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Invasion of Ukraine<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Added to the pandemic, and climate change, the world has a new threat: that of war between Russia and the Ukraine.\u00a0 Wary of involvement after what transpired from the Iraq War, Syria and Afghanistan, NATO is trying to support Ukraine by other means than military forces.\u00a0 Rhetoric has been ramped up against the chilling protagonist Vladimir Putin of Russia, whose sanity has been questioned.\u00a0 Currently, Ukrainian citizens are literally fighting for their lives, reportedly today in the streets of Kharkiv on the outskirts of the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv.\u00a0 The population of Kyiv have been told to stay underground, and the Prime Minister is staying firmly in the capital.<\/p>\n

Ukraine<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For the chart of the invasion, I have used 5.55 a.m. on Thursday 24th February 2022.\u00a0 Mars (war) is still conjunct Venus (peace), in an unusually long conjunction – she has been worn down, and run out of diplomatic options.\u00a0 Pluto is exactly trine to the North Node, which is a powerful time of reckoning karmically.\u00a0 The transits to the Ukraine chart seem very karmic – Putin claims Ukraine should still belong to Russia, and won’t forgive the split.\u00a0 Ukrainians feel they want the freedom and democracy which they would not have as part of Russia, and would like to belong to NATO.\u00a0\u00a0 Astrologically, the Nodal Axis is square the Ukrainian natal Mercury-Jupiter conjunction in the 7th House of Close Relations.\u00a0 The North Node (karma) is about to enter Ukraine’s 4th House of Homeland.\u00a0 Two more squares threaten Ukraine’s stability at this moment: Chiron square its Uranus (crisis) and Saturn square its Pluto (destructiveness).<\/p>\n

Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/u><\/p>\n

The Prime Minister of the Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is the hero of the hour.\u00a0 He was born on 25 January 1978 in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.\u00a0 We have a birth time for him, which gives Jupiter rising (he started out as a comedian).\u00a0 He was an actor, who played a man who unintentionally became prime minister.\u00a0 He became prime minister of Ukraine in reality in 2019, campaigning on anti-corruption.\u00a0 In the lead up to the invasion, he consistently urged calm, while pleading with NATO for support.\u00a0 Putin has stated that he wants to rid Ukraine of Nazi influences, which is astonishing, given that Zelenskyy is Jewish.<\/p>\n

Zelenskyy’s current transits include Saturn from Aquarius in his 8th House opposite his natal Moon in 2nd House.\u00a0 This is a tough emotional transit which can affect the home or homeland through the Moon’s association with them.\u00a0 He has Neptune at the top of his chart, indicating uncertainty in his life direction.<\/p>\n

Putin’s military might far outweighs that of this relatively smaller country, yet Zelenskyy stands firm (he has over half his planets in the Fixed Signs) and urges his population for fight for their country: “I am here. We will not lay down any weapons. We will defend our state, because our weapons are our truth. Our truth is that this is our land, our country, our children and we will protect all of this.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Russia<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Under Putin’s lengthy dictatorship, Russia has become more and more extremely alienated from the west.\u00a0 Its transits at the moment are surprisingly upbeat: Chiron trine its Mercury, Neptune trine its Venus, Jupiter sextile its Uranus and Mars (force) sextile its Pluto.\u00a0 At this moment in time, the sanctions are not too threatening.<\/p>\n

Vladimir Putin<\/u><\/p>\n

Who knows the extent of his ambitions?\u00a0 Putin’s own transits for the event indicated Mars square his natal Mercury (initiating the event), Uranus opposite his natal Venus (alienating half the world), Saturn trine his natal Saturn (a long term plan) and the North Node trine his natal Ascendant (giving himself the go-ahead).<\/p>\n

United States<\/span> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This week a historic transit took place in relation to the United States chart, the Pluto Return (to its original position).\u00a0 It is such a rare event that an individual will not experience that in one lifetime, and those that are long lived will only experience the Pluto Opposition.\u00a0 Pluto in the U.S. chart represents its power, so this was an important moment in relation to its power in the world.\u00a0 Pluto in its natal chart is placed in its 2nd House of the Economy, so its economy will be very much affected by this transit.\u00a0 The transit itself took place on Monday 21st February 2022, on the very brink of the invasion of Ukraine, but its effects are far-reaching.<\/p>\n

Joe Biden<\/u><\/p>\n

Joe Biden has been tasked with this monumental role in history, to act as counterpoise to Putin, who seems not to care about the fate of the world and its citizens.\u00a0 Biden has come in for criticism from some quarters, but like Barack Obama faces difficulty in getting legislation past the opposition.\u00a0 Donald Trump claimed this week that the current crisis involving Ukraine would not have happened on his watch, because of his warmer relationship with Putin, who he described as “savvy”.\u00a0 Joe Biden has important and heavy transits at present, including the South Node on his Sun\/Venus, and Pluto sextile his natal Sun.\u00a0 But he also has Jupiter trine his natal Mars, giving him courage.<\/p>\n

United Kingdom<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

How is the United Kingdom chart placed in relation to this event?\u00a0 I am using the 1922 chart.\u00a0 The Nodal Axis is squaring its natal Mars, so talk of war is in the air.\u00a0 Transiting Saturn is trine its Saturn, which is fairly stabilizing, however.\u00a0 The uncertainty is shown by Saturn opposing its Neptune.\u00a0 Change is in the air (Uranus sextile its natal Pluto) and crisis is also shown (Chiron square its Pluto).\u00a0 There are, of course, other things going on in U.K. politics!<\/p>\n

Boris Johnson<\/u><\/p>\n

For Boris, it is a chance to inhabit his Winston Churchill Persona, and evade Partygate.\u00a0 Jupiter opposes his Pluto, exercising power, and trines his natal Midheaven.\u00a0 Uranus trines his natal Pluto (change in the air).\u00a0 I looked at his transits a few weeks ago, and earmarked this as an important week.\u00a0 For Thursday, my conjecture was: “…either the troops will be rallying round Boris, or he may be freeing himself (Jupiter) from a burdensome role.”\u00a0 He has been praised, in certain quarters, for his speeches.<\/p>\n

Germany and France are playing major roles within the European Union, in imposing strong sanctions against Russia.\u00a0 China is purportedly allying with Russia, but has economic interests in the Ukraine.<\/p>\n

For many, the best option would be for those around Putin, seeing the destructiveness of his actions, to execute a political coup.\u00a0 We in the west salute the bravery of the Ukrainians, and need to support the individual sovereignty of Ukraine, providing as much aid as possible.<\/p>\n

The main astrological hope will be the conjunction of Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces on 12th April.\u00a0 The last lines of the Great Invocation by Alice Bailey come to mind more than ever now:<\/p>\n

“From the centre which we call the race of men<\/em><\/p>\n

Let the Plan of Love and Light work out<\/em><\/p>\n

And may it seal the door where evil dwells<\/em><\/p>\n

Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth”<\/em><\/p>\n

Aspects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tomorrow (Monday, February 28th) Mars trines the North Node, accentuating the karmic aspects of war, possibly tipping the balance on the right rather than the might.\u00a0 It is a good day for exercising bravery.\u00a0 We might be more galvanized to action, especially from a karmic standpoint.\u00a0 You may feel there is something you must do, or right a wrong, put something straight, in your own life.<\/p>\n

Venus also trines the North Node, indicating that the desire for peace is a component in the hearts of men and women at the same time. This links karma with harmony and love, and reminds us that love is a force underlying a great deal of human interaction, e.g. standing up for one’s country, and protecting loved ones.\u00a0 It also reminds us of the Hindu law of ahimsa<\/em>, or harmlessness, required to neutralize and promote good karma.<\/p>\n

Wednesday (March 2nd) is an important day this week, starting with a sextile between the Sun and Uranus at 5.05 a.m in the U.K.\u00a0 You may wake early, with ideas of how to make this day count.\u00a0 Spontaneity and innovation characterize the evening\u2019s proceedings.\u00a0 Telepathy and higher consciousness, or liaising with a constructive group, are also favoured.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon, at 16.33 Hrs, there is a conjunction of Mercury and Saturn at 18 degrees Aquarius, prompting communications of a serious nature.\u00a0 You may have found yourself attending to minute detail, or scrutinizing something, perhaps with a view to solving a problem.<\/p>\n

A New Moon in follows at 17.35 Hrs at 12 degrees Pisces, so you may have come to a decision that day, and follow it up by cementing your intentions.\u00a0 This New Moon is especially focussed on service, emotion, the use of water (wild swimming is becoming increasingly in vogue), and overcoming addiction(s).\u00a0 Any affirmations, practical projects and creative visualizations along these lines would be apt.<\/p>\n

Thursday (3rd March) may be a more stressful day in terms of witnessing one man’s inhumanity to an independent state, for Mars conjoins with Pluto (at 27 degrees Capricorn), one of the most explosive aspects astrologically.\u00a0 It occurs once every two years.\u00a0 Keep out of mischief, and try to work out your strategies for peace in advance; organize a group meditation if possible.\u00a0 This conjunction takes place at 8.43 a.m.<\/p>\n

At 17.56 Hrs the same day, Venus conjuncts Pluto (also at 27 degrees Capricorn), trying to salve the wounds brought about from the Mars-Pluto conflict.\u00a0 There is much more reflection about the enormity of changes, and the impact on humanity.\u00a0 You may need to do some soul-searching in order to have a handle on your feelings.\u00a0 In your interactions, deep honesty may be required. A strong dose of chamomile tea and lavender may be needed all round.<\/p>\n

Fixed Star Achernar in the constellation of Eridanus is aligned with our Sun on Saturday (5th).\u00a0 \u201cStarlight Elixirs\u201d by Michael Smulkis and Fred Rubenfeld indicates its helpfulness for those struggling with maths:<\/p>\n

“This star has the capacity to increase the mental functioning needed for the ability to work in multiple dimensional understanding. \u00a0This can be helpful for some individuals who not only seek to understand the relationship of mathematics and science to the everyday world, but who also have a concept of the limitations of science at the current time.\u00a0 This can be helpful to individuals who have blockages to science and mathematics in themselves, assisting them to bridge these blocks.\u00a0 This star is helpful for individuals who seek to teach science and math to individuals of an artistic bent.”<\/p>\n

Finally, Jupiter conjuncts the Sun at 14.06 Hrs on Saturday in the U.K.at 14 degrees Pisces, in one of the brightest aspects of the year.\u00a0 Where there has been dejection, it is time to let in hope, or even celebration.\u00a0 It will certainly be lucky for some.\u00a0 Focus on what makes you happy, and make more of that.<\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n