A Week of Tragedies

Overview

The catastrophic fires in an around Los Angeles, CA over the past week have yet to be totally extinguished. With 3 or 4 major fires burning thousands of acres of land, destroying homes and tragically claiming lives. A look at the relevant astrology can only help to understand the scope of the disasters. The major T-square configuration active on that day, Mars retro in Cancer opposition to Pluto in Aquarius was doubly separating on January 7^th, when the fires began. The conditions of the land, a severe drought, and hurricane force winds are the elements of nature that existed. The opposition aspect of Mars retro to Pluto was ignited by the Moon’s transit of Aries at the start of the fires. Astrocartography astrologer Helena relates the events to the chart for Los Angeles. As the fires continued to burn, the largest fire, the Palisades fire less than 20% contained, as of this moment. The scope of the event covers up to 2 weeks, with the effects lasting over several years into the future. Certainly, this is in the auspices of Pluto, for the catastrophic event and long-term consequences. A deeper look at the event chart, with Neptune in Pisces trine aspect to Mars helps to fan the flames, Mercury quincunx aspect to Mars and Saturn sesquiquadrate aspect to Mars further energizes that fiery Mars in Cancer, the sign of home and the emotional base.  At the Full Moon on January 13^th at 15:28 PST, the Moon conjunction aspect with Mars retro, activating the Mars-Pluto opposition aspect. This event clearly “hits home” as far as the need to prepare for an era of climate insecurity. In this era of climate change with Pluto in Aquarius, the race for scientific applications to prevent such disasters is clearly a major concern for the future.

Looking ahead

Summary of major and minor aspects of the week

Wednesday  January 15^th — With the Sun in Capricorn in close opposition aspect to Mars retro in Leo, the fires in Los Angeles still burning, the Moon in Leo makes quincunx aspects to Venus and Saturn. The Moon is disposed of by the Sun, as efforts to conquer the flames and prevent further destruction are enhanced. Mercury in Capricorn is quincunx aspect to Jupiter in Gemini, and also the dispositor of Jupiter, as heightened efforts are underway with improved equipment and resources.  Venus in Pisces separating square aspect to Jupiter, approaching conjunction aspect with Saturn, indicates more stability with promised aid and support arriving. Neptune, a final dispositor in Pisces, doubly separating from a trine aspect to Mars retro in Cancer, while the Sun is in an approaching sextile aspect to Neptune. As destruction phase morphs into recovery. The Moon square aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus in the evening, indicates probable setbacks.

Thursday January 16^th — The Moon square aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus, morning hours in the ME, as progress is undermined. Mars retro in Cancer is separating opposition aspect to the Sun in Capricorn, as controversies prevent agreement. Progress in extinguishing fires in LA  is slow. Agreements to end the war in Gaza and prisoner exchange are unlikely to be culminated now, as more demands are made from one side or the other. Mercury in Capricorn doubly separates from the quincunx aspect to Jupiter retro in Gemini, making an approaching sextile aspect to Venus in Pisces. A more co-operative spirit is engendered, as Venus approaches the conjunction aspect to Saturn in Pisces. Jupiter is separating square aspect to Venus, so opportunities may slip by. The Moon ingress practical Virgo 16:47 UTC; 11:47 EST; 18:47 EET. The Moon quincunx aspect to Pluto in Aquarius, as rescue efforts are problematic.

Friday January 17^th — The Moon in Virgo makes a trine aspect to Mercury in Capricorn and square aspect to Jupiter retro in Gemini, as a partial release of abducted hostages could be accomplished if the proposed deal is implemented. The Moon is opposition aspect to Venus, as Mercury is in an approaching sextile aspect to Venus in Pisces.  Venus approaching conjunction aspect with Saturn in Pisces, becomes partile on Saturday. Hopes may be dashed. Mars retro in Cancer doubly separating trine aspect to Neptune, and doubly separating opposition aspect to the Sun in Capricorn, as contentious arguments grow stale, and empathy is waning.

Saturday January 18^th — The practical Virgo Moon is trine aspect to risk taking Uranus retro in Taurus, securing release of hostages may be achieved by implementing a rescue operation. Mercury in Capricorn is sextile aspect to the Venus/Saturn conjunction aspect in Pisces, and Ceres in Aquarius is semi-sextile aspect to Mercury and to the Venus/Saturn conjunction aspect. There is hope that some of the hostages are released with an agreement, while others will remain in captivity. Implementing a rescue operation may be the only way to secure their safe return. The Moon transits to the opposition aspect to Neptune in Pisces and trine aspect to the Sun in Capricorn. The Moon ingress to Libra early on Sunday UTC, evening hours today in the western hemisphere.

Sunday January 19^th — Moon ingress to Libra 03:34 UTC today; 22:33 on Saturday EST; 19:33 PST on Saturday; 05:34 EET today.  The Moon trine aspect to the Sun at the sensitive anaretic degree of Capricorn, the Sun ingress Aquarius 20:02 UTC; 15:02 EST; 22:02 EET. The Moon is conjunction aspect to Ketu and trine aspect to Pluto, certainly marking an auspicious time. Mercury in Capricorn is partile sextile aspect to Venus/Saturn in Pisces as preparations are completed for the inaugural event in the US, and for the completion of the agreement to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.  The Moon trine aspect to Jupiter in the afternoon PST, in air signs could complete work to quell the fires in Los Angeles, to balance the equation with nature if not with the political entities.

Monday January 20^th — The Moon in Libra is in opposition aspect to Chiron in Aries, partile square aspect to Mercury in Capricorn in the chart for the Inauguration [see image above] of the incoming US President Trump. Correctness and balance are the essence of the ceremony. Each word spoken is recorded for history, having an impact on the future for the US and the world. The dedication to a peaceful transition is embodied in the Constitution and the history of the nation. However, it is something we can no longer take for granted. The Sun in Aquarius in a conjunction aspect with Pluto in Aquarius, bodes profound transformations of the office and the country, unleashing power in a way that is divisive. The path ahead could be fraught with controversy, possibly leading to an early demise (the Sun conjunction aspect with Pluto). Mars retro in Cancer approaching sextile aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus will reach partile on the 23^rd of January while Uranus is slowing to change direction to direct transit on the 30^th of January.

Tuesday January 21^st — The Sun is partile conjunction aspect with Pluto in Capricorn today, indicating profound events of significant impact on the lives of millions of people. Uranus in Taurus is the dispositor of the Sun/Pluto conjunction aspect. The working relationship of Mars retro in Cancer sextile aspect to Uranus retro, foments radical agreements implementing radical implementation of power. The Moon in Libra makes a square aspect to Mars before dawn US time zones, and quincunx aspect to Neptune in Pisces. Mercury in Capricorn is partile square aspect to Chiron in Aries, suggesting that office holders voice conflicts with the proposed changes, possibly also invoking a legal process. The Moon ingress Scorpio 16:21 UTC; 11:21 EST; 18:21 EET and makes square aspects to the Sun and Pluto in Aquarius, as a crisis develops in implementing the issues of the cycle: the relationship to nature, especially with fiscal  responsibility and the radical changes proposed.

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Gimelstar
January 14, 2025
Safed, Israel