Autumn Equinox 2024: a Venus-Pluto Affair

The Autumn Equinox 2024 Horoscope Contains Election 2024

by Jude Cowell, partisan for the common good

As you may remember, Aries Ingress 2024, aka, Spring Equinox 2024 began this year with intense Moon-Pluto influences of emotionalism and anger which are affecting the entire year, a pivotal one due to Election 2024. Then a seasonal shift of energies arrives on Sunday September 22, 2024 with Autumn Equinox 2024, another cosmic milestone for the year, aka, Libra Ingress 2024.

This Fall season will carry an intense Venus-Pluto signature with chart-ruler (set for DC) Venus rising at a critical 29th degree of its own sign and squaring power-player Pluto, also at a critical degree of Capricorn in the foundational 4th house. And since Aries Ingresses are operative for an entire year, 2024 has Moon-Pluto vibrations overlaid by Venus-Pluto vibes that hint at concerns over hidden wealth and elements of organized crime.

Now obviously, transformative, manipulative, control freak Pluto is the common denominator here but with a difference: in futuristic Aquarius in the Spring, then back in Saturn-ruled Capricorn for a while - the first position indicating a strong communal sense, while the second is "The Dictator" placement (R. Ebertin) of the old man. However, Venus in Libra values relationships and marriage and can take the limelight gracefully to much public acclaim. Does this sound like anyone you know?

Venus: Happy in Libra

Well, Venus in Libra, in the sign of The Scales of Justice, appears to be a cosmic significator for VP Kamala Harris in this Autumnal chart but will enter Scorpio at 10:38 pm ET. Yet we know that Venus and Pluto contacts tend to constellate around issues of materialism, bankruptcy, sexual affairs, strains in the love life, and/or obsessive romantic involvements, many of which may have an element of fate or karma attached; plus, squares always suggest some measure of blockage, obstacle, or delay to the proceedings yet this may only symbolize the intensity of political competitions in 2024 - or, the purposeful last-minute changes to election rules in states like Georgia. And if election results can be delayed long enough, Republicans will trigger a constitutional crisis as part of their ongoing effort to shoehorn an unfit candidate into the White House.

So! Below you see the pivotally important Autumn Equinox 2024 Horoscope set for Washington DC. You'll notice that chart-ruler Venus also applies to a complex sesqui-square with legal eagle planet Saturn Rx in the 5th house of Risk-Taking, Children, and Romance, and as a minor aspect (135 degrees), may have health connotations along with entangled legal situations. Mention should be made that Saturn Rx @14Pis56 conjuncts the 1854 position of the Republican Party's Neptune, the "grim face of reality" transit.

Yet still one's mind wanders to issues of divorce and other break-ups and separations especially with the 8 South Eclipse @10Libra perfecting on October 2nd with themes of loss, partings, and separation (B. Brady). These separative themes are operative at least until the first Solar Eclipse of 2025: the 9 New North of March 29, 2025 @9Aries. (More on this in a future post.)

Meanwhile, let's add to the Autumnal energies the excitable Moon-Uranus conjunction in the 8th house of sex, the occult, debt and credit, insurance, Shared Resources, and Corporatism - all across the possessive Taurus-$corpio axis:

Now as you see, there are other important placements such as banker-donor-politician-corporatist-broadcaster-guru-minister planet Jupiter in mutable, chatty Gemini as apex planet of a midpoint picture with interesting potentials: Moon-Mars = Jupiter: principles; justified actions; love of truth; honesty; openness; a successful woman (N. Tyl; R. Ebertin). And this with transit Jupiter about to conjunct the natal Ascendant of VP Kamala Harris, a transit of harmony and enthusiasm!

Sun/South Node: Selfish Past Actions Bring Karmic Limitations

Meanwhile, the Autumnal Sun @00Libra00:00, a Cardinal World Point of Manifestation, is in the Behind-the-Scenes 12th house of Karma and Large Institutions, opposed by contagious Neptune Rx and North Node in the 6th house of Health, Employment - and Pets. And considering that we're using the lens of Astrology to peek "under the hood" of Politics, this 6/12 (Victim-Savior) axis suggests a cosmic spotlight searching out the back room actions and antics of our political class - in Congress and within the US Justice System - folks that We the People have a right to expect a work ethic dedicated to serving us by adhering to the principles found in America's freedom documents - the Enlightenment ideals that rank far far above the depravity and degradation of death cult Maga-ite saboteurs and gullible seditionists.

Other Considerations include: Rising @21Libra is the 7 South Eclipse of October 14, 2023 which shows that crisis-laden 7 South themes remain issues in US society which have not passed for they have yet to be dealt with sufficiently. And for an overview of all four seasonal energy shifts see Year 2024 in a Cosmic Nutshell. If you made it this far, Thanks a bunch for reading! jc

Spring Equinox 2024: Moon-Pluto

by Jude Cowell, partisan for the common good

This post is a second look at the Spring Equinox 2024 Horoscope, again set for Washington DC. Unlisted is the Vertex ('VX') of fated encounters which falls at a Cardinal World Point of Manifestation: 00Can11 in the 8th house of the chart which qualifies as a cosmic time link with the 4 North Solar Eclipse @00Can21 on June 21, 2020 with themes of "restriction; restraint; illusion; separation; misjudging strength or the situation' (B. Brady).

Obviously, year 2020 is prominent for America in particular because it ended with the 4 South Electoral College Vote Eclipse of December 14, 2020 @23Sagittarius (near Trump's natal Moon/SN) with its "strong emotions over finances and/or relationships; sudden urge to end unions; blocked emotions; sense of fatedness; events beyond control; avoid rash action" (paraphrasing B.Brady). And as we know, these frustrated energies gave rise to "The Big Lie."

So as you see for year 2024, there's a prominent, emotional Moon-Pluto opposition (astro-notes penned on the chart, upper center) with Pluto @1AQ39 in 3rd house leading a BOWL shape (advocating for a cause along with Altair, the eagle star of empire) while combative Mars @27AQ46 conjuncts the IC of Domestic Scene and suggesting the quarrels, anger, and a potential for violent acts which Campaign 2024 could bring - but no one needs Astrology to tell them these possibilities:

Now for astrologers who use a late afternoon horoscope for America (July 4, 1776), Mars @26AQ46 conjuncts US Moon in late Aquarius which adds another level of belligerence and aggression to the Spring 2024 Moon-Pluto picture. Plus, as you know, a Spring Equinox Horoscope may be utilized for an entire year but also for a quarter of a year with the Summer Solstice 2024 Horoscope "taking over" in June. Yet obviously, an overview of both charts, plus, Autumn EQ and Winter Solstice will provide the broadest picture of an entire year into the next.

As an example, society has continued to operate under the auspices of the Winter Solstice 2023 Horoscope since last December and will continue to do so until the above March 19th horoscope "takes over" the reins, so to speak. Well, planetary positions do morph into one another don't they, as round and round they go, cycles within cycles.

Then last but not least, the above foundational position of warrior planet Mars diametrically opposes the natal Mars @26Leo46 and rising of Mr. Trump and reveals a year of hitting his head against a brick wall (due to irrational/unreasonable desires, as echoed above in my the Moon-Pluto opposition notes), with his ideas, plans, and aggressive actions meeting the equally determined forces arrayed against him.

And all under the influence of the 7 South Solar Eclipse which manifested on October 14, 2023 @21Lib07 with themes of "crisis," or, "a huge obstacle suddenly clears" with everything seeming to "move at great speed" (B. Brady) - and in Libra, the sign of the Scales of Justice.

Treaty of Versailles: a Cancerian Affair

In the horoscope of the Treaty of Versailles, the agreement that ended World War I, we find the critical 29th degree of Libra rising: Libra, sign of diplomacy - and with its polar opposite sign ruled by warrior planet Mars, the war axis, conjunct the Descendant.

These days, the current beating of war drums by Putin and others of a despotic mindset causes me to wonder, Who Wants Another World War? How about you, dear reader? Got any family members you'd like taking part in yet another ritual sacrifice to please psychotic, profiteering warmongers?

Well, here's a link to a view of the World War One Horoscope, aka, The Great Betrayal of America (one of many betrayals of the American people). And below, officially ending the First World War, and displaying a significant 9th house emphasis on Foreign Lands and Higher Minds, is the Horoscope of the Treaty of Versailles (RR: A), signed on June 28, 1919 and coming into effect on January 10, 1920:

And when it comes to the Treaty's double water Sun Cancer-Moon Cancer blend of conscious and unconscious energies, a revealing 'Image for Integration' seems quite appropriate due to its protective vibes (plus, America's 1776 Jupiter in Cancer is understandably prominent) along with Moon-ruled Cancer's intimate association with Self-Protection, Home, and Family:

"A gosling peeks out of its shell as mother goose chases away the farm cat" (Sun Sign-Moon Sign, Charles and Suzi Harvey, #ad). Scat cat!

Then Coming Soon with a beneficial Thales planet attached: Spring Equinox 2024 set for Washington DC. See what you can make of it!

Spring Equinox 2024 with a Thales Planet

An Intense DC Horoscope for Spring Equinox 2024

by Jude Cowell, partisan for democracy

As you know, all Spring Equinox Horoscopes are "good for" the entire year its planets describe with the Sun conjunct the Aries Point. Therefore, the Spring Equinox 2023 Horoscope remains in force until the Spring Equinox 2024 Horoscope with Scorpio rising takes effect (chart shown below). As noted in the previous post, the March 2023 Horoscope reveals planetary potentials for simmering debt ceiling issues, illusions, deceptions, misunderstandings, undermining of associations, plus, a Mars-Pluto inconjunct of anger, persistence, and diehard competitors who refuse to accept defeat. If these potentials don't describe current actors and events in America (and elsewhere), I don't know what does.

Then if the March 4, 2024 J6 Trial of Mr. Trump holds on to its date via Judge Chutkan--the day prior to Primary Day 2024--the trial also will be 'covered' by the Spring Equinox 2023 Horoscope but proceedings may easily last long enough to 'stray' into 2024 territory. One consideration is that the J6 Trial falls within the 7 South Eclipse Series which contains energies of a Mars-Pluto square from 7 South's initial eclipse (June 22, 1248 @8Can03--conjunct Herr T's natal Mercury).

For more details see Horoscopes: Judge Chutkan and Trump particularly in Gemini's 22-degree range.

DC Horoscope: Spring Equinox March 19, 2024 11:06:22 pm edt Washington DC; ASC @16Sco10 ruled by Mars with co-ruler Pluto; MC @25Leo26 (sporting Trump's natal Mars) with transit Mars @27AQ46 conjunct the foundational IC of Endings. And with Mars opposing his natal Mars, he may experience a period of fruitless head banging as others challenge his actions with an equal or more intense use of force, a possibility which sounds promising for the rule of law:

2024: Thales Planet a Saving Grace For Heated Emotions

For a namesake, you may wish to see Thales of Miletus, an ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher credited with the famous saying, "Know Thyself." Of course, current-day politicians who complain against Americans being "woke" don't care at all for ancient Thales, or for his teachings! And many Republicans show an embarrassing lack of self awareness.

Yet as you see, a ruffled-up Moon-Pluto opposition falls across the self-will axis of Leo-AQ, so aggressive quarrels will continue--and we don't need Astrology to realize this! In fact, this aspect is termed The Devastator by Alan Oken and symbolizes people determined to gain complete control of others. But the good news? There's a Thales Planet that, if utilized, can ease the negative potentials of the manipulative Moon-Pluto opposition. The Thales Planet in the chart is Neptune in its own sign of compassionate Pisces, with the placement a marker for peace:

Neptune trines Luna, a positive and creative aspect, and sextiles Pluto, a transiting aspect in effect for quite a while now and denotes those who are responsive to the uplifting vibrations of the planetary pair in the higher realms as the consciousness of the masses continues to awaken and then sees things more clearly. The sextile-trine condition suggests that diplomacy may be in the offing, in Washington DC, and in foreign conflicts.

As for the Sun-Pluto sextile, those who control information and are adept at winning arguments through this control are indicated. Since ultimate power is involved via Pluto along with leadership (Sun), this may be a picture of powerful legal experts and court officials attempting to hold scofflaw Trump accountable to the rule of law, and/or to the wealthy folk who are on the side of democracy rather than cheering and financing brutal animalism against the American people and the entire world population.

Now here's a previous post which may be of interest, The Thales Eclipse and the Peacock of Venus.

Well, this is my initial assessment of Spring Equinox 2024 conditions although more consideration may be necessary as the Vernal Equinox of Election Year 2024 approaches and further events occur.

Now in closing, as a tribute to the Spring Season, here's one of my favorite pencil drawings, Hidden Garden:

Thanks a bunch for reading! Jude

Sept 2023 and the Belligerence of Mars

Caricature of a mouthy Trump; source unknown

With a very active Mars (the warrior), a favorite planet of Mars rising Mr. Trump, it's worth noting that the current legal battles going on now fall within the time frame of the Summer Solstice 2023 Horoscope until the Autumn Equinox 2023 Horoscope 'takes over' on September 23rd. A shift of energies within the Collective will be noticeable, and significantly, Venus-ruled Libra is the sign of the Scales of Justice.

Meanwhile, here's a link to a recent post displaying both the Autumn Equinox 2023 Horoscope and the Winter Solstice 2023 Horoscope, its frosty Saturnian energies taking us into 2024 until March and Spring Equinox 2024 (a chart not yet published but coming soon to SO'W).

Significant to Trump's current legal challenges is his natal Pluto rising in the Autumn EQ chart, and this necessarily brings along Trump's Mars-Saturn midpoint (the death axis - R. Ebertin) with its destructive energies and 'intervention of a higher power' vibes. Set for Washington DC, the chart's Midheaven ('MC': The Goal) @29Aries+ is the position of belligerent Mars during Trump's January 6, 2021 coup attempt (failed, but ongoing). In addition, this happens to be the position of the Sun in the "first shot" Horoscope of the American Revolution, as you can see if you wish.

And everyone who's paying attention has heard the maga/reich-wing shout-outs attempting to link their Trumpian sore loser sedition efforts with the 1775 Revolution while calling for another civil war like the loose cannon troublemakers and zealots they are. For my part, they behave much more like the Confederates of the 1860s than the patriots of the Revolution whose battles and victories ultimately led to the estabishment of our democratic Republic, a form of government that the current crop of reich-wing zealots now work against.

Eclipse Cycles Bring Similar Conditions 'Round Again

So as I type this post, we operate under the auspices of April 2023's 7 North Solar Eclipse at its critical 29th degree, until the 7 South Solar Eclipse @21Libra 'takes over'. And perhaps you've noticed that the Eclipse in the 7 North Saros Series has previously been termed, Hitl*r's Birthday Eclipse by yours truly. Well, Herr Adolf does have his modern-day followers who imagine that they need to complete the little Austrian's mission of world domination - as if theirs is a worthy goal when all they offer society is evil and suffering.

And yes, America has been in such an evil Saturn-Pluto pickle before - and democracy survived. An example of a watershed moment? The Big Brazen N*zi Rally of 1939 NYC (horoscope shown) in which a gaggle of 'em brashly latched on to the reputation of George Washington who walked away from power as the archetypal example for all future US presidents to follow - all but malignant narcissist Donald Trump, that is.

And so there's an example from 1945 that I hope for America's sake will be followed now via the "Trump Trials": that the sadistic brutes of the 1930s and 1940s FAFO!