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Pope Leo XIV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEvil will not prevail: we are all in God\u2019s hands\u2026.The world needs His light\u2026help us build bridges, with dialogue, to always be at peace.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

~ Pope Leo XIV<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a bit late posting about Pope Leo XIV, but I felt there needed to be a gap between Popes in this blog!\u00a0 Welcome to the new custodian of the Roman Catholic community.\u00a0 His inauguration mass is being held today in St. Peter’s Square, and we have already seen his first outing in the Popemobile.<\/p>\n

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

We do not have a birth time for Pope Leo, but see that his planets are bunched up in the Leo <\/strong>(see what I did there) \u2013 Virgo – Libra segment of the zodiac. He doesn\u2019t have a profusion of aspects to his personal planets, which may be an indication of his wider service.\u00a0 He has the Sun in Virgo, which of course is the sign of Service.\u00a0 <\/strong>His Sun is conjunct Venus, bringing Love<\/strong> as a central theme of his life and character.\u00a0 This Sun in Virgo is exactly square to the Nodal Axis, again emphasizing service and Power <\/strong>surrendering to the greater good.\u00a0 His Moon may be in Leo<\/strong> or Virgo.\u00a0 <\/strong>At Noon on that day, the Moon was closely sextile Neptune (great emotional sensitivity) and exactly conjunct Pluto (extreme emotional depth).\u00a0 He has Mercury sextile Jupiter, a breadth of learning and widespread travel (from Chicago to Peru to Rome). \u00a0This aspect is often found in the charts of poly-linguists (he knows English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German and Latin.)\u00a0 Venus is trine Chiron, which is about healing through Love.\u00a0 <\/strong>Venus also squares the Nodal Axis, which may signify sacrificial love.\u00a0 Mars is unaspected, a free expression of his will and force, but in Virgo, which is light handed when it comes to assertion, but economical in the use of energy.\u00a0 Jupiter squares Saturn, indicating there are often situations where his hands are tied, for some reason or another.\u00a0 Jupiter loosely conjuncts Pluto, which is a definite sign of Power<\/strong>.\u00a0 Jupiter closely trine the North Node is an indication of his karmic mission being closely tied to a Religious<\/strong> path, but also likely to be a force for good.\u00a0 His square between Uranus and Neptune means he will have worked his way through a ton of complexity in his life, some of it very difficult, and that will stand him in good stead for his new role.\u00a0 It forms a T-square with Chiron, which means he will have faced crises when the outer planets transited these points: again, all grist to the mill of his character.\u00a0 He needs that resilience, as being a comparatively young Pope he has much to offer in the future.\u00a0 Last but not least, Pluto also trines the North Node, adding gravitas to his mission.\u00a0 It may also be worth noting that his Neptune (spirituality) is exactly sextile the powerful point of the Galactic Centre.<\/p>\n

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

He was born with the name Robert Prevost.\u00a0 He went to school in Dolton, Illinois, where he sang in the choir and served as an altar boy.\u00a0 According to his brothers, he was always heading for an ecclesiastical destiny, play-acting the role with them as a child.\u00a0 He has always been close to his brothers and in constant communication, at least up to this point in his life: we don\u2019t know what family constraints the papal role may bring.\u00a0 He attended St. Augustine Seminary High School near Michigan. He earned a BSc degree in mathematics from Villanova University, then taught physics and maths. He then studied Canon Law in Rome, with a dissertation relating to St. Augustine.<\/p>\n

He joined the Order of Saint Augustine as a novice on 1st<\/sup> September 1977, when the North Node was on his Sun ruler Mercury in Libra, an important marker in his life, stepping onto his true path.\u00a0 His career trajectory is well-documented in exact dates.\u00a0 He was ordained a priest in Rome on 19th<\/sup> June 1982.\u00a0 Uranus was trine his natal Uranus (a successful step forward).<\/p>\n

He re-located to Peru for two years in 1985-1986, for the Augustinian mission in that region, then returned to Illinois.\u00a0 He then spent a decade in Peru, teaching canon law, and supporting Venezuelan refugees to Peru, and human rights against the Shining Path organization.\u00a0 Both he and his predecessor Pope Francis had deep links with South America.\u00a0 He became a naturalized Peruvian citizen.<\/p>\n

Pope Francis had an eye for his successor for some time, and advanced his career in increments.\u00a0 In 2023, he moved him to Rome, and made him a Cardinal.\u00a0 In that role, he was especially concerned with climate change and human rights.\u00a0 During Pope Francis\u2019 period of ill-health in February of this year, he promoted him to Cardinal-Bishop.<\/p>\n

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

Although he was placed in a position to be elected Pope, he was still considered a dark horse.\u00a0 We had been prepared for a long and complicated procedure, by the well-timed and award winning recent film \u201cConclave\u201d, so it was a surprise that after only four rounds of voting, white smoke was seen billowing from the keenly scrutinized Sistine Chapel chimney.\u00a0 Though his election had not been predicted, a unanimous decision was delivered swiftly.\u00a0 Pope Francis will have been pleased for his prot\u00e9g\u00e9.<\/p>\n

The dramatic moment occurred at 7 minutes past 6 pm, so we have an exact chart, showing Chiron exactly on the Descendant, possibly signifying a mass healing event.\u00a0 Like his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV represented several \u201cfirsts\u201d: being born in North America, one holding Peruvian citizenship, and the first from the Order of Saint Augustine.<\/p>\n

He shares many values and aims with his predecessor and mentor, but seems more inclined to retain some of the more traditional trappings of office, whereas Pope Francis had stripped his practices and circumstances down to greater simplicity.\u00a0 Pope Leo has been seen as a moderate centrist. \u00a0In a nod to his Sun\/Venus in Virgo he had in the past been described as an \u201cimpeccable dresser\u201d wearing \u201cformal\u201d vestments.<\/p>\n

His transits at the time of his election were the South Node on his Venus (called to World Service), Jupiter on his South Node (continuing religious orders from past lives); and Neptune trine his natal Uranus, a culmination and reward for the 69 years\u2019 experience of that square in his natal chart.<\/p>\n

I am hoping he will be a spiritual counterpoint to his fellow American, President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this decisive moment for our country, we hope for the continued moral and spiritual support of the Vatican in Ukraine\u2019s efforts to restore justice and achieve a lasting peace.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

~ Vlodomyrr Zelenskyy<\/p>\n

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

Yesterday\u2019s Sun\/Uranus conjunction lived up to its hype as bringing surprises.\u00a0 I collected quite a few pleasant<\/em> surprises among people I knew, but two more collective examples were the utterly down-to-the-wire voting in the Eurovision Song Contest, and the triumph of Crystal Palace over Manchester City in the FA Cup Final.<\/p>\n

The early hours of this morning may have been a little fractious if you were trying to sleep, with a square between Mercury and Mars.\u00a0 Be careful not to overdo things as you may be slightly incident-prone, partly through carelessness or complacency.<\/strong>\u00a0 Another possible hazard of this square is argumentativeness and verbal conflict.\u00a0 A careless word could have consequences.<\/p>\n

However, a weighty benefit also comes today from a sextile between Jupiter and Chiron.\u00a0 That brings the possibility of some real healing, or more good news about health.\u00a0 You can bring out your own wishes for Jupiter sextile Chiron on any issue in your life.\u00a0 It is a really positive force.\u00a0 In a personal example, I have just learned that my diabetic blood sugars have reduced by 11 points, and can share that it was via the regime recommended by the Glucose Goddess (google her, if this is an issue important for you!).<\/p>\n

Another Jupiterian aspect occurs later in the day, in the shape of the Nodal Axis squaring that planet.\u00a0 This may be characterized by a great deal of interaction, and attempts at jollity.\u00a0 For some there may be over-vigorous adventure, and possible insight into past life interaction with groups.\u00a0 There is a chance for groups to be upwardly mobile in their evolution.<\/p>\n

Moving on to Tuesday (20th<\/sup>) the Sun will be sextile Saturn in the morning.\u00a0 This is a steadying influence, a practical and serious minded.\u00a0 Duties and commitments are to the fore.\u00a0 It makes for a good day with regard to laying foundations and establishing rules.\u00a0 Creativity is firmed up, and decision-making may be easier.<\/p>\n

That evening, the Sun enters Gemini. Earthy preoccupations of Taurus may give way to a need for Communication and lightness of heart.\u00a0 ‘Tis the season of chatting to the neighbours over the garden fence.\u00a0 In the month of Sun in Gemini any kind of communication goes, writing your book, dealing with your documentation.\u00a0 It all aids the general connectivity and circulation, which enables society to flourish.<\/p>\n

Thursday (22nd<\/sup>) brings a trine between Venus and Mars at breakfast-time.\u00a0 You could undertake a walk in the park, forget any troubles and cares.\u00a0 Other wars may be raging (we know where in the world), but the relations between the sexes may be harmonious, or the connectivity between your own inner male and female.\u00a0 It would be a good opportunity for sharing and balancing roles, such as career and parenting.\u00a0 And exercises of body awareness, such as qijong or pilates, may be helpful.<\/p>\n

At lunchtime, the Sun sextiles Neptune, a sweet sextile, and as you go about your day, you may be in an equable spiritual state, especially if you have been able to take advantage of the Venus-Mars balancing.\u00a0 This aspect gives you a better chance of creating beauty and inspiration in your life, conferring spiritual harmony.<\/p>\n

Another trine awaits us in the evening of Saturday (24th<\/sup>), that of the Sun with Pluto.\u00a0 Deep progress may be made.\u00a0 There may be the sense of an ending, which clears the way for a new beginning or rebirth.\u00a0 You may have to make a decision which brings about change.It is time to construct a new psychological mindset: one which is creative but also bears in mind the changes and cycles which are transforming our lives at this time. You may have felt that you haven’t got very far with a goal, but may receive an indication in this period that you have done better than you thought, your patience is rewarded, or that a pipe dream could become a going concern.\u00a0 You may have cause to remember fondly the dearly departed.<\/p>\n

A further aspect in the late evening may also bring change, a conjunction between Mercury and Uranus at 27 degrees Taurus.\u00a0 Mentally it could be off the wall.\u00a0 You’ll be thinking inventively and out of the box.\u00a0 There may be some interesting synchronicities happening.\u00a0 Welcome to the power of surprise!\u00a0 It may not be as easy as the Sun\/Uranus conjunction occurring yesterday (Saturday 17th<\/sup>), as it involves the mind, which can get fraught if overloaded with complex information coming in.<\/p>\n

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