Refocused Power
Overview
The persistent configuration of the minor grand-trine consisting of the outer planets and Saturn as the aspect orbs become even tighter this week, while the outline of the administrative programs are even clearer. Mars reaches the partile opposition aspect to Ceres, indicating a focus on the plight of the disenfranchised, in Gaza and at home in the US. The Moon transits from Libra through Scorpio and Sagittarius to ingress Capricorn next Monday or Tuesday, depending on earthly location. Mercury ingress Leo next Tuesday. Saturn retro ingress Pisces, indicating a shift in status or focus.
Summary of major and minor aspects of the week
Wednesday August 27th — Uranus in Gemini is doubly applying trine aspect to Pluto, an aspect of ease in combination is strengthening gradually overtime, a significant indication of the current year’s zeitgeist, a process that seems to encompass a force undermining the status of the nations, with a sextile aspect to Neptune and Saturn in Pisces, a re-definition of individual freedoms. Venus in Leo is separating opposition aspect to Pluto, as more pleasure can be achieved with participation in major group events, possibly leading to a breakthrough in patterns of oppression, as Venus trine aspect to Saturn/Neptune conjunction aspect moderates aid distributions. Pluto retro applying sextile aspect to Neptune/Saturn retro conjunction aspect as the formation of the minor grand-trine configuration persists, keeping victims in a state of severe stress. The Moon in Libra in opposition aspect to Chiron retro in Aries indicates a possible solution offered, especially from individuals who have known suffering , and therefore know the value of support from personal experience. Mars in Libra doubly approaching opposition aspect to Ceres retro in Aries, indicates increased pain of captives, unlikely to be able to release or rescue those stranded, as more pressure accumulates. The Moon ingress Scorpio 01:29 UTC on Thursday, 22:29 EDT; 04:29 EEDT Thursday, disposed of by Pluto retro, as rescue teams organize, and as the Moon applying square aspect with Pluto late in the day US time zones, early morning in UK, EU, and ME locations.
Thursday August 28th — The Moon in Scorpio makes a T-square configuration early morning US time zones, afternoon hours UK, EU, and ME, soon after the ingress, with the opposition aspect of Venus in Leo to Pluto retro in Aquarius, eliciting deep emotional responses to powerful actions and events. Following that, the Moon is sextile aspect to the Sun in Virgo, coordination of actions modify the wrongs, as action plans are devised. Health issues may be resolved now. Mars in Libra is applying opposition aspect to Ceres retro in Aries, indicating actions to release abducted victims. Legal issues may also challenge proposed deportations. Jupiter in Cancer square aspect to Ceres indicates group action on social issues of merit. Mars applying square aspect with Jupiter as a T-square configuration is developing over the next few days. Social issues are pivotal to securing justice. Uranus in Gemini is partile sextile aspect to Neptune retro in Aries, as Saturn retro separates from the conjunction aspect with Neptune retro, more clarity is achieved. Pluto retro in Aquarius transits to partile sextile aspect with Neptune retro, and doubly applying partile trine aspect to Uranus, as a tighten grip of conspiratorial programs plagues the world.
Friday August 29th — The Moon in Scorpio is quincunx aspect to Ceres retro in Aries early today, then trine aspect to Jupiter in Cancer as enhanced efforts to secure injunctions for release of captives could succeed, with Mars in Libra doubly approaching partile opposition aspect to Ceres retro. Uranus in Gemini partile trine aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius and partile sextile aspect to Neptune retro in Aries, as Saturn retro in Neptune separating conjunction aspect to Neptune retro, prepares to egress Aries. The Moon in a square aspect to Mercury in Leo, could reveal a hidden motive. Mercury is trine aspect to the midpoint of Ceres retro and Chiron retro in Aries, communicating the angst of victims.
Saturday August 30th — As the Moon ingress Sagittarius 14:05 UTC; 10:05 EDT; 17:05 EEDT a wide range of actions could be triggered. The Moon opposition aspect to Uranus retro in Gemini, with trine aspects to Saturn retro and Neptune retro in Aries, semi-square aspect to Mars in Libra for a spurt of action. As Uranus is activated with a range of actions, partile sextile aspect to Neptune retro and partile trine aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. Uranus represents a higher level of mentality, and also less evolved actions that are unexpected and often destructive. While seeking to analyze a situation thoughts might be abstract. Radical expressions may be triggered with Neptune as co-activator, so that abstract notions are radicalized. Uranus trine aspect to Pluto indicates that the actions are part of a larger scheme. Saturn retro in Aries separating conjunction aspect to Neptune, indicates that the radical initiatives are given protection, as Saturn has a traditional association, and thus the radical notions seem almost standard behavior. As Saturn returns to Pisces, on September 1st, this conglomeration of adherents to a distinct, narrow focus, will, most likely, begin to crumble. Mars in Libra opposition aspect to Ceres retro in Aries with an orb on one degree separation. Ceres disposed of by Mars, indicates intensive protest actions to return hostages. This may include others threatened with deportation, and incarceration, as protests reach a significant level. Mercury in Leo doubly approaching trine aspect to Chiron retro in Aries as precedents to the conflagration of power moves are sought.
Sunday August 31st — The Moon in Sagittarius makes a trine aspect to Venus in Leo pre-dawn US time zones, morning hours UK, EU, and ME locations, then square aspect to the Sun in Virgo, as a crisis could erupt. The Sun is in mutual reception with Mercury in Leo, as both Venus and Mercury are disposed of by the Sun. The Moon is in mutual reception with Jupiter in Cancer, indicating that there are firm proponents advocation for personal justice and political responsibility. Mars partile opposition aspect to Ceres, also the dispositor of Ceres, Chiron , Neptune retro, and Saturn retro, the stellium in Aries, is disposed of by Venus in Leo. A coalition of activists forms to oppose unjust treatments. A coalition of the willing, perhaps. The minor grand-trine configuration continues to tighten, a mirror of the grip of the power centers executing wars destined to alter the international and national constitution, and alter the national narratives.
Monday September 1st — The Moon in Sagittarius, a fiery orator may arise, as a grand–trine configuration forms with the Moon trine aspect to Mercury in Leo and Chiron retro in Aries, intense on rectifying mis-guided policy. Saturn retro ingress to Pisces, disposed of by Neptune retro in Aries, envisioning a reconstruction of faith, and a national re-focus. A probable force will surface aimed at the deconstruction of policies that have been proposed, possibly through court actions. Mars in Libra opposition aspect to Ceres and sesquiquadrate aspect to Uranus in Gemini indicates a force for reversals.
Tuesday September 2nd — Moon ingress to Capricorn at 01:46 UTC; 21:46 EDT on Monday; 04:46 EEDT makes a trine aspect to Mercury at the ingress to Virgo, as Mercury becomes a final dispositor. The Moon square aspects to Saturn retro in Pisces and Neptune retro in Aries, quincunx aspect to Uranus in Gemini, as government portfolios are reassigned. Mars in Libra opposition aspect to Ceres retro in Aries and square aspect to Jupiter in Cancer as a T-square configuration is formed, Jupiter at the apex is disposed of by the Moon in Capricorn. Saturn retro in Pisces is the dispositor of the Moon, and Mercury in its domicile in Virgo is quincunx aspect to Saturn retro and Neptune retro in Aries, targets the inner workings of the constructed coalition, exposing corruption and inhumanity of the power players.
Looking ahead
| September 7 | — | Full Moon eclipse |
| September 7 | — | Uranus turns retrograde |
| September 14 | — | 3rd Quarter Moon phase |
| September 18 | — | Mercury ingress Libra |
| September 20 | — | Venus ingress Virgo |
| September 21 | — | New Moon eclipse in Virgo |
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Gimelstar
August 26, 2025
Safed, Israel
