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2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Welcome to the year 2025: A year of Unprecedented Change. I have never seen a year like it in terms of sign changes: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and the Nodal Axis all change, and of course Pluto has just entrenched itself in Aquarius.\u00a0 The year\u2019s changes may start slowly at first, so you have time to let go of old ways, before the sign changes fully kick in. Times quoted are for the U.K.\u00a0 I have omitted the Saturn-Neptune conjunction from this schedule because it does not perfect until 2026, nevertheless its influence pervades the year in an insidious way, where you see man\u2019s inhumanity to man across the world.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s more important than ever this year to create your own future and opportunities.\u00a0 Even if you are someone that resists or fears change, be pro-active.\u00a0 Dream and hope.\u00a0 Take steps towards the changes that you want<\/em> to happen, e.g. if you have been thinking about moving house.\u00a0 If you feel that health deteriorates as you age, take at least baby steps towards health improvements – set yourself\u00a0 goals even if you are not that way inclined naturally.\u00a0 Now is not the year to drift, as that will just bring the changes which the Universe deems fit for your evolution.\u00a0 That can happen anyway, but expressing your own intentions will enable you to set the flow to your advantage.\u00a0 The world will change, regardless.\u00a0 Some innovations may not be to your liking, e.g. Donald Trump in the White House, but you can find satisfaction on your own terms in your own life.\u00a0 Overcome inertia. Seize the Year!<\/p>\n

If you want to start working with the aspects from now, here is a guide to some of the major astrological events coming up. This calendar is packed with information, so you may want to print it out for your fridge (people do, you know!).\u00a0 Your essential guide!<\/em><\/p>\n

2025 Dates for your Diary if planning ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Mon 6th: 10.44 a.m. \u2013 Mars enters Cancer \u2013 Deepening emotion [applies till 18 April]<\/p>\n

Weds 29th<\/sup>: 20.50 Hrs \u2013 North Node, retrograding as it does, enters Pisces.\u00a0 A new era (step 1): From karmic self-interest to compassion.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thurs 30th: 16.21 Hrs – Uranus Stationary, prior to turning Direct \u2013 Change and progress, re-igniting the more positive facets of the element of the unexpected.\u00a0 Enabling progress for the New Age.<\/p>\n

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

Tues 4th<\/sup>: 9.40 a.m. \u2013 Jupiter Stationary, prior to turning Direct \u2013 The feel of progress.<\/p>\n

Mon 24th<\/sup>: 2 a.m. \u2013 Mars Stationary, prior to turning Direct \u2013 Physical and practical progress.\u00a0 Energetic upgrade.<\/p>\n

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

Sun 2nd<\/sup>: 00.36 Hrs \u2013 Venus Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u2013 Re-examining of relationships.<\/p>\n

Fri 14th<\/sup>: 6.55 a.m. – Lunar Eclipse and Full Moon at 23 degrees Virgo – A turning point, and emotional high tide.<\/p>\n

Sat 15th<\/sup>:\u00a0 6.46 a.m. – Mercury Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u2013 Communications more difficult.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 7 April.<\/p>\n

Thurs 20th: 9.01 a.m. – Spring Equinox – Sun enters Aries.\u00a0 The beginning of the Astrological New Year.\u00a0 Day and Night of equal length.<\/p>\n

Sat 29th<\/sup>: \u00a010.58 a.m. – Solar Eclipse at 9 degrees Aries \u2013 A turning point, and new beginning.<\/p>\n

Sun 30th<\/sup>: 12 Noon – Neptune enters Aries \u2013 A new era (step 2): divesting illusion and moving towards personal emancipation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Fri 4th<\/sup>: 16.21 Hrs \u2013 Saturn sextile Uranus \u2013 A major rebalancing between the old and the new.<\/p>\n

Mon 7th<\/sup>: 11.08 a.m. – <\/strong>Mercury goes Direct [end of Retrograde period].\u00a0 Communications smoother.<\/p>\n

Sun 13th<\/sup>:\u00a0 1.03 a.m. -Venus Stationary, prior to turning Direct \u2013 Relationships making progress.<\/p>\n

Fri 18th<\/sup>: \u00a0\u00a04.21 a.m. – Mars enters Leo \u2013 Expressing Fire and Creativity [applies till 17 June]<\/p>\n

Sun 27th<\/sup>: 1.05 a.m. \u2013 Pluto opposes Mars – High clashing energies.\u00a0 Stay out of the fray.<\/p>\n

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

Sun 4th<\/sup>: 15.25 Hrs. – Pluto Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u2013 <\/strong>A level of setback, necessitating psychological understanding and awareness of reality.<\/p>\n

Sun 25th<\/sup>: 3.35 a.m. \u2013 Saturn enters Aries – <\/strong>A new era (step 3): A huge dose of Reality.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Mon 9th<\/sup>: 21.02 Hrs \u2013 Jupiter enters Cancer – <\/strong>A new era (step 4): Turning us towards family life, or a sense of belonging in Soul groups.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sun 15th<\/sup>: 14.36 Hrs \u2013 Saturn squares Jupiter \u2013 An Impasse.\u00a0 Not reliable for making decisions.<\/p>\n

Tues 17th<\/sup>: 8.35 a.m. – Mars enters Virgo \u2013 <\/strong>A more purposeful,\u00a0 nose-to-the-grindstone shoulder to the wheel application of energy. [applies until 6 Aug]<\/p>\n

Thurs 19th<\/sup>: 3.16 a.m. \u2013 Neptune squares Jupiter \u2013 A major aspect of confusion, between spirituality and religion. The effects of A.I. likely to be prominent in questioning our reality, too.<\/p>\n

Sat 21st<\/sup>: 2.42 a.m. – <\/strong>Summer Solstice – Sun enters Cancer. The peak of the Light.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>July<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fri 4th: <\/sup>\u00a021.35 Hrs. – Neptune Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde – <\/strong>Some retrospection on the Spiritual path.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 11th December.<\/p>\n

Mon 7th<\/sup>: 7.45 a.m. \u2013 Uranus enters Gemini –<\/strong> A new era (step 5): Innovation in thought.\u00a0 Initially perplexing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sun 13th: 13.08 Hrs – Saturn is Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u00a0\u2013 The need to secure foundations, and go over previous ground.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 28th November.<\/p>\n

Fri 18th<\/sup>:\u00a0 4.45 a.m. – Mercury Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde\u00a0 \u2013 Communications rendered more difficult.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 11th<\/sup> August.<\/p>\n

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

Weds 6th<\/sup>: 23.23 Hrs. – Mars enters Libra – A need for balance, especially between opposing factions.<\/p>\n

Mon 11th: 7.29 a.m. – Mercury Stationary, prior to turning Direct.\u00a0 Communications smoother.<\/p>\n

Tues 12th<\/sup>:\u00a0 3.32 a.m. \u2013 Saturn sextile Uranus \u2013 As Fri 4 Apr: A major rebalancing between the old and the new, contd.<\/p>\n

plus<\/p>\n

5.30 a.m. \u2013 Venus conjunct Jupiter \u2013 A celebratory day: one of the best aspects of the year.<\/p>\n

Fri 29th<\/sup>: 00.09 a.m. \u2013 Uranus sextile Neptune \u2013 A major reorganization in order to incorporate more complexity and a deeper understanding.<\/p>\n

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

(A busy month)<\/p>\n

Mon 1st: <\/sup>\u00a08.07 a.m.- Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces temporarily \u2013 There is unfinished work in addressing and letting go of past hurts.<\/p>\n

Sat 6th<\/sup>: 4.52 a.m. – <\/strong>Uranus Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde – <\/strong>Rebellion, and bids for freedom.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 30th February 2026.<\/p>\n

Sun 7th<\/sup>: 18.09 Hrs. – Lunar Eclipse and Full Moon at 15 degrees Pisces – A turning point, and emotional high tide.<\/p>\n

Sun 21st<\/sup>: 19.54 Hrs. – Solar Eclipse at 29 degrees Virgo \u2013 A turning point, and new beginning.<\/p>\n

Mon 22nd<\/sup>: 7.54 a.m. – Mars enters Scorpio – Battle mode; battle lines drawn; prepare to defend the underdog, or provide strength and support.<\/p>\n

Plus<\/p>\n

18.19 Hrs. – Autumn Equinox \u2013 The Sun enters Libra \u2013 A time of balance.\u00a0 Day and Night of equal length.<\/p>\n

Weds 24th<\/sup>: – 11.52 a.m.\u00a0 – Pluto squares Mars – High clashing energies.\u00a0 Stay out of the fray.<\/p>\n

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

14th<\/sup>: 2.54 a.m. – Pluto Stationary, prior to turning Direct – Psychological journey more straightforward.\u00a0 Comparable to the ascent from the Underworld.<\/p>\n

Weds 22nd<\/sup>: 9.48 a.m. – Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces temporarily – There is unfinished work in addressing and letting go of past sensitivities and honing compassion.<\/p>\n

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

(A busy month)<\/p>\n

Tues 4th: <\/sup>\u00a013.01 Hrs. – Mars enters Sagittarius\u00a0 – A bright, adventurous note.\u00a0 Stays in Sagittarius until 15 December.<\/p>\n

Sat 8th<\/sup>: 2.22 a.m. – Uranus retrogrades back into Taurus temporarily – There is unfinished work in practical innovations started in the last seven years, before new ideas can start to be put into practice in earnest.<\/p>\n

Sun 9th<\/sup>: 19.01 Hrs – <\/strong>Mercury Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u2013 Communications more difficult.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 30 November.<\/p>\n

Tues 11th<\/sup>: 16.42 Hrs. – Jupiter Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u2013 More examination of detail needed, for hopes and dreams to be realizable.<\/p>\n

Thurs 20th<\/sup>: 14.39 Hrs. \u2013 Uranus sextile Neptune\u00a0 \u2013 A major reorganization in order to incorporate more complexity and a deeper understanding.\u00a0 As 29 August, contd.<\/p>\n

Weds 26th<\/sup>: 16.31 Hrs. – Venus trine Jupiter – A celebratory day: one of the best aspects of the year.<\/p>\n

Fri 28th<\/sup>: 3.51 a.m. – <\/strong>Saturn is Stationary, prior to turning Direct – Less struggle.<\/p>\n

Sat 29th<\/sup>: 17.39 Hrs. – <\/strong>Mercury Stationary, prior to turning Direct \u2013 Communications smoother.<\/p>\n

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

Weds 10th<\/sup>: 12.24 Hrs. \u2013 Neptune Stationary, prior to turning Direct. Spiritual path clearing.<\/p>\n

Mon 15th<\/sup>: 7.34 a.m. – <\/strong>Mars enters Capricorn \u2013 <\/strong>A time for responsible action.\u00a0 Slow and steady wins the race. [applies till 23rd<\/sup> January 2026]<\/p>\n

Sun 21st<\/sup>: 15.03 Hrs. – Winter Solstice. The Sun enters Capricorn.\u00a0 The beginning of the Return of the Light.<\/p>\n

Prominent Figures<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Here I am taking a brief look at the charts of a few of those prominent figures who are affecting lives across the globe.<\/p>\n

Donald Trump<\/u><\/p>\n

With Jupiter on his natal North Node at election time last year, he was probably a sure fire winner.\u00a0 He currently has Pluto starting its journey through his 6th<\/sup> House of Health, so has some deep seated issues, and Saturn will be entering his 8th<\/sup> House during the course of the year, so he may be aware of his mortality (which was highlighted in last year\u2019s assassination attempt).\u00a0 But he has some sort of triumph to look forward to around 18\/19th<\/sup> July when Jupiter transits his natal Mercury in Cancer in his 11th<\/sup> House of Allies.<\/p>\n

Keir Starmer<\/u><\/p>\n

Keir\u2019s chart is difficult to read at this moment of time, without a birth time.\u00a0 He does have some uplift, perhaps an achievement, when Jupiter transits his natal Mars in Cancer around 10th<\/sup> July.\u00a0 Supplementing this information by looking at one of the U.K. charts (I use the 1922 chart) there are two glimmers of progress from Jupiter for this country: 18th<\/sup> July (when Jupiter trines the natal Jupiter in 5th<\/sup> House).\u00a0 This would brighten our profile, and may tie in with a deal with the U.S. (see Donald Trump).\u00a0 Also 26\/7 July (when Jupiter reaches the U.K. Pluto in its natal 2nd<\/sup> House of Finance), which may see the economy see a surge in growth.<\/p>\n

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

Vladimir\u2019s chart has been under contention over the years, but I still use the one we started with before others were put forward (maybe to throw us off the scent!).\u00a0 Currently he may be rattled, with a quincunx from Uranus to his natal Mercury which has lasted from 20th<\/sup> December and goes on till 12th<\/sup> March.\u00a0 It was during this period that the fall of Assad in Syria took place, and though he has claimed otherwise, it was a crisis for him.\u00a0 There is a sense of him treading water, but 3rd<\/sup>\/4th<\/sup> September seems the best time for him this year.\u00a0 Maybe he will make a settlement to end the invasion of Ukraine at that time.<\/p>\n

Benjamin Netanyahu<\/u><\/p>\n

Like Putin, Netanyahu has had a long term quincunx operating.\u00a0 In his case it is Neptune quincunx his natal Sun in Libra since 10th<\/sup> October, and going on to the beginning of February.\u00a0 Cosmic Joke: Funny how these two warmongers are both born under Libra!\u00a0 Anyway, perhaps this transit has confused him as to spiritual morality, and Neptune can operate from fear and paranoia.\u00a0 He does not want to lose his crown \u2013 it\u2019s all he\u2019s got.\u00a0 A bright spot for him this year is around 1st<\/sup> July when Jupiter reaches his natal Uranus in Cancer in his 7th<\/sup> House of Close Relationships.\u00a0 Donald Trump may give him some hope.\u00a0 Looking at the chart of Israel, Pluto is at the Nadir (the 4th <\/sup>House cusp and then the I.C.) over this period and that is an all time low.\u00a0 Pluto transits its I.C. on 22nd<\/sup>\/23rd<\/sup> February, and then again on 19\/20th<\/sup> July, which is an intensification of this energy, though the exact time of this chart is in question.<\/p>\n

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

Volodymyr has the most interesting and possibly dynamic transits over this year, despite the fact that in the current state of play with the invasion of Ukraine things look as bleak as ever.\u00a0 I don\u2019t know where he gets his spirit from, but he is an Aquarian, and that Aquarian energy may count for some of his fighting spirit.\u00a0 He has got a lot going on astrologically these next two years.\u00a0 Pluto opposing his natal Mars (situated at 0 degrees Leo) has seen a brutal year.\u00a0 Neptune has been squaring his natal Jupiter since 10th<\/sup> October, and going on to the beginning of February (yes the same period as Netanyahu\u2019s Neptune transit), and there may have been times he questioned his own faith.\u00a0 Pluto is moving on now and squaring his natal Chiron, exact today.\u00a0 He will be feeling the bruising of this last year, but has been talking about a possible settlement with Putin, and with Jupiter now in his 1st<\/sup> House, he may experience some help this year.\u00a0 27\/28th<\/sup> May seems the likeliest time for him to receive this, with a Jupiter Return taking place.<\/p>\n

Nigel Farage<\/u><\/p>\n

He who executed Brexit and now threatens the Conservative Party and hobnobs with Donald Trump and Elon Musk needs to be included in this brief survey.\u00a0 Nigel\u2019s signature is Pluto on the Ascendant (he deals in high stakes, and lives on the edge in some ways: witness his near death experience on Election day on 6th<\/sup> May 2010.\u00a0 He has had a few rebirths since.\u00a0 His star does seem to be on the rise at the moment, and he has stated he would like to be Prime Minister come the next election.\u00a0 On 26th<\/sup> June Uranus transits his natal Venus in 9th<\/sup> House, so he will be a subject of intrigue, here and abroad (presumably America) at that time.\u00a0 He\u2019ll also be high flying around 7th<\/sup>\/8th<\/sup> July when Jupiter\u00a0 transits his natal North Node in his 10th<\/sup> House of Career \u2013 July seems an important month for a few of these prominent characters.\u00a0 Maybe there will be some sort of Summit held.\u00a0 \u00a0That ties in with the above statement under the year ahead guidelines: “Mon 7th<\/sup>: 7.45 a.m. \u2013 Uranus enters Gemini – A new era (step 5): Innovation in thought.\u00a0 Initially perplexing.” – some sort of international meeting of minds.\u00a0 The next couple of days 8th<\/sup>\/9th<\/sup> extends his high point, and consolidates a favourable time for him with Jupiter sextile his natal Uranus in 12th<\/sup> House, which partly represents his power to Surprise.<\/p>\n

That concludes my guide and prognostications for 2025, and I really do wish you All a very Happy, Peaceful and Healthy New Year!<\/p>\n

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

Today Mars trines the North Node.\u00a0 We might be 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.\u00a0 Dogs, cars and men are ruled by Mars, and these may be involved in the karmic interaction or be triggers, hopefully in a constructive way.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, Monday 6th<\/sup>, Mars Retrogrades back into the sign of Cancer in the morning.\u00a0 That\u2019s \u201cDeepening emotion [applies till 18 April]\u201d.\u00a0 It was in Cancer broadly in September and October, so there may have been something in your Autumn schedule which got shelved or waylaid (by Christmas preparations, perhaps?) which you need to finally nail before April.\u00a0 As Cancer rules the Home and Family, it may be in that area of life that you need to attend to detail, but if you know what House Cancer occupies in your chart, that will redefine with more accuracy what you need to attend to.<\/p>\n

At lunchtime on the same day, Neptune squares Mercury.\u00a0 This can bring difficult weather patterns.\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.\u00a0 Then you can deal with it, move on and let it go.\u00a0 There could be some scandals in the news, too.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to operate from the optimum mindset of Neptune (compassion) rather than its underside of fear and paranoia.<\/p>\n

Skipping to Wednesday (8th<\/sup>) we find Mercury entering the sign of Capricorn.\u00a0 The mental mode of Capricorn is practicality, and systematic and methodical thinking. Mercury in Capricorn favours planning (so helps with planning events for next year. Official documentation may need to be worked on, forms to fill, authorities to interview, etc.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s all for this week \u2013 no Fixed Stars showed up for the second half of the week, but hopefully you will have enough to digest!<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to a better New Year!<\/p>\n

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