Category: Astrological insights

Massive protests in Turkey after the arrest of a key opposition figure – the Mayor of Istanbul on Wednesday. He was detained on charges of corruption and aiding terrorist groups days before he was due to be announced as a candidate for the 2028 presidential election.

What is interesting is that the March eclipse season is not as potent as the September eclipse season for Turkey.

The Total lunar eclipse on 7 September sits right on the Uranus close to MC. Uranus speaks about disruption and revolution. It’s likely to be a volatile and unpredictable period for the government. Wouldn’t be surprised if a sudden collapse and change in government.

South Africa Aries Ingress 2025 year ahead

The focus of this chart is the government. There is a high level of confidence – even arrogance with this Aries Sun. Conjunct retrograde Venus and Mercury there will be many matters that will need to be reconsidered as new information comes to the fore. This relates to matters connected to land, youth and sport as well as our image in the world.

There is tension between SA and other countries. And this is very much connected to legal/trade issues which now appear to be out of our control. Things are likely to fundamentally change, and the government will need to respond in a mature, adult manner and step up and take responsibility.

The economy continues to struggle, and the Rand remains volatile. Parliament and Treasure need to keep pressure on government to do the right thing and ultimately look at the long-term policy direction of SA and the government.

Both Moon and Mars remain out of bound – these matters connected to the economy and other countries are more volatile than normal.

Certainly significant pressure on SA chart. It all started with Uranus opposed Moon – July 2023 to April 2024. People wanted a change in government. Then Uranus opposed north Node – a new arrangement in government with the opposition – May 2024 to March 2025. Uranus is unpredictable and unstable. But change is important and necessary. Uranus now opposes Pluto in May 2025. The government has a real crisis on its hands. In a sense it has lost control of the situation. Uranus then conjuncts Venus between Aug 2025 and May 2026. The focus is land and legal matters. And also issues with foreign nations and trade. This is going to be a disruptive period. But change is necessary.

Pluto squares Mercury in place of matters connected to land and resources from others – 2025 Mercury also connects to youth. What needs to fundamentally change? Pluto is connected to debt and taxation. There is a big problem. Pluto will continue to put pressure on this chart until 2030. There is going to need to be a fundamental change in policy direction connected to debt and taxation.

In Sep 2027 to May 2028 Uranus will square Saturn. The economy will need to be restructured. Financial crisis?

Mercury goes retrograde on 15 March and will travel direct again on 7 April. It starts the retrograde period in Aries and then travels through Pisces before moving direct again.

Mercury in Aries a cardinal fire sign, is all about speed and action. This is not a considered Mercury – it is likely to burst forth with thoughts and words before they are fully formulated. The other issue is that this Mercury in conjunct Venus retrograde in Aries. This is not a happy Venus. Venus finds itself in detriment in the hostile environment of Aries. This is likely to be a difficult time when it comes to relationships and partnerships. Things need to be reconsidered. Hurtful things might be said in the heat of the moment. Need to focus on your value system and what is important in your relationship.

Mercury and Venus sextile Jupiter and this is likely to magnify any issues. Jupiter in Gemini tends towards exaggeration and gossip and none of this is helpful when trying to find common understanding.

Certainly, there is tension when it comes to emotional matters in partnership as Mercury and Venus oppose Moon in Libra. How do you balance your emotional needs with those of your partner?

Mars rules both Mercury and Venus. Mars is fallen in Cancer. This is a defensive Mars. Mars is also out of bounds making it more unpredictable, more likely to act out. Mars trines Sun/Saturn – need to defend the self and manage your personal limitations and responsibilities.

Need to be patient when it comes to matters connected to finding agreement with others. This is certainly not an ideal time to sign any agreements. It’s a tricky time with all personal planets in detriment/fall and now retrograde.

Total lunar eclipse on 14 March is Total across North America. That’s likely where the impact will be greatest. The Moon Sun Nodes run through US, Canada and Mexico. Also through India and Kazakhstan.

Pluto runs through Egypt, Sudan and down towards Zimbabwe and SA. Pluto indicates destruction.

Uranus runs through Australia – unexpected crisis.

Observe what transpires over this time.

There are 2 charts that astrologers use for The People’s Republic of China. The first starts the process and the 2nd concludes the process.

Chart 1 this eclipse falls on the Sun – leader and government. What about the opposition? Issues connected to land.

Chart 2 Pluto is conjunct the Moon. What changes for ordinary people? Pluto also describes great difficulty. Mars is triggered by Asc – enemies of the country.

The Total lunar eclipse on 14 March connects with Mercury in this chart. Research and knowledge. What needs to change? How is this research deployed in communities across the world?

The Euro is also under the spotlight this eclipse season. Total lunar eclipse connects with Jupiter. South Node on Asc. Neptune on 7th. What happens to the value of the Euro?

The Total lunar eclipse on 14 March will connect with Mercury in NATO chart. Mercury in 11th is associated with the financial resources of this organisation. What changes? We could also think about the supporters of this organisation.

The Total lunar eclipse on 14 March will square the Moon in the chart of the United Nations. The Moon is always associated with ordinary people. Moon in Gemini in 3rd – people and ideas. How do we come together in community? What does this mean in changing times?