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Note that I do use astrological jargon in The Forecast in my effort to show how the planetary patterns are reflected in mundane events. I explain what the jargon symbolizes, so that all who want to understand the connections between astrology and the news may do so. However, I do not use astrological jargon in personal consultations, just plain English.

Saturday & Sunday 11/21/2020: Mind the Looooooong Moon Void; Dolly Parton & Edward Norton Make Waves

November 21, 2020/0 Comments/in The Forecast /by Elisabeth Grace

TGIF!!

Here’s the recap of The Forecast for the weekend:

FRIDAY: This is the last full day of the Sun in Scorpio and Venus in Libra. We may see headlines this evening that look like a last-gasp effort on the part of leaders, as well as women, money, values and art. Moon goes void at 7:49 PM ET and won’t enter the next sign until....
SATURDAY: …at 11:06 PM ET. This is a looooooooong time to chill, chill, chill! And darned if we all don’t need a long day off — take it! Meanwhile, Venus leaves Libra for Scorpio at 8:22 AM ET, where it will be until December 15th. Now is not the ideal time for cosmetic surgery, as Venus is not at her happiest in Scorpio. Given a choice, Venus would serve its time in a sign where it can be pleasing in every sense. In Scorpio, Venus suggests a need for control over what, whom and how we love. Venus in Scorpio values its own code of honor, integrity and loyalty — that’s an upside. It is also inclined to keep score and pay back — which can be a downside.
SATURDAY: Sun enters Sagittarius at 3:40 PM ET, and this is an improvement. Whereas Scorpio seeks to control and master; Sagittarius pushes boundaries — even if it trips over its feet. Whereas Scorpio may be suspicious and keeps its cards close to its chest, Sagittarius expresses optimism — and its opinions. Even if its foot lands in its mouth. If you are a Sagittarius born two thirds of the way into the sign (around December 10th), you may be feeling a need for a vision — or simply lost. Same goes for Virgo, Pisces and Geminis born around the 10th of their birth months. When will the dreamy clouds disperse? Here’s the 411 on personal consultations. At 11:45 PM ET, Moon will be in Pisces squaring the Sagittarius Sun. This suggests adjustments made on the New Moon agenda set last week.
SUNDAY: Moon in Pisces drives the day with a need for compassion, idealism and going with the flow. It’s well-supported all day. Enjoy.

No sleeping in on Monday — much can be accomplished, with a well-supported Pisces Moon going with the intuitive flow all day. Keep an eye on your dreams, as the Moon meets up with Neptune in the early morning. At 11:40 PM ET, Mercury (how we need to think and communicate) trines Neptune. Inspiration, vision, healing are possibilities — as are rigid fantasies seeking power and control. Mercury is still in Scorpio, doncha’ know, hence the need for depth. This Mercury-Neptune thing is in effect all weekend, infusing your world with various shades of rose.

And now, the news.

But first, an announcement. I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Avid Reader Whitney for an episode of her series, docu-mental. We spoke for well over an hour about the astonishing synchronicity of planetary patterns and world events — and not once did Whitney ask me what color nail polish a Taurus should wear in the winter, or how to seduce a Sagittarius. I mentioned Whitney’s work (you can find it here on Substack) in a post a few months ago, and if you’re one of the Avid Readers who joined her community, my money says your IQ has increased by 10 points. And if not your IQ , then certainly your consciousness. Whitney is just that darned smart and profound — and quite courageous, frankly, to present an astrologer’s viewpoint to a mostly Muggles audience. Much gratitude to Whitney for the fun opportunity to connect. You can see and hear our lively conversation via the link above.

Meanwhile…

Mercury is now officially out of its shadow stage, meaning that it has returned to where it was when it turned retrograde on October 13th. As anticipated, the election results have been sorted out, with all the states being called by the media, affirming Biden’s 306 Electoral College votes — the same number as P45 collected in 2016. Sixteen states have certified their results. Joe Biden is our president-elect, period.

BUT…also as anticipated, P45 persists in trying to maintain his position by underhanded means, enabled by loyalists willing to destroy our democratic process. Lindsey Graham was reportedly happy to call the Secretary of State of Georgia, wondering if the S.O.S. could toss out a bunch of ballots he didn’t like. The S.O.S., Republican Brad Raffensperger, declined. Let’s watch for more boundary-pushing action from Graham December 2 through December 14. Jupiter (expansion) will be activating his potentially reckless Mars-Uranus conjunction. Wish we had a birth time for him.

Reflecting the disruptive communication potential of the week’s shocking Mercury-Uranus opposition and the lean, mean potential of Venus square Saturn, we have:

“U.S. Cybersecurity Chief Chris Krebs is Fired (via Twitter) After Refusing to Support Baseless Allegations of Election Fraud”
Tech moguls Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey testified before Congress. Their “look” was stark and unsettling and neither has aged well, says Vanity Fair
U.S. executions may proceed this week, say P45-appointed women judges
Details emerge in a domestic terrorist plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer — and seem straight from The Handmaid’s Tale
“White House killed deal to pay for mental health care for families separated at the border”
Emily Murphy is the GSA administrator who refuses to acknowledge that Joe Biden is the president-elect, denying the incoming team access to daily intelligence briefings, funds to hire new officials and the ability hit the ground running with a plan to get a grip on the pandemic. People in America are going to die, but Emily Murphy has other concerns. That’s the heaviest possible reflection of a day with Venus square Saturn. We don’t have a birthday, so we can’t see what planetary patterns would suggest Emily Murphy becoming Smith College’s most embarrassing alum.

Not all women of steel are mean. Dolly Parton has a Venus-Saturn opposition in her horoscope, and it’s also square to Jupiter. She can be all business — in ways that are simply grand. Her militantly disciplined Mars-Saturn conjunction in Cancer was eclipsed on January 10th…and darned if its triggers didn’t coincide with her giving $1 million to the Covid research fund (in April) that produced Moderna’s promising vaccine! Her horoscope is lit up like a pinball machine this month and next. The fabulous press she’s getting reflects Mars (action! crusades!) activating her Mercury, which rules her Gemini Midheaven (professional status) and her Virgo Ascendant (how she needs to be seen) all through November!! Of COURSE we’re going to hear about her now — and if we’d been looking at her horoscope in January, we could have made a note to watch for awesome news. Astrology is amazing!

Edward Norton also has the Muggles scratching their heads. Today he “came out of nowhere” (said the Muggles pundits and journalists) and posted a “poker-style analysis of P45 we never expected” (said the LA Times). As with Dolly Parton, had we been looking at Norton’s horoscope before today, we could have anticipated an expansive broadcast at this time — with more to come between now and early December. Patterns exact today include the Scorpio Sun (which rules the area of his life related to broadcasting), crossing his Scorpio Ascendant (which explains why the pundits are so surprised by his usual need to present an image of mystery and control). Venus (which rules the area of his life referring to the public) is right on his Libra Moon (an apt pattern for action that is well-received). What else do you see?

In other news…

Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Stay away from gatherings of people, large and small. If that doesn’t convince you, maybe Rachel Maddow’s recent revelation will.

Meanwhile…enjoy this long Moon void in Aquarius. Roll with the twists and flakes, such as the totally bonkers press conference Rudy Giuliani had during Thursday’s Moon void — in which he literally melted down. Remember that crises which crop up are usually much ado about nothing.

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Monday 11/16/2020: Sneak Peek at the Week; Sun in Sagittarius; Order in the Court & More

November 16, 2020/0 Comments/in The Forecast /by Elisabeth Grace

Up and at ’em. Mars — planet of action — is finally moving forward, and it’s getting along swimmingly with the Moon in Sagittarius. A Sag Moon needs to push boundaries, usually with righteous enthusiasm and opinions. Get out of the usual box; take in a foreign film or walk in the woods. Go for a gamble or a gambol. Things may get rosy or fuzzy around 4:07 PM ET, as Moon squares Neptune. Take whatever is said with a grain of salt. Meanwhile, there’s a buzz in the air, as at 3:07 AM ET on …

TUESDAY: Mercury opposes Uranus for the third time in less than two months. Disruptive news in tech, aviation and astrology would not be surprising, along with any information that clears the air. Moon will be void between 2:54 AM ET and 11:35 AM ET, suggesting a twist, flake or slow start to your morning routine. Crises that crop up during Moon voids are usually much ado about nothing. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. Once the Moon shifts gears into Capricorn you can get down to business.
WEDNESDAY: A mostly easy flow to taking care of said business, save for a clash between the authoritative Capricorn Moon and the autonomous Mars in Aries around 1:42 PM ET. The willpower of leaders of all stripes and sizes is supported by a cooperative sextile between the Sun and Saturn at 11:18 PM PT. This day (and the day before) is one to watch for P45, as Avid Readers know from past forecasts. It is also Joe Biden’s solar return, though his birthday will be celebrated on…
THURSDAY: …when morning headlines are likely to reflect the emotional catharses and/or power plays of the “how can we make this work?” drive of the Capricorn Moon, as it meets up with Pluto and Jupiter at 2:58 AM ET and 4:43 AM ET, respectively. Reality bites at 6:28 AM ET, as Venus is squared by Saturn. Translation: women, money, social expression and aesthetics are streamlined by necessary controls, e.g. budget cuts and other wet blankets. OTOH, women of steel may shine. The serious focus continues as Moon meets up with Saturn at 10:51 AM ET, then squares Venus and sextiles the Sun over the next 30 minutes. Watch the action as the Capricorn Moon works to makes things happen and preserve status. Moon goes void at 11:30 AM ET. Chill until 3:25 PM ET, when Moon enters Aquarius, looking to network with its favorite like-minded buddies. Meanwhile, Mercury is now where it was when it turned retrograde on October 13th. Finally we can move forward on new ideas and agreements.
FRIDAY: the need to be of social significance is jolted around 5:41 AM ET, as the Aquarius Moon squares Uranus. Go about your business and make a communication adjustment around 3:15 PM ET, when Moon squares Mercury. This is the last full day of the Sun in Scorpio and Venus in Libra. We may see headlines this evening that look like a last-gasp effort on the part of leaders, as well as women, money, values and art. Moon goes void at 7:49 PM ET and won’t enter the next sign until....
SATURDAY: …at 11:06 PM ET. This is a looooooooong time to chill, chill, chill! And darned if we all don’t need a long day off — take it! Meanwhile, Venus leaves Libra for Scorpio at 8:22 AM ET, where it will be until December 15th. Now is not the ideal time for cosmetic surgery, as Venus is not at her happiest in Scorpio. Given a choice, Venus would serve its time in a sign where it can be pleasing in every sense. In Scorpio, Venus suggests a need for control over what and whom we love. Venus in Scorpio values its own code of honor, integrity and loyalty — that’s an upside. It is also inclined to keep score and pay back — which can be a downside.
SATURDAY: Sun enters Sagittarius at 3:40 PM ET, and this is an improvement. Whereas Scorpio seeks to control and master; Sagittarius pushes boundaries — even if it trips over its feet. Whereas Scorpio may be suspicious and keeps its cards close to its chest, Sagittarius expresses optimism — and its opinions. Even if its foot lands in its mouth. If you are a Sagittarius born two thirds of the way into the sign (around December 10th), you may be feeling a need for a vision — or simply lost. Same goes for Virgo, Pisces and Geminis born around the 10th of their birth months. When will the dreamy clouds disperse? Here’s the 411 on personal consultations. At 11:45 PM ET, Moon will be in Pisces squaring the Sagittarius Sun. This suggests adjustments made on the New Moon agenda set last week (which I’ll get to in a minute).
SUNDAY: Moon in Pisces drives the day with a need for compassion, idealism and going with the flow. It’s well-supported all day. Enjoy.

And now…about the New Moon in Scorpio, exact at 12:07 AM ET on Sunday 11/15. Here’s what it looked like from Washington, DC:

Highlights include:

1 degree Virgo Ascendant suggests it’s too early to tell; there’s much free will at play
Midheaven is 26 Taurus, conjunct the Fixed Star Algol, associated with losing one’s head. The MC refers to the leader of the nation. The MC is ruled by a high-functioning Venus at 22 Libra (activating the 1/12/2020 Saturn-Pluto conjunction and last week’s Jupiter-Pluto conjunction). Venus squares Pluto, then Jupiter, then Saturn. The flow of action on the part of the leader during this lunar cycle is likely to be extremes, followed by expansion, followed by contraction/controls. It is highly engaged with power and resources, such as they are.
Venus is in an obsessive relationship to rebel Uranus, as is this New Moon. This is an erratic and potentially impulsive connection. Change is in the air.
Neptune is in an obsessive relationship with the Virgo Ascendant (which needs to be seen as perfect). This suggests deceit, subterfuge, delusion — or possibly healing. It’s early yet. Wait and see.
The New Moon at 23 Scorpio is conjunct the Fixed Star Agena (a.k.a. Beta Centauri). My astrology software defines the potential of Agena as “the pain of learning,” though other interpretations suggest a positive, potentially healing outcome as a result.
This New Moon is conjunct P45’s IC –– the cusp of his 4th house (family, home; real estate; core foundation) — and thus obviously opposes his Midheaven (professional status).
The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is “crowds coming down the mountain to listen to one man.” Blain Bovee suggests this may be an attitude of condescension — or perhaps it is simply confidence. It’s counterintuitive, says Bovee, because we usually think of people climbing to the top of a mountain to sit at the feet of a guru/wise man. Also, he notes that crowds are those who normally dwell in the valley and thus represent the lowest common denominator. We are advised to apply this symbol with a mind for “fighting uphill against public perception; having to prove oneself; a condescending attitude regarding meeting one’s public.” Watch for these in the headlines; we’ll know it when we see it.

And now, the news.

The weekend’s squares among Venus and Pluto-Jupiter suggested stories of extremes in matters of women and worth. From the NYT Sunday Week In Review:

“Mold, Possums and Pools of Sewage: No One Should Have to Live Like This”
“Women’s Work Can No Longer Be Taken for Granted” (and New Zealand is actually doing something about it)

Also reflecting extremes of wealth and power:

Billionaire Charles Koch tells the Wall Street Journal he regrets he has caused so much political division (“boy, did we screw up!”). Koch would say something surprising right about now, with transiting Uranus opposing his Scorpio Sun just days ago. I’m not buying it — or the book he’s trying to sell (in sync with patterns activating a need to start talking with new associations). If he really thought he’d made “such a mess”, he’d be backing Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in the January 5th Georgia Senate runoff, instead of the two Republicans who made boatloads in perfectly-timed stock trades right before the Covid crisis hit the headlines, as reported here and here. If that sounds harsh, it’s because I haven’t forgotten Dark Money, Jane Mayer’s riveting book about Koch’s efforts to influence academia, the courts, state legislatures and think tanks.
Speaking of the courts, with Mars stationing right on top of his me-me-me Mercury in Aries, SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito gave an especially partisan speech at a Federalist Society engagement over the weekend, calling out several Democratic senators for their efforts to do Things Alito Does Not Agree With. Here is his horoscope — and do pay close attention to his 25 Libra Midheaven. Why? Because SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas has a 25 Capricorn Ascendant, meaning that both conservative justices (for whom we have birth times) will have Pluto activating an angle of their horoscope in 2021, suggesting power plays for better or worse. Thomas will have Uranus opposing his MC, suggesting a possible significant change.
Both Justices are under Neptune’s influence now and into 2021. Neptune is opposing Alito’s Virgo Moon, suggesting dreamy ideals of making things right. Thomas has Neptune square his Jupiter, suggesting “tricky legalisms” (according to astrologer Noel Tyl). In 2019 and 2020, Thomas’s Sun-Mercury-Venus conjunction in Cancer was eclipsed, suggesting a change in visibility (he was the one who swore Amy Coney Barrett in at one of the White House super spreaders. These eclipsed planets will be triggered again on the Winter Solstice, as transiting Jupiter and Saturn meet up with his Moon. A potential righteous statement of purpose would be one several manifestations of gravitas. Justice Anthony Kennedy’s horoscope had similarly disruptive patterns in sync with his “sudden” departure from SCOTUS. Really it was no surprise to anyone who looked at his horoscope.
The Justice Department concludes that then-US Attorney Alex Acosta “used poor judgment” in negotiating Jeffrey Epstein’s sweetheart deal, but otherwise did nothing wrong. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) is hopping mad over it. I thought there might be a significant court action in this case around now, as we see a pattern between Mercury and Jupiter in Ghislaine Maxwell’s horoscope.

In other Venus-Pluto-Jupiter-Saturn news, three GOP senators have expressed opposition to P45’s controversial nominee — Judy Shelton — to the Federal Reserve,.

Meanwhile…

Venus in Libra is a lovely placement. As it has traveled between 20 and 22 Libra, it has triggered the anguished conjunctions between Jupiter-Pluto and Saturn-Pluto, whose cycles are in sync with the development of the Covid pandemic. One potentially bright spot today is the announcement of a second vaccine trial that appears to have tested as well — or better — than the one announced by Pfizer last week. The key word is “appears.” Time will tell.

In other news…

I thought it would be fun to look back on the predictions made when Neptune first entered Pisces over eight years ago. Here is a forecast from 2/2/2012. We’re just over halfway through this period of development, and what I’ve noticed is that when a slow-moving planet gets past the halfway point, the potentials manifest like a kettle of popcorn that’s finally reached the appropriate temperature. One of the predictions was that the use of recreational drugs would be decriminalized — and we see this in the Nov 3 election results. The halfway point for Neptune happened in January 2020. Coincidence or conspiracy?

Fun fact #1: “Lockdown” was declared the Word of the Year for 2020, according to the good folks at Collins Dictionary. I suspect we will have more lockdowns as Mars gets up to speed and squares Jupiter-Saturn and Pluto between now and the Winter Solstice.

Fun fact #2: Saturn rules the skeleton. Jupiter refers to BIG. Pluto makes it all macabre. Is it any surprise that big ginormous skeletons as decorations were so popular this Halloween?

Fun fact #3: the Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight. Look up!

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Thursday 11/12/2020: Late Sneak Peek at a Post-Election Week; Jupiter-Pluto Meet-Up; Mars Turns Direct

November 12, 2020/0 Comments/in The Forecast /by Elisabeth Grace

Allllll-righty then!

Thank you for your patience. As a reminder, I did post the astrology for the whole month of November in this forecast — and so far, the action is progressing as anticipated. Here are the details for this week, starting with Monday:

MONDAY: Moon entered Virgo at 8:30 AM ET, determined to make things right after the weekend’s Moon in Leo party. Venus in Libra’s need for diplomacy, fairness and justice in relationships was opposed by the fighting mad Mars in me-me-me-first Aries at 11:09 AM ET. It was a fine time to learn that “prehistoric women were badass hunters, just like men.”
Mars is hamstrung by its still-retrograde status, and this is a key focal point all week, as the wheels of action and aggression spin in the mud, going nowhere by intention or in frustration. It’s similar to the blocked information flow we experienced last week, as Mercury stationed direct, squared by Saturn, a.k.a., the proverbial brick wall. This week we have the experience of blocked action. When Mars turns direct on Friday night, it will do so on a dead Moon (favoring clandestine meetings) and on a square between Venus and Pluto (emotional overkill; extremes involving money, values, women, aesthetics and social graces). Point is, we will see forward motion on some of this week’s malevolent blocks next week. Part of the current spell is reflected by a harmony between the Sun and Neptune, exact on…
TUESDAY: …at 12:12 AM ET. Of course the first thing President-elect Biden did this week was assemble his Covid response team of actual doctors and scientists. A trine between Sun and Neptune suggests hope and healing. It — combined with Thursday’s Jupiter-Pluto conjunction — was an apt pattern for Pfizer’s announcement of a Covid vaccine that appears to be testing extremely well.
Sun-Neptune also suggests delusion and deception. While P45’s team is attempting to undermine our democratic process by challenging the outcome of the election in court and refusing to grant Biden access to security briefings and other necessary resources that are always given to the president-elect by the GSA, I concur with Heather Cox Richardson, who wonders in this post how much of it may be an intended distraction from other militant Mars deals, i.e., a $23 billion arms sale to the UAE (an entity highly influenced by Neptunian fantasy, vision and spin, as you can see from its horoscope).
More wigginess ensued under the spell of a Moon-Neptune opposition at 3:43 PM ET. Meanwhile, Mercury — now direct — left Libra and entered Scorpio, where it will remain through November. We will finally be able to move into new territory on November 19, when Mercury is at 11 Scorpio (where it was when it turn retrograde in October). Until then, we are still in a period of review. Be patient.
WEDNESDAY: the Virgo Moon went void at 5:59 AM ET — on a harmony with Saturn, facilitating efficient structures. Moon entered Libra at 11:09 AM ET, now focused on fairness and justice in relationships. The Moon travels without interference for the rest of the day. The energetic flow may be smooth — and may also feel slow. (How slow was it? I was writing this forecast for almost the entire day — until 10 PM ET — and still couldn’t get it to a point where it felt right to send!! Mars stationary direct, spinning my wheels!!!!!)
THURSDAY: the next few days are more dynamic. Moon opposes Mars at 11:50 AM ET, provoking an aggressive/assertive outburst. At 4:17 PM ET, the last of the three Jupiter-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn is exact. The first two were on April 4th and June 30th. Jupiter expands, for better or for worse. Pluto refers to extremes — in power, resources, news from underground, breakdowns. Capricorn refers to patriarchy, government and corporate structures. Jupiter-Pluto seems to coincide with pandemics, as it did in 1918. Thus astrologers who know how to interpret patterns correctly were able to anticipate the current surge.

(Taking a break from writing this to join a yoga class on Zoom — back in a couple of hours. Thank you for your patience…

…and we’re back. It’s so important to take time for self-care in these oh-so-interesting times).

THURSDAY: The Libra Moon meets up with Venus at 6:31 PM ET — there’s a bright spot. Things gets choppy overnight, as the Libra Moon is squared by Pluto and Jupiter within minutes after midnight, followed on…

FRIDAY: …by a square to Saturn. There’s your wet blanket, brick wall or other heavy authoritatitve news in the morning headlines. Chill out between 6:32 AM ET and 11:19 AM ET, as the Moon will be void. CHILL! Then Moon enters Scorpio, seeking depth, substance, power and control. We’ll get the facts around 4:44 PM ET, when Moon meets up with Mercury. At 7:36 PM ET, Mars turns direct at 15 degrees of Aries — finally moving forward after a two-month period of ramming things through and/or spinning your wheels.
The Sabian Symbol for this Mars event is “brownies dancing in the setting sun.” We last saw this Symbol on the New Moon in Aries back in April 2019. Blain Bovee — our go-to Sabian Sage — says:
this is an image of benevolent entities celebrating at the end of the day. Humans may be preparing to rest, but these nature spirits are just getting started. It is an image of repair and healing — and of letting the powers of nature do what needs to be done to clear out what is rotten, so that new growth can occur.
To me, it is in sync with the curious Tarot Card of the Week pulled by Beth Owl’s Daughter on Monday. For more insights, take a look at what was going on in the news back then. Note that I wrote about the horoscope of…Joe Biden. How will we experience “nature taking its course” as Mars gets back up to speed? I suspect it may feel like a purge, and if so, it will be a necessary one. Keep that in perspective as Mars direct releases pent-up assertion and action, some of which may not be pleasant.
SATURDAY: Scorpio Moon opposes rebel Uranus at 12:10 AM ET — surprise, surprise. Meanwhile, all this week leaders of all shapes and sizes have been exerting their will, consolidating power and resources. We see this in the sextiles between the Scorpio Sun and Pluto-Jupiter in Capricorn. They suggest cooperative communication in any enterprise, no matter which side you’re on. We’re in the dark of the Moon — perhaps listless or restless. The New Moon in Scorpio begins on…
SUNDAY: at 12:07 AM ET. I will share the chart in the next forecast, but as I have said, this New Moon impacts P45 and Biden. There are extremes of emotion and values in the seeds planted today, suggested by a challenge between Venus and Pluto, exact at 2:39 PM ET. Moon goes void at 6:13 AM ET and soars into Sagittarius at 10:47 AM ET. To be continued….

And now, the news.

With Mercury turning direct on Election Day, sandwiched between two squares from Saturn, Avid Readers knew to prepare for miscommunication, tech crashes and delayed results. We experienced all of those at my polling site, where I logged an 18-hour day as a poll worker (if you’ve never served as a poll worker, I encourage you to do so, as it’s an extremely rewarding experience to make voting a fun and informative experience for fellow citizens). Upside: I was too exhausted to stay up late and watch the returns. That was fine, because I knew we wouldn’t have an answer by morning. Isn’t it wonderful to be aware of planetary patterns so you can better manage expectations?

As Mercury slowly got back up to speed, mail-in ballots were tabulated. Key swing states turned blue, starting with Michigan and Wisconsin. But then Arizona and Nevada stalled — and if you weren’t aware of planetary patterns, the delays could have made you berserk. The second square between Mercury and Saturn was on Friday — we were still stuck — and all-too sober. Though Democrats retained their majority in the House, they have not yet prevailed in the Senate — but OMG there will be two runoffs in Georgia on January 5th that could split the Senate 50-50 if Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are victorious.

But even more sobering is the fact that 93% of the counties with the worst outbreaks of Covid voted for P45. And even though Biden received 77.5 million votes, over 72 million did not — including a former neighbor and cat lover whose most recent Facebook post is a meme stating “Imagine being so dumb that you think the guy in office for 4 years is the problem, and the guy in office for 47 years is the solution.” Nowhere on her Facebook page is there any outrage about the Covid outbreak being so bad in North Dakota that hospitals who are short-staffed have been ordered by the governor to allow infected health care workers to treat infected patients.…and no one in the state is required to wear masks. Imagine being that insane. Heather Cox Richardson has that story in the preceding link.

On the other hand, in order for the potential we see in the U.S. horoscope for delusion (as Mars squares the U.S. Mars-Neptune square in 2021) and extremes of power struggles/breakdown (in 2021-2023, as the U.S. experiences its first-ever Pluto Return), the presidential election could had to be that shockingly close. Thank goodness for astrology to help us make sense of it all.

But getting back to Friday’s second Mercury-Saturn square. Stephen Colbert ditched his usual comedic monologue that night and channeled its heaviness, appropriately dressed in black.

Finally, on Saturday — with the Moon in Leo — Pennsylvania clinched it for Biden. CNN called it at 11:24:20 AM ET in Wilmington, DE. From the forecast that day:

Cue the drama kings and queens, pronouncing regal edicts left and right. Others may just be looking for a party in which to shine.

As dancing broke out in the streets of cities around the world, the best show in town was happening at Four Seasons Total Landscaping, just off I-95 outside Philadelphia — and conveniently sandwiched between a s*x shop, a jail and a crematorium. It was the perfect place for a P45 campaign presser, headlined by Rudy Giuliani. Unlike Dr. Ben Carson (why does he still have a medical license?), Mark Meadows and others who attended P45’s election watch party at the White House, Giuliani hasn’t tested positive for Covid. For a good chuckle, read about Four Seasons Total Landscaping.

Meanwhile…

The surge of power suggested by the Jupiter-Pluto conjunction (and other patterns this week) are reflected in the headlines. Biden is moving forward like a responsible Moon in Taurus, doggedly laying the groundwork for material comfort and security for all Americans (even the ones who didn’t vote for him). P45’s power surge is being described by some as an attempted coup, enabled by Moscow Mitch, a majority of Republican senators and the Usual Suspects in the P45 Administration, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who was totally not joking about facilitating “a smooth transition to a second [P45] administration.” Attorney General William Barr emerged from his undisclosed cave location this week to authorize federal prosecutors to investigate allegations of election fraud, which caused Richard Pilger — the lawyer who oversees voter fraud investigations — to step down.

However, on Wednesday the NYT said they’d spoken to Republican and Democratic election officials in every state; none reported incidents of voter fraud. Lawsuits that have been filed are “foundering” (reports WaPo) and judges are not amused. This isn’t surprising, given that Mars is retrograde (not an apt time to start a war). Elsewhere, the creative folks at The Lincoln Project have devised clever ways to shame the big law firms who are working to subvert democracy. Meanwhile, the P45 campaign has been asking for donations to pay for the legal challenges…but over half the funds are actually paying down campaign debt. Always follow the money.

Bottom line: I do not believe P45 will prevail in any effort to have the presidential election vote overturned. Patterns in Biden’s horoscope and Kamala Harris’s horoscope suggest that they are the dynamic duo that will be inaugurated on January 20th. For details, see the articles posted on my website here (you’ll also find Alex Trebek, who sadly passed away on Saturday)The question is how much damage to national security and raiding of our national coffers P45 will accomplish between now and then. He is operating under the last of three oppositions to his Saturn (need for control; ambition) from Pluto (extremes of power and/or breakdown, under anguished threat of loss); that’s not exact until December 20th. We have two eclipses before then — one which affects his Gemini Sun and Sagittarius Moon on December 14th (when the Electoral College votes). I’m keeping an eye on December 2nd, when Mars will oppose his Jupiter, suggesting an impulse to do something expansive. I’m also keeping an eye on November 18th (Jupiter opposes his Saturn; Mercury squares his Pluto), and still feel that the matter of who will occupy the Oval Office next year will be settled soon thereafter.

UPDATE: On December 2nd, P45 did this: “The Most Petulant 46 Minutes in American History.”

In other news…

It seems that SCOTUS may have been watching the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings on C-span, in which Democratic senator after Democratic senator presented dire examples of how Americans would suffer if the Affordable Care Act was overturned. On Tuesday, on that healing Neptune-Sun trine, SCOTUS heard the P45 Administration’s argument for yanking away the healthcare of 23 million Americans during a pandemic — and the majority seemed unconvinced. This optimistic take would make sense, given the extreme potential for reward and optimism we see in Barack Obama’s horoscope this month. I wrote about it in the latest Mountain Astrologer — check it out here.

UPDATE: on George W. Bush. His horoscope was under pressure to take action in the week before the election. We saw this reflected in op-eds calling for him to endorse Joe Biden before November 3rd. He failed — true to his conflict-avoiding Libra Moon. But he did call Biden after the election to congratulate him. The pressure to act will return on November 29th and December 5th.

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Monday 11/2/2020: Sneak Peek at the Week; Mercury Direct; the Astrology of November

November 2, 2020/0 Comments/in The Forecast /by Elisabeth Grace

Alllllllll-righty then!

The start of the work week is driven by the Moon in Gemini, which needs to be the smartest kid in the room. Buzz, buzz, buzz…what’s the buzz; tell me what’s happening — from now until 4:45 PM ET on Wednesday, when the Moon enters Cancer. Getting correct information is challenged by Mercury, which is literally the focus all week. Why? Because it is slowing down to a virtual standstill, preparing to turn direct on Tuesday.

When a planet is stationary (that’s the tech term for “slowing to a virtual standstill,”) it is reflected in human experience in the way a driver leans on a horn. We see events blaring in whatever that planet symbolizes. Mercury refers to communication, transportation, information, negotiation and transmissions. We are advised to apply extra FOCUS in these concerns — especially if you are planning to go to the polls.

On Sunday, retrograde Mercury was challenged by Saturn, symbol of structure, authority, controls and BLOCKS. Did we see any authoritative blocks in the news yesterday? We sure did — including a blockade now being erected around the White House, and roads and bridges being blocked by supporters of P45, as Heather Cox Richardson explains. How many efforts to BLOCK votes will we see this week? Hundreds, says HCR. This Mercury-Saturn pattern carries gravitas, and it is the only exact pattern in the cosmos. It will be repeated early Friday morning, now with Mercury moving direct. It will be interesting to see how this pattern is reflected in Beth Owl’s Daughter’s Tarot Card of the Week later today. Other patterns will be in play next week, OK? If you’re feeling heavy, this too, shall pass.

Upside potential of Mercury square Saturn: constructive structuring efforts on an idea. I will be writing, writing, writing all week — on my next TMA article and on another presentation about the horoscope of Jane Austen. I am confident I can make good use of the mental discipline Mercury-Saturn reflects.

These Mercury-Saturn blocks will be experienced more personally if you have planets around 25 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn. Consult your local astrologer for details.

The week goes like this:

MONDAY: the only exact pattern is a harmony between Moon and Venus at 7:31 PM ET. It’s a fine time for expressing meaningful aesthetic values.
TUESDAY: See you at the polls, if you haven’t voted already. That’s where I’ll be — serving as a poll worker. Buzz, buzz, buzz — goes the Gemini Moon, which would also like to have things both ways. Gemini is literally mercurial — the flow of information may feel as if you’re watching a tennis match. Mercury (ruler of Gemini) turns direct at 12:50 PM ET; I’m sure the day will reflect this pattern in multiple communication and tech snafus. MAINTAIN FOCUS AND TRIPLE CHECK ALL DOCUMENTS!
Mercury’s change of direction is energized by a harmony with Mars, encouraging action and assertion, for better or worse. The afternoon and early evening ET is blurred by a square between Neptune and the Moon, facilitating hope (upside). Downside: lack of focus (!!!) and false information. DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR.
WEDNESDAY: Gemini Moon goes void on a harmony with Mercury at 8:49 AM ET. OK, we think we know what’s going on. Moon will be void until 4:45 PM ET, suggesting that nothing initiated during this period will be of consequence. Roll with the twists and flakes; stick to routine concerns. Remember that crises which crop up during voids are usually much ado about nothing. Chill!!! When the Moon enters Cancer, the focus shifts to our need for emotional and home/homeland security. Nourish your body and soul with the comforts of home — and a home-cooked meal (unless you’re a lousy cook).
THURSDAY: Moon’s harmony with Uranus at 9:18 AM ET suggests cooperative efforts, possibly among previously opposing factions. A square to Venus at 1:22 PM ET suggests a clash in matters of fairness and balance vs. matters of homeland security. It irons out by 8:07 PM ET, when the Cancer Moon harmonizes with the Scorpio Sun. The next 24 hours are potentially volatile, starting around 11:08 PM ET, when the security-seeking Moon clashes with retrograde Mars in Aries.
FRIDAY: Mercury squares Saturn at 4:12 AM ET. A repeat of Sunday’s blocks and controls — but also an opportunity for a responsible adult to weigh in. Note your dreams, as Neptune harmonizes with the Moon at 4:14 AM ET. Choppy waters kick in around 11:01 AM ET, as the Moon opposes Jupiter (think big!), then Pluto at 12:41 AM ET (think power!) and Saturn at 7:52 PM ET (think heavy!). At 8:27 PM ET, Mercury squares Moon, suggesting conflicts in communication. Moon then goes void until…
SATURDAY: at 2:18 AM ET, when it enters rip roarin’ Leo. Cue the drama kings and queens, pronouncing regal edicts left and right. Others may just be looking for a party in which to shine. The only exact aspect today is an upset or flash of genius around 5:49 PM ET, as Moon squares rebel Uranus.
SUNDAY: the Leo Moon is supported in the wee hours by harmonies with Venus and Mars, both of which are high-functioning in their respective ruling signs, Libra and Aries. At 8:46 AM ET we’ll have the 3rd Quarter Moon — and I’ll talk more about that later in the week. Meanwhile, there’s tension in the air, as Venus and Mars will oppose each other at 11:09 AM ET on Monday. Who will win? My money is on Venus, as it is not retrograde. That doesn’t mean that retrograde Mars will not be making its me-me-me-do-whatever-me-wants in Aries assertions known. Why? Because next week, Mars will be slowing to a virtual standstill, preparing to move direct on Friday the 13th. Horrors! We anticipate that all things Mars will be in focus: aggression, cars, testosterone, courage, guns, assertion.

Here’s the outline for the rest of November:

November 10: Sun trine Neptune pours oil on troubled waters after the November 9 Venus-Mars face-off. Mercury re-enters Scorpio — we’re back in REform mode now.
November 12: Jupiter meets up with Pluto in Capricorn for the third and final time this year. Seeds are planted for the expansion of power and resources. All things Jupiter — horses, liver, courts, dogma, education, publishing, reward — may make news in Plutonian extremes. All things Pluto — power, news from underground, corrupt exposed — may make BIG news. How big is the Covid surge now?
November 13 — Mars turns direct in Aries.
November 14 — Sun harmonizes with Jupiter and Pluto, consolidating power among heads of states and CEOs.
November 15 — New Moon in Scorpio opposes P45’s Midheaven (professional status/reputation), squares his Leo Mars; activates the area of his horoscope that refers to home, real estate and family. In Joe Biden’s horoscope, this New Moon activates his Mercury, ruler of his Midheaven. Venus squares Pluto today and then…
November 16 — squares Jupiter. We see power plays and expansion in all Venusian matters (women, art, money and values), especially with respect to fairness and balance.
November 17 — third opposition between Mercury and Uranus. Tech breakthroughs; disruptive communications; gender-benders…and maybe another notable piece on astrology makes news.
November 19 — Sun sextiles Saturn, suggesting cooperative communication involving leaders and judges. Venus squares Saturn, suggesting harsh — but effective — advances in Venusian concerns. Mercury will be at 11 Scorpio, where it was when it turned direct on October 13th. Finally we move forward in communication, information & transportation. 11 Scorpio is significant in Joe Biden‘s horoscope, if you ask me — so I am watching this day. Today is Biden’s 2020 solar return, though he officially celebrates his birthday on November 20. Another pattern that may bode well for Biden: Jupiter is about where it was at this time in 2008, when he and Obama were first elected to the Executive Branch.
November 21 — Venus enters Scorpio; Sun enters Sagittarius. First Quarter Moon.
November 23 — Mercury trines Neptune
November 27 — Mercury sextile Pluto; Venus opposes Uranus. News from underground; upsets and unconventional attractions in matters of women, money, arts and values.
November 28 — Neptune — planet of vision — turns direct, ending a week of focus on matters of dreams, scandals, hope, healing, drugs, floods, oil, refugees — the usual Neptune concerns. Mercury sextiles Jupiter; tell it to the judge.
November 30 — Full Moon in Gemini — and a lunar eclipse. The eclipse affects professional status in the horoscopes of both presidential contenders. Stay tuned.

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And now, the news.

The Full Moon in Taurus — with the engagement of disruptive technogeek Uranus and the sobering Mercury-Saturn square was the perfect backdrop for a Halloween horror show. Mine was watching The Social Dilemma on Netflix. Now is the time for the heavy realization of how much our social media connects and controls us. I like to believe I am free from such profit incentive-based efforts to influence my behavior, but this film says it just ain’t so. We can expect more controls and authoritarian advances in these matters when Saturn returns to Aquarius in December — for better or for worse.

Meanwhile, The Social Dilemma is a must-see, as it explains how social media algorithms keep users (a.k.a. addicts) trapped in individually-tailored bubbles of alternative facts. It is sobering indeed to realize that what you see in your newsfeed is radically different than what your P-45-loving uncle sees in his. This is why I try to keep an eye on the Wonderland of media sites that espouse beliefs I do not share. It’s important to recognize these perspectives.

In other news…

Seismic activity was anticipated on this Sun-Uranus opposition. There was a 7.0 earthquake in Turkey. Not seismic, but still mightily disruptive: Hurricane Zeta, which knocked out power to 2 million people in the Southeast. Meanwhile, The Philippines was hit by Super Typhoon Goni, the area’s strongest storm in four years.

Other reflections of disruption in the headlines include:

“Women converge on Warsaw, heightening Poland’s largest protests in decades.“
Jeremy Corbyn — leader of Britain’s Labour Party — is suspended amid allegations of anti-Semitism
Europe has returned to lockdown mode in an effort to combat the Covid surge…
…while Australia reports no new Covid cases for the first time in months. G’day, mate!
Police officers in North Carolina pepper sprayed peaceful humans heading for the polls, including small children and disabled persons. Police say the peaceful humans were blocking the roads.
A debate between Jon Ossoff, a Democrat running against the current Senator David Perdue (R-GA), was quite disruptive — and a clip went viral. When last we looked in on Perdue, he was gleefully mangling the pronunciation of Kamala Harris‘s first name and enlarging Ossoff’s nose in Facebook ads (Ossoff is Jewish). We don’t have birth times for either candidate, but Ossoff’s Mars is in Aries — and will be activated by Mars around January 3rd. The start of a militant two-year cycle of action? Perdue’s horoscope is under the influence of foggy Neptune now and into 2021. Something is not as it seems, though the return of Jupiter to its natal position around the December holidays suggests expansion, for better or for worse.

Upsets involving P45:

Federal judge denies DOJ request to represent P45 in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation suit (P45 says she lied when she accused him of sexually assaulting her at Bergdorf’s many years ago). This is excellent news for taxpayers, as Carroll’s case continues.
Barack Obama dazzles ’em on the court — captured on tape, while campaigning for Joe Biden. I’ve written about current patterns in Obama’s horoscope for the next issue of The Mountain Astrologer — due out in a few days.
Sarah Cooper and Helen Mirren recreate the infamous “grab ’em by the p*ssy” Access Hollywood tape (as P45 and Billy Bush)
Three times in the past week, P45 supporters have been stranded in extremes of heat and cold, with some requiring medical attention. Transportation failures were blamed on blocked roads (see a theme here?). One comedienne’s satirical take on an event in Omaha went viral. Sun-Uranus patterns are apt for displays of quirky humor.

Meanwhile…

The opinion columnists at the NYT were feeling the gravitas of Sunday’s Saturn-Mercury square. All 15 weighed in on this heavy question, “What Have We Lost?” (in America over the past four years). Once again we marvel at the NYT for its astonishing ability to be in sync with planetary patterns. Well done, Grey Lady!

Also heavy (some involving the Mars-in-Aries theme of cars):

a Texas appeals court will consider whether 127,000 votes cast via drive-thru lanes in bluer-by-the-minute Harris County shall be tossed. The Texas Supreme Court rejected the challenge (by Republicans — ’cause the only way they win is if they take this election by force), but still, the case continues.
FBI now investigating caravan of pick-up trucks that tried to push a Biden campaign bus and SUV off a Texas highway. P45 called them patriots. You may have seen this on tape.
P45’s rallies are the likely cause of 30,000 cases of Covid infections, including 700 deaths.
P45 says he may fire Dr. Fauci after the election; Dr. Fauci’s candid assessment of the P45 Administration’s response to Covid — and the pain it has inflicted on the country — apparently hit a nerve.
Sean Connery — the original 007 — has passed away. He was 90. I thought he was immortal. Here is his horoscope; writing about it is being eclipsed by the present political madness, I’m afraid.

Finally — a random gender-bender. There’s always one in the news when Uranus is hot in the headlines:

A rare rose-breasted grosbeak is half male, half female.

If you haven’t already voted, get thee to the polls! If you don’t vote, someone else will (and then you’ll be sorry). Check your registration online before you go. Remember MERCURY is changing direction, increasing the odds of delays, tech snafus and misunderstanding. Stay focused. Be patient. I am not predicting how it will all turn out, but I remain hopeful.

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Monday 10/26/2020: Sneak Peek at the Week; Venus Pulls Focus; Full Moon in Taurus

October 26, 2020/0 Comments/in The Forecast /by Elisabeth Grace

Good Morning!

The day is driven by a Pisces Moon, facilitating depths of feeling — especially for the suffering of others. It harmonizes with Uranus at 10:44 AM ET. Innovation and unconventional alliances are highlighted. P.S., there’s water on the Moon, says NASA –and Pisces is nothing if not watery. Moon travels without interference for the rest of the day; go with the flow. Just note that Mercury is STILL retrograde (double check schedules and transmissions), as well as MARS (reckless ramming is likely to backfire). The rest of the week goes like this:

TUESDAY: Note your dreams, as Moon meets up with visionary Neptune at 5:41 AM ET. The Pisces Moon is well-supported by contacts with Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn — all in Establishment Capricorn — until the close of the business day. Much can be accomplished, especially tasks that reflect REtrograde Mercury and Mars. For example, I will be REvising my PowerPoint on “The Astonishing Synchronicity of Astrology and the News.” I’ll be presenting it on Thursday, October 29th at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT in the glorious Zoom Room of the San Francisco Astrological Society. It’s open to the public — here’s the 411. Moon goes void at 8:46 PM ET — chill for the rest of the night.
TUESDAY: At 9:34 PM ET, retrograde Mercury backs out of Scorpio and re-enters Libra. From now until November 10th, the collective mindset needs to be rational, fair and perhaps swing from side to side. Mercury in Libra has a more facile way with words than Mercury in Scorpio. It is perhaps more inclined to aim for an outcome that pleases the most, as opposed to Mercury in Scorpio’s need to tear down and reform.
TUESDAY: Venus leaves Virgo for Libra at 9:41 PM ET. This is an improvement in matters of women, social values, aesthetics and money concerns; thus it’s an apt time to get your hair done. It’s also a time of prominence in these Venusian concerns, as Venus will be at the Aries Point a couple of days before and after. Watch for news involving anyone with a planet around 1 degree of Libra, Aries, Cancer or Capricorn. Amy Coney Barrett is Exhibit A; her Pluto (power) is at 1 Libra. Venus enters Scorpio on November 21st.
WEDNESDAY: Moon charges into Aries at 4:45 AM ET, looking to get something started — not now, but RIGHT NOW. It clashes with someone’s sense of fairness around 5:32 AM ET, when it opposes Venus. The rest of the day is free from planetary interference. Emotions are on the rise, as the Moon is waxing to its fullness, exact on Saturday.
THURSDAY: The Aries Moon supercharged by a meet-up with Mars at 2:33 PM ET. You’re more personally affected by the need for the intense crusade if you have a planet around 16 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn. Boundaries are pushed further — with great enthusiasm — around 10:39 PM ET, as Moon squares Jupiter.
FRIDAY: clashes and catharses overnight, as Moon squares Pluto (at 2:25 AM ET), Saturn (at 9:30 AM ET) and Mercury (at 12:15 PM ET). It then goes void until 5:19 PM ET. Chill during the Moon void; stick to routine concerns and don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. Once the Moon enters Taurus, the me-me-me need is replaced by a need to build and maintain the status quo, material comfort and security. But guess what? On…
SATURDAY: at 10:49 AM ET, the Taurus Moon’s need for comfort is opposed by the Scorpio Sun’s need for power and control. Happy Full Moon! Minutes later, Sun and Moon are zapped by the lightning bolt energy of Uranus (at 11:52 AM ET and 10:55 AM ET). The potential is one of disruption, revolution, shocks and surprises involving heads of state and business, technology, aviation, seismic shocks, uranium and things that are seen as out-of-this-world, including astrology. What was buzzing in the news on last year’s Sun-Uranus opposition? Rep. Katie Hill (D-CA) resigned after a foreign tabloid published intimate photos (an act of revenge on the part of her ex), and P45 announced a U.S. military raid in Syria (resulting in the reported suicide of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi). More examples from last year are here, so you’ll know what to expect.

Here’s what the Full Moon looks like, set in Washington D.C.:

An especially well-known astrologer is saying that this is the “worst Full Moon chart” they’ve ever seen. I’m not at all sure how this is helpful or productive. Yes, we can expect upsets in the mundane and/or political world. Yes, if you’re born around the 30th of October, January, April and July, you may be more personally affected by the buzz than most (consult your astrologer for details). One directly affected chart is the 2017 inauguration.

Yes, there is a heavier mindset around this Full Moon that will continue into all of next week. Why? Because Mercury is slowing down again, prepared to turn direct on November 3rd. As it slows to a virtual stop, it will be square Saturn — exact on SUNDAY and again on November 6th. We see potential for authoritarian or sobering controls imposed in matters of thought, communication and movement.

Yes we also see expansion in matters of power — and also possible breakdown/corruption exposed. Why? Because Jupiter (big) is moving to its third meet-up with Pluto on November 12th, and in this Full Moon chart set in D.C. Jupiter rules this chart (with its Sagittarius Ascendant) and sits in the 2nd house of money, self-worth and values. Maybe we’ll hear illuminating news about the “dark money” Jane Mayer writes about. (Fun fact: Jane Mayer is reportedly either 64 or 65, and thus may have been born with Jupiter-Pluto conjunct in Leo. If so, we can appreciate why she would be drawn stories of wealth and power).

The Sabian Symbols for this Full Moon are more cryptic than usual, if you ask me. For the Moon: “a Christmas tree decorated” and for the Sun: “dental work.” Sabian Symbol Sage Blain Bovee offers thoughts on a practical application here. He adds (in his book) that we should be mindful of “the prudent regulation of what goes in and out of the mouth….stories that have no teeth; a toothy smile in an attempt to fit it; managing decoration and decay; balancing power and peace.”

We shall see.

SUNDAY: Moon in Taurus continues to focus on preserving the status quo, well-supported by Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn. Law and order? Mercury squares Saturn at 2:06 PM ET, as it did on September 23rd.

And now, the news.

I feel like we should be hearing from George W. Bush this week. His conflict-avoidant Libra Moon is currently opposed by Mars, ruler of his Midheaven. This is provocative potential and is exact on Thursday.

Mercury retrograde snafu:

NY couple served $2000 bottle of wine instead of the $18 one they ordered

Mercury retrograde bringing the past to light; Venus in Virgo trine Saturn-Pluto adds a dash of macabre:

“Chilling find shows how Henry VIII planned every detail of Anne Boleyn’s beheading“
(this one is from Avid Reader Whitney — thank you!): Virginia state senator discovers headstones on his property; uncovers historic injustice

In other news…

Pro-democracy protests continue in Thailand; demands include REform of monarchy and REvision of constitution;
Mercury Rx is an apt time for a strike, and many are on one in Minsk

Meanwhile…

There was plenty to watch on TV over the weekend. On Saturday, the Aquarius Moon went void at 5:54 PM ET for almost exactly 24 hours. In a sports contest, Moon voids suggest surprising upsets, usually favoring the underdog — as seen in a stunning last few minutes of the World Series, Game 4: “Rays Stun the Dodgers with Chaotic Walk-Off Win in Game 4″ .

Now, on to politics. P45 is pushing boundaries, as patterns in his horoscope suggest (and explained in recent forecasts). Here he is lying and stomping out of an interview with Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes. He’s devoting the last days before the November 3rd election by flying to rallies all over the country, even as Utah hospitals may soon be rationing health care and El Paso is now under curfew as Covid continues to spread. Studies now show that Covid cases have increased in the aftermath of those rallies. Heather Cox Richardson has more.

Five people on VP Mike Pence’s staff have tested positive for the coronavirus, including his Chief of Staff Marc Short. The VP, as you know, is head of the coronavirus task force — and today he’s planning to attend the Senate confirmation vote for Amy Coney Barrett. Meanwhile, over the weekend P45’s Chief of Staff — Mark Meadows — said there is no plan to get Covid under control, as they’ve totally given up.

The surges are in sync with the build-up of tension happening on November 12th, the third meet-up of Jupiter and Pluto — and they are happening in other countries, too — but not all of them.

In other news…

People were wondering what Jared Kushner was up to, as he fell off the radar after his father-in-law was diagnosed with Covid. Not to worry, as Kushner’s horoscope suggested a grand comeback, as Avid Readers may recall. Transiting Mars and Jupiter challenging his 20 Capricorn Sun on October 15 and 26 (for the third of three hits) suggested provocative action, perhaps involving expansive publishing and legal concerns. Exhibit A: The Lincoln Project erects ginormous Jared billboard in Times Square; lawsuits are threatened. Exhibit B: this interview with whistleblower Max Kennedy, explaining what it was like to work on Jared’s disastrous Covid response team makes the rounds on social media. Exhibit C: NYT publishes exploration of Jared’s involvement with fishy Kodak loan that was put on hold a few months ago after appearance of possible corruption. That deal made headlines in the first week of August, when Mars and Jupiter activated Jared’s 20 Capricorn Sun for the second time. The first one was around March 16. Exhibit D: Jared makes news today by telling Black people what to do. How grand of him — and how apt for a Sun-Jupiter conjunction.

Meanwhile…

On Sunday, the NYT published the obituary of the Republican Party. In New Hampshire, the Union Leader — the state’s most widely-circulated paper — endorsed Joe Biden. This paper hasn’t endorsed a Democrat in a hundred years. What in the world are they thinking?

The GOP has been going through a lengthy period of upsets. Now, with transiting Saturn at the base of one horoscope astrologers use for the birth of the Republican Party (July 6, 1854 at 1:01 PM ET in Jackson, MI), we see a need to shore up the foundation of the proverbial house.

Transiting Pluto will follow suit next year; right now Pluto is busy reflecting a potential teardown and transformation of how the GOP is seen as it squares the GOP’s 23 Libra Ascendant. According to a new study, Republicans are now more aligned with “autocratic parties in Hungary and Turkey, shunning democratic norm and advocating violence.” Speaking of Turkey, it just insulted France.

Good news! Japan pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2050. Japan is the world’s 3rd largest economy. Subarashii desune!

Good news! More than 58 million Americans have voted, 8 million more than 2016’s early voter tally at this point in the game. Keep it up!! Let’s smash records!! Get thee to the polls — but before you do, check your voter registration status here.

We always, always end with a bit of good news. Especially in these interesting times.

Thank you for reading this forecast. Hope to see many of you at my San Francisco Astrological Society webinar on Thursday, October 29th at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT.

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