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Yevgeny Prigozhin<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Russian Yevgeny Prigozhin created turmoil this week, not just in his native land, but around the world, challenging the status quo.\u00a0 In the UK, he occasioned a COBRA meeting.\u00a0 Rishi Sunak was in touch with allies, and urged all parties to protect civilians.\u00a0 The implications of Prigozhin’s mutiny, as head of the fighting force Wagner, were unclear, and remain so.\u00a0 The events of Friday and Saturday took everyone by surprise, and the outcome was bizarre.\u00a0 It leaves the Russian government appearing unstable, and may (temporarily at least) affect the invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Birth Chart<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Prigozhin has the Sun in Gemini, which is sextile with Mars, giving him the mark of a warrior.\u00a0 With the Sun also square to Pluto and Chiron in a Mutable T-square, he is no stranger to drama and crisis. He also has a Fixed T-square in the shape of Jupiter, Neptune and Mars (which may be delusional). The strengths in his chart include Sun trine Jupiter (trusts to luck) and Mercury trine Chiron (making him a problem-solver), and three other trines.\u00a0 He also has a talent for engineering (Mars conjunct Uranus).\u00a0 He also has a keen mind, with his ruling planet Mercury very well-aspected.\u00a0 But his sense of feeling may be blunted by a square between Venus and Saturn.<\/p>\n

Life and Career<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He was born in Leningrad, and his father died when he was young.\u00a0 In his school years, he trained as a cross-country skier.\u00a0 In his late teens, he was caught stealing, and eventually imprisoned, serving nine years.\u00a0 He then became a hot dog salesman, and found success in that venture.\u00a0 From there he capitalized on his entrepreneurial spirit, and went into the grocery business.\u00a0 Salesmanship is one of the talents of Gemini.\u00a0 He moved into the restaurant trade in 1995, and hosted foreign heads of state such as George W. Bush and Jacques Chirac.\u00a0 He earned the nickname “Putin’s Chef”.\u00a0 Meanwhile, he was building his fortune in various other ways, and built the mercenary force “Wagner”, also interfering in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election (as he later confessed).\u00a0 His force fought on behalf of Putin in Syria and in other conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.\u00a0 By 2012 he and his family were living in a compound in St. Petersburg (formerly Leningrad) which included a basketball court and a helicopter pad.\u00a0 He also owned a private jet and a yacht.<\/p>\n

Recent developments<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He had for many years denied his links to Wagner, but finally confirmed that he had been its founder on 26th September 2022, after it had been playing a major role on behalf of Putin in his invasion of Ukraine.\u00a0 At the time, Jupiter was square his natal Mercury, depicting the giving out of information.\u00a0 He explained that he had founded it in May 2014 to support the war in Donbas.\u00a0 At that time, Uranus had been trine with his natal Mars, prompting dynamic action, and boosting his “inner warrior”.\u00a0 For the purposes of fighting in the war against Ukraine, Prigozhin recruited convicts, to boost the numbers, promising them freedom.<\/p>\n

This Week<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Prigozhin had been criticizing the way the war against Ukraine had been run, particularly by the Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu (another Gemini), but had denied in May that he was intending to stage a coup.\u00a0 According to the Guardian yesterday:<\/p>\n

“Prigozhin …said Russia’s leadership could have avoided the war by negotiating.. ‘When [Volodymyr] Zelensky became president, he was ready for agreements.\u00a0 All that needed to be done was to get off Mount Olympus and negotiate with him’ “.<\/p>\n

He chose his moment, and on Friday took over the town of Rostov-on-Don, the centre of military command.\u00a0 Significantly, the transiting North Node (karma) was exactly trine his natal North Node.\u00a0 Transiting Uranus was also squaring his natal Uranus (the ultimate rebellion).\u00a0 His forces began to move towards Moscow.\u00a0 He was particularly angry as he believed his troops had been attacked by Shoigu’s forces, resulting in heavy losses.<\/p>\n

He was careful not to criticize Putin directly, instead putting it out that Shoigu had tried to “deceive society and the president and tell us how there was crazy aggression from Ukraine and that they were planning to attack us with the whole of NATO.”<\/p>\n

Vladimir Putin responded in the strongest possible terms, vowing to punish those behind the mutiny or coup.\u00a0 Putin and Prigozhin have been strong allies in the past.\u00a0 Their Suns are trine, and Prigozhin’s Uranus sextiles Putin’s Mercury, very supportive for strategic planning.\u00a0 But Putin’s Pluto sits on Prigozhin’s Uranus, giving Putin the edge in power.<\/p>\n

The Consequence<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Russian dynamics are an enigma at the best of times, but overnight on Friday through to Saturday morning, the world was kept guessing as to Prigozhin’s intentions and Putin’s prospective actions.\u00a0 It was revealed yesterday, that a deal had been brokered, with the help of the leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko.\u00a0 Prigozhin would move to Belarus, and face no sanction, and the fighters of Wagner would also face no sanction.\u00a0 Both Putin and Prigozhin announced they wanted to avoid further bloodshed (which is ironic, given their history).\u00a0 The repercussions of this whole episode are still unclear, and unpredictable, though there has been much conjecture in the media, from various pundits.<\/p>\n

What is clear, is that Prigozhin did not have enough political support for a full scale coup, even if he intended one.\u00a0 It is said that he would be even more ruthless than Putin.\u00a0 The transits for Ukraine at this time show a double-edged sword:\u00a0 the North Node trine its Sun (supporting its karma), but also squaring its Saturn (still a tough path). On the Laura Kuenssberg show this morning Marina Litvinenko (the widow of Alexander Litvinenko who was poisoned at the orders of Putin with polonium) whose story was televised this week on ITV, asserted that the whole episode shows that Putin is not in control of anything, and that the regime is unstable.<\/p>\n

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

A full schedule of aspects this week!<\/p>\n

This evening Neptune squares Mercury.\u00a0 A week ago the Sun was squared by Neptune (representing the sea, and mysteries).\u00a0 At that time, the submersible Titan went missing with a crew of five hoping to view the wreck of the Titanic.\u00a0 The news was dominated in the week with attempts to find the wreckage, and eventually it was concluded that the submersible imploded shortly after it began its journey.\u00a0 With Mercury squared by Neptune this evening, the emphasis is shifted to the investigation (Mercury) of why the event occurred. \u00a0Many more migrants lost their lives at sea this week.\u00a0 And a swimmer went missing trying to cross the English Channel for charity. There are of course new mysteries preoccupying us too this week: such as what on earth is going on in Russia?\u00a0 Perhaps you are grappling with a mystery in your own life, too.\u00a0 Some undefinable snag may be nagging at you.\u00a0 If so, allow your subconscious to bring it up in its own time, but don’t shut up shop until you have identified the rum note. \u00a0Then you can deal with it, move on and let it go.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow (Monday, 26th) Uranus squares Mars shortly after breakfast time.\u00a0 This is a jolting energy or mood.\u00a0 Something may need to be dealt with urgently, whether it be a mechanical fault or a human fault. \u00a0Electrical appliances may be especially tricky.<\/p>\n

Mercury enters the sign of Cancer in the very early hours of Tuesday (27th).\u00a0 Consequently, you may need to attend to family matters in detail, such as documentation related to that area of your life.\u00a0 The collective mind will be more able to encompass emotion when considering an argument.\u00a0 For example, if you have set your mind on a belief because it seems logical, you may be presented with a situation which helps you see the need for compassion for the other side of the argument.\u00a0 The rights and welfare of children, for instance, may be put under the microscope.\u00a0 Mercury will be moving very quickly and leaves the sign of Cancer on 11th July, so make the most of this particular opportunity.<\/p>\n

Mercury immediately connects in a sextile with the North Node the same day, bringing karmic information to light.\u00a0 Communication is highly significant and imbued with meaning, though subject to differing interpretations according to belief.\u00a0 It is a good day for writing, teaching, tutoring and revising for forthcoming tests, and possibly for health checks.<\/p>\n

Two trines arrive on Thursday (29th), the first of which is the Sun trine Saturn in the early hours of the morning.\u00a0 This enables the re-establishment of a foothold on reality, if that is what you might need.\u00a0 It is a solid and productive aspect.\u00a0 If you are engaged in creativity, it can help ensure that it works on a practical level.\u00a0 It is also a good aspect for making plans and laying foundations, and counting your chickens.<\/p>\n

The second trine may bring healing to the heart: Venus trine Chiron.\u00a0 The healing power of love may come to the fore.\u00a0 Try to keep the heart open, and keep the faith.\u00a0 There may be a real opportunity to re-group your healing energies and feel harmony within your being.<\/p>\n

Friday (30th) needs you to be bright and early with productivity from the word go, with Mercury trine Saturn at breakfast time.\u00a0 Be clear and practical.\u00a0 Apply your mind to exacting tasks and documentation which may be outstanding.\u00a0 It favours list-making, planning, and practical productivity.\u00a0 Constructive serious conversations can also take place under this aspect.<\/p>\n

Don’t procrastinate or even leave things till later in the day, for in the evening Neptune is Stationary prior to turning Retrograde, representing some retracing of steps on our spiritual path.\u00a0 It has been direct since December last year, so you may have been inspired at that time by a new spiritual area opening up. Now is the time to consolidate on what you have learned, put it into practice, and walk your talk.\u00a0 Neptune goes direct again this December.\u00a0 This retrograde turn may re-emphasize issues related to the ocean, and ongoing mysteries.<\/p>\n

A full day awaits at the end of the week, on Saturday (1st July), starting with a conjunction of the Sun and Mercury at 9 degrees of Cancer at dawn.\u00a0 Mentally, this may help you see more clearly through the fog of Neptune’s illusion, although as the conjunction takes place in a water sign, you do need to take account of emotions and feelings. You can apply your mind according to the House this conjunction falls in within your chart, and if you don’t know which that is, then apply it to home and family affairs, emotions and women.<\/p>\n

By breakfast time, Mercury will be sextile Jupiter, indicating a lovely start to the new month.\u00a0 It’s a high note!\u00a0 Some good news may be possible. This aspect favours communication, sales and travel.\u00a0 Some worries about business may be alleviated.\u00a0 Higher learning is also a benefit –\u00a0 this may be encouraging to students anticipating upcoming exam results.\u00a0 It’s a good time to practice any new language skills, too.<\/p>\n

Last but not least, Jupiter graces us with another sextile mid-morning, this time with the Sun.\u00a0 This is one of the brightest aspects of the year.\u00a0 Time to embrace 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