Author: Alison Price   –   Published: December 2024

2025 Astrology Events

Annual Lookahead

Can you believe that we are nearing the end of the year already? Each December, or earlier in the year, I like to prepare my annual look-ahead, or horoscope if you wish, for the upcoming year. I imagine most astrologers do this. If you don’t make your own, then I urge you to consider creating a brief listing for all the astrology events that we will be talking about in 2025. You will use it for all the charts you cast in 2025 anyway. When I write horoscopes, I zoom in on three astrological indicators and they are, ingresses, stations and eclipses. And on a side note, in my own mind, I call this look ahead my ISE list or “ice” for short. It’s nice to say ice.

Ingresses

Sign Changes

When a planet changes from one sign to another it is called a sign ingress. Ingresses signify a shift in the planetary energy being expressed. I like to list all the ingresses for each year. However, all the superior planet’s ingresses are more momentous.

Cardinal

Four heavy hitting planets will ingress this year and they are Neptune, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter. This year Neptune, Saturn and Jupiter will enter cardinal signs (Aries and Cancer) and Uranus is entering the air sign Gemini. These ingresses bring the mode of cardinality to the fore.

Aspects

This also means that there will be square aspects from Aries and Cancer which unfold over time. When the Sun, Mercury and Venus pass through any cardinal sign all three will form T-squares and sometimes grand crosses because the outer planets are in position. Additionally, Thor’s Hammer’s with their squares and sesquiquadrates will feature frequently too when the other planets, and the Sun’s entourage of the inferior planets, trot through Scorpio later in October.

Stations

Change

I list the stations and retrograde periods, although not all of them are important. In 2025 every planet, including Venus (not like last year), but excluding the Sun and the Moon, will be retrograde at some point.

Direction

Stations are the days when a planet changes direction. Planets move direct then slow down and stop, the station, then move retrograde and vice versa. There are two stations, either station retrograde (SRx) or station direct (SD). Stations herald high focus days and bring a concentrated energy to particular degrees of the zodiac. If you have planets or points on a station degree, you will experience that specific station far more intensely than if you don’t have a planet or point on the station degree.

Eclipses

Eclipses are super important days in any year, and I pay special attention to the eclipses. I’m certainly going to mention each of the eclipses that are coming along. We will consider solar eclipses and lunar eclipses for 2025.

Syzygy

In 2025, they will be four eclipses, so it’s just a normal year for eclipses. For each Solar Eclipse which occurs, there is a Lunar Eclipse a fortnight beforehand.

Eclipse Seasons

This year has two eclipse seasons, the first eclipse season is in March and the second eclipse season is in September. In 2025, all four eclipses are passive either in Virgo or Pisces.

Solar Eclipses

There are two Solar Eclipses in 2025.

Lunar Eclipses

There are two Lunar Eclipses in 2025.

New Moons

In general, New Moons suggest beginnings.

Full Moons

In general, Full Moons indicate fruition.

January Events

January 3rd: Venus enters Pisces

This is a wonderful time to find meaningful romance. Even longstanding couples can renew their spark acquisitions on purchases may have more meaning than you originally thought. Be generous this week and it will pay off later. Finances might be a mystery during this transit, so take care to check all your payments due so as not to miss anything.

January 6th: Mars retrogrades back into Cancer from Leo

Your emotional vulnerability will once more becomes a source of strength. Mars encourages you to actively reconnect during family activities.

January 8th: Mercury enters Capricorn

Now the focus shifts to communications of a serious nature. Choose to say what must be said but be kind. There is no point in upsetting people who are not yet ready for the real truth.

January 11th: North Node enters Pisces

As the North Node enters Pisces, there will be a profound spiritual and or karmic shift of energy. This ingress may incline you tap into the compassion, intuition and emotional healing side of life. For the next 18 months, you may be called to dissolve any rigid boundaries and embrace empathy to connect with a deeper universal energy. You may find yourself more sensitive to the collective suffering of mankind. You could be drawn towards spiritual practices and feel your destiny is to rise above any ego-driven outlooks that you harbor.  The Pisces North Node suggest you can now surrender control, practice forgiveness and open yourself up to more mystical experiences.

January 19th: The Sun enters Aquarius

The life-giving Sun enters its opposite sign of Aquarius. This is not a favorable placement for the Sun. Expect issues of thwarted independence and the urge to breakout from the herd. Individuals will require support to go it alone now. The truth will be more readily seen and appreciated.

January 28th: Mercury enters Aquarius

Now good news will arrive quickly through social channels. Conversations will be heightened as information flows. In fact, here could be so much data coming at you that you miss the vital ingredients in amongst the inundation of facts. Some people may try to slip an untruth or something shady past you now.

January 30th: Uranus stations direct at 23° Taurus

Uranus has been in Taurus for a few years now and will remain so until later in the year. This brings some relief to social issues and abstract problems. This placement has a lot to say about the highly volatile global crypto market.

February Events

February 4th: Venus enters Aries

Love and money affairs become somewhat subdued, although a little rash. This is the time to hold onto your investing and wait for next month when economic activities will improve in general. Romantically, you could be attracted to more dangerous types as the temptation for hot and lusty fling is genuine.

February 4th: Jupiter stations direct at 11° Gemini

The Greater Benefic will once again move off forwards to dispense optimism and opportunity again.

February 14th: Mercury enters Pisces

Messages can be confusing so be as clear as possible. Misunderstanding may plague your days. Avoid making pronunciations that are wide reaching. You do not have all the facts clear yet. Deals that seem certain may drift apart or collapse. A picture is worth a thousand words now.

February 18th: The Sun enters Pisces

As the solar light begins to illuminate Pisces, there is an urge towards sacrifice and doing things to help others. Most Fish will be happy and contented for the next four weeks. Everyone will warm towards art and music as entertainment. Practice meditation and inner work.

February 24th: Mars stations direct in Cancer at 17° Cancer

The Red Planet now gears up for the charge forwards and the retrograde period ends. Get ready to get things done.

March Events

March 2nd: Venus stations retrograde at 10° Aries

Venus pauses and begins to go backwards in Aries where she is now doubly suppressed, once in detriment in Aries and second because she is retrograde. Love and money may become elusive now.

March 3rd: Mercury enters Aries

As Mercury enters Aries it ignites an urge for direct and often impulsive communication. Your thoughts may become rapid-fire with much verbal gushing. This transit will energize your intellectual pursuits to spark bold ideas and hot debates.  You may experience increased mental agility, quick decision-making and have a tendency to speak without carefully measuring your words.

March 14th: Lunar Eclipse 23° Virgo at the South Node

Take a pause in your headlong rush of life. The lunar eclipse in Virgo urges you to see the culmination of the details of your life.

March 15th: Mercury Stations Retrograde at 9° Aries

Avoid rash decisions now. You are likely to revisit conversations that you thought were over and done with. Anything that comes up from the last few weeks needs careful consideration.

March 20th: The Sun enters Aries

This day is the beginning of the astrological year. It heralds the start of Spring in the northern hemisphere and the start of Autumn in the southern hemisphere. Potential is high and your life-force is robust now. Initiate independent activity to best serve yourself. Choose to get out and about in the sunshine daily.

March 27th: Venus Retrogrades back into Pisces from Aries

Now there is some relief from the harsh reality of your love life.

March 29th: Solar eclipse at 9° Aries at the North Node

The solar Eclipse is at 9° Aries and will affect people birthdays this week as it will form a part of their Solar Return chart for the next year. For the rest of us, the energy of the eclipse will last for around three months. Pay close attention to anything that unfolds on eclipse day as it is likely to be a personal theme for you.

March 30th: Mercury retrogrades back into Pisces from Aries

Now your thoughts will calm down and you have the chance to apologise left, right and center.

March 30th: Neptune enters Aries

Neptune entering Aries heralds a transformative period of spiritual awakening and radical imagination. This powerful transit dissolves traditional boundaries, infusing collective consciousness with visionary energy and revolutionary potential. Idealism becomes a catalyst for profound social change, inspiring you to challenge existing systems and dream boldly. Spiritual pursuits merge with activist impulses, creating unprecedented opportunities for transformative action. Mystical insights blend with courageous innovation, encouraging humanity to reimagine reality through a lens of compassionate, transformative vision.

April Events

April 7th: Mercury stations direct at 26° Pisces

Mercury again moves forward.

April 13th: Venus stations direct at 24° Pisces

Venus again moves forward.

April 16th: Mercury enters Aries

Good ideas will probably pop into your head as Mercury enters Aries. The knack will be to assess and filter the good concepts from the not so good. Give yourself time to pause before taking. Action. Anticipate that the urge to make snap decisions may get you in hot water. If in doubt, sleep on it. This is the time to talk things through ahead of time.

April 18th: Mars enters Leo

Mars enters Leo for the second time and now lots of energy will be put toeards creating practices.

April 19th: The Sun enters Taurus

As the Sun enters the sign of the Bull, situations and relationships begin to stabilize. The excessive energy of previous weeks now gives way to a steadier and sustainable pace. Make sure your heart is in everything you do. If you need more time, slow things down and do not allow yourself to be rushed as sure and steady wins the race.

April 30th: Venus enters Aries

Love and money affairs become somewhat subdued, although a little rash. This is the time to hold onto your investing and wait for next month when economic activities will improve in general. Romantically, you could be attracted to more dangerous types as the temptation for hot and lusty fling is genuine.

May

May 4th: Pluto stations retrograde at 3° Aquarius

This station will affect anyone with a birthday between 21st to 25th of January as Pluto will be conjunct your Sun. This will tap into your Solar Return forecast and will probably be the biggest transit for the year for you as it overshadows everything else. Powerful transformative energy is available now.

May 10th: Mercury enters Taurus

Start the conversation around you are paying hourly rates now cut back on your overheads and find a place where you can. To live with a lower financial footprint. Broker deals for high ticket possessions that you want. Be ready to pay what things are worth. Avoid bargaining the life out of every purchase. Tip others and those who serve you well.

May 20th: The Sun enters Gemini

The solar light beams from the sign of the Twins for four weeks to illuminate all duality in life. The concept of good and evil and night and day will be in people’s hearts. We cannot be one thing without containing seeds of the opposite. Acknowledge that there are multiple features to situations and various faces to people.

May 25th: Saturn enters Aries

Saturn entering Aries marks a profound restructuring of your personal boundaries, ambition, and self-determination. This transit challenges people to build disciplined foundations for long-term goals, demanding strategic planning and mature self-leadership. Structured transformation becomes important as it pushes you to confront your limitations, develop resilience and create some sustainability. Now collective structures, like governments, will be tested and compel us to restructure any long-term institutional frameworks which have been in place for ages.

May 26th: Mercury enters Gemini

Now conversations really heat up. Discuss everything. Explore your ideas and opinions with others. This is the time to gather information, make sales and purchase important goods and services. You can do the numbers to confidently sign on the dotted line. Share your views.

June

June 6th: Venus enters Taurus

Loving Venus goes home to Taurus this month. Now is the moment to establish your financial future. Budgets and spending plans will be of benefit now. This is a suitable time to evaluate your life and the people with whom you invest your time and energy. Enjoying meaningful moments with special loved ones in this period.

June 8th Mercury enters Cancer

There will be much a conversation surrounding important things that really. Matter. Big decisions about your residents can be aired now. This is the moment for clear discussions. You will do well to listen closely to everyone who lives in your home, fears and concerns. Avoid assuming you know how they feel.

June 9th: Jupiter enters Cancer

Jupiter entering Cancer on June 9, 2025, signals a profound emotional renaissance. This transit amplifies nurturing energies, expanding familial connections and emotional intelligence. Collective consciousness shifts toward compassionate understanding, healing intergenerational wounds, and creating deeper emotional safety. Your intuitive wisdom will flourish, transforming both your personal and collective approaches to vulnerability, your home and intimate relationships. Emotional abundance becomes a powerful catalyst for personal and spiritual growth.

June 17th: Mars enters Virgo

When Mars enters Virgo on June 17th it ignites a precision-driven surge of productive energy. This ingress will channel martial force into methodical action, to emphasize your detailed problem-solving, practical improvements and systematic approach to your personal and professional goals. Analytical capabilities are likely to sharpen and transforming any raw ambition into strategic, carefully executed plans. Efficiency becomes paramount, with people driven to refine skills, optimize processes and pursue perfectionist ideals with clinical determination.

June 21st: Sun enters Cancer

The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern is a turning point in the year. Themes of circling the wagons and preservation of family will be strong. Focus on your foundations and thank those who really support you. There is an air of quiet confidence now.

June 26th: Mercury enters Leo

Open your mind for some fun conversation as you meet interesting people. You do not have to be bosom buddies with everyone. Now you will be discerning about with whom you choose to associate. Try to be one of the team as there is a mutually creative theme to group dynamics.

July

July 4th: Venus enters Gemini

Now you can see two sides to your loved ones, and you may not enjoy both. People are likely to show another face of their personality, especially to loving partners. Double check all financial accounting as you might suppose your credit limit unknowingly.

July 4th: Neptune stations retrograde at 2 Aries

This is a time for a pause. You may do well to rest and reflect but don’t spend too much time swinging in a hammock sipping a pina colada without getting anything done. Your muse may arrive at any time and the best ideas need to be captured either as sketches or words in your dream book.

July 7th: Uranus enters Gemini

As Uranus enters Gemini it unleashes a revolutionary communication revolution. This transit disrupts traditional information networks, sparking radical technological innovations, unconventional learning paradigms and transformative intellectual exchanges. Mental boundaries dissolve as collective consciousness embraces unprecedented connectivity, algorithmic breakthroughs and dynamic communication systems. Intellectual rebellion flourishes, challenging established knowledge structures and catalyzing explosive creative thinking across global platforms.

July 13th: Saturn stations retrograde at 1° Aries

This indicates there is a new way of looking at what you are trying to achieve in life. Take time to pause and think about your next strategic move. The plan you had before may need tweaking as you move forwards. Use this moment to seriously review things which you are trying to realize.

July 18th: Mercury stations retrograde at 15° Leo

Avoid dramatic decisions now. You are likely to revisit conversations that you thought were over and done with. Anything that comes up from the last few weeks needs careful consideration.

July 22nd: The Sun enters Leo

Get ready for some creative fun and play. Take time for leisure activities and focus on what makes you happy. Use this dynamic celestial energy of the Sun in Leo to do something that warms your heart and the souls of others. Be generous of spirit and you will experience contentment. Now you can easily find joy in ordinary tasks.

July 31st: Venus enters Cancer

As Venus enters the sign of the Crab many people’s financial situations can be helped by a more frugal approach. Romance will be closer to home now. Look to people you live with and those who visit your place for amorous encounters.

August Events

August 8th: Mars enters Libra

Mars is in detriment in Libra which this slows the energy drive of the Red Plane down. Anticipate a lack of vigor in the relationship department and some lack lustre action in general.

August 11th: Mercury stations direct at 4° Leo.

You can anticipate clearer thinking and solutions to creative problems will come easier than before. Decisions can be made now if you are honest about your motives. In general, this is a positive time.

August 22nd: The Sun enters Virgo

This is a time when the little things in life can become big deals. Pay attention to all details and this month will be smooth for you. If you choose to be kind and considerate the world will serve you well. Modesty is everything now.

August 25th: Venus enters Leo

Now there is a shift of energy as you look for creative solutions around your love affairs. If you are single, you will be more open to a romantic encounter. It may not get heavy immediately as this is the time to play it cool. If you are in a meaningful relationship, this. Will bring more heart to the affair. You can now engage yourself wholeheartedly with your fun-loving partner.

September Events

September 2nd Mercury enters Virgo

Now you can focus on the nitty gritty of life. All the little things will have great emphasis. Now your mind will burst with innumerable ideas. You may wish to start a journal to capture every brilliant thought.

September 6th Uranus stations retrograde at 1° Gemini.

This annual station of Uranus indicates a time to pause for a moment with innovation and originality. If you are launching something new or fashionable than take the time for consideration before pushing forward with your plans or chucking in the towel before you have fully explored all your options.

September 7th Lunar Eclipse at 15° Pisces at the North Node

The mid-month Lunar Eclipse occurs at the North Node indicating there are things being brought in towards us. This signals a time when you can see the fruits of your labours either good or bad it depends on what you have been working towards earlier in the year. Intuition is at an all-time high so tune in to what is going on and don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

September 18th Mercury enters Libra

You will hear some positive news this period. All collaborative partnerships are favored for the next few weeks. The act of affiliating with others in different ways will be the best use of this planetary energy. Pay attention to all messages from your life partner and make sure you give them enough time to say what has to be said.

September 19th: Venus enters Virgo

This is not the best placement for Venus, the last planet, as there can be a tendency to pick on your love interest. Although you can clearly see their imperfections, you must ask yourself if nitpicking and complaining is worth straining your relationship for.

September 21st: Solar Eclipse 29° Virgo at the South Node

This is a time for initiating work of all kinds. There is a window of around three months where this eclipse has influence. Pay close attention to what unfolds on the day of the eclipse as this will set the tone for the next quarter. If your birthday is within the week of this eclipse this influence will stay with you longer than for other people.

September 22nd Mars enters Scorpio

Mars entering Scorpio unleashes intense, transformative energy. This ingress awakens primal passion, diving deep into emotional landscapes with surgical precision. Your psychological barriers crumble as your raw desire meets strategic power. People will experience heightened intuition, profound emotional intelligence and the capacity to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with extraordinary depth. Sexual and creative energies are likely to merge and reveal hidden motivations to push for personal alteration.

September 22nd: The Sun enters Libra

At the equinox equilibrium returns if only for a short while. There is an urge to find win-win situations and most people will be happy with some negotiations up to a degree. Avoid trying to please everyone as you never can. Focus on appeasing those folks who are near and dear to you.

October

October 6th Mercury enters Scorpio

Expect to be discussing private matters. Others are likely to tell you excruciatingly intimate information that you wish you had never heard. Watch out about giving your powers away through providing too much information to all and sundry.

October 13th Venus enters Libra

Love is in the air. If you are single, there is a good chance you will meet a potential partner now. If you are already in a committed relationship, you can expect meaningful connections with your partner. Offer stylish and elegant gifts to your loved ones as they will appreciate the gesture.

October 14th Pluto stations direct. At 1° Aquarius

Pluto moves off the station in a forward motion again. This will bring some relief for Scorpio Ascendant people as their chart ruler is moving in a positive way again. Not much will occur now as the big shift of energy will be next month. Look to put old issues and situations to rest.

October 23rd the Sun and to Scorpio

This is the time of the year for intense connections. You want to reach people on a deeper level. This can expose some old bones which can either be raked over once more or reburied to chew over on another day. The choice is yours. Pick you battles carefully as there is limited emotional energy around now.

October 29th Mercury enters Sagittarius

Keep up-to-date with emails and make sure everyone knows what is going on. You could meet potentially a life-changing person who perhaps will be as a guru, coach or guide for you. Always maintain an open mind as you navigate multiple conversations which spark your curiosity.

November

November 4th: Mars enters Sagittarius

The month starts with a bang as Mars enters Sagittarius. This ingress electrifies action with expansive adventure. It may unleashe bold, philosophical energy, propelling people toward grand explorations, intellectual conquests and transformative experiences. Restless enthusiasm drives dynamic risk-taking, to challenge your personal limitations and expand your horizons. Philosophical passion is likely to merge with any courageous impetus to inspire a thoughtful journey and the possibility of your further spiritual discovery.

November 6th Venus enters Scorpio

Get ready for some deep and even dangerous romantic liaisons. Temptation will be around every corner and your faithfulness can be challenged now. New romances will begin deep and daring. Avoid adding more unwanted debt to your credit cards. Pay back financial commitments now.

November 9th. Mercury stations retrograde at 5° Sagittarius

Mercury is strong now and will create the urge to revisit, return and replace people, situations and stuff.

November 11th Jupiter stations retrograde at 25° Cancer

This suggests a time for scaling back on your most outrageous plans and getting realistic about what you can and cannot achieve. If you have over committed yourself in the past now you may have to rescind offers to do things or help others. This time can be a reality check.

November 19th: Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio from Sagittarius

Again, expect to be discussing private matters. Others are likely to tell you excruciatingly intimate information that you wish you had never heard. Watch out about giving your powers away by providing too much personal information to all and sundry.

November 22nd: the Sun enters Sagittarius

The urge to be free and explore the world is strong now. All travel is favored. Educate yourself about something interesting, so you will in turn, be more fascinating this month.

November 28th: Saturn stations direct at 25° Pisces

Now you are more likely to hatch a plot. However, you need to be a little constrained in your vision to find something that is both achievable and practical. Have a dream by all means, but add a dash of reality to all projects which you launch now.

November 29th Mercury stations direct at 20° Scorpio

Ideas released and can develop to their full potential. They may not be acted upon just yet, but the concepts can be thrashed out and firmed up. Discuss opinions and listen more than you speak

November 30th Venus enters Sagittarius

You could find yourself blowing through your budget in a simply spectacular way. Impulse purchases will be tempting. In the last two weeks of October expect some larger expenses to pop up, which you can probably cope with if you curbed any unnecessary splurging earlier in the month.

December

December the 10th Neptune stations direct at 29 Pisces

Neptune is flowing in the right direction. Anticipate a clearer impression of life and some transparency and insights about things left unsaid. Atmospheres will be easier to interpret now.

December 11th Mercury enters Sagittarius

Keep up-to-date with emails and make sure everyone knows what is going on. You could meet potentially a life-changing person who perhaps will be as a guru, coach or guide for you. Always maintain an open mind as you navigate multiple conversations which spark your curiosity.

December 15th Mars enters Capricorn

The Red Planet’s energies mesh well in the sign of the Sea-goat as the principles of drive (Mars) and ambition (Capricorn) combine in a supportive manner. We also note that Mars is exalted here. If you have a Capricorn Sun or Ascendant, you will get a burst of energy as Mars rolls through.

December 21st Sun enters Capricorn

As the Sun enters Capricorn it is the solstice. This day is called Saturnalia after Saturn the ruler of Capricorn. You need to get all outside festivities over with so you can concentrate on those special people who are your closest allies. Assess this year’s achievements and plot your strategy for 2026.

December 24th Venus enters Capricorn

Expressions of love will be in shorter supply now. The urge o splurge has well and truly gone. Conserve your money at all costs.

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The Libra Equinox

Every day the Sun transits about 1° through the Zodiac. It always moves forward and never retrogrades. Every year the Sun enters each the cardinal sign in turn. These cardinal ingresses are the four special days that mark the seasonal changes.

This week, as the Sun enters the cardinal air sign of Libra, it is the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere.

When working with these charts you can get a general view of what’s coming up globally for everyone. You can cast solar season charts at the two solstices and the pair of equinoxes.

Business Quarters

In the business world, people talk about Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4. Business quarters divide the whole calendar year into four. The first quarter is January, February and March, the second quarter is April, May and June, the third quarter is July, August and September, and the fourth quarter is October, November and December. Each quarter slightly under 100 days each and it’s good chunk of time for measuring trends.

Solar Quarters

Solar Ingress

The solar quarters all start as the Sun enters one of the four cardinal signs, which are Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn.

These special days signal the beginning of the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. And yes, I’m talking Northern hemisphere-centric here.

I spent most of my life living in the southern hemisphere, so I do understand that the seasons are swapped over. But because I now live in the northern hemisphere, I’m going to be talking mainly northern hemisphere-centric in this edition.

Libra Solar Quarter

In 2024, the Libra solar quarter is starts on September the 22nd. This is when the Sun enters Libra.

It depends where you live on the world, but it could be on the 19th, 20th, 21st or the 22nd. But this year, it’s firmly on the 22nd of September here in Vancouver.

In astrology, if you want to do forecasting for a solar quarter moving forward, (Q4 if you will), you can get an idea of the trends and energies at play globally, as background noise by casting the actual start chart for the quarter.

Solar Quarter Start Chart

Sun Enters Libra

So as the Sun enters Libra at the Libra ingress, the exact point that is the time you set the chart for.

The example chart I have here is also set on the house system called Zero Aries because we are going to be talking globally here.

If you can just get your head round that, even though I’m in Vancouver, the actual chart will be the same for everyone if you put it on the Zero Aries.

Zero Aries

When a chart is set on Zero Aries, you do dismiss the Ascendant and the house cusps.

What we focus on are the planetary positions in the signs and the aspects between them.

You are looking for general trends and themes for the quarter.

Let’s have a closer look at this chart.

In an equinox ingress chart, the Sun will always be at 0° of the cardinal sign and in this case, it’s 0° Libra.

Neptune Kites

And we can see straight away that the planets form some kites to Neptune.

Neptune Kite 1

The first kite with Neptune has the Sun opposition Neptune and the Sun is trining the Moon and trining Pluto.

Neptune is also sextile Pluto and the Moon.

This forms the kite major aspect pattern which is basically a grand trine and a mini grand trine on top of it.

In all four kite patterns, the focal planet here is Neptune in Pisces.

Neptune Kite 2

The second Neptune kite involves. Mercury. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Neptune Kite 3

The third Neptune kite is between the Sun, the Moon, Pluto and Neptune.

Neptune Kite 4

The 4th Neptune kite is between Mercury, Uranus, Pluto and Neptune.

Kites Interpretation

Neptune Focal Planet

This means that all the energy from these four kites will flow towards Neptune in Pisces, which is technically in its rulership anyway, although Neptune is retrograde.

Although strictly there are four kites and if you were doing an astrology exam you would have to extract each one separately, in general, I would interpret these altogether because the main energy flow is towards Neptune.

Interpretation

Neptune has to do with intuition, the unseen, art and music in general and sometimes people in the shadows who are not there.

Because this is a global chart we’re doing and not a person’s natal chart, I would interpret this as being that there is something going on in the background, in the shadows, that we haven’t quite seen.

Although it may have been there all along, we haven’t been paying attention to it.

Whatever this situation is, it’s going to come forward.

It’s also possible there is something which people did not want to talk about (Mercury) and again, it could be a situation where emotions run deep because the Moon and Pluto are involved.

But with the presence of Pluto and Uranus, it’s likely to be some kind of taboo subject or something that is slightly distasteful, which is going to be brought to our attention, whether we like it or not.

T-squares

Mercury and the Sun are pretty close together and form two T-squares with Jupiter in Gemini and Neptune in Pisces.

Jupiter T-square 1

We would refer to the first one as the Jupiter T-square with Jupiter, Mercury and Neptune and the second is also a Jupiter T-square with Jupiter, the Sun and Neptune.

We have a disassociate T square because the Sun is in a cardinal sign and both Jupiter and Neptune are in mutable signs.

So that is a dissociate T square.

But the second one, which includes Mercury is a mutable T-square full blown because Jupiter is in Gemini and Mercury is in Gemini and Neptune is in Pisces which are all mutable signs.

However, both of these T-squares are pointing at Jupiter.

Within a T-square when interpreting it, most of the energy flows towards the focal planet, which is the one at the at the short point and in this case it’s Jupiter.

Jupiter in Gemini is the highlighted planet for this quarter.

Pluto Cardinal T-square

There is third T-square in this chart which includes Venus in Libra, Chiron in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn.

This would be referred to as a “Pluto T-square” because Pluto is at the apex of the T square.

Now in this case, Chiron and Pluto will have been squaring each other for a while and will continue to do so, but Venus just happens to have moved into position.

This is a cardinal T square as all the planets are in cardinal signs Aries, Libra and Capricorn.

Again, this provides a focus to Pluto in Capricorn, so let’s just take a closer look at that Pluto.

Pluto

Pluto is in Capricorn.

For those of you who’ve been doing astrology for a while, you will know that Pluto has been in Capricorn for over 20 years.

This is the final gasp in this season.

Pluto has popped in Aquarius already, then it retrograded back into Capricorn and as you can see it is still retrograde in our Equinox chart.

It will continue to remain retrograde, until the 11th of October when it stations direct.

Then the dwarf planet will creep through the very last degrees of Capricorn to enter Aquarius for the final time on January 21st, 2025.

So, for the whole of this quarter, Pluto is lingering (or loitering with intent) right at the end of Capricorn and for a lot of the time in the anorectic 29th degree.

It will then leave Capricorn early in the New Year.

Pluto is highly engaged in this chart and is part of the four kites and this T square.

This planetary position, in five major aspects patterns, highlights this dwarf planet and gives it prominence even though it is retrograde.

Interpretation.

This is an indication that the powers that be are going to go back on their word.

Typically, Capricorn is to do with government, rules, regulations and politics in general.

So, this will be a focus for the quarter and, as I say, Pluto’s has lingered in Capricorn for years.

This isn’t a kind of a new energy, but it’s just the final gasp before our quarter ends.

Venus Yod

Venus Focal Planet

Another major aspect pattern within this Libra Equinox chart is the Venus yod.

This pattern is comprised of three planets, Venus in Libra the Moon in Gemini and Neptune in Pisces.

In this major aspect pattern the focal planet, in this case Venus, is quincunx to the other two planets (the base) are the Moon and Neptune where the Moon is sextile Neptune.

This is an interesting pattern because it taps into the 12th harmonic, from which the quincunxes (five twelfths) are created.

Finger of God

It’s also known as the Finger of God or the Finger of Fate.

And because Venus is the planet at the pointy end of this triangle you would refer to it as a Venus yod.

Yods are often spiritual and almost ethereal major aspect patterns where there is a pointer actually in the chart indicating one of the planets saying, “Hey look at me!”

In this case, the planet in question is Venus.

This elevates Venus and gives us a clue that we do need to pay attention to her energy.

Interpretation

Briefly, I just want to say that for this quarter, Venus themes will be a focus.

But they’re not going to be on the headlines they’re going to be on page 3.

Venus themes broadly have to do with love, money and women.

We can anticipate that some women will come forward who perhaps are intuitive, artistic or musical in some way.

It is almost as though the Venus yod is the symbol of a goddess.

Let’s be clear here, we’re not talking about an old grumpy Aunt Agatha in sweat pants washing dirty dishes at the kitchen sink type of woman.

We are suggesting a woman who is going to be an inspiration for others.

It is likely that somebody in this silhouette will form and come to our attention during this solar quarter.

Dispositor Trees

I would like to give a look at it at the dispositor tree because, well I love them, and it is always a brilliant way to get an idea of the backstory within a chart.

The dispositor tree for the Libra equinox has two “Planet in Rulership” trees, one is Mercury in Virgo, the other is Venus in Libra.

Mercury in Rulership Tree

Mercury in Virgo

The Mercury tree is the larger and therefore is the more prominent of the trees because it has more planets within it.

Mercury is in dignity in Virgo.

Gateway Planet: Jupiter

Jupiter is below Mercury in Gemini and Jupiter is a gateway planet to Mercury.

A gateway planet has one planet above and three or more planets below it in the tree.

Gateway Interpretation

Jupiter has a lot to say about what’s happening now.

This position for Jupiter in Gemini, which is in detriment, suggests that there will be a lot of buzz, news and information flowing.

Perhaps even more than usual and not all of it can be trusted.

People with agendas will be able to get their voices heard.

Don’t get me wrong, the truth is out there, but first you do have to filter, filter, filter it out.

Continuing

Below Jupiter is the Moon in Gemini, Saturn in Pisces and Neptune in Pisces.

Beneath the Moon is Mars in Cancer and below Mars is Chiron in Aries,

Underneath Saturn is Pluto in Capricorn.

Venus in Rulership Tree

Venus in Libra

Venus is in her own sign of Libra and is the second planet in rulership tree.

What I’m saying is there are two separate trees in this dispositor tree drawing.

I don’t necessarily think it is a forest.

I like to say if there are three or more trees, we have a forest.

Below Venus is the Sun in Libra and Uranus in Taurus.

However, we have a strong pair of trees.

We’ve got the Mercury tree, and we’ve got the Venus tree so let’s have a look at them.

Interpretation

Venus is in Libra, and as this is the Libra equinox chart it’s quite a high-profiled planet because it brings a focus to the seventh sign itself, along with the Sun which is spotlighting the sign of the scales already.

Usually, I’d be quite happy with Venus and Libra, but it’s in that pesky anaretic 29th degree at the very tail end of the sign.

Although it will still have strong influence because it is a top line planet in the dispositor tree, it is I want to say, almost on its last gasp.

This is coupled with the fact that Venus is part of the Pluto T-square, so it will be supporting Pluto.

Additionally, Venus is the yod planet as well.

Overarching View

Turns and Balances

Remember, when you look at the annual equinoxes (and solstices) charts, they are snapshots of the transits at one of the four cardinal ingresses.

These types of charts can be informative for general trends for three months in a year, and in this case, for the last season of the year.

Forecasting Astrologer

If you are a forecasting astrologer, it is always good to see what the wide-ranging trends are at these turning and balance points for the Sun.

I think it’s always interesting to take into consideration each season’s start chart.

In this case, we looked at the Autumn/Spring chart to see what’s likely to be unfolding in overall background themes for everyone.

I hope you have a wonderful season wherever you are.

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