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Uranus and Pluto were conjunct in 1965 and 1966. This started a big new astrological cycle with big social shifts. In the US, it was connected to the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movements, Hippie culture and NASA lunar orbit missions. The contraceptive pill was developed in the 1960’s giving women more control over their bodies and life choices.

Uranus is the agitator, the planet associated with freedom and independence, innovation and technology. It is connected to electricity. It’s nature is unpredictable and unstable.

Pluto is associated with the underworld. What is dark and secret? Pluto travels unseen and forces us to discard what is no longer beneficial and supportive in our lives. It starts a process of purging and decay. This is often messy and yet it is what is discarded that comes to nourish us once it’s been through a process of shedding and discarding to create the compost for future growth. It is this death and rebirth cycle which is so important in the process of life on earth.

These two planets speak about a process of creative destruction. What needs to be discarded and what emerges? It sets about big social adjustments that are unstoppable. Once they have momentum things change regardless.

Between 1995 and 1997 Uranus was sextile Pluto. This was an interesting time for South Africa as we embarked on our democratic journey post 1994. We had much hope and anticipation of better things to come for our collective. But it was also associated with the Bosnian War and Yugoslavian  wars and the world trying to make sense of the Rwandan Genocide in 1994 – wars associated with ethnic cleansing.

Between 2012 to 2015 Uranus was square Pluto. This was a very difficult time economically and became known as the Great Recession across the globe. Conflict seems ongoing in the Middle East and in Central and North Africa.

Now Uranus will trine Pluto between July 2026 and May 2028. These planets are exact in

• Jul/Nov 2026
• June 2027
• Jan/May 2028

We are witnessing a time of profound change and this process of creative destruction has a momentum of its own. Uranus is now in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius. The innovation and disruption will be felt in areas of life associated with knowledge, information, trade, ideas and transport. Driverless cars are no longer far fetched. The nature of war has shifted enormously. Drones and missiles dominate the skies. This has made it difficult for traditionally strong nations and armies to propel smaller, more nuggety opposition. The wars in Ukraine/Russia and Iran/Middle East have both demonstrated how significantly the dynamics of war have changed.

Pluto in Aquarius is a reminder to leaders who are disconnected from the needs of ordinary people to watch out. When Pluto was last in Aquarius it was the time of the French Revolution and the American War of Independence. But as always there is a dark side and we need to be mindful of how big tech and big data can control the lives of ordinary people. It is very much a time of power to the people, but ordinary people need to step up and start creating the societies they wish to be part of in the future.

We had a Saturn Neptune conjunction on 20 Feb 2026 at 0 Aries – the World Axis. This was the start of a new 36 year cycle which also had a profound impact on the world. This cycle is always connected to major changes in Russia. When it last happened in 1989 we watched the fall of communism and the collapse of the Berlin Wall. It was also connected with the 1953 Iranian coup which was instigated by the UK and US and allowed Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran to rule more firmly as a monarch. Saturn and Neptune were conjunct in 1952 and 1953 and connected to the dissolution of certain structures and land boundaries.

What is going to unfold over the next few years will be Neptune making aspects to both Uranus and Pluto. These are the 3 outer planets all in a tight configuration exerting more pressure for change.

Neptune sextile Pluto  exact on these dates

• Jul 2026 and Sep 2026
• June/Oct 2027
• June/Nov 2028
• May/Nov 2029
• May/Dec 2030
• April 2031
• Feb 2032

Uranus sextile Neptune exact on these dates

• Aug/Nov 2025
• July 2026
• Jan/June 2027

Looking at these exact dates we need to see what unfolds this year between June/July and Sep 2026. Change is inevitable. The speed of change is also likely to be significant as air and fire elements dominate. Buckle up – we are in for exciting, turbulent times. We also need to consider climate matters. There is a strong likelihood that we are about to experience a Super El Nino with the warming of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. This could lead to droughts and flooding across the globe. Not only could war disrupt trade as oil and fertiliser trade is blocked, which will have an impact of agriculture and food production, but so too could climate issues.

This Full Moon in Sagittarius/Gemini shines a light on the joys of life and children versus our understanding of success in the world. Uranus conjunct Sun indicates that things are unstable and changing, even chaotic. We are needing to reinvent ourselves in the ever changing world around us. This Full Moon squares the Nodes in 2nd and 8th houses. Financial matters are in focus. South Node in 2nd indicates personal resources – slave to money? How does this connect with your sense of self worth? North Node in 8th speaks about needing to rely on others. But with Pluto in 7th there is pressure on partnerships and with ruler of 7th Saturn fallen in Aries in 9th this indicates pressure from legal or contractual disputes. All this points to the necessity of fundamental changes. What decisions need to be taken legally? Is there a fundamental difference in belief systems? Does your relationship support you? You are certainly frustrated with your setup at home and in your life. Can you support yourself personally? What will make you feel safe and happy? Is it a place or finding comfort and support within? Time to journey spiritually within. Disappointment with the direction of traditional religion and other charlatans in this space. Perhaps disappointment with religious wars. Where does this end? Do you and your family agree? Are you stubbornly sticking to what you believe?

Beautiful benefics in the sky tonight with the Moon – all in Cancer. Venus speaks about what we value – home and family. Jupiter is the teacher and wants the truth. Jupiter questions our beliefs and religious orientation. All these planets in Cancer focus on feminine – the mothers, grandmothers and children. Society needs to value the women and children in the world. They are precious and deserve protection.

Today Mars moves into Taurus. The energy changes. In Aries Mars is aggressive and determined. In Taurus, Mars is forced to slow down. Taurus is a fixed, earth sign. This Mars needs to be more deliberate. It is perhaps more stubborn and unwilling to change direction. It may bring extra qualities of grit and determination to stick to a difficult task. This Mars might feel stuck and cornered and more inclined to anger and frustration. Mars is moving to an exact square with Pluto on 26 May 2026. This is described as a turning point. Push through or surrender?

This New Moon at 25 Taurus conjunct the fixed star Algol opposes the Ramaphosa Sun and Moon. This is a complex New Moon. The Moon is exalted in Taurus and yet also out of bounds. This makes it more unpredictable. This New Moon is conjunct the Fixed Star Algol adding difficulty. This star is associated with losing one’s head and is often connected to the fall of leaders. Ramaphosa has indicated he will take this case on review. The Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament must set up a committee to deliberate the Independent Report. Parliament failed to do this at the time. Things have changed significantly in Parliament since this issue first arose in 2022. The ANC no longer holds a majority. Ramaphosa certainly fighting for his political future. New Moons are always seen as seed points. What emerges in the future?

Particularly potent New Moon on MC of Trump chart square Mars on Asc. This New Moon is also conjunct the fixed star Algol. This is a difficult star and associated with losing one’s head. Fall from Grace. The Moon is exalted in Taurus and out of bounds. Overly optimistic and confident? What changes in Trump’s world?

Constitutional court has ruled that a Section 89 report that found Ramaphosa has a case to answer must be aired before an impeachment committee in Parliament. The previous process was declared unconstitutional.

This has been a long time in the making. The farm break in happened on 9 Feb 2020 when a large amount of US dollars was stolen from a sofa. Saturn and Pluto conjunct Mars square Saturn Neptune – a desperate attempt to suppress news of money stolen and control the narrative. Birth time uncertain. Chart orientation could change.

Arthur Fraser laid criminal charges against Ramaphosa on 1 June 2022. Pluto conjunct Mars and Saturn opposed Pluto square Sun and Moon. South Node on Sun and Moon. Ramaphosa is fighting to avoid accountability. This is a very difficult year for Ramaphosa. Holomisa asked Parliament to investigate on 7 June. Ramaphosa suspended the Public Protector on day she announced the investigation on 9 June. ATM submits motion to National Assembly to remove Ramaphosa from office on 14 June. Ramaphosa refuses to answer questions in National Assembly on 30 Aug 2022. Speaker announces independent panel on 14 September 2022. Ramaphosa submits submissions to panel on 7 Nov 2022. Independent report finds Ramaphosa has a case to answer on 30 November 2022. National Assembly blocks impeachment inquiry on 6 December 2022. The ANC used their majority in Parliament to suppress this process. They no longer have a majority.

Public Protector clears Ramaphosa on 30 June 2023. So too SARS on 21 Aug 2023.

EFF files papers in Constitutional Court on 8 Feb 2024. NPA drops charges on 1 Oct 2024. Constitutional Court hears EFF and ATM challenge on 26 Nov 2024. Uranus opposed Sun and Moon between June 2024 and April 2025. Personal and legal crisis for Ramaphosa.

EFF marches to demand release of delayed Constitutional Court judgement on 28 November 2025.

Constitutional Court declares process unconstitutional and refers process back to Parliament for Ramaphosa to answer to impeachment committee on 8 May 2026. Mars opposition to Saturn and Neptune. There is a case to answer for funds. Saturn will oppose Saturn and Neptune and square Mars between May 2027 and March 2028. Saturn in Aries demands accountability.

Will this be the time when we have resolution to this issue related to stolen funds and how President Ramaphosa came to have US dollars in his sofa?

Pluto speaks about letting go and surrendering to things out of your control. This too will apply to South Africa. We will need to adapt to a changing world order. Just like in 1989 with Saturn Neptune conjunction when the Apartheid government needed to pivot with the collapse of communism and the Soviet Union.

Saturn is now conjunct Mars in 3rd house – neighbours and communications. We are experiencing many more marches in SA about undocumented migrants. These are hostile.

How will South Africa respond to a changing world order? Time will tell. Who will be our partners and how will we benefit from these relationships? What are the financial implications? What changes in terms of policies connected to land, agriculture and mining?

The South Africa democracy chart of 27 April 1994 has an 9 degree Aquarius Asc. Pluto moved into Aquarius in Nov 2024 and leaves this sign in 20 years around Sep 2043.

Pluto is very active with this chart as it connects with the angles – MC/IC and Asc/Descendant and planets in 10th and 4th houses.

Pluto square Mercury – 2025 – opposition, land, youth

Pluto square MC – 2026/2027 – government/leadership

Pluto square Sun – 2027/2028 – leadership and opposition

Pluto conjunct Asc – 2029 – the image of SA and its people

Pluto square Jupiter – 2030 – government, parliament and the economy

Pluto indicates decay. It describes embedded corruption that will ultimately lead to the collapse of the country and the government unless we change. It is no secret that things are desperate in South Africa. The level of corruption across all sectors of government – national, provincial and local government and the private sector is at levels that are unsustainable. The amount of money wasted and stolen is jaw-dropping for a country with so much to fix. We have seen our fair share of commissions of enquiry across sectors and there is no debating that things are bad. It is plain to see for all South Africans. The State Capture years under Zuma are referred to as 9 wasted years. This is tragic. Pluto has arrived to indicate that it can no longer be tolerated. Our young democracy will not survive without major structural change. There is no accountability and no trust in government institutions. The ANC lost their majority in the 2024 national elections and we now have a Government of National Unity. There are too may rats and mice parties that complicate coalitional arrangements and make them unworkable. Lots of parties associated with strong egos. We need to remember our greatest asset is our Constitution. It is certainly worth fighting to protect. Civil society groups are doing excellent work to hold those individuals in positions of authority accountable.

It is not going to be an easy 5 years ahead. But change is necessary and the time is now. We need to save our country and our constitutional democracy. It starts with each individual. Crime and corruption start in families – in the home. These are individuals who are someone’s father/mother/brother/sister/cousin. We have very important local government elections on 4 Nov 2026 and it is the decay and corruption at municipal level that really impacts people’s everyday experience. It goes without saying that these elections and the national elections in 2029 will be hugely significant.

Pluto stations retrograde on 6 May square Mercury in Taurus. Time for cool heads? Is anyone able to fundamentally change their position?

Moon in Capricorn in detriment – ordinary people are discombobulated. With Moon square Saturn and Neptune there is a sense of disillusionment and despair. This Moon is also out of bounds adding to the intensity of this time. The Moon is also conjunct fixed star – Facies. This is a particularly difficult time for ordinary people.

The Jupiter Mars square is also still active – religious wars. This can be a time of righteous anger. Might is right. Fundamentalist rage.