The July 2012 New Moon in Astrology

The new moon at 26 Cancer occured at 5:25 AM GMD on July 19. The chart of the new moon interacts with the summer solstice chart of June 21st as follows. At the summer solstice Uranus and Pluto were exactly square one another denoting a very tense, potentially violent summer ahead. At this new moon we see that Mars has come to oppose Uranus and square Pluto. Mars is now exactly opposite Uranus. This is a month of extreme turmoil in western Europe.

The charts for the UK, France, Bruxelles, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain all have Uranus at the zenith opposed to Mars. We can anticipate an alarming development. Where exactly is not altogether clear, but let's narrow it down.

The charts of the UK, France, and Bruxelles have Aries on the Mid-Heaven. The charts of Portugal, Ireland, and Spain have Pisces on the Mid-Heaven. A violent event is more likely to happen with Aries on the Mid-Heaven, as Pisces puts Uranus and Mars in interception and planets intercepted don't act with as much force as they would otherwise. The chart of Bruxelles has Uranus exactly at the zenith, but from the 9th house, and Mars exactly at the nadir, but from the 3rd house. Bruxelles, and therefore the entire EU, will be involved in whatever happens, but the actual place of events indicated by the opposition of Uranus and Mars appears more probably to be France and/or the UK.

Narrowing it down more, we see that the chart for the UK has 29 degrees Cancer rising, and the chart for France has 28 degrees Cancer rising. 29 degrees is the more ominous of the two. 29 degrees is unfortunate.

Uranus at the zenith opposed by Mars shows untoward developments in Government circles. Mars shows the same, points to fires or explosions in public buildings, and shows the people in angry opposition to the Government. There are any number of events that could happen, but considering the seriousness of the banking scandal this may point to violent developments in Government circles. In light of the London Olympics, this chart is also quite troubling. It clearly points to violence.

Looking more closely at the UK chart we see that Uranus in the 10th house is the ruler of the 8th house. Mars in the 4th house is the ruler of the 10th. This points to a death in the highest circle. While the nature of Uranus and Mars is violent, the force of this aspect is somewhat mitigated: Uranus and Mars are in sextile and trine aspects with Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury. It is highly probable that someone of great social prominence will die quite suddenly. Very interesting to note: Mars is at 8 degrees Libra exactly conjunct the star Vindemiatrix, the star of widowhood.

Looking elsewhere in the world for noteworthy developments from Mars and Uranus, we find them stirring up trouble in India. In the chart for India we find Mars in the 1st house opposite Uranus in the 7th. This makes the entire region turbulent and prone to violence this month. The chart shows the people in an angry, discontent mood. There are probabilities of strikes, riots, fires, epidemics, and a rise in violent crimes.

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What the full moon of May 6th shows

The full moon occurs on May 6th at 3:36, GMT. May 6th is Super Sunday, a day of key elections in Greece, France, and Germany. Planets showing general political trends are Jupiter and Saturn.

Jupiter, representing the wealthier, more conservative forces, is peregrine, combust, in a critical degree, and opposite the Moon, thus in a fairly weakened condition. Moon opposite Jupiter shows that the position held by the conservative economic forces is approaching a turning point.
Saturn, representing the poorer people, and the working classes, is exalted, yet retrograde; opposite Mercury and trine Venus. Saturn is in a somewhat stronger position than Jupiter.
Saturn and Jupiter are in a quincunx aspect, showing that adjustments must be made. Status quo is going to change.

Using Geodetic equivalents, Mercury is at the zenith of Athens opposite Saturn at the nadir. This shows severe disagreement between the people and the Government. No option is going to work now. The election is going to bring out more despair.
Looking at the national chart of Greece, Saturn in the full moon chart is conjunct Greece's natal Uranus in the 4th house. The discontentment is being galvanized. The trouble connects to foreign involvements. Uranus rules Greece's 9th house. Nothing offered at this election will resolve the crisis in Greece.

Looking at the national chart of France, the Sun and full Moon form squares with France's natal Uranus at 15 degrees Leo. This stresses the economic crisis in France. Neptune in the full moon chart is at 2 degrees Pisces, exactly square France's Mars. Mars rules the Mid-heaven of France's national chart. This presents a major threat to the current Government. Transiting Neptune is also opposite France's Pluto. The country is deeply discontent.

In the chart of Germany we see Uranus coming to opposition Germany's Sun. Uranus is now at 6 degrees Aries. Germany's Sun is at 9 degrees Libra. Because Uranus turns retrograde at 8 degrees Aries in July, it doesn't reach the exact opposition with Germany's Sun until April, 2013. From there Uranus will make square aspects with Germany's Neptune and Saturn.

The current changes in Europe will weaken and compromise Frau Merkel's position in Europe. It may take another year to completely undo her Government. Using geodetic equivalents Uranus comes to the zenith at Berlin in two years, or April 2014. Germany will undergo some deep changes up to and through that time.

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Spring Equinox astrological world predictions

The spring equinox came at 5:16 AM GMT. We see the planets Mercury and Uranus conjunct the Sun, with Mercury retrograde, The Moon in Pisces opposite Mars retrograde in Virgo, and Jupiter with Venus in Taurus.

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Mercury retrograde and combust the Sun is very weak, and will frustrate and confuse plans and decisions in world affairs made this year, especially through the spring and summer. The Moon opposite Mars retrograde shows repeated disputes, quarrels, public outrage, bloodshed, and rioting. A martial spirit of unrest is spreading through the world. Mars in mutual reception with Mercury, putting Mercury in opposition with the Moon, will complicate matters by causing controversies and disputes to arise in and between Governments. There will be disputes over treaties, as well as failed legislation; there will diplomatic troubles. We will see litigations involving matters of slander, and forgery. There will be dangers to travelers as well.

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Using the system of Geodetic Equivalents, we find Uranus exactly on the Mid-Heaven of Bruxelles, the capital of the EU. This is ominous for the EU. Sudden and unexpected developments will arise in the top circle of the EU that will bring about defeat and resignation of leaders. Autocrats in Bruxelles will try to seize control of member states more and more. There will be attacks against people in high places and there will be public outrage. Uranus is exactly trine the Ascendent of Athens. Greece will rebel; the bully boys in Bruxelles will be shocked. The EU is headed for a well-deserved train wreck thanks to these stubborn dictators. Millions of people are suffering and will suffer as this insane experiment comes to its demise. Uranus transits over the Mid-Heaven of Bruxelles two times, the first time now, and the second time between November 13th, 2012 and January 10th, 2013. Mid-December will be a remarkable time in the crisis. Between January 20th, and February 20th, 2013 Pluto will come to conjunction the Euro Sun and the Sun of the United Kingdom. This will jolt the relation between Britain and the Euro-Zone. So, we see in this Spring Equinox chart, ominous signs for the Euro-Zone that will hit the wall before long. Also, we see, that transiting Mars will come to opposition with the Mid-Heaven of Bruxelles between July 11th and 12th. Mid-July is going to bring a potentially shocking event to the EU.

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Mercury retrograde is exactly conjunct the Geodetic Equivalent Mid-Heaven of Paris in this chart. That means that there is a coming change in the Government; the public opinion is turning against the current head of state. He will lose the election or will become very weakened. The current Government of France is in confusing circumstances.

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The matter of the EU won't come to its well-deserved end so quickly. We see Uranus coming to conjunction the MC of Berlin in April 2014. The current Government, if it can hold out that long, will be in ruins. The Government, holding onto the insane utopian dream, is causing untold suffering, and that suffering will only increase these coming months.

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Interesting to note, the Geodetic Equivalent Mid-Heaven of Berlin, and the Geodetic Equivalent Ascendent of Rome are both 13 degrees Aries. With the upset of the German Government, Rome will be in a revolutionary mood. It might take until the spring of 2014 for Italy to break with the EU. We will see.

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In 2014 transiting Pluto comes to conjunction the Geodetic Equivalent Mid-Heaven of Washington DC. This will deeply involve Washington in the European mess, and will bring the Administration then in power to a very difficult and ugly pass.

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All is not doom and gloom, however. We see Jupiter on the Geodetic Equivalent Ascendant of Rio. Brazil is enjoying a period of increasing prosperity this year. This is good news for BRIC.

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More on the Spring Equinox will follow in another article.

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