Truth and Betrayal

Overview 

The Moon in Virgo, the mutable earth sign, challenges the subversive powers. The first quarter Moon phase on Friday indicates a crisis point that undermines power and authority. This aspect of the outer planets Neptune and Pluto throughout the week, and for several weeks intensifies the overarching powers beyond personal control. Pluto retro in Aquarius doubly approaches an out-of-sign sextile aspect to Neptune in Pisces. Although this aspect never reaches partile, it becomes within a degree of partile in mid-July, after Neptune turns retrograde in mid-July.

Looking ahead

Summary of major and minor aspects of the week

Wednesday June 12^th — The Moon ingress Virgo 05:40 UTC; 01:40 EDT; 08:40 EEDT. The Sun in Gemini is midpoint between Mercury and Venus in Gemini, although neither is combust. The task to differentiate between heart and mind, between alliance to neighbor/brethren and to inner truth could be difficult now. Many citizens are vacillating concerning a political choice. The Moon is in a square aspect to Jupiter in Gemini early today. Jupiter, Venus, Sun and the Moon are disposed of by Mercury. The choice is now for us to make. It is a crucial time for candidates seeking office. Jupiter indicates the magnification of analysis. It may not be the root causes that are under the magnifying glass, but rather the present situation. The Moon transited the quincunx aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius in the early morning hours, then made a trine aspect to Mars in Taurus. Motivation to action. Mars is in an approaching semi-square aspect to Saturn in Pisces, carving action to fit prevailing truths. The Moon and Jupiter are each sesquiquadrate aspect to Ceres in Capricorn, although square aspect to one another. Conflicting narratives concerning hostage experiences prevail as individuals draw conclusions based on personal orientation. Saturn in Pisces is sextile aspect to Ceres and square aspect to Mercury. Humanitarian goals reject the over-inflated analysis, accepting the experiences of the released hostages. October 7^th isn’t over yet, as many innocent civilians remain in unknown condition in captivity.

Thursday June 13^th — The Sun in Gemini maintains its position midpoint to Mercury and to Venus, as the three planets (referring to the Sun as a planet here) move forward synchronically in Gemini. The Moon in Virgo is chosen, it seems, to be the moderator, as diplomatic work is predominant. The issue of hostage release/rescue is highlighted with the sesquiquadrate  aspect from Ceres retro in Capricorn to Jupiter in Gemini, while Saturn in Pisces sextile aspect to Ceres retro, continues to refine the focus on obtaining release. Pluto retro in Aquarius doubly approaches an out-of-sign sextile aspect to Neptune in Pisces, indicating celestial interplay beyond personal control, to both dissolve and reform the earthly gestalt reality. Adjustments must be made to maintain a balance for humanity. The Moon makes a trine aspect to Ceres retro, advocating for diplomatic solutions, and an opposition aspect to Saturn indicating universal limitations, perhaps to International Law. Under extraordinary circumstances, International Law should accommodate the value of human life, the rescue of innocent civilians in a hostile environment. The Moon progresses to the opposition aspect to the midpoint of Saturn and Neptune in Pisces and square aspect to the Sun at the first quarter Moon phase, a crisis in development of the soli-lunar cycle that began at the New Moon on June 6^th, as circumstances are altering the panorama of international power.

Friday June 14^th — The first quarter Moon phase at 05:20 UTC; 01:20 EDT; 08:20 EEDT [see chart insert]. Mercury in Gemini is combust in conjunction aspect with the Sun, as Venus in Gemini separates from the Sun’s orb of influence. The Moon in Virgo is thus square aspect to the Sun and Mercury in Gemini and in an opposition aspect to the midpoint of Saturn and Neptune in Pisces for a close T-square configuration. At this point, positions are made clear in the diplomatic arena. The Moon is then trine aspect to Uranus in Taurus, as quick actions are taken to break up the stalemate. Chiron in Aries is sexile aspect to Mercury and Sun, as a deeper understanding is promoted. Ceres in Capricorn retro is separating sextile aspect to Saturn, and disposed of by Saturn so the strength of the aspect remains, as pressure is put forward to accept a deal for the cessation of violence and the release of captive.  The Moon transits to the opposition aspect to Neptune, then ingress to Libra at 18:13 UTC; 14:13 EDT; 17:13 EEDT, making a trine aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. The trine aspect from the Moon to Jupiter reaches partile by 23:00 EDT; 03:00 UTC; 06:00 EEDT. A grand-trine in air signs could be in effect, as Jupiter and Moon are trine aspect to Pluto.  An understanding reached could be a basis for further agreement in negotiations for settlement of a conflict. The Moon quincunx aspect to Mars in Taurus, Mars semi-sextile aspect to Jupiter, could be a difficult party to the agreements, and may not comply.

Saturday June 15^th — Mercury supersedes the conjunction aspect with the Sun in Gemini, although Mercury is the dispositor of Sun, Venus, and Jupiter. Some conclusions can now be drawn as to the current stage in negotiations. The Moon in Libra makes a conjunction aspect with Ketu (south lunar node), as efforts are diminished. The Sun is square aspect to the midpoint of Saturn and Neptune in Pisces while Uranus in Taurus makes a sextile aspect to the same midpoint. Economic incentives may be invoked now.

Sunday June 16^th — The Moon in Libra makes a square aspect to Ceres in Capricorn early today, then an opposition aspect to Chiron in Aries, invoking a T-square configuration, with doubtful outcome, the Moon is then trine aspect to the Sun in Gemini and quincunx aspect to Uranus in Taurus. Unanticipated results could now emerge, with the Sun semi-sextile aspect to Uranus and Venus in Gemini square aspect to Neptune in Pisces, as the Moon makes a trine aspect to Mercury and Venus. Venus and Mercury ingress to Cancer overnight, as Mercury supersedes Venus.

Monday June 17^th — The Moon ingress to Scorpio at 06:39 UTC; 02:39 EDT; 09:39 EEDT, with a quincunx aspect to Neptune, trine aspect to Venus and Mercury in Cancer, and square aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius [see chart image]. Venus/Mercury conjunction aspect is quincunx aspect to Pluto. While there is a sense of compassionate communication and outreach, Pluto as the dispositor of the Moon, and the Moon the dispositor of Mercury and Venus, foreshadowing a radical outburst of energy. The Moon transits in an opposition aspect to Mars in Taurus and could draw out action or repress emotions, while a quincunx aspect to Jupiter in Gemini expands the outreach of diplomacy as in efforts to quell conflicts.

Tuesday June 18^th — Venus in Cancer, along with Mercury in conjunction aspect, partile quincunx aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius, is disposed of by the Moon in Scorpio, disposed of by Pluto in Aquarius, disposed of by Uranus in Taurus, disposed of by Venus. Mars in Taurus is also disposed of by Venus, thus a final dispositor of the chart, as the interweaving of power is accomplished by diplomacy. The Moon in sesquiquadrate aspect to Venus and Neptune in Pisces, could bring the conflicting issues into focus. Venus in an out-of-sign square aspect to Neptune, indicates that all proposals are rejected. The Moon transits to a sextile aspect to Ceres retro in Capricorn and trine aspect to Saturn in Pisces, as the issue concerning hostage release remains unresolved. It is Sinwar’s ace in the hole (no pun intended). Without the hostages, Sinwar’s cause is mute. The hostages are his key to rebuilding his terrorist organization.

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Reminder: While lunar aspects are in effect only for only a few hours, the aspect of the outer planets can last days and weeks. I post a reading for a day in advance to give a preview, also because the aspects may be in effect a day prior to the exact partile degree.

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Gimelstar
June 11, 2024
Jerusalem, Israel