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    NOTES ON THE CURRENT MARS/CHIRON OPPOSITION
    September 25, 2023
    ASTROLOGY OF NOW
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    "Mars’s raw, assertive energy is diluted in Libra, a sign that seeks peace and balance. For many men, this mirrors societal expectations where aggression and control, once hallmarks of ‘true masculinity,’ are now being scrutinised. This dilemma is further exacerbated by the Libra SUN’s quincunx to SATURN in Pisces, resulting in a writhing inner turmoil, conflicting societal expectations, emotional vulnerability, vague career prospects, inherited paternal legacies of guilt and inadequacy, and strained father-son relationships, mirroring the intricate socio-cultural shifts highlighted in our world, both at the macro and micro levels.

    The challenges of redefining masculinity in a rapidly shifting world become evident; finding a balance between asserting oneself and getting along with others becomes essential as the voices of the marginalised grow louder about the blatant and long-ignored inequities and imbalances…

    Wounds Surrounding Identity and the Call for Greater Assertiveness
    Chiron’s transit through Aries (2018-2026) spotlights the wounds tied to one’s individual sense of identity and the push for greater assertion. These become accentuated as the NORTH NODE approaches Chiron and Eris in this dynamic sign. Those predominantly operating on the feminine spectrum, ie. more prone to receptivity, intuition, nurturance, empathy, and the ability to connect deeply, are nudged to question their place in a world that often undervalues subtle energies. They grapple with how to amplify their voice without losing their essence. Faced with a world that prizes overt dominance, aggression and loud voices, they often feel out of place or unheard.

    We all have a memory of such wounds, but those activated by the Aries/Libra dichotomy might confront societal biases that dismiss the value and power of subtlety and seeking connection. When bombarded by messages that equate assertiveness with value, they face a dilemma: to adapt and amplify their voice, risking a loss of authenticity, or to retain their natural mode of being, potentially at the expense of visibility and social influence. In the coming weeks, as the Libra SOLAR eclipse looms, we will see this rise into a swelling mass.

    EQUINOX SPECIAL: “A Journey Through Libra” [Cosmic Bus #2338]

    Libra month, ruled by Venus, is in her “Morning Star” facet. Her dark potency is not to be underestimated…

    The Dilemma Between Assertiveness vs. Diplomacy
    This is a frustrating period, where all outer planets are still functioning in retrograde (internalised) modes. Introspectively trudging through the turbulent currents of the Chiron in Aries opposite Mars in Libra transit, many of us, particularly those immersed in the feminine spectrum, are confronted by an intricate array of long-standing challenges. A battle rages internally, as we grapple with old wounds rooted in misperceptions of our assertive energies, wrestling with the spectral remnants of past dismissals, references, or humiliations by overpowering figures.

    Chiron in Aries carries the shame of unbridled assertiveness that’s been met with rejection or condemnation. It’s the warrior wounded in battle, hesitant to draw his/her sword again. The scars are born in silence, reminders of times when boldness was necessary but overpowered by might or punished, when standing up for ourselves or being ‘first’ led to isolation rather than celebration. It evokes memories of challenges faced alone, the rawness of exposed vulnerability under threat of violence, and the intense discomfort of being unapologetically oneself.

    Mars in Libra, with its quintessential quest for harmony, further magnifies this tension. The equilibrium needed between decisive action and delicate diplomacy becomes not just a choice, but a necessity. As society’s tectonic plates shift in response to evolving definitions of power and influence, the pressure mounts: how can one passionately champion a cause, articulate a boundary, or challenge any injustice, without forsaking the inherent pull towards balance, agreeableness, and peace? Does anger and violence now appease the wounds of past aggression and violence?

    It’s going to take some sensitivity to navigate through Libra season. As we transition from the painful effects of the Mars/Chiron opposition, deep lessons crystallise. The tug-of-war between tender assertiveness and fierce diplomacy, between raising an authentic voice that resonates and is able to shift societal expectations, becomes a mirror reflection of the relative success (or abject failure) of our collective journey. These powerful celestial markers are not merely planetary alignments but profound teachings, pushing us all forward towards integration and healing.

    The impending Aries Supermoon on September 29th accentuates this. It is more than just an astrological event—it’s a culmination; a make-or-break moment that invites us to experience firsthand the lessons of balance. Impulsive emotions will be heavily amplified, and the push-pull dynamics between the “you” and “not you” intensified. Like a shot across the bowers of our relationships, the Supermoon acts as a pre-eclipse warning, illuminating our internal landscapes, revealing where we’ve grown and where healing is still needed.

    Beyond this, in mid-October, the looming South Node Solar Eclipse in Libra, opposite Chiron, reinforces this narrative. Eclipses, as cosmic reset buttons, often thrust us into the heart of unresolved matters. With the South Node involved, the emphasis is on release—letting go of outdated paradigms and making room for new understandings. Opposite Chiron, the wounds surrounding identity, assertiveness, and relationships take centre stage, asking us to confront our residual shame, our suppressed unresolved anger and deepest resentments and heal them.

    This past week has been very confronting to these wounds. In a sense, it’s been guiding us through a transformative corridor. While the lessons posed by the opposition have been challenging, they’ve prepared us for what lies ahead: a time of release, healing, and rebirth. As we step into the energies of the Supermoon and the forthcoming eclipse, we must be willing to do so with open hearts and the wisdom of the lessons we’ve garnered. The cosmic calling is becoming louder than bombs, and it’s time to answer its call."
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    "Cosmic Powder Keg": ARIES SUPERMOON at 06°♈00', Friday, September 29, 2023, 09:59 UTC
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    "The Aries Supermoon is a Cosmic Cauldron of Conflict and Catalysts, Fusing the Fire of Aries with the Strategy of Libra—Prepare for a Battleground of Will and Wits.

    The last supermoon of 2023 is also the final lunation before this year’s second eclipse season. Falling in the early degrees of Aries, this Full Moon goes head-to-head not just with the guily Libra Sun but also with Pallas Athena, a goddess of wisdom, strategic war manoeuvring and fighting for social justice. That's a lot of social justice energy packed into one celestial event. The Aries Moon is all about initiating change and embodying raw, untamed spirit (fire). Going head-to-head with the diplomatic Libra Sun and the strategic Pallas Athena, this lunation sets us up for a political battleground.

    Things are always coming to a head around the full moon anyway, intense conflicts escalate, seeking resolution or separation. Less than a week after the Equinox, this supermoon is a cosmic firework display of conflicting energies. Aries embodies the pioneering spirit, keen to forge ahead without much thought for subtlety. With the Libra Sun and Pallas Athena in the airy Libra, on the other hand, we witness the diplomats and strategists weighing each move carefully, scheming and preempting every action and reaction with authority.

    Clearly, they underestimate the Aries Moon's volatile and spontaneous energy. This pre-eclipse lunation is a wild card in itself, making the atmosphere palpably unsettling…

    VENUS DOMINUS
    Venus in Leo, freshly out of retrograde, is all about reclaiming its flamboyant energy in love and relationships. Paired in close conjunction with Juno, the goddess of marriage and commitment, the vibe is heavily tilted towards drama, loyalty, and grand romantic gestures. This can be an augury of stabilising relationships that weathered Venus' retrograde turmoil. Her rulership over the Libran Sun and Pallas Athena doesn’t end there, although their mutual reception (the Sun rules Leo) ensures that the two are in cahoots, with each supporting and influencing the other's domain. Along with Pallas Athena, the three are like cosmic co-conspirators, each amplifying the other's strengths, a tense semisquare creating a powerful triad that influences both personal and social realms.

    When Venus is challenged or is overemphasised in the horoscope, a host of interpersonal and self-esteem issues can erupt. Stress spikes due to an insatiable need for validation, leading to dynamics where one becomes an emotional black hole, sucking in all the attention but giving little back. Feelings of being unloved or unappreciated can morph into emotional warfare, derailing relationships and causing rifts. The focus on oneself stunts the growth of genuine interaction, making relationships superficial and transactional.

    Financial woes are another beast entirely; impractical tastes and unchecked desires can lead to spending beyond means, tipping the balance of stability. Finally, an obsessive focus on physical appearance could distort self-worth and drain mental energy. All in all, a challenged Venus under siege could make life an emotional and financial rollercoaster, as we shall see.

    HARD CRADLE
    Venus in Leo exerts influence over Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus, creating a charged atmosphere due to their fixed sign placements. The square between Venus and Uranus is particularly fraught, generating volatility in personal and social domains. While Venus seeks affection and grandeur, Uranus aims to upend the status quo. This tension not only makes for unpredictable relational dynamics but could also incite abrupt fluctuations in financial markets or social values. The stakes are high: unmet desires for love and validation can lead to seismic shifts across various life spheres.

    The matter is made even more unnerving with Uranus forming a semisquare to the Aries Supermoon, a paradoxical situation where people fight for freedoms and rights they might be ill-equipped to handle if actually won. Such individuals often appear directionless, uncertain of their true desires. Under such a charged climate, it's advisable to steer clear of controversy. Emotional responses to sudden changes are typically suppressed by authority figures, adding another layer of complexity to an already volatile environment.

    Given that the Aries Supermoon opposes the Libra Sun/Pallas Athena and is linked through two semisquares—one from Venus/Juno to the Sun/Pallas Athena and another from the Moon to Uranus—you have what's commonly termed a "Hard Cradle." This astrological formation is dynamic and pushes individuals to address intense conflicts and rigid tensions. It often produces stress or friction that culminates in an event or events serving as a catalyst for dynamic growth.

    OTHER STRANGE NONSENSE AND DARK DRAMAS
    Mercury in Virgo opposing Neptune in Pisces generates a perplexing fog over communication and information channels. While Mercury in Virgo seeks clarity and precision, Neptune in Pisces clouds the narrative with illusion and ambiguity. This opposition creates a dissonance that can feel like wading through a swamp of misinformation. What is factual and well-defined in Virgoan terms becomes nebulous and open to interpretation under the Piscean influence. Expect a wave of confusion where straightforward data morphs into a murky blend of facts and fiction. The challenge here is to discern reality from illusion, a task made particularly difficult as each planet undermines the other's clarity.

    Venus also forms a sextile to Mars in Libra, over whom she also holds pull. Mars is pretty hopeless in Libra; his assertiveness is undoubtedly compromised by his inability to make a decisive move. It’s like seeing an injustice, an infraction, and knowing you have to do something… anything, but being so crippled by propriety, fearing the fallout from being on the wrong side of any outcome that you decidedly do nothing. Until they come for you, that is…

    The most ominous aspect here is the cardinal T-Square involving Mars in Libra on the South Node, opposed by the unpredictable Chiron and the wild Eris on the Aries North Node, both forming a square with the darkly manipulative Pluto in Capricorn. The position of Mars is especially alarming; it sits precisely at the 21º Libra degree, where the Solar Eclipse will manifest in just two weeks. With the Sun equally as debilitated in Libra, it suggests that diplomacy and fence-sitting may not hold up against the raw, confrontational energies at play in Aries, nor darker forces seeking authoritarian control in Capricorn. This formation intensifies existing tensions, suggesting transformative, if not destructive, forces at play. At every level, something must happen, but what.. and by whom? You?? It's a celestial powder keg awaiting a spark, one that could detonate with the coming eclipse."
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    "Judgments Unhinged": The ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE at 21°♎08', Saturday, October 14, 2023, 17:56 UTC
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    "A Universe in Major Flux: Under a South Node Eclipse, Libra's Scales Tip Violently Between Chaos and Authenticity—Brace for Revelations, Ruptures, and Radical Swingshifts

    Greeting Fellow Travellers,


    While many sensed that the final Supermoon of 2023 in fiery Aries lit the fuse for a "Cosmic Powderkeg," the full extent of its impact was beyond our wildest conjectures—and still is. The malevolent energies of Pluto and Eris obscure much, revealing the depths of their darkness only in slithers and fragments, perhaps only further distorting the picture. Post-September 23 Equinox, we were all but guaranteed seismic shifts whose magnitude was unprecedented in our lifetimes. Indeed, the intricate geometry of the September 29 Supermoon's ‘Hard Cradle’ ignited societal paradoxes, propelling folks into "battles for freedoms that, ironically, they may be ill-equipped to handle." This celestial unrest was merely a prelude to the eclipse season. Further exacerbating tensions, Mars, then misaligned along the Libra South Node during the Aries Supermoon, has since triggered another horrific conflict among contentious neighbouring tribes. As we gear up for the year's second eclipse at 21°08' Libra, we stand at the precipice of a monumental universal reckoning.The Annular Solar Eclipse
    An annular eclipse occurs when the apogee Moon, farther than usual from the Earth, passes in front of the Sun, leaving a ring-like "annulus" of fiery brilliance. This celestial spectacle, visible in the early daylight hours across a swath of the U.S. and Central America, is not your mere sky-gazing fodder. Occurring once every six months, eclipse implications are profound and wide-ranging. This South Node eclipse acts like a cosmic circuit breaker, shutting down energy outflows and issuing a celestial "stop order." Things must cease. To clear the way for evolutionary growth, we must cast aside practices and trends that have grown so heavy they’ve become soul-crushingly burdensome.

    Libra isn't just about balance, peace and harmony; At the South Node, a Solar Eclipse is the harbinger of imbalance and breakdowns in negotiations, particularly after Mars's incendiary activation during the Aries Supermoon. Whether in our personal relationships or global foreign relations; be they in our social media feeds, over-the-fence encounters, or internal dialogues, it's time to quit the schmaltzy niceties and charades and get real. This celestial event, opposed by Chiron/Eris, T-squared by Pluto and quincunxed by Uranus, is a monumental glove-slap; a siren song for true authenticity, even if it procures conflict and strife.

    Brace for disruption: legal quagmires, diplomatic failures, and collapsing alliances. Mars's activation of this eclipse degree has escalated this to explosive levels, heightening risks of conflict—international or otherwise. Not only do efforts for arbitration, legislation, and contracts face gridlock and collapse, but personal relationships will also bear the brunt—marriages strained, divorces expedited, and gender/race/religious/political disputes won't find resolution; in short, instead of pacifying, a Libra South Node eclipse will only intensify imbalances.



    Opposition to Chiron and Eris at the North Node
    The imminent fusion of the Chiron and Eris archetypes at the North Node end creates a paradoxical blend of a healer-disruptor. While Chiron empathises with wounds, teaches, and heals, Eris dislodges, destabilises, and provokes. Combined, these forces form a radical outsider, a “wounded upstart”—healing through disruption or disrupting to heal. This paradoxical energy is a brimming cauldron of long-standing activism, focused on subverting the status quo while offering paths to recovery, often through inflicting pain. It's not merely the frenzied act of obliterating what no longer works out of utter desperation; it's also about imparting a grave lesson through acts of grievous devastation. The aim is to reconstruct through total annihilation but from a vantage point steeped in the wisdom gleaned from hardship and exclusion.

    In the context of the last Chiron/Eris conjunction in 1971-72, this was a period marked by a host of tensions and breakthroughs. The U.S. was deeply entangled in the Vietnam War, causing generational rifts and protests; civil rights and feminist movements were shaking the societal foundations. The Pentagon Papers were released, ripping off the bandage on government deceit; the Cold War continued to create international tension; the Watergate Scandal was about to break, leading to a crisis of confidence in American governance. Many things in the collective psyche became rattled, whilst individually, in medicine and healing, awareness and understanding of PTSD came to the fore.

    The Chiron/Eris archetype carries the stigma of not only being wounded, but the indignity of being marginalised, pushed to the fringes, or relegated to societal "ghettos." It's an energy that speaks to both personal and collective pain—the bruises we bear and the stigma we endure. Socially, disenfranchised groups, driven by a sense of both woundedness and rage, seek to find their voice, claim their space and rights, refusing to be silenced. In a way, these events bear the hallmark of the Chiron-Eris energy: exposing painful truths and the ugly sides of governance, shaking us out of complacency, pushing marginalized issues to the forefront, and calling for reforms.

    As their midpoint is activated by the opposition to this Libra solar eclipse, and with another conjunction on the horizon for 2025-26, we might expect an amplification of these themes but at a higher octave. Escalating tensions between the 'outcasts' and 'elites,' rising activism, uncomfortable disclosures of societal wounds, and a call for radical reforms become themes that can no longer be denied. And given the current state of the world, with social divisions and the global crisis, the upcoming activation could serve as a catalyst for ugly scenes that stir the collective consciousness into revolutionary changes in the way we heal societal wounds.

    T-Squaring Tensions
    A South Node Libra eclipse calls for a cold, hard look at our collective social pitfalls—compelling us to scrutinise some of this Cardinal Air sign's most unsavoury traits that lurk within us all.

    From paralysing indecisiveness and superficial snobberies to virtue signalling and performative alliances, the list of disingenuous tactics we need to lose in order to improve our world goes on. People-pleasing tendencies, trite niceties, passive-aggressiveness, co-dependencies, obnoxious vanities and the sort of emotional detachment that leaves others out in the cold—all are up for celestial review. It’s not enough that this eclipse riles up transgenerational wounds of Chiron/Eris, but T-Squaring Pluto, now direct in late-degree Capricorn, launches matters into an irrevocable series of troubles. Pluto—lord of the underworld—square to both the eclipse and the Chiron/Eris mix at the North Node, acts like the invisibly powerful cosmic puppeteer pulling at the seams of societal integrity.

    Since 2008, Pluto's crawl through Capricorn has been systematically upending power structures, reaching a peak of subterfuge and control tactics post-2019. Its direct turn now acts like a demonic release valve, exacerbating existing fissures. This heavy-weight planet is not just revealing but relishing in the dark underbelly of systemic deceit. It amplifies the culture of silencing and censorship, the ostracism, the "shadow witchhuntery," turning each of us into hyper-vigilant agents of our own complicit oppression.

    Amidst this climate, dissent is not just silenced but vilified, demonised, and systematically eradicated. Trust erodes, replaced by a cocktail of fear, self-censorship, and conformity. Pluto's square to the Nodal axis amplifies the agony, making collective healing a Sisyphean task.

    This celestial standoff is not just a moment; it's a threshold. It's an invitation to stare down the systemic "daddy-trauma" and societal abuse enabled by Pluto's iron grip. The shadows are dark, and the scenes will be grotesque. But confronting this collective spell head-on is the only path to societal transformation—a journey toward a future where authenticity isn't just allowed but celebrated.

    But wait, there’s more…
    While Pluto in Capricorn manipulates the collective shadow, throwing our societal skeletons out of the closet, Uranus in Taurus introduces a wildcard, a wrench in the machinery of both our material and relational worlds. This dissonant aspect creates a psychic discord—a restless itch that disrupts the status quo. Its quincunx to this eclipse rattles all social foundations, shattering long-standing beliefs about interpersonal values, economics, and relationship dynamics.

    You could call this the celestial trifecta of existential dread. On one hand, Pluto, in late-degree Capricorn, triggers a dark night of the societal soul, revealing the rot of deeply-rooted systems of control. On the other, Uranus in Taurus rattles our individual and collective sense of security, shaking the earth beneath our feet. Nothing calls for financial independence, bodily autonomy, and land sovereignty like Uranus in Taurus. Its quincunx to the Libra South Node Eclipse serves as the revolutionary Molotov cocktail to the whole eclipse T-square.

    In a most uncomfortable flash, during the darkest moment of this eclipse, Uranus exposes the pretence, the masks, the curated realities—all of Libra's less-than-ingratiating traits, causing them to writ large in the cosmic sky, disrupting any chances of sweeping any of Pandora’s ills under the rug again. The gig is up. This eclipse is ruthlessly peeling back the façade, revealing the ugliness that lurks behind the masks of social niceties and false alliances.

    Beyond just a trifling momentary glitch in the cosmic matrix, this disruption to our consciousness precipitates a full-on systemic purge. No more hiding behind performative alliances or maintaining superficial airs and graces. In a world already teetering on the brink due to Pluto's dark manipulations and Uranus's erratic shifts, this Libra South Node Eclipse is the unwavering cosmic mirror forcing us to confront and discard our most unsavoury social tendencies. You can keep trying it on, but nothing yanks the curtains down on the performative dance we've been locked in like this South Node Libra eclipse.

    In essence, the double curveball of an Eclipse/Uranus quincunx forces a celestial breaking point—an absolute need for both internal and external recalibration to our entire value system. Every cherished facet of our lives—from relationships and financial security to cultural liberties and intellectual freedoms—is under siege. If you are feeling pulled in conflicting directions—stretched to your limits but also compelled to break old moulds, then you are at least awake to the demands of radical authenticity. Falling back on negative Libra traits like indecisiveness or avoidance won't serve you now. This is seriously no time for fence-sitting or lazy, self-aggrandising game-playing. Sure, the road ahead may tempt you to take sides in polarising issues, but that's only a distraction, a cop-out.

    The real challenge is to confront your own shadows and inconsistencies. Step into exploring the complexity; don't oversimplify it into false dichotomies. Taking sides can be a refuge for those unwilling to confront the messy, nuanced realities we all face. The best way forward? Engage deeply, boldly, sincerely, and hold your beliefs lightly (if at all). There are no “rights” or “wrongs”, “goods” and “bads” here - it’s all just a matter of perspective. This is what the Libra South Node wants us to learn and to let go of. Come back to centre and be ready to evolve as new truths emerge. Radical authenticity demands no less.



    Of course, your individual journey is far more nuanced and the choices you make are far more complex than the above themes. "
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    “Material Desires Magnified”: The LUNAR ECLIPSE at 05°09′ TAURUS, Saturday, October 28, 2023, 20:25 UTC
    October 29, 2023
    ASTROLOGY OF NOW, Lunation article
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    "The Oct. 28, 2023, partial lunar eclipse, peaking at 20:14:03 UTC, marks a celestial crescendo in a 2-year series of transformative cosmic events. Visible across central and eastern Africa, most of Europe, and western and central Asia, and marking moonrise and moonset events from the Americas to the far reaches of eastern Asia and Australia, this eclipse is a pivotal moment for those in tune with the celestial rhythms. Whether you’re planning observations or rituals, the eclipse’s reach and impact underscore its significance in the current astrological landscape, especially as humanity navigates the profound shifts highlighted by the latest spate of Taurus and Scorpio eclipses.

    THE TAURUS/SCORPIO JOURNEY:
    The recent sequence of Taurus and Scorpio eclipses has produced nothing short of an evolutionary odyssey, punctuating humanity’s attempt to transition into a post-Covid era marked by a reevaluation of core values, a shedding of destructive tendencies, and a quest for sustainable stability. The Scorpio South Node, arguably the most sinister emblem of the Moon’s Fall, often unleashed humanity’s darkest tendencies—our propensity for destruction, power struggles, and deep-seated karmic residues, acted out through our most toxic habits, addictions and struggles to manipulate and control. It’s like the universe giving us a mirror, reflecting not just our worst traits but also the subterranean complexities that even we are unaware of.

    Since November 2021, we have seen no less than three Taurus and three Scorpio eclipses. Eclipses around the Pluto-ruled Scorpio South Node have forced out the most unsettling truths, like a Pandora’s box, unveiling the often mysterious intrigue hidden deep within the ancestry of our collective subconscious’ darkest secrets. Through Pluto’s corrosive processes, they precipitate wild, compulsive eruptions that are akin to spewing volcanic magma, revealing unresolved karmic complexes.

    The Taurus North Node, where the Moon is exalted, offers an evolutionary leap toward stability and grounding, countering the chaotic fervour of Scorpio. As the nodes transitioned, so did we—from being embroiled in entanglements of our own making to realising the profound simplicity of what we actually need to survive and thrive. The Taurus eclipses are, hence, celestial markers indicating a collective shift towards values that are more earth-bound, sustainable, and attuned to the ‘here and now.’ The Taurus element holds a space, serving as a cosmic rehab, inviting us to rebuild authentic values from the ground up. Eclipses at this end have served as spiritual milestones in our sometimes torrid earth journey, from whence we can process the deeply conditioned cycles of abuse and manipulation, tame our inner demons and apply their intensity to reconstruct a newfound sense of peace and material security.

    Moving from the intricate complex karmic web spun by the Scorpion intensity to the healing, grounding energy of Taurus, we make peace with what was as we make room for what could be.

    AIDS & HINDRANCES: Aspects to this Lunation
    The final Taurus eclipse sees the world at its most tense and horridly explosive. Against the Scorpio Sun, it is as if things between us are ready to blow, and we have no idea how to hold it together. We want change, but the resistant quality of fixed-sign opposition fortifies egos whose agenda is unwavering, prioritising self-preservation over collective evolution. Adding to this is the conjunction between Mercury and Mars, whose opposition to Jupiter amplifies the discord, driving conversations deeper into the realm of hidden motives and unsettling truths. This atmosphere of intense scrutiny, combined with Taurus’s inherent desire for stability, presents a challenging paradox. On the one hand, there’s an inexorable pull toward confrontation, conflict and revelation; on the other, a profound need for accustomed comforts, security and steady defiance to hold onto our position. Jupiter’s conjunction to the Moon only inflates emotional responses, magnifying deeply rooted sentiments and driving actions based on amplified instincts rather than rational deliberation.



    Further complicating matters, Neptune’s semi-square to Jupiter and sesqui-square to the Mercury/Mars conjunction refracts the light of truth, skewing perceptions and clouding judgments. This diffusion of clarity sends ripples through the discourse, questioning our very grasp on reality. Additionally, Neptune’s opposition to Venus, the ruler of the eclipse, injects an unhealthy dose of idealism and delusion into the mix, making it even harder to discern genuine sentiments from deceptive allure. Following the Libra Solar Eclipse, there is much phoney ploy in our political manoeuvring as we teeter to stay on the decisive end of any argument. In such an environment, discerning truth becomes a Herculean task, with each revelation seeming more elusive than the last. It is perhaps important that we remember to check the source of our discontentment since this eclipse brings to the fore that, even in chaos, one must seek clarity, lest they be lost in the swirling mists of Neptune’s illusions.

    MESSAGES OF PEACE:
    As the world teeters on the brink of total and unmitigated destruction, individuals grapple with heightened internal turmoil—a volatile mix of misguided hope and impossible despair. Amidst this chaos, this lunar eclipse functions like a cosmic flashpoint, forcing us to confront the source of our emotional maelstrom head-on and bring it to a stable place.

    Taurus wants us to shift from mere survival to abundant living. Stop chasing what you think you’re cheated of; focus on what you genuinely need. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of self-destruction and haunted by your demons, Taurus’ earthly energy beckons you to find stability and peace.

    This final Taurus eclipse is your cosmic seal of approval, pushing you to make peace with your dark side, settle in a state of contentment, far away from Scorpio’s seething volcanoes. It’s a transition from violent battlefields to a garden of peace. This two-year process has jostled you out of the pits of misery, urging you to enjoy the abundance of life without relapsing into past patterns of self-sabotage. It’s been a journey indeed. How have you fared?"
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    "Time to Settle the Score": The NEW MOON at 20°43' SCORPIO
    Monday, November 13, 2023, 09:29 UTC
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    "Scorpio is pissed. Who is he pissed with? And why? Is it a parent who neglected, abandoned him as a child, leaving a void of unmet emotional needs? Could it be crusty old Uncle Freddy, whose holiday stay left a dark, indelible mark on Scorpio's psychosexual development? Daily beatings from a schoolyard bully? Or was it Father O'Reilly, down in the rectory basement?

    Or is his grinding fury still brooding over a romantic rejection from a teenage sweetheart, or a former partner whose infidelity not only broke his trust but also his heart? Such a devastating breach could explain the lingering haunt of violation fueling his rage. Equally plausible is some resentment towards a workplace bully, whose constant torment might have left scars that time hasn't healed.Scorpio's anger could also have broader, more systemic roots. He might be seething at an institution or corporation from which he was wronged so badly that it derailed his entire career path, or perhaps a financial establishment that ruthlessly stripped him of his life savings, a cruel exploitation of his good merit and earnest hard work. Moreover, his anger could be aimed at a government whose corrupt officials' actions led to war, uprooting him from his homeland and forcing him into the life of a refugee, subjected to a lifetime of displacement, demeaning servitude and racist abuse.

    Moreover, Scorpio's seething wrath might transcend personal or even contemporary issues, delving deep into the chthonic realm of generational trauma. He might be grappling with the residual effects of ancestral tragedies, a curse of sorts that has plagued his lineage since the Dark Ages, leaving each generation to inherit the misery and destitution of the last.

    Whatever it is, Scorpio ain't telling. He remains tight-lipped, a testament to the sombre nature of his fixed water sign. Within him, he harbours a corrosively residual pool of concentrated pain and trauma that resonates through every cell, much like water – ever retaining, ever reverberating emotions. This wellspring of bitterness, though often concealed beneath the surface, is nevertheless potent and ever-present.

    This emotional reservoir is not static; it charges Scorpio with a relentless sense of unfinished business, a compulsion for resolution that cannot be ignored. It's as if each memory, each past slight or injustice, is a wave that bounces within the walls of his inner echo chamber, accumulating like a toxic sediment of anger and a thirst for retribution.

    Thus, Scorpio carries within him an immense vitriol, a deep-seated need for vengeance. This is not mere anger; it is a crusade to right the perceived wrongs, to restore balance to the scales that have been so grievously tipped against him. This quest for retribution, or perhaps revenge, is not just a path he chooses; it's a path he feels compelled to walk, akin to a soul possessed, driven by the intense emotional turmoil that defines his very essence.

    However, as we know, water is the most adaptable of elements, its residual memory moulded by the shape of the vessel containing it. For Scorpio, this analogy holds deep significance. His emotions, like water, are subject to being influenced and constrained by the circumstances and environments that have shaped his life. The traumas, betrayals, and injustices he has experienced have formed the vessel that now holds his emotional essence, shaping his reactions, perceptions, and ultimately, his actions.



    This malleability of memories suggests that while Scorpio's emotions are intense and deep, they are also subject to change and evolution. The shape of his emotional responses and the nature of his memories are not fixed; they are influenced by his current experiences, perceptions, and personal growth. Just as water changes form to fit its container, Scorpio's emotions and memories can transform as he navigates through different phases of his life.

    This fluidity also means that Scorpio's path towards healing or resolution is not linear. His journey of coping with and eventually overcoming the traumas and betrayals he has experienced is dynamic, constantly reshaped by new insights, relationships, and flashing realisations. His ability to adapt, to let his emotions flow and reshape, becomes a crucial aspect of his journey towards healing and finding peace. By recontextualising his past, understanding the deeper roots of his anger, and perhaps seeking closure, excoriating old layers of dead skin or exacting justice in a constructive manner, he can alter the shape of his emotional container, allowing for a new, more positive form of emotional memory to take hold.

    In this light, Scorpio's journey is not just one of seeking vengeance for wrongs perceived but also one of personal transformation and healing, guided by the fluid, ever-changing nature of his emotions.

    As the dark Moon draws to its synodic reset in Scorpio, it threatens to align with Mars, the ancient ruler of this enigmatic and intense sign. This New Moon conjunction will mark a period of profound emotional and psychological depth, stirring the primordial waters of survival instinct and deep-seated desires.



    Far from a mere astral occurrence, this celestial confluence is the first lunation after the spectacular Eclipse period of October, which saw world tensions reach a most brutal crescendo. Here, the Scorpio New Moon stings us like a cosmic catalyst, igniting the subterranean fires of Scorpio's long-brewing rage and indignation. The multifaceted traumas Scorpio harbours – the familial betrayals, the sting of romantic treacheries, the systemic injustices that have marred his path, and the ancestral curses spurring his quest for survival and triumph – are now summoned to the fore by this alignment under this darkest of constellations.

    Against Uranus
    The triple conjunction of the Sun, Moon, and Mars in Scorpio, opposing Uranus in Taurus, creates a powerful cosmic tension. This alignment triggers an eruption of past ills, long buried in the hidden depths of Scorpio's psyche, to rise to the surface for healing. Scorpio's intense, transformative energy, aggravated by Mars, pushes for deep emotional catharsis and the unearthing of hidden truths.

    Uranus in Taurus introduces a contrasting dynamic, symbolising awakening and radical change, particularly in areas related to values, resources, property, land and economic stability. This fixed opposition creates friction between Scorpio's desire for deep, inner transformation and the disruptive, liberating forces of Uranus, an almighty clash between the urge to delve into the past and confront emotional traumas, and the need to break free from old fundamental and traditional patterns and start to adopt innovative new paradigms.

    Beyond just a battle of wills between the old and new beckons a necessary but tumultuous upheaval for regrowth. The collective eruption of past traumas provides a chance for profound healing, while Uranus's awakening forces challenge us to reimagine our future, to build upon a foundation of truth and authentic transformation. This may not be easy. Sometimes it's better to remain pissed and not deal with the problem; keep it all bottled up inside. It's the devil you know, and it sure feels like ours to want to perpetuate. But the time has come, and something seems like it has to give. Tragically, fixed signs find it hard to bend. There is almost always a break, and under a Mars/Uranus lunation, this will happen suddenly. What is initiated upon this lunation will have devastating consequences if not met with brilliance and insight into our current condition.

    In essence, this period marks a pivotal point in our collective and individual journeys. It's a time of intense emotional reckoning, yet also an opportunity for rebirth and renewal, as we navigate the delicate balance between confronting our deepest shadows and stepping boldly into a new, more enlightened existence.



    Trine to Neptune
    Neptune's influence during this period acts as a soothing balm on the Scorpion's sores, tempering the intense and often turbulent emotions stirred up by the Scorpio New Moon and its conjunction with Mars. Neptune, known for its association with healing, spirituality, and compassion, provides a much-needed counterbalance to the raw, penetrating energy of Scorpio.

    As Scorpio delves into the depths of emotional pain and trauma, Neptune's trine offers a gentle, healing presence. This aspect brings a sense of calm and understanding, allowing for a more compassionate approach to deep-seated wounds. Neptune's energy encourages forgiveness, both of self and others, and promotes a more empathetic understanding of the pain underlying Scorpio's rage and desire for retribution.

    This soothing influence is particularly significant given the intense and sometimes destructive nature of Scorpio's emotions. Neptune's presence can help mitigate the risk of getting lost in these emotions, providing a guiding light towards healing and transcendence. It offers a reminder that amidst the turmoil, there is an opportunity for spiritual growth and the release of old patterns that no longer serve.

    Neptune's trine also enhances intuition and psychic sensitivity, allowing for a deeper connection with the subconscious mind. This connection can reveal insights into the root causes of pain and anger, facilitating a more profound healing process. It encourages Scorpio to look beyond the surface, to understand the deeper spiritual lessons and growth opportunities presented by their challenges.

    We all have Scorpio somewhere in our chart; somewhere where we carry the pain, either holding it in or projecting it outwardly upon others. Similarly, we also carry the potential for immense healing and regeneration. Hence, this period affects each of us in some area of our lives. "
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    ERIS CONJUNCT THE NORTH NODE AT 24°20′ ARIES [Nov. 27]
    November 22, 2023
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    "Eris, the embodiment of the scorned feminine warrior archetype, is deeply embedded in our collective psyche as a force unafraid to intervene and blow the whistle on hidden truths, especially when marginalised or banished. Her energy is not just about provocation but also about exposing the underlying dynamics of power and exclusion; of dominance and neglect.

    In mythology, Eris is notorious for instigating the Trojan War by exposing the vanity and competitiveness of the gods, a narrative that resonates with her current astrological influence. Her conjunction with the Aries North Node, exact on November 27th at 24°20′ Aries, signals a period where her disruptive yet truth-revealing fury aligns with summoning us all on our collective path towards destiny.

    Aries, a sign notorious for its storming nature and audacious front, amplifies Eris’s urgent and immediate call for action. This conjunction, in the fiery, headstrong sign of the ram suggests a period of bold, unflinching changes, where individuals and societies are more inclined to confront and address long-standing issues of injustice and inequality. The assertive nature of Aries fuels Eris’s zeal to hurl fireballs at the status quo and shake up any ingrained complacency.

    Mars’ opposition to this conjunction on October 6th served as a significant trigger. Mars, ruler of Aries, escalates the level of aggression and conflict potential to Eris’s already potent energy. The opposition set in motion a series of events or conflicts that will reach a climax or point of significant development around the time of the exact conjunction. It’s a dynamic that could manifest in personal experiences as a struggle for autonomy and recognition, and on a global scale as heightened political or social tensions.

    Eris’ leverage, especially in conjunction with the North Node in Aries, might be seen in various global phenomena. From rising movements/campaigns for greater independence and unmitigated equity, and from the emboldening of marginalised voices to aggravated political upheavals where suppressed frustrations and rivalries come to the fore, her impact is far-reaching and could catalyse personal journeys where many have the courage to finally come to terms and shamelessly assert their true identity, especially for those who have felt sidelined or unheard.

    The strife and discord of a scorned and triggered Eris, combined with the connective, karmic quality of the North Node, is a call for both collective and individual awakenings. This is a time when hidden truths, once revealed to all, lead to catabolic shakedowns in how we view power, demand equality, and assail our own indigenous rights in shaping the future of our landscape. Sure, this period might be marked by wars, difficulties, catastrophic turmoil, and societal upheavals, but it also holds the potential for groundbreaking shifts towards enacting greater authenticity and exacting transgenerational justice.

    Of course, it’s most possible that the big catastrophe, or multiple catastrophes, are already unfolding, setting humanity on a trajectory of irreversible change. Part of our immense despair and furious reactivity comes from our unconscious anguish collectively feeding into this.

    For instance, there are enough of us invested in the belief that a severe climate crisis looms large and that we have entered an era of unparalleled environmental woes, where extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and a string of devastating natural disasters are early signs that we are entering a new epoch of wild ecological instability. Whether this is man-made or helped by epochal cosmological patterns, we’re feeling it.

    Alongside this, and following the dimly-handled CV19 (remember?), the threat of another global pandemic(s), one more virulent and deadly, is not out of the question. We know our systems are ill-equipped and our ‘experts’ incompetent to handle a real public health calamity.

    And, i’m not forgetting to mention that alongside these perils is the grim possibility that ongoing wars between feuding neighbours could spawn international conflict, which very plausibly could escalate to thermonuclear levels, threatening unimaginable destruction and loss. Meanwhile, the unchecked march of AI and technology, especially the advancement of algorithmic, technologically enhanced AGI-like machine-learning bots, brings not only ethical and privacy concerns but also existential threats to human autonomy and livelihoods.

    Also, the rate of biodiversity loss (species extinction) due to deforestation, strip-mining, overfishing, and general ecosystem destruction is alarming, potentially leading us to the point of no return and sabotaging the delicate balance of life on Earth. These ecological collapses to the food chain could result from various factors, including ocean acidification and the demise of crucial ecosystems, like corals. It’s very possible that economic and social collapse also looms, with global economies weakened by overinflation, corporate inequities and unsustainable practices, potentially leading to widespread societal and financial breakdown.

    I could go on, and then one might wave their fist at me for being a doomsayer, but hey, like the fabled Cassandra, I’ve been saying all along, this was coming. Individually, you may be blessed with a tremendous sense of well-being, and that’s wonderful. But in context of the larger picture, there is something very unsettling with how the well-being of our world is being handled.

    Our world is overrun by gargantuan monsters who threaten great geopolitical instability and hence resource scarcity, especially over freshwater and basic needs. Things could suddenly switch to survival mode, which could escalate into large-scale conflicts, affecting millions. The spectre of large-scale technological disasters, such as internet or global communication network outages, sinister data breaches, or uncontrolled AI developments, add a dimension of disruption not yet seen.

    The scale of the current outer planet developments is impossible to fathom unless one takes a look at long-range, often invisible cycles. But something (everything) seems to be coming to a head. Acknowledging the gravity of our situation, we must also remember our resilience as a species, our capacity for innovation, and our innate desire for cooperation and peace will ultimately prevail. The path ahead may be fraught with challenges, but it is also rife with opportunities for adaptation, healing, and new growth."
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    SATURN IN PISCES: Spiritual Realignment from the 90s to Now
    November 23, 2023
    ASTROLOGY OF NOW
    https://angstoic.com/2023/11/saturn-...he-90s-to-now/



    "Meanwhile, up here on Middle Earth, things ain’t so “normal”.

    Saturn, ruler of the physical, more structured realms of consciousness, is now moving direct at the beginning of Pisces, ushering in a new chapter in our collective and individual experiences, which in itself is closing the book on the last 28-30 years of our conception of reality. It is a strange period which marks a lurid departure from the more rigid, scientific-focused orthodoxies of Capricorn and Aquarius (think back to the late 1980s, early 90’s, if you can), where hardnosed Saturn felt more at home than in the ethereal, boundless waters of Pisces (’93-96).

    Yet Saturn is still Saturn, and as the gruff old timekeeper saunters through the quantum fields of Pisces, he demands a thorough restructuring of our spiritual beliefs, imaginative inspirations, and collective empathy.

    Over the next two years, this transit will test our global solidity in all things intangible and mostly imperceptible, a concept that may seem paradoxical at first. Under Saturn’s influence, the abstract and often elusive qualities of Pisces are summoned into a more concrete form. Whilst this period calls for a rigorous approach to all things’ spiritual’ and ‘surreal’, it also urges us to crystallise our wildest dreams and start manifesting our most heightened ideals into tangible outcomes.

    It is also a time when we assess our capacity to break on through into psychedelic understandings of what lies beyond the 3D plane, the realm of Jungian buddhafields of the enlightenment of subconscious and metaphysical realms (think Watts/McKenna). I know it’s hard to explain to those who haven’t yet journeyed to the back of beyond, but Saturn in Pisces challenges us to confront the shadows deep within our psyche, dance with the angels and demons of our alternate natures, and make contact and peace with those. It is about a time of deep psychological healing and growth, lessons which are about recognising and respecting the limits within our spiritual and emotional realms, even as we explore these boundless waters using whatever tangible means we can get our hands on.

    Don’t worry, strange things, tools & artifices will become available to you to help you journey deeper into your psyche, if you’re so inclined. If not, you will become confounded and frustrated by it all, possibly to the point of utter exasperation and despair.

    As in the early to mid 1990’s, when the pensively dour, often sombre themes inherent in grunge music reflected the introspective psychical experimentation of the ‘heroin chic’, exemplified by gaunt models like Kate Moss and artists like Kurt Cobain, who became emblematic in voicing the existential angst and disillusionment of an entire generation. It was a time when the polished, well-scripted veneer of the 1980s gave way to a more gritty, unfiltered expression of emotion, unashamedly delving into themes of alienation, an existential sense of loss and despair, and a desolate quest for meaning.

    The early 90s also saw a resurgence of interest in psychedelics, not just as rec-drugs but as tools for exploring consciousness and spirituality. Alongside all this, the newly formed rave culture and its ritualistic techo beats gained momentum, with MDMA (Ecstasy) becoming a key psychotropic vehicle of this movement. Beyond just escapism; it represented a collective yearning for holistic, heart-centred connection, telepathic unity, and transcendence – experiences that are deeply Piscean in nature. Raves became spaces where conventional social structures dissolved, and a more fluid, inclusive, and empathetic mode of interaction emerged.

    There was also a growing interest in holistic therapies and alternative medicines, including the use of natural psychedelics for healing purposes- integrating Saturn in Pisces’ conventional wisdom with modern understanding, a focus on healing not just the body, but also the mind and spirit.

    Of course, all exterior props and agents of dissolution eventually wore off too, and when folks realised “the drugs don’t work” we were left to work it out for ourselves, but the crux is that it served its purpose and finally eroded away the last morsels of a previously conceived reality, making way for the seedlings of a new earth. That new earth is now itself coming full circle, about to dissipate away into the ethers as we lift the veil on a whole new level of consciousness.

    As in previous incarnations (i.e. 1964-67), Saturn’s journey through Pisces always ushers in an artificial high, then leads to a sense of spiritual discontentment, an utter disillusionment of life’s harsh realities and limitations as we come crashing down to earth with our most preciously idealistic visions.

    As Saturn holds a mutable T-Square over next Monday’s Gemini Full Moon, this can be a time of harsh spiritual testing, an existential reckoning where both the seemingly repetitive drivel of our daily media and our faith and beliefs are put under Saturn’s harsh, scrutinising gaze. The challenge will be making sense of all the senseless mind-nattering and maintaining hope and faith amidst the realisation of life’s inherent limitations. We might find ourselves grappling between everyday pragmatism and heightened idealism, seeing neither as satisfactory. This call for extreme unction grounds our otherworldly flights, spiritual fancies and abstract visions of ourselves into practical applications, either transmuting nebulous fantasies into structured plans or leaving us in a messy heap.

    If you’ve been dreaming big but lacking the framework to materialise those dreams, Saturn’s T-square will either serve as a bridge between the material and the mystical, urging you to manifest your most surreal ideals by anchoring them into some semblance of reality, or leave you dumped ashore like a surfer who’s sadly misjudged the towering wave of opportunity. This Full Moon also marks a high tide of profound spiritual maturation, where your Piscean dreams are not only tempered by the discipline of Saturn, but if your thoughts and ideas (Gemini) and attitudes and beliefs (Sadge) aren’t cutting it, it can lead into an existential crisis, in some sense creating a potent alchemy that can lead to both personal and global shifts in fast-fading phoney baloney worldviews…"
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    ERIS AND THE TROJAN HORSE
    November 24, 2023
    ASTROLOGY OF NOW
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    “Remember, the Trojan war began after ERIS pitched her apple of discord into an elite party, ending 10 years later, after a Trojan horse breached the city walls.
    ….In mythology, Eris is notorious for instigating the Trojan War by exposing the vanity and competitiveness of the gods, a narrative that resonates with her current astrological influence. Her conjunction with the Aries North Node, exact on November 27th at 24°20′ Aries, signals a period where her disruptive yet truth-revealing fury aligns with summoning us all on our collective path towards destiny… seen in various global phenomena. From rising movements/campaigns for greater independence and unmitigated equity and from the emboldening of marginalised voices to aggravated political upheavals where suppressed frustrations and rivalries come to the fore, Eris’ impact is far-reaching and could catalyse personal journeys where many have the courage to finally come to terms and shamelessly assert their true identity, especially for those who have felt sidelined or unheard…”

    ~ From ERIS CONJUNCT THE NORTH NODE AT 24°20′ ARIES [Nov. 27]

    In computer science, a “Trojan horse” refers to a type of malicious software that deceives users by masquerading as legitimate software. Like the ancient Greek story where soldiers hid inside a wooden horse to infiltrate Troy, a computer Trojan hides its true intent. Once inside a system, it can unleash unspeakable damage, such as stealing data, creating a backdoor for future access, or installing other harmful software that alters the original script. Unlike viruses or worms, Trojans don’t replicate themselves but rely on users to install them, often through a download or email attachment that appears harmless or enticing. This outward deception is the key characteristic that defines a Trojan horse in the digital realm.

    In virology, a concept akin to a computer “Trojan horse” is a virus mechanism where the virus disguises itself to evade the host’s immune system. Just like computer Trojans it deceives users, this biological strategy involves the virus cloaking itself with certain proteins or using other means to avoid detection and destruction by the host’s immune defenses. This allows the virus to enter and infect host cells undetected or to remain latent within the host for an extended period. By using such deceptive tactics, viruses can effectively propagate within their host, leading to a successful infection and transmission. This strategy is a key aspect of how some viruses, ie. HIV or influenza, operate and persist within their hosts.

    In politics, a “Trojan horse” refers to a strategy or tactic where an individual, group, policy, or piece of legislation is presented as benign or beneficial, but in reality, harbours a deeply hidden, often sinister, agenda. Also drawing from the ancient Greek tale, the concept symbolises some form of deception and subterfuge to achieve ends that might not be accepted if their true nature was openly disclosed.

    For instance, a policy might be introduced under the guise of serving the “greater public interest”, but its hidden purpose could be to advance a specific group’s interests or to undermine a particular segment of society. Alternatively, a politician or political group might present themselves as aligned with a set of noble-seeming ideals or goals to gain support or entry into a system, but once inside, they pursue a different, often contrary agenda.

    Such tactics rely on the inattention, naivety and trustingness of the greater public and on the element of surprise. It can be used to gain political power, change policies, or shift public opinion in ways that would be difficult or impossible if true intentions were transparent from the start.

    In war and espionage, the “Trojan horse” concept is employed through strategies that hinge on masterful deception and tactical exploitation of trust. The strategic spread of misinformation plays a key role, where false intelligence is fed to the enemy to lead them astray. Covert agents or double agents serve as human Trojans, infiltrating enemy ranks while secretly gathering intelligence or sabotaging efforts from within.

    In the realm of cyber warfare, digital Trojans in the form of malware masquerade as legitimate software to breach security systems for data theft or system disruption. Similarly, physical sabotage can be implemented by supplying the enemy with materials or equipment that appear functional but are intended to fail. Even vehicles or large containers can be used to smuggle personnel or equipment past enemy lines, reminiscent of the original wooden horse. Same with biological warfare-toxic agents masquerading as life-saving medicines. Lastly, psychological warfare employs tactics that seem beneficial to the enemy but are designed to manipulate decisions or morale, subtly cajoling outcomes in favour of the attacker. Each of these methods is sneaky in design and capitalises on the element of surprise by targeting vulnerabilities in the enemy’s perception or usual defence systems.

    * throughout, 2020 and 2021 Eris was contacted several times by Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto, all from the later degrees of Capricorn."
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    “Awakening to Uncertainty”: The FULL MOON at 04°51′ GEMINI, Monday, November 27, 2023, 09:16 UTC
    November 27, 2023
    ASTROLOGY OF NOW, Lunation articles
    https://angstoic.com/2023/11/awakeni...2023-0916-utc/

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    "So, the celestial wheel cranks over into the higher gears, ushering in Sagittarius season, and we embark on the more expansive leg of our cosmic journey, a period initiated by the pursuit of truth and a greater understanding of our world and our place in it.

    Sadge season, traditionally associated with the philosopher and the explorer, invites us to broaden our horizons and seek to know more. Yet, as we venture into this vast, untamed territory, an early Gemini Full Moon presents us with a complex counterpoint, almost immediately contrasting our speculative search for meaning with themes of facts, data, mundane communication, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity. This Full Moon, always a time of confronting awarenesses, is enriched by the interplay of multiple celestial bodies. This lunation paints a vivid picture of our current cosmic narrative, particularly as we navigate a world still reeling from recent global upheavals, spilling over into international conflicts and standing on the brink of a new year filled with shocks and uncertainties.

    Sagittarius Season: An Odyssey of Expansion and Wisdom
    As Sagittarius season unfolds, spearheaded by the archer’s arrow, it calls for an expansive exploration beyond the confines of the familiar, urging us to seek broader perspectives in various realms of life. This mutable/fire season ignites a collective restlessness, a burning desire to seek truth, justice, and wisdom, encouraging us to journey beyond our immediate surroundings to embrace a world rich with diverse narratives and insights.

    The presence of Mars and Ceres in early Sagittarius during this season weaves a dynamic interplay of assertiveness and nurturing into our pursuit of growth and understanding. Mars, symbolizing action and the warrior spirit, drives us to explore new territories and express our beliefs with unbridled enthusiasm. This planet’s energy, especially alongside the Sun, encourages a fearless approach to challenges, urging us to chase our goals with vigour. However, Mars in Sagittarius may also lead to hasty actions or overzealousness, where the thrill of exploration and the urge to assert our truths could eclipse the need for caution and empathy.

    Ceres, though a subtler influence, adds a nurturing dimension to our adventures, emphasizing the importance of care and sustenance amidst our quests. It reminds us to tend to the growth of our ideas and relationships with the same fervour we apply to their initiation, ensuring a harmonious balance between pursuit and preservation.



    Gemini Full Moon: Illuminating the Details Within the Big Picture.
    The Gemini Full Moon, occurring almost at the onset of Sadge season, heralds a critical, albeit premature, moment of reflection; the culmination of our ‘fact-gathering’; a juncture for synthesising our hypotheses about the state of our current reality. Ruled by Mercury, Gemini embodies the quintessence of communication and thought. However, Mercury’s current sojourn in the late degrees of Sagittarius presents a unique challenge. Not only in a sign where our messenger god finds itself somewhat out of its element, Mercury’s role as the courier of news becomes complex, dispelling rather than delivering clear-cut facts.

    Thrust also into its retrograde shadow, Mercury’s function is further impaired by a critical square with Neptune and a sesqui-quadrate with Jupiter, its dispositor. This muddies the call for the Gemini Moon’s hopes to reflect matters with any degree of clarity or purpose. The square with Neptune introduces a mist of uncertainty, blurring lines of distinction and seeding potential misinterpretations, chaos and confusion in our interactions. Like trying to traverse a landscape riddled with ambiguities, pushing us to discern truth amidst illusion, Mercury’s strained sesqui-square with dispositor Jupiter only amplifies our misproclamations and faltering hypotheses, leading to overstatements or speculations where gaps in understanding exist.

    Needless to say, the principles of faith and trust are somewhat distorted at this juncture, if not defrayed completely. Caution is advised.



    Venus in Libra: also forms hard aspects with the opposing luminaries, and the goddess of peace and love is challenged by the emerging ‘facts and truths’ flying around here. Looking to love and be loved, always, there’s a sense of underappreciation here, a heightened sensitivity to criticism and a forlorn struggle for acknowledgement, potentially hampering social dynamics and stymying ambitions to get along. Her calls for a harmonious approach, emotional maturity and the importance of finding common ground in relationships, fall on deaf ears in a landscape where contributions may feel overlooked and efforts unrewarded. At best, it feels as if any efforts to make ‘nice’ are simply performative and lacking sense or authenticity.

    Eris and the North Node: A Call for Revolutionary Change
    As Venus approaches the South Node and opposes the Eris-North Node conjunction in Aries, a powerful dynamic emerges. This alignment signifies a climactic moment where the need for massive, far-sweeping changes, particularly in areas of justice and equality, becomes undeniable. Eris, representing the fierce feminine warrior, demands the acknowledgement of marginalised voices and the rectification of long-standing imbalances. This planetary setup reflects a collective urge to challenge the status quo, to bring about revolutionary change, and to redefine our path forward. Much has fallen away in the past few years that has made it difficult to reclaim…

    Saturn in Pisces: The T-Square Bringing Discipline to Dreams
    The T-square formed by Saturn in Pisces with the Gemini Moon and the Sagittarius Sun/Mars/Ceres conjunction adds profound frustration and energetic blocks, causing conceptual matters to ossify into a stalemate. Saturn, the taskmaster, in the mystical waters of Pisces, demands a grounding of our spiritual beliefs and imaginative aspirations. He sees through both the folly of inane words and soundbites and the quest for disingenuous theories and doomed hypotheses. Saturn challenges us to bring structure and discipline to our dreams and visions, his influence is a call to action, urging us to transform our ideals into tangible realities.

    Global Context: Navigating a World in Disarray
    In the global arena, the current astrological signature reflects a world engulfed in turmoil. The Gemini Full Moon, occurring during Sagittarius season, casts a spotlight on a planet grappling with geopolitical conflicts, economic instability, and a profound search for meaning post-Covid. The Eris-North Node conjunction in Aries implores societies to address ingrained and transgenerational issues head-on, while Saturn in Pisces suggests a path forward rooted in empathy and spiritual depth.

    Yet, this celestial backdrop also portends a world deeply divided, a collective mired in uncertainty over where to place faith and upon whom. Trust issues are tearing us apart. From nations torn apart by ideological wars to individuals questioning the integrity of corporations, banks, and political entities, the world stands at an intersectional crossroads. These divisions are beyond circumstantial or geopolitical; they cut through the very fabric of personal belief, pitting principles against each other in a seemingly insurmountable standoff.



    A Call for Cohesion
    As we traverse Sagittarius season under the Gemini Full Moon’s glow, we are called to a profound moment of introspection and amalgamation of seemingly disparate ends. This lunar phase incites a deep examination of how we communicate and connect in a world rife with conflict and division. What messages are we sending? How are they interpreted? The fiery spirit of Sagittarius compels us to seek greater truths and noble values, while Saturn in Pisces tempers any excesses with a sobering dose of reality, urging us to ground our spiritual and imaginative aspirations in the practical realm.

    Illuminated by Gemini’s meticulous focus on presenting facts, this Full Moon melds our desires for expansion with a pursuit of understanding and empathy, for if we cannot see the truth, we may at least imagine a world without deception and distortions. The Full Moon’s interaction with cosmic forces summons us to elevate our consciousness. Here, we’re invited to confront the complexities of life, embracing them with wisdom and compassion. This period transcends mere observation, beckoning us to actively participate in forging a new narrative, one that honours both our collective humanity and our autonomous journeys into what is perhaps the most unknown tomorrow we have ever had to envisage. Amidst this era of stark division and uncertainty, the stars call us to come to this moment and begin to build a future that bridges our disparities, uniting us in our shared human odyssey."
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    “Facing a New Reality”: SAGITTARIUS SEASON UPDATE
    November 30, 2023
    ASTROLOGY OF NOW
    https://angstoic.com/2023/11/facing-...pdate/#respond


    [image: Marcela Bolívar]

    "Whether your body, some body, or the greater body corporate, this Full Moon literally showed us where the system is run down, feeble and defrayed, and if you haven’t got it yet, the theme this entire year has been “stop bull****ting yourself, it’s nearly over, so quit dwelling on it and move along already”.

    Nobody lied to you. Truth is, you didn’t know enough to call it, but now you do, and the time has come for all things flimsy, phoney and uncertain to keel over and… well, fall away into the sea. It’s necessary, and you need to face it.

    When we look at the stars between this lunation and the next, we see that we are likely to run ourselves adrift over the next week or two, and once you see a sign of things sucking you in, these will start multiplying, and though our mistakes and indiscretions can be curbed by applying a little technique; a little discipline, no amount of wishful thinking and unwarranted optimism is going to prevent inevitable disappointments if we just keep letting the self-hypnotic little lies drag us out to sea…

    We lie to ourselves. Others may hand us the dodgy script, but if we keep getting swept into it, it’s us who ends up like the fool.

    It’s your money, your body, your story, your life… whatever- they didn’t take it from you- part of you just keeps letting them have it, bit by bit, and though it’s pitiful, there’s no sympathy for any fools who continue to play the victim card in 2023.

    Besides, it’s nearly 2024, and you better pull yourself together.



    *[the Sadge New Moon (Dec 12) will see exactly how good you are at holding your head above water…]



    [art: Marie Muravski]
    It’s okay. You’re fast remembering there is more than just this limited three-dimensional space; that there are higher realms of consciousness, greater levels of intelligence, and infinitely bountiful quantum fields of experience awaiting, calling you to rise into and play.

    Sure, you may feel a little boxed in, uncomfortable with the old body, wondering what happened to the old familiar world and all the ones you used to love. You might question the nature of time itself, why the clock seems to dither into a haze, and why the once-steady flow of time now feels like it’s collapsing into a single, infinite moment.

    Bewilderingly, you are remembering who you are, your true purpose, understanding at last what this journey was always about. This restlessness you’re feeling is merely your transitional self, like the gooey muck inside the cocoon; you know you exist, but between worlds now, simply a Being filled with consciousness, about to emerge into a whole new conceptualisation of your former, divided, limited, compartmentalised Self.

    It’s wonderful.

    The air around you is positively buzzing with excitement, charged with the promise of a new beginning.

    It’s wonderful.

    Old boundaries are dissolving, revealing a universe of endless possibilities, each more vast and intimate than you ever imagined.

    It’s wonderful, this release; this letting go…

    As you shed the heaviness and darkness that once weighed you down, you feel lighter, poised to ascend into a realm of higher understanding and unity.

    Release the baggage, rise out of the old constraints and into the brilliance of your new existence ♐️ "
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    The Space Between”: VENUS SOUTH NODE, ERIS NORTH NODE
    December 1, 2023
    ASTROLOGY OF NOW
    https://angstoic.com/2023/12/the-spa...is-north-node/


    [art: Fabian Perez]

    "Venus at the South Node, a haunting residue of old ties whose codependent attachment styles and facile little arrangements led us only to limp, gormless, machine-like expressions, both in love and life. We did not live together; we merely co-existed. This wasn’t living. We had become the algorithm.

    Across the universe, Eris at the North Node, ignites the skies with her emerald fire, hurling missiles of truthful disruptiveness, provoking us to look at the toxicity of ‘acting nice’ to just get along when we don’t really mean it, and to dare to break free from the schmaltz and phoney politics of our performative alliances and safe spaces, to usher in the raw, uncharted future that awaits us all.

    In the space between, the battlefield of love rages. It seeks to fully enlist our hearts to battle, and we must choose to go with this if we wish to preserve our passions, our innate truth, our most primal sense of humanity.

    Tragically, with Pluto involved, this will be a dance to the death; a spiralling tarantella that leads to the holocaustic annihilation of all that serves no purpose in the ultimate evolutionary process here, on middle earth."

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    THE ALCHEMY OF THE T-SQUARE
    December 2, 2023
    ASTROLOGY OF NOW
    https://angstoic.com/2023/12/the-alc...-the-t-square/


    [art: Fernando Falcone]

    "Then there’s Pluto, the universally corrosive stripper, tearing shreds off our ego until all that’s left is its core essence. Pluto’s interest lies solely in possessing souls; everything else is inconsequential. He likes to regenerate them through the ages to execute his trans-bidding. Weaker mortals are easily ensnared here, particularly if they succumb to his overarching designs. To this end, old dark face will employ any tactic necessary to extract your core essence from any self-serving sheath that encases it. Indeed, Pluto will charm, manipulate, blackmail, and coerce you to sign your life away, and if you resist his taunts and temptations, he’ll claim to take it eventually, one way or another.

    Few have the fortitude to resist Pluto’s coercive influence while maintaining their pristine integrity and creative power.

    Now, as Pluto navigates the final stages of Capricorn, a domain obsessed with social status, material wealth, and influence within hierarchical structures, the ego-excoriating process nears its culmination. His T-SQUARE to VENUS at the LIBRA SOUTH NODE and ERIS at the ARIES NORTH NODE generates a formidable tension, challenging us to negotiate extremely tenuous social dynamics without depending on vacuous superficial niceties or flagrantly reckless acts of defiance. This pressure builds to the brink of total collapse, a necessary precursor for the emergence of something new.

    The impending social upheaval is palpable as this crucial leg of the human evolutionary process enters its final phase. Your stake in this race is determined by how much clout you’ve amassed by selling out your soul, for in this case — as the saying goes, 'The higher they come, the harder they fall.'

    [It’s all here…..https://angstoic.com/2023/03/pluto-i...retrospective/ "

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    “Unmasking the Façade”: PLUTO SQUARE VENUS
    December 4, 2023 ASTROLOGY OF NOW
    https://angstoic.com/2023/12/unmaski...-square-venus/


    [image: Tom Bagshaw]

    "See what happens?

    See what happens when we put on a phoney act in order to ingratiate ourselves with others or to make lazy, performative gains? What a disastrous mess!

    PLUTO SQUARE VENUS shows us any of that grit under our nails, his x-ray vision into our smarmy sociopolitical motives and snidely coercive efforts to become ‘influential’ smacks us with a brutal reality check. Doesn’t take much for the mask to be ripped off, revealing all the dirt we thought we’d hidden so well. And when it surfaces, it stinks up fast.

    Funny how these transits have a knack for throwing us into the mud pit with those who most despise our little social games. And the irony here is that we’re inexplicably drawn to them. We attract those who are most likely to tear us to shreds. Pluto can’t stand that surface-level ****e; he rips deep into the core, unearthing our hidden agendas, our superficial motives. He’s relentless, confronting us with the ugly truth, bringing hypocrites down from their lofty perches, especially if we’ve been playing the sanctimoniously woke-minded justice card.

    Of course, we all play our cards – it’s been culturally ingrained in our subconscious via all the programming – we “play nice”, hoping to charm our way through; climb the ladder of social significance, but Pluto sees through it all. He scowls at our feebly egotistical ploys to manipulate and control, showing us just how futile our tactics are against his almighty corrosive agency. Of course, the fallout is inevitable: public exposure, relationships strained to breaking point, loss of friends, complete reputational meltdowns…

    The message is clear: Drop the façade. Stop playing games. Things are about to get gravely serious now. It’s time to face the undergird of our more shadowy selves and, love or hate it, become raw, unfiltered, and undeniably real.

    This transit is particularly harsh on our hypocrisy, especially if we’ve been trying hard to maintain a favourable but unsustainable social image. And when we come across someone who sees through our façade, someone who might feel angered or exploited by our pretences, we face a tough reality check. Our attempts to shut them out or seek revenge might only leave us feeling hollow deep inside. Pluto teaches us that engaging in base-level conflicts or ruthless and mean power struggles ultimately results in catastrophic disrepair, not to mention a rotten feeling deep within that’s hard to shake because we leave no room for closure.

    Yet, there’s a healing aspect to this transit. Forgiveness and a willingness to come to the table and compromise, honestly, and humility of character can bring cathartic relief. This is a time to ferret out the dark secrets, not just within ourselves, but in those around us who are troubled. Helping others, aiding them in their journey of self-discovery and healing, aligns with the transformative power of Pluto. This transit challenges us to contribute towards the epochal societal evolution to uphold human dignity.

    So, if you find yourself unable to tolerate shallow interactions or those who show no interest in addressing human suffering, this Pluto square Venus transit might be prompting you to get off the fence and do something. The universally applied call to deepen our relationships, be more authentic and true, engage in efforts that truly make a difference is reaching a critical mass. It might be rough, but it’s all about finding balance between personal advancement and recognition of personal influence, and forming genuine, heartfelt connections between power and genuine compassion.



    This collectively tense period is coming to an end, and it’s almost certain that the circumstances since it all began in mid-July[see graphic] have created opportunities for incredibly seismic shifts."
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    Indomitable Spirit of the Agitator
    MERCURY/ERIS CONJUNCTION at 24º ARIES
    March 26, 2024 ASTROLOGY OF NOW
    https://angstoic.com/2024/03/mercury...-at-24o-aries/

    (The world certainly could use more truth-speaking agitators right about now...the signs seem hopeful the time is right.)



    "The MERCURY/ERIS conjunction at 24º Aries symbolises the indomitable spirit of the agitator, a pioneering figure whose voice, once suppressed, resurfaces with an interminable fervour. It brings to mind legends of historical dissenters, vociferous figures who upended the status quo with their minds, embodying the quintessential rabble-rouser—those who dared to confront and provoke the established order of their time and spouted the most seeringly inconvenient truths.

    This conjunction in Aries, a sign known for its audacious spirit and unflinching courage, suggests the inception of intellectual provocation and the incitement of discord in pursuit of a greater truth or ideal. Mercury, the planet of communication, combined with Eris, the goddess of strife and resentment, in this fiery sign could indicate a period where words become the catalyst for significant change, challenging us to think differently or confront uncomfortable facts.

    Due to Mercury’s retrograde on April 1st, this will play out as a triple conjunction, which, along the North Node and involving Chiron, becomes a dominant theme throughout April/May.

    There are several significant turning points in the weeks ahead, considering all other critical transits, reinforcing the epochal Total Solar eclipse in Aries.

    Drawing a parallel with apocryphal tales of other outspoken activists throughout our times, many of them undocumented, we’re reminded of the power of individuals who, through their outspoken words and audacious actions, have acted to instigate monumental shifts in society. Such figures, often controversial in their times, may be vindicated by history as visionaries or revolutionaries.

    Take this astrological moment to reflect on the role of the provocateur in our lives and in society at large. Are there voices we’re dismissing, trying to outright quash, banish, or even condemn because they challenge our comfort zones in trying to tell us something? Could these voices, however disagreeable, be the harbingers of change we desperately need?

    It’s perhaps a good time to acknowledge the potential for change that comes from questioning and shaking up the established order. Let’s consider the role played by those radical disruptors, whose records, though shrouded in myth and legend, remind us of the revolutionary power of speaking truth to power, no matter the cost.



    It’s all happening here, with Mercury (back and forth) tightly binding the North Node activities, really pushing the message forward, rousing spirits and voices who, though many would call a nuisance, have a way of getting under the skin enough to wage the necessary battles…"
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