Evolving Core Beliefs
Overview
Within the astrological birth chart of child or nation there is a map of core experienced relationships. This may not be rendered into a succinct creed or ideology, and for the individual, a path for destiny, but is continuously evolving. Every individual has childhood experiences that continue to act as a guide throughout life. It is the inner child that relates to all children, and the desire to protect children. This week, we are witness to the abuse of children and the harm that evolves from sexual abuse. On Saturday, the Moon in Libra is trine aspect to Venus as we seek to balance the inner child with the universal. A vision the ideal child evolves.
Wednesday February 4th
The Sun in Aquarius is applying quincunx aspect to Jupiter in Cancer today; the Moon in Virgo is sextile aspect to Jupiter early today, brings attention to practical issues with the Moon quincunx aspect to the Sun. The Moon is sesquiquadrate aspect to Pluto in Aquarius, as events relevant to larger social issues and international affairs gain prominence. Jupiter square aspect to Ceres in Aries as endangered children may be saved by a reversal in policy or continue to live under threats of arrest. The 5-planet stellium in Aquarius indicates concerted efforts to evolve the social system to a more equitable legal standard. The Moon transits to a sesquiquadrate aspect to Mars in Aquarius triggering action while a Yod formation with the Moon quincunx aspects to Venus and Chiron in sextile aspect. The Yod indicates a positive advance; a change of fortune develops with the actions triggered.
Thursday February 5th
The Moon in the final degrees of Virgo males a trine aspect to Uranus in Taurus, and in opposition aspect to Saturn in Pisces then ingress Libra 04:34 ET; 09:34 UTC; 11:34 EET opposition aspect to Neptune in Aries. The emotional self-repair of Virgo cautiously embraces radical change then opposes the strict measure of Saturn before seeking a balance in Libra. Uranus trine aspect to the Moon requires an awakening to the emotional path to self-understanding, awakening a higher level of humanity. At this moment Mercury in Aquarius is in a tension filled aspect to Uranus, challenging the very transformative power of personal insight. The Moon transits to a trine aspect to Pluto in Aquarius signaling an emotional acceptance of change, even destabilizing change. Breaking through limitations of Saturn into the openness of Neptune in Aries and Uranus direct transit promoting the truth, being finally able to move on from a stagnate phase. The Sun in Aquarius quincunx aspect to Jupiter in Cancer and sextile aspect to Ceres in Aries may release the child or the child within any of us.
Friday February 6th
Jupiter in Cancer becomes the critical focal point of a T-square configuration, square aspect to the Moon and dispositor of the Moon, square aspect to Ceres in Aries. The Moon sesquiquadrate aspect to Mercury in Aquarius; some resolutions are made to secure missing children, as the Moon moves on to a trine aspect with the Sun in Aquarius. We evolved from the kernel implanted in childhood, the emotional understanding that defines our approach to life-changing events. The Moon is the carrier of emotions. It is ever-changing in form, yet constant in protection of our core belief, that defines each as an individual. Protecting children is protecting that inner child. The Sun sextile aspect to Ceres, then, represents the adult self seeking to communicate with the child within.
Saturday February 7th
The Moon in Libra is trine aspect to Venus, the ruler of Libra, in Aquarius, as we seek to balance the inner child with the universal. Perhaps the ideal child evolves. Saturn, the adult prototype, in the final degree of Pisces is out-of-sign conjunction aspect to Neptune in Aries, deepens the resolve to remove the outdated, as a personal renewal. The Moon quincunx aspects to Uranus in Taurus and to Saturn moderates, with a Yod formation, the transformation of the old form of self in a process of renewal. A general awakening in the populace begins. Venus square aspect to Uranus represents the breaking of barriers to transformation. Jupiter in Cancer, square aspect to Ceres, represents an emotional challenge to the growth of the inner child. Core beliefs must also evolve. The Moon ingress Scorpio 14:14 ET; 19:14 UTC; 21:14 EET for emotional incongruence with respect to radical elimination for renewal indicated with the quincunx aspect to Saturn/Neptune conjunction aspect. The Moon square aspect to Pluto in Aquarius also denotes a preference for preservation of historically significant symbolism.
Sunday February 8th
Venus in Aquarius square aspect to Uranus in Taurus, and dispositor of Uranus, in fixed signs will not easily yield in a conflict of interest, especially involving economic interest that benefits the common good. Jupiter in Cancer doubly separating square aspect to Ceres in Aries could indicate that personal demands are withdrawn, as family separations continue. Mercury in Aquarius semi-square aspect to Ceres triggers outspoken discontent. The Moon transits to a square aspect with Mars in Aquarius, as quarrels erupt.
Monday February 9th
The Moon in Scorpio square aspect to the Sun in Aquarius 07:44 ET; 12:44 UTC; 14:44 EET indicates a crisis in resolution of the cycle’s interests. This indicates one set of circumstances in conflict that may indicate progress toward the desired goal. Intensity of purpose and the coldness of rejection conflict. The Moon transits to the opposition aspect with Uranus in Taurus 21:00 ET; 02:00 UTC Tuesday; 04:00 EEDT Tuesday, as the details of secretive relationships are exposed. The Moon square aspect to Venus in Aquarius provides the focal point of the T-square configuration, as the Moon and Uranus are square aspect to Venus, sensitive relationships are exposed.
Tuesday February 10th
Moon ingress Sagittarius 02:23 ET; 07:23 UTC; 09:23 EET, trine aspect to Saturn/Neptune on the cusp of Aries, as political corruption comes into focus. The Moon sesquiquadrate aspect to Jupiter in Cancer and approaching sesquiquadrate aspect to Ceres in Aries, as the square aspect from Ceres to Jupiter is vitalized with a Thor’s Hammer configuration [see image]. The Moon transits to the square aspect to Mercury in Pisces. Venus is applying sesquiquadrate aspect to Jupiter in Cancer. Political figures are implicated in scandals, as evidence mounts.
Looking ahead
| February 14 | — | Saturn ingress Aries |
| February 17 | — | New Moon eclipse in Aquarius |
| February 18 | — | Sun ingress Pisces |
| February 26 | — | Mercury turns retrograde |
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Gimelstar
February 3, 2026
Safed, Israel
