This solar annular eclipse connects with Neptune in Israel chart in 12th house associated with secrets and hidden matters. Neptune is connected with clandestine activities. It is associated with confusion, deception and mass delusion or hysteria. The sun and moon speak about the leadership in this chart, the Government and Parliament. It’s not likely we truly know what is being planned as things get driven underground. Neptune is also associated with oil, gas and chemicals. On a more positive note it speaks about the need to heal and transform spiritually. Is this possible with the current situation?
This is a time to focus on any travel or legal/contractual matter connected to your sense of self and your relationship. What do you want? You are not content at work day to day and in your career/business.
It is an important time from a financial perspective especially connected to joint resources and your financial responsibilities towards your children. This is worrying you. You may be trying to do too much and need to be more prudent and strategic about how you allocate your resources especially when it comes to children and your desire to have a good time. Home and family is very important to you. If you could make a significant change what would it look like? What are you hiding from yourself when you think about what you value the most? Family/career?
Do you want to travel – what stands in your way? Work and your relationship – this is what you need to resolve.
Saturn and Jupiter last connected in the air element between 1186 and 1404. As always this was a time of power struggles, social upheavals, religious conflict , war, territorial expansion and economic and environmental crisis.
The Feudal system dominated this period. It structured society with kings, nobles, knights and peasants. This system created extreme class divides, and this ultimately led to tension between peasants and the landed nobility. This led to resistance from the peasants. Kings wanted to centralise power, and the nobles resisted losing their autonomy. The Magna Carta was signed in 1215 by King John of England and a group of rebellious barons who were frustrated with his rule and excessive taxation and military failures. The important elements of this agreement set limits on the powers of the monarchy and the King’s ability to impose taxes without seeking consent from the barons. This was an early step towards parliamentary governance. In addition, it contained clauses protecting the privileges and unlawful imprisonment of barons. It also confirmed that the Church of England would be free from royal interference. It called for the restitution of property seized by the king from the barons. Over time, this agreement became more than just a fight for the rights of the barons. It became a powerful symbol of liberty and justice in the development of constitutional and individual rights. Its lasting impact was the assertion that the monarchy was not above the law.
During this period there were many religious wars with Christians wanting to control the Holy Land and oppose Muslim powers. There were also power struggles between Church and State.
The growth of trade in urban towns across Europe also weakened the Feudal system. This gave rise to the middle class.
The Mongol invasions in the 13th Century reshaped Eastern Europe and Asia. This period reshaped Kievan Rus leading to the rise of Moscow as a central power which later led to the unification of Russian lands. This fragmentation led to the distinct regional identities particularly in modern day Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. The Mongol period was brutal in terms of conquest but also facilitated exchange between east and west. The Mongols imposed heavy taxes which led to resentment among the population.
The Black Death (1347 to 1351) decimated one third of Europe’s population which caused massive social upheaval and created huge labour shortages. This led peasants to demand higher wages and better working conditions, ultimately weakening the feudal system. Widespread famines led to the demographic collapse and economic disruptions which drove demand for social change.
Focus is personal and shared resources and your relationship and or business partnership. There is tension in the relationship, and it relates to financial resources – career and business and those you share with spouse or business partner. What financial sacrifices do you need to make jointly? What about being financially deceived by partner/others – economical with the truth financially? There are multiple financial worries connected to your career/business. This is feeding into your shared financial concerns with your partner/spouse. Financial concerns are also causing tension in your home. Children and money – what is enough? What about financial issues connected to friendships? It is getting harder and harder to keep up with the Jones.
It is time to focus on your own self-worth and know that you are enough, and you have enough. Keep connected to what you value and use this gauge to know how you want to spend your money. Don’t get caught up in the noise of those around you. What changes do you need to make personally when you think about your career/status in the world?
Themes associated with the partial lunar eclipse on 18 Sep 2024
This eclipse at 25 Pisces/Virgo falls in the last 10 degrees of the sign of Pisces. This eclipse according to William Lilly is associated with the death to a prominent man in the prime of his life who comes from a princely/royal line.
Themes associated with the solar annular eclipse of 2 Oct 2024
This eclipse at 10 Libra is associated once again with the death of a prominent Prince or King. It stirs up agitations within society. And indicates a famine.
This eclipse is part of Saros Series 8 South. This is the worst family of eclipses according to Bernadette Brady. The themes focus on separation and loss. This series is connected to finishing something and feeling sad at the completion. Physical injury is possible through strenuous activities. This is not the time to undertake an arduous physical event if you have any reservations about your abilities and preparation.
This series of eclipses connect with Mars in SA chart. The government has to focus on the roads and rail network for trade locally and abroad. We cannot hope to grow the economy if this aspect of our infrastructure is not efficient and effective. We need a determined and focused approach to resolve these problems. It can be done with drive and determination. Equally we have to pay attention to our neighbours – Zimbabwe. The media in SA has an incredibly important job to hold government accountable.
This planet was last in this sign between Aug 1941 and June 1949 (WW2 – 1939 to 1945). It will conclude its passage in Taurus and move into the sign of Gemini between July 2025 and May 2033.
Neptune in Aries
This planet was last in this sign between April 1861 and April 1875 (13th Amendment – passed by Congress on 31 Jan 1865 and ratified on 6 Dec 1865 – slavery abolished in US) . It will conclude its passage in Pisces and move into Aries between March 2025 and March 2039.
Pluto in Aquarius
This planet was last in this sign between April 1777 and Dec 1798 (American Revolutionary War – April 1775 to Sep 1783 with US established on 4 July 1776). The French Revolution was also raging between 5 May 1789 and ended on 9 November 1799. Pluto will shortly conclude its passage in Capricorn and move into Aquarius between March 2023 and Jan 2044. Pluto only spends 3 months in Aquarius this year and then reverts back to the last degrees of Capricorn before moving fully into Aquarius in 2024.
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are all retrograde currently.
Pluto went retrograde on 2 May, Saturn on 29 June, Neptune on 2 July and the most recent Uranus on 1 Sep 2024. We can’t easily move forward.
Neptune is currently at 29 Pisces – the last degree of the zodiac and Pluto at 29 Capricorn – the final degree of Capricorn. These planets will soon be changing signs. Pluto will move into Aquarius on 20 Nov 2024 and remain there for 20 years. The outer planets changing signs are significant indications of big changes in societies across the world. Old ways will have to give way to new paths.
Pluto will be the first to go direct again on 12 Oct 2024 followed by Saturn on 15 Nov 2024 and Neptune on 8 Dec 2024. It is at this stage that we may see things opening up. Uranus travels direct again on 30 Jan 2025.
It really is about the old path dying and the new path struggling to be born. The last kick of the dying horse.
