Bridging the Divide

Overview

The opposition aspect between Pluto and Mars represents the extremes, while all other planets are clustered between the signs Pisces and Gemini. The Moon transits from Gemini to Virgo with a conjunction aspect to Mars on Saturday bridges the divide.  Ceres conjunction aspect with Rahu could see the final release of hostages on Friday and Saturday, as nurturing the injured becomes a priority, as we seek to restore balance. Ceres sextile to Uranus on Sunday is anther indication of a reversal with regards to deportations and abductions. A Yod formation of Monday could indicate reunions.

Looking ahead

Summary of major and minor aspects of the week

Wednesday April 30^th — The Moon in Gemini transits to the conjunction aspect with Jupiter today at 21 deg Gemini. We can expect announcements of radical changes or reversals from the office of the POTUS, with an expansion of power. The intention to seek a 3^rd term is amplified. Venus ingress Aries, disposed of by Mars in Leo, as Mars opposition aspect to Pluto in Aquarius weakens. All planets are transiting in the half-zodiac defined by this Mars/Pluto opposition aspect. The Moon makes a square aspect to Ceres in Pisces, a quarter section of the sky, and all other planets are posited within that quarter. Pluto is sesquiquadrate aspect to the Moon/Jupiter conjunction aspect, a possible pivot point, as Mars in semisquare aspect to the same planets in conjunction aspect, as speeches appeal to different folk in different ways.

Thursday May 1^st — Moon ingress Cancer 07:24 GMT; 03:24 EDT; 09:24 EEDT, makes a square aspect to Venus and Neptune in Aries, Venus conjunction aspect to Neptune, could indicate an outpouring of discontent or sorrow. The Moon is quincunx aspect to Pluto early in the day, triggering a massive reaction. Jupiter in a semi-square aspect to Mars as irritation is expressed. Ceres in Pisces is conjunction aspect with Rahu retro furthers the cause of the wrongfully imprisoned and facing severe hardships. The Moon sextile aspect to the Sun in Taurus overnight US time zones, morning hours in the eastern hemisphere, as work on repairing disagreements might lead to a breakthrough.

Friday May 2^nd — The Moon in Cancer makes a square aspect to Mercury in Aries, conflicting mind with emotion. Personal goals may conflict with caring for family.  Strive for unity of purpose. Each can be honored. Venus conjunction aspect to Neptune in Aries could expose distortions and deepen empathy. Ceres in Pisces approaching sextile aspect to Uranus in Taurus, and conjunction aspect to Rahu intensifies the instability  for vulnerable minor immigrants and abducted individuals.  Release and exchange of prisoners could take place.

Saturday May 3^rd — The Moon in Cancer trine aspect to Saturn in Pisces in the early morning hours, US time zones, late morning UK, EU, and ME, then ingress Leo 11:31 GMT; 07:31 EDT; 13:01 EEDT trine aspect to Venus and Neptune in Aries, followed by an opposition aspect to Pluto in Aquarius. A few hours later,  the Moon makes a conjunction aspect with Mars in Leo. Reactivating the Mars opposition aspect to Pluto, for a re-run of the revelations of the past two weeks, a drama that continues to unfold.

Sunday May 4^th — The 1^st quarter Moon phase, the Leo Moon is square aspect to the Sun in Taurus, 13:53 GMT; 09:53 EDT; 16:53 EEDT, as a crisis moment develops. Mercury in Aries is sextile aspect to Jupiter in Gemini, while Venus in Aries, separating conjunction aspect to Neptune is sextile aspect to Pluto in Aquarius. The Moon transits to the trine aspect to Mercury, for a power talk that could be boastful in content. Ceres in Pisces is approaching sextile aspect to Uranus in Taurus, and conjunction aspect to Rahu, as a release of abducted prisoners is imminent.

Monday May 5^th — The Moon in Leo is square aspect to Uranus in Taurus and quincunx aspect to Ceres, as Ceres is partile aspect to Rahu and sextile aspect to Uranus. Reversals in policies facilitate a release of hostages, and the wrongfully detained. The Moon quincunx aspect to Saturn in Pisces as Ceres approaches the conjunction aspect to Saturn, a narrow corridor in time is open for their release. Mercury in Aries is partile sextile aspect to Jupiter in Gemini, disposed of by Mars in Leo, as grandstanding is the mode du jour. Venus in Aries is doubly approaching sextile aspect to Pluto retrograde in Aquarius as a major shift in public opinion is underway. The Moon makes quincunx aspects to Ceres and Saturn. The Moon ingress Virgo 19:41 GMT; 15:41 EDT; 22:41 EEDT  with analytical precision a focus, while quincunx aspect to Neptune and Venus in Aries. A Yod configuration in the evening US time zones, with the Moon quincunx aspects to Pluto and Venus perhaps a redefinition of beauty results.

Tuesday May 6^th — Venus in Aries makes a partile sextile aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. Ceres in Pisces is partile sextile aspect to Uranus in Taurus. Mercury is separating sextile aspect to Jupiter in Gemini. Claims of expanding powers, vie with efforts to humanize policies and claims of successful release of hostages.  The Moon in Virgo makes a sesquiquadrate aspect to Mercury and Chiron in Aries, as influences are analyzed, and then trine aspect to the Sun in Taurus as an agreement is reached. Mercury supersedes the conjunction aspect with Chiron in Aries, midpoint between Ceres and Uranus, with more explanations on conditions in captivity, former hostages speak out.

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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. While I no longer post on Facebook each day, the week’s review is posted each Tuesday.

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Gimelstar
April 29, 2025
Safed, Israel