Author: Louise Kerby

Heat waves. Out of control wild fires. Drought. Glacier melt. Climate changes appear more extreme. The astrology is quite extraordinary. We have all outer planets in fire and air signs. Air feeds fire. Pluto and Uranus in Aquarius and Gemini – both air signs. Saturn, Neptune, Sun and Jupiter in fire signs.

Pluto speaks about destruction. Uranus – unprecedented and unpredictable. Neptune is associated with freak weather events. Saturn is connected to buildings and structures. Jupiter in Leo is magnifying all these issues. The images below show exactly what is unfolding.

Mars sextile Saturn today encourages us to explore ideas and have conversations and with the help of Saturn take action if we want to build things that will last over time. Don’t wait for others to act. Do so yourself and take personal responsibility.

The Moon joins the 4 degrees signature today. Pause. Feel the change. Look at the beautiful patterns in this configuration at this time.

Russian chart under huge pressure. On 20 July Jupiter will oppose Pluto and connect with Saturn in Russian chart in 6th house associated with public services and infrastructure. There is an escalation of this crisis and collapse. Neptune sextile Saturn and Uranus trine Saturn – there is all sorts of pressure on infrastructure connected to the State.

Saturn sextile Uranus and Neptune indicates a crisis for the youth. Death and no future. How do they respond? Sacrifice or revolution?

Mars opposition to Mars – there is open conflict between youth and government.

The Saturn Neptune conjunction on 20 February is a 36-year cycle that coincides with collapse of Russian political system. Are we seeing the inevitable collapse? When things unravel, they usually happen quickly. Remember the last time in 1989 when the Berlin Wall collapsed and communism collapsed?

Putin under massive pressure from these extraordinary Ukraine attacks that have completely upended war dynamics. Drones have effectively disabled Russian naval vessels and the shadow fleet that allowed oil to flow and Putin to find this war.

Mars and Uranus conjunct his Moon. This is a dangerous time for him. Ordinary people getting more restless as the impact of this war affects the lives of ordinary people in Russia. Where will he get the resources he needs to continue the war effort?

This is a very interesting New Moon at 21 Cancer – 14 July – especially as the outer planets are all at 4 degrees of their respective signs.

Part of Body: Gastric mucosa

Sabian Symbol: A woman awaiting a sailboat.

This New Moon in Cancer is very much connected with the feminine. Moon is naturally associated with women and children and in Cancer food and protection. These are the basic needs of all living beings. The Moon is connected to our emotions and feelings. In Cancer it is about finding your way back home and symbolically this is a journey of the heart. Going inward. Finding a deep sense of belonging within.

Just before this New Moon, Mercury was exactly conjunct the Sun. This positions Mercury cazimi the Sun and gives it a seat next to the King – the Sun. Mercury has been retrograde in Cancer since 29 June and will travel direct again on 23 July in Cancer. This entire period has been about examining our thoughts and feelings around home, safety, family and belonging. What does this mean to each of us? Mercury is in a water sign of feeling and emotions. We have been encouraged to dig deeper and find connection with our thoughts and the heart. Are we truly aligned? Head and heart? The Sun is connected to the ego and the Moon aligns with our heart’s desire. This is a deep calling to find your authentic self, your heart centre.

This New Moon squares Saturn in Aries. It asks some tough questions about our past actions and how they currently align with our new intentions. Saturn wants accountability and the respect of boundaries and understanding personal limitations. It is the planet that helps us say no – that is not my responsibility or yes – I accept that my past actions have harmed others in ways I didn’t anticipate. With Mercury also squared Saturn we need to recognise how our thoughts and words can also cause harm – things we said or did not say. This is why it is so important to find your centre and then it is impossible to blame others for your actions or lack thereof.

Saturn sextiles it’s ruler Mars and Uranus – this can be quite explosive. It supports this notion of taking responsibility for your actions. What lights you up?

Venus in Virgo asks about what truly matters? Relationships with people that matter and our connection to nature and the earth/harvest. Venus connected to Nodes asks us to look at our daily lives. Finding joy in your work and day to day life. How can we be useful to others?

Jupiter is also very important as it will oppose Pluto, trine Neptune and sextile Uranus as all these planets will find themselves at 4 degrees of their signs. This is extraordinarily powerful period in July. A true awakening for humanity.

Jupiter will magnify all these connections. Jupiter is connected to wealth, beliefs and justice. Jupiter is the teacher sharing wisdom. This is an extremely important time. What needs to be purged? What sacrifices are necessary to achieve the ideals we desire? Where have we deceived ourselves? Do you see yourself as a victim or a survivor? Can you take yourself on a healing journey? What new insights emerge?

Russia chart – flag raised – under huge pressure.

Pluto conjunct Saturn – March 2026 to Nov 2027 – government services and infrastructure collapse. Repressive regime.

Saturn square Nodes/Uranus – May 2026 to March 2027 – rebellious youth wanting resolutions.

Neptune square Sun – May 2026 to March 2027 – youth lost faith in leadership. Tired of empty promises – gas and fuel issues making life more uncertain.

Uranus square Moon – June 2026 to April 2027 – ordinary people have had enough. Getting on with ordinary tasks more difficult with all the disruptions from ongoing war and conflict with Ukraine. People more restless and wanting change.

Jupiter square Venus/Pluto and conjunct Asc – Oct 2026 to June 2027 – time of change – land and government. This is a repressive and extractive regime. Venus also rules neighbouring countries – Ukraine.

Certainly interesting watching what transpires in Russia as traditionally the Saturn/Neptune conjunction has resulted in the collapse of the regime. This cycle has repeated a number of times in 1989, 1953 and 1917. This year on 20 Feb 2026 Saturn and Neptune were exactly conjunct at 0 Aries signifying a realignment of the global post WW2 order. We are still witnessing the collapse. The old order is dead. The new order is struggling to be born. Change is inevitable.

Mars is triggering the US Uranus – this is an indication of continued conflict with a known enemy.

Mars is also triggering the Moon in chart of Iran – Islamic Republic. Ordinary people are calling for revenge killings. The funeral this past weekend saw thousands of Iranians on the streets in support of their fallen leader.

July is an important month astrologically with lots of tension and opportunity.

4 July – Mars conjunct Uranus – this is an intense drive for freedom and independence, revolution and social unrest. In sign of Gemini it certainly speaks about disruption and innovation in space of technology and communication/trade. But it also shows how war has fundamentally changed. Relatively cheap drones are an innovation the traditional military didn’t expect.

5 July – Mars sextile Neptune – the sacrifices connected to war and aggression. Martyrdom. Religious wars.

Mars trine Pluto – this is an aggressive signature of war and force. It could also represent a push back against those in power and control.

6 July – Sun square Saturn – knowing your limits – how does this apply to leaders across the world? Accountability.

7 July – Neptune retrograde – deception and ideals. What do we need to reconsider? Where have we been duped?

13 July – Venus square Uranus – this could be a volatile period for currencies and stocks

14 July – New Moon 21 Cancer – focus is home/family and sense of safety

15 July – Uranus sextile Neptune – revolution and innovation

18 July – Uranus trine Pluto – revolution, social change, what happens to those in absolute power? War and innovation. Natural disasters.

19 July – Mars sextile Saturn – accountability for actions or lack thereof. War – how does it end?

20 July – Jupiter opposed Pluto – force for good or evil? Once again what does Jupiter magnify? Pluto associated with death and decay, disease, tax and corruption, power and control. Financial collapse? Drowning in debt?

Jupiter trine Neptune – good fortune – too good to be true? Greed and corruption. How is this connected to religious and or spiritual leaders?

21 July – Jupiter sextile Uranus – social unrest and revolution – what does Jupiter magnify? Jupiter is associated with law and beliefs and in sign of Leo – leaders and Kings.

22 July – Sun in Leo – big focus on leaders across the world and Kings/royalty.

23 July – Mercury stations direct in Cancer – need to take care with what is written and or spoken. Don’t cause unnecessary harm.

25 July – Neptune sextile Pluto – ideals and power – what dissolves?

27 July – Sun opposed Pluto, sextile Uranus, trine Neptune – leadership crisis

29 July – Full Moon 6 Leo/Aquarius, Sun conjunct Jupiter – leadership in the spotlight – for the good or against the people?

This is a particularly transformative period in the world.