this country going to experience. Also, the synastry between a candidate’s chart and country’s chart not only can tell us who will be more popular, but also tells us who is able to lead the country when face the important challenge. For example the U.S is going to face, it’s Pluto return, the new president should be able to handle the Crisis and financial reform ( Pluto in Sibliy chart’s 2nd house ).
In this article I try to use different forecasting techniques include Transit, Progression, Solar Arc, Solar return and Profection, Solar Ecloipses to see if both candidates have the luck they need. I also try to include fixed star in the Natal chart and two fixed star progression techniques that I have learned recently. I also apply Astromap, the opening polls chart and the synastry between candidates and Sibly chart ( U.S ) in my analysis to help me have a clearer idea.
Donald Trump
Natal Data
So Ge 22
Mo Sg 21
Midpoint : So/Mo 22 Mutable 7 Fixed
Midpoint : ASC/MC 12Cardinal 27 Fixed
ASC 29 Leo ruled by So , ASC align with Regulus
Mc 24 Tau ruled by Ve
Ve in 25 Cn ( align Procyon, conjunction with Saturn )
Fixed star Regulus was on the east horizon when Trump was born, this famous fixed star is always related to King and leadership, its early name was Rex. Robson told us “If Regulus rising great honour and wealth, but violence and trouble, sickness, fevers, acute disease, benefits seldom last, favour of the great, victory over enemies and scandal”.
Trump also has Venus, the MC ruler, His Venus conjunct Saturn in Cancer ( detriment ) in 11th and very close to 12th house cusps does not promise the victory in the election.
This Venus aligned with Procyon, this fixed start has a Mars-Mercury nature and Robson told us “it make people petulant, saucy, giddy, weak-natured, timid, unfortunate, proud, easily angered, careless and violent.” Dr. Brady gives the meaning of quick rise and transition.
Interestingly Biden also has this fixed star aligned with his Ascendent ruler Jupiter.
Secondary Progression
From the end of October, SP Moon still square Nt Uranus in 10th, representing a sudden change from this time. Mercury sextile Nt Uranus in 10th and sextile Nt Jupiter in 2, this suggests his unique way of communication help him to be popular .
Solar Arc
SA Uranus conjunct ASC suggests a fundamental change in his life, this could be major concern like losing this election or even winning, but something else happening to him that brings surprising or shocking news.
SA Mars trine Nt Mercury SA Mars ssh the Nt So both describe his aggressive tactics during the election.
SA Saturn conjunct Neptune in his 2nd houses indicate the leak of his tax data in September and it certainly caused some damage his reputation and cause crisis ( 8 th ruler ).
SA Pluto sextile the natal Moon from 3rd house does not bring anything about victory or damage but more likely tell us something happen related his family, or family scandal as Pluto is co-ruler of his IC, however as a sexile this does not going to cause too much trouble.
SA Neptune ( co ruler of 8th house ) opposite Natal Uranus ( co ruler of 7th ) suggests the his over confidence or his fantasy may cause trouble during the election but also suggests someone he works with could bring damage to his election campaign.
Solar Return
Solar return Sun right on 12 house cusp, quincunx Pluto square Moon Mars Neptune. These suggest his relationships and US foreign affairs are very intense, they also suggest there will be lot of battles with the justice system.
Moon is SR Ascendant ruler in Pisces conjunct with Neptune, related to weakness, lies or it could be compassionate empathy archetypal image (which I totally do not feel in this way). Moon square the Sun, the second house ruler, explains the tax scandal is one of the highlights of this year, and it reveal his real financial state.
Mars is Mc ruler in Pisces and has a little bit of dignity but not that strong, especially when it square the Sun, so it does not really help him to win the election. The Pluto and Jupiter sextile Mars and Moon tells us the pandemic situation does give him some chance but is not very helpful.
Pluto right on the Descendant reminds us that a huge crisis may happen, with Jupiter also on the Descendant this could be a huge crisis or having good luck like a miracle. Chiron tightly conjunct MC suggests he could be the healer to heal people’s wounds or his reputation get wounded. With those angular planets I don’t think it would be a great year for him, and it does bring more challenge to win the election.
If we apply the profection, Trump is in the 3rd sign profection and Venus will be the Lady of the year, as Venus on 12th house cusps and conjunct detriment Saturn in Cancer, this Venus does not give power to win. In the solar return chart Venus retrograde in Gemini and 11th house but without any dignity, it does not bring the power he need but maybe a little bit luck.
In 2016 Solar return Trump has Uranus on MC, suggest that was a surprising life changing, the Mc ruler Mars retrograde in Scorpio on 5th house cusp, it has energy but not in it 100%. The profection of that year is his 11 sign Gemini, the Lord of Year is Mercury, it the natal chart he has Mercury in Cancer in the 11th house bring the good spirit and good luck and the support of allies. In the solar return Mercury in Gemini in 11th again, this tells us how lucky he was in 2016.
Transit
Tr Saturn opp Nt Ve ( MC ruler ) Nt Sa
Tr Pluto opp Nt Sa
Tr Jupiter opp Nt Sa
Tr Jupiter Pluto Saturn tine Mc
Tr Uranus on So/Mo
Tr Asc on As/Mc
Transit Jupiter Saturn Pluto plays an important role in this election. It is trine Trump’s MC ( also trine Biden’s MC ) and is opposite Trump’s Natal Venus (the MC ruler) and Natal Saturn, which clearly describes the COVID 19 Pandemic and current geopolitical situation, gives Trump a lot of pressure. Jupiter rules his 8th house suggesting more crisis and scandal but he may see it as an opportunity ( trine his MC ).
However, Tr Uranus is on his Sun Moon midpoint, this configuration repeats the Uranus conjunct Ascendent in Solar Arc and SP Moon square Natal Uranus, suggesting Uranus is definitely going to turn everything upside down, so even if he wins the election, something may surprise us.
2020 Solar Eclipses
If we look the solar eclipse chart on 21 Jun 2020 we will notice the Uranus is right on the Ascendent and this give us a hit of the unsettle of country but also could be seen as a sign of change and revolution. This solar eclipse chart does not give us many information how it will change Trump’s life.
However the coming solar eclipse on 14 Dec 2020 tell us a totally different story, this Eclipse has Sun Moon in 23 Sagittarius 08 conjunct Trump’s Moon with in one degree and Trump was born in the lunar eclipse, made him even more sensitive about Eclipse, this tells us that his life is going to change after this Eclipse.
Star on the Angle by Primary direction
Al Rescha setting at 15:33 on the day he was born starts to influence Trump from October 2019. This star will dominate his life until 2027. Al Rescha suggest someone is able to bring different things together, but I do not see this quality in Trump.
When he won the 2016 election, it was Alphecca rising on horizon. I use exact stars rising setting culminating mode rather than the stars’ zodiac degree. Alphecca is the star in the Northern Crown, Robson said ” It gives honor, dignity and poetical and artistic ability. “
Star map of Secondary Progression
When Trump won the 2016 US presidential election, he was 70 years old and if we use secondary progression method, the ASC of Jupiter on 23 degrees 56 minutes Libra conjunct and rose together with Fixed Star Spica ( 23 Li 05 ). On the same day, his Secondary progress Sun was on 29 Le 51 conjoint with Regulus, and we all know Regulus was rising when Trump was born.
Jupiter rising on horizon 2016 SP Sun conjunct Regulus
However, four years after on 2020, the SP Jupiter was away from the influence of Spica and his SP Venus is too far away to get influence and there are no other prominent fixed stars in the chart. SP Saturn was two degrees away from SP M.C.
Synastry between Trump and US Sibly chart
I always check how a candidate’s chart compares with the National chart, to support my analysis. In democrat countries, citizens choose the leader to fulfil their vision, but sometimes popularity can be a game changer, also people often project certain images on to a candidate. For example, in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton lost in several states even though she won the popular vote but the synastry between her chart and the Sibly chart tells us several things. Her Saturn is opposite Sibly chart’s Moon and her Uranus conjunct Mars in Sibly chart and trine the Moon, Uranus could suggest freedom and revolution but also puts distance between people.
Trump has Mercury on 8 Cancer conjunct with Venus Jupiter in Sibly chart, and his Venus Saturn conjunct with Mercury in Sibly chart these combinations bring a totally different flavour compared with Hillary Clinton’s synastry with Sibly chart. Never-the-less, his Mars on 26 Leo right opposite Moon in Sibly chart and his Moon right opposite Sibly chart, explain the totally different opinions toward to him. While some people think he is aggressive and rude, he still has his supporters stand by him and think he dares to say things that other politician would not.
His Neptune conjunct Sibly chart’s MC gives people dreams but also confuses many people, while his Chiron conjunct Sibly Chart’s Saturn in some way his existence and his victory point out the weakness of US government, the problem of the system and those who have been left out by the elite ruling class. Both Trump and Biden have Pluto near Sibly chart’s North Node, this explains why people do not easily trust either of them and they both have scandals and secrets and make people feel threatened. However, they both represent the inevitable Pluto return in 2022, Trump has his Saturn and Venus in Cancer opposite the Pluto in Sibly chart, would he be able to lead the US through this transition ?
Put All together for Trump
Looking at Trump’s chart, we can say that it does not matter if you like him or not, he is the lucky one. He was born with Regulus rising and he was lucky enough to have SP Sun conjunct with Regulus in 2016, also has SP Jupiter and Spica rising in 2016, but in 2020 things are very different, there is no Jupiter rising and SP Sun is away from Regulus, although he still has blessing from natal Ascendent conjoint Regulus and his synastry shows that he is more popular than Biden.
However, the SP Moon square Uranus from end of October to November, SA Uranus conjunct Ascendent, Transit Uranus right on Mo/So mid-point gives us a hint of a dramatic life changing event.
Will we consider re-election as the US president a dramatic life changing event? I will not say so, therefore this could be seen as an indication that he is not going to win the election, or even re-elected he will have some other major event. While I was doing this study, it was announced that Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to hospital. Will he make it through the election? Will he be fit enough to be US president? It is all up in the air, maybe this is his SA Uranus on Ascendant about as Uranus rules his 6th and 7th houses.
Joe Biden
Natal
So 27 Sc ( Con Venus 28 Sc )
Mo 00 Ta
Midpoint :So/Mo 14 Fixed and 29 Mutable
Midpoint :Asc/Mc 11 Mutable 26 Cardinal
Asc 3 Sg ruler Jupiter in 25 CN in 8th ( align with Procyon )
Mc 19 Vi ruler mercury in 21 Sc in 12 th
Ascendant ruler Jupiter in 25 CN align with Procyon. This fixed star has Mars Mercury nature and Robson told us “it makes people petulant, saucy, giddy, weak-natured, timid, unfortunate, proud, easily angered, careless and violent.” Dr Brady gives the meaning of quick rise and transition.
Ascendant on 3 Sg where located the Fixed star Acrab (Graffia) and on the exact moment Dschubba was rising too. According the Robson it has nature of Mars and Saturn, “It causes extreme malevolence, mercilessness, fiendishness, repulsiveness, malice, theft, crime, pestilence, and contagious diseases.” However, in his book Star Names , Allen says that this star, Acrab (β, beta), “along with the other stars on the Head of the Scorpion; Dschubba (δ, delta), and Jabbah (ν, nu) were the Euphratean Gis-gan-gu-sur, ‘the Light of Hero’, or ‘the Tree of the Garden of Light ‘, “placed in the midst of the abyss,” and so reminding us of that other tree, the Tree of Life, in the midst of the Garden of Eden”.
Fixed star Acrab (Graffia) and on the exact moment Dschubba was rising
His MC ruler Mercury in Scorpio in 12th house, Mercury get support from Mars in Scorpio as its ruler and trine Natal Jupiter although it looks good but Jupiter in 8th and retrograde maybe not going to help him to become the US president.
Secondary Progression
In the SP chart SP Mercury (MC ruler) opposite Natal Jupiter in Cancer. This could indicate that he needs to put a lot of effort in to win this election, as Jupiter is retrograde and in the 8th house in the Natal chart, this Jupiter is not very helpful. The other aspect in SP chart are SP ME sesquiquadrate Nt Sa and SP So sesquiquadrate Nt Ne all suggest not it is not an easy year for Biden.
SP Moon conjunct SP Venus from 1st October, a temporary good feeling could start from this time and from 25th October the SP Moon quincunx Pluto suggests anxiety but we could understand this as it is the approach to election day. Interestingly, Moon will sextile Mars right after election day will this be related to his excitement?
Solar Arc
If we look at his Solar Arc chart there is lots going on but mostly there are trine aspects and sextile aspects. It suggests a smooth and harmonious feeling for him.
Solar arc Mars square Natal Moon could be a challenge and he feels the need to protect something, as we know criticisms are mainly focussed on his son’s business in China. SA Saturn conjoint Natal Chiron does not bring happiness, SA Uranus square Mercury (MC ruler) and suggest a surprise may happen which is not easy to deal with. SA Mercury also trine Saturn could this indicate he has more experience in his career compared with Trump? However, I did not see any evidence to encourage me to say he will definitely win the election.
Solar Return
Biden’s birthday is a few weeks after the presidential election. In this case, the influence of next solar return has most likely started. However, in his 2019 solar return, he has Moon on the Asc, Sun conjunct IC which mark 2019 as an important year, SR Mercury was stationary. Mercury is his MC ruler in both natal chart and 2019 SR, suggesting he is going to “focus” on his career. Venus conjunct Jupiter in Sagittarius trine the moon may give a positive feeling for this year. Mars opposite Uranus in 3rd – 9th Axis explain how his words could surprise people and perhaps cause problems.
When applying the profection this is his 6th sign year, which is Taurus and Venus is the lady of the year. Venus is very close the ascendent but still in the 12th and in its detriment, this does not very helpful, however there is two things maybe give him some support, first is Mars rule Venus is very strong and in the same sing, second he has Moon in Taurus exaltation it maybe give him a little bit dignity and little bit help, for me this more sounds like describe his running mate Kamala Harris.
As his birthday was pretty close to election day, I’d like check his next solar return, the 2020 solar return has Mercury rules 11th on the Ascendant opposite Uranus the co-ruler of IC in the 6th. Mars is Ascendant ruler just finish its retrograde in the 5th and trine MC
the Sun is Mc ruler sextile Saturn in Capricorn from 3rd house. Although this is not a sign of Victory but it does give some influence and support. And Uranus on the angle does suggest a “ huge change “ of life, like Trump also has it in his 2020 Solar Arc.
Transit
Tr Neptune conjoint IC, it could explain how his opponent mocks him as a weak person or not fit enough, but it also gives people an image of kindness.
Tr Uranus square Nt Pluto suggests it is not an easy time for him, Tr Saturn square Nt Moon
Tr Saturn on As/ Mc could emphasis his image of old person or an experienced politician, it is a Saturn with dignity, it maybe has positive influence.
Tr Jupiter Pluto Saturn tine Mc suggests the difficult time could bring him a certain opportunity to win the election and Tr Jupiter Pluto Saturn sextile Mercury (rules MC and 7th) and his natal Sun Venus repeats the same theme.
Tr Jupiter is opposite natal Jupiter it is his half Jupiter cycle and Jupiter is his chart ruler, will this bring him some luck? Interestingly, on the election day Tr Mercury stationary on 25 Lib right on his As/Mc, what does this mean? A focus on his vocation?
Solar Eclipse on 21 June 2020 and 14 December 2020 did not have a strong impact on Biden.
Star on the Angle by Primary direction
The fixed star Antares was culminating on 13:32 on the day he was born, this Fixed star started to influence Biden from September 2020. Follow by Mirach on March 2021 and Aldebaran on May 2021.
Star map of Secondary Progression
If we look the Biden’s secondary progression Star map, we will see the SP Mars right on Facies in Sagittarius this fixed star shows the stare of the archer, this may describe the attack from an opponent. SP Jupiter was very close to Wasat the fixed star in Gemini. In the SP chart the Asc is on 22 Aquarius align with Sadalsuud and Deneb Algedi.
Deneb Algedi brings the meaning of leadership and structure, and Sadalsuud means luckiest of lucky, although these two stars were not really rising at that time, but it aligns with 22 Aquarius, could these two stars be the game changers of 2020 election?
Synastry between Biden and US Sibly chart
At first glance of this synastry we notice that Biden’s Neptune tightly conjunct MC on the Sibly chart, His Mc also conjunct Sibly chart’s Neptune Neptune’s signature keep jumping out and we can read in one way that is why he has been seen as weak compared with Trump, but also marks many peoples questions about his policy, in another way he could project the image of kindness and inclusiveness towards US citizens. Both Trump and Biden have this signature meaning they could both be inclusive and kind, if they wanted.
His chart ruler Jupiter is retrograde at 25 Cancer but also tightly conjoint Mercury (also retrograde), aligned with the Fixed star Procyon. Let me remind you that Trump also has Procyon conjoint with Mercury, this fixed start has Mars Mercury nature and Roberson told us “it make people petulant, saucy, giddy, weak-natured, timid, unfortunate, proud, easily angered, careless and violent.” Now we may not be surprised why their first TV debate became a disaster. However, Procyon also has a meaning of rushiing into something and appearing before something really important, which may suggest that what is really important is neither Trump nor Biden but someone else.
Biden has Saturn on Sibly’s Uranus we can read in two ways. One is that Biden may stop the change or revolution of the US and bring back the old bureaucracy system. The other is that he may stop the US breaking apart. His Moon sextile with Moon and Venus in Sibly chart could indicate he can touch most US citizens when he opens his heart. His Chiron opposite Moon means he will take a lot of effort to heal the wounds of people who get hurt. Most important, is his Pluto is right on the North Node of Sibly chart, Trump also has this configuration, but the orb is much looser, this will be crucial for Biden to win as Pluto brings the crisis and scandal and it can make people feel threatened by him and reduce his popularity .
However, when we consider the U.S. will experience their Pluto return in next two years, this may be explaining why both candidates has Pluto conjunct North Node in Sibly chart and both has Planets opposite Pluto in Sibly chart. Biden’s chart ruler Jupiter is right opposite US Pluto, his Scorpio Sun and Venus sextile Pluto in Sibly chart maybe bring the feeling of security people need’s during this period.
Put All together for Biden
To be honest, looking at all the different charts I do not feel Biden is that lucky to win this election, those charts do describe what we know about his gentleness and kindness, he can bring the people together and heal the wounds but I really could not feel that Powerful change in those charts. However the 2020’s solar return has Uranus to make change and the Antares is culminating in the Primary direction tell us a different story.
The Opening of Polls Chart
I also like to examine the opening of polls chart, although many of my colleagues have already done their analysis, but as I am not big fan of the whole sign house system, I prefer to do it again in my way.
In The Opening of Polls Chart, simply apply the Ascendent and 1st house to represent Trump and Des and 7th house ruler to represent Biden the challenger.
Asc on the 27 Leo make the Sun represent Trump, the Sun is in 3rd house which lacks energy and opposite Uranus from MC bring a huge “surprise” against him, the Neptune trine the Sun suggest Biden benefits from those scandals and rumours.
Descendant on 27 Aquarius rule by Saturn, Saturn in 26 Capricorn in its own sign conjoint Pluto and Jupiter , Jupiter is very close to 6th house cusp, which tells us although Biden owns the dignity, this does not help him very much, interestingly Saturn square Mercury, represent the 2nd and 11th houses and in Libra where Saturn exaltation (and where the Sun is fall), Mercury is stationary and about to turn direction, looks like Trump’s allies are unwillingly helping Biden to win the election.
In this chart MC represent the victory, the Sun in Scorpio opposite MC but Saturn in Capricorn trine MC, which give Biden more chance to win. M.C ruler Venus in 2nd does not receive anything from the Sun but received by Saturn by exaltation.
The Astro Map and Swing states
Since 2016 election, I have tried to apply the Astro Map technique to support my forecasting, especially to see if a candidate can win the swing states, we know this could be crucial during the US presidential elections.
Astromap for Trump
*Florida for Trump (Biden has Chiron Uranus there compared with Trump has Jupiter LS line pass by.)
Biden : UR DS Chiron LS
Trump : Jupiter LS
*Georgia for Trump (Biden has Chiron Uranus there compared with Trump has Jupiter LS line pass by.)
Biden : UR DS Chiron LS
Trump : Jupiter LS Chiron LS Neptune LS
*N.Carolina for Trump (Biden has Chiron Uranus there compared with Trump having Jupiter )
Biden : UR DS Chiron LS
Trump : Jupiter LS Chiron LS
Astromap for Biden
*Nevada for Biden (6) Biden has Moon DS here his Moon is 0 Taurus and Pluto MC not going to hurt him because he is a Scorpio Sun and has Sun Pluto mutual reception. Trump’s Venus Saturn does not work in this way and Neptune could suggest an illusion.
Biden : Pluto Mc Mo DS
Trump Venus As Saturn AS Neptune IC
*Arizona for Biden (11) (same reason as Nevada )
Biden : Jupiter LS Pluto MC
Trump: Jupiter IC, Saturn LS Venus LS
*Pennsylvania for Biden (20) PA and OH is where Trump must win but Biden has Jupiter LS line here although Trump has Mars but I did not see any dignity compared with Biden’s Jupiter in exaltation.
Biden : Jupiter LS Pluto LS Chiron LS, Uranus DS
Trump : Mars As , Saturn LS Venus LS Pluto LS Mercury LS
*Ohio Biden (18)
Biden : Jupiter LS Pluto LS Mercury AS
Trump : Mars As , Saturn LS Venus LS Pluto LS Mercury LS
*Missouri (10) for Biden
Biden : Jupiter LS Pluto LS Mercury AS
Trump: Saturn LS Venus LS
*Michigan: Not Sure
Biden : Sun Venus Saturn Uranus LS
Trump: Sun LS Moon LS Uranus LS
*Wisconsin: not sure
Biden : Sun Venus Saturn Uranus LS
Trump: Sun LS Moon LS Uranus LS
*IOWA for Trump because Chiron MC for Biden maybe cause damage
Biden : Mercury AS, Chiron MC
Trump: Mercury LS
Conclusion
My conclusion is although Trump’s natal chart shows more prominent sign to be the lucky one, but this time both SP Sun and SP Jupiter are move away from important fixed stars, will he maintain his luck, never less few indication suggest he is facing an dramatically life change, I wonder what will happen even if he won the election ?
When judge from their synastry with Sibly chant, I think while Trump is very popular with what he say but his ruthless can cause conflict , Biden could also be popular by touch people’s hearts and heal their wounds, bring some energy to move forward. They both bring the Neptune flavour , this could be Dream like “ MAGA “, or in another way showing kindness and compassion, don’t for get the Neptune also bring that uncertainty But their Pluto conjunct with North node suggest they both have cross to bear during this election and could be crucial especially for Biden, however this could be read as they both service for the U.S to pass the Pluto return .
In another side, I have to admit that I did not see many signs suggest Biden going to win either, If I dare to say who going to win, I maybe say Biden that is because
Most of the chart suggests Trump is going to have dramatic life changing. However, this could mean, even if he won, his social state still going to change ? I don’t know what does that mean ? Or maybe it suggest a “ not that “ United United States of America, the conflict will be much stronger than before.
When I use Fixed star by Primary direction or Secondary direction both suggest Biden can get a little bit lucky this time, and those stars help Trump are lost their influence, however, make a prediction or forecasting by fixed stars are not really my strength.
Even many of my colleagues judged Trumps victory from The Opening of Polls Chart but when I use the Placidus system which is quadrant house division, things are slightly different and this chart give Biden more chance.
Uranus on Ascendant of 21 June 2020 Solar Eclipse chart dose give a hit of change, it also describes the unsettle of the current situation, and the eclipse on 14 December is right on Trump’s Moon, this is another indication of life changing and turn his life upside down.
If I use astromap to help my analyse , Biden does have more luck from swing states, especially OH, PA, AZ,where Trump took over last time from Hillary, however Looks like Florida Georgia and North Carolina still in Trump’s hand.
From a different view to see both Trump and Biden, they both has important planet connect with Fixed star Procyon which represent a short transition. If is an echo of our time, as we are in the end of great mutation, the Jupiter Saturn conjunction are move from Earth signs to Air signs and it is the end of 218 years Earth signs dominate world.
And we know the important outer planets aspect for 2021 is Saturn square Uranus, it is a major theme of the year, doesn’t matter who become the president, he will face the huge challenge between, security and freedom, revolution or conservative.
Another things that I already mention is, the U.S will face the Pluto return in 2022, but it already starts its work when transit Pluto reaches 22 Capricorn from early 2019.
During this transition, we maybe need to take down those things will not work for the future, it will not be the world we used to be, and the COVID-19 Pandemic is the best example, we start to realised we have to adopt ” new normal” it will not be easy. The new U.S president will play an important role, will this person, help us to go through it smoothly or increase the tension?
and we know that we are in a important transition time, in the end of this year we will have Jupiter conjunct Saturn in 0 Aquarius, this is the beginning of the Air element dominate world development, Earth elements were dominate our societies for last 218 years, between 1980 to 2040 we are in the period of great mutation, shift between Jupiter Saturn conjunct in Air signs and Earth signs
NASA’s JPL Horizons is a free program can help to generate ephemerise for comet or any celestial bodies
Click this link
https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/horizons.cgi
2. Set up traget click change traget body, key in the celestial body you want to search , for comet give their IAU name for example , C/2019 Y4, or 1P/Halley, or asteroids name.
3. Set up Observer locaiton : Geocentric
4. Set up Time span : give the dates you want to search
5. Table setting : For astrologer most important is Observer ecliptic lon. & lat. This will give you the zodiac degree (0-29 = Aries , 30 – 59 = Taurus … ), if you want Declination you can select Astrometric RA & DEC too. Than click use selected setting. I usually have Apparent AZ & EL, Visual mag. & Surface Bright, Constellation ID for stargazing.
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Comet Neowise on 11th July, 2020 at 3:03 am, Croydon, UK
There are so many Comet appear in the sky in 2020 but none of them draw astrologer’s attention because they are not as shine as great comet , Comet Atlas was the first one we were expecting to see it dramatic performing in the sky in March but it has broken apart before it can be seen by the naked eye. Comet Swan was another one it can be seen by the naked eye for a couple days when it was moved from constellation Cetus to Pisces . Comet Neowise does not draw our attention at all until now it shines in the morning sky after it reached perihelion on 3rd July 2020. In this case astrologers should take its influence into account.
Comet news has been reported to be seen by the naked eye before Sun rise from 5th July when it was at constellation Auriga in Greek mythology, Auriga is related to the ancient King of Athens, Erichthonius, whose father was Hephaestus, the god of craft, blacksmiths, fire and volcanoes. Like his father, Erichthonius’s legs were out of shape, but his wisdom and crafty hands made the World’s first Chariot, and he taught his people how to use the plough, it related to Technique and Agriculture, Auriga is also related to the chariot, and people with disabilities, we may notice some important things happening related to the car, car industry and disability rights between now and next year.
After Auriga, Comet Neowise will move to Lynx, this modern constellation was introduced in the late 17 century. I guess this may suggest issues related to wild animals, especially Comet Neowise will move into Ursa Major after 18th June and also related to large wild animals.
ON the 3rd July when Comet Neowise reached perihelion it was projected on 29 Gemini and move into 0 Cancer, those themes related to Gemini and Cancer should maybe going to affect by comet such as communication, basic education, short distance traveling, food, house, family, agriculture, seafarer, care taking.
On the 9th July Comet will align with Mercury on 5 Cancer, this suggest Transport, communication, basic education, short distance travelling are going to be affect by Comet Neowise, on the 17th July it will align with the Sun on 25 Cancer, it will has strong impact on the the ruling class and countries’ leader, from 19th July comet Neowise will move into Leo, never less according the report it has golden colour, in this case Comet Neowise C/2020 F3 has nature of the Sun it related to ruling class, heads of countries, too.
Many people asked why the name ” Neowise ” it is because it has been discovered on March 27, 2020 by the NEOWISE space telescope. It’s first come from the NASA project ” WISE” Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, in October 2010, NASA extended the mission by one month with a program called Near-Earth Object WISE (NEOWISE), After its hydrogen coolant depleted. I like this name, Neo wise, new wisdom, I really hope this comet can bring mankind new wisdom.
On the morning of 11th July, I got up 2am tried to have my first observation of Comet Neowise, I could see it somewhere near my house with my eyes, but it is not very bright because of light pollutions, so I walked 30 minutes to Lloyds park, around 3am comet was hanging 9° above horizon and 27° NorthEast , it looks like a tiny cloud as my eyesight wasn’t that great, I use binoculars to see it beautiful tail, and started taking photo. Comet fad into the day light around 3:40.
Most of us will agree that 2020 is an unforgettable year. Many people have never experienced: this type of life threatening pandemic, lockdown, keep physical distance with other people, restriction of movement and traveling. During this difficult time we also witness instability in the financial markets, jobs cuts and racist attacks. I have forecast those issues in several different articles regarding Pluto in Capricorn, Saturn in Capricorn and Saturn Pluto conjunction forecasting.
Soon we will face the Eclipse season of June-July 2020: Lunar Eclipses on 5th June and 5th Julyand a Solar Eclipse on the 21st June same-day as June Solstice, Cancer ingress. As Sun approaches the Moon’s north node, it is moon wobble season at the same time. We usually consider the Moon wobble to be when the Sun approaches the Lunar Nodes within14 degrees, this means that the Moon wobble season starts on the same day as the Lunar Eclipse in June. This suggests the strong impact of this Eclipse season can last a whole summer longer than other eclipse and as usual the influence of Lunar Eclipse are usually last for 6 months and Solar Eclipse could last for one year or more.
The Background : Outer planet cycles
We should never ignore the influence of the outer planet cycles even if we are focussed on an Eclipse, it will give us the big picture of what might happen. We should understand that we are still under the influence of Saturn Pluto conjunction, and we have already witnessed the impact of this aspect in global economic crisis and Pandemic of COVID-19. Saturn in Aquarius brings us distance and rejection, if we examine it carefully it relates to Hitler gaining power and starting to persecute the Jews in 1932.
The Jupiter Pluto conjunction makes people aware of the power of the ruling class, how rich people and the elite dominate our society in the name of moral, religious, security or financial stability. It also relates to religion, justice and politics. In September 1285, the writ Circumspecte Agatis, issued by King Edward I of England, defined the jurisdictions of Church and State in England, thereby limiting the church’s judicial powers to ecclesiastical cases only, at this time Jupiter was conjunct Pluto in Capricorn and Saturn in Aquarius. These 3 planets were conjunct one after another between 549-550. During which time Europe was under the Gothic war and in south China, the Liang Dynasty started to fall apart following corruption, religious and political conflicts and civil war ( Ho-Jin Riot 侯景之亂 ), a devastating period of Chinese history, according historical record this civil war has totally destroyed several cities of south China.Jupiter Pluto aspect also related to over spending and extravagance, especially when they conjunct in Earth signs.
Because of Pluto’s eccentric orbit, the Pluto Neptune sextile was a long last aspect between these two outer planets. It started to form an applying sextile from 1945 and first exact sextile in 1950, most of the second half of the twentieth century was under the influence of Neptune Pluto sextile until 1993 when both planet only formed a sextile with 3ºorb.Neptune and Pluto start to form a sextile again from this year. The next exact Neptune Pluto sextile will be in July 2026 and continue to 2033. Andre Barbault suggests the Neptune Pluto cycle is related to the foundation of our civilisation and the fear of the end of the World, and I think it maybe direct related to the development of the European Union.
Finally the most important outer planet cycle, the Jupiter Saturn conjunction in Aquarius should be the most important aspect of this year, it has influence for the next twenty years and it is the start of a great conjunction in Air signs, this could suggest a fundamental change all around the World, it could be the time to examine materialism and the relationship between humanity and the World.
The influences of these outer plants cycles should be taken into account when we apply any mundane astrology forecasting skills from Ingress to Eclipse to County leader’s transit or progression.
Solar Saros Cycle 137
Both the Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse in June and July can be consideredas Family of Solar Saros Cycle 137 or North 4. This Saros cycle, beginning in 1389, is usually related to difficult times and Neptune themes, for example the economic downturns in 1894 and 1930 are both under this Saros cycle. China usually has important events happen during this Saros cycle. In 1840, the Qing dynasty had the First Opium war with the UK and in 1895 it was at war with Japan. These wars forced the Qing dynasty to give away Hong Kong and Taiwan. The cultural revolution,with its huge impact in Chinese history, started in 1966 also in the same Saros cycle.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Saros_137
This Saros cycle also has a strong impact on Hong Kong and the relationship between the UK and China. When the British took over Hong Kong from 26 Jan 1841 during first Opium war, it was under the influence of Saros Cycle 137 (and also 142).Also the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong was signed in1984.Interestingly, a few issue related to Gibraltar were also related to this Saros Cycle.
Outbreaks of pandemics or discovery of deadly viruses are related to this Saros. For example, Bubonic plague broke out in the South China area in 1894.The World Health Organization was established in 1948. The first HIV case in US as a sixteen-year-old male presented with symptoms in 1966 and died in 1969. In the end of 2002 SARS started in South China ( SARS was under the influence of both 137 and 142 ). We know that COVID-19 belongs to the same family of viruses as SARS, it started around the end of 2019, under the influence of Solar Saros Cycle 132 and it may continue to have influence after 21st June or have a stronger impact as thethe Saros Cycle 137 is related to pandemic. It looks like ocean disasters occurr very often during Saros Cycle 137, Titanic’s maiden voyage started on 10th April 1912, 7 days before Solar Eclipse. In March 1967 the SS Torrey Canyon caused an environmental disaster when it was shipwrecked off the west coast of Cornwall, England, at that time, the largest vessel to be wrecked. In 2002 Greek oil tanker MV Prestige split in half off the coast of Galicia, the worst environmental disaster in the history of the Iberian Peninsula.More recently, on 29th May 2020 at least 20,000 tons of diesel fuel leaked into the Ambarnaya River in Russia.
Apart from UK and China, a few other countries may face challenges during Saros Cycle 137. Japan, Korea, Brazil, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa and those countries formed or becoming independent in the year 1948 or 1966 are very likely to have important political developments during this Saros cycle.
Lunar Eclipse in June
This Lunar Eclipse happened on 5th June 2020 19:26 UT, Sun Moon opposition at 15ºGemini – Sagittarius this axis is related to communication, opinion, ideas, education, religion, traveling, communityand International geopolitics. Mars forms a tight T square with the Sun and Moon suggesting the recent global instability and protests are more likely to continue and could be more aggressive from June. Mars is also related to fire, heat, wars and blood, while Mars in Pisces is more like using chemical weapon or acid attack and it is emphasised by Mars conjunct Neptune in Pisces.
Mars Neptune conjunction plays an important role for both Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse in June, it suggests displaying the power of sympathy or empathy, it shows that weakness could bring power, however it also suggests damage from drug, poison, pollution, chemistry,alcohol, bacteria or virus. Mercury square Chiron may indicate problems related to transport, education, young people and students.
Venus is conjunct the Sun and also square Mars, it maybe able to calm down the attacks and aggression of the Mars’ influence, but as Venus cannot be seen in the sky and it is retrograde at the moment, we may not be able to notice it’s affect or it may work behind the scenes. Meanwhile Mars is at 15º Pisces align with Fixed star Achernar and this Fixed star are related to huge change suddenly happened and may end thing quickly. Uranus was at 8º Taurus align with Hamel the fixed star related to conflicts, this already show by protests around the world at this moment, however it also align with another fixed star Shedir which represent female power, maybe this symbol suggest us to change our way to manage conflict with female quality of contain, receptive, nourish each other and reflection.
People and countries that have Sun, Moon or Ascendent near 15º mutable signs are more likely to be affected by the Lunar eclipse. North Korea, Latvia, Philippines, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Malaysia and New Zealand all fit this category.
The Astromap of Jun 2020 Lunar Eclipse, it shows where will have Planet on the Angles in the Lunar Eclipse Chart and there area are usually going to experience strong impact of Eclipse.
Lunar Eclipse in July
There is another Lunar Eclipse on 5th July 2020 4:44 UT, Sun Moon opposition at 13 º Cancer and Capricorn, this axis is related to parental issues, care taking and management, ruling and control.
Uranus trine the Moon and sextet the Sun gives this lunar eclipse a revolutionary flavour, it could help people to change the world. But for people who are more conservative, this eclipse could bring damage and hurt feelings. No matter whether you are willing or not, this change will come to our life and some people will get hurt, it is important for us to learn empathy and try to help each other as Neptune still forms a trine with the Sun.Sun at 13º Cancer will align with Sirius, this star usually related to heat and problems caused by dogs, in ancient Egypt, Babylon and China, Sirius is represented by the symbol of Arrow, symbol of fast moving, and military action. However Mercury will align with Mirzam it could give us some warning, or maybe it suggests people and countries all have the urge to express their opinions.
People and countries with Sun, Moon or Ascendent near 13 º Cardinal signs are more likely to be affected by this Lunar eclipse in July and its influence will last at less than six months.
The Astromap of July 2020 Lunar Eclipse, it shows where will have Planet on the Angles in the Lunar Eclipse Chart and these area are usually going to experience strong impact of Eclipse.
Cancer ingress Solar Eclipse
Annular Eclipse in 21st June 2020, Chia-Yi, Taiwan ( on the Tropical of Cancer ) , photo credit to Yvetta CHANG
This year we have Solar Eclipse on 21 June 2020 6:41 UT.We will notice it is on the day of Cancer ingress (June solstice day), both events are important for mundane astrology, usually the influence ofCancer Ingress only last for three months but this time it may last longer than one year.
Many astrologers consider the 0º of Cardinal sign as the World axis, when a planet passes by this degree it can have a huge influence, this is why this Solar Eclipse could have a huge impact.
First of all, this Solar Eclipse happens in Cancer, a water sign, and it still square Mars in Pisces. Although Neptune is not square New Moon directly but it does conjunct with Mars, so we can take this as an emphasise of the water element as well. Therefore we should be careful with Ocean, River, Rainfall, and any damage caused by water, related to water.
Moon as the ruler of the Eclipse suggests a sensitive quality, which we can read as being easy to beinfluenced or get infected. However Moon in Cancer as it is her own sign, may suggest it is strong enough to overcome the challenge cause by eclipse and other planets.
Again we can see Mars square the new Moon, this symbol repeats itself again, violence, riots, fighting, attacks, wars, fire, heat and explosions. For those things we can control we should treat them carefully. New Moon T-square with Mars also suggests the frustration that we have during this time, this feeling is again emphasised by Saturn quincunx the new Moon bringing a feeling of needing to adapt, feeling guilt and shame about thee current situation.
In the UK, Moon, as 12th house ruler representing the NHS, conjoint the Sun and quincunx by Saturn suggests country’s hospital system may face a huge challenge and may barely cope with the huge pressure. This is not the only reason we are reminded to to be careful with the NHS, because the National Health Service Acts were enacted in 1948 and relate to Saros Cycle 137, although most scientists suggest a second wave of Covid-19 is more likely to happen in winter but there is a big chance we will see it happen between now and October.
Both Chiron and Saturn the ruler of 6th, 7th and 8th houses, will be on the Descent in UK and some western European countries, suggesting that foreign affairs, working class and industry, military and police force are the main issues of these area.
Some media are comparing the current protests in the US with Hong Kong, both are related to abuse of power by police and we will not be surprised if we look at Solar Eclipse chart for the White House. Pluto conjunct Jupiter Saturn and MC in 10th, it describes this difficultsituation,and Uranus conjunct Ascendent suggest the unsettlement and problems cause by Covid-19 may last much longer that we expect, some South American counties share similar Angular planets so the challenge of protest and threat of Covid – 19 could be the same.
As we know, since last year, Hong Kong has had nonstop protests and issues of abuse power of the police force. Currently Transit Pluto is on Hong Kong’s MC and Transit Uranus was on Hong Kong’sAscendent. The Solar Eclipse chart in Beijing has Saturn conjunct IC this suggest the land and territory disputes with its neighbouring countries will become more aggressive.
The Astromap of June 2020 Solar Eclipse, it shows where will have Planet on the Angles in the Solar Eclipse Chart and these areas are usually going to experience strong impact of Eclipse.
Cancer Ingress chart
I would like to quickly address the Cancer Ingress chart, as it will happen on the same day as the Solar Eclipse. I will not analyse its influence again but I would like to point out the Angle of Cancer ingress chart will be similar to Aries ingress chart therefore if there is an outer planet on the angle of Aries ingress, it will repeat again in Cancer ingress chart. For example, in the UK we have Pluto on the Ascendent in both Aries ingress and Cancer ingress charts. This reminds us that the threat of death, lockdown (captivity) situation and feeling of crisis are not going away easily even though our government wants to ease the lockdown. From the Cancer ingress chart I think we will soon face another period of restriction of movement this summer, if we use Astromap, we will see the North and West European counties are affected ( France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherland, Denmark Sweden).
In Beijing’s Cancer Ingres chart there is Neptune and Mars on M.C, we already mentioned the possible influence of these two planets and so China should handle its challenge very careful as Saros Cycle 137 usually brings problems for China. Nearby countries like the Philippines and Taiwan have Mars on MC, this may indicate tension with China during this time.
Japan has Pluto Jupiter near DSC and so should be careful not only prepare for pandemic but also Ocean and Water related disasters.This could also mean Rainfall during Typhoon season or a tsunami caused by a powerful earthquake and may cause devastation, especially for West and South Japan which have Chiron on M.C paran with Pluto Jupiter Saturn on DSC. As Jupiter Pluto Saturn also on New Zealand’s DSC I will give same warning to that area, however during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic New Zealand reacted very fast and handled it very well, I hope that the Pluto on the DSC may suggest a careful attitude toward to foreign visitors during this time.
Astromap can shows us where will have Planet on the Angles in the June Solstice Chart and these areas are usually going to experience strong impacts.For example if we look this map in U.S, we will find out the Uranus DS line pass by Minneapolis, where start the protest because of the death of Floyd.
Uranus DS line pass by Minneapolis, where start the protest because of the death of Floyd The Astromap of Cancer Ingress 2020, it shows where will have Planet on the Angles in the Solstice Eclipse Chart and these areas are usually going to experience strong impacts.
All eyes should be on Hong Kong is the title of Newsweewk’s article after China announce it will pass Hong Kong security Law in Chinese People’s Congress on 21 May 2020. This announcement has been criticised by pro democrat parties in Hong Kong and world leaders, This action is breaking the Sino-British agreement after Britain handover Hong Kong to China. On Sunday thouands of Hongkonger walk on the stree to protest Security law and protest has been suppressed by Police force, Police fired teargas and many people have been arrested.
Let us have a quick look on the Chart of announcement bi wheel with HKSA Chart we will find the Transit Saturn right opposite Venus HKSA’s chart ruler. Transit Chiron square Natal Sun, Transit Mars square Pluto, and Transit Pluto tightly conjunct M.c ( since 3 years ago ).
If we put announcement chart together with P.R.C country chart we will find out Transit Saturn is right on the Asc and Moon, this suggest China is facing examination and Challenge, between end of last year and earlier this year Saturn Pluto conjunction was right on PRC’s Jupiter most of us believe this is major warning of country’s finance and wealthy as Jupiter is traditional ruler of 2nd houses in PRC’s chart and yet we witness How COVID-19 pandemic not only stop everything and also trigger the uncertainty of China’s foreigner relationship and economy.
Transit Chiron opposite the Sun and Tranting Sun opposite Chiron too , this isdouble whamming of wounded leader and action of fighting for survive, we have no idea who is facing the challenge and how this will become but what a country leader would do when he or she is under the fire ? History told us usually the dictator will draw everyone’s attention away toward to country’s enemy when dictator is facing inner conflict, this time he drawing his people’s attention toward to rebellious Hongkonger.
I believe recent comet has play an important role, there are two visible comets in the sky they all reach the magnitude 6 can be seen by naked eyes. Comet Swan was conjunct with Algol on 20th May and Comet Atlas will conjoint with Alcyon between 29-30 May, on the New Moon of 22 May ( 23 May in Hong Kong), comet was align with Comet on 2 Gemini. This configuration give us a warning of huge impact can be expect this month especially we are step into Eclipses season. On the New Moon chart Sun Moon were also align with Fixed Star MIrfak it locate at Perseus constellation represent male energy,fighting and hunting.Mercury is very close to Bellatrix, this fixed star has been related to fight and defence and roaring are usually relate to this star suggest it looks more like an up hill battle, and Mercury are very close to IC in the New Moon chart in Hong Kong this make the influence of Bellatrix more effectively.
However if we look the real sky in Hong Kong on the New Moon moment, Alpheratz was rising on the East horizon ( ASC ) , this is the Head of Andromeda, According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Jupiter and Venus, Roberson tells usIt gives independence, freedom, love, riches, honour and a keen intellect, and the announcement of security law stir up of the issue of Hong Kong’s freedom.There are two stars at nadir ( lower culmination ) Rigel and Capella, Rigel is Orion;s foot, suggest step out with proud, start to action. In Chinese astrology this is foot of tiger in the trap, it limits tiger’s action, would we see some trap limit this tiger in the sky? Capella is another Star it bring goddess bless, to protect refuge and in the mythology this is a tiny goat ware a cap defat Titan with it’s roar, I do pray this starcould bring people some hope.
Comet C/2020 F8 Swan and Deneb Kaitos Shemali Photo Credit to Evan Tsai
C/2020 F8 SWAN was discovered on March 25, 2020, by the Solar Heliospheric Observer (SOHO) spacecraft. Although it is faint, it still visible by the naked eye from early May. This means it could have astrological significance and if this comet lasts long enough, by the end of May it could be significantly brighter.
I should also remind of Comet Atlas C/2019 Y4which is currently in the heavens and although it is not going to be a great comet, it will reach 6 magnitude after 27th May, and it will get very close to Pleiades between 29 – 30 May when it should be visible. The Pleiades are usually related to crying and sadness, and Robson tells us that Alcyone is linked to love, eminence and blindness (from fevers, small pox, and accidents to the face).
This suggests we may have 2 visible comets in the sky around Perseus and Taurus at the end of May. I made a forecast regarding Comet Atlasat the endof March, please read it if you are interested.
Now when I say “visible to the naked eye” they are only going to light dots in the sky because they are not great comets so please don’t expect to see a bright comet with a tail. However as we can see them then they still have some impact on us.
Usually comets are seen as bad omens, linked to disease, disaster and death of famous people, especially the leader of a country but we can learn more of its impact from its trajectory through the Heavens.
Comet Swan has an interesting route across the sky.It moves from Cetus Pisces cross celestial equator and moves towards Perseus, it can be seen by the naked eye from south hemisphere when comet was in Cetus constellation whale or sea monster, According to Ptolemy this constellation is like Saturn. It is said to cause laziness and idleness, but to confer an emotional and charitable nature, with the ability to command, especially in war. Makes one amiable, prudent, happy by sea and land, and helps to recover lost goods. This constellation is related to whale, marine life, seafare, those fear or feeling deep inside of us.
After Comet Swan cross celestial equator it moved into Pisces it represents water, ocean, fish, duality, link between tow things, feeling and relocation. Both Cetus and Pisces repeat similar themes, water, ocean, marine life and feeling. This suggest certain change in our relation with the ocean and water resource.
After Pisces Comet Swan moved move into Triangulum. This constellation has not been of interest to astrologers but it has very interesting history, first it was called the Plough in Babylonian star catalogues marking the time to begin spring ploughing in Mesopotamia.It was also called Sicilia, because the Romans believed Ceres, patron goddess of Sicily, begged Jupiter to place the island in the heavens. This suggests the comet may affect agriculture, agricultural tools and Scilly.
Between 19th – 29th May,Comet Swan will be in Perseus, this constellation is related to male sexual energy,the military, attacking and hunting. According to Ptolemy, Perseus is like Jupiter and Saturn, t is said to give an intelligent, strong, bold and adventurous nature, but a tendency to lying. On the other hand it may suggest people who are going on an adventure to save others and earn glory.It may also suggest we need to use reflection to deal with our problem, like Perseus slaying Medusa by looking into the mirror to avoid her gaze. On 20th of MayComet SWAN will exactly conjunct Algol, and we all know of this star’s infamy, it is Medusa’s head and Perseus’s trophy. It petrifies those who look directly upon its eyes.Robson tells us that it causes misfortune, violence, decapitation, hanging and has a violent nature that causes death to the native or others. It is the most evil star in the heavens. However Dr Brady relates this fixed star with Lilith, Adam’s rebellious wife, an independent female who is not afraid to express her female sexual energy. I hope this comet’s creative and communication quality can express Algol’s female kundalini energy like Dr. Brady mentions in her book. Its Chinese name as 大陵五 (The Fifth – 五, star of Great – 大 Mausoleum – 陵）In this case we may see a more devastatingdevelopment of this Pandemic and the economic situation.
From 30th of May to Mid June Comet C/2020 F8 SWAN will move into Auriga, this constellation has be seen as a scimitar or a crook, so it related to a tool for catching or management. In Greek mythology, Auriga is related to the ancient King of Athens, Erichthonius, whose father was Hephaestus, the god of craft, blacksmiths, fire and volcanoes. Like his father,Erichthonius’s legs were out of shape, but his wisdom and crafty hands made the World’s first Chariot, and he taught his people how to use the plough (we see this link again), as both Triangulum and Auriga are related to agriculture and tools or techniques of agriculture, I can surely forecast that some important impact to agriculture may happen soon, as Auriga is also related to the chariot, and people with disabilities, we may notice some important things happening related to the car, car industry and disability rights between now and next year.
While Comet Swan in Auriga, it will conjucnt fixed star Capella on the 2nd June, Robson tells us it is of the nature of Mars and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Mercury and the Moon. It gives honor, wealth, eminence, renown, a public position of trust and eminent friends, and makes its natives careful, timorous, inquisitive, very fond of knowledge and particularly of novelties. In Greek mythology, the star represented the goat Amalthea that suckled Zeus. It may offer protection for people in need, this star also said is a small she goat befeat Titan, so maybe something small suprisingly help people to defeat great power.
Comet Swan moves between 5 Taurus to 29 Gemini on tropical zodiac between now and mid June, Taurus is related to earth, land, food, agriculture, money resource and financial markets. No need to predict an economic crisis as the global economy is going down at the moment, All I can say is as both comet Atlas and Swan are passing Taurus, I will not expect a stable world economy before Summer 2021.
Comet Swan will align with Uranus on 7 Taurus on 15th May, this suggests a shocking separation, independence or a rebel force taking action. Also we can expect new innovation in technology, or some people or something has been released, this may also mean relief from stigma, or decriminalisation .
As Comet Swan moves into Gemini after 22 May, if we can still see it with the naked eye, we should expect some shocking news regarding children, primary education, transport or communications. On 23rd of May, Comet Swan will align with the New Moon on 2 Gemini this degree also aligns with the fixed star Mirfak which repeats the Perseus theme of male sexual energy,fighting and challenges, as the comet has a strong impact on the New Moon chart and we are one step away from Solstice Eclipse, we can foresee that this June will not be a peaceful month.
At this moment, we don’t need a comet to tell us this is a troubling time. There is a hope that these troubles will pass soon but the presence of two visible comets in the sky lead me to think that these hopes are not well founded.
