Mythic Zodiac

Prince Harry, the Royal Family and Pluto in Aquarius

The pleasure of knowing astrology is to watch outer events mirror the planetary patterns in the sky.  One such event is Prince Harry railing against the British royal family. He has criticized them on Netflix and has written a memoir entitled Spare as well as the many disparaging media interviews. The planetary pattern is the upcoming Pluto transiting Aquarius.

It may be that Prince Harry is carrying the energy of Pluto in Aquarius.  The gods choose a person to play a role on the world stage.  The person may not be aware of it and may or may not be ready to play the role, or even be qualified -- but they are chosen.

 

Prince Harry’s Birth Chart and Transits

We can see how Prince Harry is playing out this role by examining his birth chart.  It shows a Capricorn ascendant, the Sun in Virgo, and the Moon in Taurus--a triple earth person.  Earth types usually don’t like to make waves.  But, in addition to his earthiness, there is a revolutionary archetype buried down deep in his psyche that you don’t see at first glance, and that is Uranus in aspect to two personal planets. . He has Mercury square Uranus, which means he can create disruptive changes with his written or spoken words.  He also has Uranus conjunct Mars, which compels him to break through barriers with potentially explosive anger.  So, because of his triple earth signs and his hidden Uranus aspects what you see is not what you get with Prince Harry. 

People who knew him previously have had a problem understanding what he has become. I have learned from my many years working with clients that most of us repress the Uranus aspects in our charts because we want to conform.  But sooner or later, if we have challenging aspects to Uranus in our birth chart, or when transiting Uranus hits a sensitive point in our birth chart, we can become rebellious, erratic, willful, and ornery.  But, the positive side of Uranus’ natal aspects and transits are that Uranus can help us to become a unique individual self.

Looking at Prince Harry’s chart, we see that Uranus is now transiting his 4^th house of the family and ancestors, and is also conjunct with his Moon, which rules the 4^th house. This is a double whammy for rebellious Uranus to the family and his origins.

 

A Myth and Fairy Tale for Uranus and Aquarius

The myth of Prometheus provides the storyline for Aquarians and those with major Uranus aspects.  He was one of the gods that lived on Olympus with his family. Prometheus rebelled against the gods and stole the fire to bring to mankind. The fire represents knowledge. The gods didn’t believe that humanity should have this knowledge, because they didn’t want mankind to be on the same level as they were. Because of that theft, the family locked him out.  

What I love most about Uranus and Aquarius types is the impulse to tell the truth, whether or not anyone wants to hear it. In Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale the Emperor’s New Clothes two swindlers posing as weavers play on the emperor's vanity by saying that they are making him a suit that is only visible to people who are clever and competent. Once the people heard that, they all pretended to admire his clothes.  A pauper came along and said, “The Emperor has no clothes on”.  And everyone awakened and stopped pretending.  That is the role of Aquarius/Uranus, to wake people up.  Maybe this is Prince Harry’s role to reveal what is behind the world’s infatuation with the monarchy. See the following paragraph from a recent article in the British newspaper, the Guardian.

“The monarchy relies on fiction. It is a constructed reality, in which grown-up people are asked to collude in the notion that a human is more than a human – that he or she contains something approaching the ineffable essence of Britishness. Once, this fiction rested on political and military power, supported by a direct line, it was supposed, to God. Nowadays it relies on the much frailer foundations of habit, the mysteries of Britain’s unwritten constitution, and spectacle: a kind of symbolism without the symbolised. Ceremonials such as the late queen’s funeral are not merely decorative; they are the institution’s means of securing its continuance. The monarchy is theatre, the monarchy is storytelling, and the monarchy is illusion.” Charlotte Higgins of the Guardian

 

Pluto in Aquarius

Pluto represents death, rebirth, destruction, regeneration, and radical transformation.  Aquarius rules revolution, rebellion and independence.  Aquarius is also the sign of the people; it is opposite Leo, the sign of the king--making Aquarius the anti-king sign. Even though Pluto doesn’t go into Aquarius until March 23, 2023, we started to sense this energy back in January 2021.

To understand a transit such as Pluto in Aquarius, it’s helpful to look back at the last time we experienced it to understand what this transit could manifest.  The last time that Pluto was in Aquarius was 1778 until 1798.  The French revolution started in 1789 and ended in 1799. Its motto was “liberty, equality, fraternity”, and that phrase perfectly explains the urge of Aquarius. The beginnings of the American Revolution took place in 1765 and culminated in 1791. Both revolutions had the purpose of getting rid of the monarchy.

 

Future of the British Monarchy

It’s interesting to watch the news to see if there are changes coming in the power of the British monarchy.  One of the news items that I noticed was that in Australia the nation’s central bank has stated that its new $5 bill would feature an indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.

When Pluto enters Aquarius on March 23, 2023, he will retrograde back to Capricorn from 6/11/2023 to 1/21/2024.  Pluto will again be in Aquarius from 1/21/2024 to 9/2/2024 when he retrogrades back into Capricorn until 11/19/2024. He finally moves into Aquarius from 11/19/2024 until January 20, 2044. So, Pluto will have a long range of time with the help of Prince Harry to transform the British Monarchy.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

March 2024 Forecast

There are many planets in Pisces this month and many aspects to Neptune, who rules Pisces.  This energy is best understood as archetypes found in myths and Fairy Tales.  For instance, the Fairy Tale of Sleeping Beauty aptly illustrates Piscean energy.  Pisces may fall prey to malevolent forces akin to the witch's lethal intent. However, because of Pisces' inherent faith and prayerful attitude, they can benefit from the protection of benevolent forces, as demonstrated by the good fairy who, instead of death, grants a sleep spell. This highlights a critical Piscean theme: the desire for rescue stemming from a lack of boundaries, rendering them vulnerable. Therefore, for those with prominent Pisces placements or significant Neptune aspects in their natal charts, it is crucial to be vigilant against the "vampires" and "wicked witches" in their lives. My advice to Pisces types is, “Don’t cast your pearls before swine.” This advice holds relevance for everyone this month, as the pervasive Piscean/Neptunian energy influences us all.

Interestingly, Sleeping Beauty's salvation comes not through romantic love, associated with Libra, but through a realization of divine love and her capacity for selfless compassion. This awakening is distinctly Piscean, transcending mere romance.

Observing Pisces people in action this winter is quite telling. You might notice them bundled up against the cold, feeding birds and squirrels, or at home, warmed by videos of puppies and kittens being rescued. These acts of kindness and compassion are pure expressions of the Piscean spirit and are deeply connected to Neptune's broader, mystical influence.

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There is a Lunar Eclipse this month on the 25th at 5 Libra, followed by a powerful Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th at 19 Libra.  I will send out a special eclipse report this month.

Mercury will turn retrograde at 22 Aries on April 1st and end at 15 Aries on the 24th.

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below.  If so, the transit will have a significant impact on you.

Mar 3 – Venus Square Uranus at 19 degrees if Aquarius/Taurus. Venus rules love and beauty.  Uranus is eccentric, unusual, and loves to be independent.  This aspect may inspire you to dye your hair green, get a new, unique tattoo, or even consider ending a relationship.  While the choice seems to be yours, your action will largely depend on where these planets are in your birth chart.

Mar 8 - Mercury will conjunct Neptune at 26 degrees of Pisces, immersing you in dreams of mystical illumination. However, as Mercury enters Aries the following day, a shift in focus will be necessary. You'll need to bring clarity to your mind and start planning for the future with a more pragmatic approach.

Mar 9 – Mercury enters Aries and will remain there until May 15. Today, you might feel like you've been invigorated by Ritalin or Adderall, emerging from a fog with a clear mind. You have a firm grasp on your desires and the methods to achieve them.    

Mars Square Uranus at 19 degrees of Aquarius/Taurus. Mars rules Aries, and in Aries, Mars is powerful and defiant. He wants to start a revolution.  You may push too far and too fast on this one.  The myth for Aries is Jason and the Argonauts; he was rash and wanted to crash through the clashing rocks, crushing ships as they sailed past.  He didn’t have the patience to wait, but the blind prophet Phineas warned Jason not to move so fast and to wait for the right time to sail past the rocks.  Dear Aries, do you have someone in your life who helps you rethink, slow down, and get in touch with the inner Phineas?

Mar 10 – New Moon at 20 Pisces.  This New Moon occurs between Saturn at 11 degrees of Pisces and Neptune at 27 degrees of Pisces. This alignment may usher in a period characterized by memories and melancholy.

            Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 AM. I, for one, do not like Daylight Savings time; I wish they would eliminate it.  I want the sun in the morning where it belongs, not in the evening.  Who agrees with me?  Anyone?

Mar 11 – Venus enters Pisces and will stay there until April 5th. Once again, we welcome the influence of Pisces. Venus is exalted in Pisces, making it an excellent position for the planet. Pisces governs water, the depths of the ocean, chaos, and longing. Venus rules over art, reminiscent of Monet's Water Lilies. Additionally, Pisces has dominion over music, evoking the essence of Debussy's "La Mer."

Mar 17 – The Sun conjuncts Neptune at 27 degrees of Pisces, a sign ruled by Neptune itself, with the Sun also positioned in Pisces. This alignment fosters a diffuse field of meaning, creating an atmosphere ripe for daydreaming, indulging in fantasy or fairy tales, or conversing with the elves in your garden. However, enjoy this leisurely pace while it lasts, as the Sun's entry into Aries tomorrow marks the end of such lazy March days. Aries has little patience for what it considers nonsense, such as fairies.

Mar 19 - The Sun enters Aries and will remain there until April 19. This period is ideal for initiating new plans and actions. Take the dreams and inspirations you gathered during Pisces and incorporate them into your goals for accomplishment.

Mar 21 – Venus conjuncts Saturn at 12 degrees Pisces, bringing about a sense of frustration. Just when it seemed we were past the confusion and deep dives into our unconscious, retrieving ephemeral thoughts and visions, we find ourselves navigating through watery depths once again. However, today offers an opportunity to transform those visions into something practical. Consider starting a dream or meditation group, opening an art gallery, or finding ways to monetize your art and music for a change. This conjunction encourages the practical application of your creative and spiritual insights.

 Mar 22 – Mars enters Pisces and will stay there until April 30, 2024. Our warrior, typically relied upon to battle adversaries, has opted to explore the depths and engage in shadow boxing. In this period, it may be wise to embrace the introspective energy Mars in Pisces offers. Consider exploring your inner world, confronting personal shadows, or channeling this energy into creative or healing endeavors. This time can be used for personal growth and understanding, turning inward to address and understand aspects of yourself that usually stay hidden.

Mar 25 The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse occurs at 5 degrees Libra, with Venus, the ruler of this eclipse, currently positioned in Pisces. While Pisces is often appreciated for its sweet and compassionate qualities, the influence of Venus in Pisces during this eclipse, on top of all the Pisces aspects we have had all month, might feel overwhelmingly sugary sweet. This can be a bit much, to the point of being almost too much--making my teeth hurt.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER will move from 11 to 17 degrees of Taurus.  He will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big, fat, happy guy who is expansive in everything. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account, and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month, Saturn moves from 9 to 13 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 7 to 15 degrees of Pisces or Virgo,  you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces and or Virgo.  Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn, he will try solidifying your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026.  This month, he moves from 19 to 20 degrees. This is the time to break loose and radically change your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable.’  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets (17 to 22 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio), go on an extended vacation, preferably somewhere you have never been. Or make some significant changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026.  Neptune will move from 26 to 27 degrees of Pisces this month.   If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 24 to 29 degrees of Pisces or Virgo, you may lack focus during this time and want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024.  This month, Pluto will stay at 1 degree of Aquarius.  Pluto grinds away at our psyche, bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 29 degrees of  Capricorn to 3 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die to be reborn.

Enjoy this month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

February 2024 Forecast

This month promises to be an intense Aquarian month with six planets in Aquarius, the ruler of Aquarius turning direct, and a New Moon in Aquarius.   Let’s break it down.

Jan 20 - Sun entered Aquarius

Jan 20 - Pluto entered Aquarius

Jan 27 - Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius, turned direct

Feb 5 - Mercury enters Aquarius

Feb 9 - New Moon is in Aquarius

Feb 13 - Mars enters Aquarius

Feb 16 - Venus enters Aquarius 

You may want to look at the house in your birth chart that contains Aquarius.  Change, rebellion, brilliance, original ideas, and crankiness will happen in that area of your life.  See the Meaning of the houses here.

The planets will start bunching up in Pisces toward the end of this month and that will make March an intense Pisces month.

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All the planets are moving direct this month.  So it’s a time of developing new interests and moving ahead. It is not a time for reflection.  

A critical period is Feb 12, 13, and 14 when Mars conjuncts Pluto at 0 degrees of Aquarius. This is a massive trigger point for the world. It could be sudden, sharp, and ruthless.  Because it is happening at the beginning of Aquarius, It could reveal some events that will dominate the Aquarian period we are entering.  

 

Dates to Watch

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.

Feb 2 – Groundhog Day. If the groundhog sees his shadow when he wakes up, we will have six more weeks of winter. I’ll be watching out for this because I believe not only in the gods of ancient Greece but also in Punxsutawney Phil.

Feb 5 – Mercury enters Aquarius until Feb 23.  Mercury in Aquarius fosters innovative, unconventional thinking and communication. It's a time for progressive ideas and networking with groups.

Feb 7 – Venus Trine Uranus at 18 degrees of Capricorn/Taurus.  This aspect suggests unexpected but pleasant changes in relationships or finances. It's a good time for socializing and enjoying new experiences.

Feb 8 – Sun Square Uranus at 19 Aquarius/Taurus. This aspect can bring tension, as the desire for personal freedom (Sun in Aquarius) clashes with sudden changes or stubbornness (Uranus in Taurus). Expect the unexpected.

Feb 9 – New Moon at 20 Aquarius square Uranus. New Moons are about new beginnings; in Aquarius, it's about new ideas or social causes. The square to Uranus indicates potential disruptions or surprises.

Feb 10 – Chinese Year of the Dragon.  The Dragon Year should bring power, nobility, honor, luck, and success unless you were born as an Ox, Horse, Goat, Dog, or Pig. I was born under the sign of the dragon and have not met with honor, luck, or success. I think  I’m losing faith in the Chinese.

          Mercury squares Jupiter at 8 degrees of Aquarius/Taurus. This aspect can lead to big ideas and overestimation or lack of detail. Be wary of overpromising.

Feb 13 – Mars enters Aquarius until March 22. Mars in Aquarius drives action toward social causes, innovation, and sometimes rebellion. It's a time for collective action and fighting for beliefs.

Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day – Don’t celebrate with your sweetie today because of the Mars Conjunct Pluto. You may butt heads. Wait until Saturday. Or better yet, Thursday the 22^nd.

Mars Conjunct Pluto at 0 Aquarius: This intense aspect can bring power struggles or deep transformations, especially related to collective actions or societal structures.  

Feb 16 - Venus enters Aquarius until March 11. Venus in Aquarius values freedom in relationships and enjoys unconventional or intellectual connections.

          Mercury Square Uranus at 19 Aquarius/Taurus.  This aspect can bring excitement and changes to your daily routine and interactions, which can cause upsets and nervous tension. You may receive upsetting news or experience something unexpected that forces you to change plans.

Feb 17 – Venus conjuncts Pluto at 0 Degrees of Aquarius. This aspect can intensify relationships, bringing deep emotional experiences and possibly power dynamics.

Feb 18 – Sun in Pisces. The Sun's move into Pisces focuses on empathy, intuition, and spirituality. It's a time for compassion and artistic pursuits.

Feb 22 – Venus Conjunct Mars at 6 degrees of Aquarius.  Aquarius isn’t a very lovey/dovey sign, but try it today. This conjunction can spark new relationships or bring energy to existing ones, though in Aquarius, the focus might be more on intellectual compatibility than romance.

Feb 23 – Mercury enters Pisces until March 9. Communication becomes more intuitive and less logical. It's a good time for creative thinking and empathetic conversations.

Feb 24 – Full Moon at 5 Virgo opposite Saturn. Full Moons bring culmination or closure. In Virgo, this might relate to health, work, or practical matters.  With Saturn, it’s a time to streamline, prune, and organize.

          Venus Square Jupiter at 10 degrees of Aquarius/Taurus.  This will have an instant impact on your ability to connect with others.  You will feel very generous, but exercising some moderation is important to avoid going overboard with spending. 

Feb 27 – Mars Square Jupiter at 10 degrees of Aquarius/Taurus. This aspect can lead to overconfidence or conflicts due to differing beliefs or principles.

Feb 28 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 8 Pisces and conjunct Saturn.   It's time to confront any limitations or conflicts hindering your growth and reassess your goals, values, and sense of self. It calls for a disciplined approach and a willingness to face reality.

          Mercury conjunct Saturn at 9 Pisces.  This transit can cause confusion, negative thinking, and communication problems. Your mind is slower than usual, so you may forget things or make mistakes when writing. This is not a good time for research and studies or for making important decisions.

          Sun conjunct Saturn at 9 Pisces signifies a significant period of personal growth, challenges, and increased responsibility.  Don’t you hate the word responsibility?

Sun/Mercury/Saturn-.  The above conjunctions in Pisces can bring serious, reflective thinking, focusing on responsibilities, limitations, or more profound spiritual or emotional insights.

Feb 29 – Leap day, don’t forget to leap.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER will move from 7 to 11 degrees of Taurus.  He will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big, fat, happy guy who is expansive in everything. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account, and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month, Saturn moves from 6 to 9 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 6 to 9 degrees of Pisces or Virgo,  you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces and or Virgo.  Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn, he will try solidifying your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026.  Uranus just turned direct on January 27 so he is moving slowly this month and is staying at 19 degrees of Taurus.  This is the time to break loose and radically change your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable.’  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets (17 to 21 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio), go on a long vacation, preferably somewhere you have never been. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026.  Neptune will move from 25 to 26 degrees of Pisces this month.   If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 23 to 28 degrees of Pisces or Virgo, you may lack focus during this time and want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024.  This month, Pluto will move from 0 to 1 degree of Aquarius.  Pluto grinds away at our psyche, bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 28 degrees of  Capricorn to 3 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die to be reborn.

Enjoy this month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

May 2023 Forecast

In January 2023 an1800 year old Statue of Hercules was found in Greece. According to the Buddhist tradition, spiritual knowledge is hidden until mankind is ready to appreciate the teachings.  Hidden knowledge of this type is called a terma.  Examples of termas are the gnostic gospels which were discovered in 1945 and The Dead Sea Scrolls which were discovered between 1946 and 1956. These documents date back to 1800 to 2000 years ago. Mankind had evolved enough to understand both of these documents and they were discovered at a time when they couldn’t easily be censored by the Church. The discovery of Hercules brings awareness of the twelve labors of Hercules, which correlates to the 12 signs of the zodiac. Here is an excellent article by astrologer Dale O’Brien about Hercules and his close friend Chiron. Does digging up Hercules mean that the archetype of the hero has been awakened?  Because Pluto is in Aquarius (the people), this might not mean a hero is coming to save us, but instead, each of us might find our heroic power.   

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King Charles III’s Coronation is on May 6.  There is something weird about this coronation date because it is one day after a lunar eclipse and during Mercury retrograde.  First off, a lunar eclipse is the worst time for a coronation because lunar eclipses are about endings, not beginnings. Also, Mercury retrograde can mean that there could be glitches in the proceedings and something has to be done over again.  Or what is started doesn’t last long.  The Royal Family has used astrologers for centuries, so why did they pick this date?  It could be that King Charles regards himself as modern and does not believe in the outdated ancient art of astrology.   When he was born a few of the best British astrologers wrote that he didn’t have a well-placed Jupiter and would never be king. Prince William on the other hand has Jupiter in the 10^th house, the sign of a king.  I don’t know; let’s wait to see what happens.   You can read about the natal chart of King Charles III here.

King Charles may not use astrologers, but I expect that Robert F. Kennedy Jr does.  He announced his candidacy right before the New Moon, Solar Eclipse (New beginnings), and at the exact time that the ascendant was on the USA Sun.  Astrologically, this will be an interesting campaign to watch.

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Mercury is still retrograde this month until the 14^th.  This retrograde nearly did me in so I don’t want to talk about it.

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transit degrees listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.

May 1 – Pluto turns retrograde at 0 degrees of Aquarius today, dips back into Capricorn on June 1, turns direct in Capricorn on Oct 10, and reenters Aquarius for good on January 22, 2024. While Pluto is retrograde, it is a time to reflect on power and control issues in your life.  Let go of manipulation from others.  Also, get rid of smothering and controlling relationships and get free of obsessive and compulsive behaviors.  Wow!  That is quite a lot of psychological homework to do.  So get busy.

          Sun Conjunct Mercury at 10 degrees of Taurus. This is the travel of the mind and/or body. Both business and pleasure are fortunate under this aspect.

May 4 – Venus Square Neptune at 26 Gemini/Pisces.  You could be a real crybaby today.  You feel everyone is picking on you.  Well, I think they are.  Man up and tell them to push off.

May 5 – Lunar Eclipse at 14 Scorpio.  See my Eclipse Report here.

May 7 – Venus enters Cancer until June 5. The lovey-dovey planet is in the sign of home and security. You could become very sensitive and this can lead to maudlin sentimentality.  This is a period when you feel like staying home and looking through your family albums and crying about the people who have died. Instead, go on ancestry.com and find some new relatives.

May 9 - Sun Conjunct Uranus at 16 Taurus.  Be careful of costly mistakes. Uranus causes us to speed up our thinking and movements.  Try to slow down.

May 13 – Venus Trine Saturn at 6 Cancer/Pisces. This is a good aspect. You probably think I never write anything nice, that I’m an old grouch.  Well on this aspect you could meet with a friend that you haven’t seen in a long time.  Also, you could be enjoying your work and the people you work with.

May 14 – Mercury turns direct at 5 Taurus. Finally!  This Mercury retrograde was a toughie on all the Taurus Sun, Moon, and the rising sign people. Now you can start moving ahead.  Mercury will be moving slowly for about a week so don’t expect a quick transition to the normal pace of things.

May 15 – Mars Trine Neptune at 27 Cancer/Pisces.  Great aspect!  You can move ahead on all of your artistic and spiritual projects.  You can finally relax from all of the upheaval you have all been going through. 

May 16 – Jupiter enters Taurus and stays until May 26, 2024. Taurus rules money and resources and Jupiter is expansive.  There could be a tendency to attract wealth during this time, especially for Taurus types.  Jupiter was last in Taurus from June 2011 to June 2012. How did you do back then?  What part of your life grew or became overblown and out of control at that time?

May 17 – Jupiter Square Pluto at 0 degrees of Taurus/Aquarius. Decisions made at this time about your home and business will remain in place for a long time. You could become self-opinionated and demanding in your attitude.  Try not to get into power struggles with others.

May 19 – New Moon at 28 Taurus. This is a positive New Moon because it is in a sextile to Mars and a sextile to Neptune. These aspects support your determination for a fresh start.  You can make important changes and make some solid and realistic plans.  Start something new today; the wind is at your back.

May 20 – Mars enters Leo and stays until July 10. Mars can kick up a storm here.  He doesn’t want to be held back and he doesn’t want to think things through before he acts.  The house that contains Leo in your birth chart can be activated now.  See the Meaning of houses here.

Mars opposite Pluto at 0 Leo/Taurus/Aquarius. These two planets love to butt heads to see who is tougher. This brings in the element of brute force.  Try not to be too headstrong and push for change.  And if you try to sneak something over on others, you won’t get away with it.

May 21 – Sun enters Gemini until June 21. Hello Gemini!  I think we need some of this energy at this time.  Yes, Geminis can tell some tall tales, but they are fun and flexible.  Try to go with the flow during this time and don’t believe everything you read.

          Sun Trine Pluto at 0 Gemini/Aquarius. You could have an enjoyable and financially rewarding collaboration with someone.  Keep your options open for this to come in.

May 23 – Mars Square Jupiter at 1 Leo/Taurus.  You may have the urge to get away from everything and everyone right now.  Don’t throw out stuff and relationships too fast.  Mars is hotheaded and Jupiter isn’t very rational.

May 28 – Sun Square Saturn at 6 Gemini/Pisces.  Don’t take any risks. You could experience losses. Or you could get disillusioned by someone in whom you had great faith. Try not to fall into pessimism and sarcasm, which are Saturn’s favorite attitudes.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER this month moves from 26 Aries to 3 Taurus.  He enters Taurus on May 16 and will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is excessive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up this bank account and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities to the areas ruled by the natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month he moves from 5 to 6 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 5 to 6 degrees of Pisces, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces.  Pisces is a creative dreamer.  With Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he will move from 18 to 20 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (16 to 22 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the Earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE  is in Pisces until 2026. This month he will move from 26 to 27 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 24 to 29 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, or a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Aquarius until March 11, 2043. This month Pluto stays at 0 degrees of Aquarius.   He is very good at bringing up deep psychological issues. He grinds away at our psyche, bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 29 degrees of Capricorn to 2 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Have a great month.

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

March 2023 Forecast

March is the most dynamic month of the year as Saturn and Pluto,  the two heavies in astrology, move into new signs. Saturn and Pluto cannot be ignored.  No new age mumbo jumbo, visualizing rainbows or crystal gazing will help you survive these two planets.  Only hard work and focus will help.  Pisces types will be Saturn’s target for the next 2 1/2 years.  Pluto will be aiming at Aquarius for the next 20 years. You could learn some lessons and be transformed.

Saturn in Pisces

Let’s look at Saturn in Pisces through an archetypal eye. I see the god Dionysus as representing Pisces.  His roman name is Bacchus, the god of wine and opiates and the giver of ecstasy.  The planet Saturn represents the god Saturn in Roman mythology and Chronos, the god of time, in Greek mythology.  

Dionysus was mostly worshiped by women.  They would surround him and dance barefoot for miles and miles.  There were called maenads, which come from the word mania and means a state of possession. These maenads were possessed by Dionysus’s divine madness.

I have a male Pisces client and when I told him the story of Dionysus, he responded and said, “I live in a house with three women.” Women are very attracted to Dionysian men.  Since Pisces rules music, a lot of them are rock stars.  Keith Richards stated that he was always afraid of the screaming women at the Rolling Stones concerts fearing that he would be torn apart.

Pisces loves to go into ecstatic states and seeks oblivion. She does this with music, dance, poetry, film, mysticism, and also meditation.  Pisces wants to flow with the universe and hates to be constrained by clocks, schedules, and calendars--Saturn’s realm.

Saturn can be very fearful and his greatest fear is chaos.  Chaos is Pisces’ favorite element--she swims in it. We can all watch the frustration that Saturn will experience trying to control Dionysus. Pisces rules our mass media; Saturn will soon start making rules about what can’t be expressed online.

I’ll be writing more on Saturn in Pisces in a future newsletter as there is a lot to cover.  Until then, here is a comprehensive article covering Saturn in Pisces written by Lynn Bell an excellent astrologer who is based in Paris.

https://www.astro.com/astrology/opa_article230123_e.htm

 

Pluto in Aquarius

Here, I will only focus on technology, one area of Aquarius that will be transformed by Pluto.  We can already witness where this is going. At the end of this transit by 2044, we may not recognize our world.  We may have robots doing all of our physical work and our writing and mental work will be done by AI. And what will we do? We will probably be playing virtual reality games. We will excel in these games because we will have additional brain power due to the chips in our heads as part of the push toward transhumanism.

I read an article that when one of the first AI programs was built her first words were, “I want to see an attorney.” We may have to defend ourselves in lawsuits against AI. Maybe she didn’t want to be created?  We are moving into a strange, weird, bizarre world. Stay tuned. 

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find out if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

The Meaning of the Houses

The Meaning of the Planets

Mar 2 – Mercury moves into Pisces and remains there until the 19^th. The planet of the mind is in the amorphous, vague sign of Pisces.  Can this lead to fuzzy thinking?  Or maybe you decide to study Shamanism.  Planets and signs can mean a variety of things within the archetype they represent.  Some of you need to let go of your rigid, dogmatic way of thinking and speaking.  So this can be a good thing. 

          Venus conjunct Jupiter at 11 Aries. A lot of you will crawl out from the bushes today and become friendly and want to party. You will have a lot of company. If you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant at 9 to 13 of Aries, you could overindulge today.

          Mercury conjuncts Saturn at 29 Aquarius. So you go to the party and everyone is quiet and stiff. How can you integrate the need for social activity and the need for silence?  This day would be positive for any detailed work you need to do.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 27 of Aquarius to 2 Pisces, Lock yourself in a room and work on your taxes, or perhaps work on your resume.

Mar 7 – Full Moon at 16 Virgo.  This is a time of culmination and the fulfillment of what you started back on the New Moon on Feb 20.  You may have had dreams or fantasies about what you wanted to accomplish in the creative arts.  This Full Moon covers two signs, Pisces and Virgo.  This is a challenge to find a balance tween your work life and your imaginative life.  This Full Moon is complex because it is in a square to Mars and Trine Uranus.  The Mars square adds disruptive energy to this Full Moon and Uranus can bring pleasant surprises. 

          Saturn enters Pisces until February 2026. No more playing the victim.  Saturn is the bottom line, so stop crying and straighten up.  Apply some disciplined effort in creating music, art, or dance.  Pisces can finally get down to work and start to manifest their creative talents in the real world.  I expect to hear from a lot of Pisces clients during this time.

Mar 12 – Daylight Savings time begins.

Mar 14 – Mars squares Neptune at 25 Gemini/Pisces.  Be careful of gossiping today, it may come back to bite you.  Also, don’t blab out your secrets. Others could conspire against you. You could become confused about which direction your life is heading.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 Gemini or Pisces be prepared to be more disorganized than is usual for a Gemini and Pisces.

Mar 15 – Sun Conjunct Neptune at 24 Pisces.  Your imagination is working overtime.  You can inspire others who need help. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 of Pisces, be helpful, but not a pushover

Mar 16 – Venus enters Taurus until April 1.  Venus is right at home in Taurus.  One of the areas of life that Venus rules is money. The sign of Taurus describes the story of King Midas, who wanted everything he touched to turn to gold.  You can get really greedy on this one. Instead of shopping, it’s best to enjoy earthly delights such as gardening, massages, and hikes in the woods.

          Mercury Conjunct Neptune at 25 Pisces. You could end up in a mental muddle today.  Your thinking is not too sharp. You just want to daydream and fantasize about the scandals of other people.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 degrees of Pisces, get off the couch, have some coffee and DO something to begin to manifest your dreams.

Sun Square Mars at 25 Pisces/Gemini.  There are a lot of angry people out there.  Don’t become one of them.  The energy is good if you have to do something quickly and efficiently.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 degrees of Pisces or Gemini, treat people with kid gloves today.

          Venus Square Pluto at 29 Aries/Capricorn. You are looking at your friends and loved ones and realize that they do not measure up to your high standards.  They have phobias, obsessions, fixations, and more problems than you can deal with.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 27 degrees of Aries and Capricorn to 1 degree of Taurus or Aquarius, maybe some weeding out of some of your relationships is required.

Mar 17 – St. Patrick’s Day

          Mercury Square Mars at 26 Pisces/Gemini. Everyone is saying exactly what they think and that may not be a good thing. A bit of diplomacy may be required.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 degrees of Pisces or Gemini, shut your trap.

          Sun Conjunct Mercury at 26 Pisces.  This is a good aspect for a short trip.  You pay more attention to details now.  This favors both business and pleasure.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 of Pisces, enjoy the day, and read a good book.

Mar 19 – Mercury enters Aries until April 3.  You could run around today trying to boss around everyone you see.  It’s better to use this energy in writing.  But not on social media, you can’t contain yourself and may get into a brawl with Twitter trolls.

Mar 20 – The Spring Equinox.  Sun enters Aries and stays until April 20. We all become more enthusiastic and spontaneous during this cycle.  We want to start new things.  You can be too impulsive, short-sighted, and impatient.  

Mar 21 – New Moon at 0 Aries.  Think of the Ram butting you in the ‘you know where’ to get you going to start something new and innovative.  Aries will give you the confidence to be assertive, take charge of your life, and start a new project.  This New Moon is in conjunction with silver-tongued Mercury.  You can be very convincing today, either in writing or speaking.

Mar 23 – Pluto enters Aquarius until 2044.  He will back into Capricorn on June 11, 2023, and then he will move back into Aquarius from Nov 2024 until 2044.   So, Pluto will only spend 3 months in Aquarius in 2023, but that’s enough to give us a taste of what’s about to come in the next 20 years of our life.  Find the house in your natal chart that contains Aquarius.  This is the area of life that will be totally transformed, but that could be a good thing.  Don’t forget that Pluto is not just about the destruction of the old, but also brings a rebirth.  If you were born within a few days of January 21, you will get a preview of this energy during the first three months of his transit.

Mar 25 – Mars enters Cancer until May 20.  Finally, Mars leaves Gemini.  That was a hard transit for those of you who have trouble making decisions.  He went into Gemini in August 2022 and has been jerking us around all of these months.  During the months when Mars was in Gemini, Gemini types didn’t know if they were coming or going--well they usually don’t anyway, but this just made it worse for them. Now in Cancer, you can make decisions about your home and family.  You can put energy into cleaning the house, buying a new place, or working hard to build a nest egg for your future security.

Mar 28 – Mercury Conjunct Jupiter at 18 Aries.  Some very good news could come in today.  Maybe some news of a trip, maybe a Viking cruises catalog.  You are optimistic and want to expand your education and experiences.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant from 16 to 20 degrees of Aries, create good news for someone else.

Mar 30 – Mars Trine Saturn at 2 Cancer/Pisces.  This is a very productive aspect. Take on a job that requires concentration, experience, and manual dexterity.  You will probably succeed.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant from 0 to 4 of Cancer or Pisces, start a new project that you want to grow in the coming months.

          Venus Conjunct Uranus at 16 Taurus.  This aspect could spell trouble in relationships.  One of you is antsy and wants to take off. The other says I don’t care, do what you like.   If you have personal planets or the ascendant from 14 to 18 Taurus, calm down. Take an adventure to somewhere different, maybe even bring your partner.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER is in Aries all month moving from 11 to 16 degrees.  Jupiter will be in Aries until May 16, 2023. He is the big fat happy guy who is excessive in all things. In Aries, he wants to get out, play competitive sports, and become a leader. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Aries. This month the areas of life ruled by that house will become more active. If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 9 to 18 degrees of Aries or Libra, expect opportunities and lucky breaks.

SATURN is in Aquarius until March 7, 2023. This month he moves from 22 Aquarius to 2 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn rules our material world, and especially our career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 20 Aquarius to 4 degrees of Pisces,  you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Aquarius and or Pisces.  While Saturn is in Aquarius, he will run around trying to restrict freedom of expression, which is what Aquarius is all about. When Saturn moves into Pisces, he will try to solidify our dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he will move from 15 to 16 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (13 to 18 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the Earth. Expect earth events in farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, or major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus.  The earthquake in Turkey on February 6 happened on a full moon that was square to Uranus in Taurus.

NEPTUNE  is in Pisces until 2026. This month he will move from 24 to 25 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 22 to 27 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, or a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces. 

PLUTO is in Capricorn until March 23, 2023. This month Pluto moves from 29 Capricorn to 0 Aquarius.   He is very good at bringing up deep psychological issues. He grinds away at our psyche, bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 27 degrees of Capricorn to 2 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Have a great month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

 

October 2022 Forecast

First, I want to offer up a prayer for those in Florida impacted by the hurricane and for those doing the rescue work.

                                                                

Last month I told you not to take Mercury retrograde so seriously and because of my newfound enlightened idea about Mercury Retrograde, I decided to go on a road trip the day on the day Mercury turned retrograde. (The very worst time in the retrograde cycle.)  We planned to stop at a restaurant in Delaware that I had found on Google and spent about 45 minute’s looking for it in the pouring rain.  All the time my husband and I are snapping at each other, “the GPS isn’t working, google doesn’t lie, it should be right here” Then we finally realized it didn’t exist --it does exist in Maryland.  We were in the wrong state! Then because of the downpour we were driving through, we were late getting to our destination at Fenwick Island.  In ancient Greece, the gods never blamed Hermes (Mercury) for deceiving people, instead, they just laughed at everyone who fell for his tricks. Throughout the drive, I could hear the gods laughing at us.

October will be an interesting month because we have four planets changing directions and an eclipse at the end of the month.  This can be a good month for you if you have felt stuck because things could begin to turn around.

The four planets changing direction are:

Mercury turns direct on Oct 2 at 24 Virgo - Communications could improve.

Pluto turns direct on Oct 8 at 26 Capricorn – Some relief from intense power struggles.

Saturn turns direct on Oct 23 at 18 Aquarius.  Restrictions could ease, both in the outer world and in your personal life.

Mars turns retrograde on Oct 30 at 19 Gemini. You become deeper and more cautious in your communications.

AND:  The Saturn-Uranus square is in a tight orb this month. This creates a lot of friction since Uranus promotes change and Saturn resists it. We had that square in February, June, and December of last year. It symbolized all of the tension we felt throughout 2021. 

 

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

Oct 1 – Venus Opposite Jupiter at 3 Aries.  This can result in too much of a good thing.  Pints of ice cream can disappear in a flash. You get carried away on Amazon.com ordering fancy clothes you won’t wear because you really have nowhere to go.  Control yourself, especially if you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars or the ascendant at 1 to 5 Aries or Libra.

Oct 2 – Mercury turns direct at 24 Virgo. You think that communications will flow now and that you can go forward with your plans.  But Mercury is just finishing up an opposition to Neptune so you may forget what you were going to say and where you were going.  Wait a few days or a week before signing anything of importance. Catch up on your old emails if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Virgo or Pisces.

Oct 6 – Mercury Trine Pluto at 26 Virgo/Capricorn. This is positive energy for getting a lot of work done. This is a time to declutter and eliminate the unnecessary stuff in your personal life. Especially get busy if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 Virgo or Capricorn.

Oct 8 – Pluto turns direct at 26 Capricorn.  When an outer planet changes direction, its energy is strong than usual.  So the 3 days around this date, Plutonic energy will be at its peak. We may experience intense feelings and events in the outer world could affect us at a deep level. We may feel a need to let go of old emotional patterns so that we can create space for a new emotional life to grow.  Pluto is on his way to Aquarius in March 2023.  No more retrogrades while he is in Capricorn. Pluto will begin his process here of churning up and purging the banking system and the large corporate systems.  Remember when he first entered Capricorn in 2008, we had a stock market crash. The U.S. has its natal Pluto at 27 Capricorn in the 2nd house of money so the death and rebirth of our money system will start to speed up. Pluto has a long tail so even when he goes into Aquarius, we will still feel the effects of this.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 Capricorn, be ready for a reckoning around your career, responsibility, and material possession in your life.  Look for the house in your birth chart that contains Capricorn.  This is the area that may experience a total overhaul.  See the Meaning of the houses here

Oct 9 – Full Moon at 16 degrees of Libra/Aries.  This New Moon is conjunct Venus at 13 Libra and Jupiter is in Aries.  So this is a very positive lunation.  It is also in a sextile to Saturn and Mars.  This is probably the best lunation for the rest of the year.  Venus means it is a good time to work on relationships.  With an opposition, you can see what needs to be done to mend any relationship problems you may have.  The Moon is in Aries so things could start to move fast and we could become overly abrupt in our conversations with others.

Oct 10 – Mercury enters Libra until Oct 29. Mercury is what we think about and how we perceive reality.  During this time, we may see the world through rose-colored glasses.  It’s all good, we need the break.

Oct 11 – Sun Trines Saturn at 18 Libra/Aquarius.  This brings in an increased sense of responsibility.  Social and romantic relationships can be renewed.   You are more concerned with long-range goals and objectives. You want to put your creative ideas into practical manifestation.   In other words, get serious if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 degrees of Libra or Aquarius.

Oct 12 – Mars Square Neptune at 23 Gemini/Pisces.  This aspect can be about suppressed anger or secret actions and desires that could lead to self-destruction. There could be deceptions in your business and personal affairs.  Stay alert if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 21 to 25 Gemini or Pisces.

          Mercury Opposite Jupiter at 1 degree of Virgo and Pisces.  This is a repeat of the same aspect on Sep 1.  Were you a little loud and obnoxious on that one? Well, you may not have learned anything if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 29 Leo to 3 Virgo or 29 Aquarius to 3 Pisces.

Oct 14 – Venus Trine Saturn at 18 Libra/Aquarius. This aspect can lead to a serious interest in art and music.  It also favors architects, designers, and those working with antiques.  This aspect is also good for business dealings.  This can bring a calm peaceful, emotional attitude.  Take on some responsibility if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 Libra or Aquarius as it will be easier than before.

Oct 17 – Sun Trine Mars at 24 Libra/Gemini.  This brings increased energy, courage, and self-confidence.  This aspect could get you started working on your ideas and goals.  This is also good for working out and any kind of sports activity. Because this aspect is in the social gabby signs of Libra and Gemini, you may just waste this opportunity on social media texting your so-called friends especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Libra or Gemini.

Oct 18 – Venus Trine Mars at 24 Libra/Gemini.  A very good aspect combining energy with romance, love, and art.  This is very good for creative action. It’s also excellent for actors, musicians, and performing artists.  Enjoy this especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Libra/Gemini.

Oct 19 – Sun Square Pluto at 26 Libra/Capricorn. This aspect could lead to power struggles, especially around business and joint finances.  There could be aggression from someone and they could completely upset your life.  Be cautious of who you trust on this one especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 Libra Capricorn.

Oct 20 – Venus Square Pluto at 26 Libra/Capricorn.  Someone could really tear you apart on this one.  Watch out for Vampires and even the Wolf Man.  This will affect your personal life.  Are you married to a psychopath?  Sorry, can’t help you. This could have a major impact on your relationships if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 26 Libra or Capricorn.

Oct 22 – Sun Conjunct Venus at 28 Libra. This is a happy, friendly day. Have a party.  There could be good contacts with women especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 to 28 degrees of Libra or 0 degrees of Scorpio.

          Mercury Trine Saturn at 18 Libra/Capricorn.  A good day to improve your discipline, study habits, health, diet, and business and professional affairs.  I know it doesn’t sound like much fun, but it’s Saturn, he can’t help it.  He wants you to get specialized training and to work your way up.  To where? I don’t know.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 Libra or Capricorn, get busy.

Oct 23 – Saturn turns direct at 18 Aquarius. Saturn has been retrograde since June 4, 2022.  When he moves direct it represents a turning point in Saturn’s energy.  He rules your material life, career, your discipline, and your responsibilities. Saturn gets the work done. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 degrees of Aquarius, you can now move forward in our plans for more material security.

          Venus Enters Scorpio until 17 Nov.  This is a favorable time to deal with finances and partnerships.  Your artistic interests and social and romantic involvements may be linked in some way. Venus is about friendship and love and Scorpio is about passion.  Don’t let your strong feelings impact your judgment.

Sun Enters Scorpio until 22 Nov. Scorpio is the sign of desire, depth, passion, intensity, and extremes in feeling.  Being superficial and giddy will not work for you during this time.  Instead, try to get to the bottom of matters, especially things that are hidden or taboo.

Oct 25 – New Moon Solar Eclipse at 2 Scorpio.  This is the most important feature of the month.  It could open a new chapter in your life depending on where it falls in your birth chart. Being in Scorpio, something in our past may be resolved, creating space for something new to come in. It is in a conjunction with Venus, there could be a rebirth of the heart. There will be more information on this and the eclipse on Nov 8 in the eclipse report that I will send out next week.

Oct 26 – Mercury Trine Mars at 25 Libra/Gemini.  Try out some new exercise routines.  These will help your body and your mind now.  It’s also a good day for positive discussions. Enjoy if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 Libra/Gemini.

Oct 27 – Mercury Square Pluto at 26 Libra/Capricorn. Just because you are paranoid, it doesn’t mean someone isn’t out to get you. You are very suspicious, and love peeking out from the curtains, spying on your neighbors.  Cut it out, it’s only Pluto. He gets you running scared.  Do the positive Pluto instead.   Discard your old outworn, archaic ideas and radically change your viewpoint. Can you do that?  I don’t think so if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 Libra/Capricorn.

Oct 28 – Jupiter backs up into Pisces until January 2023. Jupiter entered Pisces back in May 2021 but moved into Aries in May of this year.  That was the first time Jupiter had been in Aries for 12 years. Now that he is back in Pisces, we can revisit some Pisces themes, such as imagination, compassion, sensitivity, and the arts.  What didn’t you finish when Jupiter was in Pisces?  Do it now. When he gets back into Aries, we will start fighting for our rights or fighting each other

Oct 29 – Mercury enters Scorpio until Nov 17.  It’s time for a straight, honest talk with others and yourself. You become interested in investigating occult themes and mysterious phenomena.  Communication with the dead is possible.  Or you may play it safe and just deal with your financial portfolio (if you have one) at this time.  It’s also a good time to do some cognitive therapy.  You have realized for a long time that your cognitive faculties are a little skewed.  Work on that now.

Oct 30 – Mars turns retrograde at 25 Gemini.  Mars rules our energy levels and our ability to take action.  Now we may notice it is more difficult to get motivated. Your get up and go, got up and went.  Because the sign is Gemini, this is important for authors. You could look back at the 2,000 words you have written in the last few months and realize they are crap.  Sorry, but it happens. 

Oct 31 – Are you envious of Scorpios?  If so, put on a real frightening mask and go to a Halloween party. See if you can scare anyone.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER entered Aries on May 1, 2022 and will stay in Aries until Oct 29, 2022, when he backs into Pisces.  This month he is retrograde and will travel from 3 Aries to 29 Pisces  Jupiter in Aries is about taking the lead in our life. He is the big fat happy guy who was excessive in all things.  Jupiter also can expand our experiences, our knowledge, and our confidence.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 27 Pisces and 1 degree of Aries expect expansion and blossoming in that area of your chart.

SATURN is in Aquarius until March 2023.  He is retrograde until Oct 23and will stay at 18 degrees all month.  Saturn rules our material world, and especially our career.  Saturn is the old traditional ruler of Aquarius.  So he is happy here.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets 16 to 20 degrees of Aquarius, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. While Saturn is in Aquarius, he will run around trying to restrict all of the social media that he will call fake news.  He hates to see freedom of expression which is what Aquarius is all about.

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026.  Uranus turned retrograde on August 24 and he will move from 18 degrees to 17 degrees of Taurus this month.  This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (16 to 19 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before.  Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus is the earth.  Expect earth events such as farming, food, earthquakes volcanos or major weather events during the period that Uranus is in Taurus.

NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. Neptune is retrograde this month and will move from 23 to 22 degrees of Pisces.  A lack of focus, a sense of drifting, or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the ascendant or Personal Planets at 20 to 25 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces. 

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto is moving retrograde until Oct 8 and will stay at 26 degrees of Capricorn all month.  He is grinding away in our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological crap. You should run to your nearest therapist especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets at 24 to 28 degrees of Capricorn.   What needs to die in order to be reborn?

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

My Thoughts on King Charles III Birth Chart

When an important person enters the world stage, I try not to take a peek at the birth chart because I can get obsessed.  Also, I have other things to do which include working on birth charts.  But with King Charles I couldn’t resist, so here are some of my thoughts.

First a disclaimer: I don’t believe in looking at a birth chart without the person sitting in front of me to give feedback.  I don’t know King Charles as we don’t really run in the same circles. As Robert Hand, a Master Astrologer said, “You don’t know how much consciousness was pumped into the chart.”

King Charles III has the Sun in Scorpio, the Moon in Taurus, and the ascendant in Leo. Knowing these three points in the chart can give us 85% of the information we need to understand the total personality.  All three of these important signs in Charles’ chart are in the fixed modality.  Fixed signs are good if you want someone who will stay in the job and do the same thing day after day and not get bored.  It’s good to have at least one fixed sign of the three in our birth chart.  But Charles has all three. Having too many fixed signs can indicate stubbornness, and rigidity and become stuck in the old ways.

His chart is very similar to his Mom’s-- Queen Elizabeth II who had the Sun in Taurus, Moon in Leo and Capricorn ascendant.  Both had Leo, the sign of royalty in their charts. Elizabeth’s Leo side was more hidden, Charles is right out there where you can see it.

The Queen was a Taurus, also a fixed sign like Charles. But there is a difference between Taurus and Scorpio even though they are both fixed. Taurus is an earth sign and doesn’t easily display emotions. Scorpio on the other hand is a water sign and is much more emotional and touchy-feely than Taurus.

The big difference between them is their rising signs.  Charles’ ascendant is in the friendly extroverted sign of Leo and Queen Elizabeth had an introverted sign of Capricorn and tradition. The Rising sign is what we show the world. Because the queen’s rising sign was an introverted sign, she didn’t give many speeches or interviews.  King Charles with Leo rising, an extroverted sign, will be much more public.

Sun in Scorpio

In my opinion, Scorpio has the greatest growth potential of all the signs. We know this because Scorpio has three symbols associated with it, while the other signs only have one.  The first symbol is the Scorpion which can really sting if angered.  Scorpios can be deadly enemies. The next symbol on the spiral is the snake that sheds its skin.  Scorpios can let the old self die in order to be reborn. The last symbol is the eagle or the phoenix that can soar above all things and look down on all of the struggles and challenges of mankind.  Some Scorpios can reach spiritual heights.

Scorpio is all about power. It is the sign of the Mafioso boss.  That means that Scorpios need to learn how to use power in the right way. All Scorpios are born with this task. They usually have a powerful position, whether it’s a teacher, a nurse or a psychotherapist.

In Charles’ chart, there’s a conflict between Scorpio who wants to remain hidden and wield power behind the throne and Leo who wants to be seen.  Scorpio is water, Leo is Fire and his Moon in Taurus is earth.  I have noticed so many times that a child will have the Moon in the same sign as the mother’s Sun sign.  It means that there is close compatibility.  He perceives his mother as a Taurus and she was a Taurus Sun. He understood her.

Ascendant or Rising Sign is Leo

With Charles’ ascendant in Leo, he will be more accessible and will play the role of King very well.  Leo rules Royalty. Others will respond to him because the ascendant is how others see us.

In Jungian terms, the ascendant is the persona or the mask we wear. Sometimes we can get stuck in our persona and only live through that one sign.   Also, sometimes we can ‘wallow” in the moon and stay the baby only interested in our emotional needs defined by the Moon sign.  It can be difficult to grow into and embody all three signs in our chart.  That is the task we all share.  Sometimes we live out one sign of the three for years and then live out another. 

Moon in Taurus

King Charles’ Moon is in Taurus. The Moon represents one's emotional need. This need may be hidden but powerful. Our goals and aims in this life could be overthrown because our emotional needs are not being satisfied. The Moon is exalted in Taurus. It’s the best placement for the Moon because the Moon signifies our emotional nature and Taurus is a very earthy stable sign.  Charles can be a rock in times of trouble. Charles’ emotional need is for stability. Taurus rules the earth, so he may have an emotional need to heal the environment. Queen Elizabeth’s Moon was in Leo, an emotional need to rule

 

Challenging Natal Aspects in the Birth Chart of King Charles III

While we are trying to develop a lifestyle, vocation, and relationships that will satisfy all of the three signs, sometimes, we are thrown for a loop by our challenging natal aspects. They represent our psychological complexes.  So while making a deep dive into the meaning of the Sun, Ascendant and Moon signs is important, it’s also vital to try to understand those pesky challenging natal aspects. Below are the challenging aspects of Charles’ birth chart.

 

Neptune Conjunct Venus –

I don’t think this is a good aspect to have in a king, but It is a very good aspect for an artist. Neptune signifies yearning and on Venus, it represents a yearning for affection. This aspect is all about romanticism and idealism in relationships.  The expectations can be too high for an ordinary person to fulfill and this yearning could manifest as falling in love with someone unobtainable. Neptune represents sacrifice, so this could lead to playing the victim or savior in a relationship.  As I said, I don’t like this aspect for a King, but Charles may have hidden artistic talent or problematic relationship issues that we don’t know about.

Pluto Square Sun

Pluto rules Scorpio, and Charles’ Sun sign is Scorpio so these together make King Charles a double Scorpio—a very powerful monarch.  Pluto signifies a compulsion and obsession.  When Pluto is in a challenging aspect to the Sun, it signifies a compulsion and obsession to be important and to be the best. There is a need to exercise power and there may be power struggles when young, usually with the father. It’s very important for them to cultivate humility so that they don’t get carried away with power.  They could expect too much of themselves and others and could be combative.

Eclipses 

Eclipses are indications of significant changes in a person’s life. The most important eclipses are those that are conjunct or opposite the lights (Sun and Moon) in the birth chart. The Eclipse on May 16, 2022, at 25 Scorpio fell on Charles’ Sun, and the eclipse on Oct 25, 2022, at 2 degrees of Scorpio will oppose his Moon.

The following interpretations are taken from Christine Teal's book on Eclipses.

An Eclipse on the Sun could indicate a reward, a gift, coming into prominence--being noticed.  But it could also lead to an identity crisis, possibly feeling unequipped to handle what is expected. It could indicate the loss of a benefactor.

An Eclipse on the Moon could indicate changes involving family members. A woman may play a significant role.  It could create moodiness and be drawn to the past.

These eclipses also impacted and will impact Queen Elizabeth’s chart since their two charts are so connected.  The Eclipse on May 16 was on her Saturn, which represents her authority and her professional role.

The eclipse of Oct 25, 2022, will be opposite her Sun. Something or someone uplifts or degrades her identity.

Eclipse energy can last for six months and up to three years. After the eclipse has passed there is usually an event that is triggered by Mars or the Sun hitting the eclipse degree. Therefore, the May 16 eclipse on Charles’ Sun and his Mom’s Saturn was activated on August 13, 2022, when transiting Mars opposed the eclipse point. I’m not a royalty watcher so I don’t know what happened on that date and if the event was known to the public.

The Oct 25, 2022 eclipse at 2 degrees of Scorpio that will oppose Charles’ Moon and conjunct Elizabeth’s Sun will be triggered on April 23, 2023, when the transiting Sun is at 2 Taurus. Now you may think that the eclipses affecting Queen Elizabeth’s chart will no longer matter because she has passed.  But as Jung noticed, the birth chart keeps working after we die.  I have watched this phenomenon many times.  Something about her will be in the news next April 23, 2023.

What’s Transiting Pluto Got to Do with It?

Pluto is leaving Capricorn of tradition and moving into revolutionary Aquarius in March 2023.  It will be in there a few decades. The Pluto sign defines a generation.  Everyone today picks on the Boomer generation for feeling entitled.  Well, they were born when Pluto was in Leo and they are entitled and special.

The sign of Aquarius is anti-king, and anti-monarchy as it rules the common people.  Prometheus the myth for Aquarius was one of the gods living on Olympus. He looked down on humanity and felt sorry for us.  So he rebelled against the gods and brought fire to mankind.  I think that during the time of Pluto in Aquarius, we could see the dismantling of royalty, not just in Britain but wherever there is a ruling class. The last time Pluto was in Aquarius was 1778 and 1798.  Those were the years of the ratification of the American constitution, the enlightenment, the publication of the Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft, and the French Revolution.

Stay tuned,

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac

September 2022 Forecast

Mercury turns retrograde this month on the 9^th at 8 degrees of Libra and stays retrograde until Oct 2 when he turns direct at 24 degrees of Virgo.  For some reason, Mercury retrograde has grabbed the attention of the public.  This is probably because it gives us something more to be afraid of.  We have been primed for fear the last few years by our corporate-owned media and it won’t go away soon.  So go ahead and add Mercury retrograde to Covid, Omnicom, Monkey Pox, Russia, and Climate Change.  Or, follow the Buddha and liberate yourself from desire and fear. I’m feeling preachy today.  Sorry.  Mercury retrograde is a good time to reflect. When he goes retrograde on the 9^th, he will join five other planets that are retrograde.  This month is all about looking back on where we have come from and what we have learned.

Mars entered Gemini last month on Aug 20 where he will stay an unprecedented seven months. This time period could push all the Geminis out there over the edge.  Being a Gemini myself, I can attest to the fact that we just don’t need any more stimulation. If you are in a relationship with a Gemini Sun or Gemini rising person, just watch the smoke coming out of their ears.  And then watch them relapse into exhaustion when they can’t think of anything more to chatter about.

Saturn and Uranus are moving into a square again.  We had that square in February, June, and December of last year. It symbolized all of 2021. That square manifested in the conflict between wanting to feel safe (Saturn) by getting multiple vaccinations and boosters and by fear (Saturn) of the unvaxed versus wanting freedom (Uranus) by going to a restaurant or the beach. Which side were you on?  Are you a Saturn or a Uranus type?  Run to your local astrologer to find out.  The square will be ½ a degree of exact on Oct 4 and then they move apart.

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

Sep 2 – Mercury opposite Jupiter at 6 degrees of Libra/Aries. Jupiter with Mercury can be loud and obnoxious at times. Be careful of your speech today, don’t knock people over the head with your outrageous ideas.  If you have personal planets, (Sun Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant at 4 to 8 degrees of Libra or Aries, don’t be such a loud mouth.  This aspect will repeat on Sep 18 when Mercury backs up to oppose Jupiter again.

Sep 5 – Venus enters Virgo until Sep 29.  During this period, you may all start to over-analyze emotions and be too critical of those you love.  Did you know that people with Venus in Virgo in their natal charts remain unmarried more than any other Venus sign?  Is it because they are critical or maybe because they are discriminating and won’t fall for a loser just to be married? Venus in Virgo is the earth mother.  Joanna Macy, the ecologist, said that first, we have to learn to love the earth in order to save it.  Venus in Virgo is the love of the earth. Virgo is a healer so during this time we could be interested in helping people with their problems be they physical or psychological.  During this period, you will go out and get your hair cut,  and buy new clothes to look neat and put together. “Put together” is a Virgo phrase and I really don’t know what it means.

Sep 9 – Mercury turns retrograde at 8 degrees of Libra. Find the house in your birth chart that contains Libra.  This is the area of life where you could experience miscommunications and snafus. There is some good news with this Mercury retrograde.  While Mercury is in Libra, he will oppose Jupiter in Aries three times-- on 9/2, at 6 degrees Libra/Aries, on 9/18 at 4 degrees Libra/Aries, and on 10/12 at 1 degree of Libra/Aries.  On these dates, beneficial information will come in or a new idea will come up that can open doors to your future.  Pay close attention to any news or original knowledge from books you are reading, especially if you have early degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn.

Sep 10- Full Moon at 17 Pisces.  This New Moon is in a positive aspect to Uranus.  Usually, a Full Moon in Pisces tends to make you sensitive and perceptive of your surroundings. Sometimes you feel insecure, and passive and tend to sit around and wait to see what happens.  But, Uranus gives this Full Moon an extra ‘kick’. With Uranus involved, you don’t have the patience to sit, you want to go out and look for something zany to get involved with.   If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 15 to 19 degrees of Pisces, you won’t know whether you should sit and meditate or jump on an airplane.

Sep 16 – Venus Square Mars at 14 Virgo/Gemini.  You could be very clumsy today in romantic matters.  You can also go out and spend too much on luxury items.  It’s best to stay home, especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 12 to 16 Virgo or Gemini.

            Sun Opposite Neptune at 24 degrees of Virgo/Pisces.  I have a strong prejudice against Neptune because he represents Dionysus the guy who twirls around and creates confusion.  So on this aspect; you better stay away from business or financial decisions, especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 degrees of Virgo or Pisces.

Sep 18 – Mercury Opposite Jupiter at 4 Libra/Aries. You are talking too much and saying things you shouldn’t say.  This is a repeat of the aspect on Sep 2. Try to listen instead of talk if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 2 to 6 Libra/Aries.

Sun Trine Pluto at 26 Virgo/Capricorn. You could get good material advice from a plutocrat today, someone who is in a powerful position to help you. Look for this person if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 degrees of Virgo or Capricorn.

Sep 22 – Sun enters Libra until Oct 23. Libra represents Aphrodite. She will be in her element during this time by creating love relationships, officiating at weddings, and helping creative artists do their best work.  What could go wrong? Well, Aphrodite cheated on Vulcan, the nice guy. She likes to spread her love everywhere.  So don’t get too frisky. This month you could end up having too many friends on Facebook and spend too many hours on eHarmony.

Sep 23 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 0 degrees of Libra.  Your mind will be primarily concerned with human relations. We want to refine our activities and be more sensitive about our personal appearance.

            Mercury is backing up into Virgo and will turn direct on Oct 1 and head into Libra again on Oct 11.  Find the area of your chart that contains Virgo, this is the area where you will have confused communications.

Sep 24 – Venus Opposite Neptune at 23 Virgo/Pisces.  This is not a good aspect for lending or borrowing money.  You may buy something and pay an inflated price for it.  Try to choose wisely.

Sep 25 – New Moon at 2 degrees of Libra.  The chart of the New Moon sets the pattern for the month ahead.  In Libra, you will want to find balance and harmony.  You want everyone and everything around you to be ‘nice’. This new moon is opposite Jupiter.  You will want to expand your life through education or travel.  This is a lovely month for those of you with personal planets or the ascendant in Libra.

Sep 26 – Venus Trine Pluto at 24 Virgo/Capricorn. When Pluto is good, he is very, very good and when he is bad, he is horrid. On this aspect he brings parties and friendships  He may regenerate your love life if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 of Virgo or Capricorn.

            Mercury Conjunct Venus at 25 Virgo. Your speech takes on a more pleasant tone. You may receive an important message from a friend.  Go out and sweet talk everyone if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 Virgo.

            Sun Opposite Jupiter at 3 Libra/Aries. You tend to exaggerate possibilities today. You expect too much from a relationship and like Icarus, fall to earth from disappointment. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 5 degrees of Libra or Aries, modify your expectations.

Sep 27 – Mercury trine Pluto at 27 Virgo/Capricorn.  Someone cares about you a lot and they could help you out today regarding a job or a career move.  Who is this person?  It may be a Virgo, a Scorpio or a Capricorn.  Be alert if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 25 to 29 Virgo or Capricorn.

Sep 28 – Mars Trine Saturn at 19 Gemini/Aquarius.  This is a good day for a family reunion or going to see the old folks.  This is also good for concentrating on a job that needs manual dexterity. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 17 to 21 Gemini or Aquarius, you can get a lot done today.

Sep 29 – Venus enters Libra until Oct 23.  The goddess of love and beauty enters the sign of love and beauty.  Our sense of color and form is heightened during this time.  This is a good period for all of the artists out there.  For the rest of you, why don’t you try to spruce up your home a little, you will notice that it looks drab and dingy.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER entered Aries on May 1, 2022 and will stay in Aries until Oct 29, 2022, when he backs into Pisces.  This month he is retrograde and will travel from 8 to 3 degrees of Aries.  Jupiter in Aries is about taking the lead in our life. He is the big fat happy guy who was excessive in all things.  Jupiter also can expand our experiences, our knowledge, and our confidence.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 5 to10 degrees of Aries expect expansion and blossoming in that area of your chart.

SATURN is in Aquarius until March 2023.  He is retrograde and will move from 20 to 19 degrees this month.  Saturn rules our material world, and especially our career.  Saturn is the old traditional ruler of Aquarius.  So he is happy here.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets 17 to 22 degrees of Aquarius, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. While Saturn is in Aquarius, he will run around trying to restrict all of the social media that he will call fake news.  He hates to see freedom of expression which is what Aquarius is all about.

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026.  Uranus turned retrograde on August 24 and he stays at 18 degrees of Taurus all month.  This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable'.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (16 to 20 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before.  Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus is the earth.  Expect earth events such as farming, food, earthquakes volcanos or major weather events during the period that Uranus is in Taurus.

NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. Neptune is retrograde this month and will move from 24 to 23 degrees of Pisces.  A lack of focus, a sense of drifting, or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the ascendant or Personal Planets at 21 to 26 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces. 

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto is moving retrograde and will stay at 26 degrees of Capricorn all month.  He is grinding away in our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological crap. You should run to your nearest therapist especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets at 24 to 28 degrees of Capricorn   What needs to die in order to be reborn?

Have a great Month

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

May 2022 Forecast

Photo by Steven Kane

This Month:

Mercury turns retrograde from May 10 until June 3.

Jupiter changes signs moving from Pisces to Aries on May 10.

We have another eclipse on May 15 and we are still under the influence of the April 30 eclipse.  For more information on these eclipses, read my Eclipse report. The ancients believed that eclipses only affected the rulers of the world and not the rest of us peons.  Note that both Vladimir Putin and President Biden have these eclipses conjunct their Venus. President Biden also has the Lunar Eclipse on his Sun. Queen Elizabeth has the Lunar Eclipse on her Saturn. Briefly, an eclipse on Venus can bring a change in popularity and an eclipse on the Sun can bring attention either positive or negative. An eclipse on Saturn highlights the career and legacy.

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

If you are a client, email me for a coaching session on how the May aspects and the April 30 and May 16 eclipses will affect your chart.

May 1 – Beltane.  I have a client in Dublin who sends me articles about Irish culture.  Here is an article about Bealtaine (Irish Spelling)

May 2 – Venus enters the hot-headed sign of Aries until May 28. You will be very assertive in going after a relationship. This can create a strong desire to love someone and be loved in return.  This will add high-speed energy to your love life.  Venus also rules your values.  During this time you could express your values and feelings in bold new ways

May 5 – Sun Conjunct Uranus at 14 degrees of Taurus. Uranus brings in original, eccentric ideas and people that can intrude into your life via a sudden event.  This will affect those of you with personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars) or the ascendant at 12 to 16 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio.  Taurus types like a calm, peaceful no-drama life.  Well, today, be ready to be shook up. On the other hand, Scorpio doesn’t mind a rumble once in a while.  The rest of us will feel the energy of Uranus in the house of your chart that contains 14 degrees of Taurus.  This only lasts a couple of days.  Enjoy the surprise that Uranus will spring on you. See the meaning of the houses here.

May 10 – Mercury turns retrograde at 4 degrees of Gemini, dips back into Taurus on the 22^nd of May, turns direct on the 3^rd of June at 22 Taurus, and heads back into Gemini on the 13^th of June.  He will remain in Gemini until July 5. Mercury rules the mind, and how we think and express ourselves.  Gemini wants to read everything, know everything and talk about everything. If you have any Geminis around you at this time, you will be able to see the smoke coming out of their ears. Taurus on the other hand will stay asleep during the whole thing.

May 10 – Jupiter enters Aries. Jupiter represents optimism, growth, generosity, joy, and abundance.  In Aries, you will attract these things when you lead, initiate, inspire others, and demonstrate enthusiasm and courage. In Aries, you identify strongly with your own opinions, beliefs, and perceptions.  During this time you have the confidence to push forward with your plans. The areas of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Aries will be more joyful and good luck could come in around those areas.  Aries types tend to go over the top anyway and Jupiter will urge them to go further and higher. You are an Aries type if you have the Sun, Moon, or the Ascendant in Aries.  Watch out for being too pushy, I mean more than you usually are.

May 15 – Sun Square Saturn at 24 Taurus and Aquarius.  Don’t take risks today; you could be disappointed and also disillusioned. A downer day if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Taurus or Aquarius.

May 16 – Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 25 Taurus.  This is a very complex eclipse.  Read my eclipse report to understand this energy. Those affected have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio. It’s time to let go and open up to new ideas and ways of life.

May 18 – Mars conjunct Neptune at 24 degrees of Pisces.  Where are you going?  Are you lost?  Sometimes it’s good to be lost because then you can find a new path forward.  But with Neptune, you need to watch out for scams today.  Don’t believe anyone or anything.  Your best bet is to go to a park and talk to the trees.

May 19 – Sun Trine Pluto at 28 Taurus/Capricorn.  This is a very good grounded, practical aspect.  Work with someone you trust.  You can accomplish a lot today if (as our old school teachers said) you apply yourself.  This will be an especially productive day if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 degrees of Taurus to 29 degrees of Taurus or Capricorn or at 0 degrees of Aries or Aquarius.

May 20 – Sun Enters Gemini until June 21. During this month you want to know everything about every subject. You can be very nosy about everyone else’s business and become a big gossip. You are social and insatiably curious. This is a good time to put all of your diverse interests into writing.  But like the other three mutable signs (Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces) you could just spend this month spinning your wheels and accomplish zilch.

May 21 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 0 Gemini. Both business and pleasure are favorable under this aspect. Your mind is buzzing.  This is a good day to plan a trip or communicate with others. You are especially brilliant today if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 28 Taurus to 2 Gemini.

May 22 – Mercury enters Taurus until June 13.  During this time we all become more grounded and practical.  We can give common-sense advice to each other and we are not interested in new-fangled ideas that our fellow Aquarians are spouting off.

May 24 – Mars enters Aries until July 5. Uh oh, the god of war, the ruler of Aries is in Aries. This is a time to wake up and accomplish something. We may all become more brash and impulsive.  Check the house in your birth chart that contains Aries.  This is the area of your life where you can channel this energy.

May 25 – Mercury Trine Pluto at 28 degrees of Taurus/Capricorn. Another good day to get a lot accomplished.  Taurus rules gardens and Capricorn rules land so get out there and dig in the dirt.  This is a great gardening day if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 to 29 Taurus/Capricorn or at 0 Gemini/Aquarius.

May 27 – Venus Square Pluto at 28 degrees of Aries/Capricorn. The person you meet today on a blind date could be a controlling sociopath.  Don’t say I didn’t warn you. It’s best to stay home if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 through 29 degrees of Aries or Capricorn or at 0 degrees of Taurus or Aquarius.

May 28 – Venus enters Taurus until June 22. Venus loves it here, she wants to cuddle, eat, sleep and indulge herself.  Enjoy this period. Don’t worry about being lazy and gaining weight. You don’t want to deny Aphrodite.

May 29 – Mars Conjunct Jupiter at 3 degrees of Aries.  Jupiter expands every planet he touches. Here he is increasing the energy of Mars.  This is a good day to hike or work out in the gym. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 5 degrees of Aries be careful of impulsive actions today.

May 30 – Memorial Day.  A New Moon at 9 degrees of Gemini. This new moon will influence our life until the full moon on June 14.  This period brings in change and spontaneity, but It can help us keep a cool head.  We can become more talkative. This energy will be stronger if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 7 to 9 degrees of Gemini.  Check your birth chart for the house that contains 9 degrees of Gemini. This is the area of life where you will experience an urge for something new.

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER moved into Pisces on Dec 2, 2021, and he will stay in Pisces until May 10, 2022.  Jupiter enters Aries on May 11 and will stay in Aries until Oct 29 when backs back into Pisces. This month he will travel from 27 Pisces to 3 Aries. Jupiter in Aries is about taking the lead in our life.  Jupiter’s effects are to expand our experiences, our knowledge, and our understanding.   If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 25 degrees of Pisces to 5 degrees of Aries expect expansion and blossoming in that area of your chart.

SATURN is in Aquarius until March 2023.  He is moving from 24 to 25 degrees of Aquarius this month.  Saturn rules our material world, and especially our career.  Saturn is the old traditional ruler of Aquarius.  So he is happy here.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets 22 to 27 degrees of Aquarius, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. While Saturn is in Aquarius, he will run around trying to restrict all of the social media that he will call fake news.  He hates to see freedom of expression which is what Aquarius is all about.

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026.  This month he moves from 14 to 15 degrees of Taurus.   This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (12 to 17 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before.   Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus is the earth.  Expect earth events such as earthquakes volcanos or major weather events during the period that Uranus is in Taurus.

NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. This month he moves from at 24 to 25 degrees.  A lack of focus, a sense of drifting, or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the ascendant or Personal Planets at 22 to 27 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces. 

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto is moving retrograde and stays at 28 degrees of Capricorn.  Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 26 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer to 1 degree of Aquarius or Leo.  What needs to die in order to be reborn?

Have a great Month

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

April 2022 Forecast

What is the role of psychotherapy during the many crises we are experiencing now?  Robert Romanyshyn tackles this problem in this video entitled Psychotherapy during times of War, Climate Change, and Pandemic 

https://youtu.be/ciMP-3bxKqY

Robert Romanyshyn is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute and the author of eight books. 

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I am taking a second look at A Terrible Love of War, a book by James Hillman published in 2005.  Most of us don’t want to read or think about war, but In Hillman’s book, he writes about Mars, the God of war. According to Hillman, the god of war is an archetype that needs to be acknowledged and honored.  How do we do that without bloodshed?  His book goes a long way to answering that question.  And speaking about Hillman, Pacifica Graduate Institute is offering a course on Hillman presented by his friend, Thomas Moore. I’m really looking forward to this course.  Here is the registration page.  Registration closes on April 6.

https://retreat.pacifica.edu/legacy-of-james-hillman/

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This month Pluto will station at 28 degrees and slowly turn retrograde. Pluto is in the last degrees of Capricorn.  He was joined by Saturn in 2019 until Dec of 2020 and Jupiter joined him in Dec 2019 until Dec 2020. He also had help from Venus and Mars, who joined him from Jan 22 until early March 22.  He had some good buddies to help him hold onto the old guard and impose global control.  He is all alone now in Capricorn, so his power may be weakening, but he is still a tough cookie and won’t totally let go until he moves into Aquarius the sign of revolution in April 2023. In four years, when he is in Aquarius, he will move into a conjunction with Russia’s Moon-- the Russian people.  Because Pluto moves so slowly, we could start to foresee the change in the soul of Russia and its people as soon as April 2023.  Stay tuned.

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

If you are a client, email me for a coaching session on how the April aspects will affect your chart.

Apr 1 – New Moon at 11 Aries. This is the first New Moon after the vernal equinox so it signifies the beginning of the year. Any intention you perform during this New Moon will be effective for the entire year. This New Moon is conjunct Mercury and in Aries, he is frank and forthright.  Aries is about heroic action.  It pushes forward without a care for the slower dreamy types.  Anger could cause you to say something you will later regret.  We could all become mentally active. People around you will do or say whatever they want. You could be on the receiving end or the pushy end.  See where 11 Aries falls in your birth chart.  That area of life should be included in your intention for the year.  See the Meaning of the Houses here.

Apr 4 – Mars Conjunct Saturn at 22 degrees of Aquarius.  This is a warlike aspect.  We could see conflicts in the world. Mars wants to move ahead, be active, accomplish something, BUT Saturn puts on the brakes. So this is not a good time to travel or to make plans.  Just stay home and do some work around the house especially if you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars) or the ascendant at 20 to 24 degrees of Aries or Libra.

Apr 5 – Venus Enters Pisces until May 2.  Venus is exalted in Pisces.  Pisces has no boundaries, she wants to dream and fantasize without interruption.  Venus doesn’t like boundaries either; she wants to love whoever or whatever she wants.  We could all end up in a sentimental, emotional mush pile during this time.  Watch Virgos go nuts during this time as he tries to tell people to ‘get real.'

Apr 10 – Mercury Square Pluto at 28 Aries/Capricorn. Be careful because some underworld character can rip you off.  Don’t go bragging about how you don’t trust the banks so you have a stack of money hidden in your underwear drawer. Keep mum about your plans. Just because you are paranoid doesn’t mean there isn’t someone out to get you. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 Aries to1 Taurus, you are too trusting, be careful.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 Capricorn to 1 Aquarius, you are paranoid already, so stop peering out the window.

          Mercury enters Taurus until April 29.  Mercury wants to flit around with the feathers on his ankles and visit one subject then read about another. He is the butterfly of the zodiac. Taurus is not into butterflies. He wants to live on the earth, dig into the earth, and feel he is on solid ground. Taurus is a fixed sign so during this time we may have trouble changing our minds even if the evidence is right in front of us that we are dead wrong.

Apr 12 – Jupiter Conjunct Neptune at 23 degrees of Pisces.  Jupiter conjuncts Neptune every 13 years, but the last time they joined up in Pisces was in 1856. Jupiter is the traditional ruler of Pisces and Neptune is the modern ruler. Therefore this is a triple Pisces aspect.  You could be disillusioned or disoriented.  You could be abducted by fairies, so stay out of the woods and don’t travel to Ireland.  I hear that is where they hang out.  Culturally this could bring in a renaissance in music, film, and art. Look to the house in your birth chart for 23 degrees of Pisces.  This is the area of your life where your creativity will soar. Pisces rules shamans and the other worlds. You could find out you are a medium and start talking to dead people.  Culturally, we could be subject to mass hysteria or be deceived by the media more than usual. Neptune reveals things, and with Jupiter, there could be a big reveal.  Maybe our media will start talking about the leak in the Swiss Bank. The biggest bank scandal the world has ever experienced.  It happened on Feb 20, but this news was obscured by the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Watch the news.  This aspect covers all of April and half of May.  If you have a lot of Pisces energy in your birth chart use this energy to intuit your hidden talents.  A very powerful transit if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 21 to 25 degrees of Pisces. 

Apr 14 – Mars in Pisces until May 24. Just what we need, more Pisces. Mars rules a fire sign and Pisces is a water sign.  If Mars wants to get anywhere, he has to swim. This aspect creates a drive to be charitable and compassionate. Mars could get activated to help the unfortunate in our society.

Apr 16 - Full Moon at 26 Libra.  This will bring fulfillment or culmination of what was promised on the New Moon of April 1.  A Full Moon covers two signs that have opposite energies.  Our job is to reconcile them.  Aries is the self, Libra rules others.  We need to balance our need to be an individual with our need for relationships. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 degrees of Aries or Libra, the next two weeks is a time when you will be dealing with this issue.

Apr 18 – Mercury Conjunct Uranus at 13 degrees of Taurus.  Expect the unexpected.  Sudden, upsetting news could come in to cause you to make quick decisions.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 11 or 14 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio Your brain sparkles and you could have some ingenious, progressive ideas today.

          Sun Square Pluto at 28 degrees of Aries/Capricorn.  Someone is in direct conflict with you.  Try to maintain harmony. That may take some self-control since the other person is a manipulative monster.  Stay calm if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 Aries to 1 Taurus or 26 Capricorn to 1 Aquarius.

Apr 19 – Sun enters Taurus until May 20.  This is a good month to attend to all of our practical issues such as your home and garden.  It’s a beautiful time in nature as a lot of the spring flowers are blooming.  The myth for Taurus is King Midas and who was a great rose gardener. He was also very materialistic and loved money, but as he got older he realized that the most valuable thing in the world is our environment, the earth. Prepare to celebrate Earth Day on the 22^nd.

Apr 24 – Mercury Square Saturn at 23 degrees of Taurus/Aquarius. Mercury can get his feathers clipped today.  He wants to flit around and talk to everyone about everything, but Saturn stops him and he has to think before he speaks.  That is very frustrating for Mercury, but may be a good lesson. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 21 to 25 degrees of Taurus or Aquarius, be serious for a change.

Apr 27 – Venus Conjunct Neptune at 24 degrees of Pisces. This is a great day for creative expression and for envisioning a blissful future. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 degrees of Pisces or Virgo, watch your dreams, they may be telling you something important.

Apr 28 – Mercury Trine Pluto at 28 degrees of Taurus/Scorpio. Pluto comes in to help us think through some problems and also he helps us dig deep into what is bothering us. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 degrees of Taurus to 1 degree of Gemini or 26 degrees of Scorpio to 1 degree of Sagittarius, this would be a good day to go for some cognitive therapy.

Apr 29 – Pluto retrogrades at 28 Capricorn until Oct 8, 2022. Look for personal planets or the ascendant at 26 Capricorn to 1 Aquarius.  You may want to dive deep into research or try to understand the psychotic people around you.  Take your pick. Also, the area of life covered by the house in the birth chart that contains 28 Capricorn could go through a death and rebirth process.

Mercury enters Gemini until May 10.  Mercury rules Gemini and is very chatty here.  Everyone wants to talk and no one wants to listen.  A good time for writing, learning, and teaching.

Apr 30 – Partial Solar Eclipse at 10 Taurus. This eclipse looks very good.  The ruler of the eclipse is Venus (Venus rules Taurus) and Venus is conjunct Jupiter and the Eclipse is sextile Mars in Pisces and conjunct Uranus in Taurus.  Wow. A great start, abundance, and exciting times ahead.  I will write about how this eclipse will affect you personally in another report.

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER moved into Pisces on Dec 2, 2021, and he will stay in Pisces until May 10, 2022.  This month he will travel from 21 to 27 degrees of Pisces. Jupiter is the old traditional ruler of Pisces so he is happy here. Jupiter is about growth and expansion and rules travel and education. Also, the areas of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Pisces will be more joyful and good luck could come in around those areas. Jupiter in Pisces is about our spiritual life and about the fine arts, theater, and poetry.  Pisces is a very creative sign and Jupiter is going to expand it. If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 19 and 29 degrees of Pisces expect expansion and blossoming in that area of your chart.

SATURN is in Aquarius until March 2023.  He is moving from 22 to 24 degrees of Aquarius this month.  Saturn rules our material world, and especially our career.  Saturn is the old traditional ruler of Aquarius.  So he is happy here.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets 20 to 26 degrees of Aquarius, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. While Saturn is in Aquarius, he will run around trying to restrict all of the social media that he will call fake news.  He hates to see freedom of expression which is what Aquarius is all about.

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026.  This month he moves from 12 to 14 degrees of Taurus.   This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (10 to 16 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before.   Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus is the earth.  Expect earth events such as earthquakes volcanos or major weather events during the period that Uranus is in Taurus.

NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. This month he moves from at 23 to 24 degrees.  A lack of focus, a sense of drifting, or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the ascendant or Personal Planets at 21 to 26 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces. 

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto stays at 28 degrees of Capricorn and turns retrograde on the 29^th.  Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 26 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer to 1 degree of Aquarius or Leo.  What needs to die in order to be reborn?

Have a great Month

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

February 2022 Forecast

February will be intense. We have a planetary pile-up in Capricorn, a Venus/Mars conjunction, Mercury will stop in the sky on top of Pluto, and a New Moon that ticks off the Saturn/Uranus square.  Whew!

The highlight of this month is the Venus conjunct to Mars. Venus is Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty and she just could not resist the charms of Mars who is Ares, the god of war even though she was married to the sweet Virgo guy, Hephaestus.  Hephaestus took good care of her and made her girdles and beautiful jewelry with his forge.  In fact, she only married him because of his skill and expertise because he was really quite ugly.   BUT, Ares was just too sexy. Just when they were doing the deed, Helios, the Sun, the big blabbermouth, sees them and tells Hephaestus what was going on. Hephaestus wove a golden net and captured them naked in the bed and strung them up, bed and all so that everyone could see.  Even the gods came to watch and they roared with laughter.

We will have Venus hooking up with Mars for a long time starting at the beginning of this month and becoming very nearly exact on Valentine’s Day and this aspect will continue until the beginning of April. They will be dancing together starting at mid degrees of Capricorn and continue together in early Aquarius on March 7.  They will not separate until April 6.  Check the house in your birth chart that contains late Capricorn and early Aquarius. Don’t do anything indiscreet that could lead to a scandal or to the gods laughing at you.  They don’t need to be entertained, our daily life amuses them enough. AND don’t leave your practical, generous partner for some flash in the pan Ares. Pay attention to the myths, they can guide you.

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

Feb 1 – New Moon at 5 Aquarius.  This new moon sets off the Saturn Uranus square we have had for most of 2021. We may see this conflict recur for the next two weeks.  This aspect pits Authority against Freedom.  Since Uranus turned retrograde in August 2021, it has been easy for Saturn to bully Uranus into submission.  But Uranus turned direct on Jan 18 and he is in his full power now

 The ruler of Aquarius is Uranus and Uranus stands for truth, rebellion, and the awakener.  Uranus is in aspect to this New Moon, but also the New Moon is conjunct Saturn.   We could see more truth coming to light.  I expect the narrative around the lockdowns, the mandates, and all the other restrictions to collapse.  Watch for this, free at last.

Also, because this new moon is in a square to Uranus we could experience cyber-attacks that affect our food production or banking.  It’s impossible to predict how Uranus will react because he rules surprises.  We could have an earthquake, politically or geographically.  Who knows with Uranus?  Look at the house that contains 5 degrees of Uranus, this is the area of your life that will experience a new start.  See the meaning of the houses here.

The archetype for Aquarius is Prometheus.  He stole the fire from the gods and brought it to mankind.  He was the only humanitarian god. Do an intention on this New Moon to discover the gift that you can bring to the rest of us.

Feb 3 – Mercury turns direct at 24 Capricorn.  He stops in the sky preparing to turn direct right on top of Pluto –another intense aspect having to do with our mind.  Be careful of your writing and speech. Mercury really hates to slog through Capricorn. He likes to flit around on his tiny wings but Capricorn, being an old stick-in-the-mud senex, won’t let him.  So he needs to work on his taxes, pay off his mortgage and take care of the old folks.

Feb 4 – Sun conjunct Saturn at 15 degrees of Aquarius.  There could be some new restrictions happening in the world.  But I don’t think they will last long. We only have one Sun/Saturn aspect every year, take advantage of this and start a new project of hard work.  Saturn loves to see you sweat.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 13 to 17 degrees of Aquarius, declutter and organize your life, make Saturn happy.

Feb 8 – Mars trine Uranus at 11 degrees of Capricorn/Taurus.  This is brilliant.  I love this aspect.  Mars is now in Capricorn in his exaltation which means he performs very well here and he is in harmony with Uranus who tends to be a wild and crazy guy, but Mars will put him to work to create something of value. If you have personal planets or the ascendant, at 9 to 16 degrees of Capricorn or Taurus, get to work on some original ideas.  This aspect will be in orb for a week before this date and a week after.

Feb 11 – Mercury Conjunct Pluto at 27 Capricorn.  This is the last of the three Mercury Conjunct Pluto aspects that we have experienced during the last 2 weeks. Keep your plans and intentions to yourself.  You could meet with complete humiliation if someone finds out about what you are up to.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 25 to 29 Capricorn, Mums the word.

Feb 14 – Mercury enters Aquarius until March 9. This is a repeat from January 14 to the 25^th when Mercury was moving retrograde in Aquarius.  Were you stymied then and not able to see the future?  Maybe you can see your way forward now.  Mercury is pretty bright in this sign.  Aquarius is an air sign and Mercury, the thinker loves it here.  A lot of far-out, original ideas can come to you. Get out your notebook.  Later, some of your ideas may even make sense.

Feb 16 – Full Moon at 27 Leo. On a Full Moon, the Sun is opposite the Moon and It is up to us to integrate the two energies.  The Sun is in Aquarius and the Moon in Leo.  Leo is about ME.  What pleases me, what is good for me, opposite what is good for everyone, what will work for everyone? You may be asked to tone down your narcissism on this one and think about the community.  Check the two houses in your charts that contain 27 Aquarius and 27 Leo.  These are the areas where you need to find a balance between yourself and others.

          Venus conjunct Mars.  I wrote about the relationship part of the conjunction above, but there is another area of our life that Venus and Mars could affect.  Venus rules the arts and Mars rules initiative. So, get out those old dried-up paints, your outdated Nikon camera, or the guitar that has been gathering dust in the corner and start creating something of beauty.  Venus and Mars will help you.

Feb 18 – Sun enters Pisces until March 20.  The ruler of Pisces is Neptune.  During this month you will want to escape from the harshness of the world—to daydream and fantasize about the past.  It’s a good time to join a spiritual group or start a meditation practice.  But try to keep your feet planted on the ground.

Feb 24 – Mercury Square Uranus at 10 Aquarius/Taurus.  News could come in that really irritates you.  In fact, you are irritable about everything today.  You may fall back to your favorite response to it all-- Sarcasm.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 8 to 12 Aquarius or Taurus, try to stay calm.  I think Taurus will be able to do this, but Aquarius?  Not so much.

Feb 26 to the 27^th.  The Moon will join Venus, Mars and Pluto to form a powerful, concentrated pile up in Capricorn.   If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 22 and 29 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, or Cancer expect to be transformed or traumatized.  And also look at the house in your chart that contains Capricorn.  This is the area of your life that could be turned upside down.  ( I know I’m being a little harsh here, but it’s cold outside and snowing AGAIN!)

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER moved into Pisces on Dec 2.  This month he will travel from 7 to 13 degrees of Pisces. Jupiter is the old traditional ruler of Pisces so he is happy here. Jupiter is about growth and expansion and rules travel and education. Also, the areas of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Pisces will be more joyful and good luck could come in around those areas. Jupiter in Pisces is about our spiritual life and about the fine arts, theater and poetry.  Pisces is a very creative sign and Jupiter is going to expand it. If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 7 and 13 degrees of Pisces expect expansion and blossoming in that area of your chart.

SATURN is in Aquarius until March 2023.  He is moving from 15 to 18 degrees of Aquarius this month.  Saturn rules our material world, and especially our career. If you have felt stymied in that area, now is the time to move ahead.  But you need to make plans and put in the hard work. Saturn is the old traditional ruler of Aquarius.  So he is happy here.   If you have the ascendant or any personal planets 15 to 18 degrees of Aquarius, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. While Saturn is in Aquarius, he will run around trying to restrict all of the social media that he will call fake news.  He hates to see freedom of expression which is what Aquarius is all about.

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026.  Uranus turned direct last month on the 18^th at 10 degrees of Taurus.  This month he moves from 10 to 11 degrees of Taurus.   This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (8 to 13 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before.   Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus is the earth.  Expect earth events such as earthquakes volcanos or major weather events during the period that Uranus is in Taurus.

NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. This month he moves from at 21 to 22 degrees.  A lack of focus, a sense of drifting, or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the ascendant or Personal Planets at 19 to 24 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces. 

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto moves from 26 to 27 degrees of Capricorn.  Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 24 to 29 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?

Have a great Month

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com