Mars Focus on Resolution
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Overview
Mars ingress to Virgo as the square aspect to Uranus, now an out-of-sign aspect, is weakening. The Moon in Pisces square aspect to the Sun in Gemini for the 3rd quarter Moon phase brings the issues of the soli-lunar month to a resolution stage, analysis to assess the progress toward goals, indicted by Mars. At the Mars ingress to the mutable- earth sign of Virgo we might expect to seek repair of damage. Self-criticism can be constructive as Jupiter in Cancer enhances self-esteem with a goal indicated by the sextile aspect to Mars. This becomes a powerful combination, as constructive criticism, analysis and work on details becomes preparation for the next cycle, the new Moon in Cancer on the 25th, in a conjunction aspect with Jupiter. A confluence of focus on the Saturn/ Neptune, conjunction aspect that occurs in a 36 year cycle. The previous occurrence of this conjunction was in Capricorn in 1989. Today’s evolving situation involves the over-reaching world environment of conflicting cultural traditions. While it has personal involvement, it is a conflict that draws us into a need for trans-personal cultural re-organization, personal and universal.
Summary of major and minor aspects of the week
Wednesday June 18th — Mars in Virgo out-of-sign separating square aspect to Uranus in Taurus represents the focused efforts to resolve conflicts and restore peace, assisted by the combined community efforts, to resolve the issues indicated by Mars sextile aspect to Jupiter in Gemini. As the Moon in Pisces approaches the ingress to Aries 23:09 UTC; 19:09 EDT; 02:09 Thursday EEDT, quincunx aspect to Mars and approaching conjunction aspect to Saturn and Neptune conjunction aspect in Aries, for a crucial moment in the process of negotiations. Jupiter in Cancer, however, is square aspect to the conjunction aspects of Moon with Saturn and Neptune, as hostilities are further inflamed. Mars doubly approaching quincunx aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius, as Pluto doubly approaches the sextile aspect to Neptune.
Thursday June 19th — Mars in Virgo transcends the quincunx aspect to Saturn in Aries, sextile aspect to Jupiter in Cancer, and separating out-of-sign square aspect to Uranus in Taurus. A goal direction may shift now, from addressing might to focus on repair, while still very achievement oriented. Jupiter separating square aspect to Neptune in Aries continues the focus on the Saturn/Neptune conjunction aspect that represents a divide more than a merging of power. Saturn will continue to differentiate, while Neptune dissolves boundaries. The Moon in Aries makes a conjunction aspect to Ceres, as a response to the wounded, promotes healing. Mars, the ruler of Aries, is the dispositor of Saturn and Neptune, also directs attention to efforts to solve problems inherent in the Saturn/Neptune conjunction, as the two are conflicting energy forces, they divide more than integrate. Mars, approaching quincunx aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius forms a Yod formation that will strength in the coming days. Saturn separating out-of-sign sextile aspect to Uranus, represents a will to moderation that is diminishing.
Friday June 20th — Although Mars in Virgo square aspect to Uranus in Taurus is separating and out-of-sign, conflicts continue, perhaps at a lower level. The Sun ingress to Cancer 22:44 EDT; 02:44 UTC on Saturday; 05:44 EEDT on Saturday with an approaching square aspect to Saturn in Aries, approaching sextile aspect to Mars, and approaching conjunction aspect to Jupiter in Cancer. A rejection of hardline ideology, represented by Saturn in Aries, accompanies the core role of peacemaker, working to moderate conflicts. The Moon square aspect to Mercury in Cancer early in the day, rejects self interest for the process. Mercury, disposed of by the Moon, accepts the virtue of diplomacy. Jupiter in Cancer, quincunx aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius, potentially forming a Yod with the quincunx aspect from Mars to Pluto, Jupiter sextile aspect to Mars. A basis for negotiating a peace can be established. The Moon ingress Taurus 21:54 EDT; 01:54 UTC Saturday; 04:54 EEDT on Saturday, sextile aspect to the Sun, with a possibility of more cooperation, as the need for emotional fulfillment corresponds to a partner’s need for acceptance. The Moon makes a trine aspect to Mars and sextile aspect with Jupiter, indicating that cooperation toward a goal is likely to be achieved.
Saturday June 21st — The Moon in Taurus is sextile aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius and trine aspect to Mars in Virgo early in the day, also sextile aspect to Jupiter in Cancer, as Pluto is doubly approaching the quincunx aspect to Jupiter. As work to develop an agreement is in progress, expanding the possibility of a goal for universal dominance could undermine the purpose of the negotiations. A double Yod, with a common Pluto quincunx aspect to Mars forming one side of each Yod. Advantage may be seen to override the concessions required for agreement to succeed. The Sun and Jupiter in Cancer are square aspect to Saturn and Neptune conjunction aspect in Aries. This represents a possible breakdown of the proposals for a peace agreement.
Sunday June 22nd — The Moon conjunction aspect with Venus in Taurus, semi-square aspect to Saturn and semi-square aspect to Sun and Jupiter, could be the pivotal issue, a sticking point that needs to be resolved. Mars partile sextile aspect to Jupiter could indicate more carrots offered to sweeten the acceptance of the agreement, which could be multi-faceted. The conflict represented by the Sun and Jupiter square aspect to Saturn/Neptune intensifies. The proposals for a new world order are rejected by ruling powers. The double Yod formation persists with Mars quincunx aspect to Pluto the common aspect, some intent on forging a new order for peaceful co-existence. The Moon approaching conjunction aspect to Uranus in the final degree of Taurus, and ingress to Gemini 22:58 EDT; 02:58 on Monday UTC; 05:58 EEDT Monday. Radical powers will likely again wage open warfare.
Monday June 23rd — The Moon in Gemini is trine aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius early today, US time zones, with complex aspects to Saturn/Neptune in Aries (sextile aspect), semi-sextile aspect to Sun and Jupiter in Cancer, and square aspect to Mars in Virgo, as stronger demands are made, with threats to derail all peace efforts.
Tuesday June 24th — The Sun in Cancer is partile quincunx aspect to Jupiter retro in Aquarius approaching partile conjunction aspect with Jupiter. Mars in Virgo supersedes the quincunx aspect to Pluto and the sextile aspect to Jupiter, as the Sun approaches partile sextile aspect to Mars. The Yod formation is viable yet, but is weakening. The opportunities developed may be lost if no agreement is made now. The Sun and Jupiter square aspects to Saturn conjunction aspect to Neptune in Aries with could force or pressure a release of a cultural power or iconic figure with goals of world conquest, as negotiations fail to reach desired agreements. The New Moon in Cancer early on Wednesday 06:33 EDT; 10:33 UTC; 13:33 EEDT represents a new phase, with opportunities to develop the seeds of the expired cycle.
Looking ahead
| June 26-7 | — | Mercury ingress Leo |
| July 4 | — | Venus ingress Gemini |
| July 4 | — | Neptune turns retrograde |
| July 7 | — | Uranus ingress Gemini |
| July 10 | — | Full Moon in Cancer |
| July 13 | — | Saturn turns retrograde |
| July 18 | — | Mercury turns retrograde |
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Gimelstar
June 17, 2025
Safed, Israel
