Understanding the patterns of our lives — and the larger cycles shaping our world.
Dramatic emergency on the Israel bound Flydubai flight which departed Dubai at 07:05 local time.
The Copilot (Omani) stabbed the Captain (Indian) about an hour or two into the fight. The Captain heroically fought back, managed to open the cockpit door and passengers came to assist after the plane plummeted in attitude. The aeroplane landed safely in Tabuk in Saudi Arabia with no loss of life.
Mars opposition to Pluto on the angles describes the crisis. A bloody battle and heroic rescue.
3 Oct – Venus stations retrograde intensifying relationship issues, matters of sexuality and attraction and understanding values and self worth.
7 Oct – Mercury conjunct Venus opens conversation about relationships and values. In Scorpio nothing is superficial. It’s a deep dive.
10 Oct – Mars square Venus brings drama and tension in relationships. The tension between masculine and feminine. Highlights gender based violence and what actions must be taken to change this situation.
20 Oct – Pluto square Venus highlights how toxic relationships are that are possessive and controlling. The dangers women are sometimes exposed to in relationships where the power dynamics are not equal. What needs to change? Will this relationship survive? What do you need to let go? This is also connected to material things and debt. Is the situation sustainable?
24 Oct – Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio opening a deep dive into thoughts and insights. Silence. The Scorpion is mute. But the intensity is deep. What emerges in the silence? Can we find our authentic voice?
24 Oct – Sun conjunct Venus shines a light on what truly matters. The self and your values and important relationships.
25 Oct – Retrograde Venus enters Libra and this opens up opportunities to reset your relationship finding your centre through understanding what’s important to you.
28 Oct – Venus opposed Chiron offers a time of healing having let go or finding a way to reset where you are valued and you find your true value within.
28 Oct – Mercury square Mars can be a frustrating and argumentative time. Ask for what you want. Find your voice.
30 Oct – Venus trine Nodes there is something inevitable about this time. A knowing.
4 Nov – Venus sextile Jupiter opens up a period of blossoming. Knowing what is good and worthy.
4 Nov – Sun conjunct Mercury shines a light on your deep insights gathered over this period.
10 Nov – Venus sextile Mars offers some resolution and a way forward for your relationship and those aspects of your life that you value.
13 Nov – Mercury stations direct and our thoughts are clearer. The silence has revealed what needed to surface. It’s been a time of listening not shouting.
14 Nov – Venus stations direct and the reevaluation is complete. The balance of power in relationships has been reset. It’s a turning point. What did you choose?
A laboratory technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia, died in early October 2026 from an unconfirmed illness. Russia is claiming that she died of “pneumonia of an unknown/undetermined origin”. The WHO wants Russia to share transparent data.
Bacteria and viruses are ruled by Pluto in a tense opposition to Mars indicative of infectious disease. With aspects of Uranus and Neptune to Pluto this indicates that a rapid change in the situation is likely, and Neptune adds to the lack of clarity and speculation. Sun opposition to Neptune indicates decreased vitality with a compromised immune system. But it could also speak about leadership that is economical with the truth. Neptune is always associated with lies and deception.
Zuma’s birth time is unknown hence this is not a timed chart. But what we can see are important generational transits for someone his age – 84 years.
Pluto opposite Pluto has been ongoing since March 2025 and concludes in Dec 2026. Pluto is always associated with loss and letting go. A time of profound change.
Uranus conjunct Saturn (July 2024 to May 2025) and Uranus Return (May 2025 to March 2026). Endings and beginnings.
Uranus squares Venus from Aug 2026 to May 2027. This Venus in Pisces loves women and money. What changes?
Saturn opposed Neptune from April 2025 to Feb 2026. This is certainly an indication of disillusionment and poor health or compromised immune system.
Next year Saturn will conjunct his Sun from May 2027 to Jan 2028. Are his responsibilities complete? Is his vitality compromised? Saturn is another indicator of endings.
This is a very intense Full Moon – 26 September – as it is angular in this chart on the Asc.
How do you feel about yourself? Are your emotional needs being met? How is this connected to your sense of identity in your relationship? There is a great deal of tension – self and relationship. There are aspects of your relationship that are not working for you. Do you feel valued and worthy? Do you feel loved? Are your emotional needs being met? What is changing for you and your partner? How is this connected to your roles/responsibilities in the world and your status associated with your relationship? What needs to change for you? It is as if the veil is being lifted – what is emerging? What are you seeing that you didn’t want to see? How have you being deceiving yourself? What sacrifices have you made to be in this relationship? Is it worth it? What needs to transmute/transform for you personally? Do you feel like the victim in this relationship? Is it possible to take yourself on a healing journey? Can you take responsibility for your own transformation? What if through healing you no longer see yourself as a victim? How does that change what you see for yourself?
Mars is the ruler of the Full Moon in Aries. It is in the final degree of Cancer in the 4th house of home and family. What needs to change for you when you consider your own needs within your home/family? Do you feel safe and protected? Are you able to protect your family? Where do you want your energy directed?
This Full Moon will sextile both Uranus and Pluto. What needs to change in terms of your ideas of success/friendship and connection and your sense of community?
Financial resources in this chart are under pressure. What financial adjustments are necessary in your career and or business? How is this connected to debt/taxation? Do you want another child? What does your partner want? What are the financial implications of a bigger family? What adjustments do you need to make in terms of schooling?
You will need to have important conversations with your partner to sort out your priorities. Can you listen to each other? Is it possible to find harmony in your relationship?
Dramatic emergency on the Israel bound Flydubai flight which departed Dubai at 07:05 local time.
The Copilot (Omani) stabbed the Captain (Indian) about an hour or two into the fight. The Captain heroically fought back, managed to open the cockpit door and passengers came to assist after the plane plummeted in attitude. The aeroplane landed safely in Tabuk in Saudi Arabia with no loss of life.
Mars opposition to Pluto on the angles describes the crisis. A bloody battle and heroic rescue.
Mars Pluto opposition – this is always an explosive signature. Power and force used for good or evil?
Mars and Pluto were conjunct on 28 Jan 2026 shortly after US seized leader of Venezuela and before Israel and US hit Iran.
These planets will be in opposition on 3 Oct 2026. Things remain tense globally.
Trump and Netanyahu both have Mars at 26 Leo and this Mars will shortly receive a transit from both Mars and Jupiter. Mars Return from Nov 2026 to May 2027. Jupiter conjunction to Mars between Dec 2026 and July 2027. This is a very energising situation. Where will they direct their actions? Mars is associated with the war and aggression. Jupiter magnifies what it touches.
Mars in chart of Israel is at 28 Leo. It too will be under pressure from these transits. But especially the Mars Pluto opposition on Moon in 10th – how do ordinary people respond to the war and aggression from the state?
North Node in Aquarius South Node in Leo (true Nodes)
The Nodes return to the same position every 18 years and 6 months. The Saturn Neptune cycle is 36 years. This cycle is twice as long as the Nodal cycle.
Saturn relates to the authority and the physical and institutional structures in society. Neptune is associated with dissolution and sacrifice. Neptune is also connected to oil, gas, insurance, inflation, the oceans and naval fleets. It is also associated with corruption and drugs – recreational and pharmaceutical.
This is a very powerful signature for societal change across the world. The conjunction point is the seed point in the cycle and the opposition the culmination of what started at the seed point.
Looking back….
Saturn Neptune conjunct – Nov 1952 to July 1953 – 21/22 Libra – Stalin ruled from 1924 to when he died in 1953. Putin, Xi Jinping and Ramaphosa all born in this period.
• Saturn Neptune opposition – June 1971 to April 1972 – 0 to 4 Gemini/Sagittarius – energy and oil crisis in 1970’s particularly 1973 Arab/Israel war and 1979 Iran revolution.
Saturn Neptune conjunction – March to Nov 1989 – 10/11 Capricorn – Berlin Wall collapsed and so too communism and Soviet Union. Mass protests led by students and workers were held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China between April and June 1989.
• Saturn Neptune opposition – Aug 2006 to June 2007 – 17 to 21 Leo/Aquarius – sub prime housing crisis between 2007 and 2010 culminating in the Sep 2008 financial crisis with the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Investment Bank.
Saturn Neptune conjunction – 20 Feb 2026 – 0 Aries – World Axis
US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on 3 Jan 2026.
US/Israel war with Iran started on 28 Feb 2026 and is still ongoing with things escalating to a crisis with the close of the Strait of Hormuz and now Houthis gaining control of the Strait of Bab al-Mandab. This has resulted in major disruptions in oil trade with the resultant shortages and higher petrol prices. Higher fuel prices make everything more expensive and put pressure on inflation.
The conflict in the Middle East continues and so too the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Special Military Operation started on 24 Feb 2022. This war actually started before then in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea.
Global alliances are under pressure and new alliances are forming. The world is moving away from a unipolar world to a multipolar world.
• Saturn Neptune opposition – Jan 2042 to Aug 2043 – 5 to 12 Scorpio/Taurus
Let us look at the Nodal cycle – North Node in Aquarius and South Node in Leo (using true Node)
• March 1952 to Oct 1953
• Nov 1970 to April 1972
• May 1989 to Nov 1990
• Dec 2007 to Aug 2009
• Jul 2026 to March 2028
Each time the Nodes return to Aquarius/Leo there is a Saturn/Neptune conjunction or opposition. The South Node is seen as more challenging and in Leo it speaks about challenges for leaders and kings. The North Node in Aquarius asks ordinary people to build and create the societies where ordinary citizens thrive. We need to actively take an interest in the physical and intuitional structures necessary for democracy to survive and flourish. It also requires that we take ownership personally and collectively. Don’t wait for a saviour. Be the change yourself.
And as I have indicated before these leaders are all born between 1952 and 1953. They are born with a Saturn/Neptune signature. Dreaming of the idealistic societal structure and system. Eventually it dissolves usually under the weight of lies and corruption and needs to be reimagined. The leadership in South Africa, Russia and China all speak to this theme.
• Putin – 7 October 1952
• Xi Jinping – 15 June 1953
• Ramaphosa – 17 November 1952
We are certainly navigating a difficult period globally and with the Saturn Neptune conjunction happening on 20 Feb 2026 at 0 Aries – the World Axis – it certainly implies that we will all be impacted in some way. This includes issues of extreme weather – drought and or flooding. Climate change is a real issue too and when food security is compromised people migrate.
The global alliances are under pressure and with US having undergone it’s Pluto Return in 2022 its status as the Superpower post WW2 is being reimagined. A new world order is emerging as certain relationship’s dissolve and new alliances are formed.
The focus at this time is your place in your community, your connection to your neighbours, siblings and your school community. You have questions – is your knowledge still valuable in a changing world? Do you still believe in the world where knowledge and wisdom are valued and in time you can become an expert in your chosen field? What are the sacrifices necessary to continue learning? Is it worth it? Do you still believe in traditional higher education systems? Is there a way that you can take ownership of your own learning journey? You are deeply questioning your beliefs. This is all connected to your local community and your place in it versus other communities across the world. It certainly seems like there is tension everywhere. If you moved abroad would all your issues dissolve or would they can transmute and transform into other struggles. There is no doubt moving far from home/family comes with sacrifices. The grass is not always greener far away.
Do you have the knowledge you need to support yourself financially? Do you feel torn between opportunities here or abroad? If you are in a relationship do you feel supported emotionally and financially? What does your home and family situation look like? Do you have plans as a family? Do you share a value system connected to home/family? How is this connected to material stuff versus relationships? There could be some conflict in this regard – what is essential versus what is a nice to have expense? There are some financial concerns personally and jointly. How is this connected to your appetite for debt and financial gain. What is enough?
Do you want a child? What are the implications for your family? There is a short window of opportunity and you will need to take a step towards what you desire in your life.
The New Moon on 11 September at 18 Virgo signals the start of a new seed point. Mercury the ruler of Virgo finds itself in Libra walking a tightrope opposite Neptune and trine Pluto. It’s time to interrogate information. What’s misleading? What information needs to be investigated further? Can you put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand their position? Do others understand your point of view?
Venus the ruler of Libra is in detriment in Scorpio making us question the value of particular relationships. Venus is square Pluto. These are tense times. Relationships will need to evolve significantly if they are to survive and thrive. Financial pressure could be impacting your relationship especially around 15 September, 20 October and 9 December 2026.
Uranus stations retrograde. All outer planets will be retrograde – Uranus, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto. It’s time to make some significant changes.
Fallen Saturn squares fallen Mars indicating tension and conflict. Mars is protective and retaliatory. Saturn needs to accept responsibility for past actions.
Mars is applying pressure on New Moon. It’s time to act. What’s in your best interest? Jupiter in Leo wants growth. That only happens when we let go things no longer serving us positively. It’s time to open to new possibilities.
