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<channel><title><![CDATA[The Friends of Astrology Inc. - Jon Parks Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Jon Parks Blog]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:46:07 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[December 2024 and January 2025 Forecast by Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/december-2024-and-january-2025-forecast-by-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/december-2024-and-january-2025-forecast-by-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/december-2024-and-january-2025-forecast-by-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[12/21/24Winter Solstice &amp; ongoing for about 3 months.&nbsp; The next cycle of the seasons.Sun enters cardinal Capricorn: Desire for old standards.Lots of conflicted energy at this time.&nbsp; The issues of 2024 will be ongoing.Also active at this time:Moon in Virgo opposite Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; The Public fears the breakdown of social structures.Mercury in Sagittarius opposite Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Truth is hard to discern, &ldquo;fake news&rdquo; rules.Venus in Aquarius square Uranus  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">12/21/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Winter Solstice &amp; ongoing for about 3 months.&nbsp; The next cycle of the seasons.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun enters cardinal Capricorn: Desire for old standards.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Lots of conflicted energy at this time.&nbsp; The issues of 2024 will be ongoing.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Virgo opposite Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; The Public fears the breakdown of social structures.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mercury in Sagittarius opposite Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Truth is hard to discern, &ldquo;fake news&rdquo; rules.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Venus in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus:&nbsp; Social values are in upheaval.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius: Violence threatens.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Which party gains the most from this?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">12/24/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Continuing intense conflict between everything conservative versus anything progressive.&nbsp; How did the national election change who has power?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">And finally, three dates essential for the outcome of the November 5, 2024 U.S. election.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">1/3/25</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Congress scheduled to convene.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Who is in power?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Venus, Moon, Saturn conjunct in Pisces:&nbsp; Fantasy beliefs about social values, the public, &amp; fears about government action, rule Congressional thinking.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Venus, Moon, Saturn conjunct in Pisces square Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Progressive demands versus conservative reactions.&nbsp; Which have the upper hand?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Neptune in Pisces square Mercury in Sagittarius:&nbsp; Unrealistic ideals versus the true facts.&nbsp; Does anyone see clearly?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Pluto in Aquarius opposite Mars in Leo: Violence threatens.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Which party gains the most from this?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">1/6/25</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">1 pm Joint Session of Congress to count electoral votes and certify the 2024 United States presidential election.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Violent action to overturn?&nbsp; Echo of 1/6/2020?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">The main change from 1/3/25 is Moon in Aries square Sun in Capricorn:&nbsp; The need to win the election wants to override the rules of correct procedure.&nbsp; Does either party care about Constitutional Law at this point?</font></strong><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">1/20/25</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Presidential Inauguration.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Who is in power?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Active at this time:</font></strong><strong><font size="4"><br />&#8203;Saturn, Venus, Neptune conjunct in Pisces: Fantasy beliefs about the power of the Presidency to transform the country rule.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Saturn, Venus, Neptune conjunct in Pisces square Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Progressive demands versus conservative reactions.&nbsp; Fantasy beliefs rule the conflicts.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mercury in Capricorn opposite Mars in Cancer:&nbsp; Disputes over what is the responsible thing to do lead to emotional conflicts.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Libra T-Square to Mercury in Capricorn &amp; Mars in Cancer: Emotional conflicts lead to irrational thinking &amp; irrational political action.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">What is the state of mind of the nation?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Remember, things don't just happen by themselves: The choices &amp; actions of people, groups, &amp; institutions will be decisive. What is most important is what we can learn from how we collectively use the energies of the flow of time.</font></strong><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[November 2024 Forecast by Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/november-2024-forecast-by-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/november-2024-forecast-by-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/november-2024-forecast-by-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[11/3/24Mars in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.Confrontations are expressed as major social protests against actions that are intended to protect the nation, &amp; to preserve law &amp; order.&nbsp; Will we abandon aid to Ukraine, the Middle East, Taiwan,&nbsp; East Africa, elsewhere?&nbsp; Will these protests further conservative ideologies, or progressive ideals?&nbsp;Action expresses the power of anger; the fear of power.&nbsp;11/5/24The U. S.  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">11/3/24<br />Mars in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.<br />Confrontations are expressed as major social protests against actions that are intended to protect the nation, &amp; to preserve law &amp; order.&nbsp; Will we abandon aid to Ukraine, the Middle East, Taiwan,&nbsp; East Africa, elsewhere?&nbsp; Will these protests further conservative ideologies, or progressive ideals?&nbsp;<br />Action expresses the power of anger; the fear of power.<br />&nbsp;<br />11/5/24<br />The U. S. Election&nbsp; &ndash;&nbsp; Dominating Themes<br />Pluto is still back in Capricorn, Sign of&nbsp; responsibility, authority, rules, organization.<br />The issues of the 10/2/24 Solar Eclipse in Libra will strongly affect the Election.<br />&nbsp;<br />Active at this time:<br />Moon conjunct Venus in Sagittarius:&nbsp; Voters want to think well of themselves &amp; to believe they are voting for the good of the country.&nbsp; But they also think it is good to vote against the opposing party.<br />Moon conjunct Venus in Sagittarius &amp; both opposed by Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Voters want stable social values that express &ldquo;old-time&rdquo; American optimism &amp; American &ldquo;exceptionalism&rdquo;.&nbsp; Which party is seen to represent this?&nbsp; The conservatives or the progressives?&nbsp; Which party has put out the most effective propaganda &amp; disinformation?<br />Moon &amp; Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; Voters are conflicted over conservative fantasy versus progressive romantic idealism.&nbsp; Which will they vote for?<br />Mercury in Sagittarius opposite Uranus (out of Sign):&nbsp; The party that puts out the most effective propaganda &amp; disinformation has the advantage.<br />Mars in Leo opposite Pluto in Capricorn (out of Sign):&nbsp; Power goes to the voters who are the most angry at the opposing party.<br />&nbsp;<br />11/19/24<br />Pluto goes back into Aquarius, &amp; will be there until 2044.<br />This is a major long-term historical shift. This will be a major transition from group power to individual power.<br />Will&nbsp; Pluto in Aquarius see political &amp; social power in the hands of ordinary individuals, who have technological control of information &amp; freedom of thought?&nbsp; Or will this be a time of extreme power exercised by a few dominating individuals; not power to ordinary people.&nbsp; There will be an upheaval in the power structure: power for the sake of the very powerful versus power for the sake of civil &amp; human rights.<br />&nbsp;<br />This takes place after the November Election, but it may be decisive for the Election.&nbsp; No matter who wins the Election, the people in power may now be a few dominating individuals who will not see themselves as getting power democratically from the people.&nbsp; They will see themselves as &ldquo;natural born leaders of destiny&rdquo;.&nbsp; But ordinary people just want to live a good life, free of interference.&nbsp; Which will it be?<br />&nbsp;<br />Will the GOP again reject any defeat, &amp; claim they won no matter what?&nbsp; Will they be able to take over &amp; enforce dictatorial power?&nbsp; Can democratic forces prevail?&nbsp; Which side will a conservative Supreme Court support?<br />&nbsp;<br />Also active at this time:<br />Sun in Scorpio opposite Uranus in Taurus:&nbsp; The dominating leaders want to be masters of the upheaval, but the &ldquo;masses&rdquo; want freedom from the leaders.<br /><br />Mars in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius: The public, subject to the powers of enforcement see that &ldquo;might makes right&rdquo;.&nbsp; But most people resist self serving dictatorial power.<br /><br />Mercury in Sagittarius opposite Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; The principles of freedom will continue to be taught, even if they are outlawed.&nbsp; What will the new forms of law &amp; justice look like?<br />&#8203;<br />Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Intense conflict continues between everything conservative versus anything progressive</font></strong></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[October Forecast 2024 by Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/october-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/october-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/october-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[10/2/24A Solar Eclipse in Libra, effective about 5 months.The public has a crisis about justice, fairness, &amp; exclusion: who belongs in the country &amp; who doesn't.&nbsp; There is a reaction against the energy of the Fall Equinox.Also active at this time:Mercury conjunct the Solar Eclipse:&nbsp; Much disinformation creates polarized attitudes.Mars in Cancer square Mercury &amp; the Solar Eclipse: Disinformation creates fear &amp; anger, potential violent action.Jupiter in Gemini square Nept [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">10/2/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">A Solar Eclipse in Libra, effective about 5 months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">The public has a crisis about justice, fairness, &amp; exclusion: who belongs in the country &amp; who doesn't.&nbsp; There is a reaction against the energy of the Fall Equinox.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mercury conjunct the Solar Eclipse:&nbsp; Much disinformation creates polarized attitudes.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Cancer square Mercury &amp; the Solar Eclipse: Disinformation creates fear &amp; anger, potential violent action.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; Fantasy drives belief.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">10/7/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">New Supreme Court Session thru June 2025&nbsp; &ndash;&nbsp; Major issues.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Sagittarius square Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Public freedoms versus religious beliefs are on the agenda.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun &amp; Mercury in Libra square Mars in Cancer:&nbsp; Inclusion &amp; fairness versus traditional law are on the agenda.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Saturn in Pisces square Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Conservative versus progressive legal forces are on the agenda.&nbsp; Religious beliefs dominate the issues.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Neptune in Pisces square Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Fantasy beliefs drive legal decisions.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">10/28/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (exact).&nbsp; Effective for a week or so.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></strong><strong><font size="4">Fantasy &amp; conspiracy beliefs drive public thinking.&nbsp; Who spreads them?</font></strong><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[September Forecast 2024 by Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/september-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/september-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/september-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[9/1/24Pluto dips back into Capricorn for about 2 &frac12; months.This is to remind us that Capricorn power, exercised by ideologically driven groups, still has a hold on us.Active at this time:Sun in Virgo opposite Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Social structure is at war with itself.Moon in Leo square Uranus in Taurus:&nbsp; The public is feeling the breakdown of everything that it has relied upon.&nbsp; Undesirable change upsets everything.&nbsp; Which party is seen as the real party of public safety [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">9/1/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Pluto dips back into Capricorn for about 2 &frac12; months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">This is to remind us that Capricorn power, exercised by ideologically driven groups, still has a hold on us.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun in Virgo opposite Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Social structure is at war with itself.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Leo square Uranus in Taurus:&nbsp; The public is feeling the breakdown of everything that it has relied upon.&nbsp; Undesirable change upsets everything.&nbsp; Which party is seen as the real party of public safety &amp; social order?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">9/3/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Gemini squares Neptune in Pisces (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">The theme of aggressive action driven by opposing conservative versus progressive fantasies &amp; religious obsessions continues as a major theme of the year.&nbsp; Continued fear &amp; anger over irrational beliefs; confused &amp; irrational actions.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">9/17/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">A Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, effective for about 5 months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">The public is in a crisis over empathy for those who are needy &amp; marginalized versus those who resent any kind of concern for those they see as poor &amp; worthless.&nbsp; What values should we support?&nbsp; And who pays for them?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; Authorities are skeptical of idealistic empathy.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Saturn, Moon, &amp; Neptune are conjunct in Pisces:&nbsp; Social action is emotionally driven by conservative insecurity versus progressive romantic fantasies.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mercury in Virgo opposite Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Public discourse is all about conservative versus progressive rights &amp; values.&nbsp; What values should we support?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Venus in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn:&nbsp; There is a backlash against new social values &amp; non-traditional sexual relationships.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Gemini square Mercury in Virgo:&nbsp;&nbsp; Public discourse is skeptical of progressive ideas.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Intense conflict between everything conservative versus anything progressive.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">9/22/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Fall Equinox &amp; ongoing for about 3 months.&nbsp; The next cycle of the seasons.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun enters Libra, sign of justice, fairness, inclusion, compromise.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Taurus conjunct Uranus:&nbsp; Attempts to find a middle ground between disruptive change &amp; respect for tradition.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Venus in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn:&nbsp; Attempts to find a middle ground between conservative backlash versus new social values &amp; non-traditional sexual relationships.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Attempts to find a middle ground in the intense conflict between everything conservative versus anything progressive.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Is any middle ground possible?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">9/29/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Cancer trine Saturn in Pisces (exact).&nbsp; Effective for a week or so.&nbsp;</font></strong><strong><font size="4">Positive political &amp; religious feelings dissolve some of the conflict &amp; polarization.</font></strong><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[August Forecast 2024 Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/august-forecast-2024-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/august-forecast-2024-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 06:59:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/august-forecast-2024-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[8/14/24Mars in Gemini conjunct Jupiter in Gemini (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.Polarization becomes extreme.&nbsp; Calls for extreme action lead to fears of violence.8/16/24Mars in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.Polarization becomes religious conflict.&nbsp; Calls for extreme religious action lead to fears of violence.8/19/24Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.The themes of extreme p [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">8/14/24</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Mars in Gemini conjunct Jupiter in Gemini (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Polarization becomes extreme.&nbsp; Calls for extreme action lead to fears of violence.</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">8/16/24</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Mars in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Polarization becomes religious conflict.&nbsp; Calls for extreme religious action lead to fears of violence.</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">8/19/24</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">The themes of extreme polarization, religious conflict, fears of violence, continue.&nbsp; Who gains power by constantly stirring this up?</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">8/19/24</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Democratic National Convention&nbsp; &ndash;&nbsp; Dominating Themes.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Active at this time:</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Moon in Aquarius opposite Sun conjunct Mercury in Leo: Polices to confront &amp; oppose attacks on women, but perhaps too intellectual?&nbsp; Too many divergent issues &amp; no coherent position?<br /></font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Saturn in Pisces opposite Venus in Virgo:&nbsp; Polices to confront &amp; oppose religious attacks on women's health care.&nbsp; Can this be a winning campaign issue?&nbsp; Or are economic issues much more important?<br /></font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Venus in Virgo square Mars &amp; Jupiter in Gemini: Initiatives to support belief in women's political power.&nbsp; Will this bring out women voters?<br /></font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Sun in Leo &amp; Moon in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus:&nbsp; Determined intent to pursue practical policies of social advancement.&nbsp; Or are economic issues much more important?<br /></font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Mars conjunct Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Policies to confront extreme polarization &amp; extreme action that leads to fears of violence.&nbsp; Pursuit of gun safety &amp; control.&nbsp; Which party is seen as the real party of public safety &amp; social order?<br />&#8203;</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Saturn in Pisces square Jupiter &amp; Mars in Gemini:&nbsp; Action to reduce religious polarization?&nbsp; Is this possible at this time, or will it backfire?</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Can these ideals make headway?&nbsp; How will they affect the campaigns?&nbsp; Will they win voters?</font></strong></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[July Forecast 2024 by Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/july-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/july-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:59:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/july-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[7/4/24Independence Day.&nbsp; Expresses ongoing attitudes about the state of the nation.Active at this time:Moon in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces: The public hears many divergent &amp; confused ideas about what's wrong with the nation.&nbsp; Progressives want social change; conservatives attack progressives for &ldquo;hating America.&rdquo;Moon in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; Conspiracy theories dominate the public's fears.Mercury in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius:&nbsp; Confident &am [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">7/4/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Independence Day.&nbsp; Expresses ongoing attitudes about the state of the nation.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces: The public hears many divergent &amp; confused ideas about what's wrong with the nation.&nbsp; Progressives want social change; conservatives attack progressives for &ldquo;hating America.&rdquo;</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; Conspiracy theories dominate the public's fears.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mercury in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius:&nbsp; Confident &amp; demanding &ldquo;experts&rdquo; talk about deep, hidden, forces, &amp; conspiracies, &amp; what we should do about them.&nbsp; What are their hidden agendas?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Taurus conjunct Uranus in Taurus:&nbsp; The old, reliable, institutions are seen to be under attack &amp; failing.&nbsp; People no longer know what to trust.&nbsp; Who can take advantage of this?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">7/15/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Taurus conjunct Uranus in Taurus (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">There is disruptive conflict between return to past values versus necessary reform.&nbsp; Is anything resolved, or is there ongoing polarization &amp; grid-lock?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">7/15/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Republican National Convention&nbsp; &ndash;&nbsp; Dominating Themes.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars conjunct Uranus in Taurus:&nbsp; Determined intent to pursue disruptive policies.&nbsp; How much of the social &amp; economic network do Republicans want to change or eliminate?&nbsp; Will they present a coherent plan?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mercury in Leo square Mars conjunct Uranus in Taurus:&nbsp; Dramatic announcements of disruptive policies. Is there an intent to give a deceptive account of policies &amp; plans?&nbsp; If so, who do they mean to deceive, the media, or their own voter base?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Scorpio square Mercury in Leo: &ldquo;Experts&rdquo; talk about deep, hidden, forces, &amp; conspiracies, &amp; what we should do about them.&nbsp; What are their hidden agendas?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Scorpio square Venus in Leo:&nbsp; Public policies to divide women against women?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Pluto in Aquarius opposite Venus in Leo:&nbsp; Public policies that use power against women.&nbsp; Do the Republicans fear the women's vote, &amp; do they believe they can suppress it?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Saturn in Pisces square Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Calls for conservative religious action against progressive values.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Can these intentions make headway?&nbsp; How will they affect the campaigns?&nbsp; Will they win voters?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">7/26/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">2024 Summer Olympics&nbsp; &ndash;&nbsp; 17 Days</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Focus of international public interest.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius:&nbsp; The sporting games override political power games.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Gemini conjunct Uranus in Taurus (out of Sign):&nbsp; The courage of free spirit inspires the world.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Saturn in Pisces square Jupiter in Gemini:&nbsp; Hopes for world peace.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Will they heal some of the strife in the world?</font></strong><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[May/June 2024 by Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/mayjune-2024-by-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/mayjune-2024-by-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 06:59:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/mayjune-2024-by-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[5/25/24Jupiter enters Gemini.&nbsp; Throughout 2024. Enters Cancer 6/9/25Faith in facts, information, intelligence, education, clever problem solving, justice &amp; fairness, &amp; persuasive authorities.&nbsp; But what these are, are in fierce dispute.&nbsp; Conservatives versus progressives have very different ideas about every one of these things &amp; how they should organize society &amp; how we should live according to them.&nbsp; Incompatible assertions &amp; controversies will dominate t [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">5/25/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter enters Gemini.&nbsp; Throughout 2024. Enters Cancer 6/9/25</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Faith in facts, information, intelligence, education, clever problem solving, justice &amp; fairness, &amp; persuasive authorities.&nbsp; But what these are, are in fierce dispute.&nbsp; </font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Conservatives versus progressives have very different ideas about every one of these things &amp; how they should organize society &amp; how we should live according to them.&nbsp; </font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Incompatible assertions &amp; controversies will dominate this period.&nbsp; Fierce political disputes will divide &amp; disrupt the nation.&nbsp; </font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Different sides will each proclaim that they alone have the truth.&nbsp; Emotion &amp; ideology, not reason or practicality, will drive action into unintelligent extremes.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Most people just want to agree on what works well for everyone.&nbsp; Unfortunately, how to do this is not clear.&nbsp; But many people with good intentions on every side work to make life better.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Gemini conjunct Sun in Gemini:&nbsp; Leaders are optimistic that they see the way forward, but are they ignoring big problems?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Venus in Gemini conjunct Sun in Gemini:&nbsp; Women are leading role models.&nbsp; But is there a conservative backlash?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Gemini conjunct Venus in Gemini:&nbsp; Progressive ideas about social values seem to be in force, but are they too advanced?&nbsp; Is there a conservative backlash?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">6/2/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius (exact).&nbsp; Effective for a week or so.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Powerful individuals have the opportunity to advance their beliefs in the public mind.&nbsp; Will this bend public policy in their favor?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">6/11/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Conflicts over how power is expressed as necessary social, legal, military or police action to protect the nation, &amp; to preserve law &amp; order. Will this conflict favor conservative ideologies, or progressive ideals?&nbsp; Will we suffer reversals if we aid Ukraine, the Middle East, Taiwan,&nbsp; East Africa, elsewhere?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">6/20/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Summer Solstice &amp; ongoing for about 3 months.&nbsp; The next cycle of the seasons.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun enters Cancer:&nbsp; Desire for safety &amp; tradition.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Sagittarius square Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; The public, seeking something to believe in, may rebel against public activity that is subject to severe moral attitudes, whether conservative or progressive extremes.&nbsp; </font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun, Venus, &amp; Mercury are conjunct in Cancer:&nbsp; The importance of caring &amp; kindness is emphasized; but they are squared by Neptune in Pisces, so&nbsp; caring &amp; kindness tends to be romanticized in a way that is not practical.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius:&nbsp; Aggressive action becomes extreme, for the sake of exercising power.</font></strong><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[April Forecast 2024 by Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/april-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/april-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:59:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/april-forecast-2024-by-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[4/8/24A Solar Eclipse in Aries, effective for about 5 months.A crisis over what kind of aggressive actions should define the character of the nation, the military, &amp; the police, both here &amp; abroad.Also active at this time:Mars conjunct Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Aggressive action to make government more religious.Venus in Aries conjunct Neptune in Pisces (out of Sign):&nbsp; Conflict over social ideals, conservative versus progressive.Also, we are approaching the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">4/8/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">A Solar Eclipse in Aries, effective for about 5 months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">A crisis over what kind of aggressive actions should define the character of the nation, the military, &amp; the police, both here &amp; abroad.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars conjunct Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Aggressive action to make government more religious.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Venus in Aries conjunct Neptune in Pisces (out of Sign):&nbsp; Conflict over social ideals, conservative versus progressive.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also, we are approaching the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction which we will look at soon.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">4/10/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Pisces conjunct Saturn in Pisces (exact).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Religious authorities take aggressive action to advance their political agendas.&nbsp; How does this affect the attitudes ordinary people?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">4/20/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Taurus (exact).&nbsp; This has been building up for some time.&nbsp; It now becomes intense.&nbsp; It will be effective for many years into the future.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Normal hopes &amp; expectations suffer future shock.&nbsp; Important people may fall out of favor, or radically change their political or social positions; previously unknown people may suddenly be important &amp; powerful.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">The rules for how power is exercised, &amp; by whom, will radically change.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Technological discoveries may radically change energy distribution or its cost, health care &amp; its availability,&nbsp; transportation, the application of AI to the internet, jobs, the media, education, public surveillance, literature &amp; the arts.&nbsp; How we deal with the environment, work, communicate, &amp; do business will be dominated by new technology.&nbsp; </font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">All this will be controlled by what works for the technology, not necessarily for the good of people in general.&nbsp; Invention can be both very good &amp; very dangerous.&nbsp; What will be the unintended consequences?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Conservatives versus progressives will have very different ideas about all of these things &amp; how they should organize society &amp; how we should live according to them.&nbsp; Fierce political disputes will divide &amp; disrupt the nation over how new technology is used.&nbsp; Who profits the most?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Saturn, Mars, Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; Unrealistic idealism will bring loss &amp; disappointment, but also assertive initiative, in the pursuit of all these new possibilities.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Virgo opposite Saturn, Mars, Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; Public skepticism versus visionary invention.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius:&nbsp; Power goes to visionary leaders who pursue practical applications of new technology.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mercury conjunct Venus in Aries:&nbsp; Social life becomes ever more dependent on technology.&nbsp; How will this affect human evolution?</font></strong><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">These changes will not happen all at once &amp; may not be obvious right away.</font></strong><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">4/29/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars conjunct Neptune in Pisces (exact).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Aggressive action is driven by opposing conservative versus progressive fantasies &amp; religious obsessions.&nbsp; Fear &amp; anger over irrational beliefs; confused &amp; irrational actions.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">This will reinforce the effects of the Lunar Eclipse in Libra &amp; the Solar Eclipse in Aries, &amp; will add an irrational element to the Jupiter conjunct Uranus future shock.</font></strong><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[March Forecast by Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/march-forecast-by-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/march-forecast-by-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/march-forecast-by-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[3/9/24Mars in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus (exact)..&nbsp;&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.Shake-ups in reliable institutions generate aggressive action by powerful individuals.&nbsp; Who wins &amp; who loses?3/20/24Spring Equinox &amp; ongoing for about 3 months.&nbsp; The next cycle of the seasons.Sun enters Aries: Competitive forces take dangerous paths.Also active at this time:Sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces (out of Sign):&nbsp; Fantasy rules.&nbsp; The competition is fierce.Moon in  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">3/9/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus (exact)..&nbsp;&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Shake-ups in reliable institutions generate aggressive action by powerful individuals.&nbsp; Who wins &amp; who loses?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">3/20/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Spring Equinox &amp; ongoing for about 3 months.&nbsp; The next cycle of the seasons.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun enters Aries: Competitive forces take dangerous paths.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces (out of Sign):&nbsp; Fantasy rules.&nbsp; The competition is fierce.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Moon in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius:&nbsp; The nation continues to be under siege by conservative versus progressive extremes that want to control it.&nbsp; Public beliefs about the nation &amp; history are being rewritten by extremists.&nbsp; Do we care about history &amp; the lessons of history?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Venus, Saturn, Neptune conjunct in Pisces:&nbsp; Imagined social status is defined by one's moral attitude; does one belong to the conservative group or the progressive group?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">3/25/24</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">&nbsp;A Lunar Eclipse in Libra.&nbsp; Effective for about 5 months.</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">A crisis over what is fair, decent, &amp; socially inclusive.&nbsp; Where do national institutions stand on there questions, both publicly &amp; privately?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><br /></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Mars, Saturn, Venus, Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; What social &amp; religious values are to be promoted for the good of the country?&nbsp; Is it the power hierarchy &amp; the people at the top, or everyone fairly?</font></strong><br /><span></span><strong><font size="4">Also, we are approaching the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction which we will look at soon.</font></strong><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[January/February 2024 by Jon Parks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/januaryfebruary-2024-by-jon-parks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/januaryfebruary-2024-by-jon-parks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:43:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsofastrology.org/jon-parks-blog/januaryfebruary-2024-by-jon-parks</guid><description><![CDATA[In any &ldquo;forecast&rdquo;, what conflicting &amp; opposing energies will people, groups, &amp; institutions, try to make use of?&nbsp; Things don't just happen by themselves: the choices people make will be decisive.&nbsp; What are the polarities in any configuration: This versus That?&nbsp; What is positive &amp; negative in any energy?&nbsp; What is likely &amp; unlikely?Our &ldquo;forecasts&rdquo; are always limited by what we don't know or don't imagine.&nbsp; We tend to see what we want [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">In any &ldquo;forecast&rdquo;, what conflicting &amp; opposing energies will people, groups, &amp; institutions, try to make use of?&nbsp; Things don't just happen by themselves: the choices people make will be decisive.&nbsp; What are the polarities in any configuration: This versus That?&nbsp; What is positive &amp; negative in any energy?&nbsp; What is likely &amp; unlikely?</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Our &ldquo;forecasts&rdquo; are always limited by what we don't know or don't imagine.&nbsp; We tend to see what we want to see, so we need to try to be aware of all of the alternative possibilities in any configuration.</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">What is likely &amp; unlikely?&nbsp; Human nature doesn't change.&nbsp; History continues to repeat the same cycles, past, present, &amp; future.&nbsp; Radical transformation happens, but slowly: a sudden utopia or apocalypse will not usually occur.&nbsp; We are advised to use informed common sense, but be alert for the unexpected.&nbsp; Wild idealism or doom saying tends to lead our &ldquo;forecasts&rdquo; astray.</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">Here I am focusing on significant moments to look at the character of the flow of time.&nbsp; Under each date, I am looking mostly at the hard aspects active at that time (with about an 8 degree orb of influence at most). The focus is on collective energies that inform how &amp; why people, groups, institutions, may act as they do; not on concrete outcomes that are only uncertain possibilities &amp; that depend on unpredictable factors.</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">I have focused mainly on Pluto &amp; issues of public power &amp; control; Neptune &amp; issues of public belief; &amp; Uranus, issues of disruption, &amp; technology &amp; public policy.&nbsp; The mood of the year looks to be generally conflicted, partisan, polarized, &amp; pessimistic.&nbsp; Other interpretations are also valid.&nbsp; There are many other themes in 2024 that I have not looked at here.&nbsp; </font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">What is most important is what we can learn from how we collectively use the energies of the flow of time</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">12/21/23</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Winter Solstice &amp; ongoing for about 3 months.&nbsp; Energies at the start of 2024.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Sun enters Capricorn:&nbsp; Life force wants to empower responsibility, authority, rules, organization.</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Sun conjunct (focused on) Mercury:&nbsp; Life activities are driven by ideology &amp; disinformation.&nbsp; Can we separate truth from political propaganda?</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Moon conjunct Jupiter in Taurus:&nbsp; Public attention faces controversies about religion &amp; justice.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Moon square (in conflict with) Pluto in Capricorn (out of Sign):&nbsp; The nation is under siege by conservative versus progressive extremes that want to control it.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Venus in Scorpio opposite (confronts) Uranus in Taurus:&nbsp; Social relationships &amp; values are subject to disruptive forces.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Mars in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; Fear &amp; anger over irrational beliefs; confused &amp; irrational actions.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Pluto is about to enter Aquarius:&nbsp; This will be a major historical transition.</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">1/12/24</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Mars in Capricorn trine Jupiter in Taurus (exact). Effective for a week or so.&nbsp;</font></strong><strong><font size="4">Big expectations for profit generate ambitious action.&nbsp; Who wins &amp; who loses?</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">1/20/24</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Pluto dips into Aquarius for about 7 months.&nbsp; This previews a major long-term historical shift. This will be a major transition from group power to individual power.&nbsp; </font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Will&nbsp; Pluto in Aquarius see political &amp; social power in the hands of ordinary individuals, who have technological control of information &amp; freedom of thought?&nbsp; Or will this be a time of extreme power exercised by a few dominating individuals; not power to ordinary people.&nbsp; There will be an upheaval in the power structure: power for the sake of the very powerful versus power for the sake of civil &amp; human rights.</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">Also active at this time:</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Sun conjunct Pluto, both newly in Aquarius:&nbsp; The desire for power &amp; control will be greatly amplified, especially if it can be exercised through governmental, corporate, financial, or religious institutions.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Moon in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces:&nbsp; Public activity will be increasingly subject to severe moral attitudes, whether conservative or progressive extremes.&nbsp; Can we find a healthy balance?</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Mercury in Capricorn conjunct Mars in Capricorn:&nbsp; Public discourse will be increasingly angry &amp; polarized.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces:&nbsp; Social relationships &amp; values will be increasingly subject to repressive religious beliefs on one hand versus romantic fantasies on the other hand.&nbsp; What is reasonable?</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Jupiter in Taurus square Pluto in Capricorn (out of Sign):&nbsp; The ideology of power will grow to extremes.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">We will see only a preview of this, because Pluto will return to Capricorn for about 2 &frac12; months before going into Aquarius for good.</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">1/29/24</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Mars in Capricorn trine Uranus in Taurus (exact).&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Effective for a week or so.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Shake-ups in reliable institutions generate reactionary measures.&nbsp; What political policies gain or suffer?</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">2/14/24</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Mars in Aquarius conjunct Pluto in Aquarius (exact).&nbsp; Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Power is expressed as necessary social, legal, military or police action to protect the nation, &amp; to preserve law &amp; order.&nbsp; Will this action further conservative ideologies, or progressive ideals?&nbsp; Are we drawn further into war in Ukraine, the Middle East, Taiwan,&nbsp; East Africa, elsewhere?</font></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">2/27/24</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Mars in Aquarius square Jupiter in Taurus (exact).&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />&#8203;Intense for weeks, even months.</font></strong><br /><strong><font size="4">Big expectations for profit generate aggressive action by powerful individuals.&nbsp; Who wins &amp; who loses?</font></strong></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>