Off
to a rough start
We began 2026 with a Full moon in
Cancer opposing Mars January 3rd. This was followed by the new moon in
Capricorn January 18th. On the Cancer moon the US invaded Venezuela
and a woman was shot and killed by ICE in Minnesota as the world watched.
On the Capricorn moon Donald
Trump threatened European tariffs again on countries that don’t support his
idea of taking over Greenland and a train wreck in Switzerland killed dozens and
so we began the New Year.
The Cancer-Capricorn axis lunar
cycle is often associated with patriotism, or what goes under the guise of
patriotic. The energy of this New moon will last until the next full moon
February 1st. January 2026 is
a difficult month.
January 27th Mars is
conjunct Pluto at 3 degrees of Aquarius. This will play out in the world as
volatility if not actual violence and it can also connect to financial issues
and arguments over money and spending.
As far luminary events go the
Full moon on February 1st in Leo also opposes Mars is still within
orb to Pluto at this time. Leo full moons coincide with grandstanding and
attention seeking, especially in politics. The sign Leo also rules royalty so
we may hear of news in these quarters as well.
It seems to me the US is at a
tipping point as we start the New Year. It will be up to the people to decide
where we are ultimately going. It may not seem like it now but ultimately Pluto
in Aquarius is going to be about the will of the people, not the politicians
and the people will prevail just as they did the last time Pluto was in
Aquarius. (The Revolutionary war and The French Revolution) I am not saying we
are going to face another bloody revolution but a revolution is under way,
nevertheless. It’s just a different kind
of Revolution taking place through politics, laws and ideas.
Saturn
is conjunct Neptune in Pisces; redefining reality
During January we will reach the
peak of the Saturn conjunct Neptune transit in Pisces that was with us
throughout 2025. This transit is
associated with world change and upheaval. Saturn rules our structures and
Neptune dissolves them.
Neptune rules the unconscious both
individually and collectively. It is the planet of creativity, spirituality,
compassion and humanitarianism but it also rules lies, deception,
misinformation and confusion along with addictions and drugs.
January-February we experience the
final pass of Neptune in Pisces which have been at 29 degrees which is
considered a critical or anaretic degree. This is a culmination or the energy
before it moves to the next sign. Sometimes the term disaster degree is used
when a planet is at 29 and the word disaster comes from ancient Greek and
Italian roots meaning ‘bad star.’
Saturn-Neptune is confusing and
can be a depressing transit especially in Pisces. Neptune has been in Pisces
since 2011 and Saturn entered Pisces March 2023. During January we are at the
end of this road and things will soon change as the planets change signs.
. On January 26th
Neptune leaves Pisces and enters Aries. We will soon experience the
Saturn-Neptune conjunction again in the sign of Aries.
Neptune
enters Aries January 26, 2026-March 2039
Neptune was last in Aries from
1862-1875. Of course this period covered part of the US Civil war. Aries is
ruled by Mars the planet of war and aggression, action and it also rules men;
some of whom may experience an identity crisis of some sort during this Neptune
cycle.
Aries rules the first house or the
self. We will all be driven to accomplish our personal goals. Neptune in Aries
will put impulsiveness in the sign of service and spirituality but even with
Neptune’s veil we will see clearer actions. Wars are possible with Neptune in
this sign as Aries is ruled by Mars. We must be careful not to develop a war
like and aggressive mentality as Neptune rules the collective mindset.
Saturn enters Aries February 14-April 12, 2028
Aries rules the 1st house
of the zodiac; Pisces rules the 12th house or last house of the
zodiac so the 2 signs couldn’t be any more different and we are entering into
new territory with Saturn in Aries. Individually and collectively we will be
focused on new approaches to life and new ways of doing things. When Saturn finally
leaves Aries in2028 the world will have changed considerably.
Aries can be connected with courage
and responsibility, leadership and major efforts to move forward but it also
rules aggression and anger, hence Mars’ nickname, ‘the God of war.’
Aries will bring about many new
beginnings being the first sign of the zodiac. We will see advances but will need to watch
out for impatience, fear of failure, authority issues, burnout and reacting in
anger. Saturn in Aries is considered at its fall which means it is at its
weakest state and is not comfortable with the energy so things don’t always go
smoothly.
Saturn last transited Aries from
1996-99. Before this March
3, 1967, to Apr 29, 1969 and Apr 25, 1937 to Mar 20, 1940.
Saturn conjuncts Neptune in Aries
When
Saturn enters Aries it will conjunct Neptune in Aries at 0 degrees and this is
called the ‘world point.’ The 0 degree is a significant degree along with the
29th because it represents the energy of a new start and a new
cycle.
0 degrees indicates a cosmic touchstone
for global events, signifying collective change and heightened awareness. We
can be linked through universal themes and it connects us to points of destiny as well as change.
Saturn-Neptune
conjunctions occur about every 35-26 years and mark points of collective and
global transformation just like they did in the 1980’s when the Berlin wall
fell.
Uranus enters Gemini April 26,
2026-August 3rd, 2032
Uranus has been in Taurus since May of
2018. Like the other outer planets we will had a preview last year of what to
expect when the planet of the unexpected changed signs July 7-November 8th,
2024.
Uranus rules technology, freedom,
upheaval, explosions, aircraft, and electricity and future advancements to name
a few. While in Gemini it will rule all forms of communication, travel and
commerce so we can expect changes in these areas.
While Taurus rules the 2nd
house of money with Venus as its ruling planet, Gemini rules the 3rd
house of communication, speech and thinking, and its planetary ruler is Mercury
the planet of communication. Uranus has not been comfortable in the sign of
Taurus and is considered at its fall
here which means the energy is not smooth, and the benefits Uranus are not so
strong. Uranus is comfortable in Gemini and neither at its fall or exaltation
so the energy of the planet will operate in an easier manner than it did in
Taurus. Think about the number of
disruptions and crises we have experienced collectively since 2018.
The sign Gemini is about reason, and
is always taking in new information. Certainly a large part of this transit
will concern AI and the transitions this will cause and create. There is
certainly a positive side to this but there will also be a down side. We will
face concerns over control, legislation and nefarious players in the world when
it comes to AI.
There is no doubt this will bring
social upheaval and renewal and revolution in trade, science, research and the
way we communicate. It will affect the intellect and make us more independent
thinkers and create different types of connections between people globally.
Uranus returns to Gemini every 84
years and was in Gemini during the following periods;
-1939-1945
-1861-1865
-1775-1783
Some astrologers associate
Uranus/Gemini with the US entering a period of war, and you can see from the
last and only 3 periods since the birth of the US this has been the case. The conflict this transit will bring will be
a conflict of ideas as shown
by the symbol that represents Gemini; the twins or duality. We can see this
playing out through politics globally at this time.
The upside to Uranus entering Gemini
this time is the fact that it will sextile Saturn, trine Pluto and sextile
Neptune. This is not a combination we have seen before and can only be
beneficial and bring good results in the world. These transits are not about
war but rather new ideas, inventions and new ways of approaching things on a
global level. While some of these transits have occurred I cannot find a time
they have all occurred at once. During this period we will have a preponderance
of fire and air energy. Fire signs like forward movement and action and air
signs like intellect and reason.
The US will experience its ‘Uranus
return’ which means that Uranus returns to its place in the US natal chart just
like we have experienced a Pluto return over the past few years. Uranus in the
US chart is at 6 degrees but in the strictest sense of the world the return
begins as soon as Uranus enters Gemini in a wide orb. The transit will be exact
June 2027 and December 2027-March of 2028. The aspect does not have to be exact
for events to occur and Uranus reaches 5 degrees in August so this is certainly
considered to be in its return period.
The US Uranus return falls in the US
chart 6th house which rules national health, epidemics, public
welfare, the military, labor and workers so we will see unexpected events in
these areas.
While past Uranus cycles included war
there is no rule that says there has to be war, but Uranus is associated with
explosive and unexpected events.
Uranus is the last planet to change
signs this year. In 2026 Pluto experiences its first full year in the sign,
Neptune and Saturn enter Aries and Uranus enters Gemini. We are entering into a
completely new and unknown period.
The fog will lift and better things will come
Saturn-Neptune transits are not easily
globally or personally. You have heard
the term ‘as above, so below.’ This means the universe and the individual are interconnected
so when the planets change so do our lives.
We begin the year with the
Saturn-Neptune conjunctions. By the time we get to April these energies will be
on the wane. By mid-year there is a 9 degree orb between these planets so we
will be in a much better position to see and act with more decisiveness and
clarity.
In many respects we begin the year
without a lot of clarity. Some have expressed to me they feel they are walking
uphill through a foot of mud and I certainly get the point. As these planets separate
the negative feelings this transit brings will start to fade. Not that the
world will be perfect but there will be more clarity.
The powerful outer planets will bring positive
change
All of the outer planets; Uranus, Pluto, Neptune and even Saturn are
making trines and sextiles to each other and I don’t know a time in history
when this has occurred. One well known astrologer called this a ‘global re-set.’
In July Uranus sextiles Neptune and trines
Pluto. Neptune sextiles Uranus and Pluto and Pluto trines Uranus and sextiles
Neptune.
These are all positive and beneficial aspects
that will have a global affect.
Uranus rules technology, aircraft
(spacecraft) and electricity to name a few and we are bound to see major
advancements in some of these areas. Neptune ruled by Jupiter can be associated
with medicine and Pluto rules the collective. Neptune also rules creativity and
spirituality and since we have never seen this before it’s hard to say what good
will come of this and the positive change that will occur but it will.
Mercury retrogrades this year:
February 26-March 20th in Pisces
June 29-July 23 in Cancer
October 24-November 12th in
Scorpio
Most people are familiar with
retrograde Mercury. Things can go haywire, machinery breaks, meetings are
cancelled and confusion often abounds and we don’t always think clearly. These periods are about reflecting and
re-doing things that we haven’t or need to complete not start new projects.
Often we get new information we need to proceed forward. This transit is
strongly associated with the past and those from the past. Try and not plan
important meetings and events during these dates if possible.
Venus retrogrades
Venus turns retrograde October 3rd
at 8 degrees of Scorpio. On October 25th it retrogrades back into
Libra and turns direct in this sign November 14th at 22 degrees.
Venus retrogrades about every 18 months. Love
can slow down, and people can change their minds, or change their partners in a
retrograde cycle of Venus. Sometimes it can also affect money since it rules
both.
As Venus retrogrades we have an opportunity to rethink and
re-access our relationships with others and those closest to us. Love energy
may be harder to come by during this period, but we may compensate for this by
loving ourselves more. Feelings and intellect may become more defined giving
clearer ideas concerning what we really need.
If you begin a new relationship on a
retrograde Venus it is said the love energy is never fully expressed. Venus
retrograde is sometimes associated with those we have known in the past. At
times we can reconnect, or take many trips down memory lane.
This is not the time to get engaged,
married or has plastic surgery.
Venus retrogrades
repeat by sign every 8 years
It can be interesting to look back at
these periods and remember what its affect it had in your personal life. Venus retrograded in Scorpio October 5,
2018-November 18th and turned direct in Libra then as well
Venus retrograde
and its karmic affect
Venus retrograde is a karmic period
and at times our love lives can take dramatic shifts one way or another. The karma of relationships sometimes play out
and relationships can end, or come back together. If a relationship comes back
together it was meant to, and if one ends at this time, it is granting you the
freedom to find someone more appropriate.
The North and south Nodes change signs
The North and South Nodes change signs
July 26th moving from Pisces/Virgo into Aquarius (north node) Leo (South
node)
The nodes are not planets but points
in the chart that are tied to our collective destiny and show us where we are
going as a whole. The North Node shows where we are going; the South Node is
what holds us back.
The North node in Aquarius points towards collective
consciousness, innovation, technology, social progress, and authentic individuality
that encourages balancing personal identity with community, fostering unique
paths through authenticity rather than self-centeredness, and bringing
significant shifts.
The South Node in Leo represents ego, the need
for attention, and personal drama that serves ourselves. This is what we need
to avoid or overcome.
The
nodes are especially important during eclipses and often work through them. The
north and south nodes operate on an 18 month cycle.
Jupiter transits through Cancer and Leo
Jupiter is the planet of gain and
expansion, abundance and faith as well as wisdom. It is also one of 2 financial
planets; the other is Venus. . Wherever Jupiter goes we see our luck and it
changes signs every year. Jupiter is currently in Cancer and will remain here
until July 1st when it moves into Leo where it will remain for the
rest of the year.
Cancer rules home and family and is
associated with our emotions. This can be a beautiful and nurturing placement for
Jupiter and especially for water signs and in particular those born under the
sign of Cancer.
When it moves into Leo this will work
well for Fire and Air signs but in particular Leo. When Jupiter enters Leo we
may all want to be heard and seen a little more and we may dress a little more
dramatically or act more in this way. Leo encourages us to be our authentic
selves and find those things that make us truly happy. It is associated with
royalty and the entertainment business in particular. We must however guard
against arrogance, and being self serving.
Jupiter will make the following aspects in
2026:
Jupiter is retrograde until March 10th
when it will turn direct at 15 degrees of Cancer. If this makes a positive
aspect in your chart you can expect to see some type of gain. At this point
things connected to Jupiter can pick such as advancement and money in
particular since Jupiter is the financial planet.
July 19-23 Jupiter in Leo opposes
Pluto. This aspect is associated with terrorism and can be associated with
financial issues and arrogance. We will feel the effects of this transit before
and after these dates.
Jupiter 19-23 Jupiter sextiles Uranus
and trines Neptune. This is great for technology and this can be associated
with material gain. We have a Jupiter-Uranus transit in 1969 when humanity landed
on the moon. Jupiter-Neptune is associated with creativity, spirituality and
potentially medicine. This can be an exuberant transit for some.
August 29-September 2nd Jupiter
trines Saturn. This is typically associated with progress, the past and certain
things may come together.
December 13-April 13, 2027 Jupiter
turns retrograde at 27 degrees of Leo. When Jupiter retrogrades its beneficial rays
aren’t as powerful. It is a period of looking within ourselves more than
externally.
The eclipses
Eclipses are powerful times and can
show us our themes throughout the year. Many of life’s biggest events; positive
or negative happen during eclipses. The energy of an eclipse lasts at least 30
days, often longer.
February 17th, a solar eclipse
at 29 degrees of Aquarius-difficult. This eclipse squares Uranus making our
lives and the world unpredictable. Uranus can be associated with freedom,
sometimes at any cost. We will see unexpected if not explosive events in the
world.
March 3rd, a lunar eclipse
at 17 degrees of Virgo-mixed. The moon opposes Mercury which can result in a
great deal of communication or arguments. It does however sextile Jupiter, the
most positive of planets so there can be gain and planetary help.
August 12th, a solar
eclipse at 20 degrees of Leo.-positive. This eclipse sextiles Uranus the planet
of the unexpected. New approaches to old problems and new ways of looking at
things.
August 28th, a lunar
eclipse at 4 degrees of Pisces-use caution. This eclipse opposes Mercury and
squares Uranus the planet of the unexpected. Mercury also squares Uranus which
can bring unexpected news and events.
**What happens personally during these
eclipses depends of what the eclipse aspects in your personal chart.
Conclusion:
This is a year like no other; literally! When Saturn and Aries enter Neptune the world
will change and we aren’t going back. Saturn-Neptune transits are world
altering. Saturn rules our structures and Neptune dissolves them
By late March we are moving out of the
Saturn/Neptune conjunctions and the fog will begin to lift. With 2 planets in
Aries we will be looking at and doing things globally and collectively that are
new on many levels. We will have more self motivation as well as courage.
Uranus in Gemini is something we haven’t
seen in 84 years! Since Gemini is ruled by Mercury expect to become more
inquisitive and we will all be learning new things.
The outer planets will play nice with
each other this year with trines and sextiles. This is something we have never
seen before and astrologers have been anticipating this for years now. Since
the outer planets rule the collective certain things will evolve and we will
begin to look at and deal with matters in new and different ways that
ultimately can only benefit society.
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